Panasonic DMR-BWT700 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. DMR-BWT800

DMR-BWT700

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 channels only. It does not receive pay TV or

encrypted channels.

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

∫ Region management information

BD-Video: This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels

containing the region code “B”.

Example: Example:

DVD-Video: This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels

containing the region number “4” or “ALL”.

4

ALL

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Safety precautions

WARNING CAUTION

∫ Unit

≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product

damage,
– Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing.

– Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on

this unit.
– Use only the recommended accessories.
– Do not remove covers.
– Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to

qualified service personnel.
– Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
– Do not place heavy items on this unit.

∫ AC mains lead

≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product

damage,
– Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the

voltage printed on this unit.
– Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
– Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
– Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
– Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the

plug.
– Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

≥Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any
problem occurs.

∫ SD card

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

∫ Unit

≥This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted

candles, on this unit.

≥This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile

telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please
increase separation between this unit and the mobile
telephone.

≥This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

∫ Placement

≥Place this unit on an even surface.
≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product

damage,
– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in

cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is
well ventilated.

– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

– Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

∫ Batteries

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

≥Mishandling of batter ies can cause electrolyte leakage and

may cause a fire.
– Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the

same time.
– Do not heat or expose to flame.
– Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct

sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows

closed.
– Do not take apart or short circuit.
– Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
– Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
– Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote

control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark

place.

≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

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Getting started

Features

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

∫ 3D video and 3D photo playback (> 43,

56)

3D videos and 3D photos can be played back when this
unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV using a High
Speed HDMI Cable and 2D video can be enjoyed as 3D
virtually.

∫ Wireless connection (> 14, 21)

This unit supports Wi-Fi technology and it is possible to
make a wireless connection by using a built-in Wireless
LAN Adaptor.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2011. These may
be subject to change.)

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000610)

2 Batteries for remote control
1 AC mains lead

≥Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

1 RF coaxial cable
1 Audio/Video cable

Getting started

∫ DLNA (> 74, 75)

You can enjoy the video and photos saved on the HDD of
this unit on DLNA (Client) compatible equipment
connected via a network. Additionally, You can enjoy
viewing video, photos and music saved on a DLNA
Certified media server and Panasonic DLNA compat ible
recorders.

∫ VIERA CAST (> 71)

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

∫ EPG (> 26, 31)

Timer recording is made easier because the TV Guide
allows you to see programme information.

Using the remote control

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

R6/LR6, AA

≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit.
(> 11)

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Table of contents

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

∫ Getting started

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SD cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

USB memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Other TV connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Amplifier connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Common Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Menu screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Network Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

∫ Watching broadcasts

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

Using Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Operations while watching broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

∫ Recording

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

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

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Timer recording options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

To cancel recording when timer recording has

already begun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

∫ Playing back video

Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Enjoying BD-Live or picture-in-picture in

BD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing recorded video contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO). . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playback from Chapter View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Enjoying 3D video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

∫ Editing video

Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

∫ Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Copying to HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying titles with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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

Copying Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from HDD . . . . . . . . 55

Copying a finalised disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

∫ Photo

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

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

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

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

Copying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

∫ Music

Playing music/Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Useful functions during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

∫ With Other Equipment

Recording from external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . . . . . . 67

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

∫ Convenient functions

Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Enjoying VIE RA CAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

To enjoy video communication (ex. SkypeTM) . . . . . . . . . . 71

VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playing contents from other equipment

(Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playing contents on other equipment

(Client) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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

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

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

Digital TV Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

HDD / Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

TV operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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∫ Troubleshooting

Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

To reset this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

∫ Reference

Regarding DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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

Operations that can be performed

simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Operations that can be performed while recording or

copying a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Starting the timer recording while executing other

operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

About JPEG/MPO/MP3/DivX/

MKV/MPEG2/AVCHD files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Recording modes and approximate recording

times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Maximum number of titles that can be recorded . . . . . . . 111

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-

BWT800 and DMR-BWT700. The illustrations in these Operating
Instructions show images of DMR-BWT800 unless otherwise
indicated.

[BWT800] :indicates features applicable to DMR-BWT800 only.
[BWT700] :indicates features applicable to DMR-BWT700 only.

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

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HDD and media information

Discs

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Standard

symbol

[HDD]

[BD-RE]

[BD-R] Video (Including AVCHD) – ≥LTH type is also supported.

Data that can be recorded Rewritable Note

Video (Including AVCHD)

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

Music (Copied from music

CD/MP3)

Video (Including AVCHD)

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

Getting started

Hard disk drive

(50 GB/25 GB)

BD-R DL/BD-R
(50 GB/25 GB)

Disc type

(HDD)

BD-RE DL/

BD-RE

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

≤

≤

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

[-R]

DVD-R DL

[-R]DL] –

DVD-RW

[-RW‹V›]

+R [+R] –

+R DL [+R]DL] –

+RW [+RW] ≤≥8X Speed +RW disc is not supported.

Video (Not including AVCHD)

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

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)

–

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≥ 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.

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Play-only discs

Disc type

BD-Video

BD-R DL/BD-R
(50 GB/25 GB)

DVD-Video

DVD-RW

(DVD Video Recording format)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R,

DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

+R, +R DL, +RW

CD

(including CD-R/RW)

Stand ard

symbol

[BD-V]

[BD-R]

[DVD-V]

[-RW‹VR›]

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[BD-R] [BD-RE]

[RAM]

[-R] [-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›] [+R]

[+R]DL] [+RW]

[CD]

Playabl e contents

High Definition (HD) movie and music discs

≥Information for High Bit Rate Audio (> 108)
≥3D videos can be played back when this unit is connected

to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI cable.

Video (DivX

®

and MKV)

Movie and music

DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder
≥By formatting (> 68) the disc, you can r ecord onto it in

DVD-Video format.

Video (DivX

®

and MKV)
Photo (JPEG/MPO)
Music (MP3)

High Definition video recorded by Panasonic video camera,
etc.

Music (CD-DA)

Getting started

CD

(including CD-R/RW)

[CD]

Video (DivX
Photo (JPEG/MPO)
Music (MP3)

®

and MKV)

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≥ It may be necessary to finalize the disc or close the session on the equipment used for recording to play on this unit.
≥ The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions.

Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.
≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA s pecifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

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HDD and media information

Recording mode

Recording Mode DR HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP,

Feature

(Quality)

Getting started

Recordable media

Multiple audio

(audio language)

Subtitles Can be recorded

Surround audio Surround audio as the

§1

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

§2

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

¾ Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 110)

Programmes can be recorded
in a nearly perfect broadcasted
state.

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

Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

broadcast

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

Can be recorded
Depends on the settings (> 84,

Audio Type for Digital
Broadcast, Audio for HG / HX /
HE / HL / HM Recording)

§1

§2

Quality will be in SD quality
even if a programme in HD
quality is recorded
Supporting copies of various
types of media.

Stereo audio

FR (> below)

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

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

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

∫ FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the
remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality.

Notes for the disc

∫ Play on other players

[BD-RE] [BD-R]
It can be played on the players compatible with BD-RE (Ver. 2.1) and BD-R.
≥When BD-RE and BD-R cannot be played back on other Blu-ray Disc players, etc. (e.g., title recorded with HE-AAC audio

format), convert the recording mode to play them back. (> 47, File Conversion)

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Finalisation is needed. (> 69)

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 69).

∫ Regarding 8 cm Disc

This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm disc. Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

≥DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
≥DVD-Audio
≥HD DVD

≥WMA discs, DivX Plus HD discs
≥Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD
≥+R (8 cm), CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.



≥ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be used for recording on this unit.

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SD cards

LOCK

USB memories

Standard symbol Contents

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

[SD]

AVCHD

MPEG2 (Copy only)

Compatible SD card

– SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
– SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)
– SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

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.



≥ Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
≥ If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for

recording may be longer. 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 (> 68).

≥ SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used in

equipment that is compatible with the appropriate cards. (SD HC Memory
Cards can also be used in equipment compatible with SDXC Memory
Cards)

Using either of these cards in a non-compatible PC or non­compatible equipment may result in fo rmatting etc. and the loss of
recorded content.

∫ Setting the protection

Standard symbol Contents

DivX (Play only)

§

MKV (Play only)

[USB]

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

MP3
AVCHD (Copy only)
MPEG2 (Copy only)

§

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

Compatible USB memories

≥USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full

Speed/High Speed.

≥FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.



≥ This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device.
≥ Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB

memories that cannot be used for this unit.

≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital camera and video

camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is not warranted that all USB
devices will meet this unit.

≥ USB memories support DivX and MKV files less than 4 GB.
≥ USB port at the rear of this unit is dedicated for optional Communication

Camera (TY-CC10W or compatible equipment).

Getting started

Switch the write-protect switch to the
“LOCK” position.

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

Mini-type and micro-type cards can
also be used, but must be used with
adaptor cards. These are usually
supplied with such cards, or otherwise
customer provided.

e.g.,

Notes

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers
no compensatio n for loss of recorded or edited material
due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and
accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation
for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a Blu-

ray Disc Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by
another company.

≥A disc used as described above and then played again in

this unit.

≥A disc recorded and edited with a Blu-ray Disc Recorder or

computer disc drive manufactured by another company is
played in this unit.

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

1 Turn the unit on or off (> 18, 20)
2 Select drive (HDD, BD, SD or USB) (> 18)



3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers

Getting started













STATUS







OPTION



DRIVE

INPUT

SELECT

2

1

ghi

5

4

p
qrs

8

7

DEL

0

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE LIVE TV

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

TV



AV

abc

jkl

tuv

PAUSE

G

U

OK

I

3
6
9

SELECT

D

E

VOL

CH

PAGE

def

CH

mno

w
xyz

INPUT

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

BYGR



REC

REC MODE

SETUP

PROG/CHECK







TEXT STTL

TIME SLIP

CHAPTER

DISPLAY

AUDIO

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s



4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,

5 Basic operations for recording and play



6 Programme information within TV Guide screen (> 26)/

7 Selection/OK (> 19), Frame-by-frame (> 42)
8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu, Pop-up Menu



9 Show OPTION menu (> 45, 58, 65)



: Colour buttons



; Recording functions (> 28)



< Show Teletext (> 25)
= Show subtitles (> 25)
> Create chapter (> 40)
? Skip the specified time (> 42)
@ Transmit the remote control signal
A TV operation area (> 93)
B Channel select (> 24)/




C Show VIERA CAST (> 71)
D Input select (> 24, 28, 66)
E Start up a video communication (> 71)



F Exit the menu screen
G Show the TV Guide screen (> 26)
H



I Return to previous screen
J Show Setup menu (> 78)
K Show Timer Recording screen (> 32)
L Show Playback menu (> 76)
M Select audio (> 25, 42)



N Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41)



O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)







or characters (The character buttons may be used when
operating VIERA CAST contents.)

Photos or music (> 44)

Show channel information (> 25)/
Show Information (> 39)/
Show status messages (> 41)

(> 36, 38)

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.
(> 38)

Show FUNCTION MENU screen (> 19

)

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Main unit











 











Pull to flip down the
front panel.

PLAY

COPY

SD USB

HDDSD

BD

123

45

6789

Getting started

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 18, 20)

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 (> 18)
3 Blue LED

≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (> 85)

4 Recording indicator

≥The indicater will light up while recording.
≥The indicator will blink while recording is paused.

5 CALL LED

≥The LED will light up when this unit receives incoming

call etc. of the video communication. (> 71)

6 Remote control signal sensor

– Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right
– Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the unit

7 Open/close disc tray (> 18)
8 USB port (> 18)
9 SD card slot (> 18)
: [BWT800] HDMI (SUB) V.OFF LED (Video off LED)

≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (> 85)

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

? Display

1 SD card slot indicator
2 Copying indicator (> 47)
3Disc indicator
4 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator
5 Remote control signal indicator
6 Main display section indicator

Current time/playback counter, various messages
7 Playback indicator
8 USB port indicator
9 Timer recording indicator

This indicator lights up when the timer r ecording

standby is activated.

¾ Rear panel terminals (> 12–17)

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Connection

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

AC IN

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO- L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

RF INRF IN

RF OUTRF OUT

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

HDMI IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

C

RF OUT

To the aerial

TV

Aerial cable

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Cooling fan

AC mains lead

(supplied)

≥Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

RF coaxial cable

(supplied)

HDMI cable

When using Communication Camera (> 71)

[BWT700]

Basic connections

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, you can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio.

3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI cable.

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Other TV connections (> 15)

Getting started

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

RF OUT

COMMUNI
CAMERA

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Required setting:

This unit’s rear panel

Set Top Box, etc.

S Video cable

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

§

This unit’s rear panel

Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (> 86).
(The default setting is “On”.)



≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 72).

[BWT800] (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” can only be used on the
connection from the HDMI (MAIN) terminal.)

Connect the Set Top Box or video
equipment

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

∫ Connecting with

AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

∫ Connecting with AUDIO

and S VIDEO terminals

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

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 HDMI cable part number:

RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50
(5.0 m), etc.



≥ You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with

HDCP.
Depending on the device, images may not display properly or at all when
connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

≥ If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel

audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed (> 115)
and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable.
(Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S VIDEO

RL
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

§

If the unit is connected to the TV with the supplied

VIDEO S VIDEO

RL

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

Audio/Video cable (> 15), the optional one is required.

Getting started

AV OUTAV IN

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Connection

RF IN

RF OUT

MAIN

SUB

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN cable

This unit’s rear panel

Internet

Broadband router, etc.

This unit

Network connection

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

≥DLNA functions (> 74, 75)
≥Network Service functions (> 71)
≥BD-Live functions with Internet (> 36)
≥Automatically acquiring the title of the CD (> 62)
≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit from Internet

Getting started

(> 92)

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

Using LAN (ethernet) cable

RF IN

RF OUT

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

MAIN

SUB

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

Using built-in Wireless LAN Adaptor



≥ For up to date compatibility information on your Wireless router refer to

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)

≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in

airports, stations, cafes etc.



≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to

peripheral devices.

≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can

damage the unit.

∫ Precautions of Wireless LAN connection

The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this
unit. You must be aware of these limits before using this unit.
Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental
damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these
limits, or to any condition of use or disuse of this unit.

≥Data transmitted and received over radio waves may

be intercepted and monitored.

≥This unit contains delicate electronic components.

Please use this unit in the manner in which it was intended
and follow the following points:
– Do not expose this unit to high temperatures or direct

sunlight.
– Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong impacts.
– Keep this unit away from moisture.
– Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any way.

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Other TV connections

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO- L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

LR

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

TV

This unit’s rear panel

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

TV

This unit’s rear panel

S Video
cable

TV

VCR

This unit

DO NOT

AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

Connect the unit directly to the TV

If you connect the unit through an AV
selector or VCR to the TV, video signal
will be affected by copy protection
systems and the picture may not be
shown correctly.

≥When connecting to a TV with a

built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the
TV side if there are both TV and VCR
input terminals.

Getting started

AUDIO/VIDEO and S VIDEO
terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AUDIO IN

R L

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO

IN

AV OUTAV IN

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Connection

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

RF INRF IN

RF OUTRF OUT

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

HDMI IN

HDMI INHDMI OUT

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(ARC compatible)

3D programmes can be played back when this unit
is connected to a 3D compatible amplifier and a 3D
compatible TV using an HDMI cable.

