Panasonic DMR-EX78 quick start Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OK

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Copying titles or playlists

Before copying

When copying a title with main and secondary audio

Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (62) when:

Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.

When “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (62) and you are copying in XP mode.

Speed and recording mode when copying

[HDD] ,-. [RAM] : High speed

[HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Refer to the following table.

Rec for High Speed Copy (61)

Copy speed

Only titles recorded with “Rec for High

High speed

Speed Copy” set to “On”. §

 

Only titles recorded with “Rec for High

Normal speed

Speed Copy” set to “Off”.

 

When making a copy of multiple titles that were recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On” and “Off”.

§In the following cases, even if “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to

“On”, copy will perform at normal speed.

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When the copying source was recorded in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

When the copy destination (disc) does not have enough space. When the title aspect for the copying source and “Aspect for

Recording” do not match.

When the title aspect for the copying source is 16:9:

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

[-R][-R]DL][-RW‹V›]copying source was recorded in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

[Note]

Titles and playlists recorded using a different encoding system (PAL or NTSC) from the TV system currently selected on the unit cannot be copied.

Preparation

Insert a disc that you can use for copying (10). Confirm that there is enough remaining disc space.

Copy

DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL are automatically finalised (84). After finalising, the discs become play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.

[HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot copy to finalised discs.)

When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be set to FR. (However, if there is still not enough space after setting to FR mode, copy will not be performed.)

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

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

COPY Navigator

All Titles

 

Disc Space:

4310MB

 

HDD

Total :

0

 

 

Total Size:

0MB(

0%)

 

No. Name

Date

Day Time

Name of title

 

001

ARD

26. 9.

FRI

13:30

 

 

 

 

002

ZDF

27. 9.

SAT 12:15

 

 

 

 

003

AV2

3. 10.

FRI

20:00

 

 

 

Rec time

004

ARD

3. 10.

FRI

22:05

 

 

 

005

AV2

4. 10.

SAT 16:10

 

 

 

0:52(SP)

006

ZDF

10.10. FRI

9:25

 

 

 

 

007

ARD

10.10. FRI

13:30

 

 

 

 

008

ARD

11.10. SAT 21:00

 

 

 

 

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Page 01/01

 

 

 

OK

OPTION

 

Select

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Press [3, 4] to select the title you want to copy and press [;].

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

Press [;] again to cancel.

To show other pages

Press [, ] to show other pages.

4 Press [OK].

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5 After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

Video format), +R and +R DL discs, they become play- only and you can no longer record or edit.

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

Copy starts.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To stop copying (47)

COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions (48)

To check the properties of a title and sort COPY Navigator

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

COPY Navigator

All Titles

 

Disc Space:

4310MB

 

HDD

Total :

0

 

 

Total Size:

0MB(

0%)

 

No. Name

Date

Day Time

Name of title

 

001

ARD

26. 9.

FRI

13:30

 

 

 

 

002

ZDF

27. 9.

SAT 12:15

 

 

 

 

003

AV2

3. 10. FRI

20:00

 

 

 

Rec time

004

ARD

3. 10. FRI

22:05

 

 

 

005

AV2

4. 10. SAT 16:10

 

 

 

0:52(SP)

006

ZDF

10.10. FRI

9:25

 

 

 

 

007

ARD

10.10. FRI

13:30

 

 

 

 

008

ARD

11.10. SAT 21:00

 

 

 

 

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Properties

 

Page 01/01

 

 

 

 

Sort

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

GroupedOPTIONTitles

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Properties:

The name, recording date, channel etc. of the selected title are shown.

Sort (All Titles screen only):

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

This changes the way that titles are displayed. You can select to display titles by No., recording date, day, channel, recording start time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.) If you close the COPY Navigator screen, the display order is cancelled.

[Note]

When copying titles in high speed mode to high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM 5X, DVD-R 8X, +R 8X or +RW 4X, the sound of the disc rotating becomes louder than normal.

If you want copy to perform more quietly, select “Normal (Silent)” in “DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu (61).

If you register multiple titles, they are copied in order from the title at the top of the screen and not in the order you registered them. To change the order that titles are copied, create a copying list and then copy the contents of the list (47).

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Contents Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders DVD-Video according to where they areExample If you see this symbol Inside of productTable of contents Remote control Batteries AC mains lead RF coaxial cable Included accessoriesRemote control information BatteriesHandling care/Unit care HDD Hard disk drive handling careUnit care IncludedRemote control Control reference guideUnit’s display Standby/on switch /IMain unit Control reference guideConnecting a television Regarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM functionPress 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press OK Channel reception settings and TV aspect settingsWhen clock setting screen is displayed 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 Cards you can use on this unit EX88 USB memory and card informationUSB memories you can use on this unit Suitable SD cardsDivX files, MP3 files and still pictures Jpeg Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures JpegStructure of folders displayed by this unit Information/RegardingInserting, removing the USB memory Media handling Disc/USB memory/SD cardInserting discs Inserting, removing the SD card EX88Select the channel If New service message appearsWatching analogue and digital broadcasts Digital channel informationPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs To specify a time to stop recording Recording television programmesPress ¥ REC to start recording One Touch RecordingTimer icon Timer recordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide Screen Press GuidePress Function Menu Deleting titlesPress 3, 4 to select Delete Important notes for recording Advanced recording When the format confirmation screen is displayedWhen removing a recorded disc Recording modes and approximate recording timesPlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Press 1 Play during recordingDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderManual recording Start play on the other equipmentUsing G- Code system to make timer Advanced timer recordingManually programming 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 Basic operations Operations in the TV Guide systemPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Selecting the programme from the desiredChanging audio during play Advanced playbackOperation during play Press AudioTo play grouped titles HDD Switching the Direct Navigator appearanceTo sort the titles for easy searching To edit the group of titles HDDPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing DivX video contentsShowing the menu screen Press 1 while a track is highlighted to display Tree screen Playing MP3 filesShow MP3 Menu screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and pressPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OK Playing still picturesShow Album View screen 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 recorded on HDD Playing musicTo play music CD Useful functions during music playFunction Menu window Convenient functionsTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV ≥This unit supports Hdavi Control 3 function What is Viera Link Hdavi Control?Linked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM Code etcMenu window to Easy control only with Viera remote controlUsing the Function Operate this unitPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapterTitle operations Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Partial DeletePress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press ReturnAdd Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Chapter MoveSelect the album to be edited and press Option Editing still pictures and musicEditing still pictures Jpeg 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 3, 4 to select the title you want to copy and press CopyPress Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy and press OK Press 2, 1 to select Start and press OKCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Press 3, 4 to select Start Copying and press OK Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time To edit the copying listVIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Copying SD Video from an SD cardCopying SD Video from a video equipment EX88 VIDEO§Copying using the copying list Copying still picturesPress OK to start copying Register still pictures for copyPress 2, 1 to select Yes Copying still picturesCopying music from a CD Copying music to HDDAbout the Gracenote Database Copying music from a USB memoryPress 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK to start copying To update the Gracenote DatabasePreparing the update data Updating the database on this unitUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display Press Status Using on-screen menus/Status messageStatus messages Sound menu-Change the DVB multi audio and sound effectHDD, disc and card management Common proceduresSetting the protection Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Selecting the background style-Top MenuHDD, disc and card management Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV Changing the unit’s settingsTuning Settings for Digital ServicesSignal Condition Changing the unit’s settingsSettings for Analogue Services Manual TuningDisc Picture SoundChanging the unit’s settings DisplayConnection Others Software Update Search Now Changing the unit’s settings System UpdateSoftware Update in Standby Default SettingsTelevision operation Other SettingsChild Lock Additional connections Connecting a television with S Video terminalsConnecting a television with Component Video terminals Video cable Audio/Video cableConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Additional connectionsAdditional connections Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR RFcoaxial cableAC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Connecting a Digital television and VCRIncluded Cooling fan Cover Frequently asked questionsSet up 10-11USB TV GuideMusic On the television MessagesFunction Menu On the unit’s display MessagesTroubleshooting guide Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play is pressedSome channels. No Signal Copying, deleting and settingUpdated Still pictures Cannot display Direct NavigatorTo reset the ratings level To reset this unit To return all the settings otherPreset To restore the unit if it freezesGuide/Specifications SpecificationsTroubleshooting Glossary Glossary RGBSafety precautions GracenoteR End-User License Agreement Safety precautionsGracenote Corporate Description 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.