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Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX773

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VQT2J39

Quick Start

Guide

Basic

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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 1 ページ２０１０年１月１４日　木曜日　午後１時３１分

Summary of content (80 pages)

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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 1 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Basic operations Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Model No. DMR-EX773 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 2 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 3 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Table of contents Copying Watching Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Advanced operations Notes for recording . . . . . .
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 4 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Included accessories Getting started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of November 2009. These may be subject to change.) ∏ ∏ ∏ ∏ 1 RF coaxial cable 2 Batteries for remote control (N2QAYB000463) 1 Remote control 1 AC mains lead For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 5 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 6 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Control reference guide Quick Start Guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on (> 10) 2 Select drive [HDD or DVD] (> 17, 18) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 7 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Main unit          Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Standby/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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 8 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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 (> 34). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (> 79). Required setting “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 63) ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 9 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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. Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable 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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 10 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings  The features of the Power Save in Standby function when the unit is in standby mode are as below. Power Save in Standby Activated (On/ Deactivated (Off) On Timer)§1 Power consumption Approx. 0.3 W§3 Approx. 11 W Startup time Not Quick Quick§2 Watching the picture Cannot do Can do (e.g.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 11 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Logo Standard symbol Hard disk drive (HDD) [HDD] – DVD-RAM [RAM] Data that can be Rewritable recorded and played Video Still picture Music Video Still picture Play on other players§1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture§2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) ≤ – ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ CPRM (> 78) compatible discs only.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 12 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 HDD and disc information Play-only discs Disc type DVD-Video Logo 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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 13 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 USB memory information USB memories you can use on this unit 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 14 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Regarding DivX files, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) DivX Playable media File format Number of folders Number of files Support version [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]§1 DivX ≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder) Maximum number of files recognizable§2: 200 files Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile V3.0.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 15 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Media handling (Disc/USB memory) Inserting discs 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. Insert label-up. Disc care ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. DO DO NOT 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. ∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. DO DO NOT Note ≥When using DVD-RAM or DVD-R, remove the disc from the cartridge. Cartridge discs cannot be used.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 16 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Watching Television Basic operations This DVD recorder has a tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital terrestrial channels. 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 Subtitles” and press [1]. 3 e.g.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 17 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Refer to “Advanced playback” (> 26) for detail information.  OPEN/CLOSE  Numbered buttons  VOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT STOP Note CH 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. CHAPTER DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 18 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Recording television programmes Refer to “Notes for recording” (> 20) and “Advanced recording” (> 21) for detail information. 5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.  OPEN/CLOSE CH REC   VOL DRIVE SELECT STOP PAGE ∫ To pause recording CH CH CHAPTER PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 19 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete  VOL DRIVE SELECT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT DELETE PAUSE STOP STATUS 2 PAGE CH 3 CHAPTER DISPLAY SLOW/SEARCH SKIP , CH AV PAUSE LIVE TV PLAY/x1.3  EXIT OK MENU CTION FUN ,,, OK DIRECT NAVIGAT OR PROG/CHECK DELETE Navigator HDD 10.10.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 20 ページ Advanced operations ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 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 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 21 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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 (160 GB) DVD-RAM Single-sided Double(4.7 GB) sided§1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R DL§3 (8.5 GB) +R DL§3 (8.5 GB) 2 hours DVD-R DVD-RW +R +RW (4.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 22 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Advanced recording Flexible Recording 3 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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 23 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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 “Notes for recording” (> 20). (e.g., of digital broadcasts) [HDD] To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function (> 34) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (> 8).
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 24 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Timer recording See also “Notes for recording” (> 20). Depending on the type of disc used for recording or the type of broadcast, there may be restrictions on the title you are trying to record. 4 No. Channel Timer icon Note HDD Drive Stop DVD Mode STTL space 22:30 HDD SP OFF OK No. Channel HDD 30:24 SP Repeat steps 2–4 to programme other recordings. Press [Í] to turn the unit off.
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２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 ∫ To change a programme Auto Renewal Recording Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [OK]. (> 24, Manually programming timer recordings, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [DELETE ¢]. You can also delete a programme with the following steps 1 Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 26 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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. ≥(Except for [HDD]) The position is cleared if the tray is opened.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 27 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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., [HDD] 5: [0] > [0] > [5] 15: [0] > [1] > [5] 115: [1] > [1] > [5] e.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 28 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) Playing DivX video contents Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the menu screen appears, press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. e.g., [CD] Disc Play Video ( DivX ) View Pictures ( JPEG ) Play Music ( MP3 ) Copy Music ( MP3 ) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 29 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Regarding DivX VOD content [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD. Display the unit’s registration code.