Panasonic Diga DMR-EZ17 Operating Instructions Manual

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23Advanced FeaturesRQT8850Recording from a DV CamcorderConnect cables while the power to both the unit andthe external device is off.Front of the unit4-pin DV CableRAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWPreparation:Turn on the unit.RAM If the disc is protected, release protection(➔ 27).••Insert a disc.to select the recordingmode (➔ 11).Turn on the DV equipment andpause play on the DV equipmentat the point you want recording tostart.“DV camcorder connection” screen may appear.DV camcorder connectionDV connection detected.Start recording ?CancelRecord to DVDENTERSELECTRETURNWhen “DV camcorder connection” screen does notappearPerform steps 1–3 (➔ above)1. With the unit stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2. Press [e, r] to select “Other Functions” then press [ENTER].3. Press [e, r] to select “DV Camcorder Rec.” then press [ENTER].You can proceed to step 5 (➔ right).w to select “Record to DVD” andpressw 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 (➔ 34).RAM Programs are recorded as a single item; breaks in the imagescreate chapters.If you use video camcorders from other manufacturers, these arenot guaranteed to work.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.TipsWhen recording finishesThe confirmation screen appears.Press [ENTER] to finish DV camcorder recording.To stop recordingPress [■ STOP].The confirmation screen appears. Press [ENTER].If the DV camcorder recording function does not work properly, checkthe connections and DV equipment settings, and turn the unit off andback on. If that does not work, follow the instructions on page 22.•••••••••