Panasonic DMR-XW440GLK Panasonic DMR-XW440GLK Smart Network DVD Recorder with Twin HD Tuner Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

GL

DVD Recorder

Model No. DMR-XW440

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

• This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not receive
pay TV or encrypted channels.

Software (Firmware) Update

Broadcast services continue to add new features. As they evolve, firmware
updates may be required to support the latest features. Panasonic strives to
continually update firmware as new technology is released. It’s very important
you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of your unit.
For details, refer to “Software (Firmware) Update” (> 81) or
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

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Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

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

- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture,

dripping or splashing.

- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, on this unit.

- Use only the recommended accessories.

- Do not remove covers.

- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

- Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

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

- Ensure that the power supply voltage

corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.

- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket

outlet.

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

lead.

- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.

- Hold onto the mains plug body when

disconnecting the plug.

- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket

outlet.

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

Small object

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

CAUTION

Unit

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

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

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

• This unit is intended for use in moderate
climates.

Placement

• Place this unit on an even surface.

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

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

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

- Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings

with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.

- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high

temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration.

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Batteries

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

(Inside of product)

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

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2014.
These may be subject to change.)

Remote control (N2QAYB000980): 1pc.
Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs.
AC mains lead: 1pc.
RF coaxial cable: 1pc.
Audio/Video cable: 1pc.

• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Indemnity concerning recorded content

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

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Table of contents

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

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

Getting started

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

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

- Recording mod e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

- Using Channe l List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

- Using TV Guide system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

- Using channe l information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

- Operations wh ile watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .23

- REWIND LIVE TV /PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Recording

Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

- Operation du ring Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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

- Timer recording o ptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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

- Remote recordin g from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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

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

Playing back video

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

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

Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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

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

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

Editing video

Deleting/Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . .38

- Deleting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

- Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Copying video

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

- Copying fro m media other than HDD with

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

- Copying tit les with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

- Notes for c opying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

- Copying a finalised disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

- Copying Tit le Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in

High Definition

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Photo and Music

Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

- Photo Me nu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

- Photo pla y option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

- Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

- Copying a utomatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

- Copying mu sic (MP3) to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

- Playing mu sic recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

- Operation s during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Network

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

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

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

- Using this u nit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Enjoying Network Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

With Other Equipment

Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . .63

Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . .64

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . .65

- Connectin g the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

- Disconnect ing the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Convenient functions

VIERA Link functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

- Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

- Digital TV Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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

- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

- Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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

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

Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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

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

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

- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

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

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

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

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

- Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

About descriptions in these operating
instructions

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

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo and Music

Network

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

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Getting started

Getting started

HDD and media information

For more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 94)

Recordable/playable contents

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents

• Video

Built-in hard disk drive

§1

(HDD)

External hard disk drive

(USB HDD)

§1

(> 9)

DVD-Video

§5

[HDD]

[USB_HDD]

[DVD-V] –

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

§2

• Video

–

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

• Xvid

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

•Video

(–: Impossible)

§3, 4

• MPEG2

•MKV

DVD-RAM

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

§1

[RAM]

• Video

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)
–•AVCHD

§3

• Video

• AVCHD

[DVD-R]

§3

• Xvid • MKV

–

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

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(–: Impossible)

Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents
DVD-RW

§1

[DVD-RW]

• Video

• AVCHD

§3

–

+R/+R DL [+R]

§1

+RW

Audio CD (CD-DA)

[+RW]

• Video

• Video

–

–

• AVCHD

• AVCHD

§3

§3

•Music

–

CD

(including CD-R/RW)

[CD]

–

•Xvid

•MKV

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

SD Cards

§1

[SD]

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

•MP4

•JPEG

• MPO (3D photo)

• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D

USB memory [USB]

•MP4

–

•Xvid

•JPEG

•MPEG2

•MKV

• MPO (3D photo)

•MP3

Playable contents as DLNA client

Refer to “Playable contents”. (> 60)

§1

Rewritable media

§2

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

§3

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

§4

It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by
copying to the built-in HDD. (> 64)

§5

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

§3

§3, 4

• [+RW] This unit cannot record to 8X Speed +RW disc.

