Panasonic LQ-MD800P manual Features, Accessories

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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. When recording in XP/SP mode it is possible to use LPCM (2 channel) to achieve sound 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-RAM

Using a double sided, 9.4 GB DVD-RAM allows you to record a maximum of 8 hours (4 hours continuously).

Progressive Scan (see page 13)

By connecting the component video terminals of this unit to a progressive scan monitor television, it is possible to watch the high quality picture rendered by the progressive scan function.

External control function (see page 14)

This unit has USB, RS-232C, and PAUSE REMOTE terminals to enable remote control from computers or other equipment. Using USB or RS-232C allows you to enter program titles.

NTSC/PAL switchable (see page 35)

You can play or record NTSC or PAL by changing the settings in TV System in the SETUP menu.

Fast access to the program you want to

watch RAM DVD-R(see page 25)

Use the SEARCH PROGRAM to find a program you have recorded and start play.

The MENU window shows you most of the features you can use (see page 22)

The MENU window has most of the features and functions you are likely to use regularly. Just select the icon for the operation you want to perform.

Editing your recording RAM

(see pages 27 and 28)

You can divide and erase programs.

Use play lists to select scenes you need and rearrange them to play in any order you like.

Make DVD-Video (see page 24)

Finalizing a DVD-R that has been recorded on produces a DVD-Video in accordance with DVD-Video standards.

Small and light

The 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 weighs only 10.14 lbs (4.6 kg).

Accessories

Standard accessories

Power cord x 1 For USA, Canada (LQ-MD800P) x 2 For Europe (LQ-MD800E)

Emergency ejection pin x 1

Optional accessories

Part numbers are current as of December 2003. They may change 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-K200DCA1

DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner: LF-K123LCA1

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Contents DVD Video Recorder Operating InstructionsOperating precaution For your safety GeneralLaser Product For your safety USA and CanadaAttentie For your safety EuropeDeclaration of Conformity Disposal of old equipmentFor your safety when using the LQ-MD800E in Europe Contents Accessories FeaturesFront Panel Control reference guideUnit’s display Control reference guideRear Panel Audio format logos DiscsExamples of discs that cannot be played Regarding DVD-RTypes of disc for the type of connected monitor television Connecting and Setting upConnecting a Monitor television DiscsDV terminal Connecting and Setting upConnecting a video player Composite video, stereo audio terminalsConnecting a PC Connecting a MicrophoneTV screen type TV Aspect Initialize all Settings Shipping Condition Rec ModeAudio Mode Clock Settings ClockRecording programs Playing discs Marking places to play again Marker Playing discsSkip five minutes forward or backward Time slip Instant repeat play Instant RepeatChanging the information displayed Status displaysDisplay examples Common procedures Using the Function menusDisc menu Picture menu Using the Function menusPlay menu Sound menuTo clear the Menu window Using the Menu windowUsing the Menu window About the Menu windowTo stop partway through Enter TitleDisc Protection/Releasing disc protection Erase all programsTo stop formatting Disc InformationFormat Finalize Creating DVD-VideoAbout the program list Using the Search ProgramSelecting programs to play To clear the program listEntering and editing program titles Enter Title Using the Search ProgramChecking program contents Properties Erasing programs EraseTo change the point to divide Erasing parts of a program Partial EraseDividing programs Divide To erase another part of the same programDisplaying Play List Using the Play List to edit programsCreating Play List Playing Scenes Play Scenes Using the Play List to edit programsPlaying Play List Adding Scenes to a Play List AddTo re-edit a Play List Scene Re-edit Moving a Scene MoveErasing a Scene from a Play List Erase Titling Play List Enter Title Checking Play LIST’s contents PropertiesCopying Play List PL Copy Erasing a Play List PL EraseTo correct a character Entering titlesTo enter other characters Entering titlesRemote Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings SettingsSound Changing the unit’s settingsPicture Connection SystemMaintenance Maintenance and HandlingDisc handling Glossary On the monitor television Error messagesOn the unit’s display Error messagesAlarms Error messages Unit status SolutionsDisplays Troubleshooting guidePower OperationPlay Troubleshooting guideProgressive video SoundRegarding copyright Connector signalsRemote control Remote control doesn’t workSpecifications Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company