Panasonic Blu ray Player DMR PWT530 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder  
Model No. DMR-PWT635  
DMR-PWT530  
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 Player / HDD 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  
DVD-Video: This unit can play DVD-Video discs  
supporting the region number “2”  
or “ALL”.  
supporting the region code “B”.  
e.g.,  
e.g.,  
2
3
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Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com  
Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.  
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Caution for AC Mains  
Lead  
Supplied accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied  
accessories.  
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)  
For your safety, please read the following text  
carefully.  
(Product numbers are correct as of March 2013.  
These may be subject to change.)  
Remote control:  
1 pc.  
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three  
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.  
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.  
Should the fuse need to be replaced please  
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of  
5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI  
to BS1362.  
[PWT635] (N2QAYB000762)  
[PWT530] (N2QAYB000763)  
Batteries for remote control:  
AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00098):  
RF coaxial cable (K1TWACC00003):  
2 pcs.  
1 pc.  
1 pc.  
• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.  
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì  
on the body of the fuse.  
Indemnity concerning recorded content  
Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for  
damages directly or indirectly due to any type of  
problems that result in loss of recording or edited  
content (data), and does not guarantee any  
content if recording or editing does not work  
properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a  
case where any type of repair is made to the unit  
(including any other non-HDD related  
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you  
must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is  
replaced.  
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be  
used until a replacement cover is obtained.  
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from  
your local dealer.  
component).  
Before use  
Remove the connector cover.  
Restriction on use of unauthorized copied  
content  
How to replace the fuse  
The location of the fuse differ according to the  
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm  
the AC mains plug fitted and follow the  
instructions below.  
This unit adopts the following technology for  
copyright protection.  
Cinavia Notice  
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit  
the use of unauthorized copies of some  
commercially-produced film and videos and  
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of  
an unauthorized copy is detected, a message  
will be displayed and playback or copying will  
be interrupted. More information about  
Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia  
Online Consumer Information Center at  
http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional  
information about Cinavia by mail, send a  
postcard with your mailing address to:  
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.  
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.  
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.  
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.  
Figure A  
Figure B  
Fuse cover  
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse  
cover.  
Fuse  
Figure A  
Figure B  
Fuse  
(5 ampere)  
(5 ampere)  
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Table of contents  
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Copying video  
Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Photo  
Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . .48  
- Photo play option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
- Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Editing photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
- Copying automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
Getting started  
HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
- Playable/Recordable contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
- Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
- Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
- Amplifier/receiver connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
- Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17  
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
- TV operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
- Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
- Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
Music  
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
- Copying music (MP3) to HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
- Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
- Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
With Other Equipment  
Watching broadcasts  
Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . .56  
- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
- Copying SD Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . .58  
- Using this unit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58  
- Using this unit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
- Using this unit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
- Using Channel List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
- Using TV Guide system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
- Using channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
- Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .26  
- REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .27  
Recording  
Convenient functions  
Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
- Operation during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
- Various functions with Freeview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
- Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .32  
- Timer recording options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
- Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . .33  
- Remote recording from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . .34  
VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) . .61  
- To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM) . . . . .61  
Format SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . .63  
- Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
- Disconnecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup). . . . . . . .68  
- Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
- Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
- Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
- Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74  
- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
- Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80  
- Language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
Software (Firmware) Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . .84  
Other operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85  
Playing back video  
Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .35  
Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
- Notes for BD-Live discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
- General operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
- 3D video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
Editing video  
Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43  
Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
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- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 85  
- HOLD function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
About descriptions in these operating  
instructions  
• These operating instructions are applicable to models  
DMR-PWT635 and DMR-PWT530. The illustrations in  
these Operating Instructions show images of DMR-  
PWT635 unless otherwise indicated.  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
- General operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
- Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . 89  
- Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90  
- Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90  
- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90  
- USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
- TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
- Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
- Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
[PWT635] :indicates features applicable to  
DMR-PWT635 only.  
[PWT530] :indicates features applicable to  
DMR-PWT530 only.  
• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “> ±±”.  
Getting started  
Watching broadcasts  
Recording  
- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
- Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
- When you experience problems with  
Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Reference  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102  
Playing back video  
Editing video  
Copying video  
Photo  
Music  
With Other Equipment  
Convenient functions  
Troubleshooting  
Reference  
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Getting started  
HDD and media information  
For more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 96)  
Playable/Recordable contents  
(–: Impossible)  
Recordable  
contents  
Media type  
Standard symbol  
Playable contents  
• Video  
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D  
• JPEG  
Built-in hard disk drive  
(HDD)  
[HDD]  
• MPO (3D photo)  
• MP3  
• Video§1  
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3  
• SD Video (MPEG2)§4  
External HDD  
• MP4  
• Xvid  
• JPEG  
• MPEG2  
• MKV  
[USB_HDD]  
(> 9)  
• MPO (3D photo)  
• MP3  
BD-Video  
• Video  
[BD-V]  
BD-RE  
BD-R  
• Video  
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D  
• JPEG  
[BD-RE]  
[BD-R]  
• MPO (3D photo)  
• Video  
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2  
• Xvid  
• MKV  
DVD-Video§5  
• Video  
[DVD-V]  
• AVCHD§3  
• MKV  
DVD-R  
• Video  
• Xvid  
DVD-R DL  
• JPEG  
[DVD-R]  
• MPO (3D photo)  
• MP3  
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(–: Impossible)  
Recordable  
contents  
Media type  
DVD-RW  
Standard symbol  
Playable contents  
• Video  
• AVCHD§2  
[DVD-RW]  
• Video  
• AVCHD§2  
+R/+R DL  
[+R]  
• Video  
+RW  
[+RW]  
• AVCHD§2  
• Music  
Audio CD (CD-DA)  
[CD]  
• Xvid  
• MKV  
CD  
• JPEG  
(including CD-R/RW)  
• MPO (3D photo)  
• MP3  
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2  
• SD Video (MPEG2)§4  
• JPEG  
• MPO (3D photo)  
SD Cards  
[SD]  
• MP4  
• JPEG  
• MPO (3D photo)  
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3  
• SD Video (MPEG2)§4  
• MP4  
• Xvid  
• JPEG  
• MPEG2  
• MKV  
USB memory  
[USB]  
• MPO (3D photo)  
• MP3  
Playable contents as DLNA client  
Refer to “Playable contents”. (> 59)  
§1  
It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)  
§2  
§3  
§4  
§5  
Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be  
able to play back depending on the device.  
It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by  
copying to the built-in HDD. (> 56)  
Recorded with SD-Video format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It can be  
played back only after copying to the HDD. (> 57)  
Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.  
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in  
these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
• With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.  
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HDD and media information  
About extension of files  
MP4:  
“.MP4”  
“.MPG”  
“.MTS”  
“.AVI”  
“.mp4”  
“.mpg”  
“.mts”  
“.avi”  
“.MOV”  
“.MPEG”  
“.TS”  
“.mov”  
“.mpeg”  
“.ts”  
MPEG2:  
“.M2TS”  
“.m2ts”  
Xvid:  
Subtitle text files:  
MKV:  
Subtitle text files:  
“.SRT”  
“.MKV”  
“.SRT”  
“.SUB”  
“.JPG”  
“.MPO”  
“.MP3”  
“.srt”  
“.SUB”  
“.sub”  
“.TXT”  
“.ASS”  
“.txt”  
“.mkv”  
“.srt”  
“.SSA”  
“.TXT”  
“.ssa”  
“.txt”  
“.ass”  
“.sub”  
“.jpg”  
JPEG:  
MPO:  
MP3:  
“.mpo”  
“.mp3”  
• The video file and subtitle text files are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.  
• Some files may not be played back even if they have these extensions.  
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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.  
• The USB HDD must first be registered on this unit. (> 63)  
• For data files  
Playing back MP4, JPEG, MP3, etc. (data files) in a USB HDD with this unit.  
• The USB HDD must be formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file system.  
• The USB HDD over 2 TB is not usable.  
• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.  
• Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as USB 2.0 devices, in certain cases USB 3.0 devices cannot be used due to  
differing connector shape, larger current ratings, etc. (Use of USB 2.0 devices is recommended.)  
• This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512-bytes. (For details, consult the  
dealer of your USB HDD.)  
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.  
Notes for the disc  
• Disc recorded on a recorder, PC, etc.  
• It may be necessary to finalize the disc, create Top Menu or close the session on the equipment  
used for recording to play on this unit.  
• Discs that cannot be played  
- DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges  
- DVD-RAM  
- DVD-Audio  
- HD DVD  
- Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD  
- CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.  
• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be  
guaranteed.  
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HDD and media information  
Notes for the SD cards  
Media handling  
• Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs  
or the terminal surface of the SD cards.  
• Compatible SD card  
- SD Memory Card  
(from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16  
formats)  
DO  
DO NOT  
- SDHC Memory Card  
(from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format)  
- SDXC Memory Card  
(48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format)  
• If there is dirt or condensation on the disc, wipe  
with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
• Using miniSD card or microSD card  
Mini-type and micro-type cards can also be  
used, but must be used with adaptor cards  
(optional).  
DO  
DO NOT  
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.  
• Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,  
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or  
any other solvent.  
To format an SD card  
Refer to “Format SD card”. (> 62)  
• Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.  
• Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing  
implements, when writing on the label side of  
the disc.  
• If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time  
necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not  
be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, format the  
card on this unit.  
• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs.  
• Do not place objects on discs.  
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be  
used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate  
cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in  
equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)  
• Do not use the following discs:  
- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed  
stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).  
- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.  
- Irregularly shaped discs.  
Notes for the USB memories  
USB memories support FAT12, FAT16, FAT32  
and NTFS file systems.  
DO NOT  
• The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable.  
• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.  
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB  
devices.  
• Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to  
water, garbage or other strange things.  
• Do not place in the following areas:  
- In hot places, such as under the direct  
sunlight.  
- In very dusty or humid areas.  
- Locations susceptible to significant difference  
in temperature (condensation can occur).  
- Where static electricity or electromagnetic  
waves occur.  
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Unit care  
HDD/USB HDD handling care  
When moving the unit  
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is  
empty.  
• The HDD is a high precision device  
The HDD is a high precision recording  
instrument and is easily susceptible to damage.  
Therefore, be careful of the following points  
while the unit is turned on, especially during  
operation, otherwise the HDD and the recorded  
content may be damaged:  
1
2
3
Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until  
“BYE” disappears from the display.)  
Remove the AC mains lead from the  
household mains socket.  
Move only after the unit has come to a  
complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to  
avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even  
after the unit is switched to standby mode, the  
HDD continues operating for a short time.)  
- Do not subject the unit to any vibration and  
shock.  
- Do not remove the AC mains lead from the  
household mains socket.  
This unit cannot save (backup) the HDD titles to  
media. You have to be very careful when  
handling the unit and editing the title.  
Cleaning  
• This unit  
- Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the  
recorded content cannot be recovered.  
- Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to  
clean this unit.  
- Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully  
read the instructions that came with the cloth.  
Setup precautions  
• Place the unit on a surface that is flat and  
not subject to vibration or impact.  
• This unit’s lens  
Use the Lens cleaner (optional) to clean the  
• Do not place on anything that generates heat  
like a Set Top Box, etc.  
unit’s lens.  
Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE  
• Place in an area where condensation does  
not occur. Conditions where condensation  
may occur  
• This lens cleaner may not be available for  
sale in all countries, e.g. not available in  
Germany, please consult your Panasonic  
dealer for advice.  
- When there is an extreme change in  
temperature (e.g., when subjected to an air  
conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts  
the unit).  
When requesting this unit for repair  
- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam  
in the room.  
The registration of the USB HDD may be  
cancelled in the process of repairing this unit.  
You can use the USB HDD again by  
re-registering, but all recorded content already on  
the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the  
recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.  
In the above situation, without turning the unit  
on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature  
and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.  
• The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke  
or bug spray/vapour, etc. gets inside the  
unit.  
To dispose or transfer this unit  
This unit may contain private information. Before  
disposing of or transferring this unit, perform the  
following to delete the data, including personal or  
secret information:  
- Format HDD (> 68, 73)  
- Perform “Shipping Condition” (> 68, 82)  
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Control reference guide  
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  
Remote control  
9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu,  
Pop-up Menu (> 35)  
: Show OPTION menu (> 44, 50, 55)  
; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with  
instruction on the screen.)  
TV  
VOL  
CH  
DRIVE  
INPUT  
AV  
< Start recording (> 28)  
SELECT  
= Listen to Audio Description (> 26, 41)  
> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 32)  
? Create chapter (> 41)  
PAGE  
CH  
abc  
2
jkl  
5
def  
3
1
ghi  
mno  
4
7
6
@ Show Setup menu (> 68)  
INTERNET  
p
w
tuv  
xyz  
qrs  
8
9
A Skip the specified time (> 41)  
B TV operation buttons (> 18)  
RADIO/  
0
TV  
PWT635  
LAST VIEW  
SLOW/SEARCH  
C Channel select (> 24)/Change pages in the  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.  
D Show the VIERA Connect screen (> 61)  
E Switching to the radio channel list (> 24)  
F [PWT635] Start up a video communication  
(> 61)  
SKIP  
STOP  
REWIND LIVE TV  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
STATUS  
EXIT  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
I
G Exit the menu screen  
OK  
H Show the TV Guide screen (> 25)  
I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (> 23)  
J Return to previous screen  
BACK/  
OPTION  
REC  
RETURN  
K Show subtitles (> 26, 41)  
AD  
TEXT  
DEL  
STTL  
L Show Digital teletext (> 26)  
M Show NETFLIX screen (> 61)  
N To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer  
programmes, photos or music (> 43)  
O Skip approx. 1 minute forward (> 41)  
P Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (> 41)  
PROG/CHECK CHAPTER  
NETFLIX  
SETUP TIME SLIP MANUAL SKIP  
-10s +60s  
1 Transmit the remote control signal  
Insert batteries  
• Point it at remote control signal sensor on  
this unit. (> 13)  
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the  
remote control.  
2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or  
vice versa  
3 Select drive (HDD, BD, SD or USB)  
4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter  
numbers or characters  
5 Switch to the previously watched channel  
(> 24)  
6 Basic operations for recording and play,  
REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (> 27)  
7 Show Information (> 25, 36, 40)  
8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 40)  
R6/LR6, AA  
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)  
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Display  
Main unit  
[PWT635]  
Pull to flip down the  
front panel.  
6 Recording indicator  
• The indicator will light up while recording.  
• The indicator will blink while recording is  
paused and before recording starts.  
1 Standby/on switch (Í/I)  
Press to switch the unit from on to standby  
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit  
is still consuming a small amount of power.  
2 Open/close disc tray  
7 Remote control signal sensor  
• Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and  
right  
• Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the  
unit  
8 Stop  
Disc  
9 Start play  
: [PWT635] CALL LED  
• The LED will light up when this unit receives  
incoming call etc. of the video  
communication. (> 61)  
Display  
USB memory  
SD card  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COPY  
USB  
SD  
HDD  
SD  
3 Disc tray  
4 USB port  
BD  
PLAY  
5 SD card slot  
8
9
• When removing the SD card, press on the  
centre of the card and pull it straight out.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator  
Disc indicator  
Copying indicator  
• While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the  
unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action  
may result in loss of the media contents.  
USB port indicator  
SD card slot indicator  
Remote control signal indicator  
Timer recording indicator  
• When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right  
way up.  
• This indicator lights up when the timer  
recording standby is activated.  
Main display section indicator  
- Current time  
8
9
- Playback counter  
- Various messages (> 93)  
Playback indicator  
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Basic connections  
3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV.  
• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
To the aerial  
Aerial cable  
RF coaxial cable  
Cooling fan  
(supplied)  
This unit’s rear panel  
HDMI cable  
AC mains lead  
(supplied)  
VHF/UHF  
RF IN  
HDMI  
• Connect only after all other  
connections are complete.  
TV’s rear panel  
Household mains socket  
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)  
To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)  
Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 63)  
[PWT635] To connect the Communication Camera (optional)  
Refer to “VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)”. (> 61)  
[PWT530] To connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor (optional)  
Refer to “Network connection”. (> 17)  
About HDMI cable  
Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.  
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.  
When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.  
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When the unit is not to be used for a long  
time  
Amplifier/receiver connections  
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  
standby mode.  
3D programmes can be played back when  
this unit is connected to a 3D compatible  
amplifier/receiver and a 3D compatible TV.  
You will not be able to view 3D programmes  
with this connection if your amplifier/receiver  
is not 3D compatible.  
[approx. 0.2 W (“Quick Start” is not activated  
and “RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to  
“Off”)]  
• This unit cannot connect the TV that does not have the  
HDMI terminal.  
• Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from  
other cables.  
TV  
HDMI  
• Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables.  
• The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI  
Control” (> 65).  
(ARC compatible)  
You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are  
incompatible with HDCP.  
HDMI  
cable  
Depending on the device, images may not display properly  
or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable.  
(Audio cannot be output.)  
Amplifier/  
receiver  
• If you are connecting to a TV that is only compatible with  
2 channel audio output, audio with 3 channels or more will  
be down mixed and output as 2 channels, even if  
connecting with an HDMI cable. (Some discs cannot be  
down mixed.)  
HDMI OUT  
HDMI IN  
(ARC compatible)  
HDMI cable  
• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or  
amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.  
• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not  
display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is  
necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with  
a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the  
amplifier/receiver.  
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Connection  
Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal  
3D programmes can be played back when  
this unit is connected to a 3D compatible  
TV.  
Amplifier/receiver  
OPTICAL IN  
• This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.  
Optical digital  
audio cable  
Amplifier/receiver  
TV  
HDMI IN  
(ARC compatible)  
• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV,  
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 68, 77).  
HDMI cable  
AUDIO OUT terminal  
• Connect to terminals of the same colour.  
HDMI  
HDMI  
Amplifier/receiver  
(ARC compatible)  
AUDIO IN  
R
L
HDMI cable  
Audio cable  
• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or  
amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.  
• When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not  
display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is  
necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with  
a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the  
amplifier/receiver.  
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LAN cable connection  
Network connection  
When this unit is connected to the network, you  
can enjoy network functions (DLNA function,  
VIERA Connect, Remote Recording, etc.).  
For details about connection method, refer to the  
instructions supplied with the connected  
equipment.  
LAN (ethernet) cable  
After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN  
connection, the network setting is needed.  
(> 21, Easy Network Setting)  
Broadband router, etc.  
Internet  
• Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when  
connecting to peripheral devices.  
Precautions of Wireless LAN connection  
The following limits are in place regarding the  
usage of this unit. You must be aware of these  
limits before using this unit.  
• Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN  
terminal can damage the unit.  
Wireless LAN connection  
Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any  
incidental damage which may arise due to a  
failure to obey these limits, or to any condition of  
use or disuse of this unit.  
[PWT635] Wireless LAN is built in. (There is no  
need to connect a Wireless LAN Adaptor.)  
[PWT530] Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor  
DY-WL5 (optional).  
• Data transmitted and received over radio  
waves may be intercepted and monitored.  
[PWT530]  
• This unit contains delicate electronic  
components.  
Please use this unit in the manner in which it  
was intended and follow the following points:  
- Do not expose this unit to high temperatures  
or direct sunlight.  
Wireless LAN  
Adaptor  
- Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong  
impacts.  
- Keep this unit away from moisture.  
- Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any  
way.  
Wireless router, etc.  
Internet  
[PWT530] Only the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5 (optional)  
can be used. Read the operating instructions for DY-WL5  
thoroughly when using it.  
Connect/disconnect DY-WL5 when the unit is in standby  
mode and not using the network functions, such as  
downloading a programme, etc.  
• For up-to-date compatibility information on your Wireless  
router refer to  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/  
(This site is in English only.)  
• The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN  
services.  
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Settings  
TV operation buttons  
The TV can be operated from the TV operation  
buttons of the remote control.  
• Perform the setting if you cannot operate the TV  
with the TV operation buttons.  
While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with  
the number buttons.  
TV  
VOL  
TV operation buttons  
(> right)  
DRIVE  
CH  
INPUT  
AV  
Manufacturer and Code No.  