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

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

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HDD and media information

About extension of files

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

Xvid: “.AVI” “.avi”

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

MKV: “.MKV” “.mkv”

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

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

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

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

“.MTS” “.mts” “.TS” “.ts”

“.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt”

Recording mode

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

Feature Programmes can be

recorded in a nearly
perfect broadcasted state.

Quality Quality as the broadcast

Recordable

media

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

Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio

Subtitles Can be recorded

Surround audio Surround audio as the

broadcast

Can be recorded (only one subtitle)
Surround audio produced
by conversion of

§2

Stereo audio

broadcast audio format

§1

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

§2

You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

Approximate recording times

Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (> 97)

• FR (Flexible Recording Mode)

The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP mode and EP mode.

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Getting started

Notes

Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD)

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

• For recorded titles

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

• The USB HDD must first be registered on this

unit. (> 65)

• For data files

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

• The USB HDD must be formatted in FAT12,

FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file system.

• The USB HDD over 2 TB is not usable.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

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

• This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other than those in
which the size of one sector is 512-bytes or 4096-bytes.
(For details, consult the dealer of your USB HDD.)

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

Notes for the disc

• Region management information

The unit can play back DVD-Video discs of the
following regions codes, including “ALL”:

e.g., DVD-Video

• Disc recorded on another device

• It may be necessary to finalize the disc, create
Top Menu or close the session on the
equipment used for recording to play on this
unit.

• [DVD-RW] Recorded in DVD Video Recording
(DVD-VR) format

- This unit can play back and copy to HDD.

- This unit does not support editing or

recording.

- It is possible to record and edit with

DVD-Video (DVD-V) format by formatting
discs with this unit.

• Recording may not be possible to discs which
were used for recording on other equipment.

• Play on other players

• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] Finalisation is needed.
(> 83)

• [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other
equipment, we recommend you create a Top
Menu (> 84).

• [DVD-R] The disc created in AVCHD format can
only be played back on AVCHD compatible
equipment.

• 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)

- DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges

- 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm

- DVD-Audio

- HD DVD

- Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD

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

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

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Getting started

DO

DO NOT

DO DO NOT

HDD and media information

Notes for the SD cards

• Compatible SD card

- SD Memory Card
(from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16
formats)

- SDHC Memory Card
(from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format)

- SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format)

• Using miniSD card or microSD card

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

To format an SD card

Refer to “Format Disc/Format Card”. (> 83)

• Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

• If the SD card is formatted on other equip ment, the time
necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not
be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, format the
card on this unit.

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

Notes for the USB memories

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

Media handling

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

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

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.

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

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

• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs.

• Do not place objects on discs.

• Do not use the following discs:

- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed

stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).

- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

- Irregularly shaped discs.

DO NOT

• The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable.

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

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

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

• Do not place in the following areas:

- In hot places, such as under the direct

sunlight.

- In very dusty or humid areas.

- Locations susceptible to significant difference

in temperature (condensation can occur).

- Where static electricity or electromagnetic

waves occur.

Unit care

Getting started

HDD/USB HDD handling care

• The HDD is a high precision device

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

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

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

• The HDD is a temporary storage device

• The HDD is not an everlasting storage device.
It is recommended to save the recorded
content on a disc or to keep the original data or
CDs that they were copied from.

• If you notice a problem with the HDD such as
repetitive strange sounds, immediately save
(backup) all content and request service. If you
continue using the HDD with a problem, the
unit or the recorded content will be damaged.

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

Setup precautions

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

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

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

- When there is an extreme change in

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

- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam

in the room.

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

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

When moving the unit

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.
1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until

“BYE” disappears from the display.)

2 Remove the AC mains lead from the

household mains socket.

3 Move only after the unit has come to a

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

Cleaning

• This unit

- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

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

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

• This unit’s lens

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

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE

• This lens cleaner may not be for sale
depending on the region.

When requesting this unit for repair

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

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

To dispose or transfer this unit

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

- Format HDD (> 70, 74)

- Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 70, 80)

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Getting started

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control






























TV





DRIVE
SELECT

1
4
7

LAST VIEW

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

REC

PROG/CHECK

INPUT SELECT

VOL

INPUT

AV

abc

def

2

3

jkl

5

6

tuv

8

9

RADIO/

0

SKIP

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

I

D

U

E

G

R

O

OK

REC MODE

TEXT STTL

TIME SLIP

CHAPTER

DEL

MANUAL SKIP

mno

INTERNET

w
xyz

TV

SLOW/SEARCH

REWIND LIVE TV

PLAY/x1.3

F

AUDIO

-10s +60s

ghi

p
qrs

T

A

G

I

V

A

N

T

C

E

R

I

D

RGYB

CH

PAGE

CH

EXIT

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

RETURN

























9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu (> 31,

36)

: Show OPTION menu (> 38, 52, 57)
; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with

instruction on the screen.)

< Start recording (> 25, 63)
= Select a conversion mode/recording mode

(> 25, 63)

> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 28)
? Create chapter (> 36)
@ Input select (> 21, 63)
A To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer

programmes, photos or music (> 38)

B TV operation buttons (> 18)
C Channel select (> 21)/Change pages in the

DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.

D Show the Network Service screen (> 62)
E Switching to the radio channel list (> 21)
F Exit the menu screen
G Show the TV Guide screen (> 22)
H Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 20)
I Return to previous screen
J Show subtitles (> 23,
K Show Teletext (> 23)
L Select audio (> 23, 36)
M Skip the specified time (> 36)
N Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 36)
O Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 36)

36)

1 Transmit the remote control signal

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

2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or

vice versa

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

numbers or characters

5 Switch to the previously watched channel

(> 21)

6 Basic operations for recording and play,

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 23)

7 Show Information (> 22, 32, 35)
8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 35)

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Insert batteries

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

Main unit



Pull to flip down the
front panel.



SD card

USB memory

Disc

  

 

Display

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I)

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

2 Open/close disc tray

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6 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording.

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

7 Remote control signal sensor

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

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

8 Channel select (> 21)
9 Start recording (> 25)
: St op
; Start play

Display

123

HDDSDVD

SD USB

PLAY

COPY

3 Disc tray
4 USB port
5 SD card slot

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

45

1 SD card slot indicator
2 Copying indicator
3 Disc indicator
4 Drive (HDD, DVD or SD) indicator
5 Remote control signal indicator

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

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

6 Main display section indicator

- Current time

- Playback counter

- Various messages (> 93)
7 Playback indicator
8 USB port indicator
9 Timer recording indicator

• This indicator lights up when the timer

recording standby is activated.

6789

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Getting started

HDMI

VHF/UHF

RF IN

TV’s rear panel

This unit’s rear panel

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

Cooling fan

AC mains lead
(supplied)

• Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

HDMI cable

To the aerial

Aerial cable

RF coaxial cable

(supplied)

Connection

Basic connections

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

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

To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)

Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 65)

When the TV does not have HDMI input terminal

Refer to “AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals”. (> 15)

About HDMI cable

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

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

• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 67).

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

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

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Getting started

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

TV

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

RL

Set Top Box or video equipment

Audio/Video cable

(supplied)

HDMI
cable

Amplifier/

receiver

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(ARC compatible)

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

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

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

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

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

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

• 3D video playback is not possible with this co nnection.

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

Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

LR

Amplifier/receiver connections

HDMI terminal

HDMI

HDMI INHDMI OUT

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

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

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Getting started

HDMI IN

HDMI

HDMI

HDMI cable

Amplifier/receiver

TV

HDMI cable

(ARC compatible)

(ARC compatible)

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

• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Optical digital audio cable

Audio cable

Amplifier/receiver

Connection

∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV,
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 70, 76).

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

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

AUDIO OUT terminal

• Connect to terminals of the same colour.

AUDIO IN

LR

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Network connection

Broadband router,
etc.

Internet

LAN (ethernet) cable

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

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

After you make the LAN cable connection, the
network setting is needed. (> 19, Easy Network
Setting)

Getting started

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

• Inserting any cable other than a LAN ca ble in the LAN
terminal can damage the unit.

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Getting started

STATUS

D

I

R

E

C

T

N

A

V

I

G

A

T

O

R

G

U

I

D

E

RETURN

PLAY/x1.3

PAUSE

PAUSE LIVE TV

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

CH

PAGE

TV

RADIO/

CH

AV

INPUT



TV

DRIVE
SELECT



EXIT

OK

OPTION

VOL

0

2

abc

5

jkl

8

tuv

1
4

ghi

7

qrs

p

3

def

6

mno

9

xyz

w

TIME SLIP

PROG/CHECK

DEL

AUDIO

-10s +60s

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

REC

RGYB

TEXT STTL

CHAPTER

MANUAL SKIP

REWIND LIVE TV

INTERNET

LAST VIEW

F

U

N

C

T

I

O

N

M

E

N

U

TV operation buttons
(> right)

Select and enter buttons

To return to the previous
screen

To exit the screen

FUNCTION MENU (> 20)

Settings

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TV operation buttons

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

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

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

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand Code Brand Code

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

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

LG

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

MIVAR 24

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

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

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

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

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

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

WESTINGHOUSE

05

YAMAHA 18/41

Getting started

Progress

Digital TV Auto Tuning

CH 6 69

RF Ch

Digital TV: 2

Searching

Quality

Type

Channel Name

This will take about 3 minutes.

35

10
10

35

Digital TV
Digital TV

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

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

this unit.

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

3 Follow the on-screen instructions and

perform the settings.

• When the Download from TV screen appears, the
setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit.
(> 67)

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

e.g.,

4 Clock will be set automatically.

If the clock setting screen appears, set the
time manually (> 80, Clock).

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

Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].
For details, refer to “Quick Start”. (> 79)

6 If the TV aspect setting screen appeares:

Select the item to match the type of TV
connected.
For details, refer to “TV Aspect”. (> 76)

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

• Select “Yes” to set network settings.

• Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN ].

To restart setup

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18)
2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Auto Setup” in “Digital TV Tuning”,

then press [OK].

4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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

Easy Network Setting

1 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the following confirmation and settings.

- Home Network Connection Check

- Home Network function

- Remote Recording function

- Internet Connection Test

2 When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”

appears
Press [OK].

To restart Easy Network Setting

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18)
2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”,

then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

If “Easy Network Setting” did not work properly or
when you change the settings individually,
perform the following steps:
1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 18)
2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press

[OK].

3 Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

4 Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 77)

Check security before using Home Network
function

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

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

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

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

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Getting started

RETURN

FUNCTION MENU

OK

Media TV Guide

Home Network

Copy VideoSetup

Timer Recording

Contents on HDD

Watch TV

Network Service

Video

Contents on HDD

Title, Photo or Music on HDD can be played.

Photo

Music

Contents on HDD

RETURN

Press

OK

Press

e.g.,

FUNCTION MENU screen

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

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

FUNCTION MENU list

•Media

-Disc

- SD Card

- USB device

- USB HDD

•TV Guide (> 22)

• Timer Recording (> 28)

• Network Service (> 62)

• Contents on HDD

- Video (> 31)

-Photo (> 50)

-Music (> 54)

• Home Network

- DLNA Client (> 59)

- Media Renderer (> 61)

•Setup

- Basic Settings (> 70)

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

- Remote Recording (> 29)

- Wallpaper
Personalize a background of the FUNCTION
MENU.

• To select from among “Photo”, register photo

in advance. (> 51)

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•Watch TV (> 21)

• Copy Video

- Copy Menu (> 44)

- Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to DVD-R (> 49)

Watching broadcasts

Watch ing
broadcasts

All Digital Channels

Select

View

RETURN

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

Page up

Page down

CH

Channel names

Watching broadcasts

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

1 Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”,

then press [OK].

2 Press [CH WX] to select the channel.

• You can also select the channel by the
following operations

- Using number buttons.

- Using Channel List (> right)

- Using TV Guide system (> 22)

- Using channel information (> 22)

To switch to the channel you have previously
watched

Press [LAST VIEW ].

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

To switch to the radio channels or to the all
channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

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

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To edit the channel list

Refer to “Channel List”. (> 72)

If this unit request a PIN

If you have set a ratings level (> 73, Child Lock
( Parental Rating )), you may be asked to enter
the PIN. In that case, enter the 4-digit PIN with the
number buttons by following the on-screen
instructions.

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

• PIN can be changed via “PIN Entry”. (> 80)

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Watching broadcasts

10:30 AM

1

Now

Dolby DRating: G

Change category

All Digital Channels

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Set timer







e.g.,

Watching broadcasts

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

TV Guide

TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

TUE 01.01

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

OK

RETURN

Category: All Digital Channels

Information

Page Up

Page Down

Category+24 hoursTimer Rec.

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

Page up/down

Press [CH WX].

To view a programme list for another day

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

To see programme information

Press [STATUS ].

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

Select the area, then press [STATUS ].

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

To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide
System

Refer to “Timer recording”. (> 27)

• Selection of channel is made easy by crea ting a Favourite
of the channels you watch often. (> 72, Favourites Edit)

Using channel information

While watching a programme
Press [STATUS ].

HDD

71:20 DR

1

1

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Now

Set timer

Dolby DRating: G

Channel information appears.

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

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS ] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT ].

To change Category

Press the blue button.

• To register your favourite channels

1 Press [OPTION].
2 Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].
3 Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK].
4 Refer to “Favourites Edit”. (> 72)

To switch between the current programme
and the next programme

Press [2, 1].

All Digital Channels

Change category

10:30 AM

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To switch to another channel

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

Watching broadcasts

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “ ” appears in channel information
(> 22)

Press [STTL ].

• Press again to hide subtitle.

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

• Audio will switch according to the contents of
the programme every time it is pressed.

To show Teletext

When “ ” appears in channel information
(> 22)

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

buttons, etc. according to on-screen
instructions.

• You can change the display mode. (> 70, 76, Teletext)

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode.
Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the

screen”. (> 85)

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

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

REWIND LIVE TV

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

1.5 hours).

• REWIND LIVE TV does not work when watching
a programme via external input.

PAUSE LIVE TV

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

1 While watching TV

REWIND LIVE TV:

Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.

PAUSE LIVE TV:

Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.

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

2 When you want to resume:

Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].

• You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

• If temporary save stops, playback will be
performed by that point.

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Watching broadcasts

8:50:55 AM 01.01.2013

Play



8:50.50 AM

Watching broadcasts

Display information

While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS ].

Pause

8:05 AM





8:50 AM



9:35 AM

• Press [STATUS ] again.

While pausing a programme via external input:

Press [STATUS ] twice.

8:50:55 AM 01.01.2013



Play

8:50.50 AM



1 The time that you can rewind the live

programme.

2 The amount of time temporarily saved on

HDD.

3 The time of the current playback position.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

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

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT ].

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

• Temporary save stops in the following cases:

- When switching to other channels or other screen

- When recording of the watching programme is started

- When two programmes simultaneous recording is started

- When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV

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

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

- When the clock is not set

- While recording two programmes simultaneously

- While copying

- While watching a programme being recorded

- When a radio programme is selected

- REWIND LIVE TV:

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

- PAUSE LIVE TV:

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 (> 67).
Refer to the TV operating instructions.

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Recording TV programmes

Recording

HG

HX

HE

HL

HM

XP

SP

LP

EP

Off (DR)

Conversion Mode Setting

OK

RETURN

HDD Remain: (DR)m

h

High
Definition

Data Size

Large

Small

Large

Small

Standard
Definition

Automatic Stop at 8:45 AM

REC1/OTR

Recording Time

Continuous recording

30 min

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

To set the recording time

1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous

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

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

1 Select the channel to record.

2 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.

• Recording mode (> 8)

2 Press [OK].

To convert the recording mode after recording
in DR mode

Refer to “File Conversion”. (> 40)

To confirm whether the conversion is
completed

Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is
completed”. (> 41)

To cancel a conversion

Refer to “To cancel a “During standby”
conversion”. (> 41)

Recording

recording” in step 4 (> left).

Recording Time:

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

• You can select the recording time with

[2, 1].

Continuous recording:

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

• The conversion mode set here is used

as an initial value for the next recording.

3 Press [REC ¥].

Recording starts.

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

4 Select “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”. (> right)

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

• Teletext will not be recorded.

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

- Xvid and MKV file

- photo

- USB HDD (For data files, > 9) and USB memory

• Copying cannot be performed while reco rding.

• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 79),
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 title before conversion (the title recorded in DR mode)
will be deleted once the conversion is completed.

• Conversion will take about the same time as the recorded
duration.

• When the HDD does not have enoug h remaining space,
conversion will not start.

• Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on.
Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit
is switched to standby mode.

• The conversion will not start if the timer recording is
scheduled within the time required for the conversion.

• When converted, audio content and subtitle will be
converted with the same settings as at the start of
recording.

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Recording

REC2

HDD

REC1/OTR AUTO

5

Recording programme
displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

Stop Recording

Yes

No

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

OK

RETURN

1

Page

Select

OPTION

Start Time
Prog.Type:

Rec time

Play
RETURN

Channel Date Title Name

Delete

Movies

9:00 AM 0:01

Recording TV programmes

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS ].

e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously

To stop recording

Press [STOP ∫].

When recording one programme:

If the following screen appears

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

When recording two programmes:

If the following screen appears

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

1

2

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

Stop Recording

OK

RETURN

To pause recording

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

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

• Timer recording programme cannot be paused.

To record two programmes simultaneously

While recording, perform steps 1–4 on page 25.

• Channel or input can only be switched between the
recording programmes.

Simultaneous rec and play

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

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

“[” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

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Timer recording

Page Down

Information

Page Up

Category+24 hoursTimer Rec.

TUE 01.01

TV Guide

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM

TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM

Category: All Digital Channels

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

OK

RETURN

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

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

Preparation

If you want to change the recording mode:
Press [REC MODE] and select the recording
mode, then press [OK].

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

2 Select the programme, then press the

red button.

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

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

Recording

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide
screen

1 Select the programme to cancel, then press

the red button.

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

(“F” disappears)

Operation during Recording

Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 26)

• Some broadcasters may not send prog ramme information.
When programme information is not displayed correctly,
use manual timer recording. (> 28)

• The receipt of the TV Guide data via Set Top Box is not
possible.

• When timer recording from the external eq uipment, use
manual timer recording. (> 28)

• You can set the start and finish time to make the timer
recording work successfully. (> 70, 73, Timer Record Start
Buffer, Timer Record Stop Buffer)

To select the programmes of a specific
category

1 On the TV Guide screen:

Press the blue button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

To return to the previous TV Guide list

Select “All Digital Channels” in step 2.

To use TV Guide system

Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. (> 22)

To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide
screen

1 Select the programme to edit, then press the

red button.
2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK].
3 Go to step 3 on page 28, “Manually

programming timer recording”.

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

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Recording

Channel Name

Schedule

Mode

Space

OK
RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn
Timer Off

Total 0/32

Timer Recording

30:30 DRHDD TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM

Delete

New Timer Programme

Info

Channel Name

Schedule

Mode

Space

Timer Recording

30:30 DRHDD TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM

New Timer Programme

OK

Programme Name

SAT 01.01

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

DR

e.g.,

Timer recording

Manually programming timer
recording

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

2 Select “New Timer Programme”, then press

[OK].

3 Select the items and change the items.

(> right, Timer recording options)

4 Press [OK].

The timer programme is stored.

To confirm and edit the timer programme

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

Operation during Recording

Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 26)

• When recording from the external equipmen t, “Mode”
(recording mode) is XP, SP, LP, EP or FR.

Timer recording options

Select the items (Channel, Day/Date, etc.) and
change the settings.

Timer Recording TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM

Channel

1 TUE 01.01

Title Name

OK

RETURN

Channel

• You can select Category/AV with the red button.

Day/Date

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

• Auto Renewal Recording

(Only daily/weekly timer recording)
The unit will record the new programme over
the old one.
Press the yellow button.
“Renew : ON” is displayed.

Start/Stop

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

Mode/Conv.

Refer to step 2 on page 25.

Subtitles

You can choose wether or not to record the
subtitle at conversion.
(Only when item other than “OFF” is selected in
“Conv.”)

Title Name

1 Select “Title Name”, then press [OK].
2 Refer to “Entering text”. (> 84)

HDD

30:24 DR

Date

Day/Date Stop

Start
8:00 9:00

Category/
AV

Date or
Weekly?

Mode

DR OFF

Conv. Subtitles

OFF

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Recording

e.g.,

This unit

PC, Smartphone,
etc.

Internet

Timer recording

Timer recording from channel
information

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

1 While watching a programme

Press [STATUS ].

1

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Now

Dolby DRating: G

Set timer

10:30 AM

All Digital Channels

Change category

2 Display the channel information of a

programme to record.

• Switch the programme with [2, 1].

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

programming timer recording”.

Remote recording from outside

You can set a recording from a smartphone or a
PC, etc. away from home. (You must register to a
service to use this function.)

Notes on timer recording

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

• When recording except in DR mode, the audio
content will be selected according to the
following settings:

- Audio Type for Digital Broadcast (> 70

- Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording

(> 70

, 75)

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

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

• Timer recording will not start while:

- copying a title in high speed mode [with

finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW])]

- copying a title in normal speed mode

- converting a title in “File Conversion” (Only

when “Now” is selected)

- copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB device

or SD card

- copying photos/music

-formatting

- finalising/creating Top Menu

, 75)

For details, please check the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

Preparation

• Network connection (> 17, 19)

• Remote Recording Function Settings (> 70

• This unit will always be connected to the Internet when this
function is activated.

• Please note that a regular maintenance or unexpected
trouble may interrupt the service, and that the service
content may be changed or revoked and operation menu
screens may be changed with or without a prior notice.

, 77)

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Recording

Channel Name

Schedule

Mode

Space

OK
RETURN

Page Up

Page Down

Turn
Timer Off

Total 3/32

Timer Recording

30:30 DRHDD TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM

Delete

Info

New Timer Programme

TUE 08.01

TUE 08.01
10:00 AM - 11:50 AM

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

11:30 AM - 1:00 AM

8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

TUE 08.01

TUE 01.01

DR

HG

DR

DR

OK

OK

e.g.,

Timer recording

To confirm and edit a timer
programme

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

2 Select the programme, then perform the

operations.

To deactivate a timer programme

Press the red button.

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

grey.

• Press the red button again to activate timer

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

To delete a timer programme

Press [DEL].

To edit a timer programme

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

• Refer to “Timer recording options”.
(> 28)

3 Press [OK].

Screen icons

Red: Timer recording standby is activated.

F

Grey: Timer recording standby is
deactivated.

Currently recording programme

[

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

The HDD is full.

Copy-protected programme
It was not recorded.

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

Auto Renewal Recording is set. (> 28)

Displayed if the recording can fit in the

OK

remaining space

Daily or weekly timer programme is set.

(Date)

It may not be possible to record because:

!

- there is not enough space left.

- the number of possible titles has
reached its maximum. (> 96)

- programmes are deactivated, etc.

To show programme information

Press [STATUS ].

To exit the timer recording list

Press [EXIT ].

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