Panasonic Diga DMR-BWT720, DMR-BWT820 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

GZ

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. DMR-BWT720

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

• This Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not
receive pay TV or encrypted channels.

Region management information

BD-Video: This unit can play BD-Video discs

supporting the region code “B”.

e.g., e.g.,

DVD-Video:

This unit can play DVD-Video discs
supporting the region number “4”
or “ALL”.

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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.

• Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if
any problem occurs.

CAUTION

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.

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.

SD card

• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.

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Batteries

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

• 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.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.

(Product numbers correct as of February 2012.
These may be subject to change.)

Remote control (N2QAYB000756): 1pc.
Batteries for remote control: 2pcs.
AC mains lead: 1pc.
RF coaxial cable: 1pc.
Audio/Video cable: 1pc.

• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

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.
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.

To request additional

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Table of contents

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

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

- Other TV connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

- Amplifier/receiver connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

- Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

- TV operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

- Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

- 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

- Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .26

- REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Recording

Recording TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

- Operation during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

- Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .31

- Timer recording options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

- Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . .32

- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . .33

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .34

Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

- Notes for BD-Live discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

- General operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

- 3D video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Editing video

Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

- Copying from media other than HDD with

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

- Copying titles with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

- Notes for copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

- Copying a finalised disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

- Copying Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

- Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) to the DVD-R in

High Definition

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Photo

Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . . 56

- Photo play option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

- Slideshow Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

- Copying automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Music

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

- Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

- Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

- Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

With Other Equipment

Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . .64

- Manual Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

- Flexible Recording via AV input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . .65

- Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . .65

- Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . .66

DLNA functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

- Using this unit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

- Using this unit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

- Using this unit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Convenient functions

Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)

- Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

- Disconnecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

- To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM) . . . . . 75

. . . . . .72

. . . . .75

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Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

- Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

- Digital TV Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

-Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

- Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 95

- HOLD function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

About descriptions in these operating
instructions

• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “> ±±”.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

- General operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . 99

-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

-Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

-Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

-USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

-TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

- Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

- Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

- When you experience problems with

Easy Network Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

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Getting started

HDD and media information

Recordable/playable contents

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

• Video

• AVCHD

Built-in hard disk drive

§1

(HDD)

External HDD

§1, 2, 3

(> 72)

[HDD]

[USB_HDD]

• JPEG

•MPO

• Music copied from music CD

•MP3

• Video

(–: Impossible)

BD-Video

BD-RE

§1

BD-R

DVD-Video

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

§1

§5

[BD-V]

• Video

[BD-RE]

• AVCHD

• JPEG

•MPO

• Video

[BD-R]

• AVCHD

§4

[DVD-V] –

• Video

[RAM]

• JPEG

•MPO

• Video

• AVCHD

§4

[DVD-R]

• Video

–

®

–

• DivX

•MKV

• Video

–

• AVCHD

• DivX

–

•JPEG

§4

®

•MKV

•MPO

•MP3

DVD-RW

§1

+R/+R DL [+R]

§1

+RW

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[DVD-RW]

[+RW]

• Video

• Video

• Video

• AVCHD

§4

–

–

–

• AVCHD

• AVCHD

§4

§4

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

Audio CD (CD-DA)

•Music

–

Getting started

(–: Impossible)

[CD]

CD

(including CD-R/RW)

SD Cards

§1

[SD]

•JPEG

•MPO

®

• DivX

–

• JPEG

•MP3

• AVCHD

•MPEG2

§6

•MKV

•MPO

•MP4

•JPEG

•MPO

§4, 6

• AVCHD

USB memories [USB]

–

•MPEG2

•MKV

•MPO

§1

Rewritable media

§2

Referred to as “USB HDD” in these operating instructions.

§3

It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)

§4

Recorded with AVCHD compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be able to

•MP4

• DivX

•JPEG

•MP3

play back, add, or edit depending on the device.

§5

Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.

§6

It cannot be played back directly from the SD card or USB memory. Playback is possible by copying
to the HDD.

®

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• [+RW] This unit cannot record to 8X Speed +RW disc.

• [USB] Video images of the copyright-protected DivX contents stored on USB device can be output only through the HDMI
output terminal.

• 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.

Playable contents on a DLNA server

When this unit works as a DLNA client (> 68), following contents are playable.

