Panasonic DMR-EX78 Still pictures Cannot display Direct Navigator, Be read, Cannot be read

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Cannot display Direct Navigator	≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy.	—
screen.
Cannot edit or format a card.	≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message	56
([EX88])	sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)
The contents of the card cannot	≥Remove the card from the slot and then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, turn	—
be read.	off and turn on the unit again.
([EX88])	≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.)	12, 13
	This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and
	FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format.	12
	≥The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this
	unit.	—
	≥You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB and SDHC Memory Cards
	with capacities from 4 GB to 16 GB.	—
	≥This unit cannot play AVCHD format motion pictures or MPEG4 on an SD card.
Copying, deleting and setting	≥When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours.	—
protection takes a long time.	≥When repeating copying or deleting, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc or	57
([EX88])	card.
USB
The contents of the USB memory	≥Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then insert again. If this does not solve the	—
cannot be read.	problem, turn off and turn on the unit again.	14
	≥Check that the USB memory is inserted correctly.
	≥The format of the USB memory or of its contents is not compatible with the unit. (The	12, 13
	contents on the USB memory may be damaged.)	13
	≥The USB memory contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible
	with this unit.	—
	≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
	≥USB memories connected using a USB extension cable or a USB hub may not be	—
	recognized by this unit.	12
	≥Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit.
	≥If inserted during playback, recording or copying etc., the USB memory may not be	—
	recognized by this unit.
TV Guide
The TV Guide System does not	≥Check whether the clock is properly set.	65
receive any data.	≥If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited reception), the TV Guide system may not be	—
	able to receive any data.
“No Data” is displayed for some	≥Some stations are not supported by the TV Guide system.	—
or all stations.	≥Analogue broadcasts are not supported by the TV Guide system.	—
	≥Programme the Timer recording manually or via G-CODE.	24
The TV Guide information is not	≥There was a programme change.	—
displayed properly.	Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the TV Guide system provider or
	station provider.	—
	≥Programme information about analogue broadcasts is not displayed.
The TV Guide data transfer was	≥The TV Guide system shows the data that was received up to the interruption.	—
interrupted.	≥The programme information may be incomplete.	—
The TV Guide data is not	≥Make sure that the time is set correctly.	—
updated.	≥Check whether “Off” is set under “TV Guide Download in Standby” and change the setting in	66
	the Setup menu.
Digital broadcast
Digital broadcasts cannot be	≥Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet.	—
received.	≥The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial	—
	may have changed due to strong winds or vibration. If problem persists consult your local TV
	aerial installer.
After DVB Auto-Setup only some	≥Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions.	—
or no DVB channels are found.	≥Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.	—
	Use the included RF coaxial cable as shown in STEP 1.	8
	For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected/installed by a licenced installer that
	should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.
	If you live within 5-10 km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF/UHF aerial should be
	adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF aerials provide superior reception
	performance.	—
	≥If you live in a unit or apartment, check to ensure the Master Antenna TV (MATV) system is
	designed for analogue and DVB-T reception. Please consult your body corporate.
Picture regularly breaks up on	≥Check “Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or	60
some channels. “No Signal”	constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.	—
message is displayed.	≥Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.
	Use the included RF coaxial cable as shown in STEP 1.	8
	For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected/installed by a licenced installer that
	should comply with Australian Standard AS1417.1.	—
	≥Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such as light switches,
	fridges etc. may cause picture break up and/or audio distortion. Use a high quality quad
	shielded coaxial cable fly lead between this unit and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse
	noise pickup. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.	—
	≥Check aerial connection.
	≥Adjust the aerial reception with “DVB Manual Tuning” in the Setup menu.	59
Picture very infrequently breaks	≥Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain	—
up on some or all channels.	with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort
	momentarily.	—
	≥Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, or a passing
	vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.

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