Panasonic DMR-EX77B User manual

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Note: “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EX77EB
DMR-EX87EB
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB RQT8866-B
Quick Start Guide P8 – 13
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of DMR-EX77.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
[EX77] Declaration of Conformity No. 4526, 22th January 2007
[EX87] Declaration of Conformity No. 4525, 22th January 2007
Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or
encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T
(MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with
coverage areas.
This unit has the capability for DVB specifications. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are
sold.
The region number of this unit is “2”.
The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2ALL 35
2
Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to the DMR-EX87 model only.
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Enjoy High Quality Video!
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit,
an uncompressed digital audio and video
signal is transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high
quality, digital video and audio with just one
cord.
Just one cord and simple
connection with HDMI terminal
Enjoy Digital Broadcast!
Watching Television (¼14)
TV Guide (¼14, 17, 30)
Register and instantly call up favourite
programmes with Edit Profiles (¼62)
Digital Channel Information (¼38)
1 BBC ONE Wales
All Services
17:11
Change Category
info
Wales today
17:00 – 17:15
NOW
Multi Audio SubtitleTXT
Receive Freeview using an integrated
(Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner
Easy to Find and Select!
TV Guide (¼14, 17, 30)
Landscape
TV Guide: Wed 13/01/07 19:45
Wed 13th
Category
All Services
SELECT VIEW
RETURN Guide Change Display Mode Page
Page
+24 Hr
Prog. Type
All Types
Prog. Type
Category
Time:
: In today’s show we will...
info
BBC 1
10
31
45
70
BBC 2
Channel 4
Channel 5
2
Emmerdale
You can easily find programmes you
want to watch and set them for timer
recording.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (¼32)
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View
Previous Page 02/02 Next
BBC 1 10/10 FRI BBC 1 11/10 SAT
007 008
- - -
- - -- - -- - -
HDD
RETURN
OK
OPTION
Select
Previous
Next
PICTURE
VIDEO
You can easily select and play
recorded programmes.
Convenient Functions!
You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and
receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link.
Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link
“HDAVI Control™”/Q Link) (¼40)
VIERA
VIERA remote control
DIGA
Linked operations with the TV
You can set the Timer Recordings on Digital
STB/Satellite Receiver when it is connected to
this unit with SCART cable.
EXT LINK (¼23)
Linked timer recordings with
external equipment
Features
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For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of
the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it
is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF
THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13- AMPERE
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as
stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or
Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Caution for AC Mains Lead
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of March 2007. These may be subject to change.)
1 Remote control (N2QAYB000127) 1 AC mains lead (K2CT3CA00004)
For use with this unit only. Do not use it
with other equipment. Also, do not use
cords for other equipment with this unit.
2 RF coaxial cables (black)
(K1TWACC00001)
1 RF coaxial cables (grey)
(K1TWACA00001)
2 Batteries for remote control
(R6 Size)
1 Audio/video cable
(K2KA6BA00003)
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
Visit our website for product information
E-mail: customer[email protected].uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
Order accessory and consumable items for your product with
ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday–Thursday 9:00am–5:30pm, Friday 9:30am–5:30pm
(Excluding public holidays).
Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering
application at www.panasonic.co.uk.
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
It couldn’t be simpler!
Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a
wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website
for further details.
Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.
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Table of Contents
Setting On-Screen Display ..................................................... 58
Accessing the On-Screen Display.............................................. 58
HDD, DVD and Card Management......................................... 60
Accessing the Management Menus............................................. 60
Setup Menu ............................................................................ 62
Accessing the Setup Menu .......................................................... 62
Channel Settings .................................................................... 62
Playback/Recording Settings.................................................. 64
Picture Settings ...................................................................... 64
Sound Settings ....................................................................... 65
Display and Connection Settings............................................ 66
System Settings...................................................................... 68
Getting Started
Features ................................................................................... 2
Accessories .............................................................................. 3
Sales and Support Information................................................. 3
Quick Start Guide
Location of Parts/Controls .....................................................................................................................................................8
Remote Control................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Main Unit.......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
The Unit’s Display ............................................................................................................................................................9
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................9
Basic Connection................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Connecting to a Television only...................................................................................................................................... 10
Adding a Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver ......................................................... 11
Setting the Channels and Clock ..........................................................................................................................................12
Clock Setting .................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Important Notes for Recording ............................................... 19
Advanced Recording .............................................................. 20
Recording Modes and Durations .................................................20
When the format confirmation screen is displayed ...................... 21
When removing a Recorded or Copied Disc................................21
Specifying the Recording Time .................................................... 21
Direct TV Recording..................................................................... 21
Flexible Recording ....................................................................... 22
Playing while you are recording ................................................... 22
Recording from a Satellite Receiver....................................... 23
Manual Recording........................................................................ 23
Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital
STB/satellite receiver)—EXT LINK .........................................23
Recording from an External Device........................................ 24
Recording from a VCR, etc .......................................................... 24
Recording from a DV Camcorder................................................. 25
Advanced Timer Recording .................................................... 26
Manual timer recordings ..............................................................26
To cancel a timer recording in progress .......................................27
To deactivate timer programme
(e.g. to interrupt a daily or weekly timer programming)........... 27
Notes on timer recording .............................................................27
Check, Change, or Delete Programmes ...................................... 28
Relief Recording .......................................................................... 29
Auto Renewal Recording .............................................................29
Making timer recordings on the television ...................................29
Advanced Features
Setting Menus
Entering Text........................................................................... 42
Titles—Editing......................................................................... 42
Accessing the Title View .............................................................. 42
Title Operations............................................................................ 43
Chapters—Creating, Editing ................................................... 45
Accessing the Chapter View ........................................................ 45
Chapter Operations...................................................................... 45
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists ................................... 46
Accessing the Playlist View.......................................................... 46