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 30 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Playing DivX, Music files and still pictures (JPEG) ∫ Regarding Album View screen Playing still pictures Still pictures copied from USB memories are grouped by the shooting date in the HDD or DVD-RAM. You can arrange these still pictures and create an album (> 40). [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] ≥You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. 1 Show Album View screen.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 31 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Useful functions during still picture play Slideshow Settings While the Album View (Playlist (Picture)) screen is displayed (> 30) 1 Press [OPTION]. Start Slideshow 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Slideshow Slideshow Settings Settings” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Picture Settings” or “Background Music Settings” and press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [2, 1] to select the setting.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 32 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Playing music To play music CD Useful functions during music play Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 1 Operations during play Stop Press [∫]. The stopped position is memorized. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. ≥If [∫] is pressed several times, the position is cleared. Pause Press [;]. Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play. Search Press [6] or [5]. The speed increases up to 5 steps.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 33 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Convenient functions To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV 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. (> 62) 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 34 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 35 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Easy control only with VIERA remote control [VIERA]Link] 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 36 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Editing titles/chapters Editing [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Chapter 3 4 Each section between the division points becomes a chapter. Chapter Chapter Chapter Enter Title Name Set up Protection Cancel Protection [HDD] [RAM] You can change the order of chapters and create a Playlist (Video) (> 38).
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 37 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (> 36) Delete§ 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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 38 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Video) You can arrange the chapters (> 36) to create a Playlist (Video). Title Chapter 4 Title Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” and press [OK]. Playlists HDD Playlist View ( Video ) -- VIDEO -- -- -- -- PICTURE Create -- Playlist (Video) Chapter Chapter 5 ≥Press [OK] to select all the chapters in the title, then skip to step 7.
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２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Editing and playing Playlists (Video)/ chapters Playlist (Video) operations After performing steps 1–5 (> left) Delete§ [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] (Play only) 1 2 3 4 [HDD] [RAM] While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. Properties [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] Create 5 -- 12.10.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 40 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) After performing steps 1–3 (> left) [HDD] [-R] (JPEG) [RAM] Delete Pictures§ Delete Album§ ≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R DL, CD-R/CDRW and USB memory. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on finalised DVD-R. Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 41 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Note Editing music [HDD] Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. Editing an album: Press [3, 4] to select the album and press [OPTION]. ≥When the timer recording starts, editing music stops on the way.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 42 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Creating, editing and playing Playlists (Picture) You can arrange favourite still pictures in albums stored on HDD to create a Playlist (Picture). Album 1 6 Album 2 Still picture Still picture Still picture Still picture Press [2, 1] to select the still picture you want to add to a Playlist (Picture) and press [;]. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. ≥Press [;] again to cancel.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 43 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Playlist (Picture) operations Editing Playlists (Picture)/still pictures [HDD] ≥After performing steps 1–5 (@ left) 1 2 3 4 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. ≥When “PICTURE” is not selected, press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 44 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Entering text 2 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. 1 Show Enter Title Name screen etc. Title (timer recording) Select “Programme Name”. (> 24, Manually programming timer recordings, step 3) Title Select “Enter Title Name”. (> 36, step 4) Playlist (Video) Select “Enter Name”. (> 39, step 5) Playlist (Picture) Select “Enter Playlist Name”.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 45 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Copying titles or Playlists (Video) Copying Copy [Video (HDD to DVD)] Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 46 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Copying titles or Playlists (Video) 4 Before copying Press [3, 4] to select the title you want to copy and press [;]. ∫ Speed and recording mode when copying A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. ≥Press [;] again to cancel. [HDD] ,-. [RAM] : High speed [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Refer to the following table.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 47 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 “ Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy [HDD] > [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] > [HDD] You can order titles and Playlists (Video) as desired for copy to disc. See also “Before copying” (> 46). 2 3 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Copy” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced Copy” and press [OK].
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 49 ページ 4 ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 When the top menu is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title you want to start copying, and press [OK]. My favorite 01/02 01 Chapter 1 02 Chapter 2 03 Chapter 3 04 Chapter 4 05 06 While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is reached.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 50 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Copying still pictures/Playlist (Picture) ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or CD-R/CD-RW. ≥When you copy a Playlist (Picture), it will become an album in the destination drive. 5 Copying new still pictures on the USB memory—Copy New Pictures [USB] > [HDD] This unit saves information about imported still pictures.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 51 ページ木曜日午後１時３１分 3 Press [3, 4] to select the folder or Playlist (Picture) and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Start Copying” and press [OK]. Create List ≥Only when copying individual still pictures. When specifying another folder as the copying destination, select “Folder”.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 52 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Copying music to HDD You can store the following formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. ≥Music CD (CD-DA) ≥MP3 You can copy MP3 files from the USB memory or CD-R/ CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-R DL. Copying music from a CD [CD] > [HDD] All tracks on the music CD (CD-DA) are recorded on the HDD. (Cannot record track-by-track.) ≥One CD is recorded on the HDD as one album.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 53 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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]. Copy Cancel All 1 Copy Direction USB HDD Destination Capacity: 4343MB Track Track/Folder No. Name of item Size New item (Total=0) 2 Copy Mode 4 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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 54 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Using on-screen menus/Status message Setting menus Audio attribute Using on-screen menus LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Play Picture Sound Other Menu 2 3 4 Soundtrack 1 Digital 2/0 ch Subtitles Off Audio channel LR Item Setting ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 55 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect DVB Multi Audio 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 56 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Common procedures Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. 1 2 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK].
