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Panasonic Diga DMR-EX78 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EX88
Model No.
DMR-EX78
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX78 unless
otherwise indicated.
GN
Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and
SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88
model only.
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders
and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "4".
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "4" or "ALL".
Example:
4
ALL

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.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
This DVD recorder is for viewing and
recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does
not support analogue broadcasts.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity (16th November
2007)
No. 5153 (DMR-EX78), No. 5154 (DMR-EX88)
Notice for DVB functions
≥Any function related to DVB (Digital Video
Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial
broadcasting is received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.
≥This unit has the capability for DVB
specifications. But future DVB services
cannot be guaranteed.
≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia
Home Platform).
2
3
4
RQT9088-L

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD Recorder DMR-EX88 Model No. DMR-EX78 The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX78 unless otherwise indicated. Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Region number supported by this unit...
  • Page 2 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX78 unless otherwise indicated. [EX88] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX88 only. [EX78] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX78 only. ≥Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only.

  • Page 4: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000135) 1 Remote control 2 Batteries for remote control The remote control information ∫ Batteries ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

  • Page 5: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care

    ∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

  • Page 6: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.   DRIVE SELECT DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP STATUS OPTION CREATE DISPLAY AUDIO CHAPTER < REC MODE TIME SLIP RQT9088 1Turn the unit on (➡ 9) 2Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EX88])] (➡...

  • Page 7: Main Unit

    Main unit 1 2 1Standby/on switch (/I) (➡ 9) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2Disc tray (➡ 14) 3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 23) 4Connection for VCR, camcorder etc.

  • Page 8: Step 1 Connection

    ≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [➡ 36, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 9: Step 2 Channel Reception Settings And Tv Aspect Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings DVD   DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons ANALOGUE G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE STOP PLAY/x1.3 STATUS EXIT 3,4,2,1 OPTION RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP CHAPTER Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 10: Hdd And Disc Information

    [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment (➡ 58). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment compatible with these discs.

  • Page 11: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs [-RW‹VR›] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. ≥By formatting (➡ 57) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video format.

  • Page 12: Usb Memory And Card Information

    ≥Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. ≥[EX88] If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video shot with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.

  • Page 13: Regarding Divx Files, Mp3 Files And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. DivX [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Playable media File DivX ≥Files must have the format extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”...

  • Page 14: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory/Sd Card)

    ≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this e.g., miniSD unit. ≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit. ADAPTER DO NOT...

  • Page 15: Watching Analogue And Digital Broadcasts

    Watching analogue and digital broadcasts   DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons ANALOGUE G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP EXIT STATUS STATUS 3,4,2,1 OPTION RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP CHAPTER REC MODE TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK Select the channel Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 16: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” (➡ 28) for detail information.   DRIVE SELECT Numbered buttons DELETE SKIP PAUSE STOP ∫ STATUS 3,4,2,1 OPTION OPTION AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER REC MODE Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 17: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 20) and “Advanced recording” (➡ 21) for detail information.   DRIVE SELECT PAGE Numbered buttons ANALOGUE G-Code DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ∫ PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STATUS EXIT OPTION RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY...

  • Page 18: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 24–27) for detail information. DVD   DRIVE SELECT DELETE SELECT SKIP PAUSE STOP STATUS 2, 3 OPTION CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER REC MODE TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 20). Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record.

  • Page 19: Deleting Titles

    Deleting titles   DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE ANALOGUE G-Code DELETE ¢ INPUT DELETE SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ,  PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STATUS EXIT 2, 3, 4, 5 OPTION RETURN CREATE AUDIO DISPLAY MANUAL SKIP CHAPTER “Red” REC MODE TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)

  • Page 20: Important Notes For Recording

    Important notes for recording Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only): You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Recording multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 15)]. However, audio cannot be switched after recording.

  • Page 21: Advanced Recording

    Advanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode [EX78] [EX88] (250 GB) (400 GB) XP (High picture 55 hours 89 hours quality recording...

  • Page 22: Flexible Recording

    Advanced recording Flexible Recording (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫...

