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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

DMR-EX77
Model No.
DMR-EX87
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of
DMR-EX77.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EG EC EC1
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 DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
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.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
[For]Germany[
Declaration of Conformity No. 4520,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX77)
Declaration of Conformity No. 4521,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX87)
[For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[
Declaration of Conformity No. 4519,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX77)
Declaration of Conformity No. 4523,
22th January 2007 (DMR-EX87)
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).
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Don
February 18, 2025

Just bought a replacement remote control for my DMR-EX77 (bought in Australia). Bought can’t get it to work Suggestions? The replacement remote is on the right in the photo. Says model no is the same .

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Mr. Anderson
February 18, 2025

To troubleshoot a replacement remote control for a Panasonic Diga DMR-EX77 that is not working, follow these steps:

1. Check Batteries – Ensure the remote control has fresh, correctly inserted batteries.
2. Verify Remote Control Code – If other Panasonic products respond to the remote, change the remote control code on both the main unit and remote to match. The default code is "DVD 1".
- Press [FUNCTION MENU] on the remote.
- Use [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].
- Use [3, 4] to select “Setup” and proceed with reconfiguring the remote code.
3. Ensure Line of Sight – Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and the unit.
4. Test with Another Remote – If possible, use another compatible remote to check if the issue is with the unit or the remote itself.
5. Power Cycle the Unit – Unplug the DMR-EX77 from the power socket for a few minutes, then reconnect and try again.

If the issue persists, consider consulting the manual or seeking professional service.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) [For]Germany[ Declaration of Conformity No. 4520, 22th January 2007 (DMR-EX77) Declaration of Conformity No. 4521, 22th January 2007 (DMR-EX87) [For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[ Declaration of Conformity No. 4519, 22th January 2007 (DMR-EX77) Declaration of Conformity No.
  • Page 2 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. CLASS 1 USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR LASER PRODUCT 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

    Using on-screen menus/Status message... 42 illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMR-EX77 for Using on-screen menus ....... 42 Germany.

  • Page 4: Hdd, Disc And Card Information

    HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Hard disk drive (HDD) DVD-RAM ≥[EX77] 160 GB ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm Disc type [EX87] 250 GB ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm Logo – Indicated in these [HDD] [RAM] instructions by...

  • Page 5: Hdd And Discs You Can Use For Recording And Play

    “Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme (The default setting is “On”. ➡ 65). §5 +R discs recorded with this unit and +R discs recorded with another Panasonic DVD Recorder may be incompatible. However, discs that are finalised are compatible and can be played.

  • Page 6: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video DVD-Audio ([EX87]) DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Logo Indicated in [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] these instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs High fidelity music DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording”...

  • Page 7: Cards You Can Use On This Unit

    A miniSD card adaptor included with the miniSD card is necessary. ≥You can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera etc. (➡ 40, 56). ≥SD Video shot with a Panasonic SD Video camera, etc. can be copied to the HDD or DVD-RAM. (➡ 55) ≥SD Video cannot be played directly from the SD Card.

  • Page 8: Important Notes For Recording

    Important notes for recording Selecting Audio for Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital Hello Hola Hallo broadcast only): Recording You can select the audio language when receiving Select the audio that you audio in multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” want to record in “DVB appears at the bottom of digital channel information Multi Audio”...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Disc And Card Handling

    Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card ∫ Handling precautions ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) DO NOT ≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen.

  • Page 11: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of March 2007. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ [For]Germany[ (N2QAYB000128) [For]France,[Italy[and[Spain[ (N2QAYB000129) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video ≥For use with this unit only.

  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. [For]Germany[ 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20) 2 Select drive HDD, DVD or SD (➡ 24, 34, 40) > Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unnecessary recorded titles or still pictures (➡...

  • Page 13: Main Unit

    Main unit OPEN/CLOSE Opening the front panel Place your finger on the protruding section below the 4 and press down to flip open the front panel. 7 Channel select (➡ 24) 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20) 8 Stop (➡ 24, 35) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.

  • Page 14: Step 1 Connection

    STEP Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection. Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡...
  • Page 15 § Information about the Decoder is for France, Italy and Spain only. § Connecting a television and digital satellite receiver or analogue decoder To the aerial Television’s rear panel To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) Aerial VHF/UHF RF IN...
  • Page 16 STEP 1 Connection Other connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the terminal.
  • Page 17 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. [➡ 18, Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

  • Page 18: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm "/Q Link)

    [Q]Link] HDMI input mode and use Direct TV Recording. ≥When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV, if you switch TV channels while using Direct TV Recording, the Direct TV Recording stops. ≥However this function does not work if you select the TV channels on this unit.

  • Page 19: 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. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.

  • Page 20: Settings

    STEP Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings ≥DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels. TV channels will be located and stored ready for use. Í DVD Í This takes about 5 minutes. Í DVB Auto-Setup DRIVE SELECT PAGE...

  • Page 21: Step 3 Set Up To Match Your Television And Remote Control

    STEP Set up to match your television and remote control Press [3, 4] to select “Connection” and press [1]. Í TV operation Í Setup TV Aspect 16:9 buttons DRIVE Progressive SELECT TV System Tuning PAGE HDMI Settings Disc AV1 Output Video Picture Numbered...

  • Page 22: When Other Panasonic Products Respond To This Remote Control

    Manufacturer and Code No. Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote Brand Code Brand Code control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products Panasonic 01/02/03/04 METZ 05/28 close together. AIWA...

  • Page 23: Watching Analogue And Digital Broadcasts

    Watching analogue and digital broadcasts ∫If New service message appears When a new DVB channel is added this unit will be informed automatically. Then the confirmation message appears. If you OPEN / CLOSE select “Yes” on the display, Auto-Setup starts (all channel settings and all created profiles are deleted.

  • Page 24: Recording Television Programmes

    Recording television programmes Automatic drive select function [RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to “PROTECT” (➡ 60, Cartridge-protection)] [DVD-A] ([EX87]) [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] ≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically switches to the DVD drive when a disc is OPEN/CLOSE inserted.

  • Page 25: Disc Insertion/Ejection

    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.) DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-RW §3 §3 DVD-R DL +R DL Single- Double- Recording Mode [EX77] [EX87]...

  • Page 26: To Specify A Time To Stop Recording-One Touch Recording

    Recording television programmes Recording settings for High Speed Copy When copying in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, OPEN/CLOSE DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” before recording to the HDD. ∫...

  • Page 27: Flexible Recording

    Flexible Recording When you want to start recording Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) and press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording ≥Recording starts.

  • Page 28: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Press [GUIDE]. OPEN / CLOSE Wed 13.01.07 19:45 TV Guide: Landscape Prog. Type ABC 1 Profile All Types All Services Wed 13.01. Í/I ∫ ¥ REC Emmerdale : In today’s show we will... Time: [For]Germany] ABC 1 Í DVD Í...

  • Page 29: Operations In The Tv Guide System

    Selecting the programme from the desired Operations in the TV Guide system programme type or profile Basic operations This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or profile (e.g. TV, Radio). Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view.

  • Page 30: How View

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. Manually programming timer Using S number to make timer recordings recordings Press [PROG/CHECK]. Entering S numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. Timer Remain 30:24 SP...

  • Page 31: To Cancel Recording When Recording Has Already Begun

    Press [OK]. To cancel recording when recording The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is has already begun displayed. No. Name While the unit is on & Timer icon Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫]. Stop Recording “F”...

  • Page 32: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme

    Timer recording Refer to the control reference on page 28. Relief Recording Check, change or delete a programme When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].

  • Page 33: Recording Broadcasts From External Equipment

    Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital satellite receiver) — See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8). EXT LINK To record programmes from digital satellite receiver using timer Making timer recordings on the programming television...

  • Page 34: Playing Recorded Video Contents/Playing Play-Only Discs

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play— DMR-EX87 model only. Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (This function does not work with finalised discs.) 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

  • Page 35: Operations During Play

    ∫ When a menu screen appears on the television [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. Some items can also be selected using the numbered buttons. If “ENTER” appears on the screen, press [OK]. [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

  • Page 36: Changing Audio During Play

    Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to the control reference on page Operations during play (continued) Slow-motion While paused, press [6] or [5]. The speed increases up to 5 steps. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] ≥[VCD] Forward direction [5] only.

  • Page 37: Playing Divx Discs, Mp3 Discs And Still Pictures (Jpeg)

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] DivX ≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playable formats) and Joliet discs ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the File DivX...

  • Page 38: Selecting File Type To Play

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Playing DivX discs [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Í You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which Í contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a computer. DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT Preparation PAGE...

  • Page 39: Playing Mp3 Discs

    Regarding DivX VOD content Playing MP3 discs DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which need to register the unit.

  • Page 40: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG) Refer to the control reference on page 38. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the Playing still pictures album and press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] e.g., HDD DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture (JPEG) View PICTURE Album Name 103__DVD...