SELECT  
PAGE  
CH  
Brand  
Panasonic  
AIWA  
Code  
01/02/03/04  
Brand  
NEC  
NOBLEX  
NOKIA  
Code  
abc  
2
jkl  
5
def  
3
1
36  
33  
35  
ghi  
mno  
4
7
6
9
25/26/27/60/61  
AKAI  
27/30  
INTERNET  
p
w
qrs  
tuv  
xyz  
8
NORDMENDE 10  
BEKO  
05/71/72/73/74  
RADIO/  
0
OLEVIA  
ONWA  
ORION  
45  
BENQ  
BRANDT  
BUSH  
58/59  
10/15  
05  
TV  
LAST VIEW  
SLOW/SEARCH  
30/39/70  
05  
SKIP  
STOP  
REWIND LIVE TV  
PEONY  
PHILCO  
PHILIPS  
PHONOLA  
PIONEER  
PROVIEW  
PYE  
49/69  
41/48/64  
05/06/46  
CENTREX  
CURTIS  
DAEWOO  
DESMET  
DUAL  
ELEMIS  
FERGUSON  
FINLUX  
FISHER  
FUJITSU  
FUNAI  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
GRADIENTE  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
IRRADIO  
ITT  
66  
05  
64/65  
05  
05  
05  
10/34  
61  
21  
53  
63/67  
05/50/51  
05  
36  
09  
PAUSE  
PLAY/x1.3  
EXIT  
STATUS  
To exit the screen  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
I
05  
Select and enter buttons  
37/38  
52  
05  
05  
10  
OK  
BACK/  
FUNCTION MENU (> 23)  
RADIOLA  
SABA  
OPTION  
REC  
RETURN  
To return to the previous  
screen  
SALORA  
SAMSUNG  
SANSUI  
SANYO  
SCHNEIDER  
SEG  
SELECO  
SHARP  
SIEMENS  
SINUDYNE  
SONY  
26  
AD  
TEXT  
DEL  
STTL  
32/42/43/65/68  
05  
PROG/CHECK CHAPTER  
NETFLIX  
21/54/55/56  
05/29/30  
05/69/75/76/77/78  
05/25  
SETUP TIME SLIP MANUAL SKIP  
-10s  
+60s  
Setup (> 68)  
05/22/23/40/41  
30  
25  
17/30/39/70  
52  
18  
09  
05  
08  
JVC  
KDS  
TCL  
31/33/66/67/69  
KOLIN  
45  
TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14  
KONKA  
LG  
MAG  
METZ  
MITSUBISHI  
62  
05/50/51  
52  
05/28/79  
05/19/20/47  
TEVION  
52  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
WHITE  
WESTINGHOUSE  
10/15/44  
16/57  
05  
MIVAR  
24  
YAMAHA  
18/41  
• If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code  
number is invalid for the TV, this remote control  
is not compatible with your TV.  
• If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the  
one that allows correct operation.  
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4
Set the Owner ID-Data Entry (“NAME”,  
“HOUSE NO” and “POSTCODE”).  
e.g.,  
Easy Setting  
1
Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate  
AV input to suit the connections to this unit.  
Owner ID-Data Entry  
PIN  
0000  
2
Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on  
this unit.  
• The Easy Setting will start at the initial  
NAME  
HOUSE NO  
POSTCODE  
Select  
Change PIN  
power on.  
RETURN  
Auto Setup starts.  
1
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
Select the character, then press [OK].  
Repeat this step.  
(This operation may take some time.)  
e.g.,  
DVB Auto Setup  
3
4
5
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
Repeat steps 1-3 to enter all data.  
Progress  
CH 21  
68  
This will take about 3 minutes.  
Channel Name  
Type  
Free TV  
Free TV  
Quality  
CH  
35  
35  
Press [BACK/RETURN ] to exit from  
the Owner ID-Data Entry screen.  
10  
10  
5
Enter the new PIN for parental control.  
Free TV: 2  
Pay TV: 0  
Radio: 0  
Searching  
Data: 0  
PIN Entry  
Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication.  
RETURN  
Enter a new 4-digit PIN, then press OK.  
This PIN will be used for controlling viewing and playback.  
PIN will be set to “0000” by pressing “RETURN” when there is no  
number input.  
After tuning has been completed, clock will  
be set automatically.  
-
-
-
-
• If the region selection screen appears,  
select repeatedly until you reach the  
available region.  
Number  
0
9
RETURN  
• The default PIN is “0000”.  
• If the clock setting screen appears, set the  
time manually (> 81, Clock).  
1
Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number  
buttons.  
3
Enter the PIN.  
This PIN will be used only for the Owner  
ID-Data Entry screen.  
• Make a note of the PIN you have  
decided on in case you forget it.  
2
Press [OK].  
You now have the opportunity to enter your  
details and help the police to crack crime.  
See Instruction Book.  
Owner ID  
Please enter new PIN  
PIN  
*
*
*
*
0
9
PIN entry  
RETURN  
1
2
Press the number buttons to enter 4-digit  
PIN.  
Repeat step 1 to confirm.  
• Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.  
The PIN number cannot be reset.  
• Steps 3 – 5 will be skipped in the Easy  
Setting after “Shipping Condition”  
(> 82) is performed. (> go to step 6 on  
page 20)  
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Settings  
6
Set “Quick Start” to “On”, “Off” or “Timer  
Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].  
To stop partway  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
Quick Start  
On  
Off  
To restart setup  
Timer Setting for Quick Start  
6:00  
23:00  
1
2
Press [SETUP]. (> 18)  
Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press  
[OK].  
• On  
3
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
It is possible to start quickly from standby  
mode.  
To display the Owner ID information on TV  
• Off  
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the  
yellow button and the blue button on the  
remote control at the same time for more than  
5 seconds.  
Power consumption in standby mode is  
minimized. (> 96)  
However, startup time from standby mode  
will be longer.  
- “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.  
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote  
control until “01 OID” is displayed on the unit’s  
display.  
• Timer Setting for Quick Start  
“Quick Start” is activated when the set time  
comes. (If the clock has not been set, this  
function is not activated at all hours.)  
2
3
Press [OK] on the remote control.  
The PIN is not displayed.  
When “Easy Setting has been completed.”  
appears, Easy Setting is complete.  
• Select “Yes” to proceed to “Easy Network  
Setting”. (> 21)  
To confirm that channels have been tuned  
correctly  
Refer to “Using Channel List”. (> 24)  
To change PIN for parental control  
• Select “No” to finish the Easy Setting.  
Refer to “PIN Entry”. (> 81)  
To change the region for Channel Sorting  
Refer to “Channel Sorting by Region”. (> 71)  
• If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be  
possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again.  
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Connection method to wireless access point  
Search for wireless network:  
Easy Network Setting  
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue  
with “Easy Network Setting”.  
1
Select “Search for wireless network”, then  
press [OK].  
1
Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press  
[OK].  
2
The available wireless networks will be  
displayed. Select your network name and  
press [OK].  
[PWT635]  
Easy Network Setting  
- If your Network name is not displayed search  
again by pressing the red button on the  
remote control.  
Settings and tests for connection required  
for home network and the Internet will be  
conducted.  
First, please select a connection mode.  
Current setting  
:
Wired  
LAN cable connection:  
- Stealth SSID will not be displayed. Enter  
manually by using “Wireless Settings”.  
(> 68, 78)  
Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select “Wired”.  
Wireless LAN connection:  
Select “Wireless”.  
Wired  
Wireless  
OK  
RETURN  
• If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption  
Key Input Screen will be displayed.  
2
Follow the on-screen instructions and make  
the following confirmation and settings.  
“Wired” connection:  
Input the encryption key of your network.  
WPS (PUSH button):  
- Home Network Connection Check  
- Home Network function  
If your Wireless router supports WPS (PUSH  
button), you can easily perform the settings by  
pressing WPS button on it.  
- Remote Recording function  
- Internet Connection Test  
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a standard that  
facilitates settings relating to the connection and  
security of wireless LAN devices.  
“Wireless” connection:  
• Before beginning wireless connection  
setup obtain your Network name (SSID).  
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a  
name used by wireless LAN to identify a  
particular network. Transmission is  
possible if the SSID matches for both  
devices.  
1
2
Select “WPS (PUSH button)”, then press [OK].  
Press WPS button or corresponding button of  
Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.  
e.g.,  
[PWT530] If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not  
connected.” is displayed, check that the  
Wireless LAN Adaptor is fully inserted.  
Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect it.  
If there is still no change in the display,  
consult your dealer for advice.  
- Wireless Settings  
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™-compatible  
Wireless router may have the mark.  
• For details, refer to the operating instruction  
of Wireless router.  
- Home Network Connection Check  
- Home Network function  
3
Press [OK].  
- Remote Recording function  
- Internet Connection Test  
3
When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”  
appears.  
Press [OK].  
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Settings  
When you experience problems  
Refer to “When you experience problems with  
Easy Network Setting”. (> 94)  
• Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.  
• If you set “Home Network function” or “Remote Recording  
function” to “On”, the setting for “Quick Start” is fixed to  
“On”.  
• Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for  
which you do not have usage rights.  
To restart Easy Network Setting  
During automatic searches in a wireless network  
environment, wireless networks (SSID) for which you do  
not have usage rights may be displayed; however, using  
these networks may be regarded as illegal access.  
1
2
Press [SETUP]. (> 18)  
Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”,  
then press [OK].  
• After performing network settings on this unit, the settings  
(encryption level, etc.) of the Wireless router might change.  
When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform  
the network settings on your PC in accordance with the  
settings of Wireless router.  
To redo settings individually  
If “Easy Network Setting” did not work properly or  
when you change the settings individually,  
perform the following steps:  
• Please be aware that connecting to a network without  
encryption may result in the content of the communication  
being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of  
data such as personal or secret information.  
1
2
Press [SETUP]. (> 18)  
Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then  
press [OK].  
3
Refer to “Network Settings”. (> 78)  
Check security before using Home Network  
function  
If you set “Home Network function” to “On”, all  
connected devices on the same network can  
access this unit. Ensure that the router for your  
home network has adequate security system to  
prevent unauthorized access.  
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FUNCTION MENU screen  
You can easily access the desired functions, such  
as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings  
etc. via the FUNCTION MENU.  
FUNCTION MENU list  
FUNCTION MENU  
Playback Contents  
Video (> 35)  
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
FUNCTION MENU  
HDD  
Video (AVCHD) (> 39)  
Video (MP4) (> 38)  
Photo (> 48)  
Playback Contents  
TV Guide  
Timer Recording  
Network  
Others  
Music (> 52)  
Drive Select  
Top Menu (> 38)  
Menu (> 38)  
Disc  
/
SD Card  
/
USB  
/
USB HDD  
OK  
RETURN  
TV Guide (> 25)  
Timer Recording (> 32)  
Network  
2
Select the item, then press [OK]  
e.g.,  
Home Network ( DLNA Client ) (> 59)  
Home Network ( Media Renderer ) (> 60)  
Network Service (> 61)  
Playback Contents  
TV Guide  
OK  
Press  
Timer Recordin
Remote Recording (> 33)  
Others  
Playlists (> 38)  
BACK/  
PressRETURN  
Video  
Photo  
Music  
Copy Video ( AVCHD ) (> 56)  
Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) (> 57)  
Copy New Photos (> 51)  
SD Card Management (> 62)  
BD-Video Data Management (> 39)  
Setup (> 68)  
You can change the unit’s settings of  
Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection,  
Network etc. in the Setup menu.  
Drive Select  
HDD  
Blu-ray Disc / DVD  
SD Card  
USB Device  
USB HDD  
• Selectable items will change depending on the type and  
status of the media.  
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Watching broadcasts  
Watching  
broadcasts  
Watching broadcasts  
Using Channel List  
Instructions for operations are generally  
described using the remote control. (> 12)  
You can select from the list of channel names.  
Press [CH W X] to select the channel.  
You can also select the channel by the  
following operations.  
1
Press [OK].  
All DVB Channels  
1
2
3
4
5
6
- Using number buttons  
- Using Channel List (> right)  
- Using TV Guide system (> 25)  
- Using channel information (> 25)  
7
Select  
View  
Page up  
Page down  
RETURN  
To switch to the channel you have previously  
watched  
Channel names  
Encrypted channel  
Press [LAST VIEW  
].  
• This function will work only for the channels you  
have watched for more than 10 seconds.  
2
Select the channel, then press [OK].  
To switch to the radio channels or to the all  
channels  
To edit the channel list  
Refer to “Channel List”. (> 70)  
Press [RADIO/TV].  
• Encrypted channels cannot be watched.  
• When you are watching the 3D programme, subtitles and  
TV Guide, etc., may not display correctly depending on the  
settings. (> 42, 3D Type, Signal Format)  
About the PIN for parental control  
If you have locked channels (> 72, Child Lock  
List), you may be asked to enter the PIN. In that  
case, enter the 4-digit PIN with the number  
buttons by following the on-screen instructions.  
• PIN can be changed via “PIN Entry”. (> 81)  
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Watching broadcasts  
Using TV Guide system  
Using channel information  
While watching a programme  
Press [STATUS ].  
1
Press [GUIDE].  
TV Guide screen appears.  
HDD  
Remain 71:20  
1
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05  
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8:00  
8:00  
-
9:45  
8:30  
TUE 01/01  
9:00  
9:30  
10:00  
10:30  
10:30  
All DVB Channels  
Change category  
1
9:00  
Now  
MPEG  
-
11:00  
Set timer  
STTL  
TEXT  
OK  
RETURN  
Timer Rec.  
Page Up  
Page Down  
Information  
+24 hours  
Category  
Channel information appears.  
2
3
Select the programme, then press [OK].  
Select “View”, then press [OK].  
e.g.,  
10:30  
1
9:00 - 11:00  
All DVB Channels  
Change category  
Now  
Set timer  
MPEG  
AD STTL TEXT Multi Audio  
G
Page up/down  
    
Press [CH W X].  
1 Set timer (> 33)  
2 Current Category  
3 Programme with Guidance information for  
parental control (> 73, Child Lock)  
4 Audio Description  
To view a programme list for another day  
Press the green button (Previous) or the yellow  
button (Next).  
To see programme information  
Press [STATUS ].  
5 Subtitle  
6 Digital teletext  
7 Multiple audio  
To retrieve the programme data for the area  
where data have not been acquired  
Select the area, then press [STATUS ].  
• Some broadcasters may not send the  
programme data. You cannot retrieve the data  
from them.  
To show detailed information  
Press [STATUS ] again.  
To hide the information screen  
Press [EXIT ].  
To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide  
System  
To change Category  
Press the blue button.  
Refer to “Timer recording”. (> 30)  
• To register your favourite channels  
1
2
3
4
Press [OPTION].  
Select “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK].  
Select “Favourites Edit”, then press [OK].  
Refer to “Favourites Edit”. (> 70)  
• Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite  
of the channels you watch often. (> 70, Favourites Edit)  
• If you make access to Rovi Guide via VIERA Connect, you  
can use an additional TV Guide which can search  
To switch between the current programme  
and the next programme  
Press [2, 1].  
programmes by keywords and can display the detailed  
information, etc. (current as of March, 2013). (> 61)  
To switch to another channel  
Press [3, 4], then press [OK].  
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Watching broadcasts  
Watching broadcasts  
To show Digital teletext (MHEG)  
Operations while watching broadcast  
When “TEXT” appears in channel information  
(> 25)  
To show subtitle  
When “STTL” appears in channel information  
(> 25)  
1
2
Press [TEXT  
].  
Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour  
buttons, etc. according to on-screen  
instructions.  
Press [STTL  
].  
• Press again to hide subtitle.  
• Some functions of Digital teletext are deactivated during  
recording.  
Switching audio  
• “Freeview Players” applies access control for some MHEG  
services. If you have locked viewing of Digital teletext  
(MHEG) (> 72, Freeview Players), PIN is required to start  
viewing.  
When “Multi Audio” appears in channel  
information (> 25)  
1
2
Press [OPTION].  
Select “Multi Audio” in “Digital TV Menu”, then  
press [OK].  
Aspect  
3
Select the desired audio.  
You can switch the screen mode.  
Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the  
screen”. (> 85)  
• Press [EXIT ] to exit from the screen.  
To listen to the Audio Description  
Audio Description adds an additional soundtrack  
to describe events on screen (narration) and aids  
understanding and enjoyment, particularly for  
visually-impaired viewers.  
When “AD” appears in channel information  
(> 25)  
1
2
Press [AD].  
Select “Audio Description” and set to  
“Automatic”.  
3
Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with  
[2, 1].  
• Audio Description may not be available depending on the  
type of audio format.  
• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG” or  
“HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio Description may  
not work. Set them to “PCM” (> 75, Digital Audio Output).  
You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup  
menu. (> 72)  
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Watching broadcasts  
1 The time that you can rewind the live  
REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV  
programme.  
2 The amount of time temporarily saved on  
HDD.  
This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme  
you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD.  
3 The time of the current playback position.  
REWIND LIVE TV  
You can rewind live TV programme to the point  
where temporary save has started (up to  
1.5 hours).  
To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV  
1
2
Press [STOP ].  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
You can pause live TV programme and restart  
watching from the paused position.  
To hide the display information  
Press [EXIT ].  
1
While watching TV  
REWIND LIVE TV:  
Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] to rewind.  
• The unit cannot rewind and play more than 1.5 hours prior  
to the current time.  
PAUSE LIVE TV:  
Temporary save stops in the following cases:  
- When switching to other channels or other screen  
- When recording of the watching programme is started  
- When two programmes simultaneous recording is started  
- When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV  
for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the  
HDD free space.)  
Press [PAUSE ;] to pause.  
• The maximum amount of the temporary  
save is 1.5 hours.  
2
When you want to resume:  
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].  
You can perform search or Quick View, etc.  
• If temporary save stops (> right), playback  
will be performed by that point.  
• These functions do not work in the following cases:  
- When the clock is not set  
- While recording two programmes simultaneously  
- While copying  
- While watching a programme being recorded  
- When a radio programme is selected  
- REWIND LIVE TV:  
When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “Off” (> 73)  
• PAUSE LIVE TV:  
Display information  
While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:  
Press [STATUS ].  
You can operate this unit with the TV remote control by  
using VIERA Link (> 65).  
Refer to the TV operating instructions.  
8:05  
9:35  
Pause  
8:50  
• Press [STATUS ] again.  
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Recording  
Recording  
Recording TV programmes  
To set the recording time  
The titles can only be recorded to built-in  
HDD and cannot be copied from built-in HDD  
to the media other than USB HDD.  
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.  
You can select the recording time with  
[2, 1].  
• This unit can record two programmes being  
broadcasted at the same time.  
Continuous recording:  
The recording is continued until you press  
[STOP ].  
1
2
Select the channel to record.  
Press [REC ¥].  
Recording starts.  
2
Press [OK].  
• “REC1” or “REC2” will light on the unit’s  
display.  
• One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording  
is being done and timer recording starts.  
• Digital teletext will not be recorded.  
• Following contents or media cannot be played back while  
recording.  
3
Select “Automatic Stop”, then press  
[OK].  
• One touch recording (OTR)  
Recording stops automatically when the  
programme ends.  
- 3D BD-Video (playback in 3D)  
- Xvid and MKV file  
- photo  
- USB HDD (For data files) and USB memory  
• Copying cannot be performed while recording.  
REC1/OTR  
8:00 - 8:45  
• When “Automatic Standby after OTR” is set to “On” (> 80),  
this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not  
operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing  
“Automatic Stop” or “Recording Time”.  
Automatic Stop (Guide Link) at 8:45  
Recording Time  
30 min  
Continuous recording  
You can also select “Recording Time” or  
“Continuous recording”. (> right)  
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Recording  
To pause recording  
Operation during Recording  
After displaying the recording programme, press  
[PAUSE ;].  
To check the recording programme  
• Press again to restart recording.  
(A title is not split into separate titles.)  
Press [STATUS ].  
e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously  
HDD  
REC1/OTR AUTO  
• Timer recording programme cannot be paused.  
Recording programme  
displayed on the TV  
To record two programmes simultaneously  
5
REC2  
While recording, perform steps 1–3 on page 28.  
Recording programme not displayed on the TV  
• Channel can only be switched between the recording  
programmes.  
To stop recording  
Simultaneous rec and play  
Press [STOP ].  
You can play the recording title from the beginning  
or the titles previously recorded to the HDD.  
When recording one programme:  
If the following screen appears  
1
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
• If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of music  
is displayed, press the red button, then  
select “VIDEO”.  
Stop Recording  
1
Recording of this programme is in progress.  
Stop this recording ?  
Yes  
No  
Channel  
Date  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
29/10  
Title Name  
OK  
RETURN  
Start Time 9:00  
Rec Time 0h10m  
Prog.Type: Drama  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Page  
Play  
RETURN  
When recording two programmes:  
Delete  
Select  
OPTION  
PHOTO / MUSIC  
If the following screen appears  
Stop Recording  
[” is displayed on the recording programme.  
2 recordings are in progress.  
Which recording would you like to stop ?  
2
Select the title, then press [OK].  
1
2
OK  
RETURN  
1
2
Select the programme, then press [OK].  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
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Timer recording  
To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide  
screen  
1
Select the programme to edit, then press the  
red button.  
• This operation will only record to built-in HDD.  
• This unit can record two programmes being  
broadcasted at the same time.  
2
3
Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK].  
Go to step 3 on page 32, “Manually  
programming timer recording”.  
• Some options cannot be changed when  
“Guide Link” is effective. (> 31, 33)  
1
2
Press [GUIDE].  
TV Guide screen appears.  
To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide  
screen  
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05  
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8:00  
8:00  
-
9:45  
8:30  
TUE 01/01  
9:00  
9:30  
10:00  
10:30  
1
Select the programme to cancel, then press  
the red button.  
2
Select “Timer Rec Cancel”, then press [OK].  
(“F” disappears)  
OK  
RETURN  
Timer Rec.  
Page Up  
Page Down  
Information  
+24 hours  
Category  
If the screen for selecting single or series  
timer recording appears  
Select the programme, then press the  
red button.  
Select “Single Timer Rec.” or “Series Timer Rec.”  
(> 31), then press [OK].  
The timer icon “F” (red) is displayed.  
• If on-screen instructions are displayed,  
follow them.  
If “Programme Selection” screen appears  
Depending on the signal sent from the  
broadcaster, both High Definition picture  
programme and Standard Definition picture  
programme exist.  
To use TV Guide system  
Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. (> 25)  
Select the programme, then press [OK].  
To select the programmes of a specific  
category  
Programme Selection  
SUN 01/01/2012 19:40  
1
On the TV Guide screen:  
Press the blue button.  
The same programme in High Definition picture quality exists.  
Please choose programme.  
Channel  
Schedule  
MON 02/01  
Contents  
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
To return to the previous TV Guide list  
Select “All DVB Channels”.  
3/6 Comedy-drama series about  
23:00 - 0:00 housemates who are actually awere...  
HD  
TUE 03/01  
3/6 Comedy-drama series about  
23:00 - 0:00 housemates who are actually awere...  
OK  
RETURN  
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If “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen  
appears  
Various functions with Freeview  
Guide Link  
Overlapped Timer Recording  
The recording’s start and stop times can be  
controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. delayed start.  
• This is indicated by “Guide Link” in the Timer  
Recording screen (> 33).  
Timer programme overlaps with others.  
Some part or all of programmes may not be recorded completely.  
Keep  
Change  
OK  
RETURN  
• The “Guide Link” function may not work if you  
manually change the start time or the stop time  
over 10 minutes.  
You can eliminate the overlapping or may change  
with repeat event for the duplicated programme.  
1
2
Select “Change”, then press [OK].  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Series Timer Recording  
You can record all the episodes of a series by  
setting just one timer recording.  
Overlapped Timer Recording  
Please delete unnecessary programme to resolve.  
New Programme  
Episode 01/ 02  
• To check the schedule of the series  
On the Selection Screen (> 32, Recording  
recommended programme, step 1):  
Press the blue button.  
THU 11/10 23:15 - 23:45 TWO Wales  
Existing Programmes  
THU 11/10 23:00 - 23:30 Holiday  
THU 11/10 23:00 - 23:30 Animals  
S
R
OK  
RETURN  
Delete  
Series Information  
TUE 01/01/2013 19:40  
Repeat  
Confirm  
Channel  
HD  
Schedule  
Contents  
TUE 01/01  
2/6 Comedy-drama series about  
Red:  
Delete programme  
housemates who are actually awere...  
3/6 Comedy-drama series about  
23:00 - 0:00  
WED 02/01  
HD  
S
23:00 - 0:00 housemates who are actually awere...  
Green: Record Repeat programme  
HD  
S
THU 03/01  
3/6 Comedy-drama series about  
23:00 - 0:00 housemates who are actually awere...  
Yellow: Exit  
(Overlapping is not resolved)  
RETURN  
Operation during Recording  
Programme for which you set the timer  
recording  
Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 29)  
F
S
R
The episode to be recorded  
Repeat programme  
• This unit has several functions that enable timer recordings  
to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster.  
(> right) If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording  
may lack the beginning or the ending part of the  
programmes.  
HD  
High definition programme  
• Category may not be assigned correctly depending on the  
programme information.  
Split Programme  
You can record a programme separated into two  
or more parts by some other programmes, e.g.  
news.  
• Some broadcasters may not send programme information.  
When programme information is not displayed correctly,  
use manual timer recording. (> 32)  
• Titles recorded using “Series Timer Rec.” are bundled and  
displayed as a “group” in the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen  
(> 35).  
When setting timer from the 1st split programme,  
other parts of the programme will be automatically  
set and indicated by the timer icon on the TV  
Guide.  
• If the unit cannot record the selected programme, the unit  
will record the repeat programme if it is available. However,  
this unit will not record the repeat programme, if any part of  
the selected programme is recorded.  
• This is indicated by “Split” in the Timer  
Recording screen (> 33).  
• The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no  
episode of the series for 13 weeks.  
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Recording  
Timer recording  
Recording recommended programme  
(Recommendation Booking)  
Manually programming timer  
recording  
You can record a programme that the broadcaster  
recommends.  
1
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
Timer Recording  
Remain HDD  
30:30  
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05  
Space  
1
On the TV Guide screen:  
Select the programme, then press [OK].  
Channel Name  
Schedule  
New Timer Programme  
Selection Screen  
TUE 01/01/2013 19:40  
View  
Total 0/32  
Delete  
Resolve overlap  
Info  
Single Timer Rec.  
Series Timer Rec.  
Delete  
Page Up  
Turn  
OK  
RETURN  
Timer Off  
Page Down  
Drama  
TUE 01/01/2013  
20:00 - 21:00  
2
3
4
Select “New Timer Programme”, then press  
[OK].  
Recommended  
Series Info  
OK  
RETURN  
Select the items and change the items.  
2
Select “Recommended”, then press [OK].  
(> 33, Timer recording options)  
Recommendation List  
Press [OK].  
SAT 10/03  
19:45 - 20:00  
The timer programme is stored.  
Timer Recording  
Remain HDD  
30:30  
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05  
Space  
OK  
Channel Name  
Schedule  
MON 02/01  
8:00 - 9:00  
3
4
Select the programme, then press [OK].  
Programme Name  
New Timer Programme  
• If the screen for selecting single or series  
timer recording, or “Programme Selection”  
screen appears, refer to page 30.  
Press [OK].  
To confirm and edit the timer programme  
Refer to “To confirm and edit a timer programme”.  
(> 34)  
The timer icon (red) is displayed on the  
Recommendation List.  
To exit from the screen  
Operation during Recording  
Press [EXIT ].  
Refer to “Operation during Recording”. (> 29)  
To cancel the timer recording on the  
Recommendation List  
1
Select the programme with the timer icon  
(red), then press [OK].  
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
(The timer icon disappears.)  
• “Recommended” cannot be selected if there is no  
recommended programme.  
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Recording  
3
4
Press the yellow button.  
Timer recording options  
Select the items and change the items.  
e.g.,  
Go to step 3 on page 32, “Manually  
programming timer recording”.  
• Some options cannot be changed when  
Timer Recording  
Remain HDD  
30:24  
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05  
“Guide Link” is effective. (> 31)  
Channel  
1
Day/Date  
TUE 01/01  
Start  
8:00  
Stop  
9:00  
Title Name  
Remote recording from outside  
You can set a recording from a mobile phone or a  
PC, etc. away from home. (You must register to a  
service to use this function.)  
OK  
RETURN  
Date/  
Category  
Weekly  
Channel  
• You can select Category with the red button.  
For details, please check the following website.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/  
(This site is in English only.)  
Day/Date  
• You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by pressing  
the green button.  
Preparation  
• Network connection (> 17, 21)  
• Remote Recording Function Settings (> 68, 79)  
Start/Stop  
• Press and hold [3, 4] to alter in 15-minute  
increments.  
Auto Renewal Recording  
• This unit will always be connected to the Internet when this  
function is activated.  
(Only daily/weekly/series timer recording)  
The unit will record the new programme over the  
old one.  
• Please note that a regular maintenance or unexpected  
trouble may interrupt the service, and that the service  
content may be changed or revoked and operation menu  
screens may be changed with or without a prior notice.  
1
2
Select “Renew”.  
Select “ON”.  
Notes on timer recording  
Title Name  
1
2
Select “Title Name”, then press [OK].  
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)  
• You can enter up to 32 programmes within a  
month in advance. (Each daily, weekly or series  
programme is counted as one programme.)  
• Even if you switch the unit to standby mode  
during the timer recording, the recording is  
continued.  
Timer recording from channel  
information  
• When you programme successive timer  
recordings to start, about last 1 minute of earlier  
programme will not be recorded.  
You can make timer recording of the current or  
next programme.  
1
While watching a programme  
Press [STATUS ].  
• Timer recording will not start while:  
- copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB device  
or SD card  
e.g.,  
10:30  
1
- copying photos/music  
9:00 - 11:00  
All DVB Channels  
Now  
Set timer  
Change category  
- formatting  
MPEG  
STTL TEXT  
• When “Pure Sound mode” is activated, timer  
recording does not start during playback of  
BD-Video, DVD-Video or music CD. (> 73)  
2
Display the channel information of a  
programme to record.  
• Switch the programme with [2, 1].  
• Switch the channel with [3, 4].  
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Recording  
Timer recording  
Screen icons  
To confirm and edit a timer  
programme  
Red: Timer recording standby is activated.  
F
1
Press [PROG/CHECK].  
e.g.,  
Grey: Timer recording standby is  
deactivated.  
Currently recording programme  
[
Timer Recording  
Remain HDD  
30:30  
TUE 01/01/2013 8:05  
Space  
OK  
Channel Name  
Schedule  
SAT 08/01  
A part or all of the programme will not be  
recorded since the programme is  
overlapping.  
11:00 - 11:45  
SAT 08/01  
OK  
10:00 - 11:50  
SAT 08/01  
11:30 - 1:00  
SAT 01/01  
8:00 - 10:45  
New Timer Programme  
• Programme overlapping can be resolved  
with repeat programme if available.  
Select the programme, then press the  
green button.  
Total 3/32  
Delete  
Resolve overlap  
Info  
Page Up  
Turn  
OK  
RETURN  
Timer Off  
Page Down  
2
Select the programme, then perform the  
operations.  
(> 31, If “Overlapped Timer Recording”  
screen appears)  
To deactivate a timer programme  
Press the red button.  
• This function is not available for the timer  
programmes that were set manually.  
• The timer icon “F” will change from red to  
grey.  
The HDD is full.  
Copy-protected programme  
It was not recorded.  
• Press the red button again to activate timer  
recording standby. (The timer icon “F” will  
change to red.)  
The recording of the programme was not  
completed because of some reason.  
To delete a timer programme  
Auto Renewal Recording is set (> 33).  
Press [DEL].  
Guide Link (> 31)  
Guide  
S/P  
To edit a timer programme  
Split Programme (> 31)  
Series Timer Recording (> 31)  
1
2
Press [OK].  
Change the timer recording options.  
• Refer to “Timer recording options”.  
(> 33)  
Displayed if the recording can fit in the  
remaining space  
OK  
3
Press [OK].  
Daily or weekly timer programme is set.  
(Date)  
To show programme information  
It may not be possible to record because:  
- there is not enough space left.  
- the number of possible titles has  
reached its maximum. (> 98)  
!
Press [STATUS ].  
To exit the timer recording list  
- programmes are deactivated, etc.  
Press [EXIT ].  
• “No Data” is displayed on a series recording item if there  
will be no episode of the series for the next 8 days. We  
recommend you delete the “No Data” item after you confirm  
the last episode of the series is recorded.  
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Playing  
back video  
Playing titles on the HDD  
§
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO)  
screen  
§
1 “For recorded titles” only  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”,  
Screen icons  
then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
• If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of  
photo or music is displayed, press the red  
button, then select “VIDEO”.  
e.g.,  
[
Currently recording programme  
Protected title  
Title was not recorded due to  
recording protection  
Title cannot be played  
t
(When data is damaged etc.)  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
All  
Grouped Titles  
VIDEO  
Titles  
Time Remaining 45h54m  
Not Viewed  
Movie  
Drama  
Sport  
AVCHD  
Grouped titles  
Channel  
Date Title Name  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
29/10  
Start Time 9:00  
Prog.Type: Movie  
Title has not yet been played  
Rec Time 0h01m  
Title is recorded using a different  
encoding system from that of the  
unit.  
Page Up  
Page Down  
Page  
003/003  
Play  
RETURN  
Delete  
OPTION  
Change the “TV System” (> 68, 76).  
PHOTO / MUSIC  
Select  
Radio programme  
1 Tab (> 36)  
2 Programme type  
3D contents  
• This icon will not display even with  
3D programmes when a broadcast  
programme is recorded.  
[USB_HDD] When connecting registered  
USB HDD, “USB HDD” tab and  
registration number appears.  
Select “USB HDD” tab.  
ꢀ&  
Recorded in 1080/50p contents  
Recorded in 1080/60p contents  
e.g.,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
USB HDD  
USB HDD  
Grouped Titles  
Time Remaining 45h54m  
VIDEO  
AVCHD  
Registration number 1  
Drama Sport  
This icon is displayed with the  
following titles when “Child Lock” is  
set to “On”. (> 73)  
All  
Not Viewed Movie  
- Title with Guidance information  
- Title restricted by Child Lock List  
(> 72)  
2
Select the title, then press [OK].  
Playback starts.  
Resume play function  
• PIN is required to play.  
Title has been recorded in Series  
timer recording.  
If the following screen appears, select the point to  
start playback.  
Title has been recorded in Series  
timer recording and has not yet been  
played.  
Recording did not complete as the  
timer recording has started.  
Playback  
Where do you want to start playback from ?  
Last Stopped  
Beginning  
Title cannot be played from DLNA  
client not compatible with DTCP-IP  
(> 58)  
OK  
RETURN  
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Playing titles on the HDD  
Tab  
Showing Information  
Titles will be categorised automatically.  
You can quickly find the recorded titles by  
selecting the tab.  
Select the title, then press [STATUS ].  
Switching the appearance  
To select the tab  
Press [2, 1].  
1
2
Press [OPTION].  
Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then  
press [OK].  
To change the displayed programme type tab  
1
Select the programme type, then press the  
green button.  
Grouped Titles:  
Two or more titles recorded in the  
daily/weekly/series timer recording mode are  
bundled and displayed as one item.  
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
To change the programme type of title  
Refer to “Changing programme type of title”.  
(> 45)  
All Titles:  
Displays all titles.  
Playing back grouped titles  
Switching to the PHOTO or MUSIC screen  
1
On the Grouped Titles screen:  
Select the item marked with  
1
2
Press the red button.  
.
Select “PHOTO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].  
2
When playing all titles:  
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].  
When playing the individual title:  
Press [OK] and select the title, then press  
[OK].  
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Editing the grouped titles  
Playback from Chapter View  
Regarding chapters  
1
Select the title or the group, then press the  
yellow button.  
You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each  
section between the division points (Chapter  
Marks) becomes a chapter.  
• A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
• If you perform “Remove”, select the title in  
the group.  
Chapter  
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
Title  
Select the item, then press [OK].  
Create Group:  
Selected titles are bundled to form a group.  
Select “Create”, then press [OK].  
Chapter Marks  
• Chapter Creation  
Release Grouping:  
This unit can create chapters automatically  
while recording broadcasting. (> 73)  
All the titles in the group are released.  
Select “Release”, then press [OK].  
Remove:  
1
Select the title, then press [OPTION].  
Selected titles are removed from the group.  
Select “Remove”, then press [OK].  
2
Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].  
e.g., [HDD]  
Play  
Press OK to start playing from  
the selected chapter.  
Selected chapter can be edited  
via OPTION.  
Press RETURN to go back to  
previous menu.  
Changing the group name  
1
Select the group, then press [OPTION].  
Select “Edit”, then press [OK].  
0:12.29  
001  
2
3
4
0:00.00  
OK  
RETURN  
Edit Chapter Mark  
Page 001/001  
Delete  
Select “Enter Title Name”, then press [OK].  
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)  
OPTION  
Select  
3
Select the chapter, then press [OK].  
To edit the chapter in Chapter View  
Refer to “Editing chapters”. (> 46)  
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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  
USB  
Play Video  
View Photos  
Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )  
Copy Video ( AVCHD )  
Copy Video ( MPEG2 )  
Copy New Photos  
1
Insert the media.  
Depending on the type of the media, play  
starts from the specified position, or the  
screen appears.  
USB device is inserted.  
OK  
• AVCHD: If the menu screen is not  
displayed  
RETURN  
• Display items differ depending on what is  
recorded in each media.  
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1].  
2
When the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen or  
menu screen etc., appears:  
Select the item or title, then press [OK].  
• Repeat this step if necessary.  
If the menu screen is not displayed, display it  
by performing the following operation.  
1
While stopped  
Press [OPTION].  
Playback starts.  
2
3
Select “Drive Select”, then press [OK].  
Select the media, then press [OK].  
To play back the playlist created on other  
equipment  
1
2
3
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Select “Playlists” in “Others”, then press [OK].  
Select the playlist, then press [OK].  
Video list screen  
e.g.,  
Videos  
USB  
\ Video \  
• Some files may not be played back, depending on the video  
resolution and frame rate condition.  
Parent Folder  
Folder 01  
Folder 02  
video01.mkv  
video02.mkv  
video03.mkv  
video04.mkv  
OK  
RETURN  
Page 0001  
/
0003  
Page Up  
Page Down  
Screen icons:  
Folder  
Titles  
Move to the parent folder  
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen  
Notes for BD-Live discs  
e.g.,  
[BD-V]  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
BD-RE  
All  
All Titles  
VIDEO  
BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such  
as subtitles, exclusive images and online games  
by connecting this unit to the Internet.  
Channel  
Date  
29/10  
Title Name  
Start Time 22:46 Rec Time 0h10m(HM)  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
Preparation  
1
Perform network connection and settings.  
Page Up  
Page Down  
Page 003/003  
(> 17, 21)  
Play  
RETURN  
OPTION  
PHOTO  
2
Insert a disc.  
Switching to the PHOTO screen  
Press the red button.  
For the playback method, refer to the  
instructions for the disc.  
The screen switches to “PHOTO”.  
Showing Information  
Delete BD-Video data  
Select the title, then press [STATUS ].  
If you no longer need BD-Live data recorded on  
the built-in HDD, you can delete data with the  
following operation.  
Playback from Chapter View  
1
2
3
Select the title, then press [OPTION].  
Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].  
Select the chapter, then press [OK].  
1
2
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Select “BD-Video Data Management” in  
“Others”, then press [OK].  
• Regarding chapters  
3
Select “Delete BD-Video data”, then press  
[OK].  
Refer to “Regarding chapters”. (> 37)  
4
5
6
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Select “Start”, then press [OK].  
Press [OK].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (AVCHD) screen  
[SD]  
e.g.,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
SD Card  
Video ( AVCHD )  
No. Date Day  
• The usable functions and the operating method may vary  
with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc.  
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are  
used (> 68, 73, BD-Live).  
Time  
Title Name  
001 01/01 SUN  
002 01/01 SUN  
003 02/01 MON  
004 03/01 TUE  
005 03/01 TUE  
9:00  
5:00  
9:30  
10:00  
11:30  
Rec time  
0:30.41  
• When “Pure Sound mode” is set to “On”, this unit cannot  
use BD-Live functions. (> 73)  
Page 01/01  
OK  
OPTION  
RETURN  
Showing Information  
1
2
Select the title, then press [OPTION].  
Select “Information”, then press [OK].  
About screen icons on the DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 35)  
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Operation during play  
Search  
Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or  
[SLOW/SEARCH 5].  
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.  
• Depending on the media and the type of file, some  
operations may not be possible.  
• The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
([+R] [+RW]: Up to 3 steps)  
• Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu  
screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.  
Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]): Audio is  
not heard during all levels search.  
• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press  
[STOP ] when you have finished playback to protect the  
unit’s motor, your TV screen, etc.  
Pause  
Press [PAUSE ;].  
General operations  
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.  
Status messages  
Press [STATUS ] twice.  
e.g.,  
Slow-motion  
While paused, press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or  
[SLOW/SEARCH 5].  
8:05:50 01/01/2012  
Remain HDD  
T1  
0:05.14  
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.  
0:30.00  
• The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]):  
Slow-motion is not effective.  
Stop  
[BD-V], AVCHD ([DVD-R] [SD]): Forward direction  
[SLOW/SEARCH 5] only.  
Press [STOP ].  
Resume play function  
Frame-by-frame  
Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart from the stopped  
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).  
• Each press shows the next frame.  
• Press and hold to change in succession forward  
or backward.  
position.  
• The resume play function does not work depending on the  
media.  
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.  
Discs: Only previous stopped position is memorized. The  
position may be cleared if the tray is opened or the unit is  
switched to standby mode.  
Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]):  
Frame-by-frame is not effective.  
[BD-V], AVCHD ([DVD-R] [SD]): Forward direction [1] (;1)  
only.  
Quick View  
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [SD]  
Press and hold [PLAY/a1.3 1].  
• Press again to return to normal speed.  
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Manual Skip  
To delete the Chapter Mark  
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles)  
Skip forward 1 minute:  
Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].  
1
While paused  
Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9] and skip to  
the location you want to delete.  
Skip backward 10 seconds:  
Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].  
2
3
Press [CHAPTER].  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Xvid and MKV: Manual Skip is not effective.  
Changing audio  
Skipping the specified time  
Select the desired audio with “Multi Audio” in the  
Disc menu (> 66).  
1
2
Press [TIME SLIP].  
Select the time with [3, 4].  
• Press and hold [3, 4] to change the time by  
10-minute.  
Press [OK].  
Switching subtitles  
3
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [BD-RE]  
[BD-R]:  
• Play skips the specified time.  
1
2
Press [STTL  
].  
[BD-V] [DVD-V], Xvid, MKV, AVCHD, MP4 and  
MPEG2 ([USB_HDD] [USB]): [TIME SLIP] is not effective.  
