Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EX75 DMR-EX85 ™ Read the operating instructions, the safety precautions, and the information on setting up the unit on page 3 thoroughly before you connect, operate or adjust any settings on the unit. Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Table of contents Page Page Page Safety Precautions Recording Delete 29-31 Before recording Copy Information about the unit Disc protection Licence Information CPRM Timer Recording Formatting 46-49 Before You Start For recording Manual programming Remaining recording time on the HDD Inserting batteries Change profile Preparation...
Safety Precautions Voltage: Only use power sources complying with the specifications for this device. AC mains lead protection: Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock Service: Never attempt to repair this unit by yourself.
Information about the unit DVB-T This unit is a DVD Recorder with integrated tuner. You can receive and record both analog and terrestrial digital channels (DVB-T) without an additional reception unit (Set Top Box). GUIDE The TV Guide gives you a preview of the TV programmes for the next 7 days from your digital stations.
Dear customer Thank you for your trust and your decision to purchase this top-quality device. Panasonic is one of the leading manufacturers of entertainment electronics devices. We are sure that you will be completely satisfied with this device. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Switches between TV reception and AV input each time the button is pressed. Setting the remote control If you use another Panasonic unit at the same location, change the mode of the remote control so that you can operate the units independently of each other.
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Remote Control Standby/on switch Switch the TV on and off. Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the Select the AV input on the TV set. CH = Select the programme position on the unit is still consuming a small amount of VOLUME DRIVE...
Front panel Display Disc tray SD Card slot DRIVE SELECT DMR-EX75 Standby/on switch : Press to switch the unit from on to DV input S VIDEO input AV3 standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
Rear panel AV2 (EXT) AC IN~ = Power supply HDMI AV OUT Digital audio video output Connection for the AC mains lead. S VIDEO OUT = S VIDEO OPTICAL output terminal S VIDEO AV4 IN = S VIDEO in Digital audio output put terminal VIDEO OUT = Video output OUT = Audio output right/left channel...
Connections Select the connection pattern that matches your environment from patterns A-E. Choose from one of the connection types A-E that suits your requirement. Before connection, turn off all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Use of the supplied RF coaxial cables To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable, as shown in connection types A-E.
Analogue Auto-Setup in progress. Please wait. Download from TV with RETURN : to cancel (Registered trademark of Panasonic) If your television is equipped with the Q Link feature, the stations are downloaded through the transfer of the station table. Download in progress.(with Q Link) In order to be able to use Q Link, the unit must be connected to a TV with Download in Progress.
Connecting to a television and Satellite receiver To household mains socket Television’s rear panel RF IN AV IN Fully wired 21-pin RF coaxial cable Scart cable (included, black) (For Q Link functions) This unit’s rear panel AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.
Connecting to a television and Satellite receiver Connection of Set Top Box or satellite receiver If you receive your television programme via a satellite receiver (digital/analogue), connect your DVD Recorder as a downstream unit. If your television supports Q Link, use a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable to connect it to the TV.
Connection with Audio/Video cable You can use this frequently used standard connection with the provided accessories. Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder. Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV. Connect the AUDIO OUT (L/R) and VIDEO OUT of the DVD Recorder with the audio/video of the television.
Connection with S VIDEO cable Depending on the television, the connection with the S VIDEO cable results in a higher quality picture than the connection with an Audio/Video cable. Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder. Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.
Connection with HDMI cable The HDMI connection can be used only with units that are suited for HDMI. Connect the aerial to RF IN (Aerial input) of the DVD Recorder. (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connect RF OUT (Aerial output) of the DVD Recorder with the aerial input of the TV.
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Control via HDMI (HDAVI Control) If you connect this unit with an HDMI cable to a Panasonic television set with HDAVI control function, then both units can be controlled. After connecting up the unit, switch in the [Setup] menu [Control with HDMI / Q Link] to [HDMI and Q Link].
Station transfer from television set. During [data transfer from TV], data for the Q Link from Panasonic. station list are automatically downloaded from the TV set. The stations are stored in - Easy Link (Trademark of Philips) the same presets of the DVD Recorder as on your TV set.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal The terminal can be used for INTERLACE or PROGRESSIVE output and deliver a COMPONENT clearer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connections via these terminals output VIDEO IN Audio input L/R the colour difference signals (P ) and the brightness signal (Y) separately.
