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Watching analogue and digital broadcasts

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Select the channel

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [DVD] to turn the unit on.

3 Press [W X CH] to select the channel.

Everytime you change the station, digital channel information appears automatically (terrestrial digital channels only). Channels are displayed in the order of digital channels first, and then followed by analogue channels.

≥Digital channel

You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5]

15:[0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

115:[1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5]

≥Analogue channel

You can also select the channel with the following steps.

1Press [ANALOGUE CH].

2Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

e.g., 5:

[0] ➡ [5]

15:[1] ➡ [5]

[Note] (Digital broadcast only)

≥This unit can receive Standard Definition (SD) broadcasts, but is unable to receive High Definition (HD) broadcasts.

When High Definition (HD) programmes are broadcast, “Unable to decode HD” is displayed in the digital channel information

(➡ right).

≥This unit can receive free cable television but it cannot receive paid services.

Digital channel information

While stopped

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press [STATUS ] to show the information

 

screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

broadcasts

 

 

Station Name

 

 

 

 

 

Programme name

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Progress of the current programme

 

 

digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signal Quality (➡ below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current time

 

 

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All Services

 

 

Change the

analogue

 

 

ABC News

 

 

 

 

 

Change Favourite

 

 

 

 

 

 

19:00 - 19:30

 

 

 

 

NOW

info

 

 

 

group (➡ 59).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Programme is broadcast in multi-channel

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sound (➡ 55, DVB Multi Audio)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The parental ratings level is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During scrambled broadcasting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Cannot be viewed with this unit.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broadcast time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To switch information of the current programme and the next

memory/SD

programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press [2, 1].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To show detailed information about the programme

 

Press [STATUS

] again (only when “info

” is displayed).

 

To hide the information screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press [STATUS

] once or twice.

 

 

 

 

 

(Disc/USB

Signal Quality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Signal:

The digital broadcast signal is not being received.

 

No Service:

No broadcasts are currently available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If “No Signal” is displayed:

 

 

 

 

 

≥Adjust the position and direction of the aerial.

 

 

 

≥Check that the current digital broadcast channel is correctly

 

 

broadcasting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Media

You can also select the other channel when the information screen is

 

displayed by pressing [3, 4] and [OK].

∫If a software update is available, a notification is displayed on the digital channel information

352 ABC2

 

No Signal

18:53

All Services

 

 

ABC News

 

 

 

Change Favourite

 

 

Software update

19:00 - 19:30

 

 

NOW

Software update

 

 

 

 

 

 

Encrypted

PG Multi Audio

 

 

 

 

 

Press the “Red” button to launch software update screen.

∫If New service message appears

When a new DVB channel is added, this unit will be informed automatically. Then the confirmation message appears. If you select “Yes” on the display, Auto-Setup starts (all channel settings and all created groups are deleted. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.)

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New Service

A new DVB Service has been found. Start DVB Auto-Setup?

Selecting DVB Auto-Setup will delete the current Favourite settings

and all Timer Programmes.

Yes

 

No

OK RETURN

The display/hide setting can be changed (➡ 63, New Service Message).