Select “On” or “Off”.  
• If you want to switch the subtitle language,  
select it in the Disc menu (> 66).  
To display menu  
[BD-V] [DVD-V], Xvid and MKV:  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]  
Display with “Subtitles” in the Disc menu (> 66).  
1
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
Select “Playback Menu”, then press [OK].  
Select “Top Menu”, “Pop-up Menu” or “Menu”,  
then press [OK].  
Listening to the Audio Description  
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [BD-RE]  
[BD-R]  
Skipping the title or chapter  
1
2
Press [AD].  
Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].  
Select “Audio Description” and set to  
“Automatic”.  
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles): It will not skip the  
title. But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped. (> 36)  
3
Select “Volume”, then adjust the volume with  
[2, 1].  
To create Chapter Marks  
• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG” or  
“HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio Description may  
not work. Set them to “PCM” (> 75, Digital Audio Output).  
[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles)  
During the playback or pause  
Press [CHAPTER].  
You can also set “Audio Description” active in the Setup  
menu. (> 72)  
Aspect  
You can switch the screen mode.  
Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the  
screen”. (> 85)  
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Operation during play  
3D video playback  
3D Picture Mode  
Preparation  
Normal  
Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. (> 14)  
• Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.  
Normal 3D effects.  
Soft  
Soft 3D effects.  
Play back following the instructions displayed  
on the screen.  
• This function cannot be enabled when  
“Signal Format” is set to “2D to 3D”.  
Manual Settings  
Preparatory 3D settings  
Distance  
Perform the following settings as necessary.  
Set the amount of depth perception.  
Screen Type  
3D BD-Video Playback  
It is also possible to play back 3D discs in 2D  
(conventional video). (> 68, 72)  
Selects how the screen appears during 3D  
playback (flat or round).  
Frame Width  
3D Type  
If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may  
be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting.  
(> 68, 76)  
Set the amount of feathering at the edge of  
screen.  
Frame Colour  
3D AVCHD Output  
Set the colour of feathering at the edge of  
screen.  
If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video and  
cannot be played back correctly, you may be able  
to play it by changing the setting. (> 68, 76)  
3D Playback Message  
• Depending on the contents, displayed items are different.  
• 3D BD-Video can be played back in 3D only when this unit  
is connected to the Full HD 3D compatible TV.  
• This unit only guarantees the playback of the Frame  
Sequential and the Side-by-Side (Half) programme types.  
• Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel  
well or are experiencing visual fatigue.  
Hide the 3D viewing warning screen. (> 68, 76)  
Graphic Display Level  
Adjust the 3D position for the playback menu or  
message screen etc. (> 66)  
3D settings during playback  
In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other  
discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and  
rest your eyes.  
Change this setting when the screen is not  
correctly displayed for 3D compatible  
programmes.  
• Depending on the connected TV, the video being played  
back might switch to 2D video due to changes in resolution  
etc. Check the 3D setting on the TV.  
1
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
• 3D video might not output the way it is set in “HDMI Video  
Format” (> 76) and “24p Output” (> 77).  
Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK].  
Select the item, then press [OK].  
• It may display as Side-by-Side when playback of the 3D  
video is started.  
Signal Format  
• 3D BD-Video cannot be played back in 3D while recording.  
Also, 3D playback stops when the timer recording starts.  
Original  
Keep original picture format.  
Side by side  
3D picture format comprising of left and right  
screens.  
2D to 3D  
Converts 2D pictures to 3D effect while  
playing.  
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Editing video  
Editing video  
Deleting recorded titles  
Once deleted, recorded content cannot be  
restored to its original state. Make certain  
before proceeding.  
Deleting during play  
1
Press [DEL] while playing.  
2
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
§
§
“For recorded titles” only  
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
Select the title.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Grouped Titles  
VIDEO  
Titles  
Time Remaining 45h54m  
All  
Not Viewed  
Movie  
Drama  
Sport  
AVCHD  
Channel  
Date Title Name  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
29/10  
Start Time 9:00  
Prog.Type: Movie  
Rec Time 0h01m  
Page  
Page Up  
Page Down  
Play  
RETURN  
Delete  
Select  
OPTION  
PHOTO / MUSIC  
2
3
Press [DEL].  
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
Multiple deleting  
Select the title, then press the yellow button in  
step 1.  
Channel  
Date  
Title Name  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
29/10  
Start Time 9:00  
Prog.Type: Movie  
Rec Time  
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
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Editing recorded titles  
Once deleted, divided or partially deleted,  
recorded content cannot be restored to its  
original state. Make certain before proceeding.  
Deleting  
1
Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK].  
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
2
§
§
“For recorded titles” only  
Entering title name  
1
Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press  
[OK].  
• PIN is required to edit the titles with  
in some functions.  
(> 35)  
2
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)  
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
Select the title.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
Grouped Titles  
Time Remaining 45h54m  
VIDEO  
Titles  
Setting protection  
HDD  
All  
Not Viewed  
Channel  
Movie Drama  
Sport  
AVCHD  
Date Title Name  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
29/10  
Protection setting prevents the title from  
accidental deletion.  
Start Time 9:00  
Prog.Type: Movie  
Rec Time 0h01m  
All  
Not Viewed  
Channel  
Movie  
Drama  
Page  
Page Up  
Page Down  
Play  
RETURN  
Delete  
Select  
OPTION  
Date Title Name  
PHOTO / MUSIC  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
29/10  
Start Time 9:00  
Prog.Type: Movie  
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
Rec T  
Select the item, then press [OK].  
e.g.,  
1
2
Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel  
Protection” in “Edit”, then press [OK].  
Enter Title Name  
Set up Protection  
Playback  
Delete Title  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Cancel Protection  
Information  
Partial Delete  
Divide Title  
appears when setting the protection.  
Edit  
Chapter View  
Create Group  
Release Grouping  
All Titles  
Change Thumbnail  
Change Prog.Type  
• “Edit” has several functions.  
Multiple editing  
Select the title, then press the yellow button in  
step 1.  
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
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Editing video  
Partial deleting  
Changing thumbnail  
1
Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press  
[OK].  
1
2
Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then  
press [OK].  
2
Press [OK] at the start point and end point to  
delete.  
Press [OK] at the point to use as a thumbnail.  
You can find the desired point by using play,  
search, etc. (> 40)  
You can find the desired point by using play,  
search, etc. (> 40)  
3
Select “Finish”, then press [OK].  
3
Select “Continue”, then press [OK].  
• Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete other  
sections. Up to 20 sections can be set.  
(> go to step 2)  
To change the point  
After performing step 2.  
Restart play and select “Change”, then press [OK]  
at the point to change.  
4
5
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
• Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that  
was partially deleted.  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
Changing programme type of title  
[HDD]  
Programme type information in the title can be  
edited.  
Dividing title  
1
Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK].  
Change Prog.Type  
Select the item for prog.type change.  
2
Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.  
You can find the desired point by using play,  
search, etc. (> 40)  
Prog.Type  
Prog.Type  
Prog.Type  
1
2
3
Sport  
( No Prog.Type )  
( No Prog.Type )  
3
4
Select “Continue”, then press [OK].  
Set  
Cancel  
Select “Divide”, then press [OK].  
OK  
RETURN  
To confirm the division point  
After performing step 2.  
1
2
Select “Change Prog.Type” in “Edit”, then  
press [OK].  
Select “Preview”, then press [OK].  
• The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the  
division point.  
Select the item to change a programme type,  
then press [OK].  
3
4
Select the programme type, then press [OK].  
Select “Set”, then press [OK].  
To change the division point  
After performing step 2.  
Restart play and select “Divide”, then press [OK]  
at the division point.  
• Divided titles will become a group of titles.  
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Editing video  
Editing recorded titles  
Editing chapters  
1
2
Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].  
Perform the editing operations.  
Edit Chapter Mark:  
Select the point where you want to start a new  
chapter while viewing the title.  
1
2
Press the green button.  
Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.  
• Repeat this step.  
3
Press [BACK/RETURN ] to go to  
Chapter View screen.  
To delete the chapter:  
1
Select the chapter, then press [DEL].  
Multiple editing  
Select the chapter, then press the yellow  
button.  
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this  
step.  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
2
To combine chapters (Delete chapter  
mark):  
1
2
Select the chapter, then press [OPTION].  
Select “Combine Chapters”, then press  
[OK].  
3
Select “Combine”, then press [OK].  
The selected chapter is combined to the  
next chapter.  
Playback from Chapter View  
Refer to “Playback from Chapter View”. (> 37)  
• The maximum number of chapters:  
(Depends on the state of recording.)  
Approx. 1000 per title  
• When the title has the maximum number of chapters, you  
cannot perform the Resume play function (> 35) or the  
“Change Thumbnail” (> 45) with the title.  
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Copying video  
Copying video  
Copying titles  
To register the external HDD (USB HDD)  
§1, 2  
Refer to “Registering the USB HDD”. (> 64)  
§1  
“For recorded titles” only  
§2  
The title in the source media will be deleted.  
You cannot copy the following titles to the USB HDD.  
- Protected titles  
1
2
Connect the USB HDD.  
- HD Video (AVCHD)  
- SD Video (MPEG2)  
Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”,  
then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
• If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of  
photo or music is displayed, press the red  
button, then select “VIDEO”.  
To change the selection  
1
2
Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 5 (> left).  
Select the title, then press the yellow button.  
Repeat this step to select titles.  
Press the blue button.  
3
4
3
Select the title, then press the yellow  
button.  
Go to step 5 (> left).  
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this  
step.  
Screen icon  
Titles that cannot be copied  
Channel  
Date  
Title Name  
04/10  
04/10  
29/10  
29/10  
Start Time 9:00  
Prog.Type: Movie  
Rec Time  
About screen icons on the DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
Press the blue button.  
Refer to “Screen icons”. (> 35)  
4
5
Setting the copying options  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
1
2
Select the item in step 6 (> left).  
• If you select “No”, you can change the  
selection. (> right)  
Press [2, 1] to change the settings.  
• Automatic Standby after Copy  
On:  
6
Set other settings, then press [OK].  
e.g.,  
This unit is turned to standby mode when it is  
not operated for approximately 5 minutes  
after completing copy.  
Automatic Standby after Copy  
Off  
Standby status can be changed if required.  
Please press OK to start copying.  
OK  
RETURN  
(> right, Setting the copying options)  
7
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
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Photo  
Photo  
Playing photos  
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. (> 98)  
§1  
“For data files” only (JPEG, MPO)  
§2  
[BD-RE] only  
§3  
[DVD-R] only  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO)  
screen  
• In order to play back 3D photo (MPO), this unit  
should be connected to a Full HD 3D  
compatible TV.  
e.g., [HDD]  
Album (> below)  
1
[HDD]  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
PHOTO  
All  
Album 1  
Album 2  
Album 3  
Album 4  
3D  
Photos  
8
12  
18  
1
2
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Select “Photo” in “Playback  
Contents”, then press [OK].  
Date & Event Name  
03/01/2012  
29/10/2012  
25/02/2013  
15/03/2013  
4
[USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [DVD-R] [CD] [SD] [USB]  
1
Insert or connect the media.  
The menu screen appears. (> 38)  
Page Up  
CH  
Page 0002/0002  
Calendar  
OPTION  
Slideshow  
OK  
Page Down  
RETURN  
VIDEO / MUSIC  
Select  
Copy  
2
Select “View Photos”, then press  
[OK].  
Event  
It is displayed for each recording date.  
• It is displayed for each folder for media other  
than HDD.  
2
Select the event, then press [OK].  
e.g., [HDD]  
Tab  
Screen icons  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
PHOTO  
All  
Album 1  
Album 2  
Date  
Album 3  
Album 4  
3D  
Photos  
&
Event Name  
03/01/2012  
29/10/2012  
25/02/2013  
15/03/2013  
8
12  
18  
Album  
Placing photos in albums of your  
4
choice makes it easier to find them.  
(Tab)  
(> 50)  
Page Up  
Page 0002/0002  
Calendar  
OPTION  
Slideshow  
CH  
OK  
Page Down  
RETURN  
VIDEO  
/
MUSIC  
Select  
Copy  
3D photos (MPO) are automatically  
sorted. Select from this tab to play  
back in 3D. (It will play back in 2D  
when selected from other tabs.)  
3D  
(Tab)  
• To select the tab  
Press [2, 1].  
• Start Slideshow  
Refer to “Slideshow settings”. (> 49)  
Photo protected  
• Switching to the Calendar screen  
([HDD] “All” tab only)  
New photo which is stored and not  
viewed  
Press [PAUSE ;].  
3
Select the photo, then press [OK].  
• Press [2, 1] to display the previous or  
next photo.  
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Photo  
Switching to the VIDEO or MUSIC screens  
Slideshow settings  
[HDD]:  
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
Press the green button.  
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
Press the red button.  
2
Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].  
Slideshow  
Start Slideshow  
Interval  
Normal  
[BD-RE]:  
Transition Effect  
Repeat Play  
Fade  
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
Press the red button.  
On  
Music Selection  
Background Music  
Random BGM  
No background music  
No List  
Off  
OK  
Photo play option  
RETURN  
1
While displaying a photo:  
Press [OPTION].  
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
Start Slideshow  
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
You can start a slideshow.  
Aspect  
Interval  
You can switch the screen mode. (> 85)  
You can set up the time until the next photo  
is to display.  
Graphic Display Level  
You can change the 3D position of the  
screen display, etc., during the 3D photo  
playback.  
Transition Effect§  
Effect for the next photo to display can be  
set.  
Photo Menu  
Repeat Play  
• Start Slideshow  
You can set up to play back repeatedly.  
You can start a slideshow.  
Music Selection§  
• Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT  
e.g.,  
You can select background music on (either  
from HDD or USB) or off.  
Background Music§  
You can select background music from HDD  
(My Favourites or Playlists) or USB (Folder).  
• The information of the rotated photos will  
not be stored depending on the media.  
• This function is not available during the  
3D photo playback.  
Random BGM§  
You can play back the BGM (Background  
Music) in random order.  
• Information  
§
This function is not available during the  
3D photo playback.  
Information (shooting date etc.) is shown.  
To pause the Slideshow  
Press [PAUSE ;].  
• Press [PAUSE ;] again to restart.  
To stop the Slideshow  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
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Photo  
Editing photos  
3
Select the item, then press [OK].  
Edit  
• Add to Album  
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
[HDD]  
e.g., [HDD]  
1
Select the destination album, then press  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
PHOTO  
[OK].  
All  
Album 1  
Album 2  
Date  
Album 3  
Album 4  
3D  
Photos  
&
Event Name  
03/01/2012  
29/10/2012  
25/02/2013  
15/03/2013  
8
12  
18  
2
Press [OK].  
4
• Combine Events  
[HDD]  
Page Up  
Page 0002/0002  
Calendar  
OPTION  
Slideshow  
CH  
OK  
Page Down  
RETURN  
VIDEO  
/
MUSIC  
Select  
Copy  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
To edit the event:  
• Remove from Album  
[HDD]  
Select the event.  
To edit the photo:  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
1
Select the event, then press [OK].  
• Enter Album Name  
[HDD]  
2
Select the photo to edit.  
• To select multiple events or photos  
Press the yellow button when selecting the  
event or photo.  
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)  
• Enter Event Name  
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this  
step.  
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
Delete Photos  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
2
Press [OPTION].  
• Selectable items will change depending on  
the media and the type of file.  
Set up Protection  
[SD]  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
appears when the protection is set.  
• Even if the protection is set, the photo may  
be deleted by another unit.  
Cancel Protection  
[SD]  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
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Photo  
Copying photos  
§
To stop copying  
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for  
3 seconds.  
§
“For data files” only (JPEG, MPO)  
Selecting and copying the photos  
• The name of the copied photos will be changed.  
• If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the  
maximum (> 98), copying will stop partway through.  
[HDD]  
> [SD]  
[USB_HDD] [SD] [USB] > [HDD]  
Copying automatically  
1
2
3
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
To copy the event:  
[USB_HDD] [SD] [USB] > [HDD]  
Newly added photos will automatically be copied  
to the HDD.  
Select the event, then press the blue button.  
To copy the photo:  
1
2
Insert the media.  
1
2
Select the event, then press [OK].  
The menu screen appears. (> 38)  
Select the photos to copy, then press the  
blue button.  
Select “Copy New Photos”, then press [OK].  
e.g., [SD]  
• To select multiple events or photos  
Press the yellow button when selecting the  
event or photo.  
Copy New Photos  
SD card  
HDD  
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this  
step.  
Start copying ?  
Yes  
No  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
OK  
RETURN  
When copying to HDD:  
Select “Yes” or “No”, then press [OK].  
• If you select “Yes”:  
Select the album, then press [OK].  
e.g., [SD]  
3
4
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Copying starts.  
Once the copy is completed, select “Yes” or  
“No”, then press [OK].  
Copy Photos  
SD card  
HDD  
HDD Album Selection  
Please select the destination album.  
To stop copying  
Album 1 Album 2  
Album 3  
Album 4  
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for  
3 seconds.  
OK  
RETURN  
• You can categorise and manage the  
events and photos on the HDD by  
copying to the album. (> 48)  
• Photos without shooting date will be categorised using the  
creation date.  
• If the space on the destination drive runs out or the number  
of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (> 98),  
copying will stop partway through.  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Copying starts.  
• The name of the copied photos will be changed.  
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Music  
Music  
Playing music  
§1  
§2  
Copying music (MP3) to HDD  
[USB_HDD] [USB] > [HDD]  
After performing steps 1–2 (> left)  
§1  
“For data files” only (MP3)  
§2  
[DVD-R] only  
1
2
Press the blue button.  
Music CD:  
Select “Copy”, then press [OK].  
Insert the disc.  
Playback will automatically start.  
MP3:  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for  
3 seconds.  
1
Insert or connect the media.  
The menu screen appears. (> 38)  
[DVD-R] [CD] Playback will automatically  
start if only MP3 is recorded.  
• While copying, no other operations can be performed.  
Timer recordings will not proceed.  
• All tracks in the folder will be copied.  
• Tracks recorded to HDD in one operation will be regarded  
as one album.  
2
Select “Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )” or  
“Play Music ( MP3 )”, then press [OK].  
Playback will start.  
• Using the tree screen to find a folder  
1
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
Select “Select Folder”, then press [OK].  
Select the folder, then press [OK].  
To play other music (track)  
Select the item, then press [OK].  
e.g., [CD] (MP3)  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
CD ( MP3 )  
Track List  
No.  
Track Name  
0001  
0002  
0003  
0004  
0005  
• The track/artist name will be displayed if the information is  
contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file.  
• If there is a large amount of photo data etc. within a MP3  
file, play may not be possible.  
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Music  
Playing music recorded on HDD  
Frequently Played  
[HDD]  
Tracks most often played recently (up to  
30 tracks).  
1
2
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Select the track, then press [OK].  
Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then  
press [OK].  
Random Play  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Music Menu  
Total Tracks 53  
MUSIC  
Random playback of all tracks.  
Playback starts.  
Artists  
Albums  
My Favourites  
Playlists  
Frequently Played  
Random Play  
OPTION  
VIDEO  
Please select to access music.  
OK  
RETURN  
/
PHOTO  
Switching to the VIDEO or PHOTO screens  
3
Select the item, then press [OK].  
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Music Menu)  
screen:  
Artists  
Press the red button.  
1
2
Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the  
artist.  
2
Select “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”, then press [OK].  
Select the name of the artist, then press  
[OK].  
3
4
Select the album, then press [OK].  
Select the track, then press [OK].  
Showing Track Information  
On the track list screen:  
1
2
Select the track, then press [OPTION].  
Select “Information”, then press [OK].  
Albums  
1
Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the  
album.  
2
3
Select the album, then press [OK].  
Select the track, then press [OK].  
My Favourites  
Tracks registered in “My Favourites”.  
Select the track, then press [OK].  
• Registering a track to the “My Favourites”.  
(Up to 99 tracks)  
While the track list screen is displayed:  
Select the track, then press the green  
button.  
Playlists  
1
2
Select the playlist, then press [OK].  
Select the track, then press [OK].  
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Music  
Playing music  
Displaying photos (Slideshow)  
Operations during music play  
Photos stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be  
played back as slideshow during playback of the  
music.  
[HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB]  
Stop  
While playing the music  
Press the red button.  
Press [STOP ].  
To change the photos to display  
Pause  
1
2
3
While slideshow playing  
Press [OPTION].  
Press [PAUSE ;].  
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.  
Select “Select Photo Album”, then press  
[OK].  
Search  
Select the album, then press [OK].  
e.g.,  
Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6] or  
[SLOW/SEARCH 5].  
Select Photo Album  
Please select the album to start slideshow.  
• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.  
Sample Photos  
Album 1  
Album 2  
Album 3  
Album 4  
Skip  
While playing music a photo slideshow  
can be displayed.  
OK  
Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9].  
RETURN  
Repeat Play/Random  
To end the slideshow  
Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in Play menu  
(> 66).  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
How to create the photo album  
Refer to “Add to Album”. (> 50)  
Sound Effects  
Refer to “Sound Effects” in Sound menu (> 67).  
To play music continuously even if the Power  
off link works  
Refer to “Playing music continuously even after  
turning off power to the TV”. (> 65)  
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Music  
Editing music/playlist  
Delete All Tracks  
1
If the confirmation screen appears:  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
1
On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:  
Press [OPTION].  
e.g.,  
2
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
HDD  
Music Menu  
Total Tracks 53  
MUSIC  
Delete Album  
Artists  
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
Albums  
My Favourites  
Playlists  
Frequently Played  
Delete  
Random Play  
OPTION  
VIDEO  
Please select to access music.  
OK  
RETURN  
Select “Delete”, then press [OK].  
/
PHOTO  
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
e.g., while selecting an Album  
Edit Album Name/Edit Track Name/Edit Artist  
Name/Edit Playlist Name  
Refer to “Entering text” on page 85.  
Delete Album  
Add to Playlist  
Edit Album Name  
Playback Settings  
Remove All Tracks  
Select “Remove”, then press [OK].  
• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the  
HDD.  
• Editing operations will change depending  
on the screen.  
Clear My Favourites/Clear Frequently Played  
Select “Clear”, then press [OK].  
• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the  
HDD.  
Remove  
Select “Remove”, then press [OK].  
• Tracks themselves are not deleted from the  
HDD.  
Add to Playlist  
You can register your favourite albums and tracks  
into 10 preset playlists.  
Select the playlist, then press [OK].  
• New playlist cannot be added.  
• Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each  
playlist.  
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With Other Equipment  
With Other  
Equipment  
Copying the HD Video or the SD Video  
§
3
Select the title, then press the yellow button.  
§
A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.  
“For data files” only  
e.g., [SD]  
This unit cannot copy the titles in the HDD to  
the media. Be careful when deleting the  
original title on the media.  
Copy Video ( AVCHD )  
SD  
Destination Capacity  
Size  
HDD  
No.  
Channel  
AVCHD  
e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera  
Time  
9:00  
002 AVCHD  
003 AVCHD  
004 AVCHD  
Rec time  
0:30  
200 MB  
Size  
• Press the yellow button again to cancel.  
(All the recordings on the same date  
become a title.)  
4
5
Press [OK].  
USB connection cable  
(optional)  
Select “Start”, then press [OK].  
• It may take time for the copying to start.  
• 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.  
To stop copying  
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for  
3 seconds.  
Copying HD Video (AVCHD)  
[USB_HDD] [SD] [USB], video camera, etc. > [HDD]  
• The original file must be in the AVCHD standard.  
• An AVCHD title with 100 or more scenes will be divided into  
titles every 99th scene and copied.  
1
2
Connect the video camera or insert the  
media.  
Screen icons  
Title recorded using a different  
encoding system from that of the  
unit.  
(NTSC)  
(PAL)  
• Make the video camera ready for data  
transfer.  
The menu screen appears. (> 38)  
• Titles displaying these marks  
cannot be selected.  
Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD )”, then press  
[OK].  
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To edit the copying list  
Copying SD Video (MPEG2)  
[USB_HDD] [SD] [USB], video camera, etc. > [HDD]  
• The original file must be in the SD-Video  
standard.  
1
Select “List”, then press [1] (right) after  
step 2. (> left)  
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
Select the item, then press [OK].  
1
2
Connect the video camera or insert the  
media.  
Delete All:  
• Make the video camera ready for data  
transfer.  
All titles that you registered to copy are  
deleted.  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
The menu screen appears. (> 38)  
Add:  
Select “Copy Video ( MPEG2 )”, then press  
[OK].  
Add new items to the copying list.  
1
Select the title, then press the yellow  
button.  
e.g.,  
Repeat this step to select titles.  
Copy Video  
(
MPEG2  
)
USB  
HDD  
2
Press [OK].  
List  
Delete:  
Press OK to start copying.  
Selected titles are deleted.  
• Select the title, then press the yellow button  
before step 2.  
Start  
OK  
RETURN  
Repeat this step to select titles.  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
All titles of SD video on the media that can  
be copied are registered in the copying list.  
Move:  
3
4
Select “Start”, then press [OK].  
Change the order of items on the copying list.  
• Select the title to move before step 2.  
Select the destination, then press [OK].  
Press [2].  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK] to start  
copying.  
4
To stop copying  
Press and hold [BACK/RETURN ] for  
3 seconds.  
Screen icons  
Data size of each registered item  
Destination Capacity:  
Size:  
20806 MB  
• The titles will be copied in the order of the copying list. If  
you want to specify the order, edit the copying list after the  
titles are selected.  
Size:  
(
0%  
)
0
MB  
No.  
Size  
New item (Total=0)  
Title  
Data size recorded to the  
HDD  
• The total data size shown may be larger than the sum of the  
data sizes for each registered item.  
Page 01/01  
Title recorded using a different  
encoding system from that of the  
unit.  
(NTSC)  
(PAL)  
• Titles displaying these marks  
cannot be selected.  
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Smart Home Networking (DLNA)  
Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to  
Using this unit as Server  
watch the contents and broadcasts on Server  
equipment connected on the same network from  
Client equipment.  
You can watch broadcasts received by this unit  
(Multiroom TV Streaming), videos and photos  
saved on HDD of this unit on DLNA (Client)  
compatible equipment.  
This unit can be used both as Server and Client.  
Additionally, if used as Client, this unit can also be  
used as Media Renderer, which can be controlled  
by a Smartphone, etc.  
Preparation  
• Network connection (> 17, 21)  
• Perform Home Network settings of the DLNA  
compatible equipment.  
This unit (Server)  
§
DLNA compatible  
equipment (Client)  
For more details, refer to the following website  
and the operating instructions for each item of  
equipment.  
For details regarding the connection and  
operation of equipment connected via a network,  
refer to their respective operating instructions.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/  
(This site is in English only.)  
§
DLNA function compatible software should be  
installed. For more details, refer to the  
Panasonic website. (> left)  
• Some video or broadcasts cannot be enjoyed depending on  
the DLNA (Client) compatible equipment, the condition of  
this unit, or the file type.  
Preparation  
• When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated,  
make the settings. (> 68, 79, Home Network  
Settings)  
• Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate  
security system to prevent unauthorized access.  
1
Operate the playback equipment (Client) to  
display the list of contents on this unit.  
• Refer to their respective operating  
instructions.  
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
• The titles with access restriction (e.g., copy restriction)  
signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this  
function.  
You cannot play back music from the playback equipment  
(Client).  
• The DLNA compatible device that is to be connected to the  
unit should be connected to the same hub or broadband  
router as the unit.  
• Files not on the HDD cannot be played back.  
• Playing back 3D video recorded on this unit may not work  
properly.  
• 3D photos copied to this unit cannot be played back in 3D.  
• Editing is not possible.  
• The name of this unit is not displayed on the server list of  
DLNA compatible equipment (Client) while playing back a  
BD-Video.  
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Using this unit as Client  
You may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you  
use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment.  
• Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,  
playback may not be possible.  
You can share videos, photos and music stored in  
the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC  
with Windows 7 installed etc.).  
• Playlist of Windows Media® Player can play back only the  
contents that are stored in the libraries.  
• While playing back the 3D programme, you cannot set “3D  
Settings”. (> 42)  
• Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played  
back by this unit.  
• Depending on the performance of the connected PC, video  
frames may be dropped during playback, or video may not  
be played back at all. (> 92)  
This unit (Client)  
DLNA compatible  
equipment (Server)  
1
2
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Playable contents  
Select “Home Network ( DLNA Client )” in  
“Network”, then press [OK].  
A list of equipment connected via the  
network is displayed.  
When this unit works as a DLNA client, following  
contents are playable.  
Video  
Example of  
Video  
codec  
• This list can be updated by pressing the red  
button.  
Container  
Recorded  
Audio codec  
file  
extension  
Dolby® Digital  
Linear PCM  
MPEG2  
.mpg  
.mpeg  
3
4
Select the equipment, then press [OK].  
programmes  
(XP/SP/LP/  
Select the item, then press [OK].  
• Menu structure will be different depending  
on the equipment. Select the contents by  
repeating the operation.  
EP/FR)§  
1, 2  
Recorded  
programmes  
(DR/HG/HX/  
MPEG2  
H.264  
MPEG  
HE-AAC  
Dolby® Digital  
.m2ts  
.ts  
HE/HL/HM)§  
1, 2  
• Convenient functions can be used by  
pressing [OPTION] depending on the  
contents.  
H.264  
Dolby® Digital .mts  
AVCHD§  
1
MP4  
H.264  
AAC  
Dolby® Digital  
Linear PCM  
.mp4  
MPEG2  
MPEG2  
.mpg  
.mpeg  
• Control Panel  
Control Panel is displayed once the  
playback starts.  
Operation can be performed with  
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK] and [EXIT ].  
• Press [OK] if the Control Panel is not  
displayed.  
§1  
Only when the server is another DIGA. (> 58)  
§2  
Recording mode in Panasonic Blu-ray Disc  
recorder  
Photo  
Format  
Example of file extension  
• (While paying video or photo) Press  
[BACK/RETURN ] to hide the Control  
Panel.  
JPEG  
MPO  
.jpg  
.mpo  
Audio  
Audio codec  
MP3  
Example of file extension  
.mp3  
.flac  
FLAC  
Linear PCM  
• Depending on the server, the contents other  
than stated above can be played back.  
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Smart Home Networking (DLNA)  
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  
allows you to play back the contents on DLNA  
Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a  
smartphone, etc.).  
• Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played  
back by this unit.  
• This unit can be played back via connected equipment only  
when controlled using Digital Media Controller.  
• Depending on the performance of the connected PC, video  
frames may be dropped during playback, or video may not  
be played back at all. (> 92)  
Possible applications:  
Server  
This unit  
(Media Renderer)  
Controller§  
§
Server  
+
This unit  
(Media Renderer)  
Controller  
§
Digital Media Controller compatible software  
should be installed.  
Following steps are necessary to use this unit as  
Media Renderer.  
1
2
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Select “Home Network ( Media Renderer )”  
in “Network”, then press [OK].  
3
Operate the Digital Media Controller  
compatible equipment.  
To exit from Home Network ( Media Renderer )  
screen  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
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Convenient functions  
Convenient  
functions  
VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)  
VIERA Connect allows you to access some  
specific websites supported by Panasonic, and  
enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos,  
etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This unit  
has no full browser function and all features of  
websites may not be available.  
1
Press [INTERNET].  
The message is displayed. Please read it  
carefully and then press [OK].  
• NETFLIX can be accessed directly by  
pressing [NETFLIX] button.  
[PWT635] The video communication service  
e.g.,  
can be accessed directly by pressing [  
button.  
]
XXXXXX  
XXXXXX  
2
Select the item, then press [OK].  
• Operable buttons:  
Featured Videos  
MORE  
BACK  
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [BACK/RETURN ],  
Setup  
&
Help  
colour buttons and number buttons.  
VIERA Connect Home screen  
• Images are for illustration purpose, contents  
may change without notice.  
To exit from VIERA Connect  
Press [EXIT ].  
Preparation  
• Network connection (> 17, 21)  
• When playing content from a disc, SD card or USB device  
VIERA Connect cannot be accessed.  
[PWT635]  
• In the following cases, settings are possible using “Network  
Service Settings” (> 68, 78)  
To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM  
• Connect this unit with optional Communication  
Camera (TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W).  
)
- When restricting the use of VIERA Connect.  
- When the audio is distorted.  
Depending on the area, this optional camera  
may not be available. Please consult your local  
Panasonic dealer for advice.  
• If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be  
displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a  
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.  
• Be sure to update the software (firmware) when a software  
(firmware) update notice is displayed on the screen.  
If the software (firmware) is not updated, you will not be  
able to use the VIERA Connect function.  
e.g.,  
This unit’s rear panel  
• The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their  
respective service providers, and service may be  
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without  
notice. 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.  
Communication Camera  
TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W  
• Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.  
• Some contents of VIERA Connect may only be available for  
specific countries and may be presented in specific  
languages.  
• For operating method refer to the following  
website.  
• If timer recording starts, VIERA Connect will stop.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/  
(This site is in English only.)  
• Cannot be used while recording, copying, or  
playing BD-Video.  
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Convenient functions  
Format SD card  
Formatting deletes all contents (including  
computer data), and they cannot be restored.  
Check carefully before proceeding.  
1
2
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Select “SD Card” in “Drive Select”, then  
press [OK].  
3
Select “SD Card Management” in “Others”,  
then press [OK].  
4
5
6
7
Select “Format Card”, then press [OK].  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Select “Start”, then press [OK].  
Press [OK].  
• The contents are deleted when you format a card even if  
you have set protection.  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.  
This can render the card unusable.  
• When a card has been formatted using this unit, it may not  
be possible to use it on any other equipment.  
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Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)  
§
Connecting the USB HDD  
§
Connect this unit with optional USB HDD.  
“For recorded titles” only  
e.g.,  
If you intend to move recorded titles to a  
USB HDD, the USB HDD must be registered to  
this unit first.  
This unit’s rear panel  
Limitation information  
• A USB HDD with a capacity of less than 160 GB  
cannot be used.  
• Registering of a USB HDD will format the  
USB HDD and all the content already recorded  
will be deleted.  
• Up to eight USB HDDs can be registered on this  
unit.  
• Registered USB HDDs cannot be used with  
devices other than this unit.  
USB HDD  
• Only one USB HDD (For recorded titles) can be  
connected at the same time.  
Regarding the external HDD (USB HDD)  
• Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB  
hub.  
Please use a confirmed USB HDD.  
For the latest information on confirmed  
USB HDDs, please check the following website.  
• For details about connection method, refer to  
the instructions supplied with the USB HDD.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/  
Disconnecting the USB HDD  
Please use the following procedure to disconnect.  
Disconnecting without following this procedure  
may result in the loss of recorded content from  
the USB HDD or the internal HDD.  
• Certain non-confirmed USB HDDs cannot be  
used with this unit.  
• If a problem occurs with the USB HDD, please  
contact the manufacturer of the device.  
1
2
Press [SETUP].  
Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /  
Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK].  
3
Select “USB HDD Disconnection”, then  
press [OK].  
4
5
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.  
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Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)  
To cancel all USB HDD registrations  
Refer to “Cancellation of all USB HDD  
Registrations”. (> 74)  
Registering the USB HDD  
• If the registering screen appears when  
connecting the USB HDD, go to step 4.  
1
2
Press [SETUP].  
• If you register a USB HDD, all the content already recorded  
on the USB HDD will be deleted.  
Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /  
Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK].  
• It is not possible to play back the content on the USB HDD  
whose registration has been cancelled.  
You can check the registration number of the USB HDD on  
the DIRECT NAVIGATOR. (> 35)  
3
4
Select “USB HDD Registration”, then press  
[OK].  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
• If you have already registered eight  
USB HDDs, it will be necessary to delete  
one or more of them before registering a  
new USB HDD.  
The message screen appears:  
1
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Select the USB HDD to cancel, then  
press [OK].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
3
5
6
When the registering is complete, message  
screen appears.  
Press [OK].  
The confirmation screen appears.  
Press [OK].  
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Convenient functions  
VIERA Link functions  
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?  
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient  
function which will link the operations of this unit  
and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an  
PAUSE LIVE TV  
You can operate this unit with the TV remote  
control.  
Refer to “PAUSE LIVE TV”. (> 27)  
• This function is available with the TV that  
supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.  
amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by  
connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.  
See the operating instructions for connected  
equipment.  
Direct TV Recording  
This function allows you to immediately start  
recording the programme that you are viewing on  
the TV.  
Automatic input switching/  
Power on link  
When the following operations are performed, the  
input channel of the TV will be automatically  
switched and the screen of this unit will be  
displayed. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV  
will automatically turn on.  
Refer to the TV operating instructions for  
operation.  
• This function is available with the TV that  
supports “HDAVI Control 3” or later.  
- When play starts on this unit  
Easy control only with VIERA remote control  
- When an action that uses DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
etc, is performed  
You can operate this unit using the TV remote  
control.  
Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about  
the buttons that you can use.  
Power off link  
When you set the TV to standby mode, this unit is  
also automatically set to standby mode.  
• Power off link function does not work when  
recording, copying etc.  
• This function is available with the TV that  
supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later.  
• This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.  
“HDAVI Control 5” is the standard for Panasonic’s HDAVI  
Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible  
with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.  
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’  
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.  
Playing music continuously even after  
turning off power to the TV  
The following operations make it possible to keep  
the power of the unit on and to play music  
continuously.  
• VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions  
provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as  
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique  
function that we have developed and added. As such, its  
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that  
supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.  
When the unit is directly connected to an  
amplifier/receiver.  
1
While playing music  
Press [OPTION].  
2
Select “TV Power Off”, then press [OK].  
• These functions may not work normally depending on the  
equipment condition.  
• Sound may be discontinued for several seconds  
when the power to the TV is turned off.  
• This function is available with the TV that  
supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later.  
• Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot  
operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.  
• The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you  
press certain buttons on the TV remote control.  
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Playback menu  
A variety of operations and settings such as  
changing the subtitles and audio languages can  
be performed during playback of video or music.  
Also, picture and sound quality can be set to your  
personal taste.  
Disc  
Video  
The original video recording method  
(MPEG-4 AVC etc.) appears.  
Signal Type  
Primary Video  
Video  
1
2
Press [OPTION].  
The original video recording method  
appears.  
Soundtrack  
Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback  
Menu” or select “Playback Settings”, then  
press [OK].  
Select the type of audio or language.  
Secondary Video  
Video  
e.g.,  
Disc  
Play  
Picture  
Sound  
Other  
1 ENG  
Off  
2/0 ch  
1 ENG  
Soundtrack  
Subtitles  
Angle  
Select on/off of images.  
1
The original video recording method  
appears.  
Soundtrack  
Menu  
Item  
Setting  
3
4
5
Select the menu, then press [1] (right).  
Select the item, then press [1] (right).  
Select the setting.  
• Some items can be changed by pressing  
[OK].  
Select on/off of audio and the language.  
Soundtrack§  
Show or change the soundtrack.  
Subtitles§  
Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the  
language depending on the media.  
Multi Audio  
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing,  
stopped, etc.) and media contents, there may be  
some items which cannot be selected or for which  
the effects do not work properly.  
Switch in the case of multiple audio.  
Subtitle Language  
Select the subtitle language in the case of  
multiple languages.  
Subtitle Style  
To clear the Playback menu  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
Select the subtitle style recorded on the disc.  
Angle§  
Change the number to select an angle.  
Audio Channel  
Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback.  
§
With some discs, you may only be able to  
make changes using the menus on the disc.  
Play  
Repeat Play  
Select the item which you want to repeat.  
Random  
Select whether to play random or not.  
Graphic Display Level  
You can change the 3D position of the  
playback settings display, etc., during the 3D  
playback.  
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Picture  
Mode  
Sound  
Sound Effects  
Select the picture quality mode during play.  
• This function is effective when “Digital Audio  
Output” is set to “PCM”. (> 75)  
• Normal  
Re-master 1/Re-master 2  
Default setting.  
Sound becomes more natural by adding  
higher frequency signals not recorded on  
the track.  
• Soft  
Soft picture with fewer video artifacts.  
• Fine  
Dialogue Enhancer  
Details are sharper.  
The volume of the centre channel is raised to  
make dialogue easier to hear.  
• Cinema  
Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark  
scenes.  
Other  
• Cartoon  
Position  
A mode suitable for viewing animations.  
Advanced Settings  
HD optimizer  
Change the position where this menu screen  
appears on your TV.  
This will compensate the mosaic noise in  
the video and haze around the characters  
precisely.  
Audio attribute  
Chroma Process  
LPCM/ Digital/  
The high-resolution processing of HDMI  
chroma signals produces a high-resolution  
picture with rich picture quality.  
Detail Clarity  
Digital+/ TrueHD/  
DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG/  
Signal type  
HE-AAC:  
k (kHz):  
Sampling frequency  
Number of bits  
The picture becomes sharp and detailed.  
Super Resolution  
b (bit):  
ch (channel):  
Number of channels  
Standard picture quality video is corrected  
to sharp and crisp picture quality when it is  
output as 1080i/1080p.  
Language  
ENG  
FRA  
DEU  
ITA  
English JPN  
Japanese ARA  
Chinese HIN  
Korean PER  
Malay IND  
Arabic  
Progressive  
French CHI  
German KOR  
Italian MAL  
Hindi  
Persian  
Indonesian  
Maori  
Select the method of conversion for  
progressive output to suit the type of title being  
played.  
ESP  
NLD  
SVE  
Spanish VIE  
Dutch THA  
Vietnamese MRI  
Thai BUL  
• Auto  
Bulgarian  
Romanian  
Greek  
Automatically detects the film and video  
content, and appropriately converts it.  
• Video  
Swedish POL  
Polish RUM  
Czech GRE  
Slovak TUR  
NOR Norwegian CES  
DAN Danish SLK  
POR Portuguese HUN  
RUS Russian FIN  
Turkish  
Select this setting when the content is  
distorted if “Auto” is selected.  
• Film  
Hungarian  
Finnish  
¢
Others  
Select this if the edges of the  
film content appear jagged or  
rough when “Auto” is  
• The menu is not displayed when playing photos.  
selected. However, if the  
video content is distorted as shown in the  
illustration to the right, then select “Auto”.  
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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
You can change the unit’s settings of Tuning,  
Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the  
Menu list  
The locations of the setting items are as follows.  
menu.  
For details on each setting item, please refer to  
the following pages.  
Common procedures  
1
Press [SETUP].  
Tuning  
Favourites Edit (> 70)  
Channel List (> 70)  
Setup  
Tuning  
HDD / Disc / USB HDD  
Picture  
Sound  
Display  
Connection  
Network  
Auto Setup (> 71)  
Channel Sorting by Region (> 71)  
Manual Tuning (> 71)  
Update Channel List (> 71)  
Signal Condition (> 71)  
New Channel Message (> 71)  
Child Lock (> 72)  
Others  
OK  
RETURN  
Child Lock List (> 72)  
Freeview Players (> 72)  
Preferred Multi Audio (> 72)  
Multi Audio (> 72)  
2
3
Select the menu, then press [OK].  
Select the item, then make the setting.  
(> right)  
Audio Description (> 72)  
Preferred Subtitles (> 72)  
Subtitles (> 72)  
• Follow the instructions on the screen if  
further operations are necessary.  
• Depending on the connection or the status  
of this unit some items cannot be selected  
or changed.  
HDD / Disc / USB HDD  
Settings for Playback (> 72)  
3D BD-Video Playback (> 72)  
Soundtrack (> 72)  
Subtitles (> 72)  
Menu (> 72)  
To return to the previous screen  
Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R (> 72)  
BD-Live (> 73)  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
BD-Video Parental Control (> 73)  
DVD-Video Parental Control (> 73)  
Child Lock (> 73)  
Pure Sound mode (> 73)  
REWIND LIVE TV (> 73)  
Chapter Creation (> 73)  
HDD Management (> 73)  
Delete all titles (> 73)  
Delete all photos (> 73)  
Format HDD (> 73)  
Settings for USB HDD (> 74)  
USB HDD Registration (> 74)  
USB HDD Disconnection (> 74)  
USB HDD Management (> 74)  
Delete all titles (> 74)  
Format USB HDD (> 74)  
Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations (> 74)  
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Picture  
Network  
Still Mode (> 74)  
Easy Network Setting (> 78)  
Seamless Play (> 74)  
Network Settings (> 78)  
LAN Connection Mode (> 78)  
Wireless Settings (> 78)  
Connection Setting (> 78)  
Sound  
Dynamic Range Compression (> 74)  
Downmix (> 74)  
Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz ) (> 78)  
IP Address / DNS Settings (> 78)  
Proxy Server Settings (> 78)  
Network Service Settings (> 78)  
Lock (> 78)  
Digital Audio Output (> 75)  
PCM Down Conversion (> 75)  
Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD (> 75)  
DTS / DTS-HD (> 75)  
MPEG (> 75)  
Automatic Volume Control (> 78)  
Remote Recording Function Settings (> 79)  
Remote Recording function (> 79)  
Device ID (> 79)  
HE-AAC (> 75)  
BD-Video Secondary Audio (> 75)  
Audio Delay (> 75)  
Initialize Device Password (> 79)  
Home Network Settings (> 79)  
Home Network function (> 79)  
Setting device name (> 79)  
Display  
On-Screen Information (> 75)  
Unit’s Display (> 75)  
Screen Saver (> 75)  
Registration type for remote devices (> 79)  
Remote device list (> 79)  
Connection  
3D Settings (> 76)  
Others  
3D Type (> 76)  
Standby Settings (> 80)  
3D AVCHD Output (> 76)  
3D Playback Message (> 76)  
TV Aspect (> 76)  
Quick Start (> 80)  
Automatic Standby (> 80)  
Automatic Standby after OTR (> 80)  
Automatic Standby after Copy (> 80)  
RF OUT ( Aerial Signal ) (> 80)  
Power Save for Network Standby (> 80)  
Remote Control (> 81)  
Aspect for 4:3 Video (> 76)  
TV System (> 76)  
HDMI Connection (> 76)  
HDMI Video Format (> 76)  
24p Output (> 77)  
Clock (> 81)  
Deep Colour Output (> 77)  
HDMI Audio Output (> 77)  
7.1ch Audio Reformatting (> 77)  
Contents Type Flag (> 77)  
VIERA Link (> 77)  
Owner ID (> 81)  
PIN Entry (> 81)  
System Update (> 82)  
Software Update in Standby (> 82)  
Software Update Now ( Broadcast ) (> 82)  
Software Update Now ( Internet ) (> 82)  
Software Licence (> 82)  
System Information (> 82)  
Initialize (> 82)  
Shipping Condition (> 82)  
Default Settings (> 82)  
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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
Tuning  
To delete channels:  
Select the channel in the “Favourites” column,  
then press [OK].  
Favourites Edit  
You can create four favourites of channels for  
making viewing and recording easier.  
• Yellow: Delete all channels.  
To change the name of the Favourites list:  
DVB Favourites Editor  
1
Press the red button in the “Favourites”  
column.  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character,  
then press [OK].  
All DVB Channels  
Favourites 1  
1
2
3
2
4
5
6
7
8
Repeat this step to enter other characters.  
Select channel  
Page up  
Page down  
Add  
• Red: Delete a character.  
• Blue: Delete all characters.  
Press [BACK/RETURN ].  
RETURN  
Select favourites  
Add all  
3
After editing as follows, save the Favourites.  
Channel List  
Press [BACK/RETURN ], then press [OK].  
You can edit the channel list.  
To select the other Favourites list:  
Press the green button.  
All DVB Channels  
1
2
3
4
5
6
To add channels to the Favourites list:  
Select the channel in the “All DVB Channels”  
column, then press [OK]. Repeat this step.  
Yellow: Add all the available channels to the  
Favourites. (This function is available only  
when there are no channels in the  
“Favourites”.)  
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Select  
Hide  
Page up  
Page down  
RETURN  
Tune  
Swap  
Reveal all  
To hide unwanted channels  
1
2
Select the channel.  
Press [OK].  
To change the order of the channels list:  
The check mark is removed.  
Yellow: Reveal all channels.  
1
2
Select the channel in the “Favourites”  
column to move, then press the green  
button.  
Select the new position, then press the  
green button.  
To change the channel number assignment  
1
2
3
Select the channel to change, then press the  
green button.  
Enter the channel number to reassign with  
the number buttons.  
Press [OK].  
To set the channel manually  
1
2
Press the red button.  
Refer to “Manual Tuning”. (> 71)  
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Auto Setup  
Signal Condition  
You can restart the Auto Setup. (> 19)  
PIN is required when you have locked channels.  
(> 72, Child Lock List)  
You can check the quality and strength of signals.  
Press [CH W X] to select the channel.  
DVB Signal Condition  
Channel Name  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Signal Quality  
Signal Strength  
Bit Error Rate  
Network Name  
Frequency  
0
0
10  
10  
[
]
• The timer recording programmes are cancelled.  
• If you perform “Channel Sorting by Region” (> below), you  
can sort the channel list best suited to your region after  
Auto tuning is finished.  
MHz  
Channel Up  
Channel Down  
CH  
RETURN  
• Signal Quality:  
Green bar: Good  
Yellow bar: Poor  
Red bar: Bad  
Channel Sorting by Region  
If you want to sort the channel list best suited to  
your region, follow the on-screen instructions to  
select the region you live in.  
• The channels you can receive are affected by weather  
conditions, seasons, time (day/night), region, length of the  
cable that is connected to the aerial, etc.  
Normally, you should select “Best signal quality  
(All Regions)”.  
• When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the signal  
amplification at your aerial. (For details, consult your  
dealer.)  
Manual Tuning  
You can add new channels manually.  
1
Press [3, 4] to select the frequency.  
• Adjust the frequency by checking the signal  
strength and signal quality displays.  
Press [OK] to start scan.  
New Channel Message  
Set whether to obtain the information  
automatically when a new DVB channel is added.  
2
• The set channel is displayed in the table.  
Update Channel List  
You can update the channel list to the latest one.  
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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
Child Lock  
HDD / Disc / USB HDD  
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)  
Settings for Playback  
Child Lock List  
3D BD-Video Playback  
You can restrict the viewing of channels.  
You can lock each channel.  
Select the playback method of 3D compatible  
video software.  
1
2
Select the channel to lock.  
Press [OK].  
Soundtrack  
Select the audio language.  
is displayed.  
• If “Original” is selected, the original language  
of each disc will be selected.  
• Press [OK] again to cancel.  
• Green: Lock all channels.  
Yellow: Unlock all channels.  
• Enter a code with the number buttons when  
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
(> 83, Language code list)  
Freeview Players  
You can restrict the viewing of Digital teletext  
(MHEG) unsuitable to children.  
Subtitles  
Select the language for subtitle.  
• If “Automatic” is selected and the language  
selected for “Soundtrack” is not available,  
subtitles of that language will automatically  
appear if available on that disc.  
Preferred Multi Audio  
Multi Audio  
Select the language for multi broadcast.  
If the selected language is not available, the  
original language will be selected.  
• Enter a code with the number buttons when  
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
(> 83, Language code list)  
Audio Description  
Menu  
(When Audio Description is available in the  
programme)  
Select the language for disc menus.  
• Enter a code with the number buttons when  
you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
When “Automatic” is selected, Audio  
Description will be set as default while  
watching.  
(> 83, Language code list)  
Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R  
• When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”, “MPEG”  
or “HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio  
Description may not work. Set them to “PCM”  
(> 75, Digital Audio Output).  
When playing a disc which contains the  
following two video formats;  
- High Definition video (AVCHD) recorded by  
the Panasonic video camera, etc.,  
- High Definition quality video recorded on this  
unit,  
Preferred Subtitles  
Subtitles  
select which video to play back.  
• On:  
Choose the subtitle language for broadcast. If  
the selected language is not available, then  
the original language will be selected.  
Play the High Definition video (AVCHD)  
• Off:  
Play the High Definition quality title  
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BD-Live  
REWIND LIVE TV  
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live  
functions are used.  
Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function.  
• When “Automatic Standby” is set to “Off”  
(> 80), “On” cannot be selected.  
• If “On ( Limit )” is selected, Internet access is  
permitted only for BD-Live contents which  
have content owner certificates.  
Chapter Creation  
Set the Chapter Creation method.  
BD-Video Parental Control  
• Even if “Automatic” is selected, depending on  
the programme to be recorded, the chapter  
may not be created correctly.  
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.  
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)  
DVD-Video Parental Control  
HDD Management  
Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.  
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)  
Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the  
following settings.  
Child Lock  
Delete all titles  
You can restrict playback of the following  
titles:  
Delete all titles (video) on the built-in HDD.  
• Delete does not work if one or more titles are  
protected.  
- Titles that are recorded with guidance  
information  
Delete all photos  
- Titles restricted by Child Lock List (> 72)  
Delete all photos on the built-in HDD.  
(Titles with  
etc.)  
icon in DIRECT NAVIGATOR,  
Format HDD  
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)  
Formatting deletes all contents on the  
built-in HDD, and they cannot be restored.  
Check carefully before proceeding.  
Pure Sound mode  
You can enjoy movies or music in an  
environment more suitable for viewing by  
stopping the rotation of the HDD when playing  
back commercial BD-Videos, DVD-Videos or  
music CDs.  
• If “On” is selected, timer recording does not  
start during playback BD-Video, DVD-Video  
or music CD.  
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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
Settings for USB HDD  
Picture  
USB HDD Registration  
Still Mode  
Register the USB HDD. (> 64)  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause  
play.  
USB HDD Disconnection  
• Field:  
This function puts the USB HDD in a state in  
which it can be safely disconnected. (> 63)  
Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is  
selected. (The picture is coarser.)  
• Frame:  
USB HDD Management  
Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be  
seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. (The  
picture is clearer and finer.)  
Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show  
the following settings.  
Delete all titles  
Seamless Play  
Delete all titles on the USB HDD.  
• Delete does not work if one or more titles  
are protected.  
The segments can be played back seamlessly.  
• When “Off” is selected, frame-dropping between  
the segments can be avoided, but the video may  
freeze for a moment between the segments.  
• Seamless Play function does not work  
depending on the condition or the kind of  
programme.  
Format USB HDD  
Formatting deletes all contents, and  
they cannot be restored. Check  
carefully before proceeding.  
Sound  
Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations  
This function cancels the registrations of all  
the USB HDDs registered on this unit.  
Only do this if you are going to dispose of this  
unit.  
Dynamic Range Compression  
To lower the dynamic range for playback (e.g., at  
night).  
• This does not work depending on broadcasts  
and recorded titles.  
• Before operation, perform “USB HDD Disconnection”  
(> above) and remove the USB HDD.  
Downmix  
• It is not possible to play back the content from a  
USB HDD whose registration has been cancelled.  
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to  
2-channels sound.  
• Select “Surround encoded”, when the  
connected equipment supports the virtual  
surround function.  
• There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV  
OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.  
• The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the  
following cases.  
- AVCHD playback  
- [BD-V] : Playback of clicking sound on the  
menu and audio with secondary video in  
picture-in-picture mode.  
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Digital Audio Output  
Audio Delay  
Mis-sync between the video and audio is  
corrected by delaying the audio output.  
PCM Down Conversion  
Select how to output audio with a sampling  
frequency of 96 kHz.  
Display  
• On:  
Signals are converted to 48 kHz.  
(Choose when the connected equipment  
cannot process signals with a sampling  
frequency of 96 kHz.)  
On-Screen Information  
Select the time until the channel information  
screen (> 25) disappears automatically.  
• Off:  
Unit’s Display  
Signals are output as 96 kHz.  
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.  
• If “Automatic” is selected, the display turns dark  
during play and disappears when the unit is in  
standby mode. While using this mode, the  
standby power consumption can be reduced.  
• When “Quick Start” is set to “Off” or “Timer  
Setting for Quick Start” (> 80), the setting for  
this function is fixed to “Automatic”.  
• The signals will be converted to 48 kHz  
regardless of the setting in the following  
cases.  
- The signals have a sampling frequency  
of over 96 kHz.  
- The disc has copy protection.  
- “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to  
“On”. ([BD-V]) (> below)  
Screen Saver  
Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD  
DTS / DTS-HD  
MPEG  
This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.  
HE-AAC  
Select the audio signal to output.  
• Select “PCM” when the connected  
equipment cannot decode the respective  
audio format.  
• Not making the proper settings may result in  
noise.  
BD-Video Secondary Audio  
Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu  
and audio with secondary video.  
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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
Aspect for 4:3 Video  
Connection  
To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a  
16:9 TV.  
3D Settings  
3D Type  
TV System  
If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you  
may be able to play it in 3D by changing the  
setting.  
Set in accordance with the TV System for the  
connected TV.  
• Change the settings for 3D on the TV also  
when “Side by side” is selected.  
HDMI Connection  
• This setting is not effective for 3D BD-Video.  
HDMI Video Format  
You can only select items compatible with the  
connected equipment.  
3D AVCHD Output  
If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video  
and cannot be played back correctly, you may  
be able to play it by changing the setting.  
• If “Automatic” is selected, the output  
resolution best suited to the connected TV  
(1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p) is  
automatically selected.  
3D Playback Message  
To enjoy High Quality Video up-converted to  
1080p, you need to connect the unit to  
1080p compatible HDTV. If this unit is  
connected to an HDTV through other  
equipment, it must also be 1080p  
compatible.  
Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning  
screen.  
TV Aspect  
Set to match the type of TV connected.  
• 16:9:  
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen TV.  
• 4:3:  
Side picture is trimmed for 16:9  
picture.  
The pictures may be shown in  
the letterbox style depending on  
the content.  
• Letterbox:  
Black bands appear for 16:9  
picture.  
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24p Output  
7.1ch Audio Reformatting  
When playing BD-Video recorded in  
24 frames, this unit displays each frame at  
1/24 second intervals–the same interval  
originally shot with the film movie.  
[BD-V]  
Surround sound with 6.1 ch or less is  
automatically expanded and played back at  
7.1 ch.  
• This item is effective only when this unit is  
connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p  
output and “HDMI Video Format” is set to  
“Automatic” or “1080p”. (> 76)  
• If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the  
original number of channels. (Note that in  
the case of 6.1 ch audio, playback will be at  
5.1 ch)  
• When BD-Video images other than 24p are  
played, images are output at 60p.  
Audio reformatting is enabled in the following  
cases:  
- When you have selected “PCM” in “Digital  
Audio Output”. (> 75)  
Deep Colour Output  
This setting is for selecting whether to use  
Deep Colour output when a TV that supports  
Deep Colour is connected.  
- When the audio is Dolby Digital, Dolby  
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or LPCM.  
Contents Type Flag  
HDMI Audio Output  
If “Automatic” is selected, the optimal method  
of playback depending on the TV (e.g.  
cinema) will automatically be selected (only  
when the TV supports Contents Type Flag).  
Select “Off” when connected to an  
amplifier/receiver with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
terminal.  
VIERA Link  
Select “Off” when you do not want to use  
“HDAVI Control”.  
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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
IP Address / DNS Settings  
Network  
Check the connection of the network or set  
the IP address and DNS.  
Easy Network Setting  
Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. (> 21)  
To set the IP address and DNS  
1
Set “IP Address Auto-assignment” and  
“DNS-IP Auto-assignment” to “Off”.  
Select the item, then press [OK] to show  
the respective setting.  
Network Settings  
2
LAN Connection Mode  
Select the LAN connection method.  
• When the router’s DHCP server function is  
not activated, check the numbers of other  
connected devices such as personal  
computers, then assign a number different  
from those of other devices for the “IP  
Address” and assign the same number for  
“Subnet Mask” and “Gateway Address”.  
[PWT530] “Wireless” is enabled only when the  
Wireless LAN adaptor DY-WL5 (optional) is  
connected.  
Wireless Settings  
This allows to set and check the connection  
settings of the Wireless router.  
Proxy Server Settings  
e.g.,  
Check and set the connection to the Proxy  
server.  
Wireless Settings  
Connection Setting  
Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz )  
• Press [OK] to show the respective setting.  
The current connection settings and status are  
displayed.  
Current connection settings  
Network Service Settings  
Network name  
( SSID )  
Wireless type  
802.11n (2.4GHz/20MHz)  
AES  
Lock  
Authentication type  
Encryption type  
Current status  
Connection status  
Reception  
You can restrict using VIERA Connect.  
• PIN is required to change. (> 24)  
Connected  
Automatic Volume Control  
1 Encryption type  
2 Reception  
3 Type of wireless router  
Volume is adjusted automatically to the  
standard volume while using VIERA  
Connect.  
• Depending on contents, this function will  
not work.  
Connection Setting  
The Wireless router connection wizard will  
be displayed.  
• Select “Off” when the audio is warped.  
Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.4GHz )  
When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used,  
this setting sets the connection speed.  
• If you connect using the “Double Speed  
Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the  
same frequency band, and there is  
consequently a greater risk of reception  
interference. This can cause the  
connection speed to drop or the  
connection to become unstable.  
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Remote Recording Function Settings  
Setting device name  
You must register to a service to use this  
function.  
It is also possible to change the name of  
this unit on the network.  
For details please check the following  
website.  
• Select from a preset list  
Select the preset name, then press [OK].  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/  
(This site is in English only.)  
• Create name  
Enter the name.  
Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)  
Remote Recording function  
When you make a timer recording from a  
smart phone or a PC, etc. away from  
home, set this function to "On".  
Registration type for remote devices  
• Automatic:  
All connected devices on the same  
network can access this unit.  
• Manual:  
Device ID  
This is the device ID and device password  
required for registering to and using a  
service.  
Only registered devices can access this  
unit.  
Remote device list  
Initialize Device Password  
To register equipment manually  
The device password for this unit is  
initialized.  
1
Select the device name or the MAC  
Address for the device you want to  
register, then press [OK].  
• When you initialize the device password,  
you will not be able to use Remote  
Recording function. To use the Remote  
Recording function again, you must  
re-register to the service.  
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
To deregister equipment  
1
Select the registered equipment, then  
press [OK].  
Home Network Settings  
2
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
You can set the DLNA (Server) function.  
(> 58)  
• This function cannot be enabled when “Automatic”  
is selected in “Registration type for remote  
devices”. (> above)  
Home Network function  
You can switch between enable/disable of  
the DLNA (Server) and DMR (Media  
Renderer) function.  
• The maximum number of equipment that can be  
registered is 16.  
• If “On” is selected, the setting for “Quick  
Start” is fixed to “On”. (> 80)  
• If “Off” is selected, the setting for  
“Remote Recording function” is fixed to  
“Off”. (> above)  
• This cannot be set to “On” if the  
connection with the wireless broadband  
router is not encrypted in the wireless  
connection.  
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Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
Automatic Standby after Copy  
Others  
• On:  
Standby Settings  
This unit is turned to standby mode when it  
is not operated for approximately 5 minutes  
after completing copy (> 57).  
Quick Start  
• On:  
It is possible to start quickly from standby  
RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )  
mode.  
Set whether to output the broadcasting signal  
from RF OUT or not while in standby mode  
(When “Quick Start” is not activated).  
• If “On” is selected, the aerial signal is output  
from this unit.  
• Off:  
Power consumption in standby mode is  
minimized. (> 96)  
However, startup time from standby mode  
will be longer.  
Power Save for Network Standby  
• Timer Setting for Quick Start:  
“Quick Start” is activated when the set time  
comes. (If the clock has not been set, this  
function is not activated at all hours.)  
You can minimize power consumption in  
standby mode even when the “Quick Start”  
function is activated. (> 96)  
• When “Home Network function” (> 79) or “Remote  
Recording function” (> 79) is set to “On”, the setting  
for this function is fixed to “On”.  
• When this is set to “On”, startup time when operating  
[GUIDE] and [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] from standby  
mode will be longer.  
• If “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick Start” is selected, the  
setting for “Unit’s Display” is fixed to “Automatic”. (  
>
75)  
[PWT635] The setting may be changed to “On”  
automatically when the setting for video  
communication is changed. (> 61)  
Automatic Standby  
Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode  
automatically.  
When the unit is not operating, the unit will be  
turned to standby mode once the set time has  
passed.  
• When “REWIND LIVE TV” is set to “On”  
(> 73), “Off” cannot be selected.  
Automatic Standby after OTR  
• On:  
This unit is turned to standby mode when it  
is not operated for approximately 5 minutes  
after completing “Automatic Stop” or  
“Recording Time” (> 28).  
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Remote Control  
Owner ID  
Change the remote control code on the main unit  
and the remote control if you place other  
Panasonic products close together.  
In order to prevent another person from using this  
unit if it is stolen, you can set a PIN and input  
your personal information (NAME, HOUSE NO,  
POSTCODE).  
• Use “Set Code1”, the factory set code, under  
normal circumstances.  
Once the PIN has been set, you cannot return  
to the factory preset. Make sure not to forget  
this.  
1
2
Select the code, then press [OK].  
While pressing [OK], press and hold the  
number button ([1] to [6]) for more than  
5 seconds.  
PIN Entry  
You can set/change the PIN for parental control.  
3
4
Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.  
Press [OK].  
1
Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number  
buttons.  
2
Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number  
Clock  
buttons.  
If the time is not set correctly, use the settings  
listed in the method below.  
• Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.  
e.g.,  
PIN Entry  
• Automatic  
This unit usually obtains time and date  
information from digital broadcasts.  
• Time Zone  
Remember the PIN.  
0
0
0
0
OK  
When the time is not correct, set “Time Zone”.  
(GMT - 6 to + 6)  
3
Press [OK].  
• Manual Setting  
1
2
3
4
Select “Off” of “Automatic”, then press [OK].  
Select the item you want to change.  
Change the setting.  
Press [OK] when you have finished the  
settings.  
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Convenient functions  
Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)  
System Update  
System Information  
Display Software (firmware) version, HDAVI  
Control version, Wireless Module version (When  
using wireless connection only), and terminal ID  
(ESN) of this unit.  
Software Update in Standby  
When you set this unit to standby mode,  
software (firmware) updates (> 84) are  
downloaded automatically at the time you  
have specified.  
Initialize  
Software Update Now ( Broadcast )  
Shipping Condition  
Refer to “Software (Firmware) Update”.  
All the settings except for some settings return  
to the factory preset.  
(> 84)  
Software Update Now ( Internet )  
• The timer recording programmes are also  
cancelled.  
Refer to “Software (Firmware) Update”.  
(> 84)  
• The device password is also initialized.  
(> 79)  
Software Licence  
Default Settings  
Information about the software licence is  
displayed.  
All the settings other than the tuning settings,  
clock settings, disc language settings,  
parental control settings, remote control code,  
device password, etc. return to the factory  
presets.  
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Convenient functions  
Language code list  
Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
Amharic:  
Arabic:  
6566  
6565  
6570  
8381  
6577  
6582  
7289  
6583  
6589  
6590  
6665  
6985  
6678  
6890  
6672  
6682  
6671  
7789  
6669  
7577  
6765  
9072  
6779  
7282  
6783  
6865  
7876  
6978  
6979  
6984  
7079  
7074  
7073  
7082  
7089  
7176  
7565  
6869  
6976  
7576  
7178  
7185  
7265  
7387  
7273  
7285  
7383  
7378  
7365  
7165  
7384  
7465  
7487  
7578  
7583  
7575  
7589  
7579  
7585  
7679  
7665  
7686  
Lingala:  
7678  
7684  
7775  
7771  
7783  
7776  
7784  
7773  
7782  
7779  
7778  
7865  
7869  
7879  
7982  
8083  
7065  
8076  
8084  
8065  
8185  
8277  
8279  
8285  
8377  
8365  
7168  
8382  
8372  
8378  
8368  
8373  
8375  
8376  
8379  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
Lithuanian:  
Macedonian:  
Malagasy:  
Malay:  
Malayalam:  
Maltese:  
Maori:  
Marathi:  
Moldavian:  
Mongolian:  
Nauru:  
Nepali:  
Norwegian:  
Oriya:  
Pashto, Pushto:  
Persian:  
Polish:  
Portuguese:  
Punjabi:  
Quechua:  
Rhaeto-Romance:  
Romanian:  
Russian:  
Samoan:  
Sanskrit:  
Scots Gaelic:  
Serbian:  
Serbo-Croatian:  
Shona:  
Sindhi:  
Singhalese:  
Slovak:  
Slovenian:  
Somali:  
Spanish:  
Sundanese:  
Swahili:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
Basque:  
Bengali; Bangla:  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
Byelorussian:  
Cambodian:  
Catalan:  
Chinese:  
Corsican:  
Croatian:  
Czech:  
Danish:  
Dutch:  
English:  
Esperanto:  
Estonian:  
Faroese:  
Fiji:  
Finnish:  
French:  
Frisian:  
Galician:  
Georgian:  
German:  
Greek:  
Swedish:  
Tagalog:  
Tajik:  
Greenlandic:  
Guarani:  
Gujarati:  
Hausa:  
Hebrew:  
Hindi:  
Tamil:  
Tatar:  
Telugu:  
Thai:  
Hungarian:  
Icelandic:  
Indonesian:  
Interlingua:  
Irish:  
Tibetan:  
Tigrinya:  
Tonga:  
Turkish:  
Turkmen:  
Twi:  
Ukrainian:  
Urdu:  
Uzbek:  
Italian:  
Japanese:  
Javanese:  
Kannada:  
Kashmiri:  
Kazakh:  
Kirghiz:  
Vietnamese:  
Volapük:  
Welsh:  
Korean:  
Kurdish:  
Laotian:  
Latin:  
Latvian, Lettish:  
Wolof:  
Xhosa:  
Yiddish:  
Yoruba:  
Zulu:  
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Software (Firmware) Update  
If a software (firmware) update is available, a  
notification is displayed.  
You cannot operate the unit until the update  
is complete. Don’t remove the AC mains lead  
during the update. Removing the AC mains  
lead while the update is in progress may  
damage the unit.  
New software version has been found.  
The software will be updated automatically  
after this unit is switched to standby.  
Do not disconnect the AC mains lead.  
Software of this unit can be updated automatically  
by the following methods at the specified time.  
(Default setting is 3 a.m. > 82, Software Update  
in Standby)  
Update of the software (firmware) will start when  
the unit is turned to standby mode.  
- From broadcasts  
- From Internet§  
The unit’s display during the update  
e.g.,  
To update the software (Firmware) immediately,  
use the following function:  
- Software Update Now ( Broadcast ):  
Software of this unit will be updated from  
broadcasts if update information is detected.  
• When “FINISH” is displayed, update of the  
software (firmware) has completed.  
- Software Update Now ( Internet )§:  
Software of this unit will be updated from  
Internet if update information is detected.  
• It may take up to a few hours until the update is completed  
depending on the network or broadcast environment.  
• 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.  
§
Network connection and setting are required.  
(> 17, 21)  
You can also download the latest software (firmware) from  
the following website.  
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/  
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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  
screen.  
1
Select a character, then press [OK].  
Repeat this step to enter other characters.  
1
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
e.g.,  
Select “Aspect”, then press [OK].  
Select the item, then press [OK].  
Name field:  
shows the text you have  
entered  
Enter Title Name  
Normal:  
_
Normal output  
Side cut:  
Delete  
Set  
The black bars on the right and left sides of  
the 16:9 image disappear and the image is  
enlarged.  
OK  
RETURN  
Space  
Zoom:  
To delete a character:  
The black bars on the top and bottom sides  
of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is  
enlarged.  
Select the character in the name field, then  
press [PAUSE ;].  
To enter characters with number buttons:  
e.g., entering the letter “R”  
• This function does not work when watching 3D programme  
and playing back 3D title or 3D photo.  
• It may also be adjusted using the screen mode of the TV  
etc.  
1
Press [7] to  
move to the  
seventh row.  
5
6
J
M
P
T
K
N
Q
U
L
p
p
qrs  
qrs  
7
7
O
R
V
• The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following  
situations:  
p
2
3
Press [7] twice  
to highlight “R”.  
qrs  
7
7
8
- when you change the channel  
- when you start or end the playback of a title  
- when you switch the unit on or to standby mode.  
Press [OK].  
[BD-V] [DVD-V] “Side cut” does not have any effect.  
• When “TV Aspect” (> 76) is set to “4:3” or “Letterbox”, the  
“Zoom” effect is disabled.  
2
Press [STOP ] (Set).  
“Writing...” appears then the screen returns  
to the previous screen and so on.  
HOLD function  
To end partway  
The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the  
unit and remote control.  
Press [BACK/RETURN ]. (Text is not added.)  
Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN  
simultaneously until “X HOLD” appears on the  
unit’s display.  
]
• If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some  
screens.  
Unit’s display  
To cancel the HOLD function  
Press and hold [OK] and [BACK/RETURN  
simultaneously until “X HOLD” disappears.  
]
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the following  
checks. If the problem still persists, consult  
your dealer for instructions.  
General operation  
The unit does not work.  
Updating to the latest software (firmware) may  
solve the problem. (> 84)  
• Check the connections. (> 14)  
• One of the unit’s safety devices may have been  
activated.  
The followings do not indicate a problem  
with this unit:  
Reset the unit as follows:  
1
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit  
to standby.  
• Regular disc rotating sounds or HDD rotating  
sounds.  
• If the unit does not switch to standby, press  
[Í/I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds.  
The unit is forcibly switched to standby.  
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains  
lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.  
Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If  
the unit still cannot be operated, consult the  
dealer.  
• Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.  
• Image disturbance during search.  
• Image disturbance when replacing 3D discs.  
• Interruptions in reception due to periodic  
broadcasting breaks.  
2
• When you switch the unit on or to standby  
mode, there may be an unexpected sound.  
Cannot eject a disc.  
1
While the unit is in standby mode, press and  
hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue  
button at the same time for more than  
5 seconds.  
• “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.  
Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “06 FTO” is  
displayed on the unit’s display.  
Press [OK].  
2
3
The unit is switched to standby mode  
automatically.  
• VIERA Link has worked. (> 65, Power off link)  
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Troubleshooting  
The remote control does not work.  
• The remote control and main unit are using  
different codes. Change the code on the remote  
control.  
TV screen and video  
Screen size is wrong.  
• Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”.  
(> 76)  
Press and hold [OK] and  
the indicated number  
button at the same time  
• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.  
• If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video  
Format” to “576p/480p”. (> 68, 76)  
for more than 5 seconds.  
Unit's display  
(> 81)  
• Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD  
/” is displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until  
the update is completed. (> 84)  
The black screen appears on the TV.  
• This phenomenon may occur, depending on the  
TV setting, when “Quick Start” is activated.  
Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be  
prevented by reconnecting to a different HDMI  
input terminal.  
• The HOLD function is activated. (> 85)  
Startup is slow.  
• Startup takes time in the following situations:  
- A disc is inserted.  
TV reception is not displayed.  
- The clock is not set.  
• Broadcast signals are not output from this unit’s  
RF OUT terminal. Select “On” in “RF OUT  
( Aerial Signal )”. (> 68, 80)  
- Immediately after a power failure or the AC  
mains lead is connected.  
- When a BD-J application is executing.  
- When the “Quick Start” is not activated. (> 80)  
• Startup of this unit may be slower depending on  
the TV settings.  
Picture does not appear with the HD quality  
although HD setting was made.  
• The pictures are output with 576p/480p  
depending on the title.  
Displays  
“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.  
The screen changes automatically.  
• Set the clock. (> 68, 81)  
• If “Screen Saver” is set to “On”, the screen saver  
function will be activated when there is no  
operation for 5 minutes or more. (> 75)  
The clock does not display on the unit when  
switched to standby.  
• The clock does not display when “Unit’s Display”  
is set to “Automatic”. (> 75)  
There is a lot of image lag when playing video.  
• Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”.  
(> 67)  
• Set “Audio Delay”. (> 68, 75)  
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Troubleshooting guide  
3D video is not output correctly.  
• 3D video may be output correctly by changing  
the following settings:  
The images do not appear on the TV.  
The picture is distorted during play, or video  
will not play correctly.  
- “3D Type” of “3D Settings” (> 68, 76)  
- “Signal Format” (> 42, 3D settings during  
playback)  
• Check the connections. (> 14)  
• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.  
• An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI  
Video Format”. Reset the setting as follows:  
• Check the settings of the connected TV.  
• When a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver is  
connected between this unit and a TV, 3D video  
is not output. (> 16)  
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the  
yellow button and the blue button at the  
same time for more than 5 seconds.  
• “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.  
Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “04 PRG”  
is displayed on the unit’s display.  
• When the amplifier/receiver which is connected  
between this unit and a TV is off, 3D video is not  
output. (> 15)  
2
3
• 3D discs may not be played back correctly due  
to the settings of the TV.  
Press and hold [OK] for at least 3 seconds.  
Set the item again. (> 68, 76)  
• When “HDMI Audio Output” is set to “Off”, 3D  
video may not be output correctly. (> 77)  
• When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,  
and DTS-HD audio are not output properly,  
select “Yes” in “Default Settings” and make  
proper settings. (> 68, 82)  
The same video is displayed in each left and  
right half of the screen.  
• The unit’s TV System is different from that of the  
disc. While stopped, keep pressing [] (STOP)  
and [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or  
more seconds. The system switches from PAL  
to NTSC or vice versa.  
• This is a 3D programme of the Side-by-Side  
type.  
Change the setting as follows if connecting with  
a 3D compatible TV:  
• Picture may not be seen when more than  
4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.  
Reduce the number of connected devices.  
• The picture may be distorted or a black screen  
may appear between scenes recorded with  
different aspect ratios.  
1
2
3
Press [OPTION].  
Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK].  
Select “Side by side” in “Signal Format”, then  
press [OK].  
• Set “Deep Colour Output” (> 68, 77) or  
“Contents Type Flag” (> 68, 77) to “Off”.  
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The timer recording programmed via VIERA  
Connect does not work properly.  
Sound  
No sound.  
• Timer recording programmed via VIERA  
Connect will be recorded with the same  
conditions as those of manual timer recording,  
and some functions such as “Guide Link” (> 31)  
does not work.  
Distorted sound.  
• Check the connections. (> 14)  
• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.  
• Select the audio with “Multi Audio”. (> 26, 41)  
To output audio from a device connected with an  
HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.  
(> 68, 77)  
Auto Renewal Recording does not work  
properly.  
• The programme will not be overwritten in the  
following cases:  
Cannot change audio channel.  
- the programme is protected  
- any programme is being played back or copied  
- a screen such as DIRECT NAVIGATOR is  
displayed  
• You cannot change the audio channel if “Digital  
Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream” (> 75)  
Recording, timer recording and  
copying  
Instead, the programme will be saved as a  
separate programme and that will be  
overwritten.  
Cannot record.  
Cannot copy.  
• Some broadcasts are copyright protected.  
• You cannot record/copy to the disc.  
A part or whole of a recorded title has been  
lost.  
• If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is  
disconnected from the household mains socket  
while recording or editing, the title may be lost or  
the HDD may become unusable. We cannot  
offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes.  
Timer recording does not work properly.  
• Failed timer recordings are displayed in grey  
with  
on the Timer Recording screen. (> 34)  
When you programme a timer recording, check  
the screen icons. If “!” is displayed, this timer  
programme may not be recorded because:  
- there is not enough space left.  
- the number of possible titles has reached its  
maximum.  
- programmes are deactivated, etc.  
• Because the actual broadcast time may be  
different from the time displayed on the TV  
Guide, we recommend you set the start time  
earlier and the end time later by some minutes,  
up to a maximum of 10 minutes.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting guide  
Play  
Edit  
Cannot play back.  
Cannot edit.  
• The disc is dirty. (> 10)  
• You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there  
is no available space. Delete any unwanted  
titles to create empty space. (> 43)  
• You cannot edit to the disc.  
• The disc is scratched or marked.  
[BD-R] [BD-RE]  
Set “Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R” to  
“On” and the playback may be possible (> 68,  
72).  
• The disc may not be able to play back if it was  
not finalized or a Top Menu was not created on  
the equipment used for recording.  
Photo  
The contents of the SD card cannot be read.  
• Remove the card from the slot and then insert  
again. If this does not solve the problem, switch  
the unit to standby mode and turn it on again.  
Audio and video momentarily pause.  
• DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two writable  
layers on one side. Video and audio may  
momentarily cut out when the unit is switching  
layers.  
Copying, deleting and setting protection takes  
a long time.  
• When there are a lot of folders and files, it may  
sometimes take a long time.  
BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.  
• Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video  
region code or DVD-Video region number, and  
is not defective.  
Photos do not play back normally.  
• The images that were edited on the PC, such as  
Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back.  
(> 98)  
You have forgotten your rating PIN number for  
prental control.  
• The PIN number for parental control and the  
rating level return to the factory preset.  
The default PIN number is “0000”.  
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the  
yellow button and the blue button at the  
same time for more than 5 seconds.  
• “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.  
Repeatedly press [1] (right) until “03 VL” is  
displayed on the unit’s display.  
2
3
Press [OK].  
• “INIT” is displayed on the unit’s display.  
Image for the Quick View is not smooth.  
• Image may not be played back smoothly in case  
of High definition titles.  
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Troubleshooting  
USB  
Broadcast  
This unit does not recognize the USB device  
correctly.  
Picture regularly breaks up on some  
channels.  
[PWT635] If USB device is connected to this unit  
while using a video communication the USB  
• Adjust the reception with “Manual Tuning”.  
(> 68, 71)  
device will not be recognized. Press [EXIT  
and reconnect USB device.  
]
Picture very infrequently breaks up on some  
or all channels.  
• If inserted during playback the USB device may  
not be recognized by this unit.  
• Electrical atmospheric interference caused by  
bad weather may cause pictures to break up  
and audio to mute or distort momentarily.  
Disconnect and reconnect the USB device. If it  
still does not recognize the connection, switch  
the unit to standby mode and turn it on again.  
• USB devices connected using a USB extension  
cable other than a dedicated one or a USB hub  
may not be recognized by this unit.  
VIERA Link  
• This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other  
than those in which the size of one sector is  
512-bytes. (For details, consult the dealer of  
your USB HDD.)  
VIERA Link does not work.  
• Some functions may not work depending on the  
version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected TV,  
etc. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5”  
functions.  
• Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.  
• If the connection for the equipment connected  
with HDMI was changed, or if there was a power  
failure or the plug was removed from the  
household mains socket, “HDAVI Control” may  
not work.  
TV Guide  
The TV Guide information is not displayed  
properly.  
• Set the clock correctly. (> 68, 81, Clock)  
• Some broadcast may not send programme  
information.  
In this case, change TV (VIERA) setting for  
“HDAVI Control” again.  
• There was a programme change, or TV Guide  
information from a broadcast station was  
possibly not correctly transmitted.  
• If signal quality is bad, the TV Guide system  
may not be able to receive any data.  
• This unit does not support “ONE TOUCH PLAY”  
function of the Panasonic AV Control Receiver.  
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Troubleshooting guide  
When using Wireless LAN connection, video  
from the DLNA Certified media server is not  
played back or video frames are dropped  
during playback.  
Network  
You cannot access this unit from DLNA  
compatible equipment on the network.  
• Check the network connection and the network  
settings. (> 17, 21)  
• Use 802.11n (2.4 GHz) Wireless router.  
Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless  
telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in  
connection interruptions or other problems.  
• On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 78), the  
continuous lighting of at least four “Reception”  
indicators is the target for a stable connection. If  
three or fewer indicators are lit or the connection  
is being interrupted, change the position or  
angle of your Wireless router. If there is no  
improvement, connect to a wired network and  
perform the “Easy Network Setting” (> 21)  
again.  
• It may not be possible to connect depending on  
the types of the equipment or the status of the  
equipment.  
You cannot play contents properly from DLNA  
compatible equipment on the network.  
• There may be some video that cannot be played  
back on DLNA compatible equipment  
depending on the equipment.  
• Following titles cannot be played back:  
- A title with access restriction  
Reset  
- A title with incompatible format  
To return all the settings to the factory preset  
• Perform “Shipping Condition” or “Default  
Settings”. (> 68, 82)  
• Playback via DLNA compatible equipment may  
not be performed when this unit is in the  
following conditions:  
- While playing back a BD-Video  
- While simultaneously copying and recording  
- While displaying the Setup menu  
- While executing functions using a network,  
such as “VIERA Connect”  
• You cannot play back simultaneously from two  
or more items of DLNA compatible equipment.  
• If the DLNA compatible equipment is not  
capable of outputting HE-AAC audio format,  
etc., sound may not be played back.  
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Troubleshooting  
PLEASE WAIT  
Messages on the unit’s display  
• Displayed when the unit is started and is  
switched to standby mode.  
The following messages or service numbers  
appear on the unit’s display when something  
unusual is detected.  
• There was a power failure or the AC plug was  
disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is  
carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the  
message disappears.  
SET   
(“” stands for a number.)  
The remote control and main unit are using  
different codes. Change the code on the remote  
control. (> 87)  
PROG FULL  
There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete  
unnecessary timer programmes. (> 34)  
CONV  
REMOVE  
Selected titles in the USB HDD are being  
converted.  
The USB device is drawing too much power.  
Remove the USB device.  
Do not disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.  
START  
GUIDE  
Update of the software (firmware) is started.  
You cannot operate the unit until the update is  
complete. (> 84)  
TV Guide data is being downloaded.  
HARD ERR  
If there is no change after switching the unit to  
standby mode and turning it on, consult the  
dealer.  
SW-DL  
Software (firmware) is downloading.  
Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or  
the timer recording starts. (> 84)  
NoREAD  
• The disc is dirty. (> 10) The unit cannot play.  
• The lens cleaner has finished cleaning.  
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to  
eject the disc.  
UNSUPPORT  
The media is not supported.  
UPD /  
(“” stands for a number.)  
The software (firmware) is being updated.  
You cannot operate the unit until the update is  
complete. (> 84)  
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Troubleshooting guide  
U59  
H or F  
(“” stands for a number.)  
The unit is hot.  
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons.  
Wait for about 30 minutes until the message  
disappears.  
There is something unusual. (The service number  
displayed after H and F depends on the unit’s  
condition.)  
Select a position with good ventilation when  
installing the unit.  
Reset the unit as follows:  
1
Disconnect the plug from the household mains  
socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.  
Press [Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may  
be fixed.)  
2
U61  
(When a disc is not inserted) A malfunction has  
occurred. The unit is trying to restore to the  
normal operation. Once the message disappears  
you can use the unit again.  
Request service from the dealer. Inform the  
dealer of the service number when requesting  
service.  
If it remains displayed, consult the dealer.  
When you experience problems with  
Easy Network Setting  
U76  
If there is any problem, the following message is  
displayed on the screen.  
HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to  
a model that does not support copyright  
protection.  
Wireless Settings  
Display  
Check the following  
U77  
A conflict with • Please wait a few moments,  
Due to the current disc not having authorised  
copyright information, video output is not  
performed.  
other devices  
occurred.  
and then try again.  
A time out error • Setting of the Wireless router  
occurred.  
for MAC Address etc.  
U88  
• The signal may be weak.  
[PWT530] Using the USB  
extension cable supplied with  
the Wireless LAN Adaptor,  
adjust the position of the  
Wireless LAN Adaptor.  
(When a disc is inserted) There was something  
unusual detected with the disc or the unit. The  
unit is trying to restore to the normal operation.  
Once the message disappears you can use the  
unit again.  
An  
authentication  
error or a time  
out error  
If it remains displayed, consult the dealer.  
• The SSID and the encryption  
key of the Wireless router.  
• Please wait a few moments,  
and then try again.  
occurred.  
U99  
The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] on  
the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode.  
Now press [Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the  
unit on.  
A device error [PWT530] Connection of  
occurred.  
Wireless LAN Adaptor  
• If the problem is not solved,  
consult your dealer.  
X HOLD  
The HOLD function is activated. (> 85)  
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Easy Network Setting ( Home Network  
Connection Check )  
Easy Network Setting ( Internet Connection  
Test )  
Check the  
following  
Display  
Cannot find the  
server. (B019)  
Check the following  
Display  
1. LAN cable  
connection or  
Wireless setting:  
2. IP address  
setting:  
• “Primary DNS” and  
“Secondary DNS” settings  
of “IP Address / DNS  
Settings” (> 68, 78)  
• Connection  
of the LAN  
cables  
“Fail”  
(> 17)  
No connection  
• The server may be busy or  
“Fail”  
“Fail”  
• Settings of  
the hub and  
router  
could be made to the service may have been  
the server. (B020) suspended. Please wait a  
few moments, and then try  
again.  
3. Connection to  
gateway:  
1. LAN cable  
connection or  
Wireless setting:  
• Connection  
and settings  
of the hub  
and router  
• Settings of  
“IP Address /  
DNS  
• Settings of “Proxy Server  
Settings” (> 68, 78) and the  
router.  
“Pass”  
2. IP address  
setting:  
“Fail”  
“Fail”  
3. Connection to  
gateway:  
Settings”  
(> 68, 78)  
1. LAN cable  
connection or  
Wireless setting:  
“Pass”  
2. IP address  
setting:  
“Pass”  
“Fail”  
3. Connection to  
gateway:  
1. LAN cable  
connection or  
Wireless setting:  
2. IP address  
setting:  
“Pass”  
“Home  
network  
available”  
3. Connection to  
gateway:  
“Fail”  
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Specifications  
Specifications are subject to change without  
HDMI Output  
19 pin type A:  
• This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5”  
function.  
1 pc.  
1 TB  
notice.  
General  
Dimensions:  
430 mm (W)  
59 mm (H)  
Internal HDD capacity  
(excluding the projecting parts)  
238 mm (D)  
[PWT635]  
[PWT530] 500 GB  
(including the projecting parts)  
249 mm (D)  
Other terminals  
USB Port (Type A):  
SD Card Slot:  
2 pcs.  
1 pc.  
1 pc.  
Mass:  
[PWT635] Approx. 2.8 kg  
[PWT530] Approx. 2.6 kg  
AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz  
LAN (Ethernet) Port:  
Power supply:  
Power consumption: [PWT635] Approx. 28 W  
[PWT530] Approx. 25 W  
“Quick Start” is activated and “Power Save  
for Network Standby” is set to “Off”  
Approx. 4 W  
“Quick Start” is activated and “Power Save  
for Network Standby” is set to “On”  
Approx. 3 W  
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX  
[PWT635] Wireless LAN  
Standard compliance:  
Frequency range:  
Security§:  
IEEE802.11b/g/n  
2.4 GHz band  
WPA™/WPA2™  
(Encryption type: TKIP/AES,  
Authentication type: PSK)  
(64 bit/128 bit)  
“Quick Start” is not activated and  
“RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )” is set to “Off”  
Approx. 0.2 W  
WEP  
§
This unit supports WPA and WPA2  
encryption.  
Operating temperature:  
5 oC to 40 oC  
Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH  
(no condensation)  
Optical pick-up  
System with 2 lenses  
(405 nm wavelength for BDs,  
660 nm wavelength for DVDs,  
790 nm wavelength for CDs)  
TV system  
Tuner System:  
Country:  
Channel Coverage:  
DVB-T/DVB-T2  
UK  
UHF 21~68  
LASER specification  
Class 1 LASER Product  
Wave length:  
Video  
Recording system:  
MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
405 nm (BDs)  
660 nm (DVDs)  
790 nm (CDs)  
Audio  
Recording system:  
Dolby Digital  
Laser power:  
(Max 5.1ch)  
(Max 5.1ch)  
(2ch)  
No hazardous radiation is emitted with  
the safety protection  
Dolby Digital Plus  
MPEG  
HE-AAC  
Audio out:  
Output level:  
Output impedance:  
Digital audio out:  
Optical terminal  
(Max 5.1ch)  
Audio Out L/R (pin jack) 1 pc.  
Full scale: 2.0 Vrms at 1 kHz  
Region code  
DVD:  
BD:  
#2  
Region B  
Less than 1 k≠  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG) 1 pc.  
HDMI terminal:  
(PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG,  
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,  
DTS-HD Master Audio,  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio)  
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Playable discs  
USB device  
USB standard:  
Format:  
BD-Video (Blu-ray 3D, BD-Live)  
BD-ROM Version 2.4  
USB2.0 High Speed  
FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, NTFS  
Data that can be played: MP3, JPEG, MPO,  
Xvid, MKV, MP4, MPEG-2  
DVD-Video:  
CD-DA (Audio CD)  
BD-RE:  
BD-RE DL:  
BD-R:  
DVD-Video format  
Ver. 2.1, JPEG§1, MPO§1  
Ver. 2.1, JPEG§1, MPO§1  
Ver. 1.3, LTH type Ver. 1.3,  
Xvid§1, MKV§1  
Audio information  
BD-R DL:  
DVD-R:  
Ver. 1.3, Xvid§1, MKV§1  
The audio output differs depending on which  
terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver,  
and the setting on this unit. (> 75, Digital Audio  
Output)  
3
DVD-Video format§  
,
,
AVCHD format§  
,
JPEG§  
,
MPO§  
3
2
2
2
2
MP3§  
,
Xvid§2, MKV§  
3
DVD-R DL:  
DVD-RW:  
DVD-Video format§  
,
• The number of channels listed is the maximum  
possible number of output channels when  
connected to amplifier/receiver compatible with  
the respective audio format.  
AVCHD format§  
,
JPEG§  
,
,
MPO§  
Xvid§2, MKV§  
,
3
2
2
2
2,  
MP3§  
3
DVD-Videoformat§  
,
DVD Video Recording format,  
3
AVCHD format§  
Video§3, AVCHD format§  
Video§3, AVCHD format§  
Video§3, AVCHD format§  
3
3
3
+R:  
+R DL:  
+RW:  
Digital Audio Output  
Terminal  
Bitstream  
PCM  
BD-Video:  
2
2
CD-R/CD-RW:  
CD-DA, JPEG§  
,
MPO§  
,
7.1ch PCM§1, 2  
DVD-Video:  
5.1ch PCM  
2
2
MP3§  
,
Xvid§2, MKV§  
HDMI AV  
OUT  
Output using  
original audio§1  
§1  
BD disc needs to be based on UDF format.  
§2  
DVD/CD discs need to be based on UDF  
or ISO9660 format.  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Dolby Digital/  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
Down-mixed 2ch  
PCM  
§3  
Finalising is necessary.  
§1  
When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to  
“On”, the audio will be output as Dolby Digital,  
DTS Digital Surround or 5.1ch PCM.  
SD Card  
Compatible media:  
SD Memory Card§1  
Format:  
FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT§2  
§2  
The audio output is amplified from 5.1ch or  
6.1ch to 7.1ch depending on the DTS, Inc.  
specifications.  
Data that can be played:  
JPEG, MPO,  
AVCHD format, MPEG-2, MP4  
§1  
Includes SDHC/SDXC cards.  
Includes miniSDTM cards (need a miniSDTM  
adaptor).  
Includes microSDTM/microSDHCTM  
/
microSDXCTM cards (need a microSDTM  
adaptor).  
§2  
SDXC only  
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Specifications  
Information for the files other than recorded  
programmes  
About recorded titles  
Recording quality and approximate  
recording times  
JPEG/MPO  
Depending on the content being recorded, the  
recording time may become shorter than  
indicated.  
Playable media:  
HDD, BD-RE (SL/DL),  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R,  
CD-RW, SD Card, USB device  
Compatible pixels:  
Between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels  
Recording  
quality  
HDD  
[PWT635]  
[PWT530]  
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
JPEG conforming DCF  
Files:  
(1 TB)  
(500 GB)  
(Design rule for Camera File system)  
MPO conforming MPF  
HD quality  
SD quality  
259 hours  
518 hours  
129 hours  
258 hours  
(Multi Picture Format)  
Maximum numbers of folders and files:  
• Recording time may vary depending on the  
bit rate of broadcasting:  
Maximum  
folders  
Maximum  
Media  
files  
- High Definition (HD) quality: estimated bit  
rate is 8 Mbps  
HDD  
BD-RE  
20000  
10000  
10000  
10000  
10000  
10000  
500  
- Standard Definition (SD) quality: estimated  
bit rate is 4 Mbps  
DVD-R  
500  
CD-R, CD-RW  
SD Card  
500  
• Regarding recording time remaining:  
Remaining time is calculated with a bit rate of  
8 Mbps. But the bit rate differs depending on  
the broadcast, so the displayed remaining  
time might be different from the actual  
remaining time.  
500  
USB device  
500  
• This unit is not compatible with Motion JPEG or  
Progressive JPEG.  
MP3  
Playable media:  
HDD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL,  
CD-R, CD-RW, USB device  
Maximum number of titles that can be  
recorded  
Compression rate:  
Sampling rate:  
32 kbps to 320 kbps  
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz,  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
999 titles  
(When continuously recording for long  
durations, titles are automatically divided  
every 8 hours.)  
Maximum numbers of folders and files:  
Maximum  
folders  
Maximum  
Media  
files  
40000  
3000  
3000  
3000  
HDD  
DVD-R  
300  
CD-R, CD-RW  
USB device  
300  
300  
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MKV  
Playable media:  
DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW, USB device  
BD-R (SL/DL), DVD-R,  
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) profile is up to High  
Profile, Level 4.  
AAC-LC, MP3, Dolby Digital audio, DTS,  
PCM, Vorbis and FLAC can be decoded.  
Maximum number of folders:  
300 folders  
(including the root folder)  
Maximum number of files:  
MP4  
200 files  
Playable media:  
SD Card, USB device  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264:  
Up to High Profile, Level 4.2  
Video resolution:  
MPEG-4 AAC-LC  
Sampling rate:  
Up to 1920k1080  
8 kHz to 48 kHz  
Number of audio channel:  
1 or 2  
SD-Video (Standard Definition)  
Playable media:  
Codec:  
SD Card, USB device  
MPEG-2  
File Format:  
SD-Video format§  
used on Standard Definition Camera  
(Panasonic and some other’s)  
SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile  
§
HD-Video (High Definition)  
Playable media:  
Codec:  
SD Card, USB device  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
File Format:  
AVCHD format conforming  
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Licenses  
“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and  
Sony Corporation.  
Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. CinaviaTM 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.  
DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living  
Network Alliance.  
DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567;  
7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol  
together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software.  
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and  
non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1  
Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial  
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be  
implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
See http://www.mpegla.com.  
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
The “S” logo and SkypeTM are trade marks of Skype.  
VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing  
LLC in the United States and other countries.  
Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.  
Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.  
The Freeview service is subject to coverage.  
An aerial upgrade may be required. The FREEVIEW, FREEVIEW+, FREEVIEW HD and FREEVIEW+ HD words and logos are  
trade marks of DTV Services LTD.  
© DTV Services Ltd 2002, 2008.  
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Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.  
The Rovi Guide system is manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.  
The Rovi Guide system is protected by patents and patent applications filed in the US,  
Europe, and other countries including one or more of the United States patents  
6,396,546; 5,940,073; 6,239,794 issued to Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.  
Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries and related affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy or  
availability of the program schedule information or other data in the Rovi Guide system and cannot  
guarantee service availability in your area. In no event shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related affiliates  
be liable for any damages in connection with the accuracy or availability of the program schedule  
information or other data in the Rovi Guide system.  
This product incorporates the following software or technology:  
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,  
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,  
(3) the software developed by the Independent JPEG Group,  
(4) the software developed by the Freetype Project,  
(5) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License (LGPL) and/or,  
(6) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the LGPL,  
(7) Windows Media digital right management technology (WM-DRM) licensed by Microsoft Corporation or its affiliates.  
For the software categorized as (5), please refer to the terms and conditions of LGPL, as the case may be at  
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html  
In addition, the software categorized as (5) are copyrighted by several individuals. Please refer to the copyright notice of those  
individuals at  
http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/diga/FCRCP13A.html  
The LGPL software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied  
warranty of 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.  
Contact Information  
Source code covered under LGPL is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below.  
http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/diga/FCRCP13A.html  
For the software categorized as (5) and (6), please refer to the applicable license terms included in the “Software Licence”  
menu on product.  
Further, for WM-DRM categorized as (7), please be aware of the following.  
(a) This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution  
of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary  
and third parties.  
(b) Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device  
(“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in  
such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the  
security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”)  
may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure  
Content.  
Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is  
sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in  
conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.  
Vorbis, FLAC, WPA Supplicant  
The software licenses are displayed when “Software Licence” in the Setup menu is selected. (> 82)  
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Index  
D
Delete  
A
Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 85  
Delete BD-Video data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Delete all photos  
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Delete all titles  
Audio  
Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Digital Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Audio Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 41, 72  
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 71  
AVCHD  
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Delete BD-Video data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Digital text (MHEG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 38  
B
BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 73  
BD-Video  
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Disc  
BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 73  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
BD-Video Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
DLNA  
C
Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 79  
DVD-Video  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
DVD-Video Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 41, 46  
Chapter Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Connection  
Amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
AUDIO OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15  
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Copy (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Copy (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Copy (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
SD Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
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Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 78 JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 98  
Easy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Edit (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
L
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Edit (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Edit (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 46  
M
Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 44  
Media  
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10  
USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
USB memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10  
F
Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Format  
Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
MKV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
MPEG2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 99  
MPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 98  
USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Freeview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
FUNCTION MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
H
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 98  
Multiroom TV Streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Music  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
HD Video (AVCHD)  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 38  
HDAVI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 77  
HDD  
Delete all photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
N
Network  
BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
DLNA (Client) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
DLNA (Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 79  
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
VIERA Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
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PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Photo  
R
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Recording quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Recording quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Manufacturer and Code No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
TV operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Remote Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 90, 92  
REWIND LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 73  
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 54  
PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Playback (Music)  
Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Playback (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 54  
Playback (Video)  
AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 38  
BD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
BD-Video Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
DVD-Video Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
MKV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Playlist created on other equipment . . . . . . . 38  
Recorded video contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Status message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Xvid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Protection  
S
SD Card  
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10  
miniSD / microSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
SD Video (MPEG2)  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Setting  
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 71  
Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 78  
Easy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
SkypeTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 54  
Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Subtitles  
HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Pure Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
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Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Video  
Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Guide Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Manually programming timer recording . . . . . 32  
Recommendation Booking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Series Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Split Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Tuning  
Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 38  
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 VIERA Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Channel Sorting by Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Signal condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
TV Guide  
VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 77  
X
Xvid  
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
U
Unit’s display  
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
USB HDD  
Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations . . . 74  
Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 74  
Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 74  
USB memories  
Media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10  
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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. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or  
any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more  
information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or  
playback.  
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries  
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean  
that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with  
general household waste.  
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please  
take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation  
and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.  
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable  
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the  
environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.  
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries,  
please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale  
where you purchased the items.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with  
national legislation.  
For business users in the European Union  
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or  
supplier for further information.  
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]  
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items,  
please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of  
disposal.  
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):  
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it  
complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.  
Cd  
Personal information handling  
To provide functions and services of this unit, a device ID, device password and usage history  
information are stored and managed securely in an appropriate security environment of Panasonic.  
Please note that usage history and other information may be collected for purposes such as  
improving products and services in such a way that individuals cannot be identified.  
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CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)  
Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that  
this product is in compliance with the essential  
requirements and other relevant provisions of  
Directive 1999/5/EC.  
(Back of product)  
Customers can download a copy of the original  
DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC  
server:  
http://www.doc.panasonic.de  
Contact to Authorised Representative:  
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH,  
Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15,  
22525 Hamburg, Germany  
(Inside of product)  
This product is intended for general consumer.  
(Category 3)  
This product on purpose to connect to access  
point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.  
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Customer Communications Centre  
• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3899  
• For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333  
• Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).  
• For further support on your product, please visit our website: www.panasonic.co.uk  
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK  
• Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our  
Customer Communications Centre Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).  
• Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.  
• Most major credit and debit cards accepted.  
• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.  
• It couldn’t be simpler!  
• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a  
browse on our website for further details.  
To get the most up to date service from Freeview it is important for Freeview customers to retune from  
time to time.  
How do I re-tune my Freeview Box?  
The below instructions are a quick reference. If you have any problems, check your instruction manual  
or ask a friend or family member to show you how. Alternatively, go to your local electrical retailer,  
contact your manufacturer or visit freeview.co.uk/retune  
Re-tuning only takes a few minutes, just follow the steps below:  
1
2
3
Press [SETUP].  
Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press [OK].  
Select “Yes”, then press [OK].  
Please note: most digital TV recorders will keep your original recordingsafter running a re-tune but you  
will need to reset any future recordings.  
For detailed information on re-tuning your receiver please refer to page 71 of this instruction book  
EU  
Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan  
Importer:  
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH  
Panasonic Testing Centre  
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany  
Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper.  
Panasonic Corporation  
Web Site: http://panasonic.net  
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