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VQT4C69

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

• This Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not 

receive pay TV or encrypted channels.

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. 

DMR-BWT720

Region management information
BD-Video:

This unit can play BD-Video discs 
supporting the region code 

“B”

.

DVD-Video:

This unit can play DVD-Video discs 
supporting the region number 

“4”

 

or 

“ALL”

.

e.g.,

e.g.,

until 
2012/03/13

GZ

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Summary of Contents for Diga DMR-BWT720

Page 1: ... reference This Blu ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels Blu ray Disc Recorder Model No DMR BWT720 Region management information BD Video This unit can play BD Video discs supporting the region code B DVD Video This unit can play DVD Video discs supporting the region number 4 or ALL e g e g GZ ...

Page 2: ... unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs SD card 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 This unit may...

Page 3: ...control N2QAYB000756 1 pc Batteries for remote control 2 pcs AC mains lead 1 pc RF coaxial cable 1 pc Audio Video 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 ...

Page 4: ...back 41 Editing video Deleting recorded titles 43 Editing recorded titles 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 Copying HD Video AVCHD format to the DVD R in High Definition 55 Photo Playing photos 56 DIRECT NAVIGATOR PHOTO screen 56 ...

Page 5: ...Update 94 Other operations 95 Entering text 95 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 98 Recording timer recording and copying 99 Play 99 Edit 100 Photo 100 Music 101 USB 101 TV Guide 101 Broadcast 101 VIERA Link 101 Network 101 Reset 102 Messages on the unit s display 102 W...

Page 6: ...disk drive HDD 1 HDD Video AVCHD JPEG MPO Music copied from music CD MP3 External HDD 1 2 3 72 USB_HDD Video BD Video BD V Video BD RE 1 BD RE Video AVCHD JPEG MPO BD R BD R Video AVCHD 4 DivX MKV DVD Video 5 DVD V Video DVD RAM 1 RAM Video JPEG MPO AVCHD 4 DVD R DVD R DL DVD R Video AVCHD 4 DivX JPEG MP3 MKV MPO DVD RW 1 DVD RW Video AVCHD 4 R R DL R Video AVCHD 4 RW 1 RW Video AVCHD 4 ...

Page 7: ...rough the HDMI output terminal The producer 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 When this unit works as a DLNA client 68 following contents are playabl...

Page 8: ...ding Mode DR HG HX HE HL HM XP SP LP EP FR Feature Programmes can be recorded in a nearly perfect broadcasted state Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in HD quality Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in SD quality Quality Quality as the broadcast High definition 1 Standard definition Recordable media Multiple audio and Audio Description Record all multiple audio R...

Page 9: ... Disc players etc e g title recorded with HE AAC audio format convert the recording mode to play them back 46 File Conversion DVD R DVD RW R RW Finalisation is needed 71 RW If the disc failed to play on other equipment we recommend you create a Top Menu 71 Regarding 8 cm Disc This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm disc Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible Discs that cannot be played Oper...

Page 10: ...hese 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 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 wip...

Page 11: ...ly impacts the unit When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room In the above situation without turning the unit on let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2 3 hours until condensation is gone Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray vapour etc gets inside the unit Before moving the unit ensure the disc tr...

Page 12: ...24 64 A To delete unwanted recorded titles timer programmes photos or music 43 B TV operation buttons 19 C Channel select 24 Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc D Show the VIERA Connect screen 75 E Switching to the radio channel list 24 F Start up a video communication 75 G Exit the menu screen H Show the TV Guide screen 25 I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen 23 J Return to previous screen...

Page 13: ...n the centre of the card and pull it straight out 9 Channel select 24 Start recording 28 Stop Start play Display 1 SD card slot indicator 2 Copying indicator 3 Disc indicator 4 Drive HDD BD or SD indicator 5 Remote control signal indicator 6 Main display section indicator Current time Playback counter Various messages 102 7 Playback indicator 8 USB port indicator 9 Timer recording indicator This i...

Page 14: ...unication Camera optional Refer to VIERA Connect Enjoying Internet Service 75 About HDMI cable Use the High Speed HDMI cables Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilized 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 Basic connections HDMI VHF UHF RF IN TV s rear panel This uni...

