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Product Type Blu-ray Disc Player / Recorder with Hard Disk Drive
Model Number DMR-HWT250
Brand Panasonic
Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 45 x 200 mm
Weight 2.5 kg
Power Supply AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Standby) 0.2 W (approx.)
Power Consumption (Operating) 25 W (approx.)
Hard Disk Drive Capacity 250 GB
Disc Playback Compatibility BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW
Recording Media HDD, BD-R/RE, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW
Video Output HDMI, Composite (via adapter), Component (via adapter)
Audio Output HDMI (PCM, Bitstream), Digital Optical, Analog Stereo
Network Connectivity Ethernet (LAN), Wi-Fi (built-in)
USB Ports 1 x USB 2.0 (front), 1 x USB 2.0 (rear)
Main Functions Blu-ray/DVD playback, HDD recording, timer recording, pause live TV, DLNA streaming, internet apps
Safety Features Automatic power off, child lock, surge protection
Maintenance & Cleaning Wipe with a soft dry cloth; do not use liquids; clean disc lens with a lens cleaner
Spare Parts & Repairability Remote control, power cord, HDMI cable available; repair by authorized service center

Frequently Asked Questions - DMR-HWT250 PANASONIC

How do I connect the Panasonic DMR-HWT250 to my TV?
Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT on the unit to an HDMI input on your TV. For component or composite, use the appropriate adapters (not included).
Can I record TV programs directly to the HDD?
Yes, the DMR-HWT250 has a 250GB HDD that allows you to record digital TV broadcasts. Use the timer recording feature or press the REC button.
What disc formats can I play on this Blu-ray player?
It plays BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW. It also supports AVCHD and MP4 files on disc or USB.
How do I reset the unit to factory settings?
Press the MENU button, go to Setup > Others > Factory Default. Confirm with OK. The unit will restart.
The unit does not read discs. What should I do?
Check if the disc is inserted correctly and not scratched. Try a different disc. If problem persists, clean the lens with a lens cleaner disc or contact support.
Can I stream content from Netflix or YouTube?
Yes, the DMR-HWT250 has built-in Wi-Fi and supports internet streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Amazon Prime Video. Connect to the internet and press the NET button.
How do I update the firmware?
Go to Setup > System Update > Network Update. Ensure the unit is connected to the internet. Follow on-screen instructions. Alternatively, download from Panasonic's website to USB.
The remote control does not work. What can I do?
Replace the batteries with new AAA alkaline batteries. Check for obstructions between remote and unit. Try pointing directly at the remote sensor on the front panel.
What is the maximum recording time on the HDD?
With 250GB, you can record up to 265 hours of standard definition or about 30 hours of high definition (depending on bitrate).
Is the Panasonic DMR-HWT250 compatible with 4K UHD discs?
No, this model is a Blu-ray player that supports standard Blu-ray (1080p) and upscales to 4K, but it does not play 4K UHD Blu-ray discs.

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USER MANUAL DMR-HWT250 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

HDD Recorder

Model No. DMR-HWT250

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Thank you for purchasing this product.

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

- This HDD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels.

Software (Firmware) Update

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Broadcast services continue to add new features. As they evolve, firmware updates may be required to support the latest features. Panasonic strives to continually update firmware as new technology is released. It's very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper operation of your unit.

For details, refer to "Software (Firmware) Update" (⇒ 75) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

Safety precautions

WARNING

Unit

  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
  • Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
  • Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
  • Use only the recommended accessories.
  • Do not remove covers.
  • Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
  • Do not place heavy items on this unit.

AC mains lead

  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
  • Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit.
  • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
  • Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
  • Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
  • Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.
  • Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
  • The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.

CAUTION

Unit

  • Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.
  • This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.
  • This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

Placement

  • Place this unit on an even surface.
  • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
  • Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
  • Do not obstruct this unit's ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
  • Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration.

Batteries

  • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire.
  • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.
  • Do not heat or expose to flame.
  • Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
  • Do not take apart or short circuit.
  • Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
  • Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
  • Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
  • When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

(Product numbers are correct as of February 2015. These may be subject to change.)

Remote control (N2QAYB001042): 1 pc.

Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs.

AC mains lead: 1 pc.

RF coaxial cable: 1 pc.

HDMI cable: 1 pc.

- Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

Insert batteries

Insert so the poles (+ and −) match those in the remote control.

Diagram of a battery pack with internal components and external force arrows (no text or labels)

R6/LR6, AA (Alkaline or manganese batteries)

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 component).

Table of contents

Safety precautions ....2

Supplied accessories ....3

Getting started

HDD and media information .....6

- Recordable/playable contents .....6

- Recording mode ....8

- Notes 9

Unit care 10

Control reference guide .....11

Connection....13

- Basic connections .....13

- Amplifier/receiver connections .....14

- Network connection .....15

Settings 16

- TV operation buttons .....16

- Easy Setting .....17

- Easy Network Setting .....18

FUNCTION MENU screen .....20

Watching broadcasts

Watching broadcasts .....21

- Using Channel List .....21

- Using TV Guide system.....22

- Using channel information .....22

- Operations while watching broadcast .....23

- REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Recording

Recording TV programmes.....25

- Operation during Recording .....26

Timer recording....28

- Manually programming timer recording .....30

- Timer recording options. 30

- Timer recording from channel information .....31

- Notes on timer recording .....31

- To confirm and edit a timer programme .....32

Playing back video

Playing titles on the HDD 33

-Video Menu screen 33

- Video list screen ....35

Playing titles on the media .....36

Operation during play .....37

- General operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

- 3D video playback .....39

Editing video

Deleting/Editing titles 40

- Deleting recorded titles .....40

- Editing recorded titles .....40

- Deleting video files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Copying video

Copying titles 44

- Copying video files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Photo and Music

Playing photos 46

- Photo Menu screen 46

- Photo play option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

- Slideshow settings .....47

Editing photos 48

Copying photos....49

- Selecting and copying the photos .....49

- Copying automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

- Playing music file on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

- Playing music file on the HDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

- Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Copying/Deleting music .....51

- Copying. 51

- Deleting....51

Network

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) .....52

- Using this unit as Server .....52

- Using this unit as Client. 53

- Using this unit as Media Renderer .....54

- Using Miracast TM . 54

- Using Smart Home Networking (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct ® . 55

TV Anytime ....56

Enjoying Network Service. 56

With Other Equipment

Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) .....57

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . .58

- Connecting the USB HDD .....58

- Disconnecting the USB HDD .....58

- Registering the USB HDD .....59

Convenient functions

Playback menu 60

Basic Settings 62

- Common procedures .....62

- Digital TV Tuning ....64

- HDD / USB HDD 65

- Picture .67

- Sound. 67

- Display .68

- Connection 68

- Network 69

- Others 72

VIERA Link functions .....74

Software (Firmware) Update 75 Other operations 76 - Entering text 76 - Switching the aspect ratio of the screen ..... 76 - HOLD function. 76

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting guide.... 77 - General operation. 77 - Displays 78 - TV screen and video 78 - Sound 79 - Recording, timer recording and copying ..... 80 - Play 80 - Edit....81 - Photo 81 - USB 81 - TV Guide 81 - Broadcast. 82 - VIERA Link 82 - Network 82 - Reset 82 - Messages on the front panel display ..... 83 - When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting....84

Reference

Specifications 85

Language code list 86

Licenses 87

Limited Warranty 89

Index 90

About descriptions in these operating instructions

Pages to be referred to are indicated as “⇒ ○○”.

Getting started

Watching broadcasts

Recording

Playing back video

Editing video

Copying video

Photo and Music

Network

With Other Equipment

Convenient functions

Troubleshooting

Reference

HDD and media information

For more details, refer also to the specifications. (⇒ 85)

Recordable/playable contents

(−: Impossible)

Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable contents
Built-in hard disk drive (HDD)PANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - Recordable/playable contents - 1HDD·V i d e oAVCHD/AVCHD 3DMP4MPEG2X v idMKV·WAVF L A C·AACMP3WMA·JPEG·MPO (3D photo)
External hard disk drive (USB HDD)(⇒ 9)PANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - Recordable/playable contents - 2USB HDD·V i d*e o
·AVCHD/AVCHD 3D*2,3MP4 ·WAVMPEG2 ·F L A CX v id ·AACMKV ·MP3·J P E G ·WMA·MPO (3D photo)-
USB memory USBPANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - Recordable/playable contents - 3·AVCHD/AVCHD 3D*2,3MP4 ·WAVMPEG2 ·F L A CX v id ·AACMKV ·MP3·J P E G ·WMA·MPO (3D photo)-

Playable contents as DLNA client

Refer to "Playable contents". (⇒ 53)

※1 It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) *2 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be able to play back depending on the device. ※3 It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by copying to the built-in HDD. (⇒ 57)

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  • With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.
  • It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method, and how the files were created.

Information about contents

■ Broadcast Recordings

Numbers of titles that can be recorded:

MediaMaximum titles
HDD 3000

• Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of HD CAMCODER.

■ HD CAMCODER Recordings

MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (based on AVCHD)

Numbers of titles that can be recorded:

MediaMaximum titles
HDD 3000

• Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of Broadcast.

■ Photo files

Compatible pixels:

Between 34×34 and 8192×8192 pixels Sub sampling: 4:2:2, 4:2:0

(Motion JPEG is not supported.)

