Panasonic DMR-BWT735 Operating Instructions Manual
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• This Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not
receive pay TV or encrypted channels.
Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder
Model No. DMR-BWT735
Region management information
BD-Video:
This unit can play BD-Video discs
supporting the region code “B”.
DVD-Video:
This unit can play DVD-Video discs
supporting the region number “2”
or “ALL”.
e.g.,
e.g.,
35
2
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
until
2013/04/19
EB
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
Unit
• This unit 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 place sources of naked flames, such as
lighted candles, on this unit.
• This unit may receive radio interference caused
by mobile telephones during use. If such
interference occurs, please increase separation
between this unit and the mobile telephone.
• This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.
Safety precautions
WARNING
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,
dripping or splashing.
- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on this unit.
- Use only the recommended accessories.
- Do not remove covers.
- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
- Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC mains lead
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
- Ensure that the power supply voltage
corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.
- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket
outlet.
- Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the
lead.
- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
- Hold onto the mains plug body when
disconnecting the plug.
- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket
outlet.
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
CAUTION
Placement
• Place this unit on an even surface.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
- Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.
- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.
Batteries
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage and may cause a fire.
- Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types at the same time.
- Do not heat or expose to flame.
- Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed
to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
- Do not take apart or short circuit.
- Do not recharge alkaline or manganese
batteries.
- Do not use batteries if the covering has been
peeled off.
- Remove batteries if you do not intend to use
the remote control for a long period of time.
Store in a cool, dark place.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is
replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from
your local dealer.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm
the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
(Product numbers are correct as of March 2013.
These may be subject to change.)
• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
Caution for AC Mains
Lead
Fuse cover
Figure A
Figure B
Figure A
Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Supplied accessories
Remote control (N2QAYB000758):
1 pc.
Batteries for remote control:
2 pcs.
AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00098):
1 pc.
RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00003):
1 pc.
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).
Restriction on use of unauthorized copied
content
This unit adopts the following technology for
copyright protection.
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of
an unauthorized copy is detected, a message
will be displayed and playback or copying will
be interrupted. More information about
Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia
Online Consumer Information Center at
http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional
information about Cinavia by mail, send a
postcard with your mailing address to:
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
Table of contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting started
HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
- Recordable/playable contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
- Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
- Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Amplifier/receiver connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
- Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
- TV operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
- Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
- Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Watching broadcasts
Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
- Using Channel List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
- Using TV Guide system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
- Using channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
- Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .26
- REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Recording
Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
- Operation during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
- Various functions with Freeview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
- Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .32
- Timer recording options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
- Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . .33
- Remote recording from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
- To confirm and edit a timer programme. . . . . . . . . .35
Playing back video
Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .36
Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
- Notes for BD-Live discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
- General operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
- 3D video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Editing video
Deleting recorded titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Copying video
Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
- Copying from media other than HDD with
DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
- Copying titles with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
- Notes for copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
- Copying a finalised disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
- Copying Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in
High Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Photo
Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . .58
- Photo play option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
- Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Editing photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
- Copying automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Music
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
- Copying music (MP3) to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
- Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
- Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
With Other Equipment
Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . .66
- Manual Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
- Flexible Recording via AV input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
- Linked timer recording (Set Top Box, etc.)
–EXT LINK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . .68
- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
- Copying SD Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . .70
- Using this unit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
- Using this unit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
- Using this unit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Convenient functions
VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) . . . . .73
- To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM) . . . . .73
Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Playing back video
Editing video
Copying video
Photo
Music
With Other Equipment
Convenient functions
Troubleshooting
Reference
VQT4W68
5
Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . 76
- Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
- Disconnecting the USB HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
VIERA Link functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) . . . . . . . 81
- Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
- Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
- Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
- Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
- Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 97
- HOLD function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
- General operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
- Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . 101
- Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
- Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
- Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
- USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
- TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
- Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
- Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
- Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
- When you experience problems
with Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Reference
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
About descriptions in these operating
instructions
• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “> ±±”.
HDD and media information
Getting started
For more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 110)
(–: Impossible)
Recordable/playable contents
Media type
Standard symbol
Recordable contents
Playable contents
Built-in hard disk drive
(HDD)§1
[HDD]
• Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
• MP3
External hard disk drive
(USB HDD)§1
(> 9)
[USB_HDD]
• Video§2
–
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§3, 4
• SD Video (MPEG2)§5
• MP4
• Xvid
• JPEG
• MPEG2
• MKV
• MPO (3D photo)
• MP3
BD-Video
[BD-V]
–
• Video
BD-RE§1
[BD-RE]
• Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
BD-R
[BD-R]
• Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§3
–
• Xvid
• MKV
DVD-Video§6
[DVD-V]
–
• Video
DVD-RAM§1
[RAM]
• Video
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
–
• AVCHD§3
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
[DVD-R]
• Video
• AVCHD§3
–
• Xvid
• MKV
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
• MP3
§1 Rewritable media
§2 It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)
§3 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be
able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.
§4 It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by
copying to the built-in HDD. (> 68)
§5 Recorded with SD-Video format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It can be
played back only after copying to the HDD. (> 69)
§6 Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.
• [+RW] This unit cannot record to 8X Speed +RW disc.
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in
these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
• With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.
Media type
Standard symbol
Recordable contents
Playable contents
DVD-RW§1
[DVD-RW]
• Video
–
• AVCHD§3
+R/+R DL
[+R]
• Video
–
• AVCHD§3
+RW§1
[+RW]
• Video
–
• AVCHD§3
Audio CD (CD-DA)
[CD]
–
• Music
CD
(including CD-R/RW)
–
• Xvid
• MKV
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
• MP3
SD Cards§1
[SD]
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§3
• SD Video (MPEG2)§5
• MP4
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
USB memory
[USB]
–
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§3, 4
• SD Video (MPEG2)§5
• MP4
• Xvid
• MPEG2
• MKV
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
• MP3
Playable contents as DLNA client
Refer to “Playable contents”. (> 71)
HDD and media information
• The video file and subtitle text files are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.
• Some files may not be played back even if they have these extensions.
§1 The SD quality programme can not be converted to HD quality.
§2 You cannot select during play whether it activates or deactivates.
§3 You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.
Approximate recording times
Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (> 114)
About extension of files
MP4:
“.MP4”
“.mp4”
“.MOV”
“.mov”
MPEG2:
“.MPG”
“.mpg”
“.MPEG”
“.mpeg”
“.M2TS”
“.m2ts”
“.MTS”
“.mts”
“.TS”
“.ts”
Xvid:
“.AVI”
“.avi”
Subtitle text files:
“.SRT”
“.srt”
“.SUB”
“.sub”
“.TXT”
“.txt”
MKV:
“.MKV”
“.mkv”
Subtitle text files:
“.SRT”
“.srt”
“.SSA”
“.ssa”
“.ASS”
“.ass”
“.SUB”
“.sub”
“.TXT”
“.txt”
JPEG:
“.JPG”
“.jpg”
MPO:
“.MPO”
“.mpo”
MP3:
“.MP3”
“.mp3”
Recording mode
Recording Mode
DR
HG/HX/HE/HL/HM
XP/SP/LP/EP/FR
Feature
Programmes can be
recorded in a nearly
perfect broadcasted state.
Recording can be done
with reduced recording
volume in HD quality.
Recording can be done
with reduced recording
volume in SD quality.
Quality
Quality as the broadcast
High definition§1
Standard definition
Recordable
media
Multiple audio
Record all multiple audio
Record only one audio§2
Audio
Description
Can be recorded
Can be recorded§2
Subtitles
Can be recorded
Can be recorded (only one subtitle)§3
Surround audio
Surround audio as the
broadcast
Surround audio produced
by conversion of
broadcast audio format
Stereo audio
• FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP and EP (8 hours).
You can use an external HDD in the following two ways. (A single HDD cannot handle those two ways
simultaneously.)
• For recorded titles
Moving titles in the built-in HDD to a USB HDD to save the capacity of the built-in HDD.
• The USB HDD must first be registered on this unit. (> 76)
• For data files
Playing back MP4, JPEG, MP3, etc. (data files) in a USB HDD with this unit.
• The USB HDD must be formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file system.
• The USB HDD over 2 TB is not usable.
• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
• Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as USB 2.0 devices, in certain cases USB 3.0 devices cannot be used due to
differing connector shape, larger current ratings, etc. (Use of USB 2.0 devices is recommended.)
• This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512-bytes. (For details, consult the
dealer of your USB HDD.)
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.
• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be
guaranteed.
Notes
Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD)
Notes for the disc
• Disc recorded on another device
• It may be necessary to finalize the disc, create Top Menu or close the session on the equipment
used for recording to play on this unit.
• [DVD-RW] Recorded in DVD Video Recording (DVD-VR) format
- This unit can play back and copy to HDD.
- This unit does not support editing or recording.
- It is possible to record and edit with DVD-Video (DVD-V) format by formatting discs with this unit.
• Recording may not be possible to discs which were used for recording on other equipment.
• Play on other players
• [BD-RE] [BD-R] When these discs cannot be played back on other Blu-ray Disc players, etc. (e.g., title
recorded with HE-AAC audio format), convert the recording mode to play them back. (> 48, File
Conversion)
• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] Finalisation is needed. (> 75)
• [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 75).
• Regarding 8 cm Disc
This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm disc. Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.
• Discs that cannot be played
- DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges
- 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
- DVD-Audio
- HD DVD
- CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.
- Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD
HDD and media information
To format an SD card
Refer to “Format Disc/Format Card”. (> 74)
• Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
• If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time
necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not
be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, format the
card on this unit.
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be
used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate
cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in
equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)
USB memories support FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
and NTFS file systems.
• The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable.
• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB
devices.
• Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs
or the terminal surface of the SD cards.
• If there is dirt or condensation on the disc, wipe
with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Notes for the SD cards
• Compatible SD card
- SD Memory Card
(from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16
formats)
- SDHC Memory Card
(from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format)
- SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format)
• Using miniSD card or microSD card
Mini-type and micro-type cards can also be
used, but must be used with adaptor cards
(optional).
Notes for the USB memories
Media handling
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
• Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
• Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing
implements, when writing on the label side of
the disc.
• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs.
• Do not place objects on discs.
• Do not use the following discs:
- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).
- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
- Irregularly shaped discs.
• Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to
water, garbage or other strange things.
• Do not place in the following areas:
- In hot places, such as under the direct
sunlight.
- In very dusty or humid areas.
- Locations susceptible to significant difference
in temperature (condensation can occur).
- Where static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur.
DO
DO NOT
DO
DO NOT
DO NOT
• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the
recorded content cannot be recovered.
• The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke
or bug spray/vapour, etc. gets inside the
unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.
1
Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until
“BYE” disappears from the display.)
2
Remove the AC mains lead from the
household mains socket.
3
Move only after the unit has come to a
complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to
avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even
after the unit is switched to standby mode, the
HDD continues operating for a short time.)
The registration of the USB HDD may be
cancelled in the process of repairing this unit.
You can use the USB HDD again by
re-registering, but all recorded content already on
the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the
recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.
This unit may contain private information. Before
disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the
following to delete the data, including personal or
secret information:
- Format HDD (> 81, 87)
- Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 81, 95)
HDD/USB HDD handling care
• The HDD is a high precision device
The HDD is a high precision recording
instrument and is easily susceptible to damage.
Therefore, be careful of the following points
while the unit is turned on, especially during
operation, otherwise the HDD and the recorded
content may be damaged:
- Do not subject the unit to any vibration and
shock.
- Do not remove the AC mains lead from the
household mains socket.
• The HDD is a temporary storage device
• The HDD is not an everlasting storage device.
It is recommended to save the recorded
content on a disc or to keep the original data or
CDs that they were copied from.
• If you notice a problem with the HDD such as
repetitive strange sounds, immediately save
(backup) all content and request service. If you
continue using the HDD with a problem, the
unit or the recorded content will be damaged.
Setup precautions
• Place the unit on a surface that is flat and
not subject to vibration or impact.
• Do not place on anything that generates heat
like a Set Top Box, etc.
• Place in an area where condensation does
not occur. Conditions where condensation
may occur
- When there is an extreme change in
temperature (e.g., when subjected to an air
conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts
the unit).
- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam
in the room.
In the above situation, without turning the unit
on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature
and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.
When moving the unit
Cleaning
• This unit
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
- Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to
clean this unit.
- Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully
read the instructions that came with the cloth.
• This unit’s lens
Use the Lens cleaner (optional) to clean the
unit’s lens.
Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE
• This lens cleaner may not be available for
sale in all countries, e.g. not available in
Germany, please consult your Panasonic
dealer for advice.
When requesting this unit for repair
To dispose or transfer this unit
Control reference guide
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
1 Transmit the remote control signal
• Point it at remote control signal sensor on
this unit. (> 13)
2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or
vice versa
3 Select drive (HDD, BD, SD or USB)
4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter
numbers or characters
5 Switch to the previously watched channel
(> 24)
6 Basic operations for recording and play,
REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 27)
7 Show Information (> 25, 37, 42)
8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 42)
9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu,
Pop-up Menu (> 36)
: Show OPTION menu (> 46, 60, 65)
; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with
instruction on the screen.)
< Start recording (> 28, 66)
= Select a conversion mode/recording mode
(> 28, 66)
> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 32)
? Create chapter (> 43)
@ Input select (> 24, 66)
A Listen to Audio Description (> 26, 43)
B TV operation buttons (> 18)
C Channel select (> 24)/Change pages in the
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.
D Show the VIERA Connect screen (> 73)
E Switching to the radio channel list (> 24)
F Start up a video communication (> 73)
G Exit the menu screen
H Show the TV Guide screen (> 25)
I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 23)
J Return to previous screen
K Show subtitles (> 26, 43)
L Show Digital teletext (> 26)
M Show NETFLIX screen (> 73)
N To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer
programmes, photos or music (> 45)
O Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 43)
P Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 43)
Insert batteries
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.
Remote control
STATUS
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REC
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REWIND LIVE TV
INTERNET
LAST VIEW
DEL
R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
• While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the
unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action
may result in loss of the media contents.
• When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right
way up.
Main unit
1 Standby/on switch (Í/I)
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.
2 Open/close disc tray
3 Disc tray
4 USB port
5 SD card slot
• When removing the SD card, press on the
centre of the card and pull it straight out.
Pull to flip down the
front panel.
SD card
USB memory
Disc
6 Recording indicator
• The indicator will light up while recording.
• The indicator will blink while recording is
paused and before recording starts.
7 Remote control signal sensor
• Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
• Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the
unit
8 Stop
9 Start play
: CALL LED
• The LED will light up when this unit receives
incoming call etc. of the video
communication. (> 73)
Display
1
Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator
2
Disc indicator
3
Copying indicator
4
USB port indicator
5
SD card slot indicator
6
EXT LINK indicator
7
Timer recording indicator
• This indicator lights up when the timer
recording standby is activated.
8
Remote control signal indicator
9
Main display section indicator
- Current time
- Playback counter
- Various messages (> 106)
10 Playback indicator
Display
PLAY
COPY
EXT -L
SD
USB
HDD
SD
BD
1
2
5
6
7 8
4
3
9
10
3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV.
• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)
Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 76)
To connect the Communication Camera (optional)
Refer to “VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)”. (> 73)
About HDMI cable
Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.
Basic connections
AV IN (EXT)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI
VHF/UHF
RF IN
This unit’s rear panel
Household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
Cooling fan
AC mains lead
(supplied)
• Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
HDMI cable
To the aerial
Aerial cable
RF coaxial cable
(supplied)
TV’s rear panel
• This unit cannot connect the TV that does not have the
HDMI terminal.
• Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from
other cables.
• Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.
• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control” (> 78).
• You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are
incompatible with HDCP.
Depending on the device, images may not display properly
or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable.
(Audio cannot be output.)
• If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with
2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will
be down mixed and output as 2 channels, even if
connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be
down mixed.)
§
A 21-pin Adaptor is required for
AUDIO/VIDEO terminal.
• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or
amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.
• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not
display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is
necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with
a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the
amplifier/receiver.
When the unit is not to be used for a long
time
To save power, unplug it from the household
mains socket. This unit consumes a small
amount of power, even when the unit is in
standby mode.
[approx. 0.2 W (“Quick Start” is not activated
and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to
“Off”)]
Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment
AV IN (EXT)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AV
Set Top Box or video equipment
21-pin Scart cable
§
Amplifier/receiver connections
HDMI terminal
HDMI
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
HDMI
cable
Amplifier/
receiver
TV
HDMI cable
(ARC compatible)
(ARC compatible)
3D programmes can be played back when
this unit is connected to a 3D compatible
amplifier/receiver and a 3D compatible TV.
• You will not be able to view 3D programmes
with this connection if your amplifier/receiver
is not 3D compatible.
∫Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D
• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or
amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.
• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not
display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is
necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with
a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the
amplifier/receiver.
∫Using Optical digital audio cable
∫Using Coaxial cable
• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV,
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 81, 90).
• Connect to terminals of the same colour.
HDMI IN
HDMI
HDMI
HDMI cable
Amplifier/receiver
TV
HDMI cable
(ARC compatible)
(ARC compatible)
3D programmes can be played back when
this unit is connected to a 3D compatible
TV.
• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
AUDIO OUT terminal
AV IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
OPTICAL IN
Amplifier/receiver
Optical digital
audio cable
AV IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier/receiver
Coaxial cable
AV IN (EX
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO IN
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Audio cable
Amplifier/receiver
When this unit is connected to the network, you
can enjoy network functions (DLNA function,
VIERA Connect, Remote Recording, etc.).
For details about connection method, refer to the
instructions supplied with the connected
equipment.
After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN
connection, the network setting is needed.
(> 21, Easy Network Setting)
• Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when
connecting to peripheral devices.
• Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN
terminal can damage the unit.
• For up-to-date compatibility information on your Wireless
router refer to
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
• The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN
services.
Network connection
∫Precautions of Wireless LAN connection
The following limits are in place regarding the
usage of this unit. You must be aware of these
limits before using this unit.
Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any
incidental damage which may arise due to a
failure to obey these limits, or to any condition of
use or disuse of this unit.
• Data transmitted and received over radio
waves may be intercepted and monitored.
• This unit contains delicate electronic
components.
Please use this unit in the manner in which it
was intended and follow the following points:
- Do not expose this unit to high temperatures
or direct sunlight.
- Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong
impacts.
- Keep this unit away from moisture.
- Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any
way.
LAN cable connection
Wireless LAN connection
Broadband router, etc.
Internet
LAN (ethernet) cable
Internet
Wireless router, etc.
The TV can be operated from the TV operation
buttons of the remote control.
• Perform the setting if you cannot operate the TV
with the TV operation buttons.
While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with
the number buttons.
Manufacturer and Code No.
• If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code
number is invalid for the TV, this remote control
is not compatible with your TV.
• If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the
one that allows correct operation.
