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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.
Note: "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
[EX77] Declaration of Conformity No. 4526, 22th January 2007
[EX87] Declaration of Conformity No. 4525, 22th January 2007
Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or
encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
 Any functions 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 specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to the DMR-EX87 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 "2".
 The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder
DMR-EX77EB
Model No.
DMR-EX87EB
Example:
2
2
3
ALL
5
RQT8866-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.  Any functions 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 specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 2: Features

    Features Enjoy Digital Broadcast! Enjoy High Quality Video! Receive Freeview using an integrated Just one cord and simple (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner connection with HDMI terminal  Watching Television ( When connected to an HDMI compatible unit,  TV Guide ( 14, 17, 30) an uncompressed digital audio and video ...
  • Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

     For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852  All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are  For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.  Visit our website for product information  It couldn’t be simpler! ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Features ................... 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ............3 Accessories ................3 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care ........6 Sales and Support Information ..........3 Remote Control Information ............. 7 Unit Care .................. 7 Quick Start Guide Location of Parts/Controls ..............................
  • Page 5 Inserting Discs ................78 Inserting/Removing the SD Card ..........78 Disc and Card Care ..............78 Troubleshooting Guide ............79 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control ..................79 To Reset This Unit ................ 79 General Issues: Power ..............80 General Issues: Displays .............
  • Page 6: 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 7: Remote Control Information

    Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control  Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of  When closing the lid, insert it from the(minus) side. 7 m directly in front of the unit.
  • Page 8: Location Of Parts/Controls

    Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control  Turn the unit on or off ..........(  Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) ....( 15, 16, 34)  Select channels and title numbers etc./ ¦ Enter numbers ............( ¦  Delete items ............( DRIVE SELECT ...
  • Page 9: The Unit's Display

    The Unit’s Display PLAY  Digital broadcast indicator  SD Card slot indicator  Disc indicator Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by data.  Copying indicator this unit is inserted.
  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable 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 and Satellite receiver. ...
  • Page 11: Adding A Satellite Receiver: Connecting To A Television And A Satellite Receiver

    Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 40). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”...
  • Page 12: Setting The Channels And Clock

    Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation:  Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select ¦ ¦ the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. DRIVE SELECT  These are the first settings you make upon buying the unit.
  • Page 13: Clock Setting

     to select “Yes”, then ,  to select “To Others”, then The cursor moves to “Name”.  to enter the name. ,  to select “Setup”, then ,  to select a letter, then  to move to next character. Repeat this to enter the name.
  • Page 14: Watching Television

    Watching Television Refer to “TV Guide” ( 30) for detail information. Preparation:  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the ¦ connections to this unit. ¦ This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record DRIVE SELECT terrestrial digital channels.
  • Page 15: Playback

    Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 32–33) for detail information. Preparation:  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the ¦ connections to this unit. ¦ DRIVE Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to the DMR-EX87 SELECT model only.
  • Page 16: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” ( 19) and “Advanced Recording” 20 to 22) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ¦ ¦ Preparation:  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE SELECT connections to this unit.
  • Page 17: Timer Recording

    Timer Recording Refer to “TV Guide” ( 30) and “Advanced Timer Recording” ( 26) for detail information on TV Guide. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ¦ Preparation: ¦  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the DRIVE connections to this unit.
  • Page 18: Deleting Titles

    Deleting Titles Preparation:  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.  [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection ( 60). ¦  Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] ¦...
  • Page 19: Important Notes For Recording

    Important Notes for Recording Broadcast in multi-channel sound: Hello Hola Hallo Selecting You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi- audio for Select the audio that you want Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel to record in “DVB Multi Audio”...
  • Page 20: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations DVD-R, DVD-RAM 3 3 DVD-RW, DVD-R DL +R DL Recording Mode 1 [EX77] [EX87] Single-sided Double-sided +R, +RW (8.5 GB) (8.5 GB) (4.7 GB) (160 GB) (250 GB) (9.4 GB) (4.7 GB) 1 hour 1 hour 36 hours 55 hours...
  • Page 21: When The Format Confi Rmation Screen Is Displayed

    38) is displayed, Direct TV fi nalising. recording is unavailable.  When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV channels while using Direct TV recording, the Direct TV recording stops.  When “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display (...
  • Page 22: Flexible Recording

    Advanced Recording Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Chasing Playback The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fi ts the programme within the remaining disc space. [HDD] [RAM] The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are (Flexible Recording)”...
  • Page 23: Recording From A Satellite Receiver

    Recording from a Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external Manual Recording equipment (SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver) — EXT LINK Preparation: To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/satellite  ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection receiver using timer programming 60).
  • Page 24: Recording From An External Device

    Recording from an External Device Recording from a VCR, etc. Start play on the external device. Connect cables while both the unit and the external device are turned off. Front of the unit at the point you want to OPEN / CLOSE start recording to the disc.
  • Page 25: Recording From A Dv Camcorder

    Recording from a DV Camcorder  to select “Rec to HDD” or “Rec Connect the cable while both the unit and the external to DVD”, then device are turned off. Front of the unit OPEN / CLOSE  to select “Rec”, then DV IN Notes ...
  • Page 26: Advanced Timer Recording

    Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings Preparation: – The timer icon is displayed in left column.  Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.  ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection ( No.
  • Page 27: To Cancel A Timer Recording In Progress

    To cancel a timer recording in progress Notes on timer recording  Timer recordings are activated regardless of whether the unit is turned on/off. While the unit is on  Timer recordings begin when the set time is reached even when playing.
  • Page 28: Check, Change, Or Delete Programmes

    Advanced Timer Recording Check, Change, or Delete Programmes Tips  You can enter up to 32 programmes a month in advance. The timer recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off. PROG/CHECK Timer Remain 30:24 SP 1:58 SP Recording 12:56:00 15/ 7.
  • Page 29: Relief Recording

    Relief Recording Making timer recordings on the television When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining blank space, recording automatically To make a timer recording with your television, connect switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or to a television with a Q Link function ( 40) that you can the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording...
  • Page 30: Tv Guide

    TV Guide What is TV Guide? The TV Guide gives you an overview of the programme for your digital television and radio stations up to 7 days. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, fi...
  • Page 31: Category

    Selecting the programme from the Notes desired programme type or category  If the unit is disconnected from the AC mains, all programme data are lost. This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by  The programme list is available immediately if this unit has found programme type (e.g.
  • Page 32: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons the DMR-EX87 model only. Protected. Selecting Titles to Play Not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts, etc.) You can easily select and play recorded programmes by  It cannot be played because data is damaged, etc.
  • Page 33: Direct Play

    Direct Play Time Slip [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Use to skip in 1-minute or 10-minute increments. During playback, you can access specifi c titles or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons. During playback ...
  • Page 34: Playing Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) [SD] The screen shown below may be displayed when you insert an SD card ( 78). Notes SD Card  You can use 8 MB to 2 GB SD memory cards, 4 GB SDHC Album View memory cards ( 76).
  • Page 35 Selecting Still Pictures in Another Folder Slide Show [RAM] [SD] You can display still pictures one by one with constant interval. This function is only available if multiple folders are [HDD] [RAM] [SD] recognized. From the Album View screen From the Album View screen OPTION , , , ...
  • Page 36 Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) Rotate Pictures Picture Properties Picture information is shown (e.g., shooting date). While playing a picture OPTION While playing a picture STATUS twice to display picture properties. 18:53:50 11/10. FUNCTION MENU ,  to select “Rotate Folder - Picture No. 103 - 0006 Date 1/ 1/ 2005 3 / 9...
  • Page 37: Playing Mp3S

    Playing MP3s [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/RW discs ,  to select a group, then which contain MP3 fi les that have been recorded on a PC (Close the session or fi nalise the disc after recording).
  • Page 38: Information Messages

    Information Messages Digital Channel Information Notes You can display the information about programmes  Everytime you change the channel, digital channel information appears automatically. They disappear again after a short time. (programme name, broadcast time, etc.).  If you record a digital radio broadcast or a digital broadcast that is not being received correctly, digital channel information is also recorded and will remain visible during playback.
  • Page 39: Status Messages

