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Operating Instructions
DMR-BCT940
Model No.
DMR-BST940
104) or
SQT0292
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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
- Remove batteries if you do not intend to use • These operating instructions are applicable to models the remote control for a long period of time. DMR-BCT940 and DMR-BST940. The illustrations in Store in a cool, dark place. these Operating Instructions show images of DMR- •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Operation during play....50 Safety precautions ..... . 2 . -
Page 5: Getting Started
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Page 6: Hdd And Media Information
Getting started HDD and media information Getting started For more details, refer also to the specifications. ( 118) 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... - 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.
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Page 8: Recording Mode
Getting started HDD and media information About extension of files MP4: “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov” MPEG2: “.MPG” “.mpg” “.MPEG” “.mpeg” “.M2TS” “.m2ts” “.MTS” “.mts” “.TS” “.ts” Xvid: “.AVI” “.avi” Subtitle text files: “.SRT” “.srt” “.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt” MKV: “.MKV” “.mkv”... -
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 • Compatible SD card 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...
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Page 11: Unit Care
• This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g. not available in Setup precautions Germany, please consult your Panasonic • Place the unit on a surface that is flat and dealer for advice. not subject to vibration or impact. -
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 ( : Show OPTION menu ( 54, 69, 74) ; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with ... - Page 13 Getting started Main unit • While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action Display may result in loss of the media contents. • When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right way up.
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Page 14: 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 15: About Ci Plus Compatible Broadcast
Getting started About CI Plus compatible broadcast Retention limit 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 CI Plus contents protection after recording.) •... -
Page 16: Connection
• When outputting 1080p or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • In case problems occur for the playback of content such as no picture or picture distortion, check the HDMI cable, related connections and the compatibility of TV video input. -
Page 17: [Bst940] Basic Connections
Getting started [BST940] Basic connections The following three connection methods are available. Choose a method suited to your environment. A Using a single cable router: You can record three programmes simultaneously. • Attach the splitter (supplied) to LNB IN 1 and LNB IN 2 terminals, then connect satellite cable to the splitter. -
Page 18: General Information For Basic Connections
2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will be down mixed and output as 2 channels, even if Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s down mixed.) HDMI cable. • [BCT940]... -
Page 19: Amplifier/Receiver Connections
Getting started Amplifier/receiver connections HDMI 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. HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) (ARC) Amplifier/... - Page 20 Getting started Connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal AUDIO OUT terminal • Connect to terminals of the same colour. ∫ Using Optical digital audio cable Amplifier/receiver Amplifier/receiver Optical digital audio cable Audio cable ∫ Using Coaxial cable Amplifier/receiver Coaxial cable • When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output”...
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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
While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with the number buttons. TV operation buttons Manufacturer and Code No. DRIVE INPUT SELECT right) Brand Code Brand Code PAGE 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/ OLEVIA BENQ... -
Page 23: [Bct940] Easy Setting
Getting started 2 [DVB-C] [BCT940] Easy Setting Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press The tuner in this unit is compatible with digital [OK]. Cable broadcast services and digital terrestrial • Frequency broadcast services. Auto • In these operating instructions, The preset frequency will be [DVB-C] : indicates features applicable to digital automatically used. - Page 24 Getting started Settings Set Quick Start to “On”, “Off” or “Timer To stop partway Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK]. Press [RETURN • On To restart setup or change TV signal type It is possible to start quickly from standby 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
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Page 25: [Bst940] Easy Setting
Getting started • For details, read the manual of the single [BST940] Easy Setting cable router, etc. 2 Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate [OK]. AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Auto Setup starts. -
Page 26: Easy Network Setting
Getting started Settings Select the item to match the type of TV Easy Network Setting connected. After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue For details, refer to “TV Aspect”. ( with “Easy Network Setting”. When “Easy Setting has been completed.” Select “Wired”... - Page 27 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”. ( 117) 1 Select “Search for wireless network”, then press [OK]. To restart Easy Network Setting 2 The available wireless networks will be 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
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Page 28: 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 • Keyword Recording ( etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. • TV Guide ( • Timer Recording ( FUNCTION MENU Keyword Recording TV Guide... -
Page 29: Watching Broadcasts
Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts If this unit request a PIN Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. ( Enter the PIN with the number buttons by following the on-screen instructions. Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, •... -
Page 30: Using Channel List
Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using Channel List Using TV Guide system You can select from the list of channel names. Press [GUIDE]. Press [OK]. e.g. Landscape view Landscape TV Guide TUE 07.01.2014 8:05 Category: All DVB Channels All DVB Channels Sorting 123... -
Page 31: Using Channel Information
Watching broadcasts Using channel information Operations while watching broadcast While watching a programme To show subtitle Press [STATUS When “ ” appears in channel information left) 71:20 DR Press [STTL • Press again to hide subtitle. To change subtitle language 1 Press [OPTION]. - Page 32 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts To use data service (Hybrid Broadcast Aspect Broadband TV) You can switch the screen mode. You can enjoy the interactive data services for Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the digital broadcasting. screen”. ( 107) To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application, perform network connection and To select the contents in the broadcast...
