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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX88

DMR-EX78

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX78 unless

otherwise indicated.

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.

Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and

SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88

model only.

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 “4”.

≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

This DVD recorder is for viewing and

recording free to view channels only, not pay

TV or encrypted channels.

TV Guide system of this DVD recorder does

not support analogue broadcasts.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video

Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

Declaration of Conformity (16th November

2007)

No. 5153 (DMR-EX78), No. 5154 (DMR-EX88)

Notice for DVB functions

≥Any function 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.

≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia

Home Platform).

4 ALL

RQT9088-L

Quick Start

Guide

Basic

operations

DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年４月１日　火曜日　午後６時３８分

Summary of content (88 pages)

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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EX88 DMR-EX78 Instructions/notes regarding SD Cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. ≥The region number of this unit is “4”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “4” or “ALL”. Example: 4 ALL 2 3 4 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 2 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 3 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Table of contents 21 21 21 22 22 Copying from a video cassette recorder . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 DV automatic recording (DV Auto Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Advanced timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Using G-CODE system to make timer recordings (Analogue broadcast only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 4 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of April 2008. These may be subject to change.) ∏ (N2QAYB000135) 1 Remote control ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ 2 Batteries for remote control 1 AC mains lead For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 5 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care 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. Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 6 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. > DVD 1 2 TV   VOL CH DRIVE SELECT ? AV PAGE 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH ANALOGUE CH G-Code @ A B C SLOW/SEARCH 5 STOP : ; < = RQT9088 6 OK OPTION AUDIO REC TION MENU 9 EXIT GUIDE D E C FUN 8 PLAY/x1.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 7 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Main unit 2 3 4 5 6 OPEN / CLOSE REC 7 [EX88] = 8 9 : Pull to flip down the front panel. ; < OPEN / CLOSE Control reference guide 1 REC 1Standby/on switch (/I) (➡ 9) 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. 2Disc tray (➡ 14) 3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 23) 4Connection for VCR, camcorder etc.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 8 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 STEP 1 Connection ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Refer to “Additional connections” (➡ 68) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off [approx.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 9 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 4 DVD TV aspect setting screen appears. TV   DRIVE SELECT VOL CH TV Aspect AV 16:9 WIDE TV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT Numbered buttons SKIP STOP 16:9 4:3 TV CH Pan & Scan Letterbox ANALOGUE CH SELECT G-Code OK RETURN SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE 5 PLAY/x1.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 10 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (≤: Possible, –: Impossible) Disc type Logo Data that can be recorded and played Video Still picture Music Video Still picture Rewritable Play on other players§1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture§2 Recording both M 1 and M 2 for bilingual broadcasts§2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) ≤ – ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ CPRM (➡ 84) compatible discs only.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 11 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Play-only discs Logo DVD-Video Standard symbol [DVD-V] Uses High quality movie and music discs DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) [-RW‹VR›] DVD-R DVD-R DL DivX DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow One time only recording if they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. ≥By formatting (➡ 57) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video format.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 12 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 USB memory and card information USB memories you can use on this unit Compatible USB memories USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol: – USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed. [EX78] USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed. ≥USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. ≥USB memories that support bulk only transfer.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 13 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. DivX Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] File format DivX ≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 14 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Disc and card care Inserting discs ∫ How to hold a disc or card 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. ∫ Cartridge disc Insert label-up with the arrow facing in. Insert label-up. Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. DO DO NOT ∫ Concerning non-cartridge discs Insert fully. 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Be careful about scratches and dirt.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 15 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Watching analogue and digital broadcasts 2 Digital channel information REC While stopped Press [STATUS screen.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 16 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” (➡ 28) for detail information. 2 OPEN / CLOSE REC 3 1 TV Numbered buttons  [Note] AV Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 17 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 20) and “Advanced recording” (➡ 21) for detail information. 4 2 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode (XP, SP, LP or EP). REC OPEN / CLOSE Remaining time on the disc ≥To record sound using LPCM (XP mode only): Set the “Audio Mode for XP Recording” to “LPCM” in the Setup menu (➡ 62). REC ∫ 35 5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 18 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (➡ 24–27) for detail information. 1 TV   ABC 1 ABC 2 VOL CH DRIVE SELECT Tue 14.10.08 19:45 All Services TV Guide: Landscape Wed 15.10. All Types 1 ABC 1 Emmerdale Time: DVD DVD Press [GUIDE]. AV News PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP STOP CH News ANALOGUE -24 Hr CH PAUSE RETURN 2 PLAY/x1.3 OPTION Timer Recording Name Date Start 3 15:30 ..
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 19 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Deleting titles TV   DRIVE SELECT VOL CH DRIVE SELECT PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT DELETE ¢ 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. AV SKIP CH ANALOGUE CH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 3 10.10. EXIT GUIDE RETURN TION MENU DIRECT NAVIGATO R C FUN OK OPTION RETURN RETURN CREATE 3 Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 20 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Important notes for recording Selecting Audio for Recording Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast only): You can select the audio language when receiving audio in multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 15)]. However, audio cannot be switched after recording.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 21 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Advanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Recording Mode HDD DVD-R DL§3 (8.5 GB) +R DL§3 (8.5 GB) [EX78] (250 GB) [EX88] (400 GB) Singlesided (4.7 GB) Doublesided§1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R DVD-RW +R +RW (4.7 GB) XP (High picture quality recording mode) 55 hours 89 hours 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min. 1 hour 45 min.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 22 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Advanced recording Flexible Recording 5 When you want to start recording Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK]. (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 23 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front You can also connect to the AV4 input terminals on the rear.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 24 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Advanced timer recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] ≥To use a new disc, formatting is necessary. Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥If recording to DVD, insert a disc that you can use for recording (➡ 14).