  • Page 41: 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. Show [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Album View While the screen is displayed Slide Show Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. Setting 2 Press [1] (PLAY).

  • Page 42: Using On-Screen Menus/Status Message

    Using on-screen menus/Status message Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the § Subtitle DMR-EX87 model only. [DVD-V] [DVD-A] Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (➡ below, Language). [For]Germany] [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] (Only Í...

  • Page 43: Status Messages

    Picture menu—Change the picture quality V.S.S. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›] Playback NR (Dolby Digital, MPEG, 2-channel or over only) Reduces noise and picture degradation. Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers §...

  • Page 44: Editing Titles/Chapters

    Editing titles/chapters Í Í DRIVE During play or while stopped SELECT DRIVE SELECT Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. PAGE [HDD] [RAM] Press the “Red” button to select ShowView “VIDEO”. PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT SELECT Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH :, 9...

  • Page 45: Title Operations

    Title operations After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 44) § 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 46: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists

    Creating, editing and playing playlists Í Í Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT press [OK]. PAGE Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” ShowView and press [OK]. PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT SELECT SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Playlists Playlist View STOP PAUSE...

  • Page 47: Editing And Playing Playlists/Chapters

    Editing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operations [HDD] [RAM] After performing steps 1–5 (➡ left) [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) § Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press Delete Press [FUNCTION MENU]. [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] Once deleted, the playlists are lost and Press [3, 4] to select “To Others”...

  • Page 48: Editing Still Pictures

    Editing still pictures Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] Press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”. Í Í DRIVE Editing an album: SELECT DRIVE SELECT Select the album to be edited and press PAGE [OPTION]. ≥When you want to create an album using “Create Album”, press [OPTION] without selecting album.

  • Page 49: Album And Picture Operation

    Album and picture operation After performing steps 1–4, page 48 Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. § Delete Picture ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before § Delete Album proceeding. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥When deleting an album, files other than the still picture files inside the album will also be deleted.

  • Page 50: Delete Navigator

    Delete Navigator Using the DELETE Navigator to delete Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Í Í Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and DRIVE SELECT DRIVE press [OK]. SELECT PAGE DELETE Navigator Title View VIDEO PICTURE - - - ShowView ARD 10.10. FRI ARD 11.10.

  • Page 51: Copying Titles Or Playlists

    Copying titles or playlists Copy Advanced Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult Make a copy list and then copy. Features You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the settings. way you want. HDD ➝...

  • Page 52: Copy

    Copying titles or playlists Press [FUNCTION MENU]. PAGE Numbered Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and buttons ShowView press [OK]. PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT SELECT COPY Navigator Destination Capacity: 4310MB SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Total : 0 Size: 0MB( 0%) :, 9 No. Name Date Day Time Name of title ARD 26.

  • Page 53: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy

    Register titles and playlists for copy. Copying using the copying list– ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any Advanced Copy changes to it (➡ step 7). [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. [-RW‹VR›] >...
  • Page 54 Copying titles or playlists (Continued) To play DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and Refer to the control reference on page 52. +R DL on other players, it is necessary to finalise them after ∫ To stop copying copy. Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. ∫...

  • Page 55: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl

    Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Off” and press [OK]. taken by a Panasonic SD Video Camera, digital video camera etc, 4 Press [2] to confirm. can be stored on HDD or DVD-RAM.

  • Page 56: Copying Still Pictures

    Copying still pictures Register still pictures for copy. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any Í changes to it (➡ step 7). Í DRIVE SELECT You can register still pictures or still picture folders. DRIVE ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same PAGE SELECT...

  • Page 57: Copying All The Still Pictures On A Card-Copy All Pictures

    Copying all the still pictures on a card— To show other pages Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press Copy All Pictures [OK]. ≥You can also press [:, 9] to show other pages. [SD] > [HDD] or [RAM] Multiple editing Preparation Select with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [;].

  • Page 58: Copying From A Video Cassette Recorder

    Copying from a video cassette recorder DRIVE Start play on the other equipment. SELECT DRIVE SELECT PAGE When you want to start recording Press [¥ REC]. ShowView Recording starts. PROG/CHECK DELETE INPUT INPUT SELECT SELECT To skip unwanted parts SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Press [;] to pause recording.

  • Page 59: Entering Text

    Entering text SELECT Name field: shows the text you have entered PAGE Press the “Red” button or Enter Name Standard Characters Other Characters “Green” button to select Numbered character type and press buttons Top Menu Preview [OK]. ShowView “Standard Characters”: ›...

