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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EZ25EB
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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EZ25EB ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Page Page Safety Precautions FUNCTIONS menu 25-49 Dear customer DIRECT NAVIGATOR 26-32 How to use this operation instruction Overview of DIRECT NAVIGATOR Information about the unit Launching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR menu Delete Accessories Properties Inserting batteries Album View/Title View Editing titles in the SUB MENU Front panel Editing chapters in the SUB MENU...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Important Safety Warnings The moulded three pin mains plug is supplied for your safety and convenience and must NOT be cut off. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the mains Fuse cover 1. Open the fuse plug. If the fuse has to be replaced, cover with a it must be of the same rating and screwdriver.
  • Page 4: Dear Customer

    Dear customer Thank you for your trust and your decision to purchase this top-quality unit. Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics units. We are sure that you will be completely satisfied with this unit. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories Included Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the AC mains lead EUR7659YG0 Remote Control RJA0044-3C or Please check and identify R6 size K2CT3CA00004 the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as Audio/video cable For use with this unit only. of March 2006.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front panel SD Card slot Display Disc tray Standby/on switch : Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. DV input In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Switching this unit into standby mode does not disconnect it from the mains. EXT LINK AV3 input terminal S VIDEO input AV3...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 11 10 AC IN~ = Power supply OPTICAL Digital audio output Connection for the AC mains lead. HDMI AV OUT S VIDEO OUT = S VIDEO output Digital audio video output S VIDEO AV4 IN = S VIDEO input VIDEO OUT = Video output OUT = AUDIO output right/left channel VIDEO AV4 IN = Video input...
  • Page 8: Basic Connections / Auto-Setup

    Basic connections Before connection, turn off all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD Choose from one of the connection types A-B that suits your requirement. Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable and Satellite receiver, as shown in connection types A-B.
  • Page 9: Auto-Setup

    Auto-Setup Automatic setup of the unit After being switched on for the first time, the unit proceeds with an automatic station search for digital channels. This is followed by the search for analogue channels. Turn on the television and select the AV input that this unit is connected to. Switch the unit on using the Standby/on-switch.
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Television And Satellite Receiver

    Connecting to a television and Satellite receiver To household mains socket Television’s rear panel RF IN AV IN RF coaxial cable (included, black) The RF cable cannot be used Fully wired 21-pin Scart cable for showing pictures from the You can use a variety of Q Link DVD Recorder.
  • Page 11: Auto-Setup

    Connecting to a television and Satellite receiver If you receive your television programme via a satellite receiver (digital/analogue), connect your DVD Recorder as shown in connection type B. If your television supports Q Link, use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect it to the TV.
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote Control Standby/on switch Switch the TV on and off. Press to switch the unit from on to standby Select the AV input on the TV set. mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the CH = Select the programme position on the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
  • Page 13: Preparation

    Preparation Turn on the television and Press button to turn select the AV input that on the DVD Recorder. this unit is connected to. OPEN/CLOSE to insert a disc Just watching TV programme Select the channel down Just RECORD Just PLAY Select the channel When a menu screen appears on the television The channel cannot be changed during recording.
  • Page 14: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback Playback of the last Playback of a selected title Pausing playback recorded title PAUSE play PAUSE to resume during playback playback Dividing a recording MANUAL SKIP Changing the picture or sound settings Not available into chapters CREATE DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP CHAPTER during...
  • Page 15: Playback From Direct Navigator

    Advanced Playback Playback from DIRECT NAVIGATOR The DIRECT NAVIGATOR menu shows all the recordings and timer programmes you have created yourself. The recordings can be selected directly and replayed immediately without searching. Title View DIRECT NAVIGATOR select the previous SKIP PICTURE VIDEO DVD-RAM...
  • Page 16: Discs You Can Record On

    Discs you can record on Formatting -RW(VR) -RW(V) +R DL Only for new discs Format If using an unformatted disc, you must format it before the select, This disc is not formatted properly. first recording. After inserting the disc, the formatting Format it using DVD Management ? message appears automatically.
  • Page 17: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording Select the drive Select the channel Start recording Pause the recording Stop recording a title PAUSE STOP (DVD) down to resume recording Specifying a time as the recording duration The unit switches itself off at the end of the recording if no functions are being executed on another drive.
  • Page 18: Tv Guide

