Panasonic DMR-EX77 Selecting the background style-Top Menu, Creating Top Menu-Create Top Menu

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Press [3, 4] to select “Create Top
Menu” and press [OK].
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

HDD, disc and card management

Refer to the control reference on page 60.

Selecting the background style—Top Menu

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD- Video top menu after finalising or Create Top Menu ([+RW]).

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK].

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the background and press [OK].

Top Menu List

1

2

3

Display after finalising

Thumbnail

01

 

(Still picture)

 

Title Name

≥You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. (➡ 45, Change Thumbnail)

Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first—Auto-Play Select

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play

Select” and press [OK].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press [OK].

Top Menu: The top menu appears first.

Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.

Enabling discs to be played on other equipment—Finalise

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ above) before finalising the disc.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalise” and press [OK].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].

A message appears when finalising is finished.

[Note]

≥You cannot cancel finalising.

≥Finalising takes up to 15 minutes.

([-R]DL] [+R]DL] Finalising takes up to 60 minutes.)

≥Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.

This will render the disc unusable.

[Note]

When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times).

After finalising

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.

≥[-RW‹V›]You can record and edit the disc after formatting (➡ 61) although it becomes play-only after finalising.

≥When copying in high speed, chapters will be replicated. ≥[-R][-RW‹V›]Titles are divided into about 5-minute ([+R] 8-

minute)§ chapters, if

–the titles were directly recorded to the disc.

–the titles were copied using any mode other than the high speed mode (excluding [-R]DL] [+R]DL]).

§This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode

of recording.

≥There is a pause of several seconds between titles and chapters during play.

 

Before

After

 

finalising

finalising

 

 

 

Recording/Editing/Entering name

≤

–

Play on other players

–

≤

 

 

 

≥You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

≥If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.

≥Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

Creating Top Menu—Create Top Menu

[+RW]

+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment.

You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (➡ left column) before creating top menu.

Preparation

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.

After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 60)

4

5

6 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].

Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating. Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

7 Press [OK].

[Note]

≥You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.

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7 Press [OK].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

62 Press [EXIT].

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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 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 Structure of folders displayed by this unit Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Cards DVD-RAMImportant notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care 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 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 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 ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive 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 OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Timer recordingOperations in the TV Guide system 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 standbyAuto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief 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 videoSelecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator 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 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 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 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Editing still picturesPress the Green button to select Picture 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 deletingDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed 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 Rec Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering text Show 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 channelsPress OK to start scan Refer to the control reference on Signal ConditionDVB Manual Tuning 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
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