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Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not
Pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
• Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.
This unit has the capability for DVB speci cations. But future DVB services cannot be
guaranteed.
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EZ27EB
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.
Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No.4527, 22th January 2007
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model.
Quick Start Guide
P6 – 11
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is “2”.
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2
ALL
3
5
2
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
RQT8856-B
RQT8856-BDTP070306.indb1RQT8856-BDTP070306.indb1 2007/04/0417:48:062007/04/0417:48:06

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Panasonic Diga DMR-EZ27EB Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
BrandPanasonic
ModelDMR-EZ27EB
Recordable MediaDVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Video SystemPAL
Progressive ScanYes
Hard DriveNo
USB PortNo
HDMI OutputNo
Component Video OutputYes
Composite Video OutputYes
S-Video OutputYes
Scart OutputYes
Optical Digital OutputYes
Coaxial Digital OutputNo
AudioDolby Digital, DTS
Disc TypesCD-R/RW
Recording FormatDVD-Video
Playback FormatDVD-Video, CD-DA, MP3, JPEG
Dimensions (W x H x D)430 x 79 x 285 mm
Connections RearScart, Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video, Optical Digital

Summary

Notice for DVB functions

Region number supported by this unit

Features

Enjoy Digital Broadcast!

Receive Freeview via integrated digital tuner.

Enjoy High Quality Video!

Simple connection and high quality video via HDMI.

Easy to Find and Select!

Easily find programmes and set timer recordings.

Convenient Functions!

Linked operations with TV using VIERA Link or Q Link.

Accessories

Sales and Support Information

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Other Settings

Unit Care

Remote Control Information

About batteries

Information on battery insertion and precautions.

Location of PartsControls

Remote Control

Identifies buttons and functions of the remote control.

Main Unit

Identifies controls and terminals on the main DVD recorder unit.

The Units Display

Rear Panel

21-pin Scart terminal

Basic Connection

Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable

Guidelines for using RF coaxial cables to prevent interference.

Connecting to a Television only

Step-by-step guide for connecting to a TV.

Basic Connection (continued)

Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

Details on using Scart cables for Q Link and RGB.

Setting the Channels and Clock

Power Save Function

How to set the power save mode for reduced consumption.

Clock Setting

Manual and automatic clock setting procedures.

Watching Television

Selecting a Channel without TV Guide

Methods for selecting channels directly or via TV Guide.

Watching Satellite Programmes

Procedure for watching programmes from a satellite receiver.

Playback

Playing Discs

Steps for playing discs, including opening tray and starting playback.

Stopping Play

How to stop playback and the resume function.

Pausing Play

How to pause and restart playback.

Menu Screens on the TV

General navigation for DVD-V and VCD menu screens.

Recording Television Programmes

Pausing Recording

How to pause and restart recording.

Stopping Recording

How to stop recording.

Timer Recording

To cancel a timer recording programming

Steps to cancel a programmed timer recording.

Deleting Titles

Delete Navigator

How to delete titles using the Delete Navigator.

Delete Titles During Playback

Procedure for deleting titles while a disc is playing.

Important Notes for Recording

Selecting Audio for Recording

How to select audio channels for multi-channel sound recording.

About the aspect when Recording a Programme

How source aspect ratio is maintained or adjusted during recording.

Copy-once Recording

Restrictions on recording copy-protected broadcasts.

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Requirements for playing recorded discs on other players.

Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL

Notes on recording to dual-layer discs.

Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Durations

Table detailing recording quality modes and their disc capacities.

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

When Removing a Recorded Disc

Finalising

Process to make discs playable on other DVD players.

Direct TV Recording

Advanced Recording (continued)

Flexible Recording

Unit automatically sets best quality for remaining disc space.

Playing while you are recording

Chasing Playback and Simultaneous Record/Playback features.

Recording from a Satellite Receiver

Manual Recording

Steps for manual recording from a satellite receiver.

Recording from an External Device

Recording from a VCR, etc.

Instructions for connecting and recording from a VCR.

Recording from a DV Camcorder

When DV Auto Rec screen does not appear

Steps to manually initiate DV auto recording.

Advanced Timer Recording

Manual timer recordings

Procedure for setting manual timer recordings.

To cancel a timer recording in progress

How to stop an active timer recording.

Check, Change, or Delete Programmes

To deactivate timer programme

Making timer recordings on the television

TV Guide

What is TV Guide?

Overview of the TV Guide's capabilities for programme information.

To switch between Landscape view and Portrait view

How to change between TV Guide display modes.

Using the TV Guide

Navigating the TV Guide for channels and information.

Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category

Advanced Playback

Selecting Titles to Play

How to select and play recorded programmes using DIRECT NAVIGATOR.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons

Explains icons used in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR interface.

Search

How to search through playback content.

Direct Play

Accessing specific titles via direct number entry.

Skip

Navigating to the beginning or end of titles or chapters.

Quick View (Play x1.3)

Feature to increase playback speed slightly without audio distortion.

Slow-motion Play

Frame-by-Frame Viewing

Time Slip

Manual Skip

Create Chapters

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG), MP3

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG)

How to play JPEG images from discs.

Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder

Browsing and selecting JPEG files in different folders.

Slideshow

Displaying still pictures automatically at set intervals.

Rotate Pictures

Zoom

Picture Properties

Playing MP3 s

Using the Tree Screen to Find a Group

Information Messages

Digital Channel Information

Displaying programme name, time, and other broadcast details.

Showing the Digital TEXT (MHEG)

Accessing teletext-like information services.

Showing Subtitles

How to display subtitles during playback.

Changing the Category

Selecting favourite channels by category.

FUNCTION MENU Window

Signal Quality

Checking the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals.

Status Messages

Understanding system messages during operation.

New Service Message

Handling notifications for newly found DVB channels.

Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link HDAVI ControlQ Link)

What is VIERA Link HDAVI Control?

Explanation of Panasonic's TV link function via HDMI.

What is Q Link?

Explanation of Panasonic's TV link function via Scart.

Easy playback

TV input switches automatically when operations are performed.

Power on link

TV turns on automatically when unit operations are performed.

Power off link

Unit turns off automatically when TV is turned off.

Direct TV Recording

Start recording directly from the TV programme.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

Using the FUNCTION MENU window to operate this unit

Operating the unit's Function Menu via TV remote.

Using the OPTION MENU window to operate this unit

Operating the unit's Option Menu via TV remote.

Using the Control Panel

Operating search, play, and stop functions via TV remote.

Entering Text

Titles-Editing

Accessing the Title View

Navigating to view and edit recorded titles.

Title Operations

Delete

How to delete unwanted titles from a disc.

Enter Name

Setup Protection Cancel Protection

Partial Delete

Divide Title

Titles-Editing (continued)

Change Thumbnail

How to change the thumbnail picture for a title.

Divide Title

How to split a title into two parts.

Chapters-Creating, Editing

Chapter Operations

Creating, deleting, and combining chapters.

Accessing the Chapter View

Navigating to view and edit chapters individually.

Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists

Accessing the Playlist View

Navigating to view, play, create, or edit playlists.

Creating Playlists

Steps to create a playlist by grouping favourite scenes.

Editing PlaylistsChapters

Viewing playlist properties and deleting playlists.

Edit

Chapter Operations

Adding, moving, creating, combining, and deleting chapters.

Chapter View

Accessing and managing chapters within playlists.

Setting On-Screen Display

Accessing the On-Screen Display

How to display and change playback settings.

Disc Menu

Settings for soundtrack, subtitle, audio, angle, and progressive output.

Play Menu

Repeat Play

Setting playback to repeat automatically.

Picture Menu

Playback NR

Reducing noise and picture degradation.

Progressive

Enabling progressive video output for compatible TVs.

Transfer

Selecting conversion method for progressive output.

AV-in NR

Reducing video tape noise during recording.

Sound Menu

DVB Multi Audio

Selecting audio channels for multi-channel broadcasts.

Dialog Enhancer

Raising center channel volume for clearer dialogue.

Other Menu

Position

Changing the position of the menu screen on the TV.

DVD Management

Accessing the Management Menus

Navigating to disc management options.

Deleting All Titles

Erasing all titles on a single-sided DVD-RAM at once.

Formatting Discs

Process to make discs recordable.

Setting Protection

Preventing accidental erasure of discs.

Naming Discs

Assigning a name to a disc.

Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First

Finalising

Create Top Menu

Enabling the Second Layer on DL (Dual- or Double-Layer on Single Side) Discs to be Recordable

Setup Menu

Channel Settings

Configuring broadcast channels and favourite lists.

Accessing the Setup Menu

How to enter the main setup menu.

Edit Profiles

Creating and managing channel profiles for easier viewing.

To select the profile

Selecting a pre-configured channel profile.

To add channels to a profile

Adding channels to a selected profile.

To change the order of channels of a profile

Rearranging channels within a profile.

To delete channels on a profile

Removing channels from a profile.

To change the name of a profile

Renaming a channel profile.

Auto-Setup Restart

DVB Manual Tuning

Add New DVB Services

Signal Condition

Signal Quality

Checking the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals.

Signal Strength

Assessing signal strength for optimal reception.

PlaybackRecording Settings

Disc

Playback and recording settings related to discs.

Settings for Playback

Configuring ratings, soundtrack, subtitles, and menus.

Settings for Recording

Setting recording time and mode options.

Picture Settings

Comb Filter

Adjusting picture sharpness during recording.

Still Mode

Selecting picture display type during pause.

Seamless Play

Controlling playback continuity between chapters.

Sound Settings

Dynamic Range Compression

Adjusting sound levels for clearer dialogue.

Bilingual Audio Selection

Selecting audio type for bilingual broadcasts.

Digital Audio Output

Configuring digital audio output formats.

PCM Down Conversion

Setting audio output for specific sampling frequencies.

Dolby Digital *

Configuring Dolby Digital audio output.

DTS *

Configuring DTS audio output.

MPEG *

Configuring MPEG audio output.

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choosing audio type for XP recording mode.

Audio Mode for DV Input

Selecting audio type for DV input.

Display and Connection Settings

Display

Adjusting display settings like messages and brightness.

TV Aspect

Setting the aspect ratio for 4:3 or 16:9 TVs.

DVB Preferred Subtitles

Choosing the default subtitle language.

On-Screen Messages

Controlling the duration of on-screen information displays.

FL Display

Adjusting the brightness of the unit's display.

New Service Message

Managing notifications for new DVB channels.

Connection

Configuring video output and progressive scan settings.

Progressive

Enabling progressive video output for compatible TVs.

TV System

HDMI Settings*1

HDMI Video Format*2

Selecting output resolution for HDMI connection.

Aspect for 4:3 Video

Adjusting how 4:3 video is displayed on HDMI.

AV1 Output

Setting the output signal for the AV1 terminal.

AV2 Settings

Configuring settings for the AV2 terminal.

AV2 Input

Setting the input signal type for AV2.

Ext Link

Configuring external link settings for timer recording.

System Settings

EPG Download in Standby

Enabling automatic EPG data download.

Software Update in Standby

Enabling automatic software updates.

Others

Accessing settings like Remote Control, Clock, Owner ID, Power Save.

Remote Control ( 61)

Configuring the remote control for TV operation.

Clock ( 11)

Setting and managing the unit's clock.

Owner ID ( 10)

Setting personal information and a PIN for security.

Power Save

Managing power consumption settings.

System Update

Updating the unit's software and EPG data.

EPGSoftware search period

Setting the time for automatic EPG/software updates.

Software Update Search Now

Manually initiating a software search.

Initialize

Resetting settings to default values.

Shipping Condition

Resetting setup menus to factory defaults.

Default Settings

Resetting most setup menus to default values.

Other Settings

Child Lock

Activating or deactivating unit and remote control buttons.

Using the Units Remote Control to Operate the TV

Remote Control Codes for the TV

Table of codes to operate various TV brands.

Additional Connections

Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable

Using Scart cables for Q Link and RGB connections.

Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable

Guidelines for using RF coaxial cables to prevent interference.

Adding a VCR-Connecting to a Television and a Video Cassette Recorder

To recording from a VCR

Instructions for connecting a VCR for recording.

Using an AudioVideo Cable (included)

Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included)

Using Component Cables (Component Video Cables not included)

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound

Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio Cable not included)

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal

Regarding VIERA Link HDAVI Control function

Information on linked operations via HDMI.

Connecting to a TV

Connecting the unit to a TV using HDMI.

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

Specifics for connecting Panasonic VIERA TVs via HDMI.

Connecting to a TV and a Receiver

Connecting the unit to both a TV and a receiver via HDMI.

Connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) above

Details for connecting Panasonic VIERA TVs via HDMI.

Disc Handling

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback

Chart showing disc compatibility for recording and playback.