• Recorded video

§

• AVCHD

§

• MP4 • MPEG2

• JPEG • MPO • MP3 • FLAC

§

Only when the server is another DIGA. (> 67)

• Depending on the server, the contents other than stated above can be played back.

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HDD and media information

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.

Quality Quality as the broadcast

Recordable

media

Recording can be done
with reduced recording
volume in HD quality.

High definition

§1

Multiple audio

Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

and Audio

Description

Subtitles Can be recorded

Surround audio Surround audio as the

broadcast

Can be recorded (only one subtitle)

Surround audio produced
by conversion of
broadcast audio format

§1

The SD quality programme can not be converted to HD quality.

§2

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

Approximate recording times

Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (> 112)

Recording can be done
with reduced recording
volume in SD quality.

Standard definition

§2

Stereo audio

• FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP and EP (8 hours).

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Getting started

Notes

About extension of files

File format Extension
JPEG “.JPG” “.jpg”
MPO “.MPO” “.mpo”
MP3 “.MP3” “.mp3”
DivX “.DIVX” “.divx” “.AVI” “.avi”

§

Subtitle text files

MKV

Subtitle text files

MPEG2 “.MPG” “.mpg” “.MPEG” “.mpeg” “.M2TS” “.m2ts” “.MTS”

MP4 “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov”

§

The video file and subtitles text file 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.

“.SRT” “.srt” “.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “txt”
“.MKV” “.mkv”

§

“.SRT” “.srt” “.SSA” “.ssa” “.ASS” “.ass”

“.mts” “.TS” “.ts”

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. (> 46, File
Conversion)

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Finalisation is needed. (> 71)

• [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 71).

• 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 - WMA discs, DivX Plus HD discs

- Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD - CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.

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• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be
guaranteed.

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Getting started

DO NOT

HDD and media information

Notes for the USB devices

• This unit does not guarantee connection with all

USB devices.

• FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are

supported.

• 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.)

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• USB memories support DivX and MKV files less than 4 GB.

• When using Communication Camera (TY-CC20W or

TY-CC10W), connect it to the rear terminal of this unit.
(> 75)

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).

Media handling

• Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs
or the terminal surface of the SD cards.

DO

DO NOT

• If there is dirt or condensation on the disc, wipe
with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO DO NOT

• 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.

To format an SD card

Refer to “Format Disc/Format Card”. (> 70)

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• 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)

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• 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.

Unit care

Getting started

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.

• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the
recorded content cannot be recovered.

• Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of
the unit.

• The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke
or bug spray/vapour, etc. gets inside the
unit.

When moving 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.)

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.

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.

• 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 for sale
depending on the region.

When requesting this unit for repair

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.

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Getting started

STATUS

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

TV

RADIO/

CH

AV

INPUT



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



EXIT

OK

OPTION

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1

4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

TIME SLIP

PROG/CHECK

DEL SETUP DISPLAY

AUDIO

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

REC

RGYB

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

























































R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

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 (> 26, 35, 39)
8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 40)
9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu,

Pop-up Menu (> 34, 40)

: Show OPTION menu (> 44, 58, 63)
; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with

instruction on the screen.)

< Start recording (> 28, 64)
= Select a conversion mode/recording mode

(> 28, 64)

> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 31)
? Create chapter (> 40)
@ Input select (> 24, 64)
A To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

B TV operation buttons (> 19)
C Channel select (> 24)/Change pages in the

D Show the VIERA Connect screen (> 75)
E Switching to the radio channel list (> 24)
F Start up a video communication (> 75)
G Exit the menu screen
H Show the TV Guide screen (> 25)
I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 23)
J Ret
K Show subtitles (> 26, 41)

programmes, photos or music (> 43)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.

urn to previous screen

L Show Teletext (> 26)
M Select audio (> 26, 41)
N Skip the specified time (> 40)
O Show Playback Menu (> 76)
P Show Setup menu (> 78)

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Insert batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.

Main unit

Pull to flip down
the front panel.

SD card

USB memory

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert or remove a disc.

Getting started





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 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording.

• The indicator will blink while recording is
paused and before recording starts.