Page 15: ...nnect to terminals of the same colour Connect to terminals of the same colour 3D video playback is not possible with this connection Do not connect video signals through a video recorder Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power unplug it from the household mains socket This unit consumes a small amount of p...

Page 16: ...ot display ARC compatible on the HDMI terminal it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier receiver Amplifier receiver connections HDMI terminal HDMI HDMI IN HDMI OUT 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 compati...

Page 17: ... the audio to be output from the TV set HDMI Audio Output to Off 78 89 Connect to terminals of the same colour DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal OPTICAL IN Amplifier receiver Optical digital audio cable COAXIAL IN Amplifier receiver Coaxial cable AUDIO OUT terminal AUDIO IN L R Audio cable Amplifier receiver ...

Page 18: ...t is not compatible with public wireless LAN services 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 transmit...

Page 19: ...DISPLAY AUDIO RECMODE INPUTSELECT REC R G Y B TEXT STTL CHAPTER REWINDLIVETV INTERNET LASTVIEW F U N C T I O N M E N U Setup 78 TV operation buttons Brand Code Brand Code AIWA 35 BENQ 58 59 BRANDT 10 15 CENTREX 66 CURTIS 05 DESMET 05 ELEMIS 05 FINLUX 61 Panasonic 01 02 03 04 AKAI 27 30 BEKO 05 71 72 73 74 BUSH 05 DAEWOO 64 65 DUAL 05 FERGUSON 10 34 FISHER 21 MITSUBISHI 05 19 20 47 METZ 05 28 79 MI...

Page 20: ...art and stop time and then press OK Power Save in Standby is activated when the set time comes Off It is possible to start quickly from standby mode Quick Start mode If you use Home Network function 90 select Off This function is not available with other settings When Easy Setting has been completed appears Easy Setting is complete To stop partway Press RETURN To restart setup 1 Press SETUP 19 2 S...

Page 21: ...earch again by pressing the red button on the remote control Stealth SSID will not be displayed Enter manually by using Wireless Settings 78 89 If your wireless network is encrypted Encryption Key Input Screen will be displayed Input the encryption key of your network WPS PUSH button If your Wireless router supports WPS PUSH button you can easily perform the settings by pressing WPS button on it W...

Page 22: ...ub or router Home Network function setting can be set only when you selected Off for Power Save in Standby in Easy Setting 20 step 4 Even if you set Home Network function to Off it is possible to set to On later 78 90 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 for ...

Page 23: ...Playback Contents Video 34 Photo 56 Music 60 TV Guide 25 Timer Recording 30 Copy Copy Video 50 Copy Video AVCHD to DVD R 55 Network Home Network DLNA Client 68 Home Network Media Renderer 69 Network Service 75 Others Playlists 37 Flexible Recording via AV input 64 Copy Video AVCHD 65 Copy Video MPEG2 66 Copy New Photos 59 Blu ray Disc Management 70 DVD Management 70 SD Card Management 70 BD Video ...

Page 24: ...ck Parental Rating 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 81 Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control 12 1 Press INPUT SELECT and select TV then press OK 2 Press CH W X to select the channel You can also select the channel by the following operations Using number ...

Page 25: ...and names 3 Display navigation 4 A mini screen showing the programme you were previously watching with channel name and current time 5 Synopsis for the currently highlighted programme 6 Parental Rating and Captioning information To show other channels Press 2 1 To show other programmes Press 3 4 To view a programme list for another day Press the yellow button or the blue button 1 Channel numbers a...

Page 26: ...e programme every time it is pressed To listen to the Audio Description When AD appears in channel information left Audio Description adds an additional soundtrack to describe events on screen narration and aids understanding and enjoyment particularly for visually impaired viewers Press AUDIO to select the soundtrack of Audio Description If Audio Description is set to Automatic Audio Description ...

Page 27: ... REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV 1 Press STOP 2 Select Yes then press OK To hide the display information Press EXIT The unit cannot rewind and play more than 1 5 hours prior to the current time Temporary save stops in the following cases When switching to other channels or other screen When recording of the watching programme is started When two programmes simultaneous recording is started When pe...

Page 28: ...bout 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 is scheduled within the time required for the conversion When converted audio content su...

Page 29: ...grammes You can play the recording title from the beginning or the titles previously recorded to the HDD 1 Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR is displayed on the recording programme 2 Select the title then press OK Operation during Recording To check the recording programme To stop recording REC2 HDD REC1 OTR AUTO Recording programme displayed on the TV Recording programme not displayed on the TV Stop Recordi...

Page 30: ...yed as a group in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen 34 The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no episode of the series for 13 weeks This operation will only record to built in HDD This unit can record two programmes being broadcasted at the same time The following operations and on screen displays of the TV Guide system are current as of February 2012 but are subject to change If a dif...

Page 31: ... recording from the external equipment Mode recording mode is XP SP LP EP or FR Select the items and change the items Channel You can select Category AV with the red button Day Date You can select Date or Weekly by pressing the green button Auto Renewal Recording Only daily weekly timer recording The unit will record the new programme over the old one Press the yellow button Renew ON is displayed ...

Page 32: ...tart Will start 1 The operation will terminate when simultaneous recording is being done and timer recording starts 2 Playback of BD Video will terminate when the timer recording starts from external equipment 3 Simultaneous recording is not possible only one programme can be recorded 4 Executing operation will be terminated Timer recording from channel information Notes on timer recording 10 30 1...

Page 33: ... SAT 08 01 SAT 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 Programme overlapping can be resolved with repeat programme if available Select the programme then press the green button 30 If Overlapped T...

Page 34: ...Where do you want to start playback from OK RETURN DIRECT NAVIGATOR VIDEO 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 Title has not yet been played Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit Change the TV System 78 88 Radio program...

Page 35: ...s the red button 2 Select PHOTO or MUSIC then press OK Select the title then press STATUS 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Grouped Titles or All Titles then press OK Grouped Titles Two or more titles recorded in the daily weekly series timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item All Titles Displays all titles 1 On the Grouped Titles screen Select the item marked with Tab Switching to the PHO...

Page 36: ...roup then press OPTION 2 Select Edit then press OK 3 Select Enter Title Name then press OK 4 Refer to Entering text 95 1 Select the title then press OPTION 2 Select Chapter View then press OK e g HDD 3 Select the chapter then press OK To edit the chapter in Chapter View Refer to Editing chapters 47 Editing the grouped titles Changing the group name Playback from Chapter View Regarding chapters You...

Page 37: ...e menu screen is not displayed display it by performing the following operation 1 While stopped Press OPTION 2 Select Drive Select then press OK 3 Select the media then press OK e g Screen icons 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 DIRECT NAVIGATOR s...

Page 38: ...o Data Management in Others then press OK 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 78 83 BD Live DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen DIRECT NAVIGATOR AVCHD screen...

Page 39: ...s opened or the unit is switched to standby mode Press and hold PLAY a1 3 1 Press again to return to normal speed DivX MKV MP4 and MPEG2 USB This function is not effective DVD RW This function is not effective even if it is finalised This function 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 ...

Page 40: ...nction is not effective BD V Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Press again to exit BD V DVD V 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Playback Menu then press OK 3 Select Top Menu then press OK If the Top Menu is not displayed Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR Press SKIP or SKIP 9 HDD USB_HDD It will not skip the title But the title in the grouped titles during the All Titles will be skipped 35 HDD USB_HDD BD RE BD R RAM During the pl...

Page 41: ... 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 BD Video Playback It is also possible to play back 3D discs in 2D conventional video 78 82 3D Type If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting 78 88 3D AVCHD Output If 2D AVCHD video i...

Page 42: ... the edge of screen Frame Colour Set the colour of feathering at the edge of screen This function is not effective while watching broadcast Depending on the contents displayed items are different Subtitles and TV Guide etc may not display correctly depending on the settings This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame Sequential and the Side by Side Half programme types Please refrain from ...

Page 43: ...USB_HDD BD RE RAM The space deleted becomes available for recording BD R DVD R R Available space does not increase even after the contents are deleted DVD RW RW Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Select the title 2 Press DEL 3 Select Delete then press OK Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page Select Copy Grouped Titles VIDEO ...

Page 44: ...en press OK 2 Refer to Entering text 95 HDD USB_HDD BD RE BD R RAM R RW Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion 1 Select Set up Protection or Cancel Protection in Edit then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK appears when setting the protection Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page Select Copy Grouped Titles VIDEO OPTION Start Time Prog Type Rec time Play RETURN PHOTO MUSIC Socia...

Page 45: ...sion point After performing step 2 Restart play and select Divide then press OK at the division point HDD USB_HDD Divided titles will become a group of titles HDD USB_HDD RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 1 Select Change Thumbnail in Edit then press OK 2 Press OK at the point to use as a thumbnail You can find the desired point by using play search etc 39 3 Select Finish then press OK To change the point Afte...

Page 46: ...will not be recorded Timing 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 When ...

Page 47: ... the Auto Renewal Recording function 31 set a programme may be unintentionally 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 R...

Page 48: ...corded on HDD Simultaneous operation is not possible while copying in normal speed or copying in high speed mode with finalising or creating Top Menu 1 2 1 The title in the source media will be deleted 2 The recording mode cannot be changed 1 Insert or connect the media 2 Press DRIVE SELECT to select HDD then press DIRECT NAVIGATOR 3 Select the title then press the yellow button A check mark is di...

Page 49: ...he disc on other DVD equipment Audio Description Automatic Audio Description will be recorded if they are included in the title and will not be recorded if they are not included You can perform Finalise or Create Top Menu later 71 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...

Page 50: ...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 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 BD DVD Copying titles with copying list HDD USB_HDD 1 2 HDD BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW USB_HDD BD RE ...

Page 51: ...s 3 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 Rec time S...

Page 52: ...e The total data size shown may be larger than the sum of the data sizes for each registered item Editing the copying list Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List 4 Other Settings Start Copying HDD BD DVD HG Create copy list RETURN 2 Page 01 01 Size Destination Capacity No Size New item Total 2 Title 66 14000 MB 21000 MB OPTION 01 1 00 DR 33 1 00 DR 33 02 Screen icons Titles tha...

Page 53: ...ot 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 999 in total DVD R DVD RW R RW If copy is cancelled during the step while temporarily copying to the HDD then nothing will be copied BD R DVD R DVD RW R RW Even if the title was not copied to the disc the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes les...

Page 54: ...ess 2 4 Set Copy Time 1 Select Copy Time then press 1 right 2 Select Time Setting then press OK 3 Select On or Off On Set the copying time Set a few minutes longer than the source title in order to include the operation 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 ...

Page 55: ...he 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 format recorded on HDD to a DVD R in High Definition quality HDD DVD R 1 Insert an unformated DVD R or DVD R DL The menu screen appears 37 2 Select Copy Video AVCHD to Disc then press OK 3 Go to step 4 on page 51 Copying titles with ...

Page 56: ...hing the Calendar screen HDD Press PAUSE 3 Select the photo then press OK Press 2 1 to display the previous or next photo HDD Page Select Slideshow Calendar PHOTO OPTION 03 01 2010 29 10 2010 25 02 2011 15 03 2011 0002 0002 Copy OK RETURN VIDEO MUSIC 8 12 18 4 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Date Event Name Photos All Album 1 Album 2 Album 3 Album 4 3D Page Up Page Down CH Tab DIRECT NAVIGATOR PHOTO screen Scree...

Page 57: ...lect the item then press OK 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 select background music on either from HDD or USB or off Background Music You can select background music from HDD My Fav...

Page 58: ...en the protection is set Even if the protection is set the photo may be deleted by another unit Cancel Protection BD RE RAM SD Select Yes then press OK Delete Photos Select Yes then press OK 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen To edit the event Select the event To edit the photo 1 Select the event then press OK 2 Select the photo to edit Multiple editing Press the yellow button A check mark is displa...

Page 59: ...y is completed select Yes or No then press OK To stop copying Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds Photos without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files folders to be copied exceeds the maximum 110 copying will stop partway through The name of the copied photos will be changed Selecting and copying the photos H...

Page 60: ...performed Timer recordings will not proceed Music CD All tracks in the CD will be recorded MP3 All tracks in the folder will be recorded Tracks recorded to HDD in one operation will be regarded as one album DVD R only Music CD Insert the disc If connected to the network the unit starts accessing the Gracenote Database and searches for the information 18 21 If search results indicate that multiple ...

