Panasonic DMR-EX78 quick start Guide/Specifications, Troubleshooting

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Specifications

Recording system DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R : DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format DVD-RW : DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer)

+RW

Recordable discs

 

 

DVD-RAM:

2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),

 

2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2)

DVD-R:

1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),

 

1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1)

DVD-R DL:

2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0)

DVD-RW:

1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),

 

2-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2-6X

SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

+R:

2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1),

2.4-8X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 2.4-16X

SPEED (Ver. 1.3)

+R DL:

2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.0), 2.4-8X

SPEED (Ver. 1.1)

+RW:

2.4X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 2.4-4X

SPEED (Ver. 1.2)

Recording time

Maximum 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)

 

XP: Approx. 1 hour, SP: Approx. 2 hours

 

LP: Approx. 4 hours, EP: Approx. 6 hours/8 hours

[EX78]

 

 

Maximum Approx. 441 hours with 250 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode) XP: Approx. 55 hours, SP: Approx. 110 hours

LP: Approx. 221 hours, EP: Approx. 331 hours/441 hours

[EX88]

Maximum Approx. 712 hours with 400 GB HDD (EP 8 hours mode) XP: Approx. 89 hours, SP: Approx. 178 hours

LP: Approx. 357 hours, EP: Approx. 534 hours/712 hours

Playable discs

DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R : DVD-Video format, DivX§1 DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format, DivX§1

DVD-RW : DVD-Video format, DVD Video Recording format +R, +R DL (Double Layer), +RW DVD-Video, CD-Audio (CD-DA), Video CD

CD-R/CD-RW : CD-DA§1, Video CD§1, MP3§1, JPEG§1, DivX§1

Internal HDD capacity

[EX78] 250 GB

 

[EX88] 400 GB

Optical pick-up

System with 1 lens, 2 integration units

(662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 780 nm wavelength for CDs)

LASER specification

Class 1 LASER Product (Pickup)

Wave length:

 

CD

780 nm wave length

DVD

662 nm wave length

Laser power:

 

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

Audio

 

 

Recording system:

Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (XP mode)

Audio in:

 

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack)

Input level:

Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz

Input impedance:

 

More than 10 k≠

Audio out:

 

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Audio Out (pin jack)

Output level:

Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz

Output impedance:

Less than 1 k≠

Digital audio out: Optical terminal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG)

HDMI Output19 pin type A: 1 pc HDMITM (V.1.3 with Deep Colour)

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

Video

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video system:

 

 

 

PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fields

 

 

 

 

 

NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, 60 fields

 

Recording system:

 

 

 

MPEG2 (Hybrid VBR)

 

Video in (PAL/NTSC):

 

 

 

 

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

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S-Video in (PAL/NTSC):

 

 

AV2 (21 pin), AV3/AV4 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Video out (PAL/NTSC):

 

 

AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

S-Video out (PAL/NTSC):

 

 

AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

RGB out (PAL/NTSC):

 

 

 

 

 

 

AV1 (21 pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 ≠, termination

Component video output (NTSC 480p/480i, PAL 576p/576i)

 

 

 

 

Y: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

PB: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

 

 

 

 

PR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ≠, termination

Television system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuner system

 

 

 

Channel coverage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAL–B

 

 

VHF:

0–12

 

Australia

 

 

UHF:

28–69

 

 

 

 

CATV: 45 MHz–470 MHz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVB–T

 

 

VHF:

6–12

 

 

Australia

 

 

UHF:

27–69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF converter output:

 

Not provided

 

SD Card ([EX88])

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slot:

 

 

 

SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc

 

Compatible media:

SD Memory Card§2, SDHC Memory Card,

 

 

 

 

 

MultiMediaCard

 

Format:

 

 

 

FAT12, FAT16§3

 

 

 

 

(In case of SD Memory Card/MultiMediaCard)

 

 

 

 

FAT32§3 (In case of SDHC Memory Card)

 

Still picture (JPEG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image file format:

 

 

 

 

JPEG conforming DCF (Design rule for Camera File system),

 

Number of pixels:

 

Between 34 a 34 and 6144 a 4096

 

 

 

 

 

sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0

 

Thawing time:

 

 

 

Approx. 1.9 sec (6 M pixels, JPEG)

 

Video (SD Video)§4

 

 

 

 

 

 

Codec:

MPEG 2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)

 

File Format:

 

 

 

SD-Video format conforming

 

DV input

 

 

 

IEEE 1394 Standard, 4 pin : 1 pc

 

USB port

 

 

 

Type A : 1 pc

 

USB standard:

 

 

 

[EX88] USB 2.0 High Speed

 

 

 

 

 

[EX78] USB 2.0 Full Speed

 

Format:

 

 

 

FAT16, FAT32

 

Video (SD Video)§4 ([EX88])

 

 

 

Codec:

MPEG 2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile)

 

File Format:

 

 

 

SD-Video format conforming

 

Others

 

 

 

‚4

 

Region code:

 

 

 

 

Operating temperature:

5 oC to 40 oC

 

Operating humidity range:

10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

 

Power supply:

 

 

 

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

 

Power consumption:

 

Approx. 36 W

 

Dimensions (WkHkD):

430 mmk59 mmk326 mm

 

Mass:

 

 

 

Approx. 4.2 kg

 

Power consumption in standby mode:

Approx. 2 W (Power Save mode) Approx. 15 W (Quick Start mode)

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

§1 Finalising is necessary for compatible playback.

§2 Includes miniSD cards. (A miniSD adaptor needs to be inserted.) Includes microSD cards. (A microSD adaptor needs to be inserted.)

§3 Long file name is unsupported.

§4 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from card or Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD-RAM disc, the playback is possible.

≥Useable capacity will be less. (SD card)

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Contents Example DVD-Video according to where they areRegion numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders Inside of product If you see this symbolTable of contents Batteries Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control Batteries AC mains lead RF coaxial cableIncluded HDD Hard disk drive handling careUnit care Handling care/Unit careControl reference guide Remote controlControl reference guide Standby/on switch /IMain unit Unit’s displayRegarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM function Connecting a televisionPress 3, 4 to select your region and press OK Channel reception settings and TV aspect settingsWhen clock setting screen is displayed Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press OKRecording format HDD and disc informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD and disc information Play-only discsDiscs that cannot be played Suitable SD cards USB memory and card informationUSB memories you can use on this unit Cards you can use on this unit 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

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.
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