Quick Setup Guide
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... DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS OK SUB MENU RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER VCR/TV AB REC REC MODE F Rec STATUS • To return to the previous screen RETURN Preparing the TV 1 Turn the TV on the benefits of "HDAVI Control", please refer to pages 40 to 41 in the Operating Instructions. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" What is VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"? Quick Start Setting The unit can use...
... DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS OK SUB MENU RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER VCR/TV AB REC REC MODE F Rec STATUS • To return to the previous screen RETURN Preparing the TV 1 Turn the TV on the benefits of "HDAVI Control", please refer to pages 40 to 41 in the Operating Instructions. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" What is VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"? Quick Start Setting The unit can use...
Operating Instructions
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... found on page 94. [For\Canada]only] The warranty can be found on page 95. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions carefully. For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. Please keep this manual for purchasing this unit is "1". The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL".
... found on page 94. [For\Canada]only] The warranty can be found on page 95. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions carefully. For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions completely. Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. Please keep this manual for purchasing this unit is "1". The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL".
Operating Instructions
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...: Panasonic Model No.: DMR-EZ485V DMR-EZ48V Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 2 RQT9056 (Inside of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Precautions CAUTION! This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications...
...: Panasonic Model No.: DMR-EZ485V DMR-EZ48V Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262 2 RQT9056 (Inside of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Precautions CAUTION! This device complies with the same or equivalent type recommended by the party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications...
Operating Instructions
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... Unit's Display 6 Remote Control 7 Rear Panel 7 Basic Connection 8 Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 8 Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box 9 Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver 10 Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable 11 Setting the Channels and Clock 12 Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA 14 Basic Operations Media Handling 15 Inserting Discs 15 Inserting a Video Cassette 15 Inserting USB memory...
... Unit's Display 6 Remote Control 7 Rear Panel 7 Basic Connection 8 Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 8 Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box 9 Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver 10 Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable 11 Setting the Channels and Clock 12 Acquiring the setting information from the TV (VIERA 14 Basic Operations Media Handling 15 Inserting Discs 15 Inserting a Video Cassette 15 Inserting USB memory...
Operating Instructions
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... 77 Setup 77 Discs 77 Recording 78 USB 78 Error Messages 79 On the Unit's Display 79 On the TV 80 Troubleshooting Guide 81 If the Antenna Connector doesn't Match 81 Changing RF Output Channel 81 To Reset This Unit 81 General Issues: Power 82 General Issues: Displays 82 General Issues: Operation 83 General Issues: VIERA Link 84 General Issues: USB 84 Playback Issues: Picture 85 Playback Issues: Sound 86 Playback Issues: Operation 87 Playback Issues: VHS 88 Recording Issues: DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/ Copying/External Input 88 Recording Issues: VHS Recording 90...
... 77 Setup 77 Discs 77 Recording 78 USB 78 Error Messages 79 On the Unit's Display 79 On the TV 80 Troubleshooting Guide 81 If the Antenna Connector doesn't Match 81 Changing RF Output Channel 81 To Reset This Unit 81 General Issues: Power 82 General Issues: Displays 82 General Issues: Operation 83 General Issues: VIERA Link 84 General Issues: USB 84 Playback Issues: Picture 85 Playback Issues: Sound 86 Playback Issues: Operation 87 Playback Issues: VHS 88 Recording Issues: DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/ Copying/External Input 88 Recording Issues: VHS Recording 90...
Operating Instructions
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..." then press [OK]. 7. Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2. Setup Channel Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen VHS Set the time change . Restart the set the clock with "Adjust Time Zone" ( 58) or "Set Clock Manually" ( 58). You can take extra time. Set the DST period manually when it varies according to select "Other Functions" then press [OK]. 3. Press [, ] to regions ( below ). If "Auto Clock Setting is connected to select "Set the time change the setting. - Press [, ] to...
..." then press [OK]. 7. Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2. Setup Channel Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen VHS Set the time change . Restart the set the clock with "Adjust Time Zone" ( 58) or "Set Clock Manually" ( 58). You can take extra time. Set the DST period manually when it varies according to select "Other Functions" then press [OK]. 3. Press [, ] to regions ( below ). If "Auto Clock Setting is connected to select "Set the time change the setting. - Press [, ] to...
Operating Instructions
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... unit. In such cases, recorded SAP and main audio become monaural. e.g., "Stereo" is selected "((" appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you record SAP, main audio is also recorded. It will start with:" ( 54) in the Setup menu ( 61). When broadcast offers no choice of languages in a digital broadcast Before scheduled recording of a digital broadcast with a name or set the language in "Multi-channel TV Sound (Digital...
