Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LQ-MD800P Panasonic
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POWER BUSY STOP REV PAUSE PLAY FWD REMAIN REC MENU REPEAT ENTER SHIFT RETURN MARKER FUNCTION SEARCH STATUS OPEN/CLOSE PHONES MODE LOCK CH1/MIC CH1 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX OFF ON CH2 CH2 GB REC INHIBIT DVD VIDEO RECORDER LQ-MD800 4.7 Operating Instructions DVD V ideo Recorder Model No.
– 2 – For your safety (General) W ARNING: • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, KEEP THI.
– 3 – For your safety (General) is the safety information. 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.
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: LQ-MD800P Trade Name: PANASONIC Responsible Party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support contact: Panasonic D.
– 5 – For your safety (when using the LQ-MD800E in Europe) FOR U.K. ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
– 6 – Contents For your safety .................................................2 Features ............................................................7 Accessories .....................................................7 Control reference guide ...
– 7 – Features This unit allows recording of high quality video on DVD-RAM, the compact and durable digital media with fast random access. This media also outperforms past tape formats in ease of operation. Exceptional sound and picture quality when recording Audio is recorded using Dolby Digital stereo, enabling high quality sound recordings.
– 8 – Control reference guide Front Panel POWER BUSY STOP REV PAUSE PLAY FWD REMAIN REC MENU REPEAT ENTER SHIFT RETURN MARKER FUNCTION SEARCH STATUS OPEN/CLOSE PHONES MODE LOCK CH1/MIC CH1 MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX OFF ON CH2 CH2 GB REC INHIBIT DVD VIDEO RECORDER 4.
– 9 – Control reference guide (continued) The unit ’ s display Audio Level Meter Shows the recording level. Adjust the recording level with Audio REC level control CH1/MIC, CH2 on the front panel so that the level meter does not exceed 0 dB. The display mode of the main display section Shows disc structure.
– 10 – Control reference guide (continued) Rear Panel VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 2 Y CH1(A) DV IN RS-232C USB ~ AC IN PAUSE REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2 P B P R VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO MON DV IN (4-pin) DV input. Connect a 4-pin IEEE1394 cable.
– 11 – Discs Notes: • This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) system so you can record broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R.
VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 2 Y CH1(A) DV IN RS-232C USB ~ AC IN PAUSE REMOTE CH2(B) CH1 CH2 P B P R VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO MON VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO 1 2 Y CH1(A) DV IN RS.
– 13 – Connecting and Setting up (continued) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
– 14 – (6) Use [ , ] to select the TV aspect and press [ENTER]. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. For your reference: Apart from “ TV Aspect ” , other settings also affect how video appears on your monitor television. Check the following if video doesn ’ t appear correctly on your monitor television.
– 15 – Connecting and Setting up (continued) To stop the above operation partway Select “ No ” in step (6) or (7) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN]. After performing steps (1) to (3) of “ TV Screen type ” , perform the following steps: (4) Use [ , ] to select the “ Picture ” and press [ ] or [ ].
– 16 – Recording programs DVD-R RAM RAM (2) Select the input on the MENU window. • Select “ (VIDEO) ” , SV(S-VIDEO) ” , or “ DV ” . (3) Select the recording mode. • Select “ XP ” , “ SP ” , or “ LP ” . (4) Select the audio mode.
(1) During play, press [STOP ]. • The unit remembers the position. (2) Press [PLAY ]. • Play starts from where you stopped it. • The STOP button lights and the PLAY button flashes when the resume function is operating. To cancel the resume function Press [STOP ] while the unit remembers the position.
– 18 – Playing discs (continued) (3) Use [ , ] to select “ Marker ” and press [ ] to highlight the first asterisk ( ). DVD DVD-R RAM (2) Use [ , ] to select the Play tab and press [ ]. Marking positions (1) Use [ , ] to select an asterisk ( ).
Display examples – 19 – Status displays For your reference: • To cancel the status displays, press [STATUS] to blank the screen and set “ On-Screen Status: Mode ” in the “ Display ” menu to “ Off ” . If set to “ Automatic ” , displays , , and appear for 5 seconds and then disappear.
(2) Use [ , ] to select the menu and press [ ]. (3) Use [ , ] to select the item and press [ ]. (4) Use [ , ] to select the setting. • Some options require different operations. Follow the on- screen instructions and the instructions described later.
Repeat Play You can play a program, play list, chapter, title, group or track repeatedly. During play, use [ , ] The display changes as illustrated. While playing a play list, use [ , ] Notes • Repeat play may not work as desired with some discs.
– 22 – Using the MENU window (Example of DVD-RAM) Disc type/Disc title • The type of the disc you inserted is displayed. • The disc ’ s title is displayed if one is recorded. You can enter titles with “ Enter Title ” in DISC INFORMATION.