Profile Creating new profiles You can create four different profiles where you can put together your favourite analog and digital TV stations. The profiles are stored in the TV Guide. Setup Edit Profiles Press FUNCTIONS. Auto-Setup Restart Select [To Others] with and press ENTER to confirm.
STATUS displays creen information DVD-RAM 1:07 SP Every time you change a station, a status display and banner appear automatically. 1 DVB They disappear again after a short time. You can change how long they appear for in the [Setup] menu. Press to show the screen information again.
Disc formats Recording formats DVD Video Recording format (VR) This format enables recording and playback. Programmes limited to "one time recording" can be recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. You can record to a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM. Playback is only possible with a compatible DVD player. Use a DVD-RAM or HDD to record in DVD Video Recording Format.
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Disc formats Playback and recording discs Layer 2 DVD-R DL / +R DL (Double Layer DVD / Dual Layer DVD) The data are saved on two parallel magnetic layers. You have more DVD-R DL -R DL space available. If the laser changes layers during playback, brief 8.5 GB 12 cm writable image and sound distortions may occur.
DVD lens cleaner (RP-CL720E) Compatible models: Only for DVD recorders. Do NOT use this cleaner with any other Panasonic DVD products or with the DVD Remove 8 cm discs from the cartridge products of any other companies since doing so may damage the products.
Panasonic does not assume any liability for direct or indirect problems resulting in the loss of recordings or edited contents (data) and does not guarantee that the recorded or edited contents will work perfectly.
Playback Insert with label facing upwards. In the case of double sided discs, the label of the side Preparation that you want to play should be facing Turn on the television and select the AV input that this unit is connected to. upwards.
Playback PAUSE Pausing playback Press PAUSE to pause playback. Press PAUSE again to resume playback. STOP Stopping playback Press STOP . Playback stops and the television picture appears. During playback of DVD-A, DVD-V, VCD and CD press STOP twice to return to the television picture.
Playback TIME SLIP DVD-A DVD-V TIME SLIP 0 min Press TIME SLIP during playback. to select the time span by which playback is to jump forward or backward. Each time the button is pressed, the time span increases or decreases in minute increments.
You cannot record on the hard disk and on a DVD at the same time. The internal hard disk saves up to 284 hours (DMR-EX75) / 443 hours (DMR-EX85) of your recordings when set to [EP ( 8 Hours )].
Recording Specifying a time as the recording duration This function is not available for Timer Recordings. DVD/HDD: This function is not possible with Press REC on the unit during recording. Flexible Rec. If the channel or recording mode The recording time changes each time the button is pressed on the unit display: (XP, SP, LP, EP) is changed while recording is 0:30 1:00...
FUNCTIONS You can access the main functions via FUNCTIONS. The illustrations show DVD-RAM menus. The menu entries may differ depending on the disc or the medium. Press FUNCTIONS. During Recording or Timer Recording, some menus have a grey background and cannot be selected. ENTER Select a menu with and confirm with ENTER.
FUNCTIONS Entering text HDD RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R DL Enter Name Standard Characters Other Characters You can give titles to your programmes or discs in the different menus and while TERRALUNA_ setting up the Timer Recording. Entering a title or disc name using the menu &...
FUNCTIONS Playback FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR Overview of DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View DIRECT NAVIGATOR VIDEO PICTURE You can archive, edit or start playback after selecting a title in DIRECT NAVIGATOR. DVD-RAM Title View ZDF 6. 3 MON Motors SUB MENU Delete Editing is not possible Properties during recording.
FUNCTIONS Playback FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR Editing titles in the SUB MENU Select [Edit] with and confirm with ENTER. Enter Name Delete In the submenu, select the desired option with and confirm with ENTER. Set up Protection Properties Cancel Protection Enter Name Edit Partial Delete Enter or change the title of the programmes.
FUNCTIONS Playback FUNCTIONS DIRECT NAVIGATOR Editing chapters in the SUB MENU Press FUNCTIONS. Delete Delete Chapter Confirm [ Playback] with ENTER. Properties Create Chapter Select the desired title with in the Title View menu. Combine Chapters Edit Press SUB MENU. Title View Chapter View Select [Chapter View] with...
FUNCTIONS MP3 playback -R CD This unit can play MP3 that were recorded with a computer. Files are captured as Menu tracks and folders as groups. Select file type. "TOTAL" includes all pieces in all groups on the disc. DivX In addition to MP3 data, the disc also contains DivX and/or JPEG data: After a disc is inserted, a message appears regarding the preset playback mode.
