Panasonic DMR-EX78 Switching the Direct Navigator appearance, To play grouped titles HDD

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Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of titles.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

[HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [OK].

You can also select titles with the numbered buttons (All Titles screen only).

e.g., [HDD]

 

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

 

 

[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]

5:

[0] [0] [5]

5:

[0] [5]

15:

[0] [1] [5]

15:

[1] [5]

115:

[1] [1] [5]

 

 

To show other pages

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press [OK]. (Thumbnail Display only)

You can also press [, ] to show other pages.

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator screen icons

[Currently recording. Title protected.

Title that was not recorded due to recording protection (Digital broadcasts etc.)

tTitle cannot be played

[When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.]

Titles that have been rerouted to the HDD (26, Relief Recording)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction (84, CPRM)

Groups of titles ([HDD] only)

Title that was recorded but has not yet been played ([HDD] only)

(NTSC)

Title recorded using a different encoding system

(PAL)

from that of the TV system currently selected on the

unit.

Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit (64).

Switching the Direct Navigator appearance

“Grouped Titles”/“All Titles” [HDD]

“Table Display”/“Thumbnail Display”

1While the Direct Navigator screen is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. e.g.,

Table Display “Table Display” or “Thumbnail Display”

All Titles

 

 

“Grouped Titles” or “All Titles” [HDD]

 

 

 

 

 

 

PICTURE/MUSIC

 

 

Grouped Titles screen

Two or more titles recorded in the Daily/weekly timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles

VIDEO

PICTURE MUSIC

HDD

 

 

10.10.

11.10.

2

Chantal Show

Dolphines

 

 

Previous

Page 02/02

Next

 

OK

OPTION

Select

Previous

Next

 

RETURN

 

 

 

(in Thumbnail Display)

Select the item marked with and press [OK] to display the bundled titles.

All Titles screen

 

 

 

Displays all titles.

 

 

 

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

All Titles

VIDEO

PICTURE MUSIC

 

HDD

 

 

 

 

 

 

007

008

009

 

Navigator

RETURN OPTION

Select

Previous

Next

ARD 10.10. FRI

ARD 11.10. SAT

ARD 18.10. SAT

 

- - -

- - -

- - -

 

 

Previous

Page 02/02

Next

 

OK

 

 

 

play—Direct

(in Thumbnail Display)

 

 

 

To sort the titles for easy searching

 

[HDD] (All Titles screen in Table Display only)

 

This function is convenient when searching for one title to playback

to

from many titles.

 

 

1 Press [OPTION].

 

(titles)

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Sort” and press [OK].

 

3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].

 

If you select an item other than “No.”

programmes

The Direct Navigator screen will reappear after playback of the

selected title has finished. (You cannot play titles continuously.)

 

Skip and Time Slip will only function with the title currently being

 

played back.

 

 

 

If you exit the Direct Navigator screen, or switch to another

 

Direct Navigator screen, the sort will be cancelled.

 

To play grouped titles [HDD]

recorded

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the group and press [OK].

 

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [OK].

playback/Selecting

3 Press [3, 4] to select the option and press

To edit the group of titles [HDD]

 

[HDD] (Grouped Titles screen only)

 

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a title or a group and press [;].

 

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all

 

necessary titles.

 

 

 

Press [;] to cancel.

 

 

2 Press [OPTION].

Create Group

 

 

 

 

 

[OK].

 

 

Release Grouping

Advanced

 

 

 

Create Group:

 

 

Press [2, 1] to select “Create” and press [OK].

 

Selected titles are bundled to form a group.

 

Release Grouping:

 

 

 

Press [2, 1] to select “Release” and press [OK].

When a group of titles has been selected, all the titles in the group are released.

When a title in a group has been selected, the title is released from the group.

Regarding the group name

The name of the first title in the group is used as the group name.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles

VIDEO

PICTURE MUSIC

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles

VIDEO

HDD

HDD

 

 

 

10.10.

 

11.10.

2

 

 

ARD 11.10. SAT

ARD 18.10. SAT

 

Chantal Show

Dolphines

 

 

 

Dolphines

Dolphines

 

Previous

Page 02/02

Next

 

 

Previous

Page 01/01

Next

OK

OPTION

Select

 

Previous

Next

OK

OPTION

Select

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

To change the group name

1Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the group and press [OPTION].

2Press [3, 4] to select “Edit” and press [OK].

3Press [3, 4] to select “Enter Name” and press [OK].

4Enter the name. (44, Entering text)

Even if the group name is changed, the title names in the group will not be changed.

