Panasonic DMR-EX78 Media handling Disc/USB memory/SD card, Inserting discs, Disc and card care

DO NOT

Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card)

Inserting discs

1Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray.

∫Cartridge disc

	Insert label-up with the
Insert label-up.	arrow facing in.

Insert fully.

2Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray.

Automatic drive select function

[RAM] [Only for discs with the write-protect tab on the cartridge set to

“PROTECT” (➡ 56, Cartridge-protection)] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically

switches to the DVD drive when a disc is inserted.

≥If you eject a disc and close the disc tray, the HDD drive is automatically selected.

[Note]

≥When using 8 cm DVD-RAM, or 8 cm DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge.

≥[RAM] It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc

and turn it over.

≥[RAM] When using cartridge discs with the write-protect tab in the protect position (➡ 56), play automatically starts when inserted in the unit.

Inserting, removing the USB memory

Inserting the USB memory

≥Before inserting any USB memory to this unit, ensure that the data stored

therein has been backed up. ≥Check the orientation of the USB connector and insert it straight in.

≥Insert an USB device while the unit is stopped, so the “USB device” screen is displayed. Select an item and press

[OK] to switch to the USB-related operations (➡ 30, 50).

Removing the USB memory

≥Complete all USB-related operations and pull the USB memory straight out.

≥If a USB memory being accessed is pulled out, then the data may be damaged.

Inserting, removing the SD card [EX88]

When the card indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.

≥Inserting foreign objects can cause a malfunction.

Inserting the card

Disc and card care

∫How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO DO NOT

∫Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. ≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

– In direct sunlight.

– In very dusty or humid areas.

– Near a heater.

– Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

Press on the centre of the card until it clicks into place.

Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.

If you are using a miniSD card or a microSD card, insert it into the adaptor that comes with the card.

Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

e.g., miniSD

ADAPTER

≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.

≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Removing the card

￿ Press on the centre of the card.

￿ Pull it straight out.

Automatic drive select function

≥If you insert an SD card while the unit is stopped, the “SD Card”

	screen is displayed. Select an item and press [OK] to switch to the
RQT9088 SD drive (➡ 30, 50).
14	≥If you remove an SD card, the HDD drive is automatically selected.