FUNCTIONS JPEG/TIFF playback from HDD/DVD-RAM/SD Album View DIRECT NAVIGATOR If you have saved pictures in JPEG format on DVD-RAM, you can playback and edit these using the Album View function. Album View DIRECT NAVIGATOR The albums are displayed with preview pictures. To playback the pictures, an album PICTURE DVD-RAM VIDEO...
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FUNCTIONS SUB MENU in the Album View DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View Press SUB MENU. PICTURE DVD-RAM VIDEO Select the required option with and press ENTER to confirm. Start Slide Show 26. 4.05 Total 3 1. 2.06 Total 15 6. 3.06 Total 10 Start Slide Show 100_DVD The pictures of the selected folder are played back automatically in succession in the...
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FUNCTIONS JPEG/TIFF playback from DVD-RAM/HDD/SD SUB MENU in the AlbumView Press SUB MENU. Select the required option with and press ENTER to confirm. Edit Album Start Slide Show Enter Album Name Select [Edit Album] with and press ENTER to confirm. Slide Show Setting Delete Album Select the required option with...
FUNCTIONS DivX playback DivX (Direct-Video-eXpress) is a format for saving compressed audio and video data and is developed by DivXNetworks. It is based on MPEG4, but saves in a much more compact manner to approx. one-tenth the size of the uncompressed file format with satisfactory quality.
FUNCTIONS Recording FUNCTIONS TV Guide The TV Guide gives you a preview of the programme for the next 7 days for your digital television and radio stations. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can sort the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc.
FUNCTIONS Recording FUNCTIONS TV Guide Changing between the views Press GUIDE to change between Landscape view and Portrait view. Portrait view The station bar is positioned horizontally over the programme preview. You can see the programme of one station at a time. The programme that is currently running is at TV Guide: Porträt Fri 18.11.05 19:35 the top of the list when you select this function.
FUNCTIONS Recording FUNCTIONS TV Guide Programming the Timer in the TV Guide The TV Guide makes it easy to set a programme for recording. Timer Recording menu for digital stations Remain HDD 36:40 SP DVD 1:30 SP Timer The data required for programming have been taken from the TV Guide. Recording 9:40:23 6.
FUNCTIONS Delete FUNCTIONS You can delete titles and pictures or give them write protection so that they are not deleted or overwritten by mistake. DELETE Navigator Title View NAVIGATOR LÖSCHEN Titelansicht VIDEO PICTURE DVD-RAM Press FUNCTIONS. Select [ Delete] with and press ENTER to confirm.
FUNCTIONS Timer Recording FUNCTIONS To Others PROG/CHECK Manual programming The recorded titles can only be copied in High Speed Mode later on if the titles were originally recorded in High Speed Mode on HDD. Press FUNCTIONS. Remain HDD 36:40 SP DVD 1:30 SP Timer Select [To Others] with...
FUNCTIONS Timer Recording FUNCTIONS To Others Check the settings and correct them if necessary. Remain HDD 36:40 SP DVD 1:30 SP TIMER 9:40:23 6. 3. THU Press PROG/CHECK. RECORDING Drive Name Date Start Stop Mode space Checking or changing 1 ZDF 6.
FUNCTIONS ShowView Record FUNCTIONS To Others ShowView Record Entering a ShowView number causes the data for programmes by broadcasters to be Remain HDD 36:40 SP DVD 1:30 SP ShowView Record saved. The appropriate codes can be found in newspapers and TV guides. 9:40:23 6.
FUNCTIONS Timer Recording via external units Setting for external units (EXT LINK) Setup AV2 Settings You control the recording function via an external unit (e.g. a receiver) with EXT LINK. Connect the unit to the AV2 terminal with a 21-pin Scart cable. RGB / Video AV2 Input Tuning...
FUNCTIONS Advanced Copy FUNCTIONS To Others Information about High Speed copying Copying in the High Speed Mode allows for fast copying of titles, pictures and playlists. Set the [Rec for High Speed Copy] setting to [On] in the [Setup] menu. For copying to High Speed compatible discs, press ENTER to confirm [DVD Speed for High Speed Copy] and adjust the necessary setting.
FUNCTIONS Advanced Copy FUNCTIONS To Others Copying from DVD-Video with time control The complete disc can be copied or the copying time can be DVD-V defined. The titles are copied without chapters. Nearly all commercially available videos and DVD-Videos have copy protection. The contents of such media cannot be copied with this unit.
FUNCTIONS Advanced Copy FUNCTIONS To Others Copying titles and playlists with the copy list Titles and playlists can be put together -RW(VR) in the required sequence in a copy list -R DL -RW(V) +R DL and then copied. Copying titles and playlists Copy Press FUNCTIONS, select [To Others] with and press ENTER to confirm.
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FUNCTIONS Advanced Copy FUNCTIONS To Others SUB MENU in the copy list The inserted title/playlists can be edited in the copy list using the SUB MENU. Copy Press SUB MENU. Destination Capacity: 1770MB Select the required option with and press ENTER to confirm. Size: 8MB( 0%) Cancel All...
FUNCTIONS Advanced Copy FUNCTIONS To Others Only pictures can be copied with the SD card. Copy HDD RAM HDD RAM Cancel All SD CARD Source If the source drive is also the target drive, only pictures can be copied. Copy Direction SD CARD Destination Copying pictures...
MPEG2 videos directly from the SD Card. First copy the MPEG2 videos to DVD- RAM or HDD. Moving pictures coded in MPEG2 format recorded with a Panasonic SD video camera, digital video camera etc. can be saved on HDD or DVD-RAM (all recordings on one day are saved as one title).
FUNCTIONS Playlists FUNCTIONS To Others Use this function to edit your movies/recordings made by a recorder or camcorder. You can remove unwanted scenes (e.g. commercials) or change the sequence. You can also divide your recordings (titles) into chapters. You can create a playlist with your favourite chapters and edit this later. Source Title: Title 1 Title 2...
FUNCTIONS Playlists FUNCTIONS To Others Launching the Playlists menu Press FUNCTIONS. Delete Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Properties Select [Playlists] with and confirm with ENTER. Edit Chapter View Playback Select a playlist with and start playback with ENTER. Edit Select a playlist with Delete...
FUNCTIONS Playlists FUNCTIONS To Others HDD RAM Editing chapters in the SUB MENU Add Chapter Delete Press FUNCTIONS. Properties Move Chapter Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Edit Create Chapter Select [Playlists] with and confirm with ENTER. Combine Chapters Chapter View Select a playlist in the Playlist View with Delete Chapter...
The DVD recorder cannot be controlled using an Model of DV external unit connected to the DV IN terminal. Panasonic NV-DX100 The programmes (e.g. via a digital video unit) are recorded as one title. Remain...
FUNCTIONS Setup FUNCTIONS SETUP To Others Setup menu overview Press FUNCTIONS. Setup Edit Profiles Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Auto-Setup Restart Select [Setup] with and confirm with ENTER. Digital Select the desired sub menu with and switch to setup with . Add New DVB Services Tuning Select the desired setting with...
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FUNCTIONS Setup FUNCTIONS SETUP To Others Setup Edit Profiles Tuning Manual ENTER Auto-Setup Restart Digital Entering a new television station Add New DVB Services Tuning Select a free station location with and confirm with ENTER. Signal Condition Disc Analogue Enter the channel with Picture Manual The channel tuning starts.
FUNCTIONS Setup FUNCTIONS SETUP To Others Setup Settings for Playback Disc Setting Option ENTER ENTER Ratings Level 8 [8] [1-7] [0] Ratings DVD-Audio Video mode Playback Tuning Soundtrack English Disc You can restrict the playback of DVD-Video after entering a password. Subtitle Picture Automatic...
FUNCTIONS Setup FUNCTIONS SETUP To Others Setting Settings for Recording Disc Option Setup ENTER ENTER Recording time in EP mode EP ( 8Hours ) [EP ( 6Hours )] [EP ( 8Hours )] Recording time in EP mode Rec for High Speed Copy Tuning DVD Speed for High Speed Copy Maximum...
FUNCTIONS Setup FUNCTIONS SETUP To Others Dynamic Range Compression Sound Setting Option ENTER ENTER Setup Bilingual Audio Selection [On] [Off] (Only Dolby Digital) DVD-V Digital Audio Output Dynamic Range Compression Tuning Audio Mode for XP Recording Dolby Digital Disc On: The level of quieter passages increases and the level of louder passages Picture Audio Mode for DV Input Stereo 1...
FUNCTIONS Setup FUNCTIONS SETUP To Others Setting Connection Option Setup 16:9 ENTER TV Aspect ENTER Progressive [16:9] [4:3] [Letterbox] TV Aspect TV System Tuning HDMI Settings Disc Select the TV screen format of your television. Programmes in 16:9 format are recorded Picture Video AV1 Output...
