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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.
Trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project
[EX89] Declaration of Conformity No. 6566, 28th January 2009
[EX79] Declaration of Conformity No. 5956, 22nd October 2008
Notice for DVB functions
This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only, not Pay TV or encrypted channels unless
connected to an external source capable of receiving Pay TV or encrypted channels.
This unit does not have an analogue broadcast tuner.
Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 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 DVDs marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
EB
Operating Instructions
DVD Recorder
DMR-EX89EB
Model No.
DMR-EX79EB
Example:
2
2
3
ALL
5
RQT9463-B
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Region numbers are allocated to DVD recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are Example: sold. The region number of this unit is “2”. The unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com RQT9463-B... -
Page 2: Features
Features Convenient Functions! Linked operations with the TV Easy access to various functions You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and You can access the main function quickly and receiver by using VIERA Link or Q Link. easily from FUNCTION MENU. ... -
Page 3: Accessories
Visit our website for product information All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn’t be simpler! Direct Sales at Panasonic UK Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a ... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
HDMI Licensing LLC. Recording from an External Device ........29 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Recording from a VCR, etc ............29 Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or Recording from a DV Camcorder .......... - Page 5 Troubleshooting Guide ..........86 Chapter Operations ..............50 Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists ........ 51 When Other Panasonic Products Respond to this Remote Control ..86 Accessing the Playlist View ............. 51 To Reset This Unit ..............86 General Issues: Power ............87 Creating Playlists ..............
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Page 6: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care
Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component). -
Page 7: Remote Control Information/Unit Care
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 ... -
Page 8: Location Of Parts/Controls
Location of Parts/Controls Remote Control Turn the unit on or off ..........( Select drive [HDD, DVD or SD ([EX89])] .... ( 20, 21) Select channels and title numbers etc./ Enter numbers ............( To delete unwanted recorded titles, ... -
Page 9: The Unit's Display
The Unit’s Display [EX89] [EX89] COPY EXT -L PLAY Timer recording indicator ......( Disc indicator This indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. Digital broadcast indicator When a Timer recording programme is registered Flashes: Lights when the unit is receiving digital broadcast. When the unit cannot go to Timer recording standby ... -
Page 10: Basic Connection
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. -
Page 11: Adding A Digital Satellite Receiver: Connecting To A Television And A Digital Satellite Receiver
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”... -
Page 12: Connecting To A Tv With An Hdmi (High Defi Nition Multimedia Interface) Cable (Not Included)
When setting video output to “1080p”, please use the HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Regarding VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” function When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or a receiver equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be possible. [ 44, Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)]... -
Page 13: Setting The Channels And Clock
Setting the Channels and Clock Preparation: Turn on the mains for the television (and connected equipment) and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. These are the first settings you make DRIVE SELECT upon buying the unit. - Page 14 Setting the Channels and Clock Clock Setting to select “Yes”, then This unit usually obtains time and date information from The cursor moves to “Name”. digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day. to enter the name. However, if the clock is not set correctly, adjust the clock.
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Page 15: Hdd And Disc Handling
Finalisation is needed for playback on other equipment ( 69). from playing or recording certain discs. [RAM] can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD- Please see specifi cations ( 98) for compatible disc versions and RAM compatible DVD players. -
Page 16: Play-Only Discs
HDD and Disc Handling Play-only Discs Standard Disc type Logo Uses symbol DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs [DVD-V] DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder You can play programmes that allow “One time only recording” if DVD-RW they have been recorded onto a CPRM compatible disc. -
Page 17: Usb Memory And Card Handling
This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device. If a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc. is connected to this unit’s USB port, you can copy the SD Video recorded with the camera to this unit’s HDD or DVD-RAM. -
Page 18: Divx Fi Les, Music Fi Les And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
DivX fi les, Music fi les and Still Pictures (JPEG) Notes Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Compatible formats: DCF compliant (Content recorded on a DivX File information digital camera, etc.) ... -
Page 19: Watching Television
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 DRIVE connections to this unit. -
Page 20: Playback
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. DRIVE Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs SELECT P A P P G E [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] [CD] ... -
Page 21: Recording Television Programmes
Recording Television Programmes Refer to “Notes for Recording” ( 24) and “Advanced Recording” ( 25–27) for detail information on recording. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. -
Page 22: Timer Recording
Timer Recording What is FREEVIEW+ 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 DRIVE stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. -
Page 23: Deleting Titles
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] ... -
Page 24: Notes For Recording
Notes for Recording Broadcast in multi-channel sound: Hello Hola Hallo Selecting You can select audio language when received audio in multi-channel broadcast (“Multi Audio” appears at the audio for Select the audio that you want to bottom of digital channel information display). record in “DVB Multi Audio”... -
Page 25: Advanced 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.) DVD-R, DVD-RAM Recording DVD-RW, DVD-R DL 3 +R DL 3 1 Single-sided Double-sided [EX89]... -
Page 26: When The Format Confi Rmation Screen Is Displayed
Advanced Recording When the format confi rmation screen is Specifying the Recording Time displayed [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] This function allows specifying the length of recording Formatting is the process of making media such as time up to 4 hours. DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment. -
Page 27: Flexible Recording
Flexible Recording Playing while you are recording [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Chasing Playback The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fi ts the programme within the remaining disc space. [HDD] [RAM] The recording mode becomes FR mode. Refer to “FR Allows playback from the beginning of the title you are (Flexible recording mode)”... -
Page 28: Recording From A Digital Satellite Receiver
Recording from a Digital Satellite Receiver [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external equipment (SKY Digital STB/digital satellite Manual Recording receiver) — EXT LINK This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. (However, both To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/digital types of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.) satellite receiver using timer programming... -
Page 29: Recording From An External Device
Recording from an External Device Notes [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. 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. -
Page 30: Advanced Timer Recording
Advanced Timer Recording Manual timer recordings Preparation: – The timer icon is displayed in the left column. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. No. Channel ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection ( 68). -
Page 31: If The "Overlapped Timer Recording" Screen Appears
If the “Overlapped Timer Recording” DELETE to delete. screen appears – You cannot delete programmes that are If you set a timer recording that will overlap with other currently recording. timer recordings using the GUIDE Plus+ system, the “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears to help to modify the programme. -
Page 32: Relief Recording
Advanced Timer Recording Making timer recordings on the television Relief Recording [HDD] When the recording drive is “DVD” and there is not To make a timer recording with your television, connect enough remaining blank space, recording automatically to a television with a Q Link function ( 44) that you can switches to the “HDD”. -
Page 33: Guide Plus+ System
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, fi... -
Page 34: Series Recording
GUIDE Plus+ system Series recording Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or category You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording using the GUIDE Plus+ system. This function lets you display a GUIDE Plus+ list sorted by programme type (e.g. -
Page 35: Searching For The Programme From The Guide Plus+ List
Searching for the programme from the Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. GUIDE Plus+ list During play or while stopped You can search for programmes from the GUIDE Plus+ DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles list using the programme information. VIDEO PICTURE MUSIC... -
Page 36: Advanced Playback
Advanced Playback Grouped Titles screen All Titles screen Selecting Titles to Play Two or more titles recorded in Displays all titles. the Daily/weekly or series timer (in Thumbnail Display) recording mode are bundled and You can easily select and play recorded programmes by displayed as one item. -
Page 37: Search
Search Frame-by-Frame Viewing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R\DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] During playback [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] – There are 5 search speeds. Each press increases the search speed. ([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] up to 3 speeds) While paused – Press [] (PLAY) to restart normal playback. Tips –... -
Page 38: Playing Divx, Music Fi Les And Still Pictures (Jpeg)
Playing DivX, Music fi les and Still Pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive Playing DivX video contents are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Showing the menu screen ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This ®... -
Page 39: Playing Music Fi Les
Regarding DivX VOD content Playing music fi les [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certifi ed device must be registered in order to play DivX You can play MP3/WMA fi les recorded with a computer ® Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and memory. -
Page 40: Playing Still Pictures
Playing DivX, Music fi les and Still Pictures (JPEG) Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive Tips are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen icons Playing still pictures Picture and folder protected Album that has not yet been viewed ([HDD] [RAM]) [HDD] [RAM] [SD] To stop viewing a picture [-R] [-R]DL[ [CD] [USB]... - Page 41 Notes Slideshow To return to the picture to its original position Press [, ] to select the opposite rotation in step , then press You can display still pictures one by one with regular [OK]. interval. Rotation information will not be stored. –...
