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
5
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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Connection
Basic connections
3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV.
• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
To the 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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Getting started
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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Getting started
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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Getting started
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
Category: All DVB Channels
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.
8:50:55 01/01/2013
Play 8:50.50
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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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Recording
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
Category: All DVB Channels
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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Recording
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
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 back video
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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Playing back video
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 back video
Playing titles on the media
Menu screen
§
Selecting screen for each operation is displayed
when the media is inserted, and you can access
the operation screen easily.
§
e.g., [USB]
“For data files” only
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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Playing back video
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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Playing back video
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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Playing back video
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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Playing back video
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 video
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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With Other Equipment
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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With Other Equipment
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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With Other Equipment
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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With Other Equipment
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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Convenient functions
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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Convenient functions
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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Convenient functions
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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Convenient functions
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”.)
7
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
K
N
Q
L
p
p
qrs
qrs
7
7
O
R
• The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following
situations:
p
2
3
Press [7] twice
to highlight “R”.
qrs
7
7
- 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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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 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
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
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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J
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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P
Q
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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V
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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[PWT635]
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
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Importer:
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
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