Maximum numbers of contents:

Media Folders Files
HDD – 20000
USB device 500 10000

■ Video files/Audio files

Numbers of contents that can be copied to internal HDD:

ContentsMaximum numbers of folders and files
Video 20000
Audio 20000

USB device:

• Each folder can store up to 1000 files.

- We recommend that you limit the depth of folder trees to about five levels.

About extension of files

MP4: “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov”
MPEG2:“.MPG”“.mpg”“.MPEG”“.mpeg”“.M2TS”“.m2ts”
“.MTS”“.mts”“.TS” “.ts”
Xvid:“.AVI”“.avi”
Subtitle text files:“.SRT”“.srt”“.SUB”“.sub”“.TXT”“.txt”
MKV:“.MKV”“.mkv”
Subtitle text files:“.SRT”“.srt”“.SUB”“.sub”“.TXT”“.txt”
JPEG: “.JPG”“.jpg”
MPO:“.MPO”“.mpo”
WAV:“.WAV”“.wav”
FLAC: “.FLAC”“.flac”
AAC: “.M4A” “.m4a”
MP3: “.MP3” “.mp3”
WMA:“.WMA”“.wma”

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  • 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.

HDD and media information

Recording mode

Recording Mode DR HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP
Feature Programmes can be recorded in a nearly perfect broadcasted state.Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in HD quality.Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in SD quality.
Quality Quality as the broadcastHigh definition*1Standard definition
Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio
Subtitles Can be recordedCan be recorded (only one subtitle)*2
Surround audio Surround audio as the broadcastStereo audio Stereo audio

※1 The SD quality programme cannot be converted to HD quality.

*2 You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.

Approximate recording times

Refer to "Recording modes and approximate recording times". (⇒ 85)

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. (⇒ 58)
  • The USB HDD over 3 TB is not usable.

- 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 or 4096-bytes. (For details, consult the dealer of your USB HDD.)
  • This unit supports USB mass storage device class.
  • This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.

Notes for the USB memories

• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed. - This unit supports USB mass storage device class. - Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS

  • The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable.
  • This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.

Unit care

HDD/USB HDD handling care

• 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:

  • Do not subject the unit to any vibration and shock.
  • Do not remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket.

• The HDD is a temporary storage device

This unit cannot save (backup) the HDD titles to media. You have to be very careful when handling the unit and editing the title.

- If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the recorded content cannot be recovered.

Setup precautions

  • Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact.
  • Do not place on anything that generates heat like a Set Top Box, etc.
  • Place in an area where condensation does not occur. Conditions where condensation may occur

- 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 there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room.

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 break down if cigarette smoke or bug spray/vapour, etc. gets inside the unit.

When moving the unit

1. Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until "BYE" disappears from the display.) 2. Remove the AC mains lead from the household mains socket. 3. Move only after the unit has come to a complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to avoid subjecting it to vibration and shock. (Even after the unit is switched to standby mode, the HDD continues operating for a short time.)

Cleaning

  • Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
  • 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.

When requesting this unit for repair

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.

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 (⇒ 62, 66)
  • Perform "Shipping Condition" (⇒ 62, 73)

Control reference guide

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

Remote control

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 LAST VIEW SKIP STOP STATUS GUIDE VIDEO MENU OK OPTION RETURN B G Y B REC REC MODE TEXT STTL PROG/CHECK CHAPTER TIME SLIP AUDIO DISPLAY DELETE MANUAL SKIP -10s +60s 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

① Transmit the remote control signal - Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. (⇒ 12) ② Switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa ③ Select drive (HDD or USB) ④ Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters ⑤ Switch to the previously watched channel (⇒ 21) ⑥ Basic operations for recording and play, REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (⇒ 23) ⑦ Show Information (⇒ 22, 34, 37) ⑧ Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (⇒ 37) ⑨ Show Video Menu (⇒ 33) ⑩ Show OPTION menu (⇒ 40, 48) ⑪ Colour buttons (Use in accordance with instruction on the screen.) ⑫ Start recording (⇒ 25) ⑬ Select a conversion mode/recording mode (⇒ 25) ⑭ Show the Timer Recording screen (⇒ 30) ⑮ Create chapter (⇒ 38) ⑯ Show Playback Menu (⇒ 60) ⑰ To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer programmes, video or music (⇒ 40) ⑱ TV operation buttons (⇒ 16) ⑲ Channel select (⇒ 21)/Change pages in the Video Menu screen etc. ⑳ Show the Network Service screen (⇒ 56) ㉑ Show NETFLIX screen ㉒ Switching to the radio channel list (⇒ 21) ㉓ Exit the menu screen ㉔ Show the TV Guide screen (⇒ 22) ㉕ Show the FUNCTION MENU screen (⇒ 20) ㉖ Return to previous screen ㉗ Show subtitles (⇒ 238) ㉘ Show Teletext (⇒ 23) ㉙ Select audio (⇒ 23, 38) ㉚ Skip the specified time (⇒ 38) ㉛ Skip approx. 1 minute forward (⇒ 38) ㉜ Skip approx. 10 seconds backward (⇒ 38)

Control reference guide

Main unit

Display ① ② ③ USB memory Pull to flip down the front panel.

① Remote control signal sensor

  • Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right
  • Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the unit

② Start play ③ Standby/on switch (⏻/l)

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.

④ USB port

PANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - Main unit - 2

  • 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.
  • When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right way up.

Display

1 HDD COPY USB 4 REC PLAY 6 7 8

1 Drive (HDD) indicator 2 Copying indicator 3 USB port indicator 4 Remote control signal indicator 5 Timer recording indicator This indicator lights up when the timer recording standby is activated.

6 Main display section indicator

  • Current time
  • Playback counter
  • Various messages (→ 83), etc.

7 Playback indicator

8 Recording indicator

• The indicator will light up while recording. - The indicator will blink while recording is paused and before recording starts.

Connection

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.
  • When outputting 1080p or 24p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.

Basic connections

To the aerial Cooling fan Aerial cable AC IN~ RF IN RF OUT HDMI AV OUT LAN COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT POM/BI/TSTREAM RF coaxial cable (supplied) This unit's rear panel HDMI cable (supplied) AC mains lead (supplied) • Connect only after all other connections are complete. TV's rear panel VHF/UHF RF IN…

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  • 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. • The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link (→ 74).
  • You cannot connect this unit to DVI devices that are incompatible with HDCP. Depending on the device, images may not display properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI switching cable. (Audio cannot be output.)
  • 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.

Connection

To connect and register the USB HDD (optional)

Refer to "Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)". (→ 58)

About HDMI cable

If you use an optional HDMI cable, use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.

When outputting 1080p signal or 24p signal, please use HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.

When the unit is not to be used for a long time

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.

[approx. 0.2 W ("Quick Start" is not activated and "RF OUT (Aerial Signal)" is set to "Off")]

Amplifier/receiver connections

HDMI terminal

- You will not be able to view 3D programmes with this connection if your amplifier/receiver is not 3D compatible.

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  • 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" 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.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminalCoaxial IN Amplifier/receiver Coaxial cable IN OUT HOMI AV OUT LAN OKEAL ALONG OUT PCM/INTSTREAM

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- When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set "HDMI Audio Output" to "Off" (⇒ 62, 69).

Network connection

When this unit is connected to the network, you can enjoy network functions (DLNA function, Network Service, TV Anytime, etc.).

For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

After you make the Wireless LAN/LAN cable connection, the network setting is needed.

(→ 18, Easy Network Setting)

■ 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.

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.

  • Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.
  • 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.
  • 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 LAN connectionInternet Wireless router, etc.

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  • 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.

LAN cable connectionInternet Broadband router, etc. LAN (ethernet) cable

PANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - ■ Precautions of Wireless LAN connection - 4

  • Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
  • Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.

Settings

Simple line drawing of a rectangular object with a small protrusion and a power symbol (no text or labels)

TV operation buttons (→ right) 1 2abc 3def 4ghi 5jkl 6mro 7B qrs 8ruv 9xyz 0 LAST VIEW SKIP STOP PHASE PLAY/x1.3 STATUS PAUSE LIVE TV exit GUIDE VIDEO MENU OK OPTION RETURN B G Y B REC REC MODE TEXT STTL PROG/CHECKAPTER TIME SLIP AUDIO DISPLAY DELETE MANUAL SKIP -10s+10s FUNCTION MENU (→ 20) To retu…

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 ⏻], enter the code with the number buttons.

Manufacturer and Code No.