Disc Care

Guidelines for handling and cleaning discs.

Play-only Discs

Discs that Cannot be Played

Types of disc for the type of connected TV

Inserting Discs

MP3 s and Still Pictures (JPEG)

MP3 File Information

Details on MP3 file compatibility and structure.

Still Picture (JPEG) Information

Details on JPEG file compatibility and structure.

How to structure MP3 folders

Guidance on organizing MP3 files into folders.

Structure of still pictures (JPEG)

Guidance on organizing JPEG files into folders.

Language code list

List of language codes for subtitle selection.

Troubleshooting Guide

To reset this unit

Resetting unit settings to factory defaults.

To reset the ratings level settings

Resetting the DVD-Video ratings level.

To restore the unit if it freezes

Procedure to recover from a frozen unit.

Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

General Issues - Power

Troubleshooting power-related problems.

General Issues - Displays

Troubleshooting display-related issues.

General Issues - Operation

Troubleshooting operational problems.

Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

General Issues - Operation (Continued)

Further troubleshooting for operational issues.

TV Guide

Troubleshooting problems with the TV Guide system.

Troubleshooting Guide (continued)

DVB-T

Troubleshooting issues related to digital terrestrial broadcasts.

VIERA Link

Troubleshooting problems with VIERA Link functionality.

Playback Issues - Picture

Image Display and Quality Issues

Troubleshooting problems with image display, distortion, quality, and aspect ratio.

Sound Issues

Troubleshooting no sound, low volume, or distorted sound problems.

Playback Issues - Sound (Continued)

Cannot switch audio

Reasons why audio cannot be switched during playback.

Playback Issues - Operation

Playback StartStop Issues

Troubleshooting problems with starting or stopping playback.

Disc Playback Errors

Addressing discs not playing or errors during playback.

Forgotten Password

How to handle a forgotten ratings password.

Recording Issues

RecordingTimer recordingExternal input

Troubleshooting recording, timer, and external input issues.

Recording Issues (Continued)

RecordingTimer recordingExternal input (Continued)

Further troubleshooting for recording and timer issues.

Editing Issues

Troubleshooting problems related to disc editing functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Setup

Common questions about unit setup and configuration.

Discs

Common questions about disc compatibility and playback.

Recording

Recording Capabilities

Information on recording from various sources and disc types.

TV Guide

TV Guide Programming

Questions about programming recordings using the TV Guide.

DVB-T

Broadcast Reception

Questions related to receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts.

Messages

On the Units Display

Explanations of messages displayed on the unit.

Error Codes

Explanations of various error codes and their meanings.

On the TV

Recording Completion Issues

Troubleshooting when recording does not finish properly.

Playback and Disc Issues

Addressing problems with playback and disc compatibility.

Glossary

Bitstream

Digital signal compression and conversion.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

Technology for protecting recorded broadcasts.

Decoder

Process of restoring coded audio signals.

Dolby Digital

Digital audio coding method.

Down-mixing

Remixing multi-channel audio into two channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Surround sound system for movies.

Dynamic range

Difference between lowest and highest audible sound levels.

Film and Video

How DVDs are recorded and processed.

Finalise

Process to make discs playable on other equipment.

Formatting

Process of making media recordable.

Frame and Field

Components of a video image.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Digital interface for high-quality audio/video.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

System for compressing colour still pictures.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

Uncompressed digital audio signals.

MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)

Standard for video compression.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

Audio compression method.

Pan & ScanLetterbox

Methods for displaying widescreen content on different TV aspect ratios.

Playback control (PBC)

Menu navigation for Video CDs.

ProgressiveInterlace

Video scanning methods.

Safety precautions

Protection

Preventing accidental erasure of data.

RGB

Primary colours and video signal transmission.

Sampling frequency

Process of converting analogue to digital audio samples.

Signal Quality

Checking aerial direction and signal quality.

Thumbnail

Miniature picture representation for matrix display.

1080 i

High-definition interlaced video format.

1080 p

High-definition progressive video format.

720 p

High-definition progressive video format.

Placement

Guidelines for installing the unit safely.

Voltage

Precautions regarding power sources.

AC mains lead protection

Safety measures for the power cord.

Foreign matter

Preventing damage from liquids or metal objects.

Service

Instructions for when professional service is required.

Specifications

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)

For business users in the European Union

Disposal information for EU business users.

Index

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