Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-EZ37V Model No. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of this unit. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Responsible Party: to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” Panasonic Corporation of North America within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi- One Panasonic Way cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Secaucus, NJ 07094 to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where 2) Keep these instructions.
Table of Contents, Accessories Getting Started Precautions ......................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................3 Unit Care ......................................3 Accessories ......................................5 Remote Control Information ................................5 Basic Operations Watching Television ................................6 Playback ....................................7 Playing Discs ......................................7 Playing a Video Cassette ..................................7 Recording Television Programs ............................. 8 Scheduled Recording ................................
Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control ...
Watching Television This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record analog and terrestrial digital channels. High Defi nition (HD) programming is “down-converted” and recorded in Standard Defi nition (SD). DVD/VHS POWER POWER Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT...
Playback Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DVD/VHS connections to this unit. POWER POWER Playing Discs DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT Refer to “Advanced Disc Playback” ( 19–20) for detail information on playback of discs. TRACKING/V-LOCK [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] DVD/VHS...
Recording Television Programs Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 13) and “Advanced Recording” ( 14 to 17) for detail information on recording. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] DVD/VHS POWER Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. POWER Preparation: DRIVE...
Scheduled Recording Refer to “Advanced Scheduled Recording” ( 18) for detail information on scheduled recording. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] DVD/VHS POWER Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. POWER Preparation: DRIVE TV/VIDEO Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the SELECT connections to this unit.
Copying Copying (VHS DVD) Programs are automatically copied onto the disc from the location of playback at the time when the copying of the tape starts. [VHS] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] COPYING COPYING Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.
Copying (DVD VHS) All contents on the disc are automatically copied onto the tape. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] COPYING COPYING Finalized discs cannot be copied on this unit. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the COPYING indicator connections to this unit.
Deleting Recordings Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Preparation: DVD/VHS POWER Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the POWER connections to this unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 36). DRIVE TV/VIDEO ...
Important Notes for Recording [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Analog broadcasts: [RAM] [VHS] Select the Main or SAP audio before Recording of Both Main and SAP audio can be recorded. recording. multi lingual You can change the audio during playback ( 20, [...
When the format confi rmation screen is Selecting Audio Channels to record displayed When receiving an analog broadcast Important: [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including computer data), regardless of protection status Select the audio (Main or SAP) in “Multi-channel TV of disc.
Advanced Recording Specifying the Recording Time Tips [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] To exit the screen Press [RETURN]. Digital broadcasts cannot be recorded to video tape. To stop recording partway This function allows specifying the length of recording Press [...
Playing while you are recording Notes During playing while you are recording, you cannot edit or delete You can play DVD or VHS while recording to the other recordings. drive. The recording will not be affected Closed captions will not appear during simultaneous record and −...
Advanced Scheduled Recording To cancel a scheduled recording in DVD/VHS POWER – “” lights on the unit’s display. progress DRIVE SELECT to select the drive. Notes Recording may fail if there are changes to the station’s programming. STOP The password screen appears when setting parental ratings (...
Advanced Disc Playback Menu Screens on the TV Search [DVD-V] Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be During playback navigated as follows: – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases , , , to select an item, then the search speed.
Advanced Disc Playback Slow-motion Play CM Skip [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] Skips 1-minute forward with each press. While paused During playback CM SKIP – There are 5 slow-motion speeds. Each press increases the speed.
Playing MP3s Playing MP3s , to select a group, then [CD] ENTER DRIVE SELECT – The track list for the selected group appears. to select the DVD drive. Selected group Notes When there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an Menu Group MP3 fi...
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) [CD] From the Picture (JPEG) View screen DRIVE , , , to select “Folder” SELECT to select the DVD drive. then ENTER Picture (JPEG) View Pictures Menu Folder screen is shown.
Slide Show Zoom From the Picture (JPEG) View screen While playing a picture , , , to select “Folder”, SUB MENU then SUB MENU To zoom in: Rotate Right , to select “Zoom , to select “Start Start Slide Show Rotate Left Slide Interval...
