Main
until 2009/04/06
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
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Model No. DMR-EX79
CAUTION!
WARNING:
CAUTION!
CAUTION
WARNI NG
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
Table of contents
Getting started
Quick Start Guide
Basic operations
Advanced operations
Included accessories
Batteries
Use
The remote control information
Safety precautions
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust
DO NOT
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
REC
PLAY
PLAY
Remote control
Easy access to various functions FUNCTION MENU Display
Select a function.
Select an item.
1 Playback Select when you wish to
STEP 1Connection
Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal
Regarding VIERA Link HDAVI Control
Connecting a television
Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable
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appropriate AV input to suit the
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HDD and disc information
Recording format
DVD Video Recording format [HDD] [RAM]
DVD-Video format [-R] [-R]DL] [-RWV]
+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
USB memory information
Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG)
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
Media handling (Disc/USB memory)
How to hold a disc
DO NOT
Cartridge disc
Concerning non-cartridge discs
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appropriate AV input to suit the
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[Note]
Press [STATUS ] to show the information screen.
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HDD or DVD drive.
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Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
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HDD or DVD drive.
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Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.
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future 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
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Deleting during play
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and press [;].
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Available disc space after deleting
EXIT RETURN
DELETE , FUNCTION MENU
Using the DELETE Navigator to delete
Advanced recording
FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
To finalise the disc
To open the tray without disc finalisation
Recording modes and approximate recording times
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Min. and press [3,4] to set the recording time.
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Flexible Recording
Playing while you are recording
Playing from the beginning of the title you are recordingChasing playback
Playing a title previously recorded while recording Simultaneous rec and play
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Press [REC].
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play at the point you want recording to start.
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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
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Press the Yellow button to display the list of programme type.
Press the Blue button to display the list of categories.
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item.
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search for and set.
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Search or Detailed Search and
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Advanced playback
Press [AUDIO].
Operation during play Stop
Changing audio during play
Pause
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Regarding 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]
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1 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 screen
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1 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
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album and press [OK].
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picture and press [OK].
Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow Slideshow Setting
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select the album. 2Press [1](PLAY).
Slideshow with music
Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT
2Press [3,4] to select Rotate RIGHT or Rotate LEFT and press [OK].
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appropriate AV input to suit the
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to select the channel.
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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM)
What you can do with HDAVI Control
What is VIERA Link HDAVI Control?
Download from the TV
Easy playback
Easy control only with VIERA remote control Using the FUNCTION MENU Display to operate this unit
2 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 programme
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If you select Chapter View
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Title operations Delete
Press [2,1] to select Delete and press [OK].
Properties
Enter Title Name
Set up Protection Cancel Protection
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and press [4].
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Select the album to be edited and
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To edit the album
To edit still picture
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Press [3,4] to select the album and
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To edit the album (Music)
To edit the track (Music)
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Press [3,4] to select Picture or Music.
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Press [3,4,2,1] to select the item and press [DELETE ].
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L
K
J
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Copying titles or playlists
Approximate copying times (Max. speed)
Copying titles or playlists
Speed and recording mode when copying
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DVD) and press [OK].
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want to copy and press [;].
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Copy and press [OK].
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COPY Navigator/Copying list icon s and functions
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL
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Press [3,4,2,1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press
Copying SD Video from a video equipment
HDD DVD-RAM
Copying still pictures
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Copy and press [OK].
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Pictures ( JPEG ) and press [OK].
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Insert the USB memory (>13).
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( JPEG ) and press [OK].
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using the copying list (>50)
Copying still pictures on the USB memory
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Insert the USB memory or CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL (>13).
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Preparing the update data
Updating the database on this unit
To update the Gracenote Database
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Using on-screen menus
Press [STATUS ].
Sound menuChange the DVB multi audio and sound effect
Other menuChange the display position
Status messages
HDD and disc management
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Providing a name for a disc
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Management or DVD Management
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Common procedures
Setting the protection
Cartridge-protection
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Changing the units settings
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Settings for Analogue Channels
Manual Tuning
Disc
Settings for Playback
Ratings
Soundtrack
Subtitle
Sound
Dynamic Range Compression
Bilingual Audio Selection
Digital Audio Output
PCM Down Conversion
Connection
TV Aspect
Progressive
TV System
To change the setting all at once (PAL!#NTSC)
Others
Remote Control
When the following indicator appears on the units display
Clock
To cha nge the region
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television While pressing [TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.
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changing channels.
Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously until X HOLD appears on the units display.
Additional connections
Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals
Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals
CRT
Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal
Connecting a stereo amplifier
Regarding VIERA Link HDAVI Control
Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver
function
Connecting a television and VCR
Connecting an Analogue television and VCR
Other connections (>8, 66)
Connecting a Digital television and VCR
Other connections (>8, 66)
Frequently asked questions
Set up
Recording
Disc
Language code list
TV Guide USB
Music
TV Channels
Messages On the television
On the units display
Troubleshooting guide
Power
TV screen and video
Displays
Picture does not appear during timer recording.
Sound
The screen changes automatically.
Operation
There is a lot of after-image when playing video.
The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted.
Recording, timer recording and copying
Play
Edit
Music
TV Guide
Still pictures USB
Digital broadcasts cannot be received.
After DVB Auto Setup only some or no DVB channels are found.
Digital broadcast
VIERA Link
To reset this unit
Other
Specifications
Glossary
Glossary
Reference
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