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Page 42: Playing Music
Playing music Tips To play music CD To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ]. Preparation: To exit the screen Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Insert a music CD. Notes The menu is automatically displayed. ... -
Page 43: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions FUNCTION MENU Display Drive Select Change which drive is used. hi h d i By using the FUNCTION MENU you may access the HDD DVD SD USB main functions quickly and easily. If “FUNCTION MENU Display” is set to “On” in the Tips Setup menu, FUNCTION MENU automatically appears To exit the FUNCTION MENU... -
Page 44: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™"/Q Link)
“Power Save” states ( 13) when Power off link unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting works, so it is possible to reduce the power consumption while this the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable. -
Page 45: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control
Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive Using the OPTION menu window to operate are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. this unit [VIERA]Link] Easy control only with VIERA remote This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI control Control 2”... -
Page 46: Information Messages
Information Messages Digital Channel Information Listening to the Audio Description You can display the information about programmes This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by adding an audio track to describe events on-screen. (programme name, broadcast time, etc.). When “AD” appears in digital channel information With the unit stopped OPTION to show the screen information. -
Page 47: Status Messages
Entering Text Signal Quality 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 No Signal The digital broadcast signal is not name. (Free Word Search, Find Titles) ( being received. -
Page 48: Titles-Editing
Titles—Editing [HDD] [RAM] Title Operations [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You can not edit fi nalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can edit titles on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Delete deleting unwanted parts of titles such as commercials, changing Thumbnail, dividing and deleting titles, etc. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Tips Use to delete unneeded titles. -
Page 49: Change Thumbnail
Set up Protection/Cancel Protection Change Thumbnail [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [HDD] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Changes the thumbnail picture shown in the Title View screen. Use to prevent accidental erasure of titles. − − Perform steps ... -
Page 50: Chapters-Creating, Editing
Chapters—Creating, Editing [HDD] [RAM] Tips When creating chapters in your favourite scenes, you can To exit the menu screens easily reach the head of scene using [,] (SKIP) or play Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. on Chapter View. To view other pages Tips Press [, , , ] to select “Previous”... -
Page 51: Creating, Editing And Playing Playlists
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists [HDD] [RAM] Creating Playlists [-RW‹VR›] (play only) You can create playlists by grouping your favourite scenes [HDD] [RAM] (chapters) from the recorded titles and edit the created − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View”. ( left) playlists. -
Page 52: Chapter View
Creating, Editing and Playing Playlists Edit Chapter Operations Press [ , ] to select “Add Chapter”, [HDD] [RAM] Chapter then press [OK]. You can create and copy playlists, and change the thumbnail. 51, Creating Playlists) − Perform steps of “Accessing the Playlist View”... -
Page 53: Still Pictures And Music-Editing
Still Pictures and Music—Editing Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive Album (still picture)/Picture Operations are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. Accessing the Album (still picture)/Picture Notes View Timer recordings do not start when performing “Change Date”, “Copy to DVD”, “Copy to HDD”, “Add Pictures” or [HDD] [RAM] [SD] “Create Album”. - Page 54 Still Pictures and Music—Editing Enter Album Name Copy to DVD/Copy to HDD [HDD] [RAM] [HDD] [RAM] [SD] Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Perform steps − of “Accessing the Album (still picture)/ Picture View” ( 53). Picture View” ( 53).
