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

∫ Unit

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

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

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

–Use only the recommended accessories.

–Do not remove covers.

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

–Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

–Do not place heavy items on this unit.

∫AC mains lead

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

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

–Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

–Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

–Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

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

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

unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

∫ SD card

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

CAUTION

∫ Unit

≥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

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

Features	started
∫ DLNA (> 74, 75)	Getting
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.

Supplied accessories

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

1Remote control

(N2QAYB000644)

2Batteries for remote control

1AC 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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Getting started

HDD and media information

Recording mode

Recording Mode	DR			HG/HX/HE/HL/HM		XP/SP/LP/EP,
						FR (> below)
Feature	Programmes can be recorded		Recording can be done with		Recording can be done with
	in a nearly perfect broadcasted		reduced recording volume in		reduced recording volume in
	state.		HD quality.		SD quality.
Quality	Quality as the broadcast		High definition§1		Standard definition
Recordable media
Multiple audio	Record all multiple audio		Record only one audio
(audio language)
Subtitles / Teletext	Can be recorded		Can be recorded (only one subtitle or teletext)§2
Surround audio	Surround audio as the		Depends on the settings (> 83,		Stereo audio
	broadcast		Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL /
			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.

¾Recording 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

				(–: Impossible)
	Media type	Standard symbol	Recordable contents	Playable contents
			≥Video§2
			≥AVCHD
	Hard disk drive (HDD)§1	[HDD]	≥JPEG
			≥Music copied from music CD
			≥MP3
	DVD-Video§4			≥Movie and music
		[DVD-V]	–	≥Video in finalised disc
	DVD-RAM§1		≥Video§2
		[RAM]	≥JPEG
				≥AVCHD§3
			–
	DVD-R		≥Video
	DVD-R DL		≥AVCHD§3
		[DVD-R]		≥DivX®
				≥MKV
			–
				≥JPEG
				≥MP3
	DVD-RW§1		≥Video
		[DVD-RW]	–	≥AVCHD§3
	+R/+R DL	[+R]	≥Video
			–	≥AVCHD§3
	+RW§1	[+RW]	≥Video
			–	≥AVCHD§3

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(–: Impossible)

	Media type	Standard symbol	Recordable contents	Playable contents
	Audio CD (CD-DA)			≥Music	started
			–
		[CD]
				≥DivX®	Getting
	CD		–	≥MKV
	(including CD-R/RW)			≥JPEG
				≥MP3
			≥JPEG	≥AVCHD
	SD Cards§1	[SD]		≥MPEG2§5
				≥JPEG
				≥AVCHD§3, 5
				≥MPEG2§5
	USB memories	[USB]	–	≥DivX®
				≥MKV
				≥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

§5

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

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

≥[+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.

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	HDD and media information
			Notes
started	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
Getting	≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD
	for any subsequent damage caused by such loss.
	Examples of causes of such losses are
			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.

∫ 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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∫ 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.

≥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.)

≥This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powered USB device.

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

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Notes for the SD cards

∫Compatible SD card

–SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)

–SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

–SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT format.

∫ Setting the protection

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

∫ Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

≥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.

Media handling

∫ How to hold a disc or SD card

Do not touch the recorded surface or the terminal surface.

DO

DO NOT

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DO

DO NOT

∫ 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	DO NOT
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.

Getting started

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Getting started

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)

3Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.)

4To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, photos or music (> 43)

5 Basic operations for recording and play

6Programme 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)

BChannel 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 (> 26)

H Show FUNCTION MENU screen (> 19)

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)

			TV
	DRIVE		INPUT	VOL	CH
	SELECT		AV
	1				PAGE
			abc	def
			2	3	CH
	4
		ghi	jkl	mno
			5	6

	p	8tuv	w
	7qrs		9xyz
		0	SELECTINPUT PROG/CHECK
	DEL

				SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
							REWINDLIVETV
	STOP					PAUSE	PLAY/x1.3
	STATUS				PAUSE LIVE TV			EXIT
						GUIDE
			O	R				F
		T						U
								N
								C
	A							T
	IG							I
	V							O
	A
	N							N
	T					OK		M
	C
	E
	R							E
	I							N
	D
								U
	OPTION							RETURN

		REC	RECMODE EXTLINK DIRECTTVREC
		TEXT	STTL AUDIO DISPLAY
		CHAPTER TIMESLIP MANUALSKIP
			-10s +60s

Insert batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

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∫ Main unit

%1//10 +06'4(#%'

','%6

Pull to flip down the

front panel.

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)

3Recording indicator

≥The indicator will light up while recording.

≥The indicator will blink while recording is paused.

< Display
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
HDD	COPY	USB	SD	EXT -L
SDVD				PLAY

4 Remote control signal sensor		8	9	10
– Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right	1	Disc indicator
– Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the unit
5 Open/close disc tray (> 18)	2	Copying indicator (> 46)
6 USB port (> 18)	3	USB port indicator
7 SD card slot (> 18)	4	SD card slot indicator
8 Stop	5	EXT LINK indicator
9 Start play	6	Timer recording indicator
: CI (Common Interface) slot		This indicator lights up when the timer recording
; CI module eject button		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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Getting started

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).

CAM

Smart Card

CI module

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

CI (Common Interface) slot

This unit

CI module

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)

≥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.

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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.

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Getting started

Connection

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.

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

CConnect LNB IN 1 terminal. (2 programmes simultaneous recording and viewing TV during recording are impossible)

To household mains socket

(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

AC mains lead

(supplied)

≥Connect only after all other connections are complete.

Satellite cable (> above)

Satellite dish	Satellite dish	Satellite dish
Multi switcher	Single cable
	router

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max		LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max		LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max
IN 1	IN 2	IN 1	IN 2	IN 1	IN 2

Cooling fan

	LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max				VIDEO
	IN 1	IN 2			AV1
				L	(TV)
					VIDEO
					RGB/S VIDEO
			OPTICAL	R
					AV2
	AC IN				(EXT)
				AUDIO	VIDEO
	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		RGB/S VIDEO
			(PCM/BITSTREAM)	OUT

This unit’s rear panel

HDMI cable

TV

HDMI

Required setting:

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

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¾If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal, connect the TV with the 21-pin Scart cable or Audio/Video cable (> 16)

≥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.

≥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

This unit’s rear panel

VIDEO

AV1

(TV)

	L	VIDEO
		RGB/S VIDEO
TICAL	R
		AV2
		(EXT)
T	AUDIO	VIDEO
		RGB/S VIDEO

OUT

21-pin Scart cable

AV

Set Top Box or video equipment

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

Getting started

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	Connection
	Network connection
started	Following functions will be available when this unit is
	connected to the network.
	≥DLNA functions (> 74, 75)
	≥Network Service functions (> 71)
Getting	≥Automatically acquiring the title of the CD (> 62)
	≥Updating the software (firmware) of this unit from Internet
	(> 89)
	For details about connection method, refer to the
	instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
	This unit’s rear panel
	LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max
	IN 1	IN 2

OPTICAL

	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
		(PCM/BITSTREAM)

LAN cable

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

Other TV connections

21-pin Scart terminal

TV

AV

21-pin Scart cable

	VIDEO
	AV1
L	(TV)
	VIDEO
	RGB/S VIDEO
R
ICAL	AV2

(EXT)

VIDEO AUDIO RGB/S VIDEO

OUT

This unit’s rear panel

≥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).

AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.

TV

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

R L

≥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.

VIDEO

L

R

ICAL

AUDIO

OUT

Audio/Video cable

AV1

(TV)

VIDEO

RGB/S VIDEO

AV2

(EXT)

VIDEO RGB/S VIDEO

This unit’s rear panel

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∫ Connect the unit directly to the TV

	DO NOT				If you connect the unit through an AV
					selector or VCR to the TV, video signal
	TV				will be affected by copy protection
					systems and the picture may not be
					shown correctly.
					≥When connecting to a TV with a
	VCR
					built-in VCR
					Connect to the input terminals on the
	This unit
					TV side if there are both TV and VCR
					input terminals.

Amplifier connections

When using HDMI AV OUT terminal

TV

HDMI

(ARC compatible)

HDMI cable

Amplifier

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

(ARC compatible)

HDMI cable

When using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

	Amplifier	started
	∫ Using Optical digital audio cable	Getting
	OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable

VIDEO

AV1

(TV)

	L	VIDEO
		RGB/S VIDEO
OPTICAL	R
		AV2
		(EXT)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	AUDIO	VIDEO
		RGB/S VIDEO
(PCM/BITSTREAM)	OUT

This unit’s rear panel

≥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.

