P8 – 14 Operating Instructions Quick Start Guide DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EX89EB DMR-EX79EB The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX79. 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.
Features Convenient Functions! Linked operations with the TV Easy access to various 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) ( 44) You can access the main function quickly and easily from FUNCTION MENU. FUNCTION MENU Display ( 43) Select a function and an item.
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.) 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000332) 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.
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. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
Playing music ..................................................................... 42 To play music CD .................................................................... 42 To play music recorded on HDD ............................................. 42 Useful functions during music play ......................................... 42 Convenient Functions ......................................................... 43 FUNCTION MENU Display .....................................................
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. 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.
Remote Control Information/Unit Care Remote Control Information About batteries Using the remote control Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, up to a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. Remote control signal sensor R6/LR6, AA Use alkaline or manganese batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not use different types at the same time. Do not heat or expose to flame.
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control Turn the unit on or off .............................................. ( 13) Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EX89])] ............ ( 20, 21) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ......................................................... ( 13) To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, still pictures or music ....
[EX89] D COPY USB HDD DVD SD SD EXT -L REC PLAY Timer recording indicator ........................( Disc indicator This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. 22) On: When a Timer recording programme is registered Flashes: When the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby Digital broadcast indicator Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast.
Basic Connection Use of the RF coaxial cable Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables. 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 TV RF IN To the aerial AV HDMI IN 2 The RF coaxial cable cannot be used for showing pictures from the unit.
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.
Basic Connection 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. Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Cable (not included) 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 cable.
DVB Auto Setup Scan CH 27 27 DVB Auto Setup starts. The unit will search for the digital terrestrial channels. This takes about 5 minutes. 27 27 CH 21 Channel Name BBC ONE Wales BBC 2W Type TV TV BBC NEWS 24 BBC Radio Wales TV 9 Radio 9 TV: 6 Radio: 4 68 Quality 9 9 Data: 0 SKIP Power Save CH PROG/CHECK MANUAL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1. A 3 On Off RETURN Off Approx.
Setting the Channels and Clock to select “Yes”, then OK The cursor moves to “Name”. to enter the name. 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. , to select a letter, then to move to next character. With the unit stopped C FUN OK TION MENU Repeat this to enter the name. to store the name.
HDD and Disc Handling Data that can be recorded and played Rewritable Play on other players1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) ( 24) Hard disk drive (HDD) Video Still picture Music — DVD-RAM Video Still picture CPRM ( 96) compatible discs only.
HDD and Disc Handling Play-only Discs Disc type Logo DVD-Video DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Standard symbol [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] DVD-R DivX, MP3, WMA, JPEG DVD-R DL [CD] CD DivX, MP3, WMA, JPEG 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. By formatting ( 68) the disc, you can record onto it in DVD-Video format.
USB Memory and Card Handling Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. 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. USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. USB memories that support bulk only transfer. CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
DivX files, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] File format DivX Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Compatible formats: DCFcompliant (Content recorded on a digital camera, etc.
Watching Television Refer to “GUIDE Plus+ system” ( 33) for detail information. This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT TV Guide: Landscape All Types Tue 18th Tue 18/08/09 19:45 VOL CH AV PAGE to turn the unit on.
Playback Refer to “Advanced Playback” ( 36–37) for detail information. Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs VOL CH AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT to turn the unit on. DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] TV to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 24) and “Advanced Recording” ( for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] 25–27) 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 ( 68). TV VOL DRIVE SELECT CH AV PAGE to select the HDD or DVD drive.
Timer Recording What is FREEVIEW+TM? FREEVIEW+ is the functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster. “Guide Link”, “Series recording” ( 34), and “Split Programme” are available. “Guide Link” — If you set a timer recording from the TV Guide, the recording’s start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. delayed start. This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer Recording screen in step ( below).
Deleting Titles 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 ( 68). Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] and insert a disc. Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the tray. Important: Once deleted, contents cannot be recovered.
Notes for Recording Selecting audio for recording About the aspect when recording a programme When you want to copy titles in high speed mode from the HDD to DVD-R, etc. 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.
Advanced Recording Recording Modes and Durations Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this table are an estimate.) HDD DVD-RAM Single-sided Double-sided1 (4.7 GB) (9.4 GB) DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R, +RW (4.7 GB) DVD-R DL3, (8.5 GB) +R DL3 (8.
Advanced Recording When the format confirmation screen is displayed Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. Important: Formatting permanently deletes all disc contents (including the contents that have been recorded on a PC), regardless of protection status of disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R[DL] [+RW] The following screen may appear when inserting a new disc or a disc that has been recorded on another equipment.
Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the programme within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR (Flexible recording mode)” ( 25). Chasing Playback Preparation: Select the channel or the external input to record. Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. [HDD] [RAM] Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are recording.
Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Manual 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.) Preparation: ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection ( 68). Connect a digital satellite receiver to this unit’s AV2 input terminals ( 11).
Recording from an External Device [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. Notes Almost all videos and DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been so treated cannot be recorded using this unit.
Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings OK 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 ( 68). Insert a disc with enough remaining blank space. Confirm that the clock on the unit’s display is set to the correct time. If connected via a digital satellite receiver, please ensure before a timer recording starts the required channel is set on the digital satellite receiver.
If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other timer recordings using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help you eliminate the overlapping. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2a 2b to modify the programme. , , , to make changes, then OK 2c When a programme with HDD 30:24 SP is selected twice, then follow the onscreen instructions to resolve overlapping.
Advanced Timer Recording Relief Recording Making timer recordings on the television When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not enough remaining blank 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 relief-recorded (“ ” is displayed.) ( 36).
GUIDE Plus+ system What is the GUIDE Plus+ system? The GUIDE Plus+ system gives you an overview of digital television and radio programmes up to 7 days in advance. For many of these programmes, you can select additional information provided by the stations. You can search the programme preview according to various topics such as sport, films etc., according to categories such as TV or radio. Also, you can search for programmes using programme information such as programme names etc.
GUIDE Plus+ system Series recording You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system. GUIDE Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category This function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movie, Sport) or category (e.g. Free Channels, Radio). – The GUIDE Plus+ list appears. , , to select the series programme, then OK GUIDE – The GUIDE Plus+ list appears.
Searching for the programme from the GUIDE Plus+ list Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. During play or while stopped You can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ list using the programme information. DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD Searching by entering words 10/10 Chantal Show By entering words, you can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ list using the programme information.
Advanced Playback Selecting Titles to Play You can easily select and play recorded programmes by using DIRECT NAVIGATOR. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO HDD 007 PICTURE MUSIC Grouped Titles screen Two or more titles recorded in the Daily/weekly or series timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.
Search Frame-by-Frame Viewing During playback or – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 speeds) – Press [] (PLAY) to restart normal playback. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] While paused OK Tips – Each press shows the next or previous frame. – Press and hold to advance or reverse frame-byframe in succession. – Press [] (PLAY) to restart normal playback.
Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. Playing DivX video contents Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX® Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message “Authorisation Error.
Playing DivX, Music files and Still Pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. Tips DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons Picture and folder protected Playing still pictures Album that has not yet been viewed ([HDD] [RAM]) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] [USB] [EX89] Inserting, removing the SD card ( 81) Show Album View screen.
Notes Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one with regular interval. From the Album View screen , , , to select an album, then PLAY/x1.3 You can also start Slideshow with the following steps. From the Album View screen Press [, , , ] to select the desired album, then press [OPTION]. Press [, ] to select “Start Slideshow”, then press [OK]. To return to the picture to its original position Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step , then press [OK].
Playing music Tips To play music CD To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ]. To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Insert a music CD. Notes The menu is automatically displayed. You cannot play music tracks on HDD while recording or copying. When this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes while the screen is being displayed, the screen saver is displayed if “Screen Saver” is set to “On” in the Setup menu ( 74).
Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Display By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears when you turn the power on. ( 74) With the unit stopped C FUN TION MENU Remain Delete 30:00 SP TV Guide Others Drive Select RETURN OK OK Video Picture Music Copy OK To exit the FUNCTION MENU Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “VIERA Link” or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? [VIERA\Link] 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.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Listening to the Audio Description You can display the information about programmes (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). When “AD” appears in digital channel information With the unit stopped STATUS This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an audio track to describe events on-screen. OPTION to show the screen information. to show the OPTION menu.
Entering Text No Signal No Service The digital broadcast signal is not being received. No broadcasts are currently available. You can give names to recorded titles, etc. Also, you can search for desired programmes on GUIDE Plus+ list by entering key words or the programme name. (Free Word Search, Find Titles) ( 35) When viewing the “Enter Name” screen etc. If “No Signal” is displayed, check the following; Enter Name _ Check that the aerial is correctly positioned.
Titles—Editing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. Tips Maximum numbers of titles on a disc [HDD] 499 [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] 99 [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 49 Accessing the Title View Preparation: [RAM] Release protection (disc, cartridge Protection).
Change Thumbnail Set up Protection/Cancel Protection [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” ( Perform steps − of “Accessing the Title View” ( 48). press [OK]. “Cancel Protection”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Chapters—Creating, Editing [HDD] [RAM] When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play on Chapter View. Tips Chapter Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Tips To exit the menu screens Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. To view other pages Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. – You can also press [, ] to view other pages.
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created playlists. [HDD] [RAM] A playlist is a compilation of your favourite chapters as shown in the chart below. Title Title Chapter Playlist Copying ( Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter left) Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive containing the recorded title to be edited.
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists Edit Chapter Operations [HDD] [RAM] You can create and copy playlists, and change the thumbnail. Perform steps − 4c of “Accessing the Playlist View” ( 51). Press [, ] to select “Edit”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select desired operation from Add Chapter Press [, ] to select “Add Chapter”, then press [OK]. ( 51, Creating Playlists) Move Chapter Press [, ] to select “Move Chapter”, then press [OK].
Still Pictures and Music—Editing Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture View [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [-R] (JPEG) You can edit pictures and albums. e.g., [HDD] Editing an album Refer to “Slideshow” ( 41) Slideshow Setting Delete Album Change Date Edit Album Set up Protection Copy to DVD Cancel Protection Refer to “Album (still picture)/ Picture Operations” ( right) VIDEO/MUSIC e.g.
Still Pictures and Music—Editing Enter Album Name Copy to DVD/Copy to HDD [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Picture View” ( 53). Press [, ] to select “Enter Album Name”, then press [OK]. – You can give a name for the album ( Text). 47, Entering Notes Album names entered using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment. Change Date [HDD] [RAM] You can change the date of this picture.
Accessing the Album and Track View [HDD] Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. – When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. Editing an album Press [, ] to select the album, then press [OPTION]. Editing a track 1.Press [, ] to select the album, then press [OK]. 2.Press [, ] to select the track, then press [OPTION]. Press [, ] to select the operation, then press [OK].
Copying titles or playlists Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. With this unit, you can select a copy method from the two types listed below. (About copying still pictures 62) Copy Copy[Video [Video(HDD (HDDto toDVD)] DVD)] Advanced Advanced Copy Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings. ( 58) Make a copy list and then copy. You can set the unit to copy titles or playlists in the way you want.
Approximate copying times (Max. speed) (excludes time required to write data management information) HDD Recording Recorded Mode XP SP LP 1 hour EP (6H) EP (8H) 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 8X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed DVD-RAM DVD-R1 DVD-R DL2 DVD-RW3 +R4 +R DL2 +RW Required Required Required Required Required Required Required Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed time time time time time time time 5 min. 8 min. 12 min. 5X 10X 15 min. 4X 15 min. 4X 7X 15 min. 4X 15 min. 4X 46 s. 20 s.
Copying titles or playlists Before copying Speed and recording mode when copying [HDD] [RAM]: High speed [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]: Refer to the following table. “Recording Format” setting ( 72) Copy speed Only titles recorded with “Recording Format” set to “Video format”. High speed Only Titles recorded with “Recording Format” set to “VR format”.
Press [,,,] to select the title or playlist, then press []. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. – Press [] again to cancel. – 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.
Copying titles or playlists Cancel all registered copying setting and lists After performing steps – ( 59) Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations. – When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or deleted at the copy source – When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, remove the card, open the tray, change the copy direction, etc.
Press [] to confirm. Copying to the HDD continues for the set time even after the content being played finishes. – Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to include the operation time before play begins. – You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons. Press [, ] to select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. Press [] to select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start copying. The disc top menu is displayed.
Copying Still Pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. To register on a folder by folder basis Press [, ] to select “Create List”, then press []. Press [, ] to select “Picture/Folder”, then press [OK]. 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.
Tips Tips To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ]. To show other pages Press [, , , ] to select “Previous” or “Next”, then press [OK]. – You can also press [, ] to show other pages. To select another folder After performing step – ( 62, To register individual still pictures) Press [, , , ] to select “Folder”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select the folder, then press [OK].
Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Notes 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.
[OK]. For individual files only When specifying an existing folder as the copying destination Press [, ] to select “Folder”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select the folder, then press [OK]. When creating a new folder as the copying destination Press [, ] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Enter the folder name ( 47, Entering Text). Press [, ] to select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Tips To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, sound effect, Repeat Play, etc. In addition, when receiving the multi-channel broadcast, you can change the audio settings. Menu options will differ based on disc type and contents.
Play Menu [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] Repeat Play This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Select “Off” to cancel.
HDD, DVD and Card Management Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. You can manage discs or cards through formatting, finalising and other operations. Accessing the Management Menus With the unit stopped Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD, DVD or SD drive. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press [OK].
[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW]). Perform preparation steps − of “Accessing the Management Menus” ( 68). Press [, ] to select “Top Menu”, then press [OK]. Press [, , , ] to select the background, then press [OK].
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. FUNCTION MENU Others Setup TION MENU With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. C FUN Accessing the Setup Menu ( left, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Tips Tips To browse through the list Press [ CH]. To cancel in middle Press [RETURN ]. The channels found before stopping are not saved. DVB Auto Setup You can restart auto channel setting for digital terrestrial channels if the setup ( 13) fails for some reason. However, if you perform “DVB Auto Setup”, all channel settings and all the timer recording programmes are deleted.
Playback/Recording Settings C FUN TION MENU Others Settings for Recording Press [OK] to show the following settings. Setup Recording time in EP mode ( 70, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Chapter Creation Disc , select “Disc” Setup Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode. [EP (6Hours)] You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc. [EP (8Hours)] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Picture and Sound Settings Digital Audio Output C FUN Others Change the settings when you have connected equipment through the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 80). Press [OK] to show the following settings. Setup TION MENU PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has copy protection. [On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz.
Display and Connection Settings C FUN Others Connection Setup TION MENU , select “Connection” Setup ( 70, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. Display , select “Display” Setup Tuning Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Others , select item OK On-Screen Messages 5 sec.
Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record NTSC video from another source. 1. Press [, ] to select the TV System, then press [OK]. [PAL] – Select when connecting to a PAL or Multi-system television. Programmes recorded using NTSC are played as PAL 60. – Select to record television programmes and PAL input from other equipment. – [HDD] Select when playing a PAL input title recorded on the HDD. [NTSC] – Select when connecting to an NTSC television.
System Settings System Update C FUN Others Setup TION MENU ( 70, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text.
Other Settings Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] at the same time until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display. If you press a button while the Child Lock is on, “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display and operation is impossible. Tips To cancel the Child Lock Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears.
Additional Connections 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 ( 44). – 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)” ( Make “AV2 Input” settings in the Setup menu ( 75). 75).
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, S-Video cable or component video cables instead of the 21pin Scart cable ( 10, 11, 78). Connect to terminals of the same colour. Using an Audio/Video Cable (not included) Using an S Video Cable (not included) The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television).
Additional Connections You can improve sound quality by connecting this unit to an amplifier or system component using the audio cable or the optical digital audio cable. Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Terminal Using an Audio Cable (not included) for Better Sound 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 cable.
Media Handling (Disc/USB Memory/SD Card) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. Inserting Discs Inserting/Removing the SD Card [EX89] Press [ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. – Insert a disc. Insert label-up. When the SD card slot indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is flashing, the card is being read from or written to. Do not turn off the unit or remove the card. Such action may result in malfunction or loss of the card’s contents.
Frequently Asked Questions Setup How can I enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p? Connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV using an HDMI cable. Set “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu to “1080p”. What equipment is necessary to play multi-channel surround sound? You cannot playback multi-channel sound on this unit without other equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an optical digital cable to an amplifier with a built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.
Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the GUIDE Plus+ system? Can I receive GUIDE Plus+ system data via a connected digital satellite receiver or a Set Top Box? How can I cancel a timer programming? You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu. But if timings are altered by more than 10 minutes, “Guide Link” will not be able to function. No, only via the built-in tuner.
Messages On the Unit’s Display H ,F (“ ” stands for a service number.) DVD (“ ” stands for a number.) GUIDE HARD ERR NoERAS NoREAD NoWRIT FINAL PLEASE WAIT PROG FULL REMOVE SW-DL SP 35:50, LP 151h “SP”, “LP” and the numbers are examples. UNSUPPORT UNFORMAT EXT-L F74 F75 U59 U61 U76 U80, U81, U99 An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide.