Creating Playlists ......................................................................... 46
Editing Playlists/Chapters ............................................................ 46
Still Pictures—Editing ............................................................. 48
Accessing the Album/Picture View...............................................48
Album/Picture Operations ............................................................ 48
Delete Navigator .......................................................................... 49
Advanced Editing
Caution for AC Mains Lead....................................................... 3
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care........................................ 6
Remote Control Information ..................................................... 7
Unit Care .................................................................................. 7
Watching Television ................................................................ 14
Watching Satellite Programmes...................................................14
Playback ................................................................................. 15
Playing Discs ............................................................................... 15
Recording Television Programmes ........................................ 16
Timer Recording ..................................................................... 17
Deleting Titles......................................................................... 18
Delete Navigator .......................................................................... 18
Deleting Titles During Playback ................................................... 18
Basic Operations
TV Guide...........................................................................30
Using the TV Guide................................................................30
Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or
category............................................................................31
Advanced Playback ................................................................ 32
Selecting Titles to Play................................................................. 32
Search ......................................................................................... 32
Skip .............................................................................................. 32
Quick View (Play 1.3)................................................................ 32
Direct Play.................................................................................... 33
Slow-motion Play ......................................................................... 33
Frame-by-Frame Viewing ............................................................. 33
Time Slip ...................................................................................... 33
Manual Skip ................................................................................. 33
Create Chapters .......................................................................... 33
Playing Still Pictures (JPEG) .................................................. 34
Playing MP3s.......................................................................... 37
Information Messages ............................................................ 38
Digital Channel Information .........................................................38
Status Messages ......................................................................... 39
New Service Message ................................................................. 39
FUNCTION MENU Window...............................................39
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control™”/Q Link) .............................................................40
Easy control only with VIERA remote control ........................41
Copying titles or playlists...................................................50
Copy ......................................................................................52
Copying using the copying list—Advanced Copy...................53
Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL,
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL..................55
Copying SD Video from an SD Card......................................55
Copying Still Pictures.............................................................. 56
Copying using the copying list ..................................................... 56
Copying all the still pictures on a card—Copy All Pictures........... 57
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Other Settings......................................................................... 69
Child Lock .................................................................................... 69
Using the Unit’s Remote Control to Operate the TV .................... 69
Other Settings
Additional Connections........................................................... 70
Adding a VCR: Connecting to a Television and a Video Cassette
Recorder ................................................................................. 70
Using an Audio/Video Cable (included) ....................................... 71
Using an S Video Cable (S Video Cable not included) ................ 71
Using Component Video Cables (Component Video Cables not
included) ................................................................................. 71
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound ....................................... 72
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable for Better Sound (Optical
Digital Audio Cable not included)............................................ 72
Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
Terminal .................................................................................. 73
HDD, Disc and Card Handling ................................................ 74
Usable Discs for Recording and Playback ................................... 74
Play-only Discs ............................................................................ 75
Discs that Cannot be Played........................................................75
Types of disc or title recorded on HDD for the type of connected
TV ........................................................................................... 75
Cards Usable on this Unit ............................................................ 76
Suitable SD Cards ....................................................................... 76
MP3s and Still Pictures (JPEG).............................................. 77
MP3 File Information....................................................................77
Still Picture (JPEG) Information ................................................... 77
Media Handling (Disc/SD Card) ............................................. 78
Inserting Discs ............................................................................. 78
Inserting/Removing the SD Card................................................. 78
Disc and Card Care ..................................................................... 78
Reference
Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................79
When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote
Control .................................................................................... 79
To Reset This Unit........................................................................ 79
General Issues: Power ................................................................. 80
General Issues: Displays ............................................................. 80
General Issues: Operation ........................................................... 81
General Issues: TV Guide ............................................................82
General Issues: DVB-T ................................................................ 82
General Issues: VIERA Link......................................................... 83
Playback Issues: Picture .............................................................. 84
Playback Issues: Sound ............................................................... 85
Playback Issues: Operation ......................................................... 86
Recording Issues: Recording/Timer Recording/
Copying/External input............................................................ 87
Editing Issues: HDD, DVD & SD ..................................................89
Editing Issues: Still Pictures......................................................... 90
Frequently Asked Questions.............................................91
Setup ........................................................................................... 91
Discs ............................................................................................ 91
Recording .................................................................................... 92
TV Guide...................................................................................... 92
DVB-T .......................................................................................... 92
Messages ............................................................................... 93
On the Unit’s Display....................................................................93
On the TV..................................................................................... 94
Glossary ................................................................................. 96
Safety precautions.................................................................. 97
Specifications ......................................................................... 98
Index..........................................................................Back cover
Basic Operations
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
Setting Menus
Advanced Editing
Reference
Other Settings Quick Start Guide P8 – 13
About descriptions in these operating instructions
These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-EX77
and DMR-EX87. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of DMR-EX77.
[EX77] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX77 only.
[EX87] : indicates features applicable to DMR-EX87 only.
Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to the
DMR-EX87 model only.
Pages to be referred to are indicated as “¼”.
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Setup precautions
Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear cooling fan
and the cooling vents on the side are covered up.
Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to
vibration or impact.
Do not place on anything that generates
heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.
Do not place in an area often subject to
temperature changes.
Place in an area where condensation does
not occur. Condensation is a phenomenon
where moisture forms on a cold surface
when there is an extreme change in
temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.
Conditions where condensation may occur
– When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving from
a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when
subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts
the unit). When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected
to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and
may cause damage to the HDD heads, etc.
– When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.
– During the rainy season.
In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit
adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation
is gone.
Cigarette smoke etc. causes malfunction or
breakdown
The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapor, etc.
gets inside the unit.
While operating
Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The HDD
may become damaged.)
Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains
socket, or flip the power breaker switch.
While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or
movement due to rotation is normal.
When moving the unit
Turn the unit off. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)
Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.
Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 2
minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even
after turning the unit off, the HDD continues operating for a short
time.)
The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device
that is easily susceptible to damage.
As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.
The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust
Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be
possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC mains lead from the household mains
socket. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.
The HDD is a temporary storage device
The HDD is not an everlasting storage device for recorded content. Use the HDD as a temporary storage place for one-off viewing, editing, or
saving recorded content to a disc.
Immediately save (backup) all content as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this
condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer be usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, copy all
content to disc and request service. Recorded content (data) on a HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.
When the HDD has been automatically entered energy save mode (¼below), or the unit is turned on or off, there may be an unexpected
sound. This does not indicate a problem with this unit.
HDD recording time remaining
This unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which
may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording.
If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording. (Deleting a playlist
will not increase the amount of time.)
The HDD automatically enters energy save mode
The HDD has been automatically entered energy save mode. (The HDD continues to rotate at high speed while the unit is on. In order to extend
the life of the HDD, the HDD will be entered energy save mode if no operation has been performed for 30 minutes while there is no disc on the
disc tray.)
While in energy save mode play or recording may not start right away because the HDD takes time to be re-activated.
When not using the unit, we recommend removing the disc in the tray in order to set the HDD to the energy save mode.
Indemnity concerning recorded content
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or
edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).
This unit
VCR
HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care
DO NOT
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About batteries
Insert so the poles (and ) match those in the remote control.
When closing the lid, insert it from the(minus) side.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
R6/LR6, AA
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not use different types at the same time.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do not take apart or short circuit.
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Remote Control Information
30
20
30
20
Using the remote control
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of
7 m directly in front of the unit.
Unit Care
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the
environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust.
Cigarette smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions
that came with the cloth.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and
viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it
impossible to record or play discs.
Use the DVD lens cleaner about once every year, depending on
frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the
lens cleaner’s instructions before use.
DVD lens cleaner: RP-CL720E
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do
not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the
unit.
DO NOT
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited
material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no
compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another
company.
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this
unit.
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TIME SLIP DISPLAY
STATUS
TEXT
DIRECT TV REC EXT LINK REC MODE REC
CREATE
CHAPTER
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SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP
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SELECT
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DRIVE
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DVD
VOL
DELETE
MANUAL SKIP
PROG/CHECK
EXIT
OK
OPTION
STTL
Turn the unit on or off .............................................. (¼12)
Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) ................... (¼15, 16, 34)
Select channels and title numbers etc./
Enter numbers......................................................... (¼12)
Delete items ............................................................ (¼18)
Basic operations for recording and play
Show the digital channel information
/Programme information within TV Guide screen
/Show status messages .............................. (¼30, 38, 39)
Show Top Menu/DIRECT NAVIGATOR ....... (¼15, 32, 34)
Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame.......................... (¼12, 33)
Show OPTION menu............................. (¼32, 35, 42, 45)
Use Colour buttons according to on-screen instructions.
These buttons are for TV Guide/Digital TEXT/Edit Profiles
In addition,
“Red”: Timer recording list/DIRECT NAVIGATOR
“Green”: DIRECT NAVIGATOR
“Blue”: Digital channel information/Timer recording list
Recording function
[REC]: Start recording.................................................................(¼16)
[REC MODE]: Change recording mode ..........................................(¼16)
[EXT LINK]: Linked timer recordings
with external equipment..................................................................(¼23)
[
DIRECT TV REC]: Direct TV recording......................................(¼21)
DVB function
[TEXT ]: Show Digital TEXT (MHEG) service.............................(¼38)
[STTL ]: Show subtitles...............................................................(¼38)
Transmission window
TV operations .......................................................... (¼69)
Channel select/Change pages in the
TV Guide list...................................................... (¼16, 30)
Show timer recording list ......................................... (¼26)
Input select (Tuner, AV1, AV2, AV3, DV) .....(¼14, 23, 24)
Skip approx. 30 seconds forward ............................ (¼33)
Exit the menu screen
Show the TV Guide screen.......................... (¼14, 17, 30)
Show FUNCTION MENU window ........................... (¼39)
Return to previous screen
Create chapters....................................................... (¼33)
Skip the specified time ............................................ (¼33)
Show on-screen display ..........................................(¼58)
Menu for disc playback and switching DVB multi audio etc.
Remote Control
Standby/on switch (/I)............................. (¼12)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode
or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of power.
DV IN terminal (for a digital video
camcorder) ................................................... (¼25)
SD Card slot ................................................. (¼78)
AV3 input terminals ...................................... (¼24)
Channel Select button .................................. (¼16)
Stop button ............................................. (¼15, 16)
Play/×1.3 button ........................................... (¼15)
Start recording button................................... (¼16)
Disc tray open/close button .......................... (¼15)
Main Unit
Location of Parts/Controls
REC
OPEN / CLOSE
REC
Disc tray The unit’s display
Remote control
signal sensor

Opening the front panel
Place your finger on the protruding section below the 
and press down to flip open the front panel.
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PLAY
REC
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The Unit’s Display
Rear Panel
21-pin Scart terminal
AV1 Scart terminal (TV)
1 Audio output CH2 (R)
2 Audio input CH2 (R)
3 Audio output CH1 (L)
4 Audio ground
5 Blue ground
6 Audio input CH1 (L)
7 Blue output
8 Switching voltage output
9 Green ground
10 Q Link control signal
11 Green output
12 Reserved
13 Red ground
14 Blanking ground
15 Red output/chrominance output
16 Blanking output
17 Video output ground
18 Video input ground
19 Video output/luminance output
20 Video input
21 Ground
AV2 Scart terminal (EXT)
1 Audio output CH2 (R)
2 Audio input CH2 (R)
3 Audio output CH1 (L)
4 Audio ground
5 Blue ground
6 Audio input CH1 (L)
7 Blue input
8 Switching voltage input
9 Green ground
10 Reserved
11 Green input
12 Reserved
13 Red ground
14 Blanking ground
15 Red input/chrominance input
16 Blanking input
17 Video output ground
18 Video input ground
19 Video output
20 Video input/luminance input
21 Ground
The 21-pin Scart terminal transmits both input
and output signals for picture and sound.
TVs equipped with the same type of terminal
can be connected here.
This type of terminal is also called Peritel, Euro
Connector and Euro AV.
When the unit is connected to a Q Link-
compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart
cable, you can use convenient functions of Q
Link.
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Quick Start Guide STEP 1
Digital broadcast indicator
Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast or TV Guide
data.
Copying indicator
Linked timer recordings with external equipment
indicator........................................................ (¼23)
Recording/Playback indicator
Timer recording indicator.............................. (¼17)
On:
When a Timer recording programme is registered
Flashes:
The Timer recording indicator flashes when the unit cannot go to
Timer recording standby.
SD Card slot indicator
Disc indicator
This indicator lights up when a disc that is supported by
this unit is inserted.
Drive HDD, DVD or SD indicator
Main display section
Current time/playback counter, various messages.
Recording mode indicator
Aerial input terminal ......................... (¼10, 11, 70)
Aerial output terminal ....................... (¼10, 11, 70)
Digital audio output terminal......................... (¼72)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE) terminals ................................ (¼71)
Y= Luminance signal (brightness), PB= Chrominance signal
(colour difference), PR= Chrominance signal (colour difference)
AV2 (EXT) 21-pin Scart terminal ............ (¼11, 70)
Connection of an external unit
 AV1 (TV) 21-pin Scart terminal .....(¼10, 11, 70)
TV set connection
AUDIO output terminals ..................(¼71, 72)
Video output terminal ............................(¼71)
S VIDEO output terminal .......................(¼71)
HDMI AV OUT terminal .........................(¼73)
Digital audio and video output terminal
Cooling fan
Serial number
AC IN~ = Power supply
Connection for the AC mains lead
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Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating
instructions.
Be sure to read the Caution for AC Mains Lead on page 3.
Connecting to a Television only
RF coaxial cable (included) from the aerial socket or aerial cable to the “RF IN” on the unit.
RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV.
21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit and the TV to a household mains socket.
After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (¼12).
Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable 71–73
Basic Connection
Rear of this unit
Rear of TV
RFRF
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RFRF
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AV1
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OPTICAL
DIGIDIGITALAL AUDIO OUUDIO OUT
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The RF coaxial cable cannot
be used for showing pictures
from the unit. The unit must
be connected using another
method, e.g. 21-pin Scart
cable to show pictures from
the unit on the television set.
Use one of the RF coaxial cable (black or grey) to connect this unit’s RF IN terminal to your aerial socket or
aerial cable.
RF coaxial cable (included, grey)
or
RF coaxial cable (included, black)
To the aerial
To this unit
To household
mains socket
To household
mains socket
Use of the supplied RF coaxial cable
To prevent interference patterns from appearing on your TV, use only the supplied RF coaxial cables when you
connect this unit to your TV and aerial outlet or aerial cable and Satellite receiver.
Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables.
Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.
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Before connection, turn off the mains for all connected equipment and read the appropriate operating
instructions.
Be sure to read the Caution for AC Mains Lead on page 3.
Adding a Satellite Receiver: Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver
Connections other than the 21-pin Scart cable 71–73
RF coaxial cable from the aerial to the “RF IN” on the satellite receiver.
RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “RF IN” on
the unit.
RF coaxial cable (included, black) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the TV.
21-pin Scart cable from the “AV1 (TV)” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
21-pin Scart cable from the “AV OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “AV2 (EXT)” on the unit.
AC mains lead (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit, the TV and the satellite receiver to a
household mains socket.
After completing the above connections, proceed to the TV Tuning (¼12).
To view satellite programmes
Refer to “Watching Satellite Programmes” (¼14)
To record satellite programmes
Refer to “Recording from a Satellite Receiver” (¼23)
RFRF
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RFRF
OUTOUT
AV1
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OPTICAL
DIGIDIGITALAL AUDIO OUUDIO OUT
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Rear of this unit
Rear of satellite receiver
Rear of TV
RF IN
RF IN
AV OUT
AV IN
RF OUT
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The RF coaxial cable cannot
be used for showing pictures
from the unit. The unit must
be connected using another
method, e.g. 21-pin Scart
cable to show pictures from the
unit on the television set.
To the aerial
To household
mains socket
To household
mains socket
To household
mains socket
satellite antenna
Quick Start Guide STEP 2
Using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable
– You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (¼40).
– You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television.
“AV1 Output” in the Setup menu is set to “RGB 1 (without component)” or RGB 2 (without component)” (¼67)
– “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu (¼67)
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Power Save
On: Minimise standby power
consumption, without
Quick Start function and
AV2 loop-through in standby.
Off: With Quick Start
function and AV2 loop-through
in standby.
OK RETURN
SELECT
On
Off
Power Save Function:
, to select “On” or “Off”
then
OK
–Set to “On” to reduce power
consumption in standby mode.
–Refer to the following chart for the Power Save function features
when the unit is turned off.
*e.g., TV Guide is displayed within 1 second after [GUIDE] is pressed.
Power Save On Off
Power consumption Approx. 2 W [EX77] Approx. 16 W
[EX87] Approx. 17 W
Watching the picture from the
satellite receiver connected
to the AV2 input terminal
Can not do Can do
Startup time Not quick Quick*
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DVD
to turn the unit on.
DVB Auto-Setup starts. The unit will search
for the terrestrial digital channels. This takes
about 5 minutes.
– TV channels are sorted and stored in
channel numbers order sent by the
broadcasters and cannot be changed.
When setup has completed, the confirmation screen appears.
OK
The Owner ID settings screen appears.
and press the numbered buttons to enter
your choice of a 4-digit PIN number.
Owner ID
RETURN : leave
PIN number ____
Name
House No.
Postcode
RETURN
Make a note of the PIN number (don’t
forget), as it is not possible to return to
the factory preset.
OK
to store the PIN number.
Preparation:
Turn on the mains for the television
(and connected equipment) and select
the appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.
These are the first settings you make upon
buying the unit.You don’t need to make
these settings again.
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Tips
To abort Auto-Setup
Press [RETURN].
 If the unit displays “No stations found !”
Press [] to select “No” and press [OK].
Go to step . After you have performed
steps -, turn off the unit and confirm
the cable or aerial input is connected to
the RF IN terminal. Restart the Auto-
Setup again
(¼63).
If the clock setting menu appears or
the clock is not correct, set the clock
manually (¼13).
Restarting the Auto-Setup (¼63)
When turning on the Power Save
function, if the unit is turned off, unit’s
display is also turned off.
To correct the PIN number
1. Press [, ] to select the digit.
2. Press the numbered buttons to enter
the digit.
TV’s remote control
DVB Auto-Setup
Please wait! Ch 21 68
Prog. QualityChannel Service Name Net ID TS ID
RETURN
RETURN: to cancel
BBC ONE
BBC
23
23
1
2
12302 12289
12302 12289
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Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Notes
If a TV station transmits a time setting signal, and when
“Automatic” in the Clock setting menu is set to “On”, the
automatic time correction function checks the time and if
necessary it is adjusted several times every day.
to select “Yes”, then
OK
The cursor moves to “Name”.
OK
to store the name.
Tips
To correct the character
1. Press [, ] to select the character.
2. Press [, ] to correct the character.
To display the Owner ID information on TV
Press and hold [] on the main unit for more than 5 seconds.
The PIN number is not displayed.
After 30 seconds this menu automatically disappears.
, to select “To Others”,
then
OK
OK
to confirm new date and
time and to initiate the clock.
, to select a letter, then to
move to next character.
Repeat this to enter the name.
to enter the name.
RETURN
The Owner ID settings screen disappears.
and and then repeat steps
, to enter and store “House
No.” and “Postcode”.
Auto setup for your unit is complete.You can now make your favourite
channels and store them in the required order in the profiles. (¼62)
Clock Setting
This unit usually obtains time and date information from
digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time
several times a day.
However, if the clock is not set correctly, adjust the clock.
In the case of a power failure, the clock setting remains
in memory for approximately 60 minutes.
, to select “Setup”, then
OK
, to
select
“Off” of
“
Automatic ”,
then
OK
, to select the item you
want to change.
The items change as follows:
Hour  Minute  Second  Day  Month  Year

, to change the setting.
You can also use the numbered buttons
for setting.
With the unit stopped
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, to select “Clock”, then
OK
Clock
Automatic
Time Date
Please set clock manually.
OK: store RETURN: leave
OK RETURN
SELECT
CHANGE
Number
Off
15 : 45 : 39 1 / 8 / 2007
Quick Start Guide STEP 3
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Refer to “TV Guide” (¼30) for detail information.
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
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DVD
to turn the unit on.
, to select the current programme, then
OK
Notes
The TV Guide list is not displayed
immediately after purchasing this unit.
Some of the programmes allow this
unit to show Digital TEXT (MHEG) and
subtitles (¼38).
You can select audio from multiple
channels when the unit receives multi-
channel broadcast (¼59, DVB Multi
Audio).
Notes
When turning off the Power Save
function, you can watch the Satellite
Programme without turning the unit on
(¼68).
When the Power Save function is set to
on, if the unit is turned off, you cannot
watch the Satellite Programme. Turn
the unit on.
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TV Guide: Wed 13/01/07 19:45
Wed 13th
Category
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SELECT VIEW
RETURN Guide Change Display Mode Page
Page
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Prog. Type
All Types
Prog. Type
Category
Time:
: In today’s show we will...
info
BBC 1
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BBC 2
Channel 4
Channel 5
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Emmerdale
–The TV Guide list appears.
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This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record
terrestrial digital channels.
Selecting a Channel without TV Guide
To select desired channel
Press [, CH].
To directly enter Channels
You can also select channels with the numbered buttons.
e. g., “5”: [0] ¼[0] ¼[5] or [5] ¼[OK]
“15”: [0] ¼[1] ¼[5] or [1] ¼[5] ¼[OK]
Watching Satellite Programmes
Preparation:
Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (¼11).
Turn on the satellite receiver.
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
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DVD
to turn the unit on.
SELECT
INPUT
to select the “AV2”.
Watching Television
Important:
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
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Notes
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]
[+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
Playback starts from the most recent
recording.
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]
Playback starts from the beginning of
the disc.
Depending on the disc type, playing
may automatically start without
pressing [PLAY].
The unit takes some time to read the
disc before play starts.
Discs continue to rotate while menus
are displayed. Press [STOP] when
you finish to preserve the unit’s motor
and your television screen.
If “” appears on the TV, the operation
is prohibited by the unit or disc.
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[DVD-V] [DVD-A] [VCD]
Generally, menu screens that appear on the TV may be navigated as follows:
e. g.,
DVD TOP MENU
Play
Chapter List
Audio Tracks
Subtitles
Trailer
[DVD-V] [DVD-A]
, , , to select an item, then
OK
You can sometimes use the numbered buttons to select an item.
[VCD]
Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
e. g., “5”:
0
¼
5
“15”:
1
¼
5
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [DVD-A] [-RW‹VR›]
[VCD] [CD]
¦
DVD
to turn the unit on.
DRIVE
SELECT
to select the HDD or DVD drive.
If you selected the DVD drive
OPEN / CLOSE
to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
–Insert a disc (¼78).
PLAY/x1.3
Stopping Play
Press [STOP].
– The stopped position is
memorized.
(Resume play function)
– The stopped position is cleared
when you press [STOP]
several times.
Pausing Play
Press [PAUSE].
– Press again to restart play.
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.
To return to the menu screen
[DVD-V] [DVD-A] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[VCD] Press [RETURN].
Menu Screens on the TV
Playback
Refer to “Advanced Playback” (¼32–33) for detail information.
Playing Discs
Basic Operations
Instructions/notes regarding DVD-Audio are applicable to the DMR-EX87
model only.
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DVD
to turn the unit on.
DRIVE
SELECT
to select the HDD or DVD drive.
If you selected the DVD drive
OPEN / CLOSE
to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
– Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press
[OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
– When the format confirmation screen is displayed (¼21).
CH
PA G E
to select desired channel.
RECREC
– To select with the numbered buttons (¼14).
– When no channel setting is performed on the unit and broadcast
is recorded directly from the satellite receiver, select a channel on
the connected equipment and press [INPUT SELECT] to select
“AV2”.
REC MODE
to select the recording mode.
Recording mode (¼20) Remaining time
RECREC
REC
to start recording.
REC
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼60).
Pausing Recording
Press [PAUSE].
– Press again to restart recording.
(The title is not divided.)
Stopping Recording
Press [STOP].
Refer to “Important Notes for Recording” (¼19) and “Advanced Recording”
(¼20 to 22) for detail information on recording.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
TIME SLIP
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Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.
[-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
To use a new disc, formatting is
necessary.
Notes
[-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
It takes about 30 seconds for the unit
to complete recording management
information after recording finishes.
You cannot change the channel or
recording mode during recording.
This unit cannot record NTSC signals
to discs that already have PAL signal
recordings. (However, both types of
programmes can be recorded onto the
HDD.)
Recording Television Programmes
Elapsed recording time
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OK
– The settings are stored and the
timer programme is on.
– The timer icon is displayed.
–“” lights on the unit’s display to
indicate timer recording standby has been activated.
–Repeat steps –to programme other recordings.
–Press [/l] to turn the unit off.
Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼60).
Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time.
, ,  to select the future programme, then
OK
Landscape
TV Guide: Category
All ServicesAll Types
Prog. Type
SELECT TIMER REC
RETURN Guide Change Display Mode Page
Page
+24 Hr
Prog. Type
Category
Time:
info
BBC 1
BBC 2
Wed 13/01/07 19:45
Holiday Programme
Wed 13th
Timer
Recording
1:58 SP
DVD
30:24 SP
HDDRemain
19:45:00 13/ 1 WED
RETURN
OK
Mode STTL
StopStartNameName Date HDD
DVD
21:4020:3013/ 1 WED SP OFFHDD
3 BBC
Programme Name
Press OK to store the programme.
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DELETE
All Services : BBC 2
Holiday Programme
Channel 4
Channel 5
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31
45
70
Number
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09
-24 Hr
Confirm the programme (start and end time) by using a TV magazine,
etc. and make corrections if necessary using [, , , ]
(¼26, step ).
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Refer to “TV Guide” (¼30) and “Advanced Timer Recording” (¼26) for
detail information on TV Guide.
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
Notes
The TV Guide list is not displayed
immediately after purchasing this unit.
The TV Guide system will not work if
the clock is not set correctly.
If “NTSC” has been selected for “TV
System” (¼67), the TV Guide system
cannot be used.
When programmes are recorded from
the TV Guide, the name of the selected
programme is transferred automatically
for the recording.
Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.
[-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
To use a new disc, formatting is
necessary.
To check programmes (¼28)
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Landscape
TV Guide: Category
All ServicesAll Types
Prog. Type
SELECT VIEW
RETURN Guide Change Display Mode Page
Page
+24 Hr
Prog. Type
Category
Time:
info
BBC 1
BBC 2
Wed 13/01/07 19:45
: In today’s show we will...
Emmerdale
Wed 13th
Channel 4
Channel 5
10
31
45
70
2
– The TV Guide list appears.
To cancel a timer recording programming
1. Press [, , , ] to select
the programme (the timer icon is
displayed) and press [OK].
– Confirmation screen appears.
2. Press [] to select “Yes” and
press [OK].
– The timer icon disappears.
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&
Timer icon
Timer Recording
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DVD
to turn the unit on.
When you want to record to disc,
OPEN / CLOSE
to open the tray (Button located on front of the unit).
– Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space and press
[OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray.
–When the format confirmation screen is displayed (¼21).
Basic Operations
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Deleting Titles
Tips
Icons such as “ [RAM] ” indicate usable
discs. Refer to pages 74 and 75.
[HDD] [RAM] Deleting an item increases
the available disc space by the amount
of space taken by the item deleted.
[-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available disc
space does not increase after deletion.
[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available disc space
increases when you delete the last
title (the recording space may increase
slightly when other titles are deleted).
Notes
You cannot delete while recording or
copying.
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Even if you have set
protection on other equipment, such
titles are deleted.
Delete Navigator
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
DRIVE
SELECT
to select the HDD or DVD drive.
, to select “Delete”, then
OK
DELETE Navigator Title View
Previous Page 02/02 Next
BBC 1 10/10 FRI BBC 1 11/10 SAT
007 008
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HDD
RETURN
OK
OPTION
Select
Previous
Next
PICTURE
VIDEO
Remain
FUNCTION MENU
30:00 SP
HDD
Recording
Playback
Copy
Delete
To Others
OK
RETURN
[HDD] [RAM] When the Album View screen is displayed, press the
“Red” button to switch to the Title View screen.
, , , to select the title, then
OK
With the unit stopped
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FUNCTION MENU
30:00 SP
HDD
Recording
Playback
Copy
Delete
To Others
OK
RETURN
to select “Delete”, then
OK
Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To view other pages
Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK].
You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Multiple deleting
Select with [, , , ], then press [PAUSE]. (Repeat.)
A check mark appears. Press [PAUSE] again to cancel.
Deleting Titles During Playback
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
 to select “Delete”, then
OK
During playback
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Preparation:
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the
connections to this unit.
[RAM] If the disc is protected, release protection (¼60).
Press [OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [OPEN/CLOSE]
again to close the tray.
Important:
Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
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Important Notes for Recording
Broadcast in multi-channel sound:
You can select audio language when received
audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi-
Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel
information display).
However, audio cannot be switched after recording.
Select the audio that you want
to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in
the on-screen display (¼59).
Hello Hola Hallo
.
It is not possible to record digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording” onto DVD-R, DVD-RW,
+R, +RW or 8 cm DVD-RAM discs. Use the HDD or CPRM (¼96) compatible DVD-RAM.
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“One time only recording” titles can only be transferred from the HDD to CPRM compatible DVD-RAM
(They are deleted from the HDD). They cannot be copied.
Even when copying to videotape the title may not be copied correctly because of the copy guard.
You cannot copy a playlist created from “One time only recording” titles.
Selecting
audio for
recording
About the
aspect
when
recording a
programme
Copy-once
recording
Playing
the disc on
other DVD
players
Recording to
DVD-R DL
and +R DL
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
The disc must be finalised after recording or copying (¼61).
It is necessary to finalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying titles to them. You can then
play them as a commercially sold DVD-Video. However, the discs become play-only and you can no
longer record or copy.
You can record and copy again if you format DVD-RW.
CHG
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
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A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
REPEAT
OPEN
DCIN9V
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DOUBLERE-MASTER w  // DISCEXCHANGE DISCSKIP  OPEN/CLOSE
1 2 3 4 5
Record to DVD-R, etc.
Finalise
Play on other DVD equipment
[+RW]
We recommend you to create the menu before playing a +RW disc on other equipment (¼61).
You cannot directly record to a DVD-R DL and +R DL disc on this unit.
Record to the HDD and then copy to the disc.
[RAM] CPRM compatible discs only [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously.
[HDD]
(: Can do, : Cannot do)
[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›]
The original aspect used for the source programme
will also be used with the recording.
However, in the following case, programme will be
recorded in 4:3.
[-R] [-RW‹V›]
Programme recorded using “EP” or “FR (recordings
5 hours or longer)” recording modes will be
recorded in 4:3 aspect.
[+R] [+RW]
Recorded in 4:3 aspect
12cm
Basic Operations
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Features
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HDD DVD-RAM DVD-R,
DVD-RW,
+R, +RW
(4.7 GB)
DVD-R DL3,
(8.5 GB)
+R DL3
(8.5 GB)
[EX77]
(160 GB)
[EX87]
(250 GB)
Single-sided
(4.7 GB)
Double-sided1
(9.4 GB)
XP
(High quality) 36 hours 55 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 minutes
1 hour
45 minutes
SP
(Standard play) 70 hours 111 hours 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 minutes
3 hours
35 minutes
LP
(Long play) 138 hours 222 hours 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 minutes
7 hours
10 minutes
EP
(Extra long
play)4
284 hours
(212
hours2)
443 hours
(333
hours2)
8 (6
2
) hours 16 (12
2
) hours 8 (62) hours
14 hours
20 minutes
(10 hours
45 minutes2)
FR
(Flexible
Recording)4
284 hours
maximum
443 hours
maximum
8 hours
maximum
8 hours
maximum
for one side
8 hours
maximum
14 hours
20 minutes
Approximately
9 hours with video
quality equivalent
to LP mode.
Recording Modes and Durations
EP (6Hours)^2
EP (8Hours)
LP
SP
XP
Recording time
Picture quality
1It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a
double sided disc to the other.
2When “Recording time in EP mode” has been set to “EP (6Hours)” in
the Setup menu (¼64).
The sound quality is better when using “EP (6Hours)” than when
using “EP (8Hours)”.
3You cannot record directly to DVD-R DL and +R DL discs with this
unit. The table shows the recording time when copying.
[+R]DL] You cannot copy in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or
longer)” mode.
4When recording to the HDD in “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or
longer)” mode , you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R DL or
+RW discs.
Notes
This unit uses variable bit rate (VBR) recording which varies
the amount of data recorded to suit the picture quality, so actual
recording times and remaining recording times shown by the unit
will be different. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL] The difference will be especially
noticeable.)
Use a disc enough remaining blank space.
When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may
not be possible on DVD players, even if they are compatible with
DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6Hours) mode.
Tips
Maximum number of titles to a disc
[HDD] 500 titles on HDD
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 titles on a disc
[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 titles on a disc
FR (Flexible recording mode)
Using “Flexible Recording” is convenient in these kinds of
situations:
[RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]
− When the amount of free space on the disc makes selecting an
appropriate recording mode difficult
− When you want to record a long programme with the best
picture quality possible
[HDD]
− When you want to record a title to HDD so that it can then be
copied to fit one 4.7 GB disc perfectly
You do not need to edit the recorded title, or change the
recording mode when copying, to fit the disc space
e.g., Recording a 90 minutes programme to 4.7 GB DVD-RAM
disc:
− If you select XP mode, the programme will not fit on one disc.
A second disc is necessary for
30 minutes of the programme.
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
4.7 GB
DVD-RAM
− If you select SP mode, the programme will fit on one disc.
However there will be 30 minutes
remaining disc space.
− If you select “Flexible Recording” the programme will fit on
one disc perfectly.
You can set FR mode when programming timer recordings and
flexible recording (¼22).
Recording Mode
Advanced Recording
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