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Panasonic DMR-BWT835 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 Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not
receive pay TV or encrypted channels.
Region management information
BD-Video:
This unit can play BD-Video discs
supporting the region code "B".
e.g.,
GL

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder
Model No.
DVD-Video: This unit can play DVD-Video discs
e.g.,
DMR-BWT835
supporting the region number "4"
or "ALL".
VQT4W66

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder DMR-BWT835 Model No. Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. • This Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels.

  • 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

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

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety precautions ..... .2 Copying video Supplied accessories ....3 Copying titles .

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Changing the unit’s settings ... . . 77 About descriptions in these operating ..... 77 - Common procedures instructions .

  • Page 6: Hdd And Media Information

    Getting started HDD and media information Getting started Recordable/playable contents (–: Impossible) Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents • Video • AVCHD/AVCHD 3D Built-in hard disk drive • JPEG [HDD] (HDD) §1 • MPO (3D photo) • MP3 •...
  • Page 7 It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) §2 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be §3 able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.

  • Page 8: Recording Mode

    Getting started HDD and media information Playable contents on a DLNA server When this unit works as a DLNA client ( 66), following contents are playable. • MP4 • MPEG2 • Recorded video • AVCHD § § • JPEG • MPO (3D photo) •...

  • Page 9: Notes

    Getting started Notes Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD) You can use an external HDD in the following two ways. (A single HDD cannot handle those two ways simultaneously.) • For recorded titles Moving titles in the built-in HDD to a USB HDD to save the capacity of the built-in HDD. •...
  • Page 10 Getting started HDD and media information Notes for the SD cards Media handling • Compatible SD card • Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs or the terminal surface of the SD cards. - SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 DO NOT formats) - SDHC Memory Card...

  • Page 11: Unit Care

    Getting started Unit care HDD/USB HDD handling care When moving the unit • The HDD is a high precision device Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. 1 Switch the unit to standby mode.

  • Page 12: Control Reference Guide

    Getting started Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Remote control 9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu,  Pop-up Menu ( 33, 39) : Show OPTION menu ( 42, 56, 61) ; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with ...
  • Page 13 Getting started Display Main unit          Pull to flip down the front panel. 7 Recording indicator • The indicator will light up while recording. 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) • The indicator will blink while recording is Press to switch the unit from on to standby paused and before recording starts.

  • Page 14: Connection

    If you use an optional 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, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less. VQT4W66...

  • Page 15: Amplifier/Receiver Connections

    Getting started When the unit is not to be used for a long Amplifier/receiver connections time HDMI terminal To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when the unit is in 3D programmes can be played back when standby mode.
  • Page 16 Getting started Connection ∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ∫ Using Optical digital audio cable 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible Amplifier/receiver OPTICAL IN • This connection only supports up to 5.1ch. Optical digital audio cable Amplifier/receiver HDMI IN...

  • Page 17: Network Connection

    You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage which may arise due to a • Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when failure to obey these limits, or to any condition of connecting to peripheral devices.

  • Page 18: Settings

    While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with the number buttons.   TV operation buttons Manufacturer and Code No. DRIVE INPUT SELECT right) PAGE Brand Code Brand Code Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX AIWA NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 AKAI 27/30 INTERNET NORDMENDE BEKO 05/71/72/73/74 RADIO/ BENQ 58/59...

  • Page 19: Easy Setting

    Getting started Easy Setting Set “Quick Start” to “On”, “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK]. Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Quick Start Timer Setting for Quick Start 6:00 AM 11:00 PM Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on...

  • Page 20: Easy Network Setting

    Getting started Settings If the TV aspect setting screen appeares: Easy Network Setting Select the item to match the type of TV After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue connected. with “Easy Network Setting”. For details, refer to “TV Aspect”. ( Select “Wired”...
  • Page 21 Getting started Connection method to wireless access point When you experience problems Refer to “When you experience problems with Search for wireless network: Easy Network Setting”. ( 106) 1 Select “Search for wireless network”, then press [OK]. To restart Easy Network Setting 2 The available wireless networks will be displayed.

  • Page 22: 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 etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. FUNCTION MENU Playback Contents Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Video ( FUNCTION MENU Video (AVCHD) ( Playback Contents Video (MP4) ( TV Guide...

