Panasonic DMREX97CEG User Manual

SQT0989Operating InstructionsThank you for purchasing this product.Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this m

Getting startedSQT098910HDD and media information• Region management informationThe unit can play back DVD-Video discs of the following regions codes,

Getting startedSQT098911Unit care• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the recorded content cannot be recovered.• The unit may breakdown if cigarette sm

Getting startedSQT098912Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Transmit the remote cont

Getting startedSQT098913• While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action may result

Getting startedSQT098914CI (Common Interface) moduleAn appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast.You need a CI modul

Getting startedSQT098915“CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes contents protection, etc.When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded

Getting startedSQT098916Connection3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to 3D compatible terminal of a 3D compatible TV.• Keep

Getting startedSQT098917[EX97S] Basic connections The following two connection methods are available. Choose a method suited to your environment.A Usi

Getting startedSQT098918ConnectionAmplifier/receiver connections• You will not be able to view 3D programmes images with this connection if your ampli

Getting startedSQT098919SettingsThe TV can be operated from the TV operation buttons of the remote control.• Perform the setting if you cannot operate

SQT09892Unit• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.• This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile

Getting startedSQT098920SettingsThe tuner in this unit is compatible with digital Cable broadcast services and digital terrestrial broadcast services.

Getting startedSQT0989211 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.3 Select language, then press [OK]

Getting startedSQT098922FUNCTION MENU screenYou can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings etc. v

Watching broadcastsSQT098923Watching broadcastsWat ching broadcastsTo switch to the channel you have previously watchedPress [LAST VIEW ].• This func

Watching broadcastsSQT098924Watching broadcastsWhen “ ” appears in channel information (> 23)Press [STTL ].• Press again to hide subtitle.• Some su

Watching broadcastsSQT098925You can select from the list of channel names.2 Select the channel, then press [OK].To skip unwanted channelsThe channel i

Watching broadcastsSQT098926Watching broadcastsThis unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD.REWIND L

RecordingSQT098927Recording TV programmesRecordingTo convert the recording mode after recording in DR modeRefer to “File Conversion”. (> 44)To conf

RecordingSQT098928Recording TV programmesPress [STATUS ].Press [STOP ∫].After displaying the recording programme, press [PAUSE ;].• Press again to res

RecordingSQT098929Timer recording• Some broadcasters may not send programme information. When programme information is not displayed correctly, use ma

SQT09893Please check and identify the supplied accessories.(Product numbers are correct as of June 2015. These may be subject to change.)• Do not use

RecordingSQT098930Timer recording1 On the TV Guide screen:Press the blue button.2 Select the item, then press [OK].Keyword SearchDisplays programmes i

RecordingSQT0989311 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Select “New Timer Programme”, then press [OK].To confirm and edit the timer programmeRefer to “To confirm and

RecordingSQT098932Timer recordingYou can make timer recording of the current or next programme.1 While watching a programmePress [STATUS ].3 Press the

RecordingSQT0989331 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Select the programme, then perform the operations.To exit the timer recording listPress [EXIT ].To confirm an

Playing back videoSQT098934Playing titles on the HDDPlaying back videoAVCHD tab• [USB_HDD] When connecting registered USB HDD, “USB HDD” tab and regis

Playing back videoSQT098935§1Title cannot be edited (except deleting) or copied.§2The contents are played back in 1080i.Screen icons[ Currently record

Playing back videoSQT098936Playing titles on the HDDYou can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the tab.To select the tabPress [2, 1].To cha

Playing back videoSQT098937Playing titles on the mediaTo play back the playlist created on other equipment1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Select “Disc” in “

Playing back videoSQT098938Operation during play• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [STOP ∫] when you have finished playback t

Playing back videoSQT098939While paused, press [2](2;) or [1](;1).• Each press shows the next frame.• Press and hold to change in succession forward o

SQT09894Table of contentsSafety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Getting

Playing back videoSQT098940Operation during playPress [AUDIO].• It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed.[HDD] [USB_

Playing back videoSQT098941Change this setting when the screen is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes.1 Press [OPTION].2 Select “Play

Editing videoSQT098942Deleting/Editing titlesEditing videoOnce deleted, divided or partially deleted, content cannot be restored to its original state

Editing videoSQT098943[HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+RW]Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion.[HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM][HDD] [USB

Editing videoSQT098944Deleting/Editing titles[HDD] [USB_HDD]File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode and AV

Editing videoSQT098945To confirm whether the conversion is completedPress [VIDEO MENU].e.g.,When “±± > ±± (Recording mode for conversion)” is displ

Copying videoSQT098946Copying titlesCopying videoTo register the external HDD (USB HDD)Refer to “Registering the USB HDD”. (> 62)To copy HD Video (

Copying videoSQT0989473 Press the blue button.4 Go to step 6. (> 46)Screen iconsAbout screen icons on the Video MenuRefer to “Screen icons”. (>

Copying videoSQT098948Copying titles[RAM] [+RW] > [HDD]2 Select “Play Video”, then press [OK].5 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].6 Select “Y

Copying videoSQT0989491 Press [OPTION].2 Select the item, then press [OK].6 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].7 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].To

Getting startedWatching broadcastsRecordingPlaying back videoEditing videoCopying videoPhoto and MusicWith Other EquipmentConvenient functionsTroubles

Copying videoSQT098950Copying titles1 Select the title after step 4-4 (> 49).2 Press [OPTION].3 Select the item, then press [OK].About other screen

Copying videoSQT098951High Speed Copying is the process of copying a title to disc in high speed while maintaining the original record mode and record