≥You will not be able to view 3D programmes with this

connection if your amplifier is not 3D compatible.

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

COAXIA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

RF INRF IN

RF OUTRF OUT

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(ARC compatible)

3D programmes can be played back when this unit
is connected to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI
cable.

≥The audio can only be up to 5.1ch.

Amplifier connections

Getting started

When connecting an amplifier not
compatible with 3D



≥ Linked operation is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier

compatible with VIERA Link.

≥ When using a TV or an amplifier that does not display “ARC compatible”

on the HDMI terminal (not compatible with ARC), it is necessary to
connect the TV and the amplifier with a digital audio cable to enjoy the
TV audio on the amplifier.



≥ Linked operation is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier

compatible with VIERA Link.

≥ When using a TV or an amplifier that does not display “ARC compatible”

on the HDMI terminal (not compatible with ARC), it is necessary to
connect the TV and the amplifier with a digital audio cable to enjoy the
TV audio on the amplifier.

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Via an HDMI AV OUT (MAIN) and

RF IN

RF OUT

MAIN

SUB

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

TV

HDMI cable

3D programmes can be played back when this unit
is connected to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI
cable.

≥Connect the TV and the amplifier with the following

cables to enjoy the audio from the TV with the
amplifier.
– ARC compatible: HDMI cable
– ARC not compatible: HDMI cable and optical digital

cable

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

OPTICAL IN

This unit’s rear panel

Amplifier

Optical digital

audio cable

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

COAXIAL IN

Amplifier

Coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI AV OUT (SUB) terminal

[BWT800]

You can enjoy richer sound by using the HDMI AV OUT
(SUB) terminal.

HDMI IN

RF OUT

RF IN

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

MAIN

SUB

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

When using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal

∫ Using Optical digital audio cable

Getting started

∫ Using Coaxial cable

COAXIAL



≥ The VIERA Link function does not work with equipment connected to the

HDMI (SUB) terminal.

≥ Set the “HDMI (SUB) Output Mode” to “V. OFF ( Video Off )“.

If it is set to “Normal” when the amplifier not compatible with 3D is
connected to the HDMI (SUB) terminal, playback of 3D video is not
possible with the power of the amplifier set to “ON”. (> 86, HDMI (SUB)
Output Mode)

HDMI IN



≥ When connecting a TV with an HDMI OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio

Output” to “Off” (> 86).

≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into

the terminal.

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Common Operations

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1
4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

TV operation
area (> 93)

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

SD card

USB memory

Unit’s display

Getting started

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.

The Easy Setting will start at the init ial power on after
purchasing this unit. (> 20)

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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.

≥Wipe off the dust or fingerprints from the discs before use.

(> 103)

≥Return discs to their cases or cartridges after use; this

helps to protect the discs against scratches and dust.

≥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 (> 68, Setting the protection).

HOLD function

The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and
remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and
[RETURN ]

simultaneously until
“X HOLD” appears on
the unit’s display.

To cancel the HOLD function

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously unt il
“X HOLD” disappears.

Basic operation

Select Enter

RETURN

Page

CopySelect

OPTION

05.01

08.01

10.01

03.02
PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

KD2A01.01

01.01

02.01

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

USB

OK

RETURN

USB device is inserted.

View Photos

Play Video

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

FUNCTION MENU

Drive Select

OK

RETURN

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

Blu-ray

Timer Recording
Copy

Others

Disc / SD Card / USB

Network

Playback Contents

TV Guide

HDD

Video

Photo
Music

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

To select and enter

FUNCTION MENU screen

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

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

OK OK

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

Press

Press

EXIT

Display navigation

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

Menu screen

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

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

Playback Contents

Video (> 37)

Photo ( > 56)

Music (> 62)

TV Guide (> 26, 31)

Timer Recording (> 32)

Copy

Copy Video (> 51)

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

Network

Home Network (DLNA) (> 75)

Internet Content (> 71)

§

Getting started

≥Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each

media.

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

1 While Stopped

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Drive Select”, then press [OK].
3 Select the media, then press [OK].

§

Others

Flexible Recording via AV input (> 66)

BD-Video Data Management (> 69)

Setup (> 78)

Drive Select

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.

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Settings

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1
4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

Scan

Digital TV Auto Tuning

CH 6 69

RF Ch

Digital TV: 0

Searching

QualityTypeChannel Name

RETURN

This will take about 3 minutes.

Power Save in Standby

AM AM

From To

Power Save

12 6

On

∫ When the Download from TV screen appears

The setting information on the TV is acquired by
this unit.

After tuning has been completed, clock will be set
automatically.
If the clock setting screen appears, set the time
manually (> 90, Clock).

Getting started

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on. (> 18)

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appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

When the Download from TV screen is displayed, the
setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit.

≥If the region selection screen appears.

Select your region, then press [OK].

≥Auto-Tuning starts.

This takes about 3 minutes.
≥The acquisition may take some time depending on

the setting information.

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

or “Off”, then press [OK].

On It will go into the Power Save in Standby

mode.

On Timer Set the start and stop time and then

press [OK].
≥“Power Save in Standby” is activated

when the set time comes.

Off It is possible to start quickly from the

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

Server function (> 88), select “Off”.
This function is not available with other
settings.

≥Power consumption is lowered additionally when

“RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”. (> 89)

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

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart set up

1 Press [SETUP].
2 Select “Auto Setup” in “Digital TV Tuning”, then press

[OK].

¾ If the TV aspect setting screen appears (> 85, TV

Aspect)

¾ To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly

(> 24, Using Channel List)

Network Easy Setting

OK

RETURN

Network Easy Setting

Settings and tests for connection required
for home network and the Internet will be
conducted.
First, please select a connection mode.

LAN cable connection:
Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select “Wired”.

Wireless LAN connection:
Select “Wireless”.

Current setting : Wired

Wired
Wireless

OK

RETURN

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting have been finished.
Press OK.

e.g.,

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

Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press
[OK].

“Wired” connection

“Wireless” connection

≥Before beginning wireless connection setup

≥Obtain your Network name (SSID
≥If your wireless connection is encrypted please be sure

that you know your encryption key.

Select “Search for wireless network” or
“WPS (PUSH button)” and then follow the
on-screen instructions and make the
settings.

Wireless Settings

Select a connection method to wireless access point.
Please refer to the operating instructions of your wireless
access point about connection methods.

Search for wireless network
WPS (PUSH button)

OK

RETURN

§1

).

Getting started

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

≥Network Easy Sett ing ( Home Network Connection

Check )

≥Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function
≥Network Easy Setting ( Internet Connection Test )

This screen appears, Setup is complete.

Press [OK].

¾ When you experience problems with settings (> 22)

∫ Search for wireless network:

≥When you select “Search for wireless network”, the

available wireless networks will be displayed. Select your
network name and press [OK].
– If your Network name is not displayed search again by

pressing the “Red” button on the remote control.

– Stealth SSID will not be displayed when you select

“Search for Network”. Enter Manually by using “Wireless
Settings”. (> 87)

≥If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption Key Input

Screen will be displayed.
Input the encryption key of your network.

∫ WPS (PUSH button):

If your Wireless router supports WPS
(PUSH button), you can easily
perform the settings by pressing
WPS button on it.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a
standard that facilitates settings
relating to the connection and
security of wireless LAN devices.
1 Press WPS button or

corresponding button of Wireless
router until the lamp starts flashing.
≥For details, refer to the operating instruction of Wireless

router.

2 Press [OK].

§1

An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by
wireless LAN to identify a particular network.
Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both
devices.

§2

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

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Settings

OK

Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check)

Completed.

Network connection check has finished.

Press OK.

1. Wireless setting : Pass

2. IP address setting : Pass

3. Connection to gateway : Pass

When you experience problems with
settings

∫ Wireless Settings

≥If there is no problem, the following screen is displayed.

Wireless Settings

Complete.
Network name

(SSID)
Wireless type :

Getting started

Authentication type :
Encryption type :
Reception

For better performance of Home Network (DLNA), it is
recommended using a wireless access point
compatible with 802.11n (5GHz).

Press OK to check network connection.

OK

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display Check the following

A conflict with
another device
occurred.

A time out error
occurred.

An authentication
error or a time out
error occurred.

A device error
occurred.

:

:

≥Please wait a few moments,

and then try again.

≥Setting of the Wireless router

for MAC Address etc.

≥The signal may be weak.
≥The SSID and the encryption

key of the Wireless router.

≥Please wait a few moments,

and then try again.

≥If there is no improvement in

symptom, contact your dealer.

∫ Network Easy Setting ( Home Network

Connection Check )

≥If there is no problem, the following screen is displayed.

e.g., “Wireless” connection

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Fail”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Fail”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Pass”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Fail”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Pass”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Pass”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Pass”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Home

network
available”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

Check the

following

≥Connection of

the LAN cables
(> 14)

≥Connection and

settings of the
hub and router

≥Settings of “IP

Address / DNS
Settings”
(> 87)

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∫ Network Easy Setting ( Internet

OK

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Test)

Completed.

Press OK.

Network connection check has finished.
Internet functions are available.

- Connection to the internet. : Pass

Connection Test )

≥If there is no problem, t he following screen is displayed.

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display Check the following

Cannot find the
server. (B019)

Failed to connect to
the server. (B020)

To restart Network Easy Setting

1 Press [SETUP].
2 Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then press

[OK].

≥“Primary DNS” and “Secondary

DNS” settings of “IP Address /
DNS Settings” (> 87)

≥The server may be busy or the

service may have been
suspended. Please wait a few
moments, and then try again.

≥Settings of “Proxy Server

Settings” (> 87) and the router

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≥ 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 Standby” in “Easy Setting”. (> 20,
step 3)

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

to set to “On” later. (> 88)

≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Network Easy Setting”

in the Setup menu. (> 87)

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”.

(> 87)

≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for which you do

not have usage rights.
During automatic searches in a wireless network environment, wireless
networks (SSID) for which you do not have usage rights may be
displayed; however, using these networks may be regarded as illegal
access.

≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings (encryption

level, etc.) of the Wireless router might change. When you have trouble
getting online on your PC, perform the network settings on your PC in
accordance with the settings of W ireless router.

≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without encryption may

result in the content of the communication being illegitimately viewed by
a third party, or the leaking of data such as personal or secret
information.

Getting started

To redo settings individually

1 Press [SETUP].
2 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press [OK].
3 Select “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 87) or “Proxy

Server Settings” (> 87), 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.

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Watching broadcasts

Watching
broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

U

N

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U

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I

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E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

abc

5

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tuv

1
4

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7

qrs

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3

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6

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INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

TV

AV

Input Selection

RETURN

Change

Select

All Digital Channels

Select

View

RETURN

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Channel names

Watching broadcasts

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

After performing step (> left)

1 Press [OK].

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 79)

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≥ The length of time the channel information is displayed can be changed.

(> 85, On-Screen Information)

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Press [INPUT SELECT] and
select “TV”, then press [OK].

Press [CH WX] to select the
channel.

Everytime you change the channel, channel
information appears automatically.

Unit’s display;

≥You can also select the channel with the number

buttons.

Channel information

e.g.,

Press [STATUS ].

Operations while watching
broadcast



All Digital Channels

Select favourites

Set timer





Dolby DRating: G

10:30 AM

Now

1

NEWS
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

1 Current Favourites
2 Subtitle
3 Te le te x t
4 Multiple audio
5 Set timer (> 33)

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT].

To change Favourites

Press the “Blue” button.

≥Register your favourite channels

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].
3 Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK].
4 Refer to page 79 (Favourites Edit).

To switch between the current programme and the next
programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

Press [STTL ].

To hide subtitle

Press [STTL ].

Switching audio

Watching broadcasts

Press [AUDIO].

≥Audio will switch according to the contents of the

programme every time it is pressed.

To s ho w Tel e t e x t

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

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 Teletext are deactivated during recording.

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 93)

To show 3D programme

3D programmes can be played back when this unit is
connected to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI cable.

≥Change the setting if you cannot view 3D compatible

programmes in 3D.

e.g., Side by side programme

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Select “3D Settings”,

then press [OK].

3 Select “Side by side”

in “Signal Format”,
then press [OK].

¾ Enjoying 3D video (> 43)

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Watching broadcasts

Landscape

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All Digital Channels

All Types

OPTION

Page Down

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

Time:

Info

Select Channel

Select Programme

OK

RETURN

Portrait/Landscape

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

Selection Screen SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

Timer Rec Set

Timer Rec Edit

Timer Rec Cancel

View

OK

RETURN

SAT 01.01.2011
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Landscape view

Portrait view

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

2 Select the programme, then press [OK].

Watching broadcasts

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

Page up/down

Press [CH WX].

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)

While displaying TV Guide screen

Press [STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

Switch the appearance

While displaying TV Guide screen

Press [GUIDE].

SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM

Info

Portrait/Landscape

All Types

OPTION

Portrait/Landscape

All Types

OPTION

SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM

All Digital Channels

Page Down

All Digital Channels

Page Down

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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Select Channel

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Select Programme

Landscape

Time:

8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

OK
Select Programme
RETURN

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

Portrait

SAT 01.01

Info

OK
Select Channel
RETURN

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

¾ Timer Recording using the TV Guide System (> 31)



≥ Some broadcast may not send programme information.

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REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE

Pause

8:05 AM 9:35 AM

8:10 AM

e.g.

Pause

8:05 AM 9:35 AM

8:50 AM









6:53:12 AM 01.01.2011

Play



6:53:50 AM

6:53:12 AM 01.01.2011

Play





6:53:50 AM

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 1.5 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.
≥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

(REWIND]LIVE]TV)

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.

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

(PAUSE]LIVE]TV)

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.

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

Display information

∫ While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

≥Press [STATUS ] again.

∫ While pausing a programme via external input:

Press [STATUS ].

1 The time that you can rewind the live programme.
2 The amount of time temporarily saved on HDD

(maximum: 1.5 hours).

3 The time of the current playback position.
4 The time which is 1.5 hours after PAUSE LIVE TV or

REWIND LIVE TV started.
≥After 1.5 hours from PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE

TV started, current time is displayed.

Watching broadcasts

2 When you want to resume

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

≥You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

≥Control Panel

Control Panel is displayed
once the playback starts.
Operation can be performed
with [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK]
and [EXIT].

If the Control Panel is not
displayed.

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Select “Control Panel”,

then press [OK].

To hide the Control Panel

Press [RETURN ].

≥If temporary save stops (> right), playback will be

performed by that point.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT].



≥ Temporary save stops in the following cases:

– When switching to other channels or other screen
– When recording of the watching programme is started
– When 2 programmes simultaneous recording is started

Exit

– 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) When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 82)
– (PAUSE]LIVE]TV) When a timer recording via external input is started

while watching a programme via external input

≥ (PAUSE]LIVE]TV) You can operate this unit with the TV remote control by

using VIERA Link (> 72).
Refer to the TV operating instructions for operation.

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Recording TV programmes

Recording

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

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A

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U

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RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

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INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

HG

HX

HE

HL

HM

XP

SP

LP

EP

Off (DR)

Conversion Mode Setting

OK

RETURN

Remain: (DR)m

h

High
Definition

Data Size

Large

Small

Large

Small

Standard
Definition

REC1

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

Unit’s display

Automatic Stop at 8:45 AM

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

This operation will only record to HDD.

Recording

Press [REC MODE] and select
the conversion mode, then
press [OK].

≥This unit will record the programmes in DR mode

once, and then automatically convert to the
selected recording mode while this unit is in
standby. (> 8, Recording mode)

≥The recorded title will be kept in DR mode

without any conversion when “Off (DR)” is
selected.

≥The conversion mode set here is inherited as an

initial value for the next recording or timer
recording.

≥If the confirmation message appears

Press [OK].

[HDD]

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Press [INPUT SELECT] and
select “TV”, then press [OK].

Press [CH WX] to select the
channel.

≥You can also select the channel with the number

buttons.

Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

Select the “Automatic Stop”
then press [OK].

≥One touch recording (OTR)

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”. (> 29)

To set the recording time

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

REC2

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

Recording programme displayed on
the TV

Recording programme not displayed
on the TV

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in

step on page 28.

Recording
Time

Continuous
recording

2Press [OK].

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 ¥].

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

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

∫ Recording mode conversion

Conversion is performed when the unit is turned off.

¾ To confirm whether the conversion is completed

(> 47, To confirm whether the conversion is
completed)

¾ To cancel a conversion (> 47, To cancel a “During

standby” conversion)

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≥ The title before conversion (the title recorded in DR mode) will be

deleted once the conversion is completed.

≥ When the HDD does not have enough remaining time, conversion

will not start.

≥ This function is stopped when this unit is turned on. Conversion will

start from the beginning again once the unit is turned off.

≥ When converted, audio track, multi channel audio and subtitle will

be converted with the same settings as at the start of recording.

¾ To convert the recording mode after recording in DR

mode (> 47)

¾ Recording from external equipment (> 66)
¾ Recording modes and approximate recording times

(> 110)



≥ One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording is being done

and timer recording starts.

≥ When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 89), this unit is

turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for ap proximately
5 minutes after completing “Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time” (> 28).

Recording

To switch the Channel

Press [CH WX].

To switch the Input

Press [INPUT SELECT].

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 [CH WX] or [INPUT SELECT] to select
the recording channel.

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Recording TV programmes

Stop Recording

Yes

No

Recording of this programme is in progress.
Stop this recording ?

OK

RETURN

1

Stop Recording

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

OK

RETURN

1

2

Unit’s display

Simultaneous rec and play

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

1 While recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

PLAY
RETURN

Recording

PHOTO / MUSIC

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

Grouped Titles VIDEO

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

Start Time
Prog.Type:

9:00 AM
Movie

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

Delete

Select

Rec time

0:01(DR)

Page Up

Page

Page Down

Channel Date Title Name Titles

OPTION

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

∫ When recording 1 programme

If the following screen appears

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To pause recording

It is necessary to display the programme you want to pause
on the TV. (> 29, To display the recording programme on
the TV)

Press [PAUSE ;].

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≥ Press again to restart recording.

(A title is not split into separate titles.)

≥ If paused while recording, the paused part may become a still picture for

a moment during playback of that programme.

To perform 2 programme
simultaneous recording

While recording

Record another programme with steps –

on page 28.

“REC1” and “REC2” will light

REC1

REC2



≥ Either of programmes is necessary to be recorded from this unit’s tuner.
≥ 2 programme simultaneous recording is not possible in the following

conditions:
– While executing “Flexible Recording via AV input”
– While high speed copying

≥ Channel or input cannot be switched except to the recording

programmes.

∫ When recording 2 programmes

If the following screen appears

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

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Timer recording

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

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C

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A

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U

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D

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RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

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INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

Landscape

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All Digital Channels

All Types

OPTION

Page Down

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

Time:

Info

Select Channel

Select Programme

OK

RETURN

Portrait/Landscape

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

Selection Screen SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

Timer Rec Set

Timer Rec Edit

Timer Rec Cancel

View

OK

RETURN

SAT 01.01.2011
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Timer Recording SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

30:24 DR

Channel

1 SAT 01.01

Day/Date Stop

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

Start

RETURN

Category/
AV

Date/
Weekly

Title Name

DR OFF

Mode

OFF

Conv. Subtitles

OK

HDD

Time r icon
(red)

This operation will only record to HDD.

[HDD]

≥When timer recording from the external equipment, use

manually programming timer recording. (> 32)

Press [GUIDE].

Select the programme, then
press [OK].

≥When the programme currently broadcasting is

selected, following screen is displayed.

Select “ Timer Rec Set”, then press [OK].

Confirm the programme and
make corrections if necessary
using [3, 4, 2, 1].

(> 33, Timer recording options)

Press [OK].

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

All Types

0 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen

Select “Timer Rec Cancel” in step .
(“F” in the TV Guide disappears)

To modify the timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Select “Timer Rec Edit” in step .
2 Go to step 3 on page 32.

¾ Using TV Guide system (> 26)

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

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

≥ 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.

≥ You can set the start and finish time to make the timer recording work

successfully. (> 82, Timer Record Start Buffer, Timer Record Stop
Buffer)

≥ Some broadcast may not send programme information.

Set the timer recording manually (> 32).

≥ [BWT800] When “Pure Sound mode” is set to “On”, timer recording does

not start during playback BD-Video, DVD-Video or music CD. (> 81)

All Digital Channels

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Recording

31

Timer recording

Channel Name

Schedule

Mode

Space

OK
RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn
Timer Off

Total 0/32

Timer Recording

30:30 DRHDD SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

Delete

New Timer Programme

Info

Timer Recording SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

30:24 DR

Channel

1 SAT 01.01

Day/Date Stop

8:00 AM

Start

RETURN

Category/
AV

Date/
Weekly

Title Name

DR OFF

Mode

OFF

Conv. Subtitles

HDD

All Digital Channels

Channel Name

Schedule

Mode

Space

Timer Recording

30:30 DRHDD SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

New Timer Programme

OK

Programme Name

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

DR

Check for available space on HDD, when the “!” is
displayed. (> 35)

Timer icon (red)

To search the programmes

1 While displaying TV Guide screen

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

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Landscape
view

Portrait view Only the selected programme types

To return to the previous TV Guide list

Select “All Types” of the programme type or “A ll Digital

Recording

Channels” of the Favourites in step 2.



≥ Favourites and programme types may not be assigned correctly

depending on the programme information.

The unit displays programmes in grey
that do not belong to the selected
programme type.

are displayed.

Manually programming timer
recording

[HDD]

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

2 Select “New Timer Programme”, then

press [OK].

3 Select the items and change the items.

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(> 33, Timer recording options)

4 Press [OK].

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

¾ To confirm and edit the timer programme (> 35)



≥ You can enter up to 32 programmes up to a month in advance. (Each

daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

≥ When recording from the external equipment, recording mode is XP, SP,

LP, EP or FR.

Timer recording options

Timer Recording SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

30:24 DR

Channel

1 SAT 01.01

Day/Date Stop

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

Start

RETURN

Category/
AV

Date/
Weekly

Title Name

DR OFF

Mode

OFF

Conv Subtitles

OK

HDD

e.g.,

e.g.,

Select the items and change the items.

Timer recording from channel
information

You can make timer recording of the current or next
programme.

[HDD]

1 While watching a programme

Press [STATUS ].

Channel Press [3, 4].

≥You can select Category/AV with the

“Red” button to switch Favourites, AV
input, etc.

Day/Date Press [3, 4].

You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by
pressing the “Green” button.

≥Auto Renewal Recording

The unit will record the new programme
over the old one.
(Only when “Weekly” is selected)

Press the “Yellow” button.

“Renew On” is displayed.

Start/Stop Press [3, 4].

≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in

15-minute increments.

Mode/Conv. Press [3, 4].

Subtitles (Only when item other than “Off” is

selected in “Conv.”)

Press [3, 4].

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

(> 70, Entering text)

1

NEWS
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Dolby DRating: G

10:30 AM

Now

All Digital Channels

Select favourites

Set timer

2 Press [2, 1] to select the recording

programme.

3 Press the “Yellow” button.
4 Go to step 3 on page 32.

≥You cannot change “Channel” and “Day/Date”.

Recording

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Timer recording

Stop Recording

Yes

No

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

OK

RETURN

1

Stop Recording

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

OK

RETURN

1

2

Not recorded

Programme

Recorded Recorded

Programme

To cancel recording when timer
recording has already begun

Press [STOP ∫].

∫ When recording 1 programme

Recording

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

∫ When recording 2 programmes

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

Notes on timer recording

≥When recording except in DR mode, the audio content will

be selected according to the following settings:
– “Audio Type for Digital Broadcast” (> 84)
– “Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording” (> 84)

≥(Only when recording broadcast in other than DR mode)

This unit will record in the DR mode once, and then
convert to the selected mode automatically during standby.
(> 28)

≥Depending on the state of the unit, playback may stop

when recording begins.

≥Even if you turn the unit off during the timer recording, the

recording is continued.

≥When you programme successive timer recordings to

start, about last 1 minute of earlier programme will not be
recorded.

¾ Starting the timer recording while executing other

operation (> 105)

¾ About 2 programme simultaneous recording (> 30)



≥ If you have already set a weekly/daily timer recording, the recording will

start at the next scheduled time.

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To confirm and edit a timer

Channel Name

Schedule

Mode

Space

OK
RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn
Timer Off

Total 4/32

Timer Recording

30:30 DRHDD SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM

Delete

Info

New Timer Programme






SAT 08.01

SAT 08.01
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

SAT 08.01

SAT 01.01

DR

HG

DR

DR

OK

OK

Icons

Recording mode (> 8)

programme

Press [PROG/CHECK].

To deactivate a timer programme

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

≥The timer icon “F” (> right) will change from red to grey.
≥Press the “Red” button again to activate timer recording

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

To delete a timer programme

Select the programme, then press [DEL].

To edit a timer programme

1 Select the programme, then press [OK].
2 Change the timer recording options.

(> 33, Timer recording options)

Screen icons

F 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.

The HDD is full.

Copy-protected programme
It was not recorded.

The programme did not complete recording because
of some reason.

Auto Renewal Recording is set (> 33).

OK Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining

space

>

Daily or weekly timer programme is set. (up to a
maximum of one month from the present time)

(Date)

! It may not be possible to record because:

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

maximum. (> 111 )

– programmes are deactivated.

Recording

To show programme information

Press [STATUS ].

To exit the timer recording list

Press [EXIT].



≥ Failed programmes are deleted from the timer recording list at 4 a.m.

two days later.

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Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video

Playing
back video

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1
4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

REWIND LIVE TV

INPUT

Secondary video

Primary video

e.g.,

[BD-V]

BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions
such as subtitles, exclusive images and
online games by connecting this unit to the
Internet. Since most of the BD-Live
compatible discs are played back using the
BD-Live function, additional contents are
required to be downloaded into the HDD.
(> 116, Local storage)

Preparation

1 Perform network connection and settings. (> 14, 21, 87)
2 Insert a disc.

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

Enjoying BD-Live or picture-in­picture in BD-Video

Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet

Playing back video

[BD-V] [DVD-V]

Insert a disc.

≥Play starts from the point specified by the disc.

Select the item, then press
[OK].

≥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 di sp lay Top M en u

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

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

¾ Enjoying 3D Video (> 43)



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

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

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Playing picture-in-picture

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

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. ( > 76)



≥ 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.

≥ When the BD-Live data cannot be downloaded due to a lack of storage

capacity, it is necessary to delete existing download data. (> 69, Delete
BD-Video data)

≥ Some BD-Live content available on the Blu-ray discs 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.

≥ “BD-Live” may need to be changed for certain discs (> 81, BD-Live).
≥ When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player or disc IDs

may be sent to the content provider via the Internet.

≥ During search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame, only the primary video is

displayed.

≥ When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “Off”, secondary audio will

not be played (> 84).

Playing recorded video contents

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

Playback

Last Stopped

Beginning

Where do you want to start playback from ?

OK

RETURN

CD ( Video )

Video Menu

Select Folder

Page 01/01

F

OK

RETURN

01_01_2010

1 / 5

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

Select the title, then press [OK].

TV





VOL

AV

abc

jkl

tuv

PAUSE

I

D

U

G

OK

PROG/CHECK

CH

PAGE

def

3

CH

mno

6

w
xyz

9

INPUT

SELECT

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

E

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

BYGR

SETUP

DISPLAY

AUDIO

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

DRIVE
SELECT

1

ghi

4

p
qrs

7

DEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

OPTION

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

INPUT

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] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] [USB]

∫ [HDD]:

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT], then

select “HDD”.

2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥Resume play function

If the following screen appears, select the point to
start playback.

∫ AVCHD: If the menu screen is not displayed

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

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].

¾ To display the menu screen (> 19)
¾ About DivX VOD content (> 101)



≥ Multiple titles may not playback continuously depending on the disc.

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

≥ Playback of DivX and MKV is not possible during recording.
≥ Some DivX and MKV file may not be played back, depending on the

video resolution and frame rate condition.

Using the tree screen to find a folder

DivX and MKV

1 While the file list is displayed

Press [OPTION].

Playing back video

∫ Except [HDD]:

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

screen, then press [OK].

≥It will go to step automatically

depending on the disc.

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

You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.

3 Select the folder, then press [OK].

The file list for the folder appears.

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Playing recorded video contents

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama Sp ort Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

Label

§

Selected title

Icons (> right)

Programme type
([HDD] only)

Thumbnail ([HDD] only)

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Grouped Titles

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

Drama SportNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name

All

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

Movie

Using the
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO)

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

e.g., [HDD]

Playing back video

§

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

Label

[HDD]

Titles recorded to HDD will be categorized automatically.
You can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the
label.

Screen icons

[ Currently recording programme

Protected title

Title was not recorded due to recording
protection

Title cannot be played

t

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

Grouped titles

Title has not yet been played

Title is recorded using a different encoding
system from that of the TV system on the unit.
Alter the “TV System” setting on this unit to suit
(> 85).

Radio programme

3D contents
≥This icon will not display even with 3D

&

programmes when a broadcast programme is
recorded.

Recorded in 1080/50p contents

Recorded in 1080/60p contents

Title is restricted by Child Lock ( Parental
Rating ) (> 80).

Recording did not complete as the timer
recording has started.

Select the label with [2, 1].

≥To change the displayed label, go to “Changing the

programme type” on page 39.

≥High Definition video (AVCHD) acquired from the disc, SD

card or USB device is sorted to “Video ( AVCHD )”
automatically.

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To sort a selected title from the “All” label into the
programme type labels, set “Prog.Type” of the title.
(> 46, Changing programme type of title)

Switching to the PHOTO or MUSIC
screen

∫ [HDD]

1 Press the “Red” button.

2 Select “PHOTO” or “MUSIC”, then

press [OK].

∫ [BD-RE] [RAM]

Press the “Red” button.

The screen switches from “VIDEO” to “PHOTO”.

Showing Information

Select the title, then press [STATUS ].



≥ Information of a recording title cannot be displayed.

Playback grouped titles

[HDD]

The titles will be played continuously.

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

Switching the appearance

[HDD]

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

then press [OK].

Grouped
Titles

All Titles Displays all titles.

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

To view the individual titles in
grouped titles

[HDD]

While displaying Grouped Titles screen:

Select the item marked with , then press
[OK].

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].

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.
≥If you perform “Remove”, select the title in the group.

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

Create
Group

Release
Grouping

Remove Selected titles are removed from the group.

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].

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].

(> 70, Entering text)

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

group will not be changed.

Playing back video



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



≥ These functions for Group are only available for video and not available

for photos and music.

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Playing recorded video contents

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

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

OK

RETURN

OPTION

Delete

Chapter

Title

Chapter Chapter Chapter

Chapter Marks

Playback from Chapter View

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

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 Select the title, then press [OPTION].
3 Select the “Chapter View”, then press

[OK].

Chapter View screen
e.g., [HDD]

Playing back video

4 Select the chapter, then press [OK].

¾ Editing chapters in Chapter View (> 48)

To create Chapter Marks

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

Regarding chapters

You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section
between the division points (Chapter Marks) becomes a
chapter.

During the playback or pause

Press [CHAPTER].

To delete the Chapter Mark

1 While paused

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9] and skip to the location

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



≥ 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] When the title has the maximum number of chapters, you cannot

perform the Resume play function (> 37) or the “Change Thumbnail”
(> 46) with the title.

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Operation during play

8:05:50 AM 01.01.2011

 T1 0:05.14 DR

0:30.00

Remain HDD



≥ Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not

be possible.

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

sound, etc. to start.

≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [STOP ∫]

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

Showing status messages

Press [STATUS ] twice.

e.g.,

Title number and elapsed time during play and recording
mode

Stop

Press [STOP ∫].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] 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.
Discs: Only previous stopped position is memorized.

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

Search

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 and MKV: This function is not effective.

Quick View

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

Play speed is quicker than normal.

≥Press again to return to normal speed.
≥[-RW‹VR›], DivX and MKV: 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 [PAUSE ;].

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

Slow-motion

While paused, press [SLOW/SEARCH 6]
or [SLOW/SEARCH 5].

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

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

only.

Playing back video

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or
[SLOW/SEARCH 5].

≥The speed increases up to 5 steps.

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

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

DivX and MKV: Audio is not heard during all levels search.

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

operation.

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Operation during play

-

10min.

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

Frame-by-frame

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

Each press shows the next frame.

≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or

backward.

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

Skipping the title or chapter

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

Skip to the title or chapter you want to play.

≥It will skip to the beginning of chapters (> 40) if the title

contains chapters.

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

titles during the “Playback grouped titles” (> 39) will be

Playing back video

skipped.

Skipping the specified time
(Time Slip)

Changing audio

Press [AUDIO].

≥It will switch depending on the contents recorded every

time it is pressed.

Switching subtitles

∫ [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] (DR mode only)

Press [STTL ].

∫ [BD-V] [DVD-V] and AVCHD:

Display with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu

(> 76).

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 93)

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, MKV and AVCHD: This function is not

effective.

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Enjoying 3D video

The image is an illustration.

You can enjoy powerful 3D videos with realistic sensations
by connecting this unit with a High Speed HDMI Cable to a
3D compatible TV.

Preparation

Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT terminal of
this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable. (> 13)
≥Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.

Playback following the instructions displayed on the screen.

3D settings

Perform the following settings as necessary.

3D BD-Video
Playback

[BD-V]

3D Type

3D Playback
Message

HDMI (SUB)
Output Mode

[BWT800]

Graphic
Display Level

[BD-V]

It is also possible to play back 3D discs in
2D (conventional video). (> 81)

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D,
change the settings as required by the
connected TV format. (> 85)

Hide the 3D viewing warning screen.
(> 85)

If the amplifier is connected to the HDMI
AV OUT (SUB) terminal (> 17), set to
“HDMI (SUB) Output Mode” (> 86).
≥HDMI (SUB) V.OFF LED on this unit will

light.

Adjust the pop-up position for the
playback menu or message screen etc.
(> 76)

Convenient functions while viewing
the 3D video

Change this setting when the screen such as playback
settings, etc., is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible
programmes.

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK].
3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Original Keep original picture format.

3D picture format comprising of left

Signal
Format

Side by
side

2D to 3D

Normal

Soft

3D
Picture

§

Mode

Manual
Settings

§

This function is not effective while watching broadcast.



≥ Depending on the contents, displayed items are d ifferent.
≥ Subtitles and TV Guide, etc., may not display correctly depending on the

settings.

≥ This unit does not guarantee the playback of 3D programme types other

than the Frame Packing type or the Side-by-Side (Half) type.

≥ Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are

experiencing visual fatigue.
In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort
while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest your eyes.

≥ When “3D Type” (> 85) is “Side by side” change the 3D setting on the

TV too.

≥ Depending on the connected TV, the video being played back might

switch to 2D video due to changes in resolution etc. Check the 3D
setting on the TV.

≥ 3D video might not output as settings of “HDMI Video Format” (> 86 )

and “24p Output” (> 86).

≥ It may display as Side-by-Side (2 screen structure) when playback of the

3D video is started.

≥ Depending on the operation, the setting of the “Signal Format” may

return to “Original” and the setting of the “3D Picture Mode” may return
to “Normal” when the content is switched or some other operation is
performed while viewing.

and right screens.
≥Check the “3D Type” (> 85) and the

3D setting of the TV if it does not
display correctly even if changed.

Converts 2D pictures to 3D effect

§

while playing.
Playback pictures with normal 3D

effects.
You can enjoy 3D pictures with a

feeling of broadness, holding back the
depth perception.
≥This function cannot be enabled

when “Signal Format” is set to “2D
to 3D”.

Set 3D effect manually.

≥Distance

Set the amount of depth perception.

≥Screen Type

Selects how the screen appears
during 3D playback (flat or round).

≥Frame Width

Set the amount of feathering at the
edge of screen.

≥Frame Colour

Set the colour of feathering at the
edge of screen.

Playing back video

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Deleting recorded titles

Editing video

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

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PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV

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TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

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INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

......

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

Once deleted, recorded content cannot be resto red to
its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

Editing video

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.

≥[BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] Available space does not

increase even after the contents are deleted.

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

(You cannot delete items on finalised discs.)

While stopped

Press [DRIVE SELECT], then
select “HDD” or “BD”.

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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Select the title, then press the
“Yellow” button.

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

Press [DEL].

Select “Delete”, then press
[OK].

Editing recorded titles

g ()

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

DramaMovieNot Viewed

Channel Date Title Name

All

Movie

9:00 AM

Start

Next

Continue

0:43.21

End

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

Start End

Please set the start
point with playback
operation and skip.

OK

RETURN



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

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≥ Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not

be possible.

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

≥You cannot edit finalised discs.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Select the title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

≥Multiple editing

Press the “Yellow” button.

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

Grouped Titles VIDEO

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

Start Time

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

Prog.Type:

Movie

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

Rec time

Page

Delete

Select Copy

Page Up

Page Down

Channel Date Title Name Titles

OPTION

Entering title name

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

(> 70, Entering text)

Setting protection

[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion.

1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel

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

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

appears when setting the protection.

Editing video

Partial deleting

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

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

Playback

Delete Title

Information

Edit

Chapter View

Create Group

Release Grouping

All Titles

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

Deleting

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

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Enter Title Name
Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Partial Delete
Divide Title
Change Thumbnail
Change Prog.Type
File Conversion

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

press [OK].

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

to delete.

≥Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] 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.

5 Press [RETURN ].

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≥ 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.

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Editing recorded titles

Divide

Preview

Continue

0:00.22

- -:- -.- -

Divide

OK

RETURN

PLAY

Change

Finish

0:00.22

- -:- -.- -

Change

OK

RETURN



Start play and select the image of
a thumbnail.

Select the item for prog.type change.

OK

RETURN

Movie

Prog.Type

1

( No Prog.Type )

Prog.Type

2

Set Cancel

( No Prog.Type )

Prog.Type

3

Change Prog.Type

Dividing title

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

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.

Editing video

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≥ Video and audio just before and after the division point may momentarily

cut out.

≥ [HDD] Divided titles form a grouped titles.
≥ You c an find the desired point by using search or Time slip function, etc.

Changing thumbnail

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

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

press [OK].

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

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

thumbnail.

≥To change the point

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

4 Select “Finish”, then press [OK].

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≥ [-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 c an 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.

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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].

File Conversion

COPY

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR HL)

(DR HL)

[HDD]

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

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

press [OK].

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

Recording Mode

Subtitles

Timing

2 Select the recording mode (> 8, 110), then

press [4].

3 Select whether to record the subtitle or

not, then press [4].

Automatic Subtitles will be recorded for titles with

Off Subtitle will not be recorded.

File Conversion

HL -- Longer Play

Off

During standby

OK

RETURN

subtitles.
You cannot switch the subtitle on or off
during the playback.

5 Select whether to delete the original title

or not, then press [OK].

Convert &
Delete

Convert Only The original title remains after

∫ “Now” conversion:

6

The original title will be deleted to
save HDD capacity after conversion.

conversion.

Select “Start”, then press [OK].

∫ “During standby” conversion:

Press [OK].

≥Conversion is performed when the unit is turned off.

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

To cancel a “Now” conversion

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

To confirm whether the conversion is completed

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
e.g.,

Editing video

4 Select when to start the conversion, then

press [OK].

Now Conversion begins immediately after

During
standby

step 6.
Recording and playback are
impossible during conversion. Timer
recording will not be performed during
conversion.

Conversion will be performed after the
unit is turned off in a time slot for
which no timer recording is set.

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

To cancel a “During standby” conversion

After performing steps 1–3 (> 45)
1 Select “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press [OK].
2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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≥ To use “File Conversion”, the HDD needs enough storage capacity.
≥ The size of converted title might increase depending on the title (such as

radio programmes).

≥ File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing

“During standby” conversion. Conversion will start f rom the beginning
again once the unit is turned off.

≥ When converted, the audio content will be selected according to the

following settings:
– “Audio Type for Digital Broadcast” (> 84)
– “Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording” (> 84)

≥ When converted, 3D information may not be retained.
≥ In titles with the Auto Renewal Recording function (> 33) set, a

programme may be unintentionally converted while in “During standby”.

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Editing recorded titles

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

OK

RETURN

OPTION

Delete

Chapter View screen

Editing chapters

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

Select “Chapter View”, 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.

Editing video

≥Repeat this step.

3 Press [RETURN ] to go to Chapter

View screen.

∫ To delete the chapter:

1 Select the chapter, then press [DEL].

≥Multiple editing

Select the chapter, then press the “Yellow” button.
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until

you select the chapters to be deleted.
≥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.

¾ Playback from Chapter View (> 40)

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Copying titles

Copying video

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

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RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

abc

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jkl

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tuv

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ghi

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qrs

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def

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mno

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REWIND LIVE TV

INPUT

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDEO

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

OPTION

Subtitles: Only valid for DR title with subtitles.
Please set copy setting and press OK.

OK

RETURN

Automatic Standby after Copy

Subtitles

Off

Off

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles BD-RE Remain

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

OK
RETURN

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

Copy

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00 AM 0:01(DR)

1

2

90%

OPTION

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

[-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

Insert a disc.

∫ If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen appears:

Press [EXIT].

To start copying the selected title

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

≥To change the selection (> below)

Set other settings, then press
[OK].

e.g.,

(> 50, Setting the copying options)

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

To change the selection

1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step .

e.g., [BD-RE]

Remaining
space

You can check if
there is enough
disc volume at
the copy
destination.

Copying video

Press [DRIVE SELECT] to
select “HDD”, then press
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Select the title, then press the
“Yellow” button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

e.g., [HDD]

≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

Press the “Blue” button.

The order of copying

∫ To change the selected files

2

Select the title, then press the “Yellow”
button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

∫ To change the picture quality

1 Select the title, then press [OPTION].
2 Select “Conversion Select”, then

press [OK].

3 Select the picture quality, then press

[OK].

Repeat steps 1 to 3 if you want to select the picture
quality for other titles.

3 Press the “Blue” button.

4 Go to step .

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

Video (AVCHD format) in high definition. (> 55)

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Copying titles

Time Remaining 3:30 (DR)

BD-RE

Page

Select Copy

All Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

9:00 AM 0:30 (DR)

Time Remaining 1:00 (DR)

BD-RE

Page

Select Copy

All Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time Rec time

PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

9:00 AM 0:30 (DR)

Copy

1

2

3

Cancel All

Copy Direction

Copy Mode

Create List

Start Copying

HDD

High Speed

RETURN

2

Press OK to start copying.

BD / DVD

Screen icons

Titles that will be copied to the disc in normal
speed

Setting the copying options

Select the item in step (> 49).

1 Select the item.
2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings.

Automatic
Standby after
Copy

Subtitles (Only when titles are recorded in DR

Finalise

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

Create Top
Menu
([HDD] >

Copying video

[+RW] only)

Select “On” or “Off”.

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≥ If “On” is selected, this unit is turned to standby

mode when it is not operated for approximately
5 minutes after completing copy.

mode and the recording mode other than
high speed is selected)

Select “Automatic” or “Off”.

Select “On” or “Off”.

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≥ If “On” is selected in “Finalise”, 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. (> 69)

Copying to HDD with
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

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

1 Insert a disc.

The menu screen appears.

2 Select “Play Video”, then press [OK].

e.g., [BD-RE]

3 Select the title, then press the “Yellow”

button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

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≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

4 Press the “Blue” button.

≥To change the detailed settings for copy, refer to

Page 51.

5 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].
6 Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start

copying.

Copying titles with copying list

BD-RE

OK

RETURN

BD-RE is inserted.

Copy
Copy New Photos

Play Video
View Photos

e.g., [BD-RE]

Copy

HDD

BD / DVD

1

2

3

Source

Destination

Cancel All

Copy Direction

Copy Mode

Create List

4

Other Settings

Start Copying

HDD BD / DVD

High Speed

Select the copy direction.

RETURN

0

Information of the copy destination

- BD-RE

- Copy restricted titles can be
copied on to disc

RETURN

Time
Rec time

Size 1360 MB

0:30 (DR)

9:00 AM

Page

Select

OPTION

Page Up

Page Down

HDD

OK

001/003

Create List Grouped Titles

01.01

3:00 PM

1

02.01

9:30 AM

1

03.01

10:00 AM

1

03.01

6:30 PM

1

04.01

2:00 AM

1

05.01

11:00 AM

1

05.01

3:00 PM

1

06.01

3:45 AM

1

06.01

9:00 AM

1

01.01

9:00 AM

1

Date Channel

Time

Title Name

Titles

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

[-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

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

1 Insert a disc.

The menu screen appears.

6 Set other settings.

1 Select “Other Settings”, then press [1].
2 Select the copying option, then press [OK].

≥Subtitles

Select “Automatic” or “Off”, then press [OK].

≥Finalise

Create Top Menu
Select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK].

