Panasonic Blu ray Player DMR PWT635 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder

Model No. DMR-PWT635

DMR-PWT530

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

• This Blu-ray Disc Player / HDD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels

only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels.

Region management information

BD-Video: This unit can play BD-Video discs

DVD-Video: This unit can play DVD-Video discs

supporting the region number “2”

or “ALL”.

supporting the region code “B”.

e.g.,

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.

• 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

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)

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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., Skype^TM) . . . . .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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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

• 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 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 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:

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.)









VOL

DRIVE



INPUT

< Start recording (> 28)

SELECT

= Listen to Audio Description (> 26, 41)

> Show the Timer Recording screen (> 32)

? Create chapter (> 41)

PAGE

abc

jkl

def







ghi

mno

@ Show Setup menu (> 68)

INTERNET

tuv

xyz

qrs

A Skip the specified time (> 41)

B TV operation buttons (> 18)





RADIO/

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











G Exit the menu screen



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)

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)

VQT4L30

Getting started

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

COPY

USB

HDD

3 Disc tray

4 USB port

PLAY

5 SD card slot

• When removing the SD card, press on the

centre of the card and pull it straight out.

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

- Playback counter

- Various messages (> 93)

Playback indicator

VQT4L30

Getting started

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.

VQT4L30

Getting started

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.

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.

VQT4L30

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

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

Amplifier/receiver

(ARC compatible)

AUDIO IN

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.

VQT4L30

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.

VQT4L30

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.



VOL

TV operation buttons

(> right)

DRIVE

INPUT

Manufacturer and Code No.

SELECT

PAGE

Brand

Panasonic

AIWA

Code

01/02/03/04

Brand

NEC

NOBLEX

NOKIA

Code

abc

jkl

def

ghi

mno

25/26/27/60/61

AKAI

27/30

INTERNET

qrs

tuv

xyz

NORDMENDE 10

BEKO

05/71/72/73/74

RADIO/

OLEVIA

ONWA

ORION

BENQ

BRANDT

BUSH

58/59

10/15

LAST VIEW

SLOW/SEARCH

30/39/70

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

64/65

10/34

63/67

05/50/51

PAUSE

PLAY/x1.3

EXIT

STATUS

To exit the screen

PAUSE LIVE TV

Select and enter buttons

37/38

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

TEXT

DEL

STTL

32/42/43/65/68

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

17/30/39/70

JVC

KDS

TCL

31/33/66/67/69

KOLIN

TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14

KONKA

MAG

METZ

MITSUBISHI

05/50/51

05/28/79

05/19/20/47

TEVION

THOMSON

TOSHIBA

WHITE

WESTINGHOUSE

10/15/44

16/57

MIVAR

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.

VQT4L30

Getting started

Set the Owner ID-Data Entry (“NAME”,

“HOUSE NO” and “POSTCODE”).

e.g.,

Easy Setting

Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate

AV input to suit the connections to this unit.

Owner ID-Data Entry

0000

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.

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

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

Repeat steps 1-3 to enter all data.

Progress

CH 21

This will take about 3 minutes.

Channel Name

Type

Free TV

Quality

Press [BACK/RETURN ] to exit from

the Owner ID-Data Entry screen.

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

RETURN

• The default PIN is “0000”.

• If the clock setting screen appears, set the

time manually (> 81, Clock).

Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number

buttons.

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.

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 entry

RETURN

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)

VQT4L30

Getting started

Settings

Set “Quick Start” to “On”, “Off” or “Timer

Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].

To stop partway

Press [BACK/RETURN ].

Quick Start

Off

To restart setup

Timer Setting for Quick Start

6:00

23:00

Press [SETUP]. (> 18)

Select “Auto Setup” in “Tuning”, then press

[OK].

• On

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

It is possible to start quickly from standby

mode.

To display the Owner ID information on TV

• Off

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.)

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.

VQT4L30

Getting started

Connection method to wireless access point

Search for wireless network:

Easy Network Setting

After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue

with “Easy Network Setting”.

Select “Search for wireless network”, then

press [OK].

Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press

[OK].

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

RETURN

• If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption

Key Input Screen will be displayed.

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.

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

Press [OK].

- Remote Recording function

- Internet Connection Test

When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”

appears.

Press [OK].

VQT4L30

Getting started

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.

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.

Press [SETUP]. (> 18)

Select “Network Settings” in “Network”, then

press [OK].

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.

VQT4L30

Getting started

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)

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

RETURN

TV Guide (> 25)

Timer Recording (> 32)

Network

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

Press

Timer Recording

Remote Recording (> 33)

Others

Playlists (> 38)

BACK/

Press^RETURN

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.

VQT4L30

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.

Press [OK].

All DVB Channels

- Using number buttons

- Using Channel List (> right)

- Using TV Guide system (> 25)

- Using channel information (> 25)

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.

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)

VQT4L30

Watching broadcasts

Using TV Guide system

Using channel information

While watching a programme

Press [STATUS ].

Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

HDD

Remain 71:20

TUE 01/01/2013 8:05

Category: All DVB Channels

8:00

9:45

8:30

TUE 01/01

9:00

9:30

10:00

10:30

All DVB Channels

Change category

9:00

Now

MPEG

11:00

Set timer

STTL

TEXT

RETURN

Timer Rec.

Page Up

Page Down

Information

+24 hours

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.

Select “Renew”.

Select “ON”.

Notes on timer recording

Title Name

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.

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

- 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)

Display the channel information of a

programme to record.

• Switch the programme with [2, 1].

• Switch the channel with [3, 4].

VQT4L30

Recording

Timer recording

Screen icons

To confirm and edit a timer

programme

Red: Timer recording standby is activated.

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

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

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

RETURN

Timer Off

Page Down

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)

Press [OK].

Change the timer recording options.

• Refer to “Timer recording options”.

(> 33)

Displayed if the recording can fit in the

remaining space

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.

VQT4L30

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





(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

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

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)

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)

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].

Press [OPTION].

Select “Grouped Titles” or “All Titles”, then

press [OK].

To change the displayed programme type tab

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.

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

On the Grouped Titles screen:

Select the item marked with

Press the red button.

Select “PHOTO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK].

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

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

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:

Select the title, then press [OPTION].

Selected titles are removed from the group.

Select “Remove”, then press [OK].

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

Select the group, then press [OPTION].

Select “Edit”, then press [OK].

0:12.29

001

0:00.00

RETURN

Edit Chapter Mark

Page 001/001

Delete

Select “Enter Title Name”, then press [OK].

Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)

OPTION

Select

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

Insert the media.

Depending on the type of the media, play

starts from the specified position, or the

screen appears.

USB device is inserted.

• 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].

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.

While stopped

Press [OPTION].

Playback starts.

Select “Drive Select”, then press [OK].

Select the media, then press [OK].

To play back the playlist created on other

equipment

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

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

29/10

Preparation

Perform network connection and settings.

Page Up

Page Down

Page 003/003

(> 17, 21)

Play

RETURN

OPTION

PHOTO

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

Select the title, then press [OPTION].

Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK].

Select the chapter, then press [OK].

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

Select “BD-Video Data Management” in

“Others”, then press [OK].

• Regarding chapters

Select “Delete BD-Video data”, then press

[OK].

Refer to “Regarding chapters”. (> 37)

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

OPTION

RETURN

Showing Information

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

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

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].

While paused

Press [SKIP :] or [SKIP 9] and skip to

the location you want to delete.

Skip backward 10 seconds:

Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].

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).

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

[HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles) [BD-RE]

[BD-R]:

• Play skips the specified time.

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).

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

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)

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.

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

Deleting recorded titles

Once deleted, recorded content cannot be

restored to its original state. Make certain

before proceeding.

Deleting during play

Press [DEL] while playing.

Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

“For recorded titles” only

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

29/10

Start Time 9:00

Prog.Type: Movie

Rec Time 0h01m

Page

Page Up

Page Down

Play

RETURN

Delete

Select

OPTION

PHOTO / MUSIC

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

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

Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK].

Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

“For recorded titles” only

Entering title name

Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

• PIN is required to edit the titles with

in some functions.

(> 35)

Refer to “Entering text”. (> 85)

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

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

29/10

Start Time 9:00

Prog.Type: Movie

Press [OPTION].

Rec T

Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g.,

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

Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press

[OK].

Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then

press [OK].

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)

Select “Finish”, then press [OK].

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.

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

Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK].

Change Prog.Type

Select the item for prog.type change.

Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.

• You can find the desired point by using play,

search, etc. (> 40)

Prog.Type

Sport

( No Prog.Type )

Select “Continue”, then press [OK].

Set

Cancel

Select “Divide”, then press [OK].

RETURN

To confirm the division point

After performing step 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].

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

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.

Press the green button.

Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.

• Repeat this step.

Press [BACK/RETURN ] to go to

Chapter View screen.

To delete the chapter:

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].

To combine chapters (Delete chapter

mark):

Select the chapter, then press [OPTION].

Select “Combine Chapters”, then press

[OK].

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 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

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

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.

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

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)

Setting the copying options

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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:

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.

RETURN

(> right, Setting the copying options)

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

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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)

[HDD]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

PHOTO

All

Album 1

Album 2

Album 3

Album 4

Photos

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

[USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [DVD-R] [CD] [SD] [USB]

Insert or connect the media.

The menu screen appears. (> 38)

Page Up

Page 0002/0002

Calendar

OPTION

Slideshow

Page Down

RETURN

VIDEO / MUSIC

Select

Copy

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.

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

Photos

Event Name

03/01/2012

29/10/2012

25/02/2013

15/03/2013

Album

Placing photos in albums of your

choice makes it easier to find them.

(Tab)

(> 50)

Page Up

Page 0002/0002

Calendar

OPTION

Slideshow

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.)

(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 ;].

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]:

On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Press the green button.

On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Press the red button.

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.

Music Selection

Background Music

Random BGM

No background music

No List

Off

Photo play option

RETURN

While displaying a photo:

Press [OPTION].

Select the item, then press [OK].

Start Slideshow

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

Select the item, then press [OK].

Edit

• Add to Album

On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

[HDD]

e.g., [HDD]

Select the destination album, then press

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

HDD

PHOTO

[OK].

All

Album 1

Album 2

Date

Album 3

Album 4

Photos

Event Name

03/01/2012

29/10/2012

25/02/2013

15/03/2013

Press [OK].

• Combine Events

[HDD]

Page Up

Page 0002/0002

Calendar

OPTION

Slideshow

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].

Select the event, then press [OK].

• Enter Album Name

[HDD]

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].

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

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:

Insert the media.

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

• Press the yellow button again to cancel.

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]

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Select “Play / Copy Music ( MP3 )” or

“Play Music ( MP3 )”, then press [OK].

Playback will start.

• Using the tree screen to find a folder

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).

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.

RETURN

PHOTO

Switching to the VIDEO or PHOTO screens

Select the item, then press [OK].

On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Music Menu)

screen:

Artists

Press the red button.

Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the

artist.

Select “VIDEO” or “PHOTO”, then press [OK].

Select the name of the artist, then press

[OK].

Select the album, then press [OK].

Select the track, then press [OK].

Showing Track Information

On the track list screen:

Select the track, then press [OPTION].

Select “Information”, then press [OK].

Albums

Press [2, 1] to select the initial of the

album.

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

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

While slideshow playing

Press [OPTION].

Press [PAUSE ;].

• Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play.

Select “Select Photo Album”, then press

[OK].

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.

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

If the confirmation screen appears:

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:

Press [OPTION].

e.g.,

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.

RETURN

Select “Delete”, then press [OK].

PHOTO

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.

VQT4L30

With Other Equipment

With Other

Equipment

Copying the HD Video or the SD Video

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 )

Destination Capacity

Size

HDD

No.

Channel

001 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.)

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.

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].

VQT4L30

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.

Select “List”, then press [1] (right) after

step 2. (> left)

Press [OPTION].

Select the item, then press [OK].

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.

Select the title, then press the yellow

button.

e.g.,

Repeat this step to select titles.

Copy Video

(

MPEG2

)

USB

HDD

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

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:

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.

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:

(

)

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.

VQT4L30

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.

Operate the playback equipment (Client) to

display the list of contents on this unit.

• Refer to their respective operating

instructions.

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.

VQT4L30

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)

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

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^§

MP4

H.264

AAC

Dolby^®Digital

Linear PCM

.mp4

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.

VQT4L30

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.

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

Select “Home Network ( Media Renderer )”

in “Network”, then press [OK].

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.

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

Select the item, then press [OK].

• Operable buttons:

Featured Videos

BACK

[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [BACK/RETURN ],

Setup

Help

colour buttons and number buttons.

XXXXXX

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., Skype^TM

• 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.

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

Select “SD Card” in “Drive Select”, then

press [OK].

Select “SD Card Management” in “Others”,

then press [OK].

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.

VQT4L30

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.

Press [SETUP].

Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD /

Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK].

Select “USB HDD Disconnection”, then

press [OK].

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.

VQT4L30

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.

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)

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:

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

Select the USB HDD to cancel, then

press [OK].

The confirmation screen appears.

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

When the registering is complete, message

screen appears.

Press [OK].

The confirmation screen appears.

Press [OK].

VQT4L30

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.

While playing music

Press [OPTION].

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

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.

The original video recording method

appears.

Soundtrack

Item

Setting

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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Convenient functions

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

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

RETURN

Child Lock List (> 72)

Freeview Players (> 72)

Preferred Multi Audio (> 72)

Multi Audio (> 72)

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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Convenient functions

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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Convenient functions

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

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

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

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

• 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”.)

Select

Hide

Page up

Page down

RETURN

Tune

Swap

Reveal all

• To hide unwanted channels

Select the channel.

Press [OK].

• To change the order of the channels list:

The check mark is removed.

• Yellow: Reveal all channels.

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

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

Press the red button.

Refer to “Manual Tuning”. (> 71)

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Convenient functions

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

[

]

• 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

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.

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.

• 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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Convenient functions

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.

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

(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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Convenient functions

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.

VQT4L30

Convenient functions

Changing the unit’s settings (Setup)

Settings for USB HDD

Picture

USB HDD Registration

Still Mode

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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Convenient functions

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.

VQT4L30

Convenient functions

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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Convenient functions

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”.

VQT4L30

Convenient functions

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

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

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.

VQT4L30

Convenient functions

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.

Select the device name or the MAC

Address for the device you want to

• 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.

Select “Yes”, then press [OK].

• To deregister equipment

Select the registered equipment, then

press [OK].

Home Network Settings

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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Convenient functions

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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Convenient functions

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.

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.

Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.

Press [OK].

Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number

buttons.

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.

When the time is not correct, set “Time Zone”.

(GMT - 6 to + 6)

Press [OK].

• Manual Setting

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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Convenient functions

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.

Select a character, then press [OK].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

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.

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.

Press [7] to

move to the

seventh row.

qrs

• The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following

situations:

Press [7] twice

to highlight “R”.

qrs

- 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.

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.

]

VQT4L30

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:

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.

• When you switch the unit on or to standby

mode, there may be an unexpected sound.

Cannot eject a disc.

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].

The unit is switched to standby mode

automatically.

• VIERA Link has worked. (> 65, Power off link)

VQT4L30

Troubleshooting

The remote control does not work.

• The remote control and main unit are using

different codes. Change the code on the remote

control.

TV screen and video

Screen size is wrong.

• Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”.

(> 76)

Press and hold [OK] and

the indicated number

button at the same time

• Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.

• If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video

Format” to “576p/480p”. (> 68, 76)

for more than 5 seconds.

Unit's display

(> 81)

• Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD

/” is displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until

the update is completed. (> 84)

The black screen appears on the TV.

• This phenomenon may occur, depending on the

TV setting, when “Quick Start” is activated.

Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may be

prevented by reconnecting to a different HDMI

input terminal.

• The HOLD function is activated. (> 85)

Startup is slow.

• Startup takes time in the following situations:

- A disc is inserted.

TV reception is not displayed.

- The clock is not set.

• Broadcast signals are not output from this unit’s

RF OUT terminal. Select “On” in “RF OUT

( Aerial Signal )”. (> 68, 80)

- Immediately after a power failure or the AC

mains lead is connected.

- When a BD-J application is executing.

- When the “Quick Start” is not activated. (> 80)

• Startup of this unit may be slower depending on

the TV settings.

Picture does not appear with the HD quality

although HD setting was made.

• The pictures are output with 576p/480p

depending on the title.

Displays

“0:00” is flashing on the unit’s display.

The screen changes automatically.

• Set the clock. (> 68, 81)

• If “Screen Saver” is set to “On”, the screen saver

function will be activated when there is no

operation for 5 minutes or more. (> 75)

The clock does not display on the unit when

switched to standby.

• The clock does not display when “Unit’s Display”

is set to “Automatic”. (> 75)

There is a lot of image lag when playing video.

• Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Off”.

(> 67)

• Set “Audio Delay”. (> 68, 75)

VQT4L30

Troubleshooting

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)

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)

• 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.

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”.

VQT4L30

Troubleshooting

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.

VQT4L30

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide

Play

Edit

Cannot play back.

Cannot edit.

• The disc is dirty. (> 10)

• You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there

is no available space. Delete any unwanted

titles to create empty space. (> 43)

• You cannot edit to the disc.

• The disc is scratched or marked.

• [BD-R] [BD-RE]

Set “Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R” to

“On” and the playback may be possible (> 68,

72).

• The disc may not be able to play back if it was

not finalized or a Top Menu was not created on

the equipment used for recording.

Photo

The contents of the SD card cannot be read.

• Remove the card from the slot and then insert

again. If this does not solve the problem, switch

the unit to standby mode and turn it on again.

Audio and video momentarily pause.

• DVD-R DL and +R DL discs have two writable

layers on one side. Video and audio may

momentarily cut out when the unit is switching

layers.

Copying, deleting and setting protection takes

a long time.

• When there are a lot of folders and files, it may

sometimes take a long time.

BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.

• Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video

region code or DVD-Video region number, and

is not defective.

Photos do not play back normally.

• The images that were edited on the PC, such as

Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back.

(> 98)

You have forgotten your rating PIN number for

prental control.

• The PIN number for parental control and the

rating level return to the factory preset.

The default PIN number is “0000”.

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.

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.

VQT4L30

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.

VQT4L30

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 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:

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.)

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

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.

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)

VQT4L30

Troubleshooting

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”

• 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”

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.

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

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)

(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:

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. 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)

DVD-Video format^§

AVCHD format^§

JPEG^§

MPO^§

MP3^§

Xvid^§2, MKV^§

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^§

MP3^§

DVD-Videoformat^§

DVD Video Recording format,

AVCHD format^§

Video^§3, AVCHD format^§

+R:

+R DL:

+RW:

Digital Audio Output

Terminal

Bitstream

PCM

BD-Video:

CD-R/CD-RW:

CD-DA, JPEG^§

MPO^§

7.1ch PCM^{§1, 2}

DVD-Video:

5.1ch PCM

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 miniSD^TMcards (need a miniSD^TM

adaptor).

Includes microSD^TM/microSDHC^TM

microSDXC^TMcards (need a microSD^TM

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

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

HDD

DVD-R

300

CD-R, CD-RW

USB device

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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Reference

Licenses

“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and

Sony Corporation.

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.

“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 Skype^TMare 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 Control^TMis 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.

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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

[email protected]

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

Delete

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

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

Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 79

DVD-Video

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

DVD-Video Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 41, 46

Chapter Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72, 73

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Connection

Amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

AUDIO OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 16

HDMI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Copy (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Copy (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Copy (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

SD Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 78 JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 98

Easy setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Edit (Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Edit (Photo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Edit (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 46

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

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

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

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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Index

PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Photo

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

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

Skype^TM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 54

Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Subtitles

HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Pure Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Video

Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Guide Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Manually programming timer recording . . . . . 32

Recommendation Booking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Series Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Split Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Tuning

Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 38

Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 VIERA Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Channel Sorting by Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Manual Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Signal condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

TV Guide

VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 77

Xvid

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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.

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:

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

Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

Importer:

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Panasonic Testing Centre

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper.

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

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