Panasonic DMR-HW220 User Manual

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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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Getting started

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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Getting started

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

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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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Getting started

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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Getting started

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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Getting started

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



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.

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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.

8:50:55 AM 01.01.2012

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)

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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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Recording

Channel Name

Schedule

Space

OK RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn Timer Off

Total 3/32

Timer Recording

30:30HDDRemain SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 AM

Delete

Info

New Timer Programme

SAT 08.01

SAT 08.01 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

SAT 08.01

SAT 01.01

e.g.,

Timer recording

To confirm and edit a timer programme

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

2 Select the programme, then perform the

operations.

To deactivate a timer programme

Press the red button.

• The timer icon “F” will change from red to

grey.

• Press the red button again to activate timer

recording standby. (The timer icon “F” will change to red.)

To delete a timer programme

Press [DEL].

Screen icons

Red: Timer recording standby is activated.

Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated.

Currently recording programme

[

A part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping.

The HDD is full.

The recording of the programme was not completed because of some reason.

Auto Renewal Recording is set (> 29).

Displayed if the recording can fit in the

remaining space

Daily or weekly timer programme is set.

(Date)

It may not be possible to record because:

- there is not enough space left.

- the number of possible titles has reached its maximum. (> 88)

- programmes are deactivated, etc.

To edit a timer programme

1 Press [OK]. 2 Change the timer recording options.

• Refer to “Timer recording options”. (> 29)

3 Press [OK].

To show programme information

Press [STATUS ].

To exit the timer recording list

Press [EXIT ].

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Playing titles on the HDD

Playing back video

Playback

Last Stopped

Beginning

Where do you want to start playback from ?

RETURN

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Playing back video

1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”,

then press

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

e.g.,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

1 Tab (> 32) 2 Programme type

• [USB_HDD] When connecting registered USB HDD, “USB HDD” tab and registration number appears. Select “USB HDD” tab.

e.g.,

[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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Grouped Titles VIDEO

All

Play RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

USB-HDD

Time Remaining 45:54

Channel Date Title Name Titles

Drama Sport AVCHDMoviesNot Viewed

Start Time

Rec time

9:00 AM 0:01

Prog.Type:

Movies

OPTION

Time Remaining 45:54 Registration number 1

All

Delete

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDE

Movies

Not Viewed

Drama

Page Up

Page Down

Sport

AVCH D

Page

DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen

Screen icons

[ Currently recording programme

Protected title

Title cannot be played

(When data is damaged etc.)

Grouped titles

Title has not yet been played

Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit. Change the “TV System” (> 64, 70).

Radio programme

3D contents

• This icon will not display even with 3D programmes when a broadcast programme is recorded.

Recorded in 1080/50p contents

Recorded in 1080/60p contents

Title is restricted by Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) (> 67). Recording did not complete as the timer recording has started.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

Playback starts.

Resume play function

If the following screen appears, select the point to start playback.

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Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD

Tab

Titles will be categorised automatically. You can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the tab.

To select the tab

Press [2, 1].

To change the displayed programme type tab

1 Select the programme type, then press the

green button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

To change the programme type of title

Refer to “Changing programme type of title”. (> 40)

Switching to the PHOTO or MUSIC screen

1 Press the red button.

2 Select “PHOTO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].

Showing Information

Select the title, then press [STATUS ].

Switching the appearance

1 Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then

press [OK].

Grouped Titles:

Two or more titles recorded in the daily/weekly timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.

All Titles:

Displays all titles.

Playing back grouped titles

1 On the Grouped Titles screen:

Select the item marked with .

2 When playing all titles:

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

When playing the individual title:

Press [OK] and select the title, then press [OK].

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Playing back video

Chapter

Title

Chapter Marks

Press OK to start playing from the selected chapter. Selected chapter can be edited via OPTION. Press RETURN to go back to previous menu.

Page 001/001

0:00.00

001

0:12.29

Play

SelectEdit Chapter Mark

RETURN

OPTION

Delete

Editing the grouped titles

1 Select the title or the group, then press the

yellow button.

• A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

• If you perform “Remove”, select the title in the group.

2 Press [OPTION].

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Create Group:

Selected titles are bundled to form a group. Select “Create”, then press [OK].

Release Grouping:

All the titles in the group are released. Select “Release”, then press [OK].

Remove:

Selected titles are removed from the group. Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

Changing the group name

1 Select the group, then press [OPTION].

2 Select “Edit”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Enter Title Name”, then press [OK].

4 Refer to “Entering text”. (> 77)

Playback from Chapter View

Regarding chapters

You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points (Chapter Marks) becomes a chapter.

1 Select the title, then press [OPTION].

2 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].

e.g., [HDD]

3 Select the chapter, then press [OK].

To edit the chapter in Chapter View

Refer to “Editing chapters”. (> 41)

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Playing back video

USB

RETURN

USB device is inserted.

View Photos

Play Video

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

OK RETURN

Page 0001 / 0003

Parent Folder

Videos \ Video \USB

Folder 01

Folder 02

video01.divx

video02.divx

video03.divx

video04.divx

Page Up

Page Down

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Video ( AVCHD )

RETURN

Date Day

Time

Title Name

Rec time

0:30.41

Page 003/003

OPTION

Page Up

Page Down

No.

01.01 5:00 Birds

02.01 9:30 World news

03.01 10:00 Football

03.01 11:30 House dog

04.01 2:00 Hunting

05.01 11:00 Shopping

05.01 10:00 Venus

06.01 3:45 Kitten

06.01 9:00 Moon

01.01 WED FRI SUN SUN MON FRI FRI FRI FRI

WED 9:00

Dogs and Cats

SD CARD

001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010

Playing titles on the media

1 Insert the media.

Depending on the type of the media, play starts from the specified position, or the screen appears.

2 When the menu screen etc., appears:

Select the item or title, then press [OK].

• Repeat this step if necessary.

Playback starts.

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• Some DivX and MKV files may not be played back, depending on the video resolution and frame rate condition.

Menu screen

Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily.

e.g., [USB]

Video list screen

e.g.,

Screen icons:

Folder

Titles

Move to the parent folder

DIRECT NAVIGATOR (AVCHD) screen

[SD]

e.g.,

• 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].

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Showing Information

1 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Information”, then press [OK].

About screen icons on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 31)

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Operation during play

Playing back video

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• Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible.

• Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.

General operations

Status messages

Press [STATUS ] twice.

e.g.,

8:05:50 AM 01.01.2012

Remain HDD T1 0:05.14

0:30.00

Stop

Press [STOP ∫].

Resume play function

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart from the stopped position.

• Stopped position

[HDD] [USB_HDD], AVCHD ([SD]):

Stopped position for each title is memorized.

Quick View

Press and hold [PLAY/a1.3 1].

• Press again to return to normal speed.

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• DivX, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB]): The Quick View function is not effective.

Pause

Press [PAUSE ;].

•Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

Slow-motion

While paused, press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or [SLOW/SEARCH 5].

•Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

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• The speed increases up to 5 steps.

• DivX, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB]): The Slow-motion

function is not effective.

• AVCHD ([SD]): Forward direction [SLOW/SEARCH 5]

only.

Frame-by-frame

While paused, press [2](2;) or [1](;1).

• Each press shows the next frame.

• Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.

•Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

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• DivX, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB]): The Frame-by-frame function is not effective.

• AVCHD ([SD]): Forward direction [1](;1) only.

Manual Skip

Skip forward 1 minute:

Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].

Skip backward 10 seconds:

Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].

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• DivX and MKV: The Manual Skip function is not effective.

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or [SLOW/SEARCH 5].

•Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

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• The speed increases up to 5 steps.

• DivX, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB]): Audio is not heard

during all levels search.

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Playing back video

Operation during play

Skipping the specified time

1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Select the time with [3, 4].

• Press and hold [3, 4] to change the time by

10-minute.

3 Press [OK].

• Play skips the specified time.

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• DivX, MKV, AVCHD, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB]): The

Skipping the specified time function is not effective.

Skipping the title or chapter

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].

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• [HDD] [USB_HDD]: Titles will not be skipped. But the titles in

the group will be skipped when playing all titles. (> 32)

To create Chapter Marks

[HDD] [USB_HDD] During the playback or pause Press [CHAPTER].

To delete the Chapter Mark

[HDD] [USB_HDD]

1 While paused

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9] and skip to the location you want to delete.

2 Press [CHAPTER].

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Changing audio

Press [AUDIO].

• It will switch depending on the contents

recorded every time it is pressed.

Switching subtitles

[HDD] [USB_HDD]:

1 Press [STTL ]. 2 Select “On” or “Off”.

• If you want to switch the subtitle language,

select it in the Content menu (> 62).

DivX and MKV:

Display with “Subtitles” in the Content menu (> 62).

Aspect

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

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Playing back video

3D video playback

Preparation

Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. (> 12)

• Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.

Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen.

Preparatory 3D settings

Perform the following settings as necessary.

3D Type

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting. (> 64, 70)

3D AVCHD Output

If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video and cannot be played back correctly, you may be able to play it by changing the setting. (> 64, 70)

3D Playback Message

Hide the 3D viewing warning screen. (> 64, 70)

Graphic Display Level

Adjust the 3D position for the playback menu or message screen etc. (> 62)

3D settings during playback

Change this setting when the screen is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes.