Brand CodeBrand Code
Panasonic01/02/03/04NEC36
AIWA 35NOBLEX33
AKAI27/30NOKIA25/26/27/60/61
BEKO 05/71/72/73/74NORDMENDE10
BENQ 58/59OLEVIA45
BRANDT 10/15ONWA30/39/70
BUSH 05ORION05
CENTREX 66PEONY49/69
CURTIS 05PHILCO 41/48/64
DAEWOO64/65PHILIPS05/06/46
DESMET 05PHONOLA05
DUAL05PIONEER37/38
ELEMIS05PROVIEW52
FERGUSON10/34PYE05
FINLUX61RADIOLA05
FISHER21SABA10
FUJITSU 53SALORA26
FUNAI 63/67SAMSUNG32/42/43/65/68
GOLDSTAR05/50/51SANSUI 05
GOODMANS05SANYO21/54/55/56
GRADIENTE 36SCHNEIDER05/29/30
GRUNDIG09SEG05/69/75/76/77/78
HITACHI05/22/23/40/41SELECO05/25
IRRADIO 30SHARP18
ITT25SIEMENS09
JVC17/30/39/70SINUDYNE05
KDS52SONY08
KOLIN 45TCL31/33/66/67/69
KONKA62TELEFUNKEN10/11/12/13/14
LG05/50/51TEVION52
MAG52THOMSON10/15/44
METZ05/28/79TOSHIBA16/57
MITSUBISHI05/19/20/47WHITE WESTINGHOUSE05
MIVAR24YAMAHA 18/41

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  • If your TV brand has more than one code listed, select the one that allows correct operation.
  • If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code number is invalid for your TV, this remote control is not compatible with your TV.

Easy Setting

1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [⏻] on the remote control or [⏻/l] on this unit. • The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and perform the settings. - When the Download from TV screen appears, the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit. (=> 74)

Auto Setup starts.

(This operation may take some time.)

e.g.,

Digital TV Auto Tuning Progress CH 6 69 This will take about 3 minutes. RF Ch Channel Name Type Quality 35 ○○○○ Digital TV 10 35 ○○○○ Digital TV 10 Digital TV: 2 Searching

4 Clock is set automatically. If the clock setting screen appears, set the time manually. (=> 73, Clock) 5 Set "Quick Start" to "On", "Off" or "Timer Setting for Quick Start", then press [OK]. For details, refer to "Quick Start". (=> 72) 6 If the TV aspect setting screen appears: Select the item to match the type of TV connected. For details, refer to "TV Aspect". (=> 68)

When "Easy Setting has been completed." appears, Easy Setting is complete.

  • Select "Yes" to set network settings.
  • Select "No" to finish the Easy Setting.

To stop partway

Press [RETURN]

To restart setup

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (=> 16) 2 Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Auto Setup" in "Digital TV Tuning", then press [OK]. 4 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

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- If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again.

Settings

Easy Network Setting

1 Select "Wired" or "Wireless", then press [OK].

Easy Network Setting 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: Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select "Wired". Wireless LAN connection: Select "Wireless" .…

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make the following confirmation and settings.

"Wired" connection:

  • Network Connection Check
  • Home Network function
  • TV Anytime

"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.

  • Wireless Connection Check
  • Network Connection Check
  • Home Network function
  • TV Anytime

3 When "Easy Network Setting is finished." appears

Press [OK].

Connection method to wireless access point

Search for wireless network:

1 Select "Search for wireless network", then press [OK]. 2 The available wireless networks will be displayed. Select your network name and press [OK].

- If your Network name is not displayed, search again by pressing the red button on the remote control.

- Stealth SSID will not be displayed. Enter manually by using "Wireless Settings". (=> 62, 69)

- If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption Key Input Screen will be displayed. Input the encryption key of your network.

3 Select "Set", then press [OK].

WPS (PUSH button):

If your Wireless router supports WPS (PUSH button), you can easily perform the settings by pressing WPS button on it.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) is a standard that facilitates settings relating to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices.

1 Select "WPS (PUSH button)", then press [OK]. 2 Press WPS button or corresponding button of Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.

e.g.,

  • Wi-Fi Protected Setup™-compatible Wireless router may have the mark.
  • For details, refer to the operating instructions of Wireless router.

3 Press [OK].

When you experience problems

Refer to "When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting". (⇒ 84)

To restart Easy Network Setting

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (⇒ 16) 2 Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Easy Network Setting" in "Network", then press [OK].

To redo settings individually

If "Easy Network Setting" did not work properly or when you change the settings individually, perform the following steps:

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (⇒ 16) 2 Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Network Settings" in "Network", then press [OK]. 4 Refer to "Network Settings". (→ 69)

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 unauthorised access.

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• Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. - If you set "Home Network function" or "TV Anytime" 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. 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. - 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. - 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.

FUNCTION MENU screen

You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit's settings etc. via the FUNCTION MENU.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

FUNCTION MENU Media TV Guide Linear Ordering Network Service Contents on HDD Home Network Watch TV Copy Videosteps OK OR RETURN

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

e.g.,

graph TD A["Contents on HDD"] -->|Press| B["Contents on HDD"] B -->|OK| A B -->|Return| A B --> C["Recorded Programmes"] C --> D["Video (AVCHD)"] C --> E["Video (MP4 / Xvid / MKV)"] C --> F["Photo"] C --> G["Music"]

FUNCTION MENU list

• Media

  • USB device
  • USB HDD

• TV Guide (⇒ 22) - Timer Recording (⇒ 30) • Network Service (⇒ 56) - Contents on HDD

  • Recorded Programmes (⇒ 33)
  • Video (AVCHD) (→ 33)
  • Video (MP4 / Xvid / MKV) (→ 35)
  • Photo (⇒ 46)
  • Music (⇒ 50)

• Home Network

  • Miracast (⇒ 54)
  • DLNA Client (⇒ 53)
  • Media Renderer (⇒ 54)
  • Wi-Fi Direct (⇒ 55)

- Setup

  • Basic Settings (⇒ 62)
  • You can change the unit's settings for Digital TV Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network, etc.
  • TV Anytime (⇒ 56)
  • Wallpaper Personalize a background of the FUNCTION MENU.
  • To select from among "Photo", register a photo in advance. (⇒ 47)
  • Watch TV (⇒ 21) • Copy Video (⇒ 44)

Watching broadcasts

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. (⇒ 11)

Press [CH ∧ ∨] to select the channel.

- You can also select the channel by the following operations

- Using number buttons.

- Using Channel List (→ right)

- Using TV Guide system (→ 22)

- Using channel information (→ 22)

To switch to the channel you have previously watched

Press [LAST VIEW]

- This function will work only for the channels you have watched for more than 10 seconds.

To switch to the radio channels or to the all channels

Press [RADIO/TV].

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- When you are watching the 3D programme, subtitles and TV Guide, etc., may not be displayed correctly depending on the settings. (→ 39, 3D Type, Signal Format)

If this unit requests a PIN

If you have set a ratings level (→ 65, Child Lock (Parental Rating)), 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.

• Make a note of the PIN you have decided on in case you forget it.

• PIN can be changed via "PIN Entry". (→ 73)

Using Channel List

You can select from the list of channel names.

1 Press [OK].

All Digital Channels 1 ○○○○ 2 ○○○○ 3 ○○○○ 4 ○○○○ 5 ○○○○ 6 ○○○○ 7 ○○○○ Select View RETURN Page up Page down Channel names

2 Select the channel, then press [OK].

To edit the channel list

Refer to "Channel List". (=> 64)

Watching broadcasts

Using TV Guide system

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

e.g. Landscape view

TV Guide Landscape TUE 06.01.2015 8:05 AM Category: AI Digital Channels 8:00 AM - 9:45 AM Staff workerman TUE 36#1 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM >> 1 0000 Staff workerman 2 0000 Kitchen House dog 3 0000 Vocation Hunting 4 0000 Pampas grass News Top run 5 0000 News Com Shopping Ar…

2 Select the programme, then press [OK]. 3 Select "View", then press [OK].

To change TV Guide view

Press [GUIDE] to switch between "Landscape" view and "Portrait" view.

Page up/down

Press [CH ∧ ∨ ].

To view a programme list for another day

Press the green button (Previous) or the yellow button (Next).

To see programme information

Press [STATUS]

To retrieve the programme data for the area where data have not been acquired

Select the area, then press [STATUS]

- Some broadcasters may not send the programme data. You cannot retrieve the data from them.

To set a timer Recording using the TV Guide System

Refer to "Timer recording". (⇒ 28)

To search the programmes

Refer to "To search the programmes". (→ 29)

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- Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the channels you watch often. (⇒ 64, Favourites Edit)

Using channel information

While watching a programme

Press [STATUS]

Scanned document page with landscape illustration and UI controls, showing Chinese text fields and buttons

Channel information appears.

e.g., 1 NEWS 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Now Rating: G Dolby D Set timer 10:30 AM All Digital Channels Change category 2 3 4 5 6

① Current Category ② Set timer (→ 31) ③ Subtitle ④ Teletext ⑤ Multiple audio ⑥ Data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV) (→ 23)

To show detailed information

Press [STATUS] again.

To hide the information screen

Press [EXIT]⊗

To change Category

Press the blue button.

• To register your favourite channels

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select "Digital TV Menu", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Favourites Edit", then press [OK]. 4 Refer to "Favourites Edit". (→ 64)

To switch between the current programme and the next programme

Press [◀, ▶].

To switch to another channel

Press [▲, ▼], then press [OK].

Operations while watching broadcast

To show subtitle

When “” appears in channel information (→ 22)

Press [STTL].

- Press again to hide subtitle.

Switching audio

Press [AUDIO].

- Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed.

To show Teletext

When “” appears in channel information (→ 22)

1 Press [TEXT].

2 Use [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶], number buttons or colour buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions.

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- You can change the display mode. (→ 62, 68, Teletext)

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode. Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the screen”. (→ 76)

To use data service (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV)

You can enjoy the interactive data services for digital broadcasting.