TV operation buttons
(> right)
Select and enter buttons
To return to the previous
screen
To exit the screen
FUNCTION MENU (> 23)
STATUS
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REC
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INTERNET
LAST VIEW
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TV operation buttons
Brand
Code
Brand
Code
AIWA
35
BENQ
58/59
BRANDT
10/15
CENTREX
66
CURTIS
05
DESMET
05
ELEMIS
05
FINLUX
61
Panasonic
01/02/03/04
AKAI
27/30
BEKO
05/71/72/73/74
BUSH
05
DAEWOO
64/65
DUAL
05
FERGUSON
10/34
FISHER
21
MITSUBISHI
05/19/20/47
METZ
05/28/79
MIVAR
24
NEC
36
NOKIA
25/26/27/60/61
OLEVIA
45
ORION
05
PHILCO
41/48/64
PHONOLA
05
PROVIEW
52
RADIOLA
05
NOBLEX
33
NORDMENDE
10
ONWA
30/39/70
PEONY
49/69
PHILIPS
05/06/46
PIONEER
37/38
PYE
05
SABA
10
FUJITSU
53
ITT
LG
GOLDSTAR
05/50/51
GRADIENTE
36
25
JVC
17/30/39/70
KOLIN
45
05/50/51
MAG
52
FUNAI
63/67
GOODMANS
05
GRUNDIG
09
IRRADIO
30
KDS
52
KONKA
62
HITACHI
05/22/23/40/41
SALORA
26
SANSUI
05
32/42/43/65/68
SAMSUNG
SCHNEIDER
05/29/30
SELECO
05/25
SIEMENS
09
SONY
08
TELEFUNKEN
10/11/12/13/14
TOSHIBA
16/57
YAMAHA
18/41
05
WHITE
WESTINGHOUSE
SANYO
21/54/55/56
05/69/75/76/77/78
SEG
SINUDYNE
05
31/33/66/67/69
TCL
TEVION
52
THOMSON
10/15/44
SHARP
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Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate
AV input to suit the connections to this unit.
2
Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on
this unit.
• The Easy Setting will start at the initial
power on.
Auto Setup starts.
(This operation may take some time.)
e.g.,
After tuning has been completed, clock will
be set automatically.
• If the region selection screen appears,
select repeatedly until you reach the
available region.
• If the clock setting screen appears, set the
time manually (> 94, Clock).
3
Enter the PIN.
This PIN will be used only for the Owner
ID-Data Entry screen.
1
Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit
PIN.
2
Repeat step 1 to confirm.
• Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.
The PIN number cannot be reset.
• Steps 3 – 5 will be skipped in the Easy
Setting after “Shipping Condition”
(> 95) is performed. (> go to step 6 on
page 20)
4
Set the Owner ID-Data Entry (“NAME”,
“HOUSE NO” and “POSTCODE”).
e.g.,
1
Select the item, then press [OK].
2
Select the character, then press [OK].
Repeat this step.
3
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
4
Repeat steps 1-3 to enter all data.
5
Press [BACK/RETURN
] to exit from
the Owner ID-Data Entry screen.
5
Enter the new PIN for parental control.
• The default PIN is “0000”.
1
Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number
buttons.
• Make a note of the PIN you have
decided on in case you forget it.
2
Press [OK].
Easy Setting
Progress
DVB Auto Setup
CH 21
68
CH
Free TV: 2
Pay TV: 0
Data: 0
Radio: 0
Searching
Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication.
Quality
Type
Channel Name
RETURN
This will take about 3 minutes.
35
10
10
35
Free TV
Free TV
Owner ID
Please enter new PIN
PIN
0
PIN entry
9
You now have the opportunity to enter your
details and help the police to crack crime.
See Instruction Book.
* * * *
RETURN
Owner ID-Data Entry
NAME
HOUSE NO
POSTCODE
PIN
0000
RETURN
Change PIN
Select
0
Number
9
-
PIN Entry
Enter a new 4-digit PIN, then press OK.
This PIN will be used for controlling viewing and playback.
PIN will be set to “0000” by pressing “RETURN” when there is no
number input.
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-
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RETURN
Set “Quick Start” to “On”, “Off” or “Timer
Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].
When “Easy Setting has been completed.”
appears, Easy Setting is complete.
• Select “Yes” to proceed to “Easy Network
Setting”. (> 21)
• Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.
To stop partway
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
To restart setup
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18)
2
Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press
[OK].
4
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
To display the Owner ID information on TV
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the
yellow button and the blue button on the
remote control at the same time for more than
5 seconds.
- “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
2
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control until “01 OID” is displayed on the unit’s
display.
3
Press [OK] on the remote control.
The PIN is not displayed.
To confirm that channels have been tuned
correctly
Refer to “Using Channel List”. (> 24)
To change PIN for parental control
Refer to “PIN Entry”. (> 94)
To change the region for Channel Sorting
Refer to “Channel Sorting by Region”. (> 84)
• If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be
possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again.
• On
It is possible to start quickly from standby
mode.
• Off
Power consumption in standby mode is
minimized. (> 110)
However, startup time from standby mode
will be longer.
• Timer Setting for Quick Start
“Quick Start” is activated when the set time
comes. (If the clock has not been set, this
function is not activated at all hours.)
Quick Start
On
Off
Timer Setting for Quick Start
6:00
23:00
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue
with “Easy Network Setting”.
1
Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press
[OK].
3
When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”
appears.
Press [OK].
• If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption
Key Input Screen will be displayed.
Input the encryption key of your network.
Easy Network Setting
2
Follow the on-screen instructions and make
the following confirmation and settings.
“Wired” connection:
- Home Network Connection Check
- Home Network function
- Remote Recording function
- Internet Connection Test
“Wireless” connection:
• Before beginning wireless connection
setup obtain your Network name (SSID).
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a
name used by wireless LAN to identify a
particular network. Transmission is
possible if the SSID matches for both
devices.
- Wireless Settings
- Home Network Connection Check
- Home Network function
- Remote Recording function
- Internet Connection Test
OK
RETURN
Easy Network Setting
Settings and tests for connection required
for home network and the Internet will be
conducted.
First, please select a connection mode.
LAN cable connection:
Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select “Wired”.
Wireless LAN connection:
Select “Wireless”.
Current setting : Wired
Wired
Wireless
Connection method to wireless access point
Search for wireless network:
1
Select “Search for wireless network”, then
press [OK].
2
The available wireless networks will be
displayed. Select your network name and
press [OK].
- If your Network name is not displayed search
again by pressing the red button on the
remote control.
- Stealth SSID will not be displayed. Enter
manually by using “Wireless Settings”.
(> 81, 91)
WPS (PUSH button):
If your Wireless router supports WPS (PUSH
button), you can easily perform the settings by
pressing WPS button on it.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a standard that
facilitates settings relating to the connection and
security of wireless LAN devices.
1
Select “WPS (PUSH button)”, then press [OK].
2
Press WPS button or corresponding button of
Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™-compatible
Wireless router may have the mark.
• For details, refer to the operating instruction
of Wireless router.
3
Press [OK].
e.g.,
When you experience problems
Refer to “When you experience problems with
Easy Network Setting”. (> 108)
To restart Easy Network Setting
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18)
2
Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”,
then press [OK].
To redo settings individually
If “Easy Network Setting” did not work properly or
when you change the settings individually,
perform the following steps:
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18)
2
Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then
press [OK].
4
Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 91)
Check security before using Home Network
function
If you set “Home Network function” to “On”, all
connected devices on the same network can
access this unit. Ensure that the router for your
home network has adequate security system to
prevent unauthorized access.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
• If you set “Home Network function” or “Remote Recording
function” to “On”, the setting for “Quick Start” is fixed to
“On”.
• Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for
which you do not have usage rights.
During automatic searches in a wireless network
environment, wireless networks (SSID) for which you do
not have usage rights may be displayed; however, using
these networks may be regarded as illegal access.
• After performing network settings on this unit, the settings
(encryption level, etc.) of the Wireless router might change.
When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform
the network settings on your PC in accordance with the
settings of Wireless router.
• Please be aware that connecting to a network without
encryption may result in the content of the communication
being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of
data such as personal or secret information.
FUNCTION MENU screen
You can easily access the desired functions, such
as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings
etc. via the FUNCTION MENU.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select the item, then press [OK]
• Selectable items will change depending on the type and
status of the media.
FUNCTION MENU
Drive Select
OK
RETURN
Timer Recording
Copy
Others
Disc / SD Card / USB / USB HDD
Network
Playback Contents
TV Guide
HDD
Timer Recording
Playback Contents
TV Guide
Video
Photo
Music
BACK/
RETURN
Press
OK
Press
e.g.,
FUNCTION MENU list
FUNCTION MENU
Playback Contents
Video (> 36)
Video (AVCHD) (> 40)
Video (MP4) (> 39)
Photo (> 58)
Music (> 62)
Top Menu (> 39)
Menu (> 39)
TV Guide (> 25)
Timer Recording (> 32)
Copy
Copy Video (> 52)
Copy Video (AVCHD) to DVD-R (> 57)
Network
Home Network ( DLNA Client ) (> 71)
Home Network ( Media Renderer ) (> 72)
Network Service (> 73)
Remote Recording (> 34)
Others
Ext Link Standby (> 67)
Playlists (> 39)
Flexible Recording via AV input (> 66)
Copy Video ( AVCHD ) (> 68)
Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) (> 69)
Copy New Photos (> 61)
Blu-ray Disc Management (> 74)
DVD Management (> 74)
SD Card Management (> 74)
BD-Video Data Management (> 41)
Setup (> 81)
• You can change the unit’s settings of
Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection,
Network etc. in the Setup menu.
Drive Select
HDD
Blu-ray Disc / DVD
SD Card
USB Device
USB HDD
To switch to the channel you have previously
watched
Press [LAST VIEW
].
• This function will work only for the channels you
have watched for more than 10 seconds.
To switch to the radio channels or to the all
channels
Press [RADIO/TV].
• When you are watching the 3D programme, subtitles and
TV Guide, etc., may not display correctly depending on the
settings. (> 44, 3D Type, Signal Format)
If you have locked channels (> 85, Child Lock
List), you may be asked to enter the PIN. In that
case, enter the 4-digit PIN with the number
buttons by following the on-screen instructions.
• PIN can be changed via “PIN Entry”. (> 94)
You can select from the list of channel names.
1
Press [OK].
2
Select the channel, then press [OK].
To edit the channel list
Refer to “Channel List”. (> 83)
• Encrypted channels cannot be watched.
Instructions for operations are generally
described using the remote control. (> 12)
1
Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”,
then press [OK].
2
Press [CH W X] to select the channel.
• You can also select the channel by the
following operations.
- Using number buttons
- Using Channel List (> right)
- Using TV Guide system (> 25)
- Using channel information (> 25)
About the PIN for parental control
Using Channel List
All DVB Channels
Select
View
RETURN
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Page down
Page up
Channel names
Encrypted channel
TV Guide screen appears.
2
Select the programme, then press [OK].
3
Select “View”, then press [OK].
Page up/down
Press [CH W X].
To view a programme list for another day
Press the green button (Previous) or the yellow
button (Next).
To see programme information
Press [STATUS
].
To retrieve the programme data for the area
where data have not been acquired
Select the area, then press [STATUS
].
• Some broadcasters may not send the
programme data. You cannot retrieve the data
from them.
To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide
System
Refer to “Timer recording”. (> 30)
• Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite
of the channels you watch often. (> 83, Favourites Edit)
• If you make access to Rovi Guide via VIERA Connect, you
can use an additional TV Guide which can search
programmes by keywords and can display the detailed
information, etc. (current as of March, 2013). (> 73)
While watching a programme
Press [STATUS
].
Channel information appears.
1 Set timer (> 33)
2 Current Category
3 Programme with Guidance information for
parental control (> 86, Child Lock)
4 Audio Description
5 Subtitle
6 Digital teletext
7 Multiple audio
To show detailed information
Press [STATUS
] again.
To hide the information screen
Press [EXIT
].
To change Category
Press the blue button.
To switch between the current programme
and the next programme
Press [2, 1].
To switch to another channel
Press [3, 4], then press [OK].
Using TV Guide system
Page Down
Information
Page Up
Category
+24 hours
Timer Rec.
TUE 01/01
8:00 - 9:45
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05
Category: All DVB Channels
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
OK
RETURN
Using channel information
• To register your favourite channels
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK].
4
Refer to “Favourites Edit”. (> 83)
HDD
71:20 DR
1
10:30
1
Now
MPEG
STTL
TEXT
Change category
All DVB Channels
9:00 - 11:00
Set timer
10:30
1
Now
AD
MPEG
Change category
All DVB Channels
9:00 - 11:00
Set timer
STTL TEXT Multi Audio
G
e.g.,
When “STTL” appears in channel information
(> 25)
Press [STTL
].
• Press again to hide subtitle.
When “Multi Audio” appears in channel
information (> 25)
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Multi Audio” in “Digital TV Menu”, then
press [OK].
3
Select the desired audio.
• Press [EXIT
] to exit from the screen.
Audio Description adds an additional soundtrack
to describe events on screen (narration) and aids
understanding and enjoyment, particularly for
visually-impaired viewers.
When “AD” appears in channel information
(> 25)
1
Press [AD].
2
Select “Audio Description” and set to
“Automatic”.
3
Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with
[2, 1].
• Audio Description may not be available depending on the
type of audio format.
• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG” or
“HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio Description may
not work. Set them to “PCM” (> 88, Digital Audio Output).
• You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup
menu. (> 85)
When “TEXT” appears in channel information
(> 25)
1
Press [TEXT
].
2
Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour
buttons, etc. according to on-screen
instructions.
• Some functions of Digital teletext are deactivated during
recording.
• “Freeview Players” applies access control for some MHEG
services. If you have locked viewing of Digital teletext
(MHEG) (> 85, Freeview Players), PIN is required to start
viewing.
You can switch the screen mode.
Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the
screen”. (> 97)
Operations while watching broadcast
To show subtitle
Switching audio
To listen to the Audio Description
To show Digital teletext (MHEG)
Aspect
This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme
you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD.
REWIND LIVE TV
You can rewind live TV programme to the point
where temporary save has started (up to
1.5 hours).
• REWIND LIVE TV does not work when watching
a programme via external input.
PAUSE LIVE TV
You can pause live TV programme and restart
watching from the paused position.
While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:
Press [STATUS
].
• Press [STATUS
] again.
While pausing a programme via external input:
Press [STATUS
].
1 The time that you can rewind the live
programme.
2 The amount of time temporarily saved on
HDD.
3 The time of the current playback position.
To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV
1
Press [STOP ∫].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
To hide the display information
Press [EXIT
].
• The unit cannot rewind and play more than 1.5 hours prior
to the current time.
• Temporary save stops in the following cases:
- When switching to other channels or other screen
- When recording of the watching programme is started
- When two programmes simultaneous recording is started
- When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV
for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the
HDD free space.)
• These functions do not work in the following cases:
- When the clock is not set
- While recording two programmes simultaneously
- While copying
- While watching a programme being recorded
- When a radio programme is selected
- REWIND LIVE TV:
When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 86)
- PAUSE LIVE TV:
When a timer recording via external input is started while
watching a programme via external input
• PAUSE LIVE TV:
You can operate this unit with the TV remote control by
using VIERA Link (> 78).
Refer to the TV operating instructions.
REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV
1
While watching TV
REWIND LIVE TV:
Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.
PAUSE LIVE TV:
Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.
• The maximum amount of the temporary
save is 1.5 hours.
2
When you want to resume:
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].
• You can perform search or Quick View, etc.
• If temporary save stops (> right), playback
will be performed by that point.
Display information
Pause
8:05
9:35
8:50
8:50:55 01/01/2013
Play
8:50.50
8:50:55 01/01/2013
Play
8:50.50
Recording TV programmes
Recording
To convert the recording mode after recording
in DR mode
Refer to “File Conversion”. (> 48)
To confirm whether the conversion is
completed
Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is
completed”. (> 49)
To cancel a conversion
Refer to “To cancel a “During standby”
conversion”. (> 49)
• One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording
is being done and timer recording starts.
• Digital teletext will not be recorded.
• Following contents or media cannot be played back while
recording.
- Xvid and MKV file
- photo
- USB HDD (For data files) and USB memory
• Copying cannot be performed while recording.
• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 93),
this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not
operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing
“Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time”.
• The title before conversion (the title recorded in DR mode)
will be deleted once the conversion is completed.
• Conversion will take about the same time as the recorded
duration.
• When the HDD does not have enough remaining space,
conversion will not start.
• Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on.
Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit
is switched to standby mode.
• The conversion will not start if the timer recording is
scheduled within the time required for the conversion.
• When converted, audio content and subtitle will be
converted with the same settings as at the start of recording.
• This operation will only record to built-in HDD.
• This unit can record two programmes being
broadcasted at the same time.
1
Select the channel to record.
2
Press [REC MODE] and select the
conversion mode, then press [OK].
• This unit will record the programmes in DR
mode once, and then automatically
convert to the selected recording mode
while this unit is in standby.
• Recording mode (> 8)
• The conversion mode set here is used
as an initial value for the next recording.
3
Press [REC ¥].
Recording starts.
• “REC1” or “REC2” will light on the unit’s
display.
4
Select “Automatic Stop”, then press
[OK].
• One touch recording (OTR)
Recording stops automatically when the
programme ends.
• You can also select “Recording Time” or
“Continuous recording”. (> right)
HG
HX
HE
HL
HM
XP
SP
LP
EP
Off (DR)
Conversion Mode Setting
OK
RETURN
HDD Remain:
(DR)
m
h
High
Definition
Data Size
Large
Small
Large
Small
Standard
Definition
Automatic Stop (Guide Link) at 8:45
REC1/OTR
Recording Time
Continuous recording
30 min
8:00 - 8:45
To set the recording time
1
Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous
recording” in step 4 (> left).
Recording Time:
You can set the length of recording time from
30 minutes to 4 hours.
• You can select the recording time with
[2, 1].
Continuous recording:
The recording is continued until you press
[STOP ∫].
2
Press [OK].
e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously
Press [STOP ∫].
When recording one programme:
If the following screen appears
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
When recording two programmes:
If the following screen appears
1
Select the programme, then press [OK].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
After displaying the recording programme, press
[PAUSE ;].
• Press again to restart recording.
(A title is not split into separate titles.)
• Timer recording programme cannot be paused.
While recording, perform steps 1–4 on page 28.
• Channel or input can only be switched between the
recording programmes.
You can play the recording title from the beginning
or the titles previously recorded to the HDD.
Operation during Recording
To check the recording programme
To stop recording
REC2
HDD
REC1/OTR AUTO
5
Recording programme
displayed on the TV
Recording programme not displayed on the TV
Stop Recording
Yes
No
Recording of this programme is in progress.
Stop this recording ?
OK
RETURN
1
Stop Recording
2 recordings are in progress.
Which recording would you like to stop ?
