Panasonic DMR-EX78 quick start Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press OK, Return

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STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

 

DVD

TV

 

DVD

 

 

DRIVE

 

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SELECT

AV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DELETE

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INPUT

G-Code

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

SKIP

 

SLOW/SEARCH

 

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

 

STATUS

 

 

EXIT

 

 

 

 

 

GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

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AUDIO DISPLAY CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP

1 Turn on the television and select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [DVD] to turn the unit on.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK].

TV aspect setting screen appears.

TV Aspect

16:9 WIDE TV

16:9

4:3 TV

Pan & Scan

Letterbox

SELECT

OK

RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect and press [OK].

16:9:

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television

Pan & Scan:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture (84).

Letterbox:

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television. 16:9 picture is shown in the letterbox style (84).

To stop partway

Press [RETURN].

2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings

DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search for the terrestrial

When clock setting screen is displayed

digital channels.

In step 2, if the clock setting screen appears on the television, set

This takes about 5 minutes.

the clock manually.

Terrestrial digital channels are stored into logical channels

This is a 24-hour clock.

numbers.

 

 

 

 

Analogue channels are preset at the time of shipping. If you

 

 

 

 

 

Clock

 

 

would like to add new TV channels, set them manually

 

 

 

 

 

 

(60).

 

 

 

 

 

DVB Auto-Setup

 

 

 

Time

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0 : 00 : 00

1 .

1 .

2008

Please wait!

Ch 6

 

 

69

Number

 

 

 

 

Prog. Channel

Service Name

Net ID

TS ID

Quality

 

 

 

 

0

9

 

 

 

 

1

352

ABC

12302

12289

9

 

 

Please set the clock.

 

 

2

354

ABC 2

12302

12289

9

CHANGE

 

OK: access

RETURN: leave

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to change and press

 

RETURN: to cancel

 

 

 

 

 

 

[3, 4] to change the setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

The items change as follows:

 

DVB Auto-Setup is complete when Region Selection screen

 

Hour!#Minute!#Second!#Day!#Month!#Year

appears.

 

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The time information for your region can be obtained.

 

You can also use the numbered buttons for setting.

 

 

 

 

 

2

Press [OK] when you have finished the settings.

 

STEP 1 Connection/STEP

Region Selection

NSW / ACT

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

SELECT

Tasmania

OK

RETURN

If the clock setting screen is displayed (right).

Quick Start setting screen appears. (Go to step 4)

To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly (59)

To restart set up (59)

3 Press [3, 4] to select your region and press [OK].

Quick Start setting screen appears.

Quick Start (65)

If you select “On”,

the unit starts recording in about 1 second§ after you press [¥ REC] while the unit is turned on.

the unit displays the TV Guide screen in less than 1 second after you press [GUIDE] while the unit is turned off.

§Only when recording to the HDD or DVD-RAM.

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Contents DVD-Video according to where they are Region numbers are allocated to DVD RecordersExample 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 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 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 GuideDeleting titles Press Function MenuPress 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 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 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 video contents Playing DivX, MP3 and still picturesShowing 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 OKUseful functions during still picture play RotatePlaying DivX, MP3 and still pictures To play music CD Playing musicTo play music recorded on HDD Useful functions during music playConvenient functions Function Menu windowTo 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 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 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/Status message Using on-screen menusPress 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-FormatSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseHDD, 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 SettingsOther Settings Television operationChild 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 cableConnecting a Digital television and VCR AC 220 to 240 V, 50 HzIncluded Cooling fan Set up Frequently asked questionsCover 10-11TV Guide USBMusic Messages On the televisionFunction 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 freezesSpecifications Guide/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.