Panasonic DMR-EX78 quick start Frequently asked questions, Set up, Cover, 10-11

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Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.

 

Set up

 

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Which aerial is suitable for receiving

≥You can use your current aerial. However, depending on the area where you live, a new

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digital terrestrial broadcasts?

aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial installer.

 

Can this unit receive or record High

≥No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.

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Definition (HD) broadcasts?

 

 

 

 

 

What equipment is necessary to play

≥You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must

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multi channel surround sound?

connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a

 

 

built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.

 

Are the headphones and speakers

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.

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directly connected to the unit?

 

 

 

 

 

The television has both S VIDEO IN

≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture

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terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal.

 

terminals. Which terminal should I

If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,

 

connect with?

connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.

 

 

If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is

 

 

compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some

 

 

flickering can occur.

 

Is my television progressive output

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals

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compatible?

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if their region number does not include “4” or “ALL”.

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bought in another country?

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

 

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play

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region number be played?

discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to

 

 

a standard.

 

 

 

 

Please tell me about disc compatibility

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and

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with this unit.

plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a

 

 

DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).

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≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

 

DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.

 

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following

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compatibility with this unit.

standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG).

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≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

 

 

 

Recording

 

 

Can I record from a commercially

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording

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purchased video cassette or DVD?

is usually not possible.

 

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW

≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on

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(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and

this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and

 

+RW recorded on this unit be played on

capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

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other equipment?

≥If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

 

 

 

Can a digital audio signal from this unit

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

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be recorded to other equipment?

Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.

 

 

– PCM Down Conversion: On

 

 

– Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM

 

 

However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording

 

 

equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

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≥You cannot record MP3 signals.

(Analogue broadcast only)

≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast

(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”)

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during recording?

≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before

 

recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

Can I high speed copy to a disc?

≥Yes, you can. (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On” before recording the

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programme.)

 

 

Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.

 

 

 

 

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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 cable Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifier Connecting 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
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