  • Page 23: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear. ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. This unit S VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 24: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced timer recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary. Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

  • Page 25: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    To cancel recording when recording has already begun While the unit is on Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫]. Stop Recording Timer recording in progress. Stop this timer recording? It will be cancelled if you stop. Cancel Stop Recording SELECT...

  • Page 26: Relief Recording

    Advanced timer recording Relief Recording When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be altered to the HDD.

  • Page 27: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    Operations in the TV Guide system Basic operations Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view TV Guide: Landscape Wed 15.10. All Types 1 ABC 1 Emmerdale Time: ABC 1 ABC 2 News News -24 Hr +24 Hr Prog.

  • Page 28: Advanced Playback

    Advanced playback Operation during play ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Stop Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stopped position ≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared in some cases.

  • Page 29: Selecting Recorded Programmes (Titles) To Play-Direct Navigator

    Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO”...

  • Page 30: Playing Divx, Mp3 And Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Showing the menu screen [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file types Playback Play Mode:DivX Select file type.

  • Page 31: Playing Mp3 Files

    Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit.

  • Page 32: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Playing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [CD] [USB] [SD] ≥You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a CD-R/ CD-RW and USB memory.

  • Page 33: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play

    Useful functions during still picture play Start Slide You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed Show 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). Slide Show Setting You can also start Slide Show with the following steps.

  • Page 34: Playing Music

    Playing music To play music CD Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Insert a music CD. The menu is automatically displayed. Play Music Copy Music SELECT RETURN Press [3, 4] to select “Play Music” and press [OK]. The unit starts accessing the Gracenote and searches for the title information.

  • Page 35: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP Playback Recording Delete Copy...

  • Page 36: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

  • Page 37: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions.

  • Page 38: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start [HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points becomes a chapter.

  • Page 39: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 38) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § Delete ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles. [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Available recording space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) and +RW increases only when the last recorded title is deleted.

  • Page 40: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists You can arrange the chapters (➡ 38) to create a playlist. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Playlist Chapter Copying (➡ 45) a playlist will create a title. ≥Playlists are not recorded separately so this doesn’t use much capacity.

  • Page 41: Playlist Operations

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist.

  • Page 42: Editing Still Pictures And Music

    Editing still pictures and music Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Editing still pictures (JPEG) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.

  • Page 43: Editing Music

    Editing music [HDD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. Press [3, 4] to select “Play CD on HDD” or “Play MP3 on HDD” and press [OK].

  • Page 44: Entering Text

    Entering text Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: [HDD] [RAM] Title Playlist Album of still pictures...

  • Page 45: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    ≥Titles that contain many deleted segments. ≥[EX88] Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD card or a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video). ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode. (Displayed ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect...

  • Page 46: Copy

    Copying titles or playlists Before copying When copying a title with main and secondary audio ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 62) when: – Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.

  • Page 47: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc. See also “Before copying” (➡ 46). While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 48: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    Copying titles or playlists COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in...

  • Page 49: Copying Sd Video From An Sd Card [Ex88]

    [EX88] Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) ≥You cannot playback SD Video in the camera’s HDD with this unit.

  • Page 50: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [USB] [SD] ≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.
  • Page 51 Register still pictures for copy. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it (➡ step 7). You can register still pictures or still picture folders. ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same list.

  • Page 52: Copying Music To Hdd

    Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote ® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automatically allowing you find the track easily when playing back.

  • Page 53: To Update The Gracenote Database

    CD title information of that CD is added to the database by updating later, the information will not be assigned to the track/ album already copied on the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) ≥Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, upgrading the Gracenote ®...

  • Page 54: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menus Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Soundtrack Play Subtitle Picture Audio channel Sound Other Menu Item ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

  • Page 55: Status Messages

    Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect DVB Multi Audio [Digital channel only] If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the desired channel before recording. ≥DVB Multi Audio cannot be selected during playback or recording.

  • Page 56: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Common procedures Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 57: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles

    Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 56, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 56, Common procedures) Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all titles”...

