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VQT5D92

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

• This unit is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. They can receive encrypted digital broadcast

services.

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No.

DMR-BCT83

DMR-BCT73

Software (Firmware) Update

Blu-ray Disc technology and broadcast services continue to add new features.
As they evolve, firmware updates may be required to support the latest
features. Panasonic strives to continually update firmware as new technology is
released. It’s very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper
operation of your unit.
For details, refer to “Software (Firmware) Update” (

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101) or

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

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2013/07/25

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Summary of Contents for DMR-BCT73

Page 1: ... Firmware Update Blu ray Disc technology and broadcast services continue to add new features As they evolve firmware updates may be required to support the latest features Panasonic strives to continually update firmware as new technology is released It s very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of your unit For details refer to Software Firmware Update 101 or htt...

Page 2: ...ure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet Do not pull bend or place heavy items on the lead Do not handle the plug with wet hands Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet The mains plug is the disconnecting device Install this unit so that the...

Page 3: ...YB000759 1 pc Batteries for remote control 2 pcs AC mains lead 1 pc RF coaxial cable 1 pc CD ROM 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 properly Likewise the a...

Page 4: ... BD Live discs 44 Operation during play 45 General operations 45 3D video playback 47 Editing video Deleting Editing recorded titles 49 Deleting 49 Editing 50 Copying video Copying titles 55 Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR 57 Copying titles with copying list 57 Notes for copying 60 Copying a finalised disc 61 Copying Title Playing 62 Copying HD Video AVCHD to the DVD R in H...

Page 5: ...OLD function 105 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 106 General operation 106 Displays 107 TV screen and video 107 Sound 109 Recording timer recording and copying 109 Play 110 Edit 110 Photo 111 USB 111 TV Guide 111 Broadcast 111 VIERA Link 112 Network 112 Reset 112 Messages on the unit s display 113 When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting 115 Reference Specifications 117 License...

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

Page 7: ...ol how discs are played So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions Read the disc s instructions carefully With certain recording states and folder structures the play order may differ or playback may not be possible Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents DVD RW 1 DVD RW Video AVCHD 3 R R DL R Video AVCHD 3 RW 1 RW Video AVCH...

Page 8: ...sa ASS ass SUB sub TXT txt JPEG JPG jpg MPO MPO mpo MP3 MP3 mp3 Recording mode Recording Mode DR HG HX HE HL HM XP SP LP EP FR Feature Programmes can be recorded in a nearly perfect broadcasted state Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in HD quality Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in SD quality Quality Quality as the broadcast High definition 1 Standard definiti...

Page 9: ...alize the disc create Top Menu or close the session on the equipment used for recording to play on this unit DVD RW Recorded in DVD Video Recording DVD VR format This unit can play back and copy to HDD This unit does not support editing or recording It is possible to record and edit with DVD Video DVD V format by formatting discs with this unit Recording may not be possible to discs which were use...

Page 10: ...GB FAT12 and FAT16 formats SDHC Memory Card from 4 GB to 32 GB FAT32 format SDXC Memory Card 48 GB 64 GB exFAT format Using miniSD card or microSD card Mini type and micro type cards can also be used but must be used with adaptor cards optional Notes for the USB memories Media handling Do not attach labels or stickers to discs Do not use disc cleaning sprays benzine thinner static electricity prev...

Page 11: ...e the AC mains lead from the household mains socket The HDD is a temporary storage device The HDD is not an everlasting storage device It is recommended to save the recorded content on a disc or to keep the original data or CDs that they were copied from If you notice a problem with the HDD such as repetitive strange sounds immediately save backup all content and request service If you continue us...

Page 12: ...imer programmes photos or music 49 B TV operation buttons 21 C Channel select 27 Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc D Show the Network Service screen 76 E Switching to the radio channel list 27 F Start up a video communication 76 G Exit the menu screen H Show the TV Guide screen 28 I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen 26 J Return to previous screen K Show subtitles 29 47 L Show Teletext 30...

Page 13: ...c 6 Recording indicator The indicator will light up while recording The indicator will blink while recording is paused and before recording starts 7 Remote control signal sensor Angle Approx 20 up and down 30 left and right Distance Within approx 7 m in front of the unit 8 Stop 9 Start play CI Common Interface slot 14 CI module eject button 14 Display 1 Drive HDD BD or SD indicator 2 Disc indicato...