Advanced Video Cassette Playback Fast-forward/Rewind Jet Search Allows high speed search of video in forward or reverse direction. With the unit stopped to fast-forward the tape. During playback to rewind the tape. twice to Jet Search forward. twice to Jet Search in reverse. Slow playback –...
VHS Index Search System (VISS) Adjusting the playback picture The unit automatically records special index signals on a Manual Tracking tape every time a recording is started (via [ REC], or a scheduled recording). The index search function makes The unit usually makes tracking adjustments use of these index signals to help you fi...
Advanced Video Cassette Playback Changing Audio during Playback On-screen Display Indicators The following on-screen indicator will not be displayed AUDIO when this unit is connected to the TV with the DVD repeatedly, to select the audio PRIORITY output terminal. This indicator is only option.
Playing Playlists Playing Playlists View Chapters [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] After selecting a playlist (step 5) You cannot create or edit playlists on this unit. However, SUB MENU you can play a playlist that has been created or edited on other equipment. DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive.
Recording from an External Device Recording to DVD Recording from a VCR, etc. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the external device is off. Perform steps 1−5 left. Front on the unit Start play on the external device.
Recording from a DV Camcorder to select “Record to DVD” then Connect cables while the power to both the unit and the ENTER external device is off. Front on the unit to select “Rec.” then ENTER Notes If the desired audio is not recorded, select the kind of audio for “Select Audio Channel For DV Input”...
Entering Text Status Messages The following messages and displays appear to let you know what operations are being performed and When viewing the Name screen. the status of the unit. Recording Name STATUS & – Press [STATUS] to cycle through available Delete displays.
Recordings − Editing Tips Tips Recording/Chapter To exit the menu screens Normally, programs are recorded as a single item consisting of Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. one chapter. To view other pages Recording Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
Recordings − Editing Setup Protection/Cancel Protection Tips Perform steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Recording View” For quicker editing Use Search ( 19), Slow-motion Play or Time Slip ( 20) to fi nd ( 31). the desired point. [RAM] To skip to the start or end of a recording, press [] (start) or [] (end).
Chapters − Creating, Editing Accessing the Chapter View Chapter Operations [RAM] Create Chapter Allows viewing and editing chapters individually. Perform steps 1−7b of “Accessing the Chapter View” ( left). DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive. , to select “Create Chapter” then ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR Create Chapter...
Setting DVD On-Screen Menus Disc Menu Accessing the DVD On-Screen Menus [DVD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] When playing discs, disc settings can be displayed and changed. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents. Soundtrack [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] DRIVE...
Play Menu Audio Menu [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [-RW‹VR›] Repeat play V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or more This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. channels only) Select the item for repeat play.
DVD Management Naming Discs Accessing the Management Menus [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge right). Management Menus” ( left). Insert a disc. , select “Disc Name”, then DRIVE SELECT to select the DVD drive.
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Deleting All Recordings Formatting Discs Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered. Important: Once formatted, contents cannot be recovered. [RAM] [RAM[ [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 36). Management Menus”...
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DVD Management Selecting Whether to Show the Top Menu Finalizing First [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] You can play these discs on compatible DVD players by [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] fi nalizing it on the unit. Before fi nalizing a disc, select whether the top menu The menu you create with the unit can also be used on shows after fi...
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Create DVD Top Menu [+RW] +RW discs contain no Top Menu Data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment. Perform preparation steps 1−4 of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 36). , ...
Changing the Unit’s Settings Accessing the Setup menu Summary of Settings All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. With the unit stopped Channel Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN) Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. [Antenna] [Cable] Set Channels Automatically , ...
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Disc Video Settings for Playback Still Mode (paused video) Press [ENTER] to show the following settings. Select the type of picture shown when you pause play ( 82, “Frame and fi eld”). Ratings [Automatic] Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. [Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic”...
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Changing the Unit’s Settings Audio Display Dynamic Range Compression Status Messages [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Choose whether to show status messages automatically or not. Change the dynamic range ( 82) for easier listening in low volume. [Automatic] [Off] [On] [Off] On-screen Language Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog) Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen...