To use Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV application:

  • Perform network connection and settings. (⇒ 15, 18)
  • Set "HbbTV Setting" to "On". (⇒ 62, 65)

When notification message is displayed: Follow the on-screen instructions.

When the Teletext is included in data service:

When [TEXT] is pressed, the Teletext of data service will be displayed.

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  • Operation buttons: [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶], [OK], number buttons or colour buttons, etc.
  • Operations may vary depending on the broadcaster.
  • On-screen instructions may not correspond to the remote control buttons.
  • It may take some time to show the data service.
  • Not all the data services are available depending on the broadcaster.
  • Some functions of the data service may be deactivated during recording.

REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV

This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit's tuner on HDD.

REWIND LIVE TV

You can rewind live TV programme to the point where temporary save has started (up to 1.5 hours).

PAUSE LIVE TV

You can pause live TV programme and restart watching from the paused position.

1 While watching TV

REWIND LIVE TV:

Press [SLOW/SEARCH ◀◀] to rewind.

PAUSE LIVE TV:

Press [PAUSE ■] to pause.

- The maximum amount of the temporary save is 1.5 hours.

2 When you want to resume:

Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶].

- You can perform search or Quick View, etc.

- If temporary save stops, playback will be performed by that point.

Watching broadcasts

Display information

While pausing or rewinding a broadcast:

Press [STATUS]

graph TD A["Pause"] --> B["8:05 AM"] B --> C["9:35 AM"] C --> D["8:50 AM"] D --> E["③"] E --> F["②"] F --> G["①"]

- Press [STATUS] again.

8:50:55 AM 01.01.2015 Play 8:50.50 AM

① The time that you can rewind the live programme. ② The amount of time temporarily saved on HDD. ③ The time of the current playback position.

To stop REWIND LIVE TV or PAUSE LIVE TV

1 Press [STOP ■].

2 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

To hide the display information

Press [EXIT]⊗

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  • The unit cannot rewind and play more than 1.5 hours prior to the current time.
  • Temporary save stops in the following cases:
  • When switching to other channels or other screen
  • When the unit has started recording using all tuners
  • When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the HDD free space.) • These functions do not work in the following cases:
  • When the clock is not set
  • When all tuners are being used to record programmes
  • While copying
  • While watching a programme being recorded
  • When a radio programme is selected
  • REWIND LIVE TV: When "REWIND LIVE TV" is set to "Off" (=> 65)

Recording TV programmes

The titles can only be recorded to built-in HDD and cannot be copied from built-in HDD to the media other than USB HDD.

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• This operation only records to built-in HDD. - This unit can record two programmes being broadcasted at the same time.

1 Select the channel to record.

2 Press [REC MODE] and select the conversion mode, then press [OK].

  • This unit will record the programmes in DR mode once, and then automatically convert to the selected recording mode while this unit is in standby.
  • Recording mode (=> 8)

graph TD A["Off (DR)"] --> B["High Definition"] B --> C["HP"] B --> D["HE"] B --> E["HL"] B --> F["HM"] G["Standard Definition"] --> H["XP"] G --> I["SP"] G --> J["LP"] G --> K["EP"] L["Data Size"] --> M["Large"] M --> N["Small"] O["Large"] <--> P["Small"] Q["OK"] --> R["RETURN"]

- The conversion mode set here is used as an initial value for the next recording.

3 Press [REC ●].

Recording will start.

4 Select "Automatic Stop", then press [OK].

• One touch recording (OTR) Recording stops automatically when the programme ends.

REC1/OTR OOOO 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Vacation Automatic Stop at 8:45 AM Recording Time 30 min Continuous recording

- You can also select "Recording Time" or "Continuous recording". (→ right)

To set the recording time

1 Select "Recording Time" or "Continuous recording" in step 4 (⇒ left).

Recording Time:

You can set the length of recording time from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

- You can select the recording time with [◀, ▶].

Continuous recording:

The recording is continued until you press [STOP ■].

2 Press [OK].

To convert the recording mode after recording in DR mode

Refer to "File Conversion". (⇒ 42)

To confirm whether the conversion is completed

Refer to "To confirm whether the conversion is completed". (=> 42)

To cancel a conversion

Refer to "To cancel a "During standby" conversion". (=> 42)

Recording TV programmes

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  • If a timer recording reaches its start time when all tuners are being used for recording, the recording of one of the programmes terminates.
  • Teletext will not be recorded.
  • The following contents or media cannot be played back while recording:

- video file

- photo

- USB HDD (For data files, => 9) and USB memory

  • Copying cannot be performed while recording.
  • When "Automatic Standby after OTR" is set to "On" (=> 72), this unit is turned to standby mode if this unit is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing "Automatic Stop" or "Recording Time".
  • The title before conversion (the title recorded in DR mode) will be deleted once the conversion is completed.
  • Conversion will take about the same time as the recorded duration.
  • When the HDD does not have enough remaining space, conversion will not start.
  • Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on. Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched to standby mode.
  • When converted, audio content and subtitle will be converted with the same settings as at the start of recording.

Operation during Recording

To check the recording programme

Press [STATUS]

e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously

HDD REC1/OTR AUTO 1 ○○○○ 5 ○○○○ REC2

Recording programme displayed on the TV

Recording programme not displayed on the TV

To stop recording

Press [STOP ■].

When recording one programme:

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording 1 ○○○○ Vacation Recording of this programme is in progress. Stop this recording ? Yes No RETURN

Select "Yes", then press [OK].

When recording two programmes:

If the following screen appears

Stop Recording 2 recordings are in progress. Which recording would you like to stop ? 1 ○○○○ Vacation 2 ○○○○ Buckwheat 430 OK RETURN

1 Select the programme, then press [OK]. 2 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

To pause recording

After displaying the recording programme, press [PAUSE ■].

- Press again to restart recording. (A title is not split into separate titles.)

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- Timer recording programme cannot be paused.

To record two programmes simultaneously

While recording, perform steps 1–4 on page 25.

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- Channel can only be switched between the recording programmes.

Simultaneous rec and play

You can play the recording title from the beginning or the titles previously recorded to the HDD.

1 Press [VIDEO MENU].

Channel Date Title Name 04.10 Birds 04.10 World news 29.10 Foot ball 29.10 Dogs and Cats Start Time 9:00 AV 0:01 Rac time Prop Type Movie Play RETURN SUELE: Delete Select Page 0031

“●” is displayed on the recording programme.

2 Select the title, then press [OK].

Timer recording

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  • You can enter up to 32 programmes within a month in advance. (Each daily, weekly or series programme is counted as one programme.) • This operation only records to built-in HDD.
  • This unit can record two programmes being broadcasted at the same time.

Preparation

If you want to change the recording mode: Press [REC MODE] and select the recording mode, then press [OK].

1 Press [GUIDE].

TV Guide screen appears.

2 Select the programme, then press the red button.

The timer icon “◎” (red) is displayed.

- If on-screen instructions are displayed, follow them.

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  • Some broadcasters may not send programme information. When programme information is not displayed correctly, use manual timer recording. (⇒ 30)
  • You can set the start and finish time to make the timer recording work successfully. (→ 62, 65, Timer Record Start Buffer, Timer Record Stop Buffer)

To use TV Guide system

Refer to "Using TV Guide system". (→ 22)

Operation during Recording

Refer to "Operation during Recording". (⇒ 26)

To edit the timer programme

Refer to "To confirm and edit a timer programme". (=> 32)

If the screen for selecting single or series timer recording appears

Select "Single Timer Rec." or "Series Timer Rec." (=> 29), then press [OK].

To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Select the programme to edit, then press the red button. 2 Select "Timer Rec Edit", then press [OK]. 3 Go to step 3 on page 30, "Manually programming timer recording".

To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen

1 Select the programme to cancel, then press the red button. 2 Select "Timer Rec Cancel", then press [OK]. ("⊕" disappears.)

If "Overlapped Timer Recording" screen appears

Overlapped Timer Recording Timer programme overlaps with others. Some part or all of programmes may not be recorded completely. Keep Change

You can eliminate the overlapping or may change with repeat event for the duplicated programme.

1 Select "Change", then press [OK].

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Overlapped Timer Recording Please delete unnecessary programme to resolve. New Programme Episode 01/02 WED 11.10 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM TWO Wales Existing Programmes WED 11.10 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Holiday WED 11.10 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Animals OK Delete Repeat Confirm

- The overlapped programmes are displayed with → their repeat programmes (the same programmes broadcast at different times) are available for timer recording.

Red: Delete programme

Green: Record repeat programme

Yellow: Exit (Overlapping is not resolved)

To search the programmes

1 On the TV Guide screen:

Press the blue button.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Displays programmes including the input keyword.

- Refer to "Entering text". (⇒ 76)

Displays programmes of the selected type.

- Select the programme type, then press [OK].

Category Selection

Displays programmes in the selected category.

- To return to the previous TV Guide list Select "All Digital Channels".

3 Select the programme, then press the red button for timer recording.

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- Category may not be assigned correctly depending on the programme information.

Various functions with TV Guide

This unit has several functions that enable timer recordings to be controlled by the signal sent from the broadcaster.

The recording's start and stop times can be controlled by the broadcaster, e.g. delayed start.

- To use this function, set "Guide Link" to "ON". (⇒ 30)

- The Guide Link function may not work if you manually change the start time or the stop time over 10 minutes.

