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2008/09/03
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EX81S
DMR-EX71S
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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.
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 containing2” orALL”.
Example:
This DVD recorder is equipped with a
Common Interface. It can receive encrypted
and free-to-air DVB-S services.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video
Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
Declaration of Conformity No. 5158, 16th
November 2007 (DMR-EX81S)
Declaration of Conformity No. 5747, 19th
June 2008 (DMR-EX71S)
Notice for DVB functions
This unit has the capability for DVB
specifications. But future DVB services
cannot be guaranteed.
The tuner in this unit is only compatible
with digital satellite broadcasting.
This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia
Home Platform).
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Quick Start
Guide
Basic
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Panasonic DMR-EX71S Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Video FormatMPEG-2
Audio FormatDolby Digital
Video UpconversionYes
HDMI OutputYes
Progressive ScanYes
Video Recording SystemPAL
Recording FormatDVD-R, DVD-RW
ConnectivityHDMI, Component Video, Composite Video, S-Video, SCART
TV TunerYes
TunerAnalog
Playback FormatDVD, CD
Video OutputHDMI, Component Video, Composite, S-Video
Audio OutputDigital Optical
Recording FormatsXP, SP, LP, EP

Summary

Region number supported by this unit

Dear customer

CAUTION! / WARNING:

Included accessories

Lists and identifies the accessories supplied with the product.

The remote control information

Instructions for using the remote control, including battery insertion.

Control reference guide

Remote control

Detailed guide to the functions of each button on the remote control.

Main unit

The unit's display

Explanation of the various indicators and display sections on the main unit.

STEP 1 Connection

Using a 21-pin Scart cable

Instructions for connecting the unit to a TV using a Scart cable.

Connecting a television

Diagrams and steps for connecting the unit to a television.

STEP 1 Connection/STEP 2 Inserting the CAM (Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card

Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable

Details on connecting via HDMI for high-quality audio and video.

Inserting the CAM (Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card

Guide on inserting a CAM and Smart Card for TV service access.

STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

Quick Setup

Guides initial setup for satellite search and TV aspect settings.

TV aspect setting screen

How to select the correct TV aspect ratio for display.

STEP 4 Setting the CI (Common Interface)

Setting the CI (Common Interface)

Steps to configure the Common Interface for TV service access.

HDD and disc information

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Details compatible disc types and their recordable/playable features.

Recording format

Explains the different recording formats supported by the unit.

HDD and disc information

Play-only discs

Lists discs that can only be played, not recorded on.

Discs that cannot be played

Identifies disc types that are not supported by the unit.

Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV

Table showing compatibility between TV types and recorded media.

USB memory information

USB memories you can use on this unit

Lists compatible USB memory devices and their formats.

Media handling (Disc/USB memory)

Instructions for inserting, removing, and caring for discs and USB memory.

Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG)

DivX

Details DivX file format, playable media, and support version.

MP3

Information on MP3 file format, playable media, and bit rates.

Still pictures (JPEG)

Covers JPEG file format, playable media, and pixel specifications.

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

Setup precautions

Guidelines for optimal unit placement to prevent damage.

HDD recording time remaining

Explains how recording time is displayed and managed.

Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or breakdown

Warnings about the effects of smoke and environmental factors.

Unit care

General cleaning instructions and maintenance tips for the unit.

Watching digital broadcasts

Select the channel

Step-by-step guide to selecting channels for viewing.

Select the station from Service List

Instructions for creating and using a personalized service list.

To show DVB Subtitle

How to display or hide DVB subtitles during playback.

To show Teletext

Guide to accessing and viewing Teletext information.

Watching digital broadcasts

Using Teletext conveniently

Advanced Teletext functions like revealing hidden data and changing screen size.

To select a language for DVB multi audio or DVB subtitle

How to choose audio or subtitle languages for digital broadcasts.

Digital channel information

Information displayed about the current programme and broadcast status.

Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs

Preparation

Steps before starting playback of recorded content or discs.

If you selected the DVD drive

Instructions specific to playing discs from the DVD drive.

Menu operation for other type of contents

How to navigate menus for DivX, MP3, and still picture content.

Recording television programmes

Preparation

Steps required before starting a recording.

To select the channel

How to choose the channel for recording.

To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording

Setting a specific time to stop recording during One Touch Recording.

When recording broadcast with subtitle or multiple audio

Recording programmes with subtitle or selected audio.

Timer recording

Preparation

Steps required before programming timer recordings.

Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings

How to use the TV Guide to schedule timer recordings.

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen

Steps to cancel a scheduled timer recording via the TV Guide.

Deleting titles

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete

Step-by-step guide to deleting titles using the DELETE Navigator.

Available disc space after deleting

Explains how deleting titles affects available disc space.

Deleting during play

How to delete a title while it is currently playing.

Important notes for recording

Selecting audio and subtitles for Recording

How to select audio and subtitle languages before recording.

About the aspect when recording a programme

Notes on how the aspect ratio is handled during recording.

When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc.

Instructions for copying titles to DVD-R using high speed mode.

When recording the "One time only recording" broadcasts

Limitations on recording broadcasts with copy protection.

Playing the disc on other DVD players

Information on playing discs recorded on this unit on other players.

Advanced recording

Recording modes and approximate recording times

Chart showing recording modes and their estimated times on various media.

When the format confirmation screen is displayed

What to do when the format confirmation screen appears for discs.

When removing a recorded disc

Instructions for finalising discs before removal.

Advanced recording

Flexible Recording

How the unit automatically adjusts recording mode to fit disc space.

Playing while you are recording

Instructions for chasing playback and simultaneous play/record.

Recording broadcasts from external equipment

Making timer recordings on the television

How to make timer recordings using a connected TV's Q Link function.

Linked timer recordings with external equipment - EXT LINK

Setting up and using timer recordings from external equipment via EXT LINK.

Copying from a video cassette recorder

DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec)

How to use DV Auto Rec for automatic chapter creation and playlist generation.

Manual recording

Steps for performing manual recording from external equipment.

Advanced timer recording

Manually programming timer recordings

Detailed steps for manually programming timer recordings.

To cancel recording when recording has already begun

How to stop a recording that is currently in progress.

To release the unit from recording standby

Steps to cancel recording standby mode.

Relief Recording

How the unit switches to HDD for recording if disc space is insufficient.

Auto Renewal Recording

Function to automatically overwrite old recordings with new ones.

Advanced timer recording

Check, change or delete a programme

How to view, modify, or remove programmed timer recordings.

Notes on timer recording

Important notes and conditions related to timer recording operations.

Operations in the TV Guide system

Basic operations

Navigating the TV Guide interface in Landscape and Portrait views.

Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or profile

Filtering TV Guide listings by programme type or user profiles.

Advanced playback

Operation during play

Basic playback operations like Stop, Pause, and Search.

Skipping the specified time (Time Slip)

How to skip forward or backward by a specified time duration.

Manual Skip

Function to skip playback by approximately one minute.

Create Chapter

How to manually create chapters within a title.

Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator

To sort the titles for easy searching

How to sort titles for more efficient searching within the Direct Navigator.

To play grouped titles HDD

Instructions for playing titles that have been grouped together.

To edit the group of titles HDD

How to create, release, or change names of title groups.

Playing music

To play music CD

Steps to play music from a CD, utilizing the Gracenote database.

To play music recorded on HDD

How to play music files stored on the unit's HDD.

Useful functions during music play

Features available during music playback, like Stop, Pause, and Sort.

Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures

Showing the menu screen

How to access the menu screen for different media types.

Playing DivX video contents

Guide to playing DivX video files from various media.

Using the tree screen to find a folder

How to navigate folder structures to find files.

Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures

Regarding DivX VOD content

Information on playing DivX Video-on-Demand content and registration.

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Details about content with limited playback counts and how plays are reduced.

Displaying DivX Subtitle Text

How to display subtitles for DivX video files.

DivX Subtitle Text language settings

How to change subtitle language settings for DivX content.

Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures

Playing MP3 files

Steps to play MP3 files from various media sources.

Playing still pictures

How to play still picture files from various media.

Useful functions during still picture play

Start Slide Show

How to initiate and configure a slideshow of still pictures.

Rotate

How to rotate still pictures during playback.

