Panasonic DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85 manual Frequently asked questions, Set up, Cover

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Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.

 

Set up

 

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Which aerial is suitable for receiving

You can use your current aerial. However, depending on the area where you live, a new

digital terrestrial broadcasts?

aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial installer. For more information

 

 

about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

 

Can this unit receive or record High

No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.

Definition (HD) broadcasts?

 

 

 

 

 

What equipment is necessary to play

You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must

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multi channel surround sound?

connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a

 

 

built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.

 

 

An amplifier supporting CPPM and the HDMI standard (version 1.1 or later) must be

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connected to this unit to play multi-channel audio on a DVD-Audio.

 

Are the headphones and speakers

You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.

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directly connected to the unit?

 

 

 

 

 

The television has both S VIDEO IN

Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture

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terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal.

 

terminals. Which terminal should I

If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,

 

connect with?

connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.

 

 

If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is

 

 

compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some

 

 

flickering can occur.

 

Is my television progressive output

All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p input terminals

compatible?

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and

You cannot play DVD-Video if their region numbers are not supported by this unit.

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Video CDs bought in another country?

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

 

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a

The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play

region number be played?

discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to

 

 

a standard.

 

 

 

 

Please tell me about disc compatibility

This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and

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with this unit.

plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a

 

 

DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).

 

 

This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

 

DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.

 

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW

This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following

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compatibility with this unit.

standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF).

 

 

You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

 

 

 

Recording

 

 

Can I record from a commercially

Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording

purchased video cassette or DVD?

is usually not possible.

 

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalizing the disc on

Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW

this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and

 

recorded on this unit be played on other

capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

 

equipment?

If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

 

 

 

Can I record digital audio signals using

You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on this unit are for output

this unit?

only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a digital video

 

 

camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)

 

Can a digital audio signal from this unit

You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

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be recorded to other equipment?

Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.

 

 

–PCM Down Conversion: On

 

 

–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM

 

 

However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording

 

 

equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

 

 

You cannot record MP3 signals.

 

 

 

Can I switch to bilingual broadcast

With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

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during recording?

With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before

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recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.

 

Can I high speed copy to a disc?

Yes, you can.

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Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Illustration shows DMR-EX75 Model No. DMR-EX75RQT8388-L ExampleClass Laser Product Table of contents DVD Video Recording format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-Video formatRecording modes and approximate recording times +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information +R DLDiscs that cannot be played Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmHDD, disc and card information Structure of folders displayed by this unit Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Memory Cards TypeImportant notes for recording Disk drive handling care HDD Hard disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc and card handling Unit careRemote control information Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideControl reference guide Main unitUnit’s display Opening the front panelWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting a televisionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a Digital television and VCR Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR ConnectionOther connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionControl with Hdmi Hdavi Control TM Power on linkPower off link Easy playbackPress 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press Enter When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select your area and press Enter DVDTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4 to select Connection and pressPress 3, 4 to select Progressive and press Enter Press FunctionsTelevision operation Set up to match your television and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Test by turning on the television and changing channelsDigital channel information Watching televisionSelect the channel Press to show the screen informationPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Recording television programmesPress ¥ REC to start recording To finalize the disc Disc Insertion/EjectionTo open the tray without disc finalization Recording television programmes Recording settings for High Speed CopyTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timePlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Press 1 Play during recordingPress G-Code Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press the numbered buttons to enter the G-CODEnumberTimer recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To cancel recording when recording has already begunTimer recording Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press EnterRelief Recording Check, change or delete a programmeAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Changing audio during play Press AudioOnlydiscs/Playing Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFFDivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JPEG/TIFF MP3Press 3, 4 to select the title and press Enter Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Selecting file type to playStill pictures Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press Enter Playing DivX discs, MP3 discsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press Enter Playing still picturesPress Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Go to stepStart Slide Show Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play RotateUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display Status messages PressPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters If you select Chapter ViewTitle operations Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Partial DeletePress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press ReturnAdd Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Chapter MovePress the Green button to select Picture Editing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press Enter Press 2, 1 to select Delete and press Enter Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select number of print 0 to 9 Press Delete Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Available disc space after deletingApproximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Press 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press EnterCopy Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Recording and playing while copying To stop copyingTo return to the previous screen To edit the copying listCopying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time MPEG2VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMRegister still pictures for copy Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures To register individual still picturesPictures and press Enter Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC Manual recordingHDD, disc and card management Common proceduresSetting the protection Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalize HDD, disc and card managementPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press Enter Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press SetPress 3, 4 to select an item and press Enter Functions windowChild Lock Entering text/FUNCTIONS window/Child LockPress 3, 4 to select the tab and press Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings OPEN/CLOSEChanging Unit’s settingsPicture Changing the unit’s settings DTSChanging the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsSoftware Update in Standby Clock Power SaveSystem Update Software Update Search NowPress 3, 4 to select Signal Condition and press Enter TuningServices and press Enter Press 3, 4 to select Add New DVBPress 3, 4, 2 Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press EnterPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter To select aClock Setting TV SystemMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesSet up Frequently asked questionsCover Troubleshooting guide Frequently asked questions/Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Copying, deleting and setting PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play Play fails to start even whenTo reset the ratings level To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset SettingsGlossary RGB Specifications HdmiSafety precautions Index Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8388-L

DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85, DMR-EX85 specifications

The Panasonic DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 are part of Panasonic's renowned lineup of digital video recorders (DVRs) that combine advanced recording technology with user-friendly features. These models are designed to enhance the viewing and recording experience for users, making them ideal for anyone looking to manage their television and multimedia content more efficiently.

One of the standout features of the DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 is their high-definition recording capability. Both models support recording in stunning detail, allowing users to capture their favorite TV shows, movies, and other video content without sacrificing quality. They utilize a built-in hard drive for storage, providing ample space for recording hours of programming while also enabling quick access to previously saved content.

The DMR-EX85 specifically offers a generous 250 GB hard drive, while the DMR-EX75 comes with a slightly smaller 160 GB option. This difference in capacity may influence the choice of model depending on the user's recording habits. The devices also feature the ability to pause and rewind live TV, giving viewers control over their watching experience.

In terms of connectivity, both models are equipped with HDMI and USB ports, allowing users to easily connect to other devices, such as televisions and external storage. The inclusion of a built-in DVD recorder adds versatility, enabling users to archive their recordings onto DVD discs for long-term preservation or sharing with others. Their user-friendly interface ensures that even those who are not tech-savvy can navigate through menus and recording options with ease.

Another notable technology is the incorporation of a digital tuner, which allows users to access high-definition broadcast channels without needing an additional set-top box. This feature not only provides greater convenience but also enhances the overall viewing experience by allowing access to a wider range of programming.

Overall, the Panasonic DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 represent a significant advancement in home entertainment technology. With their powerful recording capabilities, user-friendly features, and versatile connectivity options, these DVRs cater to the needs of modern viewers who demand flexibility and quality in their media consumption. Whether for recording standard television broadcasts or archiving favorite shows, these models deliver reliable performance and exceptional functionality.