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Panasonic Diga DMR-EX78 User Manual

Panasonic Diga DMR-EX78
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2008/5/31
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EX88
DMR-EX78
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX78 unless
otherwise indicated.
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.
Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and
SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88
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 “4”.
The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “4” or “ALL”.
Example:
This DVD recorder is for viewing and
recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does
not support analogue broadcasts.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity (16th November
2007)
No. 5153 (DMR-EX78), No. 5154 (DMR-EX88)
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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Quick Start
Guide
Basic
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Panasonic Diga DMR-EX78 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Hard Drive Capacity250 GB
Recording FormatDVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Video Recording FormatMPEG-2
Audio Recording FormatDolby Digital
HDMI OutputYes
Component Video OutputYes
Composite Video OutputYes
S-Video OutputYes
Scart OutputYes
USB PortYes
Playback FormatDVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Output Resolution576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
Dimensions (W x H x D)430 x 59 x 326 mm
Audio OutputStereo
TunerAnalog and Digital (DVB-T)

Summary

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Laser Radiation Safety Warnings

Warnings about Class 1 Laser Product, avoiding exposure to laser beams when open.

HDD Handling and Unit Care

Remote Control Operations

Remote Control Overview

Explanation of the functions of various buttons on the remote control.

Initial Setup: Connecting the Unit

Connecting to a Television

Instructions for connecting the unit to a TV using various cable types.

HDMI and VIERA Link Connection

Guidance on HDMI connection and VIERA Link functionality.

Channel Setup and TV Aspect Settings

Powering On and AV Input Selection

Initial steps to turn on the unit and select the correct AV input.

Channel Tuning and Region Selection

Process for tuning channels and selecting the correct region.

HDD and Disc Compatibility

Disc Types for Recording and Playback

Table detailing compatible disc types, rewritability, and playback features.

USB Memory and SD Card Usage

Compatible SD and SDHC Cards

Details on compatible SD and SDHC memory cards.

File Format Compatibility Details

DivX File Requirements

Specifies file extensions, limits, and codecs for DivX.

MP3 File Requirements

Details file extensions, limits, bit rates, and ID3 tag support for MP3.

JPEG Still Picture Requirements

Defines JPEG file format, pixel limits, and folder/file limits.

Handling Media: Discs, USB, and SD Cards

Disc and Card Care Guidelines

Guidelines on handling, cleaning, and caring for media.

Watching Broadcasts

Channel Selection Methods

How to tune into channels using the remote or numbered buttons.

Playing Recorded Content and Discs

Playback Preparation Steps

Steps before playing content, including TV and unit setup.

Drive Selection and Media Insertion

How to select the HDD or DVD drive and insert media.

Starting Content Playback

How to start playback of recorded titles or discs.

Recording Television Programmes

Channel and Recording Mode Selection

How to select a channel and choose recording modes (XP, SP, LP, EP).

Starting and Managing Recording

How to start, pause, and stop the recording process.

Timer Recording Setup

Using TV Guide for Timer Recordings

How to set timer recordings using the TV Guide system.

Manual Timer Recording Programming

Step-by-step guide for manually setting timer recordings.

Managing Recorded Content: Deleting Titles

Using the DELETE Navigator

How to use the DELETE Navigator to delete titles.

Important Recording Guidelines

Advanced Recording Options

Recording Modes and Time Estimates

Table showing recording modes, quality, and estimated recording times.

Advanced Recording Techniques

Flexible Recording Usage Scenarios

Detailed explanation and use cases for Flexible Recording.

Copying from External Sources

DV Automatic Recording (DV Auto Rec)

Using DV Auto Rec for automatic chapter creation and playlist generation.

Manual Recording from Video Equipment

Steps for manual recording from video sources like VCRs.

Advanced Timer Recording

Using G-CODE for Timer Recordings

How to use G-CODE numbers for easy analogue timer recordings.

Manual Timer Recording Setup

Step-by-step guide for manually setting timer recordings.

Managing Timer Recordings

Cancelling Recording in Progress

How to stop a recording that has already begun.

Timer Recording Features

Using the TV Guide System

Basic TV Guide Navigation

How to switch between different TV Guide views.

Playback Operations

Basic Playback Controls

General operations like Stop, Pause, Search, and Skip.

Navigating Recorded Content: Direct Navigator

Accessing the Direct Navigator Screen

How to open the Direct Navigator screen.

Playing Media Files: DivX, MP3, and Still Pictures

Playing DivX Video Files

How to play DivX video files from various sources.

Media File Playback Details

Playing MP3 Audio Files

How to play MP3 files from CDs and USB memory.

Playing Still Pictures

Accessing the Album View Screen

Accessing the screen to view albums of still pictures.

Viewing Still Pictures from Media

How to view still pictures from HDD, RAM, CD, USB, and SD cards.

Playing Music

Playing Music CDs

Steps to play music from a CD.

Playing Music from HDD

How to play music tracks stored on the HDD.