    TV Guide To Others TV Guide The TV Guide gives you an overview of the programme for your digital television and radio stations up to 7-days. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can sort the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio and select programmes for Timer Recordings.
  • Page 19: Tv Guide

    TV Guide To Others TV Guide Timer Recording menu for analogue stations (A) 2 BBC 2W Hot Wars Holliday Programme 3 ITV1 Wal Emmerd Corotation Street The Bill Timer Remain 1:54 SP 6 ITV2 Scrapheap Challenge Pepsi Chart Show Recording 14:15:16 6/ 3 MON select, [No information...
  • Page 20: Manual Timer Recording

    Manual Timer Recording Recording Timer programming overview Making the settings Timer Timer Remain 1:54 SP Remain 1:54 SP Recording 14:15:16 6/ 3 MON Recording 14:15:16 6/ 3 MON select, Drive No. Name Date Start Stop Mode STTL space PROG/CHECK BBC1 6/ 3/ Mo 17:00 17:15 SP ON OK ITV1 6/ 3/ Mo 20:45 21:30 SP OFF OK ENTER...
  • Page 21: Timer Recording Via External Units (E.g. Satellite Receiver)21

    Manual Timer Recording Recording Make sure that there is a recordable disc in the selected drive. Otherwise, the Timer Note Recording will not run. The unit automatically switches to timer mode. REC flashes in the unit's display one minute before the recording is set to start. A Timer Recording does not start while a disc is being formatted, deleted or finalized.
  • Page 22: Timer Recording From Sat With Video Plus

    Timer Recording from Sat with VIDEO Plus+ To Others VIDEO Plus+ Record VIDEO Plus+ Codes for satellite receivers This DVD Recorder is not designed to control (switch on or change channel) your satellite receiver, however, it can be taught to recognize VIDEO Plus+ Codes for satellite stations.
  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Entering text You can give names to your programmes or discs in the different menus and while setting up the Timer Recording. select e.g.: the letter "R": Press 7 to switch to the 7th line. Enter Name ENTER Press 7 twice to select "R" TERRALUNA_ &...
  • Page 24: Status Displays/Digital Channel Information

    STATUS displays/Digital channel information creen information Every time you change the station, a status display and digital channel Discinformation Status display information appear automatically. They disappear again after a short time. You can change the display time in the Setup menu. DVD-RAM 10:07:21 1/12 Remain...
  • Page 25: Functions Menu

    FUNCTIONS menu Display the FUNCTIONS menu to access the main functions on this unit quickly and select functions like Timer Recording etc. FUNCTIONS DVD-RAM Disc Protection Off Schreibschutz Aus Playback select, Recording Delete TV Guide Copy VIDEO Plus+ Record To Others Playlists ENTER Flexible Rec...
  • Page 26: Direct Navigator

    FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View DIRECT NAVIGATOR Overview of DIRECT NAVIGATOR VIDEO PICTURE DVD-RAM You can archive, edit or start playback after selecting a title in DIRECT NAVIGATOR. Selecting a title or chapter Select a title or chapter with BBC 2W 06/ 3 MON Motors Selecting other pages...
  • Page 27: Editing Titles In The Sub Menu

    FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Editing titles in the SUB MENU SUB MENU SUB MENU Delete Properties Edit Select [Edit] with and confirm with ENTER. Enter Name Chapter View In the submenu, select the desired option with Set up Protection Album View confirm with ENTER.
  • Page 28: Editing Chapters In The Sub Menu

    FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Editing chapters in the SUB MENU Press FUNCTIONS. Confirm [ Playback] with ENTER. Select the desired title with in the Title View menu. Press SUB MENU. Select [Chapter View] with and confirm with ENTER. SUB MENU SUB MENU Delete Properties...
  • Page 29: Jpeg/Tiff Playback From Dvd-Ram/Sd

    FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR JPEG/TIFF playback from DVD-RAM/SD JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), a system for compressing/decoding coloured still pictures. There are only slight losses in picture quality in spite of the extreme compression. TIFF (Tag Image File Format), a system for compressing/decoding coloured still pictures.
  • Page 30 FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View Album View DIRECT NAVIGATOR Slide Show from the Album View VIDEO Picture DVD-RAM Select the required Album from the Album View with Press PLAY . 6/ 3/ 06 Total 10 5/ 3/ 06 Total 12 1/ 10/ 06 Total 5 SUB MENU SUB MENU...
  • Page 31 FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU in the Album View SUB MENU SUB MENU Start Slide Show Slide Show Setting Add Pictures Press SUB MENU. Create Album Seite 01/01 Select the required option with Edit Album Slide Show press ENTER to confirm. Enter Album Name Title View Delete Album...
  • Page 32: Jpeg/Tiff Playback From Cd/Dvd-R

    FUNCTIONS / Playback DIRECT NAVIGATOR JPEG/TIFF playback from CD/DVD-R Menu Select file type. The Disc contains JPEG/TIFF data as well as MP3 data. After inserting the disk, the message appears referring to the preset playback mode. Press ENTER to confirm. JPEG Press FUNCTIONS and press ENTER to confirm the menu.
  • Page 33: Copy

    FUNCTIONS Copy Copy Pictures can be put together in the required order in a copy list and then copied Copy Cancel All Press FUNCTIONS. Source Copy Direction Select [ Copy ] with and confirm with ENTER. SD CARD SD CARD Destination Select the desired option with Copy Mode...
  • Page 34: Copy All Pictures

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Copy All Pictures Automatic detection of an SD card SD cards are detected automatically on being inserted. SD Card select, Album View Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) ENTER SELECT ENTER RETURN Place the SD card in the SD card slot. Album View: Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) You can copy the entire contents of the SD card onto DVD with the function...
  • Page 35: Playlists

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Playlists Use this function to edit your movies/recordings made by a recorder or camcorder. You can remove unwanted scenes (e.g. commercials) or change the sequence. You can also divide your recordings (titles) into chapters. You can create a playlist with your favourite chapters and edit this later. Source Title: Title 1 Title 2...
  • Page 36: Launching In The Playlists Menu

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Playlists Launching the Playlists menu Press FUNCTIONS. Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Select [Playlists] with and confirm with ENTER. -RW(VR) Playback Select a playlist with and start playback with ENTER. SUB MENU SUB MENU Delete Properties Edit...
  • Page 37: Playlists

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Playlists Editing chapters in the SUB MENU Press FUNCTIONS. Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Select [Playlists] with and confirm with ENTER. Select a playlist in the Playlist View with Press SUB MENU. Select [Chapter View] with and confirm with ENTER.
  • Page 38: Flexible Rec

    DV means Digital Video. Digital satellite tuners and digital VHS video recorders are not compatible with this unit. The DVD recorder cannot be controlled using an Model of DV Panasonic external unit connected to the DV IN terminal. NV-DX100 The programmes (e.g. via a digital video unit) are recorded as one title.
  • Page 39: Setup

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Setup menu overview Setup Edit Profiles Press FUNCTIONS. Auto-Setup Restart Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Digital Tuning Add new DVB Service Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER. Disc Signal Condition Select the desired sub menu with and switch to setup with .
  • Page 40: Tuning

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Auto-Setup Restart Auto-Setup Restart Tuning ENTER Warning--all stored tuning data Auto-Setup Restart will be lost ! Select [Yes] with and confirm with ENTER. The station search begins. Do you want to proceed ? To cancel the process, select [No] with and confirm with ENTER or press RETURN.
  • Page 41 FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Tuning Manual ENTER Entering a new television station (for analogue channnels) Select a free station location with and confirm with ENTER. Enter the channel with The channel tuning starts. Wait a moment until the desired station is set and confirm the setting with ENTER.
  • Page 42: Disc

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Disc Settings for Playback Option Setup Settings for Playback ENTER ENTER Ratings Level 8 [8] [1-7] [0] Ratings DVD-Audio Video mode Playback Tuning Soundtrack English Disc You can restrict the playback of DVD-Video after entering a password. Subtitle Picture Automatic...
  • Page 43: Sound

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Sound Setting Option ENTER ENTER Dynamic Range Compression Setup Bilingual Audio Selection [On] [Off] (Dolby Digital Only) Tuning DVD-V Dynamic Range Compression Digital Audio Output Disc Audiomode for XP Recording Dolby Digital Picture On: The level of quieter passages increases and the level of louder passages Audiomode for DV Input Stereo 1 Sound...
  • Page 44: Connection

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Setup 16:9 Connection Setting Option TV Aspect ENTER ENTER Progressive Tuning [16:9] [4:3] [Letterbox] TV Aspect TV System Disc HDMI Settings Picture Select the TV screen format of your television. Programmes in 16:9 format are recorded Sound Video AV1 Output...
  • Page 45: List Of Language Codes

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Setup HDMI Setting Option ENTER ENTER HDMI Video Format Automatic Aspect for 4:3 Video Tuning [576i/480i][576p/480p][720p][1080i][Automatic] HDMI Video Format Disc Digital Audio Output HDMI/Optical Picture Control with HDMI / Q Link HDMI/Q Link Sound Select the screen resolution of your connected television set. Display Automatic: automatically selects the setting belonging to the connected unit.
  • Page 46: Others

    Clock Setting the remote control Tuning Owner ID If you use another Panasonic unit at the same location, change the mode of the remote Disc System Update control so that you can operate the units independently of each other. Picture...
  • Page 47: Setup

    FUNCTIONS / To Others Setup Owner ID Others Option ENTER ENTER Owner ID Owner ID To set the PIN number press . Use to enter a four-digit PIN number. PIN number * * * * Press to correct the digit. Name House No Make sure that you will remember the PIN number (make a note of it).
  • Page 48: Dvd-Management

    FUNCTIONS / To Others DVD Management If you activated write-protection, deactivate it. Management Press FUNCTIONS. Titles 1 Remain 0:59(LP) DVD-RAM Used 0:01 Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Select [DVD Management] with and confirm with ENTER. Disc Name Select the desired menu with and confirm with ENTER.
  • Page 49: Card Management

    FUNCTIONS / To Others DVD Management -RW(V) -R DL +R DL Auto-Play Select Management Before finalization, you can select whether playback should start from the beginning Titles 1 Remain 0:59(LP) +R DL Used 0:01 of the first layer of the disc or whether it should be lauched from a disc menu. Select [Top Menu] or [Title 1] with and confirm with ENTER.
  • Page 50: Picture And Sound Setting During Playback

    Picture and sound setting during playback DISPLAY menus contain information on the disc or the unit. With DVD-Videos, you can use the repeat function, change subtitles and the angle, change the picture and sound settings for DVD playback. Depending on the status of the unit (playback, STOP), there are some entries that cannot be selected or changed.
  • Page 51: Picture And Sound Setting During Playback

    Picture and sound setting during playback Play Option Setting Repeat Play [On] [Off] The function is only available if the elapsed time is displayed. CD VCD Track -RW(VR) RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R DL DVD-V Title Chapter DVD-A MP3 Track Group RAM -RW(VR)
  • Page 52: Additional Connections

    Connection with HDMI cable (not included) The HDMI connection can be used only with units that are suited for HDMI. Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder. Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.
  • Page 53: Control Via Q Link And Hdmi

    The following systems from other manufacturers If you start the playback function or e.g. select the menu Direct Navigator have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. or Timer Recording or by inserting a disc, the television set switches on - Easy Link (Trademark of Philips) and automatically selects the input channel for the DVD Recorder.
  • Page 54: Connection To Component Video Socket

    Connection with HDMI cable (not included) Connection to COMPONENT VIDEO terminal The terminals can be used for INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE output and deliver a clearer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. The Q Link functions are not available with this kind of connection. Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder.
  • Page 55: Progressive Television Picture

    Connection to COMPONENT VIDEO terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal The terminals can be used for INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE output and deliver a clearer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connections via these terminals output the colour difference signals (P ) and the brightness signal (Y) separately.
  • Page 56: Connection With Video Cable Or S Video Cable

    Connection with Video cable or S Video cable Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder. You can use this frequently used standard connection with the Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the provided accessories (Video aerial input of the TV.
  • Page 57: Connecting To External Equipment

    Connecting to external equipment This connections can be done in addition to the basic connection (page 8 + 10). The diagrams shows our recommendation for how to connect the DVD Recorder to your various equipment. For this and other connections consult the instructions of each piece of equipment.
  • Page 58 Connecting to external equipment Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (not included) You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television. You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. The RF cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the DVD Recorder.
  • Page 59: Information

    Switches between TV reception and AV Enter the two-digit code for your television set. input each time the button is pressed. Some television models of the brands listed above, (e.g. older Panasonic units), cannot be operated using the remote control. Trademark...
  • Page 60: Playback And Recording Discs

    Informations Playback and recording discs DVD-RAM DVD-RAM The DVD-RAM can be compared with the hard disk and can be written to 100,000 times 4.7 GB 12 cm on average. The disc can only be played on DVD-RAM-compatible players. 9.4 GB 12 cm The recording occurs in DVD Video Recording format (VR).
  • Page 61: Playback Discs/Handling Discs

    Compatible models: Only for DVD recorders. Remove 8 cm discs from the cartridge Do NOT use this cleaner with any other Panasonic DVD products or with the DVD before using them with this unit. products of any other companies since doing so may damage the products.
  • Page 62: Sd Card

    This unit supports SD Memory Cards that are formatted with FAT 12 and FAT 16 systems Keep the small memory cards such (based on SD Memory Card spec.). as the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately. Additional information is available on the Internet http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs...
  • Page 63 Informations SD Card Folder structure Give the folders and file names three-digit prefix numbers during recording to establish the desired playback sequence. Latin letters and Arabic numerals will display correctly. Other characters may not display correctly. Folders can be created on another unit, but they cannot be selected as the target of a copy procedure.
  • Page 64: What Can I Do With Which Disc

    Informations What can I do with which disc? The table shows an overview of the most important functions which can be recorded, played back and edited with the various formats on this unit. Not all funcitons are available to the same extent for all formats. Restrictions are stated separately in the corresponding description of the function.
  • Page 65: Recording Formats And Licence Information

    Informations Recording formats / Copy protection CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) This unit is compatible with the CPRM copy-protection system for recordable media. When using a CPRM-compatible disc, a programme can be recorded. Programmes broadcast with this copy protection system cannot be recorded to DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM.
  • Page 66: If You Need Help

    Normal disc rotating sounds, atmospheric interference during reception, picture interference while fast-forwarding, and imited reception of the satellite programmes are not signs of a defective unit. If a disc cannot be played due to poor quality, try it again with a disc from Panasonic. Page ERROR MESSAGES The unit is malfunctioning.
  • Page 67 If you need help Page PICTURE Check the connection to the TV, e.g. AV1. No picture. The PROGRESSIVE output is activated, but the connected TV is not progressive-capable. There is picture interference. Press and hold STOP PLAY/x1.3 on the unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
  • Page 68 If you need help Page PLAYBACK No disc inserted. Playback does not start. The disc is dirty or badly scratched. You inserted a disc that is not suitable for playback. You inserted a blank disc. DVD-Video will not play. Some DVD-Videos cannot be played if the security level has been changed. No reaction when PLAY appears on the screen.
  • Page 69 If you need help Page TV Guide The displayed information is The broadcasting companies are responsible for the information. Deviations are wrong. possible when changes are made at the last minute. No or incomplete data. Date/time incorrectly set. The signal is too weak or no signal was found. Check the aerial.
  • Page 70: If You Need Help

    If you need help Page HDMI Which accessories are required Multi-channel sound can only be played back with this unit if it is connected with to hear multi-channel Surround an HDMI cable or a digital audio optical fibre cable to an amplifier with an Sound? integrated decoder.
  • Page 71: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: Dimensions: AC 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz approx. 430 mm (W) x 58 mm (H) x 329 mm (D) Weight: approx. 3.3 kg Operating temperature: 5°C - 40°C Power consumption: 24 W Operating humidity: 10% - 80% RH (no condensation) LASER specification Recording Disc LASER product of class 1...
  • Page 72: Index

    Index Page Page Page +VR format Download from TV 9,41 Playback discs 60,61 43,57,65 Playback NR AC IN 8,10 Dual-channel sound Position Angle DV IN Programme Name Audio Channel DVB Multi Audio Progressive 44,51,55 Audio mode for DV In DVB Preferred Subtitle Protection Auto Finalize DVD Video Recording format...

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