Panasonic Diga DMR-PWT500 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Diga DMR-PWT500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
≥This Blu-ray Disc Player / HDD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not receive
pay TV or encrypted channels.
≥The titles recorded onto the HDD of this unit cannot be copied to the media.
≥DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
∫ Region management information
BD-Video:
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels
containing the region code "B".
Example:
GL
Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder

Operating Instructions

DMR-PWT500
Model No.
DVD-Video: This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number "4" or "ALL".
Example:
4
2
3
ALL
4
VQT3C84

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder DMR-PWT500 Model No. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION ∫ Unit ∫ Unit ≥To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product ≥This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or damage, performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. –...
  • Page 3: Features

    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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ......2 ∫ Copying video ∫ Getting started Copying titles ......49 Features .
  • Page 5 ∫ Troubleshooting Getting started Messages on the unit’s display ....88 Troubleshooting guide ..... . .90 Power .
  • Page 6: Hdd And Media Information

    HDD and media information Discs (≤: Possible, –: Impossible) Standard Disc type Playable contents Recordable symbol Video (Including AVCHD) Hard disk drive (HDD) Photo (JPEG/MPO) [HDD] ≤ Music (MP3) High Definition (HD) movie and music discs BD-Video ≥Information for High Bit Rate Audio ( 101) –...
  • Page 7 Disc type Playable contents Recordable symbol Video (Not including AVCHD) [+R] +R DL – [+R]DL] [+RW] High Definition video recorded by Panasonic video [BD-R] camera, etc. [BD-RE] [-R] BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-R, [-R]DL] DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, – [-RW‹V›] +R, +R DL, +RW...
  • Page 8: Discs That Cannot Be Played

    HDD and media information Recording mode Recording Mode HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP, FR Feature Programmes can be recorded Recording can be done with Quality will be in SD quality in a nearly perfect broadcasted reduced recording volume in even if a programme in HD (Quality) state.
  • Page 9: Sd Cards

    ≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital camera and video Cards) camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is not warranted that all USB Using either of these cards in a non-compatible PC or non- devices will meet this unit.
  • Page 10: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on or off ( 18, 20)  2 Select drive (HDD, BD, SD or USB) ( 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents.) 4 To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes,...
  • Page 11: Main Unit

    Main unit               Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 18, 20) > Display Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
  • Page 12: Connection

    Connection Basic connections When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, you can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio. 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI cable. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Other TV connections ( To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
  • Page 13 (as shown on the cover). ≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less. ≥Recommended Panasonic HDMI cable part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc. ≥ You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP.
  • Page 14: Network Connection

    You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. Broadband router, etc. 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.
  • Page 15: Other Tv Connections

    Connect the unit directly to the TV Other TV connections If you connect the unit through an AV DO NOT selector or VCR to the TV, video signal AUDIO/VIDEO terminals will be affected by copy protection systems and the picture may not be ≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.
  • Page 16: Amplifier Connections

    Connection When connecting an amplifier not Amplifier connections compatible with 3D 3D programmes can be played back when this unit 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible amplifier and a 3D is connected to a 3D compatible TV using an HDMI compatible TV using an HDMI cable.
  • Page 17 When using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Amplifier OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable COMMUNICATION CAMERA OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT R - AUDIO- L VIDEO (PCM/BITSTREAM) This unit’s rear panel ≥ When connecting a TV with an HDMI OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output”...
  • Page 18: Common Operations

    ≥When removing the SD card, press on the centre of the Preparations card and pull it straight out. ≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected Turning on this unit equipment.
  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    Basic operation FUNCTION MENU screen This unit is basically operated via the following method by You can easily access the desired functions via the using the remote control. FUNCTION MENU. To select and enter Select Enter Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select the item, then press [OK]. ≥Repeat step 2 if necessary.
  • Page 20: Settings

    Settings ∫ When the Download from TV screen appears The setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit.   After tuning has been completed, clock will be set DRIVE INPUT SELECT automatically. If the clock setting screen appears, set the time PAGE manually ( 84, Clock).
  • Page 21: Network Easy Setting

    “Wireless” connection Network Easy Setting ≥Before beginning wireless connection setup After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue with ≥Obtain your Network name (SSID §1 “Network Easy Setting”. ≥If your wireless connection is encrypted please be sure that you know your encryption key. Select “Wired”...
  • Page 22: Wireless Settings

    Settings ∫ Network Easy Setting ( Home Network When you experience problems with Connection Check ) settings ≥If there is no problem, the following screen is displayed. ∫ Wireless Settings e.g., “Wireless” connection ≥If there is no problem, the following screen is displayed. Network Easy Setting (Home Network Connection Check) Completed.
  • Page 23: Connection Test

    ∫ Network Easy Setting ( Internet Connection Test ) ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function setting can be set only when ≥If there is no problem, the following screen is displayed. you selected “Off”...
  • Page 24: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using Channel List You can select from the list of channel names.   DRIVE Press [OK]. INPUT SELECT PAGE All Digital Channels Channel names AUDIO SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Select View REWIND LIVE TV RETURN PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP STATUS EXIT...
  • Page 25: Channel Information

    Channel information Operations while watching broadcast Press [STATUS  To show subtitle e.g., 10:30 AM All Digital Channels When “ ” appears in channel information ( left) Select favourites NEWS Press [STTL 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Set timer Rating: G Dolby D ...
  • Page 26: Using Tv Guide System

    Watching broadcasts To see programme information Using TV Guide system (Programmes with the symbol) While displaying TV Guide screen Press [GUIDE]. Press [STATUS Additional information is available for these programmes. SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM SAT 01.01 Landscape All Types All Digital Channels 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Time: 8:00 AM...
  • Page 27: Rewind Live Tv/Pause Live Tv

    Display information REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE ∫ While pausing or rewinding a broadcast: Press [STATUS This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD and you can use the Pause 8:05 AM 9:35 AM following functions.
  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording TV programmes Recording Press [REC MODE] and select ≥This operation will only record to HDD. ≥The titles recorded onto the HDD of this unit cannot the conversion mode, then be copied to the media. press [OK]. ≥This unit will record the programmes in DR mode once, and then automatically convert to the selected recording mode while this unit is in ...
  • Page 29: Operation During Recording

    To set the recording time Operation during Recording 1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step on page 28. To check the recording programme Recording You can set the length of recording Time time from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Press [STATUS Select the recording time.
  • Page 30: Simultaneous Recording

    Recording TV programmes Simultaneous rec and play To pause recording You can play the recording title from the beginning or the It is necessary to display the programme you want to pause titles previously recorded to the HDD. on the TV. ( 29, To display the recording programme on the TV) While recording...
  • Page 31: Timer Recording

    Timer recording Confirm the programme and ≥This operation will only record to HDD. ≥The titles recorded onto the HDD of this unit cannot make corrections if necessary be copied to the media. using [3, 4, 2, 1]. Timer Recording 30:24 DR SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM ...
  • Page 32: Manually Programming Timer Recording

    Timer recording To search the programmes Manually programming timer recording While displaying TV Guide screen Press the “Yellow” button (Prog.Type) or the “Blue” button (Favourites). Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. Timer Recording 30:30 DR SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM Landscape The unit displays programmes in grey Channel Name...
  • Page 33: Timer Recording Options

    Timer recording options Timer recording from channel information Select the items and change the items. You can make timer recording of the current or next e.g., programme. While watching a programme Timer Recording 30:24 DR SAT 01.01.2011 8:05 AM Press [STATUS Channel Day/Date Start...
  • Page 34: To Cancel Recording When Timer Recording Has Already Begun

    Timer recording To cancel recording when timer Notes on timer recording recording has already begun ≥When recording except in DR mode, the audio content will be selected according to the following settings: – “Audio Type for Digital Broadcast” ( Press [STOP ∫]. –...
  • Page 35: To Confirm And Edit A Timer Programme

    Screen icons To confirm and edit a timer programme Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Currently recording programme Part or all of the programme will not be recorded Timer Recording 30:30 DR SAT 01.01.2011 08:05 AM since the programme is overlapping.
  • Page 36: Playing Bd-Video Or Dvd-Video

    Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video Playing back video Enjoying BD-Live or picture-in- picture in BD-Video   [BD-V] DRIVE INPUT SELECT Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet PAGE BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the AUDIO Internet.
  • Page 37: Playing Recorded Video Contents

    Playing recorded video contents Select the title, then press [OK]. ≥Resume play function   If the following screen appears, select the point to DRIVE INPUT SELECT start playback. PAGE Playback Where do you want to start playback from ? AUDIO SKIP SLOW/SEARCH...
  • Page 38: Using The Direct Navigator (Video)

    Playing recorded video contents Screen icons Using the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) Currently recording programme Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Protected title Title was not recorded due to recording e.g., [HDD] protection Programme type Title cannot be played ([HDD] only) Label § (When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.) DIRECT NAVIGATOR Grouped Titles...
  • Page 39 Switching to the PHOTO or MUSIC Showing Information screen Select the title, then press [STATUS ∫ [HDD] 1 Press the “Red” button. ≥ Information of a recording title cannot be displayed. 2 Select “PHOTO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK]. Playback grouped titles ∫...
  • Page 40: Playback From Chapter View

    Playing recorded video contents To create Chapter Marks Playback from Chapter View [HDD] [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Regarding chapters You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points (Chapter Marks) becomes a Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
  • Page 41: Operation During Play

    Operation during play Manual Skip ≥ Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible. ∫ Skip forward 1 minute ≥ Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].
  • Page 42: Switching Subtitles

    Operation during play Frame-by-frame Changing audio While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). Press [AUDIO]. Each press shows the next frame. ≥It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed. ≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.
  • Page 43: Enjoying 3D Video

    Enjoying 3D video You can enjoy powerful 3D videos with realistic sensations Convenient functions while viewing by connecting this unit with a High Speed HDMI Cable to a the 3D video 3D compatible TV. Change this setting when the screen such as playback settings, etc., is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes.
  • Page 44: Deleting Recorded Titles

    Deleting recorded titles Editing video Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to Deleting during play its original state. Make certain before proceeding. While playing Press [DEL]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].   DRIVE INPUT SELECT PAGE AUDIO SKIP SLOW/SEARCH REWIND LIVE TV...
  • Page 45: Editing Recorded Titles

    Editing recorded titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded Entering title name content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. ≥ Depending on the type of file, some operations may not be possible. 66, Entering text) [HDD] Setting protection...
  • Page 46 Editing recorded titles Dividing title Changing thumbnail  PLAY Change Divide Preview Finish Continue 0:00.22 0:00.22 Start play and select the image of Change Divide a thumbnail. - -:- -.- - - -:- -.- - RETURN RETURN 1 Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then 1 Select “Divide Title”...
  • Page 47 5 Select whether to delete the original title File Conversion or not, then press [OK]. File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode Convert & The original title will be deleted to of the title in DR mode and AVCHD contents. The size of the Delete save HDD capacity after conversion.
  • Page 48 Editing recorded titles ∫ To delete the chapter: Editing chapters 1 Select the chapter, then press [DEL]. ≥Multiple editing Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. Select the chapter, then press the “Yellow” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until Chapter View screen you select the chapters to be deleted.
  • Page 49: Copying Titles

    Copying video You can copy titles to HDD from discs recorded by other Press the “Blue” button. Panasonic devices. ≥To change the detailed settings for copy, refer to This unit cannot copy the titles in the HDD to the Page 50.
  • Page 50: Copying Titles With Copying List

    Copying titles Copying titles with copying list Set other settings. 1 Select “Other Settings”, then press [1]. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [-RW‹VR›] [+RW] > [HDD] 2 Select the copying option, then press [OK]. ≥Subtitles Insert a disc. Select “Automatic” or “Off”, then press [OK]. Stop the playback if it starts.
  • Page 51 Editing the copying list Selecting the titles for the copying list Select the item in step 4–3 ( 50). Select the item after step 4–3 ( 50). 1 Press [OPTION]. Delete All Press the “Yellow” button. 2 Select the operation, then press [OK]. A check mark is displayed.
  • Page 52: Notes For Copying

    Copying titles Notes for copying Copyable media and copy speed Original Destination picture Copy speed Recording quality Media mode Original Picture High speed Quality [BD-RE] High Definition Normal speed §1, 2 [BD-R] Standard Definition Normal speed §1 Original Picture High speed Quality HG/HX/ [BD-RE]...
  • Page 53: Copying A Finalised Disc

    Copying a finalised disc Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start copying. [DVD-V] > [HDD] While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to When the Top Menu is displayed the HDD according to the set time. Select the title you want to start copying, then press [OK].
  • Page 54: Photo

    Playing photos Photo To stop the Slideshow [HDD] [BD-RE] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] Press [RETURN ≥In order to play back 3D photo (MPO), this unit should be To exit the Calendar screen connected to a Full HD 3D compatible TV via an HDMI terminal.
  • Page 55: Photo Play Option

    Switching to the VIDEO or MUSIC Slideshow Settings screens You can set the items for slideshow. [HDD] While displaying DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) While the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen Press [OPTION]. displayed Press the “Red” button. 2 Select “Slideshow”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “VIDEO”...
  • Page 56: Editing Photos

    Editing photos [HDD] [SD] Select the operation, then press [OK]. ∫ [HDD] e.g., [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Photo” in “Playback Edit Slideshow Add to Album Contents”, then press [OK]. Calendar Enter Event Name Copy Photos ∫ [SD] Edit Delete Photos 1 Insert the SD card.
  • Page 57 Add to Album Enter Album name [HDD] [HDD] While selecting “All” label: While selecting album label: Select “Add to Album” in “Edit”, then Select “Enter Album Name” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. press [OK]. 66, Entering text) 2 Select the destination album, then press [OK].
  • Page 58: Copying Photos

    Copying photos Selecting and copying the Select all necessary items, then press photos the “Blue” button. [BD-RE] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] > [HDD] [BD-RE] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [HDD] [BD-RE] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] > [SD] Select the copying destination, then press [OK].
  • Page 59: Copying Automatically

    Copying automatically [BD-RE] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [SD] [USB] > [HDD] Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the HDD. While stopped Insert a disc, the SD card or the USB memory. e.g., [SD] SD Card Play Video ( AVCHD ) View Photos Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 )
  • Page 60: Playing Music/Copying Music To Hdd

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Music To play other music (track) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Select the item, then press [OK]. ≥Music CD: Play only e.g., MP3 ≥MP3: All tracks in the folder will be recorded. (Cannot record track-by-track.) 0.09 4.30 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Track List...
  • Page 61: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd

    Playing music recorded on Select the track, then press [OK]. 0.09 4.30 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Track List Playing track When the HDD is selected Track Name Artist 0001 0002 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 0003 0004 0005 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, OPTION Slideshow Add to My then press [OK].
  • Page 62: Operations During Music Play

    Playing music/Copying music to HDD Displaying photos (Slideshow) Operations during music play Photos stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] back as slideshow during playback of the music. Stop Press [STOP ∫]. While playing the music Pause Press [PAUSE ;].
  • Page 63: Editing Music/Playlist

    Editing music/playlist [HDD] Deleting Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ∫ While displaying the “Track List” screen 1 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. then press [OK]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu MUSIC Editing the name Total Tracks 53 Artists Select “Edit Album Name”, “Edit Track...
  • Page 64: With Other Equipment

    (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) ≥ You cannot playback SD Video on an SD card or in the HDD of the Panasonic video camera, etc. with this unit. You must copy the files to the HDD.
  • Page 65: Convenient Functions

    Media management Convenient functions Delete BD-Video data Press [FUNCTION MENU]. [HDD] Select “Others”, then press [OK]. If you no longer need BD-Live data recorded on the HDD, you can delete data with the following operation. Select the item, then press [OK]. 1 Select “Delete BD-Video data”, then press [OK].
  • Page 66: Entering Text

    Entering text Preparation To end partway ≥Show the Enter Title Name screen. Press [RETURN Text is not added. Select a character, then press [OK]. Repeat this step to enter other characters. ≥ If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens. Name field: shows the text you have entered...
  • Page 67: Enjoying Viera Cast

    ≥ The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently 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.
  • Page 68: Viera Link Functions

    When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the that offers linked operations of this unit, and a setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit. ( Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the Automatic input switching equipment with the HDMI cable.
  • Page 69: Control Panel

    §2 “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010) for Panasonic HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This You can operate this unit using the TV remote control. standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’...
  • Page 70: Playing Contents From Other Equipment

    Playing contents from other equipment (Server) You can enjoy the video and photos saved on the HDD of Preparation this unit on DLNA (Client) compatible equipment connected ≥Network connection ( via a network. ≥Network Easy Setting ( 21, 82) ≥You cannot playback music from the playback equipment ≥When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated, make the (Client).
  • Page 71 DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC with Windows 7 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. installed etc.) connected via a network with this unit. You also can enjoy viewing them with Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders (DIGA). Select “Home Network (DLNA)” in “Network”, then press [OK].
  • Page 72: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Common procedures Subtitle Style Select the subtitle style recorded on the disc. 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Angle § e.g., Change the number to select an angle. Disc 2/0 ch Soundtrack Audio Channel Play Subtitles Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback. Picture Angle Sound...
  • Page 73: Advanced Settings

    Picture menu—Change the picture Sound menu—Change the sound quality effect Mode Sound Effects Select the picture quality mode during play. ≥This function is effective when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. ( Normal Default setting Re-master 1 (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less) Soft Soft picture with fewer video artifacts Re-master 2...
  • Page 74: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup menu. Digital TV Tuning ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Common procedures Setup Digital TV Tuning Digital TV Tuning Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup...
  • Page 75: Channel List

    ∫ Channel List ∫ Manual Tuning You can edit the Channel List. You can set each channel manually. Digital TV Channel List Digital TV Manual Tuning Physical Channel Signal Quality Signal Strength Channel names Channel Name Type Select Hide Digital TV:0 RETURN Select physical channel Tune...
  • Page 76: Hdd / Disc

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Signal Condition HDD / Disc You can check the quality and strength of signals. Press [CH W X] to select the channel. Setup HDD / Disc Signal Quality HDD / Disc Signal Strength Settings for Playback Network Name Settings for Recording RF Parameter...
  • Page 77 Set when you are playing a disc that has High Definition REWIND LIVE TV Aspect for Recording video (AVCHD) recorded by the Panasonic video Recording time in EP mode camera, etc. and High Definition quality title that was recorded on this unit.
  • Page 78: Picture

    Changing the unit’s settings ∫ HDD Management Sound Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings. Setup HDD / Disc HDD Management Sound Delete all titles Sound Dynamic Range Compression Delete all photos Downmix Format HDD Bilingual Audio Selection Digital Audio Output Audio Delay...
  • Page 79: Digital Audio Output

    ∫ Audio Delay ∫ Digital Audio Output Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by Sound delaying the audio output. Digital Audio Output ∫ Audio Type for Digital Broadcast Digital Audio Output If the programme has more than one track (Dolby Digital, PCM Down Conversion MPEG, etc.), you can set priorities.
  • Page 80: Display

    Changing the unit’s settings Display Connection Connection Display 3D Settings On-Screen Information TV Aspect Unit’s Display Setup Setup Aspect for 4:3 Video Screen Saver TV System Teletext HDMI Connection Blue LED Display Connection ∫ On-Screen Information ∫ 3D Settings Select the approximate time until the channel information screen ( 25) disappears automatically.
  • Page 81: Hdmi Audio Output

    7.1ch Audio Reformatting ∫ HDMI Connection [BD-V] Connection Surround sound with 6.1 ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at 7.1 ch. ≥If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the original number of channels. (Note that in the case of 6.1 ch HDMI Connection audio, playback will be at 5.1 ch) HDMI Connection...
  • Page 82: Network

    Changing the unit’s settings IP Address / DNS Settings Network Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS. ≥Press [OK] to show the respective setting. Setup Network ≥ “Connection Speed Setting” is enabled only when “Connection Network Easy Setting Speed Auto-configure”...
  • Page 83: Others

    Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings Others You can set the DLNA (Server) function ( Network Settings Others Standby Settings Enlgish Remote Control Clock Setup PIN Entry Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings System Update Home Network ( DLNA ) Server Settings System Information Home Network ( DLNA ) Server function DivX Registration...
  • Page 84 ≥The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC Change the remote control code on the main unit and the (Universal time, coordinated). remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together. ≥Daylight Saving Time ≥Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal Select time offset from the standard time for Summer circumstances.
  • Page 85: Language Code List

    ∫ System Update Language code list Others Enter the code with the number buttons. Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: System Update Hausa: 7265 8277 Afar: 6565 System Update Afrikaans: 6570 Hebrew: 7387 Romanian: 8279 Software Update in Standby Enlgish Albanian: 8381 Hindi: 7273...
  • Page 86: Software (Firmware) Update

    ≥ You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the software (firmware). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ ≥ If you do not want to perform the software (firmware) update, set the New software version has been found.
  • Page 87: Other Settings

    Other Settings Manufacturer and Code No. Switching the aspect ratio of the Brand Code Brand Code screen Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX AIWA When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 AKAI 27/30 sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the...
  • Page 88: Messages On The Unit's Display

    Messages on the unit’s display Troubleshooting The following messages or service numbers appear on the PLEASE WAIT unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. Displayed when the unit is started and turned off. There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on.
  • Page 89 The unit is hot. The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now press [Í/I] The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for on the main unit again to turn the unit on. about 30 minutes until the message disappears.
  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If Displays the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. The display is dim. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. ( Change “Unit’s Display”. ( The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: “0:00”...
  • Page 91: Sound

    There is a lot of image lag when playing Sound video. No sound. Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”. ( Distorted sound. Set “Audio Delay”. ( Check the connections or amplifier’s settings. ( 12, 16) The images from this unit do not appear on Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
  • Page 92: Recording, Timer Recording And Copying

    Troubleshooting guide Recording, timer recording and Play copying Cannot playback. Cannot record. The disc is dirty, scratched or marked. ( You tried to play a +RW that needs to have a Top Menu Cannot copy. on the equipment used for recording. Some broadcasts are copyright protected.
  • Page 93: Edit

    Edit This unit does not recognize the USB Cannot edit. connection correctly. You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no If USB device is connected to this unit while playing a available space. disc or in a video communication the connection will not Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.
  • Page 94: Tv Guide

    Troubleshooting guide TV Guide VIERA Link The TV Guide System does not receive any VIERA Link doesn’t work. data. Some functions may not work depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected equipment. This unit If signal quality is bad (ghost images or limited supports “HDAVI Control 5”...
  • Page 95: Regarding Divx

    Regarding DivX Reference ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: ® DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This ® is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: ®...
  • Page 96: Unit Care

    Unit care Setup precautions ∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result ≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not to vibration or impact.
  • Page 97: Media Handling

    HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care Media handling The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and This unit cannot copy the titles in the HDD to the because of its long recording capability and high speed media. Be careful when deleting the original title after operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible copying to the HDD.
  • Page 98: Operations That Can Be Performed Simultaneously

    Operations that can be performed simultaneously Operations that can be performed while recording or copying a title (≤: Possible, –: Impossible) Playback of Playback of Playback of Playback of Playback of music discs SD Card photo recorded on While recording programme –...
  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ Audio ∫ General Recording system: Dolby Digital (2ch) (XP, SP, LP, EP mode) Dimensions (WkHkD): Dolby Digital (Max 5.1ch) 430 mmk59 mmk238 mm (DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode) (excluding the projecting parts) HE-AAC (2ch) (DR mode) 430 mmk59 mmk249 mm...
  • Page 100 Specifications ∫ Optical pick-up ∫ SD Card System with 2 lens Compatible media: SD Memory Card §1 (405 nm wavelength for BDs, Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 , exFAT §2 §3 655 nm wavelength for DVDs, Data that can be played: JPEG, MPO, 790 nm wavelength for CDs) AVCHD format, MPEG-2...
  • Page 101: Audio Information

    About JPEG/MPO/MP3/DivX/ Audio information MKV/MPEG2/AVCHD files The audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, and the setting on this ∫ JPEG/MPO unit. ( 79, Digital Audio Output) Playable media: HDD, BD-RE (SL/DL), ≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW, number of output channels when connected to SD Card, USB device...
  • Page 102 DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, SD-Video format used on Standard Definition §3 including premium content. Camera (Panasonic and some other’s) GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported. Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible §1 from SD card to HDD.
  • Page 103: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times

    Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated. ∫ DR mode Recording Mode [HDD] (320 GB) DR (HD quality) 42 hours DR (SD quality) 80 hours ≥Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on bit rate of broadcasting: ≥High Definition (HD) quality: estimated bit rate is 15 Mbps ≥Standard Definition (SD) quality: estimated bit rate is 8 Mbps ≥Regarding recording time remaining:...
  • Page 104: Licenses

    WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided...
  • Page 105 Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the “ ” logo are trade marks of Skype Limited. VIERA CAST is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 106: Limited Warranty

    Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.
  • Page 107: Glossary

    You can format SD cards and the HDD on this unit. Additionally, You can enjoy viewing video, photos and music Formatting permanently deletes all contents. saved on a DLNA Certified media server and Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders. Frames and fields...
  • Page 108 Glossary Sampling frequency JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital (digital encoding).
  • Page 109: Index

    Index DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music ........61 Amplifier (Connection) Photo .
  • Page 110 Index Picture Playback menu ......73 Information Picture-in-picture ......36 Music .
  • Page 111 Screen saver Unit’s display ....... .80 ....... 80 Messages .
  • Page 112 This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. (Inside of product) Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT3C84 © Panasonic Corporation 2011 F0211MD0...

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