Panasonic DMR-EX78 quick start Linked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM, Code etc

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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”)

You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”.

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This

standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

Preparation

1Connect this unit to your TV using an HDMI cable (8) or to your receiver using an HDMI cable (69).

2Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (64). (The default setting is “On”.)

3Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).

Set the input channel on VIERA to suit the terminal to be used as “HDAVI Control”.

4 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

What you can do with “HDAVI Control”

Download from the TV

When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the station list data is automatically copied from the TV

 

to the unit and the TV stations are assigned to the programme positions on the unit in the same order as

 

on the TV (9).

 

 

(When the TV is on)

When the TV is on and the following operations are performed, the TV’s input will automatically switch to

Easy playback

HDMI input mode and the TV displays the corresponding action.

 

(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

 

Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [PROG/CHECK],

 

[G-Code] etc.

 

 

(When the TV is off)

When the TV is off and the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically turn on and

Power on link

displays the corresponding action.

 

(Picture or sound may not be available for the first few seconds.)

 

Press [FUNCTION MENU]§1, [1] (PLAY)§2, [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], [GUIDE], [PROG/CHECK],

 

[G-Code] etc.

 

≥[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] and MP3

 

The TV is automatically turned on when you insert the discs.

 

 

Power off link

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode. The unit is

 

automatically set to standby mode even if the FUNCTION MENU screen etc. is displayed during playback

 

or when the unit set to a timer recording.

 

Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to standby mode at the same time when

 

recording, copying, finalising etc.

 

When this unit is connected to an “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic receiver with an HDMI cable,

 

the receiver will also turn off.

 

 

§1 This button is available only when this unit is on.

§2 When this button is pressed, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started.

In this case, press [] or [] to go back to where playback started.

[Note]

These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

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Contents DVD-Video according to where they are Region numbers are allocated to DVD RecordersExample If you see this symbol Inside of productTable of contents Included accessories Remote control informationRemote control Batteries AC mains lead RF coaxial cable BatteriesHDD Hard disk drive handling care Unit careHandling care/Unit care IncludedRemote control Control reference guideStandby/on switch /I Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideConnecting a television Regarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM functionChannel reception settings and TV aspect settings When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press OK Press 3, 4 to select your region 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 USB memory and card information USB memories you can use on this unitCards you can use on this unit EX88 Suitable SD cardsRegarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures Jpeg Structure of folders displayed by this unitDivX files, MP3 files and still pictures Jpeg Information/RegardingMedia handling Disc/USB memory/SD card Inserting discsInserting, removing the USB memory Inserting, removing the SD card EX88If New service message appears Watching analogue and digital broadcastsSelect the channel Digital channel informationPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Recording television programmes Press ¥ REC to start recordingTo specify a time to stop recording One Touch RecordingTimer recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide ScreenTimer icon Press GuideDeleting titles Press Function MenuPress 3, 4 to select Delete Important notes for recording When the format confirmation screen is displayed When removing a recorded discAdvanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesFlexible Recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingCopying from a video cassette recorder Manual recordingDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Start play on the other equipmentAdvanced timer recording Manually programming timerUsing G- Code system to make timer RecordingsTo 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 Operations in the TV Guide system Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programmeBasic operations Selecting the programme from the desiredAdvanced playback Operation during playChanging audio during play Press AudioSwitching the Direct Navigator appearance To sort the titles for easy searchingTo play grouped titles HDD To edit the group of titles HDDPlaying DivX video contents Playing DivX, MP3 and still picturesShowing the menu screen Playing MP3 files Show MP3 Menu screenPress 1 while a track is highlighted to display Tree screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and pressPlaying still pictures Show Album View screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKUseful functions during still picture play RotatePlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing music To play music CDTo play music recorded on HDD Useful functions during music playConvenient functions Function Menu windowTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV What is Viera Link Hdavi Control? Linked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM≥This unit supports Hdavi Control 3 function Code etcEasy control only with Viera remote control Using the FunctionMenu window to Operate this unitEditing titles/chapters Editing titles/chapters and playing chaptersPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterSet up Protection § Cancel Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsAdd Chapter MoveEditing still pictures and music Editing still pictures JpegSelect the album to be edited and press Option Album still picture and picture operationDeleting 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 Copy Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OKPress 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 Setting the unit to copy according to the set time Set Copy TimePress 3, 4 to select Start Copying and press OK To edit the copying listCopying SD Video from an SD card Copying SD Video from a video equipment EX88VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM VIDEO§Copying using the copying list Copying still picturesRegister still pictures for copy Press 2, 1 to select YesPress OK to start copying Copying still picturesCopying music to HDD About the Gracenote DatabaseCopying music from a CD Copying music from a USB memoryTo update the Gracenote Database Preparing the update dataPress 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying Updating the database on this unitUsing on-screen menus/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Using on-screen menus/Status message Status messagesPress Status Sound menu-Change the DVB multi audio and sound effectCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseHDD, disc and card management Changing the unit’s settings TuningAuto-Setup Restart Download from TV Settings for Digital ServicesChanging the unit’s settings Settings for Analogue ServicesSignal Condition Manual TuningDisc Picture SoundChanging the unit’s settings DisplayConnection Others Changing the unit’s settings System Update Software Update in StandbySoftware Update Search Now Default SettingsOther Settings Television operationChild Lock Connecting a television with S Video terminals Connecting a television with Component Video terminalsAdditional connections Video cable Audio/Video cableConnecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver Additional connectionsConnecting a television and VCR Connecting an Analogue television and VCRAdditional connections RFcoaxial cableConnecting a Digital television and VCR AC 220 to 240 V, 50 HzIncluded Cooling fan Frequently asked questions Set upCover 10-11TV Guide USBMusic Messages On the televisionFunction Menu On the unit’s display MessagesTroubleshooting guide Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Password You want to cancel the ratingsPlay Play fails to start even when Play is pressedCopying, deleting and setting UpdatedSome channels. No Signal Still pictures Cannot display Direct NavigatorTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetTo reset the ratings level To restore the unit if it freezesSpecifications Guide/SpecificationsTroubleshooting Glossary Glossary RGBSafety precautions Safety precautions Gracenote Corporate DescriptionGracenoteR 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.