Panasonic DMR-HW100 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

HDD Recorder

Model No. DMR-HW100

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 HDD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels. The titles recorded onto the HDD of this unit cannot be copied to the media.

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

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

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

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Getting started

Features

∫ 3D programme and 3D photo playback

(> 43, 48)

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

∫ Wireless connection (> 12, 15)

This unit supports Wi-Fi® technology and it is possible to make a wireless connection by using a Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional).

∫ DLNA (> 64)

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

∫ VIERA CAST (> 61)

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

∫ VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” (> 62)

Operation of this unit can be controlled by the remote control of the TV (VIERA).

∫ DVB-T / DVB-T2 tuner built-in (> 22, 29)

This unit has two DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) terrestrial tuners built-in. DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission. It is possible to record 2 programmes being broadcasted at the same time.

∫ Supports Audio Description signal (> 25)

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

∫ Owner ID (> 79)

Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the Police to determine the owner in the case of theft.

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Supplied accessories Using the remote control

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

1 Remote control (N2QAYB000618)

2 Batteries for remote control

1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003)

≥Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

1 RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00003)

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. (> 9)

Getting started

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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.

Getting started

–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

≥Do not place sources of naked flames, such as

lighted candles, on this unit.

≥This unit may receive radio interference caused by

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

≥This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

∫ Placement

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

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

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

–Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

–Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

∫ Batteries

≥Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

≥Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte

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

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

direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors

and windows closed. –Do not take apart or short circuit. –Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. –Do not use batteries if the covering has been

peeled off. –Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the

remote control for a long period of time. Store in a

cool, dark place.

≥When disposing the batteries, please contact your

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

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

Getting started

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

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

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL

SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13- AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

How to replace the fuse

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

1.Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

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

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Table of contents

∫ Getting started

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Network Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Common Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

∫ Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Switching to the radio channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

∫ Recording

Recording TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operation during recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Various functions with Freeview+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To search the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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

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

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

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

To cancel recording

when timer recording has already begun . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

∫ Playing back video

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

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

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

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

Enjoying 3D programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

∫ Editing video

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

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

∫ Photo

Playing photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Photo play option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Slideshow Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copying automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

∫ Music

Playing music/Copying music to HDD. . . . . . . . . . 55

Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Operations during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Useful functions during music play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

∫ With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . . . . . . 59

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

∫ Convenient functions

Enjoying VIERA CAST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM) . . . . . . . . . 61

VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

DLNA functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playing contents from other equipment (Server) . . . . . . . . 64

Playing contents on other equipment (Client) . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playback menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Format an SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Entering text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Software (Firmware) Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

TV operation setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Other Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Amplifier connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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∫ Troubleshooting

Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

VIERA Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

To reset this unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

∫ Reference

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Regarding DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Operations that can be performed

simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Operations that can be performed

while recording programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Starting the timer recording

while executing other operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

About recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

About JPEG/MPO/MP3/DivX/MKV/MPEG2/

AVCHD files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment

Glossary

Refer to following site for technical terms.

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/ Technology/0-9/217724/index.html

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

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STATUS

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL AD

EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

RADIO/TV

-10s +60s

PROG/CHECK

REC TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

BACK/ RETURN

 

 

















 





















 





Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

1 Turn the unit on or off (> 13, 20) 2 Select drive (HDD, SD or USB) (> 20) 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter

numbers or characters (The character buttons may

be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.)

Getting started

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, photos or music (> 44)

5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Show channel information (> 24)/Programme

information within TV Guide screen (> 23)/Show

status messages (> 41)/Show Information (> 39)

7 Selection/OK (> 21), Frame-by-frame (> 42) 8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 38) 9 Show OPTION menu (> 45, 51, 58) : Colour buttons

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

; Start recording (> 27) < Show Timer Recording screen (> 34) = Create chapter (> 40) > Switching to the radio channel list (> 24) ? Transmit the remote control signal @ TV operation area (> 82) A Channel select (> 22)/

Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

etc.

B Show VIERA CAST (> 61) C Listen to Audio Description (> 25, 42) D Start up a video communication (> 61) E Exit the menu screen F Show the TV Guide screen (> 23) G Show FUNCTION MENU screen (> 21) H Return to previous screen I Show subtitles (> 25 J Show digital text (> 25) K Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41) L Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)

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Main unit













ヤラ

Pull to flip down the front panel.

PLAY

COPY

SD USB

HDDSD

23 4

Getting started

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 13, 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 Recording indicator

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

3 CALL LED

≥The LED will light up when this unit receives

incoming call etc. of the video communication. (> 61)

4 Remote control signal sensor

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

right

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

5 Start PAUSE LIVE TV (> 26) 6 USB port (> 20) 7 SD card slot (> 20) 8 Channel select (> 22)

9 Display

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

Current time/playback counter, various messages

7 Playback indicator 8 Timer recording indicator

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

¾ Rear panel terminals (> 10, 84)

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Basic Connection

HDMI

RF IN

HDMI

AV OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

AC IN

HDMI cable

Aerial cable

RF Coaxial cable (supplied)

AC mains lead (supplied)

TV’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To the aerial

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

≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Other amplifier connections (> 84) ≥When using Communication Camera (> 61)

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 5

Getting started

Required setting:

Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (> 75). (The default setting is “On”.)

After completing the connections, proceed to Easy Setting (> 13).

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≥ Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. ≥ Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

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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.

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≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI

Control” (> 62).

≥ You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are

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

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

channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable.

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”)]

Getting started

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Basic Connection

This unit’s rear panel

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN cable

(Straight)

COMMUNICATION CAMERA WIRELESS LAN ADAPTOR

Internet

Wireless router,

etc.

This unit’s rear panel

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Network connection

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

≥DLNA functions (> 64) ≥Network Service functions (> 61) ≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit from

Internet (> 81)

Getting started

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

LAN (ethernet) cable connection

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

connecting to peripheral devices.

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

terminal can damage the unit.

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

LAN

Wireless LAN connection

≥

Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL10 (optional).

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≥

Only the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL10 (optional) can be used. Read the operating instructions for the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL10 (optional) thoroughly when using it. Connect/disconnect the Wireless LAN adaptor DY-WL10 (optional) when the unit is turned off and not using functions that use the network, such as downloading a programme, etc.

≥ For up to date compatibility information on your Wireless

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

≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN

services provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.

∫ Precautions of Wireless LAN connection

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

≥Data transmitted and received over radio waves

may be intercepted and monitored. This unit contains delicate electronic components.

≥

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

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

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Settings

RADIO/TV

STATUS

-10s +60s

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE



DRIVE SELECT



DEL AD

EXIT

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

BACK/ RETURN

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

PIN entry

RETURN

You now have the opportunity to enter your

details and help the police to crack crime.

See Instruction Book.

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN 0000 NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE

RETURN

Change PIN

Select

3 Enter the PIN.

This PIN will be used only for the Owner IDData Entry screen.

Getting started

1 Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit

PIN.

2 Repeat step 1 to confirm.

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

The PIN number cannot be reset.

≥Steps 3 – 6 will be skipped in the Easy

Setting after “Shipping Condition” (> 80) is performed. (> go to step 7)

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

“HOUSE NO” and “POSTCODE”).

1 Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g.,

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í].

DVB Auto Setup starts.

DVB Auto Setup takes about 3 minutes.

DVB Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

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

Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication

RETURN

≥After DVB Auto Setup has been completed,

clock will be set automatically. If the clock setting menu appears, set the time manually (> 79, Clock)

CH 21 68

Searching

2 Select the character, then press [OK]. 3 Repeat step 2. 4 Press [BACK/RETURN ].

5 Press [BACK/RETURN ]. 6 Enter the new PIN for parental control.

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

QualityTyp eChannel Name

number input.

≥The default PIN is “0000”.

1 Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit

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

2 Press [OK].

PIN Entry

- - - -

RETURN

Number

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Settings

Power Save in Standby

From To

Power Save

0 6

Easy Setting

Easy Setting has been completed.

To use Internet functions, network connection needs to be made first. Proceed Network Easy Setting ? Select “Yes” to start. Select “No” to exit the Setup.

Yes No

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

or “Off”, then press [OK].

Getting started

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 mode is

activated at the set time period.

Off It is possible to start quickly from the

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

Server function (> 77), select “Off”. This function is not available with other settings.

When the following screen appears, Easy Setting is complete.

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

To restart set up

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To display the Owner ID information on TV

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

“Yellow” button and the “Blue” button on the

remote control at the same time for more than

5 seconds.

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

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

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

3 Press [OK] on the remote control.

The PIN is not displayed.

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 71, Channel List) ¾ To check the signal condition (> 72, Signal

Condition)

¾ To change PIN for parental control (> 79, PIN

Entry)

¾ To sort the Channel List by region (> 71,

Channel Sorting by Region)

≥Select “Yes” to proceed to “Network Easy Setting”.

(> 15)

≥Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.

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Network Easy Setting

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 unit to network with a LAN cable and select “Wired”.

Wireless LAN connection: Insert a compatible Wireless LAN Adaptor to USB port and select “Wireless”. Wireless access point is necessary for Wireless LAN connection.

Current setting : Wired

Wired Wireless

RETURN

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting have been finished. Press OK.

RETURN

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)

e.g.,

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

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

“Wired” connection

1 Follow the on-screen instructions and

make the following settings.

≥Network Easy Setting ( Home Network

Connection Check )

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

Te st )

This screen appears, Setup is complete.

2 Press [OK].

¾ When you experience problems with settings

(> 16)

“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.

≥If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” is

displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor is fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect it. If there is still no change in the display, consult your dealer for advice.

§1

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

∫ 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 wireless network”. Enter Manually by using “Wireless Settings”. (> 76)

≥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 SetupTM) 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 SetupTM-compatible Wireless router may have the mark.

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Getting started

Settings

Wireless Settings

Complete. Network name

( SSID )

Wireless type : Authentication type : Encryption type : Reception

Press OK to check network connection.

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

When you experience problems with settings

∫ Wireless Settings

≥If there is no problem, the following screen is

displayed.

Getting started

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display Check the following

A conflict with other devices 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.

Using the USB extension cable supplied with the Wireless LAN Adaptor, adjust the position of the Wireless LAN Adaptor.

≥The SSID and the

encryption key of the Wireless router.

≥Please wait a few

moments, and then try again.

≥Connection of Wireless

LAN Adaptor

≥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

Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

Completed.

1. Wireless setting : Pass

2. IP address setting : Pass

3. Connection to gateway : Pass

Network connection check has finished.

Press OK.

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Home network available”

“Fail”

Check the

following

≥Connection of

the LAN cables (> 12)

≥Settings of

the hub and router

≥Connection

and settings of the hub and router

≥Settings of

“IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 77)

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∫ Network Easy Setting ( Internet

Connection Test )

≥If there is no problem, the following screen is

displayed.

Network Easy Setting ( Internet Connection Test )

Completed.

- Connection to the Internet : Pass

Network connection check has finished. Internet functions are available.

Press OK.

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display Check the following

≥“Primary DNS” and

Cannot find the server. (B019)

No connection could be made to the server. (B020)

“Secondary DNS” settings of “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 77)

≥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” (> 77) and the router

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

only when you selected “Off” for “Power Save in Standby” in “Easy Setting”. (> 14, step 7)

≥ Even if you set “Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function”

to “Off”, it is possible to set to “On” later. (> 77)

≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Network

Easy Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 76)

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network

Settings”. (> 76)

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

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

≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings

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

≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without

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

Getting started

To restart Network Easy Setting

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

To redo settings individually

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 3 Select “Setup”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press

[OK].

5 Select “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 77) or

“Proxy Server Settings” (> 77), then press [OK].

Check security before using Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function

If you set “Home Network ( DLNA ) Server 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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HDD and media information

Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable contents

≥Video ≥AVCHD

Hard disk drive (HDD) [HDD]

Getting started

SD Cards [SD]

USB memories [USB]

It cannot be played back directly from the media. Playback is possible by copying to the HDD.

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≥ It may not be able to playback depending on the device that was used to record. ≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.

≥JPEG ≥MPO ≥MP3

≥AVCHD ≥MPEG2

≥JPEG ≥MPO

≥AVCHD ≥MPEG2

≥DivX ≥MKV ≥JPEG ≥MPO ≥MP3

(–: Impossible)

–

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Notes

Notes for the SD cards

∫ 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.

∫ Setting the protection

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

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

e.g.,

Notes for the USB devices

≥This unit does not guarantee connection with all

USB devices.

≥FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. ≥This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed. ≥Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as

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

Getting started

is recommended.)

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≥ This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB

device.

≥ USB memories support DivX and MKV files less than

4GB.

LOCK

≥ When using Communication Camera (TY-CC10W or

compatible equipment) or Wireless LAN Adaptor (DY-WL10), connect it to the rear terminal of this unit. (> 12, 61)

Media handling

∫ How to hold an SD card

Do not touch the terminal surface.

DO NOT

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

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

≥ SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be

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

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

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to water,

garbage or other strange things.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

–In direct sunlight. –In very dusty or humid areas. –Near a heater. –Locations susceptible to significant difference in

temperature (condensation can occur).

–Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves

occur.

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Common Operations

TV operation area (> 82)

SD card

USB memory



INPUT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE LIVE TV

PROG/CHECK

REC

RADIO/TV

abc

jkl

tuv

PAUSE

VOL

def

mno

w xyz

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

TEXT STTL

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

DRIVE SELECT

Getting started

STATUS

OPTION

CHAPTER

PAGE

EXIT

BACK/ RETURN

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.

≥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.

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.

∫ To select a drive

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

HOLD function

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

Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN ]

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

To cancel the HOLD function

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

Unit's display

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Basic operation

OK OK

Select Enter

BACK/

RETURN

EXIT

Page 001/002

Select

OPTION

LIVE CAT 2 SPORTS NEWS World news

29/10 29/10 2 29/10 1

PLAY RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

KD2A DOG LIVE CAT

04.10 04/10 29/10

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

World news29/10

DEL

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

FUNCTION MENU screen

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

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

Press

Display navigation

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

Menu screen

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

Play Video View Photos Play / Copy Music ( MP3 ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Copy New Photos

≥Display items differ depending on what is recorded

in each media.

USB

USB device is inserted.

RETURN

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback Contents

TV Guide Timer Recording Network Setup

Drive Select

SD Card / USB

Playback Contents

Video (> 37)

Photo (> 48)

Music (> 55)

TV Guide (> 23, 30)

Timer Recording (> 34)

Network

Home Network (DLNA) (> 65)

Internet Content (> 61)

Setup (> 70)

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

Drive Select

SD Card / USB



≥ Selectable items will change depending on the type and

status of the media.

Video

Photo Music

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

RETURN

Getting started

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].

≥Menu screen for each media appears.

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Watching broadcasts

Watc h ing broad casts

STATUS

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

1 4

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

BACK/ RETURN

RADIO/TV

-10s +60s

PROG/CHECK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

Channel names

Watching broadcasts

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

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

All DVB Channels

2 3

4 5

Select

View

RETURN

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 71)

Page up

Page down

Press 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.

¾ Enjoying 3D programme (> 43)



≥ If you have locked channels (> 72, Child Lock), PIN is

required to start viewing the broadcast.

≥ You can set the time to display the channel information.

> 74, On-Screen Information)

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Using TV Guide system

Landscape view

Portrait view

1 Press [GUIDE].

Each press switches the appearance.

TV Guide:

WED 13/10/2011 19:36

Select Channel

OK Select Programme

RETURN

Landscape

WED 13th

19:00-20:00

Time:

2 3 4 5

6 7

Info

GUIDE

+24 hours Prog. Type Category

Portrait/Landscape

OPTION: Advert

All ChannelsAll Types

Page Up

Page Down

To see programme information

(Programmes with the symbol)

Press [STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

To show other pages

Press [WXCH].

To exit the screen

Press [STATUS ].

To see advertisement

Press [OPTION].

Watching broadcasts

TV Guide:

WED 13/10/2011 19:36

Select Programme

OK Select Channel

RETURN

Portr ait

WED 13th

19:30-20:20

Vacation

20:20-21:30

Hunting

21:30-22:00

House dog Venus

22:00-23:00 23:00-00:05

Hunting Football

00:05-02:30

Portrait/Landscape

OPTION: Advert

Info

GUIDE

+24 hours Prog. Type Category

All ChannelsAll Types

Page Down

2 Select the programme, then press [OK].

Selection Screen

Drama WED 13/10/2011 19:00 - 20:00

RETURN

WED 13/10/2011 19:36

View

Single Timer Rec. Series Timer Rec. Delete Recommended

Series Info

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

Page up/down

Press [WXCH].

To view a programme list for another day

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

To show other advertisement

Press [3, 4].

To exit the screen

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

¾ Timer Recording using the TV Guide System

(> 30)



≥ Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite

of the channels you watch often. (> 70, Favourites Edit)

≥ Some broadcast may not send programme information.

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Watching broadcasts

All DVB Channels

Set timer

19:00 - 19:30

Now

Multi Audio

DA STTLMPEG TEXT

19:07

Select favourites





 

e.g.,

Channel information

Press [STATUS ].

1 Current Category 2 Programme with Guidance information 3 Audio Description

Watching broadcasts

4 Subtitle 5 Digital text 6 Multiple audio 7 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 70 (Favourites Edit).

Switching to the radio channel

Press [RADIO/TV].

To switch to the all channels

Press [RADIO/TV] again.

To show the radio channel list

Press [OK].

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To check the programmes currently broadcasting on other channels

Press [3, 4]. ≥You can switch to another channel displayed on the

channel information by pressing [OK].

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Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “STTL” appears in channel information (> 24)

Press [STTL ].

To hide subtitle

Press [STTL ].

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.

To select Multi Audio

When “Multi Audio” appears in channel information (> 24)

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

then press [OK].

3 Select the desired audio.

To listen to the Audio Description

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

When “AD” appears in channel information (> 24)

1 Press [AD]. 2 Select “Audio Description” and set to

“Automatic”.

3 Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume

with [2, 1].



≥ Audio Description may not be available depending on the

type of audio format.

≥ When “Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus”, “MPEG” or “HE-

AAC” is set to “Bitstream” or “Bitstream (Dolby D)”, the Audio Description may not work. Set them to “PCM” (> 74, Digital Audio Output).

≥ You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup

menu. (> 72)

To view Digital text (MHEG)

When “TEXT” appears in channel information (> 24)

Press [TEXT ].

Watching broadcasts

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

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 Digital text are deactivated during

recording.

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 82)

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Watching broadcasts

Pause

20:35 22:05

21:25



21:30:30 11/11/2011

Play 21:25.15



REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

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

∫ REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme up to

1.5 hours before as long as temporary save has not been stopped.

∫ PAUSE LIVE TV

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

Watching broadcasts

≥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.

20:35 22:05

Pause

20:35

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

(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

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT].

2 When you want to resume

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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.

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≥ Temporary save stops in the following cases:

– When switching to other channels or other screen – When recording of the watching programme is started – When 2 programmes simultaneous recording is started – When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV

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

≥ These functions do not work in the following cases:

– When the clock is not set – While recording 2 programmes simultaneously – While watching a programme being recorded – When a radio programme is selected – (REWIND]LIVE]TV) When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to

“Off” (> 73)

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

remote control by using VIERA Link (> 62). Refer to the TV operating instructions for operation.

Recording TV programmes

Recor ding

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

Unit’s display

Automatic Stop ( Guide Link ) at 22:00

21:00-22:00

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

Life

The titles can only be recorded to HDD of this unit and cannot be copied from HDD to the media.



VOL

PAGE

abc

def

mno

jkl

w xyz

tuv

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE LIVE TV

TEXT STTL

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

EXIT

BACK/ RETURN

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

CHAPTER

INPUT

2 5 8 0

SKIP

PROG/CHECK

RADIO/TV

Select “Automatic Stop”,

then press .

≥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 .

Recording Time

Continuous recording

2 Press [OK].

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

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

[¥ REC].

Recording

Press to select the

channel.

You can also select the channel with the number buttons or Channel List (> 22).

Press .

Recording starts.

REC

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≥ One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording

is being done and timer recording starts.

≥ When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On”

(> 78), this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing “Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time” (> above).

≥ Digital text (MHEG) will not be recorded.

REC1

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Recording TV programmes

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

REC2

REC1/OTR AUTO

DDH

Recording programme displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

Time Remaining 30h30m

HDD

Page 003/003

Select

Grouped Titles

VIDEO

OPTION

Birds World news Football Dogs and Cats

04/10 04/10 29/10

29/10 Start Time 22:46 Prog.Type: Drama

Rec Time 0h30m

PLAY RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama Sport Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

DEL

Operation during recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

Recording

To switch the Channel

Press [WXCH].

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 [WXCH] to select the recording channel.

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].

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

To pause recording

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

Press [PAUSE ;].

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≥ Press [PAUSE ;] 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.

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To stop recording

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

Unit’s display

Press [STOP ∫].

∫ When recording 1 programme

If the following screen appears

To perform 2 programmes simultaneous recording

While recording

Record another programme with steps –

on page 27.

“REC1” and “REC2” will light

REC1

REC2

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

∫ 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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≥ Channel cannot be switched except to the recording

programmes.

Recording

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Timer recording

Landscape

TV Guide:

WED 13/10/2011 19:36

WED 13th

All ChannelsAll Types

Time:

RETURN

Select Programme

Select Channel

+24 hours Prog. Type Category

Page Up

Page Down

Portrait/Landscape

Info

GUIDE

19:00-20:00

OPTION: Advert

2 3 4 5

6 7

The titles can only be recorded to HDD of this unit and cannot be copied from HDD to the media.



VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

PAUSE

PAGE

def

mno

w xyz

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

BACK/

RETURN

TEXT STTL

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

DRIVE

INPUT

SELECT

ghi

p qrs

DEL

SKIP

Recording

STOP

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

OPTION

PROG/CHECK

REC

RADIO/TV

CHAPTER

Select “Single Timer Rec.” or “Series Timer Rec.”,

then press .

Selection Screen

Drama WED 13/10/2011 19:00 - 20:00

RETURN

≥This screen may not appear depending on

the programme.

Single Timer Rec.:

Timer programme is set for selected programme.

Series Timer Rec.:

Timer programme is set for all the episodes of a series programme.

Recommended (Recommendation Booking):

Refer to page 32.

WED 13/10/2011 19:36

View

Single Timer Rec. Series Timer Rec. Delete Recommended

Series Info

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Press .

Select the programme,

then press .

If “Programme Selection” screen appears

Depending on the signal sent from the broadcaster, both High Definition picture programme and Standard Definition picture programme exist. Select the programme, then press [OK].

Programme Selection

The same programme in High Definition picture quality exists. Please choose programme and set the timer recording.

Channel Schedule Contents

13/10 WED

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23:00 - 0:00

13/10 WED 23:00 - 0:00

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