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≥ If “On” is selected in “Finalise”, 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. (> 69)

3 Press [2] to confirm.

2 Select “Copy”, then press [OK].
3 Set the copy direction.

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

4 Set the recording mode (> 8, 110).

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

5 Register titles for copy.

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

e.g., [HDD]

7 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].
8 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].

¾ To display the menu screen (> 19)

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≥ Titles in the grouped titles and other titles cannot be registered

simultaneously.

Copying video

(> 52, Selecting the titles for the copying list)

4 Press [2] to confirm.

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Grouped Titles

Sort

Information

Page 01/01

Size:

Destination Capacity:

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

Title

( 0% )

0 MB

20806 MB

Add

Delete

Move

Delete All

Selecting the titles for the copying list

Select the item in step 5-3 (> 51).

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. (> right)

≥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 sort ed according to the
selected item.

Switch to Grouped Titles screen or All
Titles screen.

Copying list icons and functions

Copying list indicators

Copying video

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Data size of each registered item

Titles that cannot be copied in high speed
mode

Title contains photos
≥Photos cannot be copied.
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 is restricted by Child Lock ( Parental
Rating ) (> 80).

Editing the copying list

Select the item after step 5-3 (> 51).

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

Delete All All titles that you registered to copy are

deleted.

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Add Add new items to the copying list.

1 Select the title, then 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.

2Press [OK].

Delete Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Move Move selected items or change the order

of items on the copying list.

Select the destination, then press
[OK].

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Size:

Data size recorded to the copy
destination
≥When copying at normal speed, the

total data size will change according
to the recording mode.

≥The total data size shown may be

larger than the sum of the data sizes
for each registered item, because of
data management information being
written to the copy destination, etc.

Notes for copying

Copyable media and copy speed

∫ HDD > Disc

Original

title’s

recording

mode

DR

HG/HX/

HE/HL/HM

XP/SP/LP/

EP/FR

Destination

Media Picture quality

Original Picture

Quality

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

High Definition

Standard

Definition

[RAM]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

[-R]

[+R]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

Original Picture

Quality

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

High Definition Normal speed

Standard

Definition

[RAM]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

[-R]

[+R]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

Original Picture

Quality

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

Original Picture

Quality

[RAM]

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

Original Picture

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

[+RW]

Quality

High Definition –

Standard

Definition

Normal speed

Normal speed

Normal speed

Normal speed

Normal speed

Normal speed

Normal speed

Normal speed

Normal speed

(–: Impossible)

Copy speed

High speed

–

High speed

–

High speed

High speed

∫ Disc > HDD

Recording

§1

§1

HE/HL/HM

XP/SP/LP/

§1

§2

§3

§1, 2

§3

(–: Impossible)

mode

DR

Original

Media

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

Destination picture

quality

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition

Copy speed

High speed

Normal speed

Standard Definition Normal speed

HG/HX/

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition Normal speed

High speed

Standard Definition Normal speed

[BD-RE]

[BD-R]

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition –

–

Standard Definition Normal speed

EP/FR

[RAM]

[-RW‹VR›]

[+RW] Standard Definition Normal speed

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›]

[+R]

[+R]DL]

Original Picture

Quality

High speed

Original Picture

Quality

High Definition –

Standard Definition –

–

Subtitles are optional.
If programme has multi channel audio, priority is given to

what you select. (> 84, Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM
Recording)

It is impossible to copy at high speed in the following
cases:
– Copy including a title that was recorded to HDD with

“Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “Off” (> 82)

– Titles that contain many deleted segments
– Titles that have been copied to the HDD from an SD

card or a Panasonic video camera, etc. with HDD (SD

Video) (> 67)

– [+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

§1, 2

§1

Copying video

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Copying titles

∫ 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 greater than
999 in total.

∫ When stopping the normal speed copy

during copy

Copying will continue 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.

∫ When copying to the DVD-RAM

[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. (> 82, Recording time in EP mode)

Copying video

∫ 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. )

∫ Notes for copying title recorded in

1080/50p or 1080/60p

It will copy in normal speed, and it cannot copy in
progressive. (> 11 6)

∫ Notes for copying 3D programmes

≥It may not display correctly in 3D when a copied 3D

programme is played back. In such a case, change the
“3D Settings” during the playback of the title. (> 43,
Convenient functions while viewing the 3D video)

≥3D information may not be copied.

Copying Title Playing

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

[+RW]

1 Playback the title to copy.

≥Multiple audio and subtitle displayed during

playback will be copied.
–Select the multiple audio with “Audio Selection” in

the Disc menu (> 76)

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.

To stop copying

Press and hold [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.

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 (> 69). To play +RW on other players, we
recommend you create Top Menu (> 69), 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 Cop y speed Recording mode

[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 Cop y speed Recording mode

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

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

§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.

High speed

Normal speed FR

High speed

§1

Same as title to be
copied

playing back title

§2

Same as title to be
copied

§1

§2

§2

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Copying HD Video

01/02

01

Mouse

03

05

02

04

06

Cattle

Tiger Rabbit

(AVCHD format) from HDD

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

Copying a finalised disc

[DVD-V] > [HDD]

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

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

Go to step 1 on page 51, “Copying titles
with copying list”.

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

HM mode in step 4–2.

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

1 Insert a new disc.

The menu screen appears.

2 Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to

DVD-R”, then press [OK].

3 Go to step 5 on page 51, “Copying

titles with copying list”.

¾ To display the menu screen (> 19)



≥ 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.

≥ You can choose the thumbnail image of the Top Menu before using

this function. (> 46, Changing thumbnail)

≥ The following HD Video (AVCHD format) cannot be copied to the

DVD-R or DVD-R DL in high definition.
– Exceeding 18 Mbps
– 1080/50p or 1080/60p
– Without the AVCHD information (video recorded with certain non-

Panasonic equipment, video copied to the HDD after copying it to
BD-R or BD-RE once, etc.)

– Recording mode was changed (> 47, File Conversion)

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Select “Copy Video” in “Copy”, then

press [OK].

3 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].

Copy

Cancel All

Copy Direction

1

BD / DVD HDD

Copy Mode

2

Copy Time

3

Start Copying

OK

RETURN

SP

2:00

Press OK to change the setting.

Hour2 Min.00

Set the time a few minutes longer.

5 Press [2] to confirm.

≥Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in

order to include the operation time before play
begins.

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

copying.

6 When the Top Menu is displayed

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

Copying video

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

[+R]DL] (Standard Definition)

Go to step 1 on page 51, “Copying titles
with copying list”.

≥Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode in step 4–2.

¾ Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from other

equipment (> 67)

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

To stop copying

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



≥ Operations and on-screen displays during copy are also recorded.
≥ Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal

copying, and cannot be copied.

≥ The content is recorded as 1 title from the start of copy to the end.
≥ If play does not begin automatically press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to start.

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Playing photos

Photo

HDD

Page

SelectSlideshow

Calendar

PHOTO

OPTION

03.01.2010

29.10.2010

25.02.2011

05.01.2010

0001/0001

Copy

OK
RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

8
12
18

4

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Date & Event Name Photos

All

3D

Label

Page

SelectSlideshow

PHOTO

OPTION

001_AAA

0001/0001

Copy

OK
RETURN

4

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Folder Name Photos

2D

SD Card

3D

HDD

Page

SelectSlideshow

Calendar

PHOTO

OPTION

03.01.2010

29.10.2010

25.02.2011

05.01.2010

0001/0001

Copy

OK
RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

8
12
18

4

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Date & Event Name Photos

All

3D

e.g., [HDD]

Album (> below)

[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB]
≥In order to play back 3D photo (MPO), this unit should be

connected to a Full HD 3D compatible TV via an HDMI
terminal.

∫ [HDD]

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Photo” in

“Playback Contents”, then
press [OK].

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

1 Insert the disc, SD card or

USB memory.

2 Select “View Photos”, then

press [OK].

Select the event, then press
[OK].

Photo

e.g., [HDD]

To stop the Slideshow

Press [RETURN ].

To exit the Calendar screen

Press [PAUSE ;].

¾ Slideshow Settings (> 57)



≥ You c annot play photos while recording or copying.
≥ It may take a few moments for photos to display.
≥ When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be

displayed or be playable.

∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen

Event

It is displayed for each recording date.
≥It is displayed for each folder for media other than HDD.

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e.g., [SD]

≥To select the label

≥Start Slideshow

≥Switching the Calendar screen ([HDD])

Select the photo, then press
[OK].

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

Press [2, 1].

1 Select a date or folder, then press the “Green”

button.

2 Select “Start Slideshow” then press [OK].

Press [PAUSE ;].

photo.

Screen icons:

(Label)

3D

(Label)

Album ([HDD])

Placing photos in albums of your choice
makes it easier to find them. (> 59)

3D photos (MPO) are automatically sorted.
Select from this label to playback in 3D. (It will
playback in 2D when selected from other
labels)

Photo protected

[HDD]

New photo which is stored and not viewed

Switching to the VIDEO or MUSIC

Slideshow

OK

RETURN

Start Slideshow

Interval

Transition Effect

Repeat Play

Normal

Fade

On

Music Selection

No background music

Background Music

No List

Random BGM

Off

screens

[HDD]

1 While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen

displayed

Press the “Red” button.

2 Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press

[OK].

[BD-RE] [RAM]
While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen
displayed

Press the “Red” button.

≥The screen switches from “PHOTO” to “VIDEO”.

Slideshow Settings

You can set the items for slideshow.

1 While displaying DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO)

Press [OPTION].

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

Photo play option

1 While displaying a photo

Press [OPTION].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Photo Menu

≥Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

≥Rotate RIGHT, Rotate LEFT

≥Rotation information will not be stored depending on the

media.

≥Information

Information (shooting date etc.) is shown.

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 93)

Graphic Display Level

You can change the pop-up level of the screen display, etc.,
during the 3D photo playback.

Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

Photo

Interval

You can setup the time until the next photo is to display.

Transition Effect

Effect for the next photo to display can be set.
≥There is no effect when playing back in 3D.

Repeat Play

You can setup to playback repeatedly.

Music Selection

You can select background music on (either from HDD or
USB) or off.
≥There is no effect when playing back in 3D.

Background Music

You can select background music from HDD (My Favourites
or Playlists) or USB (Folder).
≥There is no effect when playing back in 3D.

Random BGM

You can playback the BGM in random order.
≥There is no effect when playing back in 3D.

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Editing photos

SD Card

OK

RETURN

SD card is inserted.

Play Video ( AVCHD )
View Photos
Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

e.g., [SD]

e.g., [HDD]

HDD

Page

SelectSlideshow

Calendar

PHOTO

OPTION

03.01.2010

29.10.2010

25.02.2011

05.01.2010

0001/0001

Copy

OK
RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

8
12
18

4

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Date & Event Name Photos

All

3D

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

∫ [HDD]

1

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Select “Photo” in “Playback

Contents”, then press [OK].

∫ [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]

1 Insert the disc or the SD card.

2 Select “View Photos”, then press

[OK].

Photo

∫ Editing the event:

2

Select the event, then press
[OPTION].

3 Select the operation, then press [OK].

e.g., [HDD]

Slideshow

Calendar

Copy Photos

Edit

Delete Photos



≥ You cannot edit 3D photos.

Edit

Add to Album

Enter Event Name

OK

RETURN

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∫ Editing the photo:

1 Select the event, then press [OK].
2 Select the photos 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.

Add to Album

[HDD]

1 While selecting “All” label:

Select “Add to Album” in “Edit”, then
press [OK].

2 Select the destination album, then press

[OK].

3 Press [OK].

Combine Events

[HDD]

1 While selecting album label and select multiple

events:

Select “Combine Events” in “Edit”, then
press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Remove from Album

[HDD]

1 While selecting album label:

Select “Remove from Album” in “Edit”,
then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Enter Album name

[HDD]

While selecting album label:

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

(> 70, Entering text)

Enter Event Name

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

(> 70, Entering text)

Changing protection

[BD-RE] [RAM] [SD]

While selecting photo:

Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel
Protection”, then press [OK].

appears when the protection is set.

≥Even if the protection is set, the photo may be deleted by

another unit.

Deleting

1 While selecting “All” label:

Select “Delete Photos”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Photo

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Copying photos

SD Card

OK

RETURN

SD card is inserted.

Play Video ( AVCHD )
View Photos
Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Page

SelectSlideshow

PHOTO

OPTION

001_AAA

0001/0001

Copy

OK
RETURN

4

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Folder Name Photos

2D

SD card

3D

HDD Album Selection

Please select the destination album.

Copy Photos

OK

RETURN

HDDSD Card

Selecting and copying the
photos

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

∫ [HDD]

1

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Select “Photo” in “Playback

Contents”, then press [OK].

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

1 Insert a disc, the SD card or USB

memory.

e.g., [SD]

Photo

2 Select “View Photos”, then press

[OK].

2 Select the event or the photo, then

press the “Yellow” button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

e.g., [SD]

3 Select all necessary items, then press

the “Blue” button.

4 Select the copying destination, then

press [OK].

5 When copy to HDD:

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

≥If you select “Yes”:

Select the album, then press [OK].

≥You can categorise and manage the events and

photos on the HDD by copying to the album.
(> 56)

6 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Copying starts.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ The name of the copied photos will be changed.
≥ If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum

(> 108), copying will stop partway through.

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≥Press the “Yellow” button again to cancel.

Copying automatically

SD Card

OK

RETURN

SD card is inserted.

Play Video ( AVCHD )
View Photos
Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

[BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] > [HDD]
Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the
HDD.

1 While stopped

Insert a disc, the SD card or the USB
memory.

e.g., [SD]

2 Select “Copy New Photos”, then press

[OK].

OK

HDDSD Card

RETURN

Copy New Photos

Start copying ?

Yes No

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Copying starts.

4 Once the copy is completed, select

“Yes” or “No”, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ Photos without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date.
≥ If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of

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

≥ The name of the copied photos will be changed.

Photo

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Playing music/Copying music to HDD

Music

POWERED BY

e.g., [USB]

USB

OK

RETURN

USB device is inserted.

View Photos

Play Video

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

Slideshow Copy All

to HDD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

0.09 4.30

OK

RETURN

No.

Track Name Artist

Track List

OPTION

0001
0002
0003
0004
0005

CD ( MP3 )

Playing track

e.g., MP3

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

CD ( MP3 )

Select Folder

0.09

RETURN

FOK5 / 12

Selected folder No. /Total folder

If the folder has no track, “– –” is displayed as
folder number.

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

≥Music CD: All tracks in the CD will be recorded.
≥MP3: All tracks in the folder will be recorded.

(Cannot record track-by-track.)

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

While stopped

∫ Music CD

Insert a disc.

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

≥If search results indicate that multiple titles

were found

Select the appropriate title, then press [OK].

Playback will automatically start.

Music

∫ MP3

1 Insert a disc or USB

memory.

To play other music (track)

Select the item, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



≥ The track/artist name will be displayed if the information is contained in

ID3 tag of the MP3 file.

≥ If there is a large amount of photo data etc. within a MP3 file, play may

not be possible.

≥ 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.)