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

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Signal Format

• Original

Keep original picture format.

• Side by side

3D picture format comprising of left and right screens.

•2D to 3D

Converts 2D pictures to 3D effect while playing.

3D Picture Mode

•Normal

Normal 3D effects.

•Soft

Soft 3D effects.

• This function cannot be enabled when “Signal

Format” is set to “2D to 3D”.

• Manual Settings

Set 3D effect manually.

-Distance

Set the amount of depth perception.

- Screen Type

Selects how the screen appears during 3D playback (flat or round).

- Frame Width

Set the amount of feathering at the edge of screen.

- Frame Colour

Set the colour of feathering at the edge of screen.

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• Depending on the contents, displayed items are different.

• This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame Sequential and the Side-by-Side (Half) programme types.

• Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue. In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest your eyes.

• Depending on the connected TV, the video being played back might switch to 2D video due to changes in resolution etc. Check the 3D setting on the TV.

• 3D video might not output the way it is set in “HDMI Video Format” (> 71).

• It may display as Side-by-Side when playback of the 3D video is started.

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Editing video

Start Time Prog.Type:

Rec time

Channel Date Title Name

Movies

9:00 AM

Deleting recorded titles

Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Select the title.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

All

Play RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

2 Press [DEL].

3 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Grouped Titles VIDEO

Time Remaining 45:54

OPTION

Start Time Prog.Type:

Drama Sport AVCHDMoviesNot Viewed

Rec time

9:00 AM 0:01

Movies

Delete

Select Copy

Page Up

Page

Page Down

Channel Date Title Name Titles

Deleting during play

1 Press [DEL] while playing.

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Multiple deleting

Select the title, then press the yellow button in step 1.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

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Editing recorded titles

Time Remaining 45:54

HDD

Page

Select Copy

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time Prog.Type:

Rec time

Play RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Drama Sport AVCHDMoviesNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movies

9:00 AM 0:01

Set up Protection

Cancel Protection

Partial Delete

Divide Title

Change Prog.Type

Change Thumbnail

Enter Title Name

Delete Title

Playback

Information

Chapter View

Create Group

Release Grouping

Edit

All Titles

Start Time Prog.Type:

Rec time

Drama

MoviesNot Viewed

Channel Date Title Name

All

Movies

9:00 AM

Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

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• PIN is required to edit the titles with in some functions. (> 31)

Editing video

Deleting

1 Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Entering title name

1 Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

2 Refer to “Entering text”. (> 77)

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Select the title.

2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g.,

• “Edit” has several functions.

Multiple editing

Select the title, then press the yellow button in step 1. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

Setting protection

Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion.

1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel

Protection” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

appears when setting the protection.

Partial deleting

1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to

delete.

• You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. (> 35)

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

• Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete other sections. Up to 20 sections can be set. (> go to step 2)

4 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

• Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was partially deleted.

5 Press [RETURN ].

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Editing video

Select the item for prog.type change.

RETURN

Sport

Prog.Type

( No Prog.Type )

Prog.Type

Set Cancel

( No Prog.Type )

Prog.Type

Change Prog.Type

Editing recorded titles

Dividing title

1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.

• You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. (> 35)

3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

4 Select “Divide”, then press [OK].

To confirm the division point

After performing step 2. Select “Preview”, then press [OK].

• The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.

To change the division point

After performing step 2. Restart play and select “Divide”, then press [OK]

at the division point.

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• Divided titles will become a group of titles.

Changing thumbnail

1 Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then

press [OK].

2 Press [OK] at the point to use as a thumbnail.

• You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. (> 35)

3 Select “Finish”, then press [OK].

Changing programme type of title

[HDD]

Programme type information in the title can be edited.

1 Select “Change Prog.Type” in “Edit”, then

press [OK].

2 Select the item to change a programme type,

then press [OK].

3 Select the programme type, then press [OK].

4 Select “Set”, then press [OK].

To change the point

After performing step 2. Restart play and select “Change”, then press [OK] at the point to change.

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Editing chapters

1 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. 2 Perform the editing operations.

Edit Chapter Mark:

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title. 1 Press the green button. 2 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.

• Repeat this step.

3 Press [RETURN ] to go to Chapter View

screen.

To delete the chapter:

1 Select the chapter, then press [DEL].

Multiple editing

Select the chapter, then press the yellow button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

To combine chapters (Delete chapter mark):

1 Select the chapter, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Combine Chapters”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Combine”, then press [OK].

The selected chapter is combined to the next chapter.

Editing video

Playback from Chapter View

Refer to “Playback from Chapter View”. (> 33)

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• The maximum number of chapters: (Depends on the state of recording.)

Approx. 1000 per title

• When the title has the maximum number of chapters, you cannot perform the Resume play function (> 31) or the “Change Thumbnail” (> 40) with the title.

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Copying video

Start Time Prog.Type:

Rec time

Channel Date Title Name

Movies

9:00 AM

Copying titles

The title in the source media will be deleted.

1 Connect the USB HDD.

2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”,

then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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

3 Select the title, then press the yellow

button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

4 Press the blue button.

6 Set other settings, then press [OK].

e.g.,

Automatic Standby after Copy

Standby status can be changed if required. Please press OK to start copying.

Off

RETURN

(> 43, Setting the copying options)

7 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To register the external HDD (USB HDD)

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

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• You can only play back the titles in built-in HDD while copying.

5 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• If you select “No”, you can change the selection. (> 43)

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To change the selection

1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 5 (> 42).

2 Select the title, then press the yellow button.

Repeat this step to select titles.

3 Go to step 4 (> 42).

About screen icons on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 31)

Setting the copying options

1 Select the item in step 6 (> 42). 2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings.

• Automatic Standby after Copy On:

This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy.

Copying video

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Photo

HDD

Page

SelectSlideshow

Calendar

PHOTO

OPTION

03.01.2010

29.10.2010

25.02.2011

15.03.2011

0002/0002

Copy

OK RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

8 12 18

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Date & Event Name Photos

All Album 1 Album 2 Album 3 Album 4

Page Up

Page Down

Ta b

HDD

SelectSlideshow

Calendar

PHOTO

OPTION

03.01.2010

29.10.2010

25.02.2011

15.03.2011

Copy

OK RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

8 12 18

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Date & Event Name Photos

All Album 1 Album 2 Album 3 Album 4

Page

0002/0002

Page Up

Page Down

e.g., [HDD]

Album (> below)

Playing photos

• In order to play back 3D photo (MPO), this unit should be connected to a Full HD 3D compatible TV.

1 [HDD]

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Photo” in “Playback

Contents”, then press [OK].

[SD] [USB] 1 Insert the media.

The menu screen appears. (> 34)

2 Select “View Photos”, then press

[OK].

2 Select the event, then press [OK].

e.g., [HDD]

To exit the Calendar screen

Press [PAUSE ;].

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• When there are many files and/or folders, some files ma y not be displayed or be playable. (> 88)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen

Event

It is displayed for each recording date.

• It is displayed for each folder for media other than HDD.

• To select the tab

Press [2, 1].

• Start Slideshow

Refer to “Slideshow Settings”. (> 45)

• Switching to the Calendar screen

([HDD])

Press [PAUSE ;].

3 Select the photo, then press [OK].

• Press [2, 1] to display the previous or

next photo.

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Screen icons

Album

Placing photos in albums of your

(Tab)

choice makes it easier to find them. (> 46)

3D photos (MPO) are automatically

(Tab)

sorted. Select from this tab to play back in 3D. (It will play back in 2D when selected from other tabs.)

Photo protected

New photo which is stored and not viewed

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Photo

Slideshow

RETURN

Start Slideshow

Interval

Transition Effect

Repeat Play

Normal

Fade

Music Selection

No background music

Background Music

No List

Random BGM

Off

Switching to the VIDEO or MUSIC screens

[HDD]

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Press the red button.

2 Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].

Photo play option

1 While displaying a photo:

Press [OPTION].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 77)

Graphic Display Level

You can change the 3D position of the screen display, etc., during the 3D photo playback.

Photo Menu

• Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

• Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT

e.g.,

• The information of the rotated photos will not be stored depending on the media.

• This function is not available during the 3D photo playback.

• Information

Information (shooting date etc.) is shown.

Slideshow Settings

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Press the green button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

Interval

You can set up the time until the next photo is to display.

Transition Effect

Effect for the next photo to display can be set.

Repeat Play

You can set up to play back repeatedly.

Music Selection

You can select background music on (either from HDD or USB) or off.

Background Music

You can select background music from HDD (My Favourites or Playlists) or USB (Folder).

Random BGM

You can play back the BGM (Background Music) in random order.

This function is not available during the 3D photo playback.

To pause the Slideshow

Press [PAUSE ;].

•Press [PAUSE;] again to restart.

To stop the Slideshow

Press [RETURN ].

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Photo

e.g., [HDD]

HDD

Page

SelectSlideshow

Calendar

PHOTO

OPTION

03.01.2010

29.10.2010

25.02.2011

15.03.2011

0002/0002

Copy

OK RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

8 12 18

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Date & Event Name Photos

All Album 1 Album 2 Album 3 Album 4

Page Up

Page Down

Editing photos

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

To edit the event:

Select the event.

To edit the photo:

1 Select the event, then press [OK].

2 Select the photo to edit.

• To select multiple events or photos

Press the yellow button when selecting the event or photo. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Edit

• Add to Album

[HDD]

1 Select the destination album, then press

[OK].

2 Press [OK].

• Combine Events

[HDD]

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• Remove from Album

[HDD]

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• Enter Album Name

[HDD]

Refer to “Entering text”. (> 77)

• Enter Event Name

Refer to “Entering text”. (> 77)

Delete Photos

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

2 Press [OPTION].

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

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Set up Protection

[SD]

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

appears when the protection is set.

• Even if the protection is set, the photo may be deleted by another unit.

Cancel Protection

[SD]

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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Copying photos

HDD Album Selection

Please select the destination album.

Album 1 Album 2 Album 3 Album 4

Copy Photos

RETURN

HDDSD card

Photo

Selecting and copying the photos

[HDD] > [SD]

[SD] [USB] > [HDD]

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

To copy the event:

Select the event, then press the blue button.

To copy the photo: 1 Select the event, then press [OK].

2 Select the photos to copy, then press the

blue button.

• To select multiple events or photos

Press the yellow button when selecting the event or photo. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

2 When copying to HDD:

Select “Yes” or “No”, then press [OK].

• If you select “Yes”: Select the album, then press [OK].

e.g., [SD]

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

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• The name of the copied photos will be changed.

• If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (> 89), copying will stop partway through.

Copying automatically

[SD] [USB] > [HDD] Newly added photos will automatically be copied

to the HDD.

1 Insert the media.

The menu screen appears. (> 34)

2 Select “Copy New Photos”, then press [OK].

e.g., [SD]

HDDSD card

RETURN

Copy New Photos

Start copying ?

Yes No

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Copying starts.

4 Once the copy is completed, select “Yes” or

“No”, then press [OK].

• You can categorise and manage the events and photos on the HDD by copying to the album. (> 44)

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Copying starts.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

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• Photos without shooting date will be categorised using th e creation date.

• If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (> 88), copying will stop partway through.

• The name of the copied photos will be changed.

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Music

Playing music

1 Insert the USB memory.

The menu screen appears. (> 34)

2 Select “Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )”, then

press [OK].

Playback will start.

• Using the tree screen to find a folder 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the folder, then press [OK].

To play other music (track)

Select the item, then press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

USB ( MP3 )

No.

0001 0002 0003 0004 0005

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• The track/artist name will be displayed if the information is contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file.

• If there is a large amount of photo data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible.

Track List

Track Name

Copying music to HDD

[USB] > [HDD]

After performing steps 1–2 (> left)

1 Press the blue button. 2 Select “Copy”, then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

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• While copying, no other operations can be performed. Timer recordings will not proceed.

• All tracks in the folder will be recorded.

• Tracks recorded to HDD in one operation will be regarded as one album.

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Music

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music Menu MUSIC

RETURN

Please select to access music.

Artists

Frequently Played

Albums

Total Tracks 53

HDD

Random Play

My Favourites

OPTION

Playlists

VIDEO / PHOTO

Playing music recorded on HDD

[HDD]

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then

press [OK].

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Artists

1Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the

artist.

2 Select the name of the artist, then press

[OK]. 3 Select the album, then press [OK]. 4 Select the track, then press [OK].

Albums

1Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the

album. 2 Select the album, then press [OK]. 3 Select the track, then press [OK].

Frequently Played

• Tracks most often played recently (up to 30 tracks).

Select the track, then press [OK].

Random Play

Random playback of all tracks.

Playback starts.

Switching to the VIDEO or PHOTO screens

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Music Menu)

screen: Press the red button.

2 Select “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”, then press [OK].

Showing Track Information

On the Track List screen:

1 Select the track, then press [OPTION].

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

My Favourites

Tracks registered in “My Favourites”.

Select the track, then press [OK].

• Registering a track to the “My Favourites”. (Up to 99 tracks) While the Track List screen is displayed: Select the track, then press the green button.

Playlists

1 Select the playlist, then press [OK]. 2 Select the track, then press [OK].

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Music

Playing music

Operations during music play

[HDD] [USB]

Stop

Press [STOP ∫].

Pause

Press [PAUSE ;].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or [SLOW/SEARCH 5].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

Skip

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].

Repeat Play/Random

Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in Play menu (> 62).

Sound Effects

Refer to “Sound Effects” in Sound menu (> 63).

Displaying photos (Slideshow)

Photos stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played back as slideshow during playback of the music.

While playing the music Press the red button.

• To change the photos to display 1 While slideshow playing

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Select Photo Album”, then press

[OK].

3 Select the album, then press [OK].

e.g.,

Select Photo Album

Please select the album to start slideshow.

Sample Photos

Album 1

Album 2

Album 3

Album 4

While playing music a photo slideshow can be displayed.

RETURN

To end the slideshow

Press [RETURN ].

How to create the photo album

Refer to “Add to Album”. (> 46)

To play music continuously even if the Power off link works

Refer to “Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV”. (> 60)

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Editing music/playlist

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music Menu MUSIC

RETURN

Please select to access music.

Artists

Frequently Played

Albums

Total Tracks 53

HDD

Random Play

My Favourites

OPTION

Playlists

VIDEO / PHOTO

Add to Playlist

Edit Album Name

Playback Settings

Delete Album

1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Press [OPTION].

e.g.,

Music

Delete All Tracks

1 If the confirmation screen appears:

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Delete Album

Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

Delete

Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g., while selecting an Album

• Editing operations will change depending on the screen.

Edit Album Name/Edit Track Name/Edit Artist Name/Edit Playlist Name

Refer to “Entering text” on page 77.

Remove All Tracks

Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD.

Clear My Favourites/Clear Frequently Played

Select “Clear”, then press [OK].

• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD.

Remove

Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD.

Add to Playlist

You can register your favourite albums and tracks into 10 preset playlists.

Select the playlist, then press [OK].

• New playlist cannot be added.

• Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist.

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With Other Equipment

Time Rec time

Size 200 MB

0:30

9:00 AM

HDD

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Destination Capacity

Size

002 003 004 AVCHD

AVC HD

001

No. Channel

e.g., [SD]

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video

This unit cannot copy the titles in the HDD to the media. Be careful when deleting the original title on the media.

e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera

USB connection cable

(optional)

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• 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.

Copying HD Video (AVCHD)

[SD] [USB], video camera, etc. > [HDD]

• The original file must be in the AVCHD standard.

3 Select the title, then press the yellow button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

• Press the yellow button again to cancel. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.)

4 Press [OK]. 5 Select “Start”, then press [OK].

• It may take time for the copying to start.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

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• An AVCHD title with 100 or more scenes will be divided into titles every 99th scene and copied.

Screen icons

1 Connect the video camera or insert the

media. The menu screen appears. (> 34)

• Make the video camera ready for data transfer.

2 Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then press

[OK].

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(NTSC)

(PAL)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit.

• Titles displaying these marks cannot be selected.

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With Other Equipment

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

List

Start

RETURN

Press OK to start copying.

USB HDD

Page 01/01

Size:

Destination Capacity:

No. Size

New item (Total=0)

Title

( 0% )

0 MB

20806 MB

Copying SD Video (MPEG2)

[SD] [USB], video camera, etc. > [HDD]

• The original file must be in the SD-Video standard.

1 Connect the video camera or insert the

media.

• Make the video camera ready for data transfer.

The menu screen appears. (> 34)

2 Select “Copy Video ( MPEG2 )”, then press

[OK].

e.g.,

All titles of SD video on the media that can be copied are registered in the copying list.

3 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start

copying.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.

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• The titles will be copied in the order of the copying list. If you want to specify the order, edit the copying list after the titles are selected.

• The total data size shown may be larger than the sum of the data sizes for each registered item.

To edit the copying list

1 Select “List”, then press [1] (right) after

step 2. (> left) 2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Delete All:

All titles that you registered to copy are

deleted.

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Add:

Add new items to the copying list.

1 Select the title, then press the yellow

button. Repeat this step to select titles.

2 Press [OK].

Delete:

Selected titles are deleted.

• Select the title, then press the yellow button before step 2. Repeat this step to select titles.

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Move:

Change the order of items on the copying list.

• Select the title to move before step 2.

Select the destination, then press [OK].

4 Press [2].

Screen icons

Data size of each registered item

Size:

Data size recorded to the HDD

(NTSC)

(PAL)

Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit.

• Titles displaying these marks cannot be selected.

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With Other Equipment

This unit (Server)

DLNA compatible

equipment (Client)

Smart Home Networking (DLNA)

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the contents on Server equipment connected on the same network from Client equipment. This unit can be used both as Server and Client. Additionally, if used as Client, this unit can also be used as Media Renderer, which can be controlled by a Smartphone, etc.

Preparation

• Network connection (> 16, 19)

• Perform Home Network settings of the DLNA compatible equipment.

For more details, refer to the following website and the operating instructions for each item of equipment.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

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• Some video cannot be played back depending on the equipment, the condition of this unit, or the file type.

• Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate security system to prevent unauthorized access.

Preparation

• When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated, make the settings. (> 64, 72, Home Network Settings)

1 Operate the playback equipment (Client) to

display the list of contents on this unit.

• Refer to their respective operating instructions.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

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• The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to the unit should be connected to the same hub or broadband router as the unit.

• Files not on the HDD cannot be played back.

• Playing back 3D video recorded on this unit may no t work properly.

• 3D photos copied to this unit cannot be played back in 3D.

• Editing is not possible.

Using this unit as Server

You can enjoy the video and photos saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA (Client) compatible equipment connected via a network.

• The titles with access restriction (e.g., copy restriction) signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this function.

• You cannot play back music from the playback equipment (Client).

For details regarding the connection and operation of equipment connected via a network, refer to their respective operating instructions.

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With Other Equipment

This unit (Client)

DLNA compatible

equipment (Server)

Using this unit as Client

You can share videos, photos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC with Windows 7 installed etc.) connected via a network with this unit.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Home Network (DLNA Client)” in

“Network”, then press [OK]. A list of equipment connected via the network is displayed.

• This list can be updated by pressing the red button.

3 Select the equipment, then press [OK]. 4 Select the item, then press [OK].

• Menu structure will be different depending on the equipment. Select the contents by repeating the operation.

• Convenient functions can be used by pressing [OPTION] depending on the contents.

• Control Panel

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

• Press [OK] if the Control Panel is not

displayed.

• Press [RETURN ] to hide the Control

Panel.

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• You may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment.

• Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may not be possible.

• Playlist of Windows Media contents that are stored in the libraries.

• While playing back the 3D programme, you cannot set “3D Settings”. (> 37)

• Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played back by this unit.

• Depending on the performance of the connected PC, video frames may be dropped during playback, or video may not be played back at all. (> 82)

Player can play back only the

Support format of DLNA client

Video

Example

of file

extension

.mts

.mpg .mpeg

.m2ts

.ts

Video codec

MPEG2

MPEG2 H.264

Container

AVCHD H.264

MP4 H.264 AAC .mp4

MOV H.264 AAC .mov

Recorded programmes

(XP/SP/LP/EP/FR)

Recorded programmes (DR/HG/HX/HE/HL/

HM)

Recording mode in Panasonic Blu-ray Disc

Audio codec

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital Linear PCM

MPEG Dolby Digital

recorder

Photo

Format Example of file extension

JPEG .jpg

Audio

Audio codec Example of file extension

MP3 .mp3

FLAC .flac

Linear PCM

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With Other Equipment

This unit

(Media Renderer)

Server

Controller

Server

This unit

(Media Renderer)

Smart Home Networking (DLNA)

Using this unit as Media Renderer

This unit will work as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a smartphone, etc.).

Possible applications:

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• Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,

playback may not be possible.

• Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be p layed

back by this unit.

• This unit can be played back via connected equip ment only

when controlled using Digital Media Controller.

• Depending on the pe rformance of the connected PC, video

frames may be dropped during playback, or video may not be played back at all. (> 82)

Digital Media Controller compatible software should be installed.

Following steps are necessary to use this unit as Media Renderer.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Home Network (Media Renderer)” in

“Network”, then press [OK].

3 Operate the Digital Media Controller

compatible equipment.

To exit from Home Network (Media Renderer) screen

Press [RETURN ].

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Format SD card

Convenient functions

Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “SD Card Management” in “Others”,

then press [OK].

3 Select “Format Card”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. 6 Press [OK].

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• The contents are deleted when you format a card even if you have set protection.

• Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting. This can render the card unusable.

• When a card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.

Convenient functions

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Convenient functions

This unit’s rear panel

e.g.,

USB HDD

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)

If you connect and register a USB HDD, you can move the titles in the built-in HDD to the USB HDD, thus saving the capacity in the built-in HDD.

If you use a USB HDD with this unit, the USB HDD must first be registered on this unit.

• Registering of a USB HDD will format the

USB HDD and all the content already recorded will be deleted.

• Up to eight USB HDDs can be registered on this

unit.

• Registered USB HDDs cannot be used with

devices other than this unit.

Regarding the external HDD (USB HDD)

Please use a recommended USB HDD.

For the latest information on recommended USB HDDs, please check the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

• Certain non-recommended USB HDDs cannot

be used with this unit.

• If a problem occurs with the USB HDD, please

contact the manufacturer of the device.

Connecting the USB HDD

Connect this unit with optional USB HDD.

• Only one USB HDD can be connected at the same time.

• Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB hub.

• For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the USB HDD.

Disconnecting the USB HDD

Please use the following procedure to disconnect. Disconnecting without following this procedure may result in the loss of recorded content from the USB HDD or the internal HDD.

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1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /

USB HDD”, then press [OK].

3 Select “USB HDD Disconnection”, then

press [OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 5 Disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.

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Convenient functions

Registering the USB HDD

• If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 4.

1 Press [SETUP].

2 Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /

USB HDD”, then press [OK].

3 Select “USB HDD Registration”, then press

[OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• If you have already registered eight USB HDDs, it will be necessary to delete one or more of them before registering a new USB HDD.

The message screen appears: 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the USB HDD to cancel, then

press [OK]. The confirmation screen appears

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

5 When the registering is complete, message

screen appears. Press [OK].

To cancel all USB HDD registrations

Refer to “Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations”. (> 68)

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• If you register a USB HDD, all the content already recorded on the USB HDD will be deleted.

• It is not possible to play back the content on the USB HD D whose registration has been cancelled.

• You can check the registration number of the USB HDD on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR. (> 31)

6 The confirmation screen appears.

Press [OK].

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Convenient functions

VIERA Link functions

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment.

Download from TV

When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit. (> 18).

• This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.

Automatic input switching/ Power on link

When the following operations are performed, the input channel of the TV will be automatically switched and the screen of this unit will be displayed. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on.

- When play starts on this unit

- When an action that uses DIRECT NAVIGATOR or FUNCTION MENU etc, is performed

Power off link

When you set the TV to standby mode, this unit is also automatically set to standby mode.

• Power off link function does not work when recording, copying etc.

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV

The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit on and to play music continuously. When the unit is directly connected to an amplifier/receiver. 1 While playing music

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].

• Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the power to the TV is turned off.

• This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later.

PAUSE LIVE TV

You can operate this unit with the TV remote control. Refer to “PAUSE LIVE TV”. (> 24)

• This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.

Direct TV Recording

This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV. Refer to the TV operating instructions for operation.

• This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

You can operate this unit using the TV remote control. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the buttons that you can use.

• This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later.

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• This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of November, 2011) for Panasonic HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

• VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

• These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

• Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you c annot operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.

• The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you press certain buttons on the TV remote control.

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Convenient functions

Communication Camera TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W

This unit’s rear panel

e.g.,

VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This unit has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available.

e.g.,

Featured Videos

1 Press [INTERNET].

The message is displayed. Please read it carefully and then press [OK].

• The video communication service can be accessed directly by pressing [ ] button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

• Operable buttons: [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN ], colour buttons and number buttons.

BACK

XXXXXX

VIERA Connect Home screen

• Images are for illustration purpose, contents may change without notice.

Preparation

• Network connection (> 16, 19)

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

• Connect this unit with optional Communication Camera (TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W). Depending on the area, this optional camera may not be available. Please consult your local Panasonic dealer for advice.

To exit from VIERA Connect

Press [EXIT ].

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• When playing content from an SD card or USB device VIERA Connect cannot be accessed.

• In the following cases, settings are possible using “Network Service Settings” (> 64, 72)

- When restricting the use of VIERA Connect.

- When the audio is distorted.

• If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.

• Be sure to update the software (firmware) when a software (firmware) update notice is displayed on the screen. If the software (firmware) is not updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA Connect function.

• The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.

• All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.

• Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.

• Some contents of VI ERA Connect may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.

• If timer recording starts, VIERA Connect will stop.

• For operating method refer to the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

• Cannot be used while recording or copying, etc.

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Convenient functions

Content Play Picture Sound Other

Audio Selection

eng (Dolby D)

Menu Item Setting

e.g.,

Playback menu

A variety of operations and settings such as changing the subtitles and audio languages can be performed during playback of video or music. Also, picture and sound quality can be set to your personal taste.

1 Press [DISPLAY].

2 Select the menu, then press [1] (right). 3 Select the item, then press [1] (right). 4 Select the setting.

• Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].

Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and media contents, there may be some items which cannot be selected or for which the effects do not work properly.

To clear the Playback menu

Press [DISPLAY].

Content

Video

The original video recording method (MPEG-4 AVC etc.) appears.

Soundtrack

Show or change the soundtrack.

Subtitles

Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the language depending on the media.

Audio Selection

Switch in the case of multiple audio.

Audio Channel

Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback.

Play

Repeat Play

Select the item which you want to repeat.

Random

Select whether to play random or not.

Graphic Display Level

You can change the 3D position of the playback settings display, etc., during the 3D playback.

Picture

Mode

Select the picture quality mode during play.

• Normal

Default setting

•Soft

Soft picture with fewer video artifacts

•Fine

Details are sharper

•Cinema

Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.

• Cartoon

A mode suitable for viewing animations.

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Convenient functions

Digital/ Digital+/

MPEG:

Advanced Settings

• HD optimizer

This will compensate the mosaic noise in the video and haze around the characters precisely.

