On the unit’s display, Messages | Panasonic DMR-EX87, DMR-EX77

On the unit’s display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

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DVD 	≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.			22
(“∑” stands for a number.)			Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more

			than 5 seconds.

HARD ERR§	≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.			—
GUIDE	≥TV Guide data is being downloaded.			68

NoERAS	≥You cannot delete items on this disc.			—
		The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

NoREAD	≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.			10
	≥This message may appear when the DVD lens cleaner has finished cleaning.			10
		Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc.

NoWRIT	≥You cannot write to this disc.			—
		The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

PLEASE WAIT§	≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying			—
		out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken.
		Wait until the message disappears.

PROG FULL§	≥There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes.			33
SP 35:50	≥Available space on the HDD or disc.			—
LP 151h		The example “SP 35:50” is displayed when less than 100 hours are available and the example “LP
“SP”, “LP” and the numbers		151h” is displayed when over 100 hours are available.
are examples.		“SP” and “LP” are recording modes, “35:50” means “35 hours 50 minutes” and “151h” means “151
		hours”.

SW-DL	≥The unit is performing a software update.			68

UNFORMAT§	≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-			61
		Video format) that has been recorded on other equipment.
		Format the disc to use it.
		However all the recorded contents on the disc are deleted.

UNSUPPORT§	≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.			4–6
F74	≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer malfunction.			—
		Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

F75	≥The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal data malfunction.			—
		Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

U59	≥The unit is hot.			—
		The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message
		disappears.
		Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear
		of the unit.

U61	≥(When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a malfunction has occurred during recording, playback or			—
		copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation; it is not
		broken. Once the display disappears you can use the unit again.

U72	≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.			—
U73		–The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
		–The HDMI cable is too long. Please use a cable 5.0 meters or less.
		–The HDMI cable is damaged.

U76	≥HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that does not support copyright			—
		protection.

U80	≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now			—
U81		press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.
U99

U88	≥(When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was something unusual detected with the disc while			78
		recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to
		normal operation; it is not broken. Once the display disappears you can use the unit again.

H or F	≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s			—
		condition.)		78–83
	≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the			78–83
		following.
		1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.
		2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)
		If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the
		dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

X HOLD	≥The Child Lock function is activated.			63
		Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

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Panasonic DMR-EX87, DMR-EX77 operating instructions On the unit’s display, Messages