Page 14: ...ecording can be entered later 84 90 PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast 34 You can insert one or two different CAMs with Smart Cards into this unit Be sure to insert the CI module horizontally into the slot Insert the CAM and the Smart Card with the correct direction When removing the CI module press the CI module eject button and pull it straight out For ...

Page 15: ...ack period is 90 minutes after recording When the title does not have playback period icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting 40 When the title has playback period or icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting 40 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 ma...

Page 16: ...propriate operating instructions Basic connections AV IN EXT VIDEO 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 CATV coaxial cable DMR BCT83_73EN_eng book 16 ページ２０１３年７月１８日木曜日午前１０時２８分 ...

Page 17: ...that are incompatible with HDCP Depending on the device images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI HDMI switching cable Audio cannot be output If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed and output as 2 channels even if connecting with an HDMI cable Some discs cannot be down mixed A 21 ...

Page 18: ...n 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 compatible amplifier receiver and ...

Page 19: ...dio Output to Off 84 95 Connect to terminals of the same colour DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal AV IN VIDEO OPTICAL IN Amplifier receiver Optical digital audio cable AV IN VIDEO COAXIAL IN Amplifier receiver Coaxial cable AUDIO OUT terminal AV IN EXT VIDEO AUDIO IN L R Audio cable Amplifier receiver DMR BCT83_73EN_eng book 19 ページ２０１３年７月１８日木曜日午前１０時２８分 ...

Page 20: ...ave reception of this unit 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 ...

Page 21: ... INPUTSELECT REC TEXT STTL CHAPTER MANUALSKIP REWINDLIVETV INTERNET LASTVIEW F U N C T I O N M E N U TV operation buttons Brand Code Brand Code AIWA 35 BENQ 58 59 BRANDT 10 15 CENTREX 66 CURTIS 05 DESMET 05 ELEMIS 05 FINLUX 61 Panasonic 01 02 03 04 AKAI 27 30 BEKO 05 71 72 73 74 BUSH 05 DAEWOO 64 65 DUAL 05 FERGUSON 10 34 FISHER 21 MITSUBISHI 05 19 20 47 METZ 05 28 79 MIVAR 24 NEC 36 NOKIA 25 26 2...

Page 22: ...The preset Network ID will be automatically used Manual Enter the Network ID specified by your cable provider with number buttons Frequency and Network ID settings may be necessary depending on the cable provider For details consult the cable provider 7 Auto Setup will start automatically This operation may take some time e g When tuning is completed press OK 8 Clock will be set automatically If t...

Page 23: ...ss OK 3 Select Preferred Language in DVB Tuning then press OK 4 Refer to page 87 Preferred Language To stop partway Press RETURN To restart setup 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 21 2 Select Basic Settings in Setup then press OK 3 Select Auto Setup in DVB Tuning then press OK 4 Select Yes then press OK If you are asked to select the auto setup method refer to Auto Setup 86 To confirm that channels have been ...

Page 24: ...ill 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 networks will be displayed Select your network name...

Page 25: ...y system to prevent unauthorized access Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router If you set Home Network function to On the setting for Quick Start is fixed to On Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for which you do not have usage rights During automatic searches in a wireless network environment wireless networks SSID for which you do not have usage rights may ...

Page 26: ... Setup Basic Settings 84 You can change the unit s settings of DVB Tuning Sound Display Connection Network etc Wallpaper Personalize a background of the FUNCTION MENU To select from among Photo register photo in advance 65 BD Video Data Management 44 Watch TV 28 Copy Video Copy Menu 57 Copy Video AVCHD to DVD R 63 RETURN FUNCTION MENU OK Media TV Guide Home Network Copy Video Setup Timer Recording...

Page 27: ...you decide on a PIN make a note it in case you forgot it PIN except CAM s can be changed via PIN Entry 99 For CAM s PIN refer to your CAM s operating instructions To watch an encrypted broadcast insert the CI module into the CI slot 14 Set according to the CI module 84 95 Common Interface Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control 12 1 Press INPUT SELECT and selec...

Page 28: ...e 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 36 If you make access to Rovi Guide via Network Service you can use an additional TV Guide which can search programmes by keywords and can display ...

Page 29: ...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 86 HDD 71 20 DR 1 10 30 1 Now Dolby D Change category All DVB Channels NEWS 9 00 11 00 Set ...

Page 30: ... can be updated to the one recommended by the CAM To perform an update operate following the instructions on the screen If cancelled the notification is instead displayed on the channel information 29 e g To execute channel list upgrade press the red button Performing an update will delete the existing channel list To return to the original channel list restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu 86...

Page 31: ...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 15 While recording two programmes simultaneously While copying While watching a programme being recorded When a ...

Page 32: ...REC1 or REC2 will light on the unit s display 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 Continuous recording below To set the record...

Page 33: ... 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 is scheduled within the time required for the conversio...

Page 34: ...matic 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 encrypted broa...

Page 35: ...on 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 53 Grey When the title is copy protected Copying is prohibited b...

Page 36: ...ry may not be assigned correctly depending on the programme information The receipt of the TV Guide data via Set Top Box is not possible When timer recording from the external equipment use manual timer recording 37 You can set the start and finish time to make the timer recording work successfully 84 89 Timer Record Start Buffer Timer Record Stop Buffer This operation will only record to built in...

Page 37: ...items and change the items right Timer recording options 4 Press OK The timer programme is stored Channel Name Schedule Mode Space OK RETURN Page Up Page Down Turn 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...

Page 38: ...E HL HM Recording 93 When the programme recorded in DR mode is converted teletext will not be recorded Only when recording broadcast in other than DR mode This unit will record in the DR mode once and then convert to the selected mode automatically during standby If the title has not been decrypted conversion will start after decryption Even if you switch the unit to standby mode during the timer ...

Page 39: ... 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 was not completed because of some rea...

Page 40: ...ck 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 be limited Title cannot b...

Page 41: ...mmes 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 87 Recording did not complete as the timer recording has started Tab Showing Information Switching the appearance 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Grouped Titles or All Titles then press OK Grouped Titles Tw...

Page 42: ...s 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 90 If the title is recorded in the enc...

Page 43: ... displayed display it by performing the following operation 1 While stopped Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Media then press OK 3 Select the media then press OK e g Screen icons For data files 9 only 1 Insert the media Depending on the type of the media play starts from the specified position or the screen appears AVCHD If the menu screen is not displayed Press PLAY a1 3 1 2 When the DIRECT NAVIGATOR...

Page 44: ...isc You can restrict Internet access when BD Live functions are used 84 88 BD Live When Pure Sound mode is set to On this unit cannot use BD Live functions 89 DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Playback from Chapter View 1 Select the title then press OPTION 2 Select Chapter View then press OK 3 Select the chapter then press OK Regarding chapters Refer to Regarding chapters 42 Video Menu AVCHD screen Time Rem...

Page 45: ...H 6 or SLOW SEARCH 5 Press PLAY a1 3 1 to restart play The speed increases up to 5 steps R RW Up to 3 steps Xvid MKV MP4 and MPEG2 Audio is not heard during all levels search Press PAUSE Press PLAY a1 3 1 to restart play While paused press SLOW SEARCH 6 or SLOW SEARCH 5 Press PLAY a1 3 1 to restart play The speed increases up to 5 steps Xvid MKV MP4 and MPEG2 Slow motion is not effective BD V AVCH...

Page 46: ... V DVD V Xvid MKV AVCHD MP4 and MPEG2 TIME SLIP is not effective BD V DVD V 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Playback Menu then press OK 3 Select Top Menu Pop up Menu or Menu then press OK Press SKIP or SKIP 9 HDD USB_HDD For recorded titles 9 It will not skip the title But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped 41 SKIP 9 is not effective for encrypted titles HDD USB_HDD For recorded titles 9 BD R...

Page 47: ... set to ON You can switch the screen mode Refer to Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 105 Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit 16 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 84 88 3D Typ...

Page 48: ...playback of the Frame Sequential and the Side by Side Half programme types Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue In the event that you experience dizziness nausea or other discomfort while viewing 3D images discontinue use and rest your eyes Depending on the connected TV the video being played back might switch to 2D video due to changes i...