Copying videoSQT098952Copying titles[DVD-V] > [HDD]While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time.1

Copying videoSQT098953You can copy HD Video (AVCHD) recorded on HDD to a DVD-R in High Definition quality.[HDD] > [DVD-R]1 Insert an unformatted DV

Photo and MusicSQT098954Playing photosPhoto and MusicPhotos imported to the HDD (> 57) are managed using folders.Folders and photos can be edited b

Photo and MusicSQT0989551 While displaying a photo:Press [OPTION].2 Select the item, then press [OK].1 On the Photo Menu screen:Press the green button

Photo and MusicSQT098956Editing photos§[RAM] only2 Press [OPTION].• Selectable items will change depending on the media and the type of file.3 Select

Photo and MusicSQT098957Copying photos§1“For data files (> 9)” only (JPEG, MPO)§2[RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] only• The name of the copied photos will be cha

Photo and MusicSQT098958Playing music§1“For data files (> 9)” only§2[DVD-R] [+R] only[CD] (CD-DA)Insert the disc.Playback will automatically start

Photo and MusicSQT098959Copying/Deleting music §1 §2 §1“For data files (> 9)” only§2[DVD-R] [+R] only[USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [USB] > [HDD]

Getting startedSQT09896HDD and media informationGetting startedFor more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 87)(–: Impossible)Recordable/

With Other EquipmentSQT098960Copying the HD Video (AVCHD)With Other Equipment§“For data files (> 9)” onlye.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video ca

With Other EquipmentSQT098961Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)§“For recorded titles (> 9)” onlyIf you intend to move recorded titles to a USB

With Other EquipmentSQT098962Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)Disconnecting without following this procedure may result in the loss of recorded c

Convenient functionsSQT098963VIERA Link functionsConvenient functionsWhat is VIERA Link?VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link the operat

Convenient functionsSQT098964Playback menuA variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu.Available options differ depen

Convenient functionsSQT098965Sound Effects• The menu is not displayed when playing photos.Picture SettingsSharpness AdjustmentAdjusts the sharpness of

Convenient functionsSQT098966Basic SettingsYou can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection etc. in the menu.1 Press [SETU

Convenient functionsSQT098967Auto SetupYou can restart the Auto Setup. (> 20)1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].• If the country selection screen appe

Convenient functionsSQT098968Basic SettingsUpdate Channel ListYou can update the channel list to the latest one.[DVB-C]• This function is not availabl

Convenient functionsSQT098969[EX97S] DVB TuningFavourites Edit (> 66)Channel List (> 67)Auto SetupYou can restart the Auto Setup. (> 21)1 Sel

Getting startedSQT09897(–: Impossible)• [+RW] This unit cannot record to 8X Speed +RW disc.• With certain recording states and folder structures, the

Convenient functionsSQT098970Basic SettingsAntenna SystemYou can receive several satellites if you have DiSEqC control antenna system or single cable

Convenient functionsSQT098971PIN Entry for Decrypt RecordingIf your CAM requires a PIN for timer recording, it can be entered here in advance.Aspect f

Convenient functionsSQT098972Basic SettingsPictureStill ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play.•Field:Select if jittering occurs whe

Convenient functionsSQT098973Connection3D Settings3D TypeIf 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the set

Convenient functionsSQT098974Basic SettingsOthersStandby SettingsQuick Start•On:It is possible to start quickly from standby mode.•Off:Power consumpti

Convenient functionsSQT098975ClockIf the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.• AutomaticThis unit usually obtains t

Convenient functionsSQT098976Software (Firmware) UpdateSoftware of this unit can be updated automatically by the following methods at the specified ti

Convenient functionsSQT098977Other operations[RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-R W] [+R] [+RW]1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Select “Media”, then press [OK].[RAM] [DVD-R

Convenient functionsSQT098978Other operations[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]You can select the background for DVD-Video Top Menu.Select the background, th

Convenient functionsSQT098979Preparation• Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc.To end partwayPress [RETURN ]. (Text is not added.)• The maximum num

Getting startedSQT09898HDD and media information∫ Broadcast RecordingsNumbers of titles that can be recorded:• Maximum numbers of titles are including

TroubleshootingSQT098980Troubleshooting guideTroubleshootingBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consu

TroubleshootingSQT098981“0:00” is flashing on the front panel display.• Set the clock. (> 75)The clock does not display on the unit when switched t

TroubleshootingSQT098982Troubleshooting guideNo sound.Distorted sound.• Check the connections. (> 16, 17)• Check the settings of the connected TV,

TroubleshootingSQT098983Cannot play back.• The disc is dirty. (> 10)• The disc is scratched or marked.• The disc may not be able to play back if it

TroubleshootingSQT098984Troubleshooting guidePicture regularly breaks up on some channels.• Adjust the reception with “Manual Tuning”. (> 67, 69)Th

TroubleshootingSQT098985The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected.CAM is being up

TroubleshootingSQT098986Troubleshooting guideThe software (firmware) is being updated.You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (>

ReferenceSQT098987SpecificationsReferenceSpecifications are subject to change without notice.∫ GeneralDimensions: 430 mm (W)59 mm (H) (including the p

ReferenceSQT098988SpecificationsDepending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated.∫ DR mode∫ HG, HX, HE, H

ReferenceSQT098989Licenses“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corpora

Getting startedSQT09899§1FR (Flexible Recording Mode):The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP mode and EP mode.§2Th

ReferenceSQT098990IndexAAspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73, 79Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ReferenceSQT098991SSettingAuto Setup [EX97C] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 67Auto Setup [EX97S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 69Ea

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