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Page 33: 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 you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD. 8:50:55 07.01.2014 REWIND LIVE TV Play 8:50.50 You can rewind live TV programme to the point... -
Page 34: Recording
Recording Recording TV programmes Recording Select “Automatic Stop”, then press [OK]. • This operation only records to built-in HDD. • One touch recording (OTR) • This unit can record three programmes being Recording stops automatically when the broadcasted at the same time. §... -
Page 35: Operation During Recording
Recording To convert the recording mode after recording Operation during Recording in DR mode Refer to “File Conversion”. ( To check the recording programme To confirm whether the conversion is Press [STATUS completed Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is e.g., While recording three programmes simultaneously completed”. -
Page 36: Notes For Recording Of An Encrypted Broadcast
Recording Recording TV programmes To pause recording Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast After displaying the recording programme, press [PAUSE ;]. 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 37 Recording The following tables show some of the operation Encrypted titles patterns of the unit when you try to simultaneously record/view/play two programmes Programmes recorded in encrypted form ( (“A” and “B”) that compete for the same CI have the following restrictions: module.
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Page 38: Timer Recording
Recording Timer recording To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to cancel, then press • You can enter up to 32 programmes within a the red button. month in advance. (Each daily or weekly 2 Select “Timer Rec Cancel”, then press [OK]. -
Page 39: Manually Programming Timer Recording
Recording Manually programming timer Timer recording options recording Select the items and change the items. Press [PROG/CHECK]. e.g., Timer Recording 30:24 DR TUE 07.01.2014 8:05 Timer Recording 30:30 DR TUE 07.01.2014 8:05 Space Channel Name Schedule Mode Channel Day/Date Start Stop Mode Conv. -
Page 40: Timer Recording From Channel Information
Recording Timer recording Timer recording from channel Notes on timer recording information • When the programme recorded in DR mode is You can make timer recording of the current or converted, the audio content and subtitle next programme. language will be selected according to the following settings: While watching a programme - “Multi Audio”... -
Page 41: To Confirm And Edit A Timer Programme
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 07.01.2014 8:05 Space Channel Name Schedule Mode A part or all of the programme will not be MON 13.01 11:00 - 11:45... -
Page 42: Keyword Recording
Recording Keyword Recording Keyword Recording conditions Search Conditions: Keyword 1-16 The unit can find programmes that include Input the keyword to be registered. specified keywords from programme names and • Refer to “Entering text”. ( 107) programme information on TV Guide, and record •... - Page 43 Recording To add/edit the Keyword Priority order of Keyword Recording Select the Keyword and press [OK], then Recording takes place in the following order of make required settings. priority: • Refer to “Keyword Recording” ( 1 A programme that is already being recorded 2 Timer Recording To deactivate the Keyword Recording 3 A programme with a smaller keyword...
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Page 44: Playing Back Video
Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD Playing back video DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen § “For recorded titles ( 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 e.g., recording protection... - Page 45 Playing back video Title is recorded using a different Showing Information encoding system from that of the Select the title, then press [STATUS unit. Change the “TV System” ( 87, 98). Radio programme Switching the appearance 3D contents 1 Press [OPTION]. •...
- Page 46 Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD 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 •...
