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Panasonic DMR-EX79 Quick Start
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until 2009/04/06 Operating InstructionsDVD Recorder Dear customerRegion number supported by this unitAbout descriptions in these operating instructions GN RQT9306-L CAUTION! WARNING: CAUTION! CAUTION WARNI NG 2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3 Table of contentsGetting started Quick Start Guide Basic operations Advanced operations Editing Copying Setting menus Reference 4 Included accessoriesThe remote control information Safety precautionsPlacement Volta ge AC mains lead protection Foreign matter Service 5 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling careThe HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust The HDD is a temporary storage device Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD HDD recording time remaining Setup precautions Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or breakdown While operating When moving the unit Indemnity concerning recorded content Unit careBefore moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. Control reference guide 6 RECPLAY PLAYRemote control The units display REC REC 7 Easy access to various functions FUNCTION MENU Display Select a function. Select an item. 1 Playback Select when you wish to 2 Recording Select the recording method. 3 Delete Select the title or file type you 4 Copy Select the copy method. 5 TV Guide (>17, 26) Select when you wish to 6 Others Select and execute a 7 Drive Select Change which drive is used. 8 STEP 1ConnectionConnecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminalRegarding VIERA Link HDAVI Control Connecting a television Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable 2 1 2 4Other connections (>below, 66) STEP 2Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 9 1appropriate AV input to suit the 2 3 4and press [OK] when the Power Save setting menu appears. 53,4,2,1 OK RETURN When clock setting screen is displayed To confirm that stations have been tuned correctly (>60) To restart set up (>59) 10 HDD and disc informationRecording formatDVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM] DVD-Video format [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV] +VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] HDD and discs you can use for recording and playYou cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit. When playing DVD-R DL (Dual Layer, single-sided) and +R DL (Double Layer, single-sided) Play-only discs Discs that cannot be played Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected TV 11 USB memory information12 Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)Structure of folders displayed by this unit 13 Media handling (Disc/USB memory)How to hold a disc Cartridge disc Concerning non-cartridge discs If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Handling precautions Inserting discs Inserting, removing the USB memory Disc care Watching analogue and digital broadcasts 14 1appropriate AV input to suit the 2 3[Note] Press [STATUS ] to show the information screen.If New Channel Message appears Select the channel Digital channel information Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discsRefer to Advanced playback (>28) for detail information. 15 12Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc. 3When a menu screen appears on the television Recording television programmes19 REC REC AUDIO REC MODE REC 20 > Refer to Notes for recording ( ) and Advanced recording ( ) for detail information. 16 12Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc. 3 4recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). 5To pause recording To stop recording Press [REC] on the main unit to select the recording time. To specify a time to stop recording One Touch Recording Timer recordingRefer to Advanced timer recording (>2327) for detail information. 17 1 2future programme and press [OK]. To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Using the TV Guide system to make timer recordings (Digital broadcast only) 00 19:30 20:00 20:30 st D.I.Y. SOS Deleting titles 18 23 4 5 6 1 2Available disc space after deletingEXIT RETURN DELETE , FUNCTION MENU Using the DELETE Navigator to delete Notes for recording HDDSelecting Audio for Recording About the aspect when recording a programme When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc. When recording the One time only recording broadcasts Playing the disc on other DVD players Recording to DVD-R DL and +R DL 19 20 Advanced recordingFR (Flexible Recording Mode) To finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisation Recording modes and approximate recording times When the format confirmation screen is displayed When removing a recorded discUsing Flexible Rec is convenient in these kinds of situations. 21 23 4Min. and press [3,4] to set the recording time. 5Press [3,4,2,1] to select Start Press [1] (PLAY) during recording. 1 2Flexible Recording Playing while you are recordingPlaying from the beginning of the title you are recordingChasing playback Playing a title previously recorded while recording Simultaneous rec and play Copying from a video cassette recorderPress [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected. 22 2 31play at the point you want recording to start. 2or Rec to DVD and press [OK]. 3 4Manual recording DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) Advanced timer recording 23 ARD ARD 2Programme and press [OK]. 3and change the items with [3,4]. Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings (Analogue broadcast only) Channel 01 Drive space SP OK Manually programming timer recordings Channel 01 24 12 3 425 Press [PROG/CHECK].A Icons B Message displayed in the Drive space line C Channel name, programme name and other information are displayed. To change a programme To delete a programme To exit the timer recording list Check, change or delete a programme Notes on timer recording 26 1Press the Yellow button to display the list of programme type. Press the Blue button to display the list of categories. 