• Chroma Process

The high-resolution processing of HDMI chroma signals produces a high-resolution picture with rich picture quality.

• Detail Clarity

The picture becomes sharp and detailed.

• Super Resolution

Standard picture quality video is corrected to sharp and crisp picture quality when it is output as 1080i/1080p from the HDMI terminal.

Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played.

•Auto

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

•Video

Select this setting when the content is distorted if “Auto” is selected.

•Film

Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when “Auto” is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.

Sound

Sound Effects

• This function is effective when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. (> 69)

• Re-master 1/Re-master 2

Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track.

Dialogue Enhancer

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

Other

Position

Change the position where this menu screen appears on your TV.

Audio attribute

Signal type

k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits

ch (channel): Number of channels

Language

ENG: English CHI: Chinese

FRA: French KOR: Korean

DEU: German MAL: Malay

ITA: Italian VIE: Vietnamese

ESP: Spanish THA: Thai

NLD: Dutch POL: Polish

SVE: Swedish CES: Czech

NOR: Norwegian SLK: Slovak

DAN: Danish HUN: Hungarian

POR: Portuguese FIN: Finnish RUS: Russian ¢:Others

JPN: Japanese

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• The menu is not displayed when playing photos.

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Convenient functions

Setup

RETURN

Digital TV Tuning HDD / USB HDD Picture Sound Display Connection Network Others

Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)

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

Common procedures

1 Press [SETUP].

2 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then make the setting.

(> right)

• Follow the instructions on the screen if further operations are necessary.

• Depending on the connection or the status of this unit some items cannot be selected or changed.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN ].

About the PIN

PIN is required to change the following settings. Enter the 4-digit PIN with the number buttons following the on-screen instructions.

• The PIN is common for the following items.

- Child Lock ( Parental Rating )

- Lock (Network Service Settings)

PIN can be changed via the “PIN Entry” in “Others”. (> 74)

Menu list

The locations of the setting items are as follows. For details on each setting item, please refer to the following pages.

Digital TV Tuning

Favourites Edit (> 66)

Channel List (> 66)

Auto Setup (> 67)

Download from TV (> 67)

Manual Tuning (> 67)

Update Channel List (> 67)

Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) (> 67)

Signal Condition (> 67)

New Channel Message (> 67)

HDD / USB HDD

Timer Record Start Buffer (> 68)

Timer Record Stop Buffer (> 68)

REWIND LIVE TV (> 68)

HDD Management (> 68)

Delete all titles (> 68)

Delete all photos (> 68)

Format HDD (> 68)

Settings for USB HDD (> 68)

USB HDD Registration (> 68)

USB HDD Disconnection (> 68)

USB HDD Management (> 68)

Delete all titles (> 68)

Format USB HDD (> 68)

Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations (> 68)

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Convenient functions

Picture

Still Mode (> 69)

Seamless Play (> 69)

NTSC Video Output (> 69)

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression (> 69)

Downmix (> 69)

Digital Audio Output (> 69)

PCM Down Conversion (> 69)

Dolby Digital (> 70)

MPEG (> 70)

Audio Delay (> 70)

Audio Type for Digital Broadcast (> 70)

Display

On-Screen Information (> 70)

Unit’s Display (> 70)

Screen Saver (> 70)

Teletext (> 70)

Connection

3D Settings (> 70)

3D Type (> 70)

3D AVCHD Output (> 70)

3D Playback Message (> 70)

TV Aspect (> 70)

Aspect for 4:3 Video (> 70)

TV System (> 70)

HDMI Connection (> 71)

HDMI Video Format (> 71)

Deep Colour Output (> 71)

HDMI Audio Output (> 71)

Contents Type Flag (> 71)

VIERA Link (> 71)

Network

Easy Network Setting (> 71)

Network Settings (> 71)

LAN Connection Mode (> 71)

Wireless Settings (> 71)

Connection Setting (> 71)

Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz ) (> 71)

IP Address / DNS Settings (> 72)

Proxy Server Settings (> 72)

Network Service Settings (> 72)

Lock (> 72)

Automatic Volume Control (> 72)

Home Network Settings (> 72)

Home Network function (> 72)

Setting device name (> 72)

Registration type for remote devices (> 72)

Remote device list (> 72)

Others

Standby Settings (> 73)

Power Save in Standby (> 73)

Automatic Standby (> 73)

Automatic Standby after OTR (> 73)

Automatic Standby after Copy (> 73)

RF OUT ( Aerial Signal ) (> 73)

Remote Control (> 73)

Clock (> 74)

PIN Entry (> 74)

System Update (> 74)

Software Update in Standby (> 74)

Software Update Now ( Broadcast ) (> 74)

Software Update Now ( Internet ) (> 74)

Software Licence (> 74)

System Information (> 74)

DivX Registration (> 74)

Initialize (> 75)

Shipping Condition (> 75)

Default Settings (> 75)

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Convenient functions

Digital TV Favourites Editor

Add allSelect favourites

RETURN

Add

Select channel

All Digital Channels

Favourites 1

1 2 3

Digital TV Channel List

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

RETURN

Hide

Select

Swap Reveal allTune

Page up

Page down

Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)

Digital TV Tuning

Favourites Edit

You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier.

After editing as follows, save the Favourites.

Press [RETURN ], then press [OK].

• To select the other Favourites list: Press the green button.

• To add channels to the Favourites list: Select the channel in the “All Digital Channels” column, then press [OK]. Repeat this step.

• Yellow: Add all the available channels to the

Favourites. (This function is available only when there are no channels in the “Favourites”.)

• To change the order of the channels list: 1 Select the channel in the “Favourites”

column to move, then press the green button.

2 Select the new position, then press the

green button.

Channel List

You can edit the Channel List.

• To hide unwanted channels 1 Select the channel. 2 Press [OK].

The check mark is removed.

• Yellow: Reveal all channels.

• To change the channel number assignment 1 Select the channel, then press the green

button.

2 Enter the channel number to reassign with

the number buttons.

3 Press [OK].

• If another channel is already assigned to the

channel number, the two channels will be switched.

• To set the channel manually 1 Press the red button. 2 Refer to “Manual Tuning”. (> 67)

• To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column,

then press [OK].

• Yellow: Delete all channels.

• To change the name of the Favourites list: 1 Press the red button in the “Favourites”

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character,

3 Press [RETURN ].

column.

then press [OK]. Repeat this step to enter other characters.

• Red: Delete a character.

• Blue: Delete all characters.

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Channel Name

Digital TV Signal Condition

RETURN

Channel Up

Channel Down

Good Poor Bad

Signal Strength

0108642

Signal Quality

RF Parameter [ ] MHz

Network Name

Auto Setup

You can restart the Auto Setup. (> 18) Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Download from TV

Select “Download from TV” when you connect the unit to a VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or later) compatible TV with an HDMI cable. Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Manual Tuning

You can add new channels manually. 1 Select the channel. 2 Adjust the frequency.

• Adjust the frequency by checking the signal

strength and signal quality displays.

3 Press [OK] to start scan.

• The set channel is displayed in the table.

Update Channel List

You can update the channel list to the latest one.

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• A fter performing “Update Channel List” or “Manual Tuning” if the channel number has already been assigned, channel number for them will be assigned from 800ch onward.

Child Lock ( Parental Rating )

You can restrict the viewing of channels unsuitable to children. Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and playback.

• PIN is required to change. (> 64)

Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of signals. Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

• Signal Quality: Red bar: Bad Yellow bar: Poor Green bar: Good

• Signal Strength: “0”: 0% “10”: 100%

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• The channels you can receive are affected by weather conditions, seasons, time (day/night), region, length of the cable that is connected to the aerial, etc.

• When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the signal amplification at your aerial.

New Channel Message

Set whether to obtain the information automatically when a new DVB channel is added.

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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)

HDD / USB HDD

Timer Record Start Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV Guide time.

Timer Record Stop Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TV Guide time.

REWIND LIVE TV

Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function.

• When “Automatic Standby” is set to “Off” (> 73), “On” cannot be selected.

HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

Delete all titles

Delete all titles (video) on the built-in HDD.

• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Delete all photos

Delete all photos on the built-in HDD.

Format HDD

Formatting deletes all contents on the built-in HDD, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

Settings for USB HDD

USB HDD Registration

USB HDD Disconnection

This function puts the USB HDD in a state in which it can be safely disconnected. (> 58)

USB HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

Delete all titles

Delete all titles on the USB HDD.

• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Format USB HDD

Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations

This function cancels the registrations of all the USB HDDs registered on this unit.

Only do this if you are going to dispose of this unit.

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• Before operation, perform “USB HDD Disconn ection” (> above) and remove the USB HDD.

• It is not possible to play back the con tent from a USB HDD whose registration has been cancelled.

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Convenient functions

Picture

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

• Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is coarser.)

•Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be

seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

Seamless Play

The segments can be played back seamlessly.

• When “Off” is selected, frame-dropping between the segments can be avoided, but the video may freeze for a moment between the segments.

• Seamless Play function does not work depending on the condition or the kind of programme.

NTSC Video Output

(This works only for video output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.)

Select how to output the NTSC image.

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression

To lower the dynamic range for playback (e.g., at night).

• This does not work depending on broadcasts and recorded titles.