Series Timer Recording

You can record all the episodes of a series by setting just one timer recording.

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- If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording may lack the beginning or the ending part of the programmes.

- If the same episode has already been set for series timer recording at a different time or on another channel (Repeat programmes), "Series Timer Rec." will not be selectable.

- Titles recorded using "Series Timer Rec." are bundled and displayed as a "group" in the Video Menu screen (⇒ 33).

- The series recording will be cancelled if there has been no episode of the series for 13 weeks.

Timer recording

Manually programming timer recording

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

Timer Recording 30:30 DRHDO TUE 08.01.2015 8:05 AM Channel Name Schedule Mode Space New Timer Programme Total 0/32 Delete Info Page Up Turn Delete Page Up Timer Off Remove Overhang Page Down

2 Select "New Timer Programme", then press [OK]. 3 Select the items and change the items. (See right, Timer recording options) 4 Press [OK]. The timer programme is stored.

Timer Recording 30:30 DRHDD TUE 06.01.2015 6:05 AM Channel Name Schedule Mode Space Programme Name SAT 11.01 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM DR OK New Timer Programme

To confirm and edit the timer programme

Refer to "To confirm and edit a timer programme". (See 32)

Operation during Recording

Refer to "Operation during Recording". (See 26)

Timer recording options

Select the items (Channel, Day/Date, etc.) and change the settings.

e.g.,

Timer Recording TUE 06.01.2015 8:05:30 DR Date Guide Link: OFF Channel Day/Date Stop Start Mode Conv. Subtitles 1 TUE 01.01 8:00 AM 9:00 AM DR OFF OFF Title Name Vacation OOOOO OK HIS TURN Category Date or Weekly? Guide Link

Channel

- You can select Category with the red button.

Day/Date

  • You can select "Date" or "Weekly" by pressing the green button. • Auto Renewal Recording

(Only daily/weekly timer recording)

The unit will record the new programme over the old one.

Press the yellow button.

"Renew : ON" is displayed.

Start/Stop

- Press and hold [▲, ▼] to alter in 15-minute increments.

Mode/Conv.

Refer to step 2 on page 25.

Subtitles

You can choose whether or not to record the subtitle at conversion.

(Only when item other than "OFF" is selected in "Conv.")

Title Name

1 Select "Title Name", then press [OK]. 2 Refer to "Entering text". (→ 76)

You can choose whether or not to use the Guide Link function by pressing the blue button.

Timer recording from channel information

You can make timer recording of the current or next programme.

1 While watching a programme, press [STATUS].

e.g.,

1 NEWS 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Now Set timer 10:30 AM All Digital Channels Change category Dolby DRating: G

2 Display the channel information of a programme to record.

- Switch the programme with [◀, ▶].

3 Press the yellow button.

4 Go to step 3 on page 30, "Manually programming timer recording".

Notes on timer recording

  • When recording except in DR mode, the audio content will be selected according to the following settings:
  • "Audio Type for Digital Broadcast" (=> 62, 67)
  • Even if you switch the unit to standby mode during the timer recording, the recording is continued.
  • When you programme successive timer recordings to start, about the last 1 minute of the earlier programme will not be recorded.
  • Timer recording will not start while:
  • copying HD Video (AVCHD) from USB device
  • converting a title in "File Conversion" (Only when "Now" is selected)
  • copying video/photos/music files
  • formatting

Timer recording

To confirm and edit a timer programme

1 Press [PROG/CHECK].

e.g.,

Timer Recording 30:30 DR HDD TUE 06.01.2015 8:05 AM Channel Name Schedule Mode Space World news TUE 14.01 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM DR OK Football TUE 14.01 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM HG OK Star TUE 14.01 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM DR I Dogs and cats TUE 14.01 6:00 AM - 10:45 AM DR New Timer Programme Total 3/32 Delete…

2 Select the programme, then perform the operations.

To deactivate a timer programme

Press the red button.

  • The timer icon "💡" will change from red to grey.
  • Press the red button again to activate timer recording standby. (The timer icon "Ⓐ" will change to red.)

To delete a timer programme

Press [DELETE].

To resolve an overlap timer programme

Press the green button.

- The overlapped timer recording list will appear. (⇒ 29)

To edit a timer programme

1 Press [OK]. 2 Change the timer recording options. - Refer to "Timer recording options". (→ 30) 3 Press [OK].

To show programme information

Press [STATUS]

To exit the timer recording list

Press [EXIT]⊗

Screen icons

④ Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated.

● Currently recording programme

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A part or all of the programme will not be recorded since the programme is overlapping.

- Programme overlapping can be resolved with repeat programme if available. Select the programme, then press the green button.

(⇒ 29, If "Overlapped Timer Recording" screen appears)

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- This function is not available for the timer programmes that were set manually.

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The HDD is full.

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Copy-protected programme It was not recorded.

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The recording of the programme was not completed because of some reason.

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Auto Renewal Recording is set. (=> 30)

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Guide Link (=> 30)

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Series Timer Recording (=> 29)

OK

Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space

-->

Daily or weekly timer programme is set.

!

It may not be possible to record because:

  • there is not enough space left.
  • the number of possible titles has reached its maximum. (=> 7)
  • programmes are deactivated, etc.

Playing titles on the HDD

HDD USB-HDD * "For recorded titles (→ 9)" only 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Contents on HDD", then press [OK]. e.g., Contents on HDD Recorded programmes can be played. Recorded Programmes Video (AVCHD) Video (MP4 / Xvid / MKV) Photo Music 3 To play recorded titles: Select "Recorded Programmes"…

Resume play function

If the following screen appears, select the point to start playback.

Playback Where do you want to start playback from? Last Stopped Beginning

Video Menu screen

e.g.,

Video Menu VDD Grouped Titles Time Remaining 45:54 (DB) All Drama Special/CHD Movie/Not Viewed Channel Delete Title Name Titles 04.10 Birds 1 04.10 World news 3 29.10 Football 1 29.10 Dogs and Cats 1 Start Time 9:00 AM 0:00 hrs Prog Type: Movie ① Play RETURN Page 003/003 Page Up Delete Select

① Tab ( ⇒ 34)

② Programme type

③ AVCHD tab

- USB HDD When connecting registered USB HDD, "USB HDD" tab and registration number appears. Select "USB HDD" tab.

e.g.,

Video Menu USB-HDD Grouped Titles Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Registration number 1 All Not Viewed Movie Drama Spot A/CHD

Playing titles on the HDD

Screen icons

● Currently recording programme
Protected title
Title was not recorded due to recording protection
×Title cannot be played(When data is damaged etc.)
Grouped titles
Title has not yet been played
Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit.
Change the “TV System” (⇒ 62, 69).
Radio programme
3D contents
3DThis icon will not be displayed even with 3D programmes when a broadcast programme is recorded.
Recorded in 1080/50p contents
Recorded in 1080/60p contents
Title is restricted by Child Lock (Parental Rating) (⇒ 65).
Title has been recorded in Series timer recording.
Title has been recorded in Series timer recording and has not yet been played.
Recording did not complete as the timer recording has started.

Tab

Titles are categorised automatically.

You can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the tab.

To select the tab

Press [◀, ▶].

To change the displayed programme type tab

1 Select the programme type, then press the green button. 2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Showing Information

Select the title, then press [STATUS]

Switching the appearance

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select "Grouped Titles" or "All Titles", then press [OK].

Grouped Titles:

- Two or more titles recorded in the daily/weekly/series timer recording mode are bundled and displayed as one item.

All Titles:

Displays all titles.

Playing back grouped titles

1 On the Grouped Titles screen:

Select the item marked with

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2 When playing all titles:

Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶].

When playing the individual title:

Press [OK] and select the title, then press [OK].

Editing the grouped titles

1 Select the title or the group, then press the yellow button.

  • A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.
  • Press the yellow button again to cancel.
  • If you will perform "Remove", select the title in the group.

2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Create Group:

Selected titles are bundled to form a group. Select "Create", then press [OK].

Release Grouping:

All the titles in the group are released. Select "Release", then press [OK].

Remove:

Selected titles are removed from the group. Select "Remove", then press [OK].

Changing the group name

1 Select the group, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select "Edit", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Enter Title Name", then press [OK]. 4 Refer to "Entering text". (→ 76)

Playback from Chapter View

Regarding chapters

You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each section between the division points (Chapter Marks) becomes a chapter.

graph TD A["Title"] --> B["Chapter"] B --> C["Chapter Marks"] C --> D["Chapter"] style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333 style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333 style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333 style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

- Chapter Creation

This unit can create chapters automatically while recording broadcasting. (→ 65)

1 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select "Chapter View", then press [OK].

e.g., HDDSOCCER 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. 0:12.29 001 000.00 Page 001/001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 001 000.00 Select Edit…

3 Select the chapter, then press [OK].

To edit the chapter in Chapter View Refer to "Editing chapters". (→ 43)

Video list screen

e.g.,Videos 1 Video 1 HOO Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 video01.mpeg video02.mpeg video03.mpeg video04.mpeg Play RETURN Delete Page 0001/0003 Page Up Delete Delete Page Down Parent Folder Select

Screen icons

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Folder

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Titles

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Move to the parent folder

Playing titles on the media

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※ "For data files (→ 9)" only

1 Insert the media.

Depending on the type of the media, play starts from the specified position, or the screen appears.