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Contents DVD-Video according to where they are Region numbers are allocated to DVD RecordersExample Inside of product If you see this symbolTable of contents Batteries Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control Batteries AC mains lead RF coaxial cableIncluded HDD Hard disk drive handling careUnit care Handling care/Unit careControl reference guide Remote controlControl reference guide Standby/on switch /IMain unit Unit’s displayRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function Connecting a televisionPress 3, 4 to select your region and press OK Channel reception settings and TV aspect settingsWhen clock setting screen is displayed Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press OKHDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playRecording format Play-only discs Discs that cannot be playedHDD and disc information Suitable SD cards USB memory and card informationUSB memories you can use on this unit Cards you can use on this unit EX88Information/Regarding Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures JpegStructure of folders displayed by this unit DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures JpegInserting, removing the SD card EX88 Media handling Disc/USB memory/SD cardInserting discs Inserting, removing the USB memoryDigital channel information If New service message appearsWatching analogue and digital broadcasts Select the channelPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs One Touch Recording Recording television programmesPress ¥ REC to start recording To specify a time to stop recordingPress Guide Timer recordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide Screen Timer iconDeleting titles Press Function MenuPress 3, 4 to select Delete Important notes for recording Recording modes and approximate recording times When the format confirmation screen is displayedWhen removing a recorded disc Advanced recordingPress 1 Play during recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recordingStart play on the other equipment Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording DV automatic recording DV Auto RecRecordings Advanced timer recordingManually programming timer Using G- Code system to make timerTo cancel recording when recording has already begun To release the unit from recording standbyCheck, change or delete a programme Advanced timer recording Relief RecordingAuto Renewal Recording Selecting the programme from the desired Operations in the TV Guide systemPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Basic operationsPress Audio Advanced playbackOperation during play Changing audio during playTo edit the group of titles HDD Switching the Direct Navigator appearanceTo sort the titles for easy searching To play grouped titles HDDPlaying DivX video contents Playing DivX, MP3 and still picturesShowing the menu screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press Playing MP3 filesShow MP3 Menu screen Press 1 while a track is highlighted to display Tree screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK Playing still picturesShow Album View screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OKUseful functions during still picture play RotatePlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Useful functions during music play Playing musicTo play music CD To play music recorded on HDDConvenient functions Function Menu windowTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV Code etc What is Viera Link Hdavi Control?Linked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM ≥This unit supports Hdavi Control 3 functionOperate this unit Easy control only with Viera remote controlUsing the Function Menu window toPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the titlePartial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Title operationsPress Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddAlbum still picture and picture operation Editing still pictures and musicEditing still pictures Jpeg Select the album to be edited and press OptionDeleting still pictures and music using Delete Navigator Editing musicAlbum CD/group MP3 and track CD/ MP3 operation Entering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Copying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedEntering text/Copying titles or playlists Press 2, 1 to select Start and press OK CopyPress Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OK Press 3, 4 to select the title you want to copy and pressCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Press 3, 4 to select Start Copying and press OKVIDEO§ Copying SD Video from an SD cardCopying SD Video from a video equipment EX88 VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 2, 1 to select Yes Press OK to start copyingCopying music from a USB memory Copying music to HDDAbout the Gracenote Database Copying music from a CDUpdating the database on this unit To update the Gracenote DatabasePreparing the update data Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copyingUsing on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Sound menu-Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect Using on-screen menus/Status messageStatus messages Press StatusProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents-FormatSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseHDD, disc and card management Settings for Digital Services Changing the unit’s settingsTuning Auto-Setup Restart Download from TVManual Tuning Changing the unit’s settingsSettings for Analogue Services Signal ConditionDisc Sound PictureDisplay Changing the unit’s settingsConnection Others Default Settings Changing the unit’s settings System UpdateSoftware Update in Standby Software Update Search NowOther Settings Television operationChild Lock Video cable Audio/Video cable Connecting a television with S Video terminalsConnecting a television with Component Video terminals Additional connectionsAdditional connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiverRFcoaxial cable Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR Additional connectionsConnecting a Digital television and VCR AC 220 to 240 V, 50 HzIncluded Cooling fan 10-11 Frequently asked questionsSet up CoverTV Guide USBMusic Messages On the televisionFunction Menu Messages On the unit’s displayTroubleshooting guide Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Play is pressed PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play Play fails to start even whenStill pictures Cannot display Direct Navigator Copying, deleting and settingUpdated Some channels. No SignalTo restore the unit if it freezes To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset To reset the ratings levelSpecifications Guide/SpecificationsTroubleshooting Glossary RGB GlossarySafety precautions USE of this Product Implies Acceptance of the Terms below Safety precautionsGracenote Corporate Description GracenoteR End-User License AgreementIndex

DMR-EX78 specifications

The Panasonic DMR-EX78 is a versatile and feature-rich digital video recorder that has gained a reputation for its reliability and performance in the home entertainment landscape. Designed to enhance the viewing experience, this model combines various technologies to provide users with a seamless and enjoyable way to record, store, and playback their favorite television programs and films.

One of the standout features of the Panasonic DMR-EX78 is its built-in hard disk drive (HDD), which offers substantial storage capacity. With a capacity of 160GB, users can record multiple hours of programming, making it an ideal choice for families or individuals who enjoy binge-watching shows. The HDD also allows for quick access to recorded content, ensuring that viewers can easily locate and enjoy their favorite programs.

The DMR-EX78 supports various recording formats, including high-definition and standard-definition, which enables users to capture content in the best possible quality. It also features an advanced timer recording function that allows for easy scheduling of recordings, ensuring that no favorite show goes unwatched.

One of the key technologies incorporated into the DMR-EX78 is its digital tuner, which provides excellent reception of both terrestrial and cable broadcasts. This feature allows users to access a wide range of channels without the need for additional equipment. Furthermore, the device supports Freeview, offering an extensive selection of free-to-air channels, further enhancing the viewing experience.

The DMR-EX78 is equipped with an intuitive user interface that simplifies navigation and enhances usability. Its straightforward menu design makes it easy for users to manage recorded content, edit video files, and schedule new recordings. Additionally, the built-in Dolby Digital sound technology ensures an immersive audio experience, making films and shows more engaging.

Connectivity options on the Panasonic DMR-EX78 include HDMI output, which enables high-definition video transmission to compatible televisions, and USB ports for easy connection of external devices. This allows users to expand their multimedia library by playing back content from USB memory sticks or external hard drives.

Overall, the Panasonic DMR-EX78 stands out as a comprehensive multimedia hub that combines advanced recording capabilities, robust storage, and user-friendly features. Its blend of technology and functionality makes it a valuable addition to any entertainment setup, catering to the needs of modern viewers. Whether recording a live event or enjoying previously captured content, the DMR-EX78 delivers a reliable and enjoyable user experience.
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