Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder DMR-BWT460 Model No. Getting started Watching broadcasts Recording Playing back video Editing video Copying video Photo and Music Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this With Other Equipment product, and save this manual for future use.
Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Unit Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or product damage, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
R6/LR6, AA Indemnity concerning recorded content (Alkaline or manganese batteries) Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly.
Unit care Getting started When moving the unit HDD/USB HDD handling care Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. • The HDD is a high precision recording 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. “BYE”...
Main unit Front Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Disc tray Inserting or removing media 2 Display ( ∫ Disc 3 Remote control signal sensor • Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right Disc •...
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Display 5 USB port indicator 1 Drive (HDD or BD) indicator 6 Playback indicator 2 Main display section indicator 7 Remote control signal indicator • Messages and other information are 8 Disc indicator displayed.
Remote Control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Transmit the remote control signal • Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. ( 2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa ...
• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 24p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
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Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment • When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not • Connect to terminals of the same colour. 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.
Manufacturer and Code No. After you make the LAN cable connection, the Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code network setting is needed. ( 12, Easy Network Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX AIWA Setting) NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 AKAI 27/30 NORDMENDE...
Easy Setting To stop partway Press [RETURN Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate To restart setup ( 60, Auto Setup) AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on this unit.
HDD and media information For more details, refer also to the specifications. ( Recordable/playable contents (–: Impossible) Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents • Video • JPEG • AAC • AVCHD/AVCHD 3D • MPO • MP3 Built-in hard disk drive [HDD] •...
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It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) §1 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be §2 able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.
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Information about contents About extension of files ∫ Broadcast Recordings Example of file Contents Numbers of titles that can be recorded: extension Maximum “.mkv” Media titles “.srt” 1000 “.sub” (Subtitle text files) BD-RE, BD-R “.txt” DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW “.mp4” +R, +RW “.mov”...
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Recording mode (Conversion) Recording Mode HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP/FR §1 Feature Programmes can be Recording can be done Recording can be done recorded in a nearly with reduced recording with reduced recording perfect broadcasted state. volume in High definition volume in Standard definition (SD) quality.
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Notes for the disc Media handling • Region management information • Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video DO NOT discs of the following regions codes, including “ALL”: e.g., BD-Video DVD-Video • Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. •...
FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU list screen • TV Guide ( • Contents on HDD You can easily access the desired functions, such - Recorded Programmes ( as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings - Video ( AVCHD ) ( etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. - Video ( MP4 / MKV ) ( Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Watching broadcasts Current Category Watching broadcasts Audio Description [For_New_Zealand] 3 Set timer ( Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, 4 Subtitle then press [OK]. 5 Teletext 6 Multiple audio Press [CH W X] to select the channel. To show detailed information •...
Switching audio Using TV Guide system Press [AUDIO]. Press [GUIDE]. • Audio will switch according to the contents of TV Guide screen appears. the programme every time it is pressed. e.g. Landscape view [For_New_Zealand] [For_Australia] To listen to the Audio Description Landscape TV Guide Category: All Digital Channels...
Using Channel List Display information While pausing or rewinding a broadcast: You can select from the list of channel names. Press [STATUS Press [OK]. Pause XXXXX XXXXX All Digital Channels XXXXX • Press [STATUS ] again. Select View Page up Page down...
Recording Recording To change the recording (conversion) mode TV programmes This unit will record the programmes in DR mode once, and then automatically convert to the selected recording mode while this unit is in standby. • This unit can record two programmes being 1 Press [OPTION].
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Operation during Recording To pause recording After displaying the recording programme, press To check the recording programme [;]. • Press again to restart recording. Press [STATUS (A title is not split into separate titles.) e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously Recording programme REC1/OTR AUTO •...
Timer recording To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to edit, then press the red button. • You can enter up to 32 programmes within a 2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK]. month in advance.
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To search the programmes • If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording may lack the 1 On the TV Guide screen: beginning or the ending part of the programmes. Press the blue button. • If the same episode has already been set for series timer 2 Select the item, then press [OK].
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Timer recording options Timer recording from Channel Information Select the items and change the settings. You can make timer recording of the current or e.g., [For_Australia] next programme. Timer Recording 30:24 DR TUE 05.01.2016 XXXXX While watching a programme Date Guide Link : OFF Press [STATUS Channel...
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To confirm and edit a timer Screen icons programme Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Grey: Timer recording standby is e.g., deactivated. Currently recording programme Timer Recording 30:30 DR TUE 05.01.2016 XXXXXX (Red) Channel Name Schedule Space Mode TUE 12.01 Guide XXXXXX - XXXXXX...
Playing titles Playing Video Menu screen back video on the HDD e.g., § Video Menu Grouped Titles “For recorded titles ( 16)” only § Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Not Viewed Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx AVCHD Channel Date Title Name Titles Press [FUNCTION MENU].
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Screen icons Showing Information Select the title, then press [STATUS Currently recording programme (Red) Protected title Showing grouped title Title was not recorded due to 1 Press [OPTION]. recording protection 2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then Title cannot be played press [OK].
Playing titles Playback from Chapter View on the media 1 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. § e.g., [HDD] Play Press OK to start playing from the selected chapter. Selected chapter can be edited “For data files ( 16)”...
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If the menu screen is not displayed, display it Notes for BD-Live discs by performing the following operation. 1 While stopped [BD-V] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such 2 Select “Media”, then press [OK]. as subtitles, exclusive images and online games. 3 Select the media, then press [OK].
Operation during play Search Press [6] or [5]. • Press [1 a1.3] to restart play. • The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+RW]: Up to 3 steps) • MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Audio is not heard during all •...
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Manual Skip Switching subtitles Skip forward 1 minute: [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, [BD-RE] [BD-R] Press [+60s]. 1 Press [STTL Skip backward 10 seconds: 2 Press [OK]. Press [-10s]. 3 Select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK]. • If you want to switch the subtitle language, •...
Playback menu 3D settings during playback A variety of playback operations and settings can Change this setting when the screen is not be performed from this menu. correctly displayed for 3D compatible Available options differ depending on the playing programmes. contents and the condition of the unit.
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Basic Operation Picture Settings Soundtrack § Picture Type Show or change the soundtrack. Select the picture quality mode during play. [For_Australia] Audio Selection Sharpness Adjustment Switch in the case of multiple audio. Noise Reduction [For_New_Zealand] Audio Selection/AD Luminance/Colour Adjustment Switch in the case of multiple audio and Audio Progressive Description.
Deleting/Editing titles Editing video Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, • Available disc space after deleting content cannot be restored to its original - [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] state. Make certain before proceeding. The space deleted becomes available for recording. - [BD-R] [DVD-R] [+R] §...
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Partial deleting File Conversion [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [HDD] [USB_HDD] 1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press File Conversion is a function to convert the [OK]. recording mode of the title in DR mode and AVCHD contents. The size of the converted title 2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to delete.
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To cancel a “During standby” conversion 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. After performing steps 1–2 ( 36, Editing Convert & Delete: recorded titles) The original title will be deleted to save HDD 1 Select “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press capacity after conversion.
Editing chapters Deleting video files on the HDD [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] On the video list screen: 1 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. Select the file or folder. 2 Perform the editing operations. e.g., Edit Chapter Mark: Video Menu \ Video \ Select the point where you want to start a new Parent Folder...
Copying titles To register the external HDD (USB HDD) Copying video §1, 2, 3 To copy HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in High Definition ( To copy video files ( Release the disc protection ( §1, 3 “For recorded titles ( 16)”...
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Setting the copying options Copying from media other than HDD with Video Menu 1 Select the item in step 7 ( 40). e.g., [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] > [HDD] Insert a disc. Automatic Standby after Copy The menu screen appears. ( Select “Play Video”, then press [OK].
Copying titles with copying list Register titles for copy. 1 Select “Create List”, then press [1] (right). ,. [USB_HDD] [HDD] 2 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] > 3 Select the title, then press the yellow [HDD] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] button.
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Make other settings. Editing the copying list 1 Select “Other Settings”, then press 1 Select the title after step 4-4 ( 42). [1] (right). e.g., [For_Australia] Copy Cancel All Destination Capacity: 21000 MB Copy ( 66% ) Size: 14000 MB Copy Direction Size Title...
Notes for copying Normal speed copy • [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You cannot copy to High speed copy the disc in the following cases. High Speed Copying is the process of copying a - When there is not enough free space on the title to disc in high speed while maintaining the HDD.
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Copying a finalised disc Copying Title Playing [DVD-V] > [HDD] [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. Play back the title to copy. •...
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Refer to “Screen icons”. ( - 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.) • All files in the folder will be copied.
Photo Photo and Music Photo play option While displaying a photo: §1 §2 §3 Press [OPTION]. Select the item, then press [OK]. Graphic Display Level You can change the 3D position of the “For data files ( 16)” only (JPEG, MPO) §1 screen display, etc., during the 3D photo [BD-RE] only...
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Photo Menu screen Slideshow settings e.g., [HDD] On the Photo Menu screen: Press the green button. Photo Menu Slideshow Start Slideshow 03.01.2012 29.10.2012 Interval Normal 25.02.2013 Transition Effect Fade 15.03.2013 Repeat Play Music Selection No background music Background Music No List Page 0002/0002 Page Up...
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Editing photos Selecting and copying the photos [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] > [BD-RE] [RAM] [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] On the Photo Menu screen: > [HDD] [CD] To edit the folder: > [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [USB_HDD] [USB] Select the folder. To edit the photo: On the Photo Menu screen: 1 Select the folder, then press [OK].
Music Copying automatically §1 §2 [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] > [HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [USB] “For data files ( 16)” only §1 Newly added photos will automatically be copied [DVD-R] [+R] only §2 to the HDD. Insert the media. Playing music CD (CD-DA) The menu screen appears.
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Screen icons Copying music [USB] > [HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] § Folder Except [CD] (CD-DA) § Music On the music list screen: Select the file or folder. Move to the parent folder e.g., Playing music file on the HDD Music Menu \ Music \ [HDD]...
• Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment “For data files ( 16)” only § • If you want to change the recording mode e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera 22, To change the recording (conversion) mode) Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “AV”, then press [OK].
Please use a recommended USB HDD. For the latest information on recommended USB HDDs, please check the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ • Certain non-recommended USB HDDs cannot be used with this unit. • If a problem occurs with the USB HDD, please contact the manufacturer of the device.
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Connecting the USB HDD Registering the USB HDD Connect this unit with optional USB HDD. • If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5. e.g., This unit’s rear panel Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK].
What is VIERA Link? VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link You can operate this unit using the TV remote the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV control. (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this...
• You can also download the latest software (firmware) from (Default setting is 3 a.m. 66, Software Update the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ in Standby) • From broadcasts ([For_New_Zealand]) Software of this unit will be updated from broadcasts if update information is detected.
Other operations Delete all titles [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Media management 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. • Photo data (JPEG/MPO) or computer data cannot be Select “Media”, then press [OK].
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• [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] If you finalise discs recorded on • [1 a1.3]: Shift the alphabetic characters Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background on the screen to upper case/lower case selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.
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Switching the aspect ratio of the HOLD function screen The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. When the image does not match the screen size of Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. simultaneously until “X HOLD”...
Basic Settings Setup • To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, You can change the unit’s settings of Digital TV then press [OK]. Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. • Yellow: Delete all channels. in the menu. •...
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Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) HDD / Disc / USB HDD You can restrict the viewing of channels unsuitable to children. Settings for Playback Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and 3D BD-Video Playback playback. Select the playback method of 3D compatible •...
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Settings for Recording HDD Management Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the Timer Record Start Buffer following settings. This function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV Guide time. Delete all titles Delete all recorded programmes and AVCHD Timer Record Stop Buffer on the built-in HDD.
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Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations Bilingual Audio Selection This function cancels the registrations of all Select whether to record the audio type (“M1” or the USB HDDs registered on this unit. “M2”) when: Only do this if you are going to dispose of this - File Conversion ( unit.
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TV Aspect Audio Delay Set to match the type of TV connected. Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output. • Pan & Scan: Side picture is trimmed for 16:9 Audio Type for Digital Broadcast picture.
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Deep Colour Output Proxy Server Settings Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Check and set the connection to the Proxy Deep Colour is connected. server. • Press [OK] to show the respective setting. HDMI Audio Output Notice Select “Off” when connected to an amplifier/ receiver with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
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Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit Remember the PIN. and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together. • Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 3 Press [OK].
Troubleshooting guide The remote control does not work. Reference • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote Before requesting service, make the following control. checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions.
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The images do not appear on the TV. TV screen and video The picture is distorted during play, or video Screen size is wrong. is not played correctly. • Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. • Check the connections. ( •...
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3D video is not output correctly. Auto Renewal Recording does not work properly. • 3D video may be output correctly by changing the following settings: • The programme will not be overwritten in the following cases: - “3D Type” of “3D Settings” ( - the programme is protected - “Signal Format”...
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Play Photo Cannot play back. Photos do not play back normally. • The disc is dirty. ( • The images that were edited on the PC, such as • The disc is scratched or marked. Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back. •...
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UNSUPPORT Messages on the front panel display The media is not supported. The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected. UPD / (“∑” stands for a number.) The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot (“∑”...
Specifications ∫ LASER specification Class 1 LASER Product Specifications are subject to change without Wave length: notice. 405 nm (BDs) ∫ General 661 nm (DVDs) Dimensions: 430 mm (W) 783 nm (CDs) 41.5 mm (H) Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with (including the projecting parts) the safety protection 193 mm (D)
Audio information Language code list The audio output differs depending on the setting on this unit. ( 63, Digital Audio Output) Lingala: 7678 Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684 • The number of channels listed is the maximum Afrikaans: 6570 Macedonian: 7775 possible number of output channels when...
Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2014 Verance Corporation. Cinavia is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved.
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, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the...
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
Index Favourites ......60 Finalise ......58 Format Aspect .
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USB HDD Quick Start ......65 Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations ......63 Disconnection .
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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.