Panasonic DMR-HCT230, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...corder Model No DMR HCT230 DMR HCT130 Software Firmware Update Broadcast services continue to add new features As they evolve firmware updates may be required to support the latest features Panasonic strives to continually update firmware as new technology is released It s very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of your unit For details refer to Software Firmware...

Page 2: ... place heavy items on this unit AC mains lead To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or product damage Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet Do not pull bend or place heavy items on the lead Do not handle the plug with wet hands Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug Do not use a...

Page 3: ... or manganese batteries Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place When disposing the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Supplied accessories Remote control N2QAYB000914 1 pc Batteries for remote control...

Page 4: ... recording 35 To confirm and edit a timer programme 36 Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD 37 DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen 37 Playing titles on the media 40 Operation during play 41 General operations 41 3D video playback 43 Editing video Deleting Editing recorded titles 45 Deleting 45 Editing 45 Copying video Copying titles 50 Copying titles with copying list 51 Photo and Music Playing photos...

Page 5: ...he screen 88 HOLD function 88 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 89 General operation 89 Displays 90 TV screen and video 90 Sound 92 Recording timer recording and copying 92 Play 93 Edit 93 Photo 93 USB 93 TV Guide 94 Broadcast 94 VIERA Link 94 Network 95 Reset 95 Messages on the unit s display 96 When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting 98 Reference Specifications 100 Licenses 10...

Page 6: ...le by copying to the built in HDD 67 With certain recording states and folder structures the play order may differ or playback may not be possible Playable Recordable contents Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable contents Built in hard disk drive HDD HDD Video AVCHD AVCHD 3D JPEG MPO 3D photo MP3 External hard disk drive USB HDD 8 USB_HDD Video 1 AVCHD AVCHD 3D 2 3 MP4 Xvid MPEG...

Page 7: ...tle 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 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 i...

Page 8: ...nt the time necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not be able to be used on this unit In these cases format the card on this unit SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate cards SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards USB memories support FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS file systems ...

Page 9: ...ing instrument and is easily susceptible to damage Therefore be careful of the following points while the unit is turned on especially during operation otherwise the HDD and the recorded content may be damaged Do not subject the unit to any vibration and shock Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket This unit cannot save backup the HDD titles to media You have to be very ca...

Page 10: ...To delete unwanted recorded titles timer programmes photos or music 45 B Channel select 24 Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc C Show the Network Service screen 66 D Switching to the radio channel list 24 E Start up a video communication 66 F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen 25 H Show the FUNCTION MENU screen 23 I Return to previous screen J Show subtitles 26 43 K Show T...

Page 11: ...t straight out 5 Remote control signal sensor Angle Approx 20 up and down 30 left and right Distance Within approx 7 m in front of the unit Pull to flip down the front panel SD card USB memory Display Display 1 Drive HDD or SD indicator 2 Copying indicator 3 USB port indicator 4 SD card slot indicator 5 Remote control signal indicator 6 Timer recording indicator This indicator lights up when the t...

Page 12: ...he PIN for timer recording can be entered later 73 77 PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast 31 You can insert one or two different CAMs with Smart Cards into this unit Be sure to insert the CI module horizontally into the slot Insert the CAM and the Smart Card with the correct direction When removing the CI module pull it straight out For more details see th...

Page 13: ...7 When the title has playback period or icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting 37 Playing back a title with this restriction requires a CAM with a playback licence for it The number of times the title can be played back may also be limited When the title does not have playback period icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting 37 When the title has pl...

Page 14: ...pment and read the appropriate operating instructions Basic connections HDMI VHF UHF RF IN 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 are complete HDMI cable TV s rear panel RF coaxial cable supplied To the CATV terminal or the aerial CATV coaxial cable or aerial cable ...

Page 15: ...audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed and output as 2 channels even if connecting with an HDMI cable 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 compatible on the HDMI terminal it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier receiver with a digital audio cabl...

