Panasonic DMR-EX78 quick start Changing the unit’s settings, Tuning, Edit Favourites

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Press [3, 4] to select the tab and press [1].
Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [OK].

Changing the unit’s settings

You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu.

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Common procedures

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

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

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

Tabs Menus Options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comb Filter

 

On

 

 

Still Mode

 

Automatic

 

 

Seamless Play

 

On

Tuning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connection

 

SELECT

 

 

TAB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Others

 

OK

RETURN

4

5

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

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Tuning

Edit Favourites

You can create four groups of channels for making viewing and recording easier. Editing these groups does not affect the channel setting itself.

Timer recording may not work correctly if you edit the groups during timer recording standby.

Press the “Green” button to select the groups.

 

Edit Favourites

All Services

 

 

 

Favourites 1

 

2A ABC

 

 

 

20A ABC HDTV

 

 

Favourite Select

Add

Add All

 

SELECT

 

Page +

 

RETURN

 

Page -

 

 

 

 

To add channels to a group

1Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “All Services” column

and press the “Yellow” button.

Repeat this step to add other channels.

Press the “Blue” button to add all the available channels to the

group. (This function is available only when no channels have been added to the group.)

2Press [OK] to save the group.

To change the order of channels of a group

1Press [1]§.

2Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column to move and press the “Green” button.

3Press [3, 4] to select the new position of the channel and press the “Green” button.

Repeat the steps 2 3 to move other channels.

4Press [OK] to save the group.

To delete channels on a group

1Press [1]§.

2Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column and press the “Yellow” button.

Repeat this step to delete other channels.

 

Press the “Blue” button to delete all the channels from the

settings

itself. You can still select the channel from the “All Services”

group.

 

3 Press [OK] to save the group.

 

Deleting a channel from a group does not affect the channel

 

group.

unit’s

To change the name of a group in the “Favourite”

column

the

1 Press [1]§.

 

2 Press the “Red” button.

management/Changing

(44, Entering text)

 

§ When the station name of the “All Services” column is highlighted

 

Auto-Setup Restart

 

Download from TV

 

You can restart auto channel setting if set up (9) fails for some

 

reason.

 

However, if you perform “Auto-Setup Restart”, the order of analogue

 

channels will change.

 

Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a VIERA

 

Link (HDAVI Control 3) compatible TV with an HDMI cable.

 

When the confirmation screen appears

card

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

 

You can also use the following method to restart Auto-Setup.

and

When the unit is on and stopped

Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the

disc

Auto-Setup screen appears.

All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password and

 

clock settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording

HDD,

programmes are also cancelled.

 

Settings for Digital Services

 

Press [OK] to show the following settings.

DVB Manual Tuning

You can set channels manually that the DVB Auto-Setup could not complete successfully.

1Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Manual Tuning” and press [OK].

 

DVB Manual Tuning

 

 

Channel System

Australia

 

 

Frequency

DVB CH24

498,0 MHz

Signal Quality

0

 

 

10

Signal Strength

0

 

 

10

Prog. Channel

Service Name

Net ID

TS ID

Quality

 

STARTSCAN

 

 

 

 

 

OFFSET

 

 

 

 

CHANNEL

RETURN

 

 

 

 

2Press [3, 4] to select the channel you want to set.

3 Press [2, 1] to adjust the frequency.

The frequency rises and falls in steps of 0.5 MHz.

Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays.

[Refer to “Signal Condition” (60) for signal quality and signal strength.]

4 Press [OK] to start scan.

The set channel is displayed in the table.

5 Press [EXIT] and press [W X CH] to check that applicable channels have been selected.

Add New DVB Services

You can search for newly added terrestrial digital channels to receive.

1Press [3, 4] to select “Add New DVB Services” and press [OK]. The unit starts searching for newly available terrestrial digital channels. This takes about 5 minutes.

Add New DVB Services

 

Please wait!

Ch 6

 

69

Prog. Channel

Service Name

Net ID TS ID

Quality

RETURN: to cancel

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

A message is displayed when the search is finished.

 

“No new services found.” is displayed when no new services can

 

be found.

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2Press [OK] to save the newly found channels.

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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 iconPress 3, 4 to select Delete Deleting titlesPress Function Menu 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 timerCheck, 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 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 HDDShowing the menu screen Playing DivX video contentsPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures 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 OKPlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures Useful functions during still picture playRotate Useful functions during music play Playing musicTo play music CD To play music recorded on HDDTo pause the TV programme you are watching-Pause Live TV Convenient functionsFunction Menu window 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 OptionAlbum 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 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 copyingPress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus 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-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise 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 NowChild Lock Other SettingsTelevision operation 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 connectionsIncluded Cooling fan Connecting a Digital television and VCRAC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz 10-11 Frequently asked questionsSet up CoverMusic TV GuideUSB Function Menu MessagesOn the television 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 levelTroubleshooting SpecificationsGuide/Specifications 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

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