Panasonic DMR-EX79 quick start Recording, timer recording and copying

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Troubleshooting guide

Cannot tune channels.

Cannot download channel presets from the television.

¾Check the connections. (> 8, 68, 69)

¾You must connect to a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later) compatible TV with a HDMI cable to download channel presets.

Startup is slow.

¾Set “Power Save” to “Off” in the Setup menu. (> 64)

If connected with an HDAVI Control 4 compatible TV (VIERA) with the “Standby Power Save” setting activated on the TV, even with “Power Save” set to “Off”, when the TV is in Standby mode, the unit may take some time to startup.

¾Startup takes time in the following situations:

–A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.

–The clock is not set.

–Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains lead is connected.

–When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

Recording, timer recording and copying

Cannot record.

Cannot copy.

¾You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. (> 10)

¾The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (> 57)

¾The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD Management. (> 56)

¾Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). (> 81)

¾You cannot record when there is not enough space or when the number of titles has reached its limit. Delete unwanted titles or use a new disc. (> 18, 39, 57)

¾You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL or +R DL disc on this unit.

Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.

¾[-R]DL] [+R]DL] In the following situations, you cannot copy. Delete unnecessary titles from the HDD and then copy. (> 18, 39, 57)

–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 499.

¾You cannot record and copy on finalised discs. However, you can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.

¾Due to peculiarities of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD- Video format), +R, +R DL and +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.

¾DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders.

¾This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (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.

¾Some broadcasts are copyright protected.

Cannot record from external equipment.

¾Check that the connection is correct. (> 22, 68, 69)

¾Select the input channel for the equipment you have connected.

Timer recording does not work properly.

¾The timer programme is incorrect or different timer programme times overlap. Correct the programme. (> 25)

¾The programme is not in timer recording standby. (The timer icon “F” in the timer recording list is not on.) (> 24)

¾Set the clock. (> 64)

¾The programme information in the TV Guide system may not be correct. It is recommended to modify the start and end times to allow a margin of a few minutes. (> 23)

RQT9306

Timer recording does not stop even when [∫] is pressed.

¾If you start recording immediately after turning on the unit while “Power Save” is set to “Off” in the Setup menu (Quick Start mode), you cannot then stop recording for a few seconds.

The timer programme remains even after recording finishes.

¾The timer programme remains if set to daily or weekly.

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

¾If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the household mains socket while 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 any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. (> 57)

The programme name and the recorded title do not match.

¾There was a programme change after timer recording was set but the recorded title still has the old programme name.

Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc. disc using the high speed mode.

¾When recording to the HDD, set “Rec for High Speed Copy” to “On” in the Setup menu. (The default setting is “On”). (> 61)

¾In the following cases, high speed mode does not work, even if the titles were recorded with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “On”.

–[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.

–[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If recorded in 16:9 aspect.

–[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If recorded in 16:9 aspect using “EP” mode or “FR” (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode.

¾[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD recorders with “Rec for High 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 time even when high speed mode is selected.

¾Use a disc that is compatible with high speed recording. Even if the disc is high speed recording compatible, the maximum speed may not be possible due to the condition of the disc.

¾It takes longer than normal to copy many titles.

¾You cannot high speed copy to DVD-R titles longer than 6 hours when using other Panasonic DVD Recorders that are not compatible with EP ( 8Hours ) mode recording.

An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating DVD-R, etc.

¾When recording or high speed copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW the sound of the disc rotating may be louder than normal, however, this is not a problem.

The DV automatic recording function does not work.

¾If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is aborted, check the connections and DV equipment settings. (> 22)

¾You cannot start recording until the images from the DV equipment appear on the television.

¾Recording may not be performed as desired if the time codes on the tape in the DV equipment are not successive.

¾Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic recording may not operate properly.

