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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Easy Network Setting ( Internet Connection
Test)

Display

Check the following

Cannot find the

• “Primary DNS” and

server. (B019)

“Secondary DNS” settings
of “IP Address / DNS
Settings” (O 84, 96)

No connection

• The server may be busy or

could be made to

the service may have been

the server.
(B020)

suspended. Please wait a
few moments, and then try
again.

• Settings of “Proxy Server

Settings” (O 84, 96) and
the router.

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Summary of Contents for DMR-BCT730

Page 1: ...ed digital broadcast services 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 ...

Page 2: ...nstall this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately Small object Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing CAUTION 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 light...

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Page 4: ...diting 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 High Definition 63 Photo and Music Playing photos 64 Photo Menu screen 64 Photo play opt...

Page 5: ... When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting 1 Reference Specifications 1 Licenses 1 Index 1 About descriptions in these operating instructions These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR BCT835 DMR BCT735 and DMR BCT730 The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR BCT835 unless otherwise indicated BCT8351 indicates features applicable to DMR BCT835...

Page 6: ...External hard disk drive AVCHD AVCHD 3D 3 4 MP4 MPEG2 USB HDD 1 9 rru USBÆD 1 USB HDD Xvid MKV JPEG MPO 3D photo MP3 BD Video Video B u rsyBfsc GQ BD Video I BD V BD RE 1 Video AVCHD AVCHD 3D B u rayBisc 1 BD RE JPEG MPO 3D photo BD R I BD R Video AVCHD AVCHD 3D 3 B u rayBisn Xvid MKV DVD Video 5 as VIDEO DVD Video IDVD V Video DVD RAM 1 ag RAM Video JPEG MPO 3D photo RAM RAM4 7 AVCHD 3 DVD R Vide...

Page 7: ...ded directly Only compatible with copying from the built in HDD 3 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices Panasonic video camera etc It may not be able to play back add or edit depending on the device 4 It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory Playback is possible by copying to the built in HDD O 78 5 Includes finalised DVD R DVD R DL DVD RW R and R DL m RW This unit ...

Page 8: ... 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 usD iTU C HDD5 USB HDD CZ BD DVD Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio Subtitles Teletext Can be recorded Can be recorded only one subtitle or teletext 2 Surround audio...

Page 9: ...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 used for recording...

Page 10: ...sed in equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards Notes for the USB memories USB memories support FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS file systems CD The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable This unit supports USB2 0 High Speed This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices Media handling Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs or the terminal surface of the SD cards DO DO NOT If there ...

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Page 12: ...urning the unit on let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2 3 hours until condensation is gone The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray vapour etc gets inside the unit When moving the unit Before moving the unit ensure the disc tray is empty 1 Switch the unit to standby mode Wait until BYE disappears from the display 2 Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains s...

Page 13: ...ccordance with instruction on the screen Start recording O 32 77 Select a conversion mode recording mode O 32 77 Show the Timer Recording screen O 37 Create chapter O 46 Input select O 27 77 To delete unwanted recorded titles timer programmes photos or music O 49 TV operation buttons O 21 Channel select O 27 Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc Show the Network Service screen O 76 Switc...

Page 14: ...p Display i xi a è COMMON INTERFACE EJECT rp r c i I Recording indicator The indicator will light up while recording The indicator will blink while recording is paused and before recording starts Remote control signal sensor Angle Approx 20 up and down 30 left and right Distance Within approx 7 m in front of the unit Stop Start play CI Common Interface slot O 14 CI module eject button O 14 Display...

Page 15: ...adcasters Some CAMs may request a PIN If prompted to enter a PIN code enter the PIN code with the number buttons If the PIN is not entered timer recording may not work correctly The PIN for timer recording can be entered later O 84 90 PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast O 34 CO You can insert one or two different CAMs with Smart Cards into this unit Be sur...

Page 16: ...les for which the playback will be disabled after a predetermined time e g Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording When the title does not have playback period icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting O 40 When the title has playback period or icon will appear on the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after decrypting O 40 Content License Playing back a title with this...

Page 17: ...ed back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV Before connection turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions To the CATV terminal or the aerial CATV coaxial cable or aerial cable Household mains socket AC 220 to 240 V 50 Hz 16 VQT4W71 ...

Page 18: ...t activated and RF OUT CATV Signal or RF OUT Aerial Signal is set to Off cn This unit cannot connect the TV that does not have the HDMI terminal Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link HDAVI Control 81 You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP Depending on the device images may not display proper...

Page 19: ...sing a TV or an amplifier receiver that does not display ARC compatible on the HDMI terminal it is necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier receiver with a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier receiver Amplifier receiver not compatible with 3D L_ VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier receiver compatible with VIERA Link When using a TV or an a...

