Panasonic DMR-EX87, DMR-EX77 operating instructions Troubleshooting guide

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Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect

≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases.

 

are stretched vertically.

–[-R][-R]DL][-RW‹V›]If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or

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longer)” recording mode.

 

 

–If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW.

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–If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.

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When you want to record 16:9 programme in the same aspect, set “Rec for High Speed

 

 

Copy” to “On”, and set the “Aspect for Recording” to “16:9”.

 

 

–By setting “Aspect for Recording” to “Automatic”, there is a chance that the recording will be

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made using the wrong aspect. Match the aspect settings to the broadcast when recording.

 

 

It may be possible to adjust the display mode on the TV. Refer to your television’s operating

 

 

instructions.

 

There is a lot of after-image

≥Set “Playback NR” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

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when playing video.

 

 

 

 

 

When playing DVD-Video using

≥Set “Progressive” in the Picture menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method

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progressive output, one part of

or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

 

the picture momentarily appears

 

 

to be doubled up.

 

 

There is no apparent change in

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

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picture quality when adjusted

 

 

with the Picture menu in the on-

 

 

screen menus.

 

 

 

 

 

The images from this unit do not

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal,

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appear on the television.

S VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on

 

 

this unit.

 

Picture is distorted.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., AV 1) is correct.

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≥Progressive output is set to on but the connected television is not progressive compatible.

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Press and hold [∫] and [1] (PLAY) on the main unit at the same time for more than 5

 

 

seconds to cancel this setting. The setting will change to interlace.

 

 

≥The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV system used by the disc now playing. While

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stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds.

 

 

The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa.

 

 

≥When this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, use a disc that matches with this unit’s TV

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system.

 

 

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

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Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

The picture is distorted during

≥You may be playing a TV programme recorded with poor reception or unfavorable weather

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play, or video will not play

conditions.

 

correctly.

≥The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear briefly between recorded titles in

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the following situations:

 

 

–between titles recorded with different recording modes.

 

 

–between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.

 

 

–between scenes recorded with different resolutions.

 

 

–between playlist chapters.

 

 

 

 

Sound

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the

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Low volume.

amplifier if you have connected one.

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Distorted sound.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.

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Cannot hear the desired audio

≥Turn off V.S.S. in the following cases.

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type.

–When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.

 

 

–When playing bilingual broadcast programmes.

 

 

≥Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (DivX)

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≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

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Reduce the number of connected devices.

 

 

≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT

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terminal or the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

 

 

≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Digital Audio Output” to

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“HDMI and Optical” in the Setup menu.

 

 

≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected

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with an HDMI cable.

 

 

≥If recording to the HDD or a DVD-RAM when “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, you

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can only record either the main or secondary audio of a bilingual broadcast.

 

 

If you do not intend to copy the title to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

 

 

+R, +R DL or +RW set “Rec for High Speed Copy” in the Setup menu to “Off”.

 

Cannot switch audio.

≥You cannot switch the audio in the following cases.

 

 

–When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the

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disc tray while DVD drive is selected.

 

 

–When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.

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–When “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”. (The default setting is “On”.)

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≥The amplifier is connected using an optical digital cable or an HDMI cable. You cannot switch

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the audio if “Dolby Digital” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” or connect using

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audio cables.

 

 

≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

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Contents RQT8859-L Model No. DMR-EX77Inside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate ClimatesTable of contents DVD-Video format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording 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 DVD-RAM Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Cards Structure of folders displayed by this unitImportant notes for recording Disk drive handling care HDD Hard disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Unit care Disc and card handlingDisc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control informationControl reference guide Remote controlOpening the front panel Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guideWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting a televisionMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR Connecting a Digital television and VCRConnection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connectionsTelevision’s Connecting to a TVConnecting to a receiver PreparationEasy playback Power on linkPower off link Viera Link Hdavi Control TMEasy control only with Viera remote control Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspect When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select your area Press OKTo enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4 to select ProgressivePress OK Press 3, 4 to select On and pressRefer to the control reference on Set up to match your television and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Test by turning on the television and changing channelsPress Status to show the information Screen Watching analogue and digital broadcastsSelect the channel Digital channel informationPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Recording television programmesPress ¥ REC to start recording To open the tray without disc finalisation Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To finalise the discDirect Navigator Menu Recording television programmesDrive SelectPress 1 Play during recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Timer recordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Press GuideOperations in the TV Guide system Timer recordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press G-Code Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsTimer recording REC Mode PROG/CHECK≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal Recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK ≥DateTo release the unit from recording standby To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OKRelief Recording Check, change or delete a programmeAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Quick View Operations during playPress Audio Changing audio during playPlaying recorded video Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegPress Direct Navigator Playing DivX discsSelecting file type to play Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OK Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Playing DivX discs, MP3Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectPlaying still pictures Album and press OKRotate Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play Start Slide ShowUsing 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 Partial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Title operationsPress Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and pressChapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations AddPress the Green button to select Picture Editing still picturesPress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Add Pictures Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OKAlbum and picture operation Press 2, 1 to select Delete and press OKAvailable disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Press Delete ¢Approximate copying times Max. speed Copying titles or playlistsDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copy Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select CopyCopying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functions To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying To edit the copying listVIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Copying SD Video from an SD CardTo register individual still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copyPress 3, 4 to select Copy All Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Pictures and press OKDV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderStart play on the other equipment Press ¥ RECPress Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OKProviding a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card managementDeleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc or card-FormatHDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuPress 3, 4 to select an item and press OK To cancel the Child LockFunction Menu window Child LockTabs Menus Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings OPEN/CLOSETabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settingsMpeg Changing the unit’s settingsSound DTSGrey Background New Service MessageHdmi Settings§ On-Screen MessagesSoftware Update in Standby Remote ControlClock Power Save System UpdatePress OK to save the newly found channels TuningDVB Manual Tuning Refer to the control reference on Signal ConditionPress OK to start scan Programme position Analogue Manual TuningPress 3, 4, 2 To select aPress 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OK Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OKTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC TV SystemTo change the time zone Clock SettingsPress 3, 4 to change the setting Press OK when you have finished the settingsOn the television MessagesMessages On the unit’s displayRegion number be played? Frequently asked questionsSet up Which aerial is suitable for receivingTV Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide When copying, it takes a long Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop Even when is pressedPlay Play fails to start even when PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Copying, deleting and settingPreset UpdatedSome channels, No Signal To reset this unit To return all the settings otherGlossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L Index
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