Panasonic E50 manual

DVD Video Recorder Operating In structions Model No. DMR-E50 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read t hese instructions com pletely. Please keep this manual for future reference. RQT6996- B EB EB Web Site: http:/ /www.p anasonic-europ e.com B.book 1 ページ ２ ００３年２月 ４日 火曜日  午後２時５?[...]

2 Contents Contents ..... .... ....... .... ...... .... ....... .... ...... .... .... ....... .... ...... .... ....... ... 2 Control ref erence guide ....... ..... ...... .... ...... ..... ...... ...... .... ....... .... . 4 Remote contr ol .... ..... .. .... ...... .... ....... .... ...... .... ....... .... ...... .... ... .... ... 4 Main unit ...[...]

3 Keep this page open as you read through the Operating Instructions . Refer to it for t he control and comp onent names and numbers which appear in the text . The illustration shows DM R-E50EB for the United Kingdom. RETURN FUNCTIONS PROG/CHECK DISPLA Y TIME SLIP TIMER F Rec INPUT SELECT ERASE A UDIO POSITION MEMOR Y MARKER S TAT U S DISPLA Y REC [...]

4 Contro l refere nce guide Remote control Page (1) DVD on/off button ( Í , D VD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ≥ T o switch the unit from on to standby mode or v ice versa. In the standby mode, the unit is still connected to the m ains. ≥ In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . (2) VIDE O Pl u s[...]

5 Control referenc e guide (continue d) The unit’ s display (2) (3) (4) (7) (8) (5) (6) (1) Stoppe d (S TOP ): play stopped with the resume function Stoppe d (S TOP ): play stopped without the resume funct ion Rota ting (REC): recording Stoppe d (REC) : recording paus ed Rotating (REC, P LAY): recording and playing simultaneously or Time Slip is [...]

6 Warning and Impor tan t Inform ati on Importan t Your attention is dr awn to the fact that the recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may inf ringe copyright laws. For your saf ety Do not remove outer cover. Touching internal part s of the un it is dangerous, and may seriously damage it. To prevent elect[...]

7 Dear Customer May we t ake this opportunity t o thank you for purchasing this Panasonic DV D Video Recorder. We would particularly advise t hat you carefully study the Opera ting Instructions before a ttempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precaut ions. Caution for AC Mains Lead For your safet y please read t he following text[...]

8 The remote control Bat ter ies ≥ Insert so the p oles ( - and + ) match t hose in the rem ote control. ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apart or s hort circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries[...]

9 The remote c ontrol (continued) T e levision o pera tion You can c ontrol televisions by c hanging the remote c ontrol code. Preparation ≥ Turn on the t elevision. ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “ TV” . 1 Refer to the cha rt below for the code for your television. 2 Pr ess a n d ho ld [T V, Í ] ( 14) and enter t he two-digit code with th e[...]

10 Discs Discs y ou can use The features you can use with t he different types of disc s are indicated as follows. [RAM] [DVD-R ] [DVD-V ] [CD] [VCD] [M P3] For your ref erence ≥ [DVD -R] indicates DVD-R that have not yet been finalized (page 40) and can still be recorded on. ≥ DVD-R that have been finalized can us e the same features as DVD-Vi[...]

11 Discs (con tinued) Discs that cannot be pla yed ≥ DVD-Video with a region number ot her than the number f or this unit or “All” ≥ Some DVD-R ≥ DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/ 5.2 GB) ≥ DVD-ROM ≥ DVD-RW ≥ DVD-Audio ≥i RW ≥ CD-ROM ≥ CDV ≥ CD-G ≥ CVD ≥ SVCD ≥ SACD ≥ MV-Disc ≥ PD ≥ Photo CD ≥ Divx Video Disc, etc. ≥ Play of [...]

12 Connections (with Scart le ads) Follow the step-by-step guide below. RF IN RF OUT OPTICAL AV1 (T V) AV2 (DECODER/EXT) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BIT STREAM) R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO AV4 IN OUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 Aerial (not supplied) Aerial Input so cket TV [with or without Q link function] (not supplied) T o AC Mains soc[...]

