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Basic Operations
P15
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EZ28
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.
Example:
1 ALL
2
4
1
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 79.
For Canada only
The warranty can be found on page 79.
La referencia rápida en español se encuentra en la página 80-83.
PPC
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Panasonic DMR-EZ28K Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelDMR-EZ28K
CategoryDVD Recorder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Overview

Model and Support Information

Provides the model number, region support details, and customer contact information for assistance.

Safety Precautions

General Safety and Compliance

Details laser safety, general warnings, ventilation, FCC compliance, and declaration of conformity.

Important Safety and Care Instructions

Operating and Maintenance Guidelines

Covers operating instructions, unit care, condensation, and maintenance procedures.

Power Management

Details standby power consumption and power saving features.

Accessories and Remote Control

Supplied Accessories

Identifies and lists the accessories included with the product.

Remote Control Operation and Batteries

Provides guidelines for remote control usage, battery handling, and aiming.

Control Reference Guide

Main Unit and Remote Controls

Details the buttons and functions of the main unit and the remote control.

Media Handling

Unit Ports and Display

Describes the rear panel connections and the unit's display indicators.

Inserting Media Types

Instructions for inserting discs, SD cards, and USB memory.

Basic Connections

AntennaDirect TV Connection

Explains how to connect the unit to a TV using an antenna or direct cable.

Basic Connections

Cable Box Connection

Details the connection procedure for a TV with a cable box.

Basic Connections

Satellite Receiver Connection

Explains how to connect the unit to a TV with a satellite receiver.

Basic Connections

HDMI and VIERA Link Connection

Describes connecting via HDMI cable and the VIERA Link function.

Initial Setup

Language, Aspect Ratio, and Quick Start

Guides through initial setup steps for language, aspect ratio, and quick start.

Initial Setup

Manual Clock, Time Zone, and DST

Details manual clock setting, time zone adjustment, and DST settings.

Initial Setup

VIERA Link TV Information Setup

Explains how to acquire TV settings information via VIERA Link.

Watching Television

Basic Tuning and Favorite Channels

Covers basic TV tuning, channel selection, and managing favorite channels.

Playback Operations

Playing Discs and Playback Control

Instructions for playing discs, stopping, and pausing playback.

Recording Operations

Recording TV Programs and Control

Covers basic recording steps, pausing, and stopping recordings.

Scheduled Recording

Programming and Managing Scheduled Recordings

Guides on programming, programming, and managing scheduled recordings.

Deleting Recordings

Using Delete Navigator and Playback Deletion

Instructions for using the Delete Navigator and deleting recordings during playback.

Important Recording Notes

Broadcast Types and Disc Compatibility

Covers notes on multilingual broadcasts, disc compatibility, and copying.

Advanced Recording

Recording Modes and Disc Management

Details recording modes, estimated times, formatting, and disc finalization.

Advanced Recording

Audio, Time, and Flexible Recording Settings

Covers selecting audio channels, specifying recording time, and flexible recording.

Advanced Scheduled Recording

Playback During Recording and Program Management

Explains chasing playback, simultaneous recording, and managing scheduled programs.

Recording from External Devices

VCR and Set-Top Box Recording

Provides instructions for connecting and recording from VCRs and set-top boxes.

Recording from External Devices

DV Camcorder Recording

Details the process of connecting and recording from DV camcorders.

Advanced Playback Features

Video Zoom and Content Selection

Covers zooming video, navigating menus, and selecting playback content.

Advanced Playback Features

Playback Speed and Media Control

Explains quick view, slow-motion, CM skip, time slip, chapters, and audio selection.

Playing Media Files

Playing MP3 Files and Navigation

Instructions for playing MP3 audio files and navigating content.

Playing Media Files

Playing DivX Video and VOD Content

Covers playing DivX video files and requirements for DivX VOD content.

Playing Media Files

Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) and Slideshows

Instructions for viewing JPEG still pictures and using slideshow features.

Playing Media Files

Slideshow Features and Picture Editing

Covers slideshows with sound, zooming, rotating pictures, and viewing properties.

Playing Media Files

Playing Playlists

Instructions for playing playlists created on other equipment.

System Status and Messages

Understanding Status Messages

Explains how to interpret various status messages displayed by the unit.

User Interface and Functions

Text Entry and Functions Window

Covers entering text for names and accessing main functions via the FUNCTIONS window.

VIERA Link and HDAVI Control

Understanding VIERA Link Operations

Explains the VIERA Link function and its benefits for linked operations.

VIERA Link and HDAVI Control

Easy Control via TV Remote

Describes how to operate the unit using the TV's remote control.

Recording Editing

Accessing Recordings and Basic Editing

Covers accessing the recording view and performing basic editing like deleting and renaming.

Recording Editing

Recording Protection and Division

Details how to set protection for recordings and divide them.

Recording Editing

Chapter Management

Explains how to create, view, delete, and combine chapters.

Still Picture Editing

Album and Picture View Operations

Covers accessing album/picture views and managing albums/pictures.

Still Picture Editing

Deleting and Protecting Still Pictures

Instructions for deleting pictures/albums and setting protection.

Still Picture Management

Copying and Importing Still Pictures

Details copying pictures via album view and importing from SD/USB.

