Panasonic DMR-PWT530, DMR-PWT635 User Manual

Operating Instructions

EB

Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder

Model No. DMR-PWT635

DMR-PWT530

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

• This Blu-ray Disc Player / HDD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels
only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels.

Region management information

BD-Video: This unit can play BD-Video discs

supporting the region code “B”.

e.g., e.g.,

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

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

DVD-Video:

This unit can play DVD-Video discs
supporting the region number “2”
or “ALL”.

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Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

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

- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on this unit.

- Use only the recommended accessories.

- Do not remove covers.

- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

- Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

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

- Ensure that the power supply voltage

corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket

outlet.

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

lead.

- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

- Hold onto the mains plug body when

disconnecting the plug.

- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket

outlet.

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

Small object

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

CAUTION

Unit

• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

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

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

• This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.

Placement

• Place this unit on an even surface.

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

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

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

- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings

with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.

- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.

Batteries

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

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

- Do not mix old and new batteries or different

types at the same time.

- Do not heat or expose to flame.

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

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

- Do not take apart or short circuit.

- Do not recharge alkaline or manganese

batteries.

- Do not use batteries if the covering has been

peeled off.

- Remove batteries if you do not intend to use

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

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

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Caution for AC Mains

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Lead

(For the AC mains plug of three pins)

For your safety, please read the following text
carefully.

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

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

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

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

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

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

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.

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

Remote control:

[PWT635] (N2QAYB000762)
[PWT530] (N2QAYB000763)

Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs.
AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00098): 1pc.
RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00003): 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).

Restriction on use of unauthorized copied
content

This unit adopts the following technology for
copyright protection.

Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some

commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of
an unauthorized copy is detected, a message
will be displayed and playback or copying will
be interrupted. More information about
Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia
Online Consumer Information Center at
http://www.cinavia.com.
information about Cinavia by mail, send a
postcard with your mailing address to:
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.

To request additional

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Table of contents

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Getting started

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

- Playable/Reco rdable contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

- Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

- Basic connect ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

- Amplifier/receiver c onnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

- Network conne ction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

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

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

- Easy Network S etting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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

Watching broadcasts

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

- Using Channe l List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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

- Using channe l information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

- Operations wh ile watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .26

- REWIND LIVE TV /PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Recording

Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

- Operation du ring Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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

- Various functio ns with Freeview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

- Manually progra mming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .32

- Timer recording o ptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

- Timer recording f rom channel information . . . . . . . .33

- Remote recordin g from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . .34

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

- DIRECT NAVIGA TOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .35

Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

- Notes for BD-Liv e discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

- General opera tions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

- 3D video playb ack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Editing video

Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Photo

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

- DIRECT NAVI GATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . . 48

- Photo pla y option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

- Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

- Copying a utomatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Music

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

- Copying mu sic (MP3) to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

- Playing mu sic recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

- Operation s during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . .56

- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

- Copying S D Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . . 58

- Using this u nit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

- Using this u nit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

- Using this u nit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Convenient functions

VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) . .61

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

Format SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . .63

- Connectin g the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

- Disconnect ing the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup). . . . . . . .68

- Common pro cedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

- Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

- HDD / Disc / US B HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

- Connectio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

- Langua ge code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Software (Firmware) Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

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- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 85

- HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

- General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . 89

-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

-Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

-USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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

- Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

- Messages on the un it’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

- When you experience problems with

Easy Network Setting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

About descriptions in these operating
instructions

• These operating instructions are applicable to mo dels
DMR-PWT635 and DMR-PWT530. The illustrations in
these Operating Instructions show images of DMR­PWT635 unless otherwise indicated.

• [PWT635] :indicates features applicable to

DMR-PWT635 only.

• [PWT530] :indicates features applicable to

DMR-PWT530 only.

