Panasonic DMR-EX78 quick start Easy control only with Viera remote control, Using the Function

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Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions.

You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons.

Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.

The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you press buttons on the TV remote control other than those listed above. The TV displays the TV tuner’s picture when the linked operation is finished.

Using the FUNCTION

Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV.

 

 

MENU window to

1 Display this unit’s “FUNCTION MENU” window

HDD

Remain 30:00 SP

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION MENU

operate this unit

 

using the TV remote control.

 

Playback

 

 

If this unit is set to standby mode, it will automatically turn on.

 

Recording

This function is available with the

2

Select the item you want to operate with the TV

 

Delete

 

To Others

TV which has “HDAVI Control 2

 

 

 

 

 

Copy

or “HDAVI Control 3” function.

 

remote control, and press [OK].

 

OK

 

 

 

 

RETURN

(VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”)

Pause live TV programme

This function is available with the TV which has “HDAVI Control 3” function.

About the FUNCTION MENU window (35).

You can pause the TV programme you are watching and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. This is useful when you have to briefly stop watching TV to run an errand.

If you stop the Pause Live TV function, then the TV programme temporarily saved on the HDD will be deleted.

Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV.

with the TV

1When you want to pause the TV programme

Turn on the “Pause Live TV” function using the TV remote control.

This unit turns on automatically.

2When you want to resume

Display the Control Panel (below) and press [OK].

 

 

 

The TV programme resumes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To stop Pause Live TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press [4] while the Control Panel is displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Refer to “Note” on page 35, “To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the OPTION

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” (below) and display the

menu window to

Top Menu for DVD-Video.

 

 

 

 

 

1 Press [OPTION].

 

 

 

 

 

operate this unit

Control Panel

Control Panel is displayed

 

 

 

e,g.,

 

(below).

 

 

This function is available with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION

FUNCTION MENU window is

 

 

 

 

TV which has “HDAVI Control 2

 

Control Panel

 

 

MENU

displayed (above).

 

 

 

 

 

 

or “HDAVI Control 3” function.

 

FUNCTION MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Menu

Top menu is displayed (16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[DVD-V]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive Select

 

 

Menu [DVD-V]

Menu is displayed (16).

 

 

 

OK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

Drive Select

Select the HDD, DVD or SD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

drive

 

 

 

 

 

[Note]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You cannot use the OPTION menu while the Top

Rotate RIGHT

Rotate the still picture (33).

 

 

Menu for DVD-Video is displayed and while DVD-

 

 

(JPEG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video is copying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Select an item then press [OK].

Rotate LEFT

 

 

 

 

 

 

(JPEG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom in (JPEG)

Enlarge or shrink the still

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

picture (33).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zoom out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(JPEG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the Control

Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote

 

Panel

control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit” (above).

 

 

 

The Control Panel is displayed (right).

 

 

Control Panel

 

 

When playing a title or DVD-Video, etc.

 

 

 

Pause

 

 

 

– [3]: Pause, [4]: Stop, [2]: Search backward, [1]: Search forward, [OK]:

 

Exit

 

 

 

Play, [EXIT]: Exit the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While playing still pictures

 

 

Search

 

Search

 

 

– [4]: Stop, [2]: View previous picture, [1]: View next picture, [EXIT]: Exit

Play

 

 

 

 

 

the screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linked operations

When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode

Press [DVD] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.

When not using “HDAVI Control”

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Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off” (64).

 

 

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Contents Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders DVD-Video according to where they areExample 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 OKHDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD and disc informationRecording format Discs that cannot be played Play-only discsHDD and disc information 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 Function Menu Deleting titlesPress 3, 4 to select Delete 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 RecordingsTo release the unit from recording standby To cancel recording when recording has already begunCheck, change or delete a programme Relief Recording Advanced timer recordingAuto Renewal 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 HDDPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing DivX video contentsShowing the menu screen 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 OKRotate Useful functions during still picture playPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures To play music CD Playing musicTo play music recorded on HDD Useful functions during music playFunction Menu window Convenient functionsTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV 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 operationEditing music Deleting still pictures and music using Delete NavigatorAlbum CD/group MP3 and track CD/ MP3 operation Show Enter Name screen Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Approximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsEntering text/Copying titles or playlists 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 unitUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display 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-FormatEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Selecting the background style-Top MenuHDD, disc and card management 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 SettingsTelevision operation Other SettingsChild Lock 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 cableAC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Connecting a Digital television and VCRIncluded Cooling fan Set up Frequently asked questionsCover 10-11USB TV GuideMusic On the television MessagesFunction Menu 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 freezesGuide/Specifications SpecificationsTroubleshooting 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.