13 Connections (without Sc art leads) If you do not have any scart leads and your TV i s not Q Link type, you can connec t your DVD Recorder to a TV and S atellite Rece iver using RF leads. Using this connection m ethod may however be di fficult to obtain a clear picture from the Satellite Receiver . For this reason it is not recommended for inexpe[...]

14 Connections (with S-Video cable) Connections and preparations for a TV with S-Video socket. The conventional v ideo sockets o f DVD Recorde r’s output (input) a combination of the luminance signal (Y) and colour signal (C) which are recorded on t he disc. The S ( Separate)-Video s ocket allows separate transmission of sign als in or der to obt[...]

15 Recording from Set Top Boxes (STB) or other Satellite Receivers (SAT) ª Recor ding video signal by “Sky persona l Planner” and “External Link 1” Functions To record programmes from satellite receiver us ing “Sky Personal Planner” function toget her with the “External L ink1” function of this DVD Record er: ≥ Make conne ctions [...]

16 Auto Setup (with Q Link Functions) If you do n ot have a Q Link TV, ignore t his page and go t o page 17. The Preset Download function can automatically copy the tuning pos ition of all availabl e TV stations into the DVD Recorder’s me mory when you connect t he DVD Recorder using a fully-wired 21-pin Scart lead to a TV equipped wit h the Q Li[...]

17 Auto Setup (w ith Q Link F unctions) (con tinued) T o Set Up this D VD Recorder with an exis ting Q Link TV 1 Sw i tch th e TV on . 2 Select the AV inp ut on your TV. 3 Switch [DVD, TV] (15) to “DVD”. 4 Pr es s [ Í ] (1) to switch the DVD Recorder on. Downloa ding of the setup data starts aut omatically. 5 To set up the Owner ID, repeat the[...]

18 Auto Setup (w ithout Q Li nk Functions) (con tinued) Remo ving Interferen ce In some cases, interference (lines or patterning) or a very poor picture may appear on the TV when the DVD Recorder is connected. If this happens, follow the steps below to change the video playback channel (RF output channel) to remov e the interference. 1 Switch [D VD[...]

19 Selecting TV screen type The aspect rat io is factory set to 4:3 for a reg ular television. You do not have to change this se tting if you have a regular 4 :3 a spe ct te levi sion . Preparation ≥ Turn on the television and select the a ppropriate video input to suit the connections to t his unit. ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 Pr[...]

20 Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-R ] [DVD -V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] ( 15) to “DVD”. 1 Pr es s [DV D, Í ] (1) to turn the unit on. 2 Pr es s [ < , OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the t r ay and insert a d isc. e.g.:DVD-RAM (1) Arrow pointing inwards. (2) Align correctly. ≥ Insert label-up with the arr ow f acing in. (With doub[...]

21 Playing discs (continue d) Quic k Vie w (Play t 1.3) [RAM] During play or Time Slip, you c an play faster than the nor mal play to save time by Quick View function. Dur i ng pla y Press and hold [ 1 ] (21) for about 1 se cond. ≥ Press [ 1 ] (21) to return to nor mal pla y. ≥ You cannot us e this feature if the “P lay k 1.3 & Audio duri[...]

22 Playing discs (continue d) Skipping [RA M] [DVD -R ] [DVD- V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] You can s kip to the beginning of t racks (page 71) and chapters (page 71) and restart play from there. On DVD-RAM and DVD -R, you c an skip to the start of a programme a nd start play from there. The section between the point where recording is started and the point [...]

23 Playing discs (continue d) Changing audio [RAM] [D VD-V] [VCD] Remote contr ol only You can c hange the audio being received or played w ith the following procedure. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] ( 15) to “DVD”. During r eception or pl ay Press [AUDIO] (31) to select the audio typ e. How the type changes depends on when you press the button.[...]

24 Playing discs (continue d) Marking places t o play again — M ARKER [RAM] [D VD-R] You can mark up to 999 points on a disc t o return to later. These marks are recorded directly ont o DVD-RAM, but are cleared w hen you removed or finalized DVD-R. [DVD-V] [CD] [ VCD] [MP3] You can mark up to 5 points on a disc t o return to later. All the marker[...]

25 Playing discs (continue d) Using menus to pla y MP3 discs [MP3] This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Fi les are treated as tracks and folders ar e treated as groups. “Total” means total number of all MP3 files (all t racks in all groups) recorded in t he disc. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] ( 15) to “DVD”. 1 D[...]

26 Recording televi sion program mes [RAM] [D VD-R] Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] ( 15) to “DVD”. 1 Pr es s [DVD, Í ] (1 ) to turn the unit on. 2 Pr es s [ < , OPEN/CLOSE] (39) to open the t r ay and insert a d isc. ≥ Insert one disc only within the tra y’s guides . ≥ Use a disc that can be recorded on and that has enough space av ail[...]

27 Recording tele vision pro grammes (con tinued) Flexib le recording mode (FR) The unit calculates a recording rate that enables the recording to fit in the time you set (within the remaining time on the disc) and w ith the best possible picture quality. 1 While stopped Pr ess [F Rec] (2 7) . 2 Pr es s [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) to set the re cording [...]

28 Recording tele vision pro grammes (con tinued) ª To immedia tely reco rd the same T V programm e that you are vie wing on the TV (Direct TV Record ing) This function allows y ou to immediately s tart recording the sam e programme that you are viewing on the TV. The programme position select ed on t he unit automatically changes to that of the T[...]

29 Playing whil e you are rec ording Pla ying from the beginning of the programme y ou are recor ding—Chasing play [RAM] You can s tart play from the beginning of a pro gramme while continuing to record it. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] ( 15) to “DVD”. While recording or timer recording Press [ 1 ] (21) . Play starts from the beginning of the[...]

30 Playi ng while y ou are recording (con tinued) Checking the recor ding duri ng recor ding (TIME SLIP) [RAM] You can play the programm e being recorded to c heck that it is being recorded c orrectly. You ca n also chec k parts that were recorded previously. Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] ( 15) to “DVD”. While recording or timer recording Press[...]

31 Using the FUNCTIONS wind ow (continued) ª FUNCTIONS window icons DISC INFORMATION Ente r T itle : [RAM] [ DVD -R] (page 37) Disc Protection: [RAM] (page 38) Erase all programmes: [RAM] (page 39) Format: [ RAM] (page 39) Finalize: [DVD -R] (page 40) TIMER RECORDING Checking the timer programming: [RAM ] [DV D-R] (page 35) Registering programmes [...]

32 Time r recor ding Using VIDEO Plus+ number to make timer recor ding VIDEO Plus+ are different trademarks used to represent the same easy recording featu re. However, for simplicity, only the term VIDEO Pl us+ will be us e d. [RAM] [D VD-R] Remote contr ol only You can eas ily programme the u nit to make a timer rec ording of a programme b y ente[...]

33 Timer recording (continued) ª To change the program me Timer Programme Correction screen (from step 3 on page 32) 1) Use [ 2 , 1 ] (10) to select the item you want to change. 2) Change t he setting with [ 3 , 4 ] (10) . ≥ Y ou may use the n umeric buttons (4) to enter “Nam e”, “Date”, “Star t” and “Stop”. The items change as f[...]

34 Timer recording (continued) Manual pr ogramming [RAM] [D VD-R] Remote contr ol only You can set your own progr amming conditions (up to 16 programmes). Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Ensure that this unit’s clock i s set correc tly. ≥ Insert a disc for recording (make sure there is enough room for the programme you[...]

35 Timer recording (continued) T o chec k pr ogrammes [RAM] [D VD-R] Press [PROG/CHECK] (13) . The Timer Programme List screen appears. Icon explanations ( A ) ¥ This programme is currently recording. W The programme is overlap with another program me. F The disc was f ull or the maximum number of prog rammes o r scenes was reached so t he program[...]

36 Recording from a video cassette player When connec ted to the other equipm ent [RAM] [D VD-R] You can record audio and video being played on a video cassette player or a video camera connected to the i nput terminals. Preparation ≥ Before connecting any cables, firs t make sur e that the power for both units is off. Then after connecting any c[...]

37 Entering titles [RAM] [D VD-R] You can: ≥ Title discs with the D ISC INFORMAT ION in the FUNCTIONS window. ≥ Title programmes w ith the Tim er recording (page 32). ≥ Title programmes w ith the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (page 42). ≥ Title play lists with t he PLAY LIST screen (page 50). Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Ins[...]

38 DISC INFORMATION (con tinued) Disc Prot ecti on [RAM] This allows you to protect discs from accidental erasure. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert the disc you want to protect. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “ DISC INFORMATION” and press [ENTER] (10) . 3 Use [ 3 ,[...]

39 DISC INFORMATION (con tinued) Erase all programmes [RAM] All programmes and play lists created f rom them will be erased irretrievably when y ou use this procedure. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “ DIS[...]

40 DISC INFORMATION (con tinued) Finalize — Creating D VD-Video [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effect ively making them int o DVD-Video. The menus you create with this unit can also be used on the player. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert the disc you want to fi[...]

41 Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Selecting pr o grammes to play [RAM] [D VD-R] A list of pr ogrammes is c reated as you record them. You can use this list to find the program mes you want to watch. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. 1 Press [DIRECT NA VIGA TOR] (9 ) . ≥ The programme list a[...]

42 Using the DI RECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Erasing programmes [RAM] [D VD-R] The programme is erased complete ly when you use this procedure and cannot be retrieved. Check the programme carefully before erasing it to ens ure it isn’t one you want to keep. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded o[...]

43 Using the DI RECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Protecting pr ogrammes [RAM] You can pr event accidental eras ure of programmes by w rite- protecting them. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. After performi ng steps 1 to 3 of “E rasing programmes”, perform the f ollowi ng s t eps: 4 Use [ 3 [...]

44 Using the DI RECT NAVIGATOR (continued) Erasing par t s of a pr ogramme [RAM] The specified parts of the programme are erased completely when you use this procedure and can not be retrieved. Check the programme carefully to ensure it isn’t one yo u want to keep. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have [...]

45 Using PLAY LIST to edit programmes Displa ying PLA Y LIST [RAM] Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc y ou have recorded on. Press [PLAY LIST] (22) . The play list screen appear s. Scenes are not displayed if you have not yet created a play list wit h the disc. ª To clear the PLAY LIST sc reen Press [PLA Y LIST[...]

46 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Creating PLA Y LIST [RAM] You can s pecify start and end points to create a scene, then specify the order in which thes e scenes ar e played. These scenes are not recorded separately so th is doesn’t use up muc h of the disc’s capacit y. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ?[...]

47 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Pla ying PLA Y LIST [RAM] Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (22) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the pla y list you w ant to play and pr ess [ENTE R] (10) . ≥ The pla y list y ou select is pla yed. ≥ Y ou ca[...]

48 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Adding Scenes to a P LA Y LIST [RAM] Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. 1 Press [PLAY LIST] (22) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the de sired play lis t and press [ 1 ] (10) . 3 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (1 0) to sele ct “ Edit” a nd press [...]

49 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) T o re-edit a PLA Y LIST S cene [RAM] Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. After performi ng steps 1 to 3 of “A dding Scen es to PLAY LIST”, p erform the fo llowing steps: 4 Use [ 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “Re-ed it” and press [EN[...]

50 Using PLAY LIST to edit pro grammes (continue d) Copying PLA Y LIST [RAM] Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Insert a disc you created play li sts on. After performi ng steps 1 to 2 of “A dding Scen es to PLAY LIST”, p erform the fo llowing steps: 3 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select “PL Cop y” and press [ENTER] (10) . 4[...]

51 Using DISPLAY menus [RAM] [D VD-R] [ DVD-V] [ CD] [VCD] [ MP3] Remote contr ol only DISPLAY m enus contain inf ormation about the disc or unit. These menus allow yo u to perform operations by changing this information. Common procedures Preparation Switch [DVD, TV ] ( 15) to “DVD”. 1 Press [DISPLA Y] (34) . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to selec t t [...]

52 Using DISPLAY me nus (continued) Pla y men u [RAM] [DVD-R ] [DVD -V] [C D] [V CD] [MP3 ] Repeat pl ay [RAM] [DVD -R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP3] (page 53) Y ou can play a programme, play list, chapter , title, group or track repeatedl y . Mark er [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] [MP 3] (page 24) Y ou can m ark points on a disc to retur n to later. [...]

53 Using DISPLAY me nus (continued) Repeat play [RAM] [D VD-R] [ DVD-V] [ CD] [VCD] [ MP3] Dur i ng pla y Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) . The display changes as illustrated. [RAM] [D VD-R] PRG (PROGRAMME) ,-. Al l ,-. OFF ^------- --------- ------ --------- ----- --------- -----J [DVD-V] Chapter ,-. Title ,-. OFF ^------- --------- ------ ----J [CD] [ VCD] Tr[...]

54 Child Lock The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on t he unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. Remote contr ol only T o activ ate the Child Loc k Hold down [ENTER] (10) and [RETURN] (23) simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the uni t’s display. ≥ If you press a button while the Child Lock i[...]

55 Connecting ex ternal eq uipments (con tinued) Connecting a digital amplifier or system component [A] (1) Rear of t his unit (2) Insert fully, with t his side facing up. (Do not bend when connecting.) (3) Optical digital audio c ab le (not supplied) (4) To optical digital input (5) Amplifier or system component (with or without decoders) (not sup[...]

56 Connecting ex ternal eq uipments (con tinued) Connecting a Decoder Decoder here refers to the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV). (1) Decoder (not sup plied) (2) 21-pin S cart socket (3) 21-pin S cart cable (not supplied) Connect a 21-pin Scart cable (not supplied) to the AV2 21- pin Scart socket on the unit and t o the 21-pin S[...]

57 Connecting ex ternal eq uipments (con tinued) Connecting a video cassette recorder When connec ting to the AV3 input termi nals on t he front of the unit Audio/Vid eo cable (1) Y ello w (VIDEO) (2) White ( L) (3) Red (R) (4) S video c able (not supplied) (5) Audio/Video cable (not supplied) (6) Other playback equipment ≥ Connect to the video a[...]

58 Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Refer to the summary of settings table on page 59 and use the following procedure to change the sett ings if necessary. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS wind ow . 2 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (10) to select “ SETUP” a[...]

59 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Summary of settings This description shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 5 8 for de tails on menu operati on. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ª T uning Manual Auto-Setup Restart Download ª Settings Remote Change the r emote control code so you can use other Panasonic DV[...]

60 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Pict ure Rec Resol ution ( REC ) Select the pict ure sharpness when recording. [Fine ][ N o r m a l ] Fine Pictures becom e clear and vivid. Norm ally , use th is setting. Normal Select it when rec ording noisy pictures. ≥ “Fine” is automatically[...]

61 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ª Display On-Scree n Message s Choose w hether to show on-s c reen messages automatically or not. [Automatic ] [Off] Grey Background Select whether to show the grey background, normally shown when television r eception is poor. [On ] [Of f] Channel Guide[...]

62 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Entering a passw ord (Ratings) You can limit play of DVDs unsuitable for some audiences, children, for example. Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless y ou enter a password. When setting ratings The passw ord screen is s hown when you s elect levels 0 t o 7. 1) Input a 4-digit pass [...]

63 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Remote Setting Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. 1 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (1 0) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10) . ≥ The SETU P screen appear s. 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the “S ettings” tab and press [[...]

64 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Clock Settings Usually, the units Auto Setup or Download function automatically adjusts the clock to correct time. Under some rec eption conditions, however, the unit cannot se t the clock automatically. In this case, follow the operation steps below t o manually set the clo ck. Manual Cloc k Setting[...]

65 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Channel Settings Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. Selecting the manual tunin g 1 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (1 0) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10) . ≥ The SETU P screen appear s. 2 Use [ 3 , 4 ] (10) to select the [...]

66 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Adding, deletin g and m oving channe ls Use this functi on if: ≥ Channels were no t set correctly us ing automatic tuning. ≥ A channel that should have been set wasn’t. ≥ A channel’s reception is poor and you want to delete it. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Press[...]

67 Changing t he unit’s set tings (con tinued) Changing the Owner ID You can c hange the [PIN number ], [Name], [House No.] and [Postcode]. Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. ≥ Press [FUNCTIONS] (11) to show the FUNCTIONS window. 1 Use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] (1 0) to select “SETUP” and press [ENTER] (10) . ≥ The SETU P scree[...]

68 Status displays Changing the information displa yed Displays appear on the television when you operate t he unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. Remote contr ol only Preparation ≥ Switc h [DVD , TV] (15) to “DVD”. Press [STATUS] (28) to change the information displayed. The display changes ea[...]

69 Maintenance and Handling Maintenance To clean th is unit, wi pe with a soft , dry cloth. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine t o clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, read t he instructions that came with the cloth c arefully. Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’ s lenses over time, possibly making it impossi[...]

70 Glossary Bitstream This is the compressed form of digital signals. A decoder decodes these signals into 5.1 surround and multi-channel signals. Channel (when refe rring to DVD) Sound is divided into channels based on the sound’s role. For example, 5.1 channel ≥ Front speakers — 1 left channel and 1 right channel ≥ Center speaker — 1 c [...]

71 Glossary (con tinued) Q Link This function works only if the unit is c onnected via a fully-wired 21-pin Scar t cable to a TV featur ing the Q Link or similar f unction. Q Link offers the following functions: 1) Download from t he TV* When you connect the un it to a TV , the station list data is automatically co pied from the TV to the unit, and[...]

72 Self-diagno sis The self-di agnosis displays app ear if a problem o ccurs with the unit. The serv ice numbers in the t abl e appear wh en a problem occ urs. ≥ The service numbers are a “U” followed by two digits. Service number Unit status Solution s NO READ The disc is dirty or badly scratched. ≥ Follow the inst ructions in “M aintena[...]

73 Error display s Err or me ssag es Causes an d solutions No Disc. ≥ You haven ’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can play. (page 20) ≥ The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. (page 20) This is a non-recordable disc. This di sc is no t pro perly f ormatted . Formatti[...]

74 Troubleshoo ting gui de Before requesting servic e, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check point s, or if the remedies indica ted in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Picture Sound Displays No power. ≥ I nsert the AC main s lead securely int o the household m ains socket[...]

75 Troubleshoot ing guide (con tinued) Play Remote control Play fails to start even when [ 1 ] (21) is pr essed. Play starts but then stops immediately. “NO READ”, “UN SUPPORT”, “NO DISC” or “NO PL AY” appears on the unit’s display. ≥ Insert the disc cor rectly with the label facing up. (page 20) ≥ This unit cannot play dis cs[...]

76 Troubleshoot ing guide (con tinued) Recording a nd timer recordi ng Cannot record. ≥ You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. (page 10) ≥ The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so t his unit can record on it. (page 39) ≥ The write pro tect tab on the c artridge [...]

77 Specificati ons P ower s upp ly: A C 220-240 V , 50 Hz Power co nsum pt ion: 29 W Recording system: D VD video rec ording standards (D VD-RA M), D VD video s tandards (D VD- R) Recordable d iscs: 12 cm 4.7 GB D VD-RAM 12 cm 9.4 GB D VD-RAM 8 cm 2.8 GB D V D-RA M 12 cm 4. 7 GB D VD- R (f or Gener al V er .2.0) Recordi ng t ime: Maximum 360 m in ([...]

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