Page 16: ...nect the TV and the amplifier receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier receiver When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV set HDMI Audio Output to Off 73 81 HDMI IN HDMI HDMI HDMI cable Amplifier receiver TV HDMI cable ARC compatible ARC compatible 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV This connection only...

Page 17: ...less 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 received ...

Page 18: ... TV operation buttons right Select and enter buttons To return to the previous screen To exit the screen FUNCTION MENU 23 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 MIVAR 24...

Page 19: ...mber allocation then press OK For Germany and Austria 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 75 2 DVB C Select Start Auto Setup then press OK Frequency Auto The preset frequency will be automatically used Manual Enter the...

Page 20: ...n 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 75 To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly Refer to Using Channel List 25 If tuning is cancelled partway through it may not be possible to receive the channels Restart setup again 7 Clock will be set automatically If the clock setting...

Page 21: ...tion required for home network and the Internet will be conducted First please select a connection mode LAN cable connection Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select Wired Wireless LAN connection Select Wireless Current setting Wired Wired Wireless Connection method to wireless access point Search for wireless network 1 Select Search for wireless network then press OK 2 The available wireless ne...

Page 22: ... adequate 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 SS...

Page 23: ...LNA Client 63 Media Renderer 64 Wi Fi Direct 65 Setup Basic Settings 73 You can change the unit s settings of DVB Tuning Sound Display Connection Network etc Remote Recording 35 Wallpaper Personalize a background of the FUNCTION MENU To select from among Photo register photo in advance 55 Watch TV 25 Copy Video 51 RETURN FUNCTION MENU OK Media TV Guide Home Network Copy Video Setup Timer Recording...

Page 24: ...pe Signal Format Enter the PIN with the number buttons by following the 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 85 For CAM s PIN refer to your CAM s operating instructions To watch an encrypted broadcast insert the CI module into the CI slot 12 Set according to the CI module 73 81 Common Interface Instructions...

Page 25: ...etrieve the programme data for the area where data have not been acquired Select the area then press STATUS Some broadcasters may not send the programme data You cannot retrieve the data from them To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide System Refer to Timer recording 33 If you make access to Rovi Guide via Network Service you can use an additional TV Guide which can search programmes by keywo...

Page 26: ...itle contents can be displayed using Teletext 27 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 75 HDD 71 20 DR 1 10 30 1 Now ...

Page 27: ...80 Teletext You can switch the screen mode Refer to Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 88 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 update operat...

Page 28: ...started When two programmes simultaneous recording is started When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours This may vary depending on the HDD free space These functions do not work in the following cases When the clock is not set When setting clock manually Contents protected title Retention limit only 13 While recording two programmes simultaneously While copying While wa...

Page 29: ... here is used as an initial value for the next recording 3 Press REC Recording starts 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 Recording Time or Cont...

Page 30: ...corded in DR mode will be deleted once the conversion is completed Conversion will take about the same time as the recorded duration When the HDD does not have 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 The conversion will not start if the timer recording...

Page 31: ...s When Automatic is selected To pause recording To record two programmes simultaneously Simultaneous rec and play 1 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR is displayed on the recording programme 2 Select the title then press OK Page Select OPTION Start Time Prog Type Rec Time Play RETURN Channel Date Title Name Delete Drama 9 00 0 10 DR 04 10 04 10 29 10 29 10 Channel Date Title Name Notes for recording of an enc...

Page 32: ...e 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 The decryption will not start if the timer recording is scheduled within the time required for the decryption When a decryption fails the screen icon is changed to or Grey In this case try to decrypt the title manually 48 Grey When the title is...

Page 33: ...EC or 2 REC displayed on the unit s display Some broadcasters may not send programme information When programme information is not displayed correctly use manual timer recording 34 Category may not be assigned correctly depending on the programme information You can set the start and finish time to make the timer recording work successfully 73 77 Timer Record Start Buffer Timer Record Stop Buffer ...

Page 34: ...nd 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 Timer Off Total 0 32 Timer Recording 30 30 DR HDD TUE 01 01 2013 8 05 Delete New Timer Programme Info Channel Name Schedule Mode Space Timer Recording 30 30 DR HDD TUE 01 01 2013 8 05 New Timer Programme OK Programme Name WED 02 01 8 00 9 00 D...

Page 35: ...All DVB Channels NEWS 9 00 11 00 Set timer e g This unit PC Smartphone etc Internet Timer recording Notes on timer recording You can enter up to 32 programmes within a month in advance Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme When the programme recorded in DR mode is converted the audio content and subtitle language will be selected according to the following settings Multi Audio...

Page 36: ...1 10 00 11 50 11 00 11 45 11 30 1 00 8 00 10 45 MON 07 01 TUE 01 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 The recording of the programme w...

Page 37: ... 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 times the title can be played back may also ...

Page 38: ...icon will not display even with 3D programmes when a broadcast programme is recorded Recorded in 1080 50p contents Recorded in 1080 60p contents Title has a rating level set by the CAM Title is restricted by Child Lock List or Parental Rating 77 Recording did not complete as the timer recording has started Tab Showing Information Switching the appearance 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Grouped Titles or A...

Page 39: ...ease 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 78 If the title is recor...

Page 40: ...he type of the media play starts from the specified position or the screen appears 2 When the menu screen etc appears Select the item or title then press OK Repeat this step if necessary Playback starts Menu screen USB OK RETURN USB device is inserted View Photos Play Video Play Copy Music MP3 Copy Video AVCHD Copy New Photos Video list screen Folder Titles Move to the parent folder Video Menu AVC...

Page 41: ...OW 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 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 is not effective AVCHD SD Forward dir...

Page 42: ...time with 3 4 Press and hold 3 4 to change the time by 10 minute 3 Press OK Play skips the specified time Xvid MKV AVCHD MP4 and MPEG2 TIME SLIP is not effective Press SKIP or SKIP 9 HDD USB_HDD For recorded titles 8 It will not skip the title But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped 38 SKIP 9 is not effective for encrypted titles HDD USB_HDD For recorded titles 8 During the playback or...

Page 43: ...t work Teletext cannot be displayed when the subtitles are set to ON You can switch the screen mode Refer to Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 88 Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit 14 Perform the necessary preparations for the TV Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen Perform the following settings as necessary 3D Type If 3D video cannot be played back i...

Page 44: ...different This unit 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 m...

Page 45: ...ON Multiple editing Select the title then press the yellow button in step 1 A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel Deleting Deleting during play Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page Select Grouped Titles DIRECT NAVIGATOR OPTION Start Time Prog Type Rec time Play RETURN Social Economic Sport AVCHD Movie Not Viewed Video Menu Channel Date Title Name Titles All...

Page 46: ...s Deleting Entering title name Setting protection 1 Select Set up Protection or Cancel Protection in Edit then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK appears when setting the protection Start Time Prog Type Rec time Social Economic Movie Not Viewed Channel Date Title Name All 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 delet...

Page 47: ...cording 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 File Conversion Convert the selected title by changing its recording mode Please select recording mode and other options then press OK RETURN Subtitles Off Recording Mode HL Longer Play Timing During standby ...

Page 48: ...ation may not be retained In titles with the Auto Renewal Recording function 34 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 not be p...

Page 49: ...elect 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 button aga...

Page 50: ...nnect the USB HDD 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 Select Yes then press OK If you select No you can change the selection 51 To change the selection 1 2 3 Start Time Prog Type Rec time Channel Date Title Na...

Page 51: ...that cannot be copied Setting the copying options Automatic Standby after Copy On This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy Copying titles with copying list HDD USB_HDD 1 2 3 1 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Copy Video then press OK 2 Set the copy direction 1 Select Copy Direction then press 1 right 2 Set Source and Destination 3 ...

Page 52: ... this step to select titles e g HDD To change the appearance of the list or show information of the title The titles will be copied in the order of the copying list If you want to specify the order edit the copying list after the titles are selected 53 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 ti...

Page 53: ...th the yellow button 2 Press OK Delete Selected 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 Start Copying HDD USB HDD Hi...

Page 54: ...ss OK 2 Select the folder then press OK e g HDD To select the tab Press 2 1 Start Slideshow Refer to Slideshow settings 55 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 Photo Menu All 3D Page Up Page...

Page 55: ...k Information Information shooting date etc is shown Wallpaper A photo being played back is registered as wallpaper on the FUNCTION MENU screen 23 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 S...

Page 56: ...lect Slideshow Calendar OPTION 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 87 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 set...

Page 57: ...eeds the maximum 101 copying will stop partway through The name of the copied photos will be changed Selecting and copying the photos HDD SD USB_HDD SD USB HDD 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 button To select multiple folders or photos Press...

Page 58: ...ng 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 For data files 8 only MP3 1 Insert or connect the media The menu screen appears 40 2 Select Play Copy Music MP3 then press OK Playback will start Using the tree scree...

Page 59: ...t 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 Please select to access music Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Tracks 53 HDD Random Play My...

Page 60: ...ower off link works Refer to Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV 70 Operations during music play Stop Pause Search Skip Repeat Play Random Sound Effects 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 56 can be selected 3D photos in the folder are played back in...

Page 61: ...cks 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 Please select to access music Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Tracks...

Page 62: ... 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 73 83 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 back music f...

Page 63: ... Depending on the performance of the connected PC video frames may be dropped during playback or video may not be played back at all 95 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 Select the item then press OK Menu structure will be different depending o...

Page 64: ...the connected equipment 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 95 Playable contents Container Video...

Page 65: ...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 When selected...

Page 66: ...ntly without notice Therefore Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services All features of websites or content of the service may not be available Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers Some contents of Network Service may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages If timer recording starts Network Service w...

Page 67: ...py the titles in the HDD to the media Be careful when deleting the original title on the media 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 40 video camera etc 3 Select the title then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel All the...

Page 68: ...ly one USB HDD For recorded titles 8 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 M...

Page 69: ...ation of all USB HDD Registrations 78 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 37 Registering the USB HDD 5 Select Yes then press OK If you have already registered eight USB HDD...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...ess RETURN until the Playback menu disappears 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...

Page 72: ...ntent 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 Video Settings Restores the default settings of the Video Settings menu Sound Settings Sound Effects This function is effective when Digital Audio Output is set to PCM 79 Re master 1 Re master 2 Sound becomes more natural by adding...

Page 73: ...ay Connection Network Others Menu list DVB Tuning Favourites Edit 75 Auto Setup 75 Settings for DVB C Channels 76 Channel List 76 Manual Tuning 76 Update Channel List 76 Signal Condition 76 New Channel Message 76 Settings for DVB T Channels 76 Channel List 76 Manual Tuning 76 Update Channel List 77 Signal Condition 77 New Channel Message 77 Child Lock 77 Child Lock List 77 Parental Rating 77 Prefe...

Page 74: ...nnection Setting 81 Double Speed Mode Setting 2 4GHz 81 IP Address DNS Settings 82 Proxy Server Settings 82 Network Service Settings 82 Lock 82 Automatic Volume Control 82 Remote Recording Function Settings 82 Remote Recording function 82 Device ID 82 Initialize Device Password 82 Home Network Settings 83 Home Network function 83 Setting device name 83 Conversion Setting for DLNA 83 Resolution Set...

Page 75: ...hen 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 19 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 Cable DVB C Channels then press OK 2 Select...

Page 76: ...s not available during an Operator profile update 27 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 77: ...l Green Lock all channels Yellow Unlock all channels Parental Rating You can restrict the viewing and recording of channels unsuitable to children Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and playback 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 HDD USB HDD Setting...

Page 78: ...e all titles video on the built in HDD Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected Delete all photos Delete all photos on the built in HDD Format HDD Formatting deletes all contents on the built in HDD and they cannot be restored Check carefully before proceeding Settings for USB HDD USB HDD Registration Register the USB HDD 69 USB HDD Disconnection This function puts the USB HDD in a...

Page 79: ...n 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 converted to 48 kHz regardless of the setting when the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus MPEG Select the...

Page 80: ...D video and cannot be played back correctly you may be able to play it by changing the setting 3D Playback Message Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen TV Aspect Set to match the type of TV connected Pan Scan Side picture is trimmed for 16 9 picture The pictures may be shown in the letterbox style depending on the content Letterbox Black bands appear for 16 9 picture Aspect for 4 3...

Page 81: ...le Network Easy Network Setting Press OK to start Easy Network Setting 21 Network Settings LAN Connection Mode Select the LAN connection method Wireless Settings This allows to set and check the connection settings of the Wireless router e g 1 Encryption type 2 Reception 3 Type of wireless router Connection Setting The Wireless router connection wizard will be displayed Double Speed Mode Setting 2...

Page 82: ...trict using Network Service PIN is required to change 24 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 Remote Recording Function Settings You must register to a service to use this function For details please check the following website http panasonic...

Page 83: ...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 84: ... is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing Automatic Stop or Recording Time 29 Automatic Standby after Copy On This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy 67 DVB C RF OUT CATV Signal DVB T RF OUT Aerial Signal Set whether to output the broadcasting signal from RF OUT or not while ...

Page 85: ...tware Update in Standby When you set this unit to standby mode software firmware updates 86 are downloaded automatically at the time you have specified Software Update Now Broadcast You can check for the latest software firmware version and update the software firmware from broadcaster immediately DVB C However some cable providers do not support this function Software Update Now Internet Refer to...

Page 86: ...atible with CI Plus 2 Follow the instructions on the screen Do not remove the CAM from this unit while updating CAM software firmware update notice is not displayed in the following cases When recording a programme When timer recording and CAM update occur simultaneously When displaying FUNCTION MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR etc Operations such as view playback or record cannot be performed while upgradin...

Page 87: ...pment Preparation Show the Enter Title Name screen etc To end partway Press RETURN Text is not added If a name is long parts of it may not be shown in some screens Format SD card Entering text 1 Select a character then press OK Repeat this step to enter other characters Press the red button or green button to select character type and press OK To delete a character Select the character in the name...

Page 88: ...ou change the channel when you start or end the playback of a title when you switch the unit on or to standby mode When TV Aspect 80 is set to Pan Scan or Letterbox the Zoom effect is disabled The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control Press and hold OK and RETURN simultaneously until X HOLD appears on the unit s display To cancel the HOLD function Press and hold OK a...

Page 89: ...sturbance during search Interruptions in reception due to periodic broadcasting breaks When you switch the unit on or to standby mode there may be an unexpected sound General operation The unit does not work Check the connections 14 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 swit...

Page 90: ...menon 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 different HDMI input terminal TV reception is not displayed Broadcast signals are not output from this unit s RF OUT terminal Select On in RF OUT CATV Signal or RF OUT Aerial Signal 73 84 Picture does not appear with the HD quality although HD setting ...

Page 91: ... The images do not appear on the TV The picture is distorted during play or video will not play correctly Check the connections 14 Check the settings of the connected TV etc An incorrect resolution is selected in HDMI Video Format 73 80 Reset the setting as follows 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 disp...

Page 92: ...tles cannot be decrypted Depending on the encrypted service it may not be possible to decrypt certain content Sound Recording timer recording and copying Timer recording does not work properly Failed timer recordings are displayed in grey with on the Timer Recording screen 36 When you programme a timer recording check the screen icons If is displayed this timer programme may not be recorded becaus...

Page 93: ...his unit does not recognize the USB device correctly If USB device is connected to this unit while using a video communication the USB device will not be recognized Press EXIT and reconnect USB device 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 the connection switch the unit to standby mode and...

