Panasonic DMR-EX77, DMR-EX87 operating instructions Changing the unit’s settings, Sound, Dts, Mpeg

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Changing the unit’s settings

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Refer to the control reference on page 64.

Tabs

Menus

Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.)

Picture

Comb Filter

On: Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting.

 

Select the picture sharpness when recording.

Off: Select it when recording noisy pictures.

 

The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC”

 

 

(72).

 

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (84, Frames and fields).

Automatic

Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is coarser.)

Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.

On: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does not work when there are several audio types included on the playlist and when using Quick View (Play x1.3). Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.

Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V](Dolby Digital only)

On

 

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bilingual Audio Selection

 

M 1

 

(Analogue broadcast only)

 

M 2

 

Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type

You cannot select the audio on this unit when recording from an

 

when:

 

external source, such as when copying from a video cassette

 

–Recording or copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

recorder (except from DV equipment connected to this unit’s DV

 

Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.

input terminal). Select the audio on the other equipment.

 

–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”.

When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select the type of

 

–Recording or copying sound in LPCM (below, “Audio Mode

audio recording from “Audio Mode for DV Input” (below).

 

for XP Recording”).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Digital Audio Output

 

 

 

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (16).

 

Press [OK] to show the following settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCM Down Conversion

 

On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose

 

 

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96

when the connected equipment cannot process signals

 

 

kHz or 88.2 kHz.

 

with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

 

 

Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the

Off: Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose when

 

 

 

settings across if the signals have a sampling frequency of

the connected equipment can process signals with a

 

 

 

over 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

Select how to output the signal.

Bitstream:When connecting to equipment displaying the Dolby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select “Bitstream” if the connected

Digital logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment decodes the signal.

PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the Dolby

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select “PCM” if this unit decodes

Digital logo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the signal and outputs it as 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS

Bitstream: When connecting to equipment displaying the DTS

 

 

channels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Note]

PCM: When connecting to equipment not displaying the DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not making the proper settings may

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result in noise or some trouble for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

digital recording.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPEG

 

Bitstream: When connected to equipment with a built-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MPEG decoder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCM: When connected to equipment without a built-in MPEG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

decoder.

Audio Mode for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.

Dolby Digital (84)

LPCM (85)

–The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be lower than that of normal XP mode recordings.

–The audio recording becomes Dolby Digital even if you selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP. –When recording a bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (above).

Audio Mode for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s

DV input terminal (58).

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Stereo 1: Records audio (L1, R1).

Stereo 2: Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) subsequent to original recording.

Mix: Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.

When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (above).

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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 format+R/+RW Video Recording format HDD, disc and card informationRecording modes and approximate recording times Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be playedHDD, 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 HDD Hard disk drive handling care 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 panelConnecting a television When the unit is not to be used for a long timeMake 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 ScreenRecording television programmes Press Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drivePress ¥ 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 OKTimer recording Operations in the TV Guide systemPress 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 standbyCheck, change or delete a programme Relief RecordingAuto 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 videoPlaying DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorSelecting 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/Status message Using on-screen menusPress Display Using on-screen menus/Status message Status messagesPress Status Editing titles/chapters Press 3, 4, 2Editing 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 MoveEditing still pictures Press the Green button to select PicturePress 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 deletingCopying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete 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 channelsRefer to the control reference on Signal Condition DVB Manual TuningPress 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