OK
RETURN
1
2
To pause recording
To record two programmes simultaneously
Simultaneous rec and play
1
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
• If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of music
is displayed, press the red button, then
select “VIDEO”.
“[” is displayed on the recording programme.
2
Select the title, then press [OK].
Page
Select
OPTION
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
Play
RETURN
PHOTO / MUSIC
Channel
Date
Title Name
Delete
Drama
9:00
0h10m
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
To use TV Guide system
Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. (> 25)
To select the programmes of a specific
category
1
On the TV Guide screen:
Press the blue button.
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
• To return to the previous TV Guide list
Select “All DVB Channels”.
To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide
screen
1
Select the programme to edit, then press the
red button.
2
Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK].
3
Go to step 3 on page 32, “Manually
programming timer recording”.
• Some options cannot be changed when
“Guide Link” is effective. (> 31, 33)
To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide
screen
1
Select the programme to cancel, then press
the red button.
2
Select “Timer Rec Cancel”, then press [OK].
(“F” disappears)
If the screen for selecting single or series
timer recording appears
Select “Single Timer Rec.” or “Series Timer Rec.”
(> 31), then press [OK].
If “Programme Selection” screen appears
Depending on the signal sent from the
broadcaster, both High Definition picture
programme and Standard Definition picture
programme exist.
Select the programme, then press [OK].
• This operation will only record to built-in HDD.
• This unit can record two programmes being
broadcasted at the same time.
Preparation
If you want to change the recording mode:
Press [REC MODE] and select the recording
mode, then press [OK].
1
Press [GUIDE].
TV Guide screen appears.
2
Select the programme, then press the
red button.
The timer icon “F” (red) is displayed.
• If on-screen instructions are displayed,
follow them.
Page Down
Information
Page Up
Category
+24 hours
Timer Rec.
TUE 01/01
8:00 - 9:45
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05
Category: All DVB Channels
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
OK
RETURN
Programme Selection
SUN 01/01/2012 19:40
Channel
Schedule
Contents
MON 02/01
23:00 - 0:00
TUE 03/01
23:00 - 0:00
3/6 Comedy-drama series about
housemates who are actually awere...
3/6 Comedy-drama series about
housemates who are actually awere...
HD
RETURN
The same programme in High Definition picture quality exists.
Please choose programme.
OK
If “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen
appears
You can eliminate the overlapping or may change
with repeat event for the duplicated programme.
1
Select “Change”, then press [OK].
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Operation during Recording
Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 29)
• This unit has several functions that enable timer recordings
to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster.
(> right) If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording
may lack the beginning or the ending part of the
programmes.
• Category may not be assigned correctly depending on the
programme information.
• Some broadcasters may not send programme information.
When programme information is not displayed correctly,
use manual timer recording. (> 32)
• The receipt of the TV Guide data via Set Top Box is not
possible.
• When timer recording from the external equipment, use
manual timer recording. (> 32)
• Titles recorded using “Series Timer Rec.” are bundled and
displayed as a “group” in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
(> 36).
• If the unit cannot record the selected programme, the unit
will record the repeat programme if it is available. However,
this unit will not record the repeat programme, if any part of
the selected programme is recorded.
• The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no
episode of the series for 13 weeks.
Guide Link
The recording’s start and stop times can be
controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. delayed start.
• This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer
Recording screen (> 33).
• The “Guide Link” function may not work if you
manually change the start time or the stop time
over 10 minutes.
Series Timer Recording
You can record all the episodes of a series by
setting just one timer recording.
• To check the schedule of the series
On the Selection Screen (> 32, Recording
recommended programme, step 1):
Press the blue button.
Split Programme
You can record a programme separated into two
or more parts by some other programmes, e.g.
news.
When setting timer from the 1st split programme,
other parts of the programme will be automatically
set and indicated by the timer icon on the TV
Guide.
• This is indicated by “Split” in the Timer
Recording screen (> 33).
Red:
Delete programme
Green:
Record Repeat programme
Yellow:
Exit
(Overlapping is not resolved)
Timer programme overlaps with others.
Some part or all of programmes may not be recorded completely.
OK
RETURN
Overlapped Timer Recording
Keep
Change
Please delete unnecessary programme to resolve.
OK
RETURN
Overlapped Timer Recording
New Programme
Confirm
Delete
Repeat
THU 11/10
23:15 - 23:45
TWO Wales
Existing Programmes
THU 11/10
23:00 - 23:30
Holiday
THU 11/10
23:00 - 23:30
Animals
Episode 01/ 02
R
S
Various functions with Freeview
F
Programme for which you set the timer
recording
The episode to be recorded
Repeat programme
High definition programme
Series Information
TUE 01/01/2013 19:40
TUE 01/01
23:00 - 0:00
2/6 Comedy-drama series about
housemates who are actually awere...
HD
Channel
Schedule
Contents
WED 02/01
23:00 - 0:00
THU 03/01
23:00 - 0:00
3/6 Comedy-drama series about
housemates who are actually awere...
3/6 Comedy-drama series about
housemates who are actually awere...
S
S
HD
HD
RETURN
S
R
HD
You can record a programme that the broadcaster
recommends.
1
On the TV Guide screen:
Select the programme, then press [OK].
2
Select “Recommended”, then press [OK].
3
Select the programme, then press [OK].
• If the screen for selecting single or series
timer recording, or “Programme Selection”
screen appears, refer to page 30.
4
Press [OK].
The timer icon (red) is displayed on the
Recommendation List.
• To exit from the screen
Press [EXIT
].
To cancel the timer recording on the
Recommendation List
1
Select the programme with the timer icon
(red), then press [OK].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
(The timer icon disappears.)
• “Recommended” cannot be selected if there is no
recommended programme.
1
Press [PROG/CHECK].
2
Select “New Timer Programme”, then press
[OK].
To confirm and edit the timer programme
Refer to “To confirm and edit a timer programme”.
(> 35)
Operation during Recording
Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 29)
• When recording from the external equipment, “Mode”
(recording mode) is XP, SP, LP, EP or FR.
Recording recommended programme
(Recommendation Booking)
Selection Screen
TUE 01/01/2013 19:40
RETURN
OK
Drama
TUE 01/01/2013
20:00 - 21:00
View
Single Timer Rec.
Series Timer Rec.
Delete
Recommended
Series Info
SAT 10/03
19:45 - 20:00
Recommendation List
Manually programming timer
recording
3
Select the items and change the items.
(> 33, Timer recording options)
4
Press [OK].
The timer programme is stored.
Channel Name
Schedule
Mode
Space
OK
RETURN
Page Up
Page Down
Turn
Timer Off
Resolve overlap
Total 0/32
Timer Recording
30:30 DR
HDD
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05
Delete
New Timer Programme
Info
Channel Name
Schedule
Mode
Space
Timer Recording
30:30 DR
HDD
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05
New Timer Programme
OK
Programme Name
MON 02/01
8:00 - 9:00
DR
Select the items and change the items.
Channel
• You can select Category/AV with the red button.
Start/Stop
• Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 15-minute
increments.
Mode/Conv.
Refer to step 2. (> 28)
Subtitles
(Only when item other than “OFF” is selected in
“Conv.”)
Title Name
1
Select “Title Name”, then press [OK].
2
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 97)
You can make timer recording of the current or
next programme.
1
While watching a programme
Press [STATUS
].
3
Press the yellow button.
4
Go to step 3 on page 32, “Manually
programming timer recording”.
• Some options cannot be changed when
“Guide Link” is effective. (> 31)
Timer recording options
Day/Date
• You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by pressing
the green button.
• Auto Renewal Recording
(Only daily/weekly/series timer recording)
The unit will record the new programme over
the old one.
Press the yellow button.
“Renew : ON” is displayed.
Timer Recording
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05
30:24 DR
Channel
1
TUE 01/01
Day/Date
Stop
8:00
9:00
Start
RETURN
Category/
AV
Date/
Weekly
Title Name
DR
OFF
Mode
OFF
Conv.
Subtitles
OK
HDD
e.g.,
Timer recording from channel
information
2
Display the channel information of a
programme to record.
• Switch the programme with [2, 1].
• Switch the channel with [3, 4].
10:30
1
Now
MPEG
Change category
All DVB Channels
9:00 - 11:00
Set timer
STTL TEXT
e.g.,
You can set a recording from a mobile phone or a
PC, etc. away from home. (You must register to a
service to use this function.)
For details, please check the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
Preparation
• Network connection (> 17, 21)
• Remote Recording Function Settings (> 81, 92)
• This unit will always be connected to the Internet when this
function is activated.
• Please note that a regular maintenance or unexpected
trouble may interrupt the service, and that the service
content may be changed or revoked and operation menu
screens may be changed with or without a prior notice.
Remote recording from outside
Notes on timer recording
• You can enter up to 32 programmes within a
month in advance. (Each daily, weekly or series
programme is counted as one programme.)
• When the programme recorded in DR mode is
converted, the audio content and subtitle
language will be selected according to the
following settings:
- “Multi Audio” and “Audio Description” of
“Preferred Multi Audio” (> 85)
- “Subtitles” of “Preferred Subtitles” (> 85)
- Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording
(> 89)
• Even if you switch the unit to standby mode
during the timer recording, the recording is
continued.
• When you programme successive timer
recordings to start, about last 1 minute of earlier
programme will not be recorded.
• Timer recording will not start while:
- copying a title in high speed mode [with
finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW])]
- copying a title in normal speed mode
- converting a title in “File Conversion” (Only
when “Now” is selected)
- copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB device
or SD card
- copying photos/music
- formatting
- finalising/creating Top Menu
• When “Pure Sound mode” is activated, timer
recording does not start during playback of
BD-Video, DVD-Video or music CD. (> 86)
Select the programme, then perform the
operations.
To exit the timer recording list
Press [EXIT
].
• “No Data” is displayed on a series recording item if there
will be no episode of the series for the next 8 days. We
recommend you delete the “No Data” item after you confirm
the last episode of the series is recorded.
To confirm and edit a timer
programme
To deactivate a timer programme
Press the red button.
• The timer icon “F” will change from red to
grey.
• Press the red button again to activate timer
recording standby. (The timer icon “F” will
change to red.)
To delete a timer programme
Press [DEL].
To edit a timer programme
1
Press [OK].
2
Change the timer recording options.
• Refer to “Timer recording options”.
(> 33)
3
Press [OK].
To show programme information
Press [STATUS
].
Channel Name
Schedule
Mode
Space
New Timer Programme
TUE 08/01
TUE 08/01
10:00 - 11:50
11:00 - 11:45
11:30 - 1:00
8:00 - 10:45
TUE 08/01
TUE 01/01
DR
HG
DR
DR
OK
OK
OK
RETURN
Page Up
Page Down
Turn
Timer Off
Resolve overlap
Total 3/32
Timer Recording
30:30 DR
HDD
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05
Delete
Info
e.g.,
Screen icons
F
Red: Timer recording standby is activated.
Grey: Timer recording standby is
deactivated.
[
Currently recording programme
A part or all of the programme will not be
recorded since the programme is
overlapping.
• Programme overlapping can be resolved
with repeat programme if available.
Select the programme, then press the
green button.
(> 31, If “Overlapped Timer Recording”
screen appears)
• This function is not available for the timer
programmes that were set manually.
The HDD is full.
Copy-protected programme
It was not recorded.
The recording of the programme was not
completed because of some reason.
Auto Renewal Recording is set (> 33).
Guide Link (> 31)
Split Programme (> 31)
Series Timer Recording (> 31)
OK
Displayed if the recording can fit in the
remaining space
(Date)
Daily or weekly timer programme is set.
!
It may not be possible to record because:
- there is not enough space left.
- the number of possible titles has
reached its maximum. (> 112)
- programmes are deactivated, etc.
Guide
S/P
Playing back video
VQT4W68
36
Playing titles on the HDD
Playing
back video
Resume play function
If the following screen appears, select the point to
start playback.
§
“For recorded titles” only
1
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”,
then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
• If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of
photo or music is displayed, press the red
button, then select “VIDEO”.
e.g.,
1 Tab (> 37)
2 Programme type
• [USB_HDD] When connecting registered
USB HDD, “USB HDD” tab and
registration number appears.
Select “USB HDD” tab.
e.g.,
2
Select the title, then press [OK].
Playback starts.
§
Time Remaining 45h54m (DR)
HDD
Page
Select
Copy
Grouped Titles
VIDEO
OPTION
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
Play
RETURN
PHOTO / MUSIC
Drama
Sport
AVCHD
Movie
Not Viewed
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Channel
Date
Title Name
Titles
All
Delete
Page Up
Page Down
Movie
9:00
0h01m (DR)
003/003
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
Time Remaining
45h54m (DR)
Registration number 1
USB HDD
Grouped Titles
VIDEO
Drama
Sport
AVCHD
Movie
Not Viewed
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
All
USB HDD
Playback
Last Stopped
Beginning
Where do you want to start playback from ?
OK
RETURN
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO)
screen
Screen icons
[
Currently recording programme
Protected title
Title was not recorded due to
recording protection
t
Title cannot be played
(When data is damaged etc.)
Grouped titles
Title has not yet been played
Title is recorded using a different
encoding system from that of the
unit.
Change the “TV System” (> 81, 89).
Radio programme
3D contents
• This icon will not display even with
3D programmes when a broadcast
programme is recorded.
Recorded in 1080/50p contents
Recorded in 1080/60p contents
This icon is displayed with the
following titles when “Child Lock” is
set to “On”. (> 86)
- Title with Guidance information
- Title restricted by Child Lock List
(> 85)
• PIN is required to play.
Title has been recorded in Series
timer recording.
Title has been recorded in Series
timer recording and has not yet been
played.
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Titles will be categorised automatically.
You can quickly find the recorded titles by
selecting the tab.
To select the tab
Press [2, 1].
To change the displayed programme type tab
1
Select the programme type, then press the
green button.
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
To change the programme type of title
Refer to “Changing programme type of title”.
(> 47)
1
Press the red button.
2
Select “PHOTO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].
Select the title, then press [STATUS
].
1
On the Grouped Titles screen:
Select the item marked with
.
Titles cannot be copied to the disc in
high definition quality mode (DR, HG,
HX, HE, HL, HM) any more.
Titles can be copied to the disc in
high definition quality mode (DR, HG,
HX, HE, HL, HM) once.
Recording did not complete as the
timer recording has started.
Title cannot be played from DLNA
client not compatible with DTCP-IP
(> 70)
Tab
Switching to the PHOTO or MUSIC screen
0
1
Showing Information
Switching the appearance
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then
press [OK].
Grouped Titles:
Two or more titles recorded in the
daily/weekly/series timer recording mode are
bundled and displayed as one item.
All Titles:
Displays all titles.
Playing back grouped titles
2 When playing all titles:
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].
When playing the individual title:
Press [OK] and select the title, then press
[OK].
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Playing titles on the HDD
1
Select the group, then press [OPTION].
2
Select “Edit”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Enter Title Name”, then press [OK].
4
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 97)
To edit the chapter in Chapter View
Refer to “Editing chapters”. (> 49)
Editing the grouped titles
1
Select the title or the group, then press the
yellow button.
• A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
• If you perform “Remove”, select the title in
the group.
2
Press [OPTION].
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
Create Group:
Selected titles are bundled to form a group.
Select “Create”, then press [OK].
Release Grouping:
All the titles in the group are released.
Select “Release”, then press [OK].
Remove:
Selected titles are removed from the group.
Select “Remove”, then press [OK].
Changing the group name
Playback from Chapter View
Regarding chapters
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each
section between the division points (Chapter
Marks) becomes a chapter.
• Chapter Creation
This unit can create chapters automatically
while recording broadcasting. (> 86)
1
Select the title, then press [OPTION].
2
Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].
e.g., [HDD]
3
Select the chapter, then press [OK].
Chapter
Title
Chapter Marks
Press OK to start playing from
the selected chapter.
Selected chapter can be edited
via OPTION.
Press RETURN to go back to
previous menu.
Page 001/001
0:00.00
001
0:12.29
Play
Select
Edit Chapter Mark
OK
RETURN
OPTION
Delete
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Playing titles on the media
To play back the playlist created on other
equipment
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Playlists” in “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select the playlist, then press [OK].
• [BD-V] You cannot play back while recording from external
equipment. Also, playback stops when the timer recording
starts from external equipment.
• Some files may not be played back, depending on the video
resolution and frame rate condition.
Selecting screen for each operation is displayed
when the media is inserted, and you can access
the operation screen easily.
e.g., [USB]
• Display items differ depending on what is
recorded in each media.
If the menu screen is not displayed, display it
by performing the following operation.
1
While stopped
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Drive Select”, then press [OK].
3
Select the media, then press [OK].
e.g.,
Screen icons:
§
“For data files” only
1
Insert the media.
Depending on the type of the media, play
starts from the specified position, or the
screen appears.
• AVCHD: If the menu screen is not
displayed
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].
2
When the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen or
menu screen etc., appears:
Select the item or title, then press [OK].
• Repeat this step if necessary.
Playback starts.
§
Menu screen
Video list screen
Folder
Titles
Move to the parent folder
USB
OK
RETURN
USB device is inserted.
View Photos
Play Video
Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )
Copy Video ( MPEG2 )
Copy Video ( AVCHD )
Copy New Photos
OK
RETURN
Page 0001 / 0003
Parent Folder
Videos
\ Video \
USB
Folder 01
Folder 02
video01.mkv
video02.mkv
video03.mkv
video04.mkv
Page Up
Page Down
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Playing titles on the media
e.g.,
Switching to the PHOTO screen
Press the red button.
The screen switches to “PHOTO”.
Showing Information
Select the title, then press [STATUS
].
[SD]
e.g.,
Showing Information
1
Select the title, then press [OPTION].
2
Select “Information”, then press [OK].
About screen icons on the DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 36)
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
Playback from Chapter View
1
Select the title, then press [OPTION].
2
Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].
3
Select the chapter, then press [OK].
• Regarding chapters
Refer to “Regarding chapters”. (> 38)
Time Remaining 10h30m (DR)
BD-RE
Page 003/003
Copy
Select
All Titles
VIDEO
OPTION
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
Start Time 22:46
Rec Time 0h10m (HM)
Play
RETURN
PHOTO
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Channel
Date
Title Name
All
Delete
Page Up
Page Down
DEL
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (AVCHD) screen
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Video ( AVCHD )
RETURN
Date
Day
Time
Title Name
Rec time
0:30.41
Page 01/01
OPTION
No.
01/01
5:00
02/01
9:30
03/01
10:00
03/01
11:30
01/01
SUN
MON
TUE
TUE
SUN
9:00
OK
SD Card
001
002
003
004
005
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[BD-V]
BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such
as subtitles, exclusive images and online games
by connecting this unit to the Internet.
Preparation
1
Perform network connection and settings.
(> 17, 21)
2
Insert a disc.
For the playback method, refer to the
instructions for the disc.
If you no longer need BD-Live data recorded on
the built-in HDD, you can delete data with the
following operation.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “BD-Video Data Management” in
“Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Delete BD-Video data”, then press
[OK].
4
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
5
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
6
Press [OK].
• The usable functions and the operating method may vary
with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc.
• You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are
used (> 81, 86, BD-Live).
• When “Pure Sound mode” is set to “On”, this unit cannot
use BD-Live functions. (> 86)
Notes for BD-Live discs
Delete BD-Video data
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Operation during play
• Depending on the media and the type of file, some
operations may not be possible.
• Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu
screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.
• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press
[STOP ∫] when you have finished playback to protect the
unit’s motor, your TV screen, etc.
Press [STATUS
] twice.
e.g.,
Press [STOP ∫].
Press and hold [PLAY/a1.3 1].
• Press again to return to normal speed.
• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]): Quick
View is not effective.
• Quick View is not effective when playing back the DVD-RW
disc.
• Quick View may not work when recording in XP or FR
mode.
Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or
[SLOW/SEARCH 5].
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.
• The speed increases up to 5 steps.
([+R] [+RW]: Up to 3 steps)
• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]): Audio is
not heard during all levels search.
Press [PAUSE ;].
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.
While paused, press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or
[SLOW/SEARCH 5].
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.
• The speed increases up to 5 steps.
• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]):
Slow-motion is not effective.
• [BD-V], AVCHD ([DVD-R] [SD]): Forward direction
[SLOW/SEARCH 5] only.
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).
• Each press shows the next frame.
• Press and hold to change in succession forward
or backward.
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.
• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]):
Frame-by-frame is not effective.
• [BD-V], AVCHD ([DVD-R] [SD]): Forward direction [1] (;1)
only.
General operations
Status messages
Stop
Resume play function
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart from the stopped
position.
• The resume play function does not work depending on the
media.
• Discs: Only previous stopped position is memorized. The
position may be cleared if the tray is opened or the unit is
switched to standby mode.
Quick View
8:05:50 01/01/2012
T1 0:05.14 DR
0:30.00
Remain HDD
Search
Pause
Slow-motion
Frame-by-frame
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Skip forward 1 minute:
Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].
Skip backward 10 seconds:
Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].
• Xvid and MKV: Manual Skip is not effective.
[BD-V] [DVD-V]
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Playback Menu”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Top Menu”, “Pop-up Menu” or “Menu”,
then press [OK].
Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].
• [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles): It will not skip the
title. But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped. (> 37)
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [BD-RE]
[BD-R] [RAM]
During the playback or pause
Press [CHAPTER].
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [BD-RE]
[BD-R] [RAM]
1
While paused
Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9] and skip to
the location you want to delete.
2
Press [CHAPTER].
3
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Select the desired audio with “Multi Audio” in the
Disc menu (> 79).
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [BD-RE]
[BD-R]:
1
Press [STTL
].
2
Select “On” or “Off”.
• If you want to switch the subtitle language,
select it in the Disc menu (> 79).
[BD-V] [DVD-V], Xvid and MKV:
Display with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu (> 79).
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [BD-RE]
[BD-R]
1
Press [AD].
2
Select “Audio Description” and set to
“Automatic”.
3
Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with
[2, 1].
• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG” or
“HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio Description may
not work. Set them to “PCM” (> 88, Digital Audio Output).
• You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup
menu. (> 85)
You can switch the screen mode.
Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the
screen”. (> 97)
Manual Skip
To display menu
Skipping the title or chapter
To create Chapter Marks
To delete the Chapter Mark
Changing audio
Switching subtitles
Listening to the Audio Description
Aspect
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Operation during play
Preparation
Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. (> 14)
• Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.
Play back following the instructions displayed
on the screen.
Perform the following settings as necessary.
3D BD-Video Playback
It is also possible to play back 3D discs in 2D
(conventional video). (> 81, 85)
3D Type
If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may
be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting.
(> 81, 89)
3D AVCHD Output
If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video and
cannot be played back correctly, you may be able
to play it by changing the setting. (> 81, 89)
3D Playback Message
Hide the 3D viewing warning screen. (> 81, 89)
Graphic Display Level
Adjust the 3D position for the playback menu or
message screen etc. (> 79)
Change this setting when the screen is not
correctly displayed for 3D compatible
programmes.
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK].
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
• Depending on the contents, displayed items are different.
• This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame
Sequential and the Side-by-Side (Half) programme types.
• Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel
well or are experiencing visual fatigue.
In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other
discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and
rest your eyes.
• Depending on the connected TV, the video being played
back might switch to 2D video due to changes in resolution
etc. Check the 3D setting on the TV.
• 3D video might not output the way it is set in “HDMI Video
Format” (> 90) and “24p Output” (> 90).
• It may display as Side-by-Side when playback of the 3D
video is started.
3D video playback
Preparatory 3D settings
3D settings during playback
Signal Format
Original
Keep original picture format.
Side by side
3D picture format comprising of left and right
screens.
2D to 3D
Converts 2D pictures to 3D effect while
playing.
3D Picture Mode
Normal
Normal 3D effects.
Soft
Soft 3D effects.
• This function cannot be enabled when
“Signal Format” is set to “2D to 3D”.
Manual Settings
Distance
Set the amount of depth perception.
Screen Type
Selects how the screen appears during 3D
playback (flat or round).
Frame Width
Set the amount of feathering at the edge of
screen.
Frame Colour
Set the colour of feathering at the edge of
screen.
Deleting recorded titles
Editing video
Once deleted, recorded content cannot be
restored to its original state. Make certain
before proceeding.
• If the disc is protected, release the protection. (> 74, Disc
Protection)
Multiple deleting
Select the title, then press the yellow button in
step 1.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
1
Press [DEL] while playing.
2
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Available disc space after deleting
§
“For recorded titles” only
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
Select the title.
2
Press [DEL].
3
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
§
Time Remaining 45h54m (DR)
HDD
Page
Select
Copy
Grouped Titles
VIDEO
OPTION
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
Play
RETURN
PHOTO / MUSIC
Drama
Sport
AVCHD
Movie
Not Viewed
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Channel
Date
Title Name
Titles
All
Delete
Page Up
Page Down
Movie
9:00
0h01m (DR)
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
Channel
Date
Title Name
Movie
9:00
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
Deleting during play
• [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM]
The space deleted becomes available for
recording.
• [BD-R] [DVD-R] [+R]
Available space does not increase even after
the contents are deleted.
• [DVD-RW] [+RW]
Available recording space increases only when
the last recorded title is deleted.
Editing recorded titles
Once deleted, divided or partially deleted,
recorded content cannot be restored to its
original state. Make certain before proceeding.
§
“For recorded titles” only
• Depending on the media and the type of file, some
operations may not be possible.
• PIN is required to edit the titles with
in some functions.
(> 36)
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
Select the title.
2
Press [OPTION].
Multiple editing
Select the title, then press the yellow button in
step 1.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
1
Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
1
Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press
[OK].
2
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 97)
[HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+R] [+RW]
Protection setting prevents the title from
accidental deletion.
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
e.g.,
• “Edit” has several functions.
§
Time Remaining 45h54m (DR)
HDD
Page
Select
Copy
Grouped Titles
VIDEO
OPTION
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
Play
RETURN
PHOTO / MUSIC
Drama
Sport
AVCHD
Movie
Not Viewed
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Channel
Date
Title Name
Titles
All
Delete
Page Up
Page Down
Movie
9:00
0h01m (DR)
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
Set up Protection
Cancel Protection
Partial Delete
Divide Title
Change Prog.Type
Change Thumbnail
File Conversion
Enter Title Name
Delete Title
Playback
Information
Chapter View
Create Group
Release Grouping
Edit
All Titles
Deleting
Entering title name
Setting protection
1
Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel
Protection” in “Edit”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
appears when setting the protection.
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec T
Drama
Movie
Not Viewed
Channel
Date
Title Name
All
Movie
9:00
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
[HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]
[HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]
To confirm the division point
After performing step 2.
Select “Preview”, then press [OK].
• The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the
division point.
To change the division point
After performing step 2.
Restart play and select “Divide”, then press [OK]
at the division point.
• [HDD] [USB_HDD] Divided titles will become a group of titles.
[HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]
To change the point
After performing step 2.
Restart play and select “Change”, then press [OK]
at the point to change.
• It is possible to change the image displayed on the Top
Menu after finalising or creating Top Menu.
[HDD]
Programme type information in the title can be
edited.
1
Select “Change Prog.Type” in “Edit”, then
press [OK].
2
Select the item to change a programme type,
then press [OK].
3
Select the programme type, then press [OK].
4
Select “Set”, then press [OK].
Partial deleting
1
Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press
[OK].
2
Press [OK] at the start point and end point to
delete.
• You can find the desired point by using play,
search, etc. (> 42)
3
Select “Continue”, then press [OK].
• Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete other
sections. Up to 20 sections can be set.
(> go to step 2)
4
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
• Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that
was partially deleted.
5
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
Dividing title
1
Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK].
2
Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.
• You can find the desired point by using play,
search, etc. (> 42)
3
Select “Continue”, then press [OK].
4
Select “Divide”, then press [OK].
Changing thumbnail
1
Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then
press [OK].
2
Press [OK] at the point to use as a thumbnail.
• You can find the desired point by using play,
search, etc. (> 42)
3
Select “Finish”, then press [OK].
Changing programme type of title
Select the item for prog.type change.
OK
RETURN
Sport
Prog.Type 1
( No Prog.Type )
Prog.Type 2
Set
Cancel
( No Prog.Type )
Prog.Type 3
Change Prog.Type
Editing recorded titles
[HDD] [USB_HDD]
File Conversion is a function to convert the
recording mode of the title in DR mode and
AVCHD contents. The size of the converted title
will be small regularly. It will take about the same
time as the recorded duration.
File Conversion
1
Select “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press
[OK].
e.g.,
2
Set the conversion options, then press [OK].
Recording Mode (> 8):
• [USB_HDD] You cannot select XP, SP, LP and
EP mode.
Subtitles:
• Automatic
Subtitles will be recorded if they are included
in the title, and will not be recorded if they are
not included.
• Off
Subtitle will not be recorded.
File Conversion
Convert the selected title by changing its recording mode.
Please select recording mode and other options, then press OK.
RETURN
Subtitles
Off
Audio Description
Off
Recording Mode
HL -- Longer Play
Timing
During standby
OK
Audio Description:
• Automatic
Audio Description will be recorded if they are
included in the title, and will not be recorded
if they are not included.
• Off
Audio Description will not be recorded.
Timing:
• Now
Conversion begins immediately after step 4.
• Timer recording will not be performed
during conversion.
• During standby
Conversion will be performed after the unit is
switched to standby mode.
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
Convert & Delete:
The original title will be deleted to save HDD
capacity after conversion.
Convert Only:
The original title remains after conversion.
• When converting to HG, HX, HE, HL or HM
mode, if the selected title is indicated with
or
, you cannot select “Convert
Only”. (> 37)
4
“Now” conversion:
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
“During standby” conversion:
Press [OK].
Conversion will be performed after the unit is
switched to standby mode.
“COPY” or “CONV” on the unit’s display
remains lighted during conversion.
0
1
To cancel a “Now” conversion
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN
] for more
than 3 seconds.
To confirm whether the conversion is
completed
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
e.g.,
When “±± > ±± (Recording mode for
conversion)” is displayed, the conversion has not
finished.
To cancel a “During standby” conversion
After performing steps 1–3 (> 46)
1
Select “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press
[OK].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• To use “File Conversion”, the HDD needs enough storage
capacity.
• The size of converted title might increase depending on the
title.
• File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on
during performing “During standby” conversion. Conversion
will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched
to standby mode.
• When converted, the audio content and subtitle language
will be selected according to the following settings:
- “Multi Audio” of “Preferred Multi Audio” (> 85)
- “Subtitles” of “Preferred Subtitles” (> 85)
- Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording (> 89)
• When converted, 3D information may not be retained.
• In titles with the Auto Renewal Recording function (> 33)
set, a programme may be unintentionally converted while in
“During standby”.
[HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]
1
Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].
2
Perform the editing operations.
Playback from Chapter View
Refer to “Playback from Chapter View”. (> 38)
• The maximum number of chapters:
(Depends on the state of recording.)
[HDD] [USB_HDD]: Approx. 1000 per title
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]: Approx. 1000 per disc
• [HDD] [USB_HDD] When the title has the maximum number of
chapters, you cannot perform the Resume play function
(> 36) or the “Changing thumbnail” (> 47) with the title.
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
Channel
Date
Title Name
Titles
Movie
9:00
1h00m (DR HL)
/
/
/
/
Editing chapters
Edit Chapter Mark:
Select the point where you want to start a new
chapter while viewing the title.
1
Press the green button.
2
Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.
• Repeat this step.
3
Press [BACK/RETURN
] to go to
Chapter View screen.
To delete the chapter:
1
Select the chapter, then press [DEL].
Multiple editing
Select the chapter, then press the yellow
button.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this
step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
2
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
To combine chapters (Delete chapter
mark):
1
Select the chapter, then press [OPTION].
2
Select “Combine Chapters”, then press
[OK].
3
Select “Combine”, then press [OK].
The selected chapter is combined to the
next chapter.
To register the external HDD (USB HDD)
Refer to “Registering the USB HDD”. (> 77)
To copy HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in
High Definition
Refer to “Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the
DVD-R in High Definition”. (> 57)
Release the disc protection
Refer to “Disc Protection”. (> 74)
• If you wish to choose the audio language, select the
language from “Multi Audio” of “Preferred Multi Audio”
before copying (> 85).
• Simultaneous operation is not possible while copying with
finalising or creating Top Menu. However, the titles on the
HDD can be played back while high speed copying without
finalising or creating Top Menu.
§1 “For recorded titles” only
§2 The title in the source media will be deleted.
§3 The recording mode cannot be changed.
1
Insert or connect the media.
2
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”,
then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
• If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of
photo or music is displayed, press the red
button, then select “VIDEO”.
3
Select the title, then press the yellow
button.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this
step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
4
Press the blue button.
5
Set the copy direction, then press [OK].
6
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• If you select “No”, you can change the
selection. (> 51)
§1, 2, 3
§1
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
Channel
Date
Title Name
Movie
9:00
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
7
Set other settings, then press [OK].
e.g.,
(> 51, Setting the copying options)
8
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Standby status can be changed if required.
Please press OK to start copying.
OK
RETURN
Automatic Standby after Copy
Off
Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 (> 50).
e.g., [HDD] > [BD-RE]
3
Press the blue button.
4
Go to step 6. (> 50)
Screen icons
About screen icons on the DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 36)
1
Select the item in step 7 (> 50).
2
Press [2, 1] to change the settings.
• You can perform “Finalise” or “Create Top Menu” later.
(> 75)
To change the selection
2
To change the selected titles:
Select the title, then press the yellow button.
Repeat this step to select titles.
To change the picture quality:
[HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW]
[+R] [+RW]
1
Select the title, then press [OPTION].
2
Select “Conversion Select”, then press
[OK].
3
Select the picture quality, then press [OK].
Repeat steps if necessary.
Titles that will be copied to the disc
in normal speed
Titles that cannot be copied
Titles that will be moved to the disc
• The title in the source media will
be deleted.
HDD
Page 003/003
Select
Copy
Grouped Titles
BD-RE Remain
Start Time
Prog.Type:
Rec Time
OK
RETURN
Copy
Channel
Date
Title Name
Titles
Page Up
Page Down
Movie
9:00
0h01m (DR)
1
2
90%
OPTION
Drama
Sport
AVCHD
Movie
Not Viewed
All
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
Remaining space
The order of copying
Setting the copying options
• Automatic Standby after Copy
On:
This unit is turned to standby mode when it is
not operated for approximately 5 minutes
after completing copy.
• Subtitles
Automatic:
Subtitles will be recorded if they are included
in the title.
• If you wish to choose the subtitle, select the language
from “Subtitles” of “Preferred Subtitles” before
copying (> 85).
• Audio Description
Automatic:
Audio Description will be recorded if they are
included in the title, and will not be recorded
if they are not included.
• Finalise
On:
[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] The discs become
play-only and you can also play them on
other DVD equipment.
• Create Top Menu
On:
[+RW] You can play the disc on other DVD
equipment.
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] > [HDD]
1
Insert a disc.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
2
Select “Play Video”, then press [OK].
3
Select the title, then press the yellow button.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.
4
Press the blue button.
• To change the detailed settings for copy,
refer to “Copying titles with copying list”.
(> right)
5
Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].
6
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
§1 “For recorded titles” only
§2 The title in the source media will be deleted.
§3 The recording mode cannot be changed.
Copying from media other than HDD
with DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Start Time
Rec Time
Channel
Date
Title Name
9:00
0h30m
04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10
Copy
1
2
3
Cancel All
Copy Direction
Copy Mode
Create List
Start Copying
HDD
High Speed
RETURN
OK
2
Press OK to start copying.
BD / DVD
Copying titles with copying list
[HDD]
,.
[USB_HDD]§1, 2, 3
[HDD]
>
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R]
[DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]
[USB_HDD]§1, 3
>
[BD-RE] [BD-R]
[BD-RE] [BD-R]
[RAM] [+RW]
>
[HDD]
1
[HDD] ,. [USB_HDD]:
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Copy Video” in “Copy”, then press
[OK].
Except “[HDD] ,. [USB_HDD]”:
1
Insert a disc.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
2
Select “Copy”, then press [OK].
2
Set the copy direction.
1
Select “Copy Direction”, then press
[1] (right).
2
Set “Source” and “Destination”.
3
Press [2].
3
Set the recording mode (> 8).
1
Select “Copy Mode”, then press
[1] (right).
2
Set “Recording Mode”.
3
Press [2].
Copy
HDD
BD / DVD
1
2
3
Source
Destination
Cancel All
Copy Direction
Copy Mode
Create List
Start Copying
HDD
BD / DVD
High Speed
Select the copy direction.
RETURN
0
Information of the copy destination
- BD-RE
- Copy restricted titles can be
copied on to disc
Select the item, then press [OK].
6
Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].
7
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
To cancel all registered copying settings and
lists
After performing step 1
1
Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• If you wish to choose the audio language, select the
language from “Multi Audio” of “Preferred Multi Audio”
before copying (> 85).
• Titles in the grouped titles and other titles cannot be
registered simultaneously.
4
Register titles for copy.
1
Select “Create List”, then press
[1] (right).
2
Select “New item”, then press [OK].
3
Select the title, then press the yellow
button.
Repeat this step to select titles.
e.g., [HDD]
• To change the appearance of the list
or show information of the title
• The titles will be copied in the order of the
copying list. If you want to specify the order, edit
the copying list after the titles are selected.
(> 54, Editing the copying list)
4
Press [OK].
5
Press [2].
Data size of each registered title
Size:
Data size recorded to
the copy destination
RETURN
Time
Rec time
Size
1360 MB
0:30 (DR)
9:00
Page
Select
OPTION
Page Up
Page Down
HDD
OK
001/003
Create List
Grouped Titles
01/01
15:00
1
02/01
9:30
1
03/01
10:00
1
03/01
18:30
1
04/01
2:00
1
05/01
11:00
1
05/01
15:00
1
06/01
3:45
1
06/01
9:00
1
01/01
9:00
1
Date
Channel
Time
Title Name
Titles
Page 01/01
Size:
Destination Capacity:
No.
Size
New item (Total=0)
Title
( 0% )
0 MB
3200 MB
5
Make other settings.
1
Select “Other Settings”, then press
[1] (right).
e.g.,
• This screen does not appear depending
on the copying mode. (> go to step 6)
2
Select the copying option, then press
[OK].
(> 51, Setting the copying options)
3
Press [2].
Copy
1
2
3
Cancel All
Copy Direction
Copy Mode
Create List
4 Other Settings
Start Copying
HDD
BD / DVD
HG
Press OK to change the setting.
1
Subtitles
Finalise
Off
Off
Audio Description
Off
RETURN
OK
Select the title after step 4-4 (> 53).
2
Press [OPTION].
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
• When copying at normal speed, the total data size will
change according to the recording mode.
• The total data size shown may be larger than the sum of the
data sizes for each registered item.
About other screen icons
Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 36)
Editing the copying list
Delete All:
All titles that you registered to copy are
deleted.
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Add:
Add new items to the copying list.
1
Select the titles with the yellow button.
2
Press [OK].
Delete:
Selected titles are deleted.
• Select the title, then press the yellow button
before step 2.
Repeat this step to select titles.
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Move:
Change the order of items on the copying list.
• Select the title to move before step 2.
Select the destination, then press [OK].
Copy
1
2
3
Cancel All
Copy Direction
Copy Mode
Create List
4 Other Settings
Start Copying
HDD
BD / DVD
HG
Create copy list.
2
Page 01/01
Size:
Destination Capacity:
No.
Size
New item (Total=2)
Title
( 50% )
1:00
2:00
OPTION
01 0:30 DR (25%)
0:30 DR (25%)
02
RETURN
OK
Screen icons
Titles that cannot be copied in high
speed mode
Titles that cannot be copied
Titles that will be moved to the disc
• The title in the source media will
be deleted.
Title contains photos
• Photos cannot be copied.
(NTSC)
(PAL)
Title recorded using a different
encoding system from that of the
unit.
• Titles displaying these marks
cannot be selected.
High Speed Copying is the process of copying a
title to disc in high speed while maintaining the
original record mode and recording length. If any
conversion is required during the copy process,
the copying will be done at normal speed.
• The following recording mode and media
combinations support high speed copying.
• Converting the recording mode will result in a
normal speed copy.
• High speed copy is possible only when there is
enough recording capacity on the destination
media.
• It is impossible to copy at high speed in the following cases:
- [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] :
• Copying radio programmes
- [HDD] > [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] :
• Copy including a title that was recorded to HDD with
“Recording Format for DVD” set to “VR format” (> 87)
• Titles that contain many deleted segments
• Titles (SD Video) that have been copied to the HDD from
an SD card or a Panasonic video camera, etc. (> 69)
- [HDD] > [+R] [+RW] :
• Titles recorded in “EP” mode and “FR (recordings
5 hours or longer)” mode
• Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect
- [HDD] > [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] :
• Titles recorded via AV input in 16:9 aspect using “EP”
mode or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode
• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You cannot copy to
the disc in the following cases.
- When there is not enough free space on the
HDD.
- When the number of titles recorded to the
HDD and the number of titles to be copied to
the disc is greater than 999 in total.
• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] If copy is cancelled
during the step while temporarily copying to the
HDD, then nothing will be copied.
• [BD-R] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Even if the title
was not copied to the disc, the amount of
remaining writable disc space becomes less.
• When copying title recorded in 1080/50p or
1080/60p, it cannot copy in progressive.
You cannot copy the following titles.
- Protected titles
- HD Video (AVCHD)
- SD Video (MPEG2)
When copying to DVD-RAM using “8 hours”
mode, play may not be possible on DVD players
that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use “6 hours”
mode if playback may be on other equipment.
(> 87, Recording time in EP mode)
• It may not display correctly in 3D when a copied
3D programme is played back. In such a case,
change the “Signal Format” during the playback
of the title. (> 44)
• 3D information may not be copied.
• If you want to copy 3D AVCHD video to the disc
in 3D, use BD-R or BD-RE and copying speed
must be high speed.
Notes for copying
Notes for high speed copy
Original title’s
recording mode
Media
DR
HG
HX
HE
HL
HM
XP
SP
LP
EP
FR
§
DVD-RAM only
§
Notes for normal speed copy
Notes for copying to the USB HDD
Notes for copying to the DVD-RAM
Notes for copying 3D programmes
The recorded titles indicated with “
” icon can
be copied to the disc in high definition quality
mode (Original Picture Quality, HG, HX, HE, HL or
HM) once.
After completing copy, the titles on the HDD
cannot be copied to the disc anymore in high
definition quality mode and the icon is changed to
“
”.
The titles copied to the discs cannot be copied
again.
[DVD-V] > [HDD]
While playing a disc, the content being played is
copied to the HDD according to the set time.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Copy Video” in “Copy”, then press
[OK].
5
Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].
To stop copying
Press [STOP ∫].
• You can also press and hold
[BACK/RETURN
] for 3 seconds.
• If stopped partway, copying will be up to that
point.
• Operations and on-screen displays during copy are also
recorded.
• Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent
illegal copying, and cannot be copied.
• If play does not begin automatically press [PLAY/a1.3 1]
to start.
About maintaining the chapter mark
• The position of the chapter might shift slightly.
• Maximum number of chapters on the disc is
limited.
- [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] :
Approx. 1000
- [+R] [+RW] : Approx. 254
(Depends on the state of recording.)
About copy-restricted programmes
Copying a finalised disc
3
Set “Copy Mode”.
1
Select “Copy Mode”, then press
[1] (right).
2
Press [OK], then select the recording
mode (XP/SP/LP/EP).
3
Press [2].
1
0
4
Set “Copy Time”.
1
Select “Copy Time”, then press
[1] (right).
2
Select “Time Setting”, then press [OK].
3
Select “On” or “Off”.
On:
Set the copying time.
• Set a few minutes longer than the
source title, in order to include the
operation time before play begins.
Off:
Copying all the content on the disc.
4
Press [2].
6
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• When the Top Menu is displayed:
Select the title you want to start copying,
then press [OK].
After the last title on the disc has finished
playing the Top Menu is recorded until the
set time is reached.
01/02
01
Mouse
03
02
04
06
Cattle
Tiger
Rabbit
Select “Copy Title Playing”, then press [OK].
To stop copying
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN
] for
3 seconds.
• You can record to or play HDD while high speed copying.
Press [OK] to exit the screen display.
• Press [STATUS
] to confirm the current progress.
You can copy HD Video (AVCHD) recorded on
HDD to a DVD-R in High Definition quality.
[HDD] > [DVD-R]
1
Insert an unformatted DVD-R or DVD-R DL.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
2
Select “Copy Video (AVCHD) to Disc”, then
press [OK].
3
Go to step 4 on page 53, “Copying titles with
copying list”.
To copy HD Video (AVCHD) from other
equipment
Refer to “Copying HD Video (AVCHD)”. (> 68)
• This function can only be used for unformatted disc.
• When a disc is named, formatting will be automatically
performed. Therefore, do not name a disc before this
operation. (> 74, Disc Name)
• Discs will be automatically finalised after copy.
• You can choose the thumbnail image of the Top Menu
before using this function. (> 47, Changing thumbnail)
• The following HD Videos (AVCHD) cannot be copied to the
disc in high definition.
- Exceeding 18 Mbps
- 1080/50p or 1080/60p
- Without the AVCHD information (video recorded with
certain non-Panasonic equipment, video copied to the
HDD after copying it to BD-R or BD-RE once, etc.)
• 3D video will become 2D.
Copying Title Playing
[HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R]
[+RW]
1
Play back the title to copy.
• Multiple audio and subtitle displayed during
playback will be copied.
- Select the multiple audio with “Multi
Audio” in the Disc menu (> 79)
- Select the subtitles with “Subtitle
Language” in the Disc menu. (> 79)
4
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
Copying will start from the beginning of the
title regardless of the playing position.
• Speed and recording mode when copying
The high speed copy is performed if available.
Refer to “Notes for copying”. (> 55)
• When copying the titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL or HM
modes and the copy destination does not have enough
space, one from HG, HX, HE, HL or HM modes will be
selected to match the available space.
• [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] When copying the titles
in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL or HM modes, copy will be
performed at normal speed in FR mode.
• When copying the titles in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR modes
and the copy destination does not have enough space,
copy will be performed at normal speed in FR mode.
Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the
DVD-R in High Definition
To exit the Calendar screen
Press [PAUSE ;].
• When there are many files and/or folders, some files may
not be displayed or not be playable. (> 112)
Event
It is displayed for each recording date.
• It is displayed for each folder for media other
than HDD.
§1 “For data files” only (JPEG, MPO)
§2 [BD-RE] only
§3 [RAM] [DVD-R] only
• In order to play back 3D photo (MPO), this unit
should be connected to a Full HD 3D
compatible TV.
1
[HDD]
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Photo” in “Playback
Contents”, then press [OK].
[USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD-R] [CD] [SD]
[USB]
1
Insert or connect the media.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
2
Select “View Photos”, then press
[OK].
2
Select the event, then press [OK].
e.g., [HDD]
• To select the tab
Press [2, 1].
• Start Slideshow
Refer to “Slideshow settings”. (> 59)
• Switching to the Calendar screen
([HDD] “All” tab only)
Press [PAUSE ;].
3
Select the photo, then press [OK].
• Press [2, 1] to display the previous or
next photo.
§2
§3
§1
HDD
Page
Select
Slideshow
Calendar
PHOTO
OPTION
03/01/2012
29/10/2012
25/02/2013
15/03/2013
0002/0002
Copy
OK
RETURN
VIDEO / MUSIC
8
12
18
4
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date & Event Name
Photos
All
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
3D
Page Up
Page Down
CH
Tab
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO)
screen
Screen icons
(Tab)
Album
Placing photos in albums of your
choice makes it easier to find them.
(> 60)
3D
(Tab)
3D photos (MPO) are automatically
sorted. Select from this tab to play
back in 3D. (It will play back in 2D
when selected from other tabs.)
Photo protected
New photo which is stored and not
viewed
HDD
Page
Select
Slideshow
Calendar
PHOTO
OPTION
03/01/2012
29/10/2012
25/02/2013
15/03/2013
0002/0002
Copy
OK
RETURN
VIDEO / MUSIC
8
12
18
4
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date & Event Name
Photos
All
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
3D
Page Up
Page Down
CH
e.g., [HDD]
Album (> below)
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
Press the red button.
2
Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].
[BD-RE] [RAM]:
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
Press the red button.
1
While displaying a photo:
Press [OPTION].
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
Press the green button.
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
To pause the Slideshow
Press [PAUSE ;].
• Press [PAUSE ;] again to restart.
To stop the Slideshow
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
Switching to the VIDEO or MUSIC screens
Photo play option
Aspect
You can switch the screen mode. (> 97)
Graphic Display Level
You can change the 3D position of the
screen display, etc., during the 3D photo
playback.
Photo Menu
• Start Slideshow
You can start a slideshow.
• Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT
e.g.,
• The information of the rotated photos will
not be stored depending on the media.
• This function is not available during the
3D photo playback.
• Information
Information (shooting date etc.) is shown.
Slideshow settings
Start Slideshow
You can start a slideshow.
Interval
You can set up the time until the next photo
is to display.
Transition Effect§
Effect for the next photo to display can be
set.
Repeat Play
You can set up to play back repeatedly.
Music Selection§
You can select background music on (either
from HDD or USB) or off.
Background Music§
You can select background music from HDD
(My Favourites or Playlists) or USB (Folder).
Random BGM§
You can play back the BGM (Background
Music) in random order.
§
This function is not available during the
3D photo playback.
Slideshow
OK
RETURN
Start Slideshow
Interval
Transition Effect
Repeat Play
Normal
Fade
On
Music Selection
No background music
Background Music
No List
Random BGM
Off
§1 [BD-RE] only
§2 [RAM] only
2
Press [OPTION].
• Selectable items will change depending on
the media and the type of file.
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
To edit the event:
Select the event.
To edit the photo:
1
Select the event, then press [OK].
2
Select the photo to edit.
• To select multiple events or photos
Press the yellow button when selecting the
event or photo.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this
step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
§1
§2
e.g., [HDD]
HDD
Page
Select
Slideshow
Calendar
PHOTO
OPTION
03/01/2012
29/10/2012
25/02/2013
15/03/2013
0002/0002
Copy
OK
RETURN
VIDEO / MUSIC
8
12
18
4
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date & Event Name
Photos
All
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
3D
Page Up
Page Down
CH
Edit
• Add to Album
[HDD]
1
Select the destination album, then press
[OK].
2
Press [OK].
• Combine Events
[HDD]
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• Remove from Album
[HDD]
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• Enter Album Name
[HDD]
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 97)
• Enter Event Name
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 97)
Delete Photos
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Set up Protection
[BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
appears when the protection is set.
• Even if the protection is set, the photo may
be deleted by another unit.
Cancel Protection
[BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
§1 “For data files” only (JPEG, MPO)
§2 [BD-RE] only
§3 [RAM] [DVD-R] only
2
Select the copying destination, then press
[OK].
To stop copying
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN
] for
3 seconds.
• The name of the copied photos will be changed.
• If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the
maximum (> 112), copying will stop partway through.
Newly added photos will automatically be copied
to the HDD.
4
Once the copy is completed, select “Yes” or
“No”, then press [OK].
To stop copying
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN
] for
3 seconds.
• Photos without shooting date will be categorised using the
creation date.
• If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number
of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (> 112),
copying will stop partway through.
• The name of the copied photos will be changed.
Selecting and copying the photos
[HDD]
> [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]
[BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD-R] [CD] > [HDD] [SD]
[USB_HDD] [SD] [USB]
> [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM]
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
To copy the event:
Select the event, then press the blue button.
To copy the photo:
1
Select the event, then press [OK].
2
Select the photos to copy, then press the
blue button.
• To select multiple events or photos
Press the yellow button when selecting the
event or photo.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this
step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
3
When copying to HDD:
Select “Yes” or “No”, then press [OK].
• If you select “Yes”:
Select the album, then press [OK].
e.g., [SD]
• You can categorise and manage the
events and photos on the HDD by
copying to the album. (> 58)
§2
§3
§1
Copy Photos
HDD
SD card
HDD Album Selection
Please select the destination album.
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
OK
RETURN
4
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Copying starts.
Copying automatically
[USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM]
[DVD-R] [CD] [SD] [USB]
> [HDD]
1
Insert the media.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
2
Select “Copy New Photos”, then press [OK].
e.g., [SD]
3
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
Copying starts.
Yes
No
Start copying ?
Timer recording or Ext Link recording cannot start
during copying.
Copy New Photos
OK
RETURN
HDD
SD card
To play other music (track)
Select the item, then press [OK].
• The track/artist name will be displayed if the information is
contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file.
• If there is a large amount of photo data etc. within a MP3
file, play may not be possible.
[USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] > [HDD]
After performing steps 1–2 (> left)
1
Press the blue button.
2
Select “Copy”, then press [OK].
To stop copying
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN
] for
3 seconds.
• While copying, no other operations can be performed.
Timer recordings will not proceed.
• All tracks in the folder will be copied.
• Tracks recorded to HDD in one operation will be regarded
as one album.
§1 “For data files” only (MP3)
§2 [DVD-R] only
Music CD:
Insert the disc.
Playback will automatically start.
MP3:
1
Insert or connect the media.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
• [DVD-R] [CD] Playback will automatically
start if only MP3 is recorded.
2
Select “Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )”, then
press [OK].
Playback will start.
• Using the tree screen to find a folder
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK].
3
Select the folder, then press [OK].
§1
§2
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
No.
Track Name
Track List
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
CD ( MP3 )
e.g., [CD] (MP3)
Copying music (MP3) to HDD
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then
press [OK].
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Music Menu)
screen:
Press the red button.
2
Select “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”, then press [OK].
On the track list screen:
1
Select the track, then press [OPTION].
2
Select “Information”, then press [OK].
Playing music recorded on HDD
Artists
1
Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the
artist.
2
Select the name of the artist, then press
[OK].
3
Select the album, then press [OK].
4
Select the track, then press [OK].
Albums
1
Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the
album.
2
Select the album, then press [OK].
3
Select the track, then press [OK].
My Favourites
Tracks registered in “My Favourites”.
Select the track, then press [OK].
• Registering a track to the “My Favourites”.
(Up to 99 tracks)
While the track list screen is displayed:
Select the track, then press the green
button.
Playlists
1
Select the playlist, then press [OK].
2
Select the track, then press [OK].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Music Menu
MUSIC
OK
RETURN
Please select to access music.
Artists
Frequently Played
Albums
Total Tracks 53
HDD
Random Play
My Favourites
OPTION
Playlists
VIDEO / PHOTO
Frequently Played
Tracks most often played recently (up to
30 tracks).
Select the track, then press [OK].
Random Play
Random playback of all tracks.
Playback starts.
Switching to the VIDEO or PHOTO screens
Showing Track Information
[HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB]
Press [STOP ∫].
Press [PAUSE ;].
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.
Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or
[SLOW/SEARCH 5].
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.
Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].
Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in Play menu
(> 79).
Refer to “Sound Effects” in Sound menu (> 80).
Photos stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be
played back as slideshow during playback of the
music.
While playing the music
Press the red button.
To end the slideshow
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
How to create the photo album
Refer to “Add to Album”. (> 60)
To play music continuously even if the Power
off link works
Refer to “Playing music continuously even after
turning off power to the TV”. (> 78)
Operations during music play
Stop
Pause
Search
Skip
Repeat Play/Random
Sound Effects
Displaying photos (Slideshow)
• To change the photos to display
1
While slideshow playing
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Select Photo Album”, then press
[OK].
3
Select the album, then press [OK].
e.g.,
Please select the album to start slideshow.
RETURN
OK
While playing music a photo slideshow
can be displayed.
Select Photo Album
Sample Photos
Album 1
Album 2
Album 3
Album 4
If the confirmation screen appears:
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].
Refer to “Entering text” on page 97.
Select “Remove”, then press [OK].
• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the
HDD.
Select “Clear”, then press [OK].
• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the
HDD.
Select “Remove”, then press [OK].
• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the
HDD.
You can register your favourite albums and tracks
into 10 preset playlists.
Select the playlist, then press [OK].
• New playlist cannot be added.
• Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each
playlist.
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:
Press [OPTION].
e.g.,
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
e.g., while selecting an Album
• Editing operations will change depending
on the screen.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Music Menu
MUSIC
OK
RETURN
Please select to access music.
Artists
Frequently Played
Albums
Total Tracks 53
HDD
Random Play
My Favourites
OPTION
Playlists
VIDEO / PHOTO
Add to Playlist
Edit Album Name
Playback Settings
Delete Album
Delete All Tracks
Delete Album
Delete
Edit Album Name/Edit Track Name/Edit Artist
Name/Edit Playlist Name
Remove All Tracks
Clear My Favourites/Clear Frequently Played
Remove
Add to Playlist
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Recording from external equipment
With Other
Equipment
Preparation
Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment
(> 15)
[HDD]
Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP
1
Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “AV”,
then press [OK].
2
Press [REC MODE] to select the recording
mode.
3
Select the channel on the Set Top Box or
start play on the video equipment.
5
Set the time to record. (> 28)
To stop recording
Press [STOP ∫].
• Following contents or media cannot be played back while
recording from external equipment.
- BD-Video
- Xvid, MKV and AVCHD file
- photo
- SD card
- USB HDD (For data files) and USB memory
[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]
[DVD-R]§ [DVD-RW] [+R]§ [+RW]
§
This function is not available with DVD-R DL
and +R DL.
Recording mode: FR
1
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the
recording drive.
2
Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “AV”,
then press [OK].
3
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
4
Select “Flexible Recording via AV input” in
“Others”, then press [OK].
5
Set the recording time.
6
Start play on the other equipment.
7
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
To stop recording partway
Press [STOP ∫].
To show the remaining time
Press [STATUS
].
• Simultaneous operation is not possible while Flexible
Recording via AV input to the disc is working.
Manual Recording
4
Press [REC ¥].
Recording starts.
REC1/OTR
Recording Time
Automatic Stop (Guide Link)
Continuous recording
30 min
Input AV
Flexible Recording via AV input
RETURN
OK
Flexible Recording via AV input
Please set recording time. Record in FR mode.
Maximum recording time
Set recording time
Hour
8
Min.
00
Start
Cancel
8 hour 00 min.
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[HDD]
Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP
• Connect the equipment with AV input terminal
using a 21-pin Scart cable (> 15).
• Set “AV Input” and “Ext Link” (> 90).
• Make timer programming on the external
equipment.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
To cancel the External link
1
Turn on this unit.
2
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
3
Select “Ext Link Standby” in “Others”, then
press [OK] to stop recording or to cancel
linked timer recording standby. (“EXT-L”
disappears.)
• It will be recorded in standard definition quality even if the
programme is in high definition.
• This function does not work when “TV System” is set to
“NTSC” (> 89).
• This function does not work while recording two
programmes simultaneously with timer recording.
• The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly
in some cases.
• Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the
end time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of
the later timer recording are close to each other.
To divide the titles, refer to “Dividing title” (> 47).
Linked timer recording (Set Top Box,
etc.)–EXT LINK
2
Select “Ext Link Standby” in “Others”, then
press [OK].
• “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display.
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Copying the HD Video or the SD Video
§
“For data files” only
e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera
• If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection
cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected
equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the
connected equipment.
• The original file must be in the AVCHD standard.
2
Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then press
[OK].
3
When copying from an SD card or video
equipment:
Select “Copy to HDD” or “Copy to Blu-ray
Disc”, then press [OK].
5
Press [OK].
To stop copying
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN
] for
3 seconds.
To copy to the DVD-R in High Definition
Refer to “Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the
DVD-R in High Definition”. (> 57)
• An AVCHD title with 100 or more scenes will be divided into
titles every 99th scene and copied.
USB connection cable
(optional)
Copying HD Video (AVCHD)
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]
[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]
>
[HDD]
[USB_HDD] [SD] [USB],
video camera, etc.
>
[HDD]
[BD-RE] [BD-R]
1
Connect the video camera or insert the
media.
• Make the video camera ready for data
transfer.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
§
4
Select the title, then press the yellow button.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.
(All the recordings on the same date
become a title.)
6
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
It will automatically format the unformatted
disc, such as a new disc.
• It may take time for the copying to start.
Screen icons
(NTSC)
(PAL)
Title recorded using a different
encoding system from that of the
unit.
• Titles displaying these marks
cannot be selected.
Time
Rec time
Size
200 MB
0:30
9:00
HDD
Copy Video ( AVCHD )
Destination Capacity
Size
SD
002
003
004
AVCHD
AVCHD
AVCHD
AVCHD
001
No.
Channel
e.g., [SD]
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• The original file must be in the SD-Video
standard.
3
Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].
4
Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start
copying.
To stop copying
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN
] for
3 seconds.
Copying SD Video (MPEG2)
[USB_HDD] [SD] [USB],
video camera, etc.
>
[HDD] [RAM]
1
Connect the video camera or insert the
media.
• Make the video camera ready for data
transfer.
The menu screen appears. (> 39)
2
Select “Copy Video ( MPEG2 )”, then press
[OK].
• To change the copy destination and the
titles to copy (> 52, Copying titles with
copying list)
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Smart Home Networking (DLNA)
Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to
watch the contents and broadcasts on Server
equipment connected on the same network from
Client equipment.
This unit can be used both as Server and Client.
Additionally, if used as Client, this unit can also be
used as Media Renderer, which can be controlled
by a Smartphone, etc.
Preparation
• Network connection (> 17, 21)
• Perform Home Network settings of the DLNA
compatible equipment.
• Some video or broadcasts cannot be enjoyed depending on
the DLNA (Client) compatible equipment, the condition of
this unit, or the file type.
• Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate
security system to prevent unauthorized access.
You can watch broadcasts received by this unit
(Multiroom TV Streaming), videos and photos
saved on HDD of this unit on DLNA (Client)
compatible equipment.
For details regarding the connection and
operation of equipment connected via a network,
refer to their respective operating instructions.
§
DLNA function compatible software should be
installed. For more details, refer to the
Panasonic website. (> left)
Preparation
• When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated,
make the settings. (> 81, 92, Home Network
Settings)
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
• The titles with access restriction (e.g., copy restriction)
signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this
function.
• You cannot play back music from the playback equipment
(Client).
• The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to the
unit should be connected to the same hub or broadband
router as the unit.
• Files not on the HDD cannot be played back.
• Playing back 3D video recorded on this unit may not work
properly.
• 3D photos copied to this unit cannot be played back in 3D.
• Editing is not possible.
For more details, refer to the following website
and the operating instructions for each item of
equipment.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
Using this unit as Server
1
Operate the playback equipment (Client) to
display the list of contents on this unit.
• Refer to their respective operating
instructions.
This unit (Server)
DLNA compatible
equipment (Client)
§
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You can share videos, photos and music stored in
the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC
with Windows 7 installed etc.).
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
3
Select the equipment, then press [OK].
• You may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you
use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment.
• Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,
playback may not be possible.
• Playlist of Windows Media® Player can play back only the
contents that are stored in the libraries.
• While playing back the 3D programme, you cannot set “3D
Settings”. (> 44)
• Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played
back by this unit.
• Depending on the performance of the connected PC, video
frames may be dropped during playback, or video may not
be played back at all. (> 105)
When this unit works as a DLNA client, following
contents are playable.
Video
§
Only when the server is another DIGA. (> 70)
Photo
Audio
• Depending on the server, the contents other
than stated above can be played back.
Using this unit as Client
2
Select “Home Network ( DLNA Client )” in
“Network”, then press [OK].
A list of equipment connected via the
network is displayed.
• This list can be updated by pressing the red
button.
4
Select the item, then press [OK].
• Menu structure will be different depending
on the equipment. Select the contents by
repeating the operation.
• Convenient functions can be used by
pressing [OPTION] depending on the
contents.
• Control Panel
Control Panel is displayed once the
playback starts.
Operation can be performed with
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK] and [EXIT
].
• Press [OK] if the Control Panel is not
displayed.
• (While paying video or photo) Press
[BACK/RETURN
] to hide the Control
Panel.
This unit (Client)
DLNA compatible
equipment (Server)
Playable contents
Container
Video
codec
Audio codec
Example of
file
extension
Recorded
programmes
(XP/SP/LP/
EP/FR)§
MPEG2
Dolby® Digital
Linear PCM
.mpg
.mpeg
Recorded
programmes
(DR/HG/HX/
HE/HL/HM)§
MPEG2
H.264
MPEG
HE-AAC
Dolby® Digital
.m2ts
.ts
AVCHD§
H.264
Dolby® Digital
.mts
MP4
H.264
AAC
.mp4
MPEG2
MPEG2
Dolby® Digital
Linear PCM
.mpg
.mpeg
Format
Example of file extension
JPEG
.jpg
MPO
.mpo
Audio codec
Example of file extension
MP3
.mp3
FLAC
.flac
Linear PCM
–
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Smart Home Networking (DLNA)
This unit will work as Media Renderer, which
allows you to play back the contents on DLNA
Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a
smartphone, etc.).
Possible applications:
§
Digital Media Controller compatible software
should be installed.
Following steps are necessary to use this unit as
Media Renderer.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Home Network ( Media Renderer )”
in “Network”, then press [OK].
3
Operate the Digital Media Controller
compatible equipment.
To exit from Home Network ( Media Renderer )
screen
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
• Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,
playback may not be possible.
• Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played
back by this unit.
• This unit can be played back via connected equipment only
when controlled using Digital Media Controller.
• Depending on the performance of the connected PC, video
frames may be dropped during playback, or video may not
be played back at all. (> 105)
Using this unit as Media Renderer
This unit
(Media Renderer)
Controller§
Server
This unit
(Media Renderer)
Server
+
Controller
§
VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)
Convenient
functions
VIERA Connect allows you to access some
specific websites supported by Panasonic, and
enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos,
etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This unit
has no full browser function and all features of
websites may not be available.
e.g.,
VIERA Connect Home screen
• Images are for illustration purpose, contents
may change without notice.
Preparation
• Network connection (> 17, 21)
To exit from VIERA Connect
Press [EXIT
].
• When playing content from a disc, SD card or USB device
VIERA Connect cannot be accessed.
• In the following cases, settings are possible using “Network
Service Settings” (> 81, 91)
- When restricting the use of VIERA Connect.
- When the audio is distorted.
• If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be
displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.
• Be sure to update the software (firmware) when a software
(firmware) update notice is displayed on the screen.
If the software (firmware) is not updated, you will not be
able to use the VIERA Connect function.
• The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their
respective service providers, and service may be
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without
notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the
content or the continuity of the services.
• All features of websites or content of the service may not be
available.
• Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.
• Some contents of VIERA Connect may only be available for
specific countries and may be presented in specific
languages.
• If timer recording starts, VIERA Connect will stop.
To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM)
• Connect this unit with optional Communication
Camera (TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W).
Depending on the area, this optional camera
may not be available. Please consult your local
Panasonic dealer for advice.
• For operating method refer to the following
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
• Cannot be used while recording, copying, or
playing BD-Video.
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Communication Camera
TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W
This unit’s rear panel
e.g.,
1
Press [INTERNET].
The message is displayed. Please read it
carefully and then press [OK].
• NETFLIX can be accessed directly by
pressing [NETFLIX] button.
• The video communication service can be
accessed directly by pressing [
] button.
2
Select the item, then press [OK].
• Operable buttons:
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [BACK/RETURN
],
colour buttons and number buttons.
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
• Selectable items will change depending on
the selected drive.
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]
This function is to name a disc.
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 97)
• The disc name is displayed in the Blu-ray Disc
Management/DVD Management window.
• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] With a finalised disc, the
name is displayed on the Top Menu.
• [+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you
play the disc on other equipment after creating
Top Menu.
• Do not perform this operation before copying HD Video
(AVCHD) to DVD-R or DVD-R DL. (> 57)
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
e.g.,
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]
• Photo data (JPEG/MPO) or computer data cannot be
deleted.
[BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD-RW] [+RW] [SD]
[BD-R] [+R] (New disc only)
Formatting deletes all contents (including
computer data), and they cannot be restored.
Check carefully before proceeding.
1
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
3
Press [OK].
[RAM] To stop formatting
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
• You can cancel formatting if it takes more than
2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you
do this.
• The contents are deleted when you format a disc or card
even if you have set protection.
• [RAM] Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it
may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes.
• Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.
This can render the disc or the card unusable.
• When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it
may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.
• It will become DVD Video format when a DVD-RW recorded
in DVD Video Recording format is formatted with this unit.
Disc Name
Disc Protection
• To release the protection
Repeat the same steps.
• The screen icon will be switched to “Off”.
On
Disc Name
Delete all titles
Disc Protection
Delete all titles
1
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
A message appears when finished.
3
Press [OK].
Format Disc/Format Card
[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]
You can select the background for DVD-Video
Top Menu.
Select the background, then press [OK].
• You can change thumbnails displayed in the Top Menu.
(> 47, Changing thumbnail)
[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]
You can select whether to show the Top Menu
after finalising or creating Top Menu.
Select “Top Menu” or “Title 1”, then press [OK].
Top Menu:
The Top Menu appears first.
Title 1:
The disc content is played without displaying the
Top Menu.
[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] (You can play the disc on
compatible DVD players by finalising it on the
unit.)
[BD-R] (Finalising BD-R prevents accidental
recording or editing.)
1
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
3
Press [OK].
After finalising
• [BD-R] [DVD-R] [+R] The disc becomes play-only
and you can no longer record or edit.
• [DVD-RW] You can record and edit the disc after
formatting.
• You cannot cancel finalising.
• Finalising takes up to 15 minutes (Up to 60 minutes in case
of DVD-R DL and +R DL).
• Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.
This can render the disc unusable.
• Depending on the disc, it may take longer than displayed on
the confirmation screen (approximately four times longer).
• You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s
equipment.
• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] If you finalise discs recorded on
Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background
selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.
• Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other
players due to the condition of the recording.
[+RW]
You can create Top Menu for displaying on other
equipment.
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play
Select” before creating Top Menu.
1
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
2
Select “Start”, then press [OK].
3
Press [OK].
• You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.
• The created menu is deleted when you record or edit the
disc.
Top Menu
Auto-Play Select
Finalise
Create Top Menu
Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)
§
“For recorded titles” only
If you intend to move recorded titles to a
USB HDD, the USB HDD must be registered to
this unit first.
Limitation information
• A USB HDD with a capacity of less than 160 GB
cannot be used.
• Registering of a USB HDD will format the
USB HDD and all the content already recorded
will be deleted.
• Up to eight USB HDDs can be registered on this
unit.
• Registered USB HDDs cannot be used with
devices other than this unit.
• Certain non-confirmed USB HDDs cannot be
used with this unit.
• If a problem occurs with the USB HDD, please
contact the manufacturer of the device.
Connect this unit with optional USB HDD.
• Only one USB HDD (For recorded titles) can be
connected at the same time.
• Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB
hub.
• For details about connection method, refer to
the instructions supplied with the USB HDD.
Please use the following procedure to disconnect.
Disconnecting without following this procedure
may result in the loss of recorded content from
the USB HDD or the internal HDD.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /
Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK].
4
Select “USB HDD Disconnection”, then
press [OK].
5
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
6
Disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.
Regarding the external HDD (USB HDD)
Please use a confirmed USB HDD.
For the latest information on confirmed
USB HDDs, please check the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
§
Connecting the USB HDD
Disconnecting the USB HDD
This unit’s rear panel
e.g.,
USB HDD
• If the registering screen appears when
connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /
Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK].
4
Select “USB HDD Registration”, then press
[OK].
6
When the registering is complete, message
screen appears.
Press [OK].
7
The confirmation screen appears.
Press [OK].
To cancel all USB HDD registrations
Refer to “Cancellation of all USB HDD
Registrations”. (> 87)
• If you register a USB HDD, all the content already recorded
on the USB HDD will be deleted.
• It is not possible to play back the content on the USB HDD
whose registration has been cancelled.
• You can check the registration number of the USB HDD on
the DIRECT NAVIGATOR. (> 36)
Registering the USB HDD
5
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• If you have already registered eight
USB HDDs, it will be necessary to delete
one or more of them before registering a
new USB HDD.
The message screen appears:
1
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
2
Select the USB HDD to cancel, then
press [OK].
The confirmation screen appears.
3
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
VIERA Link functions
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient
function which will link the operations of this unit
and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an
amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by
connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
See the operating instructions for connected
equipment.
When the following operations are performed, the
input channel of the TV will be automatically
switched and the screen of this unit will be
displayed. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV
will automatically turn on.
- When play starts on this unit
- When an action that uses DIRECT NAVIGATOR
etc, is performed
When you set the TV to standby mode, this unit is
also automatically set to standby mode.
• Power off link function does not work when
recording, copying etc.
The following operations make it possible to keep
the power of the unit on and to play music
continuously.
When the unit is directly connected to an
amplifier/receiver.
1
While playing music
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].
• Sound may be discontinued for several seconds
when the power to the TV is turned off.
• This function is available with the TV that
supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later.
You can operate this unit with the TV remote
control.
Refer to “PAUSE LIVE TV”. (> 27)
• This function is available with the TV that
supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.
This function allows you to immediately start
recording the programme that you are viewing on
the TV.
Refer to the TV operating instructions for
operation.
• This function is available with the TV that
supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.
You can operate this unit using the TV remote
control.
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about
the buttons that you can use.
• This function is available with the TV that
supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later.
• This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI
Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible
with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
• VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions
provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique
function that we have developed and added. As such, its
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that
supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
• These functions may not work normally depending on the
equipment condition.
• Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot
operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.
• The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you
press certain buttons on the TV remote control.
Automatic input switching/
Power on link
Power off link
Playing music continuously even after
turning off power to the TV
PAUSE LIVE TV
Direct TV Recording
Easy control only with VIERA remote control
A variety of operations and settings such as
changing the subtitles and audio languages can
be performed during playback of video or music.
Also, picture and sound quality can be set to your
personal taste.
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback
Menu” or select “Playback Settings”, then
press [OK].
3
Select the menu, then press [1] (right).
4
Select the item, then press [1] (right).
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing,
stopped, etc.) and media contents, there may be
some items which cannot be selected or for which
the effects do not work properly.
To clear the Playback menu
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
§
With some discs, you may only be able to
make changes using the menus on the disc.
5
Select the setting.
• Some items can be changed by pressing
[OK].
Disc
Play
Picture
Sound
Other
Angle
1
Soundtrack
1 ENG
2/0 ch
Subtitles
Off
1 ENG
Menu
Item
Setting
e.g.,
Disc
Video
The original video recording method
(MPEG-4 AVC etc.) appears.
Signal Type
Primary Video
Video
The original video recording method
appears.
Soundtrack
Select the type of audio or language.
Secondary Video
Video
Select on/off of images.
The original video recording method
appears.
Soundtrack
Select on/off of audio and the language.
Soundtrack§
Show or change the soundtrack.
Subtitles§
Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the
language depending on the media.
Multi Audio
Switch in the case of multiple audio.
Subtitle Language
Select the subtitle language in the case of
multiple languages.
Subtitle Style
Select the subtitle style recorded on the disc.
Angle§
Change the number to select an angle.
Audio Channel
Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback.
Play
Repeat Play
Select the item which you want to repeat.
Random
Select whether to play random or not.
Graphic Display Level
You can change the 3D position of the
playback settings display, etc., during the 3D
playback.
• The menu is not displayed when playing photos.
Picture
Mode
Select the picture quality mode during play.
• Normal
Default setting.
• Soft
Soft picture with fewer video artifacts.
• Fine
Details are sharper.
• Cinema
Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark
scenes.
• Cartoon
A mode suitable for viewing animations.
Advanced Settings
HD optimizer
This will compensate the mosaic noise in
the video and haze around the characters
precisely.
Chroma Process
The high-resolution processing of HDMI
chroma signals produces a high-resolution
picture with rich picture quality.
Detail Clarity
The picture becomes sharp and detailed.
Super Resolution
Standard picture quality video is corrected
to sharp and crisp picture quality when it is
output as 1080i/1080p.
Progressive
Select the method of conversion for
progressive output to suit the type of title being
played.
• Auto
Automatically detects the film and video
content, and appropriately converts it.
• Video
Select this setting when the content is
distorted if “Auto” is selected.
• Film
Select this if the edges of the
film content appear jagged or
rough when “Auto” is
selected. However, if the
video content is distorted as shown in the
illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.
Sound
Sound Effects
• This function is effective when “Digital Audio
Output” is set to “PCM”. (> 88)
Re-master 1/Re-master 2
Sound becomes more natural by adding
higher frequency signals not recorded on
the track.
Dialogue Enhancer
The volume of the centre channel is raised to
make dialogue easier to hear.
Other
Position
Change the position where this menu screen
appears on your TV.
Signal type
k (kHz):
Sampling frequency
b (bit):
Number of bits
ch (channel):
Number of channels
ENG
English JPN
Japanese ARA
Arabic
FRA
French CHI
Chinese HIN
Hindi
DEU
German KOR
Korean PER
Persian
ITA
Italian MAL
Malay IND
Indonesian
ESP
Spanish VIE
Vietnamese MRI
Maori
NLD
Dutch THA
Thai BUL
Bulgarian
SVE
Swedish POL
Polish RUM
Romanian
NOR
Norwegian CES
Czech GRE
Greek
DAN
Danish SLK
Slovak TUR
Turkish
POR
Portuguese HUN
Hungarian ¢
Others
RUS
Russian FIN
Finnish
LPCM/ Digital/
Digital+/ TrueHD/
DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG/
HE-AAC:
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
You can change the unit’s settings of Tuning,
Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the
menu.
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2
Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].
3
Select the menu, then press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
The locations of the setting items are as follows.
For details on each setting item, please refer to
the following pages.
Common procedures
4
Select the item, then make the setting.
(> right)
• Follow the instructions on the screen if
further operations are necessary.
• Depending on the connection or the status
of this unit some items cannot be selected
or changed.
Setup
OK
RETURN
Tuning
HDD / Disc / USB HDD
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Network
Others
Menu list
Tuning
Favourites Edit (> 83)
Channel List (> 83)
Auto Setup (> 84)
Channel Sorting by Region (> 84)
Manual Tuning (> 84)
Update Channel List (> 84)
Signal Condition (> 84)
New Channel Message (> 84)
Child Lock (> 85)
Child Lock List (> 85)
Freeview Players (> 85)
Preferred Multi Audio (> 85)
Multi Audio (> 85)
Audio Description (> 85)
Preferred Subtitles (> 85)
Subtitles (> 85)
HDD / Disc / USB HDD
Settings for Playback (> 85)
3D BD-Video Playback (> 85)
Soundtrack (> 85)
Subtitles (> 85)
Menu (> 85)
Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R (> 85)
BD-Live (> 86)
BD-Video Parental Control (> 86)
DVD-Video Parental Control (> 86)
Child Lock (> 86)
Pure Sound mode (> 86)
Settings for Recording (> 86)
REWIND LIVE TV (> 86)
Aspect for Recording (> 86)
Chapter Creation (> 86)
Recording Format for DVD (> 87)
BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy (> 87)
Recording time in EP mode (> 87)
HDD Management (> 87)
Delete all titles (> 87)
Delete all photos (> 87)
Format HDD (> 87)
Settings for USB HDD (> 87)
USB HDD Registration (> 87)
USB HDD Disconnection (> 87)
USB HDD Management (> 87)
Delete all titles (> 87)
Format USB HDD (> 87)
Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations (> 87)
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
Picture
Still Mode (> 88)
Seamless Play (> 88)
Sound
Dynamic Range Compression (> 88)
Downmix (> 88)
Bilingual Audio Selection (> 88)
Digital Audio Output (> 88)
PCM Down Conversion (> 88)
Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD (> 88)
DTS / DTS-HD (> 88)
MPEG (> 88)
HE-AAC (> 88)
BD-Video Secondary Audio (> 88)
Audio Delay (> 89)
Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording (> 89)
Display
On-Screen Information (> 89)
Unit’s Display (> 89)
Screen Saver (> 89)
Connection
3D Settings (> 89)
3D Type (> 89)
3D AVCHD Output (> 89)
3D Playback Message (> 89)
TV Aspect (> 89)
Aspect for 4:3 Video (> 89)
TV System (> 89)
HDMI Connection (> 90)
HDMI Video Format (> 90)
24p Output (> 90)
Deep Colour Output (> 90)
HDMI Audio Output (> 90)
7.1ch Audio Reformatting (> 90)
Contents Type Flag (> 90)
VIERA Link (> 90)
AV Settings (> 90)
AV Input (> 90)
Ext Link (> 90)
Network
Easy Network Setting (> 91)
Network Settings (> 91)
LAN Connection Mode (> 91)
Wireless Settings (> 91)
Connection Setting (> 91)
Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz ) (> 91)
IP Address / DNS Settings (> 91)
Proxy Server Settings (> 91)
Network Service Settings (> 91)
Lock (> 91)
Automatic Volume Control (> 91)
Remote Recording Function Settings (> 92)
Remote Recording function (> 92)
Device ID (> 92)
Initialize Device Password (> 92)
Home Network Settings (> 92)
Home Network function (> 92)
Setting device name (> 92)
Conversion Setting for DLNA (> 92)
Resolution Setting for DLNA (> 92)
Registration type for remote devices (> 92)
Remote device list (> 92)
Others
Standby Settings (> 93)
Quick Start (> 93)
Automatic Standby (> 93)
Automatic Standby after OTR (> 93)
Automatic Standby after Copy (> 93)
RF OUT ( Aerial Signal ) (> 93)
Power Save for Network Standby (> 93)
Remote Control (> 94)
Clock (> 94)
Owner ID (> 94)
PIN Entry (> 94)
System Update (> 95)
Software Update in Standby (> 95)
Software Update Now ( Broadcast ) (> 95)
Software Update Now ( Internet ) (> 95)
Software Licence (> 95)
System Information (> 95)
Initialize (> 95)
Shipping Condition (> 95)
Default Settings (> 95)
You can create four favourites of channels for
making viewing and recording easier.
After editing as follows, save the Favourites.
Press [BACK/RETURN
], then press [OK].
• To select the other Favourites list:
Press the green button.
• To add channels to the Favourites list:
Select the channel in the “All DVB Channels”
column, then press [OK]. Repeat this step.
• Yellow: Add all the available channels to the
Favourites. (This function is available only
when there are no channels in the
“Favourites”.)
• To change the order of the channels list:
1
Select the channel in the “Favourites”
column to move, then press the green
button.
2
Select the new position, then press the
green button.
DVB Favourites Editor
Add all
Select favourites
RETURN
Add
Select channel
All DVB Channels
Favourites 1
Page down
Page up
1
2
3
5
7
8
6
4
• To delete channels:
Select the channel in the “Favourites” column,
then press [OK].
• Yellow: Delete all channels.
• To change the name of the Favourites list:
1
Press the red button in the “Favourites”
column.
2
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character,
then press [OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
• Red: Delete a character.
• Blue: Delete all characters.
3
Press [BACK/RETURN
].
Channel List
You can edit the channel list.
• To hide unwanted channels
1
Select the channel.
2
Press [OK].
The check mark is removed.
• Yellow: Reveal all channels.
• To change the channel number assignment
1
Select the channel to change, then press the
green button.
2
Enter the channel number to reassign with
the number buttons.
3
Press [OK].
• To set the channel manually
1
Press the red button.
2
Refer to “Manual Tuning”. (> 84)
All DVB Channels
Select
Hide
RETURN
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Page down
Page up
Swap
Reveal all
Tune
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
Auto Setup
You can restart the Auto Setup. (> 19)
PIN is required when you have locked channels.
(> 85, Child Lock List)
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• The timer recording programmes are cancelled.
• If you perform “Channel Sorting by Region” (> below), you
can sort the channel list best suited to your region after
Auto tuning is finished.
Channel Sorting by Region
If you want to sort the channel list best suited to
your region, follow the on-screen instructions to
select the region you live in.
Normally, you should select “Best signal quality
(All Regions)”.
Manual Tuning
You can add new channels manually.
1
Press [3, 4] to select the frequency.
• Adjust the frequency by checking the signal
strength and signal quality displays.
2
Press [OK] to start scan.
• The set channel is displayed in the table.
Update Channel List
You can update the channel list to the latest one.
Signal Condition
You can check the quality and strength of signals.
Press [CH W X] to select the channel.
• Signal Quality:
Green bar: Good
Yellow bar: Poor
Red bar: Bad
• The channels you can receive are affected by weather
conditions, seasons, time (day/night), region, length of the
cable that is connected to the aerial, etc.
• When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the signal
amplification at your aerial. (For details, consult your
dealer.)
New Channel Message
Set whether to obtain the information
automatically when a new DVB channel is added.
Channel Name
DVB Signal Condition
RETURN
Channel Up
Channel Down
Signal Strength
Bit Error Rate
Signal Quality
Frequency
[ ]
MHz
Network Name
CH
10
0
10
0
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)
Child Lock List
You can restrict the viewing of channels.
You can lock each channel or AV input.
1
Select the channel or AV input to lock.
2
Press [OK].
is displayed.
• Press [OK] again to cancel.
• Green: Lock all channels.
• Yellow: Unlock all channels.
Freeview Players
You can restrict the viewing of Digital teletext
(MHEG) unsuitable to children.
Preferred Multi Audio
Multi Audio
Select the language for multi broadcast.
If the selected language is not available, the
original language will be selected.
Audio Description
(When Audio Description is available in the
programme)
When “Automatic” is selected, Audio
Description will be set as default while
watching.
• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG”
or “HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio
Description may not work. Set them to “PCM”
(> 88, Digital Audio Output).
Preferred Subtitles
Subtitles
Choose the subtitle language for broadcast. If
the selected language is not available, then
the original language will be selected.
HDD / Disc / USB HDD
Settings for Playback
3D BD-Video Playback
Select the playback method of 3D compatible
video software.
Soundtrack
Select the audio language.
• If “Original” is selected, the original language
of each disc will be selected.
• Enter a code with the number buttons when
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
(> 95, Language code list)
Subtitles
Select the language for subtitle.
• If “Automatic” is selected and the language
selected for “Soundtrack” is not available,
subtitles of that language will automatically
appear if available on that disc.
• Enter a code with the number buttons when
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
(> 95, Language code list)
Menu
Select the language for disc menus.
• Enter a code with the number buttons when
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
(> 95, Language code list)
Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R
When playing a disc which contains the
following two video formats;
- High Definition video (AVCHD) recorded by
the Panasonic video camera, etc.,
- High Definition quality video recorded on this
unit,
select which video to play back.
• On:
Play the High Definition video (AVCHD)
• Off:
Play the High Definition quality title
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
BD-Live
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live
functions are used.
• If “On ( Limit )” is selected, Internet access is
permitted only for BD-Live contents which
have content owner certificates.
BD-Video Parental Control
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)
DVD-Video Parental Control
Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)
Child Lock
You can restrict playback of the following
titles:
- Titles that are recorded with guidance
information
- Titles restricted by Child Lock List (> 85)
(Titles with
icon in DIRECT NAVIGATOR,
etc.)
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)
Pure Sound mode
You can enjoy movies or music in an
environment more suitable for viewing by
stopping the rotation of the HDD when playing
back commercial BD-Videos, DVD-Videos or
music CDs.
• If “On” is selected, timer recording does not
start during playback BD-Video, DVD-Video
or music CD.
Settings for Recording
REWIND LIVE TV
Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function.
• When “Automatic Standby” is set to “Off”
(> 93), “On” cannot be selected.
Aspect for Recording
Sets the aspect ratio when recording or
copying except in DR mode.
• If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be
recorded with the original aspect ratio at the
time when recording started (including when
recording started at a commercial, etc.).
• In the following cases, the programme will
be recorded with the original aspect ratio.
- [BD-RE] [BD-R] When the recording mode is
set to “XP”, “SP”, “LP”, “EP” or “FR”
- [HDD] [RAM] When the recording mode is
set to “XP”, “SP”, “LP”, “EP” or “FR” with
the “Recording Format for DVD” set to “VR
format”
• In the following cases, aspect is fixed to 4:3.
- [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] When the recording mode
is set to “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or
longer)” mode.
- When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.
Chapter Creation
Set the Chapter Creation method.
• Even if “Automatic” is selected, depending
on the programme to be recorded, the
chapter may not be created correctly.
Recording Format for DVD
You can copy titles to DVD in high speed
mode, if you set to “Video format” before
recording a programme.
• This setting is valid for the following cases:
- File Conversion (> 48)
- Recording from external equipment
- Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc
• If “Video format” is selected, the following
restrictions are applied to recorded titles.
- The settings in “Aspect for Recording”
(> 86) and in “Bilingual Audio Selection”
(> 88) are applied to titles.
- You cannot switch the audio when
watching a programme via AV input.
BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy
Select the speed of high-speed copying.
If “Normal ( Silent )” is selected, the time
required for copying will be longer.
Recording time in EP mode
Select the maximum number of hours for
recording in EP mode (> 114, Recording
modes and approximate recording times).
HDD Management
Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the
following settings.
Delete all titles
Delete all titles (video) on the built-in HDD.
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are
protected.
Delete all photos
Delete all photos on the built-in HDD.
Format HDD
Formatting deletes all contents on the
built-in HDD, and they cannot be restored.
Check carefully before proceeding.
Settings for USB HDD
USB HDD Registration
Register the USB HDD. (> 77)
USB HDD Disconnection
This function puts the USB HDD in a state in
which it can be safely disconnected. (> 76)
USB HDD Management
Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show
the following settings.
Delete all titles
Delete all titles on the USB HDD.
• Delete does not work if one or more titles
are protected.
Format USB HDD
Formatting deletes all contents, and
they cannot be restored. Check
carefully before proceeding.
Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations
This function cancels the registrations of all
the USB HDDs registered on this unit.
Only do this if you are going to dispose of this
unit.
• Before operation, perform “USB HDD Disconnection”
(> above) and remove the USB HDD.
• It is not possible to play back the content from a
USB HDD whose registration has been cancelled.
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
Picture
Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause
play.
• Field:
Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is
selected. (The picture is coarser.)
• Frame:
Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be
seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The
picture is clearer and finer.)
Seamless Play
The segments can be played back seamlessly.
• When “Off” is selected, frame-dropping between
the segments can be avoided, but the video may
freeze for a moment between the segments.
• Seamless Play function does not work
depending on the condition or the kind of
programme.
Sound
Dynamic Range Compression
To lower the dynamic range for playback (e.g., at
night).
• This does not work depending on broadcasts
and recorded titles.
Downmix
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to
2-channels sound.
• Select “Surround encoded”, when the
connected equipment supports the virtual
surround function.
• There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV
OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
• The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the
following cases.
- AVCHD playback
- [BD-V] : Playback of clicking sound on the
menu and audio with secondary video in
picture-in-picture mode.
Bilingual Audio Selection
Select whether to record the audio type (“M1” or
“M2”) when:
- File Conversion (> 48)
- Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R and +RW.
- “Recording Format for DVD” is set to “Video
format”. (> 87)
Digital Audio Output
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling
frequency of 96 kHz.
• On:
Signals are converted to 48 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment
cannot process signals with a sampling
frequency of 96 kHz.)
• Off:
Signals are output as 96 kHz.
• The signals will be converted to 48 kHz
regardless of the setting in the following
cases.
- The signals have a sampling frequency
of over 96 kHz.
- The disc has copy protection.
- “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to
“On”. ([BD-V]) (> below)
Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD
DTS / DTS-HD
MPEG
HE-AAC
Select the audio signal to output.
• Select “PCM” when the connected
equipment cannot decode the respective
audio format.
• Not making the proper settings may result in
noise.
BD-Video Secondary Audio
Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu
and audio with secondary video.
Mis-sync between the video and audio is
corrected by delaying the audio output.
Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording
If the programme has multi channel audio, priority
is given to what you select.
• This setting will give effect in the following
cases.
- Timer recording (> 30)
- File Conversion (> 48)
- Normal speed copy in HG, HX, HE, HL or HM
mode from a title recorded in DR mode.
(> 52, 55)
Display
On-Screen Information
Select the time until the channel information
screen (> 25) disappears automatically.
Unit’s Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
• If “Automatic” is selected, the display turns dark
during play and disappears when the unit is in
standby mode. While using this mode, the
standby power consumption can be reduced.
• When “Quick Start” is set to “Off” or “Timer
Setting for Quick Start” (> 93), the setting for
this function is fixed to “Automatic”.
Screen Saver
This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.
Connection
3D Settings
3D Type
If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you
may be able to play it in 3D by changing the
setting.
• Change the settings for 3D on the TV also
when “Side by side” is selected.
3D AVCHD Output
If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video
and cannot be played back correctly, you may
be able to play it by changing the setting.
3D Playback Message
Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning
screen.
TV Aspect
Set to match the type of TV connected.
• 16:9:
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen TV.
• 4:3:
Side picture is trimmed for 16:9
picture.
The pictures may be shown in
the letterbox style depending on
the content.
• Letterbox:
Black bands appear for 16:9
picture.
Aspect for 4:3 Video
To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a
16:9 TV.
TV System
Set in accordance with the TV System for the
connected TV.
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
HDMI Connection
HDMI Video Format
You can only select items compatible with the
connected equipment.
• If “Automatic” is selected, the output
resolution best suited to the connected TV
(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p) is
automatically selected.
• To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to
1080p, you need to connect the unit to
1080p compatible HDTV. If this unit is
connected to an HDTV through other
equipment, it must also be 1080p
compatible.