Page 49: ...utton again to cancel 1 Press DEL while playing 2 Select Delete then press OK Available disc space after deleting Even after deletion is completed it may take time until the updated available space is displayed Deleting Deleting during play Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page Select Copy Grouped Titles DIRECT NAVIGATOR OPTION Start Time Prog Type Rec time Play RETURN Social Economic Sport AVCHD Movie...

Page 50: ... then press OK 2 Refer to Entering text 104 Editing 3 Select the item then press OK e g Edit has several functions Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page Select Copy 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 Delete Page Up Page Down Movie 9 00 0 01 DR Set up Protection Cancel...

Page 51: ...ancel Protection in Edit then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK appears when setting the protection Partial deleting 1 Select Partial Delete in Edit then press OK 2 Press OK at the start point and end point to delete You can find the desired point by using play search etc 45 3 Select Continue then press OK Select Next then press OK to delete other sections Up to 20 sections can be set go to step...

Page 52: ...ng 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 OK 3 ...

Page 53: ... Auto Renewal Recording function 37 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 possible During decryption do not remove the ...

Page 54: ...ting chapters Edit Chapter Mark Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title 1 Press the green button 2 Press OK at the point you want to divide Repeat this step 3 Press RETURN to go to Chapter View screen To delete the chapter 1 Select the chapter then press DEL Multiple editing Select the chapter then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this...

Page 55: ...ut finalising or creating Top Menu 1 For recorded titles 9 only 2 The title in the source media will be deleted 3 The recording mode cannot be changed 1 Insert or connect the media 2 Press FUNCTION MENU 3 Select Video in Contents on HDD then press OK 4 Select the title then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel 5 Press the blue b...

Page 56: ...pied to the disc in normal speed Titles that cannot be copied HDD Page Select Copy Grouped Titles BD RE Remain Start Time Prog Type Rec time OK RETURN Social Economic Sport AVCHD Movie Not Viewed Copy Channel Date Title Name Titles All Page Up Page Down Movie 9 00 0 01 DR 1 2 90 OPTION Remaining space The order of copying Setting the copying options Automatic Standby after Copy On This unit is tur...

Page 57: ...rt Copying HDD High Speed RETURN OK 2 Press OK to start copying BD DVD Copying titles with copying list HDD USB_HDD 1 2 3 HDD BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW USB_HDD 1 3 BD RE BD R BD RE BD R RAM RW HDD 1 HDD USB_HDD 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Copy Menu in Copy Video then press OK Except HDD USB_HDD 1 Insert a disc The menu screen appears 43 2 Select Copy then press OK 2 Set the copy directio...

Page 58: ...want to specify the order edit the copying list after the titles are selected 59 Editing the copying list 4 Press OK 5 Press 2 Data size of each registered title Size Data size recorded to the copy destination RETURN Time Rec time Size 1360 MB 0 30 DR 9 00 Page Select OPTION Page Up Page Down HDD OK 001 003 Create List Grouped Titles 01 01 15 00 1 02 01 9 30 1 03 01 10 00 1 03 01 18 30 1 04 01 2 0...

Page 59: ...tle then press the yellow button before step 2 Repeat this step to select titles Select Yes then press OK Move Change the order of items on the copying list Select the title to move before step 2 Select the destination then press OK Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List 4 Other Settings Start Copying HDD BD DVD HG Create copy list 2 Page 01 01 Size Destination Capacity No Size...

Page 60: ...only It is impossible to copy at high speed in the following cases HDD BD RE BD R Copying radio programmes HDD DVD R DVD RW R RW Titles that contain many deleted segments HDD R RW Titles recorded in EP mode and FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode Titles recorded in 16 9 aspect HDD DVD R DVD RW Titles recorded via AV input in 16 9 aspect using EP mode or FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode Notes ...

Page 61: ...for copying 3D programmes About maintaining the chapter mark The position of the chapter might shift slightly Maximum number of chapters on the disc is limited BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW Approx 1000 R RW Approx 254 Depends on the state of recording Copying a finalised disc 3 Set Copy Mode 1 Select Copy Mode then press 1 right 2 Press OK then select the recording mode XP SP LP EP 3 Press 2 4 Set C...

Page 62: ...e 03 02 04 06 Cattle Tiger Rabbit Copying Title Playing HDD BD RE BD R RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 1 Play back the title to copy Multiple audio subtitle and Teletext displayed during playback will be copied Select the multiple audio with Multi Audio in the Basic Operation menu 82 Select the subtitles with Subtitle Language in the Basic Operation menu 82 4 Select Start then press OK Copying will start fr...

Page 63: ...used for unformatted disc When a disc is named formatting will be automatically performed Therefore do not name a disc before this operation 102 Disc Name Discs will be automatically finalised after copy The following HD Videos AVCHD cannot be copied to the disc in high definition Exceeding 18 Mbps 1080 50p or 1080 60p Without the AVCHD information video recorded with certain non Panasonic equipme...

Page 64: ...s OK 2 Select the folder then press OK e g HDD To select the tab Press 2 1 Start Slideshow Refer to Slideshow settings 65 Switching to the Calendar screen Press PAUSE 3 Select the photo then press OK Press 2 1 to display the previous or next photo 2 3 1 HDD Page Select Slideshow Calendar 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 65: ...hooting date etc is shown Wallpaper A photo being played back is registered as wallpaper on the FUNCTION MENU screen 26 Slideshow settings Start Slideshow You can start a slideshow Interval You can set up the time until the next photo is to display Transition Effect Effect for the next photo to display can be set Repeat Play You can set up to play back repeatedly Music Selection You can select bac...

Page 66: ...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 104 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 a destination folder D...

Page 67: ...pying will stop partway through The name of the copied photos will be changed Selecting and copying the photos HDD BD RE RAM SD BD RE RAM DVD R CD HDD SD USB_HDD SD USB HDD BD RE RAM 1 On the Photo Menu screen To copy the folder Select the folder then press the blue button To copy the photo 1 Select the folder then press OK 2 Select the photos to copy then press the blue button To select multiple ...

Page 68: ...ings will not proceed All tracks in the folder will be copied Tracks recorded to HDD in one operation will be regarded as one album 1 For data files 9 only MP3 2 DVD R only Music CD Insert the disc Playback will automatically start MP3 1 Insert or connect the media The menu screen appears 43 DVD R CD Playback will automatically start if only MP3 is recorded 2 Select Play Copy Music MP3 then press ...

Page 69: ... 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 Favourites OPTION Playlist...

Page 70: ...er to Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV 81 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 66 can be selected 3D photos in the folder are played back in 2D 1 While screen save...

Page 71: ...s 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 53 HDD Random Play My Favo...

Page 72: ...r respective operating instructions DLNA function compatible software should be installed Preparation When DLNA Server Function is deactivated make the settings 84 97 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 from the playback equipment C...

Page 73: ...e of the connected PC video frames may be dropped during playback or video may not be played back at all 112 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 on the equipment Select the ...

Page 74: ... 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 112 Playable contents Container Video codec Audio codec Example of file extension Record...

Page 75: ...roidTM 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 DLNA Client Go to step 4 o...

Page 76: ...nic 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 will stop To enjoy video communicatio...

Page 77: ...Set the time to record 32 To stop recording Press STOP Manually programming timer recording from external equipment Refer to Manually programming timer recording 37 Following contents or media cannot be played back while recording from external equipment BD Video Xvid MKV and AVCHD file photo SD card USB HDD For data files 9 and USB memory 4 Press REC Recording starts Amplifier receiver video came...

Page 78: ... or more scenes will be divided into titles every 99th scene and copied USB connection cable optional 1 Connect the video camera or insert the media Make the video camera ready for data transfer The menu screen appears 43 video camera etc 4 Select the title then press the yellow button A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel All the recordings on the same...

Page 79: ...tles 9 can be connected at the same time Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB hub For details about connection method refer to the instructions supplied with the USB HDD Please use the following procedure to disconnect Disconnecting without following this procedure may result in the loss of recorded content from the USB HDD or the internal HDD 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Basic Settings in...

Page 80: ...f all USB HDD Registrations 91 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 40 Registering the USB HDD 5 Select Yes then press OK If you have already registered eight USB HDDs it wi...

Page 81: ...unction 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 function is available with the TV ...

Page 82: ...el LR Repeat Play Off Aspect Normal Menu Item Setting e g Basic Operation Soundtrack Show or change the soundtrack Multi Audio Switch in the case of multiple audio Audio Channel Change audio LR L R during playback Subtitle Settings Turn the subtitle on off and change the language depending on the media Subtitle Settings Subtitle Style Select the subtitle style recorded on the disc Subtitle Languag...

Page 83: ...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 92 Re master 1 Re master 2 Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not reco...

Page 84: ...6 Auto Setup 86 Settings for DVB C Channels 87 Channel List 87 Manual Tuning 87 Update Channel List 87 Signal Condition 87 New Channel Message 87 Child Lock 87 Child Lock List 87 Parental Rating 87 Preferred Language 87 HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 88 3D BD Video Playback 88 Soundtrack 88 Subtitles 88 Menu 88 BD Live 88 BD Video Parental Control 88 DVD Video Parental Control 88 Subtitle ...

Page 85: ...Setting 96 Network Settings 96 LAN Connection Mode 96 Wireless Settings 96 Connection Setting 96 Double Speed Mode Setting 2 4GHz 96 IP Address DNS Settings 96 Proxy Server Settings 96 Network Service Settings 96 Lock 96 Automatic Volume Control 96 Home Network Settings 97 Home Network function 97 Setting device name 97 Conversion Setting for DLNA 97 Resolution Setting for DLNA 97 Registration typ...

Page 86: ...ress the red button in the Favourites column 2 Press 3 4 2 1 to select a character then press OK Repeat this step to enter other characters Red Delete a character Blue Delete all characters 3 Press RETURN Auto Setup You can restart the Auto Setup 22 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 f...

Page 87: ... Operator profile update 30 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 obtain the information automa...

Page 88: ...that language will automatically appear if available on that disc Enter a code with the number buttons when you select Other 100 Language code list Menu Select the language for disc menus Enter a code with the number buttons when you select Other 100 Language code list BD Live You can restrict Internet access when BD Live functions are used If On Limit is selected Internet access is permitted only...

Page 89: ...r recording does not start during playback BD Video DVD Video or music CD Settings for Recording Timer Record Start 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 98 On...

Page 90: ...ed with the original aspect ratio BD RE BD R When the recording mode is set to XP SP LP EP or FR In the following cases aspect is fixed to 4 3 When recording to a R R DL and RW Chapter Creation Set the Chapter Creation method Even if Automatic is selected depending on the programme to be recorded the chapter may not be created correctly BD DVD Speed for High Speed Copy Select the speed of high spe...

Page 91: ...ceeding Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations This function cancels the registrations of all the USB HDDs registered on this unit Only do this if you are going to dispose of this unit Before operation perform USB HDD Disconnection left 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 pi...

Page 92: ...onversion 52 Copying to a DVD R DVD RW R and RW Digital Audio Output PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz On Signals are converted to 48 kHz Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz Off Signals are output as 96 kHz The signals will be converted to 48 kHz regardless of the setting in the following ca...

Page 93: ...ect the language for on screen menus On Screen Information Select the time until the channel information screen 29 disappears automatically Unit s Display Changes the brightness of the unit s display If Automatic is selected the display turns dark during play and disappears when the unit is in standby mode While using this mode the standby power consumption can be reduced When Quick Start is set t...

Page 94: ...on HDMI Video Format You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment If Automatic is selected the output resolution best suited to the connected TV 1080p 1080i 720p or 576p 480p is automatically selected To enjoy High Quality Video up converted to 1080p you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDTV If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment it must also ...

Page 95: ...o Output 92 When the audio is Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD or LPCM Contents Type Flag If Automatic is selected the optimal method of playback depending on the TV e g cinema will automatically be selected only when the TV supports Contents Type Flag VIERA Link Select Off when you do not want to use HDAVI Control Common Interface Access to software contained on CI module 14 Select S...

Page 96: ...onnection status Current status Network name SSID Wireless type 802 11n 2 4GHz 20MHz Authentication type Encryption type AES Connected Reception IP Address DNS Settings Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS To set the IP address and DNS 1 Set IP Address Auto assignment and DNS IP Auto assignment to Off 2 Select the item then press OK to show the respective setting When ...

Page 97: ...ame It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network Select from a preset list Select the preset name then press OK Create name Enter the name Refer to Entering text 104 Conversion Setting for DLNA On When playing 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 swit...

Page 98: ...er consumption in standby mode is minimized 117 However startup time from standby mode will be longer Timer Setting for Quick Start Quick Start is activated when the set time comes When Home Network function 97 is set to On the setting for this function is fixed to On If Off or Timer Setting for Quick Start is selected the setting for Unit s Display is fixed to Automatic 93 The setting may be chan...

Page 99: ...actory set code under normal circumstances 1 Select the code then press OK 2 While pressing OK press and hold the number button 1 to 6 for more than 5 seconds 3 Press and hold OK for more than 5 seconds 4 Press OK Clock If the time is not set correctly use the settings listed in the method below Automatic This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts Time Zone When th...

Page 100: ...2 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch 7876 English 6978 Esperanto 6979 Estonian 6984 Faroese 7079 Fiji 7074 Finnish 7073 French 7082 Frisian 7089 Galician 7176 Georgian 7565 German 6869 Greek 6976 Greenlandic 7576 Guarani 7178 Gujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hunga...

Page 101: ... 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 upgrading the CAM Any buttons on the remote control or the unit cannot be used while upgrading the ...

Page 102: ...creating Top Menu Do not perform this operation before copying HD Video AVCHD to DVD R or DVD R DL 63 BD RE BD R RAM Select Yes then press OK e g BD RE BD R RAM Photo data JPEG MPO or computer data cannot be deleted Media management 3 Select the media then press OK 4 Select the item then press OK Selectable items will change depending on the selected item and inserted media Disc Name Disc Protecti...

Page 103: ...s Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting This can render the disc or the card unusable When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment It will become DVD Video format when a DVD RW recorded in DVD Video Recording format is formatted with this unit DVD R DVD RW R RW You can select the background for DVD Video Top Menu Sele...

Page 104: ...enu for displaying on other equipment Make selections from Top Menu and Auto Play Select before creating Top Menu 1 Select Yes then press OK 2 Select Start then press OK 3 Press OK You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit The created menu is deleted when you record or edit the disc Preparation Show the Enter Title Name screen etc To end partway Press RETURN Text is not added The maximu...

Page 105: ... a title when you switch the unit on or to standby mode BD V DVD V Side cut does not have any effect When TV Aspect 94 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 and RETURN simu...

Page 106: ...there may be an unexpected sound General operation The unit does not work Check the connections 16 One of the unit s safety devices may have been activated Reset the unit as follows 1 Press Í I on the main unit to switch the unit to standby If the unit does not switch to standby press Í I on the main unit for about 3 seconds The unit is forcibly switched to standby Alternatively disconnect the AC ...

Page 107: ...k 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 84 99 Picture does not appear with the HD quality although HD setting was made The pictures are output with 576p 480p depending on the title The sc...

Page 108: ...e to the settings of the TV When HDMI Audio Output is set to Off 3D video may not be output correctly 95 The images do not appear on the TV The picture is distorted during play or video will not play correctly Check the connections 16 Check the settings of the connected TV etc An incorrect resolution is selected in HDMI Video Format 84 94 Reset the setting as follows 1 While the unit is on press a...

Page 109: ...s lead is disconnected 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 84 90 Sound Recording timer recording and copying Time...

Page 110: ...re the disc is for the correct BD Video region code or DVD Video region number and is not defective 9 Image for the Quick View is not smooth Image may not be played back smoothly in case of high definition titles Cannot play the disc on other players Refer to Play on other players 9 The available recording time does not increase even after deleting titles on the disc BD R DVD R R Available space o...

Page 111: ...y not be recognized by this unit This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512 bytes or 4096 bytes For details consult the dealer of your USB HDD The TV Guide information is not displayed properly Set the clock correctly 84 99 Clock Some broadcast may not send programme information There was a programme change or TV Guide information from a broadcast...

Page 112: ...atible equipment depending on the equipment Following titles may not be played back A title with access restriction A title with contents protection 15 A title with incompatible format An encrypted title Playback via DLNA compatible equipment may not be performed when this unit is in the following conditions While playing back a BD Video While simultaneously performing High speed copy and recordin...