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ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 To cancel recording when recording has already begun 1 While the unit is on Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫]. Check, change or delete a programme ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Recording Stop Recording Remain DVD 1:58 SP TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00 No.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 26 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Advanced timer recording Auto Renewal Recording Relief Recording When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining space, recording automatically switches to the “HDD”. If there is no disc in the tray or the disc cannot be recorded on or when timer recording starts while copying, the recording drive will be altered to the HDD. ≥The Direct Navigator shows which programmes were reliefrecorded (“ ” is displayed.) (➡ 29).
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ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日 Operations in the TV Guide system Basic operations Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view TV Guide: Landscape Wed 15.10. All Types 1 ABC 1 Emmerdale Time: 午後６時３８分 ∫ When the TV Guide displays “No information available for analogue services” or the empty TV Guide list TV Guide: Landscape Wed 15.10. All Types 1 ABC 1 Emmerdale Time: ABC 2 ≥Some digital broadcast may not send programme information.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 28 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Advanced playback Operation during play ≥Depending on the media, some operations may not be possible. Stop Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. Stopped position ≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared in some cases. ≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened. ≥[CD] [VCD] and MP3/DivX : The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 29 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator All Titles screen Displays all titles. DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [OK]. You can also select titles with the numbered buttons (All Titles screen only). e.g.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 30 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Playing DivX video contents [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. Showing the menu screen [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file types 1 Show DivX Menu screen.
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ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Regarding DivX VOD content Using the tree screen to find a group DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod Display the unit’s registration code.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 32 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Playing still pictures ≥You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a CD-R/ CD-RW and USB memory. ≥You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. ≥Inserting, removing the SD card [EX88] (➡ 14) Show Album View screen.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 33 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Start Slide Show Slide Show Setting You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). You can also start Slide Show with the following steps. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 34 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Playing music To play music CD 4 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press [OK]. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 1 You can also select the track with the numbered buttons. CD e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [5] 15: [1] ➡ [5] MP3 e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 115: [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] 1115: [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] Insert a music CD. The menu is automatically displayed.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 35 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Convenient functions By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP HDD You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. This is useful when you have to briefly stop watching TV to run an errand.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 36 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 37 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Using the FUNCTION MENU window to operate this unit 1 Display this unit’s “FUNCTION MENU” window using the TV remote control. ≥This function is available with the TV which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function. 2 Select the item you want to operate with the TV remote control, and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 38 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Editing titles/chapters 1 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] During play or while stopped Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”. Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. 2 Title Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 39 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 38) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 40 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Creating, editing and playing playlists You can arrange the chapters (➡ 38) to create a playlist. Title Chapter 3 Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” and press [OK]. Playlists HDD Playlist View -- Playlist Chapter -- -- -- -- Chapter Create -- Copying (➡ 45) a playlist will create a title.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 41 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters 1 2 3 4 Delete§ While stopped [HDD] [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist. Properties [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] Properties No. 10 Chapters 002 -- 12.10. SUN 0:30 Create -- -- Create Press [2, 1] to select “Copy” and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 42 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Editing still pictures and music Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Delete Picture§ Delete Album§ ≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.
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ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Editing music Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Play CD on HDD” or “Play MP3 on HDD” and press [OK]. 3 [HDD] [RAM] [SD] 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 44 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Entering text Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. 2 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: [HDD] [RAM] Repeat this step to enter other characters. ≥To delete a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 45 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Copying titles or playlists Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 46 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Copying titles or playlists 5 Before copying After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format), +R and +R DL discs, they become playonly and you can no longer record or edit. When copying a title with main and secondary audio ≥Select the audio type for recording bilingual broadcast from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 62) when: – Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
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3 49 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 When the top menu is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press [OK]. My favorite 01/02 01 Chapter 1 02 Chapter 2 03 Chapter 3 04 Chapter 4 05 06 Copying SD Video from a video equipment [EX88] Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 50 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Copying still pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [USB] [SD] ≥SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to CD-R/CD-RW.
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6 51 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日 Register still pictures for copy. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it (➡ step 7). You can register still pictures or still picture folders. ≥Still pictures and folders cannot be registered on the same list. Copy Destination Capacity: 4343MB Picture Picture/Folder Cancel All 1 Copy Direction No. SD CARD HDD Name of item Size New item (Total=0) PICTURE High Speed 3 Create List Page 01/01 Create copy list.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 52 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. [Note] Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automatically allowing you find the track easily when playing back. ≥While recording, no other operations can be performed. Timer recordings will not proceed.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 53 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 ∫ To register on a folder by folder basis 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Create List” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Track/Folder” and press [OK]. Cancel All USB HDD Destination Capacity: 4343MB Track Track/Folder No. ∫ Preparing the update data Name of item Size New item (Total=0) 2 Copy Mode 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 54 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Using on-screen menus/Status message Audio attribute LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Using on-screen menus Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Play Picture Sound Other Soundtrack 1 Digital 2/0 ch Subtitle Off Audio channel LR Menu Item Setting ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 56 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 HDD, disc and card management Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX88 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Common procedures Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. Setting the protection [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ left) 1 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