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 57 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Deleting all titles and Playlists (Video)—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (> 56, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 (> 56, Common procedures) 1 2 3 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all titles” and press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 58 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 HDD and disc management Selecting the background style—Top Menu [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVDVideo top menu after finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW]). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 (> 56, Common procedures) 1 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK].
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 59 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Changing the unit’s settings 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 2 3 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Tuning 5 6 1 Press [1]§. 2 Press the “Red” button. Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 60 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. The quality and strength of the DVB Signal Condition [CH14] 5 BR3 signal are shown. DVB Channel Signal Quality 0 10 Press [W X CH] to select the Signal Strength 0 10 channel. Channel + RETURN Channel – When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be selected: 1 Press [EXIT] to exit the screen.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 61 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Chapter Creation Disc Set the automatic Chapter Creation method. (> 36) 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. Enter a 4-digit PIN with the numbered buttons when the PIN screen is shown. Do not forget your PIN. Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) All DVD-Video can be played.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 62 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Changing the unit’s settings Sound (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. [On] [Off] Digital Audio Output Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit’s Digital Audio Output terminal (> 9, 67). ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
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２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 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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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 64 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Changing the unit’s settings AV2 Settings Set to match the connected equipment. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. AV2 Input Set to “S Video” when receiving or recording S Video output from external equipment. [S Video] [Video] Clock This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 65 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Standby Settings System Update ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Power Save in Standby [On] It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode when the unit is in standby mode. [Off] It is possible to start quickly from the standby mode. (Quick Start mode) [On Timer] “Power Save in Standby” is set to activate during the setting time period. (> below) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “On Timer” and press [OK].
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 66 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Other Settings Manufacturer and Code No. Child Lock The Child Lock deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. Use it to prevent other people from operating the unit. Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 67 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifier ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 68 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Set up Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts? ¾ 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 69 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Messages On the television This unit is not authorised to play this protected DivX video. ≥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) (> 29) Cannot finish recording completely. Copy-protect signal was detected. ≥The programme was copy-protected. Disc is full, or maximum number of titles are recorded. Cannot finish recording completely.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 70 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Messages 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.) 70 Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. (> 64) HARD ERR§ ≥If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 71 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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. ¾ The displayed recording/play time is converted from the The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: number of frames at 29.97 frames (equal to 0.999 seconds) to ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. 1 second.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 72 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Troubleshooting guide Picture does not appear during timer recording. ¾ Timer recordings work regardless whether the unit is on or off. To confirm the timer recording is going to work properly, turn the unit on. The screen changes automatically. ¾ 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 73 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Cannot tune channels. Cannot download channel presets from the television. ¾ Check the connections. (> 8, 67) ¾ You must connect to a Q Link compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable or a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later) compatible TV with an HDMI cable. Startup is slow. ¾ Deactivate “Power Save in Standby” in the Setup menu. (> 65) ¾ Startup takes time in the following situations: – A disc other than a DVD-RAM is inserted.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 74 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. ¾ Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. (> 15) ¾ The disc is dirty. (> 15) ¾ You tried to play a blank disc or disc unplayable on this unit. (> 11–12) ¾ You tried to play a +RW that needs to be finalised on the equipment used for recording.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 75 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Music Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. ¾ If there are copyright protected tracks such as SCMS restrictions, they will not be copied. ¾ Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. ¾ Bonus tracks may not be copied. ID3 tag of a MP3 file is not completely displayed. ¾ Only the track name ([HDD] [USB]) and artist name ([HDD]) can be displayed with this unit.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 76 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Troubleshooting guide Digital broadcast VIERA Link Digital broadcasts cannot be received. VIERA Link doesn’t work. ¾ Digital broadcast may not have started in your region yet. ¾ The aerial may not be pointing in the direction of the TV station, or the direction of the aerial may have changed due to strong winds or vibration. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer. ¾ Check the HDMI cable connection.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 77 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Specifications Recording system 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: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R: 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 78 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１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. This is called decoding.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 79 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Protection You can prevent accidental deletion by setting writing protection or deletion protection. Thumbnail This refers to a miniature representation of a picture used to display multiple pictures in the form of a list. 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.
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DMREX773EC-VQT2J39_eng.book 80 ページ２０１０年１月１４日木曜日午後１時３１分 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Album (Still picture) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .