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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.
≥This Blu-ray Disc recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted and free-to-air DVB-S/S2 services.
≥The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB-S/S2.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code B.
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "2" or "ALL".
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Recorder
DMR-BS850
Model No.
DMR-BS750
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ALL
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RQT9434-L
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- Page 1 Please keep this manual for future reference. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. ≥This Blu-ray Disc recorder is equipped with a Common Interface. It can receive encrypted and free-to-air DVB-S/S2 services. ≥The tuner in this unit is only compatible with DVB-S/S2.
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Page 2: Characteristics Of This Unit
DIGA DIGA About descriptions in these operating instructions ≥These operating instructions are applicable to models DMR-BS850 and DMR-BS750. The illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-BS850 unless otherwise indicated. [BS850]: indicates features applicable to DMR-BS850 only. [BS750]: indicates features applicable to DMR-BS750 only. -
Page 3: Included Accessories
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
The unit’s display ........13... - Page 5 Network Settings ........94...
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Page 6: Quick Start Guide
About 1 movie (per 1 DVD disc) 2.High quality recording Blu-ray Disc can record the image of the digital broadcasting in the same quality as broadcasted. Therefore, high definition quality can be recorded as high definition quality as it is. Blu-ray Disc... -
Page 7: Recording High Definition Programmes And Copying
55)] §1 It will also record standard definition programmes of the digital broadcast with the same quality of image and audio as broadcasted. §2 Data size of the copied title may be larger than the original title, depending on the transfer rate. -
Page 8: Hdd And Discs You Can Use For Recording And Play
Use the BD-RE compliant to Blu-ray Disc unit. Rewritable Format Version 2.1. ≥Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods. For details, please refer to the respective operating. RQT9434... - Page 9 HDD, BD-RE or BD-R.) ≥You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the discs and you may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording. ≥Recording-restricted or copy-restricted programmes may not be recorded depending on the type of discs (including HDD) or recording mode.
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Page 10: Play-Only Discs
Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording. ≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. -
Page 11: Usb Memory And Card Information
(This site is in English only.) ≥If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. In these cases, format the card on this unit ( 85, 118). -
Page 12: Control Reference Guide
1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) ( 8 Connection for VCR, Panasonic’s video camera, etc. ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 9 Open/close disc tray ( : SD card slot ( standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. -
Page 13: The Unit's Display
Blu-ray Disc / DVD SD Card View ( Select for playback of disc and formatting of disc etc. ≥“View” is displayed when this unit is connected with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later. ( RETURN Others Timer Recording (... -
Page 14: Hdd (Hard Disk Drive) Handling Care
If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or problems with picture (block noise, etc.) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer be usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, copy all content to disc and request service. -
Page 15: Media Handling (Disc/Usb Memory/Sd Card)
≥[RAM] It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (This may cause disc and turn it over. -
Page 16: Step 1 Inserting The Cam (Conditional Access Module) And Smart Card
Adjust the position marks. Label facing upwards ∫ PIN query When you turn the unit on after inserting the card, depending on the card provider, a PIN may be demanded. Enter the 4-digit code with the numbered buttons. [Note] ≥Be sure to insert the CAM horizontally into the slot. -
Page 17: Step 2 Connection
TV during recording. ≥Connect LNB IN 1 terminal to the satellite dish when you use only one terminal. (You cannot view if you connect only LNB IN 2 terminal.) In this case, you cannot record 2 programmes simultaneously or view TV during recording. -
Page 18: Settings
RETURN ≥On: Press [Í] to turn the unit on. It will go into the Power Save mode when the power is turned off. Language setting screen appears on the television. ≥Off: Press [3, 4] to select the language It is possible to start quickly from standby mode. -
Page 19: Step 4 Setting The Ci Or Ci Plus (Common Interface)
≥For more information about TV service, please contact your service provider. [Note] ≥Other settings on the card, e.g. changing the password, can be adjusted in the Setup menu. ( ≥Depending on the card, in some cases its use together with this unit may be limited or not possible. RQT9434... -
Page 20: Basic Operations
After performing steps 1–3 ( left) REC MODE EXT LINK DIRECT TV REC 1 Press [GUIDE]. This unit has the tuner which allows it to directly receive and record WED 27.05.2009 14:54 digital satellite channels. WED, 27.05.2009 Landscape All Types... -
Page 21: Playing Bd-Video Or Dvd-Video/Playing Recorded Video Contents
CREATE TIME SLIP CHAPTER MANUAL SKIP Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. e.g., [HDD] Preparation ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit (Grouped Titles) DIRECT NAVIGATOR Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) the connections to this unit. Not Viewed Movie... -
Page 22: Recording Television Programmes [Hdd]
DIRECT TV REC REC audio or Teletext If a programme to record has subtitle, multiple audio or Teletext, all This operation will only record to HDD in DR mode. subtitles, multiple audio and Teletext are recorded. It can be switched while playing back the title. -
Page 23: Timer Recording
87, Favourites Edit) ≥In order to make the timer recording work successfully, using ≥You can enter up to 64 programmes up to a month in advance. the TV Guide system, the start recording time and finish (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) recording time can be set to a margin of up to 10 minutes. - Page 24 Timer recording ∫ To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the programme in the TV Guide and press [OK]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
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Page 25: Deleting Titles
PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 STOP press the “Red” button. STATUS EXIT A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all EXIT items you wish to delete. ≥Press the “Red” button again to cancel. DIRECT NAVIGATOR To show other pages Press [:, 9]. -
Page 26: Copying Titles
VIDEO High Speed PAGE Create List Start Copying Page 01/01 Create copy list. OPTION RETURN 3 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press the “Red” button. PROG/CHECK INPUT SELECT Create List Grouped Titles SKIP SLOW/SEARCH , Date... -
Page 27: Advanced Watching Digital Broadcasts
To show detailed information about the programme Press [STATUS ] again. [Note] To hide the information screen You can not change the audio channel (L, R) when “Rec for High Press [STATUS ] once or twice. Speed Copy” is set to “On”. ( [Note] You can also select the other channel by pressing [3, 4] and [OK]. -
Page 28: To Select Content In The Digital Broadcast
When a programme of a digital broadcast includes audio signals, broadcasters. subtitle and sub channel, you can use the following operations to select signals. When “ ” appears in digital channel information ( Press [OPTION]. -
Page 29: Recording
Select the subtitle with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu ( §4 If the audio sampling frequency is not 48 kHz, surround audio is mixed and recorded in front LR channels. Audio will be output from two front speakers only, even if you play it on 5.1 ch speaker connection. -
Page 30: Recording Modes And Approximate Recording Times
DR mode recording Remaining time in the DR mode is calculated with a bit rate of approx. 14 Mbps. But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast, so the displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time. -
Page 31: Programmes Simultaneous Recording
≥There may be a limitation with the types of disc that can be copied to. ( One generation copy is There are limitations with the types of disc that can be copied to, and the number of copies. ( ≥Original data are deleted when the recording mode is converted. (... -
Page 32: Important Notes For Recording
– When recording or copying to a +R, +R DL and +RW. High Speed Copy Speed to copy the title recorded on the HDD to a disc differs depending on the recording mode of the title and the disc to copy. -
Page 33: Playing While You Are Recording
Playing while you are recording Chasing playback Playback from the beginning of the title in the HDD, while the title is being recorded to the HDD. Simultaneous rec and play Playback the previously recorded title while recording onto the HDD or timer recording onto the disc. -
Page 34: Operation During Recording
2 programmes simultaneous recording will switch between the 2 recording programmes. § This function can only be used when two satellite cables are connected to the unit ( 17) and “Two cables ( Same signal )” has been selected in Auto Setup ( 18, 87). -
Page 35: Advanced Timer Recording
( 87, Favourites Edit) The timer programme is stored and the timer icon (red) is ≥You can enter up to 64 programmes up to a month in advance. displayed. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) -
Page 36: To Release The Unit From Timer Recording Standby
To cancel recording when timer standby recording has already begun Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording Press [INPUT SELECT] or [W X CH] to display the programme that list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. you want to stop recording on the TV screen while 2 programmes are simultaneously recording. -
Page 37: Check, Change Or Delete A Programme
Check, change or delete a programme ≥Only 1 programme can be set to timer recording on the disc. Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording ≥Timer recording will not be performed if the clock is not set. -
Page 38: Operations In The Tv Guide System
TV Guide data download ≥TV Guide data is downloaded automatically while the unit is turned If the unit is turned off at the specified time, the TV Guide data is downloaded automatically. ( ≥Depending on the state of the unit, data is not downloaded during 2 programmes simultaneous recording and the like. -
Page 39: Playing Back
≥Depending on the disc, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start. ≥The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. -
Page 40: Changing Audio During Play
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [OK]. specified time Play skips the specified time. (Time Slip) ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and Except [BD-V] [DVD-V] [AVCHD], hold for 10-minute intervals.) DivX This automatically disappears after approximately 5 seconds. -
Page 41: Selecting Recorded Programmes (Titles) To Play-Direct Navigator
Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them by using [HDD] Regarding Label DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen. Titles recorded to HDD will be categorized to the following labels Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. -
Page 42: To Change The Genre Label [Hdd]
Press [3, 4] to select the group and press [1] (PLAY). To edit the group of titles [HDD] (Grouped Titles screen only) 1 Press [3, 4] to select a title or a group and press the “Red” button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary titles. -
Page 43: Playback Of The High Definition Video (Avchd)
Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) ≥Set “Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R” to “On” for the disc that has high definition video (AVCHD) recorded on the This disc is play-only and cannot be recorded or Panasonic’s video camera, etc. -
Page 44: Playing Divx
The file list for the folder appears. Slect file type. RETURN To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN ≥It will go to step 3 automatically if only DivX is recorded on the disc. [USB] Play Video ( DivX ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) - Page 45 DivX VOD content, and then play the 6 Press [3, 4] to select “DivX Subtitle Text” and content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content press [OK]. that you purchased using the previous code.
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Page 46: To Enjoy The Bd Video Which Supports Bonusview Or Bd-Live [Bd-V]
BD-Live features. In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD- ≥An SD card with 1 GB or more of free space (SD Speed Class ROM profile 2 that has a network extension function allows you to Rating 2 or higher) needs to be inserted prior to inserting the BD enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online Live compatible disc. -
Page 47: To Enjoy High Bit Rate Audio And Video
[BD-V]: The audio is output as 5.1ch when “7.1ch Audio Reformatting” in the Setup menu ( 93) is set to “Off”. §5 [BD-V]: The audio output is amplified from 5.1ch or 6.1ch to 7.1ch depending on the DTS, Inc. specifications regardless of the setting of ”7.1ch Audio Reformatting” in the setup menu ( 93). -
Page 48: Editing
≥[BD-R] [+R] [+R]DL] Each time you edit a title the information is saved to the free space on the disc. If you do this numerous times, the Press [OPTION]. amount of free space decreases. We recommend that you edit on the HDD and then copy to disc. -
Page 49: Title Operations
≥[HDD] Divided titles form a group of titles. ≥You cannot perform this operation when you select the radio programme. [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] It is possible to change the image displayed on the top menu after finalising. Change Thumbnail [+RW] It is possible to change the image displayed on the top menu after creating Top Menu. - Page 50 ≥The aspect ratio will be recorded in accordance with “Aspect for Recording” of the Setup menu, regardless of the recording mode for conversion. ( When converting to “XP”, “SP”, “LP” or “EP” mode, the title will be recorded with original aspect ratio if “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “Off”. ( ≥Regarding titles recorded from radio service...
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Page 51: Create/Playback/Edit Of The Chapter
“Chapter Creation” in the Setup menu ( Chapter) [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] Chapter View screen “Automatic”: Chapter View Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Detects changes in the scene (like the start and the end of the Not viewed Movie News Sports Video (AVCHD) SOCCER Play programme) during recording and sets chapter start points on DU COURAGE “LETRANGE MONSIEUR PIER... -
Page 52: Copying
Panasonic’s video camera, etc. (from USB) [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] Cannot copy [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [Note] ≥Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been treated so, cannot be copied using this unit. RQT9434... - Page 53 1 min. 24 s. [Note] ≥The above rate in the list indicates the shortest time and fastest speed required for copying one-hour title from HDD to the disc by High-Speed copying. ≥The required amount of time and speed may vary depending on the conditions such as the area where information is written or unique feature on the disc.
- Page 54 – When there is not enough free space on the HDD. (When copying to a new blank disc, if you intend to fill a new disc when copying to it, the equivalent of up to 4 hours of free space in SP mode is needed on the HDD.) –...
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Page 55: Copy Title Playing
“Off” will be copied with normal speed. press [OK]. In the following cases, even if “Rec for High Speed Copy” is set to “On”, copy will perform at normal speed. ≥[+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] When the copying source was recorded in To stop copying “EP”... -
Page 56: Copying Using The Copying List-Copy
Copying titles 3 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press the “Red” button. Copying using the copying list—Copy A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step until you select all necessary items. You can order titles as desired for copy to disc. - Page 57 No., recording date, day, channel, recording start Page 01/01 registered item, because of data time and title name. (You cannot select a title if it has a check mark.) management information being written to If you close the Copying list screen, the display order is cancelled.
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Page 58: Copying A Finalised Dvd-R, Dvd-R Dl, Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Video Format), +R And +R Dl
01/02 (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. Chapter 3 Chapter 4 ≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” ( 90) is set to “On”... -
Page 59: With Other Equipment
≥The beginnings of recordings may not be recorded correctly in some cases. ≥When “Ext Link” is set to “Ext Link 2”, this function does not work if the input signal is NTSC system. ≥Programmes are recorded as one title on this unit when the end time of the earlier timer recording and the start time of the later timer recording are close to each other. -
Page 60: Copying From A Video Equipment (Video Cassette Recorder, Etc.)
≥When “Rec for High Speed Copy” ( 90) is set to “On” and you make a copy, the copy will be made using the picture size selected Almost all videos and BD-Video/DVD-Video on sale have been in “Aspect for Recording” ( 90) of the Setup menu. -
Page 61: Dv Automatic Recording
≥It is not possible to operate the unit from the connected DV equipment. ≥The DV input on this unit is for use with DV equipment only. (It To exit the screen without recording cannot be connected to a computer, etc.) Press [RETURN ≥The DV equipment name may not be shown correctly. -
Page 62: Copy The Hd Video (Avchd Format) Or The Sd Video (Mpeg2 Format)
Copy the HD Video (AVCHD format) or the SD Video (MPEG2 format) Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) It is possible to copy the HD video (AVCHD format) recorded on the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. to the HDD or disc. ∫ From an SD card or Discs ∫... -
Page 63: Copying Sd Video (Mpeg2 Format)
Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format) It is possible to copy the SD video (MPEG2 format) recorded on the Panasonic video camera, etc. to the HDD or disc. ∫ From an SD card ∫ From a video equipment [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] HDD of Panasonic’s video camera >... -
Page 64: Still Pictures
[HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the ≥You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a BD-RE, album of “Album” or date of “Pictures DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW, USB memory and SD card. -
Page 65: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” and press [OK]. Rotate RIGHT ≥Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” in step 2 and press [OK] to resume the display size of the still Rotate LEFT picture. -
Page 66: Editing Still Pictures
Copy Pictures [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] Change Date Edit Pictures 1 Press [OPTION]. Set up Protection 2 Press [3, 4] to select “View Album” or “Pictures by Date” Delete Pictures Cancel Protection and press [OK]. Pictures by Date e.g., [HDD] Pictures by Date screen... -
Page 67: Still Pictures Operation
[Copy to Album, Copy to New Album, Change Date : Only when the picture list is displayed] [Note] ≥Timer recordings do not start when performing “Copy to Album”, “Copy to New Album”, “Change Date”, “Copy to Disc” or “Copy to HDD”. RQT9434... -
Page 68: Copying Still Pictures
≥The pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW [USB] > [HDD] cannot be copied. ≥If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number of files/ While stopped folders to be copied exceeds the maximum ( 116), copying will stop partway through. - Page 69 New Item By Picture ( Date ) Add new items to the copying list. 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press the “Red” Size Title 2 Press [3, 4] to select “New Item” and press [OK].
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Page 70: Music
Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and press [OK]. Selected folder No. /Total folder If the folder has no track, “– –” is displayed as folder number. 0.09 Music View Select Folder CD ( MP3 ) -
Page 71: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd
∫ When “Artists” is selected 1 Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the artist. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the name of the artist and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the album and press [OK]. -
Page 72: Useful Functions During Music Play
91). (However, in this case, audio is output as 2ch from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.) Display Still Sample pictures in this unit or pictures stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played back as slideshow during playback of the music. Pictures... -
Page 73: Editing Music/Playlist
1 Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the artist. from the HDD. ≥While displaying “Menu” Press [2, 1] to select “Clear” and 2 Press [3, 4] to select the name of the artist, and press screen press [OK]. [OK]. -
Page 74: Register Track To Playlist
∫ When “Artists” is selected [OPTION]. 1 Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the artist. e.g., while selecting the track in playlist 2 Press [3, 4] to select the name of the artist, and press [OK]. below) Remove 3 Press [3, 4] to select the album. -
Page 75: Copying Music To Hdd
You can copy MP3 files from the DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD or USB memory. The track name and artist name will be displayed on this unit if the information is contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file. About the Gracenote ®... -
Page 76: Convenient Functions
2 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( 93). (The default setting is “On”.) Even if the TV is set to standby mode, the unit will not be set to 3 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected standby mode at the same time when recording, copying, finalising equipment (e.g., TV). -
Page 77: Easy Control Only With Viera Remote Control
By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” ( below) and display the Top Menu for DVD- If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or later Video. function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. -
Page 78: Enjoying Viera Cast
≥Network connection ( 103) (firmware) update notice is displayed on the screen. ≥Network Settings ( If the software (firmware) is not updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA CAST function. ≥VIERA CAST Home screen is subject to change without notice. -
Page 79: Pause Live Tv
Only when “One cable” has been selected in Auto Setup ( 18, 87). DLNA feature You can enjoy the video saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA Playing back from Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment connected via a network. -
Page 80: Entering Text
Text is not added. [SD] Characters For your reference If you enter a long name, only part of it is shown in the Top Menu Album of still pictures after finalisation or creating Top Menu ( 86). When entering a title... -
Page 81: Convenient Functions To Playback And Viewing Or Listening
Disc menu—Setting the disc content 40, Changing audio during play) § Video [AVCHD] With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using the menus ( 21) on the disc. The video recording method appears ≥The display changes according to the disc content. You cannot Signal Type change when there is no recording. - Page 82 This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Sound Effects Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [BD-V] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] can be selected will differ.
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Page 83: Status Messages
Switch the aspect ratio of the screen Status of this unit during recording or playback can be displayed with When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the following operation. the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. -
Page 84: Disc And Card Management
Management window. ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] 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. DVD Management... -
Page 85: Deleting All Titles-Delete All Titles
[SD] You can delete the BD-Live video data ( 46). [Note] ≥When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not Preparation be possible to use it on any other equipment. After performing steps 1–3 ( 84, Common procedures) ≥[-R] [-R]DL] [CD] Formatting cannot be performed. -
Page 86: Selecting The Background Style-Top Menu
[Note] Top Menu: The top menu appears first. ≥You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such the top menu. -
Page 87: Changing The Unit's Settings
Editing these Favourites does not affect the To change the channel number assignment channel setting itself. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” and ≥Timer recording may not work correctly if you edit the Favourites press the “Green” button. -
Page 88: Manual Tuning
Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Manual Tuning Signal Input Press [2, 1] to select the terminal for which you wish to display the You can add each new channels manually that the Auto Setup could signal condition. not complete successfully. -
Page 89: Hdd / Disc
(AVCHD) recorded by the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. and high definition quality title that was recorded on this unit. You can select up to 2 different subtitles, audio tracks and teletext to ≥It can be played regardless of the setting for discs that do not be used when multi audio, subtitles and teletext digital broadcasts have both recorded. -
Page 90: Picture
Frames and fields). Rec for High Speed Copy [Automatic] You can copy titles recorded in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), [Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is +R, +R DL and +RW using high speed mode. -
Page 91: Sound
Dynamic Range Compression Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. [BD-V] [DVD-V] It will be converted to 48 kHz regardless of the setting in following Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. cases. ≥The signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz. -
Page 92: Display
While using this mode, the standby power consumption can be reduced. Aspect for 4:3 Video To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 widescreen television. [4:3] Picture output expands left or right. - Page 93 ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with, or to match the title when there are both PAL and NTSC titles HDMI Video Mode on the HDD, BD-RE or BD-R.
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Page 94: Network Settings
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. ≥You cannot change the setting while the “HDMI Video Mode” is set to “On”. Set the “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” and set the “AV1 Connection Test Output” to “Video ( with component )” or “S Video ( with component )”. -
Page 95: Others
[BD 3] Remember the PIN. Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the code (“BD 1”, “BD 2” or “BD 3”) and press [OK]. Power Save To change the code on the remote control... -
Page 96: Network Settings
In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. These settings are used if you will connect this unit to a network. Set the IP address only when the router has no DHCP server The connection to the Internet may take time or the internet may not functions or when the router’s DHCP server function is disabled. - Page 97 "Home Network ( DLNA ) Settings". “OK”: The connection is completed. Press [RETURN ] to exit. In such a case, register the equipment from "Server ( DLNA ) “Failed”: Please check the connection and settings. Settings" ( below) 7 Press [3, 4] to select “Proxy Address”...
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Page 98: Software (Firmware) Update
Time to start the download of the software (firmware) can be set arbitrarily. If you do not want to perform the software (firmware) ≥If you did not update or if the notice for update did not display on update during the standby mode, set the "Software Update in the screen, you will be notified on the Digital Channel Information Standby"... -
Page 99: Other Settings
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your television does not allow control of your television, this Channel remote control is not compatible with your television. -
Page 100: Additional Connections
AUDIO COMPONENT L AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) VIDEO OUT This unit’s rear panel COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( 119) and provide a purer picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. [Required^setting] “Component Resolution” setting in the Setup menu (... -
Page 101: Connecting Vcr Or Set Top Box (Terrestrial Receiver, Catv, Etc.)
≥“Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu ( ≥When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable or coaxial cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu ( 93). -
Page 102: Connecting With An Hdmi Compatible Television And Receiver
VIDEO OUT [Note] ≥If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with 2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed ( 118) and output as 2 channels, even if connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be down mixed.) ≥You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP. -
Page 103: Enjoying Viera Cast Tm
≥It may not work properly depending on the equipment or environment used. ≥Depending on the contract with the provider, you may not be able to connect multiple numbers of terminals such as this unit or computers, or an additional fee might be required. -
Page 104: Reference
[Without finalising or creating Top Menu ([+RW])] § [AVCHD] It cannot playback. ≥Simultaneous operation is not possible while executing the “DV Automatic Recording” or “Flexible Recording via AV input”. Starting of the timer recording while executing other operation Starting of timer recording possible during the following... -
Page 105: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Title in DR mode on the HDD can be copied to BD-RE or BD-R Set up at high speed. Can this unit receive or record High Definition... -
Page 106: Messages
– [BD-V] During playback, reverse slow-motion or reverse frame-by-frame is not possible. – Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform search or skip when film previews and warning screens are being played back. $ This operation is prohibited by ≥Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform search or skip when film previews and... - Page 107 ≥There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.
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Page 108: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. (... - Page 109 The recorded title is stretched vertically. It may have been recorded with 4:3 aspect ratio. You will be No sound. able to view in 16:9 aspect ration by setting the “Aspect for 4:3 Low volume. Video” in Setup menu to “4:3”. ( Distorted sound.
- Page 110 Recording drive or playback drive has not been selected or switch the unit on and off while a disc is loaded, a total of properly. 30 times.
- Page 111 Refer to “When is high speed copy not possible?” for details. ( You tried to play a +RW that needs to have a top menu on the equipment used for recording. When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8 hours) mode, play...
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Page 112: Still Pictures
Cannot edit. soundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes. ( You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. ( No subtitles. - Page 113 You can use USB memories with capacities up to 128 GB. USB memory cannot be operated. Turn the power of this unit off once, and turn it back on. If it cannot be operated after that, set “VIERA Link” to “Off” and turn the power of this unit off again, and turn it back on.
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Page 114: To Reset This Unit
( antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup. If Press and hold [X CH] and [CH W] on the main unit until the problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer. Auto Setup screen appears. All the settings except for the Check the reception capacity of the satellite dish. -
Page 115: Specifications
BD-R Ver. 1.3 conforming CI (Common Interface) Slot BD-Video EN 50221 Standard, §1 DVD-RAM DVD Video Recording format, AVCHD format, JPEG 2 slot Type I and II PC Card (5 V only) rear side §2 §2 §2, 3 §2, 3 DVD-R: DVD-Video format... - Page 116 Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Sampling 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz Association (JEITA). frequency ID3 tags compatible ≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. RQT9434...
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Page 117: Structure Of Folders Displayed By This Unit
∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit You can play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. -
Page 118: Glossary
Dolby Digital Plus. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output. for example, connected to the Internet. When using a PC in a LAN to access a PC or device that is not included in the LAN, the IP address Dolby TrueHD is called the local IP address. - Page 119 MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) This is a progressive image recorded at a rate of 24 frames per An audio compression method that compresses audio to second. approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
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Page 120: Safety Precautions
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used. DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. - Page 121 The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by For the software categorized as (3) and (4), please refer to the Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote. terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL v2.1, as the case may be at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html.
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Page 122: Index
Sub Channel ........27, 28... - Page 123 Copy (HD Video) ........62...
- Page 124 [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.