Panasonic DMR-XS400 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-XS400

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

≥This DVD recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted and free-to-air DVB-S/S2 services. ≥The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB-S/S2.

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

∫ Region management information

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

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

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Safety precautions

WARNING CAUTION

∫ Unit

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

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

splashing.

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

this unit. – Use only the recommended accessories. – Do not remove covers. – Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to

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

∫ AC mains lead

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

damage, – Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the

voltage printed on this unit. – Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. – Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead. – Do not handle the plug with wet hands. – Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the

plug. – Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

≥Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

∫ SD card

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

swallowing.

∫ Unit

≥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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Getting started

(Inside of product)

Features

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

∫ DLNA (> 74, 75)

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

∫ VIERA CAST (> 71)

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

∫ EPG (> 26, 32)

Timer recording is made easier because the TV Guide allows you to see programme information.

Getting started

Supplied accessories

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

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000644)

2 Batteries for remote control 1 AC mains lead

≥Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

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Table of contents

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

∫ Getting started

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HDD and media you can use for recording and play . . . . . . 6

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

CI module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other TV connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Amplifier connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Common Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Menu screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Network Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Auto Setup method when using a single cable router . . . . 23

∫ Watching broadcasts

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

Using Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Using TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

∫ Recording

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

Operation during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast . . . . . . . . . 31

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Timer recording options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

To cancel recording when timer recording has already

begun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

∫ Playing back video

Playing DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

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

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

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

∫ Editing video

Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

∫ Copying video

Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Copying to HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying titles with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Notes for copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Copying Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) from HDD . . . . . . . . 54

Copying a finalised disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

∫ Photo

Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Photo play option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Slideshow Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Copying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Copying automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

∫ Music

Playing music/Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . 62

Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Useful functions during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

∫ With Other Equipment

Recording from external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Manual Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Flexible Recording via AV input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Linked timer recording

(SKY Digital STB, etc.)–EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . . . . . . 67

Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

∫ Convenient functions

Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Enjoying VIERA CAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

VIERA Link/Q Link functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Playing contents from other equipment

(Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Playing contents on other equipment (Client). . . . 75

Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

DVB Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

HDD / Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Update software (firmware) of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

CI Plus compatible CAM software (firmware) update . . . . 89

Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

TV operation setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

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∫ Troubleshooting

Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

To reset this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

∫ Reference

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Regarding DivX and MKV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Operations that can be performed

simultaneously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Operations that can be performed while recording or

copying a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Starting the timer recording while executing other

operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Audio information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Maximum numbers of titles that can be recorded . . . . . . 103

About JPEG/MP3/DivX/

MKV/MPEG2/AVCHD files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Recording modes and approximate recording times. . . . 105

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo

Music

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

About descriptions in these operating instructions

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

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HDD and media information

Recording mode

Recording Mode DR HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP,

FR (> below)

Getting started

Recordable media

Multiple audio

Feature Programmes can be recorded

in a nearly perfect broadcasted state.

Quality Quality as the broadcast

Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in HD quality.

High definition

§1

Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in SD quality.

Standard definition

(audio language)

Subtitles / Teletext Can be recorded

Surround audio Surround audio as the

broadcast

Can be recorded (only one subtitle or teletext) Depends on the settings (> 83,

Stereo audio

Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL /

§2

HM Recording)

§1

The SD quality programme can not be converted to HD quality.

§2

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

¾ Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 105)

∫ FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects a recording rate between XP and EP (8 hours) that will enable the recordings to fit in the remaining disc space with the best possible recording quality.

HDD and media you can use for recording and play

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

Hard disk drive (HDD)

DVD-Video

§4

§1

[HDD]

[DVD-V] –

§2

≥Video ≥AVCHD ≥JPEG ≥Music copied from music CD ≥MP3

≥Movie and music ≥Video in finalised disc

(–: Impossible)

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DVD-RAM

§1

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

[DVD-R]

DVD-RW

§1

[DVD-RW]

+R/+R DL [+R]

§1

+RW

[RAM]

[+RW]

≥Video ≥JPEG

≥Video ≥AVCHD

≥Video

§2

–

§3

≥AVCHD

≥DivX

–

≥MKV ≥JPEG

§3

≥MP3

≥AVCHD

§3

–

≥AVCHD

§3

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

Audio CD (CD-DA)