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Contents Example DVD-Video according to where they areRegion numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders Inside of product If you see this symbolTable of contents Remote control information Included accessoriesRemote control Batteries AC mains lead RF coaxial cable BatteriesUnit care HDD Hard disk drive handling careHandling care/Unit care IncludedControl reference guide Remote controlMain unit Standby/on switch /IUnit’s display Control reference guideRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function Connecting a televisionWhen clock setting screen is displayed Channel reception settings and TV aspect settingsPress 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press OK Press 3, 4 to select your region and press OKRecording format HDD and disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD and disc information Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played USB memories you can use on this unit USB memory and card informationCards you can use on this unit EX88 Suitable SD cardsStructure of folders displayed by this unit Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures JpegDivX files, MP3 files and still pictures Jpeg Information/RegardingInserting discs Media handling Disc/USB memory/SD cardInserting, removing the USB memory Inserting, removing the SD card EX88Watching analogue and digital broadcasts If New service message appearsSelect the channel Digital channel informationPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Press ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesTo specify a time to stop recording One Touch RecordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide Screen Timer recordingTimer icon Press GuidePress 3, 4 to select Delete Deleting titlesPress Function Menu Important notes for recording When removing a recorded disc When the format confirmation screen is displayedAdvanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingManual recording Copying from a video cassette recorderDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Start play on the other equipmentManually programming timer Advanced timer recordingUsing G- Code system to make timer RecordingsCheck, change or delete a programme To cancel recording when recording has already begunTo release the unit from recording standby Auto Renewal Recording Advanced timer recordingRelief Recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Operations in the TV Guide systemBasic operations Selecting the programme from the desiredOperation during play Advanced playbackChanging audio during play Press AudioTo sort the titles for easy searching Switching the Direct Navigator appearanceTo play grouped titles HDD To edit the group of titles HDDShowing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Show MP3 Menu screen Playing MP3 filesPress 1 while a track is highlighted to display Tree screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and pressShow Album View screen Playing still picturesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Useful functions during still picture playRotate To play music CD Playing musicTo play music recorded on HDD Useful functions during music playTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV Convenient functionsFunction Menu window Linked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM What is Viera Link Hdavi Control?≥This unit supports Hdavi Control 3 function Code etcUsing the Function Easy control only with Viera remote controlMenu window to Operate this unitEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterCancel Protection § Set up Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnPlaylist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersAdd Chapter MoveEditing still pictures Jpeg Editing still pictures and musicSelect the album to be edited and press Option Album still picture and picture operationAlbum CD/group MP3 and track CD/ MP3 operation Deleting still pictures and music using Delete NavigatorEditing music Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering textShow Enter Name screen Entering text/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OK CopyPress 3, 4 to select the title you want to copy and press Press 2, 1 to select Start and press OKCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Set Copy Time Setting the unit to copy according to the set timePress 3, 4 to select Start Copying and press OK To edit the copying listCopying SD Video from a video equipment EX88 Copying SD Video from an SD cardVIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM VIDEO§Copying still pictures Copying using the copying listPress 2, 1 to select Yes Register still pictures for copyPress OK to start copying Copying still picturesAbout the Gracenote Database Copying music to HDDCopying music from a CD Copying music from a USB memoryPreparing the update data To update the Gracenote DatabasePress 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying Updating the database on this unitPress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Status messages Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Status Sound menu-Change the DVB multi audio and sound effectSetting the protection Common proceduresHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a discDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Tuning Changing the unit’s settingsAuto-Setup Restart Download from TV Settings for Digital ServicesSettings for Analogue Services Changing the unit’s settingsSignal Condition Manual TuningDisc Sound PictureDisplay Changing the unit’s settingsConnection Others Software Update in Standby Changing the unit’s settings System UpdateSoftware Update Search Now Default SettingsChild Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation Connecting a television with Component Video terminals Connecting a television with S Video terminalsAdditional connections Video cable Audio/Video cableConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver Additional connectionsConnecting an Analogue television and VCR Connecting a television and VCRAdditional connections RFcoaxial cableIncluded Cooling fan Connecting a Digital television and VCRAC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Set up Frequently asked questionsCover 10-11Music TV GuideUSB Function Menu MessagesOn the television Messages On the unit’s displayTroubleshooting guide Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide You want to cancel the ratings PasswordPlay Play fails to start even when Play is pressedUpdated Copying, deleting and settingSome channels. No Signal Still pictures Cannot display Direct NavigatorPreset To reset this unit To return all the settings otherTo reset the ratings level To restore the unit if it freezesTroubleshooting SpecificationsGuide/Specifications Glossary RGB GlossarySafety precautions Gracenote Corporate Description Safety precautionsGracenoteR End-User License Agreement USE of this Product Implies Acceptance of the Terms belowIndex

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.