Panasonic DMR-BWT720 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. DMR-BWT720

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

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

Region management information

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

supporting the region code “B”.

e.g., e.g.,

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

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

DVD-Video:

This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting the region number “2” or “ALL”.

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Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

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

- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on this unit.

- Use only the recommended accessories.

- Do not remove covers.

- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

- Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

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

- Ensure that the power supply voltage

corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket

outlet.

- Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the

lead.

- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

- Hold onto the mains plug body when

disconnecting the plug.

- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket

outlet.

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

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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Caution for AC Mains

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI

to BS1362.

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

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

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

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

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

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

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

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

Remote control (N2QAYB000758): 1pc. Batteries for remote control: 2pcs. AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003): 1pc. RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00003): 1pc.

• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content

This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection.

Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some

commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

To request additional

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Table of contents

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

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

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

Getting started

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

- Recordable/pla yable contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

- Recording mod e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

- Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

- Basic connect ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

- Other TV conn ections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

- Amplifier/receiver c onnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

- Network conne ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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

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

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

- Easy Network S etting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

- Using Channe l List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

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

- Using channe l information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

- Operations wh ile watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .27

- REWIND LIVE TV /PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Recording

Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

- Operation du ring Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

- Various functio ns with Freeview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

- Manually progra mming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .35

- Timer recording o ptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

- Timer recording f rom channel information . . . . . . . .36

- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . .37

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

- DIRECT NAVIGA TOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .38

Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

- Notes for BD-Liv e discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

- General opera tions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

- 3D video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Editing video

Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

- Copying fro m media other than HDD

with DIRECT NAVIGATOR

- Copying tit les with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

- Notes for c opying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

- Copying a finalised disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

- Copying Tit le Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

- Copying HD Video (AVCHD format)

to the DVD-R in High Definition

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Photo

Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

- DIRECT NAVI GATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . . 60

- Photo pla y option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

- Slideshow Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

- Copying a utomatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Music

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

- Copying mu sic to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

- Playing mu sic recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

- Operation s during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

With Other Equipment

Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . .68

- Manual Re cording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

- Flexible Rec ording via AV input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

- Linked time r recording (SKY Digital STB, etc.)

–EXT LINK

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . .70

- Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . .70

- Copying S D Video (MPEG2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Convenient functions

Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . .74

- Connectin g the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

- Disconnect ing the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . . 76

- Using this u nit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

- Using this u nit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

- Using this u nit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

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VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

- To enjoy video commun ication (e.g., SkypeTM). . . . . 79

. . . 79

VIERA Link/Q Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) . . . . . . . 84

- Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

- Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

-Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

- Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . 101

- HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

- General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . 105

-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

-Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

-Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

-USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

-TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

- Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

- Messages on the un it’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

- When you experience problems

with Easy Network Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

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Getting started

HDD and media information

Recordable/playable contents

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

• Video

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

Built-in hard disk drive

§1

(HDD)

External HDD

§1, 2, 3

(> 74)

BD-Video

[HDD]

[USB_HDD]

[BD-V]

• JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• Music copied from music CD

•MP3

• Video

–

(–: Impossible)

§1

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-Video

DVD-RAM

§5

§1

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

§1

[DVD-RW]

+R/+R DL [+R]

§1

+RW

• Video

[BD-RE]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• Video

[BD-R]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

[DVD-V] –

• Video

[RAM]

• JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• Video

• AVCHD

§4

[DVD-R]

• Video

[+RW]

• Video

§4

–

• DivX

•MKV

• Video

–

• AVCHD

• DivX

–

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD

§4

•MKV

•MP3

§4

–

• AVCHD

§4

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(–: Impossible)

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

Audio CD (CD-DA)

•Music

–

(including CD-R/RW)

SD Cards

§1

[CD]

[SD]

–

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• DivX

• JPEG

•MKV

•MP3

• MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• JPEG

•MPEG2

•MP4

• MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

•MPEG2

•MKV

USB memories [USB]

• DivX

–

• JPEG

•MP3

• MPO (3D photo)

§1

Rewritable media

§2

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

§3

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

§4

Recorded with AVCHD compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.

§5

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

§6

It cannot be played back directly from the USB memory. Playback is possible by copying to the HDD. (> 70)

§7

Some SD Video (MPEG2) contents recorded by a video camera, etc., can be played back only after copying to HDD. Other MPEG2 contents will not be played back. (> 71)

§8

Some SD Video (MPEG2) contents recorded by a video camera, etc., can be played back only after copying to HDD. Other MPEG2 contents can be played back directly. (> 71)

§4

§7

§4, 6

§8

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

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

output terminal.

• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

Playable contents on a DLNA server

When this unit works as a DLNA client (> 77), following contents are playable.

• Recorded video

• AVCHD

• MP4 • MPEG2

• JPEG • MPO (3D photo) • MP3 • FLAC

Only when the server is another DIGA. (> 76)

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

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HDD and media information

Recording mode

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

Feature Programmes can be

recorded in a nearly perfect broadcasted state.

Quality Quality as the broadcast

Recordable

media

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

High definition

§1

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

Standard definition

Multiple audio Record all multiple audio

Audio

Can be recorded

Record only one audio

Can be recorded

§3

Description

Subtitles Can be recorded

Surround audio Surround audio as the

broadcast

Can be recorded (only one subtitle)

Surround audio produced by conversion of

§2

Stereo audio

broadcast audio format

§1

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

§2

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

§3

You cannot select during play whether it activates or deactivates.

Approximate recording times

Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (> 116)

• FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

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Getting started

Notes

About extension of files

File format Extension JPEG “.JPG” “.jpg” MPO (3D photo) “.MPO” “.mpo” MP3 “.MP3” “.mp3” DivX “.DIVX” “.divx” “.AVI” “.avi”

Subtitle text files

MKV

Subtitle text files

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

MP4 “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov”

The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.

• Some files may not be played back even if they have these extensions.

Notes for the disc

• Disc recorded on another device

• It may be necessary to finalize the disc, create Top Menu or close the session on the equipment used for recording to play on this unit.

• [DVD-RW] Recorded in DVD Video Recording (DVD-VR) format

- This unit can play back and copy to HDD.

- This unit does not support editing or recording.

- It is possible to record and edit with DVD-Video (DVD-V) format by formatting discs with this unit.

• Recording may not be possible to discs which were used for recording on other equipment.

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

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

“.mts” “.TS” “.ts”

• Play on other players

• [BD-RE] [BD-R] When these discs cannot be played back on other Blu-ray Disc players, etc. (e.g., title recorded with HE-AAC audio format), convert the recording mode to play them back. (> 50, File Conversion)

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Finalisation is needed. (> 73)

• [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 73).

• Regarding 8 cm Disc

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

• Discs that cannot be played

- DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges

- 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm - DVD-Audio

- HD DVD - WMA discs, DivX Plus HD discs

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

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

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DO NOT

HDD and media information

Notes for the USB devices

• This unit does not guarantee connection with all

USB devices.

• FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are

supported.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

• Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as

USB 2.0 devices, in certain cases USB 3.0 devices cannot be used due to differing connector shape, larger current ratings, etc. (Use of USB 2.0 devices is recommended.)

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

• When using Communication Camera (TY-CC20W or

TY-CC10W), connect it to the rear terminal of this unit. (> 79)

Notes for the SD cards

• Compatible SD card

- SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16

formats)

- SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format)

- SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format)

• Using miniSD card or microSD card

Mini-type and micro-type cards can also be used, but must be used with adaptor cards (optional).

Media handling

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

DO NOT

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

DO DO NOT

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

• Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

• Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements, when writing on the label side of the disc.

• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs.

• Do not place objects on discs.

• Do not use the following discs:

- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed

stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

- Irregularly shaped discs.

To format an SD card

Refer to “ Format Disc/Format Card”. (> 72)

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• Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

• If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the t ime necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit.

• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)

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• Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water, garbage or other strange things.

• Do not place in the following areas:

- In hot places, such as under the direct

sunlight.

- In very dusty or humid areas.

- Locations susceptible to significant difference

in temperature (condensation can occur).

- Where static electricity or electromagnetic

waves occur.

Unit care

HDD/USB HDD handling care

• The HDD is a high precision device

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. Therefore, be careful of the following points while the unit is turned on, especially during operation, otherwise the HDD and the recorded content may be damaged:

- Do not subject the unit to any vibration and shock.

- Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.

• The HDD is a temporary storage device

• The HDD is not an everlasting storage device. It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from.

• If you notice a problem with the HDD such as repetitive strange sounds, immediately save (backup) all content and request service. If you continue using the HDD with a problem, the unit or the recorded content will be damaged.

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

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

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

When moving the unit

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until

“BYE” disappears from the display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the

household mains socket.

3 Move only after the unit has come to a

complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even after the unit is switched to standby mode, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

Cleaning

• This unit

- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

- Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to

clean this unit.

- Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully

read the instructions that came with the cloth.

Setup precautions

• Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.

• Do not place on anything that generates heat like a Set Top Box, etc.

• Place in an area where condensation does not occur. Conditions where condensation may occur

- When there is an extreme change in

temperature (e.g., when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit).

- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam

in the room.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

• This unit’s lens

Use the Lens cleaner (optional) to clean the unit’s lens.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE

• This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g. not available in Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice.

When requesting this unit for repair

The registration of the USB HDD may be cancelled in the process of repairing this unit. You can use the USB HDD again by re-registering, but all recorded content already on the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.

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STATUS

BACK/

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

RADIO/

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

PROG/CHECK

NETFLIX

-10s +60s

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

REC TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

DEL

 

 

















 



















  

  



 

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Getting started

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control

1 Transmit the remote control signal

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

2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or

vice versa

3 Select drive (HDD, BD, SD or USB) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter

numbers or characters

5 Switch to the previously watched channel

(> 25)

6 Basic operations for recording and play,

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 28)

7 Show Information (> 26, 39, 43) 8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 44) 9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu,

Pop-up Menu (> 38, 44)

: Show OPTION menu (> 48, 62, 67) ; Colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) (Use

in accordance with instruction on the screen.)

< Start recording (> 30, 68) = Select a conversion mode/recording mode

(> 30, 68)

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Insert batteries

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

> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 35) ? Create chapter (> 44) @ Input select (> 25, 68) A Listen to Audio Description (> 27, 45) B TV operation buttons (> 19) C Channel select (> 25)/Change pages in the

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.

D Show the VIERA Connect screen (> 79) E Switching to the radio channel list (> 25) F Start up a video communication (> 79) G Exit the menu screen H Show the TV Guide screen (> 26) I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 24) J Ret

urn to previous screen

K Show subtitles (> 27, 45) L Show Digital teletext (> 27) M Show NETFLIX screen (> 79) N To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, photos or music (> 47)

O Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 44) P Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 44)

Main unit

Pull to flip down the front panel.

SD card

USB memory

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

PLAY

COPY

EXT -L

SDUSB

HDD SD

12 567843

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

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording.

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

3 CALL LED

• The LED will light up when this unit receives incoming call etc. of the video communication. (> 79)

4 Remote control signal sensor

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

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

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

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

9 St op : Start play

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









; Display

1 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator 2 Disc indicator 3 Copying indicator 4 USB port indicator 5 SD card slot indicator 6 EXT LINK indicator 7 Timer recording indicator

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

8 Remote control signal indicator 9 Main display section indicator

- Current time

- Playback counter

- Various messages (> 108)

10 Playback indicator

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• While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of the media contents.

• When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right way up.

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AV1

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

()

AV2 ()

EXT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI

VHF/UHF

RF IN

This unit’s rear panel

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

Cooling fan

AC mains lead (supplied)

• Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI cable

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable (supplied)

TV’s rear panel

Connection

Basic connections

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

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

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

If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal

Connect the TV with the 21-pin Scart cable or the Audio/Video cable. (> 15)

To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)

Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 74)

To connect the Communication Camera (optional)

Refer to “VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)”. (> 79)

About HDMI cable

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

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

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

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Set Top Box or video equipment

21-pin Scart cable

Audio/Video cable

When the unit is not to be used for a long time

To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when the unit is in standby mode.

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

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

• Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 80). However, to perform PAUSE LIVE TV (> 28) and Direct TV Recording (> 80) for broadcasts that cannot be received by this unit, you need to connect a 21-pin Scart cable. (> right)

• You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP. Depending on the device, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)

• If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

Other TV connections

21-pin Scart terminal

AV1 ()

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

AV2 ()

EXT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

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• Set according to the connected TV. (> 95, AV1 Output)

• The 21-pin Scart cable connection with the Q Link compatible TV supports “Q Link” (> 80).

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

Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment

AV1 ()

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

AV2 ()

EXT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

A 21-pin Adaptor is required for AUDIO/VIDEO terminal.

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

AV1 ()

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

AV2 ()

EXT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

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

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

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HDMI

HDMI INHDMI OUT

HDMI cable

Amplifier/

receiver

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible amplifier/receiver and a 3D compatible TV.

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

HDMI IN

HDMI

HDMI cable

Amplifier/receiver

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

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

• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.

Connection

Amplifier/receiver connections

HDMI terminal

∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D

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• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or

• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not

amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.

display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier/receiver.

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• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.

• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does n ot display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier/receiver.

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AV1

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

()

AV2 ()

EXT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Optical digital

audio cable

COAXIAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Coaxial cable

AUDIO IN

Audio cable

Amplifier/receiver

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

∫ Using Optical digital audio cable

∫ Using Coaxial cable

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

AV2 ()

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO OUT terminal

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

AV1 ()

EXT

AV1 ()

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

AV2 ()

VIDEO

S VIDEO

EXT

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• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 84, 94).

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Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN (ethernet) cable

Internet

Wireless router, etc.

Connection

Network connection

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

• Smart Home Networking (DLNA) (> 76)

• VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

(> 79)

• BD-Live functions with Internet (> 42)

• Automatically acquiring the information of the

CD (> 64)

• Updating the software (firmware) of this unit

from Internet (> 100)

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

After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN connection, the network setting is needed.

(> 22, Easy Network Setting)

LAN cable connection

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• Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when

connecting to peripheral devices.

• Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the L AN

terminal can damage the unit.

Wireless LAN connection

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• 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.

∫ Precautions of Wireless LAN connection

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

• Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.

• This unit contains delicate electronic components.

Please use this unit in the manner in which it was intended and follow the following points:

- Do not expose this unit to high temperatures

or direct sunlight.

- Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong

impacts.

- Keep this unit away from moisture.

- Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any

way.

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Settings

TV operation buttons (> right)

Select and enter buttons

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

FUNCTION MENU (> 24)

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

GOLDSTAR 05/50/51

GRADIENTE 36

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

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



VOL

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

LAST VIEW

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC MODE

REC TEXT STTL

PROG/CHECK

CHAPTER

INPUT SELECT

INPUT

PAGE

abc

def

mno

jkl

INTERNET

w xyz

tuv

RADIO/

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

PAUSE LIVE TV

BACK/

RETURN

DEL

NETFLIX

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

Getting started

TV operation buttons

The TV can be operated from the TV operation buttons of the remote control.

• Perform the setting if you cannot operate the TV with the TV operation buttons.

While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with the number buttons.

Manufacturer and Code No.

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

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

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Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN entry

You now have the opportunity to enter your

details and help the police to crack crime.

See Instruction Book.

* * * *

RETURN

Owner ID-Data Entry

NAME

HOUSE NO

POSTCODE

PIN 0000

RETURN

Change PIN

Select

Number

PIN Entry

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

- - -

RETURN

Settings

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

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

this unit.

• The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on.

• The Auto Setup screen appears. It takes about 3 minutes.

DVB Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

35 35

Free TV: 2 Pay TV: 0 Data: 0Radio: 0

Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication.

RETURN

CH 21 68

Channel Name

Searching

Type Free TV Free TV

Quality

10 10

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

• If the region selection screen appears, select repeatedly until you reach the available region.

• If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 98, Clock).

3 Enter the PIN.

This PIN will be used only for the Owner ID-Data Entry screen.

4 Set the Owner ID-Data Entry (“NAME”,

“HOUSE NO” and “POSTCODE”).

e.g.,

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

Repeat this step.

3 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to enter all data. 5 Press [BACK/RETURN ] to exit from

the Owner ID-Data Entry screen.

5 Enter the new PIN for parental control.

• The default PIN is “0000”.

1 Select the number, then press [1] (right).

Repeat this step.

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

2 Press [OK] twice.

1 Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit

PIN.

2 Repeat step 1 to confirm.

• Make a note of PIN in case you forget it. The PIN number cannot be reset.

• Steps 3 – 5 will be skipped in the Easy Setting after “Shipping Condition” (> 99) is performed. (> go to step 6 on page 21)

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Power Save in Standby

From To

Power Save

0 6

6 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

•Off

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

• If you use Home Network function (> 96),

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

• Select “Yes” to proceed to “Easy Network Setting”. (> 22)

• Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.

when the set time comes.

select “Off”. This function is not available with other settings.

“Unit’s Display” is fixed to “Automatic” in the Setup menu. (> 93) Video from AV2 input cannot be viewed with this unit in standby mode.

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

To restart setup

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 19) 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press

[OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To display the Owner ID information on TV

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the

yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

- “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote

control until “01 OID” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press [OK] on the remote control.

The PIN is not displayed.

To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly

Refer to “Using Channel List”. (> 25)

To change PIN for parental control

Refer to “PIN Entry”. (> 98)

To change the region for Channel Sorting

Refer to “Channel Sorting by Region”. (> 87)

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

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e.g.,

Settings

Easy Network Setting

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

Preparation

• Before beginning wireless connection setup Obtain your Network name (SSID). An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by wireless LAN to identify a particular

network. Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both devices.

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

[OK].

Easy Network 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

RETURN

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the following confirmation and settings.

“Wired” connection:

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Internet Connection Test

“Wireless” connection:

- Wireless Settings

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Internet Connection Test

Connection method to wireless access point

Search for wireless network: 1 Select “Search for wireless network”, then

press [OK].

2 The available wireless networks will be

displayed. Select your network name and press [OK].

- If your Network name is not displayed search again by pressing the red button on the remote control.

- Stealth SSID will not be displayed. Enter manually by using “Wireless Settings”. (> 84, 95)

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

WPS (PUSH button):

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

1 Select “WPS (PUSH button)”, then press [OK]. 2 Press WPS button or corresponding button of

Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.

3 When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”

appears. Press [OK].

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

3 Press [OK].

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When you experience problems

Refer to “When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting”. (> 110)

To restart Easy Network Setting

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 19) 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”,

then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

If “Easy Network Setting” did not work properly or when you change the settings individually, perform the following steps: 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 19) 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

4 Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 95)

Check security before using Home Network function

If you set “Home Network function” to “On”, all connected devices on the same network can access this unit. Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate security system to prevent unauthorized access.

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• Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.

• Home Network function setting can be set only when you selected “Off” for “Power Save in Standby” in “Easy Setting”. (> 21, step 6)

• Even if you set “Home Network function” to “Off”, it is possible to set to “On” later. (> 84, 96)

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

• After performing network settings on this unit, the settings (encryption level, etc.) of the Wireless router might change. When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform the network settings on your PC in accordance with the settings of Wireless router.

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

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FUNCTION MENU

Drive Select

RETURN

Timer Recording

Copy

Others

Disc / SD Card / USB / USB HDD

Network

Playback Contents

TV Guide

HDD

FUNCTION MENU screen

You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings etc. via the FUNCTION MENU.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select the item, then press [OK]

FUNCTION MENU list

FUNCTION MENU

Playback Contents

Video (> 38) Video (AVCHD) (> 42) Video (MP4) (> 41) Photo (> 60)

Music (> 64) TV Guide (> 26) Timer Recording (> 35) Copy

Copy Video (> 54)

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to DVD-R (> 59) Network

Home Network (DLNA Client) (> 77)

Home Network (Media Renderer) (> 78)

Network Service (> 79) Others

Ext Link Standby (> 69)

Playlists (> 41)

Flexible Recording via AV input (> 68)

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) (> 70)

Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) (> 71)

Copy New Photos (> 63)

Blu-ray Disc Management (> 72)

DVD Management (> 72)

SD Card Management (> 72)

BD-Video Data Management (> 42)

Setup (> 84)

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

Drive Select

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

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

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

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Watching broadcasts

AV1

AV2

Input Selection

RETURN

Change

Select

HDD

71:20 DR

10:30

Now

MPEG STTL TEXT

Change category

All DVB Channels

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Set timer

Channel information (> 26)

Channel names Encrypted channel

Watching broadcasts

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

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

then press [OK].

2 Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

• You can also select the channel by the following operations

- Using number buttons.

- Using Channel List (> right)

- Using TV Guide system (> 26)

- Using channel information (> 26)

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

All DVB Channels

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Select

View

RETURN

Page up

Page down

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To edit the Channel List

Refer to “Channel List”. (> 87)

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• Encrypted channels cannot be watched.

To switch to the channel you have previously watched

Press [LAST VIEW ].

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

To switch to the radio channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

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• If you have locked channels (> 88, Child Lock List), PIN is required to start viewing the broadcast.

• When you are watching the 3D programme, subtitles and TV Guide, etc., may not display correctly depending on the settings. (> 45, 46, 3D Type, Signal Format)

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Watching broadcasts

e.g.,

Watching broadcasts

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

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8:00 - 9:45

SUN 01/01

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

RETURN

Information

Category: All Channels

Page Down

Category+24 hoursTimer Rec.

Page Up

2 Select the programme, then press [OK]. 3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

Page up/down

Press [CH WX].

To view a programme list for another day

Press the green button (Previous) or the yellow button (Next).

To see programme information

Press [STATUS ].

To retrieve the programme data for the area where data have not been acquired

Select the area, then press [STATUS ].

• Some broadcasters may not send the

programme data. You cannot retrieve the data from them.

To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide System

Refer to “Timer recording”. (> 32)

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• Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favou rite

of the channels you watch often. (> 86, Favourites Edit)

• If you make access to Rovi Guide via VIERA Connect, yo u

can use an additional TV Guide which can search programmes by keywords and can display the detailed information, etc. (current as of March, 2012). (> 79)

Using channel information

While watching a programme Press [STATUS ].

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1 Set timer (> 36) 2 Current Category 3 Programme with Guidance information for

parental control (> 89, Child Lock)

4 Audio Description 5 Subtitle 6 Digital teletext 7 Multiple audio

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT ].

To change Category

Press the blue button.

• Register your favourite channels

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK]. 4 Refer to “Favourites Edit”. (> 86)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Now

Set timer

ADMPEG

STTL TEXT Multi Audio

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All DVB Channels

Change category

10:30

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Watching broadcasts

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “STTL” appears in channel information (> 26)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

Switching audio

When “Multi Audio” appears in channel information (> 26)

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Multi Audio” in “Digital TV Menu”, then

press [OK].

3 Select the desired audio.

• Press [EXIT ] to exit from the screen.

To listen to the Audio Description

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

When “AD” appears in channel information (> 26)

1 Press [AD].

2 Select “Audio Description” and set to

“Automatic”.

3 Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with

[2, 1].

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• Audio Description may not be available depending on the type of audio format.

• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG” or “HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio Description may not work. Set them to “PCM” (> 92, Digital Audio Output).

• You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup menu. (> 88)

To show Digital teletext (MHEG)

When “TEXT” appears in channel information (> 26)

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

buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions.

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• Some functions of Digital teletext are deactivated during recording.

• “Freeview Players” applies access control for some MHEG services. If you have locked viewing of Digital teletext (MHEG) (> 88, Freeview Players), PIN is required to start viewing.

Aspect

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

screen”. (> 101)

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Watching broadcasts

Pause

8:05 9:35

8:50

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



8:50:55 01/01/2012

Play



8:50.50

8:50:55 01/01/2012

Play





8:50.50

Watching broadcasts

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD.

REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme up to

1.5 hours before.

• REWIND LIVE TV does not work when watching a programme via external input.

PAUSE LIVE TV

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

1 While watching TV

REWIND LIVE TV:

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.

PAUSE LIVE TV:

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.

• The maximum amount of the temporary save is 1.5 hours.

2 When you want to resume:

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

• You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

• If temporary save stops (> 29), playback will be performed by that point.

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.

3 The time of the current playback position.

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To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT ].

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• The unit cannot rewind and play more than 1.5 hours prior to the current time.

• Temporary save stops in the following cases:

- When switching to oth er channels or other screen

- When recording of the watching programme is started

- When two programmes sim ultaneous recording is started

- When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV

for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the HDD free space.)

• These functions do not work in the following cases:

- When the clock is not set

- While recording two prog rammes simultaneously

- While copying

- While watching a progra mme being recorded

- When a radio programme is selected

- REWIND LIVE TV:

When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 90)

- 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 (> 80). Refer to the TV operating instructions.

• PAUSE LIVE TV: When you connect the TV with a HDMI cable and a 21-pin Scart cable, it is possible to pause programmes that cannot be received with the tuner of this unit.

Watching broadcasts

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Recording

Automatic Stop (Guide Link) at 8:45

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

Recording TV programmes

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

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

1 Select the channel to record.

2 Press [REC MODE] and select the

conversion mode, then press [OK].

• This unit will record the programmes in DR mode once, and then automatically convert to the selected recording mode while this unit is in standby.

• Recording mode (> 8)

HDD Remain: (DR)m

High Definition

Standard Definition

• The conversion mode set here is used

as an initial value for the next recording.

3 Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

• “REC1” or “REC2” will light on the unit’s display.

4 Select “Automatic Stop”, then press

[OK].

• One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

• You can also select “Recording Time” or

“Continuous recording”. (> right)

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Conversion Mode Setting

8:00 - 8:45

Off (DR)

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Data Size

Large

Small

Large

Small

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous

recording” in step 4 (> left).

Recording Time:

You can set the length of recording time from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

• You can select the recording time with

[2, 1].

Continuous recording:

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

2 Press [OK].

To convert the recording mode after recording in DR mode

Refer to “File Conversion”. (> 50)

To confirm whether the conversion is completed

Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is completed”. (> 51)

To cancel a conversion

Refer to “To cancel a “During standby” conversion”. (> 51)

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

• Digital teletext will not be recorded.

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

- DivX and M KV file

- photo

- USB memory

• Copying cannot be performed while recording.

• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 97), this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing “Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time”.

• The title before conversion (the title recorded in DR mo de) will be deleted once the conversion is completed.

• Conversion will take about the same time as the recorded duration.

• When the HDD does not have enough remaining s pace, conversion will not start.

• Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on. Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched to standby mode.

• The conversion will not start if the timer recording is scheduled within the time required for the conversion.

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

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