Page 61: ...elect the playlist then press OK Tracks most often played recently up to 30 tracks Random playback of all tracks 4 Select the track then press OK 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu screen Press the red button 2 Select VIDEO or PHOTO then press OK On the Track List screen 1 Select the track then press OPTION 2 Select Information then press OK Playing music recorded on HDD Artists Albums My Favour...

Page 62: ... change the photos to display 1 While slideshow playing Press OPTION 2 Select Select Photo Album then press OK 3 Select the album then press OK e g To end the slideshow Press RETURN How to create the photo album Refer to Add to Album 58 To play music continuously even if the Power off link works Refer to Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV 74 Operations during music p...

Page 63: ...ted from the HDD Select Remove then press OK Tracks themselves are not deleted 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 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu MUSIC OK RETURN Please select to access music Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Track...

Page 64: ...ack of SD card HDD BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW This function is not available with DVD R DL and R DL Recording mode FR 1 Press INPUT SELECT and select AV then press OK 2 Press FUNCTION MENU 3 Select Flexible Recording via AV input in Others then press OK 4 Set the recording time 5 Start play on the other equipment 6 Select Start then press OK To stop recording partway Press STOP To show the r...

Page 65: ... cancel All the recordings on the same date become a title 5 Press OK 6 Select Start then press OK It will automatically format the unformatted disc such as a 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 format to the DVD R in High Definition 55 An AVCHD title with 100 ...

Page 66: ... video camera ready for data transfer The menu screen appears 37 2 Select Copy Video MPEG2 then press OK To change the copy destination and the titles to copy 50 Copying titles with copying list 3 Select Start Copying then press OK 4 Select Yes then press OK to start copying To stop copying Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds Copying SD Video MPEG2 format ...

Page 67: ...t available for this function You cannot play back music from the playback equipment Client For details regarding the connection and operation of equipment connected via a network refer to their respective operating instructions Preparation When DLNA Server Function is deactivated make the settings 78 90 Home Network Settings 1 Operate the playback equipment Client to display the list of contents ...

Page 68: ...not be able to use the Control Panel even if you use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment Depending on the contents and the connected equipment playback 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 41 Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played back...

Page 69: ...ate the Digital Media Controller compatible equipment To exit from Home Network Media Renderer screen Press RETURN Depending on the contents and 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 perfor...

Page 70: ...ars when finished 3 Press OK Photo data JPEG MPO or computer data cannot be deleted BD RE RAM DVD RW RW SD BD R R New disc only Formatting deletes all contents including computer data and they cannot be restored Check carefully before proceeding 1 Select Yes then press OK 2 Select Start then press OK 3 Press OK RAM To stop formatting Press RETURN You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 m...

Page 71: ...fter formatting You cannot cancel finalising Finalising takes up to 15 minutes Up to 60 minutes in case of DVD R DL and R DL Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising This can render the disc unusable Depending on the disc it may take longer than displayed on the confirmation screen approximately four times longer You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer s equipment DVD ...

Page 72: ...Connect this unit with optional USB HDD Only one USB HDD 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 HD...

Page 73: ...elect Yes then press OK 2 Select the USB HDD to cancel then press OK The confirmation screen appears 3 Select Yes then press OK 5 When the registering is complete message screen appears Press OK 6 The confirmation screen appears Press OK To cancel all USB HDD registrations Refer to Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations 85 If you register a USB HDD all the content already recorded on the USB HD...

Page 74: ...PAUSE LIVE TV 27 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 Refer to the operat...

Page 75: ... 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 VIERA Connect function The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently...

Page 76: ...f and change the language depending on the media Audio Selection AD Switch in the case of multiple audio and Audio Description Subtitle Language Select the subtitle language in the case of multiple languages Subtitle Style Select the subtitle style recorded on the disc Angle Change the number to select an angle Audio Channel Change audio LR L R during playback With some discs you may only be able ...

Page 77: ...lm content appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected However if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right then select Auto Sound Effects This function is effective when Digital Audio Output is set to PCM 86 Re master 1 Re master 2 Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track Dialogue Enhancer The volume of the centre chan...

Page 78: ... Digital TV Tuning Favourites Edit 80 Channel List 81 Auto Setup 81 Download from TV 81 Manual Tuning 81 Update Channel List 81 Child Lock Parental Rating 81 Signal Condition 82 Preferred Language 82 Audio Description 82 HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 82 3D BD Video Playback 82 Soundtrack 82 Subtitles 82 Menu 82 Play Video AVCHD on BD RE BD R 83 BD Live 83 BD Video Parental Control 83 DVD ...