Page 20: ... OUT terminal Using Optical digital audio cable AUDIO OUT terminal Connect to terminals of the same colour Using Coaxial cable CD When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV set HDMI Audio Output to Off 84 95 VQT4W71 19 ...

Page 21: ... intercepted and monitored This unit contains delicate electronic components Please use this unit in the manner in which it was intended and follow the following points Do not expose this unit to high temperatures or direct sunlight Do not bend or subject this unit to strong impacts Keep this unit away from moisture Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any way LAN cable connection Internet a U...

Page 22: ...X 66 PEONY 49 69 CURTIS 05 PHILCO 41 48 64 DAEWOO 64 65 PHILIPS 05 06 46 DESMET 05 PHONOLA 05 DUAL 05 PIONEER 37 38 ELEMIS 05 PROVIEW 52 FERGUSON 10 34 PYE 05 FINLUX 61 RADIOLA 05 FISHER 21 SABA 10 FUJITSU 53 SALORA 26 FUNAI 63 67 SAMSUNG 32 42 43 65 68 GOLDSTAR 05 50 51 SANSUI 05 GOODMANS 05 SANYO 21 54 55 56 GRADIENTE 36 SCHNEIDER 05 29 30 GRUNDIG 09 SEG 05 69 75 76 77 78 HITACHI 05 22 23 40 41 ...

Page 23: ...VB T Channels then press OK DVB C Select the channel number allocation then press OK For Germany and Austria Normally set to Preset Channel Number For Switzerland Normally set to Operator s Channel Number LCN L_ To change channel allocation restart Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu and change channel number allocation selection 86 I DVB C Select Start Auto Setup then press OK Frequency Auto The pr...

Page 24: ...For details refer to TV Aspect O 94 When Easy Setting has been completed appears Easy Setting is complete Select Yes to proceed to Easy Network Setting O 24 Select No to finish the Easy Setting To stop partway Press RETURN To restart setup or change TV signal type 1 Press FUNCTION MENU O 21 2 Select Basic Settings in Setup then press OK 3 Select Auto Setup in DVB Tuning then press OK 4 Select Yes ...

Page 25: ...ome Network function Remote Recording function Internet Connection Test 3 When Easy Network Setting is finished appears Press OK 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 and press OK If your Network name is not displayed search again by press...

Page 26: ...urity system to prevent unauthorized access Q Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router If you set Home Network function or Remote Recording function to On the setting for Quick Start is fixed to On Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for which you do not have usage rights During automatic searches in a wireless network environment wireless networks SSID for whic...

Page 27: ...D TV Guide O 28 Timer Recording O 37 Network Service O 76 Contents on HDD Video O 40 Photo O 64 Music O 68 Home Network Miracast O 75 DLNA Client O 73 Media Renderer O 74 Wi Fi Direct O 75 Setup Basic Settings O 84 You can change the unit s settings of DVB Tuning Sound Display Connection Network etc Remote Recording O 38 Wallpaper Personalize a background of the FUNCTION MENU To select from among ...

Page 28: ...ake a note it in case you forgot it PIN except CAM s can be changed via PIN Entry O 99 For CAM s PIN refer to your CAM s operating instructions If encrypted channels do not appear To watch an encrypted broadcast insert the CI module into the CI slot O 14 Set according to the CI module O 84 95 Common Interface To switch to the channel you have previously watched Press LAST VIEW Ol This function wil...

Page 29: ... channel then press OK To skip unwanted channels The channel is skipped next time you select the channel 1 While watching the broadcast to skip press DEL 2 Press OK CD You can select the skipped channel with the number buttons When you want to restore the skipped channel edit the channel list O 84 87 88 To edit the channel list Refer to Channel List o 87 88 Page up down Press CH W v To view a prog...

Page 30: ...sired language Press EXIT to exit the screen a Some subtitle contents can be displayed using Teletext 30 O Current Category Encrypted broadcast Set timer O 38 Subtitle 5 Teletext Multiple audio Sub Channel 7 Data service Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV O 30 Switching audio Press AUDIO Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed To show detailed information P...

Page 31: ...vice is displayed press TEXT again 2 Use 3 4 2 1 number buttons or colour buttons etc according to on screen instructions m You can change the display mode O 93 Teletext Aspect You can switch the screen mode Refer to Switching the aspect ratio of the screen O 105 To select the contents in the broadcast When a programme includes audio signals etc you can select signals 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Digit...