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Page 55: Accessing The Album And Track View
Accessing the Album and Track View Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] Preparation: Preparation: Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. [RAM] [SD] Release protection (disc, cartridge, card Setting Protection) Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. –... -
Page 56: Copying Titles Or Playlists
Titles that contain many deleted segments Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD card ([EX89]) or a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD (SD Video) [+R] [+R\DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode (Displayed ... -
Page 57: Copy Restrictions
Approximate copying times (Max. speed) (excludes time required to write data management information) 5X Speed 12X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 8X Speed 4X Speed 4X Speed 1 2 3 4 2 DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW +R DL... -
Page 58: Copy [Video (Hdd To Dvd)]
Copying titles or playlists Before copying Notes Speed and recording mode when copying When copying in normal speed, recording mode will be [HDD] [RAM]: High speed set to FR. (However, if there is still not enough space after [HDD] ... -
Page 59: Copying Using The Copying List-Advanced Copy
Press [,,,] to select the title or playlist, then press Copying using the copying list []. —Advanced Copy A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. – Press [] again to cancel. [HDD] [RAM] [+RW] –... -
Page 60: Copying A Fi Nalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl
Copying titles or playlists Cancel all registered copying setting and lists Notes When you stop High-speed copying After performing steps – ( All titles that have completely copied at the point cancelled Press [, ] to select “Cancel All”, then press ... -
Page 61: Copying Video (Mpeg2) From An Sd Card [Ex89]
Motion pictures encoded in the MPEG2 format, which have While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are been taken by a Panasonic digital video camera with HDD etc, recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has can be copied from the camera’s HDD to this unit’s HDD or... -
Page 62: Copying Still Pictures
Copying Still Pictures Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive To register on a folder by folder basis Press [, ] to select “Create List”, then press []. are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. Press [, ] to select “Picture/Folder”, then press [OK]. ... -
Page 63: Copying New Still Pictures On The Sd Card-Copy New Pictures [Ex89]
Tips Tips To stop copying To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. To return to the previous screen To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ]. Press [RETURN ]. To show other pages Notes Press [, , , ] to select “Previous”... -
Page 64: Copying Music To Hdd
Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s Notes HDD. While recording, no other operations can be performed. Music CD (CD-DA) Timer recordings will not proceed. When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the ... -
Page 65: To Update Gracenote Database
[]. the HDD. (The names will be still blank.) A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select Depending on the situation of Panasonic or Gracenote, all necessary items. upgrading the Gracenote Database and providing it Press [] again to cancel selection. -
Page 66: Setting On-Screen Display
Setting On-Screen Display Accessing the On-Screen Display Disc Menu When playing discs (except for JPEG discs), you can display [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] and set the options including disc audio, subtitle, image quality, [-RW‹VR›] [VCD] and DivX sound effect, Repeat Play, etc. -
Page 67: Play Menu
Play Menu Sound Menu You can change the settings of audio when receiving the multi- [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] channel broadcast, and also change the settings of sound [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [VCD] effect when playing discs. Repeat Play DVB Multi Audio This function works only when the elapsed play time is... -
Page 68: Hdd, Dvd And Card Management
HDD, DVD and Card Management Instructions/notes regarding SD cards and SD drive Protection of cartridge disc or card are applicable to the DMR-EX89 model only. [RAM] (With a cartridge) With the write-protect tab in the protect You can manage discs or cards through formatting, fi nalising and other operations. -
Page 69: Create Top Menu
Selecting the background style—Top Menu Notes Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising. This [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] can render the disc unusable. You can select the background that will be displayed as the When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, DVD-Video top menu after fi... -
Page 70: Setup Menu
Setup Menu Channel Settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. Others Setup Accessing the Setup Menu With the unit stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [, ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. left, Accessing the Setup Menu) All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined”... -
Page 71: Dvb Auto Setup
Tips Tips To browse through the list To cancel in middle Press [ CH]. Press [RETURN ]. The channels found before stopping are not saved. DVB Auto Setup Signal Condition You can restart auto channel setting for digital terrestrial channels if You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. -
Page 72: Playback/Recording Settings
Playback/Recording Settings Settings for Recording Press [OK] to show the following settings. Others Setup Recording time in EP mode 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. -
Page 73: Picture And Sound Settings
Picture and Sound Settings Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through Others Setup the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ( 80). Press [OK] to show the following settings. 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 70, Accessing the Setup Menu) signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has... -
Page 74: Display And Connection Settings
Display and Connection Settings Connection Others Setup , select “Connection” , select item Setup TV Aspect 16:9 70, Accessing the Setup Menu) Progressive All factory default settings are indicated with “Underlined” text. TV System Tuning HDMI Settings Disc AV 1 Output RGB 2... -
Page 75: Viera Link