DVD On-Screen Menu Settings

Accessing Menus and Playback Options

Covers accessing DVD menus and configuring subtitle, audio, and angle settings.

DVD On-Screen Menu Settings

Video and Picture Settings

Details video settings like DNR, progressive output, and picture modes.

DVD and Card Management

Accessing Management Menus

Guides on accessing DVD and card management functions.

DVD and Card Management

Disc Naming, Protection, and Deletion

Covers naming discs, setting protection, and deleting recordings.

Formatting Discs and Cards

Instructions for formatting discs and memory cards.

Disc Management and Finalization

Top Menu Display and Finalization

Covers settings for showing the top menu first and finalizing discs.

Setup Menus

Channel Setup and Caption Management

Covers automatic/manual channel setup, favorite channels, and captions.

Setup Menus

Caption, Surf Mode, and Parental Ratings

Details caption modification, surf mode selection, and parental rating setup.

Setup Menus

Password, Timer, and Clock Settings

Covers password changes, off timer settings, and clock configuration.

Remote Control Synchronization

Explains how to synchronize remote control codes with the unit.

Setup Menus

System Defaults, Playback Ratings, and Quick Start

Covers system defaults, playback ratings, quick start, and DivX registration.

Setup Menus

Language and Mode Settings

Covers audio, subtitle, menu language, and still mode settings.

Setup Menus

Audio Level and Output Settings

Details audio input/output levels, dynamic range, and analog sound settings.

Multi-channel Audio and Digital Output

Covers digital sound settings and PCM down conversion for digital output.

Setup Menus

Digital Audio Output (DolbyDTS) and System Display

Covers Dolby/DTS output, DV input audio, status messages, and display settings.

Setup Menus

Closed Caption and TV Aspect Settings

Details closed caption settings and TV aspect ratio adjustments.

Setup Menus

4:3 Aspect Ratio and ComponentHDMI Settings

Covers 4:3 aspect settings for media and component/HDMI signal configurations.

Setup Menus

HDMI Output Configuration Options

Details HDMI resolution, RGB range, audio output, VIERA Link, and display aspect settings.

Other Settings

Remote Control for External Devices

Explains using the remote control to operate TVs and set-top boxes.

Remote Control Codes Reference

Provides a list of remote control codes for various TV manufacturers.

Other Settings

Remote Control Codes (Continued)

Lists additional remote control codes for set-top boxes and receivers.

Parental Rating Information

Understanding TV and Movie Ratings

Explains the U.S. TV and MPAA movie rating systems, plus Canadian ratings.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting a VCR

Provides connection diagrams for VCRs with different TV setups.

Improving Playback Quality

Video and Audio Connection Options

Details S-Video, Component Video, standard audio, and optical audio connections.

Improving Playback Quality

RF Modulator and HDMI Connections

Explains using an RF modulator and connecting via HDMI cable.

Disc Information

Usable Discs for Recording and Playback

Details disc compatibility for recording and playback.

Disc Information

Play-only and Incompatible Discs

Lists discs playable only for playback and those not supported by the unit.

Media Care and Handling

Disc and Card Handling Procedures

Provides guidelines for proper disc and card handling, cleaning, and storage.

Memory Card and USB Information

Compatible USB and SD Card Types

Lists compatible USB memory devices and SD cards with their features.

Media File Specifications

MP3, DivX, and JPEG File Details

Provides technical specifications for MP3, DivX, and JPEG files.

Frequently Asked Questions

Setup, Connection, Disc, and USB FAQs

Answers common questions regarding setup, connections, discs, and USB usage.

Recording Features

Recording Commercial Media and Audio Options

Addresses recording from commercial sources and digital audio options.

Error Messages and Troubleshooting

Unit Display Error Codes

Lists error messages displayed on the unit and their potential causes.

Error Messages and Troubleshooting

TV Display Errors and Product Support

Lists TV display error messages and information on product service and assistance.

Troubleshooting Guide

Antenna Connection and Unit Reset

Addresses antenna connector issues and procedures for resetting the unit.

Troubleshooting Guide

Operation and Disc Ejection Issues

Covers general operation problems, disc ejection failures, and startup issues.

Troubleshooting Guide

Display and USB Memory Issues

Addresses display dimness, flashing times, and USB memory compatibility problems.

Troubleshooting Guide

VIERA Link and Picture Playback Problems

Covers VIERA Link not working and issues with picture distortion or playback.

Troubleshooting Guide

Sound and Operation Playback Issues

Addresses sound problems, inability to switch audio, and playback failures.

Troubleshooting Guide

Recording and Scheduled Recording Issues

Covers recording errors, stopped recording, and scheduled recording problems.

Troubleshooting Guide

Recording and Editing Issues

Addresses issues with lost recordings, editing failures, and media formatting problems.

Glossary of Terms

Technical Terminology Definitions

Provides definitions for technical terms used throughout the manual.

Product Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Details power supply, disc compatibility, input/output ports, and system specifications.

Warranty Information

U.S.A. and Canada Limited Warranty

Outlines warranty coverage, limits, exclusions, and service procedures for USA and Canada.

Product Identification and Disposal

Model, Serial Number, and Disposal

Location for product details and environmental disposal guidelines.

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