Connecting to a TV, Connecting to a receiver | Panasonic DMR-EX87

Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), this unit’s output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video.

≥Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

Preparation

From the Setup menu (➡ 67), set “Digital Audio Output” to “HDMI and Optical”.

Connecting to a TV

	Television’s	HDMI IN
	rear panel	HDMI IN
	rear panel

Connecting to a receiver

HDMI IN

Television’s rear panel

This unit’s
rear panel	HDMI AV OUT
OUT	HDMI AV OUT
AV4 IN	R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AV OUT
	R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO AV OUT

≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (➡ 84) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.

For units compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection that are equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC monitors, etc.):

Depending on the unit, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

	Receiver’s rear
HDMI IN	HDMI OUT panel

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI AV OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AV OUT

STEP 1 Connection

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Panasonic DMR-EX87, DMR-EX77 Connecting to a TV, Connecting to a receiver, Preparation, Television’s, Rear panel

Contents

RQT8859-L Model No. DMR-EX77 Inside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Table of contents HDD and discs you can use for recording and play HDD, disc and card informationDVD Video Recording format DVD-Video format Recording modes and approximate recording times +R/+RW Video Recording formatHDD, disc and card information HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs 12 cm/8 cmDiscs that cannot be played Suitable SD Cards Cards you can use on this unitStructure of folders displayed by this unit DVD-RAM Important notes for recording Important notes for recording/HDD Hard HDD Hard disk drive handling careDisk drive handling care Unit care Disc and card handling Remote control information Included accessoriesRemote control information Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The Control reference guide Remote control Unit’s display Main unitControl reference guide Opening the front panel Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connecting a televisionWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time Connecting an Analogue television and VCR Connecting a television and VCRConnecting a Digital television and VCR Connection Connecting a stereo amplifier Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalOther connections Connection Connecting to a receiver Connecting to a TVPreparation Television’s Power off link Power on linkViera Link Hdavi Control TM Easy playback Easy 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 aspect Press OK Press 3, 4 to select ProgressivePress 3, 4 to select On and press To enjoy progressive video When 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 on Select the channel Watching analogue and digital broadcastsDigital channel information Press Status to show the information Screen Press ¥ REC to start recording Recording television programmesPress Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drive Recording television programmes Disc Insertion/EjectionTo finalise the disc To open the tray without disc finalisation Drive Recording television programmesSelect Direct Navigator Menu Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Flexible RecordingPlaying while you are recording Press 1 Play during recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Timer recordingPress Guide Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Timer recordingOperations in the TV Guide system Timer recording Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsREC Mode PROG/CHECK Press G-Code Press PROG/CHECK Manually programming timer recordings≥Date ≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal Recording Press 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 standby Auto Renewal Recording Check, change or delete a programmeRelief Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Quick View Operations during play Press Audio Changing audio during play Regarding 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 video Selecting file type to play Playing DivX discsPress Direct Navigator 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 OK Playing still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectAlbum and press OK Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Useful functions during still picture play Slide Show SettingStart Slide Show Rotate Press Display Using on-screen menus/Status messageUsing on-screen menus Press Status Using on-screen menus/Status messageStatus messages Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress 3, 4, 2 Cancel Protection § Set up Protection §Title operations Partial Delete Creating playlists Creating, editing and playing playlistsPress 2, 1 to select the source title and press Press Return Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chaptersAdd Chapter Move Press 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Editing still picturesPress the Green button to select Picture Album and picture operation Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OKPress 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Add Pictures Deleting titles or pictures during play Delete NavigatorPress Delete ¢ Available disc space after deleting Delete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copying titles or playlistsApproximate copying times Max. speed Copy Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy Copying 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 functions Set Copy Time Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeCopying SD Video from an SD Card VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Copying still pictures Copying using the copying listRegister still pictures for copy To register individual still pictures Press 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 All Start play on the other equipment Copying from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC DV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Show Enter Name screen Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Press Set Setting the protection Common proceduresHDD, disc and card management Providing a name for a disc Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format Enabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Selecting the background style-Top MenuCreating Top Menu-Create Top Menu HDD, disc and card management Function Menu window To cancel the Child LockChild Lock Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OK Summary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsOPEN/CLOSE Tabs Menus Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settings Sound Changing the unit’s settingsDTS Mpeg Hdmi Settings§ New Service MessageOn-Screen Messages Grey Background Clock Power Save Remote ControlSystem Update Software Update in Standby Press OK to save the newly found channels Tuning Press OK to start scan Refer to the control reference on Signal ConditionDVB Manual Tuning Press 3, 4, 2 Analogue Manual TuningTo select a Programme position To 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 OK Press 3, 4 to change the setting Clock SettingsPress OK when you have finished the settings To change the time zone On the television Messages Messages On the unit’s display Set 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 long You want to cancel the ratings PasswordCopying, deleting and setting Play Play fails to start even when Some channels, No Signal UpdatedTo reset this unit To return all the settings other Preset Glossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L Index