LNB 13V/ 18V 400mA max

IN 1 IN 2

OPTICAL

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	A
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)

This unit’s rear panel

≥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.

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Getting started

Common Operations

				TV			TV operation
DRIVE				INPUT	VOL	CH	area (> 90)
SELECT				AV
1				2	3	PAGE
				abc	def	CH
4				5	6
	ghi
				jkl	mno
	p			8tuv	w
7qrs					9xyz
DEL				0	SELECTINPUT	PROG/CHECK
			SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
					REWINDLIVETV
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STATUS				PAUSE LIVE TV		EXIT
				GUIDE
		O	R			F
	T					U
						N
						C
A						T
IG						I
V						O
A
N						N
T				OK
E						M
C						E
R
D						N
I						U
OPTION						RETURN
REC				RECMODE	EXTLINK DIRECTTVREC
TEXT				STTL	AUDIO	DISPLAY
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Preparations

Turning on this unit

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

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

Inserting or removing a media

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

USB memory

SD card

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

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

≥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).

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

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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	Unit’s display
the unit’s display.

To cancel the HOLD function

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

VQT3C77

Basic operation

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

To select and enter

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

Display navigation

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

01.01

02.01

05.01

08.01

10.01

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]

USB

Play Video

View Photos

Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )

Copy Video ( AVCHD )

Copy Video ( MPEG2 )

Copy New Photos

USB device is inserted.

OK

RETURN

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

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

1 While stopped

Press [OPTION].

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

3 Select the media, then press [OK].

≥Menu screen for each media appears.

FUNCTION MENU screen

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

1	Press [FUNCTION MENU].	Getting
2	Select the item, then press [OK].

≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.

FUNCTION MENU

HDD

Playback Contents

TV Guide

Timer Recording

Copy

Network

View

Others

Drive Select

Disc / SD Card / USB

OK

RETURN

Video

Photo

Music

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

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)

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

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

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Settings

				Easy Setting
started		1		Turn on the TV, then select the
				connections to this unit.
				appropriate AV input to suit the
Getting	2			Press [Í] to turn the unit on. (> 18)
	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.

Auto Setup

Satellite		Checking LNB1
Progress
This will take up to 40 minutes.
LNB in 1	Checking...			LNB in 2	Checking...
Satellite

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

RETURN

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

If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually (> 87, Clock).

20

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

Power Save in Standby

		Power Save
				On
From		To
0			6

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 ].

To restart set up

1Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].

3Select “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning”, then press [OK].

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

Aspect)

¾To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly (> 24, Using Channel List)

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Network Easy Setting

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

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

≥Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

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

Network Easy Setting

Network Easy Setting have been finished.

Press OK.

OK

RETURN

This screen appears, Setup is complete.

2Press [OK].

When you experience problems with settings

∫Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

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

Network Easy Setting ( Home Network Connection Check )

Completed.
1. LAN cable connection	: Pass
2. IP address setting	: Pass
3. Connection to gateway	: Pass

Network connection check has finished.

Press OK.

OK

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

		Display		Check the
				following
	1.	LAN cable	“Fail”	≥Connection of
		connection:		the LAN cables
	2.	IP address setting:	“Fail”	(> 16)
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”	≥Settings of the
				hub and router
		gateway:
	1.	LAN cable	“Pass”	≥Connection and
		connection:		settings of the
	2.	IP address setting:	“Fail”	hub and router
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”	≥Settings of “IP
				Address / DNS
		gateway:
				Settings”
	1.	LAN cable	“Pass”
				(> 85)
		connection:
	2.	IP address setting:	“Pass”
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”
		gateway:
	1.	LAN cable	“Pass”
		connection:
	2.	IP address setting: “Home
			network
			available”
	3.	Connection to	“Fail”
		gateway:

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Getting started

Settings

∫Network Easy Setting ( Internet Connection Test )

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

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Test)

Completed.

- Connection to the Internet

: Pass

Network connection check has finished.

Internet functions are available.

Press OK.

OK

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

	Display	Check the following
	Cannot find the	≥“Primary DNS” and “Secondary
		DNS” settings of “IP Address /
	server. (B019)
		DNS Settings” (> 85)
		≥The server may be busy or the
	No connection	service may have been
		suspended. Please wait a few
	could be made to
		moments, and then try again.
	the server. (B020)
		≥Settings of “Proxy Server
		Settings” (> 85) and the router

To restart Network Easy Setting

1Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].

3Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

1Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].

3Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then press [OK].

4Select “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.

≥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)

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Auto Setup method when using 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.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].

Setup

DVB Tuning

HDD / Disc

Picture

Sound

Display

Connection

Network

Others

OK

RETURN

3 Select “Antenna System” in “DVB

Tuning”.

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 Single Cable

LNB Configuration

Preferred Language

RETURN

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Setup”, then press [OK].

1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

2 Select the country, then press [OK].

6 Make the settings of user band.

User Band Settings				started
	User Band Frequency	1284 MHz (preset: 1284 MHz)
	Start Auto Setup
	Please confirm user band settings before starting Auto Setup.
	Tuner 1
	User Band	C1
				Getting
	User Band PIN	Off
	OK
	Tuner 2
	User Band	C2
	User Band Frequency	1400 MHz (preset: 1400 MHz)
	User Band PIN	Off
	Select
	RETURN

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 Set the User Band Frequency with

Frequency number buttons.

User Band If the single cable router requires a PIN

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.

Auto Setup

Satellite

Checking LNB1

Progress

This will take up to 40 minutes.

Tuner 1	...Checking		Tuner 2	...Checking
Satellite

Press RETURN to skip Satellite installation

Searching Satellite

RETURN

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

1Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].

3Select “Standby Settings” in “Others”, then press [OK].

4Select “Power Save in Standby”, then press [OK].

5Refer to page 20, step 5.

To start Network Easy Setting

1Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].

3Select “Network Easy Setting” in “Network”, then press [OK].

4Refer to page 21.

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Watching Watching broadcasts

broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

				TV
DRIVE				INPUT	VOL	CH
SELECT				AV
1				2	3	PAGE
				abc	def	CH
4				5	6
	ghi
				jkl	mno
	p			8tuv	w
7qrs					9xyz
DEL				0	SELECTINPUT	PROG/CHECK
			SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
					REWINDLIVETV
STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
STATUS				PAUSE LIVE TV		EXIT
				GUIDE
		O	R			F
	T					U
						N
						C
A						T
IG						I
V						O
A
N						N
T				OK
E						M
C						E
R
D						N
I						U
OPTION						RETURN
REC				RECMODE	EXTLINKDIRECTTVREC
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Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, then press [OK].

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

TV

Select

Change

RETURN

Press [CH W X] 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.

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)

≥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].

	All DVB Channels	Sorting 123...
	1
	2
	3
	4	Channel names
	5
	6
	7
	Select	Page up
	View
		Page down
	RETURN
	Category	123/ABC

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

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To skip unwanted channels

The channel is skipped next time you select the channel.

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

2Press [OK].

≥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)

≥Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the channels. (> 78, Favourites Edit)

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Channel information

Press [STATUS

].

e.g.,

1

10:30

All DVB Channels

NEWS

Change category

9:00 - 11:00

Now

Set timer

Encrypted

Dolby D

1 Current Category

2 Encrypted broadcast

3 Subtitle

4 Teletext

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)			broadcasts
	Press [STTL		].
	To hide subtitle
	Press [STTL		].	Watching
	2	Select “Subtitle Language” in “Digital TV Menu”, then
	To change subtitle language
	1	Press [OPTION].
		press [OK].
	3	Select the desired language.
		≥Press [EXIT] to exit the screen.

≥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 show Teletext

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.

≥Some functions of Teletext are deactivated during recording.

≥You can change the display mode (> 84, Teletext).

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. (> 90)

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Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts

To select content in the broadcast

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

1Press [OPTION].

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

3Select “Multi Audio”, “Sub Channel” or “Subtitle Language”, then press [OK].

4Select the item.

Page up/down

Press [CH W X].

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)

≥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.

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

Each press switches the appearance.

Landscape view

		Landscape		All Types	SAT 01.01.2011 08:05
SAT, 01.01.2011					All DVB Channels
8:00 - 8:45
Time:	8:00	8:30	9:00	9:30	10:00
Select Channel		Info		OPTION	Page Up
OK					Page Down
Select Programme
				Portrait/Landscape
RETURN
		+24 hours		Prog. Type	Category

To see programme information

(Programmes with the symbol)

While displaying TV Guide screen

Press [STATUS ].

Additional information is available for these programmes.

Portrait view

	Portrait	All Types	SAT 01.01.2011 08:05
SAT, 01.01.2011			All	DVB Channels
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	Info	OPTION
OK				Page Down
Select Channel		Portrait/Landscape
RETURN
	+24 hours	Prog. Type		Category

2 Select the programme, then press [OK].

Selection Screen

SAT 01.01.2011 8:05

View

Timer Rec Set

Timer Rec Edit

Timer Rec Cancel

SAT 01.01.2011

8:00 - 8:45

OK

RETURN

3 Select “View”, then press [OK].

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REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

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

∫ 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.

Pause	8:05			9:35

8:10

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 ].

Pause	8:05					9:35

										broadcasts
≥Press [STATUS ] again.
		6:53:12			01.01.2011
				Play 6:53.50						Watching
∫ While pausing a programme via external input:
Press [STATUS							].

6:53:12 01.01.2011

Play 6:53.50

1 The time that you can rewind the live programme.

2The amount of time temporarily saved on HDD (maximum: 1.5 hours).

3 The time of the current playback position.

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

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

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

1Press [STOP ∫].

2Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT].

≥Temporary save stops in the following cases:

–When switching to other channels or other screen

–When recording of the watching programme is started

–When 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 21pin Scart cable, it is possible to pause programmes that cannot be received with the tuner of this unit (> 16).

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Recording Recording TV programmes

This operation will only record to HDD.

¾About CI Plus restriction (> 13)

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

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

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

Press [CH W X] to select the channel.

≥You can also select the channel with the number buttons or Channel List (> 24).

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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.

¾Recording mode (> 6)

¾Recording modes and approximate recording times (> 105)

Conversion Mode Setting

Remain:	h	m (DR)	Data Size
		Off (DR)
			Large
		HG
High		HX
Definition		HE
		HL
		HM	Small
			Large
		XP
Standard		SP
Definition		LP
		EP	Small

OK

RETURN

≥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].

Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

“REC1” or “REC2” will light

REC1

Unit’s display

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

≥One touch recording (OTR)

Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

REC1/OTR

8:00 - 8:45

Automatic Stop at 8:45

Recording Time 30 min

Continuous recording

≥You can also select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording”. (> 29)

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1Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step on page 28.

	Recording	You can set the length of recording
	Time	time from 30 minutes to 4 hours.
		Select the recording time.
		≥You can also set the time with
		[REC ¥].
	Continuous	The recording is continued until you
	recording	press [STOP ∫].
2 Press [OK].

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

¾To convert the recording mode after recording in DR mode (> 46)

≥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.

¾To confirm whether the conversion is completed (> 46)

¾To cancel a conversion (> 46, To cancel a “During standby” conversion)

≥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.

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording 2 programmes simultaneously

	HDD	Recording programme displayed on
	REC1/OTR AUTO
		the TV

REC2 Recording programme not displayed on the TV

To switch the Channel

Press [CH W X].

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 W X] 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.

1While recording

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR			Grouped Titles			VIDEO
HDD		Time Remaining 45:54 (DR)
All	Not Viewed		Movie	Social/Economic	Sport	Video (AVCHD)

Channel	Date	Title Name		Titles
	Start Time	9:00	Rec time	0:01(DR)
	Prog.Type: Movie

PLAY		Page	Page Up
RETURN	OPTION	Delete	Page Down
PHOTO / MUSIC		Select

Recording

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2Select the title, then press [OK].

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Recording TV programmes

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

∫When recording 1 programme

If the following screen appears

		Stop Recording
		1
		Recording of this programme is in progress.
	Recording	Stop this recording ?
		Yes	No
		OK
		RETURN

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

∫When recording 2 programmes

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording

2 recordings are in progress.

Which recording would you like to stop ?

1

2

OK

RETURN

1Select the programme, then press [OK].

2Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

To 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 ;].

≥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.

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To perform 2 programmes simultaneous recording

While recording

Record another programme with steps – on page 28.

“REC1” and “REC2” will light

REC1

REC2

Unit’s display

≥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 ∫].

≥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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