Panasonic DMR-BWT945, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ray Disc Recorder Model No DMR BWT945 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 detail...

Page 2: ...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 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 T...

Page 3: ...mote control N2QAYB000977 1 pc Batteries for remote control 2 pcs AC mains lead 1 pc RF coaxial cable 1 pc HDMI cable 1 pc 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 pr...

Page 4: ...laying titles on the media 39 Notes for BD Live discs 40 Operation during play 41 General operations 41 3D video playback 43 Editing video Deleting Editing recorded titles 44 Deleting 44 Editing 44 Copying video Copying titles 48 Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR 50 Copying titles with copying list 50 Notes for copying 53 Copying a finalised disc 54 Copying Title Playing 55 C...

Page 5: ...rations 92 Media management 92 Entering text 94 Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 95 HOLD function 95 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 96 General operation 96 Displays 97 TV screen and video 97 Sound 99 Recording timer recording and copying 99 Play 100 Edit 100 Photo 101 USB 101 TV Guide 101 Broadcast 101 VIERA Link 102 Network 102 Reset 102 Messages on the front panel display 103 When...

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: ...V mov MPEG2 MPG mpg MPEG mpeg M2TS m2ts MTS mts TS ts Xvid AVI avi Subtitle text files SRT srt SUB sub TXT txt MKV MKV mkv Subtitle 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...

Page 9: ...reate 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 ...

Page 10: ...2 0 High Speed This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices 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...

Page 11: ... 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 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 Mov...

Page 12: ... 23 69 A To delete unwanted recorded titles timer programmes photos or music 44 B TV operation buttons 18 C Channel select 23 Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc D Show the Network Service screen 68 E Switching to the radio channel list 23 F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen 24 H Show the FUNCTION MENU screen 22 I Return to previous screen J Show subtitles 25 42 K Show Te...

Page 13: ...timer recording standby or Keyword Recording standby is activated Main unit 1 Recording indicator The indicator will light up while recording The indicator will blink while recording is paused and before recording starts 2 Remote control signal sensor Angle Approx 20 up and down 30 left and right Distance Within approx 7 m in front of the unit 3 Open close disc tray 4 Standby on switch Í I Press t...

Page 14: ...f connecting with an HDMI cable Some discs cannot be down mixed Before connection turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions To enjoy 4K output you need to connect this unit to a 4K compatible TV When outputting 1080p or 24p 4K signal please use HDMI cables 5 0 meters or less It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable In case problems occur for the playback o...

Page 15: ...sible 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 receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier receiver When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power unplug it from the household mains so...

Page 16: ...plifier receiver Using Optical digital audio cable Using Coaxial cable When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV set HDMI Audio Output to Off 76 85 Connect to terminals of the same colour HDMI cable Amplifier receiver TV HDMI cable supplied ARC ARC 3D programmes or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV This connection only supports up to...

Page 17: ...nd received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored This unit contains delicate electronic components Please use this unit in the manner in which it was intended and follow the following points Do not expose this unit to high temperatures or direct sunlight Do not bend or subject this unit to strong impacts Keep this unit away from moisture Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any wa...

Page 18: ... 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 22 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 7...

Page 19: ...t then press OK For details refer to Quick Start 88 6 If the TV aspect setting screen appeares Select the item to match the type of TV connected For details refer to TV Aspect 84 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...

Page 20: ...n the remote control Stealth SSID will not be displayed Enter manually by using Wireless Settings 76 85 If your wireless network is encrypted Encryption Key Input Screen will be displayed Input the encryption key of your network 3 Select Set then press OK WPS PUSH button If your Wireless router supports WPS PUSH button you can easily perform the settings by pressing WPS button on it WPS Wi Fi Prot...

Page 21: ...quate security system to prevent unauthorized access Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router If you set Home Network function or Remote Recording function to On the setting for Quick Start is fixed to On Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for which you do not have usage rights During automatic searches in a wireless network environment wireless networks SSID f...

Page 22: ...Settings 76 You can change the unit s settings of Digital TV Tuning Sound Display Connection Network etc Remote Recording 31 Wallpaper Personalise a background of the FUNCTION MENU To select from among Photo register photo in advance 57 BD Video Data Management 40 Media Disc SD Card USB device USB HDD Copy Video Copy Menu 50 Copy Video AVCHD to DVD R 55 RETURN FUNCTION MENU OK Media TV Guide Keywo...

Page 23: ... 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 89 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 78 Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control 12 1 Press ...

Page 24: ...dit While watching a programme Press STATUS Channel information appears 1 Current Category 2 Set timer 31 3 Subtitle 4 Teletext 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 pres...

Page 25: ...tching 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 PA...

Page 26: ...o other channels or other screen When recording of the watching programme is started When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours This may vary depending on the HDD free space These functions do not work in the following cases When the clock is not set While copying While watching a programme being recorded When a radio programme is selected REWIND LIVE TV When REWIND LIVE...

Page 27: ...ll be deleted once the conversion is completed Conversion will 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 sam...

Page 28: ...IRECT NAVIGATOR is displayed on the recording programme 2 Select the title then press OK Operation during Recording To check the recording programme To stop recording When recording three programmes If the following screen appears 1 Select the programme then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK REC2 REC3 HDD REC1 OTR AUTO 5 6 Recording programme displayed on the TV Recording programme not displayed...

Page 29: ... programme information When programme information is not displayed correctly use manual timer recording 30 Category may not be assigned 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 30 You can set the start and finish time to make the timer recording work ...

Page 30: ...ld 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 27 Subtitles You can choose whether 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 94 Manually programming timer recording Channel Na...

Page 31: ...or without a prior notice When recording except in DR mode the audio content will be selected according to the following settings Audio Type for Digital Broadcast 76 83 Audio for HG HX HE HL HM Recording 76 83 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 progr...

Page 32: ...age Down Turn Timer Off Total 3 32 Timer Recording 30 30 DR HDD TUE 07 01 2014 8 05 AM Delete Info New Timer Programme TUE 14 01 TUE 14 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 14 01 TUE 14 01 DR HG DR DR OK OK Keyword List e g Screen icons F Red Timer recording standby is activated Grey Timer recording standby is deactivated Currently recording programme A part...

Page 33: ...ord1 Olympic Search Target Extra Word Settings Programme Name only Conversion Mode Off DR Subtitle Off Prog Type All Prog Type Category All Digital Channels Search OK RETURN Set Cancel Please specify Search Conditions and Recording Settings To activate press Set Search Conditions e g Keyword Recording conditions Search Conditions Keyword 1 16 Input the keyword to be registered Refer to Entering te...

Page 34: ...g the Keyword List 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Keyword Recording then press OK Keyword Recording FRI 12 09 2014 8 01 PM 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...

Page 35: ...n number 1 USB HDD Grouped Titles DIRECT NAVIGATOR Drama AVCHD Movie Not Viewed Keyword Record Video Menu All USB HDD 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 Grouped titles ...

Page 36: ...d with or 1 Select the title or the group then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel If you will perform Remove select the title in the group 2 Press OPTION 3 Select the item then press OK Create Group Selected titles are bundled to form a group Select Create then press OK Release Grouping All the titles in the group are released...

Page 37: ... 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 81 Chapter Title Chapter Marks Press OK to start playing from the selected chapter Selected chapter can be edited via OPTION Press RETURN to go back to previous menu Page 001 001 0 00 00 001...

Page 38: ... Select Remove then press OK You can copy Keyword Recording titles on the disc or 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 48 Copying titles Playing Keyword Recording titles 1 Select Keyword Re...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...3 Select Delete BD Video data then press OK 4 Select Yes then press OK 5 Select Start then press OK 6 Press OK The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc please refer to the instructions on the disc You can restrict Internet access when BD Live functions are used 76 80 BD Live When Pure Sound mode is set to On this unit cannot use BD Live functions 80 DIRECT NAVIGATOR sc...

Page 41: ...when playing back the DVD RW disc Quick View may not work when recording in XP or FR mode 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 re...

Page 42: ...ed titles 9 BD RE BD R RAM During the playback or pause Press CHAPTER HDD USB_HDD For recorded titles 9 BD RE BD R RAM 1 While paused Press SKIP or SKIP 9 and skip to the location you want to delete 2 Press CHAPTER 3 Select Yes then press OK Press AUDIO It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed HDD USB_HDD For recorded titles 9 BD RE BD R 1 Press STTL 2 Press OK 3 ...

Page 43: ...cts Soft Soft 3D effects This function cannot be enabled when Signal Format is set to 2D to 3D Manual 3D effects set manually below Graphic Display Level Adjust the 3D position for the playback menu or message screen etc 75 Depending on the contents displayed items are different This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame Sequential and the Side by Side Half programme types Please refrain ...

Page 44: ... does not increase even after the contents are deleted DVD RW RW Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted Even after deletion is completed it may take time until the updated available space is displayed 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Select the title 2 Press OPTION 3 Select the item then press OK e g Edit has several functions Multiple editing Select the t...

Page 45: ...ns Up to 20 sections can be set go to step 2 4 Select Delete then press OK Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was partially deleted 5 Press RETURN HDD USB_HDD BD RE BD R RAM 1 Select Divide Title in Edit then press OK 2 Press OK at the point to divide the title You can find the desired point by using play search etc 41 3 Select Continue then press OK 4 Select Divide then press OK To confi...

Page 46: ...Now Conversion begins immediately after step 4 Timer recording will not be performed during conversion During standby Conversion will be performed after the unit is switched to standby mode 3 Select the item then press OK Convert Delete The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity after conversion Convert Only The original title remains after conversion File Conversion File Conversion C...

Page 47: ...ntionally converted while in During standby HDD USB_HDD BD RE BD R RAM 1 Select Chapter View then press OK 2 Perform the editing operations Edit Chapter 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...

Page 48: ...itle 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 to cancel 5 Press the blue button 6 Set the copy direction then press OK 7 Select Yes then press OK...

Page 49: ...ou can play the disc on other DVD equipment You can perform Finalise 93 or Create Top Menu 94 later To change the selection 2 To change the selected titles Select the title then press the yellow button Repeat this step to select titles To change the picture quality HDD BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 1 Select the title then press OPTION 2 Select Conversion Select then press OK 3 Select the pictur...

Page 50: ...lect Copy Mode then press 1 right 2 Set Recording Mode 3 Press 2 Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR Start Time Rec time Channel Date Title Name 9 00 AM 0 30 D Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction 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 U...

Page 51: ...en press OK 4 Press 2 6 Select Start Copying then press OK 7 Select Yes then press OK To cancel all registered copying settings and lists After performing step 1 1 Select Cancel All then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK Titles in the grouped titles and other titles cannot be registered simultaneously Data size of each registered title Size Data size recorded to the copy destination RETURN Time ...

Page 52: ...ss OK When copying at normal speed the total data size will change according to the recording mode The total data size shown may be larger than the sum of the data sizes for each registered item About other screen icons Refer to Screen icons 35 Editing the copying list Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List 4 Other Settings Start Copying HDD Disc HG Create copy list RETURN 2 Pa...

Page 53: ...ses When there is not enough free space on the HDD When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles to be copied to the disc is greater than 3000 in total When copying title recorded in 1080 50p or 1080 60p it cannot copy in progressive You cannot copy the following titles USB_HDD Protected titles USB_HDD HD Video AVCHD RAM Radio programme It may not display correctly in 3D w...

Page 54: ...minutes longer than the source title in order to include the operation time before play begins Off Copying all the content on the disc 4 Press 2 5 Select Start Copying then press OK 6 Select Yes then press OK When the Top Menu is displayed Select the title you want to start copying then press OK After the last title on the disc has finished playing the Top Menu is recorded until the set time is re...