Remote Control Power Save Tuning Quick Start Disc If you use another Panasonic unit at the same location, change the mode of the DivX Registration Picture remote control so that you can operate the units independently of each other. Sound...
FUNCTIONS Setup FUNCTIONS SETUP To Others Clock Others Setting Option ENTER ENTER Automatic Clock Time Date Clock setting 2006 The clock will normally be set correctly during Auto-Setup however, under certain circumstances the DVD Recorder cannot set the clock automatically. In this case follow the operation steps below to manually set the clock.
FUNCTIONS HDD Management FUNCTIONS To Others Press FUNCTIONS. Select [To Others] with and confirm with ENTER. Management Titles 1 Remain 137:58(EP) Used 1:27 Select [HDD Management] with and confirm with ENTER. Select the desired menu with and confirm with ENTER. Delete all titles Return to the FUNCTIONS menu with FUNCTIONS.
FUNCTIONS DVD Management FUNCTIONS To Others -RW(V) -R DL +R DL Top Menu Management Before finalizing the disc, you can select one of 9 different colour schemes for Titles Remain 3:47(SP) DVD-R DL Used 0:53 the disc menu. Select with the corresponding menu from 1-9 and confirm with ENTER.
Picture and sound settings DISPLAY menus contain information on the disc or the unit. With DVD-Videos, you can use the repeat function, change subtitles and the angle, change the picture and sound settings for DVD playback. Depending on the status of the unit (playback, STOP), there are some entries that cannot be selected or changed.
Picture and sound settings Option Setting Play Repeat Play [On] [Off] The function is only available if the elapsed time is displayed. CD VCD Track -RW(VR) RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R DL DVD-V Title Chapter DVD-A MP3 Track Group RAM -RW(VR) During playback of a playlist PL (Playlists)
Normal disc revolution sounds, atmospheric interference during reception, picture interference while fast forwarding, and limited reception of the satellite programmes are not signs of a defective unit. If the disc cannot be played due to poor quality, try it again with a disc from Panasonic. Page ERROR MESSAGES The unit is malfunctioning.
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If you need help Page PICTURE Check the connection to the TV, e.g. AV1. No picture. The PROGRESSIVE output is activated, but the connected TV is not progressive capable. There is picture interference. Press and hold STOP PLAY/x1.3 on the unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
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If you need help Page PLAYBACK The disc is dirty or badly scratched. Playback does not start. 22,23 You inserted a disc that is not suitable for playback. You inserted a blank disc. DVD-Video will not play. Some DVD-Videos cannot be played if the security level has been changed. No reaction when PLAY appears on the screen.
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If you need help Page TV Guide The displayed information is The broadcasting companies are responsible for the information. Deviations are wrong. possible when changes are made at the last minute. No or incomplete data. Date/time incorrectly set. The signal is too weak or no signal was found. Check the aerial.
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If you need help Page HDMI Multi channel sound can only be played back with this unit if it is connected with Which accessories are required to hear multi channel Surround an HDMI cable or a digital audio optical fibre cable to an amplifier with an Sound? integrated decoder.
Folder structures RAM CD Folder structure JPEG This unit can process a maximum of 3000 files/tracks and 300 RAM/CD folders/groups (including the root folder). P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg Folders can be created on another unit, but they cannot be selected as the target of a copy procedure. A folder in which all numbers are "0" 002 Folder (e.g.
Glossary Bitstream Digital multi channel audio data (e.g. 5.1 channel) before decoding to the individual channels. Brightness signal Y Analogue video signal showing the brightness levels of the picture, regardless of the colour signal (C) chrominance signal. It allows for higher resolution and colour reproduction true to the original colour.
Specifications Power supply: Dimensions: AC 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz approx. 430 mm (W) x 58 mm (H) x 329 mm (D) Weight: approx. 4.3 kg Operating temperature: 5°C - 40°C Power consumption: Operating humidity: 33 W ( approx.
Index Page Page Page Active Antenna Fast forward SD Card Copying Add New DVB Services FL Display Seamless Play Angle Finalize ShowView Audio Channel 28,31,70 Flexible Rec Signal Condition Audio Mode Format 29,68 Slide Show 39,70 Auto Finalize Slow-motion playback Auto-Play Grey Background Source chapter...