- AVCHD: If the menu screen is not displayed

Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶].

2 When the menu screen etc., appears:

Select the item or title, then press [OK].

- Repeat this step if necessary.

Playback will start.

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- Some files may not be played back, depending on the video resolution and frame rate condition.

Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily.

e.g., USB

USB Device Play / Copy Video View Photos Play / Copy Music Copy Video (AVCHD) Copy New Photos USB device is inserted. OK RETURN

- Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each media.

If the menu screen is not displayed, display it by performing the following operation.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select "Media", then press [OK]. 3 Select the media, then press [OK].

Video list screen

e.g.,

Videos USB 1 Video 1 Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 video01.mpeg video02.mpeg video03.mpeg video04.mpeg Play Page 0001/0003 Page Up Page Down PARENT TURRIAN Parent Folder Select Copy

About screen icons

Refer to "Screen icons". (⇒ 35)

Operation during play

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[Non-Text]

  • Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible.
  • Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start.

General operations

Status messages

Press [STATUS] twice.

e.g.,

8:05:50 AM 01.01.2015 ■ Remain HDD 45:53 DR ■ 0:05.14 DR

Stop

Press [STOP ■].

Resume play function

Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶] to restart from the stopped position.

Quick View

Press and hold [PLAY/×1.3 ▶].

- Press again to return to normal speed.

[Non-Text]

• Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Quick View is not effective. - Quick View may not work when recording in XP mode.

Press [SLOW/SEARCH ◀◀] or [SLOW/SEARCH ▶▶].

- Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶] to restart play.

• The speed increases up to 5 steps. - Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Audio is not heard during all levels search.

Pause

Press [PAUSE Ⅲ].

- Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶] to restart play.

Slow-motion

While paused, press [SLOW/SEARCH ◀◀] or [SLOW/SEARCH ▶▶].

- Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶] to restart play.

• The speed increases up to 5 steps. • Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Slow-motion is not effective.

Frame-by-frame

While paused, press [◀] (◀▶) or [▶] (▶▶).

• Each press shows the next frame. - Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. - Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶] to restart play.

- Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Frame-by-frame is not effective.

Operation during play

Manual Skip

Skip forward 1 minute:

Press [MANUAL SKIP +60s].

Skip backward 10 seconds:

Press [MANUAL SKIP -10s].

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• Xvid and MKV: Manual Skip is not effective.

Skipping the specified time

1 Press [TIME SLIP].

2 Select the time with [▲, ▼].

- Press and hold [▲, ▼] to change the time by 10-minute.

3 Press [OK].

- Play skips the specified time.

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- Xvid, MKV, AVCHD, MP4 and MPEG2: [TIME SLIP] is not effective.

Skipping the title or chapter

Press [SKIP ◀◀◀] or [SKIP ▶▶▶].

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- HDD USB HDD (For recorded titles, ⇒ 9): It will not skip the title. But the title in the grouped titles will be skipped. (⇒ 34)

To create Chapter Marks

HDD USB HDD (For recorded titles, ⇒ 9)

During the playback or pause Press [CHAPTER].

To delete the Chapter Mark

HDD USB HDD (For recorded titles, ⇒ 9)

1 While paused Press [SKIP ◀◀◀] or [SKIP ▶▶▶] and skip to the location you want to delete.

2 Press [CHAPTER].

3 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Changing audio

Press [AUDIO].

- It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed.

Switching subtitles

HDD USB HDD (For recorded titles, ⇒ 9)

1 Press [STTL].

2 Press [OK].

3 Select "On" or "Off", then press [OK].

- If you want to switch the subtitle language, select it in the Basic Operation menu ( ⇒ 60).

Xvid and MKV:

Display with "Subtitle Settings" in the Basic Operation menu ( ⇒ 60).

Aspect

You can switch the screen mode.

Refer to "Switching the aspect ratio of the screen". ( ⇒ 76)

3D video playback

Preparation

Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. ( ⇒ 13)

- Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.

Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen.

Preparatory 3D settings

Perform the following settings as necessary.

3D Type

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting. (⇒ 62, 68)

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. (⇒ 62, 68)

3D Playback Message

Hide the 3D viewing warning screen. (→ 62, 68)

3D settings during playback

Change this setting when the screen is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes.

1 Press [DISPLAY].

2 Select "3D Settings", then press [OK].

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Signal Format

- 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.

3D Picture Mode

- Normal:

Normal 3D effects.

- Soft:

Soft 3D effects.

- This function cannot be enabled when "Signal Format" is set to "2D to 3D".

- Manual:

3D effects set manually (see below)

Manual Settings

(To change the setting, set "3D Picture Mode" to "Manual".)

Distance

Set the amount of depth perception.

Screen Type

Selects how the screen appears during 3D playback (flat or round).

Frame Width

Set the amount of feathering at the edge of screen.

Frame Colour

Set the colour of feathering at the edge of screen.

Graphic Display Level

Adjust the 3D position for the playback menu or message screen etc. (=> 61)

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  • Depending on the contents, displayed items are different.
  • 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. In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest your eyes.
  • 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.
  • 3D video might not output the way it is set in "HDMI Video Format" (=> 69).
  • It may display as Side-by-Side (2 screen structure) when playback of the 3D video is started. (⇒ 79)

Deleting/Editing titles

Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.

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※ “For recorded titles (→ 9)” only

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- PIN is required to edit the titles with in some functions. (⇒ 34)

Deleting recorded titles

1 On the Video Menu screen: Select the title.

Video Menu HCHO Grouped Titles Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) All Hot World Mode Date Sort A/CHIE Channel Date Time Name (ms) 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:10 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20 04:20…

2 Press [DELETE]. 3 Select "Delete", then press [OK].

Multiple deleting

Select the title, then press the yellow button in step 1.

Channel Date Title Name 00000 04.10 Birds 00000 04.10 World news 00000 29.10 Foot ball 29.10 Dogs and Cats Start Time 9:00 AM Rec time Prog Type: Move

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

- Press the yellow button again to cancel.

Deleting during play

1 Press [DELETE] while playing. 2 Select "Delete", then press [OK].

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- Even after deletion is completed, it may take time until the updated available space is displayed.

Editing recorded titles

1 On the Video Menu screen: Select the title. 2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. e.g.,

graph TD A["Playback"] --> B["Edit"] C["Delete Title"] --> B D["Information"] --> B E["Chapter View"] --> B F["Create Group"] --> B G["Release Grouping"] --> B H["All Titles"] --> B I["Enter Title Name"] --> B J["Set up Protection"] --> B K["Cancel Protection"] --> B L["Partial Delete"] --> B M["Div…

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.

Deleting

1 Select "Delete Title", then press [OK]. 2 Select "Delete", then press [OK].

Entering title name

1 Select "Enter Title Name" in "Edit", then press [OK]. 2 Refer to "Entering text". (=> 76)

Setting protection

Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion.

Channel Date Title Name 04.10 Birds 04.10 World news 29.10 Football 29.10 Dogs and Cats Start Time 9:00 AM Rec time Prog.Type: Movie

1 Select "Set up Protection" or "Cancel Protection" in "Edit", then press [OK]. 2 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

appears when setting the protection.

Partial deleting

1 Select "Partial Delete" in "Edit", then press [OK]. 2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to delete.

- You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. (⇒ 37)

3 Select "Continue", then press [OK]. - Select "Next", then press [OK] to delete other sections. Up to 20 sections can be set. (⇒ go to step 2) 4 Select "Delete", then press [OK]. • Chapter Mark is generated in the scene that was partially deleted. 5 Press [RETURN].

Dividing title

1 Select "Divide Title" in "Edit", then press [OK]. 2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.

- You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. (⇒ 37)

3 Select "Continue", then press [OK]. 4 Select "Divide", then press [OK].

To confirm the division point

After performing step 2.

Select "Preview", then press [OK].

- The unit plays 10 seconds before and after the division point.

To change the division point

After performing step 2.

Restart play and select "Divide", then press [OK] at the division point.

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- Divided titles will become a group of titles.

Deleting/Editing titles

File Conversion

File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode and AVCHD contents. The size of the converted title will be small regularly. It will take about the same time as the recorded duration.

1 Select "File Conversion" in "Edit", then press [OK].

e.g.,

File Conversion Convert the selected title by changing its recording mode. Please select recording mode and other options, then press OK. Recording Mode HL - Longer Play Subtitles Off Timing During standby

2 Set the conversion options, then press [OK].

Recording Mode ( ⇒ 8):

- USB HDD You cannot select XP, SP, LP and EP mode.

Subtitles:

• Automatic

Subtitles will be recorded if they are included in the title, and will not be recorded if they are not included.

- Off

Subtitle will not be recorded.

Timing:

- Now

Conversion begins immediately after step 4.

- Timer recording will not be performed during conversion.

- During standby

Conversion will be performed after the unit is switched to standby mode.

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Convert & Delete:

The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity after conversion.

Convert Only:

The original title remains after conversion.

4 "Now" conversion:

Select "Start", then press [OK].

"During standby" conversion:

Press [OK].

- Conversion will be performed after the unit is switched to standby mode.

"COPY" or "CONV" on the front panel display remains lighted during conversion.