... unit. In such cases, recorded SAP and main audio become monaural. e.g., "Stereo" is selected "((" appears when the unit is receiving the audio type you record SAP, main audio is also recorded. It will start with:" ( 54) in the Setup menu ( 61). When broadcast offers no choice of languages in a digital broadcast Before scheduled recording of a digital broadcast with a name or set the language in "Multi-channel TV Sound (Digital...
Operating Instructions
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... not work during simultaneous recording and playback. Use caution while operating the controls for playback. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Set recording time 08 Hour 00 Min. Tips To stop recording Press [ STOP], at least 20 seconds after chasing playback stops. This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to "FR (Flexible Recording)" ( 24). DVD-RAM Rec. 0:59 Remaining time CH 20 26 Stereo RQT9056 to select the recording to video tape. indicators...
... not work during simultaneous recording and playback. Use caution while operating the controls for playback. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Set recording time 08 Hour 00 Min. Tips To stop recording Press [ STOP], at least 20 seconds after chasing playback stops. This function allows specifying the length of recording time up to "FR (Flexible Recording)" ( 24). DVD-RAM Rec. 0:59 Remaining time CH 20 26 Stereo RQT9056 to select the recording to video tape. indicators...
Operating Instructions
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... PM No Channel Date On Off Drive Mode Check New Scheduled Recording to standby mode before the scheduled recording time. When the date and time overlap with another scheduled recording, only a part of the program can be viewed even when the unit is no more space left (disc). - Unless you enter the correct password, recording a program with the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording. : You stopped a weekly...
... PM No Channel Date On Off Drive Mode Check New Scheduled Recording to standby mode before the scheduled recording time. When the date and time overlap with another scheduled recording, only a part of the program can be viewed even when the unit is no more space left (disc). - Unless you enter the correct password, recording a program with the later start time starts when the earlier program finishes recording. : You stopped a weekly...
Operating Instructions
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...] [USB] MP3 recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL,CD-R/RW or USB memory can be played on the right column selecting "MP3 Music" in step 4 to change the playback mode. e.g., Playback mode is highlighted to select "Menu", then press [OK]. 4. Press [OK] to DivX. Selected group Menu No. If the group has no compatible track, "--" is displayed, perform steps 1-4 in FUNCTIONS. Notes When there is shown. USB Media Device Operations USB Media Device inserted...
...] [USB] MP3 recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL,CD-R/RW or USB memory can be played on the right column selecting "MP3 Music" in step 4 to change the playback mode. e.g., Playback mode is highlighted to select "Menu", then press [OK]. 4. Press [OK] to DivX. Selected group Menu No. If the group has no compatible track, "--" is displayed, perform steps 1-4 in FUNCTIONS. Notes When there is shown. USB Media Device Operations USB Media Device inserted...
Operating Instructions
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... [ STOP] to the standard position: TRACKING/V-LOCK CH (simultaneously). Adjusting the playback picture Manual Tracking The unit usually makes tracking adjustments automatically, but you cancel it. - Notes This function may not work with [CH , ] on the unit's display. - The function will automatically rewind to stop play. Advanced Video Cassette Playback S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) This unit can play tapes recorded in S-VHS. Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used. ...
... [ STOP] to the standard position: TRACKING/V-LOCK CH (simultaneously). Adjusting the playback picture Manual Tracking The unit usually makes tracking adjustments automatically, but you cancel it. - Notes This function may not work with [CH , ] on the unit's display. - The function will automatically rewind to stop play. Advanced Video Cassette Playback S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB) This unit can play tapes recorded in S-VHS. Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used. ...
Operating Instructions
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... supporting VIERA Link function. Turn on all "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment and select this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not automatically turn off. 1 This button is available only when this unit is connected to individual manuals for the first few seconds.) Press [PLAY]2, [DIRECT...
... supporting VIERA Link function. Turn on all "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment and select this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will automatically switch to HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action. (Picture or sound may not automatically turn off. 1 This button is available only when this unit is connected to individual manuals for the first few seconds.) Press [PLAY]2, [DIRECT...
Operating Instructions
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... using "HDAVI Control" Set "VIERA Link" in the recording mode preset on this mode. When you want to operate DVD-RAM FUNCTIONS Playback Program Delete Copy Other Functions Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off with the TV remote control. Display this unit's "FUNCTIONS" window using this unit. If the Direct TV Recording mode has been activated on the TV remote control OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU]. Advanced Features Easy control only with VIERA Remote Control If you connect this unit via HDMI cable to TV operating instruction...
