Panasonic Diga DMR-EZ48V Reference guide

2008
DVD Recorders
Panasonic Self Help
Guides
Please read this self help guide in conjunction with the 2006-2007 DVD
Recorders self help guide. This guide contains information regarding
the new features found on 2008 models of DVD recorder.
DOC: UKJ/CCC/SH/DVD2008 V1.1

Contents
2008 DVD Recorders – New Features…………………. Page 1
Pause Live TV….....……………………………….............. Page 2
Series Link ( with Auto folder)…………………………... Page 3
Music Jukebox (with Gracenote)……………………..… Page 4
HDD Camcorder Link – Via USB………………..…....… Page 5
USB Playback & Record.………………………………… Page 6
Deep Colour………..…………………………………….… Page 7
Copying a CD to Music Jukebox (HDD) …….……….. Page 8
Using Music Jukebox …………………………..……….. Page 9
HDD Camcorder Link (Via USB)……………..……….... Page 10
Power Save Mode………………………………………… Page 10
Disc compatibility table (By Model) ………………… Page 13
Troubleshooting…………………….......………………… Page 17

2008 DVD New Features
Pause Live TV
Series Link (with Auto-Folder)
Music Jukebox
HDD Camcorder Link via USB
USB Playback & Record
Deep Colour
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Page 1

2008 Viera Link Compatibility
Pause Live TV
2008 Viera Link - we have added a new function called “Pause Live TV” on DVD Recorders
with Hard Disk Drives and 2008 Viera TVs. From the Viera Link menu, select “Pause Live
TV”. Both products must be 2008 models for Pause Live TV to work.
Direct TV Record
DVD Recorder
Speaker Selection
Pause Live TV
Viera Link
Menu
Pause Live TV
HDMI Cable You can pause
TV program.
You can watch
the TV program later.
Direct TV Record
DVD Recorder
Speaker Selection
Pause Live TV
SCART Cable You can watch
the TV program later.
You are watching a TV
Programme. The phone rings .
On the TV remote press the
“Viera Link” button
Page 2

Series Link (with Auto Folder)
When setting a timer recording through the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) if the
programme is part of a series, you will be prompted to choose to record just the single
programme or continue recording the entire series. When you select to record the entire
series, every future episode of the programme will then be automatically recorded.
Where series recording is selected a folder is automatically created for the series within the
Navigator menu. All new programmes from that series are then stored in the series folder
Select Record From EPG Series Option
Record Entire Series
Record Single Program
Automatic
Series Folder
Eastender
s
X Factor
Friends
Semi
Final
Final
•Series Link with Auto Folder
Page 3

Rip CDs to the Hard Disk Gracenote adds CD and track titles
Updating Grace note Database via USB
Music Jukebox (with Gracenote™CD Database)
When you insert a CD the DVD Recorder will prompt you to either Play the CD or copy it to
the Hard Disk (HDD models only). Up to 300 albums can be copied. The album and tracks
are identified from the built in Gracenote database. The database can be updated using a
USB memory stick and a PC connected to the internet.
Page 4

HDD Camcorder Link Via USB
This function is similar in principle to the DV Auto Recording facility that has existed on our
DVD recorders for several years.
HDD Camcorders use USB connectors for downloading to a PC. The same USB connector
can be used to download the video footage directly to the DVD recorder’s hard disk. The
DVD recorder detects the camera connected and automatically selects the correct menu to
allow downloading.
Record onto HDD
2007 and 2008 HDD
Camcorders (SDRH40,
SDRH60, SDRH280)
*DMR-EX98V/EX88/EH68 only
Page 5

USB Playback & Record
Insert a USB memory stick into the front USB port. The DVD recorder detects the USB port is
in use and a pop-up menu appears allowing you to select to copy or play JPEG files, Copy or
play MP3 files, or to play DIVX files from the memory stick.
Any time you want this menu to appear, simply insert the USB memory stick.
JPEG MP3 DivX
•Play + •Play + •Play
Page 6

Deep Colour (HDMI 1.3)
2008 Models
2007 Models 8bit, 256 Gradation Steps
12bit, 4096 Gradation Steps
2007 Models
2008 Models
By increasing number of colour gradations, the colours in the picture will appear richer,
much smoother and true to life. The DVD recorder will offer better colour performance when
connected to a TV (via HDMI) with Deep Colour/XV Colour
Page 7

Music Jukebox
Copy
Insert a CD
In 2008 Panasonic introduced the new Music Jukebox feature to the top 3 Hard
Disk DVD Recorders. Music Jukebox stores up to 300 CD albums and MP3 files
onto the hard disk drive. The albums or individual tracks can be selected for
playback.
Select Press You will see
Press “OK when finished.
Copy Music OK
It is only possible to copy a complete album, not individual tracks. Likewise, it is
only possible to delete a complete album, not individual tracks.
DMREX78, DMREX88 and DMREX98V Models
The CD menu
automatically
appears
OK
The Gracenote
screen appears
briefly.
The copy process begins.
This will take around 8 or 9
minutes to complete
depending on the CD
Page 8

Using Music Jukebox
Play CD on HDD
Navigator
Music Jukebox stores up to 300 CD albums and MP3 files onto the hard disk drive.
The albums/ tracks can be selected for playback.
Select Press You will see
Playback begins from the
selected track of the selected
album and continues.
Select Music
OK
It is possible to select individual tracks or albums to repeat using the “!Options”
button when selecting the album or track above.
DMREX78, DMREX88 and DMREX98V Models
Press the yellow
button to select
Music
OK
Select the Album
Select the Track OK
Page 9

HDD Camcorder
The above HDD Camcorders use USB connectors for downloading to a PC. The
same USB connector can be used to download the video footage directly to the
DVD recorder’s hard disk. The DVD recorder detects the camera connected and
automatically selects the correct menu to allow downloading.
Select
Press “OK when finished.
(SDRH40, SDRH60, SDRH280 Models)
Preparation: Connect the USB cable to the camcorder and ensure that the camcorder is
connected to the AC adaptor. Set the camcorder to Playback Mode. Switch on the DVD
recorder and select the HDD drive.
OK
Plug the USB lead into
the USB socket on the
front of the DVD
Recorder. On the
camcorder, select “PC
Connect” then select the
HDD
The copy process begins.
The progress is displayed
on the screen
You will seePress
Link (Via USB)
The USB Device
screen automatically
appears
Copy Video
(MPEG2) OK
The MPEG 2 files are
automatically selected
and the Start button
is highlighted
Page 10

Power Save mode
To Others
Functions
Setup
Power Save reduces the power consumption of the DVD recorder down to
approximately 2 watts from approximately 15 watts when in standby mode. The
quick start feature, the clock display and the tuner and Scart through loop are all
disabled to save power.
Select Press You will see
To Others f(Arrow right)
Power Save
(The Clock will not be displayed in standby When On)
Page 11

Power Save mode
Continued
Select Press You will see
Press OK
Select Power Save
ON or Off
Press “Exit”
to finish and
return to TV
programme
Page 12

Disc Compatibility Chart
for
Panasonic DVD Recorders
Page 13

X– Not compatible
YesXXYesYesXUp to 8x
Speed
DMR-EH50
YesXXYesYesXUp to 8x
Speed
DMR-EH60
YesXXYesYesXUp to 8x
Speed
DMR-EH80
YesXXYesYesXUp to 8x
Speed
DMR-ES30
YesXXYesYesXUp to 8x
Speed
DMR-ES20
YesXXYesYesXUp to 8x
Speed
DMR-ES10
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E500
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E100
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E95
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E85
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E75
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E65
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E55
YesXXXXXUp to 4x
Speed
DMR-E60
YesXXXXXUp to 4 x
Speed
DMR-E50
YesXXXXX
Up to 4x
Speed
DMR-E20 / E30
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YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX78
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX88
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX98V
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EZ28
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EZ48
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX768
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX87
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX77
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EZ47
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EZ27
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
xSpeed
DMR-EX95
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX85
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EX75
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EZ45
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-EZ25
YesYesYesYesYesYesUp to 16
x Speed
DMR-ES15
X– Not compatible
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