TV System AV1 Output Change this setting if you connect an NTSC television or to record Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. NTSC video from another source. Select “Video (with component)” or “S Video (with component)” for component output (progressive output). -
Page 76: System Settings
System Settings System Update In order to update this unit, the TV Guide download, and support Others Setup system changes made by broadcasts, this unit periodically performs software updates. Press [OK] to show the following settings. Update data and TV Guide download information are sent by an unscheduled digital broadcast. -
Page 77: Other Settings
Remote Control Codes for the TV SCHNEIDER 05 / 29 / 30 Manufacturer Code No. 05 / 69 / 75 / 76 / 77 / 78 Panasonic 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 SELECO 05 / 25 AIWA SHARP... -
Page 78: Additional Connections
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”... -
Page 79: Using An Audio/Video Cable (Not Included)
You can connect this unit to a TV using the audio/video (AV) cable, S-Video cable or component video cables instead of the 21- pin 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. -
Page 80: Using An Audio Cable (Not Included) For Better Sound
[ VIDEO Linked Operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”/Q Link)] It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. AUDIO Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP- CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc. -
Page 81: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory/Sd Card)
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. When the SD card slot indicator (“SD”) on the unit’s display is fl... -
Page 82: Frequently Asked Questions
fl ickering can occur. Is my TV progressive output − All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · compatible? 60p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. -
Page 83: Guide Plus
GUIDE Plus+ Page Is it possible to programme a You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the recording, with a start and end time Timer Recording menu. that are different from the GUIDE But if timings are altered by more than 10 minutes, “Guide Link” will not be Plus+ system? able to function. -
Page 84: Messages
Messages On the Unit’s Display Page − An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the (“ ” stands for a service number.) status of the unit. Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. -
Page 85: On The Tv
On the Unit’s Display (Continued) 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. -
Page 86: Troubleshooting Guide
All the settings except for the ratings level, ratings password, remote control and the main unit when there are other Owner ID, Clock and remote control code return to the factory Panasonic products close to your unit. preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled. With the unit stopped On the main unit Press [FUNCTION MENU]. -
Page 87: General Issues Power
Operations are slow to respond when “Power Save” is set to “On”. Operations are not working due to a poor-quality disc. (Try again using a Panasonic disc.) The unit freezing due to the activation of one of its safety devices ( 86, To restore the unit if it freezes). -
Page 88: General Issues: Operation
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues Operation Page Cannot operate the TV with unit’s Change the manufacturer code on the remote control. remote control. It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. The remote control doesn’t work. -
Page 89: General Issues Dvb-T
General Issues GUIDE Plus+ (Continued) Page The GUIDE Plus+ information is − There was a programme change or GUIDE Plus+ information from a not displayed properly. 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. -
Page 90: General Issues: Viera Link
Troubleshooting Guide General Issues VIERA Link Page VIERA Link doesn’t work. − 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”. −... -
Page 91: Playback Issues Sound
Playback Issues Picture (Continued) Page The screen changes automatically. When “Screen Saver” in the Setup menu is set to “On”, the display may turn to the screen saver mode automatically if there is no operation for 5 minutes or more. Press [OK] to return to the previous screen. Set “Screen Saver”... -
Page 92: Playback Issues: Operation
− You may be able to copy a “One time only recording” title that was recorded to DVD-RAM using a different Panasonic DVD Recorder to this unit’s HDD, but play is not possible due to copyright protection. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8Hours) mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. -
Page 93: Recording Issues: Recording/Timer Recording
− DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW discs recorded on this unit may not be recordable on other Panasonic DVD Recorders. This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings. - Page 94 (recordings 5 hours or longer) mode − [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded on other Panasonic DVD Recorders with “Recording Format” (“Rec for High Speed Copy”) set to “Video format” (“On”), and then copied to the HDD on this unit may not copy to +R, +R DL or +RW discs with high-speed copy.
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Page 95: Recording Issues Music
Recording Issues Music Page Tracks could not be copied to the − If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS restrictions, they will HDD. not be copied. − Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifi cations (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. -
Page 96: Glossary
This unit records programmes using MPEG2. means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. SD Video fi les shot with a Panasonic SD video camera, etc. can be This means you can hear dialogue clearly at low volume. -
Page 97: Sampling Frequency
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. 2000–2009 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © Panasonic televisions with 576 (625)/50i · 50p, 480 (525)/60i · 2000–2009 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;... -
Page 98: Specifi Cations
PAL colour signal, 625 lines, 50 fi elds including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107. NTSC colour signal, 525 lines, Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from Panasonic 3 60 fi elds digital video camera with HDD etc, to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After... - Page 99 CAUTION! Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS These symbols on the products, packaging, RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Page 100: Index
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