Operating Instructions DVD Video Recorder Model No. Model No. LQ-MD800P LQ-MD800E DVD VIDEO RECORDER LQ-MD800 OPEN/CLOSE POWER 4.7GB BUSY REC INHIBIT CH1/MIC CH2 CH1 CH2 REMAIN MENU REPEAT FUNCTION SEARCH STATUS PHONES MARKER MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN OFF MAX ON STOP REV PAUSE PLAY FWD REC SHIFT ENTER RETURN MODE LOCK Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. ENGLISH For your safety (General) WARNING: · 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 THIS EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM ALL LIQUIDS-USE AND STORE ONLY IN LOCATIONS WHICH ARE NOT EXPOSED TO THE RISK OF DRIPPING OR SPLASHING LIQUIDS, AND DO NOT PLACE ANY LIQUID CONTAINERS ON TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard threepin power outlet (socket) which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and be correctly wired to provide connection to the ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords can be extremely hazardous. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that it is grounded, and the installation is not necessarily safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the equipment or power outlet (socket),please consult a qualified electrician. CAUTION: Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space in order to keep well ventilation condition. Ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation to prevent risk of electric shock or fire hazard due to overheating. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: THE AC OUTLET (MAIN SOCKET) SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONDITION AMBIENT TEMPERATURE -10°C to 60°C RELATIVE HUMIDITY 30% to 80% ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE 500 hPa to 1060 hPa CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, REFER CHANGE OF SWITCH SETTING INSIDE THE UNIT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: EVEN WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION, A SMALL CURRENT FLOWS THE FILTER CIRCUIT. is the safety information. Operating precaution Operation near any appliance which generates strong magnetic fields may give rise to noise in the video and audio signals. If this should be the case, deal with the situation by, for instance, moving the source of the magnetic fields away from the unit before operation. ­2­ For your safety (General) 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. NOTICE FOR LASER Inside of unit CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT NOTICE FOR MEDICAL USE · This is an apparatus intended for recording playing-back of diagnosis image classified as; · Protection against Electric Shock Class 1 · Protection against Ingress of Water Ordinary · Mode of Operation Continuous · Not suitable for use in the presence of a Flammable Anaesthetic mixture with Air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide. · Equipment connected to signal input and/or output parts must be certified according to the appropriate IEC 60601-1 and/or IEC 60601-1-1 harmonized national standard. Furthermore all configurations shall comply with the system standard IEC 60601-1-1. Everybody who connects additional equipment to the signal input part, or signal output part configures a medical system, and is therefore responsible that the system complies with the requirements of the standard IEC 60601-1-1. If in doubt, consult the technical service department or your local representative. Leakage current of this unit may be exceeded the allowable value when conductively connected to other equipment. To avoid increment of the leakage current, separation device shall be applied. is the safety information. For your safety (USA and Canada) ­3­ For your safety (USA and Canada) FCC NOTICE Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: LQ-MD800P PANASONIC Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company 50 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094 1-888-VISION (8474) CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the booklet "Something About Interference" available from FCC local regional offices helpful. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate this device. Support contact: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications. For your safety (Europe) CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE UNSCREWING PANEL COVER BY To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. And do not insert fingers or any other objects into the disc tray. Disposal of old equipment Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, but in accordance with the applicable regulations. Attentie Voor de primaire voeding en het reservegeheugen van het apparaat. alsmede voor de afstandsbediening, wordt gebruik gemaakt van een batterij. Wanneer de batterij uitgeput is, mag u deze nlet gewoon weggooien, maar dient u ze als klein chemisch afval weg te doen. For your safety (when using the LQ-MD800P in Europe) The LQ-MD800P is equipped with the North American type mains cable only. When using this product in Europe, you must use a 3-core grounding type of mains cable that complies with the appropriate national standard. Obtain the following mains cable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. (Part number: VJA0746) FOR U.K. ONLY (Part number: VJA0738) is the safety information. ­4­ For your safety (when using the LQ-MD800E in Europe) Caution for AC Mains Lead FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This product is equipped with 2 types of AC mains cable. One is for continental Europe, etc. and the other one is only for U.K. Appropriate mains cable must be used in each local area, since the other type of mains cable is not suitable. FOR CONTINENTAL EUROPE, ETC. Not to be used in the U.K. FOR U.K. ONLY If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and appropriate one fitted. FOR U.K. ONLY This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMP SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green-and-Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: · The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW. · The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. · The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse 1. Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver. 2. Replace the fuse. Fuse ­5­ Contents For your safety .................................................2 Features ............................................................7 Accessories .....................................................7 Control reference guide ..................................8 · Front Panel ........................................................8 · The unit's display ...............................................9 · Rear Panel.......................................................10 Using the SEARCH PROGRAM .....................25 · Selecting programs to play ..............................25 · Erasing programs (Erase)................................26 · Entering and editing program titles (Enter Title)......26 · Checking program contents (Properties) .........26 · Protecting programs/Releasing program protection (Protection) .......................26 · Erasing parts of a program (Partial Erase) ......27 · Dividing programs (Divide) ..............................27 Discs ................................................................11 Connecting and Setting up............................12 Recording programs ..................................... 16 Playing discs ................................................. 17 · Starting play from where you stopped it (Resume Function) ..........................................17 · Fast forward and rewind ..................................17 · Slow-motion play .............................................17 · Frame-by-frame viewing ..................................17 · Skipping ...........................................................17 · Skip five minutes forward or backward (Time slip) .......................................................18 · Instant repeat play (Instant Repeat) ................18 · Marking places to play again (MARKER) ........18 Using the PLAY LIST to edit programs........ 28 · Displaying PLAY LIST .....................................28 · Creating PLAY LIST ........................................28 · Playing PLAY LIST ..........................................29 · Playing Scenes (Play Scenes).........................29 · Adding Scenes to a PLAY LIST (Add) .............29 · Moving a Scene (Move)...................................30 · To re-edit a PLAY LIST Scene (Re-edit) .........30 · Erasing a Scene from a PLAY LIST (Erase)....30 · Copying PLAY LIST (PL Copy)........................31 · Erasing a PLAY LIST (PL Erase).....................31 · Titling PLAY LIST (Enter Title).........................31 · Checking PLAY LIST's contents (Properties)......31 Status displays ............................................. 19 · Changing the information displayed ................19 · Display examples.............................................19 Entering titles .................................................32 Changing the unit's settings ........................ 33  ...