Contents

RQT8859-L Model No. DMR-EX77 Inside of product This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Table of contents DVD-Video format HDD, disc and card informationHDD and discs you can use for recording and play DVD Video Recording 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 DVD-RAM Cards you can use on this unitSuitable SD Cards Structure of folders displayed by this unit Important notes for recording HDD Hard disk drive handling care Disk drive handling careImportant notes for recording/HDD Hard Unit care Disc and card handling Disc and card handling/Unit care/Included accessories/The Included accessoriesRemote control information Remote control information Control reference guide Remote control Opening the front panel Main unitUnit’s display Control reference guide Connecting a television When the unit is not to be used for a long timeMake sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Connection Connecting a television and VCRConnecting an Analogue television and VCR Connecting a Digital television and VCR Connection Connecting an amplifier with a digital input TerminalConnecting a stereo amplifier Other connections Television’s Connecting to a TVConnecting to a receiver Preparation Easy playback Power on linkPower off link Viera Link Hdavi Control TM Easy control only with Viera remote control Press 3, 4 to select the TV aspect When clock setting screen is displayedPress 3, 4 to select your area Press OK To enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4 to select ProgressivePress OK Press 3, 4 to select On and press Refer to the control reference on Set up to match your television and remote controlWhen the following indicator appears on the unit’s display Test by turning on the television and changing channels Press Status to show the information Screen Watching analogue and digital broadcastsSelect the channel Digital channel information Recording television programmes Press Drive Select to select the HDD or DVD drivePress ¥ REC to start recording To open the tray without disc finalisation Disc Insertion/EjectionRecording television programmes To finalise the disc Direct Navigator Menu Recording television programmesDrive Select Press 1 Play during recording Flexible RecordingPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press OK Playing while you are recording Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press OK Timer recordingTo cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Press Guide Timer recording Operations in the TV Guide systemPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the programme Press G-Code Using G-CODEsystem to make timer recordingsTimer recording REC Mode PROG/CHECK ≥HDD Renew Auto Renewal Recording Manually programming timer recordingsPress PROG/CHECK ≥Date To release the unit from recording standby To cancel recording when recording has already begunPress Drive Select to select the recording drive and press Press 2, 1 to select Stop Recording and press OK Check, change or delete a programme Relief RecordingAuto Renewal Recording Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Quick View Operations during play Press Audio Changing audio during play Playing recorded video Playing DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures JpegRegarding DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg DivX discs, MP3 discs and still pictures Jpeg Playing DivX discs Press Direct NavigatorSelecting file type to play Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group and press OK Playing MP3 discsPress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK Playing DivX discs, MP3 Press Drive Select to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to selectPlaying still pictures Album and press OK Rotate Slide Show SettingUseful functions during still picture play Start Slide Show Using 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 Partial Delete Set up Protection §Cancel Protection § Title operations Press Return Creating, editing and playing playlistsCreating playlists Press 2, 1 to select the source title and press Chapter Move Editing and playing playlists/chaptersPlaylist operations Add Editing still pictures Press the Green button to select PicturePress 3, 4 to select the operation and press OK Add Pictures Cancel Protection § Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press OKAlbum and picture operation Press 2, 1 to select Delete and press OK Available disc space after deleting Delete NavigatorDeleting titles or pictures during play Press Delete ¢ Copying titles or playlists Approximate copying times Max. speedDelete Navigator/Copying titles or playlists Copy Press Function Menu Press 3, 4 to select Copy Copying using the copying list- Advanced Copy Copy Navigator/Copying list icons and functions To return to the previous screenRecording and playing while copying To edit the copying list VIDEO§ HDD DVD-RAM Setting the unit to copy according to the set timeSet Copy Time Copying SD Video from an SD Card To register individual still pictures Copying using the copying listCopying still pictures Register still pictures for copy Press 3, 4 to select Copy All Copying all the still pictures on a card- Copy All PicturesPress 3, 4 to select To Others Pictures and press OK DV automatic recording DV Auto Rec Copying from a video cassette recorderStart play on the other equipment Press ¥ REC Press Set Entering textShow Enter Name screen Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a character and press OK Providing a name for a disc Common proceduresSetting the protection HDD, disc and card management Deleting all titles and playlists-Delete all titles Deleting all the contents of a disc or card-Format HDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style-Top MenuEnabling discs to be played on other equipment-Finalise Creating Top Menu-Create Top Menu Press 3, 4 to select an item and press OK To cancel the Child LockFunction Menu window Child Lock Tabs Menus Changing the unit’s settingsSummary of settings OPEN/CLOSE Tabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settings Mpeg Changing the unit’s settingsSound DTS Grey Background New Service MessageHdmi Settings§ On-Screen Messages Software Update in Standby Remote ControlClock Power Save System Update Press OK to save the newly found channels Tuning Refer to the control reference on Signal Condition DVB Manual TuningPress OK to start scan Programme position Analogue Manual TuningPress 3, 4, 2 To select a Press 3, 4 to select the TV system and press OK Press 3, 4 to select Auto-Setup Restart and press OKTo change the setting all at once PAL!#NTSC TV System To change the time zone Clock SettingsPress 3, 4 to change the setting Press OK when you have finished the settings On the television Messages Messages On the unit’s display Region number be played? Frequently asked questionsSet up Which aerial is suitable for receiving TV Guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide When copying, it takes a long Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot recordTimer recording does not stop Even when is pressed Play Play fails to start even when PasswordYou want to cancel the ratings Copying, deleting and setting Preset UpdatedSome channels, No Signal To reset this unit To return all the settings other Glossary RGB Specifications Safety precautions Web Site http//panasonic.net RQT8859-L Index