Zoom in / Zoom out

Functionality to zoom in or out on still pictures.

Properties

Displays information about the selected still picture.

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

What is VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"?

Explanation of VIERA Link HDAVI Control functions and requirements.

What you can do with "HDAVI Control” and Q Link

Lists features like easy playback, power link, and direct TV recording.

What is Q Link?

Explanation of Q Link functionality and its connection requirements.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

Using the FUNCTION MENU window to operate this unit

How to use the TV remote to access the unit's FUNCTION MENU.

Pause live TV programme

Instructions for pausing and resuming live TV broadcasts.

Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit

How to use the TV remote to access and operate the unit's OPTION menu.

Using the Control Panel

How to use the TV remote to control playback operations via the Control Panel.

Convenient functions

FUNCTION MENU window

Overview of the FUNCTION MENU for quick access to main functions.

To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV

Detailed guide on pausing and resuming live TV using the unit.

Entering text

Show Enter Name screen

How to display the screen for entering names for titles, playlists, etc.

Name field: shows the text you have entered

Visual guide to entering text and using character types.

Editing titles/chapters

Title/Chapter

How titles and chapters are recorded and managed.

Editing titles/chapters and playlists

Steps to edit titles, chapters, and playlists.

Editing titles/chapters

Title operations

How to delete, rename, protect, or partially delete titles.

Chapter operations

How to create, combine, or delete chapters.

Creating, editing and playing playlists

Creating playlists

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

Editing and playing playlists/chapters

Playlist operations

How to delete, edit properties, copy, name, or change thumbnails of playlists.

Chapter operations

How to add, move, combine, or delete chapters within playlists.

Editing still pictures and music

Editing still pictures (JPEG)

How to edit still pictures and create albums.

Album (still picture) and picture operation

Operations for deleting albums/pictures, changing dates, protection, and copying.

Editing still pictures and music

Editing music

How to edit albums, groups, and tracks for music files.

Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator

Guide to deleting still pictures and music files using the DELETE Navigator.

Copying titles or playlists

Features

Overview of copy directions, modes, and chapter/thumbnail maintenance.

Approximate copying times (Max. speed)

Chart showing estimated copying times based on speed and mode.

Copying titles or playlists

Before copying

Preparation steps and notes before initiating a copy operation.

Copy

Instructions for copying titles using the COPY Navigator.

To stop copying

How to stop the copying process.

Copying titles or playlists

Copying using the copying list—Advanced Copy

Detailed guide for advanced copying using a created list.

To stop copying

How to stop the copying process.

Copying titles or playlists

COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions

Explanation of icons and functions within the COPY Navigator.

To edit the copying list

How to delete or add items to the copying list.

To cancel all registered copying setting and lists

How to cancel all copying settings and lists.

Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL

How to copy content from finalised discs to the HDD.

Copying titles or playlists

Setting "Copy Time”

How to set a specific time for copying operations.

To stop copying

How to stop the copying process.

Copying still pictures

Copying all the still pictures on the USB memory-Copy All Pictures

Steps to copy all still pictures from USB memory to HDD or DVD-RAM.

Copying using the copying list

How to copy still pictures using a copying list.

Copying still pictures

To select another folder

How to select a different folder as the destination for copying.

To edit the copying list

How to delete or add items to the copying list for still pictures.

To cancel all registered copying settings and lists

How to cancel all copying settings and lists.

Copying music to HDD

Copying music from a CD

Instructions for copying music from CDs to the unit's HDD.

Copying music from a USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW

How to copy MP3 files from USB or CD-R/CD-RW to the HDD.

Register MP3 files for copy

How to register MP3 files or folders for copying to the HDD.

Copying music to HDD

To register on a folder by folder basis

How to register entire folders of MP3 files for copying to the HDD.

To update the Gracenote® Database

Instructions for updating the Gracenote database for music recognition.

To edit the copying list

How to edit the copying list for music files and folders.

Using on-screen menus/Status message

Using on-screen menus

General procedures for navigating and using the unit's on-screen menus.

Disc menu—Setting the disc content

How to set disc content like soundtrack, subtitle, and menus.

Play menu—Change the play sequence

How to change the playback sequence, such as repeat play.

Picture menu—Change the picture quality

Options for adjusting picture quality settings like noise reduction.

Using on-screen menus/Status message

Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect

How to adjust DVB multi audio and sound effects.

Status messages

Explains various status messages displayed on the unit.

HDD and disc management

Common procedures

General steps to access HDD and disc management functions.

Setting the protection

How to set write protection or deletion protection for discs.

Providing a name for a disc

Instructions for naming discs for easier identification.

HDD and disc management

Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles

How to delete all titles and playlists from HDD or disc.

Deleting all the contents—Format

Instructions for formatting HDD or discs, which erases all data.

HDD and disc management

Selecting the background style—Top Menu

How to select the background image for the DVD top menu.

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first—Auto-Play Select

Setting whether the top menu or title plays first automatically.

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise

Steps to finalise discs for playback on other DVD players.

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu

How to create a custom top menu for +RW discs.

Changing the unit's settings

Common procedures

General steps to access and change unit settings via the Setup menu.

Tuning

How to perform channel tuning and set up automatic channel search.

Edit Profiles

How to create, add channels to, and manage viewing/recording profiles.

Changing the unit's settings

DVB Preferred Language

Selecting preferred languages for DVB audio and subtitles.

Advanced Setup

Advanced satellite system setup and adjustments.

Satellite Configuration

Configuring satellite settings like DiSEqC, LNB, and adding/deleting satellites.

Changing the unit's settings

Add Transponder/Service

How to add transponder data and individual service information.

Delete Transponder

How to delete transponder data and associated EPG data.

Changing the unit's settings

Disc

Settings related to disc playback, including ratings and soundtrack selection.

Settings for Recording

Options for recording settings, such as EP mode time and aspect ratio.

Picture

Picture settings like Comb Filter and Still Mode for recording and playback.

Changing the unit's settings

Sound

Sound settings including Dynamic Range Compression and audio output options.

Display

Settings for display language, on-screen messages, and FL display.

Pause Live TV Icon

Option to hide the on-screen icon during Pause Live TV.

Teletext Character Set

Selection of character sets for Teletext display.

Changing the unit's settings

Connection

Settings related to connecting the unit to various devices like TVs and projectors.

HDMI Settings

Configuration options for HDMI output, including video format and aspect ratio.

VIERA Link

How to enable and configure VIERA Link for integrated control.

Changing the unit's settings

AV2 Settings

Settings for the AV2 input, matching connected equipment.

Ext Link

Configuration for external link functions, like timer recording control.

Common Interface

Settings related to the Common Interface for CI modules.

Others

Miscellaneous settings including remote control code and clock settings.

Quick Start

1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display

How to enable fast startup for recording and EPG display.

DivX Registration

Information on registering the unit for DivX VOD content purchase.

System Update

Instructions for updating unit software and TV Guide data.

TV Guide Download in Standby

Setting to automatically download TV Guide data while in standby.

Software Update in Standby

Setting to automatically download software updates while in standby.

TV Guide/Software search period

Selecting the time for automatic TV Guide and software updates.

TV Guide Update Search Now

Manually initiating a search for new TV Guide data.

Initialize

Options to reset settings to Shipping Condition or Default Settings.

Other Settings

Television operation

How to control TV functions like power, input, and channel with the remote.

Child Lock

How to activate and deactivate the Child Lock feature.

Additional connections

Connecting a television with AUDIO/ VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals

Diagrams for connecting a TV using AUDIO/VIDEO or S-Video cables.

Connecting a VCR with AUDIO/VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals

How to connect a VCR using AUDIO/VIDEO or S-Video terminals.

Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

Instructions for connecting a TV using COMPONENT VIDEO terminals.

Additional connections

Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal

How to connect an amplifier with digital audio inputs.

Connecting a stereo amplifier

How to connect a stereo amplifier using audio cables.

Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver

Details on connecting TVs and receivers via HDMI for high-quality output.

Additional connections

Connecting a television and VCR or Set Top Box

Diagrams for connecting TVs, VCRs, or Set Top Boxes using Scart cables.

Connecting with a second satellite receiver

How to connect a second satellite receiver using the LNB loop-through output.

Frequently asked questions

Set up

Answers common questions regarding setup and broadcast reception.

Disc

Answers questions about disc compatibility and playback.

Recording

Answers questions related to recording from various sources and media.

Frequently asked questions

TV Guide

Answers questions about TV Guide data reception and programming.

USB

Answers questions about USB port functionality and compatibility.

Music

Answers questions about recording music CDs and transferring tracks.

Messages

On the television

Explains common messages displayed on the TV screen during operation.

On the unit's display

DVD

Messages related to disc operations and remote control codes.

GUIDE

Message indicating TV Guide data download status.

HARD ERR

Indicates a general hardware error requiring dealer consultation.

NOERAS

Message indicating items cannot be deleted from the disc.

NOREAD

Indicates the disc is dirty, scratched, or unreadable.

NOWRIT

Message indicating the disc cannot be written to.

PLEASE WAIT

Indicates the unit is performing a recovery process after power interruption.

PROG FULL

Message indicating the maximum number of timer programmes has been reached.

REMOVE

Indicates the USB device is drawing too much power.

SW-DL

Message indicating the unit is performing a software update.

UNFORMAT

Indicates an unformatted or incompatible disc/USB memory was inserted.

UNSUPPORT

Message indicating a non-compatible USB memory was inserted.

F74 / F75

HDMI connection authentication errors, indicating potential transfer issues.

U50 / U59

Messages related to aerial input issues or overheating.

U61

Malfunction during operation, indicating a recovery process.

U76

HDMI connection error due to incompatible models or copyright protection.

U80 / U81 / U99 / U88

Indicates the unit failed to operate properly, requiring a reset or service.

H or F

General error message with a service number; troubleshooting steps provided.

X HOLD

Indicates the Child Lock function is activated.

Troubleshooting guide

Power

Troubleshooting steps for power issues, standby mode, and auto power off.

Displays

Solutions for display dimming, flashing times, and time discrepancies.

TV screen and video

Troubleshooting for poor TV reception, missing control panel, or aspect ratio issues.

Troubleshooting guide

TV screen and video (continued)

Further troubleshooting for video distortion, picture issues, and aspect ratio problems.

Sound

Solutions for no sound, low volume, distorted sound, or incorrect audio type selection.

Troubleshooting guide

Operation

Troubleshooting for issues where the unit or remote control is unresponsive.

Cannot eject disc

Steps to take if the disc cannot be ejected from the unit.

Startup is slow

Reasons and solutions for slow unit startup times.

Recording, timer recording and copying

Cannot record.

Troubleshooting steps for recording failures due to disc issues or full capacity.

Cannot copy.

Solutions for copying failures related to disc space, protection, or incompatible formats.

Cannot record from external equipment.

Troubleshooting for issues with recording from external devices.

Timer recording does not work properly.

Solutions for timer recording errors, overlap, or lack of standby.

Timer recording does not stop even when [■] is pressed.

Troubleshooting steps if the timer recording does not stop as expected.

The timer programme remains even after recording finishes.

Explains why timer programmes might remain after completion.

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

Possible causes for lost recorded titles or damaged media.

The programme name and the recorded title do not match.

Explains mismatches between programme names and recorded titles.

Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc. disc using the high speed mode.

Troubleshooting for high-speed copying failures to DVD-R discs.

When copying, it takes a long time even when high speed mode is selected.

Reasons why copying might take longer than expected, even with high-speed mode.

An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating DVD-R, etc.

Notes on loud sounds during disc rotation, which may be normal.

The DV automatic recording function does not work.

Troubleshooting for issues with the DV automatic recording function.

Troubleshooting guide

Play

Troubleshooting for playback failures, pauses, and disc compatibility issues.

Edit

Troubleshooting for issues related to editing, formatting, and creating chapters.

Music

Troubleshooting for music copying and ID3 tag display issues.

Still pictures

Cannot display Direct Navigator screen.

Reasons why the Direct Navigator screen might not display.

Still pictures (JPEG) do not playback normally.

Troubleshooting for playback issues with edited or specific JPEG files.

USB

Troubleshooting for USB memory read errors and compatibility issues.

TV Guide

Troubleshooting for TV Guide data reception and display problems.

Digital broadcast

Troubleshooting for issues with receiving digital broadcasts and signal quality.

Troubleshooting guide

VIERA Link

Troubleshooting steps if VIERA Link functionality is not working.

To reset this unit

Procedures for returning settings to factory presets or resetting the unit.

Specifications

Recording system

Details on supported recording systems and recordable disc types.

Recording time

Estimated recording times for different modes and media.

Playable discs

Lists all playable disc types and their formats.

Internal HDD capacity

Specifies the internal hard disk drive capacity for models EX81S and EX71S.

Optical pick-up

Technical details about the optical pickup system.

LASER specification

Information about the Class 1 LASER product specification.

Video

Video system standards and input/output specifications.

Recording system

Details on video input and recording system standards.

Component video output

Specifications for component video output signals.

Television system

Details on tuner system, frequency, and input levels.

DV Input

Specifications for the DV input terminal.

USB port

USB port specifications, standard, and format.

CI (Common Interface) Slot

Specifications for the CI slot and compatible modules.

Others

Other technical specifications like region code and power consumption.

HDMI Output

Specifications for the HDMI output, including version and HDAVI Control support.

Glossary

Bitstream

Definition of digital multi-channel audio data before decoding.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media)

Explanation of technology for protecting one-time recorded broadcasts.

Decoder

Definition of a decoder that restores coded audio signals.

Deep Colour

Technology for reproducing greater colour gradation via HDMI.

DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control)

Control system for selecting multiple LNBs at one input.

DivX

Explanation of DivX media files, known for compressed video and high quality.

Dolby Digital

A method of coding digital signals for multi-channel audio.

Down-mixing

Process of remixing multi-channel audio into two channels for speaker output.

Drive

Refers to the HDD and disc mechanisms for reading and writing data.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

A surround sound system often used in movie theaters for realistic audio effects.

Dynamic range

The difference between the lowest and highest audible sound levels.

Film and video

How DVD-Videos are recorded and the unit determines the suitable progressive output.

Finalise

Process to make recorded discs playable on other equipment, making them play-only.

Folder

A storage location on HDD or disc for grouping data, primarily for still pictures.

Formatting

Process of preparing media like DVD-RAM or HDD for recording, deleting all contents.

Frames and fields

Explanation of how video frames are created from fields.

HDD (Hard disk drive)

Definition of a mass data storage device used for high-speed data access.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Interface for transmitting uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

A system for compressing colour still pictures with minimal quality loss.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

Definition of uncompressed digital audio signals, similar to those on CDs.

LNB (Low Noise Block - converter)

Device attached to a satellite dish to amplify and convert signals for the tuner.

MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)

A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding colour video, used in DVDs and broadcasts.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that significantly reduces file size with minimal quality loss.

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

Two styles for displaying widescreen content on 4:3 televisions.

Playback control (PBC)

Function on Video CDs allowing scene selection and menu interaction.

Progressive/Interlace

Explains interlaced and progressive scan methods for video signals.

Glossary

Protection

How to prevent accidental deletion of data by setting writing or deletion protection.

RGB

Refers to the three primary colours of light (R, G, B) used in video production.

Sampling frequency

Process of converting sound wave samples into digits for digital encoding.

Signal Quality

Guide for checking aerial direction and signal quality (S/N ratio).

Thumbnail

Miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in a list.

Transponder

A device on a satellite that receives and transmits broadcast signals.

1080i

High definition image format using alternating scan lines for interlaced display.

1080p

High definition image format using progressive scan for smoother display.

720p

High definition image format using progressive scan with minimal screen flicker.

Safety precautions

Placement

Guidelines for unit placement to ensure safe operation and longevity.

Voltage

Warnings regarding the use of improper voltage sources.

AC mains lead protection

Precautions for handling and protecting the AC mains lead.

Foreign matter

Warnings about preventing metal objects and liquids from entering the unit.

Service

Instructions on when and how to seek professional service for the unit.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

Guidance on the proper disposal of electrical products and batteries.

Gracenote® Corporate Description

Gracenote® Proprietary Legends

Legal and patent information related to Gracenote technology.

Gracenote® End-User License Agreement

Terms and conditions for using Gracenote software and data.

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