Downmix

Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channels sound.

• Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected equipment supports the virtual surround function.

• There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

• The audio will be output in “Stereo” during AVCHD playback.

Digital Audio Output

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

•On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment

cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

•Off: Signals are output as 96 kHz

• The signals will be converted to 48 kHz

regardless of the setting when the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz.

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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)

Dolby Digital MPEG

Select the audio signal to output.

• Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode the respective audio format.

• Not making the proper settings may result in noise.

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• When using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, there are following restrictions on Dolby Digital.

- When “PCM” is selected, audio is output as

Down-mixed 2ch PCM.

Audio Delay

Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output.

Audio Type for Digital Broadcast

If the programme has more than one track (Dolby Digital, MPEG, etc.), you can set priorities.

• This setting will give effect in the following conditions.

- The default setting when watching

broadcasts.

- The default setting when playing back the

title.

Display

Connection

3D Settings

3D Type

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting.

• Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when “Side by side” is selected.

3D AVCHD Output

If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video and cannot be played back correctly, you may be able to play it by changing the setting.

3D Playback Message

Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen.

TV Aspect

Set to match the type of TV connected.

• Pan & Scan: Side picture is trimmed for 16:9

picture. The pictures may be shown in the letterbox style depending on the content.

• Letterbox: Black bands appear for 16:9

picture.

On-Screen Information

Select the time until the channel information screen (> 23) disappears automatically.

Unit’s Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

Screen Saver

This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.

Teletext

Select the Teletext (> 24) display mode.

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Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 TV.

TV System

Set in accordance with the TV System for the connected TV.

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Wireless Settings

Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz )

Connection Setting

Current connection settings

The current connection settings and status are displayed.

Connection status

Current status

Network name ( SSID )

Wireless type

802.11n (2.4GHz/20MHz) Authentication type Encryption type

AES

Reception

  

HDMI Connection

HDMI Video Format

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment.

• If “Automatic” is selected, the output resolution best suited to the connected TV (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p) is automatically selected.

• To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV. If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.

Deep Colour Output

This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connected.

HDMI Audio Output

Select “Off” when connected to a TV with an HDMI cable, and connected to an amplifier/receiver not compatible with HDMI with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

Contents Type Flag

If “Automatic” is selected, the optimal method of playback depending on the TV (e.g. cinema) will automatically be selected (only when the TV supports Contents Type Flag).

VIERA Link

Select “Off” when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.

Network

Easy Network Setting

Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. (> 19)

Network Settings

LAN Connection Mode

Select the LAN connection method.

Wireless Settings

This allows to set and check the connection settings of the Wireless router.

1 Encryption type 2 Reception 3 Type of wireless router

Connection Setting

The Wireless router connection wizard will be displayed.

Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz )

When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used, this setting sets the connection speed.

• If you connect using the “Double Speed Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same frequency band, and there is consequently a greater risk of reception interference. This can cause the connection speed to drop or the connection to become unstable.

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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)

IP Address / DNS Settings

Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS.

• To set the IP address and DNS 1 Set “IP Address Auto-assignment” and

“DNS-IP Auto-assignment” to “Off”.

2 Select the item, then press [OK] to show

the respective setting.

• When the router’s DHCP server function is not activated, check the numbers of other connected devices such as personal computers, then assign a number different from those of other devices for the “IP Address” and assign the same number for “Subnet Mask” and “Gateway Address”.

Proxy Server Settings

Check and set the connection to the Proxy server.

• Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

Network Service Settings

Lock

You can restrict using VIERA Connect.

• PIN is required to change. (> 64)

Automatic Volume Control

Volume is adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using VIERA Connect.

• Depending on contents, this function will not work.

• Select “Off” when the audio is warped.

Home Network Settings

You can set the DLNA (Server) function. (> 54)

Home Network function

You can switch between enable/disable of the DLNA (Server) and DMR (Media Renderer) function.

• If “On” is selected, “Power Save in Standby” is fixed to “Off”. (> 73)

Setting device name

It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network.

• Select from a preset list Select the preset name, then press [OK].

• Create name Enter the name. Refer to “Entering text”. (> 77)

Registration type for remote devices

• Automatic: All connected devices on the same network can access this unit.

• Manual: Only registered devices can access this unit.

Remote device list

• To register equipment manually 1 Select the device name or the MAC

Address for the device you want to register, then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• To deregister equipment 1 Select the registered equipment,

then press [OK].

2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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• This function cannot be enabled when “Automatic” is selected in “Registration type for remote devices”. (> above)

• The maximum number of equipment that can be registered is 16.

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Convenient functions

IR6

Others

Standby Settings

Power Save in Standby

•On: It will go into the “Power Save in Standby” mode.

•On Timer: “Power Save in Standby” is activated when

the set time comes.

• If the clock has not been set, “Power Save

in Standby” is activated at all hours.

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

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• This function cannot be enabled when the DLNA function is enabled in “Home Network function”. (> 72)

• The setting may be changed to “Off” automatically when the setting for video communication is changed. (> 61)

Automatic Standby

Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode automatically. When the unit is not operating, the unit will be turned to standby mode once the set time has passed.

• When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “On” (> 68), “Off” cannot be selected.

Automatic Standby after Copy

•On: This unit is turned to standby mode when it

is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy (> 53).

RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )

Set whether to output the aerial signal or not from RF OUT while in standby mode (When “Power Save in Standby” is activated).

• If “On” is selected, the aerial signal is output from this unit.

Remote Control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together.

• Use “Set Code1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 Select the code, then press [OK]. 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the

number button ([1] to [6]) for more than

5 seconds. 3 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds. 4 Press [OK].

• Operation is possible only with Panasonic

remote controls with “IR6” printed at the bottom when the remote control code of this unit is set to “Set Code 4”, “Set Code 5” or “Set Code 6”.

Automatic Standby after OTR

•On: This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing “Automatic Stop” or

“Recording Time” (> 26).

HDD RECORDER

IR6

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Convenient functions

Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)

Clock

If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.

• Automatic This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts.

• Region Selection Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time.

• The time contained in the broadcast signal is

UTC (Universal time, coordinated).

• Daylight Saving Time Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time.

• If there is a gap between displayed time and

actual time, set this function.

• Manual Setting 1 Select “Off” of “Automatic”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the item you want to change. 3 Change the setting. 4 Press [OK] when you have finished the

settings.

PIN Entry

You can set/change the PIN for parental control.

1 Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number

buttons.

2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number

buttons.

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

e.g.,

PIN Entry

Remember the PIN.

0 0 0 0

System Update

Software Update in Standby

When you set this unit to standby mode, software (firmware) updates (> 76) are downloaded automatically at the time you have specified.

Software Update Now ( Broadcast )

Refer to ”Software (Firmware) Update”. (> 76)

Software Update Now ( Internet )

Refer to ”Software (Firmware) Update”. (> 76)

Software Licence

Information about the software licence is displayed.

System Information

Display software (firmware) version, HDAVI Control version and Wireless Module version (When using wireless connection only) of this unit.

DivX Registration

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.

• After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, the registration code is not displayed.

• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content.

• To cancel the unit’s registration Select “Yes”. Use the deregistration code to cancel the

registration in www.divx.com.

3 Press [OK].

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Initialize

Shipping Condition

All the settings except for basic settings return to the factory preset. The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, rating PIN, remote control code, etc. return to the factory presets.

Convenient functions

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Convenient functions

New software version has been found. The software will be updated automatically after this unit is switched to standby. Do not disconnect the AC mains lead.

e.g.,

Software (Firmware) Update

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Don’t remove the AC mains lead during the update. Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit.

If a software (firmware) update is available, a notification is displayed.

Software of this unit can be updated automatically by the following methods at the specified time. (Default setting is 3 a.m. > 74, Software Update in Standby)

- From broadcasts

- From Internet

• To update the software (Firmware) immediately, use the following function:

- Software Update Now ( Broadcast ):

Software of this unit will be updated from broadcasts if update information is detected.

- Software Update Now ( Internet )

Software of this unit will be updated from Internet if update information is detected.

Network connection and setting are required. (> 16, 19)

• It is displayed on the channel information (> 23) when the Software (Firmware) can be updated immediately.

NEWS 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Now

Dolby DRating: G

Software update

10:30 AM

All Digital Channels

Change category

To execute, press the red button while the channel information is displayed, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Update of the software (firmware) will start when the unit is turned to standby mode.

The unit’s display during the update

e.g.,

• When “FINISH” is displayed, update of the software (firmware) has completed.

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• It may take up to a few hours until the update is completed depending on the network or broadcast environment.

• The timer recording always takes preference over the software (Firmware) download; if the timer recording is scheduled to start, the downloading will be performed at the next opportunity.

• You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

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Other operations

Enter Title Name

Space

Set

Delete

RETURN

Name field: shows the text you have

entered

e.g.,

JKL

PQR

TUV

qrs

Unit’s display

Convenient functions

Entering text

Preparation

• Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc.

1 Select a character, then press [OK].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

• To delete a character: Select the character in the name field, then

press [PAUSE ;].

• To enter characters with number buttons:

e.g., entering the letter “R”

1 Press [7] to

move to the seventh row.

2 Press [7] twice

to highlight “R”.

3 Press [OK].

2 Press [STOP ∫] (Set).

“Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the previous screen and so on.

To end partway

Press [RETURN ]. (Text is not added.)

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• If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen

When the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Aspect”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Normal:

Normal output

Side cut:

The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

Zoom:

The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

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• This function does not work when watching 3D programme and playing back 3D title or 3D photo.

• It may also be adjusted using the screen mode of the TV etc.

• The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following situations:

- when you chang e the channel

- when you start or end the playback of a title

- when you switch th e unit on or to standby mode.

• When “TV Aspect” (> 70) is set to “Pan & Scan” or “Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect is disabled.

HOLD function

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

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN ] simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the unit’s display.

To cancel the HOLD function

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

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. (> 76)

The followings do not indicate a problem with this unit:

• Regular HDD rotating sounds.

• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.

• Image disturbance during search.

• Interruptions in reception due to periodic broadcasting breaks.

• When you switch the unit on or to standby mode, there may be an unexpected sound.

General operation

The unit does not work.

• Check the connections. (> 12)

• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows: 1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit

to standby.

• If the unit does not switch to standby, press

[Í/I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If

the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

The unit is switched to standby mode automatically.

• VIERA Link has worked. (> 60, Power off link)

The remote control does not work.

• The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time

Unit's display

• Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD /” is displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until the update is completed. (> 76)

• The HOLD function is activated. (> 77)

for more than 5 seconds. (> 73)

Startup is slow.

• Startup takes time in the following situations:

- The clock is not set.

- Immediately after a power failure or the AC

mains lead is connected.

- When the “Power Save in Standby” is

activated. (> 73)

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Troubleshooting

Displays

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

• Set the clock. (> 64, 74)

The clock does not display on the unit when switched to standby.

• The clock does not display when “Power Save in Standby” is activated. (> 73)

TV screen and video

Screen size is wrong.

• Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. (> 70)

• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.

• If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video Format” to “576p/480p”. (> 64, 71)

The black screen appears on the TV.

• This phenomenon may occur, depending on the TV setting, when “Power Save in Standby” is set to “Off”. Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be prevented by reconnecting to a different HDMI input terminal.

TV reception is not displayed.

• Broadcast signals are not output from this unit’s RF OUT terminal. Select “On” in “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )”. (> 64, 73)

There is a lot of image lag when playing video.

• Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”. (> 63)

• Set “Audio Delay”. (> 64, 70)

The images do not appear on the TV. The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly.

• Check the connections. (> 12)

• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.

• An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI Video Format”. Reset the setting as follows: 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the

yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

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

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “04 PRG”

is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press and hold [OK] for at least 3 seconds.

Set the item again. (> 64, 71)

• When audio is not output properly, select “Yes” in “Default Settings” and make proper settings. (> 64, 75)

• Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.

• The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios.

• Set “Deep Colour Output” (> 64, 71) or “Contents Type Flag” (> 64, 71) to “Off”.

Picture does not appear with the HD quality although HD setting was made.

• The pictures are output with 576p/480p depending on the title.

The screen changes automatically.

• If “Screen Saver” is set to “On”, the screen saver function will be activated when there is no operation for 5 minutes or more. (> 70)

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

3D video is not output correctly.

• 3D video may be output correctly by changing

the following settings:

- “3D Type” of “3D Settings” (> 70)

- “Signal Format” (> 37, 3D settings during playback)

- Check the settings of the connected TV.

• When a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver is connected between this unit and a TV, 3D video is not output. (> 14)

• When the amplifier/receiver which is connected between this unit and a TV is off, 3D video is not output. (> 14)

• When “HDMI Audio Output” is set to “Off”, 3D video may not be output correctly. (> 71)

The same video is displayed in each left and right half of the screen.

• This is a 3D programme of the Side-by-Side type. Change the setting as follows if connecting with a 3D compatible TV: 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Side by side” in “Signal Format”, then

press [OK].

Sound

No sound. Distorted sound.

• Check the connections. (> 12)

• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.

• Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. (> 24, 36)

• To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. (> 64, 71)

Cannot change audio channel.

• You cannot change the audio channel if “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream” (> 69)

Recording, timer recording and copying

Cannot record. Cannot copy.

• Some broadcasts are copyright protected.

Timer recording does not work properly.

• Failed timer recordings are displayed in grey

with on the Timer Recording screen. (> 30)

When you programme a timer recording, check the screen icons. If “!” is displayed, this timer programme may not be recorded because:

- there is not enough space left.

- the number of possible titles has reached its maximum.

- programmes are deactivated, etc.

Auto Renewal Recording does not work properly.

• The programme will not be overwritten in the following cases:

- the programme is protected

- any programme is being played back or copied

- a screen such as DIRECT NAVIGATOR is

displayed

Instead, the programme will be saved as a separate programme and that will be overwritten.

A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.

• If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD may become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes.

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Play

You have forgotten your rating PIN.

• The rating level returns to the factory preset. 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the

yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

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

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “03 VL” is

displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press [OK].

• “INIT” is displayed on the unit’s display.

Image for the Quick View is not smooth.

• Image may not be played back smoothly in case of High definition titles.

Edit

Cannot edit.

• You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. (> 38)

Photo

The contents of the SD card cannot be read.

• Remove the card from the slot and then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, switch the unit to standby mode and turn it on again.

USB

This unit does not recognize the USB device correctly.

• If USB device is connected to this unit while using a video communication the USB device will not be recognized. Press [EXIT ] and reconnect USB device.

• If inserted during playback the USB device may not be recognized by this unit. Disconnect and reconnect the USB device. If it still does not recognize the connection, switch the unit to standby mode and turn it on again.

• USB devices connected using a USB extension cable other than a dedicated one or a USB hub may not be recognized by this unit.

TV Guide

The TV Guide information is not displayed properly.

• Set the clock correctly. (> 64, 74, Clock)

• Some broadcast may not send programme information.

• There was a programme change, or TV Guide information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted.

• If signal quality is bad, the TV Guide system may not be able to receive any data.

Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time.

• When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a long time.

Photos do not play back normally.

• The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back. (> 88)

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Troubleshooting guide

Broadcast

Picture regularly breaks up on some channels.

• Adjust the aerial reception with “Manual Tuning”.

(> 64, 67)

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels.

• Electrical atmospheric interference caused by

bad weather may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.

VIERA Link

VIERA Link does not work.

• Some functions may not work depending on the

version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected TV, etc. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” functions.

• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.

• If the connection for the equipment connected

with HDMI was changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the household mains socket, “HDAVI Control” may not work. In this case, change TV (VIERA) setting for “HDAVI Control” again.

• This unit does not support “ONE TOUCH PLAY”

function of the Panasonic AV Control Receiver.

Network

You cannot access this unit from DLNA compatible equipment on the network.

• Check the network connection and the network

settings. (> 16, 19)

• It may not be possible to connect depending on

the types of the equipment or the status of the equipment.

You cannot play contents properly from DLNA compatible equipment on the network.

• There may be some video that cannot be played back on DLNA compatible equipment depending on the equipment.

• Following titles cannot be played back:

- A title with access restriction

- A title with audio only format

- A title with incompatible format

• Playback via DLNA compatible equipment may not be performed when this unit is in the following conditions:

- While simultaneously copying and recording

- While displaying the Setup menu

- While executing functions using a network,

such as “VIERA Connect”

• You cannot play back simultaneously from two or more items of DLNA compatible equipment.

When using Wireless LAN connection, video from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped during playback.

• Use 802.11n (2.4 GHz) Wireless router. Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in connection interruptions or other problems.

• On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 71), the continuous lighting of at least four “Reception” indicators is the target for a stable connection. If three or fewer indicators are lit or the connection is being interrupted, change the position or angle of your Wireless router. If there is no improvement, connect to a wired network and perform the “Easy Network Setting” (> 19) again.

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Reset

To return all the settings to the factory preset

Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default Settings”. (> 64, 75)

Messages on the unit’s display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected.

SET 

(“∑” stands for a number.)

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (> 78)

GUIDE

TV Guide data is being downloaded.

HARD ERR

If there is no change after switching the unit to standby mode and turning it on, consult the dealer.

PLEASE WAIT

• Displayed when the unit is started and is switched to standby mode.

• There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.

PROG FULL

There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. (> 30)

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Troubleshooting guide

REMOVE

The USB device is drawing too much power. Remove the USB device.

START

Update of the software (firmware) is started. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (> 76)

SW-DL

Software (firmware) is downloading. Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer recording starts. (> 76)

UNSUPPORT

The media is not supported.

UPD /

(“∑” stands for a number.)

The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (> 76)

U59

The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

U76

HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection.

U99

The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

XHOLD

The HOLD function is activated. (> 77)

H or F

(“∑” stands for a number.)

There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s condition.) Reset the unit as follows: 1 Disconnect the plug from the household mains

socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may

be fixed.) Request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting

service.

U61

A malfunction has occurred. The unit is trying to restore to the normal operation. Once the message disappears you can use the unit again. If it remains displayed, consult the dealer.

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When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting

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

Wireless Settings

Display Check the following

A conflict with other devices occurred. A time out error occurred.

An authentication error or a time out error occurred.

A device error occurred.