On the Unit’s Display (Continued) X HOLD Page There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playing or copying; there was a power failure or the AC mains lead was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears. The Child Lock function is activated. Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears.
Troubleshooting Guide When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control Use this function to synchronize the codes for the remote control and the main unit when there are other Panasonic products close to your unit. With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Setup”, then press [OK]. Press [, ] to select “Others”, then press []. Press [, ] to select “Remote Control”, then press [OK].
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 does not indicate a problem with the unit: Regular disc rotating sound. Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. Image disturbance during search. Periodic interruptions to the reception due to digital satellite broadcasting breaks.
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues Operation Cannot operate the TV with unit’s remote control. The remote control doesn’t work. The unit is on but cannot be operated. “U88” is displayed and the disc cannot be ejected. Cannot eject a disc. Startup is slow. General Issues Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. The remote control code is wrong. Change to the correct code.
GUIDE Plus+ (Continued) The GUIDE Plus+ information is not displayed properly. The GUIDE Plus+ data is not updated. General Issues There was a programme change or GUIDE Plus+ information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted. Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the GUIDE Plus+ system provider or station provider. The unit must be in standby mode in order to update the data.
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues VIERA Link VIERA Link doesn’t work. The Control Panel does not appear. The operation on this unit (music playback etc.) is interrupted. General Issues USB The contents of the USB memory cannot be read. Playback Issues 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.
Picture (Continued) The screen changes automatically. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. Titles recorded with 16:9 aspect are stretched vertically. There is a lot of after-image when playing video. When playing DVD-Video using progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up. There is no apparent change in picture quality when making adjustments in the Picture menu using the on-screen display.
Troubleshooting Guide Playback Issues Sound (Continued) Cannot switch audio. Playback Issues You cannot switch the audio in the following cases. – When a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL or +RW disc is in the disc tray while DVD drive is selected. – When the recording mode is XP and “Audio Mode for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM”.
Operation (Continued) The Video CD picture does not display properly. Time Slip, Manual Skip, etc. does not work. It takes time before play starts. Picture stops. Cannot see the beginning of the title played. Recording Issues Page When connecting to Multi-system TV, select “NTSC” in “TV System” in the Setup menu. When connecting to PAL TV, the lower part of the picture cannot be displayed correctly during search. These functions do not work with finalised discs.
Troubleshooting Guide Recording Issues Recording/Timer Recording/Copying/External input (Continued) Timer recording does not stop even when [] is pressed. The timer programme remains even after recording finishes. Part or all of a recorded title has been lost. Stripe-shaped black noise is recorded. The programme name and the recorded title do not match. Cannot copy to a DVD-R, etc, disc using the high speed mode. When copying, it takes a long time even in high speed mode.
Music Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. ID3 tag of a MP3 file or WMA tag of a WMA file is not completely displayed. Editing Issues If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS restrictions, they will not be copied. Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. Bonus tracks may not be copied. Only the track name ([HDD] [USB]) and artist name ([HDD]) can be displayed with this unit. HDD & DVD Cannot edit.
Glossary Bitstream Folder This is a signal compressed and converted into digital form. It is converted back to a multi-channel audio signal, e.g., 5.1-channel, by a decoder. This is a place on the hard disk, disc or SD card ([EX89]) where groups of data are stored together. In the case of this unit, it refers to the place where still pictures (JPEG) and MPEG2 are stored.
The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) respectively. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Specifications Video In (PAL/NTSC): AV1/AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ,termination S-Video In (PAL/NTSC): AV2 (21 pin), AV3 (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ,termination RGB In (PAL): AV2 (21pin) 0.7 Vp-p (PAL) 75 , termination Video Out (PAL/NTSC): AV1/AV2 (21 pin), Video Out (pin jack) 1 Vp-p 75 ,termination S-Video Out (PAL/NTSC): AV1 (21 pin), S-Video Out (S terminal) 1 Vp-p 75 ,termination RGB Out (PAL/NTSC):AV1 (21 pin), 0.
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.
Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) .................................. 67 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) .................................. 67 Album (Music) Edit ..................................................... 55 Play .............................................. 39, 42 Album (Still picture) Edit .................................................... 53 Play .................................................... 40 Angle ....................................................