Page 79: ...h Audio Reformatting 89 Contents Type Flag 89 VIERA Link 89 Network Easy Network Setting 89 Network Settings 89 LAN Connection Mode 89 Wireless Settings 89 Connection Setting 89 Double Speed Mode Setting 2 4GHz 89 IP Address DNS Settings 90 Proxy Server Settings 90 Network Service Settings 90 Lock 90 Automatic Volume Control 90 Home Network Settings 90 Home Network function 90 Setting device name ...

Page 80: ...tes list Press the green button To add channels to the Favourites list Select the channel in the All Digital Channels column then press OK Repeat this step Yellow Add all the available channels to the Favourites This function is available only when there are no channels in the Favourites To change the order of the channels list 1 Select the channel in the Favourites column to move then press the g...

Page 81: ...t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RETURN Hide Select Swap Reveal all Tune Page up Page down Manual Tuning You can add new channels manually 1 Select the channel 2 Adjust the frequency Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays 3 Press OK to start scan The set channel is displayed in the table Update Channel List You can update the channel list to the latest one Press RETURN whe...

Page 82: ...t while watching When timer recording and copying Audio Description will be recorded Channel Name Digital TV Signal Condition RETURN Channel Up Channel Down Good Poor Bad Signal Strength 0 10 8 6 4 2 Signal Quality RF Parameter MHz Network Name CH HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 3D BD Video Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software Soundtrack Select the audio langu...

Page 83: ...rt Buffer This function sets the timer recording 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 91 On cannot be selected Aspect for Recording Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except in DR mode If Aut...

Page 84: ...the audio when watching a programme via AV input BD DVD Speed for High Speed Copy Select the speed of high speed copying If Normal Silent is selected the time required for copying will be longer Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode 112 Recording modes and approximate recording times HDD Management Press and hold OK for 3 seconds to show the followin...

Page 85: ...spose of this unit Before operation perform USB HDD Disconnection above and remove the USB HDD It is not possible to play back the content from a USB HDD whose registration has been cancelled Picture Still Mode Select the type of picture shown when you pause play Field Select if jittering occurs when Automatic is selected The picture is coarser Frame Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be...

Page 86: ... M2 when File Conversion 46 Copying to a DVD R DVD RW R and RW Rec for High Speed Copy is enabled 84 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 converted to...

Page 87: ...de 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 effect in the following cases File Conversion 46 Normal speed copy in HG HX HE HL or HM mode from a title recorded in DR mode 50 53 Display On Screen Information Select the time until th...

Page 88: ...with the TV System for the connected TV HDMI 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 conne...

Page 89: ... you do not want to use HDAVI Control 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 1 Encryption type 2 Reception 3 Type of wireless router Connection Setting The Wireless router connection wizard will be displa...

Page 90: ...ve setting Network Service Settings Lock You can restrict using VIERA Connect PIN is required to change 80 Automatic Volume Control Volume is adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using VIERA Connect Depending on contents this function will not work Select Off when the audio is warped Home Network Settings You can set the DLNA Server function 67 Home Network function You can switch b...

Page 91: ... is activated when the set time comes If the clock has not been set Power Save in Standby is activated at all hours Off It is possible to start quickly from standby mode Quick Start mode This function cannot be enabled when the DLNA function is enabled in Home Network function 90 The setting may be changed to Off automatically when the setting for video communication is changed 75 Automatic Standb...

Page 92: ... only with Panasonic remote controls with IR6 printed at the bottom when the remote control code of this unit is set to BD 4 BD 5 or BD 6 BLU RAY DISC RECORDER IR6 BLU RAY DISC RECORDER IR6 IR6 Clock If the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the method below Automatic This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts Daylight Saving Time Select time offs...

Page 93: ...yelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079 Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 In...

Page 94: ...tions on the screen Update of the software firmware will start when 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 or broadcast environment The timer recording always takes preference over the software Firmware download if the timer recording is schedu...

Page 95: ...tom sides of the 4 3 image disappear and the image is enlarged This function does not work when 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 mo...

Page 96: ... Í I 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 unit s display 2 Repeatedly press 1 right until 06 FTO is displayed on the unit s display 3 Press OK The unit is switched to s...

Page 97: ...r Aspect for 4 3 Video 88 Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV If you connect to 4 3 TV set HDMI Video Format to 576p 480p 78 88 Check Aspect for Recording before recording or file conversion 78 83 The black screen appears on the TV This phenomenon may occur depending on the TV setting when Power Save in Standby is set to Off Depending on the TV this phenomenon may be prevented by reconnecting to...

Page 98: ...evices are connected with HDMI cables Reduce 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 78 88 or Contents Type Flag 78 89 to Off 3D video is not output correctly Perform the 3D settings 41 When a non 3D compatible amplifier receiver is connected between this unit and a TV 3D v...

Page 99: ...isconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing the title may be lost or the HDD may become unusable We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating disc If you want copy to perform more quietly select Normal Silent in BD DVD Speed for High Speed Copy 78 84 The time recorded on the disc and the available time shown ...

Page 100: ... or have a Top Menu created 71 DVD R The disc created in AVCHD format can only be played back on AVCHD compatible equipment The available recording time does not increase even after deleting titles on the disc BD R DVD R R Available space on the disc does not increase even after deleting titles DVD RW RW Available space on the disc increases when you delete the last title Cannot edit You may not b...

Page 101: ...ystem may not be able to receive any data Even if you press GUIDE the TV Guide screen will not be displayed while selecting a programme restricted by the set ratings level of Child Lock Parental Rating 81 Picture regularly breaks up on some channels Adjust the aerial reception with Manual Tuning 78 81 Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels Electrical atmospheric interference c...

Page 102: ...ped during playback Use 802 11n 2 4 GHz Wireless router Simultaneous use with a microwave cordless telephone etc at 2 4 GHz may result in connection interruptions or other problems On the Wireless Settings screen 89 the continuous lighting of at least four Reception indicators is the target for a stable connection If three or fewer indicators are lit or the connection is being interrupted change t...

Page 103: ...ned on or the timer recording starts 94 The media is not supported The software firmware is being updated You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete 94 The unit is hot The unit switches to standby for safety reasons Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit When a disc is not inserted A malfunction has occurred The uni...

Page 104: ...hold mains socket wait a few seconds then reconnect it 2 Press Í I to turn the power on The unit may be fixed Request service from the dealer Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service If there is any problem the following message is displayed on the screen U88 U99 X HOLD H or F stands for a number When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting Wireless Settings Displa...

Page 105: ... 3 Connection to gateway Fail 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass 2 IP address setting Pass 3 Connection to gateway Fail 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass 2 IP address setting Home network available 3 Connection to gateway Fail Easy Network Setting Internet Connection Test Display Check the following Cannot find the server B019 Primary DNS and Secondary DNS settings of IP...

Page 106: ...2ch Video Video system PAL NTSC Analog video in pin jack 1 pc Input level 1 Vp p 75 Analog video output pin jack 1 pc Output level 1 Vp p 75 Audio Analog audio L R in pin jack 1 pc Input level Full scale 2 0 Vrms at 1 kHz 10 k Analog audio L R out pin jack 1 pc Output level Full scale 2 0 Vrms at 1 kHz 1 k Digital audio out optical 1 pc Output format PCM Dolby Digital DTS MPEG Digital audio out co...

Page 107: ...its 405 nm wavelength for BDs 661 nm wavelength for DVDs 783 nm wavelength for CDs LASER specification Class 1 LASER Product Wave length 405 nm BDs 661 nm DVDs 783 nm CDs Laser power Recording system BD RE SL DL Blu ray Disc Rewritable Format BD R SL DL Blu ray Disc Recordable Format DVD RAM DVD Video Recording format DVD R SL DL DVD Video format DVD RW DVD Video format R SL DL RW Copying speed fr...

Page 108: ...RW Video AVCHD format DVD Video DVD Video format CD Audio CD DA CD R CD RW CD DA JPEG 2 MPO 2 MP3 2 DivX 2 MKV 2 SD Card Compatible media SD Memory Card 1 Format FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 exFAT 2 Data that can be played JPEG MPO AVCHD format MPEG 2 MP4 USB device USB standard USB2 0 High Speed Format FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 Data that can be played MP3 JPEG MPO DivX MKV MP4 MPEG 2 1 UDF2 5 2 ISO9660 level 1 or 2...

