Panasonic DMR-EX87 Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record, Cannot copy, Equipment

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Recording, timer recording and copying

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Cannot record.

≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the

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Cannot copy.

unit can record onto.

 

 

≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

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≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD

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Management.

 

 

≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).

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≥You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached

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its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc.

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≥You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.

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Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

 

 

≥[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the

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HDD and then copy.

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–If there is not enough space available on the HDD (If you will copy titles from the HDD to a

 

 

blank disc and fill the entire disc, HDD disc space equivalent to 4 hours of SP mode

 

 

recording is necessary).

 

 

–If the number of recorded titles and the number of titles to be copied has exceeded 500.

 

 

≥You cannot record and copy on finalised discs. However, you can record and copy again if

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you format DVD-RW.

 

 

≥Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and

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+RW you may be unable to record onto them if you either insert and remove the disc or

 

 

switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of fifty times.

 

 

≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit

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may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.

 

 

≥This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings.

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(However, both types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) Play of discs recorded

 

 

with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

 

 

 

 

Digital broadcasts cannot be

≥Some digital broadcasts are copyright protected with “One time only recording”. This type of

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recorded or copied.

programme can only be recorded or copied to the HDD or a CPRM compatible DVD-RAM.

 

 

 

 

Cannot record from external

≥Check that the connection is correct.

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equipment.

≥Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

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Timer recording does not work

≥The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the

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properly.

programme.

 

 

≥The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording

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list is not on.)

 

 

≥Set the clock.

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Timer recording does not stop

≥Make sure that the recording drive is selected. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

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even when [∫] is pressed.

recording drive.

 

 

≥If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Quick Start” is set to “On”,

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you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

 

 

 

 

The timer programme remains

≥The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.

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even after recording finishes.

 

 

 

 

 

A part or whole of a recorded

≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while

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title has been lost.

recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable.

 

 

≥You will have to format the disc ([HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]) or use a new disc. We cannot offer

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any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs.

 

 

 

 

Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc.

≥When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu. (The

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disc using the high speed mode.

default setting is “On”.)

 

 

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode, you cannot

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perform high-speed copy.

 

 

≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD Recorders with “Rec for High

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Speed Copy” set to “On”, and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL

 

 

or +RW discs with high-speed copy.

 

 

 

 

When copying, it takes a long

≥Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed

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time even when high speed

recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the

 

mode is selected.

disc.

 

 

≥It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.

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≥You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic

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DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP (8 Hours) mode recording.

 

 

 

 

An unusually loud sound is

≥When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video

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coming from the rotating DVD-R,

format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal,

 

etc.

however, this is not a problem.

 

 

 

 

The DV automatic recording

≥If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV

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function does not work.

equipment settings.

 

 

≥You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

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≥Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV

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equipment are not successive.

 

 

≥Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

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≥The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape.

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Troubleshooting guide

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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 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 Suitable SD Cards Cards you can use on this unitStructure of folders displayed by this unit DVD-RAMImportant notes for recording HDD Hard disk drive handling care Disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard 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 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 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 ScreenRecording television programmes Press Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drivePress ¥ REC to start recording 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 OKTimer recording Operations in the TV Guide systemPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme 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 standbyCheck, change or delete a programme Relief RecordingAuto Renewal 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 videoPlaying DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorSelecting file type to play 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 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 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 MoveEditing still pictures Press the Green button to select PicturePress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK 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 deletingCopying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists 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 TuningRefer to the control reference on Signal Condition DVB Manual TuningPress OK to start scan 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
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