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The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of this unit.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.
• The region number of this unit is "1".
• The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL".
If you have any questions contact
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
The warranty can be found on page 67.
La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 68-71.
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EZ17
Model No.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-EZ17 Model No. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of this unit. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. -
Page 2: Precautions
Responsible Party: to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous Panasonic Corporation of North America voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may One Panasonic Way be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of Secaucus, NJ 07094 electric shock to persons. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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. Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched Keep these instructions. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents, Accessories Getting Started Precautions .................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................3 Unit Care ..................................3 Accessories .................................5 Remote Control Information ............................5 Basic Operations Watching Television, Playback ........................6 Watching Television Program ........................6 Playing Discs ............................... 6 Recording Television Programs ........................7 Scheduled Recording ............................ -
Page 5: Accessories
Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control •... -
Page 6: Watching Television, Playback
Watching Television, Playback Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Watching Television Program This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record analog and terrestrial digital channels. High Definition (HD) programming is “down-converted”... -
Page 7: Recording Television Programs
Recording Television Programs Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (➔ 10) and “Advanced Recording” (➔ 11 to 14) for detail information on recording. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. -
Page 8: Scheduled Recording
Scheduled Recording Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” (➔ 15) for detail information on scheduled recording. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. •... -
Page 9: Deleting Recordings
Deleting Recordings Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • If the disc is protected, release protection (➔ 27). • Insert a disc and press [; OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. Delete Navigator RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW With the unit stopped... -
Page 10: Important Notes For Recording
Important Notes for Recording -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Recording of Select the Main or SAP audio before multi lingual Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded. recording. broadcasts You can change the audio during playback. (➔ 17, Changing [➔... -
Page 11: Advanced Recording
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations DVD-RAM DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, Recording Mode DVD-R DL* , +R DL* (8.5 GB) Single-sided Double-sided* (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) (4.7 GB) 1 hour XP (High quality) 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 45 minutes 3 hours SP (Standard play) 2 hours... -
Page 12: When The Format Confirmation Screen Is Displayed
Advanced Recording Selecting Audio Channels to record When the format confirmation screen is displayed When receiving an analog broadcast Important: -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV (including computer data), regardless of protection Sound (Analog)”... -
Page 13: Specifying The Recording Time
Specifying the Recording Time Tips RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW To exit the screen This function allows specifying the length of recording Press [RETURN]. time up to 4 hours. To stop recording partway Press [g STOP]. During recording To show the remaining recording time Press [STATUS] to show the remaining recording time. -
Page 14: Playing While You Are Recording
Advanced Recording Playing while you are recording Chasing Playback Allows playback from the beginning of the recording you are recording. During recording (at least 20 seconds after recording starts). Tips To stop play Press [g STOP] once. To stop recording Press [g STOP] at least 2 seconds after chasing playback stops. -
Page 15: Advanced Scheduled Recording
Advanced Scheduled Recording To cancel a scheduled recording in progress – “z” lights on the unit’s display. – Confirmation screen appears. Notes • Recording may fail if there are changes to the station’s w to select “Stop recording”, then programming. •... -
Page 16: Advanced Playback
Advanced Playback Menu Screens on the TV Search DVD-V During playback Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows: e, r, w, q to select an item, then – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. -
Page 17: Slow-Motion Play
Slow-motion Play Create Chapters RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) During playback While paused – There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed. Tips – Press [q PLAY] to restart normal playback. • You can skip to the start of a chapter by pressing [u, i]. -
Page 18: Playing Still Pictures (Jpeg), Mp3
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3 Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) From the Picture (JPEG) View screen e, r, w, q to select “Folder” then Picture (JPEG) View screen is shown. Pictures Menu Picture(JPEG) View CD(JPEG) Folder 08 8 10/27 Mon Pictures Menu Folder... -
Page 19: Playing Mp3S
Playing MP3s Rotate Pictures While playing a picture Selected group Menu Group : My favorite Total Track Tree 001 Both Ends Freezing Total 002 Lady Starfish 1/111 003 Life on Jupiter 004 Metal Glue : Group No. e, r to select “Rotate Rotate Right : Track No. -
Page 20: Playing Playlists
Playing Playlists RAM -RW(VR) View Chapters You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, After selecting a playlist (step 4) you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment. With the unit stopped e, r to select “View Chapters”... -
Page 21: Entering Text
Entering Text Status Messages The following messages and displays appear to let you When viewing the Name screen. know what operations are being performed and the status of the unit. Recording Name & – Press [STATUS] to cycle through available Delete displays. -
Page 22: Recording From An External Device
Recording from an External Device Recording from a VCR, etc. at the point you want to Connect cables while the power to both the unit and start recording to the disc. the external device is off. Front of the unit Tips •... -
Page 23: Recording From A Dv Camcorder
Recording from a DV Camcorder w to select “Record to DVD” and Connect cables while the power to both the unit and press the external device is off. Front of the unit w to select “Rec.” then Notes • If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for “Select Audio Channel For DV Input”... -
Page 24: Recordings-Editing
Recordings-Editing Tips Tips • Recording/Chapter To exit the menu screens Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of one Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. chapter. To view other pages Recording Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER]. –... -
Page 25: Change Thumbnail
Setup Protection / Cancel Protection Divide Recording Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Recording View” Perform steps 1−3 of “Accessing the Recording View” (➔ 24). (➔ 24). Use to prevent accidental erasure of recordings. Once divided, recordings cannot be recombined. e, r to select “Setup Protection”... -
Page 26: Chapters-Creating, Editing
Chapters-Creating, Editing Accessing the Chapter View Chapter Operations Create Chapter Allows viewing and editing chapters individually. Perform steps 1−6b of “Accessing the Chapter View” (➔ left). e, r to select “Create Chapter” then DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter DVD-RAM Play Create Exit e, r, w, q to select a recording. -
Page 27: Dvd Management
DVD Management Accessing the Management Menus Naming Discs RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Preparation: Perform preparation steps 1−3 of “Accessing the • Release protection (disc, cartridge ➔ right). Management Menus” (➔ left). • Insert a disc. e, r select “Disc Name”... - Page 28 DVD Management Deleting All Recordings Notes Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be • Do not disconnect the AC power supply cord while formatting. This can render the disc unusable. recovered. • When a disc has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.
- Page 29 Finalizing Create Top Menu -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by +RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a finalizing it on the unit. convenient function. We recommend you create the The menu you create with the unit can also be used on menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.
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Page 30: Setting On-Screen Menus
Setting On-Screen Menus Accessing the On-Screen Menus Disc Menu When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V changed. -RW(VR) Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents. Soundtrack RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) The disc’s audio attributes appear. -
Page 31: Video Menu
Video Menu RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V -RW(VR) Picture Set picture mode. Normal: Default setting Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) “On” reduces noise and picture degradation. Progressive [Only when you have selected “480p” in “TV Type”... -
Page 32: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the Unit’s Settings Accessing the Setup menu Summary of Settings All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. With the unit stopped Channel Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN) Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. [Antenna] [Cable] e, r to select a menu Set Channels Automatically... -
Page 33: Audio Language
Settings for Recording Disc Press [ENTER] to show the following setting. Settings for Playback Recording Time in EP Mode Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP-Extended Play (6H)]: Ratings You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. -
Page 34: Dynamic Range Compression
Changing the Unit’s Settings Audio Display Dynamic Range Compression Status Messages (Dolby Digital only) Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not. DVD-V Change the dynamic range (➔ 66) for easier listening in low [Automatic] [Off] volume. [On] [Off] On-screen Language Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog) -
Page 35: Setting The Closed Caption
Setting the Closed Caption Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts Choose whether to show closed captions. Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”. to select “Digital”, then to select “Channel”, then q. to select the item, then to select “Closed Caption”, then [Primary]: Primary Language... -
Page 36: Setting The Parental Rating
Changing the Unit’s Settings Setting the Parental Rating w, then The V-chip system (➔ below, Notes) used in this unit allows you to limit viewing and recording of certain programs that may contain scenes unsuitable for children. If the unit starts receiving a broadcast with the Enter a 4-digit password with the set rating information, a password screen appears and numbered buttons and... - Page 37 Parental Rating List U.S. TV Rating (U.S. TV Program Ratings) [Viewable] TV-NR Not Rated. [Blocked] [Viewable] All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young TV-Y [Blocked] audience, including children from ages 2-6. [FV Blocked] Directed to older children.
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Page 38: Basic Connection
Basic Connection Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. • If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41). Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) AUDIO IN VIDEO VHF/UHF... -
Page 39: Connecting To A Television And A Cable Box
Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and Cable Box may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. • Consult your cable service provider about the appropriate cable box to use. •... -
Page 40: Connecting To A Television And A Satellite Receiver
Basic Connection Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and Satellite Receiver may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. • Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required. • If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔... -
Page 41: Video Terminals
Using an RF Modulator, if your Television does not have Audio/Video Terminals Connecting to a Television Connect cables in steps (same as those on page 38) as follows. Cable from the wall or antenna signal Rear of this unit Red White Yellow step step Red White Yellow... -
Page 42: Adding A Video Cassette Recorder (Vcr)
Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) • Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required. Connecting to a Television and a VCR (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) Rear of TV Perform step on page 38. Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO... -
Page 43: Connection Options For Improved Playback Quality
Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality • You can enjoy high-quality picture by using the • You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the following terminals for connection. audio cable connection between this unit and your TV on pages 38 to 40 as follows. Standard High- Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound... -
Page 44: Setting The Channels And Clock
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: • Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. • These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again. to turn the unit on. -
Page 45: Manual Clock Setting
Manual Clock Setting The types of transmission: Perform steps 1–5 on page 44. e, r to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, then w, q to select the item you want Automatic Clock and Channel Settings Please select the wire connected to RF IN. to change. -
Page 46: Other Settings
Other Settings Setting Channel Captions Adding and Deleting Channels The captions you select or modify are used as channel To add channels, delete undesired channels, or names and displayed on the Direct Navigator screen. channels that have poor reception. Perform steps 1-3 of “Setting Channel Captions”. With the unit stopped e,r to select channel, then w,q to select the “Add/Del”... -
Page 47: Clock Settings
Clock Settings Tips To cancel in the middle Press [RETURN]. The unit then displays “Set Clock Manually” screen With the unit stopped (➔ 45, Manual Clock Setting). • Time Zone Time Zone shows the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). -
Page 48: Using The Unit's Remote Control To Operate The Tv And The Set Top Box (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, Etc.)
Remote Control Codes for the TV Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Manufacturer Code Operate the TV and the Set Top Box Panasonic 0051 / 0055 / 0250 / 0650 (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) Advent 0761 / 0783 / 0815 / 0817 / 0842... -
Page 49: Satellite Receiver
Pioneer 1442 Cable Box Proscan 0392 / 0566 Manufacturer Code Proton 1535 Panasonic 0000 / 0107 RadioShack 0869 0003 / 0008 0143 / 0392 / 0566 / 0855 / 1392 Americast 0899 Samsung 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1276 / 1377 / 1442 / 1609... -
Page 50: Control Reference Guide
Control Reference Guide Remote Control Turn the unit on or off ..........(➔ 6) Select channels and recording numbers etc./ Enter numbers ............(➔ 6) Cancel Basic operations for recording and play Skip the specified time ..........(➔ 17) Direct Navigator ..........(➔ 16, 18) Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame .... -
Page 51: Main Unit
Main Unit Remote control Disc tray The unit’s display signal sensor 4 5 67 8 9 Opening the front panel Press down on the part with your finger. POWER on/off button (POWER ^/I) ... (➔ 6) Channel Select ........... (➔ 6) •... -
Page 52: Disc Handling
No (4:3 aspect) Finalization needed for playback on other equipment (➔ 29). • will show an increase in available space whenever a recording can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- has been erased. RAM compatible DVD players. •... -
Page 53: Play-Only Discs
Play-only Discs Discs that Cannot be Played • 2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5˝) • 3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring Disc type Standard symbol Uses • DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format DVD-Video • DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another High quality movie and music discs DVD-V... -
Page 54: Mp3S And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Notes Playable discs • Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats) and Joliet File format • This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play Files must have the extension “.mp3” of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting Guide
Use this function to synchronize the codes for the To exit the screen remote control and the main unit when there are other Press [SETUP]. Panasonic products close to your unit. To Reset This Unit With the unit stopped To reset the channel information and the... -
Page 56: General Issues: Power
Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks. • Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) • The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices (➔ 55, To restore the unit if it freezes). -
Page 57: General Issues: Operation
Operation General Issues Page Cannot operate the TV or Set • Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. Top Box with the unit’s remote • Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control. control. The remote control doesn’t •... -
Page 58: Playback Issues: Picture
Troubleshooting Guide Picture Playback Issues Page TV reception worsens after • This can occur because the signals are being divided between the − connecting the unit. unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from electronics retailers. The images from the unit do •... -
Page 59: Playback Issues: Operation
• A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, − or +RW disc recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. • The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected. − RQT8850... -
Page 60: Editing Issues Dvd
Troubleshooting Guide Recording / Scheduled recording / External input (Continued) Recording Issues Page Recording does not stop even • If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while when [g STOP] is pressed. “Quick Start” is set to “On”, you cannot stop recording for a few seconds. -
Page 61: Frequently Asked Questions
VIDEO IN terminals. Which IN terminals. should I connect with? Is my TV progressive output • All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. − compatible? Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. Page Discs Can I play DVD-Video bought •... -
Page 62: Recording
Frequently Asked Questions Page Recording Can I record from a • Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy − commercially purchased video protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. cassette or DVD? Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, • You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), players after finalizing the disc on this unit. -
Page 63: Error Messages
Error Messages On the Unit’s Display Page • An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends − (“ ” stands for a service on the status of the unit. Check the items below and in the number.) Troubleshooting Guide. -
Page 64: On The Tv
Error Messages Page On the TV Cannot finish recording • The program was copy-protected. − completely. • The disc may be full. − − • There are already 99 recordings ( +R +R DL +RW 49 recordings). Cannot play. • You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). -
Page 65: Specifications
Specifications Television system: Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz TV system: NTSC system, 525 lines, 60 fields Power consumption: Approx. 24 W Antenna reception input: Standby mode: (Shipping Condition) Approx. 2.4 W Analog TV Channel: 2 to 69 ch (User Setting: Quick Start: ON): Approx. -
Page 66: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the a decoder. -
Page 67: Limited Warranty
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: h p://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 68: Referencia Rápida En Espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference)
Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference) Conexión básica Nota: Puede que los terminales en el panel trasero de su TV no sean similares a como se ilustran a continuación. Por favor consulte las etiquetas de los terminales con atención para asegurar conexiones correctas. Conexión a una televisión o videograbadora (dispositivo que NO sea de recepción de señal de cable ni satelital) •... - Page 69 Ajuste de los canales y el reloj para iniciar el ajuste Preparación: automático de canales/reloj. Encienda la televisión y seleccione la entrada de video apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad. Confirmar hora, luego para encender la unidad. – HL (horario de verano) muestra el ajuste para el verano.
- Page 70 Referencia rápida en espanõl (Spanish Quick Reference) Preparación: Consejos prácticos • Encienda la televisión y seleccione la entrada de Detener la reproducción video apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad. Oprima [g STOP]. – La posición de detención se memoriza. –...
- Page 71 Importante: una vez borrados, los contenidos no podrán Grabación programada recuperarse. RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Borrado de grabaciones con el navegador Preparación: de borrado (BORRAR Navegador) • Encienda la televisión y seleccione la entrada de video apropiada a las conexiones de esta unidad.
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Page 72: Index
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Company, Division of Panasonic Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Corporation of North America Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com RQT8850-1P © H1206KY1027 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.