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Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons. Select Tape Length Abkhazian: 6566 Hausa: 7265 Romanian: 8279 Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the Afar: 6565 Hebrew: 7387 Russian: 8285 correct remaining time. [T120] T30, T60, T90 and T120 tapes Afrikaans: 6570 Hindi:...
Changing the Unit’s Settings Setting the Parental Rating , to select the limitation. The V-chip system ( right, Notes) used in this unit allows – The limitation options that appear depend you to limit viewing and recording of certain programs on the rating you select in step 6.
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Parental Rating List U.S. TV Rating (U.S. TV Programs Ratings) [Viewable] TV-NR Not Rated. [Blocked] [Viewable] All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifi cally designed for a very young TV-Y [Blocked] audience, including children from ages 2–6. [FV Blocked] Directed to older children.
Changing the Unit’s Settings Setting the Closed Caption , to select the item, then ENTER Choose whether to show closed captions. CC1–4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) T1–4: Textual information (Appears over With the unit stopped entire screen) Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts...
Basic Connection Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver) Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. Rear of TV To a household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60Hz)
Basic Connection Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box Consult your cable service provider about the appropriate cable box to use. Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required. Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and cable box may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required. Note: The terminals on the rear of your TV and satellite receiver may not appear as shown below. Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections. VHF/UHF AUDIO IN VIDEO RF IN...
Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality You can enjoy high-quality picture by using the following terminals for connection. Standard High- Quality quality Picture Picture VIDEO IN COMPONENT S VIDEO IN terminal VIDEO IN terminal terminal DVD output and DVD/VHS output The unit has DVD/VHS COMMON output terminals and DVD PRIORITY output terminals.
Using Component Video Cables for Better Video (Component Video Cables not included) The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( 82) to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Rear of TV COMPONENT INPUT 1...
Additional Connection Options You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the audio cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 47 to 49 as follows. Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound Use this connection to play sound through speakers connected to an amplifi er or system component. Rear of Amplifi...
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: DVD/VHS Turn on the television and select channel 3. POWER These are the first settings you make upon POWER buying the unit. You don’t need to make these settings again. DRIVE TV/VIDEO SELECT TRACKING/V-LOCK DVD/VHS...
Setting the Channels and Clock Manual Clock Setting The types of transmission: Perform steps 1–6 on page 53. , to select “Antenna” or “Cable”, Automatic Clock and Channel Settings , to select the item you want Please select the wire connected to RF IN. then ENTER to change.
Other Settings Setting Channel Captions To select the caption: The captions you select or modify are used as channel , to select the caption. names and displayed on the Direct Navigator screen. – After selecting the “Channel” column with [, ], repeat steps 6–7a to set other With the unit stopped channels.
Other Settings Selecting Television Type Notes Aspect 4:3/16:9 This setting allows you to select the type of television connected. 16:9 4:3 standard aspect television 16:9 widescreen television With the unit stopped 480p/480i Select “480p” if the television is compatible with progressive output.
Clock Settings Notes This may take some time, up to a few hours in some cases. If the following message appears With the unit stopped Setup Set Clock Automatically Setting completed as follows. Channel Finish the setup with this clock time? Note:Selecting“No”will start channel scanning Setup again and renew the clock time.
Remote Control Codes for the TV Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Manufacturer Code Operate the TV and the Set Top Box Panasonic 0051 / 0055 / 0250 / 0650 (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, etc.) Advent 0761 / 0783 / 0815 / 0817 / 0842...
Control Reference Guide Remote Control Turn the unit on or off ..........( 6) Select drive (DVD or VHS) .........( 7) Select channels and recording numbers etc./ DVD/VHS Enter numbers............( 6) POWER Cancel/Reset the tape counter POWER ...
Main Unit Remote Control Cassette signal sensor compartment Disc tray OPEN/CLOSE EJECT DRIVE SELECT POWER COPYING IN 2 IN 2 S VIDEO /MONO AUDIO R /MONO AUDIO R RESET VIDEO The unit’s display Opening the front panel Press down on the COPYING COPYING COPYING...
The explanations concerning discs are indicated by [DVD], and those concerning video cassette are indicated by [VHS]. 1 Finalization needed for playback on other equipment ( 38). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and Tips DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information [-R]DL] and [+R]DL] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.
Play-only Discs Discs that Cannot be Played 2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5) Disc type Standard symbol Uses 3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format DVD-Video DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another High quality movie and music [DVD-V]...
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Notes [CD] [CD] Playable Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended discs formats) and Joliet This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play File format of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
Media Handling (Disc/Video Cassette) Inserting Discs Inserting a Video Cassette OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray. Insert a cassette (the surface with the roll of tape should face up). – Insert a disc. – The unit turns on automatically. Insert label-up. To eject: OPEN/CLOSE to close the tray.
Troubleshooting Guide If the Antenna Connector Doesn’t Match Use the following connection to suit the antenna lead to the unit’s RF IN terminal, and the 75 coaxial cable to the antenna terminals on your TV or other equipment. Refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions for more information.
Use this function to synchronize the codes for the To exit the screen remote control and the main unit when there are other Press [RETURN] several times. Panasonic products close to your unit. To Reset This Unit With the unit stopped To reset the channel information and the...
Periodic interruptions to the reception due to satellite broadcasting breaks. Operations not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 67, To restore the unit if it freezes).
Operation General Issues Page Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. Cannot operate the TV or Set Top Box with the unit’s remote Select TV or Set Top Box mode on the remote control. control. Cannot operate the DVD. ...
Troubleshooting Guide Picture Playback Issues Page This can occur because the signals are being divided between the TV reception worsens after − connecting the unit. unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from electronics retailers. ...
Sound Playback Issues Page Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. No sound. 42, 52 Low volume. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Distorted sound. Check if TV is muted. −...
Troubleshooting Guide Operation Playback Issues Page Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. Play fails to start even when − [ PLAY] is pressed. Ensure disc is for the correct DVD-Video region number, and is not Cover Play starts but then stops defective.
A DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, − or +RW disc recorded on the unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD recorders. The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected. − If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while Recording does not stop even when [...
Troubleshooting Guide DVD Recording/Scheduled Recording/Copying/External Input (continued) Recording Issues Page The scheduled recording program remains if set to daily or weekly. The scheduled recording 9, 18 program remains even after recording fi nishes. If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the Part or all of a recording has −...
Editing Issues Page The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Cannot format. Disc may be defective or of poor quality. − You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with the unit. ...
IN terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. Which VIDEO IN terminals. should I connect with? All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Is my TV progressive output − compatible? Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.
Recording Page Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy Can I record from a − commercially purchased video protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. cassette or DVD? You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), players after finalizing the disc on this unit.
Error Messages On the Unit’s Display Page An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends − (“ ” stands for a service on the status of the unit. Check the items below and in the number.) Troubleshooting Guide.
On the TV Page The program was copy-protected. Cannot fi nish recording − completely. The disc may be full. − There are already 99 recordings ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 recordings). − You inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in PAL video, Cannot play.
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service−The unit should be The model number and serial number of this product serviced by qualifi ed service personnel if: can be found on either the back or the bottom of the (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been unit.
Glossary Bitstream Frame and fi eld This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is Frame refers to the single images that constitute the video you see on converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a your TV.
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Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference) Conexión básica Preparación: Encienda la televisión y seleccione el canal 3. Nota: Puede que los terminales en el panel trasero de su TV no sean similares a Ajuste de los canales y el reloj como se ilustran a continuación.
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TRACKING/V-LOCK , para seleccionar el para seleccionar el canal “Antena” o “Cable”, luego deseado. ENTER También puede seleccionar canales con los botones numéricos. ENTER Para introducir directamente los canales para emisiones para iniciar el ajuste análogas y digitales. automático de canales/reloj.
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Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference) Grabación de programas de televisión Grabación programada [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [VHS] Las emisiones digitales no pueden ser grabadas en Las emisiones digitales no pueden ser grabadas en cintas de video. cintas de video.
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Importante: Una vez borrados, los contenidos no podrán recuperarse. Copiar Copiar (VHS DVD) Preparación: Encienda la televisión y seleccione la entrada de [VHS] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] video apropiada a las conexiones de este aparato. ...
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