3 CALL LED

• The LED will light up when this unit receives
incoming call etc. of the video
communication. (> 75)

4 Remote control signal sensor

• Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and
right

• Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the
unit

5 Open/close disc tray
6 Disc tray
7 USB port
8 SD card slot

• When removing the SD card, press on the
centre of the card and pull it straight out.

9 Channel select (> 24)
: Start recording (> 28)
; Stop
< Start play









 



  

= Display

123

HDDSD

BD

45

6789

SD USB

PLAY

COPY

1 SD card slot indicator
2 Copying indicator
3 Disc indicator
4 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator
5 Remote control signal indicator
6 Main display section indicator

- Current time

- Playback counter

- Various messages (> 102)
7 Playback indicator
8 USB port indicator
9 Timer recording indicator

• This indicator lights up when the timer

recording standby is activated.



• 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.

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Getting started

HDMI

VHF/UHF

RF IN

TV’s rear panel

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)

Connection

Basic connections

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.

If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal

Connect the TV with the Audio/Video cable. (> 15)

To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)

Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 72)

To connect the Communication Camera (optional)

Refer to “VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)”. (> 75)

About HDMI cable

• Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

• When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.

• Recommended Panasonic HDMI cable part number:
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

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Getting started

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

RL

Set Top Box or video equipment

Audio/Video cable
(supplied)

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

LR

Audio/Video cable
(supplied)

TV

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 (“Power Save in Standby” is
activated and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is
set to “Off”)]



• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control” (> 74).

• 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.)

Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment

Other TV connection

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.



• 3D video playback is not possible with this connection.

• Do not connect video signals through a video recorder.
Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be
displayed properly.

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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Getting started

HDMI

HDMI INHDMI 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.

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.

Connection

Amplifier/receiver connections

HDMI terminal

∫ 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.



• 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.

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Getting started

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Optical digital

audio cable

COAXIAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Coaxial cable

AUDIO IN

LR

Audio cable

Amplifier/receiver

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

∫ Using Optical digital audio cable

∫ Using Coaxial cable

AUDIO OUT terminal

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.



• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV,
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 78, 89).

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Getting started

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN (ethernet) cable

Internet

Wireless router, etc.

Connection

Network connection

Following functions will be available when this unit
is connected to the network.

• Home network (DLNA) (> 67)

• VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

(> 75)

• BD-Live functions with Internet (> 38)

• Automatically acquiring the information of the

CD (> 60)

• Updating the software (firmware) of this unit

from Internet (> 94)

For details about connection method, refer to the
instructions supplied with the connected
equipment.

LAN cable connection

Wireless LAN connection



• 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.



• 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.

∫ 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.

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Settings

TV operation buttons
(> right)

Select and enter buttons

To return to the previous
screen

To exit the screen

FUNCTION MENU (> 23)

Setup (> 78)

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

LOEWE 07/46

FUNAI 63/67

GOODMANS 05

GRUNDIG 09

IRRADIO 30

KDS 52

KONKA 62

HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41

SALORA 26

SANSUI 05

32/42/43/65/68SAMSUNG

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

31/33/66/67/69TCL

TEVION 52
THOMSON 10/15/44

SHARP 18

TV





VOL

DRIVE

INPUT

SELECT

AV

abc

2

1

ghi

jkl

5

4

p

tuv

qrs

8

7

0

LAST VIEW

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

RGYB

REC MODE

REC

PROG/CHECK

CHAPTER

DEL SETUP DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

CH

PAGE

def

3

CH

mno

6

INTERNET

w
xyz

9

RADIO/

TV

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

I

D

U

E

G

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

OK

M

E

N

U

RETURN

TEXT STTL

TIME SLIP

AUDIO

Getting started

TV operation buttons

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.

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Getting started

Progress

Digital TV Auto Tuning

CH 21 69

RF Ch

Digital TV: 2 Radio: 0

Searching

Quality

Type

Channel Name

RETURN

This will take about 3 minutes.

35

10
10

35

Digital TV
Digital TV

Settings

Easy Setting

1 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.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions and

perform the settings.

• When the Download from TV screen
appears, the setting information on the TV
is acquired by this unit. (> 74)

• When the Auto Setup screen appears, the
unit searches for the terrestrial digital
channels. It takes about 3 minutes.

4 Set “Power Save” to “On”, “On Timer” or

“Off”, then press [OK].

Power Save in Standby

Power Save

On

From To

0 6

•On

It will go into the Power Save in Standby
mode.

•On Timer

Set the start and stop time and then press
[OK].

• “Power Save in Standby” is activated
when the set time comes.

•Off

It is possible to start quickly from standby
mode. (Quick Start mode)

• If you use Home Network function (> 90),
select “Off”. This function is not available
with other settings.

After tuning has been completed, clock will
be set automatically.
If the clock setting screen appears, set the
time manually (> 92, Clock).

When “Easy Setting has been completed.”
appears, Easy Setting is complete.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup

1 Press [SETUP]. (> 19)
2 Select “Auto Setup” in “Digital TV Tuning”,

then press [OK].

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

If the TV aspect setting screen appears

Refer to “TV Aspect”. (> 88)

To confirm that channels have been tuned
correctly

Refer to “Using Channel List”. (> 24)



• If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be
possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again.

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Getting started

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

e.g.,

Easy Network Setting

After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue
with “Easy Network Setting”.

Preparation

• 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.

1 Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press

[OK].

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the following confirmation and settings.

“Wired” connection:

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Internet Connection Test

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”.
(> 78, 89)

• If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption
Key Input Screen will be displayed.

Input the encryption key of your network.

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.

“Wireless” connection:

- Select a connection method to wireless
access point. (> right)

- Wireless Settings

- Home Network Connection Check

- Internet Connection Test

3 When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”

appears.
Press [OK].

• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™-compatible
Wireless router may have the mark.

• For details, refer to the operating instruction
of Wireless router.

3 Press [OK].

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Getting started

Settings

When you experience problems

Refer to “When you experience problems with
Easy Network Setting”. (> 104)

To restart Easy Network Setting

1 Press [SETUP]. (> 19)
2 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 [SETUP]. (> 19)
2 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

3 Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 89)

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.

• Home Network function setting can be set only when you
selected “Off” for “Power Save in Standby” in “Easy
Setting”. (> 20, step 4)

• Even if you set “Home Network function” to “Off”, it is
possible to set to “On” later. (> 78, 90)

• 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.

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FUNCTION MENU screen

Getting started

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].

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback Contents

TV Guide

Timer Recording

Copy

Network

Others

Drive Select
Disc / SD Card / USB / USB HDD

OK

RETURN

2 Select the item, then press [OK]

FUNCTION MENU list

FUNCTION MENU

Playback Contents

Video (> 34)
Photo (> 56)

Music (> 60)
TV Guide (> 25)
Timer Recording (> 30)
Copy

Copy Video (> 50)

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to DVD-R (> 55)
Network

Home Network (DLNA Client) (> 68)

Home Network (Media Renderer) (> 69)

Network Service (> 75)
Others

Playlists (> 37)

Flexible Recording via AV input (> 64)

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) (> 65)

Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) (> 66)

Copy New Photos (> 59)

Blu-ray Disc Management (> 70)

DVD Management (> 70)

SD Card Management (> 70)

BD-Video Data Management (> 38)

Setup (> 78)

• You can change the unit’s settings of
Digital TV Tuning, Sound, Display,
Connection, Network etc. in the Setup
menu.

Drive Select

HDD
Blu-ray Disc / DVD
SD Card
USB Device
USB HDD

• DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen appears
and the “USB HDD” tab is selected.



• Selectable items will change depending on the type and
status of the media.

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Watching broadcasts

Watching
broadcasts

TV

AV

Input Selection

RETURN

Change

Select

HDD

71:20 DR

1

10:30

1

Now

HE-AAC ADRating: G

Change category

All Digital Channels

NEWS
9:00 - 11:00

Set timer

Channel information (> 26)

All Digital Channels

Select

View

RETURN

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Channel names

Watching broadcasts

Instructions for operations are generally
described using the remote control. (> 12)

1 Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”,

then press [OK].

2 Press [CH WX] to select the channel.



• If you have set a ratings level, you may be asked to enter

the PIN to start viewing the broadcast. (> 81, Child Lock
( Parental Rating ))

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

• 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 (> 26)

To switch to the channel you have previously
watched

Press [LAST VIEW ].

• This function does not work correctly depending
on the situations.

