Panasonic DMREX77 User Manual

Operating InstructionsDVD RecorderModel No. DMR-EX77 DMR-EX87The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of DMR

10RQT8860Disc and card handling∫ How to hold a disc or cardDo not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.∫ Concerning non-cartridge discsB

11RQT8860Included accessories∫ Batteries≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.≥When closing the lid, insert it from the j (

12RQT8860Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.[For]Germany[ 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20)2

13RQT88601 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming

14RQT8860STEP 1Connection≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.≥Select the connection pattern tha

15RQT8860§ Information about the Decoder is for France, Italy and Spain only.CConnecting a television and digital satellite receiver or analogue decod

16RQT8860STEP 1 Connection§ Leave “Yellow” unconnected.The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual res

17RQT8860When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital

18RQT8860Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI C

19RQT8860If 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

2RQT8860CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT

20RQT8860STEP 2Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections t

21RQT8860STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote controlYou can enjoy progressive video by connecting this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT termin

22RQT8860STEP 3 Set up to match your television and remote control(continued)Refer to the control reference on page 21.Manufacturer and Code No.2 Test

23RQT8860Watching analogue and digital broadcasts1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.2 P

24RQT8860Recording television programmesSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of

25RQT8860Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated.(The times provided on this chart are an estim

26RQT8860Recording television programmes[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]During recordingPress [¥ REC] on the main unit to select the recording tim

27RQT8860[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space.

28RQT8860Timer recordingSee also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 8).Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, ther

29RQT8860Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view.This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g

3RQT8860Table of contentsHDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . .

30RQT8860Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 28.Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numb

31RQT88604 Press [OK].The timer programme is stored and the timer icon is displayed.“F” lights on the unit’s display to indicate timer recording stand

32RQT8860Timer recordingRefer to the control reference on page 28.Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressi

33RQT8860Recording broadcasts from external equipment[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a

34RQT8860Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsInstructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the DMR-EX87 model only.Prepar

35RQT8860∫ 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 sele

36RQT8860Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to the control reference on page 34.(continued)(Analogue broadcast only)Press [A

37RQT8860Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)DivXMP3≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play

38RQT8860Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)[-R] [-R]DL] [CD]You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain MP3 f

39RQT8860DivX 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

4RQT8860HDD, disc and card information(continued on the next page)HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDisc typeHard disk drive (HDD)≥[EX77

40RQT8860Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG)Refer to the control reference on page 38.[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD]≥You can p

41RQT8860∫ To select the still pictures in another folder(➡ 7, Structure of folders displayed by this unit)[RAM] [SD] To switch to another higher fold

42RQT8860Using on-screen menus/Status messageInstructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio is applicable to the DMR-EX87 model only.1 Press [DISPLAY].≥Depend

43RQT8860§Only when you have set “Progressive” to “On” in the Setup menu (➡ 21).During playback or recordingPress [STATUS ].The display changes each

44RQT8860Editing titles/chapters[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›](You cannot edit finalised discs.)≥The maximum number of

45RQT8860After performing steps 1–5 (➡ 44)§ Multiple editing is possible.After performing steps 1–7 (➡ 44)§ Multiple editing is possible.Title operati

46RQT8860Creating, editing and playing playlists[HDD] [RAM]≥The maximum number of items on a disc:–Playlists: 99–Chapters in playlists: Approx. 1000(D

47RQT8860[HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only)1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Playli

48RQT8860Editing still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can edit pictures and albums.≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7).≥You

49RQT8860After performing steps 1–4, page 48§ Multiple editing is possible.[Note]≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Add Pictures”, “Creat

5RQT8860(continued)§1 The amount of the recordable disc space doesn’t increase even if the programme is deleted when you use discs that can only be u

50RQT8860Delete Navigator[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW][SD] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)≥A title or a picture c

51RQT8860Copying titles or playlists§1 To high speed copy titles (or playlists created from those titles), set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” befor

52RQT8860Copying titles or playlistsWhen copying a title with main and secondary audio≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “B

53RQT8860[HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW][-RW‹VR›] > [HDD][HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL][SD] > [HDD] [RAM]You can order titles and playlists

54RQT8860Copying titles or playlists(Continued)Refer to the control reference on page 52.COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators∫ To edit the copying l

55RQT8860[DVD-V] > [HDD]You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW(DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.While

56RQT8860Copying still pictures [HDD] [RAM] [SD] ≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 4 GB (➡ 7).≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording w

57RQT8860∫ To edit the copying listSelect the item in step 6–3 (for a still picture) or 6–5 (for a folder) (➡ 56, right column)1 Press [OPTION].2 Pres

58RQT8860Copying from a video cassette recordere.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front≥Turn off the unit and other video equipm

59RQT8860Entering 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 chara

6RQT8860HDD, disc and card information.§Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.

60RQT8860HDD, disc and card management[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] ≥You can use SD Cards with capacities from 8

61RQT8860[HDD] [RAM] Preparation≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.≥Release protection (➡ 60).After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)4 Pre

62RQT8860HDD, disc and card managementRefer to the control reference on page 60.[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]You can select the background

63RQT8860FUNCTION MENU windowBy using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily.1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].Functions

64RQT8860Changing the unit’s settings1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and

65RQT8860§1 [For]France,[Italy[and[[Spain] The default setting.§2[For]Germany] The default setting.(continued on the next page)Tabs Menus Options (Und

66RQT8860Changing the unit’s settings(continued)Refer to the control reference on page 64.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets

67RQT8860§ Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to cha

68RQT8860Changing the unit’s settings(continued)Refer to the control reference on page 64.Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets

69RQT88601 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].4 Press [3, 4] to

7RQT8860≥When using 4 GB SD Memory Cards, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be used.≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card c

70RQT8860Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 64.You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Re

71RQT8860You can delete analogue channels and set the analogue channel details.After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 69)5 Press [3, 4] to select “Settings for

72RQT8860Changing the unit’s settingsRefer to the control reference on page 64.You can restart auto channel setting for terrestrial digital and analog

73RQT8860This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. However,

74RQT8860MessagesOn the television PageAuthorisation Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registrat

75RQT8860On the unit’s displayThe following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup

76RQT8860Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Set up PageDiscRecordingWhich aerial is

77RQT8860TV Guide PageIs it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system?≥You can manually

78RQT8860Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solu

79RQT8860TV screen and video (continued) PageSoundTitles recorded with 16:9 aspect are stretched vertically.≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:

8RQT8860Important notes for recording≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.Selecting Audio for Reco

80RQT8860Troubleshooting guideOperation PageCannot operate the television.The remote control doesn’t work.≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisi

81RQT8860Recording, timer recording and copying PageCannot record.Cannot copy.≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded

82RQT8860Troubleshooting guidePlay PageEditStill picturesPlay fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed.Play starts but then stops immediately.≥I

83RQT8860TV Guide Page Digital broadcastVIERA LinkTo reset this unitOtherThe TV Guide System does not receive any data.≥Check whether the clock is pro

84RQT8860GlossaryBitstreamThis is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.CPPM

85RQT8860JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storag

86RQT8860SpecificationsRecording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording formatDVD-R : DVD-Video format§1DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format§1DVD-R

87RQT8860Safety precautionsSet the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. Th

IndexActive Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Adjust the audio quality(Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Adjust the

9RQT8860HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high spee