Page 32: ... by that point Display information While pausing or rewinding a broadcast Press STATUS Pause 8 05 9 35 II T Press STATUS again 8 50 55 01 01 2013 Play 8 50 50 E To hide the display information Press EXIT g C3 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 th...

Page 33: ...ding 3 Press REC Recording starts REC1 or REC2 will light on the unit s display 4 Select Automatic Stop then press OK One touch recording OTR Recording stops automatically when the programme ends REC1 OTR 8 00 8 45 Vacation Automatic Stop at 8 45 Recording Time 30 min Continuous recording You can also select Recording Time or Continuous recording O below To set the recording time 1 Select Recordin...

Page 34: ... deleted once the conversion is completed Conversion will take about the same time as the recorded duration When the HDD does not have enough remaining space conversion will not start Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched to standby mode The conversion will not start if the timer recording is scheduled within the ...

Page 35: ...pted programme by decryption using a supporting CI module Recording of encrypted broadcast The recording of encrypted broadcasts differs according to the Recording for Encrypted Channel O 90 settings as follows Supporting CI module is inserted Supporting CI module is not inserted Automatic Record Decrypted Record Encrypted Decrypt Recording Record Decrypted Recording impossible Encrypt Recording R...

Page 36: ...ding There are restrictions on the playback and editing of encrypted programmes To copy an encrypted programme decryption must be performed Decryption Decryption is performed when the unit is turned off It will take about the same time as the recorded duration COPY on the unit s display remains lighted during decryption It is also possible to decrypt manually Refer to File Decryption o 53 a To dec...

Page 37: ...to edit then press the red button 2 Select Timer Rec Edit then press OK 3 Go to step 3 on page 37 Manually programming timer recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to cancel then press the red button 2 Select Timer Rec Cancel then press OK disappears Operation during Recording Refer to Operation during Recording O 33 a Some broadcasters may not send pro...

Page 38: ...ng O 33 CD When recording from the external equipment Mode recording mode is XP SP LP EP or FR Timer recording options Select the items and change the items e g Timer Recording_______ HDD 30 24 DR ______TUE 01 01 2013 8 05 Channel Day Date Start Stop Mode Conv Subtitles 1 WED 02 01 8 00 9 00 DR OFF OFF Tite Name loooo OK Category Date RETURN AV Weekly Channel You can select Category AV with the re...

Page 39: ...om home You must register to a service to use this function PC Smartphone etc Internet This unit For details please check the following website http panasonic jp support global cs This site is in English only Preparation Network connection O 20 24 Remote Recording Function Settings O 84 97 L_J This unit will always be connected to the Internet when this function is activated Only when recording br...

Page 40: ...s OK Screen icons Red Timer recording standby is activated Grey Timer recording standby is deactivated Currently recording programme 0 A part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping m The HDD is full g Copy protected programme It was not recorded The recording of the programme was not completed because of some reason Auto Renewal Recording is set O 37 H Disp...

Page 41: ...ed title Title was not recorded due to recording protection X Title cannot be played When data is damaged etc Ç Title is copy protected One generation copy is permitted Title requires a CAM with a playback LD licence to play back The number of times the title can be played back may also be limited Title cannot be played back when a certain time has elapsed after the recording The icon turns grey a...

Page 42: ...ind the recorded titles by selecting the tab To select the tab Press 2 Showing Information Select the title then press STATUS Switching the appearance 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Grouped Titles or All Titles then press OK Grouped Titles Two or more titles recorded in the daily weekly timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item All Titles Displays all titles Playing back grouped titles 1...

Page 43: ... are removed from the group Select Remove then press OK Changing the group name 1 Select the group then press OPTION 2 Select Edit then press OK 3 Select Enter Title Name then press OK 4 Refer to Entering text o 104 3 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 Title Cha...

Page 44: ... MP3 Copy Video AVCHD Copy New Photos ______ USB device is inserted RETURN Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each media If the menu screen is not displayed display it by performing the following operation 1 While stopped Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Media then press OK 3 Select the media then press OK 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select BD DVD in Media then press OK 3 Select Playlis...

Page 45: ...Day Time Title Name 001 01 01 SUN 9 00 Dogs and Cate 002 01 01 SUN 5 00 Birds Rec time 0 30 41 003 02 01 MON 9 30 Wodd news 004 03 01 TUE 10 00 Football 005 03 01 TUE 11 30 House dog 006 04 01 WED 2 0 Hunting 007 05 01 THU 11 0 Shopping 008 05 01 THU 10 0 Venus 009 06 01 FRI 3 45 Kitten 010 06 01 FRI 9 0 Moon Page 0303 Fags Up OK o OPTION Page Down Showing Information 1 Select the title then press...