• 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

For more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 96)

Playable/Recordable contents

Media type Standard symbol Playable contents

• Video

Built-in hard disk drive

(HDD)

External HDD

(> 9)

BD-Video

[HDD]

[USB_HDD]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

§1

• Video

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• SD Video (MPEG2)

•MP4

• Xvid

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

• Video

§2, 3

§4

•MPEG2

•MKV

(–: Impossible)

Recordable

contents

–

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-Video

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

[BD-V]

–

• Video

[BD-RE]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•JPEG

–

• MPO (3D photo)

• Video

[BD-R]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• Xvid

§2

–

•MKV

§5

[DVD-V]

[DVD-R]

• Video

• Video

• Xvid

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD

•MKV

–

§3

–

•MP3

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Media type Standard symbol Playable contents

DVD-RW

[DVD-RW]

• Video

•AVCHD

§2

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(–: Impossible)

Recordable

contents

–

+R/+R DL [+R]

+RW [+RW]

Audio CD (CD-DA)

CD

(including CD-R/RW)

• Video

•AVCHD

• Video

•AVCHD

•Music

[CD]

• Xvid • MKV

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

§2

§2

•MP3

SD Cards

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• SD Video (MPEG2)

[SD]

•MP4 •JPEG

§2

§4

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• MPO (3D photo)

§2, 3

§4

•MPEG2

•MKV

USB memory [USB]

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

• SD Video (MPEG2)

•MP4

• Xvid

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

Playable contents as DLNA client

Refer to “Playable contents”. (> 59)

§1

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

§2

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

§3

It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by
copying to the built-in HDD. (> 56)

§4

Recorded with SD-Video format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It can be
played back only after copying to the HDD. (> 57)

§5

Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.

–

–

–

–

–

• The producer of the disc can control how d iscs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in
these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

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HDD and media information

About extension of files

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

Xvid: “.AVI” “.avi”

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

MKV: “.MKV” “.mkv”

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

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

• The video file and subtitle text files are inside th e same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.

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

“.MTS” “.mts” “.TS” “.ts”

“.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt”

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Getting started

Notes

Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD)

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

• For recorded titles

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

• The USB HDD must first be registered on this unit. (> 63)

• For data files

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

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

• The USB HDD over 2 TB is not usable.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

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

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

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

Notes for the disc

• Disc recorded on a recorder, PC, etc.

• It may be necessary to finalize the disc, create Top Menu or close the session on the equipment

used for recording to play on this unit.

• Discs that cannot be played

- DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges

- DVD-RAM - DVD-Audio

-HD DVD

- CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.

- Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD

• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be
guaranteed.

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DO

DO NOT

DO DO NOT

DO NOT

HDD and media information

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).

To format an SD card

Refer to “Format SD card”. (> 62)

• Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

• If the SD card is formatted on other equip ment, 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 b e
used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate
cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in
equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)

Notes for the USB memories

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

Media handling

• Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs
or the terminal surface of the SD cards.

• If there is dirt or condensation on the disc, wipe
with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

• Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.

• Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing
implements, when writing on the label side of
the disc.

• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs.

• Do not place objects on discs.

• Do not use the following discs:

- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed

stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

- Irregularly shaped discs.

• The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

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

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

• Do not place in the following areas:

- In hot places, such as under the direct

sunlight.

- In very dusty or humid areas.

- Locations susceptible to significant difference

in temperature (condensation can occur).

- Where static electricity or electromagnetic

waves occur.

Unit care

Getting started

HDD/USB HDD handling care

• The HDD is a high precision device

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

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

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

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

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

Setup precautions

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

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

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

- When there is an extreme change in

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

- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam

in the room.

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

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

When moving the unit

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.
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

• This unit

- 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.

• This unit’s lens

Use the Lens cleaner (optional) to clean the
unit’s lens.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE

• This lens cleaner may not be available for
sale in all countries, e.g. not available in
Germany, please consult your Panasonic
dealer for advice.

When requesting this unit for repair

The registration of the USB HDD may be
cancelled in the process of repairing this unit.
You can use the USB HDD again by
re-registering, but all recorded content already on
the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the
recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.

To dispose or transfer this unit

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

- Format HDD (> 68, 73)

- Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 68, 82)

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STATUS

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

D

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E

C

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N

A

V

I

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A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

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PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

TV

RADIO/

CH

AV

INPUT



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



EXIT

OK

OPTION

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1

4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

DEL

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

NETFLIX

-10s +60s

AD

SETUP

REC TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

BACK/

RETURN

























































PWT635

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control

9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu,

Pop-up Menu (> 35)

: Show OPTION menu (> 44, 50, 55)
; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with

instruction on the screen.)

< Start recording (> 28)
= Listen to Audio Description (> 26, 41)
> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 32)
? Create chapter (> 41)
@ Show Setup menu (> 68)
A Skip the specified time (> 41)
B TV operation buttons (> 18)
C Channel select (> 24)/Change pages in the

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.

D Show the VIERA Connect screen (> 61)
E Switching to the radio channel list (> 24)
F [PWT635] Start up a video communication

1 Transmit the remote control signal

• Point it at remote control signal sensor on
this unit. (> 13)

2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or

vice versa

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

numbers or characters

5 Switch to the previously watched channel

(> 24)

6 Basic operations for recording and play,

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 27)

7 Show Information (> 25, 36, 40)
8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 40)

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(> 61)

G Exit the menu screen
H Show the TV Guide screen (> 25)
I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 23)
J Ret
K Show subtitles (> 26, 41)
L Show Digital teletext (> 26)
M Show NETFLIX screen (> 61)
N To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, photos or music (> 43)

O Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41)
P Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)

Insert batteries

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

urn to previous screen

Main unit



Pull to flip down the
front panel.





SD card

USB memory

Disc

  



[PWT635]

Display

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 Open/close disc tray

Getting started

6 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording.

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

7 Remote control signal sensor

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

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

8 St op
9 Start play

: [PWT635] CALL LED

• The LED will light up when this unit receives
incoming call etc. of the video
communication. (> 61)

Display

12 5 7643

3 Disc tray
4 USB port
5 SD card slot

HDD
SD

BD

COPY

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

1 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator
2 Disc indicator

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

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

3 Copying indicator
4 USB port indicator
5 SD card slot indicator
6 Remote control signal indicator
7 Timer recording indicator

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

8 Main display section indicator

- Current time

- Playback counter

- Various messages (> 93)

9 Playback indicator

SDUSB

PLAY

89

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HDMI

VHF/UHF

RF IN

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)

TV’s rear panel

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.

To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)

Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 63)

[PWT635] To connect the Communication Camera (optional)

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

[PWT530] To connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional)

Refer to “Network connection”. (> 17)

About HDMI cable

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

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HDMI

HDMI INHDMI OUT

HDMI
cable

Amplifier/

receiver

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(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.

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

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

[approx. 0.2 W (“Quick Start” is not activated
and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to
“Off”)]

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

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

• Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.

• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI
Control” (> 65).

• You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are
incompatible with HDCP.
Depending on the device, images may not display properly
or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable.
(Audio cannot be output.)

• If you are connecting to a TV that is on ly compatible with
2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will
be down mixed and output as 2 channels, even if
connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be
down mixed.)

Amplifier/receiver connections

HDMI terminal

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

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

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HDMI IN

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI cable

Amplifier/receiver

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(ARC compatible)

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

• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Optical digital

audio cable

AUDIO IN

LR

Audio cable

Amplifier/receiver

Connection

∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV,
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 68, 77).

AUDIO OUT terminal

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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

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

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Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN (ethernet) cable

Internet

Wireless router, etc.

[PWT530]

Wireless LAN
Adaptor

Network connection

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

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

After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN
connection, the network setting is needed.
(> 21, Easy Network Setting)

∫ Precautions of Wireless LAN connection

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

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

• This unit contains delicate electronic
components.

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

- Do not expose this unit to high temperatures

or direct sunlight.

- Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong

impacts.

- Keep this unit away from moisture.

- Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any

way.

LAN cable connection

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

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

Wireless LAN connection

• [PWT635] Wireless LAN is built in. (There is no
need to connect a Wireless LAN Adaptor.)

• [PWT530] Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor
DY-WL5 (optional).

• [PWT530] Only the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5 (optional)
can be used. Read the operating instructions for DY-WL5
thoroughly when using it.
Connect/disconnect DY-WL5 when the unit is in standby
mode and not using the network functions, such as
downloading a programme, etc.

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

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

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Getting started

STATUS

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

TV

RADIO/

CH

AV

INPUT



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



EXIT

OK

OPTION

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1

4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

DEL

PROG/CHECK

TIME SLIP

NETFLIX

-10s +60s

AD

SETUP

REC TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

F

U

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C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

BACK/

RETURN

TV operation buttons
(> right)

Select and enter buttons

To return to the previous
screen

To exit the screen

FUNCTION MENU (> 23)

Setup (> 68)

Settings

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TV operation buttons

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

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

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

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code Brand Code

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

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

LG

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

MIVAR 24

• 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.

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

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

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

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

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

WESTINGHOUSE

05

YAMAHA 18/41

Getting started

Progress

DVB Auto Setup

CH 21 68

CH

Free TV: 2 Pay TV: 0 Data: 0Radio: 0

Searching

Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication.

Quality

Type

Channel Name

RETURN

This will take about 3 minutes.

35

10
10

35

Free TV

Free TV

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

0

PIN entry

9

You now have the opportunity to enter your

details and help the police to crack crime.

See Instruction Book.

* * * *

RETURN

Owner ID-Data Entry

NAME

HOUSE NO

POSTCODE

PIN 0000

RETURN

Change PIN

Select

0

Number

9

-

PIN Entry

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

- - -

RETURN

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.

Auto Setup starts.
(This operation may take some time.)
e.g.,

After tuning has been completed, clock will
be set automatically.

• If the region selection screen appears,
select repeatedly until you reach the
available region.

• If the clock setting screen appears, set the
time manually (> 81, Clock).

3 Enter the PIN.

This PIN will be used only for the Owner
ID-Data Entry screen.

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

“HOUSE NO” and “POSTCODE”).

e.g.,

1 Select the item, then press [OK].
2 Select the character, then press [OK].

Repeat this step.

3 Press [BACK/RETURN ].
4 Repeat steps 1-3 to enter all data.
5 Press [BACK/RETURN ] to exit from

the Owner ID-Data Entry screen.

5 Enter the new PIN for parental control.

• The default PIN is “0000”.

1 Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number

buttons.

• Make a note of the PIN you have
decided on in case you forget it.

2 Press [OK].

1 Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit

PIN.

2 Repeat step 1 to confirm.

• Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.
The PIN number cannot be reset.

• Steps 3 – 5 will be skipped in the Easy
Setting after “Shipping Condition”
(> 82) is performed. (> go to step 6 on
page 20)

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Quick Start

On
Off

Timer Setting for Quick Start 6:00 23:00

Settings

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

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

•On

It is possible to start quickly from standby
mode.

•Off

Power consumption in standby mode is
minimized. (> 96)

However, startup time from standby mode
will be longer.

• Timer Setting for Quick Start

“Quick Start” is activated when the set time
comes. (If the clock has not been set, this
function is not activated at all hours.)

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

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

• Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

To restart setup

1 Press [SETUP]. (> 18)
2 Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To display the Owner ID information on TV

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

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

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

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

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

3 Press [OK] on the remote control.

The PIN is not displayed.

To confirm that channels have been tuned
correctly

Refer to “Using Channel List”. (> 24)

To change PIN for parental control

Refer to “PIN Entry”. (> 81)

To change the region for Channel Sorting

Refer to “Channel Sorting by Region”. (> 71)

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

Getting started

OK

RETURN

Easy Network Setting

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

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

Wireless LAN connection:
Select “Wireless”.

Current setting : Wired

Wired
Wireless

e.g.,

Easy Network Setting

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

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

[OK].

[PWT635]

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the following confirmation and settings.

“Wired” connection:

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Remote Recording function

- Internet Connection Test

“Wireless” connection:

• Before beginning wireless connection
setup obtain your Network name (SSID).
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a
name used by wireless LAN to identify a
particular network. Transmission is
possible if the SSID matches for both
devices.

• [PWT530] If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not

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

- Wireless Settings

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Remote Recording 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”.
(> 68, 78)

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

WPS (PUSH button):

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

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

Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.

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

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

3 Press [OK].

3 When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”

appears.
Press [OK].

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Settings

When you experience problems

Refer to “When you experience problems with
Easy Network Setting”. (> 94)

To restart Easy Network Setting

1 Press [SETUP]. (> 18)
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]. (> 18)
2 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

3 Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 78)

Check security before using Home Network
function

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

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

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

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

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

• Please be aware that connecting to a network without
encryption may result in the content of the communication
being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of
data such as personal or secret information.

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FUNCTION MENU screen

FUNCTION MENU

Drive Select

OK

RETURN

Timer Recording

Others

Disc / SD Card / USB / USB HDD

Network

Playback Contents

TV Guide

HDD

Timer Recording

Playback Contents

TV Guide

Video

Photo

Music

BACK/

RETURN

Press

OK

Press

e.g.,

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

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select the item, then press [OK]

Getting started

FUNCTION MENU list

FUNCTION MENU

Playback Contents

Video (> 35)
Video (AVCHD) (> 39)
Video (MP4) (> 38)
Photo (> 48)
Music (> 52)
Top Menu (> 38)

Menu (> 38)
TV Guide (> 25)
Timer Recording (> 32)
Network

Home Network ( DLNA Client ) (> 59)

Home Network ( Media Renderer ) (> 60)

Network Service (> 61)

Remote Recording (> 33)
Others

Playlists (> 38)

Copy Video ( AVCHD ) (> 56)

Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) (> 57)

Copy New Photos (> 51)

SD Card Management (> 62)

BD-Video Data Management (> 39)

Setup (> 68)

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

Drive Select

HDD
Blu-ray Disc / DVD
SD Card
USB Device
USB HDD

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

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Watching broadcasts

Watch ing
broadcasts

Channel names Encrypted channel

Watching broadcasts

Instructions for operations are generally
described using the remote control. (> 12)

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 (> 25)

- Using channel information (> 25)

To switch to the channel you have previously
watched

Press [LAST VIEW ].

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

To switch to the radio channels or to the all
channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

• When you are watching the 3D programme, subtitles and
TV Guide, etc., may not display correctly depending on the
settings. (> 42, 3D Type, Signal Format)

About the PIN for parental control

If you have locked channels (> 72, Child Lock
List), you may be asked to enter the PIN. In that
case, enter the 4-digit PIN with the number
buttons by following the on-screen instructions.

• PIN can be changed via “PIN Entry”. (> 81)

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

All DVB Channels

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Select

View

RETURN

Page up

Page down

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To edit the channel list

Refer to “Channel List”. (> 70)

• Encrypted channels cannot be watch ed.

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Watching broadcasts

10:30

1

Now

ADMPEG

Change category

All DVB Channels

9:00 - 11:00

Set timer









STTL TEXT Multi Audio

G

e.g.,

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

TUE 01/01/2013 8:05

8:00 - 9:45

TUE 01/01

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

OK

RETURN

Information

Category: All DVB Channels

Category+24 hoursTimer Rec.

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”. (> 30)

• Selection of channel is made easy by crea ting a Favourite
of the channels you watch often. (> 70, Favourites Edit)

• If you make access to Rovi Guide via VIERA Connect, you
can use an additional TV Guide which can search
programmes by keywords and can display the detailed
information, etc. (current as of March, 2013). (> 61)

Page Up

Page Down

Using channel information

While watching a programme
Press [STATUS ].

HDD

Remain 71:20

1

1

9:00 - 11:00

Now

Set timer

MPEG STTL TEXT

Channel information appears.

1 Set timer (> 33)
2 Current Category
3 Programme with Guidance information for

parental control (> 73, Child Lock)

4 Audio Description
5 Subtitle
6 Digital teletext
7 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”. (> 70)

To switch between the current programme
and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

All DVB Channels

Change category

10:30

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Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “STTL” appears in channel information
(> 25)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

Switching audio

When “Multi Audio” appears in channel
information (> 25)

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

press [OK].

3 Select the desired audio.

• Press [EXIT ] to exit from the screen.

To listen to the Audio Description

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

When “AD” appears in channel information
(> 25)

1 Press [AD].

2 Select “Audio Description” and set to

“Automatic”.

3 Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with

[2, 1].

To show Digital teletext (MHEG)

When “TEXT” appears in channel information
(> 25)

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

buttons, etc. according to on-screen
instructions.

• Some functions of Digital teletext are deactivated during
recording.

• “Freeview Players” applies access control for some MHEG
services. If you have locked viewing of Digital teletext
(MHEG) (> 72, Freeview Players), PIN is required to start
viewing.

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode.
Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the
screen”. (> 85)

• Audio Description may not be available dep ending on the
type of audio format.

• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG” or
“HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio Description may
not work. Set them to “PCM” (> 75, Digital Audio Output).

• You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup
menu. (> 72)

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Watching broadcasts

Pause

8:05 9:35

8:50







8:50:55 01/01/2013

Play



8:50.50

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

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

REWIND LIVE TV

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

1.5 hours).

PAUSE LIVE TV

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

1 While watching TV

REWIND LIVE TV:

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.

PAUSE LIVE TV:

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.

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

2 When you want to resume:

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

• You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

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

Display information

While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

1 The time that you can rewind the live

programme.

2 The amount of time temporarily saved on

HDD.

3 The time of the current playback position.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT ].

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

• Temporary save stops in the following cases:

- When switching to other channels or other screen

- When recording of the watching programme is started

- When two programmes simultaneous recording is started

- When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV

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

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

- When the clock is not set

- While recording two programmes simultaneously

- While copying

- While watching a programme being recorded

- When a radio programme is selected

- REWIND LIVE TV:

When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 73)

• PAUSE LIVE TV:
You can operate this unit with the TV remote control by
using VIERA Link (> 65).
Refer to the TV operating instructions.

• Press [STATUS ] again.

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Recording

Recording

Automatic Stop (Guide Link) at 8:45

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

8:00 - 8:45

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.

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous

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 ∫].

2 Press [OK].

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

• Digital teletext will not be recorded.

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

- 3D BD-Video (playback in 3D)

- Xvid and MKV file

- photo

- USB HDD (For data files) and USB memory

• Copying cannot be performed while reco rding.

• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 80),
this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not
operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing
“Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time”.

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

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Recording

Recording programme
displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

Stop Recording

Yes

No

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

OK

RETURN

1

Page

Select

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec Time

Play
RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Channel Date Title Name

Delete

Drama

9:00 0h10m

04/10
04/10
29/10
29/10

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

5

REC2

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.)

• Timer recording programme cannot be paused.

To record two programmes simultaneously

While recording, perform steps 1–3 on page 28.

• Channel can only be switched betwee n 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”.

When recording two programmes:

If the following screen appears

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

1

2

Stop Recording

OK

RETURN

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

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

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Recording

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Information

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Category: All DVB Channels

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

OK

RETURN

Timer recording

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

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

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

2 Select the programme, then press the

red button.

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

• If on-screen instructions are displayed,
follow them.

To use TV Guide system

Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. (> 25)

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].

• To return to the previous TV Guide list
Select “All DVB Channels”.

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 Go to step 3 on page 32, “Manually

programming timer recording”.

• Some options cannot be changed when
“Guide Link” is effective. (> 31, 33)

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)

If the screen for selecting single or series
timer recording appears

Select “Single Timer Rec.” or “Series Timer Rec.”
(> 31), then press [OK].

If “Programme Selection” screen appears

Depending on the signal sent from the
broadcaster, both High Definition picture
programme and Standard Definition picture
programme exist.

Select the programme, then press [OK].

Programme Selection SUN 01/01/2012 19:40

The same programme in High Definition picture quality exists.
Please choose programme.

Channel Schedule Contents

MON 02/01

3/6 Comedy-drama series about
housemates who are actually awere...

HD

OK

RETURN

23:00 - 0:00

TUE 03/01
23:00 - 0:00

3/6 Comedy-drama series about
housemates who are actually awere...

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