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Page 47: Playing Keyword Recording Titles
Playing back video To display Keyword List Playing Keyword Recording titles Press the green button in step 2. ( left) • Refer to “Displaying the Keyword List”. ( Select “Keyword Record” tab. Video Menu DIRECT NAVIGATOR Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Keyword Record Not Viewed Movie... -
Page 48: 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. “For data files ( 9)” only § e.g., [USB] USB Device Insert the media. -
Page 49: 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 Video Menu All Titles DIRECT NAVIGATOR BD-RE Time Remaining 10:30 (DR) as subtitles, exclusive images and online games Channel Date Title Name by connecting this unit to the Internet. -
Page 50: 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: Quick View is not effective. • Depending on the media and the type of file, some •... - Page 51 Playing back video Frame-by-frame To display menu While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). [BD-V] [DVD-V] • Each press shows the next frame. 1 Press [OPTION]. • Press and hold to change in succession forward 2 Select “Playback Menu”, then press [OK]. or backward.
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Page 52: 3D Video Playback
Playing back video Operation during play Changing audio 3D video playback Press [AUDIO]. Preparation • It will switch depending on the contents Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. ( 16, 17) recorded every time it is pressed. • Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen. - Page 53 Playing back video 3D settings during playback • Depending on the contents, displayed items are different. Change this setting when the screen is not • This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame correctly displayed for 3D compatible Sequential and the Side-by-Side (Half) programme types. programmes.
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Page 54: Editing Video
Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles Editing video Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, Available disc space after deleting recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. • [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] The space deleted becomes available for §... - Page 55 Editing video Partial deleting Multiple editing Select the title, then press the yellow button in [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] step 1. 1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. [OK]. • Press the yellow button again to cancel. 2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to delete.
- Page 56 Editing video Deleting/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 57 Editing video To confirm whether the conversion is File Decryption completed [HDD] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. e.g., Encrypted titles ( ) can be decrypted manually. 1 Select “File Decryption” in “Edit”, then press Channel Date Title Name Titles 04.10 [OK]. 04.10 29.10 29.10 2 Select whether to delete the original title or...
- Page 58 Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles Editing chapters • The maximum number of chapters: (Depends on the state of recording.) [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [HDD] [USB_HDD]: Approx. 1000 per title [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM]: Approx. 1000 per disc 1 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. •...
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Page 59: Copying Video
Copying video Copying titles Copying video §1, 2, 3 Set other settings, then press [OK]. e.g., Automatic Standby after Copy §1, 3 Standby status can be changed if required. Please press OK to start copying. “For recorded titles ( 9)” only §1 The title in the source media will be deleted. - Page 60 Copying video Copying titles To change the selection Setting the copying options 1 Select the item in step 8 ( 59). 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 7 ( 59). 2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings. e.g., [HDD] >...
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Page 61: 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 ,. [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 62 Copying video Copying titles 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 63 Copying video Editing the copying list Screen icons 1 Select the title after step 4-4 ( 62). Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode Copy Cancel All Destination Capacity: 2:00 ( 50% ) Size: 1:00 Titles that cannot be copied Copy Direction Disc Size...
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Page 64: Notes For Copying
Copying video Copying titles Notes for copying Notes for normal speed copy • [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You cannot copy to Notes for high speed copy the disc in the following cases. High Speed Copying is the process of copying a - When there is not enough free space on the title to disc in high speed while maintaining the HDD. -
Page 65: Copying A Finalised Disc
Copying video Copying a finalised disc Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. • When the Top Menu is displayed: [DVD-V] > [HDD] Select the title you want to start copying, While playing a disc, the content being played is then press [OK]. copied to the HDD according to the set time. -
Page 66: Copying Title Playing
• Press [STATUS ] to confirm the current progress. - Without the AVCHD information (video recorded with certain non-Panasonic equipment, video copied to the • Speed and recording mode when copying HDD after copying it to BD-R or BD-RE once, etc.) The high speed copy is performed if available. -
Page 67: Photo And Music
Photo and Music Playing photos Photo and Music 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. ( 120) “For data files ( 9)”... -
Page 68: Photo Play Option
Photo and Music Playing photos Photo play option Slideshow settings While displaying a photo: On the Photo Menu screen: Press [OPTION]. Press the green button. Select the item, then press [OK]. Slideshow Graphic Display Level Start Slideshow You can change the 3D position of the Interval Normal Transition Effect... -
Page 69: Editing Photos
Photo and Music Editing photos §1 §2 Select the item, then press [OK]. Enter Folder Name [BD-RE] only §1 Refer to “Entering text”. ( 107) [RAM] only §2 Combine Folders On the Photo Menu screen: [HDD] e.g., [HDD] Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Photo Menu Delete Folder 03.01.2012... -
Page 70: Copying Photos
Photo and Music Copying photos §1 §2 §3 Copying automatically [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] > [HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [SD] [USB] “For data files ( 9)” only (JPEG, MPO) §1 Newly added photos will automatically be copied [BD-RE] only §2 to the HDD. [RAM] [DVD-R] only §3 Insert the media. -
Page 71: Playing Music
Photo and Music Playing music Copying music (MP3) to HDD §1 §2 [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] > [HDD] “For data files ( 9)” only (MP3) §1 After performing steps 1–2 ( left) [DVD-R] only §2 Press the blue button. Music CD: Select “Copy”, then press [OK]. -
Page 72: Playing Music Recorded On Hdd
Photo and Music Playing 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 “Contents on HDD”, then Frequently Played press [OK]. Tracks most often played recently (up to Music Menu Total Tracks 53... -
Page 73: Operations During Music Play
Photo and Music Operations during music play Displaying photos (Screen Saver) Photos can be displayed during music playback. [HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] While playing the music Stop Press the red button. Press [STOP ∫]. • To select the photos to display The original photo stored in the HDD by default Pause or a folder registered with “Photos For Music”... -
Page 74: 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 Menu Delete Album Total Tracks 53 Artists Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. -
Page 75: Network
For details regarding the connection and equipment. operation of equipment connected via a network, http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ refer to their respective operating instructions. (This site is in English only.) DLNA function compatible software should be §... -
Page 76: Using This Unit As Client
DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC • If you want to display the playback menu while playing back with Windows 7 installed etc.). a video on the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment, press [AUDIO]. • Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may not be possible. -
Page 77: Using This Unit As Media Renderer
Following steps are necessary to use this unit as JPEG .jpg Media Renderer. .mpo §1, 2 Only when the server is another Panasonic §1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Blu-ray Disc Recorder, etc. Select “Media Renderer” in “Home Network”, 2D playback only. -
Page 78: Using Smart Home Networking (Dlna) With Wi-Fi Direct
Network Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Using Smart Home Networking When no devices are found (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct Connection Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless Device not found. To connect with a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device, LAN devices to communicate each other directly please check connection mode of pairing device and select “Search again”. -
Page 79: Remote Viewing And Recording
Preparation discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the • Network connection ( 21, 26) content or the continuity of the services. -
Page 80: With Other Equipment
With Other Equipment Recording from external equipment With Other Equipment To stop recording Press [STOP ∫]. Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Manually programming timer recording from external equipment Refer to “Manually programming timer recording” 39). • Following contents or media cannot be played back while recording from external equipment. -
Page 81: Copying The Hd Video (Avchd)
Disc”, then press [OK]. • 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 82: Registering The External Hdd (Usb Hdd)
• For details about connection method, refer to For the latest information on confirmed USB the instructions supplied with the USB HDD. 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-confirmed USB HDDs cannot be Disconnecting without following this procedure used with this unit. -
Page 83: Registering The Usb Hdd
With Other Equipment 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 84: Convenient Functions
Playing music continuously even after • This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. “HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI turning off power to the TV Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible The following operations make it possible to keep with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. -
Page 85: Playback Menu
Convenient functions Playback menu A variety of operations and settings such as Basic Operation changing the subtitles and audio languages can Soundtrack § be performed during playback of video or music. Show or change the soundtrack. Also, picture and sound quality can be set to your Multi Audio personal taste. - Page 86 Convenient functions Playback menu Picture Settings Sound Effect Settings Picture Type Sound Effects Select the picture type. • This function is effective when “Digital Audio Sharpness Adjustment Output” is set to “PCM”. ( Adjusts the sharpness of images. The greater Night Surround Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even the value is, the sharper images will be.
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Page 87: Basic Settings
Convenient functions Basic Settings You can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, [BST940] DVB Tuning Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the Favourites Edit ( menu. Channel List ( Auto Setup ( Common procedures Manual Tuning ( Update Channel List ( Press [FUNCTION MENU]. - Page 88 Convenient functions Basic Settings Picture Network Still Mode ( Easy Network Setting ( Network Settings ( Sound LAN Connection Mode ( Dynamic Range Compression ( Wireless Settings ( Downmix ( Connection Setting ( Bilingual Audio Selection ( Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz ) ( Digital Audio Output ( IP Address / DNS Settings ( 100)
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Page 89: [Bct940] Dvb Tuning
Convenient functions [BCT940] DVB Tuning Auto Setup You can restart the Auto Setup. ( Favourites Edit 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. You can create four favourites of channels for • If the country selection screen appears: making viewing and recording easier. Select the country, then press [OK]. - Page 90 Convenient functions Basic Settings Settings for DVB-C Channels Signal Condition [DVB-C] You can check the quality and strength of signals. Channel List Press [CH W X] to select the channel. You can edit the channel list. • To hide/reveal channels •...
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Page 91: [Bst940] Dvb Tuning
Convenient functions Update Channel List [BST940] DVB Tuning You can update the channel list to the latest Favourites Edit one. You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier. Signal Condition You can check the quality and strength of After editing as follows, save the Favourites. - Page 92 Convenient functions Basic Settings Channel List Manual Tuning You can edit the channel list. You can add new channels manually. • To hide/reveal channels 1 Select the items and change the items. 1 Select the channel. • Change the items by checking the signal 2 Press [OK].
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Page 93: Hdd / Disc / Usb Hdd
Convenient functions Signal Condition HDD / Disc / USB HDD You can check the quality and strength of signals. Settings for Playback • Press [2, 1] to select the LNB. 3D BD-Video Playback • Press [CH W X] to select the channel. Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software. - Page 94 Convenient functions Basic Settings DVD-Video Parental Control Recording for Encrypted Channel Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play. The function allows you to change the recording limitation on the encrypted • PIN is required to change. ( programme. ( Subtitle Text [BST940] Select the language for Xvid and MKV...
- Page 95 Convenient functions Chapter Creation Settings for USB HDD Set the Chapter Creation method. USB HDD Registration • Even if “Automatic” is selected, depending Register the USB HDD. ( on the programme to be recorded, the chapter may not be created correctly. USB HDD Disconnection Disc Speed for High Speed Copy This function puts the USB HDD in a state in...
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Page 96: Picture
Convenient functions Basic Settings Picture Bilingual Audio Selection Select whether to record the audio type (“M1” or Still Mode “M2”) when: Select the type of picture shown when you pause - File Conversion ( play. - Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R and +RW. •... -
Page 97: Display
Convenient functions HDMI Output Settings of Music Playback Display Select the HDMI output settings. • If “Sound Quality Priority” is selected, the audio Language noise is minimised during music playback by Select the language for on-screen menus. automatically switching the video output to 1080i. -
Page 98: Connection
Convenient functions Basic Settings Connection HDMI Connection HDMI (SUB) Output Mode 3D Settings Select an output mode for HDMI(SUB). 3D Type HDMI Video Format If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the You can only select items compatible with the setting. -
Page 99: Network
Convenient functions Network 7.1ch Audio Reformatting [BD-V] Easy Network Setting Surround sound with 6.1 ch or less is Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. ( automatically expanded and played back at 7.1 ch. • If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the Network Settings original number of channels. - Page 100 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 the respective setting.
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Page 101: Others
Convenient functions Setting device name Others It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network. Standby Settings • Select from a preset list Quick Start Select the preset name, then press [OK]. • On: • Create name It is possible to start quickly from standby Enter the name. - Page 102 Change the remote control code on the main unit e.g., and the remote control if you place other PIN Entry Panasonic products close together. • Use “Set Code 1”, the factory set code, under Remember the PIN. normal circumstances. 1 Select the code, then press [OK].
