Panasonic DMR-EX87 Connecting to a TV, Connecting to a receiver, Preparation, Television’s

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Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), this unit’s output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.

≥Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Preparation

From the Setup menu (➡ 67), set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”.

Connecting to a TV

	Television’s	HDMI IN
	rear panel	HDMI IN
	rear panel

Connecting to a receiver

HDMI IN

Television’s rear panel

This unit’s
rear panel	HDMI AV OUT
OUT	HDMI AV OUT
AV4 IN	R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AV OUT
	R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AV OUT

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 84) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.

For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

	Receiver’s rear
HDMI IN	HDMI OUT panel

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI AV OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AV OUT

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Contents RQT8859-L Model No. DMR-EX77Inside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents HDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD, disc and card informationDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video formatRecording modes and approximate recording times +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played Suitable SD Cards Cards you can use on this unitStructure of folders displayed by this unit DVD-RAMImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Unit care Disc and card handlingRemote control information Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheControl reference guide Remote controlUnit’s display Main unitControl reference guide Opening the front panelMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting an Analogue television and VCR Connecting a television and VCRConnecting a Digital television and VCR ConnectionConnecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalOther connections ConnectionConnecting to a receiver Connecting to a TVPreparation Television’sPower off link Power on linkViera Link Hdavi Control TM Easy playbackEasy control only with Viera remote control Press 3, 4 to select your area When clock setting screen is displayedPress OK Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspectPress OK Press 3, 4 to select ProgressivePress 3, 4 to select On and press To enjoy progressive videoWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Set up to match your television and remote controlTest by turning on the television and changing channels Refer to the control reference onSelect the channel Watching analogue and digital broadcastsDigital channel information Press Status to show the information ScreenPress ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Recording television programmes Disc Insertion/EjectionTo finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisationDrive Recording television programmesSelect Direct Navigator MenuPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Timer recordingPress Guide Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Timer recordingOperations in the TV Guide system Timer recording Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsREC Mode PROG/CHECK Press G-CodePress PROG/CHECK Manually programming timer recordings≥Date ≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal RecordingPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK To release the unit from recording standbyAuto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Quick View Operations during playPress Audio Changing audio during playRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegDivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded videoSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator Press 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Playing MP3 discsPlaying DivX discs, MP3 Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OKPlaying still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectAlbum and press OK Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveUseful functions during still picture play Slide Show SettingStart Slide Show RotatePress Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press Status Using on-screen menus/Status messageStatus messages Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress 3, 4, 2 Cancel 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 MovePress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Editing still picturesPress the Green button to select Picture Album and picture operation Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OKPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Add PicturesDeleting titles or pictures during play Delete NavigatorPress Delete ¢ Available disc space after deletingDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Copy Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select CopyCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Recording and playing while copying To return to the previous screenTo edit the copying list Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsSet Copy Time Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeCopying SD Video from an SD Card VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying still pictures Copying using the copying listRegister still pictures for copy To register individual still picturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPictures and press OK Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllStart play on the other equipment Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC DV automatic recording DV Auto RecShow Enter Name screen Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press SetSetting 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 of a disc or card-FormatEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Selecting the background style-Top MenuCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD, disc and card managementFunction Menu window To cancel the Child LockChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsOPEN/CLOSE Tabs MenusTabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settingsSound Changing the unit’s settingsDTS MpegHdmi Settings§ New Service MessageOn-Screen Messages Grey BackgroundClock Power Save Remote ControlSystem Update Software Update in StandbyPress OK to save the newly found channels TuningPress OK to start scan Refer to the control reference on Signal ConditionDVB Manual Tuning Press 3, 4, 2 Analogue Manual TuningTo select a Programme positionTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OKTV System Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKPress 3, 4 to change the setting Clock SettingsPress OK when you have finished the settings To change the time zoneOn the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s displaySet up Frequently asked questionsWhich aerial is suitable for receiving Region number be played?TV Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Timer recording does not stop Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordEven when is pressed When copying, it takes a longYou want to cancel the ratings PasswordCopying, deleting and setting Play Play fails to start even whenSome channels, No Signal UpdatedTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L Index