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DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-EX81S

DMR-EX71S

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

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

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum

performance and safety, please read these

instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this

product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by

this unit

Region numbers are allocated to DVD

Recorders and DVD-Video according to where

they are sold.

≥The region number of this unit is “2”.

≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

This DVD recorder is equipped with a

Common Interface. It can receive encrypted

and free-to-air DVB-S services.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video

Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

Declaration of Conformity No. 5158, 16th

November 2007 (DMR-EX81S)

Declaration of Conformity No. 5747, 19th

June 2008 (DMR-EX71S)

Notice for DVB functions

≥This unit has the capability for DVB

specifications. But future DVB services

cannot be guaranteed.

≥The tuner in this unit is only compatible

with digital satellite broadcasting.

≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia

Home Platform).

2 ALL

RQT9193-L

Quick Start

Guide

Basic

operations

DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 1 ページ２００８年７月２８日　月曜日　午後５時２９分

Summary of content (88 pages)

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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 1 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Operating Instructions DVD Recorder Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD Recorders and DVD-Video according to where they are sold. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of the silver model. ≥The region number of this unit is “2”. ≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 2 3 5 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 2 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Included accessories \ 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. Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of July 2008. These may be subject to change.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 3 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Table of contents Useful functions during still picture play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Quick Start Guide Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 STEP 2 Inserting the CAM (Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 4 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  DVD   TV   VOL CH DRIVE SELECT  AV PAGE   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP CH  LIST  PROG/CHECK   SLOW/SEARCH  STOP OK OPTION RETURN CREATE CHAPTER   REC TEXT   TION MENU  EXIT GUIDE C FUN  PLAY/x1.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 5 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Main unit      OPEN / CLOSE REC     Pull to flip down the front panel.   OPEN / CLOSE Control reference guide  REC 1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 8) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2Disc tray (> 12) 3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (> 25) 4Connection for VCR, camcorder etc.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 6 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９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 (> 36). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (> 85). [Required]setting] “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 65) ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 7 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９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. (> 6) 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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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 8 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings “Quick Setup” searches for Astra 19.2ºE at all 4 LNBs. A predefined choice of TV and radio stations is saved. TV  Satellitensuchlauf  DRIVE SELECT VOL CH 0% Suche nach: Gefunden: PAGE SKIP PAUSE 5 EXIT TION MENU DIRECT NAVIGATO R C FUN OPTION Select “Ein (On)” or “Aus (Off)” for “Power Save” setting (> 66). FUNCTION MENU TV aspect setting screen appears.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 9 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 STEP 4 Setting the CI (Common Interface) DVD TV  VOL CH AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP STOP CH LIST PROG/CHECK SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 EXIT STATUS EXIT TION MENU ,,, OK C FUN DIRECT NAVIGATO R GUIDE OK OPTION RETURN CREATE CHAPTER 1 2 3 4 RETURN MANUAL SKIP Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 10 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 HDD and disc information HDD and discs you can use for recording and play (≤: Possible, –: Impossible) Disc type Logo Rewritable Standard symbol Hard disk drive (HDD) [HDD] Data that can be recorded and played Play on other players§1 Recording 16:9 aspect picture§2 Copy-once recording (CPRM) – Video Still picture Music Video Still picture ≤ – ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ CPRM (> 84) compatible discs only.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 11 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Logo Standard symbol Uses [DVD-V] High quality movie and music discs Disc type DVD-Video DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) [-RW‹VR›] DVD-R DVD-R DL DivX, MP3, JPEG CD [CD] – DivX, MP3, JPEG Video CD [VCD] 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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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 12 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 USB memory information 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 for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed. ≥USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. ≥USB memories that support bulk only transfer.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 13 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 DivX Playable media [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] File format DivX ≥Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”. Number of folders Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders (including the root folder) Number of files Maximum number of files recognizable§1: 200 files Support version Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 14 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９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.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 15 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Watching digital broadcasts 2 Press the “Blue” button to select the sorting mode. OPEN / CLOSE The sorting mode changes in the following order. All Services J TV J Radio J created Profiles (> 60, Edit Profiles) J All Services REC CH 3 Press [3, 4] to select the station and press [OK]. ≥It is possible to select the station with the numbered buttons too. DVD  DVD TV   4 VOL CH DRIVE SELECT AV Press [OK] again.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 16 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Watching digital broadcasts Using Teletext conveniently After performing step 1 (> 15, right column) Press [OPTION] and press the corresponding colour button. Reveal hidden data Displays the hidden messages. (e.g., quiz page answers) Press the “Red” button. ≥Press the “Red” button again to hide messages. Change the screen size You can change the Teletext screen size. Press the “Green” button.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 17 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Playing recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs 2 OPEN / CLOSE REC 3 DVD 1 Numbered buttons  AV STOP Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen and so on. CH LIST PROG/CHECK SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 18 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Recording television programmes Refer to “Important notes for recording” (> 21) and “Advanced recording” (> 22) for detail information. 