User manual PANASONIC DMR-E20

[. . . ] DVD Video Recorder Operating Instructions Model No. DMR-E20 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. (For UK Customers Only) EB GH RQT6037-B Contents Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dear Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Checking the Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Or Press [RETURN]. 42 DISC INFORMATION (continued) TV VOL TV/AV Releasing disc protection [RAM] This allows you to release disc protection. OPEN/CLOSE CT R NA DI VIG RE AT O DISPLAY NU TOP ME Preparation Switch [DVD, TV] to "DVD". Insert the disc you want to release protection. L AY PL M IST EN U 2·3· 4 1 1 While stopped PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW ENTER RETURN STATUS Press [TOP WINDOW]. 2 Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select " DISC INFORMATION" and press [ENTER]. FRAME TV ASPECT TV/TEXT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 3 Use the joystick [3, 4] to select " Disc Protection" and press [ENTER]. 1 4 7 SV/V+ 2 5 8 0 REC REC MODE CANCEL TIME SLIP DIRECT TV REC DVD 3 6 9 MANUAL INPUT SKIP SELECT LAST AV LINK MARKER AUDIO TV SETUP TIMER REC Á / 4 Use the joystick [2] to select " Yes" and press [ENTER]. ªTo stop partway through Select "No" in step 4 and press [ENTER]. Or Press [RETURN]. 43 DISC INFORMATION (continued) TV VOL TV/AV Format [RAM] Some DVD-RAM are unformatted. Insert the disc you want to format. L AY PL OPEN/CLOSE CT R NA DI VIG RE AT O DISPLAY NU M IST TOP ME EN U 2·3· 4·5 1 PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW ENTER RETURN STATUS 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. FRAME TV ASPECT TV/TEXT 2 Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select " DISC INFORMATION" and press [ENTER]. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 4 7 SV/V+ 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 3 Use the joystick [3, 4] to select " Format" and press [ENTER]. REC REC MODE CANCEL TIME SLIP DIRECT TV REC DVD MANUAL INPUT SKIP SELECT LAST AV LINK MARKER AUDIO TV SETUP TIMER REC Á / 4 Use the joystick [2] to select " Yes" and press [ENTER]. 5 Use the joystick [2] to select " Start" and press [ENTER]. Formatting starts. The message "Formatting is completed" appears when formatting is finished. Check the disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesn't contain any programmes you want to keep. ªTo stop formatting Select "No" in step 4 or "Cancel" in step 5 and press [ENTER]. Note Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the AC power supply cord while the message " Formatting the disc" is on the television. You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes by pressing [RETURN]. The disc must be reformatted if you do this. ) All data on the disc is erased when it is formatted, including recordings made with this unit. For your reference The disc cannot be formatted if the write protect tab is switched to "PROTECT". The message " Unable to format" appears when you try to format discs this unit cannot use. If you have used the direct navigator to protect a programme or disc, the message " Contents on the disc have been protected. The contents will be erased even if they have been protected. 44 DISC INFORMATION (continued) TV VOL TV/AV Finalize -- Creating DVD-Video [DVD-R] You can play DVD-R on compatible DVD players by finalizing them on this unit, effectively making them into DVD-Video. Insert the disc you want to finalize. L AY PL OPEN/CLOSE CT R NA DI VIG RE AT O DISPLAY TOP ME NU M IST EN U 2·3· 4·5 1 PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW ENTER RETURN STATUS 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. FRAME TV ASPECT TV/TEXT 2 Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select " DISC INFORMATION" and press [ENTER]. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 4 7 SV/V+ 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 3 Use the joystick [3, 4] to select " Finalize" and press [ENTER]. REC REC MODE CANCEL TIME SLIP DIRECT TV REC DVD MANUAL INPUT SKIP SELECT LAST AV LINK MARKER AUDIO TV SETUP TIMER REC Á / 4 Use the joystick [2] to select " Yes" and press [ENTER]. 5 Use the joystick [2] to select " Start" and press [ENTER]. Finalizing starts. The message "Finalizing is finished" appears when finalizing is finished. Note Do not turn the unit off or disconnect the power supply cord while the messeage "Finalizing" is on the television. Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes. ªTo stop finalizing Select "No" in step 4 or "Cancel" in step 5 and press [ENTER]. Or Press [RETURN]. 45 Using the direct navigator TV VOL TV/AV Selecting programmes to play [RAM] [DVD-R] A list of programmes is created as you record them. Insert a disc you have recorded on. L AY PL OPEN/CLOSE CT R NA DI VIG RE AT O DISPLAY TOP ME NU M IST EN U 2·3 1 PROG / CHECK TOP WINDOW ENTER RETURN STATUS 1 While stopped Press [TOP WINDOW]. FRAME TV ASPECT TV/TEXT 2 Use the joystick [3, 4, 2, 1] to select "DIRECT NAVIGATOR" and press [ENTER]. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY 3 1 4 7 SV/V+ 2 5 8 0 REC REC MODE CANCEL TIME SLIP DIRECT TV REC DVD 3 6 9 The programme list appears. The images for the currently highlighted list are played in the background. MANUAL INPUT SKIP SELECT LAST AV LINK MARKER AUDIO TV SETUP TIMER REC Á / 3 Use the joystick [3, 4] to select the programme you want to watch and press [ENTER] or [1, PLAY]. For example, when you select programme number 2. Play of the images that were playing in the background continues. ªTo clear the programme list Press [TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [RETURN]. For your reference You can also display the programme list by pressing [TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR] in step 1. You can also select programmes from the list in step 3 by entering a 2-digit number with the numeric buttons (page 6) and pressing [ENTER]. [. . . ] 69 ªS Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 ShowView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Simultaneous recording and play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]