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Panasonic DMR-BCT835 Operating Instructions Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
• This unit is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. They can receive encrypted digital broadcast
services.
Software (Firmware) Update
EG
Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder
Model No. DMR-BCT835
Blu-ray Disc technology and broadcast services continue to add new features.
As they evolve, firmware updates may be required to support the latest features.
Panasonic strives to continually update firmware as new technology is released.
It's very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of
your unit.
For details, refer to "Software (Firmware) Update" (o 101) or
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
Panasonic

Operating Instructions

DMR-BCT735
DMR-BCT730
(This site is in English only.)
VQT4W71

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, than those specified herein may result in dripping or splashing.

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    Indemnity concerning recorded content - Do not use batteries if the covering has been Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for peeled off. damages directly or indirectly due to any type of - Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ......Supplied accessories ......Editing video Getting started Deleting/Editing recorded titles .........49 HDD and media information ....Deleting ..............49 - Recordable/playable contents ......Editing ................50 - Recording mode ..........Copying video - Notes .............. Copying titles ..............55 Unit care ..........

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Operating Instructions show images - Common procedures....of DMR-BCT835 unless otherwise indicated. • - DVB Tuning ......| BCT8351 indicates features applicable to DMR-BCT835 only. - HDD/ Disc/ USB HDD ....• | BCT7351 - Picture ........indicates features applicable to DMR-BCT735 only.

  • Page 6: Hdd And Media Information

    Getting started HDD and media information For more details, refer also to the specifications. 117) Recordable/playable contents (-: Impossible) Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents • Video • AVCHD/AVCHD 3D Built-in hard disk drive • JPEG (HDD)* • MPO (3D photo) •...
  • Page 7 Rewritable media It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.

  • Page 8: Recording Mode

    Getting started HDD and media information About extension of files “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov” MP4: “.MPG” “.mpg” “.MPEG” “.mpeg” “.M2TS” “.m2ts” MPEG2: “.MTS” “.mts” “.TS” “.ts” “.AVI” “.avi” Xvid: “.SRT” “.srt” “.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt” Subtitle text files: “.MKV” “.mkv” MKV: “.SRT”...

  • Page 9: Notes

    Getting started • Disc recorded on another device Notes • It may be necessary to finalize the disc, create Top Menu or close the session on the Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD) equipment used for recording to play on this You can use an external HDD in the following two unit.
  • Page 10 Getting started HDD and media information Media handling Notes for the SD cards • Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs or • Compatible SD card the terminal surface of the SD cards. SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 formats) DO NOT SDHC Memory Card...
  • Page 11 VQT4W71...

  • Page 12: Unit Care

    Germany, Setup precautions please consult your Panasonic dealer for • Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not advice. subject to vibration or impact.

  • Page 13: Control Reference Guide

    Getting started Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu, Pop-up Menu (O 40) © Show OPTION menu (O 50, 66, 71) © Colour buttons (Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.) <...
  • Page 14 Getting started Display Main unit è □ © © COMMON INTERFACE EJECT ■ ►/xi.a rp r :c=i (I ® ® ® © — Pull to flip down the © Recording indicator front panel. • The indicator will light up while recording. •...

  • Page 15: Ci (Common Interface) Module

    Getting started CI (Common Interface) module An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast. You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster. •...

  • Page 16: About Ci Plus Compatible Broadcast

    Getting started Retention limit About CI Plus compatible broadcast There are some titles for which the playback will “CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes be disabled after a predetermined time. contents protection, etc. (e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.) CI Plus contents protection •...

  • Page 17: Connection

    Getting started Connection Basic connections 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. To the CATV terminal or the aerial CATV coaxial cable or aerial cable Household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

  • Page 18: Viera Link 1

    Refer to “Enjoying Network Service”. (o 76) About HDMI cable 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 1080p signal or 24p(4K) signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.

  • Page 19: Amplifier/Receiver Connections

    Getting started Connection ■ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D Amplifier/receiver connections HDMI terminal 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible amplifier/receiver and a 3D compatible TV. • You will not be able to view 3D programmes with this connection if your amplifier/receiver is not 3D compatible.
  • Page 20 Getting started DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ■ AUDIO OUT terminal • Connect to terminals of the same colour. Using Optical digital audio cable ■ Using Coaxial cable • When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output”...

  • Page 21: Network Connection

    • Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any terminal can damage the unit. incidental damage which may arise due to a...

  • Page 22: Settings

    • Perform the setting if you cannot operate the TV with the TV operation buttons. While pressing [TV i], enter the code with the number buttons. operation buttons Manufacturer and Code No. right) Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01/02/03/04 AIWA NOBLEX AKAI 27/30 NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 BEKO 05/71/72/73/74 NORDMENDE...

  • Page 23: Easy Setting

    Getting started Settings © I DVB-C | Easy Setting Select “Start Auto Setup”, then The tuner in this unit is compatible with digital press [OK]. Cable broadcast services and digital terrestrial • Frequency Auto broadcast services. The preset frequency will be •...
  • Page 24 Getting started Select the item to match the type of TV Clock will be set automatically. connected. If the clock setting screen appears, set the For details, refer to “TV Aspect”. (O 94) time manually (O 99, Clock). When “Easy Setting has been completed.” Set Quick Start to “On”, “Off’...

  • Page 25: Easy Network Setting

    Getting started Settings Connection method to wireless access point Easy Network Setting After completing “Easy Setting”, you can Search for wireless network: Select “Search for wireless network”, then continue with “Easy Network Setting”. Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press press [OK]. The available wireless networks will be [OK].
  • Page 26 Getting started When you experience problems • Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. Refer to “When you experience problems with • If you set “Home Network function” or “Remote Recording Easy Network Setting”. (O 115) function” to “On”, the setting for “Quick Start” is fixed to “On”.

  • Page 27: Function Menu Screen

    Getting started FUNCTION MENU screen You can easily access the desired functions, such FUNCTION MENU list as playback, timer recording, the unit's settings • Media etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. BD/DVD Press [FUNCTION MENU]. SD Card USB device USB HDD •...

  • Page 28: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts If this unit request a PIN Instructions for operations are generally Enter the PIN with the number buttons by described using the remote control. (O 12) following the on-screen instructions. Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, •...

  • Page 29: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using Channel List Using TV Guide system You can select from the list of channel names. Press [GUIDE]. Press [OK]. TV Guide TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 Category: All DVB Channels All DVB Channels sorting 123. 8:00 - 9:45 1000 TUE 01 01 ai00 r»s0 Tom iros0 110:30...

  • Page 30: Using Channel Information

    Watching broadcasts Using channel information Operations while watching broadcast While watching a programme To show subtitle Press [STATUS ®j. When “£§)” appears in channel information (O left) Press [STTL ©]. • Press again to hide subtitle. To change subtitle language 1 Press [OPTION].
  • Page 31 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Aspect To use data service (Hybrid Broadcast You can switch the screen mode. Broadband TV) Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the You can enjoy the interactive data services for screen”. (O 105) digital broadcasting. To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application, perform network connection and To select the contents in the broadcast...

  • Page 32: Rewind Live Tv/Pause Live Tv

    Watching broadcasts While pausing a programme via external input: REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV Press [STATUS ®] twice. © This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme 8:50:55 01.01.2013 you are watching with this unit's tuner on HDD. Play 8:50.50 REWIND LIVE TV ©...
  • Page 33 Recording Recording TV programmes Select “Automatic Stop”, then press [OK]. • This operation will only record to built-in HDD. • One touch recording (OTR) • This unit can record two programmes being Recording stops automatically when the broadcasted at the same time. programme ends.
  • Page 34 Recording To convert the recording mode after recording Operation during Recording in DR mode Refer to “File Conversion”. (O 52) To check the recording programme To confirm whether the conversion is Press [STATUS ©]. completed e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is completed”.
  • Page 35 Recording Recording TV programmes To pause recording Notes for recording of an encrypted After displaying the recording programme, broadcast press [PAUSE II]. This unit allows you to record/view/play an • Press again to restart recording. encrypted programme by decryption using a (A title is not split into separate titles.) supporting CI module.
  • Page 36 Recording • When “Decrypt Recording” is selected Decryption “A” “B” Programme Decryption is performed when the unit is turned off. It will take about the same time as While recording Record the recorded duration. programme “A”, start Recording (Decrypted impossible recording programme “B”.
  • Page 37 Recording Timer recording To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to edit, then press the • This operation will only record to built-in red button. HDD. 2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK]. •...

  • Page 38: Recording

    Recording Manually programming timer Timer recording options recording Select the items and change the items. Press [PROG/CHECK]. e.g., Timer Recording _______ HDD 30:24 DR ______ TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 Timer Recording HDD 30:30 DR TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 Channel Day/Date Start Stop Mode Conv. Subtitles 1 Channel Name Schedule Mode SDace WED 02.01 ^8:00 | 9:00 [DR | OFF [OFF Tite Name New Timer Programme...

  • Page 39: Timer Recording From Channel Information

    “File Conversion” (Only when “Now” is selected) For details, please check the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB (This site is in English only) device or SD card Preparation copying photos/music •...

  • Page 40: To Confirm And Edit A Timer Programme

    Recording Screen icons To confirm and edit a timer © programme Red: Timer recording standby is Press [PROG/CHECK]. activated. Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated. e.g., • Currently recording programme Timer Recording HDD 30:30 DR TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 Channel Name Schedule Mode Space A part or all of the programme will not ©...

  • Page 41: Playing Back Video

    Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD ñV DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen HDD USB-RDD i itsn.mn For recorded titles (o 9)” only Screen icons Press [FUNCTION MENU]. • Currently recording programme Select “Video” in “Contents on HDD” Protected title then press [OK]. Title was not recorded due to recording e.g., □...
  • Page 42 Playing back video Showing Information Title is recorded using a different Select the title, then press [STATUS ®]. encoding system from that of the unit. Change the “TV System” (O 84, 94). Radio programme Switching the appearance 3D contents 1 Press [OPTION]. •...
  • Page 43 Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD Playback from Chapter View Editing the grouped titles 1 Select the title or the group, then press the Regarding chapters yellow button. You can divide a title into multiple chapters. • A check mark is displayed. Repeat this Each section between the division points step.

  • Page 44: Playing Titles On The Media

    Playing back video Playing titles on the media Menu screen ( oil (<a© f f \ j USB'HDD BO-Vidao DVD-Vidao Selecting screen for each operation is displayed GD- S0 USB when the media is inserted, and you can “For data files (o 9)” access only the operation screen easily.

  • Page 45: Notes For Bd-Live Discs

    Playing back video Playing titles on the media Notes for BD-Live discs DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen e.g., I BD-V | BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions Video Menu All Titles DIRECT NAVIGATOR BD-RE Time Remaining 10:30 (DRI All such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet.

  • Page 46: Operation During Play

    Playing back video Operation during play Quick View Press and hold [PLAY/x1.3 1]. • Press again to return to normal speed. • Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Quick View is not effective. • Depending on the media and the type of file, some •...
  • Page 47 Playing back video Operation during play Frame-by-frame To display menu While paused, press [2] (211) or [1] (111). 1 Press [OPTION]. • Each press shows the next frame. 2 Select “Playback Menu”, then press [OK]. • Press and hold to change in succession forward 3 Select “Top Menu”, “Pop-up Menu”...

  • Page 48: 3D Video Playback

    Playing back video Changing audio 3D video playback Press [AUDIO]. Preparation • It will switch depending on the contents Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. (O 16) recorded every time it is pressed. • Perform the necessary preparations for the Play back following the instructions displayed Switching subtitles on the screen.
  • Page 49 Playing back video Operation during play 3D settings during playback • Depending on the contents, displayed items are different. Change this setting when the screen is • This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame not correctly displayed for 3D Sequential and the Side-by-Side (Half) programme types.

  • Page 50: Editing Video

    Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, Available disc space after deleting recorded content cannot be restored to its • | HDD | [USB HDD 11 BD-RE | RAM original state. Make certain before proceeding. The space deleted becomes available for N-inPT iiooJjnn recording.

  • Page 51: Editing

    Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles Deleting Editing 1 Select “Delete Title”, then press • If the title is contents protected, you may [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. perform editing other than deleting. (o 15) On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Select the title.
  • Page 52 Editing video Setting protection Dividing title | HDD 11 USB HDD 11 BD-RE 11 BD-R | RAM | HDD 11 USB HDD 11 BD-RE 11 BD-R | RAM [+R] +RW 1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion.
  • Page 53 Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles Select the item, then press [OK]. File Conversion Convert & Delete: | HDD 11 USB The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity after conversion. HDD | Convert Only: File Conversion is a function to convert the The original title remains after conversion.
  • Page 54 Editing video To cancel a “During standby” conversion File Decryption | HDD | After performing steps 1-3 (O 50, Editing) Encrypted titles decrypted 1 Select “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then manually. press [OK]. Select “File Decryption” in “Edit”, then 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. press [OK].
  • Page 55 Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles Editing chapters • The maximum number of chapters: HDD | USB HDD 11 BD-RE 11 BD-R | RAM (Depends on the state of recording.) : Approx. 1000 per title ~1 | USB HDD Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. : Approx.

  • Page 56: Copying Video

    Copying video Copying titles " Set other settings, then press [OK]. HÏ3D 'Æ e.g., FF -► (F C * ) BD DVD' Automatic Standby after Copy Off fTU* USB'IHDD Standby status can be changed if required. Please press OK to start copying. “For recorded titles (o 9)”...
  • Page 57 Copying video Copying titles To change the selection Setting the copying options 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 7 (O 55). 1 Select the item in step 8 (O 55). 2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings. e.g., | HDD | >...

  • Page 58: Copying From Media Other Than Hdd With Direct Navigator

    Copying video Copying from media other than HDD Copying titles with copying list with DIRECT NAVIGATOR § 1,2, 3 BD-RE BD-R RAM DVD-R |HDD I > Insert a disc. ' ----- ' | DVD-RW | [+Bl +RW The menu screen appears. (O 43) Select “Play Video”, then press [OK].
  • Page 59 Copying video Copying titles Register titles for copy. Make other settings. Select “Create List”, then 1 Select “Other Settings”, then press [1] (right). press [1] (right). Select “New item”, then press [OK]. e.g., Select the title, then press the yellow button.
  • Page 60 Copying video Editing the copying list Screen icons 1 Select the title after step 4-4 (o 58). Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode Titles that cannot be copied Title contains photos • Photos ® cannot be copied. (NTSC) Title recorded using a different œ...

  • Page 61: Notes For Copying

    Copying video Copying titles Notes for normal speed copy Notes for copying • | | i+R| +RW You cannot copy Notes for high speed copy High Speed Copying is the process of the disc in the following cases. copying a title to disc in high speed while - When there is not enough free space on the maintaining the original record mode and HDD.

  • Page 62: Copying A Finalised Disc

    Copying video Notes for copying 3D programmes Copying a finalised disc • It may not display correctly in 3D when a | DVD-V | > HDD copied 3D programme is played back. In While playing a disc, the content being such a case, change the “Signal Format”...

  • Page 63: Copying Title Playing

    Copying video Copying titles Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Copying Title Playing • When the Top Menu is displayed: Select the title you want to start I HDD | > | BD-RE 11 BD-R | RAM | DVD-R 11DVD-RW | [+R] copying, then press [OK].

  • Page 64: Copying Hd Video (Avchd) To The Dvd-R 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 will become 2D. VQT4W71...

  • Page 65: Photo And Music

    Photo and Music Playing photos To exit the Calendar screen ’ Press [PAUSE II]. USB'HDD DVD' Æ • When there are many files and/or folders, some files may SD USB not be displayed or not be playable. (^ 120) § “For data files (O 9)”...

  • Page 66: Photo Play Option

    Photo and Music Photo play option Slideshow settings While displaying a photo: On the Photo Menu Press [OPTION]. screen: Press the green Select the item, then press [OK]. button. Aspect You can switch the screen mode. (o 105) Graphic Display Level You can change the 3D position of the screen display, etc., during the 3D photo playback.

  • Page 67: Editing Photos

    Photo and Music Editing photos Select the item, then press [OK]. Enter Folder Name Refer to “Entering text”. (o 104) | only § only Combine Folders | HDD | On the Photo Menu screen: Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. e.g., I HDD I Delete Folder Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

  • Page 68: Copying Photos

    Photo and Music Copying photos ’ (Is) ■ 2 HDD USB'HDD BD Copying automatically DVD GD n Æ I USB HDD 11 BD-RE 11 RAM I __ . SD USB > I HDD I I DVD-R | [CD] [SD] I USB §...

  • Page 69: Playing Music

    Photo and Music Playing music § § Copying music (MP3) to HDD “For data USB'llDD DVD CD USB I USB HDD 11 DVD-R | CD USB > files (o 9)” only (MP3) § | only Music CD: After performing steps 1-2 (o left) Insert the disc.

  • Page 70: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd

    Photo and Music Playing music recorded on HDD Playlists I HDD I 1 Select the playlist, then press [OK]. Select the track, then press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Music” in “Contents on HDD”, ir^Vi Frequently Played then press [OK]. Tracks most often played recently (up Music Menu HDD Total Tracks 53...

  • Page 71: Operations During Music Play

    Photo and Music Playing music Displaying photos (Screen Saver) Operations during music play Photos can be displayed during music I HDD 11 USB HDD 11 DVD-R | CD [USB playback. While playing the music Press the red button. Stop Press [STOP ■]. •...

  • Page 72: Editing Music/Playlist

    Photo and Music Editing music/playlist Delete All Tracks 1 If the confirmation screen appears: On the Music Menu screen: Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. e.g., Music Delete Album Men HDD Total Tracks 53 Select “Delete”, then press Artsts Albums...

  • Page 73: Network

    For details regarding the connection and each item of equipment. operation of equipment connected via a http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ network, refer to their respective operating instructions. (This site is in English only.) § DLNA function compatible software should be installed.

  • Page 74: Using This Unit As Client

    • You may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you You can share videos, photos and music use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment. stored in the DLNA Certified media server • Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, (such as a PC with Windows 7 installed etc.).

  • Page 75: Using This Unit As Media Renderer

    Network Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Playable contents Using this unit as Media Renderer When this unit works as a DLNA client, This unit will work as Media Renderer, which following contents are playable. allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Server by operating a Digital Media Video Controller (a smartphone, etc.).

  • Page 76: Using Smart Home Networking (Dlna) With

    Network Using Smart Home Networking When no devices are found (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct™ Wi-Fi Direct Connection Device not found. Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables To connect with a Wi-Fi Direfl compatible device, please check connection mode of wireless LAN devices to communicate each pairing device and select “Search again”.

  • Page 77: Enjoying Network Service

    , __ either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, 5» Ï __ ,: Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the OracAi [ COAXIAL © I ( fS>| continuity of the services.

  • Page 78: With Other Equipment

    With Other Equipment Recording from external equipment To stop recording Press [STOP ■]. Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Manually programming timer recording from external equipment Refer “Manually programming timer recording” (* 37). • Following contents or media cannot be played back while recording from external equipment.

  • Page 79: Copying The Hd Video (Avchd)

    • The original file must be in the AVCHD standard. • If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

  • Page 80: Registering The External Hdd (Usb Hdd)

    • For details about connection method, refer USB HDDs, please check the following website. Disconnecting the USB HDD the instructions supplied with the USB HDD. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Please use the following procedure to • Certain non-confirmed USB HDDs cannot disconnect. be used with this unit.

  • Page 81: Registering The Usb Hdd

    With Other Equipment Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) Registering the USB HDD To cancel all USB HDD registrations Refer to “Cancellation of all USB HDD • If the registering screen appears Registrations”. (O 91) when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5.

  • Page 82: Convenient Functions

    • This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Playing music continuously even after turning “HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI off power to the TV Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible The following operations make it possible to with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

  • Page 83: Playback Menu

    Convenient functions Playback menu A variety of operations and settings such as Basic Operation changing the subtitles and audio languages Soundtrack* can be performed during playback of video or Show or change the soundtrack. music. Also, picture and sound quality can be Multi Audio Switch in the case of multiple audio.
  • Page 84 Convenient functions Video Settings Sound Settings Picture Sound Mode Effects • This function is effective when “Digital Select the picture quality mode. Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. (o 92) HD optimizer Reduces unnecessary noise in videos. The Re-master 1/Re-master 2 Sound greater the value is the less noise will becomes more natural by adding higher appear.

  • Page 85: Basic Settings

    Convenient functions Basic Settings You can change the unit's settings of DVB Menu list Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network The locations of the setting items are as etc. in the menu. follows. For details on each setting item, please refer to the following pages. Common procedures Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 86 Convenient functions Picture Network Easy Network Setting (^ 96) I-Still Mode 91) Network Settings (O 96) Sound LAN Connection Mode (^ 96) Dynamic Range Compression 92) Wireless Settings (^ 96) Downmix (^ 92) Connection Setting (^ 96) Bilingual Audio Selection (^ 92) Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz ) (^ 96) IP Digital Audio Output (^ 92) Address / DNS Settings (^ 96)

  • Page 87: Dvb Tuning

    Convenient functions Basic Settings DVB Tuning Auto Setup You can restart the Auto Setup. (o 22) Favourites Edit 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. You can create four favourites of channels • If the country selection screen appears: for making viewing and recording easier. Select the country, then press [OK].
  • Page 88 Convenient functions Settings for DVB-C Channels Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of | DVB-C | signals. Channel List Press [CH v] to select the channel. You can edit the channel list. • To hide/reveal channels • When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the Select the channel.
  • Page 89 Convenient functions Basic Settings Settings for DVB-T Channels Signal Condition | DVB-T | You can check the quality and strength of signals. Channel List Press [CH v] to select the channel. You can edit the channel list. • To hide/reveal channels •...

  • Page 90: Hdd/ Disc/ Usb Hdd

    Convenient functions HDD/ Disc/ USB HDD BD-Live You can restrict Internet access when Settings for Playback BD-Live functions are used. • If “On ( Limit )” is selected, Internet 3D BD-Video Playback access is permitted only for BD-Live Select playback method contents which have content owner compatible video software.
  • Page 91 Convenient functions Basic Settings Settings for Recording PIN Entry for Decrypt Recording If your CAM requires a PIN for timer Timer Record Start Buffer recording, it can be entered here in This function sets the timer recording to advance. start earlier than the TV Guide time. Aspect for Recording Timer Record Stop Buffer Sets the aspect ratio when recording or...

  • Page 92: Picture

    Convenient functions Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations HDD Management This function cancels the registrations Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show of all the USB HDDs registered on this the following settings. unit. Delete all titles Only do this if you are going to dispose of Delete all titles (video) on the built-in this unit.

  • Page 93: Sound

    Convenient functions Basic Settings Digital Audio Output Sound PCM Down Conversion Dynamic Range Compression Select how to output audio with a sampling To lower the dynamic range for playback (e.g., at frequency of 96 kHz. night). • On: • This does not work depending on broadcasts Signals are converted to 48 kHz.

  • Page 94: Display

    Convenient functions Audio Delay Display Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output. Language Select the language for on-screen menus. Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording If the programme has multi channel audio, On-Screen Information priority is given to what you select.

  • Page 95: Connection

    Convenient functions Basic Settings Connection HDMI Connection HDMI Video Format 3D Settings You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. 3D Type • If “Automatic” is selected, the output If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, resolution best suited to the connected may be able to play it in 3D by changing TV (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p) is...
  • Page 96 Convenient functions Common Interface Deep Colour Output Access to software contained on CI module. This setting is for selecting whether to use (O 14) Deep Colour output when a TV that • Select “Slot 1 :” or “Slot 2:” and press supports Deep Colour is connected.

  • Page 97: Network

    Convenient functions Basic Settings Network IP Address / DNS Settings Check the connection of the network or set Easy Network Setting the IP address and DNS. • To set the IP address and DNS 1 Set “IP Address Auto-assignment” and Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting.
  • Page 98 For details please check the following Home Network function website. You can switch between enable/disable http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only) the DLNA (Server) and DMR (Media Renderer) function. Remote Recording function • If “On” is selected, the setting for When you set a recording from a “Quick Start”...

  • Page 99: Others

    Convenient functions Basic Settings Registration type for remote devices Others • Automatic: All connected devices on the same Standby Settings network can access this unit. • Manual: Quick Start • On: Only registered devices can access It is possible to start quickly from this unit.
  • Page 100 Remember the PIN. • Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under Panasonic products close together. normal circumstances. 1 Select the code, then press [OK]. 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold...

  • Page 101: Language Code List

    Convenient functions Basic Settings System Update Language code list Software Update in Standby Abkhazian: 6566 Lingala: 7678 Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684 When you set this unit to standby mode, Afrikaans: 6570 Macedonian: 7775 software (firmware) updates (O 101) are Albanian: 8381 Malagasy: 7771 downloaded automatically at the time...

  • Page 102: Software (Firmware) Update

    • For the latest firmware update information, please refer to the Panasonic support site below. • You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website.

  • Page 103: Other Operations

    Convenient functions Other operations Disc Protection Media management | BD-RE 11 BD-R 11 RAM | I BD-RE 11 BD-R | RAM | DVD-R 11DVD-RW | Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. [+Bl +RW rsp] e.g., Press [FUNCTION MENU]. | Disc Name | Disc Protection Select “Media”, then press [OK].
  • Page 104 Convenient functions Format Disc/Format Card Top Menu | BD-RE 11 RAM 11DVD-RW | | DVD-R 11DVD-RW | [+R] +RW +RW SD I | [+R] (New disc select background only) DVD-Video Top Menu. Select the background, then press [OK]. Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored.

  • Page 105: Entering Text

    1 Press [7] to • | | [+R] If you finalise discs recorded on move to the Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as "Top Menu” may not be displayed. seventh row. ’ • Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other 2 Press [7] twice to highlight “R”.

  • Page 106: Switching The Aspect Ratio Of The Screen

    Convenient functions Switching the aspect ratio of the screen HOLD function The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control. When the image does not match the screen Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN @] size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill simultaneously until “X HOLD”...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following General operation checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. The unit does not work. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may • Check the connections. (o 16) solve the problem.

  • Page 108: Displays

    Troubleshooting The remote control does not work. TV screen and video • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the Screen size is wrong. • Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 remote Video”.
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide The images do not appear on the TV. 3D video is not output correctly. • 3D video may be output correctly by The picture is distorted during play, or video changing the following settings: will not play correctly. - “3D Type”...

  • Page 110: Sound

    Troubleshooting Timer recording does not work properly. Sound • Failed timer recordings are displayed in No sound. grey with ^ on the Timer Recording screen. (O Distorted sound. 39) When you programme a timer recording, • Check the connections. (o 16) check the screen icons.

  • Page 111: Play

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide The time recorded on the disc and the You have forgotten your rating PIN. • The rating level returns to the factory preset. available time shown do not add up. • | 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the |[+R] If you record or edit many times, the yellow button and the blue button at the remaining capacity is reduced and then...

  • Page 112: Photo

    Troubleshooting Photo TV Guide The contents of the SD card cannot be read. The TV Guide information is not displayed • Remove the card from the slot and then properly. • Set the clock correctly. (o 84, 99, Clock) insert again. If this does not solve the •...

  • Page 113: Network

    HE-AAC audio format, • This unit does not support “ONE TOUCH etc., sound may not be played back. PLAY” function of the Panasonic AV Control Receiver. When using Wireless LAN connection, video from the DLNA Certified media server is not...

  • Page 114: Messages On The Unit's Display

    Troubleshooting Messages on the unit’s display NoWRIT You cannot write to this disc. The following messages or service numbers The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc. appear on the unit's display when something unusual is detected. PLEASE WAIT •...
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide UPD □/□ X HOLD (“□” stands for a number.) The HOLD function is activated. (o 105) The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot operate the unit until the update is Hm or Fm complete. (O 101) (“□”...

  • Page 116: When You Experience Problems With

    Troubleshooting Easy Network Setting ( Home Network When you experience problems with Connection Check ) Easy Network Setting If there is any problem, the following Check the message is displayed on the screen. Display following Wireless Settings • Connection 1. LAN cable “Fail”...
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Easy Network Setting ( Internet Connection Test) Display Check the following Cannot find the • “Primary DNS” and server. (B019) “Secondary DNS” settings of “IP Address / DNS Settings” (O 84, 96) • The server may be busy or No connection could be made to the service may have been...

  • Page 118: Reference

    Reference Specifications Specifications are subject to change without ■ Input terminal notice. AV in (21 pin): 1 pc. ■ General Analogue video input Dimensions: 430 mm(W) (PAL/NTSC/SECAM): IBCT8351 66 mm (H) 1 Vp-p (75 Q) | BCT73511BCT7301 59 mm ( Analogue audio input (L/R): (excluding the projecting parts) Standard: 0.5 Vrms, Full scale: 2.0...
  • Page 119 Reference Specifications ■ Wireless LAN ■ Optical pick-up Standard compliance: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n System with 2 lenses, 3 Integration Frequency range: GHz/5 units (405 nm wavelength for BDs, band 661 nm wavelength for DVDs, 783 nm Security*: wavelength for CDs) WPA™/WPA2™ ■ LASER specification (Encryption type: TKIP/AES, Authentication type: PSK) WEP Class 1 LASER...

  • Page 120: Region Code

    Reference ■ Region code ■ SD Card DVD: Compatible media: SD Memory Card Region B Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT* Data that can be played: JPEG, MPO, ■ Playable disc AVCHD format, MPEG-2, MP4 BD-Video (Blu-ray 3D, BD-Live) Includes SDHC/SDXC cards. BD-ROM Version 2.4 DVD-Video: DVD-Video format...
  • Page 121 Reference Specifications ■ MP3 Maximum numbers of titles that can be Playable media: HDD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, recorded CD-R, CD-RW, USB device Compression rate: 32 kbps to 320 HDD, 999 titles kbps USB HDD (When continuously recording for Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 long durations, titles are kHz,...
  • Page 122 Reference Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated. ■ DR mode Recording Mode BD-RE, BD-R 1 BCT8351 Single Layer (25 Dual Layer (50 BCT73511BCT730 (1TB) (500 GB) DR (HD quality) 150 hours 75 hours...
  • Page 123 Reference Specifications ■ XP, SP, LP, EP modes Recording Mode BD-RE, BD-R 1 BCT8351 Single Layer (25 Dual Layer (50 BCT73511BCT730 (1TB) (500 GB) 215 hours 107 hours 5 hours 15 min. 10 hours 30 min. 431 hours 215 hours 10 hours 30 min.
  • Page 124 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.

  • Page 125: Licenses

    Reference Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010 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.
  • Page 126 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 GPLV2.0, LGPLV2.1 or the other licenses with the...

  • Page 127: Index

    Reference Index Aspect ............94,105 Easy setting ............ 22 Audio .............. 29,119 Entering text ..........104 Auto Setup ............. 22, 86 AVCHD ........40, 43, 63, 78 Favourites ............86 Finalise ............104 Basic Settings ..........84 Format Connection ..........94 Disc ............
  • Page 128 Reference Timer recording ..........36 Quick Start ............. 98 Top Menu Create Top Menu ........104 Recording ............32 Troubleshooting guide ........ 106 From external equipment ......77 Easy Network Setting ......115 Timer recording .......... 36 Messages ..........113 Recording mode ........
  • Page 129 Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH...

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