Page 113: ... disc You cannot write to this disc The disc may be damaged Use a new disc Displayed when the unit is started and is switched to standby mode There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on The unit is carrying out its recovery process Wait until the message disappears There are already 32 timer programmes Delete unnecessary timer programmes 39 The USB device is dra...

Page 114: ...a disc is inserted There was something unusual detected with the disc or the unit The unit is trying to restore to the normal operation Once the message disappears you can use the unit again If it remains displayed consult the dealer The unit fails to operate properly Press Í I on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode Now press Í I on the main unit again to turn the unit on The HOLD fun...

Page 115: ...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 20 Settings of the hub and router 2 IP address setting Fail 3 Connection to gateway Fail 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass Connection and settings of the hub and router Settings of ...

Page 116: ...ver B019 Primary DNS and Secondary DNS settings of IP Address DNS Settings 84 96 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 84 96 and the router DMR BCT83_73EN_eng book 116 ページ２０１３年７月１８日木曜日午前１０時２８分 ...

Page 117: ...073 D113 D858 Recording system DR mode Partial TS HG HX HE HL HM mode MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Dolby Digital XP SP LP EP mode MPEG 2 Hybrid VBR Dolby Digital Input terminal AV in 21 pin 1 pc Analogue video input PAL NTSC SECAM 1 Vp p 75 Analogue audio input L R Standard 0 5 Vrms Full scale 2 0 Vrms at 1 kHz 10 k Output terminal Audio out pinjack 1 pc Analogue audio output L R Standard 0 5 Vrms Full scale ...

Page 118: ...r 1 2 Optical pick up System with 2 lenses 3 integration units 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...

Page 119: ... audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier receiver and the setting on this unit 92 Digital Audio Output The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels when connected to amplifier receiver compatible with the respective audio format 1 When BD Video Secondary Audio is set to On the audio will be output as Dolby Digital DTS Digi...

Page 120: ... 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 Codec MPEG 4 AVC H 264 File Format AVCHD format conforming Maximum n...

Page 121: ...on HD quality estimated bit rate is 14 Mbps Standard Definition SD quality estimated bit rate is 5 Mbps Regarding recording 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 BD RE BD R BCT83 1 TB BCT73 500 GB Si...

Page 122: ...VD RW R RW 4 7 GB DVD R DL R DL 8 5 GB Single sided 4 7 GB Double sided 9 4 GB XP 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min SP 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min LP 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min EP 8 hours 16 hours 8 hours 14 hours 20 min Regarding recording time remaining This unit records using a VBR Variable bit rate data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video d...

Page 123: ...den United Kingdom Switzerland This product is intended for general consumer Category 3 The WLAN feature of this product shall exclusively be used inside buildings This 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 Pa...

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

Page 125: ...he 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 warranty of MERCHANTABILITY...

Page 126: ...c 71 Photo 66 90 Video 49 90 91 102 Delete BD Video data 44 Disc Finalise 104 Format 103 Media information 6 Protection 102 DVD Video 43 E Easy setting 22 Entering text 104 F Favourites 86 Finalise 104 Format Disc 103 HDD 90 SD Card 103 USB HDD 91 FUNCTION MENU 26 H HDAVI Control 81 HDD Format 90 Media information 6 L Language code list 100 Lens cleaner 11 M Manual Tuning 87 Media Renderer 74 Mira...

Page 127: ... T Timer recording 36 Top Menu Create Top Menu 104 Troubleshooting guide 106 Easy Network Setting 115 Messages 113 Tuning Channel List 87 Child Lock 87 Manual Tuning 87 Signal condition 87 TV Guide Operation 28 Timer recording 36 TV System 94 U USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations 91 Disconnection 79 91 Format 91 Media information 6 9 Registration 80 91 USB memories Media information ...

Page 128: ...r objekter som er fylt med væske som vaser på apparatet Bruk kun anbefalt tilbehør Fjern ikke deksler Reparer ikke denne enheten selv overlat service til kvalifisert servicepersonell Vekselstrømnett Nettstøpselet er trukket ut fra denne enheten Installer denne enheten slik at nettstøpselet umiddelbart kan trekkes fra stikkontakten Produkt Dette produktet anvender en laser Betjening av kontroller e...

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