  • Page 58: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu

    – ≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. ≥Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

  • Page 59: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Common procedures While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup”...
  • Page 60 Changing the unit’s settings Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal. When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be selected: 1 Press [EXIT] to exit the screen. 2 Press [W X CH] to select a digital channel.

  • Page 61: Disc

    Disc (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Settings for Playback ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. Do not forget your password.

  • Page 62: Picture

    Changing the unit’s settings Picture (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Comb Filter Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” (➡ 64). [On] Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.

  • Page 63: Display

    Display (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) On-Screen Messages Choose the approximate time until the digital channel information screen (➡ 15) disappears automatically. The length of time the control panel (➡ 37) is displayed can also be changed, but “Off” does not work. [Off] (The digital channel information is not displayed.) [3 sec.] [5 sec.]...

  • Page 64: Connection

    Changing the unit’s settings Connection (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings. TV Aspect Set to match the type of television connected.

  • Page 65: Others

    (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. [DVD 1] [DVD 2] Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
  • Page 66 Changing the unit’s settings System Update In order to update this unit’s software, the TV Guide download, and to support system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates. Press [OK] to show the following settings. ≥Update data and TV Guide download information is sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast.

  • Page 67: Other Settings

    Point the remote control at the television While pressing [ TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. [0] ➡ [1] e.g., Manufacturer and Code No. Brand Code Brand Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ AIWA MITSUBISHI AKAI 27/30 MIVAR BEJING BEKO 05/71/72/73/...

  • Page 68: Additional Connections

    Additional connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television’s rear panel Audio/Video cable (included) This unit’s rear panel RQT9088 Connecting a television with...

  • Page 69: Connecting An Amplifier With A Digital Input Terminal

    ≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [➡ 36, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.

  • Page 70: Connecting A Television And Vcr

    Additional connections Connecting a television and VCR Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit.
  • Page 71 Connecting a Digital television and VCR To the aerial Aerial cable Digital television’s rear panel Splitter VHF/UHF RF IN Aerial cable Other connections (➡ 8, 68) Aerial cable IN IN OPTICAL DIGI DIGITAL AL AUDIO OU UDIO OUT COMPONENT COMPONENT (PCM/BITSTREAM) (PCM/BITSTREAM) VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 72: Frequently Asked Questions

    ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
  • Page 73 TV Guide ≥You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? ≥No, only via the built-in tuner. To perform timer recordings with satellite receivers or Set Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satellite receiver or a Set Top Box?

  • Page 74: Messages

    Messages On the television Authorisation Error. Cannot finish recording completely. Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting. To playback, please change the TV System in Setup. Cannot record to the disc. Unable to format. Cannot play on this unit. Cannot record.
  • Page 75 On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (“∑”...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting Guide

    ≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic satellite broadcasting breaks. ≥Operations are slow to respond in power save mode. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) Power No power. The unit does not turn on pressing [...
  • Page 77 TV screen and video (continued) ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. The recorded title is stretched – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” vertically.
  • Page 78 Troubleshooting guide Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. Cannot eject disc. Cannot tune channels. Cannot download channel presets from the television. Startup is slow. RQT9088 ≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code.
  • Page 79 ≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles. ≥You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording. ≥When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video...
  • Page 80 ≥You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording. ≥You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection.
  • Page 81 Still pictures ≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy. Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message Cannot edit or format a card. ([EX88]) sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.) ≥Remove the card from the slot and then insert again.
  • Page 82 Troubleshooting guide VIERA Link VIERA Link doesn’t work. The operation on this unit (music playback etc.) is interrupted. To reset this unit To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset To reset the ratings level settings To restore the unit if it freezes due to one of the safety devices...

  • Page 83: Specifications

    Long file name is unsupported. §4 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card or Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-RAM disc, the playback is possible.

  • Page 84: Glossary

    MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite based digital broadcasting. This unit records programmes using MPEG2. SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
  • Page 85 Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection. This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.

  • Page 86: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources.
  • Page 87 Gracenote ® Corporate Description Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote ® . Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com. Gracenote ® Proprietary Legends CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2007 Gracenote.

  • Page 88: Index

    Select audio ....55 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net Edit Chapter ......38 Music on HDD .

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