To switch to the radio channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

Watching 3D video

Refer to “3D video playback”. (> 41)

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To edit the Channel List

Refer to “Channel List”. (> 81)

MyFreeview via UHF aerial is available to 86% of
New Zealand homes. Visit www.freeviewnz.tv to
check coverage in your area.

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About MyFreeview

Watching broadcasts

21:45 NEWS

22:30 The temples in Japan

23:25 Desperately Zoo

Prog Chnl Record Next Week Next Day

Watch TV Now/ Next

Fri 27 Mar

, 22:00













e.g.,

Chnl

Watch TV Listings

22:00 Fri 27 Mar

What’s on now/next.

2

3

4

5

6

21:45

21:00

20:50

22:00

21:30

22:30

23:30

22:05

23:00

22:15

NEWS

Soccer

Sundry goods

Space probe

Hairy Crab

The temples in Japan

Craftsmen of terra cotta

Mongrel dog

Amusement arcade

Lobster

Now

Now

Now

Now

Now

Next

Next

Next

Next

Next









e.g.,

Using TV Guide system

The TV Guide system enables you to select
programme easily, view programme information,
etc. It provides the future broadcasts over the
next eight days (depending on the broadcasters).

(The following operations and on-screen displays
of the TV Guide system are current as of
February 2012, but are subject to change. If a
different screen is displayed, follow the on-screen
instructions.)

Press [GUIDE].

• “loading..” appears on the television screen
before TV Guide is displayed.

• Press [GUIDE] again to switch between Listings
screen and Now/Next screen.

• Press [OK] to watch the current programme.

To return to TV

Press [EXIT ].

Listings screen

1 Channel logo and date for the listings shown

below

2 Programme times and names
3 Display navigation
4 A mini-screen showing the programme you

were previously watching with channel name
and current time

5 Synopsis for the currently highlighted

programme

6 Parental Rating and Captioning information

To show other channels

Press [2, 1].

To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide
System

Refer to “Timer recording”. (> 30)

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• It may take several tens of seconds to display the TV Guide
screen.

To show other programmes

Press [3, 4].

To view a programme list for another day

Press the yellow button or the blue button.

Now/Next screen

1 Channel numbers and name
2 Display navigation
3 Current time and date
4 Programmes currently showing and up next

including start times

To show other channels

Press [3, 4].

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Watching broadcasts

e.g.,

Watching broadcasts

Using channel information

While watching a programme
Press [STATUS ].



1

1 Current Category
2 Audio Description
3 Set timer (> 32)
4 Subtitle
5 Tel et ex t
6 Multiple audio

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT ].

To change Category

Press the blue button.

• 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”. (> 80)

To switch between the current programme
and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

Press [3, 4], then press [OK].

NEWS
9:00 - 11:00

Now

HE-AAC ADRating: G



Set timer



All Digital Channels

Change category

10:30

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information
(> left)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

• Audio will switch according to the contents of
the programme every time it is pressed.

To listen to the Audio Description

When “AD” appears in channel information
(> left)

Audio Description adds an additional soundtrack
to describe events on screen (narration) and aids
understanding and enjoyment, particularly for
visually-impaired viewers.

Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack of Audio
Description.

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• If "Audio Description" is set to "Automatic", Audio
Description will be given priority when watching, if
available. (> 82)

To show Teletext

When “ ” appears in channel information
(> left)

1 Press [TEXT ].
2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour

buttons, etc. according to on-screen
instructions.

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• You can change the display mode. (> 78, 87, Teletext)

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Aspect

You can switch the screen mode.
Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the

screen”. (> 95)

Watching broadcasts

Pause

8:05 9:35

8:50

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Play

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8:50.50

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

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 up to

1.5 hours before.

• 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.

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

While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

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 ].

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• 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” (> 83)

- 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 (> 74).
Refer to the TV operating instructions.

• Press [STATUS ] again.

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Play

8:50.50

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While pausing a programme via external input:

Press [STATUS ].

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Recording

Recording

Automatic Stop (Guide Link) at 8:45

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

Recording TV programmes

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous

recording” in step 4 (> left).

• 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.

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].

