Panasonic Dmr Ea18 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Operations
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Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EA18
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...

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CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS 
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE 
PLACED ON THE...

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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...

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Table of Contents, Accessories
Getting Started
Precautions .............................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................3
Unit Care ...................................................................................... 3
Accessories .................................................................................. 5
Remote Control Information ......................................................... 5
Control...

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Reference
Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) ...........................52Connecting to a Television, a Set Top Box and a VCR ............... 52Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality .............53Using an S Video Cable for Better Video
    (S Video Cable not included) .................................................. 53
Using Component Cables for Better Video
    (Component Video Cables not included) ................................ 53
Using an Audio Cable for...

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Main Unit
USB
/1.3RESETSD CARDIN2DV  I NS VIDEO VIDEOL/MONO-AUDIO-R
INPUT
SELECTREC MODEREC
Opening the front panel
Pull down
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The unit’s displayRemote control 
signal sensor1Disc tray
3bl
1  POWER on/off button (POWER 
^/I) ......... (➔ 10)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. 
In the standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount 
of power.
2  Connector for a digital video (DV) 
camcorder ................................................. (➔ 22)
3...

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Getting Started
Rear Panel
PR
PBY
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOX
CONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEOIN1OUT
AV OUT
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1AC IN~ = Power supply
2Cooling fan
3AUDIO/VIDEO input terminal ................... (➔ 8)
4S VIDEO input terminal
5Set Top Box Control terminal .................... (➔ 8)
6Digital audio output terminal ................... (➔ 53)
7HDMI AV OUT terminal ...................... (➔ 9, 54)
8S VIDEO output terminal...

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Basic Connection
Connecting to a Television and a Set Top Box
Consult your set top box provider about the appropriate Set Top Box to use.
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV and Set Top Box may not appear as shown below. 
Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
PR
PB
Y
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTOX
LOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEOIN1OUT
AV OUT
AUDIO OUT
R LVIDEO
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You can enjoy high-quality picture and audio by changing the audio/video (AV) cable connection between this unit 
and your TV on page 8 as follows.
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, 
enabling you to enjoy high quality digital video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to an HDMI-
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Setting the Set Top Box Control and Clock
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video 
input to suit the connections to this unit (Example: AV input).
When using the set top box, make sure it is turned on.
These are the first settings you make upon buying the 
unit. You don’t need to make these settings again. •
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  to turn the unit on.
When this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable (➔ 9), it 
acquires the setting...