Panasonic DMR-EX78EB Operating Instructions Manual

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28RQT9078[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]Manual RecordingPreparation: ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection(¼ 68). Connect a satellite receiver to this unit’s inputterminals (¼ 11). When the output signal from the external equipmentis NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in theSetup menu (¼ 75).With the unit stopped.SELECTINPUTto select “AV2” for thesatellite receiver you haveconnected.Select the channel on the satellitereceiver.REC MODEto select the recordingmode.TipsTo skip unwanted partsPress [PAUSE] to pause recording. (Press again to restartrecording.)To stop recordingPress [STOP].Linked timer recordings with externalequipment (SKY Digital STB/satellitereceiver) — EXT LINKPreparation: ]RAM\ If the disc is protected, release protection(¼ 68). Make sure you connect the AV2 terminal of this unitto “VCR Scart Terminal” of a SKY Digital STB/satellite receiver with a 21-pin scart cable (¼ 11). Set the “AV2 Input” and “Ext Link” to match theconnected equipment in the Setup menu (¼ 75).Make timer programming on SKYDigital STB/satellite receiver.− Refer to the equipment’s operating instructions.DRIVESELECT to select the HDD or DVDdrive.− If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc(¼ 81).TipsTo cancel the external controlPress [EXT LINK] to stop recording or to cancel linked timerrecording standby (The unit turns on and ‘‘EXT-L” disappears.).Manual timer recordings (¼ 30)Notes In order to prevent accidental operation, press [EXT LINK] tocancel the setting after recording is finished. This function does not work when “TV system” is set to “NTSC” inthe setup menu (¼ 75). This function does not work with some equipment. Refer to theequipment’s operating instructions. The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly insome cases. Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the endtime of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the latertimer recording are close to each other.[HDD] [RAM] To divide the titles, go to “Divide Title” (¼ 49). While the unit is in EXT LINK standby mode or recording, videopicture is from the AV2 terminal irrespective of “AV1 Output”setting (¼ 75).RECto start recording.To record programmes from a SKY Digital STB/satellitereceiver using timer programmingEXT LINK− The unit turns off and “EXT-L” lights on theunit’s display to indicate timer recordingstandby has been activated.− While the unit is in EXT LINK standby modeor recording, most operations on this unit areprohibited ([ OPEN/CLOSE], [/l] etc.).When you operate, press [EXT LINK] tocancel EXT LINK standby mode or recording(The unit turns on and “EXT-L” disappears.).Recording from a Satellite ReceiverDRIVESELECT to select the HDD or DVDdrive.− If you selected the DVD drive, insert a disc(¼ 81). This unit cannot record NTSC signals to discs thatalready have PAL signal recordings. (However, bothtypes of programmes can be recorded onto the HDD.)