≥Music

–

(–: Impossible)

(including CD-R/RW)

[CD]

–

≥DivX ≥MKV ≥JPEG

≥MP3

≥JPEG ≥AVCHD

SD Cards

§1

[SD]

USB memories [USB]

≥MPEG2 ≥JPEG

≥AVCHD ≥MPEG2

–

≥DivX ≥MKV

§5

§3, 5

§5

≥JPEG ≥MP3

§1

Rewritable media

§2

Compatible with recording copyright protected titles ([RAM] CPRM compatible disc only).

§3

This unit can playback media recorded with AVCHD compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). However, it may not be able to playback, add, or edit depending on the device that was used to record.

§4

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

§5

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

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≥ [+RW] 8X Speed +RW disc is not supported. ≥ [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.

Getting started

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HDD and media information

Notes

The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.

Examples of causes of such losses are ≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD

Getting started

Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.

≥A disc used as described above and then played again in

this unit.

≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or

computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.

Notes for the disc

∫ Cartridge-protection

For a DVD-RAM with a cartridge

PROTECT

∫ Disc recorded on another device

≥DVD-RW recorded in DVD Video Recording (DVD-VR)

format – This unit can playback and copy to HDD. – This unit does not support editing or recording. – It is possible to record and edit with DVD-Video format

by formatting discs with this unit.

≥It may be necessary to finalize the disc or close the

session on the equipment used for recording to play on this unit.

≥Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may

not be used for recording on this unit.

∫ Regarding 8 cm Disc

This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm disc. Only

playback or copy to the HDD is possible.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

≥Blu-ray Disc (BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-R) ≥2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm ≥DVD-Audio ≥HD DVD ≥WMA discs, DivX Plus HD discs ≥Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD ≥+R (8 cm), CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.

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≥ The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may

not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA

specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

Notes for the USB devices

≥This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB

devices.

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

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

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≥ This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device. ≥ USB memories support DivX and MKV files less than 4 GB.

∫ Play on other players

[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Finalisation is needed. (> 69)

[+RW]

If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu (> 69).

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Notes for the SD cards

e.g.,

DO NOT

∫ Compatible SD card

– SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB) – SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB) – SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that

meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT format.

∫ Setting the protection

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

Media handling

∫ How to hold a disc or SD card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

Getting started

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

LOCK

DO DO NOT

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

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

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

≥ SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used in

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

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

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. ≥Do not use record 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 expose the terminals of the SD card to water,

garbage or other strange things.

≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on

them.

≥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, such as

heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following areas:

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

temperature (condensation can occur).

– Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur.

DO NOT

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STATUS

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

DIRECT TV REC

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE EXT LINK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

PROG/CHECK

 

 

















 





















  





 

R6/LR6, AA

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

∫ Remote control

1 Turn the unit on or off (> 18, 20) 2 Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or USB) (> 18) 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters

(The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.)

4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, photos or music

(> 43)

Getting started

5 Basic operations for recording and play 6 Programme information within TV Guide screen (> 26)/

Show channel information (> 25)/ Show Information (> 39)/Show status messages (> 41)

7 Selection/OK (> 19), Frame-by-frame (> 42) 8 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu (> 36, 38) 9 Show OPTION menu (> 44, 58, 65) : Colour buttons

Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.

; Recording functions (> 28) < Show Teletext (> 25) = Show subtitles (> 25) > Create chapter (> 40) ? Skip the specified time (> 42) @ Transmit the remote control signal

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

A TV operation area (> 90) B Channel select (> 24)/

Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc. (> 38)

C Show VIERA CAST (> 71) D Input select (> 24, 28, 66) E Timer Recording screen (> 33) F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen (> H S I Return to previous screen J Direct TV Recording (> 30) K EXT LINK function (> 66) L Show Playback menu (> 76) M Select audio (> 25, 42) N Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41) O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)

Insert batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Use alkaline or manganese batteries.

how FUNCTION MENU screen (> 19)

26)

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∫ Main unit

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





















Pull to flip down the front panel.

PLAY

COPY

EXT -L

SDUSB

HDD SDVD

2 3 41 5 6

910

Getting started

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 18, 20)

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

2 Disc tray (> 18) 3 Recording indicator

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

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 Open/close disc tray (> 18) 6 USB port (> 18) 7 SD card slot (> 18) 8 Stop 9 Start play : CI (Common Interface) slot ; CI module eject button

< Display

1 Disc indicator 2 Copying indicator (> 46) 3 USB port indicator 4 SD card slot indicator 5 EXT LINK indicator 6 Timer recording indicator

This indicator lights up when the timer recording

standby is activated. 7 Remote control signal indicator 8 Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator 9 Main display section indicator

Current time/playback counter, various messages 10 Playback indicator

¾ Rear panel terminals (> 14)

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CI module

CAM

Smart Card

CI module

CI (Common Interface) slot

This unit

CI module

An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast.

You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster. ≥If not viewing/recording an encrypted broadcast, you do not need to insert the CI module.

1 Insert the certified Smart Card into the CAM (both optional).

Getting started

2 Insert the CI module into the CI (Common Interface) slot of this unit.

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TV service encryption is automatically cancelled and the service can be viewed or recorded. (The recording might be prohibited by broadcasters.) ≥Depending on the CI module, a PIN may be demanded. If prompted to enter a PIN code, enter the set PIN code with the

number buttons.

¾ Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast (> 31)

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≥ You can insert one or two different CAMs with Smart Cards into this unit. ≥ Be sure to insert the CI module horizontally into the slot. ≥ Insert the CAM and the Smart Card with the correct direction. ≥ When removing the CI module, press the CI module eject button and pull it straight out. ≥ For more details, see the manual of the CAM and Smart Card, or consult the dealer. ≥ The Common Interface supports the modules according to DVB Specification and CI Plus Specification. ≥ Turn off the unit before you insert or remove the CI module.

About CI Plus compatible broadcast

“CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes copy protection on the broadcasted programmes.

≥All CI Plus protected programmes are encrypted.

It may take some time to display the encrypted programme.

∫ Retention limit

There are some titles for which the playback is disabled after a predetermined time. (e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.)

≥When the programme is imposed a limit on the playable period, the icon will appear on the

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after recording. (> 38)

≥These titles cannot be copied to the disc. (> below, Copying is prohibited)

∫ CI Plus copy protection

When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded, the title may be copy protected. ≥There are following types of the copy protection depending on the broadcast:

Copying not restricted

≥Depending on the programme, you can copy only to DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only).

One generation copy is permitted

≥You can copy to DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only) only once.

However, the original title will be deleted.

≥You cannot copy from the copied DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs) to HDD or another disc.

Copying is prohibited

≥You cannot copy to the disc.

For details, refer to your CAM’s operating instructions or consult your dealer.

Getting started

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Connection

AC IN

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AV1 (TV)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





AV2

(EXT)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





OUT

IN 1IN 1

IN 2IN 2

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max

HDMI

IN 1IN 1

IN 2IN 2

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max

IN 1IN 1

IN 2IN 2

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max

IN 1IN 1

IN 2IN 2

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max

Satellite dish

This unit’s rear panel

To 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

Satellite cable (> above)

Satellite dish

Multi switcher Single cable

router

Basic connections

When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, you can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio.

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

∫ Satellite cable

≥To record 2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording

A Connect both LNB IN 1 and LNB IN 2 to the satellite dish.

Getting started

B When using Single cable router, connect satellite cable to LNB IN 1 terminal and activate two user bands. (> 23)

≥When you use only one satellite cable

C Connect LNB IN 1 terminal. (2 programmes simultaneous recording and viewing TV during recording are

impossible)

Required setting:

Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (> 85). (The default setting is “On”.)

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¾ If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal, connect

TICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV1 (TV)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





AV2

(EXT)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





OUT

This unit’s rear panel

Set Top Box or video equipment

21-pin Scart cable

the TV with the 21-pin Scart cable or Audio/Video cable (> 16)

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≥ Supply power from another device when you use 2 or more devices to

receive satellite broadcast, because this unit does not supply power when it is turned in standby.

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

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

[approx. 0.2 W (“Power Save in Standby” is activated)]

About HDMI cable

≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI

logo (as shown on the cover).

≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables

5.0 meters or less.

≥Recommended Panasonic HDMI cable part number:

RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

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≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 72).

However, to perform PAUSE LIVE TV (> 27) and Direct TV Recording (> 30) for programmes that cannot be received by this unit, you need to connect a 21-pin Scart cable (> 16).

≥ 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 (> 108) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.)

Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment

Getting started

≥A 21-pin adaptor is required for AUDIO/VIDEO terminal.

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Connection

IN 1

IN 2

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN cable

This unit’s rear panel

AV1 (TV)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





AV2

(EXT)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

21-pin Scart cable

This unit’s rear panel

AV1 (TV)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





AV2

(EXT)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO





OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

Audio/Video cable

This unit’s rear panel

Network connection

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

≥DLNA functions (> 74, 75) ≥Network Service functions (> 71) ≥Automatically acquiring the title of the CD (> 62) ≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit from Internet

(> 89)

Getting started

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

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max

IN 2

IN 1

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

Other TV connections

21-pin Scart terminal

OPTICAL

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≥ Set according to the connected TV. (> 85, AV1 Output) ≥ The 21-pin Scart cable connection with the Q Link compatible TV

supports “Q Link” (> 72).

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

peripheral devices.

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

damage the unit.

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AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

∫ Connect the unit directly to the TV

VCR

This unit

DO NOT

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

IN 1IN 1

IN 2IN 2

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max

HDMI

HDMI INHDMI OUT

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

Amplifier

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

OPTICAL IN

This unit’s rear panel

Amplifier

Optical digital

audio cable

If you connect the unit through an AV selector or VCR to the TV, video signal will be affected by copy protection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.

≥When connecting to a TV with a

built-in VCR

Connect to the input terminals on the TV side if there are both TV and VCR input terminals.

When using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

∫ Using Optical digital audio cable

Getting started

Amplifier connections

When using HDMI AV OUT terminal

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≥ Linked operation is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier

compatible with VIERA Link.

≥ When using a TV or an amplifier that does not display “ARC compatible”

on the HDMI terminal (not compatible with ARC), it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

AV1 (TV)

AV2

(EXT)

VIDEO











≥ When connecting a TV with an HDMI terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output”

to “Off” (> 85).

≥ When you use the optical digital audio cable, insert the tip correctly into

the terminal.

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Common Operations

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE EXT LIN K

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

PROG/CHECK

TV operation area (> 90)

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc.

SD card

USB memory

Unit’s display

Getting started

Preparations

Turning on this unit

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

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

on this unit.

The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on after purchasing this unit. (> 20)

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Inserting or removing a media

≥When the indicator on this unit's display blinks, do not

turn off the unit or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of the media contents.

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

way up.

≥Wipe off the dust or fingerprints from the discs before use.

(> 9)

≥Return discs to their cases or cartridges after use; this

helps to protect the discs against scratches and dust.

≥When removing the SD card, press on the centre of the

card and pull it straight out.

≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection

cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

∫ To select a drive

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

∫ Release disc protection

[RAM]

If the disc is protected when writing to the disc, release the protection (> 8, Cartridge-protection, > 68, Setting the protection).

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.

Basic operation

OK OK

Select

Enter

EXIT

Page

CopySelect

OPTION

05.01

08.01

10.01

03.02 PLAY RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

KD2A01.01

01.01

02.01

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

USB

RETURN

USB device is inserted.

View Photos

Play Video

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy New Photos

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

To select and enter

FUNCTION MENU screen

You can easily access the desired functions via the FUNCTION MENU.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

To return to the previous screen

To exit the screen

Press

RETURN

Display navigation

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

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]

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback Contents

TV Guide Timer Recording Copy Network

View Others

Drive Select

Disc / SD Card / USB

Playback Contents

Video (> 37)

Photo (> 56)

Music (> 62)

TV Guide (> 26, 32)

Timer Recording (> 33)

Copy

Copy Video (> 50)

Copy Video (AVCHD) to DVD-R (> 54)

Network

Home Network (DLNA) (> 75)

Internet Content (> 71)

Video

Photo Music

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

RETURN

Getting started

≥Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each

media.

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

1 While stopped

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “Drive Select”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the media, then press [OK].

≥Menu screen for each media appears.

View (> 24)

≥ “View” is displayed when this unit is connected with the TV

that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later. (> 72)

Others

Ext Link Standby (> 66)

Flexible Recording via AV input (> 66)

Setup (> 78)

Drive Select

Disc / SD Card / USB

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≥ Selectable items will change depending on the type and status of the

media.

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Settings

Auto Setup

RETURN

Satellite

Progress

This will take up to 40 minutes.

Checking LNB1

Satellite

LNB in 1 LNB in 2

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

Checking... Checking...

Power Save in Standby

From To

Power Save

0 6

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the

appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

2 Press [Í] to turn the unit on. (> 18)

Getting started

3 Select the language.

∫ When using a Single cable router

1 Press [RETURN ] after selecting the

language.

2 Go to page 23, step 1.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions and

make the following settings.

≥Country ≥Number of cables to connect ≥Search mode

Auto Setup starts.

These operations (Searching Satellite and Searching Channels) may take some time.

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

or “Off”, then press [OK].

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 the

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

Server function (> 86), 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 ].

After tuning has been completed, clock will be set automatically. If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 87, Clock).

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To restart set up

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning”, then press [OK].

¾ If the TV aspect setting screen appears (> 84, TV

Aspect)

¾ To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly

(> 24, Using Channel List)

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

Completed.

Network connection check has finished.

Press OK.

1. LAN cable connection : Pass

2. IP address setting : Pass

3. Connection to gateway : Pass

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

1 Follow the on-screen instructions and

make the following settings.

≥Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection

Check )

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

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting have been finished. Press OK.

RETURN

This screen appears, Setup is complete.

2 Press [OK].

When you experience problems with settings

∫ Network Easy Setting ( Home Network

Connection Check )

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

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display

1. LAN cable connection:

“Fail”

2. IP address setting: “Fail”

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection:

“Fail”

“Pass”

2. IP address setting: “Fail”

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection:

“Fail”

“Pass”

2. IP address setting: “Pass”

3. Connection to gateway:

1. LAN cable connection:

“Fail”

“Pass”

2. IP address setting: “Home

network available”

3. Connection to gateway:

“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” (> 85)

Getting started

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Settings

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Test)

Completed.

Press OK.

Network connection check has finished. Internet functions are available.

- Connection to the Internet : Pass

∫ Network Easy Setting ( Internet

Connection Test )

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

Getting started

≥If there is any problem, the following message is

displayed on the screen.

Display Check the following

Cannot find the server. (B019)

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

To restart Network Easy Setting

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then press

[OK].

≥“Primary DNS” and “Secondary

DNS” settings of “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 85)

≥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” (> 85) and the router

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

you selected “Off” for “Power Save in Standby” in “Easy Setting”. (> 20, step 5)

≥ Even if you set “Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function” to “Off”, it is

possible to set to “On” later. (> 86)

≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Network Easy Setting”

in the Setup menu. (> 85)

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”.

(> 85)

To redo settings individually

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “IP Address / DNS Settings” (> 85) or “Proxy

Server Settings” (> 85), then press [OK].

Check security before using Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function

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

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Auto Setup method when using

User Band Settings

Select

RETURN

Start Auto Setup Please confirm user band settings before starting Auto Setup. Tuner 1

User Band User Band Frequency User Band PIN

Tuner 2

User Band User Band Frequency User Band PIN

C1 1284 MHz (preset: 1284 MHz) Off

C2 1400 MHz (preset: 1400 MHz) Off

Auto Setup

RETURN

Satellite

Progress

This will take up to 40 minutes.

Checking LNB1

Satellite

Tuner 1 Tuner 2

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

Checking... Checking...

a single cable router

When a single cable router is used, it is necessary to change the settings of this unit and then run Auto Setup.

6 Make the settings of user band.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press

[OK].

Setup

DVB Tuning HDD / Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Network Others

RETURN

3 Select “Antenna System” in “DVB

Tuni n g”.

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Single Cable”.

DVB Tuning

Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List Signal Condition Antenna System LNB Configuration Preferred Language

RETURN

Single Cable

User Band You can set C1 to C8. Set to a User

Band not used by any other device. ≥When only one User Band of the

Router is assigned, set “Tuner 2” side to “Off”. Note that you will not be able to record 2 programmes simultaneously or watch TV during recording.

User Band Frequency

User Band PIN

Set the User Band Frequency with number buttons.

If the single cable router requires a PIN to access an user band, enter the PIN.

≥For details, read the manual of the single cable

router, etc.

7 Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press

[OK].

8 Select the search mode, then press

[OK].

Auto Setup starts.

These operations (Searching Satellite and Searching Channels) may take some time.

Getting started

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Setup”,

then press [OK].

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

After tuning has been completed, clock will be set automatically. If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 87, Clock).

To set Power Save settings

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Standby Settings” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Power Save in Standby”, then press [OK]. 5 Refer to page 20, step 5.

To start Network Easy Setting

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then press

[OK].

4 Refer to page 21.

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Watching broadcasts

Watch ing broadcasts

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE EXT LIN K

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

PROG/CHECK

AV2

AV1

Input Selection

RETURN

Change

Select

All DVB Channels

Select

View

RETURN

Category 123/ABC

Sorting 123...

Page up

Page down

Channel names

Watching broadcasts

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≥ The length of time the channel information is displayed can be changed.

(> 84, On-Screen Information)

≥ Depending on the settings of “Recording for Encrypted Channel” (> 81),

it may not be possible to view certain programmes. (> 31, Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast)

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

After performing step (> left)

1 Press [OK].

≥To change the category, press the “Red” button. ≥To sort the channel, press the “Blue” button.

If encrypted channels do not appear

To watch an encrypted broadcast, insert the CI module into the CI slot. (> 12)

≥Depending on the CI module, a PIN may be demanded. If

prompted to enter a PIN code, enter the set PIN code with the number buttons.

≥Set according to the CI module. (> 85, Common Interface)

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Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, then press [OK].

Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

Everytime you change the channel, channel information appears automatically.

Unit’s display;

≥You can also select the channel with the number

buttons.

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To skip unwanted channels

The channel is skipped next time you select the channel.

1 While watching the broadcast to skip, press [DEL]. 2 Press [OK].

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≥ You can also select the skipped channel with the number buttons. ≥ When you want to restore the skipped channel, edit the Channel

List. (> 79)

¾ To edit the Channel List (> 79, Channel List)

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≥ Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the

channels. (> 78, Favourites Edit)

Channel information

All DVB Channels

10:30

NEWS 9:00 - 11:00

Now

Dolby DEncrypted

Set timer

Change category







e.g.,

Press [STATUS ].

1 Current Category 2 Encrypted broadcast 3 Subtitle 4 Te le tex t 5 Multiple audio/Sub Channel 6 Set timer (> 34)

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT].

To change Category

Press the “Blue” button.

≥Register your favourite channels

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK]. 4 Refer to page 78 (Favourites Edit).

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

To switch to another channel

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

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

Press [STTL ].

To hide subtitle

Press [STTL ].

To change subtitle language

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

press [OK].

3 Select the desired language.

≥Press [EXIT] to exit the screen.

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≥ Some subtitle content is displayed using Teletext. (> below)

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

≥Audio will switch according to the contents of the

programme every time it is pressed.

To s h o w Te l e t e x t

When “ ” appears in channel information (> left)

Press [TEXT ].

To select the page or access to certain topic areas and navigation

≥Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour buttons, etc.

according to on-screen instructions.

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≥ Some functions of Teletext are deactivated during recording. ≥ You can change the display mode (> 84, Teletext).

Watching broadcasts

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 90)

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Watching broadcasts

Landscape view

Portrait view

To select content in the broadcast

When a programme includes audio signals and subtitle etc., you can select signals.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Multi Audio”, “Sub Channel” or

“Subtitle Language”, then press [OK].

4 Select the item.

Using TV Guide system

Watching broadcasts

1 Press [GUIDE].

Each press switches the appearance.

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8:00 - 8:45

Select Channel

Landscape

Time:

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

OK Select Programme RETURN

+24 hours Prog. Type Category

All Types

All DVB Channels

Portrait/Landscape

Page Up

Page Down

OPTION

Info

Page up/down

Press [CH WX].

To view a programme list for another day

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

¾ Timer Recording using the TV Guide System (> 32)

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≥ Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the

channels you watch often. (> 78, Favourites Edit)

≥ Some broadcast may not send programme information.

To see programme information

(Programmes with the symbol)

While displaying TV Guide screen

Press [STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

2 Select the programme, then press [OK].

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

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All Types

OK Select Channel RETURN

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RETURN

Portrait

Info

+24 hours Prog. Type Category

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8:00 - 8:45 8:45 - 11:00 11:00 - 11:45 11:45 - 13:00 13:00 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:00 14:00 - 15:00 15:00 - 17:00

Select Programme

Selection Screen SAT 01.01.2011 8:05

OPTION

Portrait/Landscape

View

Timer Rec Set

Timer Rec Edit

Timer Rec Cancel

All DVB Channels

Page Down

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REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE

Pause

8:05 9:35

8:10

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Play

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6:53.50

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

∫ REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme up to 1.5 hours before as long as temporary save has not been stopped.

∫ PAUSE LIVE TV

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

≥PAUSE LIVE TV also works when watching a

programme via external input.

Select the HDD drive to perform these functions correctly.

1 While watching TV

(REWIND]LIVE]TV)

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.

≥“REWIND LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s display.

(PAUSE]LIVE]TV)

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.

≥“PAUSE LIVE TV” appears on the unit’s display.

Display information

∫ While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

8:05 9:35

Pause





≥Press [STATUS ] again.

∫ While pausing a programme via external input:

Press [STATUS ].

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Play

6:53.50

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1 The time that you can rewind the live programme. 2 The amount of time temporarily saved on HDD

(maximum: 1.5 hours).

3 The time of the current playback position. 4 The time which is 1.5 hours after PAUSE LIVE TV or

REWIND LIVE TV started. ≥After 1.5 hours from PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE

TV started, current time is displayed.

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8:50

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Watching broadcasts

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.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT].

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≥ Temporary save stops in the following cases:

– When switching to other channels or other screen – When recording of the watching programme is started – When timer recording is started – When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than

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

≥ These functions do not work in the following cases:

– When the clock is not set – When set clock manually (Copy protected title (Copying is prohibited)

only) (> 13) – While recording 2 programmes simultaneously – While copying – While watching a programme being recorded – When a radio programme is selected – While watching an encrypted programme – (REWIND]LIVE]TV) When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 81) – (PAUSE]LIVE]TV) When a timer recording via external input is started

while watching a programme via external input

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

using VIERA Link (> 72). Refer to the TV operating instructions for operation.

≥ (PAUSE]LIVE]TV) When you connect the TV with a HDMI cable and a 21-

pin Scart cable, it is possible to pause programmes that cannot be received with the tuner of this unit (> 16).

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Recording TV programmes

Recording

TIME SLIP

DISPLAY

STATUS

DIRECT TV REC

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE EXT LINK

REC

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAGE

SELECT

INPUT



DRIVE SELECT



DEL

EXIT

OPTION

MANUAL SKIP

VOL

abc

jkl

tuv

1 4

ghi

qrs

def

mno

xyz

INPUT

REWIND LIVE TV

PROG/CHECK

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

Unit’s display

Automatic Stop at 8:45

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

8:00 - 8:45

This operation will only record to HDD.

¾ About CI Plus restriction (> 13) ¾ Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast (> 31)

Recording

Press [REC MODE] and select the conversion mode, then press [OK].

≥This unit will record the programmes in DR mode

once, and then automatically convert to the selected recording mode while this unit is in standby.

¾ Recording mode (> 6) ¾ Recording modes and approximate recording

times (> 105)

Conversion Mode Setting

Remain: (DR)m

High Definition

Standard Definition

Off (DR)

≥The recorded title will be kept in DR mode

without any conversion when “Off (DR)” is selected.

≥The conversion mode set here is inherited as an

initial value for the next recording or timer recording.

≥If the confirmation message appears

Press [OK].

RETURN

Data Size

Large

Small

Large

Small

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Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, then press [OK].

Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

≥You can also select the channel with the number

buttons or Channel List (> 24).

Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

REC1

Select the “Automatic Stop”, then press [OK].

≥One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

≥You can also select “Recording Time” or

“Continuous recording”. (> 29)

To set the recording time

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

REC2

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

Recording programme displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)

HDD

Page

Select

Grouped Titles VIDEO

OPTION

Start Time Prog.Type:

Rec time

PLAY RETURN

PHOTO / MUSIC

Social/Economic

Sport Video (AVCHD)MovieNot Viewed

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Channel Date Title Name Titles

All

Delete

Page Up

Page Down

Movie

9:00

0:01(DR)

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in

step on page 28.

Recording Time

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

[REC ¥].

Continuous recording

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

2 Press [OK].

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

¾ Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast (> 31) ¾ To convert the recording mode after recording in DR

mode (> 46)

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≥ One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording is being done

and timer recording starts.

≥ When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 87), this unit is

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

≥ The SD quality programme can not be converted to HD quality.

∫ Recording mode conversion

Conversion will be performed after the unit is turned off. It will take about the same time as the recorded duration.

¾ To confirm whether the conversion is completed

(> 46)

¾ To cancel a conversion (> 46, To cancel a “During

standby” conversion)

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≥ When a programme is recorded in encrypted form, conversion will

not start until decryption has finished. (> 31)

≥ The title before conversion (the title recorded in DR mode) will be

deleted once the conversion is completed.

≥ When the HDD does not have enough remaining space, conversion

will not start.

≥ This function is stopped when this unit is turned on. Conversion will

start from the beginning again once the unit is turned off.

≥ The conversion will not start if the timer recording is scheduled within

the time required for the conversion.

≥ When converted, audio track, multi channel audio, audio language

and subtitle will be converted with the same settings as at the start of recording.

≥ Teletext will not be recorded.

Recording

To switch the Channel

Press [CH WX].

To switch the Input

Press [INPUT SELECT].

To display the recording programme on the TV

It is necessary to display the recording programme onto the TV screen to perform operations such as pause.

Press [CH WX] or [INPUT SELECT] to select the recording channel.

Simultaneous rec and play

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

1 While recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

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Recording TV programmes

REC1

REC2

Unit’s display

“REC1” and “REC2” will light

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

∫ When recording 1 programme

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording

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

Yes

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Recording

∫ When recording 2 programmes

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording

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

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

RETURN

To pause recording

It is necessary to display the programme you want to pause on the TV. (> 29, To display the recording programme on the TV)

Press [PAUSE ;].

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≥ Press again to restart recording.

(A title is not split into separate titles.)

≥ If paused while recording, the paused part may become a still picture for

a moment during playback of that programme.

To perform 2 programmes simultaneous recording

While recording

Record another programme with steps –

on page 28.

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≥ Either of programmes is necessary to be recorded from this unit’s tuner. ≥ 2 programme simultaneous recording is not possible in the following

conditions:

– While executing “Flexible Recording via AV input” to the disc

– While high speed copying ≥ Channel or input cannot be switched except to the recording

programmes.

Direct TV Recording

You can immediately start recording the watching programme on the TV without switching the channels on this unit by using VIERA Link or Q Link (> 72).

≥Recording mode will be the mode that was selected for the

previous recording. (> 28, step )

Press [¥ DIRECT TV REC] and hold for about 1 second.

To stop recording partway

Press [STOP ∫].

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≥ You can also operate this unit with the TV remote control. Refer to the

TV operating instructions for operation. ≥ When you connect the TV with a 21-pin Scart cable (> 16), it is possible

to record programmes that cannot be received with the tuner of this unit.

(Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP) ≥ If you switch TV channels while recording broadcasting using the TV’s

tuner, Direct TV Recording stops. ≥ (Q]Link) During Ext Link Standby mode or recording, Direct TV

Recording is unavailable. (> 66)

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