≥ [BWT800] When “Pure Sound mode” is set to “On”, some functions

(Gracenote
playback music CD. (> 81)

®

Database, Copy music to HDD, etc.) are unusable during

∫ About the Gracenote® Database

≥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. (> 14, 21)

≥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.

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≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Playback will automatically

start if only MP3 is recorded.

2 Select “Play / Copy Music

( MP3 )”, then press [OK].

Playback will start.

∫ To copy music to HDD

1 Press the “Blue” button.

2 Select “Copy”, then press

[OK].

Copying starts.

To find a folder (MP3 only)

1 While the Track List is displayed

Press [OPTION].

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

3 Select the folder, then press [OK].

Playing music recorded on

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music Menu MUSIC

OK

RETURN

Please select to access music.

Artists

Frequently Played

Albums

Total Tracks 53

HDD

Random Play

My Favourites

OPTION

Playlists

VIDEO / PHOTO

Artists

My Favourites

Frequently Played

Random Play

Albums

Playlists













Playing track

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music Menu MUSIC

OK

RETURN

Please select to access music.

Artists

Frequently Played

Albums

Total Tracks 53

HDD

Random Play

My Favourites

OPTION

Playlists

VIDEO / PHOTO

HDD

1 When the HDD is selected

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

4 Select the track, then press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

No.

0001
0002
0003
0004
0005

Track List

Track Name Artist

0.09 4.30

2 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”,

then press [OK].

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

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

OPTION

OK

Slideshow Add to My

RETURN

Favourites



≥ You cannot play music tracks on HDD while copying.

Switching to the VIDEO or PHOTO
screens

1 While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Music Menu) screen

is displayed

Press the “Red” button.

2 Select “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”, then press

[OK].

Music

∫ 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].

∫ When “Playlists” is selected

Select the playlist, then press [OK].

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Playing music/Copying music to HDD

Please select the album to start slidshow.

RETURN

OK

While playing music a photo slideshow
can be displayed.

Select Photo Album

Sample Photos

Operations during music play

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

Stop Press [STOP ∫].
Pause Press [PAUSE ;].

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

Search Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or

Skip During play or while paused, press

[SLOW/SEARCH 5].

≥Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

[SKIP :] or [SKIP 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”

[HDD]

Music

While the Track List screen is displayed

Select the track, then press the “Green”
button.

≥Up to 99 tracks can be registered.

Displaying photos (Slideshow)

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

While playing the music

Press the “Red” button.

≥To change the photos to display

1 While slideshow playing

Press [OPTION].

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

e.g.,

To end the slideshow

Press [RETURN ].

¾ How to create the photo album (> 59, Add to Album)
¾ To play music continuously even if the Power off link

works (> 72)

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 Play menu (> 76).

Re-master 1
Re-master 2

Refer to “Sound Effects” in Sound menu (> 77).

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Editing music/playlist

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music Menu MUSIC

OK

RETURN

Please select to access music.

Artists

Frequently Played

Albums

Total Tracks 53

HDD

Random Play

My Favourites

OPTION

Playlists

VIDEO / PHOTO

Add to Playlist

Edit Album Name

Playback Settings

Delete Album

[HDD]

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

then press [OK].

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

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

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

e.g., while selecting “Albums”

Deleting

∫ Whil e 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].

(> 70, Entering text)

Removing all tracks

Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD.

∫ Whil e 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

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

∫ Whil e 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.

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Recording from external equipment

With Other
Equipment

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Automatic Stop

Continuous recording

30 min

Input AV

RETURN

OK

Flexible Recording via AV input

Please set recording time. Record in FR mode.

Maximum recording time

Set recording time

Hour8Min.

00

Start

Cancel

8 hour 00 min.

Recording media: [HDD]
Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP

≥Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment (> 13)

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “AV”,
then press [OK].

2 Press [REC MODE] to select the

recording mode.

≥DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM and FR mode cannot be

selected.

3 If recording broadcasts from Set Top Box:

Select the channel on the Set Top Box.

If recording from other video equipment:

Start play on the video equipment.

4 Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

5 Set the time to record. (> 29)

Flexible Recording via AV input

Recording media: [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R]

[-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW]

Recording mode: FR

1 While stopped

Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “AV”,
then press [OK].

2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

3 Select “Flexible Recording via AV input”

in “Others”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Hour” and “Min.” and set the

recording time.

5 Start play on the other equipment.

6 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

With Other Equipment

To skip unwanted parts

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause recording.
≥Press again to restart recording.

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].



≥ It will be recorded in Standard Definition quality even if the programme is

in High Definition quality.

To stop recording partway

Press [STOP ∫].

To show the remaining time

Press [STATUS ].

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Copying the HD Video or the SD Video

e.g., [SD]

SD Card

OK

RETURN

SD card is inserted.

Play Video ( AVCHD )
View Photos
Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

SD Card

OK

RETURN

SD card is inserted.

Play Video ( AVCHD )
View Photos
Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera

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

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 video camera, etc. to the HDD or disc.
AVCHD (Disc) > [HDD]

AVC HD (

[SD], [USB]

∫ From video equipment

1

∫ From a disc or an SD card

, video camera, etc.)

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

Connect the video camera.

≥Make the video camera ready for data transfer

on the video camera.

Insert a disc or SD card.

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

¾ Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from HDD (> 55)



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

99th scene and copied.

Copying SD 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 video camera > [HDD] [RAM]

∫ From video equipment

1

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.

e.g.,

With Other Equipment

2 Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then

press [OK].

3 When copying from an SD card or video

equipment

Select “Copy to HDD” or “Copy to
Blu-ray Disc”, then press [OK].

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].

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 [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.



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

Panasonic 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.

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Media management

Convenient
functions

Files

1

Time Remaining 5:38 EP

Blu-ray Disc Management

BD-RE

01

Mouse

02
Cattle

On

Disc Name

Delete all titles

Disc Protection

e.g., when the disc is write-protected

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

Blu-ray Disc
Management

DVD Management [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

Card Management [SD]

BD-Video Data
Management

Providing a name for a disc

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

Select “Disc Name”, then press [OK].

(> 70, 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, the

name is displayed on the Top Menu.

≥[+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc

on other equipment after creating Top Menu.



≥ Do not perform this operation before copying HD Video (AVCHD format)

to DVD-R or DVD-R DL. (> 55)

Setting the protection

Convenient functions

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

1 Select “Disc Protection”, then press [OK].
2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To release the protection

Repeat steps 1 and 2.
≥The screen icon will be switched to “Off”.

[BD-RE] [BD-R]

[-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]

[HDD]

Delete all titles

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

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].



≥ Photo data (JPEG/MPO) 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.

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].

[RAM] To stop formatting

Press [RETURN ].
≥You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes.

The disc must be reformatted if you do this.



≥ [RAM] Formatting normally takes a few minutes; however, it may take up

to a maximum of 70 minutes.

≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting. This can

render the disc or the card unusable.

≥ When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be

possible to use it on any other equipment.

≥ [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video format on

this unit.

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Top Menu

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.

1 Select “Top Menu”, then press [OK].
2 Select the background, then press [OK].

Top Menu List

1

4

7 8

2

5

01

3

6

9



≥ You can change thumbnails displayed in the Top Menu. (> 46,

Changing thumbnail)

Auto-Play Select

[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
You can select whether to show the Top Menu after finalising
or creating Top Menu ([+RW]).

1 Select “Auto-Play Select”, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Top Menu” or “Title 1”, then press

[OK].

Top Menu The Top Menu appears first.
Title 1 The disc content is played without

displaying the Top Menu.

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.

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 (> 68).



≥ You cannot cancel finalising.
≥ Finalising takes up to 15 minutes.

([-R]DL] [+R]DL] Up to 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.

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].



≥ You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.
≥ The created menu is deleted when you record or edit the disc.

Delete BD-Video data

[HDD]

If you no longer need BD-Live data recorded on the HDD,
you can delete data with the following operation.

1 Select “Delete BD-Video data”, then press

[OK].

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

Convenient functions

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Entering text

_

Enter Title Name

12345

ABC a

DEF d

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JKL j

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SPACE

Set

Delete

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Top Menu Preview
( DVD-Video )

OK

RETURN

1

2

3

4

5

6

7
8

9

0

0 9



Name field:

shows the text you have
entered

5

6

8

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JKL

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PQR

TUV

7

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qrs

p

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qrs

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Chapter1_

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Top Menu Preview
( DVD-Video )

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Set

Delete



Chapter 1

Preparation

≥Show the Enter Title Name screen.

1 Select a character, then press [OK].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

≥To delete a character

Select the character in the name field, then
press [PAUSE ;]. (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].

To end partway

Press [RETURN ].
Text is not added.

For your reference

The name of the DVD-Video that will be displayed in the Top
Menu after finalisation is previewed.



≥ The maximum number of characters depends on the media.
≥ If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

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2 Press [STOP ∫] (Set).

“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen and so on.

Enjoying VIERA CAST

MAIN

SUB

Communication Camera
TY-CC10W

This unit’s rear panel

e.g.,

You can access a selection of Internet services from the
Home screen with VIERA CAST, such as YouTube, Picasa
Web Albums. (Current as of February 2011)

Preparation

≥Network connection (> 14)
≥Network Easy Setting (> 21, 87)

COAXIAL

TM

)

∫ To enjoy video communication (ex. Skype

≥Connect this unit with optional Communication Camera

(TY-CC10W or compatible equipment).
Depending on the area, this optional camera may not
be available. Please consult your local Panasonic
dealer for advice.

IN

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

UT

MAIN

SUB

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

1 Press [VIERA CAST].

≥The video communication service can be accessed

directly by pressing [ ] button.

≥The message is displayed. Please read these

instructions carefully and then press [OK].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Operable buttons:

[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RE TURN ], coloured
buttons and number buttons.

VIERA CAST Home screen;

e.g.,

Weather

SE 8
km/h

TONIGHT

H

L

Featured Videos

R-AU

15min.delay

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

MORE

BACK

Featured Photos

≥For operating method refer to the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)

≥Cannot be used while recording or copying.

To exit from VIERA CAST

Press [EXIT].



≥ When playing content from a disc, SD card or USB device VIERA CAST

cannot be accessed.

≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using “Internet Content

Settings” (> 87)
– When restricting the use of VIERA CAST.
– When the audio is distorted.

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

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

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

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

≥ VIERA CAST home screen is subject to change without notice.
≥ The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective

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

≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥ 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 will stop.

Convenient functions

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VIERA Link functions

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. (> 12)

2 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 86). (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.

Download from TV

When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the
setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit. (> 20)

§1

Automatic input switching
Power on 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

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 etc.

Playing music continuously even
after turning off power to the TV

The following operations make it possible to keep the power
of the unit on and to play music continuously.
When the unit is directly connected to an amplifier/receiver.

1 While playing music

Press [OPTION].

§2

Convenient functions

2 Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].

≥Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the

power to the TV is turned off.

PAUSE LIVE TV

You can operate this unit with the TV remote control.

Refer to “PAUSE LIVE TV” on page 27.

Direct TV Recording

This function allows you to immediately start recording the
programme that you are viewing on the TV.

Refer to the TV operating instructions for operation.

≥This unit will record the programmes in DR mode once,

and then automatically convert to the selected recording
mode while this unit is in standby. (> 28)

§1

§1

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Easy control only with VIERA remote

e.g.,

Digital TV Menu

Playback Menu

Control Panel

Drive Select

Aspect

FUNCTION MENU

OK

RETURN

Exit

Control Panel

control

You can operate this unit using the TV remote control.

Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the
buttons that you can use.

Using the OPTION menu

1 Press [OPTION] on the TV

remote control.

2 Select the item, then press

[OK].

∫ Control Panel

Using the Control Panel, you can operate with the TV
remote control.

Select “Control Panel” from the OPTION menu.

§2



≥ [BWT800] VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” can only be used on the

connection from the HDMI (MAIN) t erminal.

≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December,

2010) for Panasonic 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 3” or later.

§2

This function is available with the TV that supports
“HDAVI Control 2” or later.

Convenient functions

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Playing contents from other equipment (Server)

This unit (Server)

LAN cable

Broadband router, etc

DLNA compatible equipment

(Client)

You can enjoy the video and photos saved on the HDD of
this unit on DLNA (Client) compatible equipment connected
via a network.
≥You cannot playback music from the playback equipment

(Client).

e.g.,

For details regarding the connection and operation of

Convenient functions

equipment connected via a network, refer to their respective
operating instructions.

Preparation

≥Network connection (> 14)
≥Network Easy Setting (> 21, 87)
≥When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated, make the

settings. (> 88, Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings)

1 Operate the playback equipment

(Client) to display the list of titles on
this unit.

≥Refer to their respective operating instructions.

2 Select the item to playback (folder),

then press [OK].



≥ Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate security

system to prevent unauthorized access.

≥ The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to the unit should

be connected to the same hub or broadband router as the unit.

≥ Files not on the HDD cannot be played back.
≥ Playing back 3D video recorded on this unit may not work properly.
≥ Editing is not possible.
≥ Following titles can not 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 may not be performed when

this unit is in the following conditions:
– While simultaneously recording 2 programmes
– While playing back a BD-Video
– 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 c annot playback simultaneously from 2 or more items of DLNA

compatible equipment.

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Playing contents on other equipment (Client)

This unit (Client)

Broadband router, etc

DLNA compatible equipment (Server)

LAN cable

e.g.

e.g.

You can enjoy viewing video, photos and music saved on a
DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC with Windows 7
installed etc.) connected via a network with this unit. You
also can enjoy viewing them with Panasonic DLNA
compatible recorders (DIGA).

e.g.,

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Home Network (DLNA)” in

“Network”, then press [OK].

≥A list of equipment connected via the network is

displayed.

≥This list can be updated by pressing the “Red”

button.

Home Network (DLNA)

3 Select the equipment to playback the

contents, then press [OK].

4 Select the item to playback (folder),

then press [OK].

≥Menu structure will be different depending on the

equipment connected to this unit. Select the

Preparation

≥Network connection (> 14)
≥Network Easy Setting (> 21, 87)

≥Perform Home Network settings of the DLNA compatible

equipment (Server).

≥When connected to a PC with Windows 7 installed

Add the contents and folder to the Windows Media
Player library.

Playlist of Windows Media
contents that are stored in the libraries.
Regarding setting method of Windows 7 refer to its
instructions or help.

≥When connected to a P anasoni c DLNA compatible

recorder (DIGA)

When a message requesting operation of the equipment
to be registered is displayed, perform steps 1-4.
≥The countries where DIGA is available are limited.

Refer to following site for availability.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

For details about the setting and operation method of
connected equipment, and compatible equipment,
refer to the following Website and the operating
instructions for each item of equipment.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

®

Player can play back only the

®

contents by repeating the operation.

≥Convenient functions can be used by pressing

[OPTION] or [DISPLAY] depending on the contents.

≥Control Panel

Control Panel is displayed
once the playback starts.
Operation can be performed
with [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK]
and [EXIT].

≥Press [OK] if the Control

Panel is not displayed.

≥Press [RETURN ] to

hide the Control Panel.



≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may

not be possible.

≥ While playing back the 3D programme, you cannot set “3D Settings”.

(> 43)

≥ Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played back by this

unit.

