Panasonic dmr e 50 owners manual

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2 RQT6920 Getting started . CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR- SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS- TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of suffi- cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ap- pliance. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor- dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi- sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -‰¥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -‰¥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -‰¥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -‰¥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded inter- face cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users author- ity to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera- tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build- ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. RQLS0233 - - - - - - - - - - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. DANGER (FDA 21 CFR) (IEC60825-1) VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CAUTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU. ATTENTION SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÃ…LING VED Ã…BNING. UNDGÃ… UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÃ…LING. ADVARSEL AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. VA R O ! SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÃ…LNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÃ…LEN. VARNING SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÃ…LING NÃ…R DEKSEL Ã…PNES. UNNGÃ… EKSPONERING FOR STRÃ…LEN. ADVARSEL SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. VORSICHT (Inside of product) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equip- ment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

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3 RQT6920 Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are pro- vided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched partic- ularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac- turer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate nor- mally, or has been dropped. This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also out performs past tape formats in ease of operation. -ˆ«Exceptional sound and picture quality when recording -‰¥Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings. -‰¥The encoder system used for recording is called Hybrid VBR and allows high quality recordings. -ˆ«Fast access to the program you want to watch ( -žœpage 17) [RAM] [DVD-R] Use the Direct Navigator to find a program you have recorded and start play. -ˆ«Make your own DVD-Video -‰¥Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces an origi- nal DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards. -‰¥In addition to DVD-Video movie software, this unit can also play other types of discs including audio CDs and Video CDs. This means that this unit has the potential to play a central role in your home entertainment, from high-end home theater through to CD playback. -ˆ«Maximum 12 hours on DVD-RAM -‰¥Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-“RAM allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours (6 hours continuously). -‰¥You can also use the FR (Flexible Recording) mode to fit record- ings efficiently onto the available space on the disc. -ˆ«Editing your recording [RAM] -‰¥You can divide programs (-žœpage 32). -‰¥Use play lists (-žœpage 28) to select your favorite scenes and rear- range them to play in any order you like. -ˆ«MP3 disc play ( -žœpage 21) You can also play MP3 files recorded on CD-R and CD-RW, as well as DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, Video CDs and CDs. -ˆ«Progressive Scan By connecting the component video terminal of this unit to a pro- gressive scan television, it is possible to enjoy the high quality pic- ture rendered by the progressive scan function. -ˆ«Quick View ( -žœpage 19) You can speed up play to make checking the contents faster. Both video and sound are played faster. -ˆ«The FUNCTIONS window shows you most of the features you can use ( -žœpage 23) The FUNCTIONS window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform. -ˆ«Watch a program while you are recording it ( -žœpage 22) [RAM] Chasing play You can watch a program from the start while you are still recording it. Simultaneous rec and play You can record a program while watching one you recorded previously. Time Slip You can jump back to review a piece of action you missed while recording by pressing the time slip button. -‰¥During playback, you can specify a length of time to jump to the scene you wish to view. Features The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or disc, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. Examples of causes of such losses are -‰¥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. -‰¥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit. -‰¥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.