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Page 103: Language Code List
Convenient functions Language code list System Update Software Update in Standby Lingala: 7678 Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684 When you set this unit to standby mode, Afrikaans: 6570 Macedonian: 7775 software (firmware) updates ( 104) are Albanian: 8381 Malagasy: 7771 downloaded automatically at the time you Amharic:... -
Page 104: 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 105: Other Operations
Convenient functions Other operations Media management Delete all titles [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] [SD] 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Media”, then press [OK]. •... -
Page 106: Hold Function
Auto-Play Select • [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] If you finalise discs recorded on [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background You can select whether to show the Top Menu selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. -
Page 107: Entering Text
Convenient functions 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 108: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following Cannot eject a disc. checks. If the problem still persists, consult 1 While the unit is in standby mode, press and your dealer for instructions. hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue Updating to the latest software (firmware) may button at the same time for more than solve the problem. -
Page 109: Displays
Troubleshooting Displays The screen changes automatically. “0:00” is flashing on the front panel display. • If “Screen Saver” is set to “On”, the screen saver • Set the clock. ( 87, 102) function will be activated when there is no operation for 5 minutes or more. -
Page 110: Sound
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 3D video is not output correctly. Sound • 3D video may be output correctly by changing No sound. the following settings: Distorted sound. - “3D Type” of “3D Settings” ( • Check the connections. ( - “Signal Format” ( 53, 3D settings during playback) •... -
Page 111: Play
Troubleshooting Timer recording does not work properly. Keyword Recording does not work properly. • Failed timer recordings are displayed in grey • The Keyword Recording function can search the First 250 channels listed on “All DVB Channels” with on the Timer Recording screen. ( or the First 50 channels registered for When you programme a timer recording, check “Favourites1”. -
Page 112: Edit
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide You have forgotten your rating PIN. Photo • The rating level returns to the factory preset. The contents of the SD card cannot be read. 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the • Remove the card from the slot and then insert yellow button and the blue button at the again. -
Page 113: Tv Guide
Troubleshooting [BCT940] TV Guide Major channels and favourite channels are not The TV Guide information is not displayed displayed on the top part of the channel list. properly. • [DVB-C] To change channel allocation, restart • Set the clock correctly. ( 87, 102, Clock) Auto Setup in Basic Settings menu and change •... -
Page 114: Viera Link
“HDAVI Control” again. • This unit does not support “ONE TOUCH PLAY” function of the Panasonic AV Control Receiver. When using Wireless LAN connection, video from the DLNA Certified media server is not... -
Page 115: Messages On The Front Panel Display
Troubleshooting Messages on the front panel display No WRITE You cannot write to this disc. The following messages or service numbers The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc. appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected. Please wait •... - Page 116 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide UPDATE / X HOLD (“∑” stands for a number.) The HOLD function is activated. ( 106) The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot operate the unit until the update is or F complete. ( 104) (“∑” stands for a number.) There is something unusual.
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Page 117: When You Experience Problems With Easy Network Setting
Troubleshooting When you experience problems with Check the Display following Easy Network Setting 1. LAN cable • Connection If there is any problem, the following message is connection or “Pass” and settings displayed on the screen. Wireless setting: of the hub Wireless Settings and router 2. -
Page 118: Specifications
Reference Specifications Reference Specifications are subject to change without ∫ Recording system notice. DR mode: Partial TS HG, HX, HE, HL, HM mode: ∫ General MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Dolby Digital Dimensions: 430 mm (W) XP, SP, LP, EP mode: 70 mm (H) MPEG-2 (Hybrid VBR), Dolby Digital (excluding the projecting parts) 199 mm (D) - Page 119 Reference ∫ Wireless LAN ∫ Recording system Standard compliance: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n BD-RE (SL/DL): Frequency range: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz band Blu-ray Disc Rewritable Format Security § BD-R (SL/DL): WPA™/WPA2™ Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format (Encryption type: TKIP/AES, DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format Authentication type: PSK) DVD-R (SL/DL): DVD-Video format, (64 bit/128 bit)
- Page 120 Reference Specifications ∫ SD Card Maximum numbers of titles that can be Compatible media: SD Memory Card §1 recorded Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT §2 Data that can be played: JPEG, MPO, HDD, 3000 titles AVCHD format, MP4 USB HDD (When continuously recording for Includes SDHC/SDXC cards.
- Page 121 Reference ∫ MP3 ∫ MKV Playable media: HDD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, Playable media: BD-R (SL/DL), DVD-R, CD-R, CD-RW, USB device DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW, USB device Compression rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) profile is up to High Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, Profile, Level 4.
- Page 122 Reference Specifications ∫ HG, HX, HE, HL, HM modes Recording Mode BD-RE, BD-R (2 TB) Single Layer Dual Layer (25 GB) (50 GB) 315 hours 4 hours 8 hours 471 hours 6 hours 12 hours 707 hours 9 hours 18 hours 946 hours 12 hours 24 hours...
- Page 123 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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Page 124: Licenses
Reference Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2014 Verance Corporation. Cinavia is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved. - Page 125 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...
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Page 126: Index
Reference Index Easy setting (BCT) ..... 23 Aspect ......98, 107 Easy setting (BST) . - Page 127 Reference Tuning Channel List ..... . 90, 92 PAUSE LIVE TV ..... . . 33 Child Lock .
- Page 128 Directive for the chemical involved. (Inside of product) [BCT940] [BST940] Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net SQT0292 F0714MT0...