Panasonic DMR-EX97 user manual

The Panasonic DMR-EX97 DVD recorder offers several recording modes, including the following:
1. XP (Extended Play): It provides the highest recording quality with a maximum bit rate, resulting in the best picture and sound quality. However, it uses more space on a DVD or HDD.
2. SP (Standard Play): This mode provides good quality recording with a slightly lower bit rate compared to XP. It uses less space on the DVD or HDD.
3. LP (Long Play): LP mode allows you to record for a longer duration on a single DVD or HDD by further reducing the bit rate. The picture and sound quality may be slightly compromised.
4. EP (Extended Play): This mode allows even longer recording times, sacrificing picture and sound quality even more.
5. MLP (Mnemonic Play): This setting allows you to record a specific length of time, choosing the duration rather than quality. This mode is ideal if you want to fit a particular program into a specified time.
6. SP mode with Variable Bit Rate (VBR): This mode dynamically adjusts the bit rate of recording, prioritizing picture quality over recording time on a DVD or HDD.
It's worth noting that the available recording modes may vary depending on the specific model of the Panasonic DVD recorder.

To reset the remote control of your Panasonic DVD recorder, you can follow these steps:
1. Remove the batteries from the remote control.
2. Press every button on the remote control, starting from the power button, all the way to the bottom button. This helps to drain the remaining power from the remote.
3. Now, leave the remote control without batteries for approximately 5 minutes. This helps to clear any remaining memory from the remote.
4. After the 5 minutes, reinsert the batteries back into the remote control.
5. Now, try to use the remote control with the Panasonic DVD recorder.
If this does not work, try replacing the batteries with fresh ones. If the remote still doesn't work, then you might need to get a new remote control. If you continue to experience issues, it might be best to reach out to Panasonic's customer support.

To restore your Panasonic DMR-EX97 DVR to its factory settings, you can follow these steps:
1. Start by turning on your DVR and pressing the 'FUNCTIONS' button on the remote control. This will open the Functions menu.
2. Navigate through the Functions menu using the arrow keys on the remote control and select 'Other Functions' by pressing the 'OK' button.
3. In the Other Functions menu, select 'Setup' and press 'OK' to access the Setup Menu.
4. Within the Setup Menu, navigate using the arrow keys and select 'System Settings,' then press 'OK.'
5. In the System Settings menu, look for the 'Restore to Defaults' option and select it by pressing 'OK.'
6. A warning message will appear asking if you want to restore the settings to factory defaults. Select 'Yes' to confirm and proceed with the restoration.
7. The DVR will then reset all settings back to their original factory defaults. This process may take a few moments.
8. Once the restoration process is complete, the DVR will restart, and you can set up your device again as if it were brand new.
Please note that performing a factory reset will erase all personalized settings, scheduled recordings, and saved programs on your DVR, so make sure to back up any important data before proceeding with the reset.