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Panasonic DMR-BCT76 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder
Model No.
76) or
DMR-BCT76
Getting started
Watching broadcasts
Recording
Playing back video
Editing video
Copying video
Photo and Music
Network
With Other Equipment
Other functions
Reference
TQBS0028-1
Setup

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder DMR-BCT76 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 Network product, and save this manual for future use.

  • 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

    Supplied accessories Batteries • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type Please check and identify the supplied recommended by the manufacturer. accessories. • Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte (Product numbers are correct as of March 2017. leakage and may cause a fire.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ....2 Supplied accessories ....3 Getting started Photo and Music Unit care...

  • Page 5: Unit Care

    Unit care Getting started When moving the unit Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is HDD/USB HDD handling care empty. 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until • The HDD is a high precision recording “BYE” disappears from the display.) instrument and is easily susceptible to damage.

  • Page 6: Main Unit

    Main unit Front        Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Disc tray Inserting or removing media 2 Display ( ∫ Disc 3 USB port ( DC 5 V 500 mA) 4 Remote control signal sensor •...
  • Page 7 Display           1 Drive (HDD or BD) indicator 8 Recording indicator 2 Disc indicator • The indicator will light up while recording. 3 Digital broadcast indicator • The indicator will blink while recording is 4 Copying indicator paused and before recording starts.

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    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 3 Select channels and programme numbers, ...

  • Page 9: Ci (Common Interface) Module

    CI (Common Interface) module Encrypted programmes and broadcasts cannot be viewed with the unit by using standard connections and settings. An appropriate CI module is required to view or record them. You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster.
  • Page 10 About CI Plus compatible broadcast Retention limit There are some programmes for which the “CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes playback will be disabled after a predetermined contents protection, etc. time. (e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes CI Plus contents protection after recording.) When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is...

  • Page 11: Connection

    (Connect the AC mains lead after making all connections.) • 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 or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
  • Page 12 The video equipment (VCR) Amplifier/receiver connections connections HDMI terminal HDMI cable Amplifier/ receiver 21-pin Scart cable HDMI cable § Video equipment (VCR) A 21-pin Adaptor is required for § AUDIO/VIDEO terminal. • You will not be able to view 3D programmes or 4K images with this connection if your amplifier/receiver is not 3D or 4K compatible.
  • Page 13 ∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal or 4K 3D programmes or 4K images can be played Amplifier/receiver back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV. • This connection only supports up to 5.1ch. Coaxial cable Amplifier/ receiver...

  • Page 14: Settings

    After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN the number buttons. connection, the network setting is needed. 16, Easy Network Setting) Manufacturer and Code No. Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code LAN cable connection Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX AIWA NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 AKAI 27/30 Internet NORDMENDE...
  • Page 15 Auto Setup will start automatically. Easy Setting (This operation may take some time.) When tuning is completed, press [OK]. Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Clock will be set automatically. Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on If the clock setting screen appears, set the this unit.
  • Page 16 Search for wireless network: Easy Network Setting The available wireless networks will be displayed. After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue Select your network name and press [OK]. with “Easy Network Setting”. - If your Network name is not displayed, search Follow the on-screen instructions to establish again by pressing the red button on the remote your connection settings.
  • Page 17 To restart Easy Network Setting • Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ( • If you set “Home Network function” or “TV Anywhere” to 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press “On”, the setting for “Quick Start”...

  • Page 18: Hdd And Media Information

    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 • ALAC • MKV (3D photo) •...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 About extension of files Information about contents ∫ Broadcast Recordings Example of file Contents Numbers of programmes that can be extension recorded: “.mkv” Maximum “.srt” Media programmes “.sub” (Subtitle text files) 3000 “.txt” BD-RE, BD-R “.mp4” DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW “.mov” +R, +RW “.mpg”...
  • Page 21 Recording mode (Picture Quality) Picture Quality HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/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.
  • Page 22 Notes for the disc • Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to • Region management information CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video guaranteed. discs of the following regions codes, including Media handling “ALL”: •...

  • Page 23: Function Menu Screen

    FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU list screen • Keyword Recording ( • TV Guide ( You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings • Timer Recording ( etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. • Network Service ( Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 24: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using channel information While watching a programme Press [STATUS Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, Channel information appears. then press [OK].  e.g., Press [CH W X] to select the channel. 10:30 NEWS • You can also select the channel by the 9:00 - 11:00 All DVB Channels following operations.
  • Page 25 To show subtitle If this unit requests a PIN Enter the PIN with the number buttons by When “ ” appears in channel information following the on-screen instructions. Press [STTL • If you decide on a PIN, make a note it in case •...
  • Page 26 Using Channel List Using TV Guide You can select from the list of channel names. Press [GUIDE]. Press [OK]. e.g. Landscape view Landscape TV Guide All DVB Channels Sorting 123... TUE 03.01.2017 8:05 Category: All DVB Channels 8:00 - 9:45 TUE 03.01 8:00 8:30...
  • Page 27 REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV • Temporary save stops in the following cases: This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme - When switching to other channels or other screen you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD. - When the unit has started recording using all tuners - When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the REWIND LIVE TV...

  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording TV Recording To set the recording time programmes 1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step 3 ( left). Recording Time: You can set the length of recording time from 30 minutes to 4 hours. • This unit can record two programmes being •...
  • Page 29 When recording two programmes: Following screen appears • Programmes in the original picture quality (DR mode) will be deleted after their recording mode (picture quality) is changed. Stop Recording • It takes about the same amount of time as recording to 2 recordings are in progress.
  • Page 30 When “Decrypt Recording” is selected Notes for recording of an encrypted Programme “A” “B” broadcast While recording This unit allows you to record/view/play an programme “A”, start Record Recording encrypted programme by decryption using a impossible recording programme (Decrypted) supporting CI module. “B”.

  • Page 31: Timer Recording

    Timer recording To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to edit, then press the red button. 2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK]. • You can enter up to 32 programmes within a month in advance.
  • Page 32 To search the programmes Manually programming timer recording 1 On the TV Guide screen: Press [OPTION]. Display the Timer recording list. 2 Select the item below, then press [OK]. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Keyword Search 2 Select “Timer Recording”, then press Displays programmes including the input [OK].
  • Page 33 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., next programme. Timer Recording 30:24 DR TUE 03.01.2017 8:05 While watching a programme Channel Day/Date Start Stop Mode...
  • Page 34 Notes on timer recording To confirm and edit a timer programme • When the recording mode (picture quality) of a programme recorded in DR mode is changed, Display the Timer recording list. teletext recorded with the programme will be 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. lost.

  • Page 35: Keyword Recording

    Keyword Recording Screen icons Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated. The unit can find programmes that include specified keywords from programme names and Currently recording programme programme information on TV Guide, and record (Red) the programmes automatically.
  • Page 36 Recording Settings: Keyword Recording conditions Recording Mode (Picture Quality) Search Conditions: Refer to step on page 28, “Recording TV Keyword 1-16 programmes”. Input the keyword to be registered. Subtitle • Refer to “Entering text”. ( You can choose whether or not to record the •...
  • Page 37 Automatic deletion of Keyword Recording To search programmes matched with any of the registered keywords By default, when the HDD capacity is low, the unit automatically deletes programmes recorded with Press the yellow button. Keyword Recording, starting from the one with the oldest recording date.

  • Page 38: Using The External Hdd (Usb Hdd)

    Using the external Registering the USB HDD HDD (USB HDD) • If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5. § Press [FUNCTION MENU]. “For recorded programmes ( 21)” only § Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press If you intend to move recorded programmes to a [OK].

  • Page 39: Playing Back Video

    Playing programmes Playing Video Menu screen back video on the HDD e.g.,     § Video Menu Grouped Programmes Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Keyword Record Not Viewed Movie Social/Economic AVCHD “For recorded programmes ( 21)” only § Channel Date Programme Name Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 40 • Encrypted programme Screen icons • Programme has failed to be decrypted. Currently recording programme (Red) - Press [STATUS ] to show the reason of the failure. Protected programme Programme cannot be played back, • Programme was not recorded due edited (except deleting) or copied.
  • Page 41 Editing the grouped programmes You can quickly find the recorded programmes by 1 Select the programme or the group, then press selecting the tab. the yellow button. • A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. • Press the yellow button again to cancel. To select the tab 2 Press [OPTION].
  • Page 42 Video list screen Playing Keyword Recording programmes e.g., Select “Keyword Record” tab. Video Menu \ Video \ Video Menu Parent Folder Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Folder 01 Keyword Record Not Viewed Movie Social/Economic AVCHD Programme will be deleted if not enough space on HDD. Press OPTION to change. Folder 02 1: World Cup video01.mpeg...

  • Page 43: Playing Contents On The Media

    Playing contents on Menu screen the media Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily. § e.g., [USB] USB Device Play / Copy Video “For data files ( 21)”...

  • Page 44: Operation During Play

    Operation during play Video Menu screen e.g., [BD-RE] Video Menu All Programmes BD-RE Time Remaining 10:30 (DR) Channel Date Programme Name Dogs and Cats 29.10 22:46 Duration 0:10(HM) 04.10 Birds 04.10 World news 29.10 Football • Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your TV screen, etc.
  • Page 45 Search Manual Skip Press [6] or [5]. Skip forward 1 minute: • Press [1 a1.3] to restart play. Press [+60s]. Skip backward 10 seconds: Press [-10s]. • The speed increases up to 5 steps. ([+R] [+RW]: Up to 3 steps) •...
  • Page 46 Switching subtitles 3D settings during playback Change this setting when the screen is not [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded programmes, 21) [BD-RE] [BD-R] correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes. 1 Press [STTL 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [OK]. 2 Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback 3 Select “On”...

  • Page 47: 4K Networking

    4K Networking Playing back 4K content You can save 4K videos/photos recorded with ∫ 4K videos digital cameras and other 4K-compatible devices [HDD] to the HDD of this unit and play them back. Refer to “Playing programmes on the HDD”. [USB] Refer to “Playing contents on the media”.

  • Page 48: Playback Menu

    Playback menu Basic Operation Soundtrack § A variety of playback operations and settings can Show or change the soundtrack. be performed from this menu. Multi Audio Available options differ depending on the playing Switch in the case of multiple audio. contents and the condition of the unit.
  • Page 49 Sound Effect Settings Picture Settings DSD Decode Sampling Frequency Picture Type Select the settings that suit your sound quality Select the picture quality mode during play. preferences. Sharpness Adjustment DSD LPF Setting Noise Reduction Select the settings that suit your sound quality Luminance/Colour Adjustment preferences.

  • Page 50: Deleting/Editing Programmes

    Deleting/Editing Editing video programmes • Available disc space after deleting: - [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, The space deleted becomes available for recording. content cannot be restored to its original - [BD-R] [DVD-R] [+R] state. Make certain before proceeding. Available space does not increase even after the contents are deleted.
  • Page 51 Setting protection Dividing programme [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+R] [+RW] [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Protection setting prevents the programme from 1 Select “Divide Programme” in “Edit”, then accidental deletion. press [OK]. 1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel 2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the Protection”...
  • Page 52 5 Select the item below, then press [OK]. Picture Quality Change Delete: [HDD] [USB_HDD] The original programme will be deleted to save The Picture Quality Change function changes the the storage capacity of the HDD after the recording mode of programmes in DR mode or picture quality is changed.
  • Page 53 To check to see if a picture quality change is Programme Decryption finished [HDD] Press [VIDEO MENU]. Encrypted programmes ( ) can be decrypted e.g., manually. Channel Date Prigramme Name 04.10 1 Select “Programme Decryption” in “Edit”, then 04.10 29.10 press [OK].
  • Page 54 Editing chapters Deleting video files on the HDD [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] On the video list screen: Select the file or folder. 1 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. 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...

  • Page 55: Copying Programmes

    Copying programmes Copying video • Encrypted programmes ( ) cannot be copied. ( • Simultaneous operation is not possible while copying with §1, 2, 3 finalising or creating Top Menu. • You cannot copy the following programmes. - [USB_HDD] Protected programmes - [USB_HDD] HD Video (AVCHD) •...
  • Page 56 To change the selection Setting the copying options 1 Select the item in step 7 ( 55). 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 ( 55). e.g., e.g., [HDD] > [BD-RE] The order of copying Automatic Standby after Copy Remaining space Copy Grouped Programmes...
  • Page 57 Copying from media other than HDD Copying programmes with copying list with Video Menu ,. [USB_HDD] [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] > [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] > [HDD] Insert a disc. [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] The menu screen appears. ( >...
  • Page 58 Register programmes for copy. Make other settings. 1 Select “Create List”, then press 1 Select “Other Settings”, then press [1] (right). [1] (right). 2 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. e.g., 3 Select the programme, then press the Copy yellow button. Cancel All Repeat this step to select programmes.
  • Page 59 Editing the copying list Screen icons 1 Select the programme after step 4-4 ( 58). Programmes that can be copied to discs using Copy (Change Picture Copy Quality) § Cancel All Destination Capacity: 2:00 ( 50% ) Size: 1:00 Copy Direction Programmes that can be copied to Disc Size...
  • Page 60 Notes for copying Copy (Change Picture Quality) The unit changes the picture quality of a Copy (Keep Picture Quality) programme while copying it. Copying will take about the same amount of time as the actual The unit copies a programme while maintaining recording time.
  • Page 61 Copying a finalised disc Copying Programme Playing [DVD-V] > [HDD] [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] While playing a disc, the content being played is [+RW] copied to the HDD according to the set time. Play back the programme to copy. •...
  • Page 62 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.

  • Page 63: Photo

    Photo Photo and Music Photo play option §1 §2 While displaying a photo: Press [OPTION]. Select the item below, then press [OK]. Graphic Display Level “For data files ( 21)” only (JPEG, MPO) §1 You can change the 3D position of the [RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] only §2 screen display, etc., during the 3D photo...
  • Page 64 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...
  • Page 65 Editing photos Selecting and copying the photos [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [HDD] On the Photo Menu screen: [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] > [HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] To edit the folder: Select the folder. [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] > [USB_HDD] [USB] [RAM] To edit the photo:...

  • Page 66: Music

    Music Copying automatically §2 §1 [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] > [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [USB] “For data files ( 21)” only §1 [DVD-R] [+R] only §2 Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the HDD. Playing music CD (CD-DA) Insert the media.
  • Page 67 Screen icons Copying music [USB] > [HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] § Folder Except [CD] (CD-DA) § Music On the music list screen: Move to the parent folder Select the file or folder. e.g., Playing music file on the HDD Music Menu \ Music \ Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 68: Network Service

    Network Network Service allows you to access some Operations such as the ones below can be specific websites supported by Panasonic, and performed from anywhere with a smartphone or enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, tablet installed with Media Center App.

  • Page 69: Dvb-Via-Ip Server Function (Tv>Ip)

    DVB-via-IP Server Preparation Function (TV>IP) • Perform network connection and settings. 14, 16) • Set “DVB-via-IP Server” to “On”. ( The DVB-via-IP Server Function allows you to stream TV broadcasts to a compatible device in To watch TV broadcasts on a DVB-via-IP the same network.

  • Page 70: Home Networking (Dlna)

    Home Networking Using this unit as Server (DLNA) You can watch broadcasts received by this unit (Multiroom TV Streaming), videos and photos Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the saved on HDD of this unit on DLNA (Client) contents and broadcasts on Server equipment compatible equipment.
  • Page 71 JPEG .jpg • Convenient functions can be used by .mpo §1, 2 pressing [OPTION] depending on the Only when the server is another Panasonic §1 contents. Blu-ray Disc Recorder, etc. • Control Panel 2D playback only. §2...
  • Page 72 Using this unit as Media Renderer Using Smart Home Networking (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct ® This unit works as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Server by Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless operating a Digital Media Controller (a LAN devices to communicate each other directly smartphone, etc.).
  • Page 73 When no devices are found Using Miracast ® You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Wi-Fi Direct Connection Miracast-compatible smartphone, etc. on the big Device not found. screen of your TV. To connect with a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device, please check connection mode of pairing device and •...

  • Page 74: With Other Equipment

    Recording from Copying the HD Video With Other Equipment external equipment (AVCHD) Picture quality: XP, SP, LP § Preparation video camera, etc. • The video equipment (VCR) connections ( “For data files ( 21)” only § • If you want to change the picture quality 28, To change the recording mode (picture e.g., quality))

  • Page 75: Other Functions

    You can operate this unit using the TV remote VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link control. the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this the buttons that you can use.

  • Page 76: Software (Firmware) Update

    • You can also download the latest software (firmware) from lead while the update is in progress may the following website. damage the unit. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Update software (firmware) of this unit CI Plus compatible CAM software Software of this unit can be updated automatically (firmware) update by the following methods at the specified time.

  • Page 77: Other Operations

    Other operations Delete all programmes [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]. Select “Media”, then press [OK]. • Photo data (JPEG/MPO) or computer data cannot be deleted.
  • Page 78 • You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment. • [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. • Discs finalised on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.
  • Page 79 Create Top Menu Entering text [+RW] Preparation You can create Top Menu for displaying on other • Show the “Enter Programme Name” screen, etc. equipment. Select a character, then press [OK]. Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Repeat this step to enter other characters. Select”...

  • Page 80: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Setup DVB Tuning You can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, Favourites Edit Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the You can create four favourites of channels for menu. making viewing and recording easier. After editing as follows, save the Favourites. Press [FUNCTION MENU].
  • Page 81 Settings for DVB-C Channels Auto Setup You can restart the Auto Setup. ( Channel List 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. You can edit the channel list. • If the country selection screen appears: • To hide/reveal channels Select the country, then press [OK]. 1 Select the channel.
  • Page 82 HDD / Disc / USB HDD Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of Settings for Playback signals. Press [CH W X] to select the channel. 3D BD-Video Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software. •...
  • Page 83 Pure Sound mode Aspect for Recording You can enjoy movies or music in an Sets the aspect ratio when recording or environment more suitable for viewing by copying except in DR mode. stopping the rotation of the HDD when playing •...
  • Page 84 Picture Delete all photos Delete all photos on the built-in HDD. Still Mode Delete all music Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. Delete all Music on the built-in HDD. • Field: Format HDD Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is Formatting deletes all contents on the selected.
  • Page 85 Digital Audio Output BD-Video Secondary Audio Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu PCM Down Conversion and audio with secondary video. Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. • To enjoy BD-Video that supports Dolby Atmos •...
  • Page 86 24p Output Connection When playing BD-Video recorded in 24 frames, this unit displays each frame at 3D Settings 1/24 second intervals–the same interval originally shot with the film movie. 3D AVCHD Output • When this unit is connected to TV If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video compatible with 4K/24p and “Video Format”...
  • Page 87 Network Network Service Settings Second Screen Browsing Easy Network Setting When this function is set to “On”, you can Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. ( enjoy the content you are viewing on a Network Service application of Network Settings smartphone, etc.
  • Page 88 Home Network Settings Resolution Setting for DLNA You can set the DLNA (Server) function. When “Conversion Setting for DLNA” is set to “On”, select the image quality. Home Network function Registration type for remote devices You can switch between enable/disable of •...
  • Page 89 Others DVB-via-IP Server Function DVB-via-IP Server Standby Settings Turn on/off the DVB-via-IP Server Quick Start function. • On: • If “On” is selected, the setting for “Quick Start” is fixed to “On”. ( right) It is possible to start quickly from standby mode.
  • Page 90 (This is • Automatic possible if you have ever connected your This unit usually obtains time and date client Panasonic recorder to the network information from digital broadcasts. using this unit as a server.) • Off: •...
  • Page 91 PIN Entry System Information You can set/change the PIN for parental control. Display Software (firmware) version and Wireless Module version (When using wireless 1 Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number buttons. connection only) of this unit. 2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number buttons. •...

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Guide

    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.
  • Page 93 The images do not appear on the TV. TV screen and video The picture is distorted during play, or video is not played correctly. Screen size is wrong. • Check the connections. ( • Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV. •...
  • Page 94 Auto Renewal Recording does not work Sound properly. • The programme will not be overwritten in the No sound. following cases: Distorted sound. - the programme is protected • Check the connections. ( - any programme is being played back or copied •...
  • Page 95 Cannot record two programmes Edit simultaneously. • When “DVB-via-IP Server” is set to “On”, this Cannot edit. unit uses one tuner. As a result, the maximum • You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there number of programmes that can be is no available space.
  • Page 96 Broadcast Network Picture regularly breaks up on some You cannot access this unit from DLNA channels. compatible equipment on the network. • Adjust the reception with “Manual Tuning”. • Check the network connection and the network settings. ( 14, 16) •...
  • Page 97 When using Wireless LAN connection, video Messages on the front panel display from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped The following messages or service numbers during playback. appear on the front panel display when something •...
  • Page 98 PLEASE WAIT The unit is hot. • Displayed when the unit is started and is switched to standby mode. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message • There was a power failure or the AC plug was disappears.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications ∫ Output terminal Digital Audio out (coaxial): 1 pc. Specifications are subject to change without HDMI out (19 pin type A): 1 pc. notice. ∫ General Dimensions: 430 mm (W) ∫ Internal HDD capacity 59 mm (H) 500 GB (including the projecting parts) 210 mm (D) ∫...
  • Page 100 ∫ XP, SP, LP modes Recording modes (picture quality) and approximate recording times Recording BD-RE, BD-R Mode Depending on the content being recorded, the (500 GB) Single Dual (picture recording time may become shorter than Layer Layer quality) indicated. (25 GB) (50 GB) ∫...
  • Page 101 Language code list Audio information The audio output differs depending on which Lingala: 7678 Abkhazian: 6566 terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684 and the setting on this unit. ( 85, Digital Audio Afrikaans: 6570 Macedonian: 7775 Output) Albanian: 8381...
  • Page 102 • It may take some time to show the data service. rights in that content. Panasonic has no • Some functions of the data service may be authority to and does not grant you that deactivated during recording.

  • Page 103: Licenses

    Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Holdings 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.
  • Page 104 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...
  • Page 105 Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA. Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd.” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our RE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de...

  • Page 106: Index

    Index Easy setting ......15 Entering text ......79 Audio .
  • Page 107 PAUSE LIVE TV ..... . . 27 Timer recording ..... . . 31 Photo .
  • Page 108 1-10-12 Yagumo-higashi-machi, Moriguchi City, Osaka 570-0021, Japan Authorized Representative in Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. Web Site: https://www.panasonic.com TQBS0028-1 F0317MH1102 © Panasonic Entertainment & Communication Co., Ltd. 2017-2022...

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