Convenient Functions

Using the FUNCTION MENU Window

Accessing main functions like Playback, Recording, Copy, etc.

Pause Live TV Functionality

How to pause live TV and resume later by saving to HDD.

VIERA Link: Linked Operations with TV

Setting Up VIERA Link Connectivity

Steps required to set up VIERA Link.

Benefits of HDAVI Control Operations

Overview of linked operations like easy playback and power on/off links.

VIERA Remote Control Integration

Operating Unit via TV Remote Control

How to operate the unit using the TV remote control via FUNCTION MENU.

Pausing Live TV with TV Remote

Using the TV remote to pause and resume live TV.

Editing Titles and Chapters

Editing Titles and Chapters Procedures

How to divide, delete, or manage titles and chapters.

Managing Titles

Deleting Titles and Space Impact

How to delete a title and its implications for disc space.

Playlist Management

Creating Playlists from Chapters

Step-by-step guide to creating playlists from chapters.

Editing and Playing Playlists

Playlist Operations: Delete, Copy, Name

How to delete, edit properties, copy, or name playlists.

Editing Still Pictures

Album Editing Procedures

How to create, edit, or delete albums of still pictures.

Still Picture Editing Operations

How to edit individual still pictures, including deletion and properties.

Editing Music Files

Editing Albums, Groups, and Tracks

How to edit albums, groups, and individual music tracks.

Deleting Music Files with DELETE Navigator

Using the DELETE Navigator to remove music files.

Entering Text for Naming Items

Accessing the Enter Name Screen

How to access the text input screen for naming items.

Character Selection and Input Methods

Methods for selecting and entering characters using the remote.

Copying Content: Overview and Features

Copy Features, Directions, and Modes

Table summarizing copy features, directions, and modes.

Copying Titles or Playlists

Preparation for Copying Operations

Essential steps and settings before starting a copy operation.

Selecting and Initiating Content Copying

Step-by-step guide to select titles/playlists and initiate copying.

Advanced Copying Using a Copy List

Creating and Managing a Copy List

How to create, add, delete, or move items in the copying list.

Setting Copy Direction and Mode

Configuring the direction and mode for advanced copying.

Starting the Advanced Copy Process

How to initiate the advanced copy process.

COPY Navigator Features

Understanding COPY Navigator Icons

Explanation of icons and their meanings within the COPY Navigator.

Editing the Copying List Contents

How to add, delete, or move items in the copying list.

Copying SD Video from Cameras

Copying SD Video from Video Equipment (EX88)

Steps to copy SD video from connected DV equipment.

Copying SD Video from SD Cards (EX88)

How to copy SD video files from an SD card.

Copying Still Pictures

Copying All Still Pictures from USB Memory

How to copy all still pictures from a USB memory device.

Copying New Still Pictures from SD Card (EX88)

How to copy only new still pictures from an SD card.

Registering Still Pictures for Copying

Registering Individual Still Pictures

How to select and register individual still pictures for copy.

Registering Folders of Still Pictures

How to register entire folders of still pictures for copy.

Copying Music to HDD

Copying Music from CDs to HDD

Steps to copy music from Audio CDs to the HDD.

Copying Music from USB Memory to HDD

How to copy MP3 files from USB memory to the HDD.

Managing Music Copying to HDD

Registering Music Folders for Copying

How to register entire music folders from USB for copying.

Using On-Screen Menus

Common Menu Navigation Procedures

General steps to navigate and use on-screen menus.

Disc Content Settings (Soundtrack, Subtitle, Angle)

Options for setting soundtrack, subtitle, angle, and audio channel.

Status Display Indicators

Interpreting Status Messages on Unit Display

Explains various status messages that appear on the unit's display.

Media Management: HDD, Discs, and Cards

Common Media Management Procedures

General steps to access management functions via FUNCTION MENU.

Deleting and Formatting Media

Deleting All Titles and Playlists

How to delete all titles and playlists from the unit.

Formatting Media: HDD, Discs, and Cards

How to format HDD, discs, or SD cards, erasing all data.

Disc Settings and Finalisation

System Settings Configuration

Tuning and Signal Settings

Disc Playback and Recording Settings

Sound and Audio Output Settings

Display Settings

Connection and HDMI Settings

Other Settings and System Management

System Updates and Initialization

Additional Settings and TV Operation

Connecting External Devices: Televisions

Connecting Audio and HDMI Devices

Connecting to Analogue TV and VCR

Connecting Digital TV and VCR

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

FAQ: USB, Music, TV Guide, and Broadcasts

Understanding Unit Messages

Error Messages and Their Solutions

Explains common error messages like Authorisation Error, Cannot Record, and No Disc.

Display Messages During Operation

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting: TV Screen and Sound Issues

Troubleshooting: Operation and Startup

Troubleshooting Recording and Copying

Troubleshooting: Playback Issues

Troubleshooting: Still Pictures, USB, and Broadcasts

Troubleshooting: VIERA Link and System Reset

Technical Specifications

Safety Precautions

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