24p Output
When playing BD-Video recorded in
24 frames, this unit displays each frame at
1/24 second intervals–the same interval
originally shot with the film movie.
• This item is effective only when this unit is
connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p
output and “HDMI Video Format” is set to
“Automatic” or “1080p”. (> above)
• When BD-Video images other than 24p are
played, images are output at 60p.
Deep Colour Output
This setting is for selecting whether to use
Deep Colour output when a TV that supports
Deep Colour is connected.
HDMI Audio Output
Select “Off” when connected to an
amplifier/receiver with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal.
7.1ch Audio Reformatting
[BD-V]
Surround sound with 6.1 ch or less is
automatically expanded and played back at
7.1 ch.
• If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the
original number of channels. (Note that in
the case of 6.1 ch audio, playback will be at
5.1 ch)
Audio reformatting is enabled in the following
cases:
- When you have selected “PCM” in “Digital
Audio Output”. (> 88)
- When the audio is Dolby Digital, Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or LPCM.
Contents Type Flag
If “Automatic” is selected, the optimal method
of playback depending on the TV (e.g.
cinema) will automatically be selected (only
when the TV supports Contents Type Flag).
VIERA Link
Select “Off” when you do not want to use
“HDAVI Control”.
AV Settings
AV Input
Set according to the output from the external
equipment.
Ext Link
Set “Ext Link 1” when a Set Top Box which
transmits a control signal via the 21-pin Scart
cable is connected.
• This setting cannot be made when “TV
System” is set to “NTSC” (> 89).
Easy Network Setting
Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. (> 21)
Network Settings
LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
Wireless Settings
This allows to set and check the connection
settings of the Wireless router.
1 Encryption type
2 Reception
3 Type of wireless router
Connection Setting
The Wireless router connection wizard will
be displayed.
Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz )
When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used,
this setting sets the connection speed.
• If you connect using the “Double Speed
Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the
same frequency band, and there is
consequently a greater risk of reception
interference. This can cause the
connection speed to drop or the
connection to become unstable.
Wireless Settings
Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz )
Connection Setting
Current connection settings
The current connection settings and status are
displayed.
Connection status
Current status
Network name
( SSID )
Wireless type
802.11n (2.4GHz/20MHz)
Authentication type
Encryption type
AES
Connected
Reception
e.g.,
IP Address / DNS Settings
Check the connection of the network or set
the IP address and DNS.
• To set the IP address and DNS
1
Set “IP Address Auto-assignment” and
“DNS-IP Auto-assignment” to “Off”.
2
Select the item, then press [OK] to show
the respective setting.
• When the router’s DHCP server function is
not activated, check the numbers of other
connected devices such as personal
computers, then assign a number different
from those of other devices for the “IP
Address” and assign the same number for
“Subnet Mask” and “Gateway Address”.
Proxy Server Settings
Check and set the connection to the Proxy
server.
• Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
Network Service Settings
Lock
You can restrict using VIERA Connect.
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)
Automatic Volume Control
Volume is adjusted automatically to the
standard volume while using VIERA
Connect.
• Depending on contents, this function will
not work.
• Select “Off” when the audio is warped.
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
Remote Recording Function Settings
You must register to a service to use this
function.
For details please check the following
website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
Remote Recording function
When you make a timer recording from a
smart phone or a PC, etc. away from
home, set this function to "On".
Device ID
This is the device ID and device password
required for registering to and using a
service.
Initialize Device Password
The device password for this unit is
initialized.
• When you initialize the device password,
you will not be able to use Remote
Recording function. To use the Remote
Recording function again, you must
re-register to the service.
Home Network Settings
You can set the DLNA (Server) function.
(> 70)
Home Network function
You can switch between enable/disable of
the DLNA (Server) and DMR (Media
Renderer) function.
• If “On” is selected, the setting for “Quick
Start” is fixed to “On”. (> 93)
• If “Off” is selected, the setting for
“Remote Recording function” is fixed to
“Off”. (> above)
• This cannot be set to “On” if the
connection with the wireless broadband
router is not encrypted in the wireless
connection.
Setting device name
It is also possible to change the name of
this unit on the network.
• Select from a preset list
Select the preset name, then press [OK].
• Create name
Enter the name.
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 97)
Conversion Setting for DLNA
• On:
When playing back on DLNA (Client)
compatible equipment, this setting
reduces the chance of break-ups and
freezing of an image by lowering the
image quality.
• When this is set to "On", switching the channel or
starting playback will take longer.
Resolution Setting for DLNA
When “Conversion Setting for DLNA” is set
to “On”, select the image quality.
Registration type for remote devices
• Automatic:
All connected devices on the same
network can access this unit.
• Manual:
Only registered devices can access this
unit.
Remote device list
• To register equipment manually
1
Select the device name or the MAC
Address for the device you want to
register, then press [OK].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• To deregister equipment
1
Select the registered equipment, then
press [OK].
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
• This function cannot be enabled when “Automatic”
is selected in “Registration type for remote
devices”. (> above)
• The maximum number of equipment that can be
registered is 16.
It is possible to start quickly from standby
mode.
• Off:
Power consumption in standby mode is
minimized. (> 110)
However, startup time from standby mode
will be longer.
• Timer Setting for Quick Start:
“Quick Start” is activated when the set time
comes. (If the clock has not been set, this
function is not activated at all hours.)
• When “Home Network function” (> 92) or “Remote
Recording function” (> 92) is set to “On”, the setting
for this function is fixed to “On”.
• If “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick Start” is selected, the
setting for “Unit’s Display” is fixed to “Automatic”. (> 89)
• The setting may be changed to “On” automatically
when the setting for video communication is changed.
(> 73)
Automatic Standby
Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode
automatically.
When the unit is not operating, the unit will be
turned to standby mode once the set time has
passed.
• When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “On”
(> 86), “Off” cannot be selected.
Automatic Standby after OTR
• On:
This unit is turned to standby mode when it
is not operated for approximately 5 minutes
after completing “Automatic Stop” or
“Recording Time” (> 28).
Automatic Standby after Copy
• On:
This unit is turned to standby mode when it
is not operated for approximately 5 minutes
after completing copy (> 52, Copying from
media other than HDD with DIRECT
NAVIGATOR, Copying titles with copying
list).
RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )
Set whether to output the broadcasting signal
from RF OUT or not while in standby mode
(When “Quick Start” is not activated).
• If “On” is selected, the aerial signal is output
from this unit.
Power Save for Network Standby
You can minimize power consumption in
standby mode even when the “Quick Start”
function is activated. (> 110)
• When this is set to “On”, startup time when operating
[GUIDE] and [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] from standby
mode will be longer.
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)
Remote Control
Change the remote control code on the main unit
and the remote control if you place other
Panasonic products close together.
• Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal
circumstances.
1
Select the code, then press [OK].
2
While pressing [OK], press and hold the
number button ([1] to [6]) for more than
5 seconds.
3
Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.
4
Press [OK].
Clock
If the time is not set correctly, use the settings
listed in the method below.
• Automatic
This unit usually obtains time and date
information from digital broadcasts.
• Time Zone
When the time is not correct, set “Time Zone”.
(GMT - 6 to + 6)
• Manual Setting
1
Select “Off” of “Automatic”, then press [OK].
2
Select the item you want to change.
3
Change the setting.
4
Press [OK] when you have finished the
settings.
Owner ID
In order to prevent another person from using this
unit if it is stolen, you can set a PIN and input
your personal information (NAME, HOUSE NO,
POSTCODE).
Once the PIN has been set, you cannot return
to the factory preset. Make sure not to forget
this.
PIN Entry
You can set/change the PIN for parental control.
1
Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number
buttons.
2
Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number
buttons.
• Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.
e.g.,
3
Press [OK].
OK
Remember the PIN.
PIN Entry
0
0
0
0
Software Update in Standby
When you set this unit to standby mode,
software (firmware) updates (> 96) are
downloaded automatically at the time you
have specified.
Software Update Now ( Broadcast )
Refer to “Software (Firmware) Update”.
(> 96)
Software Update Now ( Internet )
Refer to “Software (Firmware) Update”.
(> 96)
Software Licence
Information about the software licence is
displayed.
System Information
Display Software (firmware) version, HDAVI
Control version, Wireless Module version (When
using wireless connection only), and terminal ID
(ESN) of this unit.
Initialize
Shipping Condition
All the settings except for some settings return
to the factory preset.
• The timer recording programmes are also
cancelled.
• The device password is also initialized.
(> 92)
Default Settings
All the settings other than the tuning settings,
clock settings, disc language settings,
parental control settings, remote control code,
device password, etc. return to the factory
presets.
Language code list
Abkhazian:
6566
Afar:
6565
Afrikaans:
6570
Albanian:
8381
Amharic:
6577
Arabic:
6582
Armenian:
7289
Assamese:
6583
Aymara:
6589
Azerbaijani:
6590
Bashkir:
6665
Basque:
6985
Bengali; Bangla:
6678
Bhutani:
6890
Bihari:
6672
Breton:
6682
Bulgarian:
6671
Burmese:
7789
Byelorussian:
6669
Cambodian:
7577
Catalan:
6765
Chinese:
9072
Corsican:
6779
Croatian:
7282
Czech:
6783
Danish:
6865
Dutch:
7876
English:
6978
Esperanto:
6979
Estonian:
6984
Faroese:
7079
Fiji:
7074
Finnish:
7073
French:
7082
Frisian:
7089
Galician:
7176
Georgian:
7565
German:
6869
Greek:
6976
Greenlandic:
7576
Guarani:
7178
Gujarati:
7185
Hausa:
7265
Hebrew:
7387
Hindi:
7273
Hungarian:
7285
Icelandic:
7383
Indonesian:
7378
Interlingua:
7365
Irish:
7165
Italian:
7384
Japanese:
7465
Javanese:
7487
Kannada:
7578
Kashmiri:
7583
Kazakh:
7575
Kirghiz:
7589
Korean:
7579
Kurdish:
7585
Laotian:
7679
Latin:
7665
Latvian, Lettish:
7686
Lingala:
7678
Lithuanian:
7684
Macedonian:
7775
Malagasy:
7771
Malay:
7783
Malayalam:
7776
Maltese:
7784
Maori:
7773
Marathi:
7782
Moldavian:
7779
Mongolian:
7778
Nauru:
7865
Nepali:
7869
Norwegian:
7879
Oriya:
7982
Pashto, Pushto:
8083
Persian:
7065
Polish:
8076
Portuguese:
8084
Punjabi:
8065
Quechua:
8185
Rhaeto-Romance:
8277
Romanian:
8279
Russian:
8285
Samoan:
8377
Sanskrit:
8365
Scots Gaelic:
7168
Serbian:
8382
Serbo-Croatian:
8372
Shona:
8378
Sindhi:
8368
Singhalese:
8373
Slovak:
8375
Slovenian:
8376
Somali:
8379
Spanish:
6983
Sundanese:
8385
Swahili:
8387
Swedish:
8386
Tagalog:
8476
Tajik:
8471
Tamil:
8465
Tatar:
8484
Telugu:
8469
Thai:
8472
Tibetan:
6679
Tigrinya:
8473
Tonga:
8479
Turkish:
8482
Turkmen:
8475
Twi:
8487
Ukrainian:
8575
Urdu:
8582
Uzbek:
8590
Vietnamese:
8673
Volapük:
8679
Welsh:
6789
Wolof:
8779
Xhosa:
8872
Yiddish:
7473
Yoruba:
8979
Zulu:
9085
Software (Firmware) Update
Software of this unit can be updated automatically
by the following methods at the specified time.
(Default setting is 3 a.m. > 95, Software Update
in Standby)
- From broadcasts
- From Internet§
• To update the software (Firmware) immediately,
use the following function:
- Software Update Now ( Broadcast ):
Software of this unit will be updated from
broadcasts if update information is detected.
- Software Update Now ( Internet )§:
Software of this unit will be updated from
Internet if update information is detected.
§
Network connection and setting are required.
(> 17, 21)
If a software (firmware) update is available, a
notification is displayed.
Update of the software (firmware) will start when
the unit is turned to standby mode.
e.g.,
• When “FINISH” is displayed, update of the
software (firmware) has completed.
• It may take up to a few hours until the update is completed
depending on the network or broadcast environment.
• The timer recording always takes preference over the
software (Firmware) download; if the timer recording is
scheduled to start, the downloading will be performed at the
next opportunity.
• You can also download the latest software (firmware) from
the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
You cannot operate the unit until the update
is complete. Don’t remove the AC mains lead
during the update. Removing the AC mains
lead while the update is in progress may
damage the unit.
The unit’s display during the update
New software version has been found.
The software will be updated automatically
after this unit is switched to standby.
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead.
• Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc.
1
Select a character, then press [OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
• To delete a character:
Select the character in the name field, then
press [PAUSE ;].
• To enter characters with number buttons:
e.g., entering the letter “R”
2
Press [STOP ∫] (Set).
“Writing...” appears then the screen returns
to the previous screen and so on.
To end partway
Press [BACK/RETURN
]. (Text is not added.)
• The maximum number of characters depends on the
media.
• If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some
screens.
When the image does not match the screen size
of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the
screen.
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “Aspect”, then press [OK].
3
Select the item, then press [OK].
• This function does not work when watching 3D programme
and playing back 3D title or 3D photo.
• It may also be adjusted using the screen mode of the TV
etc.
• The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following
situations:
- when you change the channel
- when you start or end the playback of a title
- when you switch the unit on or to standby mode.
• [BD-V] [DVD-V] “Side cut” does not have any effect.
• When “TV Aspect” (> 89) is set to “4:3” or “Letterbox”, the
“Zoom” effect is disabled.
The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the
unit and remote control.
Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN
]
simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the
unit’s display.
To cancel the HOLD function
Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN
]
simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.
Entering text
1
Press [7] to
move to the
seventh row.
2
Press [7] twice
to highlight “R”.
3
Press [OK].
_
Enter Title Name
Space
Set
Delete
Top Menu Preview
( DVD-Video )
OK
RETURN
Name field:
shows the text you have
entered
e.g.,
5
6
8
N
O
J
K
L
M
P
Q
R
T
U
V
7
7qrs
p
7qrs
p
7qrs
p
Switching the aspect ratio of the
screen
Normal:
Normal output
Side cut:
The black bars on the right and left sides of
the 16:9 image disappear and the image is
enlarged.
Zoom:
The black bars on the top and bottom sides
of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is
enlarged.
HOLD function
Unit’s display
Before requesting service, make the following
checks. If the problem still persists, consult
your dealer for instructions.
Updating to the latest software (firmware) may
solve the problem. (> 96)
The unit is switched to standby mode
automatically.
• VIERA Link has worked. (> 78, Power off link)
The followings do not indicate a problem
with this unit:
• Regular disc rotating sounds or HDD rotating
sounds.
• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
• Image disturbance during search.
• Image disturbance when replacing 3D discs.
• Interruptions in reception due to periodic
broadcasting breaks.
• When you switch the unit on or to standby
mode, there may be an unexpected sound.
General operation
The unit does not work.
• Check the connections. (> 14)
• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been
activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit
to standby.
• If the unit does not switch to standby, press
[Í/I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds.
The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains
lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If
the unit still cannot be operated, consult the
dealer.
Cannot eject a disc.
1
While the unit is in standby mode, press and
hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue
button at the same time for more than
5 seconds.
• “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
2
Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “06 FTO” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
3
Press [OK].
The remote control does not work.
• The remote control and main unit are using
different codes. Change the code on the remote
control.
• Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD
/” is displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until
the update is completed. (> 96)
• The HOLD function is activated. (> 97)
• Startup of this unit may be slower depending on
the TV settings.
“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.
• Set the clock. (> 81, 94)
The clock does not display on the unit when
switched to standby.
• The clock does not display when “Unit’s Display”
is set to “Automatic”. (> 89)
Screen size is wrong.
• Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”.
(> 89)
• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.
• If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video
Format” to “576p/480p”. (> 81, 90)
• Check “Aspect for Recording” before recording
or file conversion. (> 81, 86)
The black screen appears on the TV.
• This phenomenon may occur, depending on the
TV setting, when “Quick Start” is activated.
Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be
prevented by reconnecting to a different HDMI
input terminal.
TV reception is not displayed.
• Broadcast signals are not output from this unit’s
RF OUT terminal. Select “On” in “RF OUT
( Aerial Signal )”. (> 81, 93)
Picture does not appear with the HD quality
although HD setting was made.
• The pictures are output with 576p/480p
depending on the title.
The screen changes automatically.
• If “Screen Saver” is set to “On”, the screen saver
function will be activated when there is no
operation for 5 minutes or more. (> 89)
There is a lot of image lag when playing video.
• Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”.
(> 80)
• Set “Audio Delay”. (> 81, 89)
Unit's display
Press and hold [OK] and
the indicated number
button at the same time
for more than 5 seconds.
(> 94)
Startup is slow.
• Startup takes time in the following situations:
- A disc is inserted.
- The clock is not set.
- Immediately after a power failure or the AC
mains lead is connected.
- When a BD-J application is executing.
- When the “Quick Start” is not activated. (> 93)
Displays
TV screen and video
• The unit’s TV System is different from that of the
disc. While stopped, keep pressing [∫] (STOP)
and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or
more seconds. The system switches from PAL
to NTSC or vice versa.
• Picture may not be seen when more than
4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.
• The picture may be distorted or a black screen
may appear between scenes recorded with
different aspect ratios.
• Set “Deep Colour Output” (> 81, 90) or
“Contents Type Flag” (> 81, 90) to “Off”.
3D video is not output correctly.
• 3D video may be output correctly by changing
the following settings:
- “3D Type” of “3D Settings” (> 81, 89)
- “Signal Format” (> 44, 3D settings during
playback)
• Check the settings of the connected TV.
• When a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver is
connected between this unit and a TV, 3D video
is not output. (> 16)
• When the amplifier/receiver which is connected
between this unit and a TV is off, 3D video is not
output. (> 15)
• 3D discs may not be played back correctly due
to the settings of the TV.
• When “HDMI Audio Output” is set to “Off”, 3D
video may not be output correctly. (> 90)
The images do not appear on the TV.
The picture is distorted during play, or video
will not play correctly.
• Check the connections. (> 14)
• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.
• An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI
Video Format”. Reset the setting as follows:
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the
yellow button and the blue button at the
same time for more than 5 seconds.
• “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
2
Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “04 PRG”
is displayed on the unit’s display.
3
Press and hold [OK] for at least 3 seconds.
Set the item again. (> 81, 90)
• When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
and DTS-HD audio are not output properly,
select “Yes” in “Default Settings” and make
proper settings. (> 81, 95)
The same video is displayed in each left and
right half of the screen.
• This is a 3D programme of the Side-by-Side
type.
Change the setting as follows if connecting with
a 3D compatible TV:
1
Press [OPTION].
2
Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK].
3
Select “Side by side” in “Signal Format”, then
press [OK].