  • Page 23: Watching Broadcasts

    Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using Channel List Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. ( You can select from the list of channel names. Press [OK]. Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, then press [OK]. All Digital Channels Press [CH W X] to select the channel.

  • Page 24: Using Tv Guide System

    Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using TV Guide system Using channel information While watching a programme Press [GUIDE]. Press [STATUS TV Guide screen appears. 71:20 DR TV Guide TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM Category: All Digital Channels 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM TUE 01.01 8:00 AM 8:30...

  • Page 25: Operations While Watching Broadcast

    Watching broadcasts Operations while watching broadcast REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme To show subtitle you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD. When “ ” appears in channel information REWIND LIVE TV You can rewind live TV programme to the point Press [STTL where temporary save has started (up to...
  • Page 26 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Display information To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV 1 Press [STOP ∫]. While pausing or rewinding a broadcast: 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Press [STATUS Pause To hide the display information 8:05 AM 9:35 AM 8:50 AM Press [EXIT...

  • Page 27: Recording

    Recording Recording TV programmes Recording To set the recording time 1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step 4 ( left). • This operation will only record to built-in HDD. Recording Time: • This unit can record two programmes being You can set the length of recording time from broadcasted at the same time.

  • Page 28: Operation During Recording

    Recording Recording TV programmes Operation during Recording To pause recording After displaying the recording programme, press To check the recording programme [PAUSE ;]. • Press again to restart recording. Press [STATUS (A title is not split into separate titles.) e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously •...

  • Page 29: Timer Recording

    Recording Timer recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to cancel, then press • This operation will only record to built-in HDD. the red button. • This unit can record two programmes being 2 Select “Timer Rec Cancel”, then press [OK].

  • Page 30: Manually Programming Timer Recording

    Recording Timer recording Timer recording options Manually programming timer recording Select the items and change the items. Press [PROG/CHECK]. e.g., Timer Recording 30:24 DR TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM Timer Recording 30:30 DR TUE 01.01.2013 8:05 AM Channel Day/Date Start Stop Mode Conv.

  • Page 31: Timer Recording From Channel Information

    - copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB device For details, please check the following website. or SD card - copying photos/music http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ - formatting (This site is in English only.) - finalising/creating Top Menu • However, as of February 2013, the service has not yet been launched.

  • Page 32: To Confirm And Edit A Timer Programme

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

  • Page 33: Playing Back Video

    Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD Playing back video DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) § screen “For recorded titles” only § Screen icons Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”, then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Currently recording programme • If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of Protected title photo or music is displayed, press the red Title was not recorded due to...
  • Page 34 Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD Switching the appearance Titles will be categorised automatically. 1 Press [OPTION]. You can quickly find the recorded titles by 2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then selecting the tab. press [OK]. Grouped Titles: To select the tab Two or more titles recorded in the daily/weekly...
  • Page 35 Playing back video Editing the grouped titles Playback from Chapter View 1 Select the title or the group, then press the Regarding chapters yellow button. You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each • A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. section between the division points (Chapter •...

  • Page 36: Playing Titles On The Media

    Playing back video Playing titles on the media Menu screen § Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily. e.g., [USB] “For data files” only § Insert the media. Play Video View Photos Depending on the type of the media, play...

  • Page 37: Notes For Bd-Live Discs

    Playing back video DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen Notes for BD-Live discs e.g., [BD-V] BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such DIRECT NAVIGATOR All Titles VIDEO BD-RE Time Remaining 10:30 (HG) as subtitles, exclusive images and online games Channel Date Title Name by connecting this unit to the Internet.

  • Page 38: Operation During Play

    Playing back video Operation during play Quick View Press and hold [PLAY/a1.3 1]. • Press again to return to normal speed. • Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]): Quick • Depending on the media and the type of file, some View is not effective.

  • Page 39: Switching Subtitles

    Playing back video Frame-by-frame Skipping the title or chapter While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9]. • Each press shows the next frame. • Press and hold to change in succession forward • [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles): It will not skip the or backward.

  • Page 40: 3D Video Playback

    Playing back video Operation during play 3D Picture Mode 3D video playback Normal Preparation Normal 3D effects. Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. ( Soft • Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. Soft 3D effects. Play back following the instructions displayed •...

