Panasonic DMR-BCT650, DMR-BST650 Manual

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. DMR-BCT650

DMR-BST650

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Software (Firmware) Update

To support the latest features, it’s very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of your unit.

For details, refer to “Software (Firmware) Update” (> 78) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

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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.

•The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

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.

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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 of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

(Product numbers are correct as of June 2015. These may be subject to change.)

Remote control (N2QAYB001047):	1 pc.
Batteries for remote control:	2 pcs.
AC mains lead:	1 pc.
[BCT650]
RF coaxial cable:	1 pc.

• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Insert batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

About descriptions in these operating instructions

•These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-BCT650 and DMR-BST650. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMRBCT650 unless otherwise indicated.

•[BCT650] :

indicates features applicable to DMR-BCT650 only.

•[BST650] :

indicates features applicable to DMR-BST650 only.

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

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Table of contents

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

Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Getting started

HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unit care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 CI (Common Interface) module . . . . . . . . 14

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Recording

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

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

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing video

Deleting/Editing titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Copying video

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

Photo and Music

Playing photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying/Deleting music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . 62 Registering

the external HDD (USB HDD) . . . . . . . . . 63

Convenient functions

VIERA Link functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . 78

Other operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Getting started Watching broadcasts Recording

Playing back video Editing video Copying video Photo and Music

With Other Equipment Convenient functions Troubleshooting Reference

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Getting started

Getting started HDD and media information

For more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 89)

Recordable/playable contents

(–: Impossible)

	Media type	Standard symbol	Recordable contents	Playable contents
Built-in hard disk drive			• Video	• MP4	• MKV
		[HDD]	• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D	• MPEG2	• AAC
	(HDD)		• JPEG	• Xvid	• MP3
			• MPO (3D photo)
			• Video§1
				• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3
External hard disk drive				• MP4	• AAC
	(USB HDD)	[USB_HDD]	–	• MPEG2	• MP3
				• Xvid
	(> 9)
				• MKV
				• JPEG
				• MPO (3D photo)
	BD-Video			• Video
		[BD-V]	–
	BD-RE		• Video
	BD-RE DL		• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
		[BD-RE]	• JPEG
			• MPO (3D photo)
	BD-R		• Video
	BD-R DL		• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2	• Xvid	• MKV
		[BD-R]
			–
	DVD-Video§4			• Video
		[DVD-V]	–
	DVD-RAM		• Video
			• JPEG
		[RAM]	• MPO (3D photo)
			–	• AVCHD§2
	DVD-R		• Video
	DVD-R DL		• AVCHD§2	• Xvid	• AAC
		[DVD-R]
			–	• MKV	• MP3
				• JPEG
				• MPO
				(3D photo)
	DVD-RW		• Video	• AVCHD§2
		[DVD-RW]	–
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(–: Impossible)

	Media type	Standard symbol	Recordable contents	Playable contents
			• Video
				• Xvid	• AAC
	+R/+R DL			• MKV	• MP3
		[+R]	–	• AVCHD§2
				• JPEG
				• MPO
				(3D photo)
	+RW	[+RW]	• Video
			–	• AVCHD§2
	Audio CD (CD-DA)			• Music
			–
		[CD]		• Xvid	• AAC
	CD		–	• MKV	• MP3
				• JPEG
	(including CD-R/RW)
				• MPO
				(3D photo)
				• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3
				• MP4	• AAC
	USB memory	[USB]	–	• MPEG2	• MP3
				• Xvid	• JPEG
				• MKV	• MPO
					(3D photo)

§1

§2

§3

§4

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

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.

It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by copying to the built-in HDD. (> 62)

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

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

•With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.

•It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method, and how the files were created.

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

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).

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HDD and media information

Information about contents

∫ Broadcast Recordings

∫ Photo files

Numbers of titles that can be recorded:

Compatible pixels:

Between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels

Maximum

Media

Sub sampling:

4:2:2, 4:2:0

titles

(Motion JPEG is not supported.)

HDD

1000

Maximum numbers of contents:

BD-RE, BD-R

200

Media

Folders

Files

DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW

99

HDD

–

20000

+R, +RW

49

BD-RE,DVD-RAM,

• Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of

DVD-R, +R,

500

10000

HD CAMCORDER.