2 4Operations in the TV Guide systemTo change channels To view a programme list for another day To browse through the TV Guide list To see programme information Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category 27 1 23Search or Detailed Search and 4 1 2 3 4 5 6Search or Detailed Search and 7Searching for the programme in the TV GuideSearching by entering words Searching using programme information of titles recorded to the HDD 28 Advanced playbackPress [AUDIO]. Operation during play Stop Changing audio during play Pause Search Skip Starting from a selected titlePress the numbered buttons. Quick ViewPress and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3). Slow- motionWhile paused, press [6] or [5]. Frame-by- frameWhile paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). Skipping the specified time (Time Slip)1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press [3,4] to select the time Manual Skip Create Chapter Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to playDIRECT NAVIGATOR 29 2Regarding the group name Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR appearance To sort the titles for easy searching To play grouped titles [HDD] To edit the group of titles [HDD] Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file typesUsing the tree screen to find a folder 1 Insert the USB memory. 2 Press [3,4] to select the item and press [OK]. Changing the file type to play 1 Press [RETURN ] several times to exit the menu. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 3 30 121 Press [1] while a title is highlighted to display the tree screen. 2Press [3,4] to select a folder and press [OK]. Showing the menu screen1Press [3,4] to select Playback and press 2Press [3,4] to select file type and press 1Press [3,4] to select Drive Select and press [OK]. 2Press [3,4] to select USB and press 3Press [3,4] to select the item and press Playing DivX video contents 31 121 Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen. 2 Press [3,4,2,1] to select a group and press Regarding DivX VOD content Playing Music filesUsing the tree screen to find a group Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) 32 12 3picture and press [OK].Regarding Album View screen Playing still pictures 33 Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow Slideshow Setting1Press [3,4,2,1] to select the album. 2Press [1](PLAY). Slideshow with music Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT2Press [3,4] to select Rotate RIGHT or Rotate LEFT and press [OK]. Zoom in Zoom out2Press [3,4] to select Zoom in and press [OK]. Properties Playing music 34 12 3 2 3To play music CD To play music recorded on HDD Useful functions during music playStop Pause Search Skip Repeat Play Sort Properties Convenient functions 35 12 3 1appropriate AV input to suit the 2 3 4Press [1](PLAY) FUNCTION MENU Display To pause the TV programme you are watchingPause Live TV Slow- motionWhile paused, press [6] or [5]. Stop Pause Live TV1Press []. 2Press [2,1] to select Yes 36 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM)What you can do with HDAVI ControlWhat is VIERA Link HDAVI Control? Download from the TV Easy playback Power on link Power off linkWhen you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode When not using HDAVI Control 37 Easy control only with VIERA remote control Using the FUNCTION MENU Display to operate this unit2 Select an item then press [OK]. 1 Display this units FUNCTION MENU Display using the TV remote control. 2 Select the item you want to operate with the TV remote control, and press Pause live TV programme1 Turn on the Pause Live TV function using the TV remote control. 2 Display the Control Panel (>below) and press [OK]. Using the OPTION menu window to operate this unit Editing titles/chapters 38 12 3 4If you select Chapter View 5 6the operation and press [OK].Chapter Chapter Creation in the Setup menu (>61) Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters 39 Title operations DeletePress [2,1] to select Delete and press [OK]. Properties Enter Title Name Set up Protection Cancel ProtectionPress [2,1] to select Yes and press [OK]. Partial Delete1Press [OK] at the start point and end point of the section you want to delete. 3Press [2,1] to select Delete and press [OK]. Change Thumbnail3Press [3,4] to select Finish and press [OK]. Divide Title1Press [OK] at the point you want to divide the title. 3Press [2,1] to select Divide and press [OK]. Chapter operations Delete ChapterPress [2,1] to select Delete and press [OK]. Create Chapter1Press [OK] at the point you want to divide. 2Press [3,4] to select Finish and press [OK]. Combine ChaptersPress [2,1] to select Combine and press [OK]. Creating, editing and playing playlists 40 23 4 5 6want to add to a playlist and press 7insert the chapter and press [OK]. 8 41 23 4 5 6 7Editing still pictures and music 42 2Select the album to be edited and 3To edit the album To edit still picture Editing still pictures (JPEG) Album (still picture) and picture operationDelete Picture Delete AlbumPress [2,1] to select Delete and Change Date Enter Album Name Set up Protection Cancel ProtectionPress [2,1] to select Yes and Properties Add Pictures Create Album Copy to DVD Copy to HDDPress [2,1] to select Start and Press [2,1] to select Copy & Finalise or Copy Only and press [OK]. 43 2Press [3,4] to select the album and 3To edit the album (Music) To edit the track (Music) 2 3Press [3,4] to select Picture or Music. 5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the item and press [DELETE ]. 6Editing music1Press [3,4] to select the album and press 2Press [3,4] to select the track and press Album and track operation Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator Entering text 44 127 character and press [OK]. 3To add a name To recall an added name To delete an added name 6 N O M P Q R S TUV 45 Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times (Max. speed) Copying titles or playlists Speed and recording mode when copying 46 23 4want to copy and press [;]. 5 6Press [2,1] to select Start and press [OK]. 2Press [3,4] to select Properties or Sort Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] 47 23 4 5 6 7 8Press [2,1] to select Copy & Finalise or Copy Only and press Copying using the copying list Advanced CopyTo stop copying To return to the previous screen Recording and playing while copying Copying titles or playlists 48 12COPY Navigator/Copying list icon s and functions Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL 49 3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press Copying SD Video from a video equipment Copying still pictures 50 23 4 5 6To register individual still pictures To register on a folder by folder basis 7 8 9Press [2,1] to select Copy & Finalise or Copy Only and press Copying using the copying list Insert the USB memory (>13). 51 2Pictures ( JPEG ) and press [OK]. 3Insert the USB memory (>13). 2 3using the copying list (>50) Copying still pictures on the USB memoryCopying all the still pictures Copying using the copying list Copying music to HDD 52 12 3Insert the USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL (>13). 2( MP3&WMA ) and press [OK]. 3To register individual MP3/WMA files About the Gracenote Database Copying music from a CD Copying music from a USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DLTo register on a folder by folder basis 53 45Preparing the update data Updating the database on this unit To update the Gracenote Database Using on-screen menus/Status message 54 12 3 4Using on-screen menusCommon procedures Disc menuSetting the disc content Play menuChange the play sequence Picture menuChange the picture quality 55 Press [STATUS ].Sound menuChange the DVB multi audio and sound effect Other menuChange the display position Status messages HDD and disc management 56 2Providing a name for a disc 3Management or DVD Management 1Protection and press [OK]. 2 1Common procedures Setting the protection 57 23 1 2 3 58 12 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3Changing the units settings 59 23 4 5 6Favourites EditTo add channels to a Favourite To change the order of channels of a Favourite To delete channels on a Favourite To change the name of a Favourite in the Favourite column Auto-Setup Restart Download from TV Settings for Digital ChannelsDVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Channels Common procedures Tuning 61 DiscSettings for Playback Ratings Soundtrack Subtitle Menus Settings for Recording Recording time in EP mode Aspect for Recording Chapter Creation Rec for High Speed Copy DVD Speed for High Speed Copy Start Recording Time Finish Recording Time PictureComb Filter Still Mode Seamless Play 62 SoundDynamic Range Compression Bilingual Audio Selection Digital Audio Output PCM Down Conversion Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Audio Mode for XP Recording Audio Mode for DV Input DisplayOn-Screen Messages Grey Background FL Display New Channel Message (>14) Pause Live TV Icon Screen Saver FUNCTION MENU Display 63 ConnectionTV Aspect Progressive TV SystemTo change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC) HDMI Settings HDMI Video Format Aspect for 4:3 Video Digital Audio Output VIERA Link AV1 Output AV2 Input 64 OthersRemote Control When the following indicator appears on the units display Clock To cha nge the region Setting for Standby Power Save Auto Standby DivX Registration System Update TV Guide Download in Standby Software Update in Standby TV Guide/Software search period Software Update Search Now Initialize Shipping Condition Default Settings Other Settings 65 1television While pressing [TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons. 2changing channels. Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously until X HOLD appears on the units display. Television operation Child Lock 66 Additional connections70 Frequently asked questionsSet up Recording DiscLanguage code list Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected digital satellite receiver or a Set Top Box? How can I cancel a Timer programming? What happens when I unplug the unit from the household mains socket? What can or cannot be done using the USB port on this unit? What will happen if I try to record the same CD multiple times? Can I transfer the music tracks from HDD to the disc or USB memory? Please tell me about TV reception channels. 71 TV Guide USBMusic TV Channels 72 Messages On the television73 On the units display74 Troubleshooting guidePower TV screen and video DisplaysPicture does not appear during timer recording. 75 SoundThe screen changes automatically. OperationThere is a lot of after-image when playing video. The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted. The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly. No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesnt work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. Cannot eject disc. Troubleshooting guide Cannot tune channels. Cannot download channel presets from the television. Startup is slow. Cannot record. Cannot copy. Cannot record from external equipment. Timer recording does not work properly. Timer recording does not stop even when [] is pressed. The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost. The programme name and the recorded title do not match. Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc. disc using the high speed mode. When copying, it takes a long time even when high speed mode is selected. An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating DVD-R, etc. The DV automatic recording function does not work. 76 Recording, timer recording and copying77 PlayEdit 78 MusicTV Guide Still pictures USBDigital broadcasts cannot be received. After DVB Auto Setup only some or no DVB channels are found. Picture regularly breaks up on some channels. No Signal message is displayed. Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels. VIERA Link doesnt work. The operation on this unit (music playback etc.) is interrupted. To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset To reset the ratings level settings To restore the unit if it freezes due to one of the safety devices being activated After performing an update, you can no longer receive broadcasts. 79 Digital broadcastVIERA Link To reset this unit Other 80 Specifications81 Glossary83 3DQDVRQLF:DUUDQW\54$ 3DQDVRQLF$XVWUDOLD3W\/LPLWHG/RFNHG%DJ)UHQFKV)RUHVW16: 84 IndexPanasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net p RQT9306-L
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