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Panasonic Diga DMR-EX83 User Manual

Panasonic Diga DMR-EX83
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2010/02/15
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.
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EX83
Notice for DVB functions
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
This DVD recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not pay
TV or encrypted channels.
About descriptions in these
operating instructions
The illustrations in these
Operating Instructions show
images for Germany and Austria
unless otherwise indicated.
Pages to be referred to are
indicated as “> ±±”.
TV Guide for Digital broadcasts
Germany/Austria/Italy/Spain
TV Guide for Analogue broadcasts
Germany/Austria/France/Italy/Spain/Switzerland
The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the above countries.
(as of December 2009)
This service may not be available in some areas in the above countries.
There may be changes in the service areas.
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 “2”.
The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2 ALL
3
5
2
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Table of Contents

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Panasonic Diga DMR-EX83 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Hard Drive Capacity250 GB
Video Recording FormatMPEG-2
HDMI OutputYes
Component Video OutputYes
Composite Video OutputYes
S-Video OutputYes
Scart OutputYes
USB PortYes
Recording FormatsDVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
Playback FormatsDVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, MP3, JPEG
Video OutputComposite, S-Video, Component
Audio Recording FormatDolby Digital
Audio Playback FormatDolby Digital, MP3
Output Resolution1080i
Dimensions430 x 59 x 270 mm
TunerAnalog and Digital (DVB-T)
Audio OutputCoaxial Digital Audio, Optical Digital Audio, Analog Audio (RCA)

Summary

Included accessories

Remote Control Information

Details about remote control usage, battery insertion, and signal sensor.

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

HDD Handling Precautions

Guidance on protecting the HDD from vibration, shock, dust, and temperature changes.

Unit care

Control reference guide

Remote control buttons

Description of each button on the remote control and its function.

Main unit

FUNCTION MENU Display

Accessing main functions quickly via the FUNCTION MENU.

STEP 1 Connection

Connecting a television

Instructions for connecting the DVD recorder to a television using Scart cables.

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI cable

VIERA Link "HDAVI Control™" function

Details on using VIERA Link for linked operations with Panasonic TVs.

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

TV aspect settings

How to set the TV aspect ratio to match your television type.

TV Guide system

Settings of the TV Guide for Analogue broadcasts

Instructions for setting up the TV Guide for analogue broadcasts.

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Recording format

Details on supported recording formats for HDD and various disc types.

Play-only discs

Discs that cannot be played

List of disc types that are not supported by the unit.

USB memory and card information

USB memories you can use on this unit

Information on supported USB memory types and file formats.

Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)

DivX file compatibility

Details on supported DivX file formats, folders, and file limits.

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Disc and card care

Precautions for handling discs and memory cards to prevent damage.

Watching Television

Select the channel

How to select channels and view digital channel information.

Recording television programmes

To pause recording

Instructions on how to pause and resume a recording.

Timer recording

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings

How to set timer recordings using the TV Guide system.

Deleting titles

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

Steps to delete video, pictures, or music titles using the DELETE Navigator.

Advanced recording

Recording modes and approximate recording times

Table showing recording modes and their approximate times for different media.

Flexible Recording

Using "Flexible Rec" is convenient in these kinds of situations.

Situations where Flexible Recording mode is beneficial for fitting content to disc space.

Recording broadcasts from external equipment

Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK

How to set timer recordings from external equipment using EXT LINK.

Copying from a video cassette recorder

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

Automated recording from DV equipment, creating chapters and playlists.

Advanced timer recording

Series recording (Digital broadcast only)

How to record entire series episodes automatically using GUIDE Plus+.

Advanced playback

Operation during play

Details on controlling playback, including stop, pause, search, and skip functions.

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR

To sort the titles for easy searching

How to sort titles in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR for easier searching.

Playing music

To play music CD

Instructions for inserting and playing music CDs.

Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)

Showing the menu screen

How to navigate the menu screen for playing DivX, Music, or Picture files.

Useful functions during still picture play

Slideshow Settings

Options for customizing slideshows, including display interval, repeat, and background music.

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link "HDAVI Control™"/Q Link)

VIERA Link "HDAVI Control™" function

Details on using VIERA Link for linked operations with Panasonic TVs.

Convenient functions

FUNCTION MENU Display

Accessing main functions quickly via the FUNCTION MENU.

Entering text

Show Enter Title Name screen etc.

Guide to entering text for titles, playlists, album names, and searching.

Editing titles/chapters

Chapter

Information on how chapters are created and managed on discs.

Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video)

Creating Playlists (Video)

Steps to arrange chapters to create video playlists.

Copying titles or Playlists (Video)

Features

Overview of copying capabilities: HDD to DVD, high speed copy, and format compatibility.

Copying using the copying list-Advanced Copy

Register titles and Playlists (Video) for copy.

How to create a list of titles and playlists for copying.

HDD, disc and card management

Common procedures

Accessing and managing HDD, disc, and card contents.

Changing the unit's settings

Common procedures

General steps for accessing and modifying unit settings via the Setup menu.

Connection

HDMI Settings

Configuration options for HDMI video output and digital audio.

Frequently asked questions

Set up

Answers to common questions regarding aerials, HD broadcasts, and surround sound.

TV Guide

TV Channels

Information on TV reception channels and broadcast system compatibility.

On the unit's display

Troubleshooting guide

Normal Operating Sounds/Conditions

List of normal unit behaviours that may be mistaken for problems.

Troubleshooting guide

Troubleshooting: Picture Issues

Solutions for issues like no picture, distorted picture, or after-image.

Specifications

Recording system

Details on recording systems, recordable discs, and recording times.

Glossary

Glossary: Bitstream

Definition of Bitstream as digital multi-channel audio data before decoding.

Glossary

Glossary: Protection

Definition of Protection for preventing accidental deletion.

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