  • Page 41: Editing Video

    Editing video Deleting recorded titles Editing video Once deleted, recorded content cannot be Deleting during play restored to its original state. Make certain 1 Press [DEL] while playing. before proceeding. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. • If the disc is protected, release the protection. ( 69, Disc Protection) §...

  • Page 42: Editing Recorded Titles

    Editing video Editing recorded titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, Deleting recorded content cannot be restored to its 1 Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK]. original state. Make certain before proceeding. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. § “For recorded titles” only §...
  • Page 43 Editing video Partial deleting Changing thumbnail [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] 1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press 1 Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then [OK]. press [OK]. 2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to 2 Press [OK] at the point to use as a thumbnail.

  • Page 44: 4 Vqt4W66

    Editing video Editing recorded titles Timing: File Conversion • Now [HDD] [USB_HDD] Conversion begins immediately after step 4. File Conversion is a function to convert the • Timer recording will not be performed recording mode of the title in DR mode and during conversion.
  • Page 45 Editing video Editing chapters To cancel a “Now” conversion Press and hold [RETURN ] for more than [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] 3 seconds. 1 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. To confirm whether the conversion is 2 Perform the editing operations. completed Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

  • Page 46: Copying Video

    Copying video Copying titles Copying video §1, 2, 3 Set other settings, then press [OK]. e.g., Automatic Standby after Copy §1 Standby status can be changed if required Please press OK to start copying. “For recorded titles” only §1 The title in the source media will be deleted. §2 RETURN The recording mode cannot be changed.
  • Page 47 Copying video To change the selection Setting the copying options 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 ( 46). 1 Select the item in step 7 ( 46). 2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings. e.g., [HDD] > [BD-RE] The order of copying •...

  • Page 48: Copying From Media Other Than Hdd With Direct Navigator

    Copying video Copying titles Copying from media other than HDD Copying titles with copying list with DIRECT NAVIGATOR ,. [USB_HDD] [HDD] §1, 2, 3 [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 49 Copying video Register titles 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 title, then press the yellow Copy button.
  • Page 50 Copying video Copying titles Editing the copying list Screen icons 1 Select the title after step 4-4 ( 49). Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode Copy Cancel All Destination Capacity: 21000 MB ( 66% ) Size: 14000 MB Titles that cannot be copied Copy Direction Size...

  • Page 51: Notes For Copying

    • Titles (SD Video) that have been copied to the HDD in 3D, use BD-R or BD-RE and copying speed from an SD card or a Panasonic video camera, etc. must be high speed. - [HDD] > [+R] [+RW] : •...

  • Page 52: Copying A Finalised Disc

    Copying video Copying titles About maintaining the chapter mark Set “Copy Time”. 1 Select “Copy Time”, then press • The position of the chapter might shift slightly. [1] (right). • Maximum number of chapters on the disc is 2 Select “Time Setting”, then press [OK]. limited.

  • Page 53: Copying Title Playing

    - 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.) • When copying the titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL or HM •...

  • Page 54: Photo

    Photo Playing photos Photo To exit the Calendar screen §1 §2 §3 Press [PAUSE ;]. • When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be displayed or not be playable. ( 110) “For data files” only (JPEG, MPO) §1 DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) [BD-RE] only...

  • Page 55: Photo Play Option

    Photo Switching to the VIDEO or MUSIC screens Slideshow settings [HDD]: On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Press the red button. Press the green button. 2 Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK]. Slideshow Start Slideshow [BD-RE] [RAM]: Interval Normal...

  • Page 56: Editing Photos

    Photo Editing photos §1 §2 Select the item, then press [OK]. Edit [BD-RE] only §1 • Add to Album [RAM] only §2 [HDD] 1 Select the destination album, then press On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: [OK]. 2 Press [OK]. e.g., [HDD] DIRECT NAVIGATOR PHOTO •...

  • Page 57: Copying Photos

    Photo Copying photos §1 §2 §3 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Copying starts. To stop copying “For data files” only (JPEG, MPO) §1 Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. [BD-RE] only §2 [RAM] [DVD-R] only §3 • The name of the copied photos will be changed. Selecting and copying the photos •...

