Panasonic DMR-BWT800 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. DMR-BWT800

DMR-BWT700

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

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

encrypted channels.

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

∫ Region management information

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

containing the region code “B”.

Example: Example:

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

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

4

ALL

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Safety precautions

WARNING CAUTION

∫ Unit

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

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

splashing.

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

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

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

∫ AC mains lead

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

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

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

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

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

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any
problem occurs.

∫ SD card

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

swallowing.

∫ Unit

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

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

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

candles, on this unit.

≥This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile

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

≥This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

∫ Placement

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

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

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

– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

– Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

∫ Batteries

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.

≥Mishandling of batter ies can cause electrolyte leakage and

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

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

sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows

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

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

place.

≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your local

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

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Getting started

Features

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

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

56)

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

∫ Wireless connection (> 14, 21)

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

Supplied accessories

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

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000610)

2 Batteries for remote control
1 AC mains lead

≥Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

1 RF coaxial cable
1 Audio/Video cable

Getting started

∫ DLNA (> 74, 75)

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

∫ VIERA CAST (> 71)

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

∫ EPG (> 26, 31)

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

Using the remote control

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

R6/LR6, AA

≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

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

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Table of contents

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

∫ Getting started

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

∫ Watching broadcasts

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

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

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

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

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

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

∫ Recording

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

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

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

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

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

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

To cancel recording when timer recording has

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

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

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

∫ Playing back video

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

Enjoying BD-Live or picture-in-picture in

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

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

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

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

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

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

∫ Editing video

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

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

∫ Copying video

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

∫ Photo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

∫ Music

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

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

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

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

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

∫ With Other Equipment

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

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

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

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

∫ Convenient functions

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

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

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

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

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

Playing contents from other equipment

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

Playing contents on other equipment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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∫ Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

∫ Reference

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

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

Operations that can be performed

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

Operations that can be performed while recording or

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

Starting the timer recording while executing other

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

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

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

About JPEG/MPO/MP3/DivX/

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

Recording modes and approximate recording

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-

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

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

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

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HDD and media information

Discs

HDD and discs you can use for recording and play

Standard

symbol

[HDD]

[BD-RE]

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

Data that can be recorded Rewritable Note

Video (Including AVCHD)

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

Music (Copied from music

CD/MP3)

Video (Including AVCHD)

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

Getting started

Hard disk drive

(50 GB/25 GB)

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

Disc type

(HDD)

BD-RE DL/

BD-RE

(≤: Possible, –: Impossible)

≤

≤

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-R

[-R]

DVD-R DL

[-R]DL] –

DVD-RW

[-RW‹V›]

+R [+R] –

+R DL [+R]DL] –

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

Video (Not including AVCHD)

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

Video (Including AVCHD)

Video (Not including AVCHD)

≤

≤

≥Take the disc out from the cartridge to

use the DVD-RAM with a cartridge.
(TYPE1 cannot be used)

–

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

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Play-only discs

Disc type

BD-Video

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

DVD-Video

DVD-RW

(DVD Video Recording format)

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

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

DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,

+R, +R DL, +RW

CD

(including CD-R/RW)

Stand ard

symbol

[BD-V]

[BD-R]

[DVD-V]

[-RW‹VR›]

[-R]

[-R]DL]

[BD-R] [BD-RE]

[RAM]

[-R] [-R]DL]

[-RW‹V›] [+R]

[+R]DL] [+RW]

[CD]

Playabl e contents

High Definition (HD) movie and music discs

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

to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI cable.

Video (DivX

®

and MKV)

Movie and music

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

DVD-Video format.

Video (DivX

®

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

High Definition video recorded by Panasonic video camera,
etc.

Music (CD-DA)

Getting started

CD

(including CD-R/RW)

[CD]

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

®

and MKV)

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

Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

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HDD and media information

Recording mode

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

Feature

(Quality)

Getting started

Recordable media

Multiple audio

(audio language)

Subtitles Can be recorded

Surround audio Surround audio as the

§1

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

§2

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

¾ Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 110)

Programmes can be recorded
in a nearly perfect broadcasted
state.

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

Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

broadcast

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

Can be recorded
Depends on the settings (> 84,

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

§1

§2

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

Stereo audio

FR (> below)

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

[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›]

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

∫ FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

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

Notes for the disc

∫ Play on other players

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

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

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

[+RW]

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

∫ Regarding 8 cm Disc

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

∫ Discs that cannot be played

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

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



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

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SD cards

LOCK

USB memories

Standard symbol Contents

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

[SD]

AVCHD

MPEG2 (Copy only)

Compatible SD card

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

This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet
SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well
as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format and SDXC
Memory Cards in exFAT format.



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

recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you
may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on
this unit (> 68).

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

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

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

∫ Setting the protection

Standard symbol Contents

DivX (Play only)

§

MKV (Play only)

[USB]

Photo (JPEG/MPO)

MP3
AVCHD (Copy only)
MPEG2 (Copy only)

§

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

Compatible USB memories

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

Speed/High Speed.

≥FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.



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

memories that cannot be used for this unit.

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

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

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

Camera (TY-CC10W or compatible equipment).

Getting started

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

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

e.g.,

Notes

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

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

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

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

this unit.

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

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

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

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



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

Getting started













STATUS







OPTION



DRIVE

INPUT

SELECT

2

1

ghi

5

4

p
qrs

8

7

DEL

0

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE LIVE TV

R

O

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

TV



AV

abc

jkl

tuv

PAUSE

G

U

OK

I

3
6
9

SELECT

D

E

VOL

CH

PAGE

def

CH

mno

w
xyz

INPUT

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

BYGR



REC

REC MODE

SETUP

PROG/CHECK







TEXT STTL

TIME SLIP

CHAPTER

DISPLAY

AUDIO

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s



4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,

5 Basic operations for recording and play



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

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



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



: Colour buttons



; Recording functions (> 28)



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




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



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



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



N Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41)



O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)







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

Photos or music (> 44)

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

(> 36, 38)

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

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

Show FUNCTION MENU screen (> 19

)

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Main unit











 











Pull to flip down the
front panel.

PLAY

COPY

SD USB

HDDSD

BD

123

45

6789

Getting started

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 18, 20)

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

2 Disc tray (> 18)
3 Blue LED

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

4 Recording indicator

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

5 CALL LED

≥The LED will light up when this unit receives incoming

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

6 Remote control signal sensor

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

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

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

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

? Display

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

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

This indicator lights up when the timer r ecording

standby is activated.

¾ Rear panel terminals (> 12–17)

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Connection

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

AC IN

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO- L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

RF INRF IN

RF OUTRF OUT

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

HDMI IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

C

RF OUT

To the aerial

TV

Aerial cable

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Cooling fan

AC mains lead

(supplied)

≥Connect only after all other

connections are complete.

RF coaxial cable

(supplied)

HDMI cable

When using Communication Camera (> 71)

[BWT700]

Basic connections

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

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

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

Getting started

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

RF OUT

COMMUNI
CAMERA

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Required setting:

This unit’s rear panel

Set Top Box, etc.

S Video cable

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

§

This unit’s rear panel

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



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

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

Connect the Set Top Box or video
equipment

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

∫ Connecting with

AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

∫ Connecting with AUDIO

and S VIDEO terminals

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

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

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

About HDMI cable

≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI

logo (as shown on the cover).

≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables

5.0 meters or less.

≥Recommended Panasonic HDMI cable part number:

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



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

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

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

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

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S VIDEO

RL
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

§

If the unit is connected to the TV with the supplied

VIDEO S VIDEO

RL

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

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

Getting started

AV OUTAV IN

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Connection

RF IN

RF OUT

MAIN

SUB

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN cable

This unit’s rear panel

Internet

Broadband router, etc.

This unit

Network connection

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

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

Getting started

(> 92)

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

Using LAN (ethernet) cable

RF IN

RF OUT

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

MAIN

SUB

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

Using built-in Wireless LAN Adaptor



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

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

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

airports, stations, cafes etc.



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

peripheral devices.

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

damage the unit.

∫ Precautions of Wireless LAN connection

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

≥Data transmitted and received over radio waves may

be intercepted and monitored.

≥This unit contains delicate electronic components.

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

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

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Other TV connections

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO- L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

LR

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

TV

This unit’s rear panel

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

TV

This unit’s rear panel

S Video
cable

TV

VCR

This unit

DO NOT

AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

Connect the unit directly to the TV

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

≥When connecting to a TV with a

built-in VCR

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

Getting started

AUDIO/VIDEO and S VIDEO
terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AUDIO IN

R L

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

VIDEO S VIDEO

IN

AV OUTAV IN

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Connection

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

RF INRF IN

RF OUTRF OUT

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

HDMI IN

HDMI INHDMI OUT

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(ARC compatible)

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

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

connection if your amplifier is not 3D compatible.

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

COAXIA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

RF INRF IN

RF OUTRF OUT

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(ARC compatible)

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

≥The audio can only be up to 5.1ch.

Amplifier connections

Getting started

When connecting an amplifier not
compatible with 3D



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

compatible with VIERA Link.

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

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



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

compatible with VIERA Link.

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

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

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Via an HDMI AV OUT (MAIN) and

RF IN

RF OUT

MAIN

SUB

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

TV

HDMI cable

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

≥Connect the TV and the amplifier with the following

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

cable

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

OPTICAL IN

This unit’s rear panel

Amplifier

Optical digital

audio cable

AV OUTAV IN

R-AUDIO-L

VIDEO S VIDEO

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

MAINMAIN

SUBSUB

COAXIAL IN

Amplifier

Coaxial cable

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI AV OUT (SUB) terminal

[BWT800]

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

HDMI IN

RF OUT

RF IN

10BASE-T/
100BASE-TX

MAIN

SUB

COMMUNICATION
CAMERA

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

When using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal

∫ Using Optical digital audio cable

Getting started

∫ Using Coaxial cable

COAXIAL



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

HDMI (SUB) terminal.

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

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

HDMI IN



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

Output” to “Off” (> 86).

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

the terminal.

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Common Operations

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1
4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

TV operation
area (> 93)

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

SD card

USB memory

Unit’s display

Getting started

Preparations

Turning on this unit

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this
unit.

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

on this unit.

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

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Inserting or removing a media

≥When the indicator on this unit's display blinks, do not

turn off the unit or remove the media. Such action may
result in loss of the media contents.

≥When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right

way up.

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

(> 103)

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

helps to protect the discs against scratches and dust.

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

card and pull it straight out.

≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection

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

∫ To select a drive

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

∫ Release disc protection

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

If the disc is protected when writing to the disc, release the
protection (> 68, Setting the protection).

HOLD function

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

Press and hold [OK] and
[RETURN ]

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

To cancel the HOLD function

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

Basic operation

Select Enter

RETURN

Page

CopySelect

OPTION

05.01

08.01

10.01

03.02
PLAY
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

KD2A01.01

01.01

02.01

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

USB

OK

RETURN

USB device is inserted.

View Photos

Play Video

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

FUNCTION MENU

Drive Select

OK

RETURN

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

Blu-ray

Timer Recording
Copy

Others

Disc / SD Card / USB

Network

Playback Contents

TV Guide

HDD

Video

Photo
Music

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

To select and enter

FUNCTION MENU screen

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

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

OK OK

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

Press

Press

EXIT

Display navigation

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

Menu screen

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

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

Playback Contents

Video (> 37)

Photo ( > 56)

Music (> 62)

TV Guide (> 26, 31)

Timer Recording (> 32)

Copy

Copy Video (> 51)

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

Network

Home Network (DLNA) (> 75)

Internet Content (> 71)

§

Getting started

≥Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each

media.

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

1 While Stopped

Press [OPTION].

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

§

Others

Flexible Recording via AV input (> 66)

BD-Video Data Management (> 69)

Setup (> 78)

Drive Select

Disc / SD Card / USB

§

This is a display for when drive select is set to

§

HDD.



≥ Selectable items will change depending on the type and status of the

media.

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Settings

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1
4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

Scan

Digital TV Auto Tuning

CH 6 69

RF Ch

Digital TV: 0

Searching

QualityTypeChannel Name

RETURN

This will take about 3 minutes.

Power Save in Standby

AM AM

From To

Power Save

12 6

On

∫ When the Download from TV screen appears

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

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

Getting started

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the

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

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appropriate AV input to suit the
connections to this unit.

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

≥If the region selection screen appears.

Select your region, then press [OK].

≥Auto-Tuning starts.

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

the setting information.

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

or “Off”, then press [OK].

On It will go into the Power Save in Standby

mode.

On Timer Set the start and stop time and then

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

when the set time comes.

Off It is possible to start quickly from the

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

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

≥Power consumption is lowered additionally when

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

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

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart set up

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

[OK].

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

Aspect)

¾ To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly

(> 24, Using Channel List)

Network Easy Setting

OK

RETURN

Network Easy Setting

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

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

Wireless LAN connection:
Select “Wireless”.

Current setting : Wired

Wired
Wireless

OK

RETURN

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting have been finished.
Press OK.

e.g.,

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

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

“Wired” connection

“Wireless” connection

≥Before beginning wireless connection setup

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

that you know your encryption key.

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

Wireless Settings

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

Search for wireless network
WPS (PUSH button)

OK

RETURN

§1

).

Getting started

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

≥Network Easy Sett ing ( Home Network Connection

Check )

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

This screen appears, Setup is complete.

Press [OK].

¾ When you experience problems with settings (> 22)

∫ Search for wireless network:

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

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

pressing the “Red” button on the remote control.

– Stealth SSID will not be displayed when you select

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

≥If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption Key Input

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

∫ WPS (PUSH button):

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

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

router.

2 Press [OK].

§1

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

§2

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

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Settings

OK

Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check)

Completed.

Network connection check has finished.

Press OK.

1. Wireless setting : Pass

2. IP address setting : Pass

3. Connection to gateway : Pass

When you experience problems with
settings

∫ Wireless Settings

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

Wireless Settings

Complete.
Network name

(SSID)
Wireless type :

Getting started

Authentication type :
Encryption type :
Reception

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

Press OK to check network connection.

OK

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display Check the following

A conflict with
another device
occurred.

A time out error
occurred.

An authentication
error or a time out
error occurred.

A device error
occurred.

:

:

≥Please wait a few moments,

and then try again.

≥Setting of the Wireless router

for MAC Address etc.

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

key of the Wireless router.

≥Please wait a few moments,

and then try again.

≥If there is no improvement in

symptom, contact your dealer.

∫ Network Easy Setting ( Home Network

Connection Check )

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

e.g., “Wireless” connection

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Fail”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Fail”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Pass”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Fail”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Pass”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Pass”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

1. LAN cable
connection or

“Pass”

Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting: “Home

network
available”

3. Connection to
gateway:

“Fail”

Check the

following

≥Connection of

the LAN cables
(> 14)

≥Connection and

settings of the
hub and router

≥Settings of “IP

Address / DNS
Settings”
(> 87)

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∫ Network Easy Setting ( Internet

OK

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Test)

Completed.

Press OK.

Network connection check has finished.
Internet functions are available.

- Connection to the internet. : Pass

Connection Test )

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

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display Check the following

Cannot find the
server. (B019)

Failed to connect to
the server. (B020)

To restart Network Easy Setting

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

[OK].

≥“Primary DNS” and “Secondary

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

≥The server may be busy or the

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

≥Settings of “Proxy Server

Settings” (> 87) and the router

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≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ Home Network ( DLNA ) function setting can be set only when you

selected “Off” for “Power Save in Standby” in “Easy Setting”. (> 20,
step 3)

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

to set to “On” later. (> 88)

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

in the Setup menu. (> 87)

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

(> 87)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting started

To redo settings individually

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

Server Settings” (> 87), then press [OK].

Check security before using Home Network ( DLNA )
function

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

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Watching broadcasts

Watching
broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

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A

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U

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RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

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INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

TV

AV

Input Selection

RETURN

Change

Select

All Digital Channels

Select

View

RETURN

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Channel names

Watching broadcasts

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

After performing step (> left)

1 Press [OK].

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 79)



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

(> 85, On-Screen Information)

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

Press [CH WX] to select the
channel.

Everytime you change the channel, channel
information appears automatically.

Unit’s display;

≥You can also select the channel with the number

buttons.

Channel information

e.g.,

Press [STATUS ].

Operations while watching
broadcast



All Digital Channels

Select favourites

Set timer





Dolby DRating: G

10:30 AM

Now

1

NEWS
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT].

To change Favourites

Press the “Blue” button.

≥Register your favourite channels

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

To switch between the current programme and the next
programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

Press [STTL ].

To hide subtitle

Press [STTL ].

Switching audio

Watching broadcasts

Press [AUDIO].

≥Audio will switch according to the contents of the

programme every time it is pressed.

To s ho w Tel e t e x t

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

Press [TEXT ].

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

≥Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour buttons, etc.

according to on-screen instructions.



≥ Some functions of Teletext are deactivated during recording.

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 93)

To show 3D programme

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

≥Change the setting if you cannot view 3D compatible

programmes in 3D.

e.g., Side by side programme

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

then press [OK].

3 Select “Side by side”

in “Signal Format”,
then press [OK].

¾ Enjoying 3D video (> 43)

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Watching broadcasts

Landscape

SAT 01.01

SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM

All Digital Channels

All Types

OPTION

Page Down

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

Time:

Info

Select Channel

Select Programme

OK

RETURN

Portrait/Landscape

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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

Selection Screen SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM

Timer Rec Set

Timer Rec Edit

Timer Rec Cancel

View

OK

RETURN

SAT 01.01.2011
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Landscape view

Portrait view

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

2 Select the programme, then press [OK].

Watching broadcasts

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

Page up/down

Press [CH WX].

To view a programme list for another day

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

To see programme information

(Programmes with the symbol)

While displaying TV Guide screen

Press [STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

Switch the appearance

While displaying TV Guide screen

Press [GUIDE].

SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM

Info

Portrait/Landscape

All Types

OPTION

Portrait/Landscape

All Types

OPTION

SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM

All Digital Channels

Page Down

All Digital Channels

Page Down

SAT 01.01

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

Select Channel

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

Select Programme

Landscape

Time:

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

OK
Select Programme
RETURN

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

Portrait

SAT 01.01

Info

OK
Select Channel
RETURN

+24 hours Prog. Type Favourites

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



≥ Some broadcast may not send programme information.

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REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE

Pause

8:05 AM 9:35 AM

8:10 AM

e.g.

Pause

8:05 AM 9:35 AM

8:50 AM









6:53:12 AM 01.01.2011

Play



6:53:50 AM

6:53:12 AM 01.01.2011

Play





6:53:50 AM

TV

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

∫ REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme up to 1.5 hours
before as long as temporary save has not been stopped.

∫ PAUSE LIVE TV

You can pause live TV programme and restart watching
from the paused position.
≥PAUSE LIVE TV also works when watching a

programme via external input.

Select the HDD drive to perform these functions correctly.

1 While watching TV

(REWIND]LIVE]TV)

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.

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

(PAUSE]LIVE]TV)

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.

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

Display information

∫ While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

≥Press [STATUS ] again.

∫ While pausing a programme via external input:

Press [STATUS ].

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

(maximum: 1.5 hours).

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

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

TV started, current time is displayed.

Watching broadcasts

2 When you want to resume

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

≥You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

≥Control Panel

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

If the Control Panel is not
displayed.

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

then press [OK].

To hide the Control Panel

Press [RETURN ].

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

performed by that point.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT].



≥ Temporary save stops in the following cases:

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

Exit

– When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than

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

≥ These functions do not work in the following cases:

– When the clock is not set
– While recording 2 programmes simultaneously
– While copying
– While watching a programme being recorded
– When a radio programme is selected
– (REWIND]LIVE]TV) When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 82)
– (PAUSE]LIVE]TV) When a timer recording via external input is started

while watching a programme via external input

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

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

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Recording TV programmes

Recording

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

SETUP

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

F

U

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A

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RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT

CH

AV



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



DEL

BYGR

EXIT

OK

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

0

2

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5

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INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

HG

HX

HE

HL

HM

XP

SP

LP

EP

Off (DR)

Conversion Mode Setting

OK

RETURN

Remain: (DR)m

h

High
Definition

Data Size

Large

Small

Large

Small

Standard
Definition

REC1

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

Unit’s display

Automatic Stop at 8:45 AM

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

This operation will only record to HDD.

Recording

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

≥This unit will record the programmes in DR mode

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

≥The recorded title will be kept in DR mode

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

≥The conversion mode set here is inherited as an

initial value for the next recording or timer
recording.

≥If the confirmation message appears

Press [OK].

[HDD]

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

Press [CH WX] to select the
channel.

≥You can also select the channel with the number

buttons.

Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

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

≥One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the
programme ends.

≥“Automatic Stop” cannot be selected depending

on a programme. In this case select “Recording
Time” or “Continuous recording”. (> 29)

To set the recording time

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

REC2

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

Recording programme displayed on
the TV

Recording programme not displayed
on the TV

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

step on page 28.

Recording
Time

Continuous
recording

2Press [OK].

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

[REC ¥].

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

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

∫ Recording mode conversion

Conversion is performed when the unit is turned off.

¾ To confirm whether the conversion is completed

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

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

standby” conversion)

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

deleted once the conversion is completed.

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

will not start.

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

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

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

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

¾ To convert the recording mode after recording in DR

mode (> 47)

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

(> 110)



≥ One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording is being done

and timer recording starts.

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

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

Recording

To switch the Channel

Press [CH WX].

To switch the Input

Press [INPUT SELECT].

To display the recording programme
on the TV

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

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

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Recording TV programmes

Stop Recording

Yes

No

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

OK

RETURN

1

Stop Recording

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

OK

RETURN

1

2

Unit’s display

Simultaneous rec and play

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

1 While recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

PLAY
RETURN

Recording

PHOTO / MUSIC

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

Grouped Titles VIDEO

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

Start Time
Prog.Type:

9:00 AM
Movie

Drama S port Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

Delete

Select

Rec time

0:01(DR)

Page Up

Page

Page Down

Channel Date Title Name Titles

OPTION

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

∫ When recording 1 programme

If the following screen appears

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To pause recording

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

Press [PAUSE ;].

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≥ Press again to restart recording.

(A title is not split into separate titles.)

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

a moment during playback of that programme.

To perform 2 programme
simultaneous recording

While recording

Record another programme with steps –

on page 28.

“REC1” and “REC2” will light

REC1

REC2



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

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

≥ Channel or input cannot be switched except to the recording

programmes.

∫ When recording 2 programmes

If the following screen appears

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

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