Panasonic DMR-EX85 User Manual

Operating InstructionsDVD RecorderModel No. DMR-EX75 DMR-EX85The illustration shows DMR-EX75.This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording free to v

10RQT8388Disc and card handling∫ How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.∫ Concerning non-cartridge discsB

11RQT8388Included accessories∫ Batteries≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (

12RQT8388Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Turn the unit on (➡ 18)2 Select drive (

13RQT83881 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 18)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming

14RQT8388STEP 1 Connection≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.≥Select the connection pattern th

15RQT8388BConnecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCRConnect the unit directly to the televisionIf you connect the unit t

16RQT8388STEP 1 ConnectionThe S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the televisio

17RQT8388HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video

18RQT8388STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections

19RQT8388STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote controlYou can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT termin

2RQT8388CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT

20RQT8388STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote controlRefer to the control reference on page 19.You can configure the remote control TV op

21RQT8388Watching television1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.2 Press [Í DVD] to turn

22RQT8388Recording television programmesSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of

23RQT8388Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.(The times provided on this chart are an estim

24RQT8388Recording television programmes[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]During recordingPress [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording tim

25RQT8388[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.

26RQT8388Timer recordingSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, ther

27RQT83881 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Timer Programme” and press [ENTER].3 Press [1] to move through the items and change the it

28RQT8388Timer recording1 While the unit is onPress [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫].2 Press [2, 1] to select “Stop Recordin

29RQT8388≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK].Press [PROG/CHECK].∫ To change a program

3RQT8388Table of contentsHDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . .

30RQT8388Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsPreparation≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the

31RQT8388∫ When a menu screen appears on the television[DVD-V] [DVD-A]Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].Some items can also be s

32RQT8388Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to the control reference on page 30.(continued)Press [AUDIO].[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR

33RQT8388Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)DivXMP3≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file,

34RQT8388Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)[CD]You can play CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 files, DivX video contents or

35RQT8388DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to r

36RQT8388Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)Refer to the control reference on page 34.[HDD] [RAM] [CD] [SD]≥You can use SD Me

37RQT8388∫ To select the still pictures in another folder(➡ 7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)[RAM] [SD]To switch to another higher folde

38RQT8388Using on-screen menus/Status message1 Press [DISPLAY].≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, the

39RQT8388§Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu (➡ 19).During playback or recording Press [ ].The display changes each time y

4RQT8388HDD, disc and card information(continued on the next page)HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDisc typeHard disk drive (HDD)≥[DMR-

40RQT8388Editing titles/chapters[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›](You cannot edit finalized discs.)≥The maximum number of

41RQT8388After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 40)§ Multiple editing is possible.After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 40)§ Multiple editing is possible.Title operati

42RQT8388Creating, editing and playing playlists[HDD] [RAM]≥The maximum number of items on a disc:–Playlists: 99–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000(D

43RQT8388[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to se

44RQT8388Editing still pictures[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums.≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7)

45RQT8388After performing steps 1–4, page 44§ Multiple editing is possible.[Note]≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Creat

46RQT8388Delete Navigator[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] (You cannot delete items on finalized discs.)≥A title or a picture

47RQT8388Copying titles or playlists§1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” befor

48RQT8388Copying titles or playlistsWhen copying a title with main and secondary audio≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “B

49RQT8388[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW][-RW‹VR›] > [HDD][HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL][SD] > [HDD] [RAM]You can order titles and playlists

5RQT8388(continued)§1 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use one time recording disc.

50RQT8388Copying titles or playlists(Continued)Refer to the control reference on page 48.COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators∫ To edit the copying l

51RQT8388[DVD-V] > [HDD]You can copy the content of finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.While

52RQT8388Copying still pictures[HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➡ 7).≥You cannot copy pictures recorde

53RQT8388∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5 (for a folder) (➡ 52, right column)1 Press [SUB MENU].2 Pr

54RQT8388Copying from a video cassette recordere.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the frontYou can also connect to the AV4 input ter

55RQT8388HDD, disc and card management[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities

56RQT8388HDD, disc and card managementRefer to the control reference on page 55.[HDD] [RAM] Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD

57RQT8388[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalizing.Prepa

58RQT8388Entering text[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of char

59RQT8388FUNCTIONS windowBy using the FUNCTIONS window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].Functions

6RQT8388HDD, disc and card information.§ Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording

60RQT8388Changing the unit’s settings1 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to select

61RQT8388Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)DiscSettings for Playback≥Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.RatingsS

62RQT8388Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 60.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)SoundDyna

63RQT8388Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)ConnectionTV Aspect (➡ 18) Set to match the type of television connected. ≥16:9

64RQT8388Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 60.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)OthersRem

65RQT83881 While stoppedPress [FUNCTIONS].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [ENTER].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [ENTER].4

66RQT8388Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 60.You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel details.A

67RQT8388Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles on the HDD.1

68RQT8388MessagesOn the television PageAuthorization Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registrat

69RQT8388On the unit’s displayThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup

7RQT8388≥Compatible with: FAT 12 or FAT 16≥You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).≥Useable memory is slightly l

70RQT8388Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Set up PageDiscRecordingWhich aerial is

71RQT8388Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solu

72RQT8388Troubleshooting guideSound PageOperationNo sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desired audio type.≥Check the connections and the

73RQT8388Operation (Continued) PageRecording, timer recording and copyingCannot tune channels. ≥Check the connections. 14, 15Startup is slow. ≥Make su

74RQT8388Troubleshooting guidePlay PageEditStill picturesPlay fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.≥I

75RQT8388To reset this unit PageDigital broadcastHDAVI ControlOtherTo return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset ≥Select “

76RQT8388GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.CPPM

77RQT8388MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used f

78RQT8388SpecificationsRecording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording formatDVD-R : DVD-Video formatDVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video formatDVD-RW :

79RQT8388Safety precautionsSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. Th

8RQT8388Important notes for recording≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.When recording a bilingu

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9RQT8388HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high spee