Panasonic DMR-HCT230, DMR-HCT130 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

HDD Recorder

Model No. DMR-HCT230

DMR-HCT130

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

• This unit is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. They can receive encrypted digital broadcast services.

Software (Firmware) Update

Broadcast services continue to add new features. As they evolve, firmware updates may be required to support the latest features. Panasonic strives to continually update firmware as new technology is released. It’s very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of your unit. For details, refer to “Software (Firmware) Update” (> 86) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

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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.

• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

Small object

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

CAUTION

Unit

• 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.

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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.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

(Product numbers are correct as of July 2013. These may be subject to change.)

Remote control (N2QAYB000914): 1pc. Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs. AC mains lead: 1pc. RF coaxial cable: 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).

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Table of contents

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

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

Getting started

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

- Playable/Recordable contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

- Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

-Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

CI (Common Interface) module . . . . . . . . . . . 12

- About CI Plus compatible broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

- Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

- Amplifier/receiver connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

- Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

- TV operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

- Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Watching broadcasts

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

- Using Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

- Using TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

- Using channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

- Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

Recording

Recording TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

- Operation during Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

- Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast . . . . . 31

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

- Manually programming timer recording. . . . . . . . . . 34

- Timer recording options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

- Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . . 35

- Remote recording from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

- Notes on timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

- DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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

- General operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

- 3D video playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Editing video

Deleting/Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . 45

- Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

- Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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

Photo and Music

Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

- Photo Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

- Photo play option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

- Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Copying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

- Copying automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

- Copying music (MP3) to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

- Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

- Operations during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Network

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . . 62

- Using this unit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

- Using this unit as Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

- Using this unit as Media Renderer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

- Using Smart Home Networking (DLNA) with

Wi-Fi Direct

- Using Miracast

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Enjoying Network Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

- To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM) . . . . . 66

With Other Equipment

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

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)

- Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

- Disconnecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

. . . . 68

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Convenient functions

VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Playback menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

- Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

- DVB Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

- HDD / USB HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

-Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

- Update software (firmware) of this unit . . . . . . . . . . 86

- CI Plus compatible CAM software (firmware)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

update

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

- Format SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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

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

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

- General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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

- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . 92

-Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

-Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

-USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

-TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

- Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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

-Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

- Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

- When you experience problems with

Easy Network Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

About descriptions in these operating instructions

• These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-HCT230 and DMR-HCT130. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMRHCT230 unless otherwise indicated.

• [HCT230] :

indicates features applicable to DMR-HCT230 only.

• [HCT130] :

indicates features applicable to DMR-HCT130 only.

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

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo and Music

Network

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

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Getting started

HDD and media information

For more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 100)

Playable/Recordable contents

(–: Impossible)

Media type Standard symbol Playable contents

Built-in hard disk drive

(HDD)

External hard disk drive

(USB HDD)

(> 8)

SD Cards

USB memory [USB]

Playable contents as DLNA client

Refer to “Playable contents”. (> 64)

§1

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

§2

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

§3

It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by copying to the built-in HDD. (> 67)

[HDD]

[USB_HDD]

[SD]

• Video

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

§1

• Video

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

• Xvid

•MPEG2

•MKV

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

• Xvid

•MPEG2

•MKV

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

§2, 3

§2

§2, 3

Recordable

contents

–

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

–

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

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Getting started

About extension of files

MP4: “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov” MPEG2: “.MPG” “.mpg” “.MPEG” “.mpeg” “.M2TS” “.m2ts”

Xvid: “.AVI” “.avi”

Subtitle text files: “.SRT” “.srt” “.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt”

MKV: “.MKV” “.mkv”

Subtitle text files: “.SRT” “.srt” “.SSA” “.ssa” “.ASS” “.ass”

JPEG: “.JPG” “.jpg” MPO: “.MPO” “.mpo” MP3: “.MP3” “.mp3”

• The video file and subtitle text files are inside th e 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.

“.MTS” “.mts” “.TS” “.ts”

“.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt”

Recording mode

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

Feature Programmes can be

recorded in a nearly perfect broadcasted state.

Quality Quality as the broadcast

Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

Subtitles /

Can be recorded

Teletext

Surround audio Surround audio as the

broadcast

§1

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

§2

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

Approximate recording times

Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (> 102)

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

Can be recorded (only one subtitle or teletext)

Surround audio produced

Stereo audio by conversion of broadcast audio format

§2

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Getting started

DO NOT

HDD and media information

Notes

Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD)

You can use an external HDD in the following two ways. (A single HDD cannot handle those two ways simultaneously.)

• For recorded titles

Moving titles in the built-in HDD to a USB HDD to save the capacity of the built-in HDD.

• The USB HDD must first be registered on this unit. (> 68)

• For data files

Playing back MP4, JPEG, MP3, etc. (data files) in a USB HDD with this unit.

• The USB HDD must be formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file system.

• The USB HDD over 2 TB is not usable.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

• Although this unit can use USB 3.0 dev ices 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.)

• This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512-bytes or 4096-bytes. (For details, consult the dealer of your USB HDD.)

• This unit does not guarantee connectio n with all USB devices.

To format an SD card

Refer to “Format SD card”. (> 87)

• Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

• If the SD card is formatted on other eq uipment, the time 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 ca n 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)

Notes for the USB memories

USB memories support FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems.

• The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable .

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

• This unit does not guarantee conne ction with all USB devices.

Media handling

• Do not touch the terminal surface of the SD cards.

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).

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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

Getting started

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.

This unit cannot save (backup) the HDD titles to media. You have to be very careful when handling the unit and editing the title.

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

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.

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

When moving the unit

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

• 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.

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.

To dispose or transfer this unit

This unit may contain private information. Before disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the following to delete the data, including personal or secret information:

- Format HDD (> 73, 78)

- Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 73, 85)

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Getting started

STATUS

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

RADIO/

INPUT



EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

PROG/CHECK

DEL

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

DRIVE SELECT

REC TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

TIME SLIP

 

 















 



















  

  



 

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control

9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 37) : Show OPTION menu (> 45, 56, 61) ; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with

instruction on the screen.)

< Start recording (> 29) = Select a conversion mode/recording mode

(> 29)

> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 34) ? Create chapter (> 42) @ Select drive (HDD, SD or USB) A To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, photos or music (> 45)

B Channel select (> 24)/Change pages in the

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.

C Show the Network Service screen (> 66) D Switching to the radio channel list (> 24) E Start up a video communication (> 66)

1 Transmit the remote control signal

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

2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or

vice versa

3 TV operation buttons (> 18) 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter

numbers or characters

5 Switch to the previously watched channel

(> 24)

6 Basic operations for recording and play,

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 28)

7 Show Information (> 26, 33, 38, 41) 8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 42)

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F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen (> 25) H Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 23) I Return to previous screen J Show subtitles (> 26, K Show Teletext (> 27, 43) L Select audio (> 26, 43) M Skip the specified time (> 42) N Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 42) O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 42)

Insert batteries

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

43)

Getting started

Pull to flip down the front panel.

 

SD card

USB memory

Display

Main unit





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 Channel select (> 24)

Display

146532

HDD

COPY

SDUSB

PLAY

789

1 Drive (HDD or SD) indicator 2 Copying indicator 3 USB port indicator 4 SD card slot indicator 5 Remote control signal indicator 6 Timer recording indicator

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

7 Main display section indicator

- Current time

- Playback counter

- Various messages (> 96)

8 Playback indicator 9 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording.

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

3 USB port 4 SD card slot

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

5 Remote control signal sensor

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

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

• 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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Getting started

CAM

Smart Card

CI module

CI (Common Interface) slot

This unit’s rear panel

CI module

Please peel off this label to use CI module.

CI (Common Interface) module

An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast.

You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster.

• If not viewing/recording an encrypted broadcast, you do not need to insert the CI module.

1 Insert the certified Smart Card into the CAM (both optional).

2 Insert the CI module into the CI (Common Interface) slot of this unit.

TV service encryption is automatically decrypted and the broadcast can be viewed or recorded. (The recording might be prohibited by broadcasters.)

• Some CAMs may request a PIN. If prompted to enter a PIN code, enter the PIN code with the number buttons.

• If the PIN is not entered, timer recording may not work correctly. The PIN for timer recording can be entered later. (> 73, 77, PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording)

Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast (> 31)

• You can insert one or two different CAMs with Smart Cards into this unit.

• Be sure to insert the CI module horizontally into the slot.

• Insert the CAM and the Smart Card with the correct direction.

• When removing the CI module, pull it straight out.

• For more details, see the manual of the CAM and Smart Card, or consult the dealer.

• The Common Interface supports the modules that comply with DVB Specification and CI Plus Specification.

• Turn off the unit before you insert or remove the CI module.

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About CI Plus compatible broadcast

“CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes contents protection, etc.

CI Plus contents protection

When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded, the title may be contents protected. There are following types of the contents protection depending on the broadcast:

• Copying not restricted

• One generation copy is permitted

When convert recording mode, the original title will be deleted.

• icon will appear on the DIRECT

NAVIGATOR screen. (> 37)

• Copying is prohibited

The content of these media may also have the following playback restrictions.

- Retention limit (> right)

- Content License (> right)

Retention limit

There are some titles for which the playback will be disabled after a predetermined time. (e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.)

• When the title does not have playback period,

icon will appear on the DIRECT

NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting. (> 37)

• When the title has playback period, or

icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting. (> 37)

Content License

Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM with a playback licence for it.

• The number of times the title can be played back may also be limited.

• When the title does not have playback period,

icon will appear on the DIRECT

NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting. (> 37)

• When the title has playback period, icon

will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting. (> 37)

Parental Control

Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM and enter the PIN code.

• icon will appear on the DIRECT

NAVIGATOR screen. (> 37)

Operator profile

Depending on your CAM, the channel list can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM.

For details, refer to “About Operator profile”. (> 27)

• All CI Plus compatible broadcasts are encrypted. It may take some time to display them.

• For details, refer to your CAM’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

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Getting started

HDMI

VHF/UHF

RF IN

This unit’s rear panel

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

AC mains lead (supplied)

• Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI cable

TV’s rear panel

RF coaxial cable (supplied)

To the CATV terminal or the aerial

CATV coaxial cable or aerial cable

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.

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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.

To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)

Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 68)

To connect the Communication Camera (optional)

Refer to “Enjoying Network Service”. (> 66)

About HDMI cable

Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.

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 (“Quick Start” is not activated and “RF OUT ( CATV Signal )” or “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”)]

• This unit cannot connect the TV that does not have the HDMI terminal.

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

• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 70).

• 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 on ly 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.

Amplifier/receiver connections

HDMI terminal

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

• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver t hat does not 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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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.

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Optical digital

audio cable

Connection

∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 73, 81).

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

• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not 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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Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN (ethernet) cable

Internet

Wireless router, etc.

Network connection

When this unit is connected to the network, you can enjoy network functions (DLNA function, Network Service , Remote Recording, etc.).

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. (> 21, Easy Network Setting)

∫ 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.

LAN cable connection

• Use category 5 or above straight LAN c ables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.

• Inserting any cable other than a LA N cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.

Wireless LAN connection

• 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.

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Getting started

STATUS

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

RADIO/

INPUT



EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

1 4

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

TIME SLIP

PROG/CHECK

DEL

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

DRIVE SELECT

REC TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

TV operation buttons (> right)

Select and enter buttons

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

FUNCTION MENU (> 23)

Settings

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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.

Brand Code Brand Code

Panasonic 01/02/03/04 AIWA 35 AKAI 27/30 BEKO 05/71/72/73/74 BENQ 58/59 BRANDT 10/15 BUSH 05 CENTREX 66 CURTIS 05 DAEWOO 64/65 DESMET 05 DUAL 05 ELEMIS 05 FERGUSON 10/34 FINLUX 61 FISHER 21 FUJITSU 53 FUNAI 63/67 GOLDSTAR 05/50/51 GOODMANS 05 GRADIENTE 36 GRUNDIG 09 HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41 IRRADIO 30 ITT

25 JVC 17/30/39/70 KDS 52 KOLIN 45 KONKA 62

05/50/51 MAG 52 METZ 05/28/79 MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47

MIVAR 24

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

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

NEC 36 NOBLEX 33 NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 NORDMENDE 10 OLEVIA 45 ONWA 30/39/70 ORION 05 PEONY 49/69 PHILCO 41/48/64 PHILIPS 05/06/46 PHONOLA 05 PIONEER 37/38 PROVIEW 52 PYE 05 RADIOLA 05 SABA 10 SALORA 26

32/42/43/65/68SAMSUNG SANSUI 05 SANYO 21/54/55/56 SCHNEIDER 05/29/30 SEG

05/69/75/76/77/78 SELECO 05/25 SHARP 18 SIEMENS 09 SINUDYNE 05 SONY 08

31/33/66/67/69TCL TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14 TEVION 52 THOMSON 10/15/44 TOSHIBA 16/57 WHITE

WESTINGHOUSE

YAMAHA 18/41

Getting started

Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

No. Channel Name Type Quality

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Searching

100%

Easy Setting

The tuner in this unit is compatible with digital Cable broadcast services and digital terrestrial broadcast services.

• In these operating instructions,

[DVB-C] : indicates features applicable to digital cable broadcasts (DVB-C).

[DVB-T] : indicates features applicable to digital terrestrial broadcasts (DVB-T).

• This unit can receive only one of the two services at a time.

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.

3 Select language, then press [OK]. 4 Select country, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Digital Cable (DVB-C) Channels” or

“Digital Terrestrial (DVB-T) Channels”, then press [OK].

1 [DVB-C]

Select the channel number allocation, then press [OK].

• For Germany and Austria: Normally set to “Preset Channel

Number”.

• For Switzerland: Normally set to “Operator’s Channel Number ( LCN )”.

2 [DVB-C]

Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press [OK].

• Frequency Auto

The preset frequency will be automatically used.

Manual

Enter the frequency specified by your cable provider with number buttons.

•Network ID Auto

The preset Network ID will be automatically used.

Manual

Enter the Network ID specified by your cable provider with number buttons.

• Frequency and Network ID settings may be

necessary depending on the cable provider. For details, consult the cable provider.

6 Auto Setup will start automatically.

(This operation may take some time.)

e.g., [DVB-C]

[DVB-C]

When tuning is completed, press [OK].

• To change channel allocation, restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu and change channel number allocation selection. (> 75)

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Settings

7 Clock will be set automatically.

If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 85, Clock).

8 Set Quick Start to “On”, “Off” or “Timer

Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].

•On

It is possible to start quickly from standby mode.

•Off

Power consumption in standby mode is minimized. (> 100) However, startup time from standby mode will be longer.

• Timer Setting for Quick Start

“Quick Start” is activated when the set time comes.

9 Select the item to match the type of TV

connected. For details, refer to “TV Aspect”. (> 80)

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

• Select “Yes” to proceed to “Easy Network Setting”. (> 21)

• Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup or change TV signal type

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18) 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning”, then

press [OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• If you are asked to select the auto setup method, refer to “Auto Setup”. (> 75)

To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly

Refer to “Using Channel List”. (> 25)

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

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RETURN

Easy Network 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

e.g.,

Easy Network Setting

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

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

[OK].

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the following confirmation and settings.

“Wired” connection:

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Remote Recording function

- Internet Connection Test

“Wireless” connection:

• 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.

- Wireless Settings

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Remote Recording function

- Internet Connection Test

3 When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”

appears. Press [OK].

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”. (> 73, 81)

• 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.

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

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

3 Press [OK].

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Settings

When you experience problems

Refer to “When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting”. (> 98)

To restart Easy Network Setting

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18) 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, 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]. (> 18) 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

4 Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 81)

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.

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

• If you set “Home Network function” or “Remo te Recording function” to “On”, the setting for “Quick Start” is fixed to “On”.

• Do not use this unit to connect to a ny 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 screen

RETURN

FUNCTION MENU

Media TV Guide

Home Network

Copy VideoSetup

Timer Recording

Contents on HDD

Watch TV

Network Service

Video

Contents on HDD

Title, Photo or Music on HDD can be played.

Photo

Music

Contents on HDD

RETURN

Press

e.g.,

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].

Getting started

FUNCTION MENU list

•Media

- SD Card

- USB device

- USB HDD

•TV Guide (> 25)

• Timer Recording (> 34)

• Network Service (> 66)

• Contents on HDD

- Video (> 37)

-Photo (> 54)

-Music (> 58)

• Home Network

- Miracast (> 65)

- DLNA Client (> 63)

- Media Renderer (> 64)

- Wi-Fi Direct (> 65)

•Setup

- Basic Settings (> 73)

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

- Remote Recording (> 35)

- Wallpaper Personalize a background of the FUNCTION MENU.

• To select from among “Photo”, register photo

in advance. (> 55)

•Watch TV (> 25)

• Copy Video (> 51)

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Watching broadcasts

Watch ing broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. (> 10)

Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

• You can also select the channel by the following operations.

- Using number buttons

- Using Channel List (> 25)

- Using TV Guide system (> 25)

- Using channel information (> 26)

To switch to the channel you have previously watched

Press [LAST VIEW ].

• This function will work only for the channels you have watched for more than 10 seconds.

To switch to the radio channels or to the all channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

• Selection of channel is made easy by crea ting a Favourite of the channels. (> 75, Favourites Edit)

• When you are watching the 3D programme, subtitles and TV Guide, etc., may not display correctly depending on the settings. (> 43, 44, 3D Type, Signal Format)

If this unit request a PIN

Enter the PIN with the number buttons by following the on-screen instructions.

• If you decide on a PIN, make a note it in case you forgot it.

• PIN (except CAM’s) can be changed via “PIN Entry”. (> 85)

• For CAM’s PIN, refer to your CAM’s operating instructions.

If encrypted channels do not appear

To watch an encrypted broadcast, insert the CI module into the CI slot. (> 12)

• Set according to the CI module. (> 73, 81, Common Interface)

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Watching broadcasts

All DVB Channels

Select

View

RETURN

Page up

Page down

Category

123/ABC

Sorting 123...

Channel names

Encrypted channel

Page Down

Information

Page Up

Category+24 hoursTimer Rec.

TUE 01.01

TV Guide

8:00 - 9:45

TUE 01.01.2013 8:05

Category: All DVB Channels

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

RETURN

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

• To sort the channel, press the red button.

• To change the category, press the blue button.

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To skip unwanted channels

[DVB-C]

The channel is skipped next time you select the channel. 1 While watching the broadcast to skip, press

[DEL].

2 Press [OK].

• You can select the skipped channel with the number buttons.

• When you want to restore the skipped cha nnel, edit the channel list. (> 73, 76)

To edit the channel list

Refer to “Channel List”. (> 76)

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

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”. (> 33)

• If you make access to Rovi Guide via Network Service , you can use an additional TV Guide which can search programmes by keywords and can display the detailed information, etc. (current as of July, 2013). (> 66)

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Watching broadcasts

HDD

71:20 DR

10:30

Now

Dolby D

Change category

All DVB Channels

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Set timer

10:30

Now

Dolby D

Change category

All DVB Channels

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Set timer





 

e.g.,

Watching broadcasts

Using channel information

While watching a programme Press [STATUS ].

Channel information appears.

1 Current Category 2 Encrypted broadcast 3 Set timer (> 35) 4 Subtitle 5 Te l et ex t 6 Multiple audio/Sub Channel 7 Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband

TV) (> 27)

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

To change subtitle language

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Subtitle Language” in “Digital TV

Menu”, then press [OK].

3 Select the desired language.

• Press [EXIT ] to exit the screen.

• Some subtitle contents can be displayed using Teletext. (> 27)

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

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

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT ].

To change Category

Press the blue button.

• To 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”. (> 75)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

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Watching broadcasts

To use data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV)

You can enjoy the interactive data services for digital broadcasting.

To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application, perform network connection and settings. (> 17, 21)

When notification message is displayed: Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the Teletext is included in data service:

When [TEXT ] is pressed, the Teletext of data service will be displayed.

• Operation buttons:

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

• Operations may vary depending on the b roadcaster.

• On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons.

• It may take some time to show the data service.

• Not all the data services are available depending on the broadcaster.

• Some functions of the data service may be deactivated during recording.

To show the Teletext

When “ ” appears in channel information (> 26)

1 Press [TEXT ].

• When the Teletext of data service is

displayed, press [TEXT ] again.

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

buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions.

• You can change the display mode. (> 80, Teletext)

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the screen”. (> 88)

To select the contents in the broadcast

When a programme includes audio signals etc., you can select signals.

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].

3 Select “Multi Audio” or “Sub Channel”, then

press [OK].

4 Select the item.

About Operator profile

Depending on your CAM, the channel list can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM.

To perform an update, operate following the instructions on the screen.

• If cancelled, the notification is instead displayed on the channel information (> 26).

e.g.,

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Now

Dolby D

Operator Profile Info

10:30

All DVB Channels

Change category

To execute channel list upgrade, press the red button.

• Performing an update will delete the e xisting channel list. To return to the original channel list, restart “Auto Setup” in “Basic Settings” menu. (> 75)

• The timer recording programmes may be cancelled. Please confirm a timer programme. (> 36)

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Watching broadcasts

Pause

8:05 9:35

8:50







8:50:55 01.01.2013

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 to the point where temporary save has started (up to

1.5 hours).

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 (> right), playback will be performed by that point.

Display information

While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

• Press [STATUS ] again.

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.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT ].

• 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 other channels or other screen

- When recording of the watching programme is started

- When two programmes simultaneous recording is started

- When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV

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

• These functions do not work in the fo llowing cases:

- When the clock is not set

- When setting clock manually (Contents protected title

(Retention limit) only) (> 13)

- While recording two programmes simultaneously

- While copying

- While watching a programme being recorded

- When a radio programme is selected

- While watching an encrypted programme

- REWIND LIVE TV:

When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 77)

• PAUSE LIVE TV: You can operate this unit with the TV remote control by using VIERA Link (> 70). Refer to the TV operating instructions.

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Recording TV programmes

Recording

Off (DR)

Conversion Mode Setting

RETURN

HDD Remain (DR)m

High Definition

Data Size

Large

Small

Large

Small

Standard Definition

Automatic Stop at 8:45

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

8:00 - 8:45

Recording

The titles can only be recorded to built-in HDD and cannot be copied from built-in HDD to the media other than USB HDD.

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

• About CI Plus restriction (> 13)

• Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast (> 31)

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 (> 7)

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”. (> below)

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous

recording” in step 4 (> above).

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].

3 Press [REC ¥].

• The conversion mode set here is used as an initial value for the next recording.

Recording starts.

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Recording

REC2

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

Recording programme displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

Stop Recording

Yes

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

RETURN

Stop Recording

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

RETURN

Recording TV programmes

To convert the recording mode after recording in DR mode

Refer to “File Conversion”. (> 47)

To confirm whether the conversion is completed

Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is completed”. (> 47)

To cancel a conversion

Refer to “To cancel a “During standby” conversion”. (> 48)

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

• When the programme recorded in DR mode is c onverted, teletext will not be recorded.

• Data service will not be recorded.

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

- Xvid and MKV file

- photo

- USB HDD (For data files, > 8) and USB memory

• Copying cannot be performed while recordin g.

• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 84), this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing “Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time”.

• When a programme is recorded in encrypted form, conversion will not start until decryption has finished. (> 31)

• The title before conversion (the title recorde d in DR mode) 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 re maining space, conversion will not start.

• Conversion is stopped when this unit is turn ed 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 su btitle will be converted with the same settings as at the start of recording.

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

When recording one programme:

If the following screen appears

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

When recording two programmes:

If the following screen appears

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

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