Page 46: ...messages Press STATUS twice e g 8 05 50 01 01 2013 Remain HDD T1 0 05 14 DR n Stop Press STOP Search Press SLOW SEARCH 6 or SLOW SEARCH 5 Press PLAY x 1 3 1 to restart play a The speed increases up to 5 steps R 1 tRWl Up to 3 steps Xvid MKV MP4 and MPEG2 Audio is not heard during all levels search Pause Press PAUSE II Press PLAY x 1 3 1 to restart play Resume play function Press PLAY x 1 3 1 to re...

Page 47: ...Menu or Menu then press OK Skipping the title or chapter Press SKIP 122 or SKIP 9 CD HOD USB HDD For recorded titles 9 It will not skip the title But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped 41 SKIP N is not effective for encrypted titles To create Chapter Marks HDD 11 USB HDD For recorded titles O 9 BD RE 11BD R RAM During the playback or pause Press CHAPTER Skipping the specified time 1 P...

Page 48: ... only Some functions may not work Teletext cannot be displayed when the subtitles are set to ON 3D video playback Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit O 16 Perform the necessary preparations for the TV Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen Preparatory 3D settings Perform the following settings as necessary 3D BD Video Playback It is also possible to play back 3D...

Page 49: ...et 3D Picture Mode to Manual Distance Set the amount of depth perception Screen Type Selects how the screen appears during 3D playback flat or round Frame Width Set the amount of feathering at the edge of screen Frame Colour Set the colour of feathering at the edge of screen Graphic Display Level Adjust the 3D position for the playback menu or message screen etc O 83 3D settings during playback Ch...

Page 50: ...rease even after the contents are deleted DVD RW RW Available recording space increases only when the last recorded title is deleted a Even after deletion is completed it may take time until the updated available space is displayed Video Menu Grouped Titles DIRECT NAVIGATO HDD Time Remaining 45 54 DR All Not Verna Move sjdaiEanomc Sport AVCHD Ï nr JO 04 1 World mm 1 OOOO SM 1 sir Pay Pa S Page Up ...

Page 51: ...me Remaining 45 54 DR All Not Viewed Move sjdaiEanomc Sport AVCHD P kit w MtK 3 1 OOOO 1 Slat Tm 9 03 Rec Ime 001 DR Pay Page Page Up RETURN OOFTION Dales Pag Down Select Copy Entering title name 1 Select Enter Title Name in Edit then press OK Playback____________ Delete Title Information ES Chapter View Create Group Release Grouping I All Titles I Enter Title Name Set up Protection Cancel Protect...

Page 52: ...lect Continue then press OK Select Next then press OK to delete other sections Up to 20 sections can be set O go to step 2 4 Select Delete then press OK Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was partially deleted 5 Press RETURN cn This function cannot be used on encrypted titles S Dividing title HDD 11 USB HDD 11 BD RE 11 BD R RAM 1 Select Divide Title in Edit then press OK 2 Press OK at the...

Page 53: ...ersion 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 The original title will be deleted after File Conversion if the selected title is indicated with l O 15 4 Now conversion Select Start then press OK During ...

Page 54: ...HX HE HL HM Recording 93 When converted 3D information may not be retained In titles with the Auto Renewal Recording function 37 set a programme may be unintentionally converted while in During standby File Decryption HDD Encrypted titles g can be decrypted manually 1 Select File Decryption in Edit then press OK 2 Select whether to delete the original title or not then press OK Yes The original ti...

Page 55: ...Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel 2 Select Delete then press OK Editing chapters HDD USB HDD 11 BD RE 11 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 RETU...

Page 56: ...election 8 Set other settings then press OK e g Automatic Standby after Copy Off 1 Standby status can be changed if required Please press OK to start copying OK cfcL RETURN O 56 Setting the copying options 9 Select Yes then press OK To register the external HDD USB HDD Refer to Registering the USB HDD O 80 To copy HD Video AVCHD to the DVD R in High Definition Refer to Copying HD Video AVCHD to th...

Page 57: ...then press OK Repeat steps if necessary Setting the copying options 1 Select the item in step 8 O 55 2 Press 2 1 to change the settings Automatic Standby after Copy On This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy Subtitles Automati c Subtitles will be recorded if they are included in the title CO If you wish to choose the subtitle se...

Page 58: ...py refer to Copying titles with copying list right 5 Select Start Copying then press OK 6 Select Yes then press OK BD RE BD R RAM DVD R HDD I DVD RW Bl RW USB HDD 1 3 BD RE 11 BD R BD RE 11 BD R I __ HDD RAM RW s1 For recorded titles O 9 only 2 The title in the source media will be deleted 3 The recording mode cannot be changed 1 HDD USB HDD 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Copy Menu in Copy Video t...

Page 59: ... press OK O 56 Setting the copying options 3 Select the item then press OK 4 Press CD The titles will be copied in the order of the copying list If you want to specify the order edit the copying list after the titles are selected O 59 Editing the copying list 4 Press OK 5 Press Data size of each registered title Size Data size recorded to the copy destination 6 Select Start Copying then press OK 7...

Page 60: ... 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 Screen icons Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode a Titles that cannot be copied Title contains photos Photos cannot be copied m NTSC œ PAL Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit Titles displaying these marks cannot be selecte...

Page 61: ...r mode Titles recorded in 16 9 aspect HDD DVD R 11 DVD RW Titles recorded via AV input in 16 9 aspect using EP mode or FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode Notes for normal speed copy DVD R 11 DVD RW i R RW You cannot copy to the disc in the following cases When there is not enough free space on the HDD When the number of titles recorded to the HDD and the number of titles to be copied to the disc...

Page 62: ...the chapter mark The position of the chapter might shift slightly Maximum number of chapters on the disc is limited BD RE 11 BD R 11 RAM 11 DVD R 11DVD RW Approx 1000 n RW Approx 254 Depends on the state of recording Copying a finalised disc DVD V HDD While playing a disc the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Copy Menu in Copy Video ...

Page 63: ...subtitles with Subtitle Language in the Basic Operation menu O 82 2 Press OPTION 3 Select Copy Title Playing then press OK 4 Select Start then press OK Copying will start from the beginning of the title regardless of the playing position To stop copying Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds a Encrypted titles 0 cannot be copied You can record to or play HDD while high speed copying Press OK to exit ...

Page 64: ...ment Refer to Copying the HD Video AVCHD O 78 CD This function can only be 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 With...

Page 65: ...e 0032 0302 Page U P IC5 RETURN OPTON age n Sideshow Select Copy To select the tab Press 2 Start Slideshow Refer to Slideshow settings O 65 Switching to the Calendar screen Press PAUSE II 3 Select the photo then press OK Press 2 1 to display the previous or next photo To exit the Calendar screen Press PAUSE II o When there are many files and or folders some files may not be displayed or not be pla...

Page 66: ... FUNCTION MENU screen O 26 The i Slideshow settings 1 On the Photo Menu screen Press the green button 2 Select 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 backgrou...

Page 67: ... button again to cancel 2 Press OPTION Selectable items will change depending on the media and the type of file 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 Delete Photos Select Yes then press OK Set up Protection BD...

Page 68: ...r photo A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel 2 Select the copying destination then press OK 3 Select Yes then press OK Copying starts 2 Select Copy New Photos then press OK e g SD Copy New Photos SD card c B HDD Start copying Yes 1 I No OK R 3 Select Yes then press OK Copying starts 4 Once the copy is completed select Yes or No then press OK To stop co...

Page 69: ...No Track Name 3SC 0001 OQQO 0002 OOOO 0003 OOOO 0004 OOOO 0005 oooo CTJ The track artist name will be displayed if the information is contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file If there is a large amount of photo data etc within a MP3 file play may not be possible 1 2 USB llDD DVD CD USB s1 For data files o 9 only MP3 2 I DVD R only Music CD Insert the disc Playback will automatically start MP3 1 Insert...

Page 70: ...n press OK 3 Select the album then press OK 4 Select the track then press OK Tracks most often played recently up to 30 tracks Select the track then press OK Random Play Random playback of all tracks Playback starts Showing Track Information On the track list screen 1 Select the track then press OPTION 2 Select Information then press OK S Albums 1 Press 2 1 to select the initial of the album 2 Sel...

Page 71: ...o display The original photo stored in the HDD by default or a folder registered with Photos For Music O 66 can be selected 3D photos in the folder are played back in 2D 1 While screen saver is displayed Press OPTION 2 Select Setting for Screen Saver then press OK 3 Select the item then press OK e g Setting for Screen Saver Please select image or photo folder to be displayed during screen saver Or...

Page 72: ...ect Delete then press OK Delete Album Select Delete then press OK Delete Select Delete then press OK Edit Album Name Edit Track Name Edit Artist Name Edit Playlist Name Refer to Entering text on page 104 Remove All Tracks Select Remove then press OK Tracks themselves are not deleted from the HDD Clear My Favourites Clear Frequently Played Select Clear then press OK Tracks themselves are not delete...

Page 73: ...s unit Multiroom TV Streaming videos and photos saved on HDD of this unit on DLNA Client compatible equipment DLNA compatible equipment Client This unit Server For details regarding the connection and operation of equipment connected via a network refer to their respective operating instructions DLNA function compatible software should be installed Preparation When DLNA Server Function is deactiva...

Page 74: ...cannot be played back by this unit Depending on the performance of the connected PC video frames may be dropped during playback or video may not be played back at all 112 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 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 3 4 Select the equipment then press OK Select...

Page 75: ...roller This unit Media Renderer Digital Media Controller compatible software should be installed Photo Format Example of file extension JPEG jpg MPO 2 mpo 2 2D playback only Audio Audio codec Example of file extension MP3 mp3 WAV wav AAC m4a WMA wma FLAC flac Linear PCM Depending on the server the contents other than stated above can be played back Following steps are necessary to use this unit as...

Page 76: ...en no devices are found Wi Fi Direct Connection Device not found To connect with a Wi Fi Direfl compatible device please check connection mode of pairing device and select Search again To connect with a Wi Fi Direfl incompatible device please select Next OK ___________________ If the corresponding device is not found even after the search is run again select Next and change the connection method W...

Page 77: ...his unit receives incoming call etc NEW MESSAGE appear on the unit s display Cannot be used while recording copying playing BD Video or performing Wi Fi Direct Cl Some features of websites may not be available on this unit s web browser In the following cases settings are possible using Network Service Settings 84 96 When restricting the use of Network Service When the audio is distorted If using ...

Page 78: ...mer recording 37 L_ 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 1 Press INPUT SELECT and select AV then press OK 2 Press REC MODE to select the recording mode 3 Select the channel on the Set Top Box or start play on the video equipment 4 Press REC Recording starts 5 ...

Page 79: ...O 43 5 Select Copy Video AVCHD then press OK 6 When copying from an SD card or video equipment Select Copy to HDD or Copy to Blu ray Disc then press OK To stop copying Press and hold RETURN for 3 seconds To copy to the DVD R in High Definition Refer to Copying HD Video AVCHD to the DVD R in High Definition O 63 a The original file must be in the AVCHD standard If you connect a Panasonic product wi...

Page 80: ... confirmed USB HDDs please check the following website http panasonic jp support global cs Certain non confirmed USB HDDs cannot be used with this unit If a problem occurs with the USB HDD please contact the manufacturer of the device Only one USB HDD For recorded titles O 9 can be connected at the same time Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB hub For details about connection method refer t...

Page 81: ... registering a new USB HDD The message screen appears 1 Select Yes then press OK 2 Select the USB HDD to cancel then press OK The confirmation screen appears 3 Select Yes then press OK To cancel all USB HDD registrations Refer to Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations O 91 a 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...

Page 82: ...t with the TV remote control Refer to PAUSE LIVE TV O 31 This function is available with the TV that supports HDAVI Control 3 or later Direct TV Recording 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 Easy control ...

Page 83: ...sappears 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 Language Select the subtitle language in the case of mul...

Page 84: ...nt 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 o 92 Re master 1 Re master 2 Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track Dialogue Enhancer The v...

Page 85: ...nnel List 87 Manual Tuning 87 Update Channel List 87 Signal Condition 87 New Channel Message 87 Settings for DVB T Channels 88 Channel List 88 Manual Tuning 88 Update Channel List 88 Signal Condition 88 New Channel Message 88 Child Lock 88 Child Lock List 88 Parental Rating 88 Preferred Language 88 HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 89 3D BD Video Playback 89 Soundtrack 89 Subtitles 89 Menu 89...

Page 86: ...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 Remote Recording Function Settings 97 Remote Recording function 97 Device ID 97 Initialize Device Password 97 Home Network Settings 97 Home Network function 97 Setting device name 97 Conversion Setting for...

Page 87: ...ess 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 o 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 following settings DVB C 1 Select Digital Cable DVB C Channels then press OK 2 Select the...

Page 88: ...e 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 automatically when a new DVB channel is added Manual Tuning You can add new channels manually 1 Adjust the frequency symbol rate and service ID...

Page 89: ... v to select the channel mi The channels you can receive are affected by weather conditions seasons time day night region length of the cable that is connected to the aerial etc When the signal is too strong red bar reduce the signal amplification at your aerial For details consult your dealer New Channel Message Set whether to obtain the information automatically when a new DVB channel is added C...

Page 90: ...e number buttons when you select Other TTTT O 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 for BD Live contents which have content owner certificates BD Video Parental Control Set an age limit of BD Video play PIN is required to change O 27 DVD Video Parental Control Set a rating level to l...

Page 91: ...utomatic is selected the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio XP SP LP or FR recordings less than 5 hours mode If Automatic is selected the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio at the time when recording started including when recording started at a commercial etc EP or FR recordings 5 hours or longer mode If Automatic is selected aspect is fixed to 4 3 In the fol...

