Panasonic DMR-EX77 Frequently asked questions, Set up, Which aerial is suitable for receiving

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Frequently asked questions

Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.

 

Set up

 

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Which aerial is suitable for receiving

≥You can use your current aerial. However, depending on the area where you live, a new

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digital terrestrial broadcasts?

aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial installer. For more information

 

 

about digital broadcasting, visit www.dba.org.au/

 

Can this unit receive or record High

≥No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.

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Definition (HD) broadcasts?

 

 

 

 

 

What equipment is necessary to play

≥You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must

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multi channel surround sound?

connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a

 

 

built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.

 

Are the headphones and speakers

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier etc.

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directly connected to the unit?

 

 

 

 

 

The television has both S VIDEO IN

≥Connecting with the component video out terminal provides a more vivid picture

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terminal and COMPONENT VIDEO IN

compared to connecting with the S Video out terminal.

 

terminals. Which terminal should I

If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan,

 

connect with?

connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.

 

 

If you have a CRT television or a multi system television using PAL mode that is

 

 

compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some

 

 

flickering can occur.

 

Is my television progressive output

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 60p input terminals

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compatible?

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

 

 

 

Can I play DVD-Video and Video CDs

≥You cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not include “4” or “ALL”.

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bought in another country?

Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

 

Can a DVD-Video that does not have a

≥The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play

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region number be played?

discs that do not have a region number. You also cannot play discs that do not conform to

 

 

a standard.

 

 

 

 

Please tell me about disc compatibility

≥This unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +RW, and

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with this unit.

plays DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format). However you cannot directly record to a

 

 

DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit (playback and copy are possible).

 

 

≥This unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

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DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, +RW discs.

 

Please tell me about CD-R and CD-RW

≥This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following

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compatibility with this unit.

standards: CD-DA, Video CD, DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG).

 

 

≥You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with this unit.

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Recording

 

 

 

 

 

Can I record from a commercially

≥Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording

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purchased video cassette or DVD?

is usually not possible.

 

Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-

≥You can play on compatible equipment such as DVD players after finalising the disc on

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

this unit. However, depending on the condition of the recording, the quality of the disc and

 

recorded on this unit be played on other

capabilities of the DVD player, play may not be possible.

 

equipment?

≥If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.

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Can I record digital audio signals using

≥You cannot record digital signals from other equipment. The digital audio terminals on this

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this unit?

unit are for output only. (The audio recorded using the unit’s DV input terminal from a

 

 

digital video camcorder, for example, is recorded digitally.)

 

Can a digital audio signal from this unit

≥You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio

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be recorded to other equipment?

Output” settings to the following in the Setup menu.

 

 

–PCM Down Conversion: On

 

 

–Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG: PCM

 

 

However, only as long as digital recording from the disc is permitted and the recording

 

 

equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

 

 

≥You cannot record MP3 signals.

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(Analogue broadcast only)

≥With HDD and DVD-RAM, you can. Just press [AUDIO].

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Can I switch to bilingual broadcast

(When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”)

 

during recording?

≥With DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +RW you cannot. Change before

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recording with “Bilingual Audio Selection” in the Setup menu.

 

Can I high speed copy to a disc?

≥Yes, you can. (When “Rec for High Speed Copy” was set to “On” before recording the

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programme.)

 

 

Depending on the disc type, the maximum speed varies.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Model No. DMR-EX77 RQT8859-LThis Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Inside of productTable of contents HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playDVD Video Recording format 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 Cards you can use on this unit Suitable SD CardsStructure of folders displayed by this unit 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 careIncluded accessories Remote control informationRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/TheRemote control Control reference guideMain unit Unit’s displayControl reference guide 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 television and VCR Connecting an Analogue television and VCRConnecting a Digital television and VCR ConnectionConnecting an amplifier with a digital input Terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierOther connections ConnectionConnecting to a TV Connecting to a receiverPreparation Television’sPower on link Power off linkViera Link Hdavi Control TM Easy playbackEasy control only with Viera remote control When clock setting screen is displayed Press 3, 4 to select your areaPress OK Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspectPress 3, 4 to select Progressive Press OKPress 3, 4 to select On and press To enjoy progressive videoSet up to match your television and remote control When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTest by turning on the television and changing channels Refer to the control reference onWatching analogue and digital broadcasts Select the channelDigital channel information Press Status to show the information ScreenPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Recording television programmesPress ¥ REC to start recording Disc Insertion/Ejection Recording television programmesTo finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisationRecording television programmes DriveSelect Direct Navigator MenuFlexible Recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingTimer recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screenPress Guide 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 Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Timer recordingREC Mode PROG/CHECK Press G-CodeManually programming timer recordings Press PROG/CHECK≥Date ≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal RecordingTo cancel recording when recording has already begun Press Drive Select to select the recording drive and pressPress 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK 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 AudioPlaying DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Regarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegDivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing recorded videoPress Direct Navigator Playing DivX discsSelecting file type to play Playing MP3 discs Press 3, 4 to select the track and press OKPlaying DivX discs, MP3 Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Playing still picturesAlbum and press OK Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD driveSlide Show Setting Useful functions during still picture playStart Slide Show 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 Set up Protection § Cancel Protection §Title operations Partial DeleteCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press ReturnEditing and playing playlists/chapters Playlist operationsAdd Chapter MovePress the Green button to select Picture Editing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OK Album and picture operationPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Add PicturesDelete Navigator Deleting titles or pictures during playPress Delete ¢ 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 return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copyingTo edit the copying list Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functionsSetting the unit to copy according to the set time Set Copy TimeCopying SD Video from an SD Card VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAMCopying using the copying list Copying still picturesRegister still pictures for copy To register individual still picturesCopying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All Pictures Press 3, 4 to select To OthersPictures and press OK Press 3, 4 to select Copy AllCopying from a video cassette recorder Start play on the other equipmentPress ¥ REC DV automatic recording DV Auto RecEntering text Show Enter Name screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press SetCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD, disc and card managementTo cancel the Child Lock Function Menu windowChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OKChanging the unit’s settings Summary of settingsOPEN/CLOSE Tabs MenusChanging the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presetsChanging the unit’s settings SoundDTS MpegNew Service Message Hdmi Settings§On-Screen Messages Grey BackgroundRemote Control Clock Power SaveSystem Update 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 Analogue Manual Tuning Press 3, 4, 2To select a Programme positionPress 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OK To change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSCTV System Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OKClock Settings Press 3, 4 to change the settingPress OK when you have finished the settings To change the time zoneMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display MessagesFrequently asked questions Set upWhich aerial is suitable for receiving Region number be played?TV Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record Timer recording does not stopEven when is pressed When copying, it takes a longPassword You want to cancel the ratingsCopying, deleting and setting Play Play fails to start even whenUpdated Some channels, No SignalTo reset this unit To return all the settings other PresetGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Index Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L
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