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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX88

DMR-EX78

The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model of

DMR-EX78 for Germany unless otherwise indicated.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

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 “2”.

≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” 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)

[For]Germany[

No. 5139 (DMR-EX78), No. 5140 (DMR-EX88)

[For]Italy,[Spain[and[Switzerland]

No. 5142 (DMR-EX78), No. 5143 (DMR-EX88)

[For]France]

No. 5146 (DMR-EX78), No. 5147 (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).

The GUIDE Plus+ system is available in the

following countries:

Germany/Italy/Spain

(As of February 2008)

≥This service may not be available in some

areas in the above countries.

≥There may be changes in the service areas.

≥This service is not available in France and

Switzerland.

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Quick Start

Guide

Basic

operations

DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年２月２７日　水曜日　午後３時１１分

Summary of content (88 pages)

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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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 “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 2 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 3 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Table of contents Editing Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Advanced operations Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Advanced recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 22 22 22 23 23 Recording broadcasts from external equipment. . . . .
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 4 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of February 2008. These may be subject to change.) ∏ [For]Germany[ (N2QAYB000128) [For]France,[Italy,[Spain[and[ [Switzerland] (N2QAYB000129) 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.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 5 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 6 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. DVD TV ¦ ¦ VOL CH DRIVE SELECT AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP STOP CH ShowView PROG/CHECK SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 7 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Main unit OPEN / CLOSE REC [EX88] Pull to flip down the front panel. OPEN / CLOSE Control reference guide REC 1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 10) 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 (➡ 15) 3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (➡ 25) 4Connection for VCR, camcorder etc.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 8 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 STEP 1 Connection Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (➡ 38). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (➡ 85). [Required]setting] “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (➡ 65) ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 9 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 You can enjoy high-quality picture by adding the HDMI cable connection to the 21-pin Scart cable connection between this unit and your TV on page 8. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 10 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings ≥When the channel could not be received properly, adjust the position and direction of the aerial. [For]Germany[ When using an indoor antenna, – make sure that there is nothing causing interference. – switch “Active Antenna” to “On” in the Setup menu (➡ 66) if the antenna is not equipped with power supply. Then repeat the Auto-Setup.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 11 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 12 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 HDD and disc information Play-only discs Disc type Logo DVD-Video Standard symbol [DVD-V] DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) [-RW‹VR›] DVD-R DVD-R DL DivX, MP3, JPEG CD [CD] – Video CD DivX, MP3, JPEG [VCD] Uses High quality movie and music discs 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.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 13 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 USB memory and card information 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 14 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Regarding DivX files, MP3 files and still pictures (JPEG) 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 15 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Disc and card care Inserting discs ∫ How to hold a disc or card ∫ 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 16 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Watching analogue and digital broadcasts 2 2 Press [3, 4] to select the “Sound” menu or “Other” menu and press [1]. Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Multi Audio” or “DVB Subtitle” and press [1]. OPEN / CLOSE REC [For]Germany[ 3 DVD 2 3 Numbered buttons 3 e.g.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 17 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs 2 OPEN / CLOSE REC w 3 DVD 1 Numbered buttons ¦ AV STOP 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. CH ShowView PROG/CHECK SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 18 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21) and “Advanced recording” (➡ 22) for detail information. 5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording. 2 REC OPEN / CLOSE REC w 35 DVD TV ¦ 1 Numbered buttons ¦ AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP w VOL CH DRIVE SELECT 3 CH ShowView SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 19 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Timer recording 1 Press [GUIDE]. TV Guide: Landscape DVD ¦ DVD When GUIDE Plus+ system is available Time: ¦ VOL CH DRIVE SELECT All Services Emmerdale : In today’s show we will... TV ¦ All Types Wed 13.10 Wed 13.10.08 12:53 AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH +24 Hr SELECT PROG/CHECK Profile Prog. Type OPTION: Select Advert Guide Change Display Mode info RETURN ShowView Page Page Wed 13.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 20 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete DVD TV ¦ ¦ DRIVE SELECT VOL CH DRIVE SELECT PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT DELETE _ SKIP CH While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. ShowView DELETE Navigator HDD PROG/CHECK PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 3 10.10.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 21 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Important notes 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 (➡ 16)]. However, audio cannot be switched after recording. Hello Hola Hallo Select the audio that you want to record in “DVB Multi Audio” in the on-screen menu (➡ 57).
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 22 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Advanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) 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.
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２００８年２月２７日 Flexible Recording 水曜日午後３時１１分 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 24 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external equipment (digital satellite receiver) — EXT LINK See also “Important notes for recording” (➡ 21). Making timer recordings on the television (e.g.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 25 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 26 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Advanced timer recording Using SHOWVIEW number to make timer recordings (Analogue broadcast only) 3 Entering SHOWVIEW numbers is an easy way of timer recording. You can find these numbers in TV listings in newspapers or magazines. Timer Recording [Note] Name The SHOWVIEW system is not supported for digital broadcasts. 1 Press [1] to move through the items and change the items with [3, 4].
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２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 To release the unit from recording standby Series recording [GUIDE Plus+ system (➡ 19) only] You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system. After performing steps 1-2 (➡ 19) Selection Screen TUE 14.10.08 12:54 View Single Timer Rec. Series Timer Rec. Delete Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. 1 2 Press [PROG/CHECK].
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 28 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Advanced timer recording Check, change or delete a programme, or resolve overlapping ≥Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Recording Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP ∫ To exit the timer recording list Press [PROG/CHECK]. [Note] ≥Programmes that failed to record are deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m. two days later.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 29 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 ∫ When the TV Guide displays “No info for analogue services” or the empty TV Guide list Operations in the TV Guide system Basic operations TV Guide: Landscape Landscape view TV Guide: Landscape Wed 13.10.08 12:53 All Types Wed 13.10 All Services Time: Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or profile Time: & This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 30 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 31 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 32 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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 [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file types 1 Show DivX Menu screen.
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２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 34 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. ≥You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. ≥Inserting, removing the SD card [EX88] (➡ 15) Show Album View screen.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 35 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 36 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Playing music MP3 e.g., 5: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] 15: [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [1] ➡ [5] To play music CD Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 1 Insert a music CD. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. The menu is automatically displayed. To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. CD Play Music Copy Music SELECT OK 2 RETURN Press [3, 4] to select “Play Music” and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 37 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 38 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link. 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 39 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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 Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV. 1 Display this unit’s “FUNCTION MENU” window using the TV remote control. Remain 30:00 SP Playback ≥If this unit is set to standby mode, it will automatically turn on.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 40 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 41 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (➡ 40) 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 42 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Creating, editing and playing playlists You can arrange the chapters (➡ 40) 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 (➡ 47) a playlist will create a title.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 43 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 44 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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 DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CDR/CD-RW and USB memory.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 45 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Editing music Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 46 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Entering text 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] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 47 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Copying titles or playlists Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 48 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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” (➡ 64) when: – Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW.
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２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 ≥The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. ≥When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, the check mark is cancelled. ≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy [HDD] ,-. [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] You can order titles and playlists as desired for copy to disc.
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3 ２００８年２月２７日水曜日 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 午後３時１１分 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. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 52 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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 DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/ CD-RW.
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6 ２００８年２月２７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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 54 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 55 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 56 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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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２００８年２月２７日 Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect DVB Multi Audio [Digital channel only] If more than one audio channel is output, you can set the desired channel before recording. ≥DVB Multi Audio cannot be selected during playback or recording. ≥Depending on the broadcast, the items that can be selected will differ. [For]Germany[ ≥English ≥Italian ≥Spanish ≥German ≥French ≥Original§ 水曜日午後３時１１分 Status messages Press [STATUS ]. The display changes each time you press the button.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 58 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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. 1 While stopped 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].
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２００８年２月２７日 Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles 水曜日午後３時１１分 Deleting all the contents—Format Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (➡ 58, 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 (➡ 58, Setting the protection).
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 60 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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 Create Top Menu ([+RW]). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 (➡ 58, Common procedures) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK].
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 61 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 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].
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 62 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Changing the unit’s settings Signal Condition [Note] You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. Realign the aerial if you are receiving a poor signal. ≥[For]Germany[ This unit does not support SECAM L, L’. 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.
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２００８年２月２７日 You can make the following two settings by selecting the external input channel (AV1, AV2, AV3) in step 1. ≥Video System (Auto/PAL/SECAM) In order to record properly, make the appropriate settings to match the connected equipment. ≥Title Page (Auto/Off) Disc (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Settings for Playback ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 64 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Changing the unit’s settings Audio Mode for XP Recording Sound Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
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２００８年２月２７日 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. [Pan & Scan] When connected to a 4:3 aspect television, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 66 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Changing the unit’s settings Clock AV2 Settings Set to match the connected equipment. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. AV2 Input Set to “RGB/Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGB output from external equipment. [RGB/Video] [RGB] [Video] [S Video] AV2 Connection ([For]France,[Italy,[Spain[and[Switzerland]) This setting is fixed with “Ext” if you set “TV System” to “NTSC” (➡ 65).
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 67 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 [For]Germany,[Italy,[and[Spain] 1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display (When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, COMPONENT VIDEO, VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals) From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts in about 1 second after the REC button is pressed. If the GUIDE button is pressed while the unit is off, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) displays in less than 1 second.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 68 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Other Settings 2 Television operation 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 69 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Additional connections Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with AUDIO/ VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals Connecting a television with COMPONENT 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 70 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Additional connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifier ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 71 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Connecting a television and VCR Television’s rear panel VHF/UHF RF IN AV Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (➡ 9, 69) 4 1 AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 72 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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. Room rod aerials are also suitable. Use an indoor antenna if the reception is poor. 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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 73 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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. For the programmes set to “Series Timer Rec.”, you can set the start time earlier and the end time later by some minutes, up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 74 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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) 32 Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of programme has been exceeded. — — 22 Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 75 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 76 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 77 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Page ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode. – If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW. – If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 78 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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. 68 66 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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２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD Management. ≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 80 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 81 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Page Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment. — Cannot edit or format a card. ([EX88]) ≥Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write Protection Off” message sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.) 58 The contents of the card cannot be read.
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DMREX78&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 82 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 83 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 84 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 85 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 86 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 87 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１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&88EG&EC&EF-RQT9079-L_eng.book 88 ページ２００８年２月２７日水曜日午後３時１１分 Index Active Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . 57 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . 56 Album (CD) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Album (Still picture) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .