Panasonic DMR-BCT740, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... digital broadcast services Software Firmware Update Blu ray Disc technology and 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...

Page 2: ...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 In...

Page 3: ... copied content This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially produced film and videos and their soundtracks When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted More information about Cina...

Page 4: ...n the HDD 44 DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen 44 Playing Keyword Recording titles 47 Playing titles on the media 48 Notes for BD Live discs 49 Operation during play 50 General operations 50 3D video playback 52 Editing video Deleting Editing recorded titles 54 Deleting 54 Editing 54 Copying video Copying titles 59 Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR 61 Copying titles with copying list 6...

Page 5: ...Software Firmware Update 104 Update software firmware of this unit 104 CI Plus compatible CAM software firmware update 104 Other operations 105 Media management 105 HOLD function 106 Entering text 107 Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 107 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 108 General operation 108 Displays 109 TV screen and video 109 Sound 110 Recording timer recording and copying 110 P...

Page 6: ...in hard disk drive HDD 1 HDD Video AVCHD AVCHD 3D JPEG MPO 3D photo MP3 External hard disk drive USB HDD 1 9 USB_HDD Video 2 AVCHD AVCHD 3D 3 4 MP4 Xvid JPEG MPEG2 MKV MPO 3D photo MP3 BD Video BD V Video BD RE 1 BD RE Video AVCHD AVCHD 3D JPEG MPO 3D photo BD R BD R Video AVCHD AVCHD 3D 3 Xvid MKV DVD Video 5 DVD V Video DVD RAM 1 RAM Video JPEG MPO 3D photo AVCHD 3 DVD R DVD R DL DVD R Video AVC...

Page 7: ...ducer 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 With certain recording states and folder structures the play order may differ or playback may not be possible Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents DVD RW 1 DVD RW Video AVCHD 3 R R DL R Video...

Page 8: ...le text files SRT srt SSA ssa ASS ass SUB sub TXT txt JPEG JPG jpg MPO MPO mpo MP3 MP3 mp3 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 Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in HD quality Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in SD quality Quality Quality as the broadcast High def...

Page 9: ...eate 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 o...

Page 10: ...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 Notes for the USB memories Media handling Do not attach labels or stickers to discs Do not use disc cleaning sprays benzine thin...

Page 11: ...ration 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 reque...

Page 12: ...t 29 80 A To delete unwanted recorded titles timer programmes photos or music 54 B TV operation buttons 22 C Channel select 29 Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc D Show the Network Service screen 79 E Switching to the radio channel list 29 F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen 30 H Show the FUNCTION MENU screen 28 I Return to previous screen J Show subtitles 31 52 K Show T...

Page 13: ...mmon Interface slot 14 6 Recording indicator The indicator will light up while recording The indicator will blink while recording is paused and before recording starts 7 Disc tray 8 USB port 9 SD card slot When removing the SD card press on the centre of the card and pull it straight out Display Pull to flip down the front panel SD card USB memory Disc Display 1 Main display section indicator Curr...

Page 14: ...orrectly The PIN for timer recording can be entered later 87 94 PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast 36 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 a...

Page 15: ...ned time e g Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording When the title does not have playback period icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting 44 When the title has playback period or icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting 44 Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM with a playback licence for it The number of times the...

Page 16: ...s occur for the playback of content such as no picture or picture distortion check the HDMI cable related connections and the compatibility of TV video input To output images in 4K connect the HDMI cable to a 4K compatible terminal of the connected device The HDMI AV OUT SUB terminal is not compatible with the VIERA Link HDAVI Control 84 BCT940 Basic connections HDMI VHF UHF RF IN This unit s rear...

Page 17: ... Using a multi switcher You can record two programmes simultaneously Connect both LNB IN 1 and LNB IN 2 to the satellite dish C Connecting a satellite cable directly You cannot record two programmes simultaneously Connect LNB IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish HDMI This unit s rear panel Household mains socket AC 220 to 240 V 50 Hz AC mains lead supplied Connect only after all other connections a...

Page 18: ...I 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 BCT940 Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables A 21 pin Adaptor is required for AUDIO VIDEO termina...

Page 19: ... back 3D videos 3D still pictures and 4K videos etc when the connected TV is 3D or 4K compatible even if the amplifier receiver is not 3D or 4K compatible VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier receiver compatible with VIERA Link When using a TV or an amplifier receiver that does not display ARC on the HDMI terminal it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier re...

Page 20: ...e TV set HDMI Audio Output to Off 87 98 Connect to terminals of the same colour DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Using Optical digital audio cable Using Coaxial cable Amplifier receiver Optical digital audio cable Amplifier receiver Coaxial cable AUDIO OUT terminal Audio cable Amplifier receiver ...

Page 21: ...c wireless LAN services Network connection Precautions of Wireless LAN connection The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this unit You must be aware of these limits before using this unit Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits or to any condition of use or disuse of this unit Data transmitted and rec...

Page 22: ...K DEL AUDIO 10s 60s RECMODE INPUTSELECT REC TEXT STTL CHAPTER MANUALSKIP REWINDLIVETV INTERNET LASTVIEW F U N C T I O N M E N U TV operation buttons Brand Code Brand Code AIWA 35 BENQ 58 59 BRANDT 10 15 CENTREX 66 CURTIS 05 DESMET 05 ELEMIS 05 FINLUX 61 Panasonic 01 02 03 04 AKAI 27 30 BEKO 05 71 72 73 74 BUSH 05 DAEWOO 64 65 DUAL 05 FERGUSON 10 34 FISHER 21 MITSUBISHI 05 19 20 47 METZ 05 28 79 MI...

Page 23: ...stria Normally set to Preset Channel Number For Switzerland Normally set to Operator s Channel Number LCN To change channel allocation restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu and change channel number allocation selection 92 2 DVB C Select Start Auto Setup then press OK Frequency Auto The preset frequency will be automatically used Manual Enter the frequency specified by your cable provider with...

Page 24: ...CTION MENU 22 2 Select Basic Settings in Setup then press OK 3 Select Auto Setup in DVB Tuning then press OK 4 Select Yes then press OK If you are asked to select the auto setup method refer to Auto Setup 89 To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly Refer to Using Channel List 30 If tuning is cancelled partway through it may not be possible to receive the channels Restart setup again On I...

Page 25: ... user band settings before starting Auto Setup Tuner 1 C1 1284 MHz preset 1284 MHz User Band Frequency Off User Band PIN User Band Tuner 2 C2 1400 MHz preset 1400 MHz User Band Frequency Off User Band PIN User Band Tuner 3 C3 1516 MHz preset 1516 MHz User Band Frequency Off User Band PIN User Band For details read the manual of the single cable router etc 2 Select Start Auto Setup then press OK Au...

Page 26: ...ork Setting 1 Select Wired or Wireless then press OK 3 When Easy Network Setting is finished appears Press OK Easy Network Setting 2 Follow the on screen instructions and make the following confirmation and settings Wired connection Home Network Connection Check Home Network function Remote Viewing and Recording Internet Connection Test Wireless connection Before beginning wireless connection setu...

Page 27: ...which you do not have usage rights may be displayed however using these networks may be regarded as illegal access After performing network settings on this unit the settings encryption level etc of the Wireless router might change When you have trouble getting online on your PC perform the network settings on your PC in accordance with the settings of Wireless router Please be aware that connecti...

Page 28: ...tings 87 You can change the unit s settings of DVB Tuning Sound Display Connection Network etc Remote Viewing and Recording 79 Wallpaper Personalize a background of the FUNCTION MENU To select from among Photo register photo in advance 68 BD Video Data Management 49 Media Disc SD Card USB device USB HDD Copy Video Copy Menu 61 Copy Video AVCHD to DVD R 66 RETURN FUNCTION MENU OK Media TV Guide Key...

Page 29: ...he on screen instructions If you decide on a PIN make a note it in case you forgot it PIN except CAM s can be changed via PIN Entry 102 For CAM s PIN refer to your CAM s operating instructions To watch an encrypted broadcast insert the CI module into the CI slot 14 Set according to the CI module 87 99 Common Interface Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control 12 ...

Page 30: ... 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 38 To search the programmes Refer to To search the programmes 38 If you make access to Rovi Guide via Network Service you can use an additional TV Guide which ca...

Page 31: ...ts can be displayed using Teletext 32 Press AUDIO Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed Using channel information 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 89 91 HDD 71 20 DR 1 10 30 1 Now Dolby D ...

Page 32: ...ay mode 97 Teletext You can switch the screen mode Refer to Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 107 When a programme includes audio signals etc you can select signals 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Digital TV Menu then press OK 3 Select Multi Audio or Sub Channel then press OK 4 Select the item Depending on your CAM the channel list can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM To perform an upda...

Page 33: ... unit has started recording using all tuners 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 setting clock manually Contents protected title Retention limit only 15 When all tuners are being used to record programmes While copying While watching a pr...

Page 34: ...0 The number of programmes that can be simultaneously recorded varies depending on the setup environment 17 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 4 Select Automatic Stop then press OK One touch recording OTR Recording stops automatically when the programme ends You can also select ...

Page 35: ...take about the same time as the recorded duration When the HDD does not have enough 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 When converted audio content and subtitle will be converted with the same settings as at the start of recording Press STATUS Press STOP...

Page 36: ...ee encrypted programmes simultaneously Programmes are normally recorded in a decrypted form but depending on the state of the unit they may be recorded in an encrypted form When Decryption Recording is selected The unit cannot record programmes without a CI module which is necessary for decryption To record three programmes simultaneously select Automatic To pause recording To record three program...

Page 37: ...CI module into the CI slot 14 During decryption do not remove the CI module from this unit The title before decryption will be deleted once decryption is completed When the HDD does not have enough remaining space decryption will not start This function is stopped when this unit is turned on Decryption will start from the beginning again once the unit is turned off When a decryption fails the scre...

Page 38: ...d correctly depending on the programme information The receipt of the TV Guide data via Set Top Box is not possible When timer recording from the external equipment use manual timer recording 39 You can set the start and finish time to make the timer recording work successfully 87 94 Timer Record Start Buffer Timer Record Stop Buffer Keyword Search Prog Type Search and Category Selection search th...

Page 39: ...ext 107 Manually programming timer recording 3 Select the items and change the items right Timer recording options 4 Press OK The timer programme is stored Channel Name Schedule Mode Space OK RETURN Page Up Page Down Turn Total 0 32 Timer Recording 30 30 DR HDD TUE 07 01 2014 8 05 Delete New Timer Programme Info Keyword List Channel Name Schedule Mode Space Timer Recording 30 30 DR HDD TUE 07 01 2...

Page 40: ...in DR mode is converted teletext will not be recorded Data service will not be recorded Only when recording broadcast in other than DR mode This unit will record in the DR mode once and then convert to the selected mode automatically during standby If the title has not been decrypted conversion will start after decryption Even if you switch the unit to standby mode during the timer recording the r...

Page 41: ...mer Programme MON 13 01 MON 13 01 10 00 11 50 11 00 11 45 11 30 1 00 8 00 10 45 MON 13 01 TUE 07 01 DR HG DR DR OK OK e g Screen icons F Red Timer recording standby is activated Grey Timer recording standby is deactivated Currently recording programme A part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping The HDD is full Copy protected programme It was not recorded ...

Page 42: ...nd Recording Settings To activate press Set Search Conditions Recording Settings Keyword1 Olympic Search Target Extra Word Settings Programme Name only Conversion Mode Off DR Subtitle Off Prog Type All Prog Type Search Channel First 250 Channels Search OK RETURN Set Cancel e g Keyword Recording conditions Search Conditions Keyword 1 16 Input the keyword to be registered Refer to Entering text 107 ...

Page 43: ...yword List 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Keyword Recording then press OK Keyword Recording FRI 12 09 2014 20 01 The programme including keyword is searched every day and timer registration is carried out automatically Keyword 1 World cup All Keywords Search Timer Recording Turn Keyword Off Video Menu Delete OK DEL RETURN OPTION Keyword 2 Soccer Keyword 3 Premier League Keyword 4 Olympic Keyword 5...

Page 44: ...D Playback Last Stopped Beginning Where do you want to start playback from OK RETURN DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Screen icons Currently recording programme Protected title Title was not recorded due to recording protection t Title cannot be played When data is damaged etc Title is copy protected One generation copy is permitted Title requires a CAM with a playback licence to play back The number of ti...

Page 45: ...d Title has a rating level set by the CAM Keyword recording title which has not yet been played Grouped Keyword recording titles Keyword recording title which has already been played Notification icon for a new Keyword Recording BCT940 Title is restricted by Child Lock List or Parental Rating 91 Tab Showing Information Switching the appearance 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Grouped Titles or All Titles t...

Page 46: ...eased Select Release then press OK Remove Selected titles are removed from the group Select Remove then press OK Changing the group name Playback from Chapter View Regarding chapters You can divide a title into multiple chapters Each section between the division points Chapter Marks becomes a chapter Chapter Creation This unit can create chapters automatically while recording broadcasting 95 If th...

Page 47: ...Select Remove then press OK You can copy Keyword Recording titles on the disc or the USB HDD 1 Select the title then press the yellow button in step 3 left or Select the Keyword then press the yellow button in step 2 left A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel 2 Perform steps 5 9 on page 59 Copying titles Playing Keyword Recording titles 1 Select Keyword...

Page 48: ...enu screen is not displayed display it by performing the following operation 1 While stopped Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Media then press OK 3 Select the media then press OK e g Screen icons For data files 9 only 1 Insert the media Depending on the type of the media play starts from the specified position or the screen appears AVCHD If the menu screen is not displayed Press PLAY a1 3 1 2 When the...

Page 49: ...nstructions on the disc You can restrict Internet access when BD Live functions are used 87 93 BD Live When Pure Sound mode is set to On this unit cannot use BD Live functions 94 DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Playback from Chapter View 1 Select the title then press OPTION 2 Select Chapter View then press OK 3 Select the chapter then press OK Regarding chapters Refer to Regarding chapters 46 Video Menu A...

Page 50: ...ted titles Press SLOW SEARCH 6 or SLOW SEARCH 5 Press PLAY a1 3 1 to restart play The speed increases up to 5 steps R RW Up to 3 steps Xvid MKV MP4 and MPEG2 Audio is not heard during all levels search Press PAUSE Press PLAY a1 3 1 to restart play While paused press SLOW SEARCH 6 or SLOW SEARCH 5 Press PLAY a1 3 1 to restart play The speed increases up to 5 steps Xvid MKV MP4 and MPEG2 Slow motion...

Page 51: ...specified time BD V DVD V Xvid MKV AVCHD MP4 and MPEG2 TIME SLIP is not effective BD V DVD V 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Playback Menu then press OK 3 Select Top Menu Pop up Menu or Menu then press OK Press SKIP or SKIP 9 HDD USB_HDD For recorded titles 9 It will not skip the title But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped 45 SKIP 9 is not effective for encrypted titles HDD USB_HDD For recor...

Page 52: ...t be displayed when the subtitles are set to ON You can switch the screen mode Refer to Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 107 Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit 16 17 Perform the necessary preparations for the TV Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen Perform the following settings as necessary 3D BD Video Playback It is also possible to play back 3D dis...

Page 53: ...only guarantees the playback of the Frame Sequential and the Side by Side Half programme types Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue In the event that you experience dizziness nausea or other discomfort while viewing 3D images discontinue use and rest your eyes Depending on the connected TV the video being played back might switch to 2D vi...

Page 54: ...VIGATOR screen Select the title 2 Press OPTION Deleting Deleting during play Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page Select Copy Grouped Titles DIRECT NAVIGATOR Start Time Prog Type Rec time Play RETURN Social Economic AVCHD Movie Not Viewed Video Menu Channel Date Title Name Titles All Keyword Record Delete Page Up Page Down Movie 9 00 0 01 DR Start Time Prog Type Rec time Channel Date Title Name Movie ...

Page 55: ... Cancel Protection in Edit then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK appears when setting the protection This function cannot be used on encrypted titles Start Time Prog Type Rec time 0 01 DR Channel Date Title Name Movie 9 00 Partial deleting 1 Select Partial Delete in Edit then press OK 2 Press OK at the start point and end point to delete You can find the desired point by using play search etc 5...

Page 56: ... mode Please select recording mode and other options then press OK RETURN Subtitles Off Recording Mode HL Longer Play Timing During standby OK Timing Now Conversion begins immediately after step 4 Timer recording will not be performed during conversion If an encrypted title is included Now cannot be selected During standby Conversion will be performed after the unit is switched to standby mode 3 S...

Page 57: ... information may not be retained In titles with the Auto Renewal Recording function 39 set a programme may be unintentionally converted while in During standby HDD Encrypted titles can be decrypted manually To cancel the decryption Press and hold RETURN for more than 3 seconds For decryption the CI module that supports the programme is necessary Depending on the programme playback decryption may n...

Page 58: ...pter Mark Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title 1 Press the green button 2 Press OK at the point you want to divide Repeat this step 3 Press RETURN to go to Chapter View screen To delete the chapter 1 Select the chapter then press DEL Multiple editing Select the chapter then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow...

Page 59: ...ile high speed copying without finalising or creating Top Menu 1 For recorded titles 9 only 2 The title in the source media will be deleted 3 The recording mode cannot be changed 1 Insert or connect the media 2 Press FUNCTION MENU 3 Select Video in Contents on HDD then press OK 4 Select the title then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again ...

Page 60: ...ary Titles that will be copied to the disc in normal speed Titles that cannot be copied HDD Page Select Copy Grouped Titles BD RE Remain Start Time Prog Type Rec time OK RETURN Social Economic AVCHD Movie Not Viewed Copy Channel Date Title Name Titles All Keyword Record Page Up Page Down Movie 9 00 0 01 DR 1 2 90 Remaining space The order of copying Setting the copying options Automatic Standby af...

Page 61: ...tion Copy Mode Create List Start Copying HDD High Speed RETURN OK 2 Press OK to start copying Disc Copying titles with copying list HDD USB_HDD 1 2 3 HDD BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW USB_HDD 1 3 BD RE BD R BD RE BD R RAM RW HDD 1 HDD USB_HDD 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Copy Menu in Copy Video then press OK Except HDD USB_HDD 1 Insert a disc The menu screen appears 48 2 Select Copy then pres...

Page 62: ...rder of the copying list If you want to specify the order edit the copying list after the titles are selected 63 Editing the copying list 4 Press OK 5 Press 2 Data size of each registered title Size Data size recorded to the copy destination RETURN Time Rec time Size 1360 MB 0 30 DR 9 00 Page Select Page Up Page Down HDD OK 001 003 Create List Grouped Titles 01 01 15 00 1 02 01 9 30 1 03 01 10 00 ...

Page 63: ...titles are deleted Select the title then press the yellow button before step 2 Repeat this step to select titles Select Yes then press OK Move Change the order of items on the copying list Select the title to move before step 2 Select the destination then press OK Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List 4 Other Settings Start Copying HDD Disc HG Create copy list 2 Page 01 01 Siz...

Page 64: ...edia DR HG HX HE HL HM XP SP LP EP FR DVD RAM only It is impossible to copy at high speed in the following cases HDD BD RE BD R Copying radio programmes HDD DVD R DVD RW R RW Titles that contain many deleted segments HDD R RW Titles recorded in EP mode and FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode Titles recorded in 16 9 aspect HDD DVD R DVD RW Titles recorded via AV input in 16 9 aspect using EP mode ...

Page 65: ...n automatically press PLAY a1 3 1 to start Copying a finalised disc 3 Set Copy Mode 1 Select Copy Mode then press 1 right 2 Press OK then select the recording mode XP SP LP EP 3 Press 2 4 Set Copy Time 1 Select Copy Time then press 1 right 2 Select Time Setting then press OK 3 Select On or Off On Set the copying time Set a few minutes longer than the source title in order to include the operation ...

Page 66: ...ormation video recorded with certain non Panasonic equipment video copied to the HDD after copying it to BD R or BD RE once etc 3D video may not be copied correctly Copying Title Playing HDD BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 1 Play back the title to copy Multiple audio subtitle and Teletext displayed during playback will be copied Select the multiple audio with Multi Audio in the Basic Operation me...

Page 67: ...48 2 Select View Photos then press OK 2 Select the folder then press OK e g HDD To select the tab Press 2 1 Start Slideshow Refer to Slideshow settings 68 HDD Switching to the Calendar screen Press PAUSE 3 Select the photo then press OK Press 2 1 to display the previous or next photo 2 3 1 HDD Page Select Slideshow Calendar 03 01 2012 29 10 2012 25 02 2013 15 03 2013 0002 0002 Copy OK RETURN 8 12 ...

Page 68: ... Information shooting date etc is shown Wallpaper A photo being played back is registered as wallpaper on the FUNCTION MENU screen 28 Slideshow settings Start Slideshow You can start a slideshow Interval You can set up the time until the next photo is to display Transition Effect Effect for the next photo to display can be set Repeat Play You can set up to play back repeatedly Music Selection You ...

Page 69: ...Page Select Slideshow Calendar 03 01 2012 29 10 2012 25 02 2013 15 03 2013 0002 0002 Copy OK RETURN 8 12 18 4 Photo Menu All 3D Page Up Page Down CH Enter Folder Name Refer to Entering text 107 Combine Folders HDD Select Yes then press OK Delete Folder Select Yes then press OK Move Photos HDD Select Move to new folder or Move to another folder then press OK If Move to another folder is selected se...

Page 70: ... exceeds the maximum 120 copying will stop partway through The name of the copied photos will be changed Selecting and copying the photos HDD BD RE RAM SD BD RE RAM DVD R CD HDD SD USB_HDD SD USB HDD BD RE RAM 1 On the Photo Menu screen To copy the folder Select the folder then press the blue button To copy the photo 1 Select the folder then press OK 2 Select the photos to copy then press the blue...

Page 71: ...on 2 Select Copy then press OK To stop copying Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds While copying no other operations can be performed Timer recordings will not proceed All tracks in the folder will be copied Tracks recorded to HDD in one operation will be regarded as one album 1 For data files 9 only MP3 2 DVD R only Music CD Insert the disc Playback will automatically start MP3 1 Insert or connec...

Page 72: ...he album 2 Select the album then press OK 3 Select the track then press OK My Favourites Tracks registered in My Favourites Select the track then press OK Registering a track to the My Favourites Up to 99 tracks While the track list screen is displayed Select the track then press the green button Music Menu OK RETURN Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Tracks 53 HDD Random Play My Favourites Pl...

Page 73: ...y even if the Power off link works Refer to Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV 84 Operations during music play Stop Pause Search Skip Repeat Play Random Sound Effects High Clarity Sound Displaying photos Screen Saver To select the photos to display The original photo stored in the HDD by default or a folder registered with Photos For Music 69 can be selected 3D photo...

Page 74: ...s and tracks into 10 preset playlists Select the playlist then press OK New playlist cannot be added Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist 1 On the Music Menu screen Press OPTION e g 2 Select the item then press OK e g while selecting an Album Editing operations will change depending on the screen Music Menu OK RETURN Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Tracks 53 HDD Random Play M...

Page 75: ...connected via a network refer to their respective operating instructions DLNA function compatible software should be installed Preparation When DLNA Server Function is deactivated make the settings 87 100 Home Network Settings 2 Select the item then press OK The titles with access restriction e g copy restriction signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this function You cannot play ba...

Page 76: ... Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played back by this unit Depending on the performance of the connected PC video frames may be dropped during playback or video may not be played back at all 114 Using this unit as Client 2 Select DLNA Client in Home Network then press OK A list of equipment connected via the network is displayed This list can be updated by pressing the red button 4...

Page 77: ...playback may not be possible Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played back by this unit This unit can be played back via connected equipment only when controlled using Digital Media Controller Depending on the performance of the connected PC video frames may be dropped during playback or video may not be played back at all 114 Playable contents Container Video codec Audio codec Exam...

Page 78: ...big screen of your TV Compatible with AndroidTM device ver 4 2 and above and Miracast certified For information on whether the smartphone etc supports Miracast contact the manufacturer of the device 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Miracast in Home Network then press OK 3 Operate the Miracast compatible equipment To exit from Miracast Press EXIT Using Smart Home Networking DLNA with Wi Fi DirectTM 5...

Page 79: ...vailable on this unit s web browser In the following cases settings are possible using Network Service Settings 87 100 When restricting the use of Network Service When the audio is distorted If using slow Internet connection the video may not be displayed correctly A high speed Internet service with a speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended Be sure to update the software firmware when a software f...

Page 80: ... on the video equipment 5 Set the time to record 34 To stop recording Press STOP Manually programming timer recording from external equipment Refer to Manually programming timer recording 39 Following contents or media cannot be played back while recording from external equipment BD Video Xvid MKV and AVCHD file photo SD card USB HDD For data files 9 and USB memory 4 Press REC Recording will start...

Page 81: ...ment An AVCHD title with 100 or more scenes will be divided into titles every 99th scene and copied USB connection cable optional 1 Connect the video camera or insert the media Make the video camera ready for data transfer The menu screen appears 48 video camera etc 4 Select the title then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel Al...

Page 82: ... one USB HDD For recorded titles 9 can be connected at the same time Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB hub For details about connection method refer to the instructions supplied with the USB HDD Please use the following procedure to disconnect Disconnecting without following this procedure may result in the loss of recorded content from the USB HDD or the internal HDD 1 Press FUNCTION MEN...

Page 83: ...llation of all USB HDD Registrations 95 If you register a USB HDD all the content already recorded on the USB HDD will be deleted It is not possible to play back the content on the USB HDD whose registration has been cancelled You can check the registration number of the USB HDD on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR 44 Registering the USB HDD 5 Select Yes then press OK If you have already registered eight USB H...

Page 84: ...VI Control 3 or later This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV Refer to the TV operating instructions for operation This function is available with the TV that supports HDAVI Control 3 or later You can operate this unit using the TV remote control Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the buttons that you can use This functi...

Page 85: ...sian FIN Finnish Basic Operation Multi Audio Audio1 Dolby D Subtitle Language eng MPEG Subtitle Settings On Audio Channel LR Repeat Play Off Aspect Normal Menu Item Setting e g Basic Operation Soundtrack Show or change the soundtrack Multi Audio Switch in the case of multiple audio Audio Channel Change audio LR L R during playback Subtitle Settings Turn the subtitle on off and change the language ...

Page 86: ...ilm content appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected However if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right then select Auto Reset to Default Picture Settings Restores the default settings of the Picture Settings menu Sound Effect Settings Sound Effects This function is effective when Digital Audio Output is set to PCM 96 Night Surround Enjoy a movie with powerful ...

Page 87: ...Condition 91 New Channel Message 91 Child Lock 91 Child Lock List 91 Parental Rating 91 Preferred Language 91 Basic Settings OK RETURN DVB Tuning HDD Disc USB HDD Picture Sound Display Connection Network Others BST940 DVB Tuning Favourites Edit 91 Channel List 92 Auto Setup 92 Manual Tuning 92 Update Channel List 92 Exchange Channel List 92 Signal Condition 93 Antenna System 93 LNB Configuration 9...

Page 88: ... Network Settings 99 LAN Connection Mode 99 Wireless Settings 99 Connection Setting 99 Double Speed Mode Setting 2 4GHz 99 IP Address DNS Settings 100 Proxy Server Settings 100 Network Service Settings 100 Second Screen Browsing 100 Lock 100 Automatic Volume Control 100 Notice 100 Remote Viewing and Recording settings 100 Remote Viewing and Recording 100 Device ID 100 Initialize Device Password 10...

Page 89: ...2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a character then press OK Repeat this step to enter other characters Red Delete a character Blue Delete all characters 3 Press RETURN Auto Setup You can restart the Auto Setup 23 1 Select Yes then press OK If the country selection screen appears Select the country then press OK 2 Follow the on screen instructions and make the following settings DVB C 1 Select Digital Cabl...

Page 90: ...s not available during an Operator profile update 32 Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of signals Press CH W X to select the channel When the signal is too strong red bar reduce the CATV signal For details consult your dealer or the cable provider When the signal is weak check that the current broadcast channel is correctly broadcasting New Channel Message Set whether to obta...

Page 91: ... Follow the on screen instructions Preferred Language Select the language for multi broadcast If the selected language is not available the original language will be selected BST940 DVB Tuning Favourites Edit You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier After editing as follows save the Favourites Press RETURN then press OK To select the other Favourites list ...

Page 92: ...d new channels manually 1 Select the items and change the items Change the items by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays 2 Select Start scan press OK to start scan The set channel is displayed in the table This function is not available during an Operator profile update 32 Update Channel List You can update the channel list to the latest one 1 Select the method and settings Sea...

Page 93: ...Available satellite will be searched in Auto Setup If you select User defined in Satellite set Test Transponder Frequency manually Preferred Language Select the language for multi broadcast If the selected language is not available the original language will be selected HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 3D BD Video Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software Soundtrack...

Page 94: ...not be selected Recording for Encrypted Channel The function allows you to change the recording limitation on the encrypted programme 36 BST940 Automatic cannot be selected in the following cases DiSEqC Single Tuner has been selected in Easy Setting or Auto Setup 25 92 PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording If your CAM requires a PIN for timer recording it can be entered here in advance Aspect for Record...

Page 95: ... be restored Check carefully before proceeding Settings for USB HDD USB HDD Registration Register the USB HDD 83 USB HDD Disconnection This function puts the USB HDD in a state in which it can be safely disconnected 82 USB HDD Management Press and hold OK for 3 seconds to show the following settings Delete all titles Delete all titles on the USB HDD Delete does not work if one or more titles are p...

Page 96: ...cking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture in picture mode Bilingual Audio Selection Select whether to record the audio type M1 or M2 when File Conversion 56 Copying to a DVD R DVD RW R and RW Digital Audio Output PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz On Signals are converted to 48 kHz Choose when the connected equipment cannot pr...

Page 97: ...aying the audio output Audio for HG HX HE HL HM Recording If the programme has multi channel audio priority is given to what you select This setting will give effect in the following cases Timer recording 38 File Conversion 56 Normal speed copy in HG HX HE HL or HM mode from a title recorded in DR mode 61 64 Display Language Select the language for on screen menus On Screen Information Select the ...

Page 98: ...Format You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment If Automatic is selected the output resolution best suited to the connected TV 1080p 1080i 720p or 576p 480p is automatically selected To enjoy High Quality Video up converted to 1080p you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment it must also be 1080p compa...

Page 99: ...e please contact your service provider Depending on the card in some cases its use together with this unit may be limited or not possible Network Easy Network Setting Press OK to start Easy Network Setting 26 Network Settings LAN Connection Mode Select the LAN connection method When not using wireless LAN when turning it off select Wired Wireless Settings This allows to set and check the connectio...

Page 100: ...ill not work Select Off when the audio is warped Notice Displays the terms of service for the cloud services You must agree to the terms of use for the Internet function and the privacy policy Remote Viewing and Recording settings You must register to a service to use this function For details please check the following website http panasonic jp support global cs This site is in English only Remot...

Page 101: ...ct the registered equipment then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK This function cannot be enabled when Automatic is selected in Registration type for remote devices above The maximum number of equipment that can be registered is 16 Others Standby Settings Quick Start On It is possible to start quickly from standby mode Off Power consumption in standby mode is minimized 118 However startup time ...

Page 102: ...ther Panasonic products close together Use Set Code 1 the factory set code under normal circumstances 1 Select the code then press OK 2 While pressing OK press and hold the number button 1 to 6 for more than 5 seconds 3 Press and hold OK for more than 5 seconds 4 Press OK Clock If the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the method below Automatic This unit usually obtains time and...

Page 103: ...890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079 Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hi...

Page 104: ...sly When displaying FUNCTION MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR etc Operations such as view playback or record cannot be performed while upgrading the CAM Any buttons on the remote control or the unit cannot be used while upgrading the CAM If the timer recording is started CAM software upgrade is cancelled to start recording For details refer to your CAM s operating instructions or consult your dealer You cann...

Page 105: ...then press OK 3 Press OK RAM To stop formatting Press RETURN You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes The disc must be reformatted if you do this The contents are deleted when you format a disc or card even if you have set protection RAM Formatting normally takes a few minutes however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting Th...

Page 106: ... finalising This can render the disc unusable Depending on the disc it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen approximately four times longer You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer s equipment DVD R DVD RW R If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit the background selected as Top Menu may not be displayed Discs finalised on this...

Page 107: ...n or Letterbox the Zoom effect is disabled Entering text 1 Select a character then press OK Repeat this step to enter other characters To enter Alphanumeric characters Press the green button then select characters To enter Symbols Press the red button then select characters To enter Other Characters such as umlaut mark or accent grave Press the yellow button then select characters To delete a char...

Page 108: ...to standby mode there may be an unexpected sound General operation The unit does not work Check the connections 16 One of the unit s safety devices may have been activated Reset the unit as follows 1 Press Í I on the main unit to switch the unit to standby If the unit does not switch to standby press Í I on the main unit for about 3 seconds The unit is forcibly switched to standby Alternatively di...

Page 109: ...er function will be activated when there is no operation for 5 minutes or more 97 There is a lot of image lag when playing video Set to 0 all items in the Noise Reduction 86 Set Audio Delay 87 97 The unit s TV System is different from that of the disc Change the TV System 98 TV System Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables Reduce the number of connected dev...

Page 110: ...yright protected You cannot record to the disc by pressing the REC or timer recording The disc is protected 105 DVD R DVD RW R RW Since it will copy to HDD temporarily copying is not possible if there is insufficient available capacity on the HDD DVD R DVD RW R RW Copying or editing may not be possible on these discs after ejecting and loading the disc or switching the unit on or to standby mode f...

Page 111: ...ck The disc is dirty 10 The disc is scratched or marked The disc may not be able to play back if it was not finalized or a Top Menu was not created on the equipment used for recording Refer to Screen icons 44 Depending on the encrypted service it may not be possible to play back certain titles if they have been recorded without being decrypted Audio and video momentarily pause DVD R DL and R DL di...

Page 112: ...hen there are a lot of folders and files it may sometimes take a long time Photos do not play back normally The images that were edited on the PC such as Progressive JPEG etc may not play back 120 This unit does not recognize the USB device correctly If inserted during playback the USB device may not be recognized by this unit Disconnect and reconnect the USB device If it still does not recognize ...

Page 113: ...e direction of the satellite If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer To receive an encrypted broadcast a CI module valid for the broadcast is required When you use only one terminal you may not view correctly if you connect the satellite cable to the LNB IN 2 terminal BCT940 Major channels and favourite channels are not displayed on the top part of the channel list DVB C To chan...

Page 114: ...t be played back on DLNA compatible equipment depending on the equipment Following titles may not be played back A title with access restriction A title with contents protection 15 A title with incompatible format An encrypted title Playback via DLNA compatible equipment may not be performed when this unit is in the following conditions While playing back a BD Video While simultaneously performing...

Page 115: ...unit to eject the disc You cannot write to this disc The disc may be damaged Use a new disc Displayed when the unit is started and is switched to standby mode There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on The unit is carrying out its recovery process Wait until the message disappears There are already 32 timer programmes Delete unnecessary timer programmes 41 The ...

Page 116: ...put is not performed When a disc is inserted There was something unusual detected with the disc or the unit The unit is trying to restore to the normal operation Once the message disappears you can use the unit again If it remains displayed consult the dealer The unit fails to operate properly Press Í I on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode Now press Í I on the main unit again to tur...

Page 117: ...nection of the LAN cables 21 Settings of the hub and router 2 IP address setting Fail 3 Connection to gateway Fail Display Check the following 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass Connection and settings of the hub and router Settings of IP Address DNS Settings 87 100 2 IP address setting Fail 3 Connection to gateway Fail 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass 2 IP address sett...

Page 118: ...eceive frequency 950 MHz to 2150 MHz Input impedance Nominal 75 Demodulation QPSK 8PSK LNB input F shape terminal female power supply 13 V 18 V max 400 mA DiSEqC Version 1 0 or Tone burst A B 22 kHz 0 65 Vp p Recording system DR mode Partial TS HG HX HE HL HM mode MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Dolby Digital XP SP LP EP mode MPEG 2 Hybrid VBR Dolby Digital Input terminal AV in 21 pin 1 pc Analogue video input P...

Page 119: ...D R SL DL DVD Video format AVCHD format DVD RW DVD Video format R SL DL RW Copying speed from HDD to BD R in High Speed Copy Region code DVD 2 BD Region B Playable disc BD Video Blu ray 3D BD Live BD ROM Version 2 4 DVD Video DVD Video format CD DA Audio CD BD RE Ver 2 1 JPEG 1 MPO 1 BD RE DL Ver 2 1 JPEG 1 MPO 1 BD R Ver 1 3 LTH type Ver 1 3 Xvid 1 MKV 1 BD R DL Ver 1 3 Xvid 1 MKV 1 DVD RAM DVD V...

Page 120: ...e pixels Between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels Sub sampling is 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Files JPEG conforming to DCF Design rule for Camera File system MPO conforming to MPF Multi Picture Format Maximum numbers of folders and files This unit is not compatible with Motion JPEG 1 Includes SDHC SDXC cards Includes miniSDTM cards need a miniSDTM adaptor Includes microSDTM microSDHCTM microSDXCTM cards need a micro...

Page 121: ...dia HDD DVD R DVD R DL CD R CD RW USB device Compression rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling rate 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Maximum numbers of folders and files Media Maximum folders Maximum files HDD 40000 DVD R 300 3000 CD R CD RW 300 3000 USB device 300 3000 Recording modes and approximate recording times Recording Mode HDD BD RE BD R 2 TB Single Layer 25 GB Dual Layer 50 GB ...

Page 122: ...ours 10 hours 30 min 21 hours LP 1726 hours 21 hours 42 hours EP 3452 hours 42 hours 84 hours Recording Mode DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 4 7 GB DVD R DL R DL 8 5 GB Single sided 4 7 GB Double sided 9 4 GB XP 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min SP 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min LP 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min EP 8 hours 16 hours 8 hours 14 hours 20 min Regarding recording time remai...

Page 123: ...hts in that content Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant law...

Page 124: ...ed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC 1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC 1 Standard AVC VC 1 Video and or ii decode AVC VC 1 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was ob...

Page 125: ... the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the Basic Settings menu At least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2 0 ...

Page 126: ...Connection Network 21 Connection BCT 16 Connection BST 17 Copy 59 AVCHD 66 81 D Delete Music 74 Photo 69 95 Video 54 95 105 Delete BD Video data 49 Disc Finalise 106 Format 105 Media information 6 Protection 105 DVD Video 48 E Easy setting BCT 23 Easy setting BST 25 Entering text 107 F Favourites 89 91 Finalise 106 Format Disc 105 HDD 95 SD Card 105 USB HDD 95 FUNCTION MENU 28 H HDAVI Control 84 H...

Page 127: ...w 67 Smart Home Networking DLNA 75 100 Client 76 Media Renderer 77 Server 75 Software Firmware Update 104 T Timer recording 38 Top Menu Create Top Menu 106 Troubleshooting guide 108 Easy Network Setting 117 Messages 115 Tuning Channel List 90 92 Child Lock 91 Manual Tuning 90 92 Signal condition 90 91 93 TV Guide Operation 30 Timer recording 38 TV System 98 U USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Re...

Page 128: ...l negative effects on human health and the environment For more information about collection and recycling please contact your local municipality Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Note for the battery symbol bottom symbol This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it complies with the requireme...