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EX77_87GN.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-EX77
DMR-EX87
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders
and DVD-Video according to where they are
The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-EX77. sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “4”.
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “4” or “ALL”.
Example:
2 2
3 3
4 4 ALL ALL
4 4
Dear customer
Thank y
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EX77_87GN.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WI
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EX77_87GN.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Table of contents Getting started Editing HDD, disc and card information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Editing titles/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Important notes for recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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EX77_87GN.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM HDD, disc and card information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Hard disk drive (HDD) DVD-RAM ≥[EX77] 160 GB ≥4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm Disc type [EX87] 250 GB ≥2.8 GB, 8 cm Logo – Indicated in these [HDD] [RAM] instructions by DVD Video Recording format This is a recording format which allows you to record and edit television broadcasts and so on. Recording format ≥You can delete unwanted parts of a title, create playlists, et
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EX77_87GN.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (continued) §1 +R DL §1 §5 +R (double layer on single side) Disc type +RW ≥4.7 GB, 12 cm ≥You cannot directly record to a +R DL disc on this unit (➡ 8) Logo –– – [+R] before finalisation [+R]DL] before finalisation Indicated in these [+RW] instructions by [DVD-V] after finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation +VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) format This is a format for recording moving picture
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EX77_87GN.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM HDD, disc and card information Play-only discs (12 cm/8 cm) Disc type DVD-Video DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) Logo Indicated in these [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] instructions by Instructions High quality movie and music discs DVD-RW recorded on another DVD Recorder ≥You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if they have been recorded to a CPRM compatible disc. ≥By formatting (➡ 61) the disc, you can record to it in DVD-Vid
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EX77_87GN.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Cards you can use on this unit Type SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB) SDHC Memory Card (4 GB) § miniSD Card MultiMediaCard The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD Card” in these operating instructions. Indicated in these instructions [SD] by Data that can be recorded and Still pictures played Video (SD Video) Instructions You can insert directly into the SD Card slot. § A miniSD card adaptor included with the miniSD car
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DC N 9 I V EX77_87GN.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Important notes for recording Broadcast in multi-channel sound (Digital broadcast Selecting Audio Hello Hola Hallo only): for Recording You can select the audio language when receiving audio in Select the audio that you multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” appears at the want to record in “DVB bottom of digital channel information display (➡ 23)]. Multi Audio” in the on- However, audio cannot be switched after recording
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EX77_87GN.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM 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
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EX77_87GN.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Disc and card handling ∫ How to hold a disc or card ∫ Handling precautions Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.) DO DO NOT ≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements. ≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, be
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EX77_87GN.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Included accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of May 2007. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏∏ ∏ ∏ (N2QAYB000135) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead 2 RF coaxial cables 2 Batteries 1 Audio/video ≥For use with this unit only. Do not for remote control cable use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit. The remote control information ∫ Batter
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U N E M N O I T C N U F E D I EX77_87GN.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on (➡ 20) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD or SD) (➡ 24, 34, 40) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. > 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 To delete unnecessary recorded titles or still pictures (➡ 50) 5 Basic operations for recording and play
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EX77_87GN.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 REC OPEN/CLOSE 8 9 < 7 : ; Opening the front panel REC Place your finger on the protruding section below the 4 and press down to flip open the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 20) 8 Stop (➡ 24, 35) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 9 Start play (➡ 34) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. : Start recording (➡ 24)/Specify a time to stop recording
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EX77_87GN.book Page 14 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM STEP 1 Connection Make sure to use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables Use the pair of supplied RF coaxial cables only when you make connections to the unit through its RF IN and RF OUT terminals. Striping may appear and disrupt images on the TV if you use different cables for connection. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Select the connection pattern that matches your environ
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EX77_87GN.book Page 15 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Connecting a television and VCR B DO NOT Connect the unit directly to the television If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette recorder to the television, Television video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly. ≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCR VCR Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and
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EX77_87GN.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM STEP 1 Connection Other connections § Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Television’s rear panel AUDIO IN Television’s rear panel Y COMPONENT R L VIDEO IN PB AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO R L IN IN PR Red Wh
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EX77_87GN.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Connecting with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminal 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. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), this unit’s output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. ≥Please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
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EX77_87GN.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM STEP 1 Connection TM VIERA Link “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. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. ≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the
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EX77_87GN.book Page 19 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and the coloured buttons. Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not lis
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U N E M N O I T C N U F E D I EX77_87GN.book Page 20 Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:10 PM STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 3 Press [3, 4] to select your area and Í/ l press [OK]. TV Aspect OPEN/CLOSE REC 16:9 WIDE TV 16:9 4:3 TV Pan & Scan Letterbox DVD TV SELECT Í DVD Í Í OK CH VOL RETURN DRIVE SELECT AV PAGE 1 2 3 CH 4 Press [3, 4] to select the TV aspect Numbered 4 5 6 buttons ANALOGUE and press [OK]. 9 7 8 CH ≥16:9: When connected to a 16:9 widescreen G-Co
