Panasonic VW-BN1 manual

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    Operating Inst ructions DVD Burner Model No. VW-BN1 PP Before connec ting, operating or adjusting th is product , please read the instructions completely. LSQT1268 A For USA assist ance, please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) or , contact us via the web a t: http://www .panasonic.com/ contactinfo For Can adian as sist ance, please c all: 1-800-56 1-550[...]

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    2 LSQT126 8 (ENG) Things You Sho uld Know Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in t he information on th e right. The serial num ber is on th e tag loca[...]

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    3 LSQT1 268 (ENG) THE F OLLOWING A PPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S. A. FCC Note: This equipmen t has been test ed and found to comply with the limi ts for a Class B digita l device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limits are desi gned to provi de reasona ble prote ction again st har mful inte rference in a re sidentia l installat ion. This equ[...]

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    4 LSQT126 8 (ENG) -If you s ee this symbol- (Inside of product ) AC adapto r This AC adaptor operates on A C between 110 V and 240 V . But ≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the A C adaptor mus t be connect ed to a 120 V AC power supply only. ≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U. S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC out let [...]

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    5 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ¬ Contents Inform ation for your safety ..... .... ...... .... 2 Featur es ...... ..... ...... ...... .... ....... ...... ...... .... 5 Before use. ....... ...... ...... .... ....... ...... ...... .... 5 About t he disc ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... 6 Accessories ................. ....................... .... 8 P[...]

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    6 LSQT126 8 (ENG) ≥ Microsoft ® , Windows ® , Windows Vist a TM and DirectX ® are either registered trademarks or trademark s of Microsoft Corporation in the United S tates and/or other countries. ≥ IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporat ion of the U.S. ≥ Intel ® , Pentium ® and Celeron ® are[...]

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    7 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ≥ Discs recorded on this unit may not be playable on o ther products. In such cases, play back the disc on this unit instead. ≥ When using DVD-RW, DVD-R or DVD-R DL do not perform the following as it may make the disc unusable. – Record on a d isc with other products after recording on it with this unit. – Record on a d is[...]

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    8 LSQT126 8 (ENG) – Discs that are badly warped or cracked. – Irregularly shaped discs, su ch as heart shapes. ≥ Do not place in the following areas: – In dire ct sunlight. – In v ery dusty or humid areas. – Nea r a heater. – Locations susceptible to significant difference in tem perature (condensation can oc cur). – Wher e static e[...]

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    9 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ¬ Power supply 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor A . 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC outlet . 3 Connect the AC adaptor to this unit’s D C input termi nal [DC/C.C.IN 5.0 V]. ≥ The power lamp B lights up. ≥ The AC cable is for use with this unit only. Do not use it wit h any ot her devices. ≥ The unit and the disc h[...]

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    10 LSQT126 8 (ENG) ∫ About the access la mp When the unit accesses a disc, the ac cess lamp lights up. ≥ Do not do the following operations when the access lamp is lit. The disc or the recorded data on the disc may be damaged and t his unit may malfunction. – Disconnect the AC adaptor. – Disconnect the USB cable. – Subject this unit to a [...]

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    11 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ¬ Playing bac k a copied DVD disc on a Camcorder If you connect t his unit and a compatible Panasonic Camco rder, you can play back the DVD disc that you copied motion video/ pictures to. ≥ To play back the disc, connect the same Camcorder that you connected whe n copying to it. ≥ Use the Mini AB USB Connection Cable to conn[...]

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    12 LSQT126 8 (ENG) ∫ Connection and recog nition proced ures ≥ Connect this un it to the AC adaptor. 1 Connect th is unit t o the PC. ≥ This unit is recognized as a [DVD-RAM Drive] on [My Computer]. ≥ Insert the plugs as far as they will go. The unit and PC will not operate properly if they are not inserted fully. ≥ Be sure to use th e US[...]

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    13 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ¬ Cautions for Use ∫ About this unit The unit and disc become warm after long operation, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the unit as far away as possible from electromagn etic equipment ( such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). ≥ If you use the unit on top of or near a TV , the motion video/pictures and sound on[...]

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    14 LSQT126 8 (ENG) Put this unit near the outlet to make it easy for the interrupting device (plug) to reach it. ∫ About the dis c ≥ If there is d ust, a scratch, or d irt on disc or if it is war ped, t he foll owing phenome na may oc cur: – Block noise in playback image – Moment ary stop of playback image – Sound int errupted during play[...]

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    15 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ¬ Troubleshooting Problem Ch eck points This unit cannot be tur ned on . ≥ Is the AC adap tor connec ted? > Connect the AC adaptor and the AC cable correct ly. (P9) This unit cannot be operated even when powered up. This unit does no t operate normally . ≥ Disconnect the A C adaptor and then abo ut 1 min ute lat er connec[...]

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    16 LSQT126 8 (ENG) Probl em Check poi nts Even if connected by the USB cab le, this unit is not recognized by the PC. ≥ Select anot her USB termina l on the PC. ≥ Check the op erating envi ronment. (P 11) ≥ Disconnec t the AC adaptor and the USB cable and the n connect them a gain. When the USB cable is discon nected, an error message will a [...]

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    17 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ¬ Specificat ions DVD Burner: Information for yo ur safety AC adaptor: Information f or your safety Power source: DC 5.0 V Power cons umption: 7.5 W (W hen writing to a disc ) Comp atible med ia 12 cm (5 z ) DVD -RAM Ver.2.1 12 cm (5 z ) DVD -RW Ver.1 .1/2X-SPEED (2X/ 1X) 12 cm (5 z ) DVD -R for General Ver.2.0 12 cm (5 z ) DVD [...]

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    18 LSQT126 8 (ENG) ¬ Limited Warranty (For USA Only) PANASONIC Video Products Limit ed Warra nty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in mat erials or workmans hip, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic P uerto Rico, Inc. (c ollectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the [...]

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    19 LSQT1 268 (ENG) Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) o r In-Hom e Service For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-Home Se rv ice (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasoni c Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768[...]

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    20 LSQT126 8 (ENG) ¬ Custo mer Servi ces Direc tory (For USA Only) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: h[...]

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    21 LSQT1 268 (ENG) ¬ Request for Servic e Notice (For USA Only) Request f or Service Notice: Please photocop y this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely e v ent this product needs ser vice. • Please include your pr oof of purc hase. (F ailure to do so will delay your repair .) • T o fur ther speed your repair , please[...]

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    22 LSQT126 8 (ENG) ¬ Warranty (For Canadian Customers ) Panasonic Can ada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to rem edy any such defect for a period as st ated below from the date of or[...]

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    23 LSQT1 268 (ENG) LSQT1268_Eng.book 23 ペ ージ 200 7年7月23 日 月曜日  午後3時44 分[...]

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    P C 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One P anasonic W ay , Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. A ve. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industr ial P ark, Carolina, Puer to Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive , Mi[...]