Table of contents

Getting started

HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Disc and card handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 The remote control information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 The unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 1 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control TM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

STEP 2 Channel reception settings and

TV aspect settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 STEP 3 Set up to match your television

and remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

To enjoy progressive video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Viewing

Watching television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Select the channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Digital channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Recording

Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disc Insertion/Ejection	23
To specify a time to stop recording—One Touch Recording . . .	24
Recording settings for High Speed Copy	24
Flexible Recording	25
Playing while you are recording	25

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 To cancel recording when recording has already begun . . . . . . 28 To release the unit from recording standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Relief Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing back

Playing recorded video contents/

Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Changing audio during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing DivX discs,

MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF) . . . . . . . . . .33

Regarding DivX discs,
MP3 discs and still pictures (JPEG/TIFF)	33
Selecting file type to play	34
Playing DivX discs	34
Playing MP3 discs	35
Playing still pictures	36
Useful functions during still picture play	37

Using on-screen menus/Status message. . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing

Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Creating, editing and playing playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Editing and playing playlists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Playlist operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Album and picture operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Delete Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the DELETE Navigator to delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Deleting titles or pictures during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Copying

Copying titles or playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Copying using the copying list–Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Copying a finalized DVD-R, DVD-R DL,

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Copying MPEG2 moving pictures from an SD card . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying still pictures

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures . . . . . 53

Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Convenient functions

HDD, disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Setting the protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Providing a name for a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Deleting all the contents of a disc or card—Format . . . . . . . . . . 56 Selecting the background style–Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Selecting whether to show the Top Menu first

–Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Enabling discs to be played on other equipment

–Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Creating Top Menu–Create Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 FUNCTIONS window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Summary of settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Reference

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85, DMR-EX85 specifications

The Panasonic DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 are part of Panasonic's renowned lineup of digital video recorders (DVRs) that combine advanced recording technology with user-friendly features. These models are designed to enhance the viewing and recording experience for users, making them ideal for anyone looking to manage their television and multimedia content more efficiently.

One of the standout features of the DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 is their high-definition recording capability. Both models support recording in stunning detail, allowing users to capture their favorite TV shows, movies, and other video content without sacrificing quality. They utilize a built-in hard drive for storage, providing ample space for recording hours of programming while also enabling quick access to previously saved content.

The DMR-EX85 specifically offers a generous 250 GB hard drive, while the DMR-EX75 comes with a slightly smaller 160 GB option. This difference in capacity may influence the choice of model depending on the user's recording habits. The devices also feature the ability to pause and rewind live TV, giving viewers control over their watching experience.

In terms of connectivity, both models are equipped with HDMI and USB ports, allowing users to easily connect to other devices, such as televisions and external storage. The inclusion of a built-in DVD recorder adds versatility, enabling users to archive their recordings onto DVD discs for long-term preservation or sharing with others. Their user-friendly interface ensures that even those who are not tech-savvy can navigate through menus and recording options with ease.

Another notable technology is the incorporation of a digital tuner, which allows users to access high-definition broadcast channels without needing an additional set-top box. This feature not only provides greater convenience but also enhances the overall viewing experience by allowing access to a wider range of programming.

Overall, the Panasonic DMR-EX85 and DMR-EX75 represent a significant advancement in home entertainment technology. With their powerful recording capabilities, user-friendly features, and versatile connectivity options, these DVRs cater to the needs of modern viewers who demand flexibility and quality in their media consumption. Whether for recording standard television broadcasts or archiving favorite shows, these models deliver reliable performance and exceptional functionality.

Panasonic DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85 manual Table of contents

Models: DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85 DMR-EX85

DMR-EX75, DMR-EX85, DMR-EX85 specifications