Page 55: ...HM modes copy will be performed at normal speed in FR mode When copying the titles in XP SP LP EP or FR modes and the copy destination does not have enough space copy will be performed at normal speed in FR mode You can copy HD Video AVCHD recorded on HDD to a DVD R in High Definition quality HDD DVD R 1 Insert an unformatted DVD R or DVD R DL The menu screen appears 39 2 Select Copy Video AVCHD t...

Page 56: ...ct 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 57 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 HDD Page Select Slideshow Calendar OPTION 03 01 2012 29 10 2012 25 02 2013 15 03 2013 0002 0002 Copy OK RETURN 8 12 18 4 Pho...

Page 57: ...ation shooting date etc is shown Wallpaper A photo being played back is registered as wallpaper on the FUNCTION MENU screen 22 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 can sel...

Page 58: ... 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 94 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 59: ...ed exceeds the maximum 108 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 bl...

Page 60: ...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 2 1 For data files 9 only MP3 2 DVD R only Music CD Insert the disc Playback will automatically start MP3 1 Insert or connect the media The menu screen appears 39 DVD R CD Playback will automatically start if only MP3 is recorded 2 Selec...

Page 61: ... 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 Playlists Music Menu OK RETURN Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Tra...

Page 62: ...inuously even if the Power off link works Refer to Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV 73 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 58 can be selected 3...

Page 63: ... from the HDD You can register your favourite albums 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 Music Menu OK RETURN Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Tracks 53 HDD Random Play My Favourites Playlists Music Menu OK RETURN Artists Frequently Pl...

Page 64: ...f equipment 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 76 87 Home Network Settings 1 Operate the playback equipment Client to display the list of contents on this unit Refer to their respective operating instructions 2 Select the item then press...

Page 65: ...layback may not be possible Playlist of Windows Media Player can play back only the contents that are stored in the libraries While playing back the 3D programme you cannot set 3D Settings 43 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 Wh...

Page 66: ...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 You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Miracast compatible smartphone etc on the big screen of your TV Compatible with AndroidTM d...

Page 67: ...n after the search is run again select Next and change the connection method Select the connection method according to the device to be connected Using Smart Home Networking DLNA with Wi Fi Direct 5 When selected DLNA Client Go to step 4 on page 65 When selected DLNA Server Operate the playback equipment Client When selected Media Renderer Operate the Digital Media Controller Wi Fi Direct compatib...

Page 68: ...rk 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 firmware update notice is displayed on the screen If the software firmware is not updated you will not be able to use the Network Service function The se...

Page 69: ...t Top Box or start play on the video equipment 4 Press REC Recording will start 5 Set the time to record 27 To stop recording Press STOP Manually programming timer recording from external equipment Refer to Manually programming timer recording 30 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...

Page 70: ... new disc It may take time for the copying to start To stop copying Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds To copy to the DVD R in High Definition Refer to Copying HD Video AVCHD to the DVD R in High Definition 55 The original file must be in the AVCHD standard If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment For details refer to ...

Page 71: ...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 MENU...

Page 72: ...g a new USB HDD The message screen appears 1 Select Yes then press OK 2 Select the USB HDD to cancel then press OK The confirmation screen appears 3 Select Yes then press OK 6 When the registering is complete message screen appears Press OK 7 The confirmation screen appears Press OK To cancel all USB HDD registrations Refer to Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations 81 If you register a USB HDD ...

Page 73: ...ntrol Refer to PAUSE LIVE TV 25 This function is available with the TV that supports HDAVI 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 Refe...

Page 74: ...Czech GRE Greek DAN Danish SLK Slovak TUR Turkish POR Portuguese HUN Hungarian Others RUS Russian FIN Finnish Basic Operation 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 Audio Selection Switch in the case of multiple audio Audio Channel Change audio LR L R during playba...

Page 75: ...tent 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 82 Night Surround Enjoy a movie with powerful sound e...