¾The audio/video recordings are recorded on other than a DV tape. (> 22)

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Contents About descriptions in these operating instructions ExampleIf you see this symbol Inside of productTable of contents Remote control information Included accessoriesSafety precautions HDD Hard disk drive handling care Unit careControl reference guide Remote controlUnit’s display Easy access to various functions Function Menu Display Main unitConnecting a television Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminalOther connections Below Regarding Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM functionPress 3, 4 to select the TV aspect and press OK When clock setting screen is displayedReturn HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and playRecording format DVD Video Recording format HDD RAMPlay-only discs USB memory informationDiscs that cannot be played Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures Jpeg Structure of folders displayed by this unitStructure of WMA/MP3 folders Still pictures JPEG§2Media handling Disc/USB memory Inserting discsInserting, removing the USB memory Disc careWatching analogue and digital broadcasts Select the channelDigital channel information Press Status to show the information screenPlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Recording television programmes Press ¥ REC To start recordingTo specify a time to stop recording- One Touch Recording Press ¥ REC on the main unit to select the recording timeTimer recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide ScreenPress Guide Press OKUsing the Delete Navigator to delete Deleting titlesDeleting during play Press Delete ¢ Press 2, 1 to select Delete and press OKWhen recording a When you want toSpeed mode from When recordingWhen the format confirmation screen is displayed When removing a recorded discAdvanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesFlexible Recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OKPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recordingCopying from a video cassette recorder Manual recordingStart play on the other equipment Press ¥ RECAdvanced timer recording Manually programming timerUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer RecordingsTo cancel recording when recording has already begun To release the unit from recording standbyRelief Recording Auto Renewal RecordingTo exit the timer recording list Check, change or delete a programmeTo change a programme To delete a programmeOperations in the TV Guide system Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme and press OKPress Direct Navigator Press SetTo return to the previous screen§ During play or while stoppedAdvanced playback Operation during playChanging audio during play Press AudioSwitching the Direct Navigator appearance Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the title and press OKTo sort the titles for easy searching To play grouped titles HDDPlaying DivX video contents Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures JpegShowing the menu screen Show DivX Menu screenPlaying Music files Show MP3&WMA Menu screenPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OKPlaying still pictures Show Album View screenPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OKUseful functions during still picture play Playing music To play music CDTo play music recorded on HDD Useful functions during music playFunction Menu Display To pause the TV programme you are Convenient functionsWatching-Pause Live TV Power on link Power off linkLinked operations with the TV Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM Download from the TV§1Easy control only with Viera remote control Using the Function Menu Display to operate this unit§1Using the Option menu window to operate this unit§1 Pause live TV programme§2Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the titlePress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter If you select Chapter ViewTitle operations Divide TitleChapter operations Combine ChaptersCreating, editing and playing playlists Creating playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title PressEditing and playing playlists/chapters Press OPTION, then 3, 4 to selectOperation and press OK Playlist operationsEditing still pictures and music Editing still pictures JpegAlbum still picture and picture operation Select the album to be edited and press OptionEditing music Deleting still pictures and music using Delete NavigatorAlbum and track operation Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Entering textShow Enter Name screen etc Copying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedHDD DVD DVD HDD HDDPress 3, 4 to select the title you want to copy and press Copy Video HDD to DVDPress 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy To edit the copying list Set Copy TimeCopy Navigator/Copying list icons and functions When the top menu is displayed Copying SD Video from a video equipmentTo stop copying SD VideoCopying using the copying list Copying still picturesCopying still pictures on the USB memory Perform steps 4 8 on CopyingAbout the Gracenote Database Copying music to HDDCopying music from a CD To update the Gracenote Database Preparing the update dataPress 3, 4 to select Start Updating the database on this unitUsing on-screen menus Using on-screen menus/Status messagePress Display Status messages Press StatusSound menu-Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect Other menu-Change the display positionCommon procedures Setting the protectionHDD and disc management Providing a name for a discDeleting all the contents-Format Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titlesSelecting the background style-Top Menu Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-FinaliseRQT9306 4 Press OK Creating Top Menu-Create Top MenuTuning Changing the unit’s settingsPress 3, 4 to select the tab Changing the unit’s settings Settings for Analogue ChannelsSignal Condition Manual TuningDisc PictureSound DisplayConnection Others Other Settings Television operationTest by turning on the television and changing channels Child LockConnecting a television with S Video terminals Connecting a television with Component Video terminalsConnecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifierConnecting with an Hdmi compatible television and receiver Amplifier’s rear panelAdditional connections Connecting a television and VCROther connections To the aerial Aerial cable Splitter Digital television’s rear panelIncluded Connect only after all other Connections are completeFrequently asked questions Set upDisc RecordingMusic TV GuideTV Channels Messages On the television On the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide PowerTV screen and video DisplaysSound OperationRecording, timer recording and copying Play EditStill pictures To reset this unit Digital broadcastViera Link OtherSpecifications Glossary Glossary RGBWMA USE of this Product Implies Acceptance of the Terms below3DQDVRQLF DUUDQW\ Index
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