5 Press [¥ REC] to start recording. 2 REC OPEN / CLOSE REC  3 REC DVD TV  1 Numbered buttons  VOL CH DRIVE SELECT ∫ To pause recording AV Press [;]. PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT SKIP  3 CH LIST Press [∫]. SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 19 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Timer recording Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (> 26 –28) for detail information. 1 Press [GUIDE]. Wed 13.10.08 TV Guide: Landscape All Types Wed 13.10.  TV 4:30-5:30 ZDF-Morgenmagazin Time: 4:30 5:30 6:00  Das Erste ZDF-Morgenmagazin Rote Rosen Deutschland singt VOL ZDF ZDF-Morgenmagazin Volle Kanne - Sevice tägl PAGE SAT.1 VOX St.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 20 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete DVD TV  DRIVE SELECT 1  VOL CH DRIVE SELECT AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT 0 SELECT DELETE  SKIP LIST Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. DELETE Navigator HDD PROG/CHECK PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 3 10.10.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 21 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Important notes for recording About the aspect when recording a programme Broadcast in multi-channel sound or subtitle: You can select the audio or subtitle language when receiving audio or subtitle in multi channel broadcast [“Multi Audio” or “Subtitle” appears at the bottom of the digital channel information display (> 16)]. ≥You cannot change audio or subtitles upon completion of the recording.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 22 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Advanced recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode HDD DVD-RAM [EX71S] (160 GB) [EX81S] (250 GB) Single-sided (4.7 GB) Doublesided§1 (9.4 GB) DVD-R DVD-RW +R +RW (4.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Flexible Recording 5 When you want to start recording Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK]. (Recording that fits the remaining disc space) [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] The unit sets the best possible picture quality that fits the recording within the remaining disc space. The recording mode becomes FR mode. ∫ Using “Flexible Rec” is convenient in these kinds of situations.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 24 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Recording broadcasts from external equipment [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Linked timer recordings with external equipment — EXT LINK See also “Important notes for recording” (> 21). Making timer recordings on the television [HDD] To make a timer recording with your television, connect to a television with a Q Link function (> 36) that you can use for setting timer recordings using a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable (> 6).
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 25 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 26 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Advanced timer recording To cancel recording when recording has already begun Manually programming timer recordings 1 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Recording Remain No. Name Date HDD 30:24 SP Start DVD 1:58 SP TUE 14.10.08. 12:54:00 HDD Stop DVD Mode STTL Drive space While the unit is on Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the recording drive and press [∫].
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 [Note] ≥If a programme set for Auto Renewal Recording is protected or while play back is taking place from the HDD, or while copying, the programme will not be overwritten. Instead the programme set for recording will be saved as a separate programme, and this programme will be the one to be overwritten when the next Auto Renewal Recording takes place. ≥Playlists made from programmes that were set for Auto Renewal Recording are deleted along with auto renewal.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 28 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Advanced timer recording Operations in the TV Guide system Selecting the programme from the desired programme type or profile Basic operations Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view Wed 13.10.08 TV Guide: Landscape All Types Wed 13.10. 04:00 This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movies, Sport) or profile (e.g. TV).
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 29 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 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. 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. Skipping 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time the and press [OK]. specified Play skips the specified time. ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time time (Time increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 Slip) minute intervals.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 30 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them. You can also sort the titles or edit the Groups of 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].
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 31 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Playing music Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. 1 Insert a music CD. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. The menu is automatically displayed. To exit the screen Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. CD Play Music Copy Music SELECT OK 2 RETURN Press [3, 4] to select “Play Music” and press [OK]. The unit starts accessing the Gracenote® Database (> 53) and searches for the title information.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 32 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing DivX video contents Showing the menu screen [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] 1 Insert the disc. 2 If the disc contains different file types e.g., [CD] Disc [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. 1 Show DivX Menu screen.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod Display the unit’s registration code.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 34 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Playing DivX, MP3 and still pictures Playing MP3 files DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View HDD 001 [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. ≥You cannot play MP3 files on the USB memory while recording or copying. 1 Total 5 Date: 1. 1.2006 Number 0 – 9 Prev.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 35 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Start Slide Show Slide Show Setting You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album. 2 Press [1] (PLAY). You can also start Slide Show with the following steps. While the Album View screen is displayed 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the desired album and press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [OK].
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 36 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９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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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 37 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. (> 36) 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 listed above.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 38 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Convenient functions FUNCTION MENU window To exit the FUNCTION MENU window Press [FUNCTION MENU]. To pause the TV programme you are watching—Pause Live TV By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 39 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Entering text 2 You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: [HDD] [RAM] ≥To delete a character Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character in the name field and press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 40 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Editing titles/chapters 1 [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalized discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] During play or while stopped Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, Press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”. Title/Chapter Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. 2 Title Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title. DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD Chapter Start End ARD 10.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 41 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (> 40) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording space on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 42 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Creating, editing and playing playlists You can arrange the chapters (> 40) to create a playlist. Title Title Chapter Chapter 3 Chapter Chapter Chapter 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Create” and press [OK]. Playlists HDD Playlist View -- Playlist Chapter -- -- -- -- Chapter Create -- Copying (> 46) a playlist will create a title.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 43 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Playlist operations Editing and playing playlists/chapters 1 2 3 4 Delete§ While stopped [HDD] [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Playlists” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist. Properties [HDD] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] Properties No. 10 Chapters 002 -- 12.10.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 44 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Editing still pictures and music Album (still picture) and picture operation Editing still pictures (JPEG) [HDD] [RAM] ≥You can edit pictures and albums. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CDR/CD-RW and USB memory. After performing steps 1–3 (> left) Delete Picture§ Delete Album§ Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (> 57, Setting the protection).
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 45 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Editing music Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator [HDD] 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Play CD on HDD” or “Play MP3 on HDD” and press [OK]. 3 [HDD] [RAM] 1 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. 3 [HDD] [RAM] Press the colour button to select “PICTURE” or “MUSIC”.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 46 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying titles or playlists Copy Easy copying from HDD to DVD with no difficult settings.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 5 Before copying After you start copying DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVDVideo format), +R and +R DL discs, they become playonly and you can no longer record or edit. ∫ 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. Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK]. Copy starts.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 48 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying titles or playlists ≥The items will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, repeat selecting one item at a time. ≥When you switch between the “VIDEO” and “Playlists” tab, the check mark is cancelled. ≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, Copying using the copying list– Advanced Copy [HDD] ,-.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL, +RW Titles and playlists that can be copied in high speed mode to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format) (However, titles and playlists cannot be copied in high speed mode to +R, +R DL, +RW) [+R]DL] i
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 50 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying titles or playlists 3 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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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 51 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying still pictures 5 Press [3, 4] to select the drive and press [OK]. The same drive as the copy source can be selected. 6 Press [2] to confirm. 5 ≥If you are not going to change the recording mode, press [4] (> step 6). 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Copy Mode” and press [1]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Format” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “PICTURE” and press [OK]. “Recording Mode” is automatically set to “High Speed”.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 52 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying still pictures 7 ∫ To select another folder Press [3, 4] to select “Start Copying” and press [OK]. ≥Only when copying individual still pictures from [HDD] to [RAM] When specifying another folder as the copying destination, select “Folder”. Folder 8 New folder 001 002 003 ----- 100__DVD 101__DVD 102__DVD New folder To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 53 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. [Note] Music CD (CD-DA) When copying music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automatically allowing you find the track easily when playing back. ≥While recording, no other operations can be performed. Timer recordings will not proceed.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 54 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Copying music to HDD ∫ 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. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “New item” and press [OK]. 5 Press [3, 4] to select the folder and press [;]. A check mark is displayed.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 55 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Using on-screen menus/Status message Audio attribute LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Play Picture Sound Other Soundtrack 1 !Digital 2/0 ch Subtitle Off Audio channel LR Menu Item Setting ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 56 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Using on-screen menus/Status message Sound menu—Change the DVB multi audio and sound effect Press [STATUS 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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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 57 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 HDD and disc management [HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. 1 2 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. FUNCTION MENU Remain 30:00 SP HDD Playback Timer Recording Recording Advanced Copy Flexible Rec Copy DV Auto Rec Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 58 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 HDD and disc management Deleting all titles and playlists—Delete all titles [HDD] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or DVD drive. ≥[RAM] Release protection (> 57, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 (> 57, Common procedures) 1 2 3 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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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Selecting the background style—Top Menu [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVDVideo top menu after finalising or Create Top Menu ([+RW]). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the DVD drive. After performing steps 1–3 (> 57, Common procedures) 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the background and press [OK].
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 60 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９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 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Add Satellite DVB Preferred Language Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Preferred Language” and press [OK]. You can select up to 2 different subtitles and audio tracks to be used when audio and subtitles digital broadcasts are received. Select the order of priority. If the selected language is not available, then the original language will be selected.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 62 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Add Transponder/Service There are several transponders on one satellite. Each transponder can transmit several TV and radio programmes and data in parallel. You can obtain the satellite, transponder and programme data from each particular station provider or on the internet. Preparation 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced Setup” and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Add Transponder/Service” and press [OK].
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 63 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Aspect for Recording Disc Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying. [16:9] [4:3] [8 No Limit] All DVD-Video can be played. ≥When recording or copying to the HDD or DVD-RAM with “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “Off”, programme will be recorded in the original aspect ratio. ≥In the following cases, even when set to “16:9”, recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 64 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Changing the unit’s settings Audio Mode for XP Recording Sound Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Dynamic Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９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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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 66 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Changing the unit’s settings Clock AV2 Settings Set to match the connected equipment. ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. AV2 Input Set to “RGB/Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGB output from external equipment. [RGB/Video] [RGB] [Video] [S Video] This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts and automatically corrects the time several times a day.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Quick Start 1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording & EPG Display (When connecting to TV using 21-pin Scart, COMPONENT VIDEO, VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals) From the power on, recording on DVD-RAM and HDD starts in about 1 second after the REC button is pressed. If the GUIDE button is pressed while the unit is off, the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) displays in less than 1 second. (Quick Start Mode) [On] [Off] Standby power consumption is less than when this is set to “On”.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 68 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Other Settings 2 Television operation Test by turning on the television and changing channels. You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. ≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 69 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Additional connections Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with AUDIO/ VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 70 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Additional connections Connecting an amplifier with a digital input terminal Connecting a stereo amplifier ≥To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 71 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Satellite dish Television’s rear panel Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (> 7, 69) AV Aerial cable 1 LNB OUT 2 Fully wired 21pin Scart cable Common Interface (CI) slot In order to view or record TV services, you must insert a certified CAM and Smart Card into this slot. To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 72 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Set up ≥No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts. — Can this unit receive or record a programme broadcasted in Dolby Digital 5.1? ≥No, this unit cannot receive or record a programme broadcasted in Dolby Digital 5.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 73 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Page Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? ≥You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu. 26 Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satellite receiver or a Set Top Box? ≥No, only via the built-in tuner.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 74 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Messages On the television Page Authorisation Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) 33 Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of programme has been exceeded. — — 22 Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 75 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. DVD  (“∑” stands for a number.) ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. 66 Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. GUIDE ≥TV Guide data is being downloaded.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 76 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 77 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 TV screen and video (continued) Page ≥16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. – [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” — recording mode. – If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +RW. — – If you recorded with the “Aspect for Recording” set to “4:3” in the Setup menu.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 78 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Troubleshooting guide Operation Cannot operate the television. The remote control doesn’t work. Page ≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. 68 66 Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. ≥The batteries are depleted.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT, or the disc is protected with DVD Management. ≥Some programmes have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM).
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 80 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Audio and video momentarily pause. DVD-Video is not played. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles. Angle cannot be changed. You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings level. Quick View does not work. The resume play function does not work.
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２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Still pictures Page Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy or while the unit is standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment. — Still pictures (JPEG) do not playback normally. ≥The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG etc., may not playback. 13 ≥Remove the USB memory from the USB port and then insert again.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 82 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Troubleshooting guide VIERA Link VIERA Link doesn’t work. Page ≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to On. ≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. ≥Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device. ≥Some functions may not work if depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected equipment.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 83 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 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: DVD-R: DVD-R DL: DVD-RW: +R: +R DL: +RW: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 84 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９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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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 85 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 RGB This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images. Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding).
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 86 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 87 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Gracenote® Proprietary Legends CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000–2008 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000– 2008 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.
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DMR-EX81SEG_RQT9193.book 88 ページ２００８年７月２８日月曜日午後５時２９分 Index Album (CD) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Album (Still picture) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Audio DVB Multi Audio . . . . . . .