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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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

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

1Remote control (N2QAYB000618)

2Batteries for remote control

1AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00003)

≥Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

1 RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00003)

Using the remote control

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

R6/LR6, AA

Getting started

≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 9)

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Getting started

Safety precautions

WARNING

∫ Unit

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

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

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

–Use only the recommended accessories. –Do not remove covers.

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

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

∫ AC mains lead

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

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

–Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. –Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the

lead.

–Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

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

–Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. ≥Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

∫ SD card

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

CAUTION

∫ Unit

≥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

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

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

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

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

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

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 13AMPERE 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.

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.

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.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse	Fuse
	(5 ampere)
(5 ampere)

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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

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∫ 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

Glossary

Refer to following site for technical terms.

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

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

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Control reference guide

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

started

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

Getting

numbers or characters (The character buttons may

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

TV

be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.)

programmes, photos or music (> 44)

DRIVE

VOL

CH

INPUT

5 Basic operations for recording and play

SELECT

AV

6 Show channel information (> 24)/Programme

PAGE

information within TV Guide screen (> 23)/Show

1

2

3

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

>

>

abc

def

CH

7 Selection/OK (

21), Frame-by-frame (

42)

4

ghi

jkl

mno

8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 38)

9 Show OPTION menu (> 45, 51, 58)

5

6

p

8tuv

w

: Colour buttons

7qrs

9xyz

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

DEL

0

AD

; Start recording (> 27)

< Show Timer Recording screen (> 34)

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

= Create chapter (> 40)

> Switching to the radio channel list (> 24)

REWINDLIVETV

? Transmit the remote control signal

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

@ TV operation area (> 82)

A Channel select (> 22)/

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

EXIT

Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen

etc.

I

GU DE

B Show VIERA CAST (> 61)

R

F

C Listen to Audio Description (> 25, 42)

A

O

U

D Start up a video communication (> 61)

T

T

C

V

N

O

IG

I

E Exit the menu screen

N

N

A

OK

M

E

T

F Show the TV Guide screen (> 23)

I

C

E

D

N

R

U

G Show FUNCTION MENU screen (> 21)

OPTION

RETURN

H Return to previous screen

BACK/

I Show subtitles (> 25, 42)

J Show digital text (> 25)

K Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41)

L Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)

REC

PROG/CHECK

TEXT

STTL

CHAPTER RADIO/TV

MANUALSKIP

-10s

+60s

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Main unit

Pull to flip down the

front panel.

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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.

2Recording indicator

≥The indicator will light up while recording.

≥The indicator will blink while recording is paused.

3CALL LED

≥The LED will light up when this unit receives incoming call etc. of the video communication.

(> 61)

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

1Drive (HDD or SD) indicator

2SD card slot indicator

3USB port indicator

4Copying indicator

5Remote control signal indicator

6Main display section indicator

Current time/playback counter, various messages

7Playback indicator

8Timer recording indicator

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

¾Rear panel terminals (> 10, 84)

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Basic Connection

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

	TV’s rear panel
To household mains socket
				RF IN
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
				HDMI
Connect only after
all other
connections are
complete.

RF IN RF OUT

	AC IN				HDMI
					AV OUT
This unit’s rear panel
								To the aerial
				Aerial cable				RF Coaxial cable (supplied)
				HDMI cable				AC mains lead (supplied)

Required setting:

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

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

≥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.

≥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”)]

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Basic Connection

Network connection

		Following functions will be available when this unit is
	started	connected to the network.
		≥DLNA functions (> 64)
		≥Network Service functions (> 61)
	Getting	≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit from
		Internet (> 81)
		For details about connection method, refer to the
		instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

LAN (ethernet) cable connection

This unit’s rear panel

10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX

LAN

LAN cable

(Straight)

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

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

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

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Wireless LAN connection

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

This unit’s rear panel

COMMUNICATION

CAMERA

WIRELESS LAN

ADAPTOR

Wireless LAN

Adaptor

Wireless router, etc.

Internet

≥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

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

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í].

DVB Auto Setup starts.

DVB Auto Setup takes about 3 minutes.

DVB Auto Setup
Progress	CH 21		68
This will take about 3 minutes.
CH	Channel Name	Type	Quality
Free TV: 0	Pay TV: 0	Radio: 0	Data: 0
	Searching
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)

3 Enter the PIN.

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

You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police to crack crime.

See Instruction Book.

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

*

* * *

0 - 9 PIN entry

RETURN

1Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit PIN.

2Repeat 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”).

1Select the item, then press [OK]. e.g.,

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN

0000

NAME

HOUSE NO

POSTCODE

Select

Change PIN

RETURN

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.

PIN Entry

Enter a new 4-digit PIN, then press OK.

This PIN will be used for controlling viewing and playback.

PIN will be set to “0000” by pressing “RETURN” when there is no number input.

-	-	-	-
RETURN		Number	0 - 9

≥The default PIN is “0000”.

1Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit PIN.

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

2 Press [OK].

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Settings

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

started	Power Save in Standby
				Power Save
						On
Getting	From			To
		0			6

On It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode.

On Set the start and stop time and then Timer 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.

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

OK

≥Select “Yes” to proceed to “Network Easy Setting”. (> 15)

≥Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

To restart set up

1Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive.

2Press [FUNCTION MENU].

3Select “Setup”, then press [OK].

4Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press [OK].

5Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To display the Owner ID information on TV

1While 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.

3Press [OK] on the remote control. The PIN is not displayed.

¾To edit the Channel List (> 71, Channel List)

¾To check the signal condition (> 72, Signal

Condition)

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

Entry)

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

Channel Sorting by Region)

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Network Easy Setting

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

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

Network Easy Setting

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

First, please select a connection mode.

Current setting

: Wired

LAN cable connection:

Connect 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.

Wired

Wireless

OK

RETURN

“Wired” connection

1Follow the on-screen instructions and make the following settings.

≥Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

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

Test )

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting have been finished.

Press OK.

OK

RETURN

This screen appears, Setup is complete.

2Press [OK].

¾When you experience problems with settings (> 16)

“Wireless” connection

Before beginning wireless connection setup

≥Obtain your Network name (SSID§1).

≥If your wireless connection is encrypted please be sure that you know your encryption key.

≥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.

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

Wireless Settings				started
			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	Getting
			WPS (PUSH button)

OK

RETURN

∫ Search for wireless network:

≥When you select “Search for wireless network”, the available wireless networks will be displayed. Select your network name and press [OK].

–If your Network name is not displayed search again by pressing the “Red” button on the remote control.

–Stealth SSID will not be displayed when you select “Search for 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	e.g.,
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	2
relating to the connection and
security of wireless LAN devices.

1Press WPS button or corresponding button of Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing. ≥For details, refer to the operating instruction of

Wireless router.

2 Press [OK].

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

§2 Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM-compatible Wireless router may have the mark.

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Settings

When you experience problems with settings

	started	∫ Wireless Settings
		≥If there is no problem, the following screen is
	Getting	displayed.
		Wireless Settings
		Complete.
		Network name	:
		( SSID )
		Wireless type	:
		Authentication type	:
		Encryption type	:
		Reception	:

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

Press OK to check network connection.

OK

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

	Display	Check the following
	A conflict with other	≥Please wait a few
	devices occurred.	moments, and then try
		again.
		≥Setting of the Wireless
	A time out error	router for MAC Address
		etc.
	occurred.
		≥The signal may be weak.
		Using the USB extension
		cable supplied with the
		Wireless LAN Adaptor,
		adjust the position of the
	An authentication	Wireless LAN Adaptor.
		≥The SSID and the
	error or a time out	encryption key of the
	error occurred.
		Wireless router.
		≥Please wait a few
		moments, and then try
		again.
		≥Connection of Wireless
	A device error	LAN Adaptor
		≥If there is no improvement
	occurred.
		in symptom, contact your
		dealer.

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∫Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

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

e.g., “Wireless” connection

Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

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

Network connection check has finished.

Press OK.

OK

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

		Display		Check the
				following
	1.	LAN cable		≥Connection of
		connection or	“Fail”	the LAN
		Wireless setting:		cables (> 12)
	2.	IP address	“Fail”	≥Settings of
		setting:		the hub and
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”	router
		gateway:
	1.	LAN cable		≥Connection
		connection or	“Pass”	and settings
		Wireless setting:		of the hub
	2.	IP address	“Fail”	and router
		setting:		≥Settings of
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”	“IP Address /
				DNS
		gateway:
				Settings”
	1.	LAN cable
				(> 77)
		connection or	“Pass”
		Wireless setting:
	2.	IP address	“Pass”
		setting:
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”
		gateway:
	1.	LAN cable
		connection or	“Pass”
		Wireless setting:
	2.	IP address	“Home
		setting:	network
			available”
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”
		gateway:

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∫Network Easy Setting ( Internet Connection Test )

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

Network Easy Setting ( Internet Connection Test )

Completed.

- Connection to the Internet

: Pass

Network connection check has finished.

Internet functions are available.

Press OK.

OK

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

Display	Check the following
	≥“Primary DNS” and
Cannot find the	“Secondary DNS” settings
server. (B019)	of “IP Address / DNS
	Settings” (> 77)
	≥The server may be busy or
	the service may have been
No connection	suspended. Please wait a
could be made to	few moments, and then try
the server.	again.
(B020)	≥Settings of “Proxy Server
	Settings” (> 77) and the
	router

To restart Network Easy Setting

1Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive.

2Press [FUNCTION MENU].

3Select “Setup”, then press [OK].

4Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

1Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive.

2Press [FUNCTION MENU].

3Select “Setup”, then press [OK].

4Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press [OK].

5Select “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.

≥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.

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Getting started

HDD and media information

									(–: Impossible)
Media type			Standard symbol					Playable contents	Recordable contents
								≥Video
								≥AVCHD
Hard disk drive (HDD)							[HDD]	≥JPEG
								≥MPO
								≥MP3
								≥AVCHD	–
								≥MPEG2§
SD Cards							[SD]
								≥JPEG
								≥MPO
								≥AVCHD§
								≥MPEG2§
USB memories								≥DivX®	–
							[USB]	≥MKV
								≥JPEG
								≥MPO
								≥MP3

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

≥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.

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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.	LOCK

Notes for the USB devices

	≥This unit does not guarantee connection with all
	USB devices.	started
	≥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	Getting
	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’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device.

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

≥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)

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

≥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.

Media handling

∫ How to hold an SD card

Do not touch the terminal surface.

DO NOT

∫ 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			TV operation
SELECT				AV	VOL	CH	area (> 82)
DRIVE				INPUT
1				2	3	PAGE
				abc	def	CH
4				5	6
	ghi
				jkl	mno
	p			8tuv	w
7qrs					9xyz
DEL				0	AD
			SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
					REWINDLIVETV
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STATUS				PAUSE LIVE TV		EXIT
				GUIDE
		O	R			F
	T					U
						N
						C
A						T
IG						I
V						O
A
N						N
T				OK
E						M
C						E
R
D						N
I						U
OPTION						BACK/
						RETURN
REC				PROG/CHECK TEXT		STTL
CHAPTER RADIO/TV					MANUALSKIP
					-10s	+60s

Preparations

Turning on this unit

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

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

Inserting or removing a media

USB memory

SD card

≥When the indicator on this unit's display blinks, do not turn off the unit or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of the media contents.

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

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

≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

∫ To select a drive

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

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 Unit's display the unit’s display.

To cancel the HOLD function

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

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Basic operation

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

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

Display navigation

Operating method can also be confirmed on the screen.

Available functions and buttons used are displayed on each screen.

04/10

DOG

1

29/10

LIVE CAT

1

29/10

LIVE CAT 2

1

29/10

SPORTS NEWS

2

29/10

World news

1

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]

USB

Play Video

View Photos

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy New Photos

USB device is inserted.

OK

RETURN

≥Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each media.

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

1 While stopped

Press [OPTION].

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

3 Select the media, then press [OK].

≥Menu screen for each media appears.

			FUNCTION MENU screen
	You can easily access the desired functions, such as
	playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings etc. via			started
	the FUNCTION MENU.
	1		Press [FUNCTION MENU].	Getting
	2		Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback Contents

TV Guide

Timer Recording

Network

Setup

Drive Select

SD Card / USB

OK

RETURN

Video

Photo

Music

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

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.

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Watching Watching broadcasts

broad casts

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

Press CH 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)

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

Channel names

All DVB Channels

HD	1
HD	2
	3
HD	4
	5
HD	6
HD	7
	Select
	View	Page up
	RETURN	Page down

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 71)

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Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

Each press switches the appearance.

Landscape view

		TV Guide: Landscape
WED 13/10/2011		WED 13th
				All Types		All Channels
19:36		19:00-20:00

Time:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Select Channel	Info	OPTION: Advert	Page Up
OK			Page Down CH
Select Programme	GUIDE Portrait/Landscape
RETURN
	+24 hours	Prog. Type	Category

Portrait view

	TV Guide: Portrait
WED 13/10/2011	WED 13th
			All Types		All Channels
19:36	19:30-20:20	Vacation
	20:20-21:30	Hunting
	21:30-22:00	House dog
	22:00-23:00	Venus
	23:00-00:05	Hunting
	00:05-02:30 Football
Select Programme	Info	OPTION: Advert
OK					Page Down CH
Select Channel	GUIDE Portrait/Landscape
RETURN
	+24 hours		Prog. Type		Category

2 Select the programme, then press [OK].

	Selection Screen	WED 13/10/2011 19:36
		View
		Single Timer Rec.
	Drama	Series Timer Rec.
		Delete
	WED 13/10/2011
	19:00 - 20:00	Recommended

Series Info

OK

RETURN

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

Page up/down

Press [W X CH].

To view a programme list for another day

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

¾Timer Recording using the TV Guide System (> 30)

To see programme information

(Programmes with the symbol)

Press [STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

To show other pages

Press [W X CH].

To exit the screen

Press [STATUS ].

To see advertisement

Press [OPTION].

To show other advertisement

Press [3, 4].

To exit the screen

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

Watching broadcasts

≥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

Watching broadcasts

Channel information

Press [STATUS ].

e.g.,
12		19:07 All DVB Channels
19:00 - 19:30			Select favourites
	Now		Set timer
MPEG	A D	STTL	TEXT Multi Audio

1 Current Category

2 Programme with Guidance information

3 Audio Description

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

1Press [OPTION].

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

3Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK].

4Refer to page 70 (Favourites Edit).

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].

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].

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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

1Press [OPTION].

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

3Select the desired language. ≥Press [EXIT] to exit the screen.

To select Multi Audio

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

1Press [OPTION].

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

3Select the desired audio.

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

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)

1Press [AD].	broadcasts
3Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume
2Select “Audio Description” and set to
“Automatic”.
with [2, 1].	Watching

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

≥When “Dolby Digital / Dolby Digital Plus”, “MPEG” or “HEAAC” 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 ].

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

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.

	broadcasts	∫ REWIND LIVE TV
		You can rewind live TV programme up to
		1.5 hours before as long as temporary save has
		not been stopped.
	Watching
		∫ PAUSE LIVE TV
		You can pause live TV programme and restart
		watching from the paused position.
		≥Select the HDD drive to perform these functions
		correctly.
		1 While watching TV
		(REWIND]LIVE]TV)
		Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.
		≥“REWIND LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s
		display.
		(PAUSE]LIVE]TV)
		Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.
		≥“PAUSE LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s
		display.
				Pause	20:35				22:05
						20:35

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.

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Display information

∫While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

Pause	20:35							22:05
					21:25

≥Press [STATUS ] again.

21:30:30 11/11/2011

Play 21:25.15

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

4The time which is 1.5 hours after PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV started

≥After 1.5 hours from PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV started, current time is displayed

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

1Press [STOP ∫].

2Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT].

≥Temporary save stops in the following cases:

–When switching to other channels or other screen

–When recording of the watching programme is started

–When 2 programmes simultaneous recording is started

–When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the HDD free space.)

≥These functions do not work in the following cases:

–When the clock is not set

–While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

–While 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.

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Recording Recording TV programmes

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

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

Press CH to select the

channel.

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

Press REC .

Recording starts.

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

REC1

Unit’s display

Select “Automatic Stop”,

then press OK .

≥One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

		REC1/OTR
		21:00-22:00
		Life
								Recording
		Automatic Stop ( Guide Link ) at 22:00
		Recording Time		30 min
		Continuous recording
	≥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 You can set the length of

Time recording time from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

Select the recording time. ≥You can also set the time with

[¥ REC].

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

2 Press [OK].

≥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.

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Recording TV programmes

Operation during recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

		HDD	Recording programme displayed
		REC1/OTR AUTO
		1	on the TV
Recording			Recording programme not
		5 REC2
			displayed on the TV

To switch the Channel

Press [W X CH].

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 [W X CH] to select the recording channel.

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Simultaneous rec and play

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

1While recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR			Grouped Titles				VIDEO
HDD			Time Remaining		30h30m
All	Not Viewed		Movie		Drama	Sport	Video (AVCHD)
	Channel		Date	Title Name			Titles
			04/10	Birds			1
			04/10	World news			1
			29/10	Football			1
			29/10	Dogs and Cats			1
			Start Time 22:46		Rec Time 0h30m
			Prog.Type: Drama
PLAY						Page 003/003	Page Up
		OPTION			DEL Delete		Page Down
RETURN
PHOTO / MUSIC					Select

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2Select 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 ;].

≥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

Press [STOP ∫].

∫When recording 1 programme

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording

1

Recording of this programme is in progress.

Stop this recording ?

Yes

No

OK

RETURN

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

∫When recording 2 programmes

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording

2 recordings are in progress.

Which recording would you like to stop ?

1

2

OK

RETURN

1Select the programme, then press [OK].

2Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To perform 2 programmes simultaneous recording

While recording

Record another programme with steps –

on page 27.

“REC1” and “REC2” will light

REC1			Recording
REC2		Unit’s display

≥Channel cannot be switched except to the recording programmes.

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Timer recording

The titles can only be recorded to HDD of this

Select “Single Timer Rec.”

unit and cannot be copied from HDD to the

or “Series Timer Rec.”,

media.

then press

OK .

TV

Selection Screen

WED 13/10/2011 19:36

DRIVE

INPUT

VOL

CH

View

SELECT

AV

Single Timer Rec.

PAGE

1

Drama

Series Timer Rec.

abc

def

2

3

CH

WED 13/10/2011

Delete

Recording

4

ghi

5

6

19:00 - 20:00

Recommended

jkl

mno

p

8tuv

w

Series Info

7qrs

9xyz

OK

DEL

0

AD

RETURN

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

REWINDLIVETV

≥This screen may not appear depending on

STOP

PAUSE PLAY/x1.3

the programme.

STATUS

PAUSE LIVE TV

EXIT

Single Timer Rec.:

GUIDE

Timer programme is set for selected

R

U

T

O

F

programme.

N

T

C

N

A

T

IG

I

V

O

A

N

OK

M

E

C

E

R

D

N

Series Timer Rec.:

BACK/

I

U

OPTION

RETURN

Timer programme is set for all the episodes of

a series programme.

REC

PROG/CHECK TEXT

STTL

Recommended

CHAPTER RADIO/TV MANUALSKIP

(Recommendation Booking):

-10s

+60s

Refer to page 32.

If “Programme Selection” screen appears

Depending on the signal sent from the

broadcaster, both High Definition picture

programme and Standard Definition picture

programme exist.

Press

GUIDE

.

Select the programme, then press [OK].

Programme Selection

WED 13/10/2011 19:36

Select the programme,

The same programme in High Definition picture quality exists.

then press

OK .

Please choose programme and set the timer recording.

Channel

13/10 WED

2/6. Comedy-drama series about

Schedule

Contents

23:00 - 0:00

housemates who are actually awere...

HD

13/10 WED

2/6. Comedy-drama series about

TV Guide: Landscape

23:00 - 0:00 housemates who are actually awere...

WED 13/10/2011

WED 13th

All Types

All Channels

OK

19:36

19:00-20:00

RETURN

Time:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Select Channel

Info

OPTION: Advert

Page Up

OK

Page Down CH

Select Programme

GUIDE

Portrait/Landscape

RETURN

+24 hours

Prog. Type

Category

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