    FUNCTION MENU Window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may Signal Quality access the main functions quickly and easily. No Signal: The digital broadcast signal is not With the unit stopped being received. Bad Signal: Due to poor signal conditions, etc., FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP...
  • Page 40: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™"/Q Link)

    – when copying – when fi nalising, etc  When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable, the receiver will also turn off. This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are Direct TV viewing on the TV.
  • Page 41: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control

    Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [, , , ], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.
  • Page 42: Entering Text

    Entering Text Titles—Editing You can give names to recorded titles or discs in the You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: different menus and while setting up the timer recording. deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc.
  • Page 43: Title Operations

    Title Operations Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Delete Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. Perform steps  −  of “Accessing the Title View” ( 42). [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  Press [,] to select “Set up Protection”...
  • Page 44: Change Thumbnail

    Titles—Editing Change Thumbnail Divide Title [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. You can divide a title into two. Once divided, titles cannot be recombined. − Perform steps  ...
  • Page 45: Chapters — Creating, Editing

    Chapters—Creating, Editing [HDD] [RAM] When creating chapters in your favourite scenes , you can Tips easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play To exit the menu screens on Chapter View. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To view other pages Tips Press [, , , ] to select “Previous”...
  • Page 46: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [HDD] [RAM] Creating Playlists [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes [HDD] [RAM] (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. − Perform steps  of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) ...
  • Page 47: Chapter View

    Edit Chapter Operations  Press [ ,  ] to select “Add Chapter” then [HDD] [RAM] Chapter press [OK]. You can create and copy playlists, and change thumbnail. 46, Creating Playlists) − Perform steps  of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( ...
  • Page 48: Accessing The Album/Picture View

    Still Pictures—Editing Accessing the Album/Picture View Album/Picture Operations Add Pictures/Create Album Preparation:  [RAM] [SD] Release protection (disc, cartridge, card Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album/Picture View”. left) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Press [, ] to select “Add Pictures” or “Create ...
  • Page 49: Delete Navigator

    Delete Navigator Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Set protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally deleted. Preparation:  [RAM] [SD] Release protection (disc, cartridge, card Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album/Picture View” 48). [HDD] [RAM] [SD]  Press [, ] to select “Set up Protection” or Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
  • Page 50: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying titles or playlists With this unit, you can select a Copy Copy Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy Copy Copy Advanced Copy Advanced Copy copy method from the two types Easy copying from HDD to DVD Make a copy list and then copy. listed below.
  • Page 51: Copy Restrictions

     Approximate copying times (Max. speed) (excludes time required to write data management information) 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 8X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed  1  2  3  4  2 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW +R DL...
  • Page 52: Copy

    Copying titles or playlists Before copying Check the properties of a title and sort Speed and recording mode when copying [HDD]  [RAM]: High speed COPY Navigator [HDD]  [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]: High speed   In the following cases, copy will perform at normal speed and Perform steps −...
  • Page 53: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

     Press [,,,] to select the titles or playlists, then Copying using the copying list press [OK]. – When copying to a disc using high speed mode, —Advanced Copy [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : only items indicated with “ ” or “...
  • Page 54 Copying titles or playlists (Continued) Edit the copying list Tips To view other pages Select the item in step – ( 53, right column) Press [,,,] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then – Press [OPTION]. press [OK]. Delete All – You can also press [, ] to show other pages. Multiple editing Delete Move...
  • Page 55: Copying A Fi Nalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl

    Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have  Press [] to confi rm. been taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video Copy will continue until there is not enough available camera etc, can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM.
  • Page 56: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying Still Pictures [HDD] [RAM] [SD] To register individual still pictures  Press [, ] to select “Create List”, then press [].  You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB  Press [, ] to select “New item”, then press [OK]. 76).
  • Page 57: Copying All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Copying all the still pictures on a card —Copy All Pictures After performing steps – (  Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press [OK].  Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. ...
  • Page 58: Setting On-Screen Display

    Setting On-Screen Display Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to the Disc Menu DMR-EX87 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] Accessing the On-Screen Display [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] You can change the settings of disc audio, subtitle, etc. When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display Soundtrack and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality,...
  • Page 59: Play Menu

    Play Menu Sound Menu [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] You can change the settings of audio when receiving the multi- [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] channel broadcast, and also change the settings of sound effect when playing discs. Repeat Play DVB Multi Audio This function works only when the elapsed play time is...
  • Page 60: Hdd, Dvd And Card Management

    HDD, DVD and Card Management You can manage discs or cards through formatting, fi nalising and other operations. Tips Accessing the Management Menus  The disc name is displayed in the DVD Management window.  With finalised discs and +RW created Top Menu, the Preparation: name is displayed on the Top Menu.
  • Page 61: Create Top Menu

    Selecting the background style—Top Menu Notes [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]  Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This You can select the background that will be displayed as the can render the disc unusable.  When finalizing a high-speed recording compatible disc, DVD-Video top menu after fi...
  • Page 62: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu.   To Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped  Press [FUNCTION MENU].  Press [, ] to select “To Others” and press left, Accessing the Setup menu) [OK].
  • Page 63 Add New DVB Services You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to Tips receive. To browse through the list Setup Edit Profiles Press [  CH]. Auto-Setup Restart Add New DVB Services DVB Manual Tuning Tuning Add New DVB Services Disc Please wait! Ch 21...
  • Page 64: Playback/Recording Settings

    Playback/Recording Settings Picture Settings     To Others Setup To Others Setup 62, Accessing the Setup menu) 62, Accessing the Setup menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Disc Picture , select “Disc”...
  • Page 65: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Digital Audio Output   Change the settings when you have connected equipment To Others Setup through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 72). Press [OK] to show the following settings. PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
  • Page 66: Display And Connection Settings

    Display and Connection Settings TV Aspect This setting needs to be changed when connected to a 4:3   To Others Setup standard aspect TV. Press [, ] to select the TV Aspect, then press [OK]. [16:9] [4:3] [Letterbox] TV Aspect Setup 16:9 WIDE TV 16:9...
  • Page 67 When setting video output to “1080p”, we [Ext Link 2] When external equipment with a timer function is recommend using a Panasonic HDMI cable 5 connected. meters or less in length to prevent video distortion. Recording is continued while the image signal...
  • Page 68: System Settings

    System Settings System Update In order to update this unit, the EPG download, and support   To Others Setup system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates.  Press [OK] to show the following settings.  Update data and EPG download information are sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast.
  • Page 69: Other Settings

    Remote Control Codes for the TV SCHNEIDER 05 / 29 / 30 Manufacturer Code No. 05 / 69 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 PANASONIC 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 SELECO 05 / 25 AIWA SHARP...
  • Page 70: Additional Connections

    Additional Connections Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable – You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television ( 40). – You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television. “AV1 Output”...
  • Page 71: Using An Audio/Video Cable (Included)

     You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable (included), S-Video cable (not included) or component cables (not included) instead of the 21-pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 70). Using an Audio/Video Cable (included) Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included) The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture Rear of TV...
  • Page 72: Using An Audio Cable For Better Sound

    Additional Connections  You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to an amplifier or system component using the audio cable or the optical digital audio cable. 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...
  • Page 73: Connecting With An Hdmi (High Defi Nition Multimedia Interface) Terminal

    HDTV (High Defi nition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [ 40, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]...
  • Page 74: Hdd, Disc And Card Handling

     Please see specifications ( 98) for compatible disc Finalisation needed for playback on other equipment ( 61). [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and versions and recording speeds. DVD-RAM compatible DVD players. [-R]DL], [+R]DL] or [+RW] can be played back only on equipment Notes compatible with these discs.
  • Page 75: Play-Only Discs

    Play-only Discs Discs that Cannot be Played  2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm Disc type Standard symbol Uses  3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring DVD-Video  DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format  DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW High quality movie and music [DVD-V] discs...
  • Page 76: Cards Usable On This Unit

    (from 8 MB to 2 GB), Still pictures SDHC Memory Card digital camera, etc. ( 34, 56) [SD]  SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, (4GB), Video (SD Video)  miniSD Card etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM.
  • Page 77: Mp3S And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG) MP3 File Information Notes Playable discs [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [HDD] [RAM] [SD]   Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a File format digital camera, etc.) Files must have the extension “.mp3” or  Design rule for Camera File system: unifi...
  • Page 78: Media Handling (Disc/Sd Card)

    Media Handling (Disc/SD Card) Inserting Discs  Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. – Insert a disc. Notes  When using 8 cm DVD-RAM or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.  It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other.
  • Page 79: Troubleshooting Guide

    Owner ID and Clock return to the factory preset. The timer remote control and the main unit when there are other recording programmes are also cancelled. Panasonic products close to your unit. On the main unit With the unit stopped Press and hold [...
  • Page 80: General Issues Power

     A sound is heard when the HDD goes into energy save mode, or operations are slow to respond in energy save mode.  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 ( 79, To restore the unit if it freezes).
  • Page 81: General Issues: Operation

    General Issues Operation Page  Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. Cannot operate the TV with unit’s remote control.  It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries.  The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code. The remote control doesn’t work.
  • Page 82: General Issues: Tv Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide General Issues TV Guide Page  Check whether the clock is properly set. The TV Guide System does not  If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide receive any data. − system may not be able to receive any data. “No Data”...
  • Page 83: General Issues: Viera Link

    General Issues DVB-T (Continued) Page  The station sorting of this unit is pre-defined. Use profiles to sort the Unusual station sorting. stations as you want them.  Select the length of time (3–10 sec.) in the “On-Screen Messages” in the The digital channel information does not appear.
  • Page 84: Playback Issues Picture

    Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Picture Page  Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV. The images from this unit do not 10, 11, 70, 71, appear on the TV.  Make sure the TV’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct. −...
  • Page 85: Playback Issues Sound

    Playback Issues Sound Page  Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the No sound. 65, 72 Low volume. input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one.  Check if TV is muted. Distorted sound. −...
  • Page 86: Playback Issues: Operation

     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.  When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
  • Page 87: Recording Issues: Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External Input

    +R, +R DL, and +RW discs may be disabled.  DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW − discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.  The broadcast you are trying to record is copy-protected.
  • Page 88  [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with − “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.
  • Page 89: Editing Issues: Hdd, Dvd & Sd

    Editing Issues HDD, DVD & SD Page  You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Cannot edit. 18, 43 Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. Cannot format.  The disc is dirty. Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ...
  • Page 90: Editing Issues Still Pictures

    Troubleshooting Guide Editing Issues Still Pictures Page Cannot display Direct Navigator  This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit − screen. is standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment.  Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Cannot edit or format a card.
  • Page 91: Frequently Asked Questions

    fl ickering can occur. Is my TV progressive output  All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · − compatible? 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV.
  • Page 92: Recording

    Frequently Asked Questions Recording Page  Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected; Can I record from a commercially − purchased video cassette or DVD? therefore, recording is usually not possible.  You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, after finalising the disc on this unit.
  • Page 93: Messages

     cable or the 21-pin Scart cable to the corresponding terminals.  Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) NoERAS  You cannot delete items on this disc. − The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.
  • Page 94: On The Tv

     the 21-pin Scart cable to the corresponding terminals.  Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) Cannot record. Disc is full.  [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by erasing unwanted titles. Even 18, 43, if you erase recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is no increase in disc space.
  • Page 95 On the TV (Continued) Page  The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card No SD CARD 76, 77 No valid SD card. already inserted, turn off the unit, remove and then re-insert the card. ...
  • Page 96: Glossary

    This unit records programmes using MPEG2. of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means SD Video fi les shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.
  • Page 97: Safety Precautions

    DVD-Video. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i . 50p, 525 (480)/60i . 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Voltage Protection Do not use high voltage power sources.
  • Page 98: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Video In (PAL/NTSC): Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz [EX77] Approx. 35 W AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 , Power consumption: [EX87] Approx. 36 W termination Standby mode: (Power Save mode) Approx.
  • Page 99 CAUTION! CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
  • Page 100: Index

    Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT8866-B F0307SN0...

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