CD-R, CD-RW,

∫ HD CAMCORDER Recordings

USB device

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (based on AVCHD)

∫ Video files/Audio files

Numbers of titles that can be recorded:

Numbers of contents that can be copied to

Media

Maximum

internal HDD:

titles

Contents

Maximum numbers of

HDD

1000

folders and files

BD-RE, BD-R

200

Video

20000

• Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of

Audio

20000

Broadcast.

USB device:

• Each folder can store up to 1000 files.

• We recommend that you limit the depth of

folder trees to about five levels.

About extension of files

MP4:

“.mp4”

“.mov”

MPEG2:

“.mpg”

“.mpeg”

“.m2ts”

“.mts”

“.ts”

Xvid:

“.avi”

Subtitle text files:

“.srt”

“.sub”

“.txt”

MKV:

“.mkv”

Subtitle text files:

“.srt”

“.sub”

“.txt”

JPEG:

“.jpg”

MPO:

“.mpo”

AAC:

“.m4a”

MP3:

“.mp3”

•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.

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				Getting started
Recording mode
Recording Mode		DR	HG/HX/HE/HL/HM	XP/SP/LP/EP/FR§1
	Feature	Programmes can be	Recording can be done	Recording can be done
		recorded in a nearly	with reduced recording	with reduced recording
		perfect broadcasted state.	volume in High definition	volume in Standard
			(HD) quality§2.	definition (SD) quality.
	Recordable
	media
	Multiple audio	Record all multiple audio	Record only one audio
	Subtitles /	Can be recorded	Can be recorded (only one subtitle or teletext)§3
	Teletext
Surround audio		Surround audio as the	Stereo audio
		broadcast
§1	FR (Flexible Recording Mode):
	The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP mode and EP mode.
§2	The SD quality programme cannot be converted to HD quality.
§3	You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

Approximate recording times

Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (> 90)

Notes

Notes for the USB device

You can use an external HDD (USB HDD) in the following two ways (A single HDD cannot handle those two ways simultaneously), and a USB memory for data files.

•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. (> 63)

•The USB HDD over 3 TB is not usable.

•For data files

•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 recognise USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512-bytes or 4096-bytes. (For details, consult the dealer of your USB HDD.)

•This unit supports USB mass storage device class.

•This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.

Playing back MP4, JPEG, MP3, etc. (data files) in a USB device with this unit.

•The USB device must be formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 or NTFS file system.

•The USB device over 2 TB is not usable.

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HDD and media information

Notes for the disc

• Region management information

The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video discs of the following regions codes, including “ALL”:

e.g., BD-Video DVD-Video

•Disc recorded on another device

•It may be necessary to finalise 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] Finalisation is needed. (> 80)

•[+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 80).

•[DVD-R] The disc created in AVCHD format can only be played back on AVCHD compatible equipment.

•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 in a cartridge

-2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

-DVD-Audio

-Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD

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

Media handling

•Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs.

•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 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, such as heart shapes.

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HDD/USB HDD handling care

•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

-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.

Setup precautions

•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.

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

Getting started

When moving the unit

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

1Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.)

2Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.

3Move 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

•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.

•Use the lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the unit’s lens.

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.

To dispose or transfer this unit

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 (> 73)

-Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 77)

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Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control

				TV
		DRIVE		INPUT	VOL	CH
		SELECT		AV
		1		2	3	PAGE
				abc	def	CH
		4		5	6
			ghi	jkl	mno
			p	8tuv	w
		7qrs			9xyz
				0	RADIO/
					TV
		LASTVIEW			SLOW/SEARCH
			SKIP		REWINDLIVETV
		STOP		PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
		STATUS		PAUSE LIVE TV		EXIT
				GUIDE
						F
						U
						N
						C
						O
						T
						I
				OK		N
						E
						M
						N
						U
		OPTION				RETURN
		REC RECMODE TEXT				STTL
		PROG/CHECK		CHAPTER TIMESLIP AUDIO
		SETUP		DELETE	MANUALSKIP
					-10s	+60s

1Transmit the remote control signal

•Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 13)

2Switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa

3 Select drive (HDD, Disc or USB)

4Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters

5Switch to the previously watched channel (> 24)

6Basic operations for recording and play, REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 27)

7 Show Information (> 24, 37, 40)

8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 41)

9Show Video Menu (> 35), Top Menu, Pop-up Menu

: Show OPTION menu (> 44, 58, 66)

;Colour buttons (Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.)

<Start recording (> 28)

=Select a conversion mode/recording mode (> 28)

>Show the Timer Recording screen (> 32)

?Create chapter (> 41)

@Show Basic Settings menu (> 68)

ATo delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, video or music (> 44)

B TV operation buttons (> 20)

CChannel select (> 24)/Change pages in the Video Menu screen etc.

D Switching to the radio channel list (> 24) E Exit the menu screen

F Show the TV Guide screen (> 26)

G Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 23) H Return to previous screen

I Show subtitles (> 25, 42) J Show Teletext (> 25, 42) K Select audio (> 24, 42)

L Skip the specified time (> 41)

M Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41)

N Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)

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Main unit

Display

Pull to flip down the front panel.

1Remote control signal sensor

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

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

unit

2 Open/close disc tray

3Standby/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. 4 CI module eject button (> 14)

5 CI slot (> 14)

Display

1	2	3	4	5	6
HDD		COPY	USB
BD				PLAY
			7	8	9

1 Drive (HDD or BD) indicator

2 Disc indicator

3 Copying indicator

4 USB port indicator

5 Remote control signal indicator

6Timer recording indicator

This indicator lights up when the timer

recording standby is activated.

7Main display section indicator

• Messages and other information are

displayed. (> 87) 8 Playback indicator

9Recording indicator

•The indicator will light up while recording.

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

Disc

USB memory

6 Disc tray

7 USB port

•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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CI (Common Interface) module

An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast.

You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster.

• If not viewing/recording an encrypted broadcast, you do not need to insert the CI module. Insert the CI module into the CI slot of this unit.

CAM

Smart Card

CI slot

This unit

TV service encryption is automatically decrypted and the broadcast can be viewed or recorded. (The recording might be prohibited by broadcasters.)

•Turn off the unit before you insert or remove the CI module.

•Insert the CAM and the Smart Card with the correct direction.

•When removing the CI module, press the CI module eject button and pull it straight out.

•For more details, see the manual of the CAM and Smart Card, or consult the dealer.

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About CI Plus compatible broadcast

“CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes contents protection, etc.

CI Plus contents protection

When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded, the title may be contents protected. There are following types of the contents protection depending on the broadcast:

•Copying not restricted

Depending on the title, you can copy/move only to USB HDD, BD-RE, BD-R, or DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only).

•One generation copy is permitted

You can copy to BD-RE, BD-R or DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only) only once.

•The original title will be deleted.

•You cannot copy from the copied BD-RE, BD-R or DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs) to HDD or another disc.

When convert recording mode, the original title will be deleted.

• icon will appear on the Video Menu screen. (> 36)

•Copying is prohibited

You cannot copy/move to the USB HDD or disc. The content of these media may also have the following playback restrictions.

-Retention limit (> right)

-Content License (> right)

Retention limit

There are some titles for which the playback will be disabled after a predetermined time.

(e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.)

• When the title does not have playback period, icon will appear on the Video Menu screen

after decrypting. (> 36)

•When the title has playback period, or icon will appear on the Video Menu screen after decrypting. (> 36)

Content License

Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM with a playback licence for it.

•The number of times the title can be played back may also be limited.

•When the title does not have playback period,

icon will appear on the Video Menu screen after decrypting. (> 36)

•When the title has playback period, icon will appear on the Video Menu screen after decrypting. (> 36)

Parental Control

Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM and enter the PIN code.

• icon will appear on the Video Menu screen. (> 36)

Operator profile

Depending on your CAM, the channel list can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM. For details, refer to “About Operator profile”.

(> 25)

•All CI Plus compatible broadcasts are encrypted. It may take some time to display them.

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Connection

3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to 3D compatible terminal of a 3D compatible TV.

•Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

•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 24p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

•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. (> 89)

[BCT650] Basic connections

To the CATV terminal or the aerial

CATV coaxial cable or aerial cable

RF coaxial cable(supplied)

AC mains lead (supplied)

•Connect only after all other connections are complete.

Household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

TV

VHF/UHF	HDMI
RF IN

• Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables.

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[BST650] Basic connections

The following two connection methods are available. Choose a method suited to your environment. A Using a single cable router.

B Connecting a satellite cable directly.

Satellite dish

Satellite dish

Single cable router

This unit’s rear panel

AC mains lead	HDMI cable
(supplied)
• Connect only after all other
connections are complete.	TV
	HDMI
Household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

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Connection

Amplifier/receiver connections	∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D
	3D programmes can be played back when this
	unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV.
	• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.
TV
	Amplifier/
	receiver
HDMI cable
Amplifier/	HDMI cable
receiver
	TV
HDMI cable
	HDMI cable

• You will not be able to view 3D programmes images with this connection if your amplifier/receiver is not 3D compatible.

• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not display “ARC” 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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Network connection

We recommend that you connect this unit to a network. By doing so, you can:

-Enjoy BD-Live

-Keep this unit up to date at all times through software (firmware) updates (> 78, Software (Firmware) Update)

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

After you make the LAN cable connection, the network setting is needed. (> 22, Easy Network Setting)

LAN cable connection

Internet

Broadband router, etc.

LAN (ethernet) cable

•Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.

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Settings

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.

Brand	Code	Brand	Code
Panasonic	01/02/03/04	NEC	36
AIWA	35	NOBLEX	33
AKAI	27/30	NOKIA	25/26/27/60/61
BEKO	05/71/72/73/74	NORDMENDE	10
BENQ	58/59	OLEVIA	45
BRANDT	10/15	ONWA	30/39/70
BUSH	05	ORION	05
CENTREX	66	PEONY	49/69
CURTIS	05	PHILCO	41/48/64
DAEWOO	64/65	PHILIPS	05/06/46
DESMET	05	PHONOLA	05
DUAL	05	PIONEER	37/38
ELEMIS	05	PROVIEW	52
FERGUSON	10/34	PYE	05
FINLUX	61	RADIOLA	05
FISHER	21	SABA	10
FUJITSU	53	SALORA	26
FUNAI	63/67	SAMSUNG	32/42/43/65/68
GOLDSTAR	05/50/51	SANSUI	05
GOODMANS	05	SANYO	21/54/55/56
GRADIENTE	36	SCHNEIDER	05/29/30
GRUNDIG	09	SEG	05/69/75/76/77/78
HITACHI	05/22/23/40/41	SELECO	05/25
IRRADIO	30	SHARP	18
ITT	25	SIEMENS	09
JVC	17/30/39/70	SINUDYNE	05
KDS	52	SONY	08
KOLIN	45	TCL	31/33/66/67/69
KONKA	62	TELEFUNKEN	10/11/12/13/14
LG	05/50/51	TEVION	52
MAG	52	THOMSON	10/15/44
METZ	05/28/79	TOSHIBA	16/57
MITSUBISHI	05/19/20/47	WHITE	05
		WESTINGHOUSE
MIVAR	24	YAMAHA	18/41

•If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the one that allows correct operation.

•If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code number is invalid for your TV, this remote control is not compatible with your TV.

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[BCT650] Easy Setting

The tuner in this unit is compatible with digital Cable broadcast services and digital terrestrial broadcast services.

•In these operating instructions,

[DVB-C] : indicates features applicable to digital cable broadcasts (DVB-C).

[DVB-T] : indicates features applicable to digital terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T).

•This unit can receive only one of the two services at a time.

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 Select language, then press [OK].

4 Select country, then press [OK].

5 Select “Digital Cable (DVB-C) Channels” or “Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) Channels”, then press [OK].

1[DVB-C]

Select the channel number allocation, then press [OK].

•For Germany and Austria: Normally set to “Preset Channel Number”.

•For Switzerland:

Normally set to “Operator’s Channel Number ( LCN )”.

•To change channel allocation, restart Auto Setup

in Basic Settings menu and change channel number allocation selection. (> 69)

•If channel is not found, restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu. (> 69)

2[DVB-C]

Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press [OK].

• Frequency

Auto

The preset frequency will be automatically used.

Manual

Enter the frequency specified by your cable provider with number buttons.

• Network ID

Auto

The preset Network ID will be automatically used.

Manual

Enter the Network ID specified by your cable provider with number buttons.

•Frequency and Network ID settings may be necessary depending on the cable provider. For details, consult the cable provider.

6 Auto Setup will start automatically. (This operation may take some time.)

[DVB-C]

When tuning is completed, press [OK].

7 Clock will be set automatically.

If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 77, Clock).