  • Page 60: Hdd, Disc And Card Management

    HDD, disc and card management Setting the protection [RAM] Í Í Preparation DRIVE SELECT ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. DRIVE SELECT PAGE After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) Press [3, 4] to select “Disc ShowView PROG/CHECK Protection” and press [OK]. DELETE INPUT SELECT...

  • Page 61: Deleting All Titles And Playlists-Delete All Titles

    Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete Deleting all the contents of a disc or all titles card—Format [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) [SD] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. Preparation ≥Release protection (➡...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu

    ≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s Selecting whether to show the Top equipment. ≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than Menu first—Auto-Play Select this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] displayed.

  • Page 63: Function Menu Window

    FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Í Í DRIVE Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of SELECT disc. PAGE FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP Playback ShowView...

  • Page 64: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” OPEN/CLOSE and press [OK]. ∫ Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and < OPEN/CLOSE press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select the tab and Í...
  • Page 65 Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Tuning Settings for Analogue Services ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Manual Tuning (➡ 71) You can delete channels and set analogue channel details. Download from TV When you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable, you can downloaded channel information from TV.
  • Page 66 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 64. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) ≥On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. Picture Comb Filter ≥Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures. Select the picture sharpness when recording.
  • Page 67 When setting video output to “1080p”, we Still pictures play at a resolution equivalent to 480p regardless recommend using a Panasonic HDMI cable 5 meters of the settings. or less in length to prevent video distortion.
  • Page 68 Changing the unit’s settings (continued) Refer to the control reference on page 64. Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) Connection AV2 Settings (Set to match the connected equipment.) ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (continued) ≥RGB/Video ≥RGB AV2 Input ≥Video...

  • Page 69: Tuning

    ∫ To delete channels on a profile Tuning After performing steps 1–6 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 1 Press [1] § 2 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” “Profile” column and press the “Yellow” button. and press [OK].
  • Page 70 Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 64. DVB Manual Tuning Signal Condition You can set channels manually that the DVB Auto Setup could not complete successfully. You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. After performing steps 1–4 (➡...
  • Page 71 Analogue Manual Tuning Programme position in the table (You cannot change the programme position.) You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel details. Name To enter or change the name of a TV station After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to enter station name and press [OK].

  • Page 72: Tv System

    Changing the unit’s settings Refer to the control reference on page 64. TV System Auto-Setup Restart Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, You can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital and or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the analogue channels if set up (➡...

  • Page 73: Clock Setting

    Clock Setting This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. However, if the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the method below. In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains in memory for approximately 60 minutes. Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 74: Messages

    (red, white), optical digital cable, or the 21-pin Scart cable to the corresponding terminals. § Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) ≥[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] Create space by deleting any unnecessary titles. Cannot record. Disc is full. 45, 50, [Even if you delete recorded content from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL there is Cannot record.
  • Page 75 § optical digital cable or the 21-pin Scart cable to the corresponding terminals. § Only when this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) ≥You cannot delete items on this disc. NoERAS — The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

  • Page 76: Frequently Asked Questions

    If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some flickering can occur. ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals Is my television progressive output —...
  • Page 77 TV Guide Page ≥You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording Is it possible to programme a recording, menu. with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? ≥No, only via the built-in tuner.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting Guide

    ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Operations do not work due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Panasonic disc.) ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥The unit freezes due to one of its safety devices being activated.
  • Page 79 TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect –[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” are stretched vertically.
  • Page 80 Troubleshooting guide Operation Page ≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the Cannot operate the television. code. The remote control doesn’t work. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.
  • Page 81 ≥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.
  • Page 82 ≥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 (8 Hours)” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM.
  • Page 83 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 system may not be receive any data. — able to receive any data. ≥Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system.

  • Page 84: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream Film and video This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can before it is decoded into its various channels. determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.
  • Page 85 This unit records programmes using MPEG2. This is the guide for checking the aerial direction. The numbered SD Video files shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be values displayed do not indicate the strength of the signal, but the copied to the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Specifications Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format Television system §1 DVD-R : DVD-Video format Tuner system Channel coverage §1 DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format §1 DVD-RW : DVD-Video format PAL-BGH VHF: E2–E12, A–H2 (Italy) SECAM-BG UHF: 21–69 +R DL (Double Layer) (CCIR) CATV: S01–S05 (S1–S3),...

  • Page 87: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These shock or malfunction. conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Do not let liquids get into the unit.

  • Page 88: Index

    Title ......45 Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT8860-L F0307YK0...

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