Page 76: ...HDD Disc USB HDD Picture Sound Display Connection Network Others Menu list Digital TV Tuning Favourites Edit 78 Channel List 78 Auto Setup 78 Download from TV 78 Manual Tuning 78 Update Channel List 78 Child Lock Parental Rating 79 Signal Condition 79 New Channel Message 79 HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 79 3D BD Video Playback 79 Soundtrack 79 Subtitles 79 Menu 79 BD Live 80 BD Video Pare...

Page 77: ...IERA Link 85 Network Easy Network Setting 85 Network Settings 85 LAN Connection Mode 85 Wireless Settings 85 Connection Setting 85 Double Speed Mode Setting 2 4GHz 85 IP Address DNS Settings 86 Proxy Server Settings 86 Network Service Settings 86 Second Screen Browsing 86 Lock 86 Automatic Volume Control 86 Notice 86 Remote Recording Function Settings 86 Remote Recording function 86 Device ID 86 I...

Page 78: ... 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 Channel List You can edit the channel list To hide unwanted channels 1 Select the channel 2 Press OK The check mark is removed Yellow Reveal all channels To change the channel number assignment 1 Select the channel to change then press the green b...

Page 79: ...whether to obtain the information automatically when a new digital channel is added HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 3D BD Video Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software Soundtrack Select the audio language If Original is selected the original language of each disc will be selected Enter a code with the number buttons when you select Other 110 Language code list Su...

Page 80: ...ording to start earlier than the TV Guide time Timer Record Stop Buffer This function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TV Guide time REWIND LIVE TV Turn on off the REWIND LIVE TV function When Automatic Standby is set to Off 88 On cannot be selected Aspect for Recording Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except in DR mode HG HX HE HL or HM mode If Automatic is selected ...

Page 81: ... be restored Check carefully before proceeding Settings for USB HDD USB HDD Registration Register the USB HDD 71 USB HDD Disconnection This function puts the USB HDD in a state in which it can be safely disconnected 71 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 82: ...n Select whether to record the audio type M1 or M2 when File Conversion 46 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 process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz Off Signals are output as 96 kHz The signals will be con...

Page 83: ...can set priorities This setting will give effect in the following conditions The default setting when watching broadcasts The default setting when playing back the title recorded in DR mode File Conversion 46 Normal speed copy from the title recorded in DR mode 48 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...

Page 84: ... Connection HDMI Video 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 m...

Page 85: ...g cinema will automatically be selected only when the TV supports Contents Type Flag VIERA Link Select Off when you do not want to use HDAVI Control Network Easy Network Setting Press OK to start Easy Network Setting 20 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 th...

Page 86: ... of your TV Lock You can restrict using Network Service PIN is required to change 23 Automatic Volume Control Volume is adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using Network Service Depending on contents this function will 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...

Page 87: ...back on DLNA Client compatible equipment this setting reduces the chance of break ups and freezing of an image by lowering the image quality When this is set to On switching the channel or starting playback will take longer Resolution Setting for DLNA When Conversion Setting for DLNA is set to On select the image quality Registration type for remote devices Automatic All connected devices on the s...

Page 88: ...ot be selected Automatic Standby after OTR On This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing Automatic Stop or Recording Time 27 Automatic Standby after Copy On This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy 50 Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR Copying titl...

Page 89: ...from digital broadcasts Region Selection Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC Universal time coordinated Daylight Saving Time Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time set this function Manual Setting 1 Select Off of Automatic then press OK 2 Select the...

Page 90: ...e is displayed System Information Display Software firmware HDAVI Control version and Wireless Module version When using wireless connection only of this unit Initialize Shipping Condition All the settings except for basic settings return to the factory preset The timer recording programmes are also cancelled The device password is also initialized 86 Default Settings All the settings other than t...

Page 91: ... the unit is turned to standby mode e g When FINISH is displayed update of the software firmware has completed It may take up to a few hours until the update is completed depending on the network environment The timer recording always takes preference over the software Firmware download if the timer recording is scheduled to start the downloading will be performed at the next opportunity You can a...

Page 92: ...ther equipment after creating Top Menu Do not perform this operation before copying HD Video AVCHD to DVD R or DVD R DL 55 BD RE BD R RAM Select Yes then press OK e g To release the protection Repeat the same steps The screen icon will be switched to Off BD RE BD R RAM 1 Select Yes then press OK 2 Select Start then press OK Photo data JPEG MPO or computer data cannot be deleted Media management 3 ...

Page 93: ...ow the Top Menu after finalising or creating Top Menu Select Top Menu or Title 1 then press OK Top Menu The Top Menu appears first Title 1 The disc content is played without displaying the Top Menu DVD R DVD RW R You can play the disc on compatible DVD players by finalising it on the unit BD R Finalising BD R prevents accidental recording or editing 1 Select Yes then press OK 2 Select Start then p...

Page 94: ... Press RETURN Text is not added The maximum number of characters depends on the media If a name is long parts of it may not be shown in some screens Create Top Menu Entering text 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 bu...

Page 95: ...n watching 3D programme and playing back 3D title or 3D photo It may also be adjusted using the screen mode of the TV etc The screen mode is switched to Normal in the following situations when you change the channel when you start or end the playback of a title when you switch the unit on or to standby mode BD V DVD V Side cut does not have any effect When TV Aspect 84 is set to Pan Scan or Letter...

Page 96: ...on the main unit to switch it on If the unit still cannot be operated consult the dealer Cannot eject a disc 1 While the unit is in standby mode press and hold OK the yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds 00 RET is displayed on the front panel display 2 Repeatedly press 1 right until 06 FTO is displayed on the front panel display 3 Press OK The unit is switched...

Page 97: ...io setting on TV Adjust the aspect ratio setting on this unit 95 If you connect to 4 3 TV set HDMI Video Format to 576p 480p 76 84 Check Aspect for Recording before recording or file conversion 76 80 The black screen appears on the TV This phenomenon may occur depending on the TV setting when Quick Start is activated Depending on the TV this phenomenon may be prevented by reconnecting to a differe...

Page 98: ...uce the number of connected devices The picture may be distorted or a black screen may appear between scenes recorded with different aspect ratios Set Deep Colour Output 76 84 or Contents Type Flag 76 85 to Off 3D video is not output correctly 3D video may be output correctly by changing the following settings 3D Type of 3D Settings 76 84 Signal Format 43 3D settings during playback Check the sett...

Page 99: ...ecording does not work properly Failed timer recordings are displayed in grey with on the Timer Recording screen 32 When you programme a timer recording check the screen icons If is displayed this timer programme may not be recorded because there is not enough space left the number of possible titles has reached its maximum programmes are deactivated etc Auto Renewal Recording does not work proper...

Page 100: ...t when the unit is switching layers BD Video or DVD Video is not played Ensure the disc is for the correct BD Video region code or DVD Video region number and is not defective You have forgotten your rating PIN The rating level returns to the factory preset 1 While the unit is on press and hold OK the yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds 00 RET is displayed on...

Page 101: ...sion cable other than a dedicated one or a USB hub may not be recognized by this unit 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 The TV Guide information is not displayed properly Set the clock correctly 76 89 Clock Some broadcast may not send programme information There was a prog...

Page 102: ...uipment depending on the equipment Following titles may not be played back A title with access restriction A title with incompatible format 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 High speed copy and recording While displaying the Basic Settings menu While executing funct...

Page 103: ...e update is complete 91 The unit is hot The unit switches to standby for safety reasons Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears Install or place this unit with good ventilation When a disc is not inserted A malfunction has occurred 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 H...

Page 104: ...r Wireless setting Fail Connection of the LAN cables 17 Settings of the hub and router 2 IP address setting Fail 3 Connection to gateway Fail 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass Connection and settings of the hub and router Settings of IP Address DNS Settings 76 86 2 IP address setting Fail 3 Connection to gateway Fail 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass 2 IP address settin...

Page 105: ...HE HL HM mode MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Dolby Digital XP SP LP EP mode MPEG2 Hybrid VBR Dolby Digital Video Audio terminals Analog video input pin jack 1 pc Input level 1 Vp p 75 Analog audio L R input pin jack 1 pc Input level Full scale 2 0 Vrms at 1 kHz 10 k Analog audio L R output pin jack 1 pc Output level Full scale 2 0 Vrms at 1 kHz 1 k Digital audio output optical 1 pc PCM Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Di...

Page 106: ...ormat R SL DL RW Copying speed from HDD to BD R in High Speed Copy Region code DVD 4 BD Region B Playable discs 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 Video Recording format AVCHD format JPEG 2 MPO 2 DVD R DVD...

Page 107: ...hen BD Video Secondary Audio is set to On the audio will be output as Dolby Digital DTS Digital SurroundTM or 5 1ch PCM 2 The audio output is amplified from 5 1ch or 6 1ch to 7 1ch depending on the DTS Inc specifications Includes SDHC SDXC cards Includes mini type cards need a miniSDTM adaptor Includes micro type cards need a microSDTM adaptor Audio information Terminal Digital Audio Output Bitstr...

Page 108: ...p to High Profile Level 4 2 Video resolution Up to 1920k1080 MPEG 4 AAC LC Sampling rate 8 kHz to 48 kHz Number of audio channel 1 or 2 MKV Playable media BD R SL DL DVD R SL DL CD R CD RW USB device MPEG 4 AVC H 264 profile is up to High Profile Level 4 AAC LC MP3 Dolby Digital audio PCM Vorbis and FLAC can be decoded Maximum number of folders 300 folders including the root folder Maximum number ...

Page 109: ...t of time and space remaining for recording Recording modes and approximate recording times Recording Mode HDD BD RE BD R 2 TB Single Layer 25 GB Dual Layer 50 GB DR HD quality 282 hours 3 hours 20 min 6 hours 40 min DR SD quality 529 hours 6 hours 30 min 13 hours Recording Mode HDD BD RE BD R 2 TB Single Layer 25 GB Dual Layer 50 GB HG 315 hours 4 hours 8 hours HX 471 hours 6 hours 12 hours HE 70...

Page 110: ...65 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laotian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian Lettish 7686 Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773 Marathi 7782 Moldavian 7779 Mongolian 7778 Nauru 7865 Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Pashto Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 ...

Page 111: ...VC 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 obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC VC 1 Video No lice...

Page 112: ...e obligation to do so as well as the respective copyright notice thereof Contact Information oss cd request gg jp panasonic com The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below http panasonic net avc oss MS PlayReady Final Product Labeling This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of th...

Page 113: ...or In addition to your rights under this warranty Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law If there is a major failure with the product you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods You are als...

Page 114: ...mat 93 Media information 6 Protection 92 DVD Video 39 E Easy setting 19 Entering text 94 F Favourites 78 Finalise 93 Format Disc 93 HDD 81 SD Card 93 USB HDD 81 FUNCTION MENU 22 H HDAVI Control 73 85 HDD Format 81 Media information 6 K Keyword Recording 33 38 L Language code list 110 Lens cleaner 11 M Manual Tuning 78 Media Renderer 66 Menu screen 39 MiracastTM 66 MKV 39 Music 60 N Network BD Live...

Page 115: ...Firmware Update 91 T Timer recording 29 Top Menu Create Top Menu 94 Troubleshooting guide 96 Easy Network Setting 104 Messages 103 Tuning Channel List 78 Manual Tuning 78 Parental Rating 79 Signal Condition 79 TV Guide Operation 24 Timer recording 29 TV System 84 U USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations 81 Disconnection 71 81 Format 81 Media information 6 9 Registration 71 81 USB memori...

Page 116: ...ility 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 laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback Personal information handling To provide functions and services of this unit a device ID device pa...