• Please wait a few moments, and then try again.

• Setting of the Wireless router for MAC Address etc.

• The signal may be weak.

• The SSID and the encryption key of the Wireless router.

• Please wait a few moments, and then try again.

• If the problem is not solved, consult your dealer.

Easy Network Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

Display

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting:

2. IP address setting:

3. Connection to gateway:

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Fail”

“Pass”

“Home network available”

“Fail”

Check the

following

• Connection of the LAN cables (> 16)

• Settings of the hub and router

• Connection and settings of the hub and router

• Settings of “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 64, 72)

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Troubleshooting guide

Easy Network Setting ( Internet Connection Test )

Display Check the following

Cannot find the server. (B019)

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

• “Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” settings of “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 64, 72)

• The server may be busy or the service may have been suspended. Please wait a few moments, and then try again.

• Settings of “Proxy Server Settings” (> 64, 72) and the router.

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Specifications

Reference

Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ General

Dimensions: 430 mm (W)

59 mm (H)

(excluding the projecting parts)

238 mm (D)

(including the projecting parts)

249 mm (D)

Mass: Approx. 2.4 kg Power supply: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Approx. 25 W

“Power Save in Standby” is activated and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”

Approx. 0.2 W

“Power Save in Standby” is not activated

Approx. 4 W

Operating temperature: 5 oC to 40 oC Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH

(no condensation)

∫ TV system

Tuner System: DVB-T Country: Australia Channel Coverage: VHF 6~12

UHF 27~69

∫ Recording system

Video: MPEG-2,

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

Audio:

Dolby Digital

(DR mode: Max 5.1ch (DVB-T)) HE-AAC (DR mode: 2ch (DVB-T)) MPEG (DR mode: 2ch)

∫ Audio

Analog audio L/R out (pin jack): 1 pc.

Output level:

Full scale 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz (< 1 k≠)

Digital audio out (optical): 1 pc.

Output format:

PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG

∫ HDMI terminal

HDMI output (19 pin type A): 1 pc.

Output format:

PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG,

Dolby Digital Plus

• This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

∫ Internal HDD capacity

∫ Other terminals

USB Port (Type A): 2 pcs. SD Card Slot: 1 pc. LAN (Ethernet) Port: 1 pc.

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

∫ Wireless LAN

Standard compliance: IEEE802.11b/g/n Frequency range: 2.4 GHz band

Security

WPA™/WPA2™

(Encryption type: TKIP/AES,

Authentication type: PSK)

WEP (64 bit/128 bit)

This unit supports WPA™ and WPA2™ encryption.

Reference

1TB

∫ Video

Video system: PAL/NTSC Analog video output (pin jack): 1 pc.

Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

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Specifications

∫ SD Card

Compatible media: SD Memory Card Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT

Data that can be played: JPEG, MPO,

§1

Includes SDHC/SDXC cards. Includes miniSD adaptor). Includes microSD microSDXC adaptor).

§2

SDXC only

∫ USB device

USB standard: USB2.0 High Speed Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 Data that can be played: MP3, JPEG, MPO,

About recorded titles

∫ Recording quality and approximate

recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated.

HD quality 140 hours

SD quality 264 hours

• Recording time may vary depending on the bit rate of broadcasting:

- High Definition (HD) quality: estimated bit

rate is 15 Mbps

- Standard Definition (SD) quality: estimated

bit rate is 8 Mbps

• Regarding recording time remaining: Remaining time is calculated with a bit rate of

15 Mbps. But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast, so the displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time.

AVCHD format, MPEG-2, MP4

cards (need a miniSDTM

/microSDHCTM/

cards (need a microSDTM

DivX, MKV, MP4, MPEG-2

Information for the files other than recorded

§1

§2

programmes

∫ JPEG/MPO

Playable media: HDD,

SD Card, USB device

Compatible pixels:

Between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Files: JPEG conforming DCF

(Design rule for Camera File system)

MPO conforming MPF

(Multi Picture Format)

Maximum numbers of folders and files:

Media

Maximum

folders

HDD – 20000

SD Card 500 10000

USB device 500 10000

• Th is unit is not compatible with Motion JPEG or Progressive JPEG.

Maximum

files

∫ Maximum number of titles that can be

recorded

999 titles (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided every 8 hours.)

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∫ MP3

Playable media: HDD, USB device

Compression rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz,

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Maximum numbers of folders and files:

Media

Maximum

folders

Maximum

files

HDD – 40000

USB device 300 3000

∫ DivX

Playable media: USB device

Official DivX Certified

product DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

Maximum number of folders: 300 folders

(including the root folder)

Maximum number of files: 200 files

• Support version

Picture resolution

Up to 1920k1080 pixels

Video

- Number of stream: Up to 1

- Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50, DIV6

- FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 60 fps

Audio

- Number of stream: Up to 8

- Format: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital

- Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.

∫ MP4

Playable media: SD Card, USB device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264:

Up to High Profile, Level 4.2

Video resolution: Up to 1920k1080

MPEG-4 AAC-LC

Sampling rate: 8 kHz to 48 kHz Number of audio channel: 1 or 2

∫ MKV

Playable media: USB device

MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) profile is up to High Profile, Level 4. AAC-LC, MP3, Dolby Digital audio, PCM, Vorbis and FLAC can be decoded.

Maximum number of folders: 300 folders

(including the root folder)

Maximum number of files: 200 files

∫ SD-Video (Standard Definition)

Playable media: SD Card, USB device Codec: MPEG-2 File Format:

SD-Video format

used on Standard Definition Camera

SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile

(Panasonic and some other’s)

∫ HD-Video (High Definition)

Playable media: SD Card, USB device Codec: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 File Format: AVCHD format conforming

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Reference

“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the “ ” logo are trade marks of Skype Limited.

VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

Licenses

DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX

is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that

plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:

This DivX Certified

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panas onic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,

(3) the software developed by the Independent JPEG G roup, (4) the software developed by the Freetype Project, (5) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Pu blic License (LGPL) and/or, (6) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL, (7) Windows Media digital right management technology (WM-DRM) licensed by Microsoft Corporation or its affiliates.

For the software categorized as (5), please refer to the terms and conditions of LGPL, as the case may be at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html In addition, the software categorized as (5) are copyrighted by several individuals. Please refer to the copyright notice of those individuals at http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/diga/FCRCP12.html

The LGPL software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL.

Contact Information

cdrequest.diga@gg.jp.panasonic.com

Source code covered under LGPL is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below. http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/diga/FCRCP12.html

For the software categorized as (5) and (6), please refer to the applicable license terms included in the “Software Licence” menu on product.

Further, for WM-DRM categorized as (7), please be aware of the following. (a) This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. (b) Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

Vorbis, FLAC, WPA Supplicant The software licenses are displayed when “Software Licence” in the Setup menu is selected. (> 74)

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Panasonic Warranty

1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its

Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.

2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised

Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it's territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as

noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product.

5. Some products may be supplied with Ethernet connection hardware. The warranty is limited on such products and will not cover

6. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:

7. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or

re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.

In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the

Panasonic Australia

website www.panasonic.com.au or contact by phone on 132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

(a) Internet and or DLNA connection / setup related problems (b) Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection (c) The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual;

and

(d) Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware, its connection to the internet or

any other device.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:

(a) Cabinet Part(s) (e) DVD, Blu-ray or Recordable Discs (b) Video or Audio Tapes (f) Video / Audio Heads from wear and tear in normal use (c) SD cards or USB devices (g) Information stored on Hard Disk Drive, USB stick or SD card (d) User replaceable Batteries (h) DTV reception issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall socket(s)

etc

Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website referred to below and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre. Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you. Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:

Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187

1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

PRO-031-F11 Issue: 4.0 01-01-2011

Limited Warranty

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Index

Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 77

Audio

Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 67

AVCHD

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 34

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 36, 41

Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Connection

Amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AUDIO OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Audio/Video terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 15

HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Copy (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copy (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Copy (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

SD Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Delete

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Delete all photos

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Delete all titles

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DivX

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Reference

Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 71

Easy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Edit (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Edit (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Edit (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 41

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 39

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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

Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Format

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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

HD Video (AVCHD)

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 34

HDAVI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 71

HDD

Delete all photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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

JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 88

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Index

Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Media

HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8

USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

USB memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8

Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

MKV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

MPEG2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53, 89

MPO (3D photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44, 88

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 89

MP4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 89

Music

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Network

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

DLNA (Client) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

DLNA (Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54, 72

Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

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

VIERA Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Photo

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 50

PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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

Playback (Music)

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playback (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 50

Playback (Video)

AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 34

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

MKV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Status message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Power Save in Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Protection

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

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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

Recording quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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

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

Manufacturer and Code No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

TV operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75, 81, 83

REWIND LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 68

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SD Card

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8

miniSD / microSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SD Video (MPEG2)

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting

Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 67

Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 71

Easy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Digital TV Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

HDD / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Skype

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 50

Smart Home Networking (DLNA)

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

Subtitles

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 72

Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 70

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

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manually programming timer recording . . . . 28

Tuning

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Parental Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Signal condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

TV Guide

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Unit’s display

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

USB HDD

Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations

Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 68

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 68

USB memories

Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 8

. . . . . 68

Video

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 34

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

VIERA Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 71

3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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