Page 109: ...al DTS Digital Surround 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 Audio information Terminal Digital Audio Output Bitstream PCM HDMI AV OUT Output using original audio 1 BD Video 7 1ch PCM 1 2 DVD Video 5 1ch PCM DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround Down mixed 2ch PCM Maximum numbers of titles that can be recor...

Page 110: ...is not compatible with MOTION JPEG or PROGRESSIVE JPEG MP3 Playable media HDD DVD R DVD R DL CD R CD RW USB device Compression rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling rate 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Maximum numbers of folders and files Information for the files other than recorded programmes Media Maximum folders Maximum files HDD 20000 BD RE 500 10000 DVD RAM 500 10000 DVD R 500 100...

Page 111: ...Card 1 USB device Codec MPEG 2 File Format SD Video format 2 used on Standard Definition Camera Panasonic and some other s 1 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from SD card to HDD or DVD RAM disc After Video Recording conversion and transfer to HDD or DVD RAM disc is completed the playback becomes possible 2 SD Video Entertainment Video Profile HD Video High Definition Playable me...

Page 112: ... 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 HG HX HE HL HM modes Recording modes and approximate recording times Recording Mode HDD 500 GB BD RE BD R Single Layer 25 GB Dual Layer 50 GB DR HD quality 75 hours 3 hours 20 min 6 hours 40 min DR SD quality 211 hours 6 hours 30 min 13 hours Record...

Page 113: ...BD RE BD R Single Layer 25 GB Dual Layer 50 GB XP 107 hours 5 hours 15 min 10 hours 30 min SP 215 hours 10 hours 30 min 21 hours LP 430 hours 21 hours 42 hours EP 6 hours 645 hours 31 hours 30 min 63 hours EP 8 hours 860 hours 42 hours 84 hours Recording Mode DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 4 7 GB DVD R DL R DL 8 5 GB Single sided 4 7 GB Double sided 9 4 GB XP 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min SP 2 ho...

Page 114: ...ense 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 license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Addi...

Page 115: ...ights Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide You agree that Gracenote Inc may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote ser...

Page 116: ...st am linux jp Source code covered under LGPL is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below http www am linux jp dl FCRCP11 For the software categorized as 5 and 6 please refer to the applicable license terms included in the Software Licence menu on product Further for WM DRM categorized as 7 please be aware of the following a This product is protected by...

Page 117: ... Set Top Box 15 Video equipment 15 Copy Music 60 Copy Photo 59 Copy Video 48 Copy title playing 55 Finalised disc 54 HD Video AVCHD 55 65 SD Video MPEG2 66 D Delete Delete BD Video data 38 Music 63 Photo 58 Video 43 Delete all photos HDD 84 Delete all titles Disc 70 HDD 84 USB HDD 85 Delete BD Video data 38 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music 61 Photo 56 Video 34 Disc Delete all titles 70 Finalise 71 Format 70...

Page 118: ... 60 Delete 63 Edit 63 Playback 60 N Network BD Live 38 Connection 18 DLNA Client 68 DLNA Server 67 90 Setting 89 Software Firmware Update 94 VIERA Connect 75 P PAUSE LIVE TV 27 Photo Copy 59 Delete 58 Edit 58 Playback 56 Protection 58 Slideshow 56 62 PIN 80 Playback menu 76 Playback Music Audio CD 60 MP3 60 Recorded on HDD 61 Playback Photo 56 Slideshow 56 62 Playback Video AVCHD 34 37 BD Video 37...

Page 119: ...re 85 Sound 86 SkypeTM 75 Slideshow 56 62 Software Firmware Update 94 Subtitles Broadcasts 26 Playback 41 T Teletext 26 87 Timer recording 30 Auto Renewal Recording 31 Guide Link 31 Manually programming timer recording 31 Series Timer Recording 31 Split Programme 31 Top Menu Create Top Menu 71 Tuning Channel List 81 Manual Tuning 81 Parental Rating 81 Signal condition 82 TV Guide Operation 25 Time...

Page 120: ...at content Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and reg...

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