To cancel a "Now" conversion

Press and hold [RETURN] for more than 3 seconds.

To confirm whether the conversion is completed

Press [VIDEO MENU].

e.g.,

Channel Date Title Name Titles 04.10 Bints 1 04.10 World news 1 29.10 Football 1 29.10 Dogs and Cats 1 Start Time 9:00 AM Rect size 1:00(DR→HL) Prog Type: Movie ①

When “○○ → ○○ (Recording mode for conversion)” is displayed, the conversion has not finished.

To cancel a "During standby" conversion

After performing steps 1–2 (⇒ 40, Editing recorded titles)

1 Select "File Conversion" in "Edit", then press [OK].

2 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

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  • To use "File Conversion", the HDD needs enough storage capacity.
  • The size of converted title might increase depending on the title.
  • File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing "During standby" conversion. Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched to standby mode.
  • When converted, the audio content will be selected according to the following settings:
  • "Audio Type for Digital Broadcast" (⇒ 62, 67)
  • When converted, 3D information may not be retained.
  • In titles with the Auto Renewal Recording function (⇒ 30) set, a programme may be unintentionally converted while in "During standby".

Editing chapters

1 Select "Chapter View", then press [OK]. 2 Perform the editing operations.

Edit Chapter Mark:

Select the point where you want to start a new chapter while viewing the title.

1 Press the green button. 2 Press [OK] at the point you want to divide.

- Repeat this step.

3 Press [RETURN] to go to Chapter View screen.

To delete the chapter:

1 Select the chapter, then press [DELETE]. 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.

2 Select "Delete", then press [OK].

To combine chapters (Delete chapter mark):

1 Select the chapter, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select "Combine Chapters", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Combine", then press [OK]. The selected chapter is combined to the next chapter.

Playback from Chapter View

Refer to "Playback from Chapter View". (→ 35)

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  • 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 (⇒ 33).

Deleting video files on the HDD

HDD

1 On the video list screen: Select the file or folder.

e.g.,

Videos\Videos\HDD Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 video01.mpeg video02.mpeg video03.mpeg video04.mpeg Play RETURN Play DELETE Delete SelectParent Folder Page 0001/0003 Page Up Page Down

2 Press [DELETE]. 3 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Multiple deleting

Select the file or folder, then press the yellow button in step 1.

Videos HDD \Video\ Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 vid 001.mpeg Video02.mpeg

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

- Press the yellow button again to cancel.

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- All files in the folder will be deleted.

Copying titles

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* "For recorded titles (⇒ 9)" only

  • The title in the source media will be deleted. • The recording mode cannot be changed.

1 Connect the USB HDD. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 3 Select "Recorded Programmes" in "Contents on HDD", then press [OK]. 4 Select the title, then press the yellow button.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

- Press the yellow button again to cancel.

5 Press the blue button. 6 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

- If you select "No", you can change the selection. (⇒ right, To change the selection)

7 Set other settings, then press [OK].

e.g.,

Automatic Standby after Copy Off Standby status can be changed if required. Please press OK to start copying. OK RETURN

(⇒ below, Setting the copying options)

8 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

To register the external HDD (USB HDD)

Refer to "Registering the USB HDD". (→ 59)

To copy video files

Refer to "Copying video files". (→ 45)

To change the selection

1 Select "No", then press [OK] in step 6 (⇒ left). 2 Select the title, then press the yellow button. Repeat this step to select titles. 3 Go to step 5 (⇒ left).

About screen icons on the Video Menu

Refer to "Screen icons". (⇒ 34)

Setting the copying options

1 Select the item in step 7 (⇒ above). 2 Press [◀, ▶] to change the settings. • Automatic Standby after Copy On: This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy.

Copying video files

USB → HDD

1 On the video list screen: Select the file or folder.

e.g.,

Videos 1\Vida01\USB Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 vidac01.mpeg vidac02.mpeg vidac03.mpeg vidac04.mpeg Play Play Page 0001/0003 Page Up Page Down RETURN Parent Folder Smart Copy

2 Press the blue button. 3 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

Multiple copying

Select the file or folder, then press the yellow button in step 1.

Videos\ViceUSB Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 video01.mpeg video02.mpeg

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

- Press the yellow button again to cancel.

About the screen icons

Refer to "Screen icons". (⇒ 35)

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  • While copying, no other operations can be performed. Timer recordings will not proceed.
  • All files in the folder will be copied.
  • The names of folders/files cannot be changed after they are copied to the HDD. We recommend that you create a folder with an easily identifiable name on a PC or other device first and use the folder to perform copying.
  • Up to 1000 files can be copied at once.

Playing photos

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※ “For data files (→ 9)” only (JPEG, MPO) - In order to play back 3D photo (MPO), this unit should be connected to a Full HD 3D compatible TV.

1 HDD:

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Photo" in "Contents on HDD", then press [OK].

Except HDD:

1 Insert or connect the media.

The menu screen appears. (⇒ 36)

2 Select "View Photos", then press [OK].

2 Select the folder, then press [OK].

e.g., HDD

Tab Photo Menu All 00 30.01.2012 25.10.2012 25.02.2013 15.03.2013 Calendar Page 0032002 Page Up Page Down OK RETURN Select Sheshow

- To select the tab

Press [◀, ▶].

- Start Slideshow

Refer to "Slideshow settings". (→ 47)

• HDD Switching to the Calendar screen

Press [PAUSE Ⅲ].

3 Select the photo, then press [OK].

- Press [◀, ▶] to display the previous or next photo.

To exit the Calendar screen

Press [PAUSE Ⅲ].

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- When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be displayed or not be playable. (⇒ 7)

Photo Menu screen

e.g., HDD

Photo Menu HDD AI 2011 03.01.2012 9 29.10.2012 12 25.02.2013 18.01.2013 4 Calendar PagesDX20132 PagesUp Page Down SelectSlideshow

Folder

- Photos imported to the HDD (see 49) are managed using folders. Folders and photos can be edited by pressing [OPTION]. (see 48)

Screen icons

3D

(Tab)

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.)

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Photo protected

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New photo which is stored and not viewed

Photo play option

1 While displaying a photo: Press [OPTION].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Graphic Display Level

You can change the 3D position of the screen display, etc., during the 3D photo playback.

Photo Menu

- Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

- Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT

e.g.,

graph TD A["Two penguins"] --> B["Two penguins"]

- The information of the rotated photos will not be stored depending on the media.

- This function is not available during the 3D photo playback.

- Information

Information (shooting date etc.) is shown.

- Wallpaper

A photo being played back is registered as wallpaper on the FUNCTION MENU screen. (=> 20)

Slideshow settings

1 On the Photo Menu screen: Press the green button.

Slideshow Start Slideshow Interval Normal Transition Effect Fade Repeat Play On Music Selection No background music Background Music No List Random BGM Off

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

Start Slideshow

You can start a slideshow.

Interval

You can set the time until the next photo is displayed.

Transition Effect*

The effect for the next photo to be displayed can be set.

Repeat Play

You can set up playback to repeat.

Music Selection*

You can select background music (either from HDD or USB) or turn it off.

Background Music※

You can select background music from HDD or USB (Folder).

Random BGM*

You can play back the BGM (Background Music) in random order.

* This function is not available during 3D photo playback.

To pause the slideshow

Press [PAUSE III].

- Press [PAUSE III] again to restart.

To stop the Slideshow

Press [RETURN]

Editing photos

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1 On the Photo Menu screen:

Photo Menu HCD All 03.01.2012 25.10.2012 25.02.2013 15.02.2013 4 OK RETURN Calendar Page 00/02/00/02 Page Up Page Down

To edit the folder:

Select the folder.

To edit the photo:

1 Select the folder, then press [OK]. 2 Select the photo to edit. - To select multiple folders or photos

Press the yellow button when selecting the folder or photo.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

- Press the yellow button again to cancel.

2 Press [OPTION].

- Selectable items will change depending on the type of file.

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Enter Folder Name

Refer to "Entering text". (=> 76)

Combine Folders

Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Delete Folder

Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Move Photos

Select "Move to new folder" or "Move to another folder", then press [OK].

- If "Move to another folder" is selected, set a destination folder.

Delete Photos

Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Copying photos

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* "For data files (=> 9)" only (JPEG, MPO)

Selecting and copying the photos

USB HDD USB → HDD

1 On the Photo Menu screen:

To copy the folder:

Select the folder, then press the blue button.

To copy the photo:

1 Select the folder, then press [OK].

2 Select the photos to copy, then press the blue button.

- To select multiple folders or photos

Press the yellow button when selecting the folder or photo.

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

- Press the yellow button again to cancel.

2 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Copying will start.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

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  • The name of the copied photos will be changed.
  • If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum (=> 7), copying will stop partway through.

Copying automatically

USB HDD USB → HDD

Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the HDD.

1 Insert the media. The menu screen appears. (=> 36)

2 Select "Copy New Photos", then press [OK]. e.g., USB

Copy New Photos USB HDD After storing on HDD, the photo cannot be copied to other media. Deleting original photo is not recommended. Start copying ? Yes No OK RETURN

3 Select "Yes", then press [OK]. Copying will start.

4 Once the copy is completed, select "Yes" or "No", then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

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  • 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 (=> 7), copying will stop partway through.
  • The name of the copied photos will be changed.