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)

Conversion Mode Setting

HDD Remain: (DR)m

High
Definition

Standard
Definition

h

Off (DR)

HG

HX

HE

HL

HM

XP

SP

LP

EP

OK

RETURN

Data Size

Large

Small

Large

Small

• 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)

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Recording stops automatically when the
programme ends.

8:00 - 8:45

• You can also select “Recording Time” or

“Continuous recording”. (> right)

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Continuous recording:

The recording is continued until you press
[STOP ∫].

2 Press [OK].

To convert the recording mode after recording
in DR mode

Refer to “File Conversion”. (> 46)

To confirm whether the conversion is
completed

Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is
completed”. (> 47)

To cancel a conversion

Refer to “To cancel a “During standby”
conversion”. (> 47)

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• One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording
is being done and timer recording starts.

• Teletext will not be recorded.

• Following operations cannot be performed while recording.

- playback of DivX and MKV file

- playback of photo

- copying of photo to the HDD

- copying of music to the HDD

- copying of AVCHD video to the HDD

• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 91),
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, subtitle and Audio
Description will be converted with the same settings as at
the start of recording.

Recording

REC2

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

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

Page

Select

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

Play
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Channel Date Title Name

Delete

Movies

9:00 0:01

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

When recording one programme:

If the following screen appears

To pause recording

After displaying the recording programme, press
[PAUSE ;].

• Press again to restart recording.
(A title is not split into separate titles.)

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• Timer recording programme cannot be paused.

To record two programmes simultaneously

While recording, perform steps 1–4 on page 28.

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• Channel or input can only be switched between the
recording programmes.

Simultaneous rec and play

You can play the recording title from the beginning
or the titles previously recorded to the HDD.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

When recording two programmes:

If the following screen appears

2 recordings are in progress.
Which recording would you like to stop ?

1

2

1 Select the programme, then press [OK].
2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Stop Recording

OK

RETURN

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

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Recording

Timer programme overlaps with others.
Some part or all of programmes may not be recorded completely.

OK

RETURN

Overlapped Timer Recording

Keep Change

Timer recording

• This operation will only record to built-in HDD.

• This unit can record two programmes being
broadcasted at the same time.

The following operations and on-screen
displays of the TV Guide system are current
as of February 2012, but are subject to
change. If a different screen is displayed,
follow the on-screen instructions.

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.

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.

Overlapped Timer Recording

Please delete unnecessary programme to resolve.

New Programme

Existing Programmes

OK

RETURN

WED 11.10 23:15 - 23:45 TWO Wales

WED 11.10

23:00 - 23:30 Holiday

WED 11.10

23:00 - 23:30 Animals

ConfirmDelete Repeat

Episode 01/ 02

R

21:45 NEWS

22:30 The temples in Japan

23:25 Desperately Zoo

Prog Chnl Record Next Week Next Day

Watch TV Now/ Next

2 Select the programme, then press the

red button.

• If on-screen instructions are displayed,
follow them.

The timer programme is stored and “[R]”
icon (Single timer recording) or “[S]” icon
(Series timer recording

§

Timer programme is set for all the
episodes of a series programme.

To use TV Guide system

Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. (> 25)

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide
screen

Select the programme in the TV Guide, then
press the red button. If on-screen instructions are
displayed, follow them.

( “[R]” icon or “[S]” icon in the TV Guide
disappears.)

Fri 27 Mar

, 22:00

§

) is displayed.

Red: Delete programme

Green: Record Repeat programme

Yellow: Exit

(Overlapping is not resolved)

To edit the timer programme

Refer to “To confirm and edit a timer programme”.
(> 33)

Operation during Recording

Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 29)

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• Some broadcast may not send programme information.
When programme information is not displayed correctly,
use manual timer recording. (> 31)

• The receipt of the TV Guide data via Set Top Box is not
possible.

• If the same episode has already been set for series timer
recording at a different time or on another channel (Repeat
programmes), “Series Timer Rec.” will not be selectable.

• Timer recording using the TV Guide system will start
3 minutes before the set time and will also end 5 minutes
after the set time. Those settings can be changed in “Timer
Record Start Buffer” and “Timer Record Stop Buffer”.
(> 83)

• Titles recorded using “Series Timer Rec.” are bundled and
displayed as a “group” in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen
(> 34).

• The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no
episode of the series for 13 weeks.

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