8 Set Quick Start to “On”, “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].

9 Select the item to match the type of TV connected. (> 75, TV Aspect)

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

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup or change TV signal type (> 69, Auto Setup)

To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly (> 26, Using Channel List)

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

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C1

1284 MHz (preset: 1284 MHz)

Off

Getting started

Settings

[BST650] 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 Select language, then press [OK].

4 Select country, then press [OK].

5 Select the search mode, then press [OK].

6 Select “Single Cable System” or “DiSEqC” then press [OK].

When selecting “Single Cable System”

1 Make the settings of user band.

User Band Settings

Start Auto Setup

Please confirm user band settings before starting Auto Setup.

Tuner

User Band

User Band Frequency

User Band PIN

Select

OK

RETURN

•User Band

You can set C1 to C8. Set to a User Band not used by any other device.

•User Band Frequency

Set the User Band Frequency with number buttons.

•User Band PIN

If the single cable router requires a PIN to access an user band, enter the PIN.

•For details, read the manual of the single cable router, etc.

2Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press [OK].

Auto Setup starts.

These operations (Searching Satellite and

Searching Channels) may take some time.

• When selecting “DiSEqC”

Auto Setup

Satellite		Checking LNB1
Progress	0%			100%
This will take up to 40 minutes.
LNB		Checking...
Satellite

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

RETURN

• When selecting “Single Cable System”

Auto Setup

Satellite		Checking LNB1
Progress	0%			100%
This will take up to 40 minutes.
Tuner		Checking...
Satellite

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

RETURN

After tuning has been completed, clock will be set automatically.

If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 77, Clock).

7 Set Quick Start to “On”, “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].

8 Select the item to match the type of TV connected. (> 75, TV Aspect)

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

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup (> 70, Auto Setup)

To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly (> 26, Using Channel List)

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

Easy Network Setting

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

Follow the on-screen instructions and make the following settings.

When “Easy Network Setting is finished.” appears Press [OK].

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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].

FUNCTION MENU

TV Guide

Contents on HDD

Timer Recording

Setup

Media

Copy Video

OK

RETURN

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

FUNCTION MENU list

•TV Guide (> 26)

•Contents on HDD

-Recorded Programmes (> 35)

-Video ( AVCHD ) (> 35)

-Video ( MP4 / Xvid / MKV ) (> 37)

-Photo (> 56)

-Music (> 60)

•Timer Recording (> 32)

•Setup

-Basic Settings (> 68)

•You can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc.

-Wallpaper

Personalize a background of the FUNCTION MENU.

•To select from among “Photo”, register photo in advance. (> 57)

-BD-Video Data Management (> 39)

•Media

-Disc

-USB device

-USB HDD

•Copy Video

-Copy Menu (> 50)

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

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Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

Press [CH W X] to select the channel.

•You can also select the channel by the following operations.

-Using number buttons

-Using Channel List (> 26)

-Using TV Guide system (> 26)

-Using channel information (> right)

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].

•Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the channels. (> 68, 70, Favourites Edit)

If this unit requests a PIN

Enter the PIN with the number buttons by following the on-screen instructions.

•If you decide on a PIN, make a note it in case you forgot it.

•PIN (except CAM’s) can be changed via “PIN Entry”. (> 77)

•For CAM’s PIN, refer to your CAM’s operating instructions.

If encrypted channels do not appear

To watch an encrypted broadcast, insert the CI module into the CI slot. (> 14)

• Set “Common Interface”. (> 75)

Using channel information

While watching a programme

Press [STATUS ].

Channel information appears.

e.g.,

1	NEWS		10:30
	9:00 - 11:00		All DVB Channels
	Now	Set timer	Change category
	Dolby D

1 Current Category

2 Encrypted broadcast

3 Set timer (> 33)

4 Subtitle

5 Teletext

6 Multiple audio/Sub Channel

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT ].

To change Category

Press the blue button.

•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”. (> 68, 70)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

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

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To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (> 24)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

To change subtitle language

1 Press [OPTION].

2Select “Subtitle Language” in “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].

3Select the desired language.

• Press [EXIT ] to exit the screen.

•Some subtitle contents can be displayed using Teletext. (> below)

To show the Teletext

When “ ” appears in channel information (> 24)

1Press [TEXT ].

•When the Teletext of data service is displayed, press [TEXT ] again.

2Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions.

• You can change the display mode. (> 74, Teletext)

Watching broadcasts

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode.

Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the screen”. (> 81)

To select the contents in the broadcast

When a programme includes audio signals etc., you can select signals.

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].

3Select “Multi Audio” or “Sub Channel”, then press [OK].

4 Select the item.

About Operator profile

Depending on your CAM, the channel list can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM.

To perform an update, operate following the instructions on the screen.

• If cancelled, the notification is instead displayed on the channel information (> 24).

e.g.,

1	NEWS		10:30
	9:00 - 11:00		All DVB Channels
	Now	Operator Profile Info	Change category
	Dolby D

To execute channel list upgrade, press the red button.

•Performing an update will delete the existing channel list. To return to the original channel list, restart “Auto Setup” in “Basic Settings” menu. (> 69, 70)

•The timer recording programmes may be cancelled. Please confirm a timer programme. (> 34)

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Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

All DVB Channels	Sorting 123...
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Select
View	Page up
RETURN	Page down
123/ABC	Category

Channel names

Encrypted channel

•To sort the channel, press the red button.

•To change the category, press the blue button.

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

e.g. Landscape view

		TV Guide		Landscape	8:05	Category: All DVB Channels
				TUE 06.01.2015
		8:00 - 9:45
TUE 06.01	8:00		8:30	9:00	9:30	10:00	10:30
OK					Information		Page Up
RETURN		GUIDE	Portrait/Landscape				Page Down
Timer Rec.				+24 hours		Search / Select

2 Select the programme, then press [OK].

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

To change TV Guide view

Press [GUIDE] to switch between “Landscape” view and “Portrait” view.

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To skip unwanted channels

The channel is skipped next time you select the channel.

1While watching the broadcast to skip, press [DELETE].

2 Press [OK].

•[BCT650]

[DVB-T] You cannot skip channels.

•You can select the channel you have skipped with the

number button that corresponds to the channel.

•When you want to restore the skipped channel, edit the channel list. (> 69, 70)

To edit the channel list

Refer to “Channel List”. (> 69, 70)

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 ].

To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide System (> 30)

To search the programmes

Refer to “To search the programmes”. (> 31)

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Watching broadcasts

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 to the point where temporary save has started (up to

1.5 hours).

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 ].

Pause	8:05	9:35
		8:50

• Press [STATUS ] again.

8:50:55 06.01.2015

Play 8:50.50

1The time that you can rewind the live programme.

2The 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 ].

•Temporary save stops in the following cases:

-When switching to other channels or other screen

-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

-When setting clock manually (Contents protected title (Retention limit) only) (> 15)

-While copying

-While watching a programme being recorded

-When a radio programme is selected

-While watching an encrypted programme

-REWIND LIVE TV:

When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 72)

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Recording

Recording Recording TV programmes

• About CI Plus restriction (> 15)

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 (> 9)

Conversion Mode Setting
HDD Remain	h m (DR)		Data Size
		Off (DR)
			Large
		HG
High		HX
Definition		HE
		HL
		HM	Small
			Large
		XP
Standard		SP
Definition		LP
		EP	Small

OK

RETURN

•The conversion mode set here is used as an initial value for the next recording.

3 Press [REC ¥].

Recording will start.

4 Select “Automatic Stop”, then press [OK].

•One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

REC/OTR

8:00 - 8:45

Automatic Stop at 8:45

Recording Time 30 min

Continuous recording

To set the recording time

1Select “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].

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”. (> 46)

•To record an encrypted broadcast, insert the CI module into the CI slot. (> 14)

•If a timer recording reaches its start time when the tuner is being used for recording (OTR), the recording (OTR) terminates.

•Following contents or media cannot be played back while recording.

-3D video

-video file

-photo

-USB HDD (For data files, > 9) and USB memory

•Copying cannot be performed while recording.

•When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 76), 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.

•When converted, audio content and subtitle will be converted with the same settings as at the start of recording.

•When the programme recorded in DR mode is converted, teletext will not be recorded.

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Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g.,

HDD

REC/OTR AUTO Recording programme displayed on the TV

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

Recording

To pause recording

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.

Simultaneous rec and play

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

1 Press [VIDEO MENU].

Channel	Date	Title Name
	04.10
	04.10
	29.10
	29.10		9:00 Rec Time 0:10(DR)
	Start Time
	Prog.Type:		Drama
Play			Page
			Delete
RETURN
			Select

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

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