Panasonic DMR-EX77, DMR-EX87 operating instructions Disc and card handling, Unit care

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DO NOT

Disc and card handling

How to hold a disc or card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO

DO NOT

Concerning non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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DO NOT

 

 

Handling precautions

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

Do not expose the terminals of the card to water, garbage or other strange things.

Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them. Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

–Discs that are badly warped or cracked. –Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart

shapes.

Do not place in the following areas: –In direct sunlight.

–In very dusty or humid areas. –Near a heater.

–Locations susceptible to significant difference in temperature (condensation can occur).

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are

A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company. A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.

A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to record or play discs.

Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E

This lens cleaner may not be for sale depending on the region.

DO NOT

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

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Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

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Contents Model No. DMR-EX77 RQT8859-LThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Inside of productTable of contents DVD Video Recording format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD-Video formatHDD, disc and card information +R/+RW Video Recording formatRecording modes and approximate recording times Discs that cannot be played Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmHDD, disc and card information Structure of folders displayed by this unit Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Cards DVD-RAMImportant notes for recording Disk drive handling care HDD Hard disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Disc and card handling Unit careRemote control information Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideControl reference guide Main unitUnit’s display Opening the front panelWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting a televisionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a Digital television and VCR Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR ConnectionOther connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier ConnectionPreparation Connecting to a TVConnecting to a receiver Television’sViera Link Hdavi Control TM Power on linkPower off link Easy playbackEasy control only with Viera remote control Press OK When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select your area Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspectPress 3, 4 to select On and press Press 3, 4 to select ProgressivePress OK To enjoy progressive videoTest by turning on the television and changing channels Set up to match your television and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Refer to the control reference onDigital channel information Watching analogue and digital broadcastsSelect the channel Press Status to show the information ScreenPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Recording television programmesPress ¥ REC to start recording To finalise the disc Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To open the tray without disc finalisationSelect Recording television programmesDrive Direct Navigator MenuPlaying while you are recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Press 1 Play during recordingPress Guide Timer recordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OKOperations in the TV Guide system Timer recordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme REC Mode PROG/CHECK Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsTimer recording Press G-Code≥Date Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK ≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal RecordingPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To release the unit from recording standbyRelief Recording Check, change or delete a programmeAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Operations during play Quick ViewChanging audio during play Press AudioDivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded videoPress Direct Navigator Playing DivX discsSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discs, MP3 Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OKAlbum and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectPlaying still pictures Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveStart Slide Show Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play RotateUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display Status messages Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Status Press 3, 4, 2 Editing titles/chaptersEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Title 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 MovePress the Green button to select Picture Editing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Press 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OKAlbum and picture operation Add PicturesPress Delete ¢ Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Available disc space after deletingApproximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy CopyCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsCopying SD Video from an SD Card Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMRegister still pictures for copy Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures To register individual still picturesPictures and press OK Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllPress ¥ REC Copying from a video cassette recorderStart play on the other equipment DV automatic recording DV Auto RecPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press SetHDD, disc and card management Common proceduresSetting the protection Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise HDD, disc and card managementChild Lock To cancel the Child LockFunction Menu window Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKOPEN/CLOSE Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings Tabs MenusChanging the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsDTS Changing the unit’s settingsSound MpegOn-Screen Messages New Service MessageHdmi Settings§ Grey BackgroundSystem Update Remote ControlClock Power Save Software Update in StandbyTuning Press OK to save the newly found channelsDVB Manual Tuning Refer to the control reference on Signal ConditionPress OK to start scan To select a Analogue Manual TuningPress 3, 4, 2 Programme positionTV System Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OKTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKPress OK when you have finished the settings Clock SettingsPress 3, 4 to change the setting To change the time zoneMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesWhich aerial is suitable for receiving Frequently asked questionsSet up Region number be played?TV Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Even when is pressed Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop When copying, it takes a longCopying, deleting and setting PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Play Play fails to start even whenTo reset this unit To return all the settings other UpdatedSome channels, No Signal PresetGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L