Panasonic LQ-MD800 Operating Instructions Manual

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– 7 –FeaturesThis unit allows recording of high quality video onDVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital mediawith fast random access. This media alsooutperforms past tape formats in ease ofoperation.Exceptional sound and picture qualitywhen recordingAudio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enablinghigh quality sound recordings. When recording in XP/SPmode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achievesound recordings of even higher quality.The MPEG2 encoder system used for recording is called“Hybrid VBR” and allows high quality recordings.Maximum 8 hours on DVD-RAMUsing a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you torecord a maximum of 8 hours (4 hours continuously).Progressive Scan (see page 13)By connecting the component video terminals of this unitto a progressive scan monitor television, it is possible towatch the high quality picture rendered by theprogressive scan function.External control function (see page 14)This unit has USB, RS-232C, and PAUSE REMOTEterminals to enable remote control from computers orother equipment. Using USB or RS-232C allows you toenter program titles.NTSC/PAL switchable (see page 35)You can play or record NTSC or PAL by changing thesettings in TV System in the SETUP menu.Fast access to the program you want towatch (see page 25)Use the SEARCH PROGRAM to find a program youhave recorded and start play.The MENU window shows you most ofthe features you can use (see page 22)The MENU window has most of the features andfunctions you are likely to use regularly. Just select theicon for the operation you want to perform.Editing your recording(see pages 27 and 28)You can divide and erase programs.Use play lists to select scenes you need and rearrangethem to play in any order you like.Make DVD-Video (see page 24)Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on producesa DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.Small and lightThe unit’s dimensions are 8-7/16˝(w) x 4-1/32˝(h) x 14-3/8˝(d) (214 (W) x 102 (H) x 365 (D) mm) and it weighsonly 10.14 lbs (4.6 kg).RAMDVD-RRAMAccessoriesStandard accessoriesPower cord x 1 For USA, Canada (LQ-MD800P)x 2 For Europe (LQ-MD800E)Emergency ejection pin x 1Optional accessoriesPart numbers are current as of December 2003. They maychange without notice.DVD-RAM discs• 9.4 GB, double-sided, type 4 cartridge:LM-AD240U (For USA and Canada)LM-AD240E (For Europe)• 4.7 GB, single-sided, type 2 cartridge:LM-AB120U (For USA and Canada)LM-AB120E (For Europe)• 4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:LM-AF120U (For USA and Canada)LM-AF120E (For Europe)DVD-R discs• 4.7 GB, single-sided, non-cartridge:LM-RF120U (For USA and Canada)LM-RF120E (For Europe)DVD-RAM/PD Disc cleaner: LF-K200DCA1DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1