Panasonic DMREX77 Operations Instructions

Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.Before connecting, o

10RQT8866 Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.Be sure to read the Cauti

IndexManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” is a registered tra

11RQT8866 Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.Be sure to read the Cauti

12RQT8866Power SaveOn: Minimise standby power consumption, withoutQuick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby.Off: With Quick Start functio

13RQT8866 TipsTo return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].To exit the screenPress [EXIT]. NotesIf a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and

14RQT8866Refer to “TV Guide” (¼ 30) for detail information.Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the con

15RQT8866 Notes [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]Playback starts from the most recent recording. [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD]

16RQT8866 ¦DVD to turn the unit on. DRIVE SELECT to select the HDD or DVD drive. If you selected the DVD drive OPEN/CLOSE to open the tray (Button

17RQT8866 OK– The settings are stored and the timer programme is on.– The timer icon is displayed.– “” lights on the unit’s display to indicate

18RQT8866Deleting Titles Tips Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75. [HDD] [RAM] Deleting an item increases the av

19RQT8866Important Notes for RecordingBroadcast in multi-channel sound:You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“

2RQT8866Enjoy High Quality Video!When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted, enabling yo

20RQT8866HDD DVD-RAMDVD-R,DVD-RW, +R, +RW(4.7 GB)DVD-R DL3, (8.5 GB)+R DL3(8.5 GB) [EX77](160 GB)[EX87](250 GB)Single-sided(4.7 GB)Double-sided1(9.

21RQT8866Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. to select “Yes”, then OK[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [

22RQT8866Advanced Recording[HDD] [RAM]Allows playback of a previous title, while recording something else. You can also change the drive and play whi

23RQT8866[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]Manual RecordingPreparation: ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection(¼ 60). Connect a satell

24RQT8866Preparation: Turn on the unit. [RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼60). When the output signal from the external device i

25RQT8866 Notes When timer recording starts while recording from an external device, timer recording takes priority and recording from the external d

26RQT8866Manual timer recordings PROG/CHECKTimerRecording1:58 SPDVD30:24 SPHDDRemain12:56:00 15/ 7 TUERETURNOKPress OK to store new programme.Mo

27RQT8866To cancel a timer recording in progress While the unit is on STOP– Confi rmation screen appears.  to select “Stop Recording”, then OK Note

28RQT8866Check, Change, or Delete ProgrammesThe timer recording list can be viewed even when the unit is off. PROG/CHECK– See “Tips” (¼ right) for exp

29RQT8866Relief RecordingWhen the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining blank space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD

3RQT8866For your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and c

30RQT8866To change channels Landscape viewPress [,] to select a channel.Portrait viewPress [,] to select a channel.The TV Guide list appears for t

31RQT8866Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or categoryThis function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e

32RQT8866You can easily select and play recorded programmes by using DIRECT NAVIGATOR.[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]Se

33RQT8866[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW][DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD][DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only)[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V

34RQT8866Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) TipsTo stop viewing a picturePress [ STOP].To exit the menu screensPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To view other page

35RQT8866Slide Show TipsTo stop the Slide ShowPress [ STOP].To change the rate at which pictures are displayed1 In step 2 or  above, press [, ] t

36RQT8866 NotesTo return to the picture to its original positionPress [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step , then press [OK]. Rotation inf

37RQT8866 Tips “ ” indicates the track currently playing.To stop playingPress [ STOP].To exit the menu screensPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].To view other

38RQT8866Digital Channel InformationWith the unit stoppedSTATUS to show the screen information. When the digital channel information is being displaye

39RQT8866During playback and/or recordingSTATUS Keep pressing to cycle through available displays.1 DVBBBC ONE WalesHDDRECDVD RECCurrent mediaShows c

4RQT8866Table of ContentsSetting On-Screen Display ... 58Accessing the On-Screen Display ...

40RQT8866What is Q Link? [Q\Link]Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this func

41RQT8866Easy control only with VIERA remote controlIf you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can

42RQT8866You can give names to recorded titles or discs in the different menus and while setting up the timer recording. When viewing the Enter Name

43RQT8866Properties[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can give a name for the title.Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title Vie

44RQT8866Divide Title[HDD] [RAM] You can divide a title into two.Once divided, titles cannot be recombined.Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title V

45RQT8866Allows viewing and editing chapters individually. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].[HDD] [RAM] When the

46RQT8866[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (play only)You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the

47RQT8866Edit[HDD] [RAM]You can create and copy playlists, and change thumbnail.Perform steps −4c of “Accessing the Playlist View”. (¼ 46) Press [,

48RQT8866Still Pictures—Editing Accessing the Album/Picture ViewAdd Pictures/Create AlbumAlbum/Picture Operations[HDD] [RAM] [SD] Press [DRIVE SELEC

49RQT8866Set up Protection/Cancel ProtectionEnter Album NameSet protection to prevent pictures from being accidentally deleted.Perform steps − of “A

5RQT8866Other Settings ... 69Child Lock ...

