Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

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22RQT9048Recording from a DV CamcorderConnect the cable while the power to both the unit andthe external device is off.Front of the unitDV IN4-pin DV CableRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWPreparation:Turn on the unit.Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space.RAM If the disc is protected, release protection(➔ 40).•••Turn ON the DV equipment andpause play where you want tobegin recording.DV camcorder connectionDV connection detected.Start recording ?CancelRecord to DVDOKWhen “DV camcorder connection” screen does notappearAfter performing step 1 (➔ above).1. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.2. With the unit stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].3. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” then press [OK].4. Press [e, r] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [OK].You can proceed to step 4 (➔ right).w to select “Record to DVD”, thenpressto select the recordingmode (➔ 18).w to select “Rec.”, thenNotesIf the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for“Select Audio Channel For DV Input” in the Setup menu (➔ 46).RAM Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the imagescreate chapters.Compatibility with video camcorders from other manufacturers isnot guaranteed.It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DVequipment.The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly.Date and time information is not recorded, even if displayed on thecamcorder.The DV IN terminal is not meant to be connected to a computer.This unit uses a 4-pin “DV IN” connector;Your DV camcorder may use a 4-pin or 6-pin external connector.Please consult your DV camcorder’s manufacturer to confirmcorrect external connection.You cannot record and play simultaneously.If video is copied from another piece of equipment to this unit, thenthe video quality will be degraded.TipsWhen recording finishesThe confirmation screen appears.Press [OK] to finish DV camcorder recording.To stop recordingPress [g STOP].The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly,check the connections and DV equipment settings, and turn theunit off and back on. If that does not work, follow the instructionsfor “Recording from a VCR or a Set top box equipped with a HardDrive, etc.” (➔ 21).•••••••••••Recording from an External Device