Page 92: ...l titles Delete all titles on the USB HDD Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected Format USB HDD Formatting deletes all contents and they cannot be restored Check carefully before proceeding 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 mi Before op...

Page 93: ...M2 when File Conversion o 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 ...

Page 94: ...play Language Select the language for on screen menus On Screen Information Select the time until the channel information screen O 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 Q...

Page 95: ...ble 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 be 1080p compatible 24p 4K 24p Output When playing BD ...

Page 96: ...n Digital Audio Output O 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 Common Interface Access to software contained on CI module O 14 Select Slot 1 or Slot 2 and press OK Follow the on scr...

Page 97: ...equency band and there is consequently a greater risk of reception interference This can cause the connection speed to drop or the connection to become unstable 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 respecti...

Page 98: ...twork function You can switch between enable disable of the DLNA Server and DMR Media Renderer function If On is selected the setting for Quick Start is fixed to On O 98 If Off is selected the setting for Remote Recording function is fixed to Off O left This cannot be set to On if the connection with the wireless broadband router is not encrypted in the wireless connection Setting device name It i...

Page 99: ...onsumption in standby mode is minimized O 117 However startup time from standby mode will be longer Timer Setting for Quick Start Quick Start is activated when the set time comes L_l When Home Network function O 97 or Remote Recording function O 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 t...

Page 100: ...gether Use BD 1 the factory 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 broadca...

Page 101: ...alayalam 7776 Armenian 7289 Maltese 7784 Assamese 6583 Maori 7773 Aymara 6589 Marathi 7782 Azerbaijani 6590 Moldavian 7779 Bashkir 6665 Mongolian 7778 Basque 6985 Nauru 7865 Bengali Bangla 6678 Nepali 7869 Bhutani 6890 Norwegian 7879 Bihari 6672 Oriya 7982 Breton 6682 Pashto Pushto 8083 Bulgarian 6671 Persian 7065 Burmese 7789 Polish 8076 Byelorussian 6669 Portuguese 8084 Cambodian 7577 Punjabi 80...

Page 102: ...t opportunity For the latest firmware update information please refer to the Panasonic support site below You can also download the latest software firmware from the following website http panasonic jp support global cs CI Plus compatible CAM software firmware update Software firmware of CAM compatible CI Plus can be updated automatically from broadcasts Availability of software firmware update is...

Page 103: ...c Management DVD Management window DVD R 11 DVD RW R With a finalised disc the name is displayed on the Top Menu RW The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other equipment after creating Top Menu Disc Protection BD RE 11 BD R 11 RAM Select Yes then press OK e g Disc Name Disc Protection Delete all titles To release the protection Repeat the same steps The screen icon will be switch...

Page 104: ...ver it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes 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 Top Menu DVD R 11DVD RW R RW Yo...

Page 105: ... unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording Create Top Menu I RW You can create Top Menu for displaying on other equipment e g Name field shows the text you have entered Enter Title Name ard Chara Other Characters Delete DVD Video U E E B0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000000000 IB 0 H 1 9 h l Í HI J K L J k i e HI N 0 m n o 1 IT p Q R S P q r 1 HI T u...

Page 106: ...LD function 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 simultaneously until X HOLD disappears tn This function does not work when watching 3D programme and playing back 3D title or 3D photo It may also be adjusted using the sc...

Page 107: ...connections o 16 One of the unit s safety devices may have been activated Reset the unit as follows 1 Press i I on the main unit to switch the unit to standby If the unit does not switch to standby press i I on the main unit for about 3 seconds The unit is forcibly switched to standby Alternatively disconnect the AC mains lead wait one minute then reconnect it 2 Press i I on the main unit to switc...

Page 108: ... Automatic O 93 TV screen and video Screen size is wrong Check the TV Aspect or Aspect for 4 3 Video O 94 Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV If you connect to 4 3 TV set HDMI Video Format to 576p 480p O 84 94 Check Aspect for Recording before recording or file conversion O 84 90 The black screen appears on the TV This phenomenon may occur depending on the TV setting when Quick Start is activate...

Page 109: ...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 O 84 95 or Contents Type Flag O 84 95 to Off 3D video is not output correctly 3D video may be output correctly by changing the following settings 3D Type of 3D Settings O 94 Signal Format O 48 3D ...

Page 110: ...already have PAL signal recordings Timer recording does not work properly Failed timer recordings are displayed in grey with on the Timer Recording screen O 39 When you programme a timer recording check the screen icons If is displayed this timer programme may not be recorded because there is not enough space left the number of possible titles has reached its maximum programmes are deactivated etc...

Page 111: ...is not played Ensure the disc is for the correct BD Video region code or DVD Video region number and is not defective O 9 You have forgotten your rating PIN The rating level returns to the factory preset 1 While the unit is on press and hold OK the yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds 00 RET is displayed on the unit s display 2 Repeatedly press 1 right until 0...

Page 112: ...ose in which the size of one sector is 512 bytes or 4096 bytes For details consult the dealer of your USB HDD TV Guide The TV Guide information is not displayed properly Set the clock correctly o 84 99 Clock Some broadcast may not send programme information There was a programme change or TV Guide information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted If signal quality is bad ...

Page 113: ... menu While executing functions using a network such as Network Service You cannot play back simultaneously from two or more items of DLNA compatible equipment If the DLNA compatible equipment is not capable of outputting HE AAC audio format etc sound may not be played back When using Wireless LAN connection video from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped ...

Page 114: ...annot record play or edit The lens cleaner has finished cleaning Press OPEN CLOSE on the main unit to eject the disc NoWRIT You cannot write to this disc The disc may be damaged Use a new disc PLEASE WAIT 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 Wa...

Page 115: ...e unit s condition Reset the unit as follows 1 Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket wait a few seconds then reconnect it 2 Press i 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 U76 HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection U77 Due t...

Page 116: ...error occurred If the problem is not solved consult your dealer Easy Network Setting Home Network Connection Check Display Check the following 1 LAN cable Connection connection or Fail of the LAN Wireless setting cables 2 IP address setting Fail 20 Settings of the hub and 3 Connection to Fail router gateway 1 LAN cable Connection connection or Pass and settings Wireless setting of the hub 2 IP add...

Page 117: ...t find the Primary DNS and server B019 Secondary DNS settings of IP Address DNS Settings O 84 96 No connection The server may be busy or could be made to the service may have been the server B020 suspended Please wait a few moments and then try again Settings of Proxy Server Settings O 84 96 and the router 116 VQT4W71 ...

Page 118: ...V S1 S20 M1 U10 7 MHz Band D051 D073 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 Q Analogue audio input L R Standard 0 5 Vrms Full scale 2 0 Vrms at 1 kHz 10 kQ Output terminal Audio out pinjack 1 pc Analogue audio outp...

Page 119: ... 4 16X SPEE D Ver 1 3 2 4X SPEE D Ver 1 0 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 No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection Recording system BD RE SL DL Blu ray Disc Rewritable Format B...

Page 120: ...ds Includes miniSDTM cards need a miniSDTM adaptor Includes microSDTM microSDHCTM microSDXCTM cards need a microSDTM adaptor 2 SDXC only USB device USB standard USB2 0 High Speed Format FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 NTFS Data that can be played MP3 JPEG MPO Xvid MKV MP4 MPEG 2 Audio information The audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier receiver and the setting on thi...

Page 121: ...mpling is 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Files JPEG conforming to DCF Design rule for Camera File system MPO conforming to MPF Multi Picture Format Maximum numbers of folders and files Media Maximum Maximum folders files HDD 20000 BD RE 500 10000 DVD RAM 500 10000 DVD R 500 10000 CD R CD RW 500 10000 SD Card 500 10000 USB device 500 10000 MKV Playable media BD R SL DL DVD R DVD R DL CD R CD RW USB device MPEG 4 A...

Page 122: ...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 HG HX HE HL HM modes Recording Mode HDD BD RE BD R 1 BCT8351 1...

Page 123: ...ing 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 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 s...

Page 124: ...n purpose to connect to access point of 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf It is your res...

Page 125: ...ofer IIS 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 ...

Page 126: ...oftware licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 2 0 GPLV2 0 4 the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License Version 2 1 LGPLV2 1 and or 5 open source software other than the software licensed under the GPLV2 0 and or LGPLV2 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 warrant...

Page 127: ... 63 78 D Delete Music 71 Photo 66 91 Video 49 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 91 SD Card 103 USB HDD 91 FUNCTION MENU 26 H HDAVI Control 81 HDD Format 91 Media information 6 L Language code list 100 Lens cleaner 11 M Manual Tuning 87 88 Me...

Page 128: ...re Firmware Update 101 T Timer recording 36 Top Menu Create Top Menu 104 Troubleshooting guide 106 Easy Network Setting 115 Messages 113 Tuning Channel List 87 88 Child Lock 88 Manual Tuning 87 88 Signal condition 87 88 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 ...

Page 129: ... prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment For more information about collection and recycling please contact your local municipality Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation Note for the battery symbol bottom symbol This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this case it compli...

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