  • Page 58: Music

    Music Playing music Music Copying music (MP3) to HDD §1 §2 [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] > [HDD] “For data files” only (MP3) After performing steps 1–2 ( left) §1 [DVD-R] only §2 Press the blue button. Select “Copy”, then press [OK]. Music CD: Insert the disc.

  • Page 59: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd

    Music Playing music recorded on HDD Playlists [HDD] 1 Select the playlist, then press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select the track, then press [OK]. Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then Frequently Played press [OK]. Tracks most often played recently (up to DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu MUSIC...

  • Page 60: Operations During Music Play

    Music Playing music Operations during music play Displaying photos (Slideshow) Photos stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be [HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] played back as slideshow during playback of the Stop music. Press [STOP ∫]. While playing the music Press the red button.

  • Page 61: Editing Music/Playlist

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

  • Page 62: With Other Equipment

    With Other Equipment Recording from external equipment With Other Equipment Flexible Recording via AV input [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Preparation [DVD-R] § [DVD-RW] [+R] § [+RW] Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment This function is not available with DVD-R DL §...

  • Page 63: Copying The Hd Video Or The Sd Video

    200 MB 004 AVCHD • Press the yellow button again to cancel. • If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection (All the recordings on the same date cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected become a title.) equipment.

  • Page 64: Copying Sd Video (Mpeg2)

    With Other Equipment Copying the HD Video or the SD Video Copying SD Video (MPEG2) [USB_HDD] [SD] [USB], > [HDD] [RAM] video camera, etc. • The original file must be in the SD-Video standard. Connect the video camera or insert the media.

  • Page 65: Smart Home Networking (Dlna)

    • Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate DLNA function compatible software should be § security system to prevent unauthorized access. installed. For more details, refer to the Panasonic website. ( left) Preparation • When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated, make the settings. (...

  • Page 66: 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 stored in use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment. the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC • Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, with Windows 7 installed etc.) connected via a...

  • Page 67: Using This Unit As Media Renderer

    With Other Equipment Using this unit as Media Renderer • Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may not be possible. This unit will work as Media Renderer, which • Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played allows you to play back the contents on DLNA back by this unit.

  • Page 68: Convenient Functions

    Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. • All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.

  • Page 69: Media Management

    Convenient functions Media management Delete all titles [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. Select “Others”, then press [OK]. A message appears when finished. Select the item, then press [OK]. 3 Press [OK].
  • Page 70 • 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 71: Registering The External Hdd (Usb Hdd)

    • For details about connection method, refer to For the latest information on recommended the instructions supplied with the USB HDD. USB HDDs, please check the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Disconnecting the USB HDD Please use the following procedure to disconnect. • Certain non-recommended USB HDDs cannot Disconnecting without following this procedure be used with this unit.

  • Page 72: Registering The Usb Hdd

    Convenient functions 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 when Registrations”. ( connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5. Press [FUNCTION MENU].

  • Page 73: Viera Link Functions

    • This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Power off link “HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI When you set the TV to standby mode, this unit is Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

  • Page 74: Playback Menu

    Convenient functions Playback menu A variety of operations and settings such as Disc changing the subtitles and audio languages can Video be performed during playback of video or music. The original video recording method Also, picture and sound quality can be set to your (MPEG-4 AVC etc.) appears.
  • Page 75 Convenient functions Play Picture Mode Repeat Play Select the picture quality mode during play. Select the item which you want to repeat. • Normal Random Default setting. Select whether to play random or not. • Soft Graphic Display Level Soft picture with fewer video artifacts. You can change the 3D position of the playback settings display, etc., during the 3D •...
  • Page 76 Convenient functions Playback menu Sound Audio attribute Sound Effects • This function is effective when “Digital Audio LPCM/ Digital/ Digital+/ TrueHD/ Output” is set to “PCM”. ( DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG/ Re-master 1/Re-master 2 Signal type HE-AAC: Sound becomes more natural by adding k (kHz): Sampling frequency higher frequency signals not recorded on...

  • Page 77: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings of Digital TV Menu list Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. The locations of the setting items are as follows. in the menu. For details on each setting item, please refer to Common procedures the following pages.
  • Page 78 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings Picture Network Still Mode ( Easy Network Setting ( Seamless Play ( Network Settings ( LAN Connection Mode ( Sound Wireless Settings ( Dynamic Range Compression ( Connection Setting ( Downmix ( Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz ) ( Bilingual Audio Selection ( IP Address / DNS Settings ( Digital Audio Output (...