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ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日 Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles 午後６時３８分 Deleting all the contents—Format Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 56, Setting the protection). [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) [SD] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. ≥[RAM] [SD] Release protection (➡ 56, Setting the protection).
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 58 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 HDD, disc and card management Selecting the background style—Top Menu [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVDVideo top menu after finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW]). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 56, Common procedures) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 59 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Changing the unit’s settings Common procedures 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 3 Tabs Menus Options To delete channels on a group 1 Press [1]§. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column and press the “Yellow” button. ≥Repeat this step to delete other channels.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 60 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Changing the unit’s settings Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal. When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be selected: 1 Press [EXIT] to exit the screen. 2 Press [W X CH] to select a digital channel. “D” appears on the unit’s display. 3 Display the Setup menu again (➡ 59).
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 61 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Settings for Recording Disc ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (➡ 21, Recording modes and approximate recording times). Settings for Playback ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. [EP (6 Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. [EP (8 Hours)] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 62 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Changing the unit’s settings Digital Audio Output Picture (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Comb Filter Select the picture sharpness when recording. The setting is fixed with “On” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” (➡ 64). [On] Pictures become clear and vivid. Normally, use this setting. [Off] Select it when recording noisy pictures.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 63 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Display On-Screen Messages Choose the approximate time until the digital channel information screen (➡ 15) disappears automatically. The length of time the control panel (➡ 37) is displayed can also be changed, but “Off” does not work. [Off] (The digital channel information is not displayed.) [3 sec.] [5 sec.] [7 sec.] [10 sec.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 64 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Changing the unit’s settings Connection (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings. TV Aspect Set to match the type of television connected. [16:9] When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 65 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Power Save Others [On] (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. [DVD 2] [DVD 3] Use “DVD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“DVD 1”, “DVD 2” or “DVD 3”) and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 66 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Changing the unit’s settings System Update In order to update this unit’s software, the TV Guide download, and to support system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates. Press [OK] to show the following settings. ≥Update data and TV Guide download information is sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast. In order to receive these updates, you must be able to receive digital broadcasts.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 67 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Other Settings 2 Test by turning on the television and changing channels. You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. ≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 68 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Additional connections Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 70 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Additional connections Connecting a television and VCR Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart terminal You can also connect with the AV1 terminal on this unit using the 21-pin Scart cable. If your television is equipped with RGB input capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable you can see video using RGB output on this unit.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 71 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Connecting a Digital television and VCR Aerial cable Digital television’s rear panel Splitter To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) AUDIO IN VIDEO IN R L VHF/UHF RF IN Red White Yellow 4 Aerial cable 1 5 Other connections (➡ 8, 68) Aerial cable AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 72 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Set up ≥You can use your current aerial. However, depending on the area where you live, a new aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial installer. — Can this unit receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts? ≥No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 73 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Page Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? ≥You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu. 24 Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satellite receiver or a Set Top Box? ≥No, only via the built-in tuner.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 74 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Messages On the television Page Authorisation Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) 30 Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of programme has been exceeded. — — 21 Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 75 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 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. DVD  (“∑” stands for a number.) ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. GUIDE ≥TV Guide data is being downloaded.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 76 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 78 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Troubleshooting guide Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. Page ≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. 67 65 Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. ≥The batteries are depleted.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 80 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Audio and video momentarily pause. DVD-Video is not played. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles. Angle cannot be changed. You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings level. Quick View does not work. The resume play function does not work.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 82 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Troubleshooting guide VIERA Link VIERA Link doesn’t work. Page ≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to On. ≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. ≥Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device. ≥Some functions may not work if depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected equipment.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 83 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Specifications DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format DVD-R : DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) : DVD-Video format DVD-RW : DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer) +RW Recordable discs DVD-RAM: DVD-R: DVD-R DL: DVD-RW: +R: +R DL: +RW: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 84 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is technology used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once. Such broadcasts can be recorded only with CPRM compatible recorders and discs. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 85 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 RGB This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images. Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding).
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 86 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 87 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Gracenote® Proprietary Legends CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2007 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2007 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.
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DMREX78&88GN-RQT9088-L_eng.book 88 ページ２００８年４月１日火曜日午後６時３８分 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Album (CD) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Album (Still picture) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .