Panasonic DMR-HW220 User Manual

Operating Instructions

HDD Recorder

Model No. DMR-HW220

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. 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.

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Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

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

- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on this unit.

- Use only the recommended accessories.

- Do not remove covers.

- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

- Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

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

- Ensure that the power supply voltage

corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket

outlet.

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

lead.

- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

- Hold onto the mains plug body when

disconnecting the plug.

- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket

outlet.

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

SD card

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

CAUTION

Unit

• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

• This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.

• This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

Placement

• Place this unit on an even surface.

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

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

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

- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings

with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

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Batteries

• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire.

- Do not mix old and new batteries or different

types at the same time.

- Do not heat or expose to flame.

- Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed

to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

- Do not take apart or short circuit.

- Do not recharge alkaline or manganese

batteries.

- Do not use batteries if the covering has been

peeled off.

- Remove batteries if you do not intend to use

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

• When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. (Product numbers correct as of May 2012. These may be subject to change.)

Remote control (N2QAYB000781): 1pc. Batteries for remote control: 2pcs. AC mains lead: 1pc. RF coaxial cable: 1pc. Audio/Video cable: 1pc.

• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

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Table of contents

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

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

Getting started

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

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

- Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

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

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

- Basic connect ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

- Other TV conn ection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

- Amplifier/receiver c onnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

- Network conne ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

- TV operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

- Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

- Easy Network S etting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

Watching broadcasts

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

- Using Channe l List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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

- Using channe l information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

- Operations wh ile watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .24

- REWIND LIVE TV /PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Recording

Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

- Operation du ring Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

- Manually progra mming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .28

- Timer recording o ptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

- Timer recording f rom channel information . . . . . . . .29

- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . .30

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

- DIRECT NAVIGA TOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .31

Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

- General opera tions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

- 3D video playb ack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Editing video

Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Photo

Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

- DIRECT NAVI GATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . . 44

- Photo pla y option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

- Slideshow Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

- Copying a utomatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Music

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

- Copying mu sic to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

- Playing mu sic recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

- Operation s during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . .52

- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

- Copying S D Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . . 54

- Using this u nit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

- Using this u nit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

- Using this u nit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Convenient functions

Format SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . .58

- Connectin g the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

- Disconnect ing the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

- To enjoy v ideo communication (e.g., SkypeTM) . . . . .61

Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Changing the unit’s settings (Setup). . . . . . . .64

- Common pro cedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

- Digital TV Tu ning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

- HDD / USB HD D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

- Connectio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

. . . . .61

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Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 77

- HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

- General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . 80

-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

-Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

-USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

-TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

- Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

- Messages on the un it’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

- When you experience problems with

Easy Network Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

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HDD and media information

Recordable/playable contents

Media type Standard symbol Playable contents

•Video

Built-in hard disk drive

(HDD)

External HDD (> 58)

§1, 2

[HDD]

[USB_HDD]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

•Video

(–: Impossible)

Recordable

contents

SD Cards

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• SD Video (MPEG2)

[SD]

•JPEG •MP4

§3

§4

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

§3, 5

§4

•MP4

• DivX

•MP3

–

USB memories [USB]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• SD Video (MPEG2)

•MPEG2

•MKV

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

§1

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

§2

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

§3

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

§4

Recorded with SD-Video format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It can be played back only after copying to HDD. (> 53)

§5

It cannot be played back directly from the USB memory. Playback is possible by copying to the HDD. (> 52)

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

output terminal.

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

Playable contents on a DLNA server

When this unit works as a DLNA client (> 55), following contents are playable.

• Recorded video

•AVCHD

•MP4 •MPEG2

• JPEG • MPO (3D photo) • MP3 • FLAC

Only when the server is another DIGA. (> 54)

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

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Notes

About extension of files

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

Subtitle text files

MKV

Subtitle text files

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

MP4 “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov”

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

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

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

“.SRT” “.srt” “.SSA” “.ssa” “.ASS” “.ass” “.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt”

“.mts” “.TS” “.ts”

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Getting started

HDD and media information

Notes for the USB devices

• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

• Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as USB 2.0 devices, in certain cases USB 3.0 devices cannot be used due to differing connector shape, larger current ratings, etc. (Use of USB 2.0 devices is recommended.)

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

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

Notes for the SD cards

• Compatible SD card

- SD Memory Card

(from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 formats)

- SDHC Memory Card

(from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format)

- SDXC Memory Card

(48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format)

• Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

Media handling

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

DO NOT

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

• Do not place in the following areas:

- In hot places, such as under the direct

sunlight.

- In very dusty or humid areas.

- Locations susceptible to significant difference

in temperature (condensation can occur).

- Where static electricity or electromagnetic

waves occur.

To format an SD card

Refer to “Format SD card”. (> 57)

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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 or the card may not be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit.

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

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Unit care

Getting started

HDD/USB HDD handling care

• The HDD is a high precision device

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

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

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

• The HDD is a temporary storage device

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

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

Setup precautions

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

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

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

- When there is an extreme change in

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

- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam

in the room.

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

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

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

When moving the unit

1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until

“BYE” disappears from the display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the

household mains socket.

3 Move only after the unit has come to a

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

Cleaning

• Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.

When requesting this unit for repair

The registration of the USB HDD may be cancelled in the process of repairing this unit.

You can use the USB HDD again by re-registering, but all recorded content already on the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.

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STATUS

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

RADIO/

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

TIME SLIP

PROG/CHECK

DEL

DISPLAY

-10s +60s

AUDIO

SETUP

REC

RGYB

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

 

 

















 



















  

  



 

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Getting started

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control

1 Transmit the remote control signal

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

2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or

vice versa

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

numbers or characters

5 Switch to the previously watched channel

(> 22)

6 Basic operations for recording and play,

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 24)

7 Show Information (> 23, 32, 35) 8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 35) 9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR (> 31) : Show OPTION menu (> 39, 46, 51) ; Colour buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) (Use

in accordance with instruction on the screen.)

< Start recording (> 26) = Select audio (> 24, 36) > Show the Timer Recording screen (> 28) ? Create chapter (> 36) @ Show Setup menu (> 64) A To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, photos or music (> 38)

B TV operation buttons (> 17) C Channel select (> 22)/Change pages in the

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.

D Show the VIERA Connect screen (> 61) E Switching to the radio channel list (> 22) F Start up a video communication (> 61) G Exit the menu screen H Show the TV Guide screen (> 23) I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 21) J Ret K Show subtitles (> 24, 36) L Show Teletext (> 24) M Show Playback Menu (> 62) N Skip the specified time (> 36) O Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 35) P Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 35)

urn to previous screen

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Insert batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

Main unit

Pull to flip down the front panel.

SD card

USB memory

Getting started



1 Standby/on switch (Í/I)

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

2 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording.

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

3 CALL LED

• The LED will light up when this unit receives incoming call etc. of the video communication. (> 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 (> 24) 6 USB port 7 SD card slot

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

8 Channel select (> 22) 9 Start recording (> 26) : St op ; Start play



 





  





< Display

HDDSD

5678

SD USB

PLAY

COPY

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

- Current time

- Playback counter

- Various messages (> 83) 6 Playback indicator 7 USB port indicator 8 Timer recording indicator

• This indicator lights up when the timer

recording standby is activated.

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

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HDMI

VHF/UHF

RF IN

TV’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

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

Cooling fan

AC mains lead (supplied)

• Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI cable

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable (supplied)

Connection

Basic connections

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

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

If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal

Connect the TV with the Audio/Video cable. (> 13)

To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)

Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 58)

To connect the Communication Camera (optional)

Refer to “VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)”. (> 61)

About HDMI cable

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

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

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

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AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

Audio/Video cable (supplied)

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

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

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

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• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 60).

• 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.

Other TV connection

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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

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

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HDMI

HDMI INHDMI OUT

HDMI cable

Amplifier/

receiver

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

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

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

HDMI IN

HDMI

HDMI cable

Amplifier/receiver

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

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

• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.

Connection

Amplifier/receiver connections

HDMI terminal

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

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

amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.

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

∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D

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

• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier/receiver.

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Getting started

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Optical digital

audio cable

AUDIO IN

Audio cable

Amplifier/receiver

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

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• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 64, 71).

AUDIO OUT terminal

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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Getting started

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN (ethernet) cable

Internet

Wireless router, etc.

Connection

Network connection

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

• Smart Home Networking (DLNA) (> 54)

• VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

(> 61)

• Updating the software (firmware) of this unit

from Internet (> 76)

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

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

(> 19, Easy Network Setting)

LAN cable connection

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

connecting to peripheral devices.

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

terminal can damage the unit.

Wireless LAN connection

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• For up-to-date compatibility information on your Wireless router refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

• The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services.

∫ Precautions of Wireless LAN connection

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

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

• This unit contains delicate electronic components.

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

- Do not expose this unit to high temperatures

or direct sunlight.

- Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong

impacts.

- Keep this unit away from moisture.

- Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any

way.

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Settings

TV operation buttons (> right)

Select and enter buttons

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

FUNCTION MENU (> 21)

Setup (> 64)

Brand Code Brand Code

AIWA 35

BENQ 58/59 BRANDT 10/15

CENTREX 66 CURTIS 05

DESMET 05

ELEMIS 05

FINLUX 61

Panasonic 01/02/03/04

AKAI 27/30 BEKO 05/71/72/73/74

BUSH 05

DAEWOO 64/65

DUAL 05

FERGUSON 10/34

FISHER 21

MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47

METZ 05/28/79

MIVAR 24

NEC 36

NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61

OLEVIA 45

ORION 05

PHILCO 41/48/64

PHONOLA 05

PROVIEW 52

RADIOLA 05

NOBLEX 33

NORDMENDE 10

ONWA 30/39/70

PEONY 49/69

PHILIPS 05/06/46

PIONEER 37/38

PYE 05

SABA 10

FUJITSU 53

ITT

GOLDSTAR 05/50/51

GRADIENTE 36

JVC 17/30/39/70

KOLIN 45

05/50/51

MAG 52

LOEWE 07/46

FUNAI 63/67

GOODMANS 05

GRUNDIG 09

IRRADIO 30

KDS 52

KONKA 62

HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41

SALORA 26

SANSUI 05

32/42/43/65/68SAMSUNG

SCHNEIDER 05/29/30

SELECO 05/25

SIEMENS 09

SONY 08

TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14

TOSHIBA 16/57

YAMAHA 18/41

WHITE WESTINGHOUSE

SANYO 21/54/55/56

05/69/75/76/77/78

SEG

SINUDYNE 05

31/33/66/67/69TCL

TEVION 52 THOMSON 10/15/44

SHARP 18

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VOL

DRIVE SELECT

ghi

p qrs

LAST VIEW

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

RGYB

REC

PROG/CHECK

SETUP

INPUT

PAGE

abc

def

mno

jkl

INTERNET

w xyz

tuv

RADIO/

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

PAUSE LIVE TV

RETURN

AUDIO

CHAPTER

DEL

TEXT STTL

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

MANUAL SKIP

-10s +60s

Getting started

TV operation buttons

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

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

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

Manufacturer and Code No.

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

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

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Getting started

Progress

Digital TV Auto Tuning

CH 6 69

RF Ch

Digital TV: 2

Searching

Quality

Type

Channel Name

RETURN

This will take about 3 minutes.

10 10

Digital TV

Settings

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

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

this unit.

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

3 Follow the on-screen instructions and

perform the settings.

• When the Download from TV screen appears, the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit. (> 60)

• When the Auto Setup screen appears, the unit searches for the terrestrial digital channels. It takes about 3 minutes.

After tuning has been completed, clock will be set automatically. If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 74, Clock).

4 Set “Power Save” to “On”, “On Timer” or

“Off”, then press [OK].

Power Save in Standby

From To

12 AM AM6

•On

It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode.

•On Timer

Set the start and stop time and then press [OK].

• “Power Save in Standby” is activated when the set time comes.

•Off

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

• If you use Home Network function (> 72), select “Off”. This function is not available with other settings.

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

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup

1 Press [SETUP]. (> 17) 2 Select “Auto Setup” in “Digital TV Tuning”,

then press [OK].

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

If the TV aspect setting screen appears

Refer to “TV Aspect”. (> 70)

To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly

Refer to “Using Channel List”. (> 22)

Power Save

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

Getting started

RETURN

Easy Network Setting

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

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

Wireless LAN connection: Select “Wireless”.

Current setting : Wired

Wired Wireless

e.g.,

Easy Network Setting

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

Preparation

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

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

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

[OK].

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the following confirmation and settings.

“Wired” connection:

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Internet Connection Test

“Wireless” connection:

- Wireless Settings

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Internet Connection Test

Connection method to wireless access point

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

press [OK].

2 The available wireless networks will be

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

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

- Stealth SSID will not be displayed. Enter manually by using “Wireless Settings”. (> 64, 71)

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

WPS (PUSH button):

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

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

Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.

3 When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”

appears. Press [OK].

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

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

3 Press [OK].

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Getting started

Settings

When you experience problems

Refer to “When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting”. (> 85)

To restart Easy Network Setting

1 Press [SETUP]. (> 17) 2 Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”,

then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

If “Easy Network Setting” did not work properly or when you change the settings individually, perform the following steps: 1 Press [SETUP]. (> 17) 2 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

3 Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 71)

Check security before using Home Network function

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

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

• Home Network function setting can be set only when you selected “Off” for “Power Save in Standby” in “Easy Setting”. (> 18, step 4)

• Even if you set “Home Network function” to “Off”, it is possible to set to “On” later. (> 64, 72)

• Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless net work 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 with out encryption may result in the content of the communication being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of data such as personal or secret information.

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FUNCTION MENU screen

FUNCTION MENU

Drive Select

RETURN

Timer Recording

Setup

SD Card / USB / USB HDD

Network

Playback Contents

TV Guide

HDD

Timer Recording

Playback Contents

TV Guide

Video

Photo

Music

RETURN

e.g.,

Press

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

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select the item, then press [OK]

Getting started

FUNCTION MENU list

FUNCTION MENU

Playback Contents

Video (> 31) Video (AVCHD) (> 34) Video (MP4) (> 34) Photo (> 44)

Music (> 48) TV Guide (> 23) Timer Recording (> 28) Network

Home Network (DLNA Client) (> 55)

Home Network (Media Renderer) (> 56)

Network Service (> 61) (When the SD card drive is selected) Others

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) (> 52)

Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) (> 53)

Copy New Photos (> 47)

SD Card Management (> 57)

Setup (> 64)

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

(When the SD card drive is not selected) Setup (> 64) Drive Select

HDD SD Card USB Device USB HDD

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

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Watching broadcasts

HDD

Remain 71:20

10:30 AM

Now

Dolby DRating: G

Change category

All Digital Channels

NEWS 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Set timer

Channel information (> 23)

Channel names

Watching broadcasts

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

Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

• You can also select the channel by the following operations

- Using number buttons.

- Using Channel List (> right)

- Using TV Guide system (> 23)

- Using channel information (> 23)

To switch to the channel you have previously watched

Press [LAST VIEW ].

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

To switch to the radio channels or the all channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

All Digital Channels

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Select

View

RETURN

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To edit the Channel List

Refer to “Channel List”. (> 66)

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• If you have set a ratings level, you may be asked to enter the PIN to start viewing the broadcast. (> 67, Child Lock ( Parental Rating ))

• When you are watching the 3D programme, subtitles and TV Guide, etc., may not display correctly depending on the settings. (> 37, 3D video playback)

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Watching broadcasts

Page Down

Information

Page Up

Category+24hrs-24hrsTimer Rec.

SUN 01.01

TV Guide

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Sat 01.01.2012 8:05 AM

Category: All Digital Channels

8:00 AM AM AM AM AM AM8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

RETURN

e.g.,

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

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

Page up/down

Press [CH WX].

To view a programme list for another day

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

To see programme information

Press [STATUS ].

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

Select the area, then press [STATUS ].

• Some broadcasters may not send the programme data. You cannot retrieve the data from them.

To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide System

Refer to “Timer recording”. (> 28)

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• Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the channels you watch often. (> 66, Favourites Edit)

Using channel information

While watching a programme Press [STATUS ].



NEWS 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Now

Dolby DRating: G

Set timer



1 Current Category 2 Set timer (> 29) 3 Subtitle 4 Te l et e x t 5 Multiple audio

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT ].

To change Category

Press the blue button.

• To register your favourite channels

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK]. 4 Refer to “Favourites Edit”. (> 66)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

10:30 AM

All Digital Channels

Change category



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Watching broadcasts

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (> 23)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

• Audio will switch according to the contents of

the programme every time it is pressed.

To show Teletext

When “ ” appears in channel information (> 23)

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

buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions.

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• You can change the display mode. (> 64, 70, Teletext)

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the screen”. (> 77)

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

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

REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme to the point where temporary save has started (up to

1.5 hours).

PAUSE LIVE TV

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

1 While watching TV

REWIND LIVE TV:

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.

PAUSE LIVE TV:

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.

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

2 When you want to resume:

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

• You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

• If temporary save stops (> 25), playback will be performed by that point.

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Watching broadcasts

Pause

8:05 AM

9:35 AM

8:50 AM







Display information

While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

• Press [STATUS ] again.

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Play

8:50.50 AM



1 The time that you can rewind the live

programme.

2 The amount of time temporarily saved on

HDD.

3 The time of the current playback position.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT ].

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

• Temporary save stops in the following cases:

- When switching to o ther channels or other screen

- When recording of the watching programme is started

- When two programme s 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 n ot set

- While recording two p rogrammes simultaneously

- While copying

- While watching a pro gramme being recorded

- When a radio prog ramme is selected

- REWIND LIVE TV:

When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 68)

• PAUSE LIVE TV: You can operate this unit with the TV remote control by using VIERA Link (> 60). Refer to the TV operating instructions.

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Recording

Automatic Stop at 8:45 AM

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

Recording TV programmes

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

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

1 Select the channel to record.

2 Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

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

3 Select “Automatic Stop”, then press

[OK].

• One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous

2 Press [OK].

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

• Teletext will not be recorded.

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

- DivX and M KV file

- photo

- USB memory

• Copying cannot be performed while recording.

• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 73), this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing “Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time”.

recording” in step 3 (> left).

Recording Time:

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

• You can select the recording time with

[2, 1].

Continuous recording:

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

• You can also select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording”. (> right)

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Recording

REC2

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

Recording programme displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

Stop Recording

Yes

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

RETURN

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

When recording one programme:

If the following screen appears

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To pause recording

After displaying the recording programme, press [PAUSE ;].

• Press again to restart recording. (A title is not split into separate titles.)

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• Timer recording programme cannot be paused.

To record two programmes simultaneously

While recording, perform steps 1–3 on page 26.

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• Channel can only be switched between the recording programmes.

Simultaneous rec and play

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

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

• If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of music is displayed, press the red button, then select “VIDEO”.

Channel Date Title Name

9:00 AM 0:01

Start Time Prog.Type:

Movies

Rec time

When recording two programmes:

If the following screen appears

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

Stop Recording

RETURN

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

Play RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

OPTION

Delete

Select

Page

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

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Recording

Page Down

Information

Page Up

Category+24hrs-24hrsTimer Rec.

SUN 01.01

TV Guide

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Sat 01.01.2012 8:05 AM

Category: All Digital Channels

8:00 AM AM AM AM AM AM8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30

RETURN

Channel Name

Schedule

Space

OK RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn Timer Off

Total 0/32

Timer Recording

30:30HDDRemain SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 AM

Delete

New Timer Programme

Info

Channel Name

Schedule

Space

Timer Recording

30:30HDDRemain SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 AM

New Timer Programme

Programme Name

SAT 01.01

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Timer recording

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

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

To select the programmes of a specific category

1 On the TV Guide screen:

Press the blue button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

2 Select the programme, then press the

red button.

The timer icon “F” (red) is displayed.

To use TV Guide system

Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. (> 23)

To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Select the programme to edit, then press the

red button. 2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the items and change the items.

(> 29, Timer recording options)

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Select the programme to cancel, then press

the red button. 2 Select “Timer Rec Cancel”, then press [OK].

(“F” disappears)

Operation during Recording

Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 27)

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• Some broadcast may not send programme information.

When programme information is not displayed correctly, use manual timer recording. (> right)

• You can set the start and finish time to make the timer

recording work successfully. (> 64, 68, Timer Record Start Buffer, Timer Record Stop Buffer)

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To return to the previous TV Guide list

Select “All Digital Channels” in step 2.

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• Category may not be assigned correctly depending on the programme information.

Manually programming timer recording

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

2 Select “New Timer Programme”, then press

[OK].

3 Select the items and change the items.

(> 29, Timer recording options)

4 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored.

To confirm and edit the timer programme

Refer to “To confirm and edit a timer programme”. (> 30)

Operation during Recording

Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 27)

Recording

Timer Recording SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 AM

30:24

Channel

1SAT 01.01

Day/Date Stop

8:00 9:00

Start

RETURN

Category Date/

Weekly

Title Name

HDDRemain

e.g.,

10:30 AM

Now

Dolby DRating: G

Change category

All Digital Channels

NEWS 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Set timer

e.g.,

Timer recording options

Select the items and change the items.

Channel

• You can select Category with the red button.

Day/Date

• You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by pressing the green button.

Start/Stop

• Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 15-minute increments.

Auto Renewal Recording

(Only daily/weekly timer recording) The unit will record the new programme over the old one. 1 Select “Renew”. 2 Select “ON”.

Title Name

1 Select “Title Name”, then press [OK]. 2 Refer to “Entering text”. (> 77)

Timer recording from channel information

You can make timer recording of the current or next programme.

1 While watching a programme

Press [STATUS ].

2 Display the channel information of a

programme to record.

• Switch the programme with [2, 1].

3 Press the yellow button. 4 Go to step 3 on page 28.

Notes on timer recording

• You can enter up to 32 programmes within a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.)

• Even if you switch the unit to standby mode during the timer recording, the recording is continued.

• When you programme successive timer recordings to start, about last 1 minute of earlier programme will not be recorded.

• Timer recording will not start while:

- copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB device

or SD card

- copying photos/music

- formatting

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