  • Page 79: Digital Tv Tuning

    Convenient functions Digital TV Tuning • To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, Favourites Edit then press [OK]. • Yellow: Delete all channels. You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier. • To change the name of the Favourites list: Digital TV Favourites Editor 1 Press the red button in the “Favourites”...
  • Page 80 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings Channel List Update Channel List You can edit the channel list. You can update the channel list to the latest one. Digital TV Channel List Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) You can restrict the viewing of channels unsuitable to children.

  • Page 81: Hdd / Disc / Usb Hdd

    Settings for Playback following two video formats; - High Definition video (AVCHD) recorded by 3D BD-Video Playback the Panasonic video camera, etc., Select the playback method of 3D compatible - High Definition quality video recorded on video software. this unit, select which video to play back.
  • Page 82 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings Settings for Recording Rec for High Speed Copy You can copy titles to DVD in high speed Timer Record Start Buffer mode, if you set to “On” before recording a This function sets the timer recording to start programme.

  • Page 83: Picture

    Convenient functions Picture Settings for USB HDD USB HDD Registration Still Mode Register the USB HDD. ( Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. USB HDD Disconnection • Field: This function puts the USB HDD in a state in Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic”...

  • Page 84: Sound

    Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings Sound Digital Audio Output 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: •...

  • Page 85: Display

    Convenient functions Audio Delay Display Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output. On-Screen Information Select the time until the channel information Audio Type for Digital Broadcast screen ( 24) disappears automatically. If the programme has more than one track (Dolby Digital, MPEG, etc.), you can set Unit’s Display priorities.
  • Page 86 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings TV Aspect HDMI Connection Set to match the type of TV connected. HDMI Video Format • Pan & Scan: You can only select items compatible with the Side picture is trimmed for 16:9 connected equipment. picture.

  • Page 87: Network

    Convenient functions Network HDMI Audio Output Select “Off” when connected to an Easy Network Setting amplifier/receiver with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. ( 7.1ch Audio Reformatting Network Settings [BD-V] LAN Connection Mode Surround sound with 6.1 ch or less is Select the LAN connection method.
  • Page 88 For details please check the following • To set the IP address and DNS website. 1 Set “IP Address Auto-assignment” and http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ “DNS-IP Auto-assignment” to “Off”. (This site is in English only.) 2 Select the item, then press [OK] to show •...
  • Page 89 Convenient functions 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 90: Others

    Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings Automatic Standby after OTR Others • On: Standby Settings This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes Quick Start after completing “Automatic Stop” or • On: “Recording Time”...
  • Page 91 If the time is not set correctly, use the settings and the remote control if you place other listed in the method below. Panasonic products close together. • Automatic • Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal This unit usually obtains time and date circumstances.
  • Page 92 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings PIN Entry System Update You can set/change the PIN for parental control. Software Update in Standby 1 Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number When you set this unit to standby mode, buttons. software (firmware) updates ( 94) are 2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number downloaded automatically at the time you...

  • Page 93: Language Code List

    Convenient functions Initialize Language code list Shipping Condition Abkhazian: 6566 Lingala: 7678 All the settings except for basic settings Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684 Afrikaans: 6570 Macedonian: 7775 return to the factory preset. Albanian: 8381 Malagasy: 7771 • The timer recording programmes are also Amharic: 6577 Malay:...

  • Page 94: Software (Firmware) Update

    • The timer recording always takes preference over the software (Firmware) download; if the timer recording is scheduled to start, the downloading will be performed at the next opportunity. • You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ VQT4W66...

  • Page 95: Other Operations

    Convenient functions Other operations Entering text Switching the aspect ratio of the screen Preparation • Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc. When the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the Select a character, then press [OK].

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting 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. ( solve the problem.

  • Page 97: Displays

    Troubleshooting The remote control does not work. Displays • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote “0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display. control. • Set the clock. ( 77, 91) Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number The clock does not display on the unit when...
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide The screen changes automatically. 3D video is not output correctly. • 3D video may be output correctly by changing • If “Screen Saver” set to “On”, the screen saver the following settings: function will be activated when there is no - “3D Type”...

  • Page 99: Sound

    Troubleshooting Sound Recording, timer recording and copying No sound. Distorted sound. Cannot record. • Check the connections. ( Cannot copy. • Check the settings of the connected TV, etc. • Some broadcasts are copyright protected. • Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ( 25, 39) •...

  • Page 100: Play

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide A part or whole of a recorded title has been Play lost. Cannot play back. • If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is • The disc is dirty. ( disconnected from the household mains socket •...

  • Page 101: Edit

    Troubleshooting Image for the Quick View is not smooth. Photo • Image may not be played back smoothly in case of DR, HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode titles, The contents of the SD card cannot be read. AVCHD format titles or BD-Video. •...

  • Page 102: Music

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Music TV Guide Tracks could not be copied to the HDD. The TV Guide information is not displayed • Copyright protected tracks such as SCMS properly. restrictions will not be copied. • Set the clock correctly. ( 77, 91, Clock) •...

  • Page 103: Viera Link

    - While displaying the Setup menu • This unit does not support “ONE TOUCH PLAY” - While executing functions using a network, function of the Panasonic AV Control Receiver. such as “VIERA Connect” • You cannot play back simultaneously from two or more items of DLNA compatible equipment.

  • Page 104: Reset

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Reset Messages on the unit’s display To return all the settings to the factory preset The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default unusual is detected. Settings”. ( 77, 93) (“∑”...
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting NoWRIT You cannot write to this disc. The unit is hot. The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. PLEASE WAIT Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the •...

  • Page 106: When You Experience Problems With Easy Network Setting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting (When a disc is inserted) There was something unusual detected with the disc or the unit. The If there is any problem, the following message is unit is trying to restore to the normal operation. displayed on the screen.
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting Easy Network Setting ( Home Network Easy Network Setting ( Internet Connection Connection Check ) Test ) Check the Display Check the following Display following Cannot find the • “Primary DNS” and 1. LAN cable • Connection server. (B019) “Secondary DNS”...

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Reference Specifications Reference Specifications are subject to change without ∫ Audio notice. Analog audio L/R in (pin jack): 1 pc. Input level: ∫ General Full scale 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz (> 10 k≠) Dimensions: 430 mm (W) Analog audio L/R out (pin jack): 1 pc.
  • Page 109 Reference ∫ Copying speed from HDD to BD-R in High ∫ Recordable discs BD-RE (SL/DL): 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) Speed Copy BD-R (SL/DL): 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), HDD (HM, 1 hour) > 6X Speed BD-R 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), Copying speed: 1-6X SPEED (Ver.
  • Page 110 Reference Specifications ∫ SD Card Maximum numbers of titles that can be Compatible media: SD Memory Card § recorded Format: SD Card: only FAT12, FAT16 999 titles SDHC Card: only FAT32 SDXC Card: only exFAT (When continuously recording for Data that can be played: JPEG, MPO, long durations, titles are AVCHD format, MPEG-2, MP4...
  • Page 111 SD-Video format § Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, used on Standard Definition Camera 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz (Panasonic and some other’s) Maximum numbers of folders and files: SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile § Maximum Maximum Media ∫...
  • Page 112 Reference Specifications 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 TB) Single Layer Dual Layer (25 GB) (50 GB) DR (HD quality) 140 hours 3 hours 20 min.
  • Page 113 Reference ∫ XP, SP, LP, EP modes Recording Mode BD-RE, BD-R (1 TB) Single Layer Dual Layer (25 GB) (50 GB) 215 hours 5 hours 15 min. 10 hours 30 min. 431 hours 10 hours 30 min. 21 hours 862 hours 21 hours 42 hours 1293 hours...

  • Page 114: 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 115 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, 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 LGPL.

  • Page 116: Limited Warranty

    Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.

  • Page 117: Index

    Reference Index Aspect ......86, 95 Delete Delete BD-Video data ....37 Audio Music .
  • Page 118 Reference Index Favourites ......79 Network BD-Live ......37 File Conversion .
  • Page 119 Reference Quick Start ......90 Teletext ......25, 85 Timer recording .
  • Page 120 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.

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