– 23 – DISC INFORMA TION The following functions can be used for a disc you have recorded on. About DISC INFORMATION • You can give discs titles – Enter Title • You can write-protect and wri.
– 24 – DISC INFORMA TION (continued) • Formatting starts. The message “ Formatting is complete ” appears when formatting is finished. All recordings are irretrievably erased when a disc is formatted. Check the disc carefully before formatting to ensure it doesn ’ t contain any programs you want to keep.
– 25 – Using the SEARCH PROGRAM The following functions can be used for a disc you have recorded on. About the program list (2) Use [ , ] to select the program you want to watch and press [ENTER]. For example, when you select program number 2. • Play of the images that were playing in the background continues.
DVD-R RAM Erasing programs (Erase) You can check the contents of a selected program. After performing steps (1) to (3) of “ Erasing programs ” , perform the following steps: (4) Us e [ , ] t o select “ Properties ” and press [ENTER]. • The contents of the program are shown.
RAM Erasing parts of a program (Partial Erase) You can divide a selected program into two. RAM Dividing programs (Divide) – 27 – Using the SEARCH PROGRAM (continued) To stop partway through Select “ Cancel ” in step (8) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].
– 28 – Using the PLA Y LIST to edit programs To clear the PLAY LIST screen Press [RETURN]. The screen returns to the state it was in before you called up the play list.
– 29 – To stop scene play Press [ ]. • The scene list appears. To show scene 10 and later In step (5), use [ , , , ] to select “ Next 1 ” and press [ENTER]. (5) Use [ , , , ] to select the scene you want to play and press [ENTER]. • The scene you select is played.
– 30 – Using the PLA Y LIST to edit programs (continued) (9) Use [ , ] to select “ Exit ” and press [ENTER]. To re-edit another scene (1) Use [ , ] after step (8) to select “ Next ” or “ Back ” and press [ENTER] until you find the scene you want to re-edit.
– 31 – • The copied play list appears at the bottom of the list. To stop partway Select “ No ” in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN]. • The play list is erased. To stop partway Select “ No ” in step (5) and press [ENTER] or [RETURN].
– 32 – Entering titles To correct a character (1) Use [ , , , ] to select the character you want to correct in the title field. (2) Press [ ]. (You can also erase characters by using [ , , , ] to select “ ERASE ” and pressing [ENTER].) (3) Use [ , , , ] to select the correct character and press [ENTER].
– 33 – Changing the unit ’ s settings Menus The SETUP menu is made up of six menus — Settings, Remote, Picture, Sound, System and Connection. Select the menu ’ s tab to display the items. Items A list of items in the menu you selected. Options This shows the current settings.
– 34 – Changing the unit ’ s settings (continued) Picture Rec Mode (see page 15) [XP] [SP] [LP] Input Select Select the video input. [V(VIDEO)] [SV(S-VIDEO)] [DV] 3-D Y/C Separation (NTSC ) [On] [Off] On: Y/C separation of three dimensions is performed.
– 35 – Changing the unit ’ s settings (continued) Note: • Microphone signal is always recorded to channel 1 when a microphone is connected. System On-Screen Status: Mode Choose whether to show on-screen messages automatically or not.
– 36 – Maintenance and Handling How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. If there is dirt or condensation on the disc • Clean and dry with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF- K200DCA1) . • Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
– 37 – Glossary Picture type (I/P/B) In order to efficiently record to discs, common data between frames is shared and only that data that differs is recorded for each frame. I-picture: This is the base picture and all data for it is recorded. P-picture: This picture is recreated based on past I-pictures or P- pictures.
– 38 – Error messages On the monitor television Error messages No Disc. This is a non-recordable disc. Cannot record. This disc is not properly formatted. Formatting is necessary using DISC INFORMATION. This disc cannot be read. Please check write protect tab on the disc.
– 39 – Error messages (continued) On the unit ’ s display Alarms Error messages NO READ NO PLAY UN SUPPORT OVER TEMP CHECK BATTERY FAN LOCK ERR FAN LOCK U99 ERR DRIVE ERR ENCODER Unit status The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The disc isn ’ t on the tray correctly.
– 40 – T roubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power The unit switches to standby mode automatically.
– 41 – T roubleshooting guide (continued) Progressive video There is ghosting when you progressive output is on. There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the Video menu in the on-screen menus. • Set “ Progressive ” to “ OFF ” .
RS-232C (Female) P AUSE REMOTE – 42 – T roubleshooting guide (continued) Remote control The remote control doesn ’ t work. • Check the connections between the unit and the remote control equipment.
– 43 – Specifications Power supply: AC 100 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Current consumption: 0.51 A – 0.28 A General Recording System: DVD Video Recording Standards (DVD-RAM), DVD Video Standards (DVD-R) Recordable discs: DVD-RAM: 12 cm 4.7 GB 12 cm 9.
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