Page 94: ... part of the channel list DVB C To change channel allocation restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu and change channel number allocation selection 75 You can change channel number assignment 76 DVB T Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels Electrical atmospheric interference caused by bad weather may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily VIERA L...

Page 95: ...uipment may not be performed when this unit is in the following conditions While simultaneously copying and recording While displaying the Basic Settings menu While executing functions using a network such as Network Service You cannot play back simultaneously from two or more items of DLNA compatible equipment If the DLNA compatible equipment is not capable of outputting HE AAC audio format etc s...

Page 96: ...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 36 The USB device is drawing too much power Remove the USB device Update of the software firmware is started You c...

Page 97: ...e it is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection 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 turn the unit on The HOLD function is activated 88 There is something unusual The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit s condition Reset the unit as follows 1 Disconnect...

Page 98: ...error occurred A device error occurred If the problem is not solved consult your dealer Easy Network Setting Home Network Connection Check Display Check the following 1 LAN cable connection or 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 sett...

Page 99: ...not find the server B019 Primary DNS and Secondary DNS settings of IP Address DNS Settings 73 82 No connection could be made to the server B020 The server may be busy or the service may have been suspended Please wait a few moments and then try again Settings of Proxy Server Settings 73 82 and the router ...

Page 100: ...olby Digital XP SP LP EP mode MPEG 2 Hybrid VBR Dolby Digital Output terminal Digital audio out optical 1 pc Output format PCM Dolby Digital MPEG HDMI terminal HDMI out 19 pin type A 1 pc Output format PCM MPEG Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus This unit supports HDAVI Control 5 function Internal HDD capacity HCT230 1 TB HCT130 500 GB Other terminals USB Port Type A 2 pcs SD Card Slot 1 pc Common I...

Page 101: ...by Digital audio PCM Vorbis and FLAC can be decoded Maximum number of folders 300 folders including the root folder Maximum number of files 200 files MP4 Playable media SD Card USB device MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Up 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 HD Video High Definition Playable media SD Card USB device...

Page 102: ...ording time remaining Remaining time in the DR mode is calculated with a bit rate of 14 Mbps But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast so the displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time Recording Mode HDD HCT230 1 TB HCT130 500 GB HG 157 hours 78 hours HX 235 hours 117 hours HE 353 hours 176 hours HL 472 hours 235 hours HM 684 hours 341 hours XP 215 hours 1...

Page 103: ...product on purpose to connect to access point of 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights 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...

Page 104: ...i 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 license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC The S logo and SkypeTM are trade marks o...

Page 105: ...he software licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2 0 GPL V2 0 4 the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License Version 2 1 LGPL V2 1 and or 5 open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2 0 and or LGPL V2 1 The software categorized as 3 5 are distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied...

Page 106: ...Interface 12 81 Connection 14 Network 17 Copy 50 AVCHD 67 D Delete Music 61 Photo 56 78 Video 45 78 E Easy setting 19 Entering text 87 F Favourites 75 Format HDD 78 SD Card 87 USB HDD 78 FUNCTION MENU 23 H HDAVI Control 70 HDD Format 78 Media information 6 M Manual Tuning 76 Media Renderer 64 MiracastTM 65 MKV 40 Music 58 N Network Connection 17 Easy Network Setting 21 81 MiracastTM 65 Network Ser...

Page 107: ... 63 Media Renderer 64 Server 62 Software Firmware Update 86 T Timer recording 33 Troubleshooting guide 89 Easy Network Setting 98 Messages 96 Tuning Channel List 76 Child Lock 77 Manual Tuning 76 Signal condition 76 77 TV Guide Operation 25 Timer recording 33 TV System 80 U USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations 78 Disconnection 68 78 Format 78 Media information 6 8 Registration 69 78 U...

Page 108: ...d prevent any potential 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 compl...