≥ Depending on the performance of the connected PC, video frames may

be dropped during playback, or video may not playback at all.

Servers found on the network are displayed.

OK

Please select one.

RETURN

Update

Convenient functions

Exit

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Playback menu

Disc

Play
Picture
Sound
Other

Angle

1

Soundtrack

1 2/0 ch

Subtitles

Off

-

Menu Item Setting

LPCM/ Digital/ Digital+/

TrueHD/DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG:

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

e.g.,

≥The menu is not displayed when playing photos.

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 [EXIT].

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 (MPEG-4 AVC etc.)
appears.

Signal Type

≥Primary Video

Convenient functions

Video The original video recording method

Soundtrack Select the type of audio or language.

≥Secondary Video

Video Select on/off of images.

Soundtrack Select on/off of audio and the language.

Soundtrack

Show or change the soundtrack.

Subtitles

Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the language
depending on the media.

Audio Selection

Switch in the case of multiple audio.

appears.

The original video recording method
appears.

§

§

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 (> 36) on the disc.

Audio attribute

Signal type

k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits

ch (channel): Number of channels

Language

Thai

ENG:
FRA:
DEU:
ITA:
ESP:
NLD:
SVE:
NOR:

English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian

DAN:
POR:
RUS:
JPN:
CHI:
KOR:
MAL:
VIE:

Danish
Portuguese
Russian
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Malay
Vietnamese

THA:
POL:
CES:
SLK:
HUN:
FIN:
¢:

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.

Graphic Display Level

You can change the pop-up level of the playback settings
display, etc., during the 3D playback.
≥This cannot be set when “3D Type” (> 85) is set to “Side

by side” or “2D to 3D”.

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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

Cartoon A mode suitable for viewing animations.

scenes.

Advanced Settings

HD optimizer It will compensate the mosaic noise in the

Chroma
Process

Detail Clarity The picture becomes sharp and detailed.

Super
Resolution

video and haze around the characters
precisely.

You can enjoy high definition and full
texture video by processing the HDMI
colour signals in high precision during
playback.

Standard picture quality video is corrected
to sharp and crisp picture quality when it
is output as 1080i/1080p from the HDMI
terminal.

Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to
suit the type of title being played. (> 116)

Auto Automatically detects the film and video

Video Select when using “Auto”, and the content

Film

content, and appropriately converts it.

is distorted.

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

≥This function is effective when “Digital Audio Output” is

set to “PCM”. (> 84)

Digital Tube
Sound

Re-master 1
Re-master 2

[BWT800]

You can enjoy a warm sound as though
connected to a vacuum tube amplifier.

(Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less)
Sound becomes more natural by adding
higher frequency signals not recorded on
the track.

Dialogue Enhancer

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make
dialogue easier to hear.

Other menu—Change the display
position

Position

Change where this menu screen appears on your TV.

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Setup

OK

RETURN

Digital TV Tuning
HDD / Disc
Picture
Sound
Display
Connection
Network
Others

OK

Remember the PIN.

PIN Entry

0 0 0 0

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 Press [SETUP].

2 Select the menu, then press [OK].
3 Select the item, then press [OK].
4 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 ( Parental Rating )
– BD-Video Parental Control
– DVD-Video Parental Control

– Lock (Internet Content Settings)

PIN can be changed via the “PIN Entry” in “Others”. (> 90)

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

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

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Digital TV Tuning

Setup

Digital TV Tuning

Digital TV Tuning

Favourites Edit
Channel List
Auto Setup
Download from TV
Manual Tuning
Update Channel List
Child Lock ( Parental Rating )

New Channel Message

Signal Condition

Digital TV Favourites Editor

Add allSelect favourites

RETURN

Add

Select channel

All Digital Channels

Favourites 1

1
2
3

5

7

6

4

Channel names

Digital TV Channel List

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

RETURN

Hide

Select

Swap Reveal allTune

Channel names

∫ Favourites Edit

You can create four Favourites of channels for making
viewing and recording easier.

After editing as follows, save the Favourites.

Press [RETURN ], then press [OK].

≥To select the other Favourites list

Press the “Green” button.

≥To add channels to the Favourites list

1 Select the channel in the “All Digital Channels” column,

then press [OK]. Repeat this step.
≥“Yellow”: Add all the available channels to the

Favourites. (This function is available only when there
are no channels in the “Favourites”.)

≥To change the order of the channels list

1 Select the channel in the “Favourites” column to move,

then press the “ Green” button.

2 Select the new position, then press the “Green” button.

≥To delete channels

1 Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, then press

[OK].

≥“Yellow”: Delete all channels.

≥To change the name of the Favourites list

1 Press the “Red” button in the “Favourites” column.
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character, then press

[OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.

≥“Red”: Delete a character.
≥“Blue”: Delete all characters.

3 Press [RETURN ].

∫ Channel List

You can edit the Channel List.

≥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.

3 Press [OK].

≥If another channel is already assigned to the channel

number, the two channels will be switched.

≥To set the channel manually

Press the “Red” button.
“Digital TV Manual Tuning” screen appears. (> 80, Manual
Tuning)

∫ Auto Setup

You can restart the Auto Setup. (> 20)
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

∫ Download from TV

Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later) compatible TV with
an HDMI cable.

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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Digital TV Manual Tuning

Physical Channel

No. NewChannel Name Type

010
010

[ ]

Signal Quality
Signal Strength

RETURN

Select offset

Select physical channel

Start tuning

MHz

Digital TV:0

Scan

CH 6 69

RF Ch

Digital TV:0

Searching

QualityType

Channel Name

RETURN

This will take about 3 minutes.

Digital TV Update Channel List

Channel Name

Digital TV Signal Condition

RETURN

Channel Up

Good
Poor
Bad

Channel Down

Signal Strength

Signal Quality

RF Parameter [ ] MHz

Network Name

0108642

∫ Manual Tuning

You can set each channel manually.

1 Select the channel.
2 Adjust the frequency.

≥Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength

and signal quality displays.

3 Press [OK] to start scan.

The set channel is displayed in the table.

∫ Update Channel List

You can update channels to the latest one.

≥This takes about 3 minutes.

∫ Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of signals.

Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

Signal Quality

Red bar The signal quality is bad.
Yellow 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.

∫ New Channel Message

Set whether to obtain the information automatically when a
new digital channel is added.

“Finished” is displayed when the search is finished.
Press [RETURN ].

∫ Child Lock ( Parental Rating )

Convenient functions

You can restrict the viewing and recording of channels
unsuitable to children.
Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and playback.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions.
≥PIN is required to change. (> 78)

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≥ After performing “Update Channel List” or “Manual Tuning” if the channel

number has already been assigned, channel number for the newly tuned
channel will be assigned from 800ch onward.

HDD / Disc

Setup

HDD / Disc

HDD / Disc

Settings for Playback
Settings for Recording
HDD Management

∫ Settings for Playback

HDD / Disc

Settings for Playback

Settings for Playback

3D BD-Video Playback
Soundtrack
Subtitles
Menu
Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE /BD-R
BD-Live
BD-Video Parental Control
DVD-Video Parental Control
Pure Sound mode

¾ Menu

Select the language for disc menus.

≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 91, 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 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 3D BD-Video Playback

Select the playback method of 3D compatible video
software.

¾ Soundtrack

Select the audio language.
≥If “Original” is selected, the original language of each

disc will be selected.

≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 91, Language code list)

¾ Subtitles

Select the language for subtitle.
≥If “Automatic” is selected and the language selected

for “Soundtrack” is not available, subtitles of that
language will automatically appear if available on that
disc.

≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you

select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (> 91, Language code list)

¾ BD-Video Parental Control

Set an age limit of BD-Video play.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions.
≥PIN is required to change. (> 78)

¾ DVD-Video Parental Control

Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions.
≥PIN is required to change. (> 78)

¾ Pure Sound mode

[BWT800]

You can enjoy movies or music in an environment more
suitable for viewing by stopping the rotation of the HDD
when playing back commercial BD-Videos, DVD­Videos or music CDs.

≥If “On” is selected, timer recording does not start

during playback BD-Video, DVD-Video or music CD.
(> 31)

Convenient functions

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HDD / Disc

Settings for Recording

Settings for Recording

Timer Record Start Buffer
Timer Record Stop Buffer
REWIND LIVE TV
Aspect for Recording
Rec for High Speed Copy
BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy
Recording time in EP mode

HDD / Disc

HDD Management

Delete all titles

Delete all photos

Format HDD

∫ Settings for Recording

¾ Timer Record Start Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to start earlier
than the TV Guide time.

¾ Timer Record Stop Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to stop later than
the TV Guide time.

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” (> 89)

¾ Aspect for Recording

Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except
in DR mode.

≥If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be recorded

with the original aspect ratio at the time when
recording started (including when recording started at
a commercial, etc.).

≥In the following cases, the programme will be

recorded with the original aspect ratio.

Convenient functions

– [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 “Rec for High
Speed Copy” set to “Off”

≥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 Rec for High Speed Copy

You can copy titles to DVD in high speed mode, if you
set to “On” before recording a programme.
≥This setting is valid for the following cases:

– Recording from external equipment
– Copying from a finalised DV D-Video disc

≥If “On” is selected, the following restrictions are

applied to recorded titles.
– The settings in “Aspect for Recording” (> 82) and in

“Bilingual Audio Selection” (> 83) 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 Recording time in EP mode

Select the maximum number of hours for recording in
EP mode (> 110, 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.

∫ HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following
settings.

¾ Delete all titles

Delete all titles (video) on the HDD.
≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are

protected.

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¾ Delete all photos

Delete all photos on the HDD.

¾ Format HDD

Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be
restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

Picture

Setup

Sound

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression
Downmix
Bilingual Audio Selection
Digital Audio Output
Audio Delay
Audio Type for Digital Broadcast
Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording

Setup

Picture

Picture

Still Mode
Seamless Play
NTSC Video Output

∫ Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play
(> 115, Frames and fields).

Automatic

Field Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is

Frame Select if small text or fine patterns cannot

∫ Seamless Play

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments
and partially deleted titles.
≥If you set “On” the chapter s 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).

selected. (The picture is coar ser.)

be seen clearly when “Automatic” is
selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

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 2-channels
sound.
≥Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected

equipment supports the virtual surround function.

≥There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV OUT and

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

≥The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases.

– AVCHD playback
– [BD-V]: Playback of clicking sound on the menu and audio

with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode

∫ NTSC Video Output

Select how to output the NTSC image.

∫ Bilingual Audio Selection

Select whether to record the audio type (“M1” or “M2”) when:

– File Conversion (> 47)
–Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R

and +RW.

–“Rec for High Speed Copy” is enabled. (> 82)

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Changing the unit’s settings

Sound

Digital Audio Output

Digital Audio Output

Dolby D / Dloby D+ / Dolby TrueHD
DTS / DTS-HD
MPEG
BD-Video Secondary Audio

PCM Down Conversion

∫ 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 kH z.

(Choose when the connected equipment cannot
process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

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.

∫ Audio Delay

Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by
delaying the audio output.

∫ Audio Type for Digital Broadcast

If the programme has more than one track (Dolby Digital,
MPEG, etc.), you can set priorities.

≥This setting will give effect in the following conditions.

– The default setting when watching broadcasts.
– The default setting when playing back the title recorded

in DR mode.
– File Conversion (> 47)
– Normal speed copy from the title recorded in DR mode.

(> 51, 53)

∫ 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.

– File Conversion (> 47)
– Normal speed copy in HG, HX, HE, HL or HM mode from

a title recorded in DR mode. (> 51, 53)

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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.

Display

Setup

Connection

Connection

TV Aspect

3D Settings

Aspect for 4:3 Video
TV System
HDMI Connection

Setup

Display

Display

On-Screen Information
Unit’s Display
Screen Saver
Teletext
Blue LED
HDMI (SUB) V.OFF LED Control

Connection

∫ On-Screen Information

Select the approximate time until the channel information
screen (> 25) 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.

∫ Te letext

Select the Teletext (> 25) display mode.

∫ 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.

∫ 3D Settings

Connection

3D Settings

3D Settings

3D Type
3D Playback Message

¾ 3D Type

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, change the
settings as required by the connected TV format.

≥Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when “Side

by side” is selected.

¾ 3D Playback Message

Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen
when playing back the 3D compatible video software.

∫ TV Aspect

Set to match the type of TV connected.

≥Pan & Scan

Side picture is trimmed for 16:9 picture.
The pictures may be shown in the
letterbox style depending on the content.

≥Letterbox

Black bands appear for 16:9 picture.

Convenient functions

∫ HDMI (SUB) V.OFF LED Control

[BWT800]

Set to light the HDMI (SUB) V.OFF LED or not.
This will light when “HDMI (SUB) Output Mode” (> 86) is set
to “V.OFF (Video Off)”, and the power of the connected
equipment to the HDMI AV OUT (SUB) is on.

∫ Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9
widescreen TV.

∫ TV System

Set in accordance with the TV System for the connected TV.

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Connection

HDMI Connection

HDMI Connection

HDMI (SUB) Output Mode
HDMI Video Format
24p Output
Deep Colour Output

7.1ch Audio Reformatting

Contents Type Flag

HDMI Audio Output

VIERA Link

∫ HDMI Connection

¾ HDMI (SUB) Output Mode

[BWT800]

Set to output the video from the HDMI AV OUT (SUB)
terminal or not.

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 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.

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”.

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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

Network

Setup

Network

Network

Network Easy Setting
Network Settings

Network Settings

Wireless Settings

Wireless Settings

Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)

Connection Setting

Network Settings

Internet Content Settings

Internet Content Settings

Automatic Volume Control

Lock

∫ Network Easy Setting

Press [OK] to start Network Easy Setting. (> 21)

∫ Network Settings

Network

Network Settings

¾ LAN Connection Mode

¾ Wireless Settings

Network Settings

LAN Connection Mode

Wireless Settings
IP Address / DNS Settings
Proxy Server Settings
Internet Content Settings
Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings

Select connection method.

This allows the Wireless router and connection settings
to be set and the current connection settings and
connection state to be checked when a wireless
connection is used.

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.

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≥ “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.

¾ Internet Content Settings

¾ Lock

You can restrict using VIERA CAST.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions.
≥PIN is required to change. (> 78)

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 Connection Setting

The Wireless router connection wizard will be
displayed.

¾ Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)

When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used, this setting
sets the connection speed.
≥If you connect using the “Double Speed

Mode(40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same
frequency band, and there is consequently a
greater risk of reception interference. This can
cause the connection speed to drop or the
connection to become unstable.

Convenient functions

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Network Settings

Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings

Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings

Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function

Setting device name
Registration type for remote devices
Remote device list

¾ Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings

You can set the DLNA (Server) function (> 74)

¾ Home Network ( DLNA ) Server

function

You can switch between enable/disable of the DLNA
(Server) function.
≥If “On” is selected, “Power Save in Standby” is

fixed to “Off”. (> 89)

¾ Setting device name

It is also possible to change the name of this unit on
the network.

≥Select from a preset list

Select the preset name, then press [OK].

≥Create name

Enter the name. (> 70, Entering text)

¾ Remote device list

≥This function cannot be enabled when “Manual” is

selected in “Registration type for remote devices”.
(> left)

≥To register equipment manually

1 Select the device name or the MAC Address for

the device you want to register, then press
[OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

≥To deregister equipment

1 Select the registered equipment, then press

[OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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≥ The maximum number of equipment that can be registered is

16.

Convenient functions

¾ Registration type for remote devices

Automatic All connected devices on the same

network can access this unit.

Manual Only registered devices can

access this unit.

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Others

Setup

Others

Others

Standby Settings Enlgish
Remote Control
Clock
PIN Entry
System Update
System Information
DivX Registration
Initialize

∫ Standby Settings

Others

Standby Settings Enlgish

Standby Settings

Power Save in Standby Enlgish
Automatic Standby
Automatic Standby after OTR
Automatic Standby after Copy
RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )

¾ Power Save in Standby

On It will go into the “Power Save in

On Timer “Power Save in Standby” is activated

Off It is possible to start quickly from the

≥This function cannot be enabled when the DLNA

function is enabled in “Home Network ( DLNA )
Server Settings”. (> 88)

≥The setting may be changed to “Off” automatically

when the setting for video communication is changed.
(> 71)

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”(> 82), “Off”

cannot be selected.

Standby” mode.

when the set time comes.
≥If the clock has not been set, “Power

Save in Standby” is activated at all
hours.

standby mode. (Quick Start mode)

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” or “Recording Time”
(> 28).

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 (> 50, 51).

¾ RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )

Set whether to output the aerial signal or not from RF
OUT while in standby mode (when “Power Save in
Standby” is activated).
≥If “On” is selected, the aerial signal is output from this

unit.

∫ Remote Control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the
remote control if you place other Panasonic products close
together.

≥Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal

circumstances.

1 Select the code, then press [OK].
2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the number button

([1] to [6]) for more than 5 seconds.

3 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.
4 Press [OK].

≥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

IR6

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Changing the unit’s settings

Clock

Time Date

Daylight Saving Time

Region SelectionAutomatic

Please set the clock.
OK: access RETURN: leave

OK

RETURN

12 00

10 AM

NSW / ACT Automatic

On

11

2011

Others

System Update

System Update

Software Update in Standby Enlgish
Software Update Now ( Broadcast )
Software Update Now ( Internet )
Software Licence

Others

Initialize

Initialize

Shipping Condition
Default Settings

∫ Clock

If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the
method below.

≥Automatic

This unit usually obtains time and date information from
digital broadcasts.
But, if the time is not set correctly, set it to “Off” and
perform “Manual setting”.

≥Region Selection

Select the region where you live to adjust the standard
time.
≥The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC

(Universal time, coordinated).

≥Daylight Saving Time

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer
Time .
≥If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time,

set this function.

∫ System Update

¾ Software Update in Standby

When you set this unit to standby mode, software
(firmware) updates (> 92) are downloaded
automatically at the time you have specified.

¾ Software Update Now ( Broadcast )

Software of this unit will be updated from broadcasts if
update information is detected. (> 92)

¾ Software Update Now ( Internet )

Software of this unit will be updated from Internet if
update information is detected. (> 92)

¾ Software Licence

Information about the software licence is displayed.

≥Manual setting

Convenient functions

∫ PIN Entry

You can set/change the PIN. (> 78)

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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.

∫ System Information

Display software (firmware), HDAVI Control version and
Wireless Module version (When using wireless connection
only) of this unit.

∫ DivX Registration

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (> 101).

∫ Initialize

¾ Shipping Condition

All the settings except for basic settings return to the
factory preset. The timer recording pr ogrammes are
also cancelled.

¾ Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock
settings, disc language settings, rating PIN, remote
control code, network settings etc. return to the factory
presets.

Language code list

Enter the code with the number buttons.

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:

Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178

6678

Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Poli sh: 8 076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185

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

8277

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Software (Firmware) Update

New software version has been found.
The software will be updated automatically
after this unit is switched to standby.
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead.

1

All Digital Channels

10:30 AM

NEWS
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Now

Dolby DRating: G

Select favourites

Software update

e.g.,

Software of this unit can be updated automatically by the
following methods at the specified time.
(Default setting is 3 a.m. > 90, Software Update in Standby)

– From broadcasts
– From Internet

§

≥To update the Software (Firmware) immediately, use

the following function:

– Software Update Now ( Broadcast ) (> 90)

Software of this unit will be updated from broadcasts if
update information is detected.

– Software Update Now ( Internet )

§

(> 90)

Software of this unit will be updated from Internet if
update information is detected.

§

Network connection and setting are required. (> 14,

21)

∫ If a software (firmware) update is

available, a notification is displayed.

∫ 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 time it takes to update depends on the connection.

– From broadcast: About 2 hours
– From Internet: About 1 hour

≥ The download time depends 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 4 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”. (> 90)

≥It is displayed on the channel information (> 25) when

the Software (Firmware) can be updated immediately.

Convenient functions

To execute, push the “Red” button while the channel
information is displayed, and follow the instructions on
the screen.

≥Update of the software (firmware) will start when the unit is

turned to standby mode.

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Other Settings

PAGE

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



VOL

2

abc

13

def

INPUT

TV operation area

Brand Code Brand Code

AIWA 35

BENQ 58/59
BRANDT 10/15

CENTREX 66
CURTIS 05

DESMET 05

ELEMIS 05

FINLUX 61

Panasonic 01/02/03/04

AKAI 27/30
BEKO 05/71/72/73/74

BUSH 05

DAEWOO 64/65

DUAL 05

FERGUSON 10/34

FISHER 21

MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47

METZ 05/28/79

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61

OLEVIA 45

ORION 05

PHILCO 41/48/64

PHONOLA 05

PROVIEW 52

RADIOLA 05

NOBLEX 33

NORDMENDE 10

ONWA 30/39/70

PEONY 49/69

PHILIPS 05/06/46

PIONEER 37/38

PYE 05

SABA 10

FUJITSU 53

ITT

LG

GOLDSTAR 05/50/51

GRADIENTE 36

25

JVC 17/30/39/70

KOLIN 45

05/50/51

MAG 52

LOEWE 07/46

FUNAI 63/67

GOODMANS 05

GRUNDIG 09

IRRADIO 30

KDS 52

KONKA 62

HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41

SALORA 26

SANSUI 05

32/42/43/65/68SAMSUNG

SCHNEIDER 05/29/30

SELECO 05/25

SIEMENS 09

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14

TOSHIBA 16/57

YAMAHA 18/41

05

WHITE
WESTINGHOUSE

SANYO 21/54/55/56

05/69/75/76/77/78

SEG

SINUDYNE 05

31/33/66/67/69TCL

TEVION 52
THOMSON 10/15/44

SHARP 18

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, then press [OK].

Normal Normal output
Side cut The black bars on the right and left

Zoom The black bars on the top and bottom



≥ This function does not work when watching 3D programme and playing

back 3D title or 3D photo.

≥ It may also be adjusted using the screen mode of the TV etc.
≥ The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following situations:

– when you change the channel
– when you start or end the playback of a title
– when the unit is turned off or on.

≥ [BD-V] [DVD-V] “Side cut” does not hav e any effect.
≥ When “TV Aspect” (> 85) is set to “Pan & Scan” or “Letterbox”, the

“Zoom” effect is disabled.

TV operation

Once set, the TV can be operated from the TV operation
area of the remote control.

1 Point the remote control at the TV.

While pressing [TV Í], 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 control is
not compatible with your TV.



≥ If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the one that

allows correct operation.

sides of the 16:9 image disappear and
the image is enlarged.

sides of the 4:3 image disappear and
the image is enlarged.

Manufacturer and Code No.

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Messages on the unit’s display

Troubleshooting

Unit's display

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.

Press and hold [OK] and the
indicated number button at the
same time for more than
5 seconds. (> 89)

GUIDE

¾ TV Guide data is being dow nloaded. (> 26)

FINISH

¾ The software (firmware) update is complete. (> 92)

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 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. (> 18)

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. (> 35)

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.
(> 92)

SW-DL

¾ Software (firmware) is downloading.

Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the
timer recording starts. (> 92)

UNSUPPORT

¾ You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record

on. (> 6)
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.
(> 92)

Troubleshooting

NoWRIT

¾ You cannot write to this disc.

The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc.

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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.

U76

¾ HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to a

model that does not support copyright protection.

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.

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. (> 96–

100) 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.

U77

¾ 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.

XHOLD

¾ The HOLD function is activated.

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] at the same time
until “X HOLD” disappears. (> 18)

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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. (> 92)

Displays

The display is dim.

¾ Change “Unit’s Display”. (> 85)

The following 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.
≥Image disturbance when replacing 3D discs.
≥Interruptions in reception due to periodic terrestrial

broadcasting breaks.

≥When the unit is turned on or off, there may be an

unexpected sound. This does not indicate a problem
with this unit.

∫ 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 [STOP ∫] and [CH W] on the main unit at the
same time for about 5 seconds.

Power

Troubleshooting

The unit is turned off automatically.

¾ If you connected this unit to a “HDAVI Control”

compatible TV with an HDMI cable, this unit will be
automatically set to standby mode when the TV is set to
standby mode.

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

¾ Set the clock. (> 90)

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 DVD-R DL and +R DL,
this happens after about 60 times).

¾ While searching, the elapsed time may not display

correctly.

¾ Available disc space display may be different from actual.

Varying may be large especially when recorded in DR
mode.

The clock does not display on the unit when
switched to standby.

¾ The clock does not display when “Power Save in

Standby” is activated. Ensure “Power Save in Standby” is
set to “Off”. (> 89)

TV screen and video

Screen size is wrong.

¾ Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. (> 85)
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. (> 85)

¾ Check “Aspect for Recording” before recording or file

conversion. (> 82)

¾ If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video Format” to

“576p/480p”. (> 86)

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.

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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”). (> 85)

There is a lot of image lag when playing

Unit’s display

video.

¾ Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”. (> 77)
¾ Set “Audio Delay”. (> 84)

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 [STOP ∫] and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main
unit for 5 or more seconds. The system switches from
PAL to NTSC or vice versa. (> 85)

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” (> 86) or “Contents Type Flag”

(> 86) to “Off”.

Sound

No sound.
Distorted sound.

¾ Check the connections or amplifier’s settings. (> 12, 16)
¾ Pr ess [AUDIO] to select the audio. (> 25, 42)
¾ To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI

cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. (> 86)

Cannot switch audio.

¾ You cannot switch the audio if “Digital Audio Output” is

set to “Bitstream” (> 84)

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.

Press and hold [OK] and the
indicated number button at the
same time for more than
5 seconds. (> 89)

3D video is not output correctly.

¾ Check the settings on this unit and the TV. (> 43)
¾ When a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver is

connected between this unit and a TV, 3D video is not
output. (> 16)

¾ When the amplifier/receiver which is connected between

this unit and a TV is off, 3D video is not output. (> 16)

¾ Discs that have recorded titles with Side by side

(2 screen structure) and that can be enjoyed in 3D are
played back in accordance with the settings of the TV.

¾ When “HDMI Audio Output” is set to “Off”, 3D video may

not be output correctly. (> 86)

TV reception is not displayed.

¾ Broadcast signals are output from this unit’s RF OUT

terminal. Select “On” in “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )”.
(> 89)

¾ Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD /” is

displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until the update is
completed. (> 92)

¾ The HOLD function is activated. (> 18)

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

¾ Drive has not been selected properly.

Cannot tune channels.

¾ Check the connections.

“Download from TV” function does not work.

¾ You must connect to a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or

later) compatible TV with a HDMI cable to download
channel presets. (> 12)

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 (> 115) application is executing.
– When the “Power Save in Standby” is activated. (> 89)

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Troubleshooting guide

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”. (> 68)

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. (> 44)

¾ You cannot copy on finalised discs.
¾ [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Copying 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 copied to.

¾ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not

be able to be recorded to.

¾ This unit cannot 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.

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”.

¾ [BD-R] [BD-RE]

Set “Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R” to “On”

and the playback may be possible (> 81).

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.

BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.

¾ You have set a rating level. (> 81, BD-Video Parental

Control, DVD-Video Parental Control)

¾ Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code

or DVD-Video region number, and is not defective.

¾ [BD-V] You cannot playback while recording from external

equipment.

Cannot record from external equipment.

¾ Check that the connection and input channel is correct.

(> 13)

Timer recording does not work properly.

¾ Refer to “Notes on timer recording”. (> 34)

A part or whole of a recorded title has been

Troubleshooting

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.

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”.
(> 82)

You have forgotten your rating PIN.
You want to cancel the rating level.

¾ The rating level returns to the factory preset. While the

disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the

BD drive, then press and hold [RE C ¥] and

[PLAY/a1.3 1] 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.

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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 (> 69).

¾ [-R] [-R]DL] The disc created in AVCHD format can only be

played back on AVCHD compatible equipment.

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. (> 44)

Cannot create a playlist.

¾ Creation or editing of playlists cannot be done on this

unit.

USB

This unit does not recognize the USB
connection correctly.

¾ If USB device is connected to this unit while playing a

disc or in a video communication the connection will not
be recognized. Press [EXIT] and reconnect USB device.

¾ If inserted during playback the USB device may not be

recognized by this unit.
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it still does
not recognize the connection, turn this unit off and on
again.

Photo

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.

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.

Photos (JPEG/MPO) do not playback
normally.

¾ The images that were edited on the PC, such as

Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back. (> 108)

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.

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TV Guide

The TV Guide System does not receive any
data.

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.

The TV Guide information is not displayed
properly.

¾ Set the clock correctly. (> 90)
¾ There was a programme change, or TV Guide

information from a broadcast station was possibly not
correctly transmitt ed.
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.

Broadcast

Picture regularly breaks up on some
channels.

¾ Adjust the aerial reception with “Manual Tuning”. (> 80)

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”

Troubleshooting

locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to
mute or distort momentarily.

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.

Network

You cannot access this unit from DLNA
compatible equipment on the network.

¾ Check the network connection and the network settings.

(> 14, 21, 74, 75, 87)

¾ It may not be possible to connect depending on the types

of the equipment or the status of the equipment.

When using Wireless LAN connection, video
from the DLNA Certified media server is not
played back or video frames are dropped
during playback.

¾ Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n (2.4 GHz or

5 GHz) Wireless router may solve the problem. If you use

802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) Wireless router, it is

necessary to set the encryption type to “AES”.

Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless telephone

etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in connection interruptions or

other problems.

¾ On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 87), the continuous

lighting of at least 4 “Reception” indicators is the target

for a stable connection. If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or

the connection is being interrupted, change the position

or angle of your Wireless router and see if the connection

state improves. If there is no improvement, connect to a

wired network and perform the “Network Easy Settings”

(> 21) again.

After the Auto Setup, there are channels that
cannot be seen.

¾ The Auto Setup was started and interrupted.

Do Auto Setup again. (> 79)

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To reset this unit

To return all the settings to the factory preset

¾ Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default Settings”.

(> 90)

To reset the rating level settings

¾ While the disc tray is open, press [DRIVE SELECT] to

select the BD drive, then press and hold [REC ¥] and

[PLAY/a1.3 1] on the main unit at the same time for 5 or

more seconds.