Panasonic DMR-BS880, DMR-BS780 Operating Instructions

Download

Page 1

Operating Instructions

2 ALL

Blu-ray Disc Recorder

Model No. DMR-BS880

DMR-BS780

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

This Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view satellite channels only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels. This unit does not have a terrestrial tuner.

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.

∫ Region management information

BDVideo:

Example: Example:

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code “B”.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

DVDVideo:

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”.

VQT2J64

Page 2

Getting started

Features Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

∫ Easy access to various functions (> 15)

You can access the main function quickly and easily from FUNCTION MENU display.

∫ Receives freesat - free digital satellite

broadcasts in the UK

Getting started

This unit has two freesat HD tuners built-in. freesat is a free digital TV service which broadcasts via satellite so you can receive TV, radio and interactive TV.

(> 16)

∫ Supports Audio Description signal (> 18)

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

∫ Record with High Definition (> 21)

It is possible to record in high definition quality when the broadcast is high definition.

(Product numbers correct as of April 2010. These may be subject to change.)

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000473) 2 Batteries for remote control 1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003)

The batteries information

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

∫ 2 programmes Simultaneous Recording

(> 22)

It is possible to record 2 programmes being broadcasted at the same time.

∫ Copy to Blu-ray Disc (> 44)

It can record in high definition quality in addition to large volume recording.

∫ VIERA CAST (> 65)

Internet services (such as YouTube, Picasa Web Albums, etc.) can be accessed easily by using the VIERA CAST button.

∫ DLNA (> 66)

You can enjoy the video and still pictures saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA compatible equipment connected via a network.

∫ VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” (> 68)

Operation of this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the TV (VIERA) by connecting with the HDMI cable to the TV (VIERA).

∫ Owner ID (> 86)

Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the Police to determine the owner in the case of theft.

R6/LR6, AA

≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥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 an automobile

exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

≥Do not take apart or short circuit. ≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese

batteries.

≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled

off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

VQT2J64

Page 3

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

Getting started

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL

SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13- AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2.Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

VQT2J64

Page 4

Table of contents

∫ Getting started

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Supplied accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

The batteries information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Basic Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Easy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Network Easy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuning in Other Satellite Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Common Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

∫ Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Watching the Other Satellite Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using TV Guide system (freesat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

∫ Recording

Recording TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Operation during recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Various functions with freesat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Timer recording from channel information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Manual timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

To cancel recording when timer recording has already

begun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

∫ Playing back video

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playing recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Regarding DivX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

∫ Editing video

Deleting recorded video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Editing recorded video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Editing titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

To create/playback/edit the chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

∫ Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Copying Title Playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from HDD. . . . . . . . . 48

Copying a finalised disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

∫ Still pictures

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Start Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Still picture play option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Still pictures operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copying still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying using the copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

∫ Music

Playing music/Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . 56

Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Operations during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Editing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Album and track operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

∫ With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Recording from video equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Recording broadcasts from Set Top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Linked timer recording (SKY Digital STB, etc.)

–EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

∫ Convenient functions

Using Internet services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Enjoying VIERA CAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using the Internet Player service of broadcaster

(freesat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

DLNA feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control

Playback menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Disc and card management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

HDD / Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

TV operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Other Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Set Top Box or VCR connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Other TV connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Amplifier connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

”/Q Link) . . . . . . . . 68

VQT2J64

Page 5

∫ Troubleshooting

Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

VIERA Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

To reset this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

∫ Reference

HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Media handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Recording modes and recording contents . . . . . 104

Operations that can be performed

simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Structure of folders displayed by this unit . . . . . 107

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Still pictures

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥ These operating instructions are applicable to

models DMR-BS880 and DMR-BS780. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-BS880 unless otherwise indicated. [BS880] : indicates features applicable to DMR-BS880 only. [BS780] : indicates features applicable to DMR-BS780 only.

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

VQT2J64

Page 6

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

-10s +60s

REC MODE EXT LINK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

BACK/ RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PROG/CHECK

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

REW LIVE TV

 

 























 









  











 

Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

1 Turn the unit on or off (> 10, 14) 2 Select drive (HDD, BD, SD or USB) (> 14) 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter

numbers or characters (The character buttons may

Getting started

be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.)

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, still pictures or music (> 39)

5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show channel information (> 17)/Programme

information within TV Guide screen (> 19)/Show status messages (> 37)/Show Information (> 35)

7 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 37) 8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top menu, Pop-up

Menu (> 31, 34)

9 Show OPTION menu (> 40, 52, 59) : Colour buttons

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

; Recording functions < Show digital text/Teletext (> 18) = Show subtitles (> 18) > Create chapter (> 43) ? Skip the specified time (> 37) @ Transmit the remote control signal A TV operation area (> 88) B Channel select (> 16)/

Change pages in the TV Guide system etc. (> 19)

C Show VIERA CAST (> 65) D Input select (> 16, 21, 62) E Show Timer Recording screen (> 28) F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen (> 19) H Show FUNCTION MENU window (> 15) I Return to previous screen J Direct TV recording (> 23) K EXT LINK function (> 64) L Show Playback menu (> 70) M Listen to Audio Description (> 18) N Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 36) O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 36)

VQT2J64

Page 7

Main unit

AV3 I N

   

  

 



Pull to flip down the front panel.

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

∫ Remote Control signal sensor

PLAY

COPYEXT-L

SD USB

HDDSD







Getting started

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 10, 14)

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 Disc tray (> 14) 3 Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder

(> 62)

4 Blue LED

≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (> 82)

5 Display (> below) 6 Recording indicator 7 Remote control signal sensor (> above)

The unit’s display

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

8 Connection for VCR, Panasonic’s video camera,

etc. (> 62)

9 Open/close disc tray (> 14) : SD card slot (> 14) ; USB port (> 14) < Channel select (> 16) = Start recording (> 21)/Specify a time to stop

recording (> 21)

> Stop ? Start play

Rear panel terminals (> 8, 9, 89)

7 Main display section indicator

8 Playback indicator 9 USB port indicator : Timer recording indicator

Current time/playback counter, various messages

This indicator lights up when the timer recording standby is activated.

VQT2J64

Page 8

Basic Connection

HDMI IN

HDMI

AV OUT

AV1 (TV)

DISH IN 1

DISH IN 2

AC IN

HDMI cable

21-pin Scart cable

Satellite cable

AC mains lead (supplied)

TV’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

Satellite dish

≥Connect both satellite terminals (DISH IN 1 and DISH IN 2) to the satellite dish when you want to record

2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording.

≥Connect DISH IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish when you use only one terminal. In this case, you cannot record

2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording.

≥Supply power from another device when you use 2 or more devices to receive satellite broadcast, because this

unit does not supply power when it is turned in standby.

≥Please consult with your Panasonic dealer for details of dish installation.

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

Getting started

≥Other Connections (> 89)

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, you can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio. ≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 68).

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3

Required setting:

Set “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (> 83). (The default setting is “On”.)

After completing the connections, proceed to Easy setting (> 10). ≥Refer to page 90 if “U50”, “U50 1” or “U50 2” appears on the unit’s display.

VQT2J64

Page 9

About Satellite tuner

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

LAN

This unit’s rear panel

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN cable

(Straight)

≥The freesat channel uses Astra 2 at 28.2° East, and

Eurobird 1 at 28.5° East satellites.

About HDMI cable

≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the

HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).

≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI

Cables 5.0 meters or less.

≥Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part

number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RPCDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

About a 21-pin Scart cable

You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible TV.

≥Set “AV1 Output” (> 83). ≥If the 21-pin Scart cable and HDMI cable are

connected with a TV, you can use Direct TV Recording (> 23) or PAUSE LIVE TV programme (> 20) function when watching a programme via TV’s tuner.

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 it is turned off

[approx. 0.3 W (Power Save in Standby mode is activated)]

Network connection

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

≥Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet (> 31) ≥Automatically acquiring the title of the CD (> 56) ≥Enjoying VIERA CAST (> 65) ≥Enjoying Internet Player (> 65) ≥DLNA function (> 66) ≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit (> 87)

Getting started



≥ You cannot connect to 2 different satellites at the same

time.

≥ If you connect a DVI device (PC monitors, etc.), we

recommend the device compatible with HDCP (High-Band width Digital Content Protection): 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 connect a DVI device that is not compatible with

≥ If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with

HDCP, set “HDCP on HDMI Output” to “Off” (> 83).

2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 116) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)



≥ Refer to the operating instructions for the connected

device.

≥ Use only category 5 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.

≥ Please be aware that if you connect to a network without

encryption, a third party may illegitimately intervene and eavesdrop on the transmissions, and data such as personal information, confidential information etc. may be leaked.

VQT2J64

Page 10

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

-10s +60s

REC MODE

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

BACK/

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PROG/CHECK

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

EXT LINK

MANUAL SKIP

REW LIVE TV

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN 0000 NAME HOUSE NO

POSTCODE

RG12 8FP

RETURN

Edit

Select

Setting

Getting started

Easy setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í].

freesat Auto Setup starts.

≥Check signal quality/strength displayed on the

screen.

freesat Auto Setup

Searching

DISH Input 1-Signal Quality 0 10 DISH Input 1-Signal Strength 0 10 DISH Input 2-Signal Quality 0 10 DISH Input 2-Signal Strength 0 10 TV Channels Found 0 Radio Channels Found 0 Data Channels Found 0

Channels found, creating channel list.

Exit freesat setup

If freesat Auto Setup fails, press [BACK/ RETURN ] and go to the next step.

≥Check connections and dish alignment, and

perform “freesat Auto Setup” (> 75) after the settings (> 10-12).

3 Enter your Postcode.

1 Select the character, then press [OK]. 2 Repeat step 1. 3 Press the “Green” button to confirm.

≥Your postcode is required to receive local

services and sort the channel order.

Enter Postcode for local channels including space

Postcode

ABCDEFGH I JKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ

Set character

Delete

0123456789

Select

RETURN

Confirm

abc

.!:#

ghi

jkl

pqrs

tuv

Delete all

def

mno

wxyz

≥Clock will be set automatically after entering

postcode. If the clock setting menu appears (> 85, Clock)

4 Enter the PIN.

This PIN will be used only for the Owner IDData Entry screen.

You now have the opportunity to enter your

details and help the police to crack crime.

See Instruction Book.

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

RETURN

PIN entry

1 Press the number button to enter 4-digit PIN. 2 Repeat step 1 to confirm.

≥Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.

5 Set the Owner ID-Data Entry (“NAME”

and “HOUSE NO”).

1 Select the item, then press [OK].

2 Select the character, then press [OK]. 3 Repeat step 2. 4 Press [BACK/RETURN ].

VQT2J64

Page 11

6 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 7 Enter the new PIN.

PIN Entry

Enter a new 4-digit PIN, then press OK. This PIN will be used for controlling viewing and playback. PIN will be set to “0000” by pressing “RETURN” when there is no number input.

- - - -

RETURN

Number

≥Make a note of PIN in case you forget it. ≥The default PIN is “0000”.

1 Select the number, then press [1]. 2 Repeat step 1. 3 Press [OK] twice.

8 Set “Power Save” to “On”, “On Timer”

or “Off”, then press [OK].

Power Save in Standby

From To

Standby power consumption is reduced by disabling Quick Start function and AV2 loop-through in standby. Home Network ( DLNA ) function is not available in both standby and power on modes.

RETURN

On Power consumption will be reduced

to a minimum level in standby mode.

On Timer

Set period of power save and then press [OK]. ≥Power Save in Standby mode is

activated at the set time period.

Off It is possible to start quickly from the

standby mode. (Quick Start mode) ≥If you use Home Network (DLNA)

Function (> 66), select "Off". This function is not available with other settings.

≥Video from AV2 input cannot be viewed with

this unit in standby mode when Power Save in Standby mode is activated.

Power Save

When the following screen appears, Easy setting is complete.

Easy Setting

Easy Setting has been completed.

To use Internet functions, network connection needs to be made first. Proceed Network Easy Settings ? Select “Yes” to start. Select “No” to exit the Setup.

Yes No

≥Select “Yes” to proceed to “Network Easy Settings”.

(> 12)

≥Select “No” to finish the Setup.

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

When the message below appears

No satellite signals detected at dish input 2.

Please check dish installation / connection before starting search,

otherwise record / playback functions will be limited.

This screen appears when this unit does not detect the connection to DISH IN 2. When you connect DISH IN 1 only press [OK], then go to the next step. When you connect both DISH IN 1 and 2, turn this unit off and check your connection. Then perform from step 1.

To display the Owner ID information on TV

Press and hold [∫] on the main unit for more than 5 seconds. The PIN is not displayed.

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 75, freesat Channel

List)

¾ To check the signal condition (> 77, Signal

Condition)

¾ To change the Owner ID information (> 86,

Owner ID)

¾ To change PIN (> 86, PIN Entry)

Getting started

VQT2J64

Page 12

Setting

RETURN

Network Easy Settings

LAN setup and testing of home network and internet connections are required for internet functions. Broadband Internet connection is necessary for network features. Please confirm that a LAN cable is connected. Please refer to the operating instructions.

Press OK to start Network Easy Settings.

Network Easy Settings

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

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

≥Network connection test ≥Home Network (DLNA) function setting

Getting started

≥Internet connection test

When TV picture appears, Setup is complete.

∫ When you experience problems with

settings

≥Network Easy Settings ( Connection Test )

1. LAN cable connection:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

VQT2J64

Display

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Fail” or “Home network available”

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Fail”

Check the

following

≥Connection of

the LAN cables (> 9)

≥Connection

and settings of the hub and router

≥Settings of “IP

Address / DNS Settings” (> 84)

≥Network Easy Settings ( Internet Connection

Tes t )

Display Check the following

≥Network connections and

Cannot find the server. (B019)

settings

≥Settings of “IP Address /

DNS Settings” (> 84)

≥The server may be busy or

the service may have been No connection could be made to the server. (B020)

suspended. Please wait a

few moments, and then try

again.

≥Settings of “Proxy Server

Settings” (> 84)

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

To restart Network Easy Settings

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Network Easy Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

To redo settings individually

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press

[OK]. 5 Select “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 84) or

“Proxy Server Settings” (> 84), then press [OK].

Check security before using Home Network (DLNA) function

If you set “Home Network (DLNA) 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 (DLNA) function setting can be set only

when you selected “Off” for “Power Save” in “Easy setting” (> 11, step 8).

≥ Even if you set “Home Network (DLNA) function” to “Off”, it

is possible to set to “On” later (> 67).

Page 13

Tuning in Other Satellite

Other Satellite Auto Setup - Satellite Selection

freesat and other channels

Satellite Selection

Astra2/Eurobird

No satellite signals detected at dish input 2.

Please check dish installation / connection before starting search,

otherwise record / playback functions will be limited.

Services

You can tune in to other free channels (Astra 2 at 28.5 degree east) or free channels from other satellites that you can receive in your area.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Others”, then press [OK].

9 Press [OK]. 10 Select “Free Channels” or “All

Channels”, then press [OK].

The scan starts. This may take up to 60 minutes.

Other Satellite Auto Setup

Satellite

Progress

This may take up to 20 minutes.

No.

Astra2/Eurobird

0% 100%

Channel Name

Type Quality

Getting started

3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Tuning”, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Other Satellite Tuning Menu”,

then press [OK].

6 Select “Auto Setup”, then press [OK]. 7 Select the satellite.

≥Astra2/Eurobird ≥Astra1 ≥Hotbird ≥Any Satellite: Any satellites that the dish can

pick up from its current position Check the dish alignment for the satellite you want to select.

8 Press [OK].

Checking the signals starts. It takes time. Please follow the instruction on the screen.

≥When you select “Any Satellite” in step 7, go

to step 10.

≥“Locked” appears when the checking is

finished.

Other Satellite Auto Setup - Satellite Selection

Satellite Selection

freesat and other channels

DISH Input 1 - Signal Quality DISH Input 1 - Signal Strength DISH Input 1 - Signal Lock DISH Input 2 - Signal Quality DISH Input 2 - Signal Strength DISH Input 2 - Signal Lock

Continue

RETURN

Astra2/Eurobird

0 10 0 10 Locked 0 10 0 10 Locked

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0

RETURN

Searching

Radio: 0

When the message below appears (> 11 )

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 76, Other Satellite

Channel List)

¾ To tune other satellite services manually (> 77,

Manual Tuning)

¾ To check the signal condition (> 77, Signal

Condition)



≥ This setup is not required if you are only viewing or

recording from freesat channels.

≥If “Locked” does not appear, the signal is

weak, and Auto Setup cannot start. Check that the satellite dish is correctly positioned.

VQT2J64

Page 14

Common Operations

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.



VOL

abc

def

mno

jkl

w xyz

tuv

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE LIVE TV

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

PAGE

EXIT

BACK/ RETURN

DISPLAY

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

Getting started

DEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

Preparations

Turning on this unit

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.

Inserting or removing a media

≥When the indicator on this unit's display blinks,

do not turn off the unit 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.

≥When removing the SD card, press on the centre of

the card and pull it straight out.

≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB

connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

∫ To select a drive

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the media drive that you operate.

∫ Release disc protection

[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]

If the disc is protected when writing to the disc, release the protection (> 72, Setting the protection).

The freesat Auto Setup will start at the initial power on after purchasing this unit. (> 10)



≥ If the freesat Auto Setup does not start after the initial

power on, turn this unit Off/On once.

VQT2J64

Page 15

Basic operation

OK OK

Select Enter

BACK/

RETURN

EXIT

Page 001/002

CopySelect

OPTION

LIVE CAT 2 SPORTS NEWS World news DV 21.02.02

29/10 29/10 2 29/10 1

01/01DV PLAY RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

KD2A DOG LIVE CAT

04.10

04/10

29/10

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

DEL

FUNCTION MENU

Drive Select

RETURN

Titles recorded to HDD can be viewed, edited, or deleted.

Blu-ray

Timer Recording Copy

Others

Disc / SD Card / USB

Network

Playback Contents

TV Guide

HDD

Video

Picture Music

This unit is basically operated via the following method by using the remote control.

FUNCTION MENU screen

You can easily access the desired functions via the FUNCTION MENU.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

Getting started

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

Display Navigation

Operating method can also be confirmed on the screen. Available functions and buttons used are displayed on each screen.

Menu screen

Menu screen for selecting each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily. e.g., [USB]

Play Video ( DivX )

View Pictures ( JPEG ) Play / Copy Music ( MP3 ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

USB

USB device is inserted.

RETURN

If the menu screen is not displayed, display it by performing the following operation.

1 While stopped

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Drive Select”. 3 Select the media.

≥Menu screen for each media appears.

Press

Playback Contents

Video (> 33)

Picture (> 50)

Music (> 56)

TV Guide (> 19)

Timer Recording (> 24)

Copy (> 44)

Copy (VIDEO / PICTURE)

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to Disc

Network (> 65)

Others

Drive Select

EXT Link Standby (> 64)

Flexible Recording via AV input (> 63)

DV Automatic Recording (> 63)

Setup (> 75)

Disc / SD Card / USB

This is a display for when drive select is set to HDD.



≥ Selectable items will change depending on the type and

status of the media.

VQT2J64

Page 16

Watching broadcasts

Watc h ing broad casts

SELECT

INPUT

RETURN

All Channels

Entertainment

News & Sport

Movies

Lifestyle

Music

Children

Special Interest

Adult

Favourites

Radio

Shopping

Gaming & Dating

Regional

Interactive

Channel Genre Selection

Select the current

Watching broadcasts



VOL

abc

def

mno

jkl

w xyz

tuv

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE LIVE TV

PAGE

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

SKIP

Press a few times and select “freesat”, then press

Input Selection

AV1 AV2 AV3 DV

freesat

Other Sat.

Select

Change

RETURN

programme, then press

WED 13th

19:00-20:00

Time: 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 108 Sky Culture Dream 113

114 115 116 117 120

Select Channel

OK Select Programme

RETURN

TV Guide: Landscape

Red Cap Love

News Show News Show

100 Sheep Dream

HD HD

Heartbeat 100 Sheep Dream

Behind me Black House Crowntown Deal

GUIDE

+24 hours Prog.Type Channel Genre

Info

Portrait/Landscape

USO Blue Wave

WED 13/10/2010 19:36

All ChannelsAll Types

paC deRpaC deR

Great Ach...

In the...

Page Up

Page Down

raC desUevaW toHOFU

Select “View”, then press

Every time you change the channel, channel information appears automatically.

Selection Screen

Drama WED 13/10/2010 19:00 - 20:00

RETURN

Unit’s display

WED 13/10/2010 19:36

View

Single Timer Rec. Series Timer Rec.

Delete

Series Info

VQT2J64

Press .

The Channel Genre Selection screen appears.

Select the genre, then

press .

The TV Guide list appears.



≥ You can set the time to display the channel information.

(> 82)

≥ You can also select the channel with [WXCH] or the

number buttons.

¾ To watch other satellite services (> 17) ¾ To use TV Guide system (> 19)

Page 17

Watching the Other Satellite

Channel names

e.g.,

Service

Channel information

Press [STATUS ].

1 Press [INPUT SELECT] a few times and

select “Other Sat.”, then press [OK].

2 Press [GUIDE]. 3 Select the channel, then press [OK].

Other Sat. Channels

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Select

View

RETURN

≥To change the category, press the “Red”

button.

≥To sort the channel, press the “Blue” button.

Unit’s display



≥ You can also select the channel with [WXCH] or the

number buttons.

≥ There are no programme guide information in other

satellite mode, only list of channel name is available.

Sorting 123...

Page up

Page down

SortingCategory



951 13:07

19:00 - 19:30

Dolby D Subtitles



Now



1 Current Category 2 Title with Guidance information 3 Audio Description 4 Subtitle 5 Digital text/Teletext 6 Multiple audio

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT].

To change Category (Other satellite service only)

Press the “Blue” button. ≥Selection of channel is made easy by creating

Favourites of the channels. (> 76, Other Satellite Favourites Edit)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

TXT



freesat Channels

Set timer

Multi Audio





Watching broadcasts

To switch to another channel

Press [3, 4]. ≥Press [OK] to watch the channel.

¾ To set the timer programme from channel

information (> 27)

VQT2J64

Page 18

Watching broadcasts

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “Subtitles” appears in channel information (> 17)

Press [STTL ].

To hide subtitle

Press [STTL ].

To select Multi Audio

When “Multi Audio” appears in channel information

Watching broadcasts

(> 17)

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Multi Audio”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the desired audio.

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

To listen to the Audio Description

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

When “AD” appears in channel information (> 17)

Press [AD].

To switch off

Press [AD].



≥ You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup

menu. (> 78)

To vi e w D i gi t al Te xt ( MH E G)

When “TXT” appears in channel information (> 17)

Press [TEXT ].

To select the page or access to certain topic areas and navigation

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



≥ Some functions of digital text are deactivated during

recording.

¾ To use the Internet Player service (> 65)

To view analogue text (Teletext)

Some other satellite channels may broadcast analogue text (Teletext).

When “TXT” appears in channel information (> 17)

Press [TEXT ].

To select the page

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

To exit the teletext screen

Press [TEXT ].



≥ The teletext function depends on respective channels. ≥ You can change the display mode (> 82, Teletext).

To set the channel to skip

The channel is skipped next time you select the channel with [WXCH].

1 While watching the broadcast to skip

Press [DEL].

2 Press [OK].

VQT2J64

Page 19

Using TV Guide system

Landscape view

Portrait view

All Types Movies

Entertainment

News & Factual

Sport Children’s Education Lifestyle Drama

All Types

Prog.Type

All Channels Entertainment News & Sport Movies Lifestyle Music Children Special Interest Radio Shopping

All Channels

Channel Genre

(freesat)

Press [GUIDE].

≥You can switch between Landscape view and

Portrait view each time you press [GUIDE].

WED 13th

19:00-20:00

Time: 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 108 Sky Culture Dream 113

114 115 116 117 120

Select Channel

Select Programme

RETURN

TV Guide: Landscape

Red Cap

News ShowLove Party

100 Sheep Dream

Heartbeat 100 Sheep Dream

Behind me Black House Crowntown Deal

GUIDE

+24 hours Prog.Type Channel Genre

Info

Portrait/Landscape

USO Blue Wave

WED 13/10/2010 19:36

All ChannelsAll Types

paC deRpaC deR

Great Ach...

HDHD

In the...

raC desUevaW toHOFU

Page Up

Page Down

To search the programme

You can search the programme from programme type and channel genre.

1 Press the “Yellow” button (Prog.Type) or

the “Blue” button (Channel Genre).

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Watching broadcasts

WED 13th

114 115 116 117 120

19:30-20:00 20:00-21:15 21:15-22:00

22:00-22:45

22:45-23:30 23:30-00:00

0:00-01:00 1:00-01:45

Select Programme

Select Channel

RETURN

TV Guide: Portrait

Love

News Show Party Also in

Baseball

Ballet Hourse riding Curling Arm wrestling

Info

GUIDE

Portrait/Landscape

+24 hours Prog.Type Channel Genre

All Types

WED 13/10/2010 19:36

All Channels

Also in

Page Down

Page up/down

Press [WXCH].

To view a programme list for another day

Press the “Red” button (Previous) or the “Green” button (Next).

To see programme information

(Programmes with the symbol)

Press [STATUS ].

To show other pages

Press [CH W] (Previous) or [X CH] (Next).

To exit the screen

Press [STATUS ].

Landscape view

The programmes belonging to the selected type or genre are highlighted.

Portrait view Only the programmes belonging

to the selected type or genre are

displayed.

To return to the previous TV Guide list

Select “All Types” in the “Prog.Type” or “All Channels” in the “Channel Genre” in step 2.



≥ Channel Genre and programme type may not be assigned

correctly depending on the programme information.

≥ Some broadcast may not send programme information.

¾ Set the timer recording (> 24)

VQT2J64

Page 20

Watching broadcasts

PLAY

20:35 22:35

21:50







18:53:50 11/11/2010

Play 18:53.50



REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD and you can use the following functions.

REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme up to 2 hours before as long as temporary save has not been stopped.

PAUSE LIVE TV

You can pause live TV programme and restart watching from the paused position.

Watching broadcasts

≥VIERA Link function makes it possible to use the

PAUSE LIVE TV function by pressing “Pause” button on TV remote control. (> 68)

≥PAUSE LIVE TV also works when watching a

programme via external input.

≥Select the HDD drive to perform these functions

correctly.

1 While watching TV

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

1Press [∫]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To display the status

Press [STATUS ].

∫ When watching a programme with this tuner

1 The time that you can rewind the live programme 2 The time of the current playback position 3 The time which is 2 hours after PAUSE LIVE TV or

REWIND LIVE TV started ≥After 2 hours from PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND

LIVE TV started, current time is displayed.

∫ (PAUSE LIVE TV only)

When watching a programme via external input

∫REWIND LIVE TV

Press [6] to rewind.

≥“REWIND LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s

display.

∫PAUSE LIVE TV

Press [;] to pause.

≥“PAUSE LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s

display.

20:35 22:35

Pause

20:35

2 When you want to resume

Press [1](PLAY/a1.3).

≥You can perform search or Quick View, etc. ≥If temporary save stops (

be performed by that point.

> right), playback will

4 The time of the current playback position.



≥ Temporary save stops in the following cases:

– When switching to other channels or other screen – When recording of the watching programme is started – When 2 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 2 programmes simultaneously – While copying – While watching a programme being recorded – When a radio programme is selected – (REWIND LIVE TV only)

When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 79)

– (PAUSE LIVE TV only)

When a timer recording via external input is started while watching a programme via external input

VQT2J64

Page 21

Recording TV programmes

Recor ding

AV3 DV

freesat

Other Sat.

AV2

AV1

Input Selection

RETURN

Change

Select

CH REC

REC1

“REC1” or “REC2” will light.

Unit’s display

Automatic Stop ( Guide Link ) at 22:00

21:00-22:00

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

Life

All recordings (including timer recordings) to HDD will be made in DR mode only (Direct Recording).



VOL

PAGE

abc

def

mno

jkl

w xyz

tuv

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE LIVE TV

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

DISPLAY

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

Press .

Recording starts.

Select “Automatic Stop”,

then press .

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

≥“Automatic Stop” cannot be selected

depending on a programme. In this case select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording”. (

> below)

Recording

Recording disc: [HDD]

Recording mode: DR

Press a few times and

INPUT SELECT

select “freesat” or “Other

Sat.”, then press .

Press to select the

channel.

You can also select the channel with the number buttons.

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording”

in step .

Recording Time (One Touc h Recording)

You can set the length of recording time from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Select the recording time. ≥You can also set the time with

[¥ REC] on the main unit.

Continuous recording

The recording is continued until you press [∫].

2 Press [OK].



≥ All subtitles, multiple audio and Audio Description are

recorded. It can be switched on and off while playing back the title.

≥ When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On”

(> 84), this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing Automatic Stop recording or One Touch Recording (> above).

VQT2J64

Page 22

Recording TV programmes

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

REC2

101

105

REC1/OTR AUTO

DDH

Recording programme displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

Unit’s display

Operation during recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

Recording

To switch the Channel

Press [WXCH].

To display the recording programme on the TV

It is necessary to display the recording programme onto the TV screen to perform operations such as pause.

≥Press [INPUT SELECT] to switch the input. ≥Press [WXCH] to switch the channel.

To stop recording

It is necessary to display the programme you want to stop on the TV. (> left)

Press [∫].

If the following screen appears

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Stop Recording

Recording [ ]

Recording of this programme is in progress. To stop recording, select "Yes" or press STOP. Stop this recording ?

Yes

RETURN

To pause recording

It is necessary to display the programme you want to pause on the TV. (> left)

Press [;].

≥Press again to restart recording.

(A title is not split into separate titles.)

≥If paused while recording in DR mode, the paused

part may become a still picture for a moment during playback of that programme.

To perform 2 programmes simultaneous recording

Chasing playback

Playback the title in the HDD, during recording to the HDD.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] during

recording.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

Channel Date Title Name Titles

PLAY RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

VQT2J64

Time Remaining

04/10 04/10 29/10 29/10 Start Time 22:00 Prog.Type: Drama

OPTION

Grouped Titles

30h30m(DR)

Birds World news Football Dogs and Cats

Rec Time 0h30m(DR)

DEL

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MoviesNot Viewed

Delete

Select

Page 003/003

Page Up

Page Down

VIDEO

While recording

Record other programme with steps – on page 21.

“REC1” and “REC2” will light.

1 1 1 1

REC1

REC2



≥ Either of programmes is necessary to be recorded from

this unit’s tuner.

≥ 2 programmes simultaneous recording is not possible in

the following conditions: – When only 1 dish is connected – While recording from DV input, or executing “Flexible

Recording via AV input”

– While high speed copying

≥ Channel or input cannot be switched except the 2

recorded programmes during 2 recording.

Page 23

Direct TV Recording

Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR

You can immediately start recording the watching programme on the TV without switching the channels on this unit. ≥You can also use this function with VIERA Link.

(> 68)

≥You can use the function by using the TV’s tuner

when you connect the unit to a Q Link compatible TV (Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP). (> 68)

Press [¥ DIRECT TV REC] and hold for about 1 second.

To stop recording partway

Press [∫].



≥ If you switch TV channels while recording broadcasting

using the TV’s tuner, Direct TV Recording stops.

≥ During EXT Link Standby mode or recording, Direct TV

Recording is unavailable.

Recording

VQT2J64

Page 24

Timer recording

SELECT

INPUT

Timer recordings with TV Guide system are for freesat services only. Use “Manual timer recording” to set the timer recordings of other satellite services.



VOL

abc

def

mno

jkl

w xyz

tuv

PROG/CHECK

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE LIVE TV

PAGE

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

SKIP

Recording

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR

Press a few times and select “freesat”, then press

Input Selection

AV1 AV2 AV3 DV

freesat

Other Sat.

Select

Change

RETURN

Press .

The Channel Genre Selection screen appears.

Select the genre, then

Select the programme,

then press .

WED 13th

19:00-20:00

Time: 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30 108 Sky Culture Dream 113

Red Cap Love

114

100 Sheep Dream

115

HD HD

116 117 120

Select Channel

Heartbeat 100 Sheep Dream

Behind me Black House Crowntown Deal

OK Select Programme

RETURN

TV Guide: Landscape

News Show News Show

USO Blue Wave

Info

GUIDE

Portrait/Landscape

+24 hours Prog.Type Channel Genre

WED 13/10/2010 19:36

All ChannelsAll Types

paC deRpaC deR

Great Ach...

Page Down

In the...

raC desUevaW toHOFU

Page Up

Select “Single Timer Rec.” or “Series Timer Rec.”,

then press .

Selection Screen

Drama WED 13/10/2010 19:00 - 20:00

RETURN

Single Timer Rec.:

Timer programme is set for selected programme.

Series Timer Rec.:

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

≥This screen may not appear depending on

the programme.

If “Programme Selection” screen appears

Depending on the signal sent from the broadcaster, both High Definition picture programme and Standard Definition picture programme exist. Select the programme, then press [OK].

Programme Selection

WED 13/10/2010 19:36

View

Single Timer Rec. Series Timer Rec.

Delete

Series Info

WED 13/10/2010 19:36

VQT2J64

press .

Channel Genre Selection

All Channels

Entertainment

News & Sport

Movies

Lifestyle

Music

Children

Special Interest

RETURN

Radio

Shopping

Gaming & Dating

Interactive

Regional

Adult

Favourites

The same programme in High Definition picture quality exists. Please choose programme and set the timer recording.

Channel Schedule Contents

RETURN

13/10 WED 23:00 - 0:00

2/6. Comedy-drama series about housemates who are actually awere...

Page 25

Press .

All Channels

0:30 1:00

dog Wea

Penguin

Timer icon (red)

Please delete unnecessary programme to resolve.

RETURN

Overlapped Timer Recording

New Programme

ConfirmDelete Repeat

TUE 08/12 23:15 - 23:45 TWO Wales

Existing Programmes

WED 13/10

23:00 - 23:30 Holiday

WED 13/10

23:00 - 23:30 Animals

Episode 01/ 02

Series Information

WED 13/10/2010 19:40

RETURN

13/10 WED 23:00 - 0:00

2/6 Comedy-drama series about housemates who are actually awere...

Channel Schedule Contents

18/10 MON 23:00 - 0:00

19/10 TUE 23:00 - 0:00

3/6 Comedy-drama series about housemates who are actually awere...

To check the schedule of the series

Press the “Blue” button in step .

Start

19:00 20:00

Category/ AV

HDD

Stop

30:24 DR

DriveDRMode

HDD

Date/ Weekly

Renew

OFF

Input Name

(Guide Link)(Series)

Timer Recording Remain WED 13/10/2010 19:36

Channel

Day/Date

108 FRI 13/10

[Prog. Name]

Prog.Type: Drama [Guidance: ]

OK RETURN

≥Only “Start” and “Stop” can be changed.

(You can adjust them up to 10 minutes in case of Series Timer Rec.)

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon (red) is displayed.

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Select the programme with “F” icon, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Delete” and press [OK]. 3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. (“F” disappears.)

If “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears

You can eliminate the overlapping or may change with repeat event for the duplicated programme by following the on-screen instructions.

1 Select “Change”, then press [OK]. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Programme for which you set the timer

recording

The episode to be recorded

Repeat programme

High definition programme



≥ TV Guide system provides programme information only

from the broadcaster displayed on the TV like a TV programme magazine.

≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in

advance. (Each daily, weekly or series programme is counted as one programme.)

≥ TV Guide does not work if the clock is not set correctly. ≥ The receipt of the TV Guide system data is only possible

via the aerial input of this unit. The receipt of the TV Guide data via Set Top Box is not possible.

≥ Some broadcasters may not send programme information.

In this case, set the timer recording manually (> 28).

≥ 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.

≥ Titles recorded using “Series Timer Rec.” are bundled and

displayed as a “group” in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen (> 34).

≥ If the unit cannot record the selected programme, the unit

will record the repeat programme if it is available. However, this unit will not record the repeat programme, if any part of the selected programme is recorded.

≥ The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no

episode of the series for 13 weeks.

Recording

Red: Delete programme Green: Record Repeat programme Yellow: Stop the operation

VQT2J64

Page 26

Timer recording

Various functions with freesat

This unit has several functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster.

Guide Link

The recording’s start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. delayed start. In order to make the timer recording work successfully, we recommend you set the start time earlier and the end time later by some minutes, up to a maximum of 10 minutes. ≥This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer

Recording screen in step (> 25).

Recording

≥The “Guide Link” function may not work if you

manually change the start time or the stop time over 10 minutes.

Series Timer Recording (> 24)

You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording.

Split Programme

You can record a programme separated into 2 or more parts by some other programmes, e.g., news. When setting timer from the 1st split programme, other parts of the programme will be automatically set and indicated by the timer icon on the TV Guide. ≥This is indicated by “Split” in the Timer Recording

screen in step (> 25).

Recommendation Booking (> right)

You can record a programme that the broadcaster recommends.



≥ If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording may lack

the beginning or the ending part of the programmes.

Recording recommended programme (Recommendation Booking)

Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR

After performing steps — on page 24 If the following screen appears,

Recommendation

Selected programme has a recommendation list. View the list ?

Yes No

RETURN

1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

“Recommendation List” is displayed.

Recommendation List

Selected Programme

10/03 WED

RETURN

19:00 - 19:45

19:45 - 20:00

Series Info

Recommended Programmes

2 Select the programme, then press [OK]. 3 Go to step on page 25.

≥If “Selection Screen” appears, go to step

on page 24.

VQT2J64

Page 27

Timer recording from channel information

1 While watching a programme

Press [STATUS ].

951 13:07

19:00 - 19:30

Dolby D

Now

DA Subtitles

freesat Channels

Set timer

Multi Audio

TXT

2 Display the channel information of a

programme to record.

≥Switch the programme with [2, 1]. ≥Switch the channel with [3, 4].

3 Press the “Yellow” button. 4 Go to step on page 25.



≥ This function is not available for the programmes that do

not have channel information.

Recording

VQT2J64

Page 28

Timer recording

DEL

Channel Name

Schedule

Drive/Mode

Space

OK RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn Timer Off

Resolve overlap

Total 0/32

Timer Recording Remain

30:30 DR

HDD

WED 13/10/2010 19:40

Delete

New Timer Programme

Info

Category/AV

Check for available space on HDD, when “!” is displayed. (> 29)

Timer icon (red)

Manual timer recording

Timer recording of the programme

Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR

Timer recording from the external equipment

Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP, FR

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Recording

2 Select “New Timer Programme”, then

press [OK].

3 Select the items and change the items

with [3, 4].

4 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored and the timer icon (red) is displayed.

Timer Recording Remain



Channel Name

Programme Name



≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in

advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

HDD WED 13/10/2010 19:41

30:30 DR

Schedule

FRI 15/10 23:00 - 23:30

New Timer Programme

Drive/Mode

HDD

Space

FRI

HDD

Start

23:00 23:30

Category/ AV

30:24 DR

Stop

DriveDRMode HDD

Input Name

Date/ Weekly

Renew

OFF

Timer Recording Remain WED 13/10/2010 19:40

All Channels

Channel

Day/Date

101

[Prog. Name]

OK RETURN

≥Channel

You can select Category/AV with the “Red” button.

≥Day/Date

You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by pressing the “Green” button. If you select “Weekly”, you can record the programme weekly or daily.

≥Start/Stop

Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 15-minute increments.

≥Mode (> 104, 112) ≥Renew (Auto Renewal Recording)

The unit will record the new programme over the old one, when “Weekly” is set in “Day/ Date” (> above).

≥Input Name

Press [OK]. (> 74, Entering text)

VQT2J64

Page 29

To confirm and edit a timer

Icons

Guide

S/P

programme

Press [PROG/CHECK].

Timer Recording

RETURN

To exit the timer recording list

Press [PROG/CHECK].

HDDRemain

Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space

Total 4/32

30:30 DR

MON 18/10 22:00 - 23:00

MON 18/10 23:05 - 23:35

MON 23:15 - 23:30

MON 18/10 23:20 - 23:50

New Timer Programme

Delete

DEL

Turn

Resolve overlap

Timer Off

WED 13/10/2010 19:50

HDD

Info

Page Down

Page Up

--> 22/11

OK Displayed if the recording can fit in the

remaining space

Daily or weekly timer programme is set. (up

(Date)

to a maximum of one month from the present time)

! It may not be possible to record because:

≥there is not enough space left. ≥the number of possible titles has reached

its maximum. (> 112 )

≥programmes are deactivated.

To show a programme information

Select the programme, then press [STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

Recording



≥ Failed programmes are deleted from the timer recording

list at 4 a.m. two days later.

≥ “-------” is displayed on a series recording item if there will

be no episode of the series for the next 8 days. We recommend you delete the “-------” item after you confirm the last episode of the series is recorded.

Screen icons

Red: Timer recording standby is activated.

Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated.

[ Currently recording programme

Part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping. Press the “Green” button to resolve overlapping. (> right)

The disc was full.

Copy-protected programme It was not recorded.

The programme did not complete recording because of some reason.

Auto Renewal Recording is set (> 28).

freesat programme is selected.

Other satellite programme is selected.

Guide Link (> 26)

Split Programme (> 26)

Series Timer Recording (> 26)

To deactivate a timer programme

Select the programme, then press the “Red” button.

≥The timer icon “F” (> left) will change from red to

grey.

≥Press the “Red” button again to activate timer

recording standby. (The timer icon “F” will change to red.)

To change a timer programme

Select the programme, then press [OK]. (> 28, step 3)

To resolve Overlapping

1 Select the programme with , then press

the “Green” button.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

≥Programme overlapping can be resolved with

repeat programme if available.



≥ This function is not available for the timer programmes

that were set manually.

To delete a timer programme

Select the programme, then press [DEL].

VQT2J64

Page 30

Timer recording

Stop Recording

Yes

Timer recording of this programme in progress. Stop this timer recording ?

Recording [ ]

RETURN

Not recorded

Programme

Recorded Recorded

Programme

To cancel recording when timer recording has already begun

Press [INPUT SELECT] or [WXCH] to display the programme to stop recording on the TV screen while recording 2 programmes simultaneously.

1 Press [∫].

e.g.,

Recording

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

If you have already set a weekly, daily timer recording, the recording will start at the next scheduled time.

Notes on timer recording

≥Depending on the state of the unit, playback may

stop when recording begins.

≥Timer recordings do not begin while copying in

normal speed mode.

≥If you turn the unit off during the timer recording, the

recording is continued.

≥When you programme successive timer recordings

to start, last 1 minute of those programmes will not be recorded.

¾ To start the timer recording while executing

other operation (> 105)

VQT2J64

Page 31

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video

Playi ng back video

Secondary video

Primary video

e.g.,

≥Image of the secondary video



DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER



VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

EXT LINK

REC MODE

MANUAL SKIP

TIME SLIP

-10s +60s

PAGE

def

mno

w xyz

PROG/CHECK

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC

DISPLAY

[BD-V]

What is BONUSVIEW?

BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc.

What is BD-Live?

In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet.

≥These discs may not be on sale in certain regions. ≥The usable functions and the operating method may

vary with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc and/or visit their website.

Playing picture-in-picture

For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc.

Enjoying BONUSVIEW or BDLive

Playing back video

[BD-V] [DVD-V]

Insert a disc.

≥Play starts from the point specified by the

disc.

Select the item, then press

≥Some items can also be selected using the

number buttons.

≥Playback starts.

To display Pop-up Menu

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. ≥Press again to exit.

To display Top Menu

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Top Menu”, then press [OK]. ≥If the Top menu is not displayed

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].



≥ [BD-V] You cannot playback while recording from external

equipment. Also, playback stops when the timer recording from external equipment.

When the secondary video does not display

Turn the “Video” and “Soundtrack” to “On” in the “Secondary Video” in the “Signal Type” in the Disc menu. (> 70)

≥To output the audio of the secondary video, set the

“BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “On” ( > 81).



≥ Only the primary video is played during search/slow-

motion/Quick View or frame-by-frame.

≥ When the secondary video is turned off, the secondary

audio is not played.

VQT2J64

Page 32

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video

Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet

Some BD-Live content available on the Blu-ray Disc may require an Internet account to be created in order to access the BD-Live content. Follow the screen display or instruction manual of the disc for information on acquiring an account.

Preparation

≥Network connection (> 9) ≥Network Easy Settings (> 12, 84)

1 Insert an SD card (With 1 GB or more free space.)

(> 14).

SD card is used as the local storage (> 117) ≥If the SD card menu screen is displayed, press

[BACK/RETURN ] to exit the SD card menu screen.

2 Insert the disc (> 14).

If prompted to download extra content prior to viewing disc, press [OK].

To use the above functions, it is recommended that

Playing back video

you format the card on this unit. (> 72)

∫ To delete data on SD card

Delete the unnecessary video data recorded in the SD card.

1 Insert an SD card. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 3 Select “Card Management” in “Others”, then

press [OK].

4 Select “Delete BD-Video data”, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 6 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. 7 Press [OK].



≥ When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the

player or disc IDs may be sent to the content provider via the Internet.

≥ The playback may be paused depending on the

communication environment. Some functions may be disabled to prevent skipping to sections that have not been downloaded, etc.

VQT2J64

Page 33

Playing recorded video contents

STATUS

BACK/

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PROG/CHECK

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

1 4

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

REW LIVE TV

Time Remaining

30h30m(DR)

HDD

Page 003/003

CopySelect

Grouped Titles

VIDEO

OPTION

Birds World news Football

Dogs and Cats

04/10 04/10 29/10

29/10 Start Time 22:00 Prog.Type: Drama

Rec Time 0h30m(DR)

PLAY RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MoviesNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

DEL

Select the title, then press

≥If the following screen appears

Select the point to start playback. (Resume play function)

Playback

Where do you want to start playback from ?

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] [USB]

∫ [HDD]:

DRIVE

1 Press , then select “HDD”.

2 Press .

SELECT

e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen

∫ Except [HDD]:

1 Insert the media. 2 Select the item in the menu

screen, then press .

DivX:

≥It will go to step automatically if only

DivX content is recorded on the disc.

Last Stopped

Beginning

RETURN

AVCHD:

If the Top Menu screen or DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is not displayed, press [1](PLAY/a1.3).

¾ Regarding DivX (> 38)



≥ Multiple titles may not playback continuously depending

on the disc. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR], and playback by selecting the title.

≥ Playback of DivX is not possible during recording.

If the menu screen is not displayed (> 15)

To playback of the playlist created on other equipment

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Playlists” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the playlist, then press [OK].

∫ Switching the MUSIC or PICTURE screens

While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed

[HDD]

1 Press the “Red” button.

2 Select “MUSIC” or “PICTURE”, then press [OK].

[BD-RE] [RAM] Press the “Red” button. The screen switches from “VIDEO” to “PICTURE”.

VQT2J64

Playing back video

Page 34

Playing recorded video contents

Time Remaining

30h30m(DR)

HDD

Page 003/003

CopySelect

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Birds World news Football

Dogs and Cats

04/10 04/10 29/10

29/10 Start Time 22:00 Prog.Type: Drama

Rec Time 0h30m(DR)

PLAY RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MoviesNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

DEL

Label

Selected titleIcons (> right)

Programme type ([HDD] only)

Thumbnail ([HDD] only)

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO)

You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them.

Press [ DI RECT NAVIG ATOR].

e.g., [HDD]

Playing back video

Only “All” will be displayed in “Label” when using the media other than HDD.

Screen icons

[ Title of the current recording

Protected title

Title was not recorded due to recording protection

Title cannot be played

(When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.)

Grouped titles ([HDD] only)

Title has not yet been played ([HDD] only)

Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system on the unit. Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit (> 82).

Radio programme

Title with Guidance information or title restricted by Child Lock (

Titles that cannot be copied in high definition quality mode (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM) any more.

Titles that can be copied in high definition quality mode (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM) once.

Recording did not complete as the second timer recording has started.

78, Child Lock).

VQT2J64

Label

[HDD]

Titles recorded to HDD will be categorized automatically.

Select the label with [2, 1], then press [OK].

Programme type: (News&Factual, Movies, etc.)

Video ( AVCHD ): High Definition video acquired from

Titles sorted in categories according to the information of the recorded programme ≥Some titles may not be sorted

correctly.

the disc, SD card or USB device

Page 35

Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR appearance

[HDD]

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”,

then press [OK].

≥Grouped Titles screen

Two or more titles recorded in the Daily/weekly timer recording or series recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.

Select the item marked with , then press [OK] to display the bundled titles.

≥All Titles screen

Displays all titles.

Changing the programme type

[HDD]

Programme type displayed in the label can be changed.

1 Select the programme type, then press the

“Green” button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].



≥ “All”, “Not Viewed” and “Video ( AVCHD )” cannot be

changed.

Showing Information

Select the title, then press [STATUS ].



≥ The information of a recording title cannot be displayed.

Playback Grouped Titles

[HDD]

The titles will be played continuously.

Select the group, then press [1](PLAY/ a1.3).

Editing the grouped titles

[HDD]

1 Select the title or the group, then press the

“Yellow” button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Create Group

Release Grouping

Remove

Selected titles are bundled to form a group.

Select “Create”, then press [OK].

All the titles in the group are released.

Select “Release”, then press [OK].

Selected titles are removed from the group.

Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

Changing the group name

[HDD]

1 Select the group, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Edit”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Enter Title Name”, then press

[OK].

4 Enter the name. (> 74, Entering text)

≥Even if the group name is changed, the title names

in the group will not be changed.

Copying the titles

[HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] >[HDD]

1 Select the title, then press “Yellow”

button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

2 Press the “Blue” button. 3 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].



≥ These functions for Group are only available for videos

and not available for music and still pictures.

Playing back video

VQT2J64

Page 36

Playing recorded video contents

Operation during play



≥ Depending on the media, some operations may not be

possible.

≥ Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu

screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.

≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press

[∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your TV screen, etc.

Stop

Press [∫].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [1](PLAY/a1.3) to restart from this position. ≥The resume play function does not work depending

on the disc.

Stopped position

[HDD]: Stopped position for each title is memorized.

Playing back video

Discs: Only previous stopped position is

memorized. The position is cleared if the tray is opened or the unit is turned off.

Manual Skip

∫ Skip forward 1 minute

Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].

∫ Skip backward 10 seconds

Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].

≥Each time you press, play skips forward or

backward.

≥DivX: This function is not effective.

Quick View

Press and hold [1](PLAY/a1.3).

Play speed is quicker than normal.

≥Press again to return to normal speed. ≥[-RW‹VR›], DivX: This function is not effective. ≥[-RW‹V›] This function is not effective even if it is

finalised.

≥[BD-V] Only primary video is played while performing

this operation.

Pause

Press [6] or [5].

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.

([+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Up to 3 steps)

≥Press [1](PLAY/a1.3) to restart play. ≥Audio is heard during first level search forward.

DivX: Audio is not heard during all levels search.

≥[BD-V] Only primary video is played while performing

this operation.

Press [;].

Press [;] again or [1](PLAY/a1.3) to restart play.

Slow-motion

While paused, press [6] or [5].

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

≥Press [1](PLAY/a1.3) to restart play. ≥DivX: This function is not effective. ≥[BD-V], AVCHD: Forward direction [5] only.

VQT2J64

Page 37

Frame-by-frame

5min.

This automatically disappears after approximately 5 seconds. To show the screen again press [TIME SLIP] again.

HDD

45:53 DR

18:53:50 01/01/2010

 T1 0:05.14 DR

Remain



 T2 0:10.10

 T3 0:00.10

0:30.00

Showing status messages

While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).

Each press shows the next frame.

≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or

backward.

≥Press [1](PLAY/a1.3) to restart play. ≥DivX: This function is not effective. ≥[BD-V], AVCHD: Forward direction [1] (;1) only.

Skipping the title or chapter

During play or while paused, press [:] or [9].

Skip to the title or chapter you want to play.

≥It will skip to the beginning of chapters (> 43) if the

title contains chapters.

≥[HDD] It will not skip the title. But the title in the

grouped titles during the “Playback Grouped Titles” (> 35) will be skipped.

Skipping the specified time (Time Slip)

Press [STATUS ] twice.

Title number and elapsed time during play and recording mode

Changing audio

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Multi Audio”, then press [OK] 3 Select the desired audio.

Displaying the subtitle

∫ [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R]

Press [STTL ].

∫ [BD-V] [DVD-V], DivX and AVCHD:

Display with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu (> 70).

Playing back video

1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Select the time with [3, 4], then press

[OK].

Play skips the specified time. ≥Press and hold [3, 4] to change the time by

10-minute.

≥[BD-V] [DVD-V], DivX and AVCHD: This function is not

effective.

Listening to the Audio Description

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R]

Press [AD].

To sw i t ch off

Press [AD].



≥ You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup

menu. (> 78)

VQT2J64

Page 38

Regarding DivX

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX

is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc.

This is an official DivX Certified

device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

F: Selected folder no./Total folder no. including DivX title.

DivX Registration

You must register this unit to play protected DivX videos.

The registration code is necessary to register this unit.

Registration Code:

Please register at www.divx.com/vod/

10 alphanumeric characters

DivX Registration screen before registration

Using the tree screen to find a folder

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK].

DivX Menu

CD (DivX)

Playing back video

Select Folder

12_02_2010

Image001

Image002 Image003 Image004 Image005 Image006 Image007 Image008 Image009 Image010

RETURN

Page 01/01

F 1/21

Regarding DivX VOD content

[BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]§

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:

This DivX Certified order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD.

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

∫ Display the unit’s registration code.

(> 86, “DivX Registration”)

device must be registered in

You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.

3 Select the folder, then press [OK].

The file list for the folder appears.

≥After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, the

registration code is not displayed.

≥If you purchase DivX VOD content using a

registration code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content.

To cancel the unit’s registration

(> 86, “DivX Registration”) Select “Yes” in “DivX Registration”. Use the deregistration code to cancel the registration in www.divx.com.

Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the number of times already played and initially playable number of times is displayed.

≥The remaining number of plays decreases each

time a programme is played. However, when playing from the point where play was previously stopped, the remaining number of plays does not decrease due to the resume play function.

VQT2J64

Page 39

Deleting recorded video contents

Editing video

(Yellow)

DEL

......

Last title

recorded

Available

disc space

Later

recorded

titles

This space becomes available for recording after all the later recorded titles are deleted.

Title Deleted

Select the title, then press



VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

PAUSE

PAGE

def

mno

w xyz

PROG/CHECK

INPUT SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

DIRECT TV REC

EXT LINK

DISPLAY

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

2 5 8 0

PAUSE LIVE TV

REC MODE

TIME SLIP

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

(You cannot delete items on finalised discs.) ≥A title cannot be restored once it is deleted.

Make certain before proceeding.

While stopped

DRIVE

Press , then select

SELECT

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

Press .

Select “Delete”, then press

Deleting during play

1 While playing

Press [DEL].

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

∫ Available disc space after deleting

≥[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] The space deleted becomes

available for recording.

≥[-RW‹V›] [+RW] Available recording space increases

only when the last recorded title is deleted.

Editing video

“HDD” or “BD”.

Press .

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

PLAY RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

Grouped Titles

30h30m(DR)

Time Remaining

Channel Date Title Name Titles

OPTION

29/10

Dogs and Cats Start Time 22:00 Prog.Type: Drama

Birds

04/10 04/10

World news 29/10

Football

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MoviesNot Viewed

Rec Time 0h30m(DR)

Page 003/003

Delete

DEL

CopySelect

VIDEO

Page Up

Page Down

≥[BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does

not increase even after the contents are deleted.

1 1 1

VQT2J64

Page 40

Editing recorded video contents

e.g., [HDD]

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Partial Delete Divide Title

Change Prog.Type

Change Thumbnail

DR File Conversion

Enter Title Name

Delete Title

Playback

Information

Chapter View

Create Group

Release Grouping

Edit

All Titles

Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

Editing titles

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

≥You cannot edit finalised discs.

1 Pr e s s [DIRECT N AV I G ATOR]. 2 Select the title.

Time Remaining

29/10 Start Time 22:00 Prog.Type: Drama

04/10 04/10 29/10

OPTION

Grouped Titles

30h30m(DR)

Dogs and Cats

Rec Time 0h30m(DR)

Birds World news Football

DEL

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MoviesNot Viewed

Delete

Page 003/003

CopySelect

VIDEO

Page Up

Page Down

1 1 1

Editing video

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

Channel Date Title Name Titles

PLAY RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

≥Multiple editing

Press the “Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

3 Press [OPTION]. 4 Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g.,

≥“Edit” has several functions (e.g., DR File

Conversion).

Deleting

Setting protection

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

Not Viewed

Channel Date

Time Remai

Movie

29/10 Start Ti Prog.Ty

1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel

Protection” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

appears when setting the protection.

Partial deleting

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]

Monster

- -:- -.- - - -:- -.- -

RETURN

1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then

press [OK].

2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point

to delete.

≥Press [1](PLAY/a1.3) to start the playback

when the title is paused.

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

≥Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete other

sections. Up to 20 sections can be set. (> go to step 2)

4 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

≥Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was

partially deleted.



Start End

Start

End

Continue

0:00.00

Please set the start point with playback operation and skip.

1 Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

(> 74, Entering text)

VQT2J64

Entering title name

5 Press [BACK/RETURN ].



≥ You can find the desired point by using search or Time slip

function, etc.

≥ You cannot set points if they are too close to each other.

You cannot set an end point before a start point.

Page 41

Dividing title

Divide

Preview

Continue

0:00.22

- -:- -.- -

Divide

RETURN

Monster

PLAY

Change

Finish

0:00.00

- -:- -.- -

Change

RETURN

Monster



Start play and select the image of a thumbnail.

Change Prog.Type

Select the item for prog.type change.

RETURN

Movies

Prog.Type 1

( No Prog.Type )

Prog.Type 2

Set Cancel

( No Prog.Type )

Prog.Type 3

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]

Changing thumbnail

[HDD] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Divide”, then press [OK].

≥To confirm the division point

Select “Preview”, then press [OK]. (The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.)

≥To change the division point

Restart play and select “Divide”, then press [OK] at the division point.



≥ Video and audio just before and after the division point

may momentarily cut out.

≥ [HDD] Divided titles form a grouped titles. ≥ You can find the desired point by using search or Time slip

function, etc.

1 Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then

press [OK].

2 Press [1](PLAY/a1.3) to start play.

3 Press [OK] at the point to use as a

thumbnail.

≥To change the thumbnail

Restart play and select “Change”, then press [OK] at the point to change.

4 Select “Finish”, then press [OK].

Editing video



≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

It is possible to change the image displayed on the Top Menu after finalising or Creating Top Menu.

≥ You can find the desired point by using search or Time slip

function, etc.

Changing programme type of title

[HDD]

Programme type information in the title can be edited.

1 Select “Change Prog.Type” in “Edit”, then

press [OK].

2 Select the item to change a programme

type, then press [OK].

3 Select the programme type, then press

[OK].

4 Select “Set”, then press [OK].

VQT2J64

Page 42

Editing recorded video contents

When “DR > ±± (Recording mode for conversion)” is displayed, the conversion has not finished.

DR File Conversion

[HDD]

DR File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The size of the converted title will be small regularly. It will take about the same time as the recorded duration.

1 Select “DR File Conversion” in “Edit”,

then press [OK].

DR File Conversion

Convert the selected title by changing its recording mode. Please select recording mode and other options, then press OK.

Recording Mode

Subtitles

Audio Description

Timing

HL -- Longer Play

Off

During standby

RETURN

∫ “Now” conversion:

Select “Start”, then press [OK].

≥To cancel a “Now” conversion

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for more than 3 seconds.

∫ “During standby” conversion:

Press [OK].

≥Conversion begins soon after the unit is

turned off. “COPY” on the unit’s display remains lighted during conversion.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

Channel Date Title Name Titles

Grouped Titles VIDEO

30h30m(DR)

Time Remaining

Dogs and Cats

29/10 Start Time 22:30 Prog.Type: Drama

Birds

04/10

World news Football

29/10

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MoviesNot Viewed

Rec Time 1h0m(DR HL )

1 1 1

2 Select the recording mode (> 104), then

press [4].

3 Select whether to record the subtitle or

not, then press [4].

Editing video

4 Select whether to record the Audio

Description or not, then press [4].

5 Select when to start the conversion, then

press [OK].

“Now” Conversion begins immediately

after step 7. Recording and playback are impossible during conversion. Timer recording will not be

performed during conversion. “During standby”

Conversion will be performed after

the unit is turned off in a time slot

for which no timer recording is set.

6 Select whether to delete the original title

or not, then press [OK].

“Convert & Delete”

“Convert Only” The original title remains after

≥The original titles with copy restriction (> 47) will

be deleted after converting them to HG, HX, HE, HL or HM mode regardless of setting.

The original title will be deleted to

save HDD capacity after

conversion.

PLAY RETURN

PICTURE / MUSIC

OPTION

Page 003/003

Delete

DEL

Page Down

CopySelect

Page Up

≥To cancel a “During standby” conversion

After performing steps 1–3 (> 40) 1 Select “DR File Conversion” in “Edit”, then

press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].



≥ To use “DR File Conversion”, the HDD needs enough

storage capacity.

≥ The Subtitle and Audio Description on/off cannot be

switched during the playback after the title has been converted.

≥ The size of converted title might increase depending on

the title (such as radio programmes).

≥ DR File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on

during performing “During standby” conversion. Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is turned off.

≥ The audio content (audio type and audio channel number)

is recorded according to the setting of “Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording” and “Audio Type for XP Recording” (> 81).

≥ Other titles may be converted if the Auto Renewal

Recording (> 28) should be performed.

VQT2J64

Page 43

To create/playback/edit the

Chapter

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter

Chapter Mark

Chapter has been created.

SOCCER

Press OK to start playing from the selected chapter. Selected chapter can be edited via OPTION. Press RETURN to go back to previous menu.

Page 001/001

0:00.00

001

0:12.29

Play

SelectEdit Chapter Mark

RETURN

OPTION

Delete

DEL

002 003

Chapter View screen

chapter

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Only

playback.

Regarding chapters

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points (Chapter Marks) becomes a chapter.

To edit and playback chapters

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. 3 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].

≥The maximum number of chapters:

(Depends on the state of recording.)

[HDD]: Approx. 1000 per title [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]: Approx. 1000 per disc



≥ [HDD] You will not be able to perform the Resume play

function (> 36) or the “Change Thumbnail” (> 41) with a title with the maximum number of chapters.

To create Chapter Marks

During the playback or pause

Press [CHAPTER].

∫ To delete the Chapter Mark

While paused

Press [:, 9] and skip to the location

you want to delete. 2 Press [CHAPTER]. 3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

∫ Edit Chapter Mark

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.

1 Press the “Green” button. 2 Press [OK] at the point you want to

divide.

≥Repeat this step.

3 Press [BACK/RETURN ] to go to

Chapter View screen.

∫ To start play:

Select the chapter, then press [OK].

∫ To delete the chapter:

1 Press [DEL].

≥Multiple editing

Select the chapter, then press the “Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to

cancel.

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

∫ To combine chapters (Delete chapter

mark):

1 Select the chapter, then press

[OPTION].

2 Select “Combine Chapters”, then

press [OK].

3 Select “Combine”, then press

[OK].

The selected chapter is combined to the next chapter.

Editing video

VQT2J64

Page 44

Copying titles

Copyin g video

e.g.,

Create List Grouped Titles

RETURN

Time

Date Channel

Time

Title Name

Titles

Rec time

Size 1360 MB

0:30 (DR)

9:00

Page 001/003

Select

OPTION

Page Up

Page Down

01/01 15:00 1Birds 02/01 9:30 1World news 03/01 10:00 1Football 03/01 18:30 1House dog 04/01 2:00 1Hunting 05/01 11:00 1Shopping 05/01 15:00 1Venus 06/01 3:45 1Kitten 06/01 9:00 1Moon

01/01 9:00 1Dogs and Cats

HDD



4 7

DEL

ghi

p qrs

STOP

SKIP

BD-RE

VOL

abc

def

mno

jkl

w xyz

tuv

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REW LIVE TV

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

STATUS

OPTION

[HDD] ,-. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]

Insert a disc.

The menu screen appears.

Play Video

Copying video

Copy

BD-RE is inserted.

If the menu screen is not displayed (> 15, Menu screen)

PAGE

PROG/CHECK

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

Set the recording mode (> 104).

1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [1]. 2 Set “Format” to “VIDEO”. 3 Set “Recording Mode”. 4 Press [2] to confirm.

1 Select “Create List”, then press [1]. 2 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the titles, then press [OK].

(> 45, Selecting the titles for the copying list)

4 Press [2] to confirm.

Set other settings.

1 Set other settings.

(> 46, Setting the copying options)

2 Press [2] to confirm.

Select “Start Copying”,

then press .

Select “Yes”, then press

VQT2J64

Select “Copy”, then press

Set the copy direction.

1 Select “Copy Direction”, then press [1]. 2 Set “Source”. 3 Set “Destination”. 4 Press [2] to confirm.

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

HDD  BD / DVD

Copy Mode

VIDEO High Speed

Create List

Start Copying

RETURN

Source

Destination

Information of the copy destination

- BD-RE

- Copy restricted titles can be copied on to disc

Select the copy direction.

HDD

BD / DVD

to start copying.

Page 45

To cancel all registered copying settings and lists

Grouped Titles

Sort

Information

After performing steps – 1 Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].



≥ [-R] [-R]DL] Use “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to Disc” when

copying HD Video (AVCHD format) in high definition. (> 48)

≥ Titles in the grouped titles and other titles cannot be

registered simultaneously.

≥ [RAM] When copying to DVD-RAM using “8 hours” mode,

play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use “6 hours” mode if playback may be on other equipment. (> 79, Recording time in EP mode)

Selecting the titles for the copying list

Select the title in step –3 (> 44)

Press the “Yellow” button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items.

≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel. ≥The title will be copied in the order of the copying

list. If you want to specify the order, edit the copying list after the items are selected. (> 46)

≥Other operation

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the operation, then press

[OK].

Information Information is shown.

Sort

(All Titles screen only)

Grouped Titles All Titles

Titles are sorted according to the selected item.

Switch to Grouped Titles screen or All Titles screen

Copying list icons and functions

Copying list indicators

Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode to the inserted disc

Title contains still picture(s) ≥Still picture(s) cannot be copied.

(NTSC) (PAL)

Data size of each registered item

Destination Capacity: 4346MB

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the TV system currently selected on the unit. ≥Titles displaying these marks cannot be

selected.

Title with Guidance information or title restricted by Child Lock (> 78, Child Lock).

Titles that cannot be copied in high definition quality mode (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM) any more.

Titles that can be copied in high definition quality mode (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM) once.

Size: 0MB

Title

Data size recorded to the copy

Size:

( 0% )

destination

When copying at normal speed,

≥

the total data size will change

Page 01/01

according to the recording mode.

≥

The total data size shown may be larger than the sum of the data sizes for each registered item, because of data management information being written to the copy destination, etc.

Copying video

VQT2J64

Page 46

Copying titles

Add

Delete

Move

Delete All

Editing the copying list

Select the item after step –3 (> 44)

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the operation, then press

[OK].

Delete All Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Add Add new items to the copying list.

1 Select the title, then press the

“Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again

to cancel.

2 Press [OK].

Delete Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Move Move selected items on the copying

list. Select the destination, then press [OK].

Setting the copying options

Copying video

Select the item in step –1 (> 44) 1 Select “Other Settings”, then press [1].

2 Select the copying option, then press [OK].

Subtitles

Finalise

([HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] only)

Create Top Menu

([HDD] > [+RW] only)

Audio Description

Only when titles are copied in DR mode and the recording mode other than High Speed is selected

1 Select “Subtitles”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Automatic” or “Off”, then

press [OK].

1 Select “Finalise” or “Create Top

Menu”, then press [OK].

2 Select “On” or “Off”, then press

[OK].

≥ If “On” is selected, the discs become

play-only and you can also play them on other DVD equipment. However, you can no longer record or edit.

≥ If “Off” is selected, it is possible to

perform “Finalise” or “Create Top Menu” later. (> 73)

1 Select “Audio Description”, then

press [OK].

2 Select “Automatic” or “Off”, then

press [OK].

Copyable media and copy speed

∫ HDD > Disc

Original

title’s

recording

mode

HG, HX,

HE, HL or

XP, SP,

LP, EP or

Destination

Media Picture quality

Original Picture

Quality

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

High Definition

Standard

Definition

[RAM]

Original Picture

[-R]

[-R]DL]

Quality

High Definition –

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

Standard

Definition

[+RW]

Original Picture

Quality

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

High Definition Normal speed

Standard

Definition

[RAM]

Original Picture

[-R]

[-R]DL]

Quality

High Definition –

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

Standard

Definition

[+RW]

Original Picture

Quality

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

Original Picture

Quality

[RAM]

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

[-R]

Original Picture

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

Quality

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

Copy speed

Normal speed

(–: Impossible)

High speed

1, 2

§1

–

§1

High speed

–

High speed

§3

VQT2J64

Page 47

∫ Disc > HDD

(–: Impossible)

Original

Recording

mode

HG, HX,

HE, HL

or HM

Media

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

XP, SP,

LP, EP

or FR

[RAM]

[-RW‹VR›]

[+RW]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]DL]

§1

Subtitles and Audio Description are optional.

(> 46, Setting the copying options)

§2

If the programme has multi channel audio, priority

is given to what you select. (> 81, Audio for HG /

HX / HE / HL / HM Recording)

§3

It is impossible to copy at high speed in the

following cases:

– Copy including a title that was recorded to HDD with

“Recording Format for DVD” set to “VR format” ( –Titles that contain many deleted segments –Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an

SD card or a Panasonic’s video camera, etc. with

HDD (SD Video) (> 61) –[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in “EP” mode

and “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode –[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect –[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] Titles recorded in 16:9 aspect

using “EP” mode or “FR (recordings 5 hours or

longer)” mode

Destination picture

Original Picture

High Definition

Original Picture

High Definition

Original Picture

High Definition –

Original Picture

[-R]

Original Picture

High Definition –

[+R]

quality

Quality

Standard

Definition

Quality

Standard

Definition

Quality

Standard

Definition

Quality

Standard

Definition

Quality

Standard

Definition

Copy speed

Normal

speed

Normal

speed

Normal

speed

Normal

speed

Normal

speed

High speed

Normal

speed

∫ When copying to the disc in normal speed

mode

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

You cannot copy to the disc in the following cases. –When there is not enough free space on the HDD. –When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and

the number of titles to be copied to the disc is

–

§1, 2

greater than 999 in total.

∫ When stopping the normal speed copy

during copy

§1

–

Copying will be up to the point cancelled. –[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] If copy is

cancelled during the step while temporarily copying to the HDD, then nothing will be copied.

[BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Even if the title was not copied to the disc, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.

∫ About maintaining the chapter mark

≥The position of the chapter might shift slightly. ≥It will not maintain the exceeded amount if it

exceeds the maximum chapter numbers on a disc. –[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]: Approx.

1000

–[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]: Approx. 254

(Depends on the state of recording.)

Copying video

–

∫ About copy-restricted programmes

Some programmes on the digital broadcast are copy-

–

restricted.

The recorded titles are indicated with “ ” icon and can be copied in high definition quality mode

(Original Picture Quality, HG, HX, HE, HL or HM) once. After completing copy, the titles cannot be copied anymore in high definition quality mode and the icon

is changed to “ ”.

79)

VQT2J64

Page 48

Copying titles

Copying Title Playing

[HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R]

[+R]DL] [+RW]

1 Playback the title to copy.

≥If you also want to record the subtitles, display

the subtitles by pressing [STTL ]. If you want to switch the subtitles, select the subtitles with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu. (> 70)

2 Press [OPTION].

3 Select “Copy Title Playing”, then press

[OK].

4 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

≥Copying will start from the beginning of the

title regardless of the playing position.

§1

When copying over the available space on the

disc, one from HG, HX, HE, HL or HM modes will be selected to match the available space, and it will be copied with normal speed.

§2

When the copy destination (disc) does not have

enough space, copy will perform at normal speed in FR mode.

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from HDD

You can copy HD Video (AVCHD format) recorded on HDD by a Panasonic video camera etc. to a disc.

∫ [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] (High Definition)

Go to step on page 44, “Copying titles”.

≥Select “Original Picture Quality” or HG, HX, HE,

HL or HM mode in step –3.

To stop copying

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ You can record to or play HDD while high speed copying.

Press [OK] to exit the screen display.

≥ Press [STATUS ] to confirm the current progress.

Copying video

To play DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL on other players, it is necessary to finalise them after copy (>73). To play +RW on other players, we recommend you create Top Menu (>73), but they may not play on all DVD players.

∫ Speed and recording mode when copying

Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL or HM modes

Copy destination

[BD-RE] [BD-R]

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Titles in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR modes

Copy destination

[BD-RE] [BD-R] Normal speed Recording mode

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Copy Speed Recording

mode

§1

High speed

Normal speed FR

Copy Speed Recording

High speed

Same as title to be copied

mode

of playing back

§2

title

§2

Same as title to be copied

∫ [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] (High Definition)

1 Insert a new disc.

2 Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to

Disc”, then press [OK].

If the menu screen is not displayed (> 15)

3 Go to step on page 44, “Copying

titles”.



≥ This function can only be used for unformatted DVD-R

or DVD-R DL.

≥ Discs will be automatically finalised after copy, making

recording no longer possible.

∫ [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] [-R] [-R]DL]

§1

§2

[-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (Standard Definition)

Go to step on page 44, “Copying titles”.

≥Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode in step –

VQT2J64

Page 49

Copying a finalised disc

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

Copy Mode

Copy Time

Start Copying

BD / DVD  HDD

DVD-Video SP

Press OK to change the setting.

2:00

RETURN

Hour2 Min.00

Set the time a few minutes longer.

My favorite 01/02

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3 Chapter 4

[DVD-V] > [HDD]

While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time.

To stop copying

Press [∫]. You can also press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds. ≥If stopped partway, copying will be up to that point.

After performing steps – (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-Video”) (> 44, Copying

titles)

1 Set “Copy Time”.

1 Select “Copy Time”, then press [1]. 2 Select “Time Setting”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “On”, then set the copying time.

≥When copying all the content on the disc

select “Off”.

4 Press [OK].

5 Press [2] to confirm.

≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title,

in order to include the operation time before play begins.

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



≥ Operations and on-screen displays during copy are also

recorded.

≥ Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to

prevent illegal copying, and cannot be copied.

≥ The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of copy to

the end.

≥ If play does not begin automatically press [1](PLAY/

a1.3) to start.

Copying video

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start

copying.

4 When the Top Menu is displayed

Select the title you want to start copying, then press [OK].

After the last title on the disc has finished playing the Top Menu is recorded until the set time is reached.

VQT2J64

Page 50

Playing still pictures

Still picture s

e.g., [SD]

004

005

001

002

003

006

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PICTURE

Page 01/01

Press OK to display pictures.

RETURN

OPTION

Slideshow

VIDEO / MUSIC Select

Pictures by Date

15/01/2009 Total 5

15/03/2009 Total 5

03/08/2009 Total 5

10/10/2009 Total 5

15/11/2009 Total 5

01/01/2010 Total 5

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]

∫ [HDD]

Press .

∫ [BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]

Insert a disc, SD card or USB memory.

SD Card

Play Video ( AVCHD )

View Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

Still pictures

SD card is inserted.

∫ [HDD]

RETURN

Select “Picture” in “Playback Contents”,

Select the still picture, then

press .

≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next

still picture.



≥ You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. ≥ It may take a few moments for still pictures to display. ≥ When there are many files and/or folders, some files may

not display or be playable.

∫ Screen icons

Picture and Album protected

[HDD]

Picture that has not yet been viewed (Pictures by Date screen)

then press .

∫ [BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]

Select “View Pictures

( JPEG )”, then press .

Select the date of “Pictures by Date” or album of “Album View”, then press

e.g., [HDD]

“Pictures by Date” screen

VQT2J64

Page 51

∫ Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

004

005

001

002

003

006

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

PICTURE

Album View

Animal Total 5

Travel Total 5

Zoo Total 5

Slideshow Settings

Please set the following functions.

RETURN

Display Interval

Normal

Repeat Play

Transition Effect

Fade

Background Music

Off

SetSet Cancel

Sample Music

Music Selection

(PICTURE) appearance

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] Still pictures copied from SD cards and USB memories are grouped by the shooting date on Pictures by Date screen.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “View Album” or “Pictures by Date”, then

press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

001

15/01/2009 Total 5

004

Pictures by Date screen

Pictures by Date

002

15/03/2009 Total 5

005

003

03/08/2009 Total 5

006

PICTURE

Still picture play option

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the item, then press [OK].

∫ While displaying DIRECT NAVIGATOR

(PICTURE)

Slideshow Settings

You can set the following items for slideshow.

After completing the following settings, select “Set”, then press [OK].

Album View screen ≥To create an Album (> 53, Copy the selected

item to a new album)

∫ Switching the VIDEO or MUSIC screens

While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (“View Album” or “Pictures by Date”) screen is displayed

[HDD]

1 Press the “Red” button.

2 Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].

[BD-RE] [RAM] Press the “Red” button. ≥The screen switches from “PICTURE” to “VIDEO”.

Start Slideshow

You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.

After performing steps – (> 50, Playing still pictures)

Select the date of “Pictures by Date” or an album of “Album View”, then press the “Blue” button.

To stop the slideshow

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

Still pictures

≥Display Interval ≥Transition Effect

You can set to “Fade”, “Motion” or “Random”.

≥Repeat Play ≥Background Music ≥Music Selection

You can select Background Music from HDD (sample music, My favourites or Playlists) or USB memory.

Information (Still picture)

Information is shown.

∫ While displaying a still picture

Rotate RIGHT, Rotate LEFT

≥Rotation information will not be stored depending

on the disc or card.

Zoom in, Zoom out

≥This function is only available for small-sized still

pictures.

VQT2J64

Page 52

Editing still pictures

e.g., [SD]

e.g., [HDD]

Still pictures operation (> 53)

Still picture play option (> 51)

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]

∫ [HDD]

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

∫ [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]

Insert the disc or the SD card.

∫ [HDD]

Select “Picture” in “Playback Contents”, then press [OK].

∫ [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]

Still pictures

Select “View Pictures ( JPEG )”, then press [OK].

SD Card

Play Video ( AVCHD )

View Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

SD card is inserted.

RETURN

∫ Editing an album or date:

Select the album or date, then press [OPTION].

(> 51, Switching the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PICTURE) appearance)

∫ Editing a still picture:

1 Select the item, then press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

001

15/01/2009 Total 5

004

10/10/2009 Total 5

Press OK to display pictures.

OK RETURN

Pictures by Date

002

15/03/2009 Total 5

005

15/11/2009 Total 5

Page 01/01

OPTION

VIDEO / MUSIC Select

2 Select the still pictures to edit,

then press [OPTION].

≥Multiple editing

Select the item, then press the “Yellow” button. Repeat this step. A check mark appears. Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

003

03/08/2009 Total 5

006

01/01/2010 Total 5

PICTURE

Slideshow

4 Select the operation, then press [OK].

(e.g., [HDD] Pictures by Date)

View Album

Start Slideshow

Slideshow Settings

Copy

Change Date

Delete

Copy to Album

Copy to New Album

Copy to Disc

VQT2J64

Page 53

Still pictures operation

After performing steps 1–3 (> 52)

Copy to Album

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM]

1 Select “Copy to Album” in “Copy”, “Copy

Album” or “Copy Pictures”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

3 Select the destination album, then press

[OK].

≥The destination album with protect setting cannot be

copied to.

Copy the selected item to a new album

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM]

Copy the selected item to a new album.

1 Select “Copy to New Album” in “Copy”,

“Copy Album” or “Copy Pictures”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

3 Press [OK].

4 Select “Yes” or “No”, then press [OK].

≥“Yes”:

You can give names to albums. (> 74, Entering

text) ≥“No”:

Date of the first recorded picture becomes the

album name automatically.

(For the pictures without recording date, the

name will become “--/--/----”.) ≥After copying, the screen shows the Album View

screen automatically.

Copy to disc or HDD

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] (Pictures by Date and Album View only)

1 Select “Copy to Disc” or “Copy to HDD” in

“Copy” or “Copy Album”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

Change the date of a folder

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] (Pictures by Date only)

1 Select “Change Date”, then press [OK].

2 Select the item and change the date.

3 Press [OK].

≥A new folder will be created. ≥The original folder is not deleted. Delete it if

unrequired.

≥If there is a same date folder, pictures move into the

folder.

Enter Album Name

(Album View only)

Select “Enter Album Name” in “Edit Album”, then press [OK].

(> 74, Entering text)

Album names input using this unit may not be displayed on other equipment.

Changing Protection

(Album View and Picture (JPEG) View only)

1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel

Protection” in “Edit Album” or “Edit Pictures”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

appears when the protection is set.

≥Even if the protection is set, the album may be

deleted by another unit.

Deleting

1 Select “Delete”, “Delete Album” or “Delete

Pictures”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Still pictures

VQT2J64

Page 54

Copying still pictures

SD Card

RETURN

SD card is inserted.

Play Video ( AVCHD )

View Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy

SD CARD

HDD

Source

Destination

Cancel All

Copy Direction

Copy Mode

Create List

Start Copying

SD CARD  HDD

PICTURE High Speed

Select the copy direction.

RETURN

Destination Capacity: 4343MB

Picture

New Item

New item (Total=0)

No. Size Title

Copying automatically

[SD] > [HDD]

This unit saves information about imported still

pictures. Therefore, if still pictures are imported from

the same SD card, then only new still pictures will be

copied.

[USB] > [HDD]

All pictures in USB memory will be copied.

1 While stopped

Insert the SD card or the USB memory.

≥Display items differ depending on what is

Still pictures

recorded.

2 Select “Copy Pictures ( JPEG )”, then

press [OK].

Copy New Pictures ( JPEG )

3 Select “Copy”, then press [OK].

≥[SD] Even if protection of the card is set, copy

will start.

≥[USB] Copy will start.

4 [SD]

Select “Copy & Delete” or “Copy Only”, then press [OK].

If “Copy & Delete” is selected, copied pictures in the SD card will be deleted after copying.

To stop copying

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using

the creation date.

≥ If the space on the destination drive runs out or the

number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (> 111), copying will stop partway through.

≥ This unit saves the information on up to 12,000 still

pictures and 30 SD cards. If additional still pictures are

VQT2J64

imported, the older information will be deleted.

Copy from

Copy to

Copy added pictures ( JPEG ) by date.

Copy Cancel

RETURN

SD CARD

HDD

Copying using the copying list

[HDD] ,-. [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD] [SD] ,-. [BD-RE] [RAM] [USB] > [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM]

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Copy (VIDEO / PICTURE)” in

“Copy”, then press [OK].

3 Set the copy direction.

1 Select “Copy Direction”, then press [1]. 2 Set “Source”. 3 Set “Destination”. 4 Press [2] to confirm.

4 Set the copy mode.

1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [1]. 2 Set “Format” to “PICTURE”. 3 Press [2] to confirm.

5 Register still pictures to copy.

≥Pictures from different dates or albums will not

be registered to the same list.

1 Select “Create List”, then press [1]. 2 Select “New Item”, then press [OK].

3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 4 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. 5 Select the folder or still picture.

≥To select another “Album” or “Date”, press

[OPTION] and select “Select Album” or “Select Date”, then press [OK].

6 Press the “Yellow” button.

≥A check mark is displayed. Repeat step 5

and 6 until you select all necessary items.

7 Press [OK]. 8 Press [2] to confirm.

Page 55

6 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].

New album

Album

Add

Delete

Delete All

≥[HDD] > [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]

[BD-RE] [RAM] > [HDD] [SD]

You can select another album as the copying destination when copied with “By Picture ( Album )”.

7 Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start

copying.

To cancel all registered copying settings and lists

After performing steps 1–2 1 Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the

maximum (> 111), copying will stop partway through.

Editing the copying list

Select the item after step 5–7 (> 54)

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the operation, then press

[OK].

Delete All Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Add 1 Select the item, then press the

“Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to

cancel.

2 Press [OK].

Delete Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

≥Multiple editing

Press the “Yellow” button before step 1 (> above). A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to

cancel.

Still pictures

VQT2J64

Page 56

Playing music/Copying music to HDD

Music

e.g., [USB]

(Blue)

Playing track

e.g., Music CD

[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

≥Music CD: All tracks in the CD will be recorded. ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] (MP3): All tracks in the folder

≥It will be recorded as 1 album to the HDD in

Music

will be recorded. (Cannot record track-by-track.)

1 recording.

While stopped

∫ Music CD

Insert a disc.

The unit starts accessing the Gracenote® Database and searches for the title information.

≥If multiple titles were found

Select the appropriate title, then press [OK].

≥Playback will automatically start.

∫ MP3

1 Insert a disc or USB

memory.

Play Video ( DivX )

View Pictures ( JPEG ) Play / Copy Music ( MP3 ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

≥Display items differ depending on

what is recorded.

USB

USB device is inserted.

2 Select “Play / Copy

Music ( MP3 )”, then

press .

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playback will

automatically start if only MP3 is recorded.

RETURN

When copying to HDD

Press .

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No.

01 02 03 04 05

RETURN

Slideshow Copy All

Track List

Track Name Artist

0.09 4.30

Retry access

to HDD

Select “Copy”, then press

Copying starts.

To stop copying

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ Only the track/artist name will be displayed if the

information is contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file.

≥ If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a

MP3 file, play may not be possible.

≥ While copying, no other operations can be performed.

Timer recordings will not proceed.

≥ The maximum number of tracks on HDD: 40000

(Depends on the remaining capacity.)

∫ About the Gracenote® Database

≥This unit has an internal database containing

information for approximately 350,000 album titles.

≥If the title is not in the built-in database, it is possible

to acquire the title automatically by connecting to the network via the Internet. (> 9, 12)

≥If there are music CDs with very similar title

information, then the incorrect title information may be obtained. If no title suggestions are found, it is displayed as “Unknown Artist”, “Unknown Album”. In these cases, enter the music CD title information manually, after recording to the HDD has completed.

VQT2J64

Page 57

To find a folder (MP3 only)

Selected folder No. /Total folder If the folder has no track, “– –” is displayed as folder number.

Playing track

While the Track List is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

CD ( MP3 )

RETURN

Select Folder

0.09

F 3/6

1 Categorised by artist 2 Categorised by album 3 Tracks registered in “My Favourites” 4 Tracks registered in “Playlists” 5 Tracks most often played recently (up to

30 tracks)

6 Random playback of all tracks

∫ When “Artists” is selected

1 Select the initial of the artist. 2 Select the name of the artist, then press

[OK].

3 Select the album, then press [OK].

∫ When “Albums” is selected

1 Select the initial of the album. 2 Select the album, then press [OK].

3 Select the folder, then press [OK].

Playing music recorded on HDD

1 When the HDD is selected

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”,

then press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

RETURN

Music Menu

Artists

Albums

My Favourites

Playlists

Frequently Played

Random Play

Please select to access music.

OPTION

VIDEO / PICTURE

Total Tracks 53

MUSIC

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Artists

Albums





∫ When “Playlists” is selected

Select the playlist, then press [OK].

4 Select the track, then press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

RETURN

Track List

Track Name Artist

No.

0001 0002 0003 0004 0005

OPTION

Slideshow Add to My



≥ You cannot play music tracks on HDD while copying.

∫ Switching the VIDEO or PICTURE screens

While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Music Menu) screen is displayed

1 Press the “Red” button.

2 Select “VIDEO” or “PICTURE”, then press [OK].

0.09 4.30

Favourites

Music

My Favourites

Playlists

Frequently Played

Random Play









VQT2J64

Page 58

Playing music/Copying music to HDD

Please select the album to start slidshow.

RETURN

While playing music a picture slideshow can be displayed.

Select Picture Album

Sample Pictures

My Favourites

My Travel

Sample pictures pre-installed on HDD

Operations during music play

[HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

Stop Press [∫]. Pause Press [;].

Press [;] again or [1](PLAY/a1.3) to restart play.

Search Press [6] or [5].

≥Press [1](PLAY/a1.3) to restart play.

Skip During play or while paused, press

[:] or [9].

Skip to the track you want to play. ≥Each press increases the number of

skips.

Useful functions during music play

[HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB]

Registering a track to the “My Favourites”

Music

[HDD]

While the Track List screen is displayed

Select the track, then press the “Green”

button.

≥Up to 99 tracks can be registered.

Displaying Still Pictures (Slideshow)

Pictures stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played back as slideshow during playback of the music.

While playing the music

Press the “Red” button.

To change the pictures to display

1 While slideshow playing

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Select Picture Album”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the album, then press [OK].

e.g.,

To end the slideshow

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

¾ To play music continuously even if the Power

off link works (> 68)

Information

[HDD]

While the Track List screen is displayed

1 Select the track.

2 Press [OPTION].

3 Select “Information”, then press [OK].

Repeat Play Random

Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in

“Playback menu” (> 70).

Re-master 1 Re-master 2

Refer to “Sound Effects” in “Playback

menu” (> 71).

VQT2J64

Page 59

Editing music/playlist

Add to Playlist

Edit Album Name

Delete Album

Editing music

[HDD]

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”,

then press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

RETURN

≥When doing “Delete All Tracks”, “Clear My

Favourites” or “Clear Frequently Played” (> go to step 4).

Music Menu

Artists

Albums

My Favourites

Playlists

Frequently Played

Random Play

Please select to access music.

OPTION

VIDEO / PICTURE

Total Tracks 53

MUSIC

3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 4 Press [OPTION]. 5 Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g., while selecting “Albums”

Deleting

≥While displaying the “Track List” screen

1 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Editing the name

Select “Edit Album Name”, “Edit Track Name”, “Edit Artist Name” or “Edit Playlist Name”, then press [OK].

(> 74, Entering text)

Removing all tracks

Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD. ≥While displaying the “Playlists” screen

1 Select “Remove All Tracks”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

≥While displaying the “Music Menu” screen

1 Select “Clear My Favourites” or “Clear

Frequently Played”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Clear”, then press [OK].

Music

Album and track operation

After performing steps 1–4 (> above)

Deleting all tracks

≥While displaying the “Music Menu” screen

1 Select “Delete All Tracks”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

≥While displaying the “Artists” screen

1 Select “Delete All Tracks”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Deleting albums

≥While displaying the “Albums” screen

1 Select “Delete Album”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Removing tracks

≥While displaying the “My Favourites”, “Track List” of

“Playlists” or “Frequently Played” screen

1 Select “Remove”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

The selected track is removed.

Add to Playlist

You can register your favourite albums and tracks into 10 preset playlists.

1 Select “Add to Playlist”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the playlist, then press [OK].

≥New playlist cannot be added. ≥Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist.

VQT2J64

Page 60

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video

With Other Equip ment

e.g., [SD]

e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic’s video camera

USB connection cable

(specified cable such as accessories of the USB equipment)

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format)

It is possible to copy the HD video (AVCHD format)

recorded on the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. to

the HDD or disc.

AVCHD (Disc) > [HDD]

AVCHD (SD card, video camera, etc.) >

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R]

∫ From video equipment

With Other Equipment

Connect the video camera.

≥Make the video camera ready for data

transfer on the video camera.

∫ From a disc or an SD card

Insert a disc or SD card.

3 When copying from an SD card or video

equipment

Select “Copy to HDD” or “Copy to Bluray Disc”, then press [OK].

4 Select the title, then press the “Yellow”

button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. ≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

(All the recordings on the same date become a title.)

5 Press [OK]. 6 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

It will automatically format the unformatted disc, such as a new disc. ≥It may take time for the copying to start.

To stop copying

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ Copy cannot be executed while recording or playback. ≥ An AVCHD title with more than 100 scenes will be divided

into titles every 99th scene and copied.

SD Card

Play Video ( AVCHD )

View Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

SD card is inserted.

≥Display items differ depending on what is

recorded in each media.

RETURN

2 Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then

press [OK].

VQT2J64

Page 61

Copying SD Video (MPEG2

SD Card

RETURN

SD card is inserted.

Play Video ( AVCHD )

View Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy Pictures ( JPEG )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

format)

It is possible to copy the SD video (MPEG2 format) recorded on the Panasonic video camera, etc. to the HDD or disc. [SD], Panasonic’s video camera > [HDD] [RAM]

∫ From video equipment

Connect the video camera.

≥Select the appropriate mode that makes

the video camera ready for data transfer on the video camera.

∫ From an SD card

Insert an SD card.

≥Display items differ depending on what is

recorded in the card.

2 Select “Copy Video ( MPEG2 )”, then

press [OK].

3 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start

copying.

To stop copying

Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ You cannot playback SD Video on an SD card or in the

HDD of the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. with this unit. You must copy the files to the HDD or a DVD-RAM.

≥ You cannot playback or record while copying SD Video.

With Other Equipment

VQT2J64

Page 62

Recording from external equipment

DV IN

L/MONO-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

AV3 IN

Audio/Video cable

This unit

Featured Videos

COMING

SOON

London, United Kingdom

Bloomberg

TELEVISION

XXX XXX XXX

Images are for illustration purpose, contents may change without notice.

To return to the VIERA CAST Home screen

Press [VIERA CAST].

To exit from VIERA CAST

Press [EXIT].

28°

7465.95

778.94

1442.82

Weather

E 17

km/h

15min. delay

-89.68

-9.47998

-25.15

German Language

Web Albums

Featured Photos

COMING

SOON

Using the Internet Player service of broadcaster (freesat)

Some broadcasters provide the Internet Player service. You can play previously aired programmes from Digital Text (MHEG) if the service is available.

1 When “TXT” appears in channel information

> 17)

(

Press [TEXT ].

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to

access the internet service.

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



≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be

displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.

≥ Be sure to update the software (firmware) when a software

(firmware) update notice is displayed on the screen. If the software (firmware) is not updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA CAST function.

≥ The VIERA CAST Home screen is subject to change

without notice.

≥ The services are operated by their respective service

providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.

≥ All services or contents on websites may not be available. ≥ Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

Access can be restricted. – VIERA CAST (> 84, Lock) – Internet Player (> 78, Internet Players)

≥ Some contents of VIERA CAST may only be available for

specific countries and may be presented in specific

languages.

≥ If timer recording starts, VIERA CAST or Internet Player

service will stop.

≥ Available Internet Player service is different depending on

broadcast channel.

≥ When the audio is warped while using the VIERA CAST,

set “Automatic Volume Control” to “Off”. (> 84)

Convenient functions

VQT2J64

Page 66

DLNA feature

This unit

LAN cable

Broadband router, etc

DLNA compatible equipment

LAN cable

e.g.,

Control Panel

e.g.,

You can enjoy the video and still pictures saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA compatible equipment connected via a network.

≥The titles with remote access restriction (e.g., copy

restriction) signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this function. Most high definition programmes have remote access restriction signals.

≥Music cannot be played back.

Playing back from the equipment

1 Operate the playback equipment to

display the list of titles on this unit.

≥Refer to their operating instructions.

2 Select the item to playback (folder),

then press [OK]

To use the Control Panel (Only Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment)

The Control Panel is displayed once the playback starts.

Operation can be performed with [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [BACK/RETURN ] and [EXIT].

≥Press [OK] if the Control Panel is not displayed. ≥Press [BACK/RETURN ] to hide the Control

Panel.

Exit

Convenient functions

For details regarding the connection and operation of equipment connected via a network, refer to their respective operating instructions.

Preparation

≥Network connection (> 9) ≥Network Easy Settings (> 12, 84)



≥ You may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you

use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment.

≥ The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to

the unit should be connected to the same hub or broadband router as the unit.

≥ You cannot playback the titles on other DLNA compatible

equipment from this unit.

≥ Files not on the HDD cannot be played back. ≥ Editing is not possible. (Only deletion can be performed

from Panasonic equipment.)

≥ Following titles cannot be played back:

– A title with remote access restriction – A title currently being recorded on DIGA – A title with audio only format – A title with incompatible format

≥ Playback via DLNA compatible equipment cannot be

performed when this unit is in the following conditions: – While simultaneously recording 2 programmes – While playing back a disc – While simultaneously performing High speed copy and

recording – While displaying the Setup menu – While executing functions using a network, such as

“VIERA CAST”

≥ There may be some video that cannot be played back on

DLNA compatible equipment depending on the equipment.

≥ You cannot playback simultaneously from 2 or more items

of DLNA compatible equipment.

VQT2J64

Page 67

When “DLNA Function” is deactivated

RETURN

Home Network (DLNA) Settings

Automatic

Home Network (DLNA) function

Setting device name Registration type for remote devices Named devices Unnamed devices

make the following settings.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Network”, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Network Settings”, then press [OK]. 6 Select “Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings”, then

press [OK].

7 Select “Home Network ( DLNA ) function”, then

press [OK].

8 Select “On”, then press [OK].

≥“Power Save in Standby” in the Setup is set to

“Off”. (> 84)

9 Select “Registration type for remote devices”, then

press [OK].

: Select “Automatic” or “Manual”, then press [OK].

Automatic All connected devices on the

same network can access this unit. 4 Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment and 12 NonPanasonic DLNA compatible equipment will be automatically registered. ≥Equipment registered earliest

will be deregistered when the 5th Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment or 13th NonPanasonic DLNA compatible equipment is connected to this unit.

≥Ensure that the router for your

home network has adequate security system to prevent unauthorized access.

Manual Select the devices to register.

(> right, To register equipment manually)

To register equipment manually

After selecting

“Manual” in step : (> left)

1 Select “Named devices” or “Unnamed devices”,

then press [OK].

Named devices

4 Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment can be registered. ≥Even if it is Panasonic

equipment, you may not be able to register from “Named devices”. In this case select “Unnamed devices”.

Unnamed devices

12 non-Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment can be registered.

2 Named devices

Select “Add new device” then press [OK].

Unnamed devices

Select the MAC Address for the connected equipment, then press [OK].

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 4 Access this unit from the connected DLNA

compatible equipment within 10 minutes.

To deregister equipment

After selecting

“Manual” in step : (> left)

1 Select “Named devices” or “Unnamed devices”,

then press [OK].

2 Select the equipment, then press [OK]. 3 Select

“Yes”.

To set the name of this unit for displaying on the connected equipment

After performing step 8 (> left)

1 Select “Setting device name”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Select from a preset list” or “Create name”,

then press [OK].

3 Select from a preset list

Select the preset name, then press [OK].

4 Create name

Enter the name. (> 74, Entering text)

Convenient functions

VQT2J64

Page 68

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link)

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

Preparation

1 Connect this unit to your TV or receiver using an

HDMI cable. (> 8)

2 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 83). (The default

setting is “On”.)

3 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the

connected equipment (e.g., TV).

≥Set the input channel on the VIERA to suit the

terminal to be used as “HDAVI Control”.

4 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment,

then select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

What is Q Link?

Q Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.

Automatic input switching Power on link [VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

When the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on.

– When play starts on the unit – When an action that uses Direct Navigator or Function

Menu etc, is performed

Power off link [VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

When you set the TV to standby mode, the unit is also automatically set to standby mode.

≥Power off link function does not work when

recording, copying, finalising etc.

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV

[VIERA]Link]

The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit ON and to play music continuously.

When the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver supporting VIERA Link.

1 While playing music

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].

§1

Preparation

Convenient functions

Connect this unit to your TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable.

For your reference

The following systems from other manufacturers have similar functions to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your TV’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic) ≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz) ≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips) ≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig) ≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)

VQT2J64

≥Sound may be discontinued for several seconds

when the power to the TV is turned off.

Direct TV Recording

[VIERA]Link] [Q]Link]

You can immediately start recording the watching programme on the TV without switching the channels on this unit.

Refer to page 23 for operation.

§2

PAUSE LIVE TV§2 [VIERA]Link]

You can pause the TV programme you are watching and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD.

Refer to page 20 for operation.

Page 69

Easy control only with VIERA

e.g.,

Control Panel

remote control§1 [VIERA]Link]

You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the buttons that you can use.

Using the OPTION MENU

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” (> below).

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the item, then press

[OK].

∫ Using the Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc, with the TV remote control.

Select “Control Panel” from the OPTION MENU.

The Control Panel is displayed.

Control Panel

FUNCTION MENU Aspect Play Menu

Top Menu Menu Drive Select

RETURN



≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

≥ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control

functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥ These functions may not work normally depending on the

equipment condition. About “HDAVI Control” function, read the manual of the connected equipment (e.g., TV) too.

≥ Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot

operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

≥ The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you

press incompatible buttons on the TV remote control.

§1

This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later.

§2

This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.

Exit

Convenient functions

VQT2J64

Page 70

Playback menu

Disc

Play Picture Sound Other

Soundtrack

Subtitles

1ENG

Angle

Off -

Digital 2/0 ch

Menu Item Setting

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

e.g.,

≥The menu is not displayed when playing still

pictures.

2 Select the menu, then press [1]. 3 Select the item, then press [1]. 4 Select the setting.

≥Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].

To clear the Playback menu

Press [DISPLAY].

Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and media contents, there may be some items that you cannot select or change.

Disc menu—Setting the disc content

Video

The original video recording method appears.

Convenient functions

Signal Type

≥Primary Video

Video The original video recording method

appears.

Soundtrack Select the type of audio or

language.

≥Secondary Video

Video Select on/off of images.

The original video recording method appears.

Soundtrack Select on/off of audio and the

language.

Subtitle Language

Select the subtitle language in the case of multiple languages.

Subtitle Style

Select the subtitle style recorded on the disc.

Angle

Change the number to select an angle.

Audio Channel

Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback.

With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus (> 31) on the disc.

Audio attribute

LPCM/ Digital/ Digital+/ TrueHD/DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG:

k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels

Language

ENG: FRA: DEU: ITA: ESP: NLD: SVE: NOR:

English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Swedish Norwegian

DAN: POR: RUS: JPN: CHI: KOR: MAL: VIE:

Signal type

Danish Portuguese Russian Japanese Chinese Korean Malay Vietnamese

THA: POL: CES: SLK: HUN: FIN: ¢:

Thai Polish Czech Slovak Hungarian Finnish Others

Play menu—Change the play sequence

Repeat Play

(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.) Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of media.

Select “Off” to cancel.

Random

(Only when playing music) Select whether to play random or not.

Soundtrack

Show or change the soundtrack.

Subtitles

Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the language depending on the media.

Multi Audio

Switch in the case of multiple audio.

VQT2J64

Page 71

Picture menu—Change the picture quality

Sound menu—Change the sound effect

Mode

Select the picture quality mode during play.

Normal Default setting

Soft Soft picture with fewer video artifacts

Fine Details are sharper

Cinema Mellows movies, enhances detail in

dark scenes. (This does not affect the titles in DR mode.)

HD optimizer

It will compensate the mosaic noise in the video and haze around the characters precisely.

Detail Clarity

The picture becomes sharp and detailed.

Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played. (> 118)

Auto Automatically detects the film and

video content, and appropriately converts it.

Video Select when using “Auto”, and the

content is distorted.

Film

Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when “Auto” is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.

Sound Effects

≥Re-master 1 ≥Re-master 2

(Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less) Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track.

≥This function is effective when “Digital Audio

Output” is set to “PCM”. (> 81)

Dialogue Enhancer

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Other menu—Change the display position

Position

Change where this menu screen appears on your TV.

Convenient functions

VQT2J64

Page 72

Disc and card management

Blu-ray Disc Management

BD-RE

Titles 11 Used 2:18

Files 3 Time Remaining 2:53 DR

RETURN

Off

Disc Name

Delete all titles

Format Disc

Disc Protection

My favourite 01/02

01 Chapter 1

02 Chapter 2

Files

Time Remaining 1:30 SP

DVD Management

DVD-RAM

My favourite

[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD]

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Blu-ray Disc Management”,

“DVD Management” or “Card Management”, then press [OK].

Providing a name for a disc

[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

After performing steps 1–3 (> above)

Select “Disc Name”, then press [OK].

(> 74, Entering text)

≥The disc name is displayed in the Blu-ray Disc

Management/DVD Management window.

≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] With a finalised disc,

Convenient functions

the name is displayed on the Top Menu.

≥[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the

disc on other equipment after creating Top Menu.

Delete all titles

[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]

After performing steps 1–3 (> left)

1 Select “Delete all titles”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

A message appears when finished.

4 Press [OK].



≥ Still picture data (JPEG) or computer data cannot be

deleted.

Format

[BD-RE] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [BD-R] [+R] [+R]DL] (New disc only) [SD]

Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. The contents

are deleted when you format a disc or card even if you have set protection.

After performing steps 1–3 (> left)

1 Select “Format Disc” or “Format Card”,

then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [OK].

To stop formatting [RAM]

Press [BACK/RETURN ]. ≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than

2 minutes. The disc must be reformatted if you do this.



≥ Do not perform this operation when copying HD Video

(AVCHD format) to DVD-R or DVD-R DL. (> 48)

Setting the protection

[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]

After performing steps 1–3 (> above)

1 Select “Disc Protection”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

e.g., when the disc is write-protected

Disc Name

VQT2J64

Disc Protection

Delete all titles



≥ Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may

take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).

≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while

formatting. This can render the disc or the card unusable.

≥ When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it

may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.

≥ [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-

Video format on this unit.

Page 73

Top M en u

Display after finalising

Title Name

Thumbnail

(Still picture)

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background for DVD-Video Top Menu.

After performing steps 1–3 (> 72)

1 Select “Top Menu”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the background, then press [OK].

Top Menu List

7 8



≥ You can change thumbnails displayed in Top Menu.

(> 41, Changing thumbnail)

Auto-Play Select

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select whether to show Top Menu after finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW]).

After performing steps 1–3 (> 72)

1 Select “Auto-Play Select”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Top Menu” or “Title 1”, then press

[OK].

Top Menu: Top Menu appears first. Title 1: The disc content is played without

displaying Top Menu.

Finalise

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] You can play the disc on compatible DVD players by finalising it on the unit.

[BD-R]

Finalising BD-R prevents accidental recording or editing.

After performing steps 1–3 (> 72)

1 Select “Finalise”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. 4 Press [OK].

After finalising ≥[BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes

play-only and you can no longer record or edit.

≥[-RW‹V›] You can record and edit the disc after

formatting (> 72).



≥ You cannot cancel finalising. ≥ Finalising takes up to 15 minutes. ([-R]DL] [+R]DL]

60 minutes.)

≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.

This can render the disc unusable.

≥ When finalising a high-speed recording compatible disc, it

may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately four times longer).

≥ You cannot finalise discs recorded on other

manufacturer’s equipment.

≥ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] If you finalise discs recorded

on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.

≥ Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other

players due to the condition of the recording.

Create Top Menu

[+RW]

You can create Top Menu for displaying on other equipment.

Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (> left) before creating Top Menu.

After performing steps 1–3 (> 72)

1 Select “Create Top Menu”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

≥

Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.

≥Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.

4 Press [OK].

Convenient functions



≥ You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit. ≥ The created menu is deleted when you record or edit the

disc.

VQT2J64

Page 74

Entering text

Name field: shows the text you have

entered

AVCHD: If a name is long, the warning

message will appear.

JKL

Chapter1_

Enter Title Name

12345

ABC a

DEF d

GH INOg

JKL j

67890 bc ef/ % hi $

kl@ n ]

PQRSp q r s ( )

Top Menu Preview ( DVD-Video )

Preparation

≥Show the Enter Title Name screen.

1 Select a character, then press [OK].

Enter Title Name

Convenient functions

Top Menu Preview ( DVD-Video )

Delete Set



0 9



RETURN

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

≥To delete a character

Select the character in the name field, then press [;]. (The selected characters are deleted.)

≥To enter characters with number buttons

e.g., entering the letter “R”

1 Press [7] to

move to the 7th row.

2 Press [7] twice

to highlight “R”.

3 Press [OK].

12345

ABC a

DEF d

GH INOg

JKL j

PQRSp

7 8

TUV t

WXY Z w

p qrs

67890 bc ef/ % hi $ kl@

n ]

qrs( )

uv{ }

xyz

SPACE

PQR

TUV

;

qrs

To end partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ]. Text is not added.

For your reference

The name of the DVD-Video that will be displayed in the Top Menu after finalising is previewed.

Chapter 1

Delete Set





≥ The maximum number of characters depends on the

media.

≥ If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some

screens.

2 Press [∫] (Set).

“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen and so on.

VQT2J64

Page 75

Changing the unit’s settings

Setup

RETURN

Tuning HDD / Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Network Others

Remember the PIN.

PIN Entry

0 0 0 0

Channel names

freesat Channel List

101 102 103 104 105 106 107

RETURN

Hide

Select

Page up

Page down

Channel names

You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit

to standby.

Common procedures

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK].

4 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 5 Select the item, then press [OK]. 6 Select the option, then press [OK].

≥Follow the instruction on the screen if the

operation method is different.

≥Depending on the connection or the status of

this unit some items cannot be selected or changed.

∫ About the PIN

PIN is required to change the following settings. Enter the 4-digit PIN following the on-screen instructions. ≥The PIN is common for the following items.

– Child Lock – BD-Video Parental Control – DVD-Video Parental Control – Lock (Internet Content Settings)

PIN can be changed via the PIN Entry. (> 86)

1 Select the number, then press [1].

≥You can also use the number buttons.

2 Repeat step 1 to enter 4-digit PIN. 3 Press [OK] to confirm.

e.g., PIN Entry

Tuning

∫ freesat Favourites Edit

You can create Favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier.

freesat Favourites Editor

freesat.Channels

101 102

103 104 105 106 107 108

Select channel

Add

RETURN

≥To add channels to the Favourites list

1 Select the channel in the “freesat Channels”

column, then press [OK].

≥Repeat this step. ≥“Yellow”: Add all channels.

2 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 3 Press [OK] to save the Favourites.

≥To delete channels

1 Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, then

press [OK]. ≥“Yellow”: Delete all channels.

2 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 3 Press [OK] to save the Favourites.

∫ freesat Channel List

You can skip unwanted channels.

1 Select the channel. 2 Press [OK].

≥The check mark is removed.

∫ freesat Auto Setup

You can restart the freesat Auto Setup.

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Add all

Favourites

Page up

Page down

Convenient functions

≥Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.

VQT2J64

Page 76

Changing the unit’s settings

Channel names

How to access each item.

> Others > Setup > Tuning

∫ Other Satellite Favourites Edit

You can create Favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier.

Other Sat. Favourites Editor

All Other Sat. Channels

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8

Select channel

Add

RETURN

≥To add channels to the Favourites list

1 Select the channel in the “All Other Sat. Channels”

column, then press [OK].

≥Repeat this step. ≥“Red”: Select categories. ≥“Green”: Select “Favourites”. ≥“Yellow”: Add all channels. ≥“Blue”: Sort channels.

2 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 3 Press [OK] to save the Favourites.

≥To change the order of the channels list

1 Select the channel in the “Favourites” column to

move, then press the “Green” button.

Convenient functions

2 Select the new position, then press the “Green”

button.

3 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 4 Press [OK] to save the Favourites.

≥To delete channels

1 Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, then

press [OK]. ≥“Yellow”: Delete all the channels.

2 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 3 Press [OK] to save the Favourites.

≥To change the name of the Favourites list

1 Press the “Red” button in the “Favourites” column. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character, then

press [OK]. Repeat this step.

≥“Red”: Delete a character. ≥“Blue”: Delete all characters.

3 Press [BACK/RETURN ].

Sorting 123...

Favourites 1

Page up

Page down

Add allSelect category Select favourites Sorting

∫ Other Satellite Channel List

You can edit the Channel List.

Other Sat. Channel List

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Select

Hide

RETURN

Delete

Swap Reveal all

≥To skip unwanted channels

1 Select the channel. 2 Press [OK].

≥The check mark is removed. ≥“Yellow”: Clear the all skip setting.

≥To change the channel number assignment

1 Select the channel, then press the “Green” button. 2 Enter the channel number to reassign with the

number buttons.

e.g., 5: [0] > [0] > [5]

15: [0] > [1] > [5] 115 : [1] > [1] > [5]

3 Press [OK].

≥If another channel is already assigned to the

channel number, the two channels will be switched.

≥To delete the channel manually

Select the channel, then press the “Red” button.

Sorting123... Sat Sat Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Radio

Page up

Page down

Sorting

VQT2J64

Page 77

∫ Other Satellite Tuning Menu

RETURN

Other Satellite Manual Tuning

Transponder Frequency Polarisation

Start Scan

Select

Horizontal

10773

Symbol Rate (Ksym/s)

Auto

Enter Frequency

e.g., freesat Signal Condition

¾ Auto Setup

You can start the Auto Setup. (> 13)

¾ Manual Tuning

You can set each channel manually.

Select “Transponder Frequency”, then

the frequency with the number buttons.

Select “Polarisation”, then select “Horizontal” or “Vertical”.

3 Select “Symbol Rate (Ksym/s)”,

then

the rate.

4 Press [OK]. The scan starts.

¾ Add New Channels

You can add new channels found automatically. Checking the signals starts. It takes time.

1 Press [OK]. 2 Select “Free Channels” or “All Channels” then

press [OK]. The scan starts. This may take up to 60 minutes.

Other Satellite Add New Channels

Satellite

Progress 0% 100%

This may take up to 20 minutes.

No.

Astra2/Eurobird

Channel Name

enter

select

QualityType

∫ Signal Condition

¾ freesat Signal Condition ¾ Other Satellite Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of signals. Press [WXCH] to select the channel.

freesat Signal Condition

Signal Input

Channel Name

Signal Quality

Signal Strength

Satellite

Parameter

Change Input

RETURN

Signal Quality

Red bar: The signal quality is bad. Orange bar: The signal quality is poor. Green bar: The signal quality is good.

Signal Strength

“0”: Signal strength is 0%. “10”: Signal strength is 100%. ≥When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce

the signal amplification at your aerial.

LNB in 1

0 10

Astra 28.2º E

11428MHz, V, 27500kS/s

Channel Up

Channel Down

Convenient functions

Free TV:0 Pay TV:0 Radio:0

RETURN

Searching

“Finished” is displayed when the search is finished. Press [BACK/RETURN ].



≥ After performing “Add New Channels” or “Manual Tuning”

if the channel number has already been assigned, channel number for them will be assigned from 800ch onward.

VQT2J64

Page 78

Changing the unit’s settings

Child Lock List - TV and AV

Unlock all

Lock allNext input

RETURN

Lock

Select

Name Input Type Lock

814

freesat

Free TV

815

851

861

869

950

951 952

Page up

Page down

How to access each item.

> Others > Setup

> Tuning or HDD / Disc

∫ Child Lock

You can restrict the viewing and recording of channels unsuitable to children. PIN is required. Enter PIN. (> 75)

¾ Child Lock List

You can lock each channel or AV input.

1 Select the channel or AV input to lock. 2 Press [OK].

is displayed.

≥Press [OK] again to cancel. ≥“Red”: Change the input. ≥“Green”: Lock all channels and AV input. ≥“Yellow”: Unlock all channels and AV input.

¾ Adult Channel Blocking

You can lock the viewing, recording and playing

Convenient functions

channels or titles with Adult channel information. ≥If you set a timer recording for these

programmes, this timer programme will be deleted.

¾ Internet Players

You can lock the internet contents to prevent access to them.

∫ Preferred Multi Audio

¾ Multi Audio

Choose the audio language for broadcast. If the selected language is not available, then the original language will be selected.

¾ Audio Description

Select whether the Audio Description is set to be active or not.

HDD / Disc

∫ Settings for Playback

¾ Soundtrack

Choose the audio language. ≥If “Original” is selected, the original language of

each disc will be selected.

≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 86, Language code list)

¾ Subtitles

Choose the language for subtitle. ≥If “Automatic” is selected and the language

selected for “Soundtrack” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 86, Language code list)

¾ Menu

Choose the language for disc menus. ≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 86, Language code list)

¾ Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R

Set when you are playing a disc that has High Definition video (AVCHD) recorded by the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. and High Definition quality title that was recorded on this unit.

On Playback High Definition video

(AVCHD)

Off Playback High Definition quality title

¾ BD-Live

You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. ≥If “On ( Limit )” is selected, internet access is

permitted only for BD-Live contents which have content owner certificates.

¾ BD-Video Parental Control

Set an age limit of BD-Video play.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions. ≥PIN is required to change. (> 75)

∫ Preferred Subtitles

Choose the subtitle language for broadcast. If the selected language is not available, then the original language will be selected.

VQT2J64

Page 79

¾ DVD-Video Parental Control

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions. ≥PIN is required to change. (> 75)

¾ Child Lock

You can restrict playback of the following titles: –Titles that are recorded with guidance

information at night (21:00–05:30)

–Titles restricted by Child Lock (> 78)

(Titles with icon in DIRECT NAVIGATOR, etc.)

≥PIN is required to change. (> 75)

∫ Settings for Recording

¾ Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (> 112, Recording modes and approximate recording times). ≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “8 hours”

mode, it may not be possible to play on DVD players.

¾ Aspect for Recording

Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying in except DR mode. ≥If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be

recorded with the original aspect ratio at the time when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.).

≥In the following cases, the programme will be

recorded with the original aspect ratio. –[BD-RE] [BD-R] When the recording mode is set

to “XP”, “SP”, “LP”, “EP” or “FR”

–[HDD] [RAM] When the recording mode is set to

“XP”, “SP”, “LP”, “EP” or “FR” with the

“Recording Format for DVD” set to “VR format” ≥In the following cases, aspect is fixed to 4:3.

–[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] When the recording mode is

set to “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or

longer)” mode.

–When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.

¾ Recording Format for DVD

You can copy titles to DVD in high speed mode, if you set to “Video format” when recording a programme. ≥This setting is valid for the following cases:

–Recording from external equipment (including

DV equipment)

–Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc

≥If high speed copy is not necessary we

recommend setting to “VR format” as the following restrictions are applied to recorded titles in case of “Video format”. –The settings in “Aspect for Recording” (> left)

and in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 80) are applied to titles.

–You cannot switch the audio when watching a

programme via AV input.

¾ BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy

Select the speed of high-speed copying. If “Normal ( Silent )” is selected, the time required for copying will double (approximately).

¾ REWIND LIVE TV

Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function. ≥To set “On”, please set “Automatic Standby” to

the setting other than “Off” (> 84)

∫ HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

¾ Delete all titles

Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

¾ Format HDD

Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

Convenient functions

VQT2J64

Page 80

Changing the unit’s settings

How to access each item.

> Others > Setup > Picture or Sound

Picture

∫ Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play (> 117, Frames and fields).

Automatic

Field Select if jittering occurs when

“Automatic” is selected. (The picture is coarser.)

Frame Select if small text or fine patterns

cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

∫ Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles. ≥If you set “On” the chapters in playlists are played

seamlessly. This does not work when there are several audio types included on the playlist and when using Quick View (PLAYa1.3).

∫ NTSC Video Output

Select how to output the NTSC image.

Convenient functions

Sound

∫ Dynamic Range Compression

[BD-V] [DVD-V] Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

∫ Downmix

Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2channels sound. ≥Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected

equipment supports the virtual surround function.

≥There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV OUT

and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

≥The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following

cases. –AVCHD playback –[BD-V]: Playback of clicking sound on the menu and

audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode

∫ Bilingual Audio Selection

(Only when recording from DV input) Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when: ≥Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format),

+R and +RW.

≥“Recording Format for DVD” is set to “Video format”.

(> 79)

≥Recording sound in LPCM (> 81, Audio Type for

XP Recording).

≥When recording from the unit’s DV terminal, select

the type of audio recording from “Audio Type for DV Input” (> 81).

VQT2J64

Page 81

∫ Digital Audio Output

¾ PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. ≥It will be converted to 48 kHz regardless of the

setting in the following cases. –The signals have a sampling frequency of over

96 kHz.

–The disc has copy protection. –“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”.

([BD-V])

≥If “Off” is selected, signals are output as 96 kHz ≥If “On” is selected, signals are converted to

48 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

∫ Audio Type for XP Recording

Choose the audio type when recording or copying with XP mode.

≥The picture quality of LPCM recordings may be

lower than that of normal XP mode recordings.

≥The audio becomes Dolby Digital even if you

selected LPCM when using a recording mode other than XP.

∫ Audio Type for DV Input

You can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV input terminal (> 62). ≥If “Mix” is selected, both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2 are

recorded.

≥When recording bilingual broadcast, select the type

of audio in advance from “Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 80).

¾ Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD ¾ DTS / DTS-HD ¾ MPEG

Select the audio signal to output.



≥ Select “PCM” when the connected equipment

cannot decode the respective audio format.

≥ Not making the proper settings may result in noise. ≥ Sound of HE-AAC audio type is output as PCM

signal regardless of settings.

¾ BD-Video Secondary Audio

([BD-V] with secondary audio) Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video. If “Off” is selected, the primary audio only is output.

∫ Audio Delay

Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output.

∫ Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM

Recording

If the programme has multi channel audio, priority is given to what you select. ≥This setting will give effect in the following cases.

–Convert to HG, HX, HE, HL or HM mode in “DR

File Conversion” (> 42)

–Normal speed copy in HG, HX, HE, HL or HM

mode from a title recorded in DR mode. (> 44, 46)

Convenient functions

VQT2J64

Page 82

Changing the unit’s settings

How to access each item.

> Others > Setup

> Display or Connection

Display

∫ On-Screen Information

Choose the approximate time until the channel information screen (> 17) disappears automatically.

∫ Unit’s Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. ≥If “Dim” is selected the display turns dark during play

and disappears when the unit is turned off. It reappears momentarily if a button is pressed. While using this mode, the standby power consumption can be reduced.

∫ Screen Saver

This is to prevent burn-in on the screen. ≥If “On” is selected, the masked-off area on the

screen becomes grey. Depending on the condition of the unit (Connection, Setting) the masked-off area on the screen becomes grey.

Connection

Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings.

∫ TV Aspect

Set to match the type of TV connected.

16:9

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen TV.

4:3

When connected to a 4:3 aspect TV, side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture. The pictures may be shown in the letterbox style depending on the content.

Letterbox

When connected to a 4:3 aspect TV, black bands appear for 16:9 picture.

∫ Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen TV.

∫ Teletext

Select the Teletext display mode.

Convenient functions

∫ TV System

Set in accordance with the TV System for the connected TV.

∫ Blue LED

Set the lighting method for the lamp on the SD card slot. ≥If “SD inserted” is selected, when this unit is turned

on and SD card is inserted, the lamp is lighted.

VQT2J64

Page 83

∫ HDMI Connection

¾ HDMI Video Mode

Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Select “Off” for all other conditions.

¾ HDCP on HDMI Output

If you connect a DVI device that is not compatible with HDCP, set to “Off”. In this case, some programmes, BD-Video or DVD-Video cannot be seen.

¾ HDMI Video Format

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. ≥If “Automatic” is selected, the output resolution

best suited to the connected TV (1080p, 1080i,

720p or 576p/480p) is automatically selected. ≥To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to

1080p, you need to connect the unit directly to

1080p compatible HDTV. If this unit is

connected to an HDTV through other

equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.

¾ 24p Output

When playing BD-Video recorded in 24 frames, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals–the same interval originally shot with the film movie. ≥This item is effective only when this unit is

connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output

using an HDMI cable and “HDMI Video Format”

is set to “Automatic” or “1080p”. ≥When BD-Video images other than 24p are

played, images are output at 60p.

¾ Deep Colour Output

This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connected.

¾ HDMI Audio Output

Select “Off” when connected to a TV with an HDMI cable, and connected to an amplifier not compatible with HDMI with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

¾ Contents Type Flag

Depending on the playback content, the TV will output adjusting to the optimal method when a TV that supports Contents Type Flag is connected.

¾ VIERA Link

Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”. ≥Select “Off” when you do not want to use

“HDAVI Control”.

∫ AV1 Output

Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. ≥If this unit is connected with an HDMI cable, you

cannot select “RGB 1” or “RGB 2”.

≥When a decoder is connected, do not set to

“RGB 1”.

∫ AV2 Settings

¾ AV2 Input

Set to “RGB / Video” or “RGB” when receiving or recording RGB output from external equipment.

¾ Ext Link

Set “Ext Link 1” when a Set Top Box which transmits a control signal via the 21-pin Scart cable is connected. ≥This setting cannot be made when “TV System”

is set to “NTSC” (> 82).

Convenient functions

¾ 7.1ch Audio Reformatting

[BD-V]

Surround sound with 6.1 ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at 7.1 ch. ≥If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the

original number of channels. (Note that in the

case of 6.1 ch audio, playback will be at 5.1 ch) Audio reformatting is enabled in the following cases: –When you have selected “PCM” in “Digital

Audio Output”. –When the audio is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

Plus, Dolby TrueHD or LPCM.

VQT2J64

Page 84

Changing the unit’s settings

How to access each item.

> Others > Setup

> Network or Others

Network

∫ Network Easy Settings

Press [OK] to start Network Easy Settings. (> 12)

∫ Network Settings

¾ IP Address / DNS Settings

Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS. ≥Press [OK] to show the respective setting.



≥ “Connection Speed Setting” is enabled only when

“Connection Speed Auto-configure” is turned “Off”.

¾ Proxy Server Settings

Check and set the connection to the Proxy server. ≥Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

Others

∫ Standby Settings

¾ Power Save in Standby

On It will go into the Power Save in

Standby mode.

On Timer Power Save in Standby mode is

activated when the set time comes. ≥If the clock has not been set,

Power Save in Standby mode is activated at all hours.

Off It is possible to start quickly from the

standby mode. (Quick Start mode)

≥This function cannot be enabled when the

DLNA function is enabled in “Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings”. (> left)

¾ Automatic Standby

Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode automatically. After the unit has finished operating, the unit will be turned to standby mode once the set time has passed. ≥When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “On”(> 79),

“Off” cannot be selected.

¾ Internet Content Settings

¾ Lock

You can restrict using VIERA CAST. ≥Follow the on-screen instructions.

Convenient functions

≥PIN is required to change. (> 75)

¾ Automatic Volume Control

Volume that is different depending on the contents is adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using the VIERA CAST. ≥Depending on contents, this function will not

work.

≥Select “Off” when the audio is warped.

¾ Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings

You can set the DLNA function (> 67). It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network.

¾ Automatic Standby after OTR

If “On” is selected, this unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing Automatic Stop recording or One Touch Recording (> 21).

¾ Automatic Standby after Copy

If “On” is selected, this unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy (> 44).

VQT2J64

Page 85

∫ Remote Control

Clock

Time Date

Time Zone

Automatic

Please set the clock. OK : access RETURN : leave

RETURN

0 00

Automatic

2010

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together. ≥Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal

circumstances.

1 Select the code, then press [OK]. 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the number

button ([1] to [6]) for more than 5 seconds.

3 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds. 4 Press [OK].

∫ Clock

If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.

≥Operation is possible only with Panasonic remote

controls with “IR6” printed at the bottom when the remote control code of this unit is set to “BD 4”, “BD 5” or “BD 6”.

BLU-RAY DISC RECORDER

IR6

BLU-RAY DISC RECORDER

IR6

¾ Automatic

This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts. But, if the time is not set correctly, set it to “Off” and perform “Manual Setting”.

¾ Manual Setting

1 Select “Off” of “Automatic”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the item you want to change. 3 Change the setting. 4 Press [OK] when you have finished the settings.

¾ Time Zone

Adjust the time data automatically or from GMT -6 to +6.

Convenient functions

VQT2J64

Page 86

Changing the unit’s settings

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Amharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:

6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765 Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 70 82 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 787 9 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Persian: 7065 Poli sh: 80 76 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185

8277

Rhaeto-Romance:

Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yo r u b a : 8 9 7 9 Zulu: 9085

How to access each item.

> Others > Setup > Others

∫ Owner ID

In order to prevent another person from using this unit if it is stolen, you can set a PIN and input your personal information (NAME, HOUSE NO, POSTCODE).

Once the PIN has been set, you cannot return to the factory preset. Make sure not to forget this.

∫ PIN Entry

You can set/change the PIN. (> 75)

∫ System Update (> 87)

¾ Software Update in Standby

When you set this unit to standby mode, software (firmware) updates are downloaded at the set time automatically.

∫ Initialize

¾ Shipping Condition

All the settings except for basic settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

¾ Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, disc language settings, Parental Control settings, ratings PIN, remote control code, network settings etc. return to the factory presets.

Language code list

Enter the code with the number buttons.

¾ Software Licence

∫ System Information

Display software (firmware) and HDMI Control

Convenient functions

version of this unit.

∫ DivX Registration

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (> 38).

VQT2J64

Information about the software licence is displayed.

Page 87

Software (Firmware) Update

Software of this unit can be updated automatically by the following methods in standby mode at the specified time. (Default setting is 3 a.m. > 86, Software Update in Standby)

≥From broadcasts ≥From Internet [Network connection and setting are

required. (> 9, 12)]

It takes about 1 hour to update the software (firmware).

∫ If a software (firmware) update is

available, a notification is displayed.

New software version has been found. The software will be updated automatically after this unit is switched to standby. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead.

≥Update of the software (firmware) will start when the

unit is turned to standby mode.

∫ The unit’s display during the update

e.g.,

≥When “FINISH” is displayed, update of the

software (firmware) has completed.

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit. Don’t remove the AC mains lead during the update.



≥ The download time differs depending on the network or

broadcast environment.

≥ If the timer recording is scheduled within the following time

at the start of the download, the download will not be executed. – From broadcast: Within 5 hours – From Internet: Within 1 hour

≥ You can also download the latest software (firmware) from

the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the software (firmware). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

≥ If you do not want to perform the software (firmware)

update, set the “Software Update in Standby” to “Off”. (> 86)

VQT2J64

Convenient functions

Page 88

Other Settings

PAGE



DRIVE SELECT



VOL

abc

def

TV operation area

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen

When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Aspect”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item.

Normal Normal output Side cut The black bars on the right and left

sides of the 16:9 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

Zoom

The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

4 Press [OK].



≥

It may also be adjusted using the screen mode of the TV etc.

≥ The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following

situations: – when you change the channel – when you start or end the playback of a title – when the unit is turned off or on

≥ [BD-V] [DVD-V] “Side cut” does not have any effect. ≥ When “TV Aspect” (> 82) is set to “4:3” or “Letterbox”, the

“Zoom” effect is disabled.

Convenient functions

TV operation

Once set, the TV can be operated from the TV operation area of the remote control.



≥ If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the

one that allows correct operation.

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code Brand Code

Panasonic 01/02/03/04 AIWA 35 AKAI 27/30 BEKO 05/71/72/73/74 BENQ 58/59 BRANDT 10/15 BUSH 05 CENTREX 66 CURTIS 05 DAEWOO 64/65 DESMET 05 DUAL 05 ELEMIS 05

FERGUSON 10/34

FINLUX 61 FISHER 21

FUJITSU 53 FUNAI 63/67 GOLDSTAR 05/50/51 GOODMANS 05 GRADIENTE 36 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41 IRRADIO 30 ITT JVC 17/30/39/70 KDS 52 KOLIN 45 KONKA 62

LOEWE 07/46

MAG 52

METZ

MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47

MIVAR 24

05/50/51

05/28

NEC 36 NOBLEX NOKIA NORDMENDE 10 OLEVIA ONWA 30/39/70 ORION 05 PEONY 49/69 PHILCO 41/48/64 PHILIPS PHONOLA 05 PIONEER 37/38

PROVIEW 52

PYE 05 RADIOLA 05 SABA 10

SALORA 26

SANSUI 05

SANYO 21/54/55/56 SCHNEIDER 05/29/30 SEG SELECO 05/25 SHARP 18 SIEMENS 09 SINUDYNE 05 SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14 TEVION 52 THOMSON TOSHIBA 16/57

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

YAMAHA 18/41

33 25/26/27/60/61

05/06/46

32/42/43/65/68SAMSUNG

05/69/75/76/77/78

31/33/66/67/69TCL

10/15/44

1 Point the remote control at the TV.

While pressing [Í TV], enter the code (@ right) with the number buttons.

2 Test by turning on the TV and changing

channels.

≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code

that allows correct operation.

≥If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code

number is invalid for the TV, this remote

VQT2J64

control is not compatible with your television.

HOLD function

The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN ]

simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

To cancel the HOLD function

Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN ] simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.

Page 89

Other Connections

This unit’s rear panel

Set Top Box or VCR

(Satellite receiver, CATV, etc.)

21-pin Scart cable

VCR

This unit

DO NOT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

Audio/Video cable

TV’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

Amplifier’s

rear panel

TV’s rear panel

HDMI cable

This unit’s rear panel

Amplifier’s rear panel

Coaxial cable

Optical digital

audio cable

Insert fully with this side up. Do not bend the cable sharply.

Set Top Box or VCR connections

AV2 (EXT)

Connect the unit directly to the TV

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or VCR (video cassette recorder) to the TV, video signal will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

≥When connecting to a television

with a built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the television side if there are both television and VCR input terminals.

Amplifier connections

HDMI AV OUT terminal

HDMI IN

HDMI

AV OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

HDMI

AV OUT

Other TV connections

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL



≥ When connecting a TV with an HDMI OUT terminal, set

“HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 83).

≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip

correctly into the terminal.

VQT2J64

Convenient functions

Page 90

Messages on the unit’s display

Troubl eshooti ng

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

BD 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

¾ The remote control and main unit are using

different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

1 Press and hold [OK] and the

indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. (> 85)

2 Press and hold [OK] for more

than 5 seconds.

GUIDE

¾ TV Guide data is being downloaded. (> 19)

FINISH

¾ The software (firmware) update is complete.

(> 87)

HARD ERR

¾ If there is no change after turning the unit on and

off, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

NoERAS

¾ You cannot delete items on this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

NoREAD

¾ The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit

Troubleshooting

cannot record, play, or edit. (> 103)

¾ This message may appear when the lens cleaner

has finished cleaning. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc. (> 14)

NoWRIT

¾ You cannot write to this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

PLEASE WAIT

¾ Displayed when the unit is started and turned off. ¾ There was a power failure or the AC plug was

disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.

PROG FULL

¾ There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete

unnecessary timer programmes. (> 29)

REMOVE

¾ The USB device is drawing too much power.

Remove the USB device.

START

¾ Update of the software (firmware) is started.

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (> 87)

SW-DL

¾ Software (firmware) is downloading.

Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer recording starts. (> 87)

UNSUPPORT

¾ You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or

record on. (> 98) You tried to operate with a non-compatible USB memory.

UPD /

(“∑” stands for a number.)

¾ The software (firmware) is being updated.

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (> 87)

U50

¾ The terminal, antenna cable or DISH is short-

circuited as for both DISH IN 1 and DISH IN 2. Check the connection status. (> 8)

U50 1

¾ The terminal, antenna cable or DISH is short-

circuited as for DISH IN 1. Check the connection status. (> 8)

U50 2

¾ The terminal, antenna cable or DISH is short-

circuited as for DISH IN 2. Check the connection status. (> 8)

VQT2J64

Page 91

U59

¾ The unit is hot.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

U61

¾ (When a disc is not inserted) Displays when a

malfunction has occurred. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation. Once the display clears you can use the unit again. If it remains displayed, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

H or F

(“∑” stands for a number.)

¾ There is something unusual. (The service number

displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s condition.)

¾ Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide

(> 92–97). If the service number does not disappear, do the following.

1. Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2. Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)

If the service number does not disappear despite after doing the above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

U72 U73

¾ The HDMI connection acts unusually.

–The connected equipment is not HDMI

compatible.

–Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI

logo (as shown on the cover).

–The HDMI cable is damaged.

U76

¾ HDMI cannot be output because you are

connected to a model that does not support copyright protection.

U77

Due to the current disc not having authorised copyright information, video output is not performed.

U88

¾ (When a disc is inserted) Displays when there was

something unusual detected with the disc while recording, playback or copy. This is displayed when the unit is in the recovery process to return to normal operation. Once the display clears you can use the unit again. If it remains displayed, consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.

X HOLD

¾ The HOLD function is activated.

Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN ] at the same time until “X HOLD” disappears. (> 88)

Troubleshooting

U99

¾ The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on

the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

VQT2J64

Page 92

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. (> 87)

The followings do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds or louder rotating

sounds when recording or high speed copying.

≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. ≥Image disturbance during search. ≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial

broadcasting breaks.

≥When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an

unexpected sound.

∫ The unit doesn’t work.

One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to

standby. ≥If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press

[Í/I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If

the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

∫ Cannot eject a disc.

The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds.

Troubleshooting

Power

Displays

The display is dim.

¾ Change “Unit’s Display”. (> 82)

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

¾ Set the clock. (> 85)

The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown do not add up.

¾ If you record or edit about 200 times or more, the

remaining capacity of DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R, and +R DL is reduced and then recording or editing may be disabled (for the second layer on DVDR DL and +R DL, this happens after about 60 times).

¾ While searching, the elapsed time may not display

correctly.

The clock does not display on the unit when switched to standby.

¾ The clock does not display when Power Save in

Standby mode is activated. Ensure “Power Save in Standby” is set to “Off”. (> 84)

Available disc space display is showing different from what was used.

¾ Available disc space display may be different from

actual. Varying may be large especially when recorded in DR mode.

The unit is turned off automatically.

¾ If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control”

compatible TV with an HDMI cable, or connected this unit to a Q Link-compatible TV with a fully wired 21-pin Scart cable, this unit will be automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to standby mode.

The unit does not turn on when pressing [Í].

¾ Linked timer recordings with external equipment is

in recording standby (“EXT-L” on the unit’s display blinks when [Í] is pressed). Press [EXT LINK] to cancel the recording standby.

VQT2J64

Page 93

TV screen and video Sound

Screen size is wrong.

¾ Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”.

(> 82)

¾ Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV. Refer to your

TV’s operating instructions.

¾ If the 16:9 aspect ratio image is output to a 4:3 TV

and the image will be stretched vertically, set “TV Aspect” to “4:3”. (> 82)

¾ Check “Aspect for Recording” before recording or

file conversion. (> 79)

¾ If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video Format”

to “576p/480p”. (> 83)

Pictures do not appear with the HD quality although HD setting was made.

¾ The pictures are output with 576p/480p depending

on the programme.

The screen changes automatically.

¾ If there is no operation for 5 minutes or more, the

displayed screen switches to the other states automatically (only when the “Screen Saver” is set to “On”). (> 82)

There is a lot of image lag when playing video.

¾ Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

(> 71)

No sound. Distorted sound.

¾ Check the connections or amplifier’s settings.

(> 8, 89)

¾ To output audio from a device connected with an

HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. (> 83)

Cannot switch audio.

¾ You cannot switch the audio if “Digital Audio

Output” is set to “Bitstream” (> 81)

The images from this unit do not appear on the TV.

The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly.

¾ Check the connection and the TV’s input settings. ¾ The unit’s “TV System” setting differs from the TV

system used by the disc now playing. While stopped, keep pressing [∫] and [< OPEN/ CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The system switches from PAL to NTSC or vice versa. (> 82)

¾ Picture may not be seen when more than 4

devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.

¾ The picture may be distorted or a black screen

may appear between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.

¾ DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two writable

layers on one side. Video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

¾ Set “Deep Colour Output” or “Contents Type Flag”

in the Picture menu to “Off”. (> 83)

Troubleshooting

VQT2J64

Page 94

Troubleshooting guide

Operation

The remote control doesn’t work.

¾ The remote control and main unit are using

different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

1 Press and hold [OK] and the

indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

2 Press and hold [OK] for more

than 5 seconds.

¾ Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD /”

is displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until the update is completed. (> 87)

¾ The HOLD function is activated. (> 88)

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

¾ Drive has not been selected properly.

Startup is slow.

¾ Startup takes time in the following situations:

–A disc is inserted. –The clock is not set. –Immediately after a power failure or the AC mains

lead is connected. –When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable. –When the BD-J (> 116) application is executing. –When the “Power Save in Standby” is activated.

(> 84)

Recording, timer recording and copying

Cannot record. Cannot copy.

¾ Some broadcasts are copyright protected. ¾ You cannot record to the disc by pressing the

[¥ REC] or timer recording.

¾ The disc is protected with DVD Management or

Blu-ray Disc Management. (> 72)

¾ Some programmes on digital broadcast channels

are copy-restricted and the number of times you can copy in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode is assigned by the broadcaster

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Since it will

copy to HDD temporarily, copying is not possible if there is insufficient available capacity on the HDD. Delete unnecessary titles on the HDD. (> 39, 40,

79)

¾ You cannot record and copy on finalised discs. ¾ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Recording or

editing may not be possible on these discs after ejecting and loading the disc or turning the unit on/ off for approximately 30 times after being recorded to.

¾ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit

may not be able to be recorded to.

¾ This unit cannot record/copy NTSC signals to

discs that already have PAL signal recordings. Play of discs recorded with both PAL and NTSC on another unit is not guaranteed.

Troubleshooting

VQT2J64

Cannot record from external equipment.

¾ Check that the connection and input channel is

correct. (> 62)

Cannot record 2 programmes simultaneously.

¾ There are conditions that 2 programmes

simultaneous recording is possible. (> 22)

Timer recording does not work properly.

¾ Refer to “Notes on timer recording” (> 30)

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

¾ If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is

disconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD/disc may become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes or discs. (> 72, 79)

Page 95

An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating disc.

¾ If you want copy to perform more quietly, select

“Normal ( Silent )” in “BD/DVD Speed for High Speed Copy”. (> 79)

The DV automatic recording function does not work.

¾ If images cannot be recorded or if the recording is

aborted, check the connections and DV equipment settings. (> 62)

¾ You cannot start recording until the images from

the DV equipment appear on the TV.

¾ Depending on the equipment, the DV automatic

recording may not operate properly.

Play

Cannot playback.

¾ The disc is dirty, scratched or marked. (> 103) ¾ You tried to play a +RW that needs to have a Top

Menu on the equipment used for recording.

¾ You cannot playback while executing the “Flexible

Recording via AV input” or when recording from the DV input.

¾ [BD-R] [BD-RE]

Set “Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R” to “On” and the playback may be possible.

¾ The disc that is recorded by using other equipment

and not finalised may not be able to playback.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

¾ [-R]DL] [+R]DL] When playing a title recorded on

both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal programme. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

Cannot playback BD-Live

¾ Playback of BD-Live requires the internet access

and SD card.

You have forgotten your ratings PIN. You want to cancel the ratings level.

¾ The ratings level returns to the factory preset.

While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the BD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1](PLAY/a1.3) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds (“INIT” will appear on the unit’s display).

Image for the Quick View is not smooth.

¾ Image may not be played back smoothly in case of

DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode titles, AVCHD format titles or BD-Video.

¾ This function does not work when recording is in

XP or FR mode.

The resume play function does not work.

¾ Memorized positions are cancelled when

–open the disc tray. –[CD] [SD] [USB] turn off the unit. ([HDD] will not be cancelled)

¾ This function does not work for some BD-Video

disc that contains BD-J.

Cannot play the disc on other players.

¾ [BD-RE] [BD-R] Titles may not playback on other Blu-

ray Disc player.

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The disc must

be finalised or have a Top Menu created after recording or copying (> 73).

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] The disc created in AVCHD format can

only be played back on AVCHD compatible equipment.

Troubleshooting

BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.

¾ You have set a ratings level. (> 79) ¾ Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region

code or DVD-Video region number, and is not defective. (> 100)

¾ [BD-V] You cannot playback while recording from

external equipment.

VQT2J64

Page 96

Troubleshooting guide

Edit

The available recording time doesn’t increase even after deleting titles on the disc.

¾ Available space on BD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R,

or +R DL does not increase even after deleting titles.

¾ Available space on DVD-RW (DVD-Video format)

or +RW increases when you delete the last title.

Cannot edit.

¾ You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is

no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. (> 39)

Cannot create a playlist.

¾ Creation or editing of playlists cannot be done on

this unit.

Still pictures

The contents of the SD card cannot be read.

¾ Remove the card from the slot and then insert

again. If this does not solve the problem, turn off and turn on the unit again.

USB

The contents of the USB memory cannot be read.

¾ Remove the USB memory from the USB port and

then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, turn off and turn on the unit again. If it cannot be operated after that, set “VIERA Link” to “Off” and turn the unit off again, and turn it back on. (> 83)

¾ USB memories connected using a USB extension

cable or a USB hub may not be recognized by this unit.

TV Guide

The TV Guide System does not receive any data.

¾ Set the clock. (> 85) ¾ If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited

reception), the TV Guide system may not be able to receive any data.

The empty field is displayed for some or all channels.

¾ Some channels are not supported by the TV Guide

system.

Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time.

¾ When there are a lot of folders and files, it may

sometimes take a few hours.

Still pictures (JPEG) do not playback normally.

Troubleshooting

¾ The images that were edited on the PC, such as

Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back. (> 111)

Music

Tracks could not be copied to the HDD.

¾ If there are copyright protected tracks such as

SCMS restrictions, they will not be copied.

¾ Recording from CDs that do not conform to CD-DA

specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

The TV Guide information is not displayed properly.

¾ There was a programme change, or TV Guide

information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted. Check the current programme, e.g. on the Web site for the TV Guide system provider or station provider.

The TV Guide data transfer was interrupted.

¾ The TV Guide system shows the data that was

received up to the interruption.

¾ The programme information may be incomplete.

The TV Guide data is not updated.

¾ Make sure that the time is set correctly. (> 85)

VQT2J64

Page 97

Broadcast

Network

Picture regularly breaks up on some channels.

¾ Adjust the aerial reception with “Manual Tuning”.

(> 77)

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels.

¾ Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local

or distant lightning storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.

After the Auto-setup, there are channels that cannot be seen.

¾ The Auto-setup was started and interrupted.

Do an Auto-setup again.

freesat Auto Setup cannot be done completely. freesat channels cannot be received.

¾ Check connections and dish alignment. The dish

needs to be pointing at Astra 2 at 28.2° East, and Eurobird 1 at 28.5° East.

¾ If the problem persists, consult your freesat

registered retailer or call Freesat (UK) Ltd on

0844 881 6700 or visit www.freesat.co.uk

You cannot access this unit from DLNA compatible equipment on the network.

¾ Check the network connection and the network

settings. (> 9, 12, 66, 84)

¾ It may not be possible to connect depending on the

types of the equipment or the status of the equipment.

To reset this unit

To return all the settings other than the main ones to the factory preset

¾ Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default Settings”.

(> 86)

To reset the ratings level settings

¾ While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE

SELECT] to select the BD drive, then press and hold [¥ REC] and [1](PLAY/a1.3) on the main unit at the same time for 5 or more seconds.

VIERA Link

VIERA Link doesn’t work.

¾ Some functions may not work depending on the

version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected equipment. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” functions.

¾ If the connection for the equipment connected with

HDMI was changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the household mains socket, “HDAVI Control” may not work. In this case, change TV (VIERA) setting for “HDAVI Control” again.

Troubleshooting

VQT2J64

Page 98

HDD and media information

Refere nce

Discs

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Disc type

Hard disk

drive (HDD)

BD-RE

(50 GB/25 GB)

BD-R

(50 GB/25 GB)

Standard

symbol

[HDD]

[BD-RE] Video (Including AVCHD)/JPEG ≤

[BD-R] Video (Including AVCHD) –

Data that can be recorded Rewritable Note

Video (Including AVCHD)/

JPEG/MP3/

Music copied from music CD

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

≤

≥DL is also included.

“DL” is a single-side dual-layer disc.

≥BD-RE (Ver. 1.0) with a cartridge

cannot be used with this unit. (It cannot be used even if it is taken out from the cartridge)

≥DL is also included.

“DL” is a single-side dual-layer disc.

≥LTH type is also included.

Reference

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

[-R]

DVD-R DL

[-R]DL] –

DVD-RW

[-RW‹V›]

+R [+R] –

+R DL [+R]DL] –

+RW [+RW] ≤

Video (Not including AVCHD)/

JPEG

Video (Including AVCHD)

Video (Not including AVCHD)

≤

≥Take the disc out from the

cartridge to use the DVD-RAM with a cartridge. (TYPE1 cannot be used)

–

≥8X Speed +RW disc is not

supported.



≥ The DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, and +R DL after the finalisation are referred to as “[DVD-V]” in these operating

instructions.

∫ 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).

VQT2J64

Page 99

Play-only discs

Disc type

BD-Video

BD-R

(50 GB/25 GB)

DVD-Video

DVD-RW

(DVD Video Recording format)

§1

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

§1

Standard

symbol

[BD-V]

[BD-R]

[DVD-V]

[-RW‹VR›]

[-R]

[-R]DL]

Uses

High Definition (HD) movie and music discs ≥Information for High Bit Rate Audio (> 106)

DivX

Movie and music

DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder ≥By formatting (> 72) the disc, you can record onto it in

DVD-Video format.

≥It may be necessary to finalise the disc on the equipment

used for recording (> 73).

, MP3, JPEG

DivX

BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R

DVD-R DL

§1

, DVD-RW§1,

§1

, +R DL§1, +RW

[BD-R]

[BD-RE]

[RAM]

§1

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

High Definition video recorded by Panasonic’s video camera, etc.

[+R]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

(including CD-R/RW

§2

)

Music

[CD]

(including CD-R/RW

§1

It may be necessary to finalise on the equipment used for recording.

§2

Close the session after recording.

§2

)

[CD]

DivX

, MP3, JPEG



≥ 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.

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

guaranteed.

Reference

VQT2J64

Page 100

HDD and media information

2 ALL

Notes for the disc

∫ Play on other players

[BD-RE] [BD-R] It can be played on the players compatible with BDRE (Ver. 2.1) and BD-R.

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Finalisation is needed. (> 73)

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 73).

∫ 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 ≥Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD ≥+R (8 cm), CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.

∫ Region management information

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code “B”.

Example:

SD cards

Standard

symbol

[SD]

Compatible SD card

–SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)

(Including miniSD Card and microSD Card)

–SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

(Including miniSDHC Card and microSDHC Card)

–SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

(Including microSDXC Card)

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that

meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT format.



≥ If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time

necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit (> 72, 117).

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

≥ SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be

used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate card or cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)

Using either of these cards in a non-compatible PC or non-compatible equipment may result in formatting etc. and the loss of recorded content.

Contents

JPEG

AVCHD

MPEG2 (Copy only)

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

Reference



≥ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not

be used for recording on this unit.

100

VQT2J64

∫ Setting the protection

Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position.

LOCK

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

miniSD Cards, microSD Cards, miniSDHC Cards, microSDHC Cards and microSDXC Cards can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise customer provided.

e.g.,

Panasonic DMR-BS880, DMR-BS780 Operating Instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual