Panasonic DMR-BWT700 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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	DVD-Video: This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region code “B”.	containing the region number “4” or “ALL”.
Example:	Example:

4 ALL	23	4

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Safety precautions

WARNING

∫ Unit

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

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

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

–Use only the recommended accessories.

–Do not remove covers.

–Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

–Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

–Do not place heavy items on this unit.

∫AC mains lead

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

–Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

–Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

–Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

–Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

–Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

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

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

∫ SD card

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

CAUTION

∫ Unit

≥This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

≥This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.

≥This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

∫ Placement

≥Place this unit on an even surface.

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

–Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

–Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

–Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

∫ Batteries

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire.

–Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.

–Do not heat or expose to flame.

–Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

–Do not take apart or short circuit.

–Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

–Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

–Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

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

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Getting started

Features

∫ 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.)

1Remote control

(N2QAYB000610)

2Batteries for remote control

1AC mains lead

≥Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

1RF coaxial cable

1Audio/Video cable

∫ 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 compatible 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.

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.

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)

Getting started

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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 VIERA 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 DMRBWT800 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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Getting started

HDD and media information

Discs

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

					(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)
	Disc type	Standard	Data that can be recorded	Rewritable	Note
		symbol
			Video (Including AVCHD)
	Hard disk drive	[HDD]	Photo (JPEG/MPO)	≤
	(HDD)		Music (Copied from music
			CD/MP3)
	BD-RE DL/
	BD-RE
	(50 GB/25 GB)	[BD-RE]	Video (Including AVCHD)	≤
			Photo (JPEG/MPO)
	BD-R DL/BD-R
	(50 GB/25 GB)
		[BD-R]	Video (Including AVCHD)	–	≥LTH type is also supported.
	DVD-RAM				≥Take the disc out from the cartridge to
			Video (Not including AVCHD)
		[RAM]		≤	use the DVD-RAM with a cartridge.
			Photo (JPEG/MPO)
					(TYPE1 cannot be used)
	DVD-R
		[-R]		–
			Video (Including AVCHD)
	DVD-R DL
		[-R]DL]		–
	DVD-RW
		[-RW‹V›]		≤
			Video (Not including AVCHD)
	+R	[+R]		–
	+R DL	[+R]DL]		–
	+RW	[+RW]		≤	≥8X Speed +RW disc is not supported.

≥The DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, and +R DL after the finalisation are referred to as “[DVD-V]” in these operating instructions.

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Play-only discs

		Disc type	Standard	Playable contents
			symbol
		BD-Video		High Definition (HD) movie and music discs
			[BD-V]	≥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.
		BD-R DL/BD-R		Video (DivX® and MKV)
		(50 GB/25 GB)
			[BD-R]
		DVD-Video		Movie and music
			[DVD-V]
		DVD-RW		DVD-RW video recorded on another DVD recorder
	(DVD Video Recording format)		[-RW‹VR›]	≥By formatting (> 68) the disc, you can record onto it in
				DVD-Video format.
		DVD-R		Video (DivX® and MKV)
		DVD-R DL		Photo (JPEG/MPO)
			[-R]	Music (MP3)
			[-R]DL]
	BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R,		[BD-R] [BD-RE]	High Definition video recorded by Panasonic video camera,
			[RAM]	etc.
	DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,		[-R] [-R]DL]
		+R, +R DL, +RW	[-RW‹V›] [+R]
			[+R]DL] [+RW]
		CD		Music (CD-DA)
	(including CD-R/RW)		[CD]
		CD		Video (DivX® and MKV)
			[CD]	Photo (JPEG/MPO)
	(including CD-R/RW)
				Music (MP3)

Getting started

≥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 specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

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HDD and media information

Recording mode

started	Recording Mode	DR	HG/HX/HE/HL/HM	XP/SP/LP/EP,
	(Quality)	in a nearly perfect broadcasted	reduced recording volume in	even if a programme in HD
				FR (> below)
Getting	Feature	Programmes can be recorded	Recording can be done with	Quality will be in SD quality
		state.	HD quality.§1	quality is recorded
				Supporting copies of various
				types of media.
	Recordable media			[HDD] [BD-R] [BD-RE]
		[HDD] [BD-R] [BD-RE]		[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]
				[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
	Multiple audio	Record all multiple audio	Record only one audio
	(audio language)
	Subtitles	Can be recorded	Can be recorded§2
	Surround audio	Surround audio as the	Depends on the settings (> 84,	Stereo audio
		broadcast	Audio Type for Digital
			Broadcast, Audio for HG / HX /
			HE / HL / HM Recording)

§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)

∫ 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	≥WMA discs, DivX Plus HD discs
≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm	≥Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD
≥DVD-Audio	≥+R (8 cm), CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.
≥HD DVD

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

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SD cards

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. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)

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

USB memories

	Standard symbol	Contents	started
		MKV (Play only)
		DivX (Play only)§
	[USB]	Photo (JPEG/MPO)	Getting
		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).

∫ Setting the protection

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

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

Notes

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation 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 Bluray 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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Getting started

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

			TV			4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,
						Photos or music (> 44)
	DRIVE			VOL CH		5 Basic operations for recording and play
			INPUT			6 Programme information within TV Guide screen (> 26)/
	SELECT		AV			Show channel information (> 25)/
						Show Information (> 39)/
				PAGE
	1		2			Show status messages (> 41)
				3		7 Selection/OK (> 19), Frame-by-frame (> 42)
			abc	def
	4		5	CH		8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu, Pop-up Menu
				6		(> 36, 38)
		ghi	jkl	mno		9 Show OPTION menu (> 45, 58, 65)
		p	8tuv
				w		: Colour buttons
	7qrs			9xyz		Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

	DEL				0	INPUT			; Recording functions (> 28)
						SELECT			< Show Teletext (> 25)
			SKIP			SLOW/SEARCH			= Show subtitles (> 25)
						REWINDLIVETV			> Create chapter (> 40)
									? Skip the specified time (> 42)
	STOP				PAUSE PLAY/x1.3				@ Transmit the remote control signal
									A TV operation area (> 93)
	STATUS				PAUSE LIVE TV		EXIT		B Channel select (> 24)/
									Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.
					GUIDE				(> 38)
			R				F		C Show VIERA CAST (> 71)
		T O							D Input select (> 24, 28, 66)
							C
	A						U
							T
	V						N
							O
	IG						I		E Start up a video communication (> 71)
	A
	N				OK		N		F Exit the menu screen
	E						M
	T
	C						E
	D						N		G Show the TV Guide screen (> 26)
	R						U
	I
	OPTION						RETURN		H Show FUNCTION MENU screen (> 19)
									I Return to previous screen
									J Show Setup menu (> 78)
	R				G	Y	B		K Show Timer Recording screen (> 32)
									L Show Playback menu (> 76)
	REC			RECMODE PROG/CHECK SETUP					M Select audio (> 25, 42)
									N Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41)
	TEXT				STTL	AUDIO	DISPLAY		O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)
	CHAPTER TIMESLIP					MANUALSKIP
						-10s	+60s

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Main unit

		Pull to flip down the
		front panel.

Getting started

1Standby/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)

3Blue 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)

6Remote 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		2	3
HDDSD				COPY
			SD USB
BD
			PLAY
4	5	6	7	8	9

1SD card slot indicator

2Copying indicator (> 47)

3Disc indicator

4Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator

5Remote control signal indicator

6Main display section indicator

Current time/playback counter, various messages

7Playback indicator

8USB port indicator

9Timer recording indicator

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

¾Rear panel terminals (> 12–17)

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Connection

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)

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

To the aerial

(supplied)

≥Connect only after all other connections are complete.

Aerial cable

This unit’s rear panel

RF IN
10BASE-T/	MAIN	SUB					OUT
100BASE-TX			COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL	COAXIAL		AV
			CAMERA
RF OUT							AV IN
AC IN
				DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
						R - AUDIO- L	VIDEO S VIDEO
				(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Cooling fan	When using Communication Camera (> 71)
RF coaxial cable	[BWT700]
(supplied)	100BASE-TX	COMMUNIC
	10BASE-T/
		CAMERA
	RF OUT

HDMI cable

TV

VHF/UHF		HDMI IN
RF IN

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Required setting:

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.)

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.

Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

∫ Connecting with	∫ Connecting with AUDIO
AUDIO/VIDEO terminals	and S VIDEO terminals
This unit’s rear panel	This unit’s rear panel
AV OUT	AV OUT
AV IN	AV IN
R - AUDIO- L VIDEO S VIDEO	R - AUDIO- L VIDEO S VIDEO

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)§

Getting started

≥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.)

R	L	R	L
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT		AUDIO OUT		S VIDEO OUT

S Video cable

Set Top Box, etc.

§If the unit is connected to the TV with the supplied Audio/Video cable (> 15), the optional one is required.

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Getting started

Connection

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 (> 92)

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

Using built-in Wireless LAN Adaptor

This unit

Broadband router, etc.

Using LAN (ethernet) cable

This unit’s rear panel

RF IN
10BASE-T/	MAIN	SUB
100BASE-TX			COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL	COAXIAL
			CAMERA
RF OUT
				DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
				(PCM/BITSTREAM)

LAN cable

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

≥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.

Internet

≥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.

∫ 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

AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

TV

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

R L

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

COAXIAL			AV OUT
			AV IN
AUDIO OUT	R - AUDIO- L	VIDEO	S VIDEO
TSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

AUDIO/VIDEO and S VIDEO terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

TV

	AUDIO IN				S VIDEO
	R	L				IN

Audio/Video cable	S Video
(supplied)	cable

COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL	COAXIAL			AV OUT
CAMERA
					AV IN
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		R - AUDIO- L	VIDEO	S VIDEO
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

						Connect the unit directly to the TV
		DO NOT				If you connect the unit through an AV
						selector or VCR to the TV, video signal	started
						shown correctly.
		TV				will be affected by copy protection
						systems and the picture may not be
						Connect to the input terminals on the	Getting
		VCR				≥When connecting to a TV with a
						built-in VCR
		This unit				TV side if there are both TV and VCR
						input terminals.

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Getting started

Connection

Amplifier connections

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.

TV

HDMI IN

(ARC compatible)

HDMI cable

Amplifier

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

(ARC compatible)

HDMI cable

When connecting an amplifier not compatible with 3D

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

TV

HDMI IN

(ARC compatible)

HDMI cable

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

(ARC compatible)

RF IN
10BASE-T/	MAIN	SUB
100BASE-TX			COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL	COAXIAL
			CAMERA
RF OUT
				DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
				(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

≥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.

HDMI cable

RF IN
10BASE-T/	MAIN	SUB
100BASE-TX			COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL	COAXIA
			CAMERA
RF OUT
				DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
				(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

≥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

HDMI AV OUT (SUB) terminal

[BWT800]

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

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

TV

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

RF IN
10BASE-T/	MAIN	SUB
100BASE-TX			COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL	COAXIAL
			CAMERA
RF OUT
				DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
				(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

HDMI IN

When using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

			Amplifier	started
∫ Using Optical digital audio cable				Getting
	OPTICAL IN
	Optical digital
	audio cable
MAIN	SUB			OUT
				AV
	COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL COAXIAL
	CAMERA
				AV IN
		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	R - AUDIO- L	VIDEO S VIDEO
		(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

∫ Using Coaxial cable

Amplifier

COAXIAL IN

Coaxial cable

MAIN	SUB				OUT
					AV
	COMMUNICATION	OPTICAL	COAXIAL
	CAMERA
					AV IN
		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		R - AUDIO- L	VIDEO S VIDEO
		(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

≥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)

≥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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Getting started

Common Operations

				TV			TV operation
DRIVE				INPUT	VOL	CH	area (> 93)
SELECT				AV
1				2	3	PAGE
				abc	def	CH
4				5	6
	ghi
				jkl	mno
	p			8tuv	w
7qrs					9xyz
DEL				0	SELECTINPUT
			SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
					REWINDLIVETV
STOP				PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STATUS				PAUSE LIVE TV		EXIT
				GUIDE
		O	R			F
	T					U
						N
						C
A						T
IG						I
V						O
A
N						N
T				OK
E						M
C						E
R
D						N
I						U
OPTION						RETURN
R				G	Y	B
REC RECMODE PROG/CHECK SETUP
TEXT				STTL	AUDIO	DISPLAY
CHAPTER TIMESLIP					MANUALSKIP
					-10s	+60s

Preparations

Turning on this unit

1Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on this unit.

Inserting or removing a media

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

USB memory

SD card

≥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).

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

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	Unit’s display
the unit’s display.

To cancel the HOLD function

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

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Basic operation

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

To select and enter

Select	Enter
OK	OK
To return to the previous screen	Press RETURN
To exit the screen	Press EXIT

Display navigation

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

01.01

02.01

05.01

08.01

10.01

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]

USB

Play Video

View Photos

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy New Photos

USB device is inserted.

OK

RETURN

≥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].

FUNCTION MENU screen

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

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

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback Contents

TV Guide

Timer Recording

Copy

Network

Others

Drive Select

Disc / SD Card / USB

OK

RETURN

Video

Blu-ray

Photo

Music

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

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)

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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Getting started

Settings

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

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

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

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.

Digital TV Auto Tuning
Scan		CH 6	69
This will take about 3 minutes.
RF Ch	Channel Name	Type	Quality
Digital TV: 0
		Searching
RETURN

∫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).

3 Set “Power Save” to “On”, “On Timer” or “Off”, then press [OK].

Power Save in Standby

			Power Save
					On
From			To
12		AM		6		AM

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

1Press [SETUP].

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

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

Aspect)

¾To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly (> 24, Using Channel List)

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Network Easy Setting

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

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

Network Easy Setting

Settings and tests for connection required for home network and the Internet will be conducted.

First, please select a connection mode.

Current setting

: Wired

LAN cable connection:

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

Wireless LAN connection:

Select “Wireless”.

Wired

Wireless

OK

RETURN

“Wired” connection

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

≥Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

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

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting have been finished.

Press OK.

OK

RETURN

This screen appears, Setup is complete.

Press [OK].

¾ When you experience problems with settings (> 22)

“Wireless” connection

≥Before beginning wireless connection setup

≥Obtain your Network name (SSID§1).

≥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

∫ 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 e.g., (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 2 security of wireless LAN devices.

1Press 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.

Getting started

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Getting started

Settings

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	:
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	≥Please wait a few moments,
another device	and then try again.
occurred.
	≥Setting of the Wireless router
A time out error	for MAC Address etc.
	≥The signal may be weak.
occurred.	≥The SSID and the encryption
	key of the Wireless router.
	≥Please wait a few moments,
An authentication	and then try again.
error or a time out
error occurred.
A device error	≥If there is no improvement in
occurred.	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

Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check)

Completed.
1. Wireless setting	: Pass
2. IP address setting	: Pass
3. Connection to gateway	: Pass

Network connection check has finished.

Press OK.

OK

≥If there is any problem, the following message is displayed on the screen.

		Display		Check the
				following
	1.	LAN cable		≥Connection of
		connection or	“Fail”	the LAN cables
		Wireless setting:		(> 14)
	2.	IP address setting:	“Fail”
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”
		gateway:
	1.	LAN cable		≥Connection and
		connection or	“Pass”	settings of the
		Wireless setting:		hub and router
	2.	IP address setting:	“Fail”	≥Settings of “IP
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”	Address / DNS
				Settings”
		gateway:
				(> 87)
	1.	LAN cable
		connection or	“Pass”
		Wireless setting:
	2.	IP address setting: “Pass”
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”
		gateway:
	1.	LAN cable
		connection or	“Pass”
		Wireless setting:
	2.	IP address setting: “Home
			network
			available”
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”
		gateway:

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∫Network Easy Setting ( Internet Connection Test )

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

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Test)

Completed.

- Connection to the internet.

: Pass

Network connection check has finished.

Internet functions are available.

Press OK.

OK

≥If there is any problem, the following message is displayed on the screen.

	Display	Check the following
	Cannot find the	≥“Primary DNS” and “Secondary
		DNS” settings of “IP Address /
	server. (B019)
		DNS Settings” (> 87)
		≥The server may be busy or the
		service may have been
	Failed to connect to	suspended. Please wait a few
	the server. (B020)	moments, and then try again.
		≥Settings of “Proxy Server
		Settings” (> 87) and the router

To restart Network Easy Setting

1Press [SETUP].

2Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

1Press [SETUP].

2Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press [OK].

3Select “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.

≥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 Wireless router.

≥Please be aware that connecting to a network without encryption may result in the content of the communication being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of data such as personal or secret information.

Getting started

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Watching Watching broadcasts

broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

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

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

Input Selection

AV

TV

Select

Change

RETURN

Press [CH W X] 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.

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

After performing step (> left)

1 Press [OK].

All Digital Channels
1
2
3
4	Channel names
5
6
7
Select
View
RETURN

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 79)

≥The length of time the channel information is displayed can be changed. (> 85, On-Screen Information)

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Channel information

Press [STATUS ].

e.g.,

1	10:30 AM	All Digital Channels
NEWS	Select favourites
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Now	Set timer
Rating: G	Dolby D

1 Current Favourites

2 Subtitle

3 Teletext

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].

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

Press [STTL ].

To hide subtitle

Press [STTL ].

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

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

To show Teletext

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)

Watching broadcasts

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Watching broadcasts

Using TV Guide system

	1	Press [GUIDE].
					SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM
broadcasts		SAT 01.01	Landscape	All Types		All Digital Channels
		8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
		Time: 8:00 AM	8:30 AM	9:00 AM	9:30 AM	10:00 AM
		Select Channel
Watching			Info		OPTION
		OK				Page Down
		Select Programme		Portrait/Landscape
		RETURN
			+24 hours	Prog. Type		Favourites
	2	Select the programme, then press [OK].

Selection Screen

SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

View

Timer Rec Set

Timer Rec Edit

Timer Rec Cancel

SAT 01.01.2011

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

OK

RETURN

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

Page up/down

Press [CH W X].

To view a programme list for another day

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

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

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].

Landscape view

					SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM
	SAT 01.01		Landscape	All Types		All Digital Channels
	8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
	Time:	8:00 AM	8:30 AM	9:00 AM	9:30 AM	10:00 AM
	Select Channel		Info		OPTION
	OK					Page Down
	Select Programme			Portrait/Landscape
	RETURN
			+24 hours	Prog. Type		Favourites

Portrait view

	Portrait	All Types	SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM
SAT 01.01			All Digital Channels
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	Info	OPTION
OK			Page Down
Select Channel		Portrait/Landscape
RETURN
	+24 hours	Prog. Type	Favourites

≥Some broadcast may not send programme information.

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REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

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

∫ REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme up to 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.

Pause 8:05 AM 9:35 AM

8:10 AM

2 When you want to resume

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

≥You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

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

If the Control Panel is not displayed.

1Press [OPTION].

2Select “Control Panel”, then press [OK].

To hide the Control Panel

Press [RETURN ].

≥If temporary save stops (> right), playback will be performed by that point.

Display information

∫ While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

Pause	8:05 AM					9:35 AM
			8:50 AM

									broadcasts
≥Press [STATUS						] again.
	6:53:12 AM 01.01.2011
			Play		6:53:50 AM				Watching
∫ While pausing a programme via external input:

Press [STATUS ].

6:53:12 AM 01.01.2011

Play 6:53:50 AM

1 The time that you can rewind the live programme.

2The amount of time temporarily saved on HDD (maximum: 1.5 hours).

3 The time of the current playback position.

4The 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.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

1Press [STOP ∫].

2Select “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

–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 Recording TV programmes

This operation will only record to HDD.

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

[HDD]

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

Press [CH W X] to select the channel.

≥You can also select the channel with the number buttons.

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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)

Conversion Mode Setting

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

OK

RETURN

≥The 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].

Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

REC1

Unit’s display

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

≥One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

REC1/OTR

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Automatic Stop at 8:45 AM

Recording Time 30 min

Continuous recording

≥“Automatic Stop” cannot be selected depending on a programme. In this case select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording”. (> 29)

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To set the recording time

1Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step on page 28.

	Recording	You can set the length of recording
	Time	time from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
		Select the recording time.
		≥You can also set the time with
		[REC ¥].
	Continuous	The recording is continued until you
	recording	press [STOP ∫].
2 Press [OK].

∫Recording mode conversion

Conversion is performed when the unit is turned off.

¾To confirm whether the conversion is completed (> 47, To confirm whether the conversion is completed)

¾To cancel a conversion (> 47, To cancel a “During standby” conversion)

≥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.

¾To convert the recording mode after recording in DR mode (> 47)

¾Recording from external equipment (> 66)

¾Recording 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 approximately

5 minutes after completing “Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time” (> 28).

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

HDD	Recording programme displayed on
REC1/OTR AUTO
	the TV

	Recording programme not displayed	Recording
REC2
	on the TV

To switch the Channel

Press [CH W X].

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 W X] or [INPUT SELECT] to select the recording channel.

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Recording TV programmes

Simultaneous rec and play

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

1While recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR			Grouped Titles			VIDEO
HDD		Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)
All	Not Viewed		Movie	Drama	Sport	Video (AVCHD)

Recording		Channel	Date	Title Name			Titles
			Start Time	9:00 AM	Rec time	0:01(DR)
			Prog.Type: Movie
	PLAY				Page		Page Up
	RETURN	OPTION			Delete		Page Down
	PHOTO / MUSIC				Select

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2Select the title, then press [OK].

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

∫When recording 1 programme

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording

1

Recording of this programme is in progress.

Stop this recording ?

Yes

No

OK

RETURN

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

∫When recording 2 programmes

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording

2 recordings are in progress.

Whitch recording would you like to stop ?

1

2

OK

RETURN

1Select the programme, then press [OK].

2Select “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 ;].

≥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

Unit’s display

≥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.

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