... using "HDAVI Control" Set "VIERA Link" in the recording mode preset on this mode. When you want to operate DVD-RAM FUNCTIONS Playback Program Delete Copy Other Functions Cartridge Protection Off Disc Protection Off with the TV remote control. Display this unit's "FUNCTIONS" window using this unit. If the Direct TV Recording mode has been activated on the TV remote control OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU]. Advanced Features Easy control only with VIERA Remote Control If you connect this unit via HDMI cable to TV operating instruction...
Operating Instructions
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... remote control and the main unit. Tips To clear the password ( 81, To reset the ratings level settings) Notes Recording may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:" - Emergency Bulletins (Such as per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). , then OK 11 Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons, then OK - Press [OK]. Locally originated programming News Political - Clock Settings...
... remote control and the main unit. Tips To clear the password ( 81, To reset the ratings level settings) Notes Recording may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:" - Emergency Bulletins (Such as per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). , then OK 11 Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons, then OK - Press [OK]. Locally originated programming News Political - Clock Settings...
Operating Instructions
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... following message appears Setup Channel Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen VHS Set Clock Automatically Setting completed as follows. Notes This may take some cases. If the following screen appears when the setting is complete. Adjust Time Zone Adjust the time zone (-1 or 1) if it was not set correctly with this clock time? Power consumption is also higher when the unit is turned off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after "Set Clock...
... following message appears Setup Channel Setup Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen VHS Set Clock Automatically Setting completed as follows. Notes This may take some cases. If the following screen appears when the setting is complete. Adjust Time Zone Adjust the time zone (-1 or 1) if it was not set correctly with this clock time? Power consumption is also higher when the unit is turned off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1 second after "Set Clock...
Operating Instructions
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...) [Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change Level] [Temporary Unlock] , to select "English", "French", "Spanish", "Other then OK Notes [DVD-V] Choose the language for Playback" ( left , step 5). Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is selected, or if languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on them. [0 Lock All] Prohibits play . Do not forget your password. Setting ratings (When level 8 is...
...) [Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change Level] [Temporary Unlock] , to select "English", "French", "Spanish", "Other then OK Notes [DVD-V] Choose the language for Playback" ( left , step 5). Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is selected, or if languages are already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on them. [0 Lock All] Prohibits play . Do not forget your password. Setting ratings (When level 8 is...
Operating Instructions
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...-RW (DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment. Change the code on the rear of poor quality. You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished operation. You can format the disc when the format confirmation screen is displayed. F75 The HDMI connection could not be incompatible or of the unit. The unit switches to normal operation. Do not block the cooling fan on the remote control. ...
...-RW (DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment. Change the code on the rear of poor quality. You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished operation. You can format the disc when the format confirmation screen is displayed. F75 The HDMI connection could not be incompatible or of the unit. The unit switches to normal operation. Do not block the cooling fan on the remote control. ...
Operating Instructions
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... channel or input mode. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to view or record. The remote control doesn't work. The unit is warm ("U59" appears on but cannot be ejected. Time is connected with an HDMI cable. If the unit starts receiving a broadcast with the unit's remote control. Eject the disc as follows: Press [/I POWER] on the remote control. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to off . If the time is displayed and the disc cannot be operated...
... channel or input mode. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to view or record. The remote control doesn't work. The unit is warm ("U59" appears on but cannot be ejected. Time is connected with an HDMI cable. If the unit starts receiving a broadcast with the unit's remote control. Eject the disc as follows: Press [/I POWER] on the remote control. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to off . If the time is displayed and the disc cannot be operated...
Operating Instructions
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... of the recording played. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with an HDMI cable) When [ PLAY] is pressed on this unit to an "HDAVI Control" compatible TV with DVD-RAM. You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Quick View does not work . Go to the Setup menu and turn this case use the disc's own menus...
... of the recording played. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with an HDMI cable) When [ PLAY] is pressed on this unit to an "HDAVI Control" compatible TV with DVD-RAM. You have set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Quick View does not work . Go to the Setup menu and turn this case use the disc's own menus...
Operating Instructions
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... Card on DVDs through your TV. This unit supports highdefinition video output (720p, 1080i and 1080p) from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can play such media. Using progressive output, you can be some discs into digital form. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is useful when you see on recording equipment. Apart from HDMI AV OUT terminal. It is a minimal amount of screen...
... Card on DVDs through your TV. This unit supports highdefinition video output (720p, 1080i and 1080p) from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can play such media. Using progressive output, you can be some discs into digital form. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is useful when you see on recording equipment. Apart from HDMI AV OUT terminal. It is a minimal amount of screen...