50RQT8866Copying titles or playlistsFeaturesCopy Advanced CopyCopy directionHDD ¼ DVDDVD ¼ HDD–[RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW][DVD-V] (Only from a fi nalised

51RQT8866 Approximate copying times (Max. speed)(excludes time required to write data management information)HDD5X Speed DVD-RAM12X Speed DVD-R14X

52RQT8866CopyPreparation: Insert a disc that you can use for copying (¼ 74, 78). Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

53RQT8866Copying using the copying list—Advanced Copy[HDD]  [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]  [HDD][HDD]  [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL][SD]  [HDD] [RAM

54RQT8866 NotesWhen you stop High-speed copyingAll titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled are copied.When you stop Normal Speed cop

55RQT8866Copying a fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and+R DL[DVD-V]  [HDD]You can copy the content of fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R D

56RQT8866Copying using the copying list[HDD] [RAM] [SD] You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (¼ 76). SDHC Memory Cards used for re

57RQT8866Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures TipsTo stop copyingPress and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.To return to the previous

58RQT8866 TipsTo exit the on-screen displayPress [DISPLAY].Accessing the On-Screen Display[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V]

59RQT8866[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]You can change the progressive output setting and the noise red

6RQT8866 Setup precautions Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up. Place the

60RQT8866Accessing the Management Menus TipsTo return to the previous screenPress [RETURN]. To exit the screenPress [EXIT].[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

61RQT8866FinalisingSelecting Whether to Show the Top Menu First —Auto-Play Select[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can select the background

62RQT8866Accessing the Setup MenuWith the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “To Others” and press [OK].RemainFUNCTION MENU

63RQT8866 TipsTo browse through the listPress [  CH].Auto-Setup RestartYou can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital channels if set

64RQT8866 Notes[DVD-V] Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus. If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are a

65RQT8866Digital Audio OutputChange the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (¼ 72).Press [OK] to

66RQT8866Display and Connection SettingsDVB Preferred SubtitlesChoose the subtitle language for digital broadcast.If the selected subtitle is not avai

67RQT8866TV SystemChange this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source.1. Press [, ] to select the TV S

68RQT8866System SettingsFUNCTION MENU   (¼ 62, Accessing the Setup menu)All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.To O

69RQT8866Child LockThe Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remotecontrol. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit.Press

7RQT8866About batteries Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. When closing the lid, insert it from the(minus) side. Do

70RQT8866After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (¼ 12).Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television and a Video Cassette Recorde

71RQT8866AUDIO IN VIDEOINRLRFINRFOUTAV1(TV) OPTICALDIGIDIGITAL AL AUDIO OUUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTS

72RQT8866This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video.Using an Audio Cable for Better SoundUsing an Optical Digital Audio

73RQT8866AV1(TV) A DIO OUUDIO OUTSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)COMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTS VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LPRPBYOUTOUTAAV OUV OUTTAV2 (EXT) AV O

74RQT8866Disc type RewritablePlay on other players1Recording 16:9 aspect picture2Copy-once recording (CPRM) (¼ 19)Standard symbolHard disk drive(HDD

75RQT8866TV typeDisc/Titlesrecorded on HDD Yes/NoMulti-system TVPA LNTSCPAL TVPA LNTSC1 (PAL60)NTSC TVPA L—NTSC2 Play may be impossible on so

76RQT8866Cards Usable on this UnitSuitable SD Cards When using 4 GB SD Memory Cards, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be used. Us

77RQT8866MP3 File InformationStill Picture (JPEG2) InformationPlayable discs[-R] [-R]DL] [CD]File format MP3Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “

78RQT8866Inserting Discs 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 conti

79RQT8866Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote control and the main unit when there are other Panasonic products close to your uni

8RQT8866TIME SLIPDISPLAYSTATUSTEXTDIRECT TV RECEXT LINKREC MODERECCREATECHAPTERFUNCTION MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR GUIDE RETURNPLAY/x1.3PAUS ESTOPSLOW/SE

80RQT8866The display is dim.  Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu.66“0:00” is fl ashing on the unit’s display.  Set the clock.13The displayed time

81RQT8866Cannot operate the TV with unit’s remote control. Change the manufacturer code on the remote control.69 It may be necessary to set the code

82RQT8866Digital broadcasts cannot be received. Check the connections. Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. The aerial may no

83RQT8866PageGeneral Issues DVB-T (Continued)Unusual station sorting. The station sorting of this unit is pre-defined. Use profiles to sort the stati

84RQT8866The images from this unit do not appear on the TV.Picture is distorted. Make sure recorder is connected to an appropriate AV input of the TV

85RQT8866No sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desired audio type. Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check

86RQT8866Play fails to start even when [ PLAY] is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately. Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up

87RQT8866Cannot record. Cannot copy. You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record on

88RQT8866Timer recording does not stop even when [STOP] is pressed. Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select

89RQT8866Cannot edit. You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.18, 436

9RQT8866PLAYREC124389567:The Unit’s Display Rear Panel21-pin Scart terminalAV1 Scart terminal (TV)1 Audio output CH2 (R)2 Audio input CH2 (R)3 Audi

90RQT8866Troubleshooting GuideCannot display Direct Navigator screen. This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is s

91RQT8866DiscsPageCan I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video CDs bought in another country? You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not

92RQT8866RecordingPageCan I record from a commercially purchased video cassette or DVD? Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy prot

93RQT8866On the Unit’s DisplayPageH , F (“ ” stands for a service number.) An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the stat

94RQT8866On the TVPageCannot fi nish recording completely. The programme was copy-protected.− The HDD or disc may be full.− The maximum number of ti

95RQT8866ReferenceOn the TV (Continued) PageNo SD CARDNo valid SD card. The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card

96RQT8866BitstreamThis is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel

97RQT8866Progressive/InterlaceThe PAL video signal standard has 625 (or 576) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 625p (or

98RQT8866Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 HzPower consumption: [EX77] Approx. 35 W [EX87] Approx. 36 WStandby mode: (Power Save mode) Appr

99RQT8866Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)This symbol on the products and/or accom