Panasonic DMR-BCT74 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Copying video

SQT0351

Copying titles

You can copy HD Video (AVCHD) recorded on
HDD to a DVD-R in High Definition quality.

[HDD]

[DVD-R]

Insert an unformatted DVD-R or DVD-R DL.
The menu screen appears. (

44)

Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to Disc”, then
press [OK].

Go to step 4 on page 57, “Copying titles with
copying list”.

To copy HD Video (AVCHD) from other
equipment

Refer to “Copying the HD Video (AVCHD)”.
(

76)

• 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. (

97, 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 equipment, video copied to the
HDD after copying it to BD-R or BD-RE once, etc.)

• 3D video may not be copied correctly.

Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the
DVD-R in High Definition

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Summary of Contents for DMR-BCT74

Page 1: ...odel No DMR BCT84 DMR BCT74 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...

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

Page 3: ...essories Remote control N2QAYB000986 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 ...

Page 4: ...d Recording titles 43 Playing titles on the media 44 Notes for BD Live discs 45 Operation during play 46 General operations 46 3D video playback 48 Editing video Deleting Editing recorded titles 50 Deleting 50 Editing 50 Copying video Copying titles 54 Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR 56 Copying titles with copying list 56 Notes for copying 59 Copying a finalised disc 60 Cop...

Page 5: ...o of the screen 100 HOLD function 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 101 General operation 101 Displays 101 TV screen and video 102 Sound 103 Recording timer recording and copying 103 Play 104 Edit 105 Photo 105 USB 105 TV Guide 105 Broadcast 105 VIERA Link 106 Network 106 Reset 106 Messages on the front panel display 107 When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting 109 Reference ...

Page 6: ...in hard disk drive HDD 1 HDD 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 AVC...

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

Page 8: ...le text files SRT srt SSA ssa ASS ass SUB sub TXT txt JPEG JPG jpg MPO MPO mpo MP3 MP3 mp3 Recording mode Recording Mode DR HG HX HE HL HM XP SP LP EP 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 def...

Page 9: ...reate 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: ...Memory Card from 8 MB to 2 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 thin...

Page 11: ...ration and shock Do not remove 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 reque...

Page 12: ...t 25 75 A To delete unwanted recorded titles timer programmes photos or music 50 B TV operation buttons 20 C Channel select 25 Change pages in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc D Show the Network Service screen 74 E Switching to the radio channel list 25 F Exit the menu screen G Show the TV Guide screen 26 H Show the FUNCTION MENU screen 24 I Return to previous screen J Show subtitles 27 48 K Show T...

Page 13: ...erface slot 14 6 Disc tray 7 USB port 8 SD card slot When removing the SD card press on the centre of the card and pull it straight out Display Pull to flip down the front panel SD card USB memory Disc Display 1 Main display section indicator Current time Name of a broadcasting station Playback counter Various messages 107 etc 2 Drive HDD BD or SD indicator 3 Recording indicator The indicator will...

Page 14: ...orrectly The PIN for timer recording can be entered later 82 86 PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast 32 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 a...

Page 15: ... 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 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 ti...

Page 16: ...d connections and the compatibility of TV video input To output images in 4K connect the HDMI cable to a 4K compatible terminal of the connected device Basic connections To connect and register the USB HDD optional Refer to Registering the external HDD USB HDD 77 About HDMI cable Use the High Speed HDMI cables Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilized It is recommended that you use Panasonic s ...

Page 17: ... VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier receiver compatible with VIERA Link When using a TV or an amplifier receiver that does not display ARC 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 When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power unplug it ...

Page 18: ...ital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the amplifier receiver Using Optical digital audio cable When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV set HDMI Audio Output to Off 82 91 Connect to terminals of the same colour HDMI cable Amplifier receiver TV HDMI cable ARC ARC 3D programmes or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV This connection ...

Page 19: ...c wireless LAN services Network connection Precautions of Wireless LAN connection The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this unit You must be aware of these limits before using this unit Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits or to any condition of use or disuse of this unit Data transmitted and rec...

Page 20: ... DEL AUDIO 10s 60s RECMODE 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 MIV...

Page 21: ... Press Í on the remote control or Í I on this unit The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on Frequency Auto The preset frequency will be automatically used Manual Enter the frequency specified by your cable provider with number buttons Network ID Auto The preset Network ID will be automatically used Manual Enter the Network ID specified by your cable provider with number buttons Frequenc...

Page 22: ...e on screen instructions and make the following confirmation and settings Wired connection Home Network Connection Check Home Network function Remote Viewing and Recording Internet Connection Test Wireless connection Before beginning wireless connection setup obtain your Network name SSID An SSID Service Set IDentification is a name used by wireless LAN to identify a particular network Transmissio...

Page 23: ...hich you do not have usage rights may be displayed however using these networks may be regarded as illegal access After performing network settings on this unit the settings encryption level etc of the Wireless router might change When you have trouble getting online on your PC perform the network settings on your PC in accordance with the settings of Wireless router Please be aware that connectin...

Page 24: ... Display Connection Network etc Remote Viewing and Recording 74 Wallpaper Personalise a background of the FUNCTION MENU To select from among Photo register photo in advance 64 BD Video Data Management 45 Media Disc SD Card USB device USB HDD BCT74 Watch TV 26 Copy Video Copy Menu 56 Copy Video AVCHD to DVD R 62 RETURN FUNCTION MENU OK Media TV Guide Keyword Recording Home Network Copy Video Setup ...

Page 25: ...the on screen instructions If you decide on a PIN make a note it in case you forgot it PIN except CAM s can be changed via PIN Entry 94 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 82 91 Common Interface Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control 12 ...

Page 26: ...US To retrieve the programme data for the area where data have not been acquired Select the area then press STATUS Some broadcasters may not send the programme data You cannot retrieve the data from them To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide System Refer to Timer recording 34 To search the programmes Refer to To search the programmes 34 If you make access to Rovi Guide via Network Service yo...

Page 27: ...g Teletext 28 Press AUDIO Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed Using channel information To change Category Press the blue button To register your favourite channels 1 Press OPTION 2 Select Digital TV Menu then press OK 3 Select Favourites Edit then press OK 4 Refer to Favourites Edit 84 HDD 71 20 DR 1 10 30 1 Now Dolby D Change category All DVB Cha...

Page 28: ...on your CAM the channel list 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 27 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 Set...

Page 29: ... two programmes simultaneous recording is started When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours This may vary depending on the HDD free space These functions do not work in the following cases When the clock is not set When setting clock manually Contents protected title Retention limit only 15 While recording two programmes simultaneously While copying While watching a pro...

Page 30: ... the next recording 3 Press REC Recording will start 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 30 To set the re...

Page 31: ...re conversion the title recorded in DR mode will be deleted once the conversion is completed Conversion will take about the same time as the recorded duration When the HDD does not have enough remaining space conversion will not start Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched to standby mode When converted audio conte...

Page 32: ...u start viewing playing programme B the decrypted recording of programme A switches to encrypted recording You need to decrypt programme A to play it 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 Start Time Prog Type Rec Time Play RETURN Channel Date ...

Page 33: ...14 During decryption do not remove the CI module from this unit The title before decryption will be deleted once decryption is completed When the HDD does not have enough remaining space decryption will not start This function is stopped when this unit is turned on Decryption will start from the beginning again once the unit is turned off When a decryption fails the screen icon is changed to or Gr...

Page 34: ...d correctly use manual timer recording 35 Category 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 35 You can set the start and finish time to make the timer recording work successfully 82 86 Timer Record Start Buffer Timer Record Stop Bu...

Page 35: ... text 99 Manually programming timer recording 3 Select the items and change the items 35 Timer recording options 4 Press OK The timer programme is stored Channel Name Schedule Mode Space OK RETURN Page Up Page Down Turn Total 0 32 Timer Recording 30 30 DR HDD TUE 07 01 2014 8 05 Delete New Timer Programme Info Keyword List Channel Name Schedule Mode Space Timer Recording 30 30 DR HDD TUE 07 01 201...

Page 36: ...ogramme 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 recording the recording is conti...

Page 37: ...mer Programme MON 13 01 MON 13 01 10 00 11 50 11 00 11 45 11 30 1 00 8 00 10 45 MON 13 01 TUE 07 01 DR HG DR DR OK OK e g BCT84 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 rec...

Page 38: ...ditions Recording Settings Keyword1 Olympic Search Target Extra Word Settings Programme Name only Conversion Mode Off DR Subtitle Off Prog Type All Prog Type Search Channel First 250 Channels Search OK RETURN Set Cancel e g Keyword Recording conditions Search Conditions Keyword 1 16 Input the keyword to be registered Refer to Entering text 99 Default keyword is the programme title selected on the ...

Page 39: ...eyword List 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Keyword Recording then press OK Keyword Recording FRI 12 09 2014 20 01 The programme including keyword is searched every day and timer registration is carried out automatically Keyword 1 World cup All Keywords Search Timer Recording Turn Keyword Off Video Menu Delete OK DEL RETURN OPTION Keyword 2 Soccer Keyword 3 Premier League Keyword 4 Olympic Keyword ...

Page 40: ...ll USB HDD Playback Last Stopped Beginning Where do you want to start playback from OK RETURN DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Screen icons Currently recording programme Protected title Title was not recorded due to recording protection t Title cannot be played When data is damaged etc Title is copy protected One generation copy is permitted Title requires a CAM with a playback licence to play back The num...

Page 41: ...tents Title has a rating level set by the CAM Title is restricted by Child Lock List or Parental Rating 85 Recording did not complete as the timer recording has started BCT84 Keyword recording title which has not yet been played Grouped Keyword recording titles Keyword recording title which has already been played Notification icon for a new Keyword Recording Tab Showing Information Switching the ...

Page 42: ...eleased Select Release then press OK Remove Selected titles are removed from the group Select Remove then press OK Changing the group name Playback from Chapter View Regarding chapters You can divide a title into multiple chapters Each section between the division points Chapter Marks becomes a chapter Chapter Creation This unit can create chapters automatically while recording broadcasting 87 If ...

Page 43: ...Select Remove then press OK You can copy Keyword Recording titles on the disc or the USB HDD 1 Select the title then press the yellow button in step 3 43 or Select the Keyword then press the yellow button in step 2 43 A check mark is displayed Repeat this step Press the yellow button again to cancel 2 Perform steps 5 9 on page 54 Copying titles Playing Keyword Recording titles 1 Select Keyword Rec...

Page 44: ...enu 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 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...

Page 45: ...nstructions on the disc You can restrict Internet access when BD Live functions are used 82 86 BD Live When Pure Sound mode is set to On this unit cannot use BD Live functions 86 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 A...

Page 46: ...ted titles Press SLOW SEARCH 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...

Page 47: ...specified time BD 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 recor...

Page 48: ...ot be displayed when the subtitles are set to ON You can switch the screen mode Refer to Switching the aspect ratio of the screen 100 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...

Page 49: ...ly guarantees the playback of the Frame Sequential and the Side by Side Half programme types Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue In the event that you experience dizziness nausea or other discomfort while viewing 3D images discontinue use and rest your eyes Depending on the connected TV the video being played back might switch to 2D vide...

Page 50: ...TOR screen Select the title e g BCT84 2 Press OPTION Deleting Deleting during play Time Remaining 45 54 DR HDD Page Select Copy Grouped Titles DIRECT NAVIGATOR Start Time Prog Type Rec time Play RETURN Social Economic AVCHD Movie Not Viewed Video Menu Channel Date Title Name Titles All Keyword Record Delete Page Up Page Down Movie 9 00 0 01 DR Start Time Prog Type Rec time Channel Date Title Name ...

Page 51: ...OK at the division point HDD USB_HDD Divided titles will become a group of titles This function cannot be used on encrypted titles Deleting Entering title name Setting protection 1 Select Set up Protection or Cancel Protection in Edit then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK appears when setting the protection Start Time Prog Type Rec time Channel Date Title Name Movie 9 00 Partial deleting 1 Sele...

Page 52: ...the title and will not be recorded if they are not included Off Subtitle will not be recorded Timing Now Conversion begins immediately after step 4 Timer recording 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 changi...

Page 53: ...RE BD R RAM Approx 1000 per disc HDD USB_HDD When the title has the maximum number of chapters you cannot perform the Resume play function 40 with the title This function cannot be used on encrypted titles File Decryption 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 title will be deleted to save HDD capacity afte...

Page 54: ...le high speed copying without 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 t...

Page 55: ...itles that will be copied 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 AVCHD Movie Not Viewed Copy Channel Date Title Name Titles All Keyword Record Page Up Page Down Movie 9 00 0 01 DR 1 2 90 Remaining space The order of copying Setting the copying options Automatic Standby after C...

Page 56: ... Direction Copy Mode Create List Start Copying HDD High Speed RETURN OK 2 Press OK to start copying Disc 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 44 2 Select Copy the...

Page 57: ... the copying list If you want to specify the order edit the copying list after the titles are selected 58 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 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...

Page 58: ...elected titles are deleted Select the title then press the yellow button before step 2 Repeat this step to select titles Select Yes then press OK Move Change the order of items on the copying list Select the title to move before step 2 Select the destination then press OK Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List 4 Other Settings Start Copying HDD Disc HG Create copy list 2 Page 0...

Page 59: ...P LP EP FR DVD RAM 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...

Page 60: ... Start Copying then press OK Notes 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...

Page 61: ...eached 01 02 01 Mouse 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 80 Select the subtitles with Subtitle Language in the Basic Operation menu 80 4 Select Start then press OK C...

Page 62: ...76 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 97 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 c...

Page 63: ...44 2 Select View Photos then press OK 2 Select the folder then press OK e g HDD To select the tab Press 2 1 Start Slideshow Refer to Slideshow settings 64 HDD 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 03 01 2012 29 10 2012 25 02 2013 15 03 2013 0002 0002 Copy OK RETURN 8 12 ...

Page 64: ... Information shooting date etc is shown Wallpaper A photo being played back is registered as wallpaper on the FUNCTION MENU screen 24 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 ...

Page 65: ... Page Select Slideshow Calendar 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 99 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 se...

Page 66: ...eeds the maximum 112 copying 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 but...

Page 67: ... as one album HDD 1 Press FUNCTION MENU 2 Select Music in Contents on HDD then press OK 3 Select the item then press OK 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 44 DVD R CD Playback will automatically start if only MP3 is recorded 2 Select Play Copy Music MP3 then press OK Playback ...

Page 68: ...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 Playlists 1 Select the playlist then press OK 2 Select the track then press OK Frequently Played 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 Info...

Page 69: ...vourite albums and tracks into 10 preset playlists Select the playlist then press OK New playlist cannot be added Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist 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 Artists Frequently Played Albums Total Tracks 53 HDD Random Pla...

Page 70: ...f equipment connected via a network refer to their respective operating instructions DLNA function compatible software should be installed Preparation When DLNA Server Function is deactivated make the settings 82 93 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 can...

Page 71: ...yed in grey on the display 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 106 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 i...

Page 72: ... equipment playback may not be possible Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played back by this unit This unit can be played back via connected equipment only when controlled using Digital Media Controller Depending on the performance of the connected PC video frames may be dropped during playback or video may not be played back at all 106 Playable contents Container Video codec Audio...

Page 73: ... your TV Compatible with AndroidTM devices 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 Direct 5 When selected...

Page 74: ... of websites may not be available on this unit s web browser In the following cases settings are possible using Network Service Settings 82 92 When restricting the use of Network Service When the audio is distorted If using slow Internet connection the video may not be displayed correctly A high speed Internet service with a speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended Be sure to update the software fi...

Page 75: ... on the video equipment 5 Set the time to record 30 To stop recording Press STOP Manually programming timer recording from external equipment Refer to Manually programming timer recording 35 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 will start...

Page 76: ...ment An AVCHD title with 100 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 44 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 Al...

Page 77: ... one USB HDD For recorded titles 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 MEN...

Page 78: ...ions Refer to Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations 87 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 reg...

Page 79: ...VI Control 3 or later This function allows you to immediately start recording the programme that you are viewing on the TV Refer to the TV operating instructions for operation This function is available with the TV that supports HDAVI Control 3 or later You can operate this unit using the TV remote control Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the buttons that you can use This functi...

Page 80: ...k DAN Danish SLK Slovak TUR Turkish POR Portuguese HUN Hungarian Others RUS Russian FIN Finnish Basic Operation Multi Audio Audio1 Dolby D Subtitle Language eng MPEG Subtitle Settings On Audio Channel LR Repeat Play Off Aspect Normal Menu Item Setting e g Basic Operation Soundtrack 1 Show or change the soundtrack Multi Audio Switch in the case of multiple audio Audio Channel Change audio LR L R du...

Page 81: ...tent is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right then select Auto Reset to Default Picture Settings Restores the default settings of the Picture Settings menu Sound Effect Settings 2 Sound Effects This function is effective when Digital Audio Output is set to PCM 88 Night Surround Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when the volume is kept low at night Re master 1 3 Sound becomes mor...

Page 82: ...VB Tuning Favourites Edit 84 Auto Setup 84 Settings for DVB C Channels 85 Channel List 85 Manual Tuning 85 Update Channel List 85 Signal Condition 85 New Channel Message 85 Child Lock 85 Child Lock List 85 Parental Rating 85 Preferred Language 85 HDD Disc USB HDD Settings for Playback 86 3D BD Video Playback 86 Soundtrack 86 Subtitles 86 Menu 86 BD Live 86 BD Video Parental Control 86 DVD Video Pa...

Page 83: ...g 91 Network Settings 91 LAN Connection Mode 91 Wireless Settings 91 Connection Setting 91 Double Speed Mode Setting 2 4GHz 91 IP Address DNS Settings 92 Proxy Server Settings 92 Network Service Settings 92 Second Screen Browsing 92 Lock 92 Automatic Volume Control 92 Notice 92 Remote Viewing and Recording settings 92 Remote Viewing and Recording 92 Device ID 92 Initialize Device Password 92 Home ...

Page 84: ...e of the Favourites list 1 Press 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 21 1 Select Yes then press OK If the country selection screen appears Select the country then press OK 2 Follow the on screen...

Page 85: ...n is not available during an Operator profile update 28 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 o...

Page 86: ...l Set an age limit of BD Video play PIN is required to change 25 DVD Video Parental Control Set a rating level to limit DVD Video play PIN is required to change 25 Subtitle Text Select the language for Xvid and MKV subtitles text This item is displayed only after playing back a Xvid or MKV file with subtitle text Pure Sound mode You can enjoy movies or music in an environment more suitable for vie...

Page 87: ... required for copying will be longer HDD Management Press and hold OK for 3 seconds to show the following settings Delete all titles Delete all titles video on the built in HDD Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected Delete all photos Delete all photos on the built in HDD Format HDD Formatting deletes all contents on the built in HDD and they cannot be restored Check carefully bef...

Page 88: ...Select whether to record the audio type M1 or M2 when File Conversion 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 conve...

Page 89: ...rity is given to what you select This setting will give effect in the following cases Timer recording 34 File Conversion 52 Normal speed copy in HG HX HE HL or HM mode from a title recorded in DR mode 56 59 Display Language Select the language for on screen menus On Screen Information Select the time until the channel information screen 27 disappears automatically Front Panel Display Changes the b...

Page 90: ...stem Set in accordance with the TV System for the connected TV HDMI Connection HDMI Video Format You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment If Automatic is selected the output resolution best suited to the connected TV 1080p 1080i 720p or 576p 480p is automatically selected To enjoy High Quality Video up converted to 1080p you need to connect the unit to 1080p compatible HDT...

Page 91: ...is unit may be limited or not possible Network Easy Network Setting Press OK to start Easy Network Setting 22 Network Settings LAN Connection Mode Select the LAN connection method When not using wireless LAN when turning it off select Wired Wireless Settings This allows to set and check the connection settings of the Wireless router e g 1 Encryption type 2 Reception 3 Type of wireless router Conne...

Page 92: ...TV Lock You can restrict using Network Service PIN is required to change 25 Automatic Volume Control Volume is adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using Network Service Depending on contents this function will not work Select Off when the audio is warped Notice Displays the terms of service for the cloud services You must agree to the terms of use for the Internet function and the ...

Page 93: ...nversion Setting for DLNA is set to On select the image quality Registration type for remote devices Automatic All connected devices on the same network can access this unit Manual Only registered devices can access this unit Remote device list To register equipment manually 1 Select the device name or the MAC Address for the device you want to register then press OK 2 Select Yes then press OK To ...

Page 94: ...tup time when operating GUIDE and DIRECT NAVIGATOR from standby mode will be longer Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together Use Set Code 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 second...

Page 95: ...ngali Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 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 718...

Page 96: ...ot remove the CAM from this unit while updating CAM software firmware update notice is not displayed in the following cases When recording a programme When timer recording and CAM update occur simultaneously When displaying FUNCTION MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR etc Operations such as view playback or record cannot be performed while upgrading the CAM Any buttons on the remote control or the unit cannot b...

Page 97: ...c on other equipment after creating Top Menu Do not perform this operation before copying HD Video AVCHD to DVD R or DVD R DL 62 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 me...

Page 98: ...ay 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 DVD R DVD RW R RW You can select the ba...

Page 99: ...e 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 maximum number of characters depends on the med...

Page 100: ...n you start or end the playback of 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 90 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 front panel display To cancel the HOLD fun...

Page 101: ...cs Interruptions in reception due to periodic broadcasting breaks When you switch the unit on or to standby mode there may be an unexpected sound General operation The unit does not work Check the connections 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...

Page 102: ...age lag when playing video Set to 0 all items in the Noise Reduction 81 Set Audio Delay 82 89 The unit s TV System is different from that of the disc Change the TV System 90 TV System Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices 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 ...

Page 103: ...pying or editing may not be possible on these discs after ejecting and loading the disc or switching the unit on or to standby mode for approximately 30 times after being copied to This unit cannot record copy NTSC signals to discs that already have PAL signal recordings The same video is displayed in each left and right half of the screen This is a 3D programme of the Side by Side type Change the...

Page 104: ...nished The unit cannot run a search correctly if Search Conditions are not appropriate Revise the Search Conditions 38 When Search Channel is set to First 50 Favourites1 the unit does not search for programmes unless you register channels to Favourites1 Cannot play back The disc is dirty 10 The disc is scratched or marked The disc may not be able to play back if it was not finalized or a Top Menu ...

Page 105: ... switch the unit to standby mode and turn it on again USB devices connected using a USB extension cable other than a dedicated one or a USB hub may 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 c...

Page 106: ...be played back on DLNA compatible 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 H...

Page 107: ... unit to eject the 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 37 The...

Page 108: ...put is not performed When 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 tur...

Page 109: ...onnection of the LAN cables 19 Settings of the hub and router 2 IP address setting Fail 3 Connection to gateway Fail Display Check the following 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass Connection and settings of the hub and router Settings of IP Address DNS Settings 82 92 2 IP address setting Fail 3 Connection to gateway Fail 1 LAN cable connection or Wireless setting Pass 2 IP address set...

Page 110: ...R 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 2 0 Vrms at 1 kHz 1 k Digital au...

Page 111: ... SL DL RW Copying speed from HDD to BD R in High Speed Copy Region code DVD 2 BD Region B Playable disc BD Video Blu ray 3D BD Live BD ROM Version 2 4 DVD Video DVD Video format CD DA Audio CD BD RE Ver 2 1 JPEG 1 MPO 1 BD RE DL Ver 2 1 JPEG 1 MPO 1 BD R Ver 1 3 LTH type Ver 1 3 Xvid 1 MKV 1 BD R DL Ver 1 3 Xvid 1 MKV 1 DVD RAM DVD Video Recording format AVCHD format JPEG 2 MPO 2 DVD R DVD Video f...

Page 112: ...VD RAM DVD R SL DL CD R CD RW SD Card USB device Compatible pixels Between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels Sub sampling 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 This unit is not compatible with Motion JPEG 1 Includes SDHC SDXC cards Includes miniSDTM cards need a miniSDTM adaptor Inc...

Page 113: ... CD R CD RW USB device Compression rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling rate 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Maximum numbers of folders and files Media Maximum folders Maximum files HDD 40000 DVD R 300 3000 CD R CD RW 300 3000 USB device 300 3000 Recording modes and approximate recording times Recording Mode HDD BD RE BD R BCT84 1 TB BCT74 500 GB Single Layer 25 GB Dual Layer 50 GB DR ...

Page 114: ...rs 15 min 10 hours 30 min SP 431 hours 215 hours 10 hours 30 min 21 hours LP 862 hours 430 hours 21 hours 42 hours EP 1724 hours 860 hours 42 hours 84 hours Recording Mode DVD RAM DVD R DVD RW R RW 4 7 GB DVD R DL R DL 8 5 GB Single sided 4 7 GB Double sided 9 4 GB XP 1 hour 2 hours 1 hour 1 hour 45 min SP 2 hours 4 hours 2 hours 3 hours 35 min LP 4 hours 8 hours 4 hours 7 hours 10 min EP 8 hours ...

Page 115: ...product on purpose to connect to access point of 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf It is...

Page 116: ... 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 provider licensed to provid...

Page 117: ...o the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the Basic Settings menu At least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2 0...

Page 118: ... Delete Music 69 Photo 65 87 Video 50 87 97 Delete BD Video data 45 Disc Finalise 99 Format 98 Media information 6 Protection 97 DVD Video 44 E Easy setting 21 Entering text 99 F Favourites 84 Finalise 99 Format Disc 98 HDD 87 SD Card 98 USB HDD 87 FUNCTION MENU 24 H HDAVI Control 79 HDD Format 87 Media information 6 K Keyword Recording 38 43 L Language code list 95 Lens cleaner 11 M Manual Tuning...

Page 119: ... Server 70 Software Firmware Update 96 T Timer recording 34 Top Menu Create Top Menu 99 Troubleshooting guide 101 Easy Network Setting 109 Messages 107 Tuning Channel List 85 Child Lock 85 Manual Tuning 85 Signal condition 85 TV Guide Operation 26 Timer recording 34 TV System 90 U USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations 87 Disconnection 77 87 Format 87 Media information 6 9 Registration ...

Page 120: ...eller sprut Ikke plasser 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 Be...

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