Playing music

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* "For data files ( ⇒ 9)" only

Playing music file on the media

USB HDD USB

1 Insert or connect the media. The menu screen appears. ( ⇒ 36)

2 Select "Play / Copy Music", then press [OK]. The music list screen appears.

e.g.,

Music 1: Music USB Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 music01.mp3 music02.mp3 music03.mp3 music04.mp3 Play RETURN Page 001/003 Page Up Page Down Parent Folder Select Copy

3 Select the item, then press [OK].

- Repeat this step if necessary. Playback will start.

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  • The track/artist/album name will be displayed if the information is contained in music file.
  • If there is a large amount of photo data etc. within a music file, play may not be possible.

Screen icons

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Folder

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Music

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Move to the parent folder

Playing music file on the HDD

HDD

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Music" in "Contents on HDD", then press [OK]. The music list screen appears. 3 Go to step 3 (⇒ left, Playing music file on the media).

Operations during music play

Stop

Press [STOP ■].

Pause

Press [PAUSE Ⅲ].

- Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶] to restart play.

Search

Press [SLOW/SEARCH ◀◀] or [SLOW/SEARCH ▶▶].

- Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶] to restart play.

Skip

Press [SKIP ◀◀◀] or [SKIP ▶▶▶].

Repeat Play/Random

Refer to "Repeat Play" or "Random" in Basic Operation menu (⇒ 60).

Sound Effects

Refer to "Sound Effects" in the Sound Settings menu (⇒ 61).

Refer to "Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the TV" (⇒ 74).

Copying/Deleting music

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* "For data files (⇒ 9)" only

Copying

USB HDD USB → HDD

1 On the music list screen: Select the file or folder.

e.g.,

Music 1: Music USB Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 music01.mp3 music02.mp3 music03.mp3 music04.mp3 Play RETURN Page 001/003 Page Up Page Down Parent Folder Select Copy

2 Press the blue button. 3 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

Multiple copying

Select the file or folder, then press the yellow button in step 1.

Music USB: Music Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 music01.mp3 music02.mp3

A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

- Press the yellow button again to cancel.

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  • While copying, no other operations can be performed. Timer recordings will not proceed.
  • All files in the folder will be copied.
  • Up to 1000 files can be copied at once.

Deleting

HDD

1 On the music list screen: Select the file or folder. 2 Press [DELETE]. 3 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Multiple deleting

Select the file or folder, 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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- All files in the folder will be deleted.

Smart Home Networking (DLNA)

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the contents and broadcasts on Server equipment connected on the same network from Client 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

  • Perform network connection and settings. (⇒ 15, 18)
  • Perform Home Network settings of the DLNA compatible equipment.

For more details, refer to the following website and the operating instructions for each item of equipment.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

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  • Some video or broadcasts cannot be enjoyed depending on the DLNA (Client) compatible equipment, the condition of this unit, or the file type.
  • Ensure that the router for your home network has adequate security system to prevent unauthorised access.
  • If using slow network connection, the video may not be displayed correctly. A high-speed home network with a speed of at least 20 Mbps is recommended.

Using this unit as Server

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.

graph LR A["Equipment (Client)"] --> B["Device 1"] A --> C["Device 2"] A --> D["Device 3"] B --> E["Server Unit"] C --> E D --> E

For details regarding the connection and operation of equipment connected via a network, refer to their respective operating instructions.

※ DLNA function compatible software should be installed.

Preparation

- When DLNA (Server) Function is deactivated, make the settings. (See 62, 71, Home Network Settings)

1 Operate the playback equipment (Client) to display the list of contents on this unit.

- Refer to their respective operating instructions.

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

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  • 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).
  • If video frames are dropped, change the following settings.
  • Conversion Setting for DLNA (See 62, 71)
  • Resolution Setting for DLNA (See 62, 71)
  • 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.

Using this unit as Client

You can share videos, photos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC with Windows 7 installed etc.).

graph LR A["This unit (Client)"] --> B["Device with music notes"] B --> C["Laptop"] D["DLNA compatible equipment (Server)"] --> C

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].

2 Select "DLNA Client" in "Home Network", then press [OK].

A list of equipment connected via the network is displayed.

- This list can be updated by pressing the red button.

3 Select the equipment, then press [OK].

4 Select the item, then press [OK].

  • Menu structure will be different depending on the equipment. Select the contents by repeating the operation.
  • Convenient functions can be used by pressing [OPTION] depending on the contents.
  • Control Panel

Control Panel is displayed once the playback starts.

Operation can be performed with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶], [OK] and [EXIT ⊗].

  • Press [OK] if the Control Panel is not displayed.
  • (While playing video or photo) Press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.
  • You may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you use Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment.
  • If you want to display the playback menu while playing back a video on Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment, press [AUDIO].
  • Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may not be possible.
  • Playlists from Windows Media® Player can play back only the contents that are stored in the libraries.
  • While playing back a 3D programme, you cannot set "3D Settings". (→ 39)
  • 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.

Playable contents

When this unit works as a DLNA client, the following contents are playable.

Video

ContainerVideo codecAudio codecExample of file extension
Recorded programmes (XP/SP/LP/EP/FR) *1 MPEG2Dolby Digital Linear PCM.mpg.mpeg
Recorded programmes (DR/HG/HX/HE/HL/HM) *1 MPEG2H.264MPEGDolby Digital.m2ts.ts
AVCHD *1 H.264Dolby Digital.mts
MP4 H.264 AAC.mp4
MPEG2 MPEG2Dolby Digital Linear PCM.mpg.mpeg
Xvid H.264 MP3Dolby Digital.avi
MKVH.264 AAC-LCMP3Dolby DigitalPCM VorbisFLAC.mkv

Photo

FormatExample of file extension
JPEG.jpg
MPO 1,2 .mpo

※1 Only when the server is another Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Recorder, etc. ※2 2D playback only.

Audio

Audio codecExample of file extension
MP3.mp3
WAV.wav
AAC.m4a, .adts
WMA.wma
FLAC.flac
Linear PCM-

- Depending on the server, contents other than those stated above can be played back.

Smart Home Networking (DLNA)

Using this unit as Media Renderer

This unit works as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a smartphone, etc.).

Possible applications:graph TD A["This unit (Media Renderer)"] --> B["Controller®"] B --> C["Server"] D["Image"] --> B E["Music Icon"] --> B

graph LR A["This unit (Media Renderer)"] --> B["Image Processing"] B --> C["Server + Controller"]

* Digital Media Controller compatible software should be installed.

Following steps are necessary to use this unit as Media Renderer.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Media Renderer" in "Home Network", then press [OK]. 3 Operate the Digital Media Controller compatible equipment.

To exit from Home Network ( Media Renderer ) screen

Press [RETURN]

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  • Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may not be possible.
  • 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.

Using Miracast™

You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Miracast-compatible smartphone, etc. on the big screen of your TV.

- Compatible with Android™ device, ver. 4.2 and above and Miracast certified.

For information on whether the smartphone, etc. supports Miracast, contact the manufacturer of the device.

Miracast compatible

graph LR A["equipment"] -->|Signal| B["TV"] B --> C["This unit"]

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Miracast" in "Home Network", then press [OK]. 3 Operate the Miracast compatible equipment.

To exit from Miracast

Press [EXIT]⊗

Using Smart Home Networking (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct®

Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless LAN devices to communicate each other directly without a wireless broadband router.

This unit can be connected wirelessly and directly to other DLNA compatible equipment on a temporary basis, regardless of the network connection and settings of this unit.

Connecting temporarily This unit

Wi-Fi Direct compatible equipment

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Wi-Fi Direct" in "Home Network", then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. - Set up the device to be connected so that a Wi-Fi Direct connection can be made. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the device to be connected. 4 Select the device to be connected, then press [OK]. - If the device you want to connect to is not displayed, switch the connection method by pressing the yellow button.

5 When selected "DLNA Client":

Go to step 4 on page 53.

When selected "DLNA Server":

Operate the playback equipment (Client).

When selected "Media Renderer":

Operate the Digital Media Controller.

When no devices are found

Wi-Fi Direct Connection Device not found. To connect with a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device, please check connection mode of pairing device and select "Search again". To connect with a Wi-Fi Direct incompatible device, please select "Next". Search again Next

If the corresponding device is not found even after the search is run again, select "Next" and change the connection method.

Wi-Fi Direct Connection Please select connection method. Press RED button to change the wireless type of connection with the pairing device. Press RETURN to finish. Current Wireless type : 802.11m/gb (2.4GHz) WPS (PUSH button) WPS (PIN code) Manual setting Wireless type

Select the connection method according to the device to be connected.

TV Anytime

You can use the following functions, etc. away from home using a smartphone, tablet or PC.

  • Setting a recording
  • Watching TV with this unit's tuner *
  • Playing back titles recorded on this unit * ※ Not available for PCs.

(You must register to a service to use these functions.)

Smartphone, tablet or PC

graph LR A["Watching TV Playback titles"] --> B["Internet"] B --> C["Timer recording"] C --> D["This unit"] D --> A

For details, please check the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

Preparation

  • Perform network connection and settings. (⇒ 15, 18) • TV Anytime Settings (⇒ 62, 70)

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  • This unit will always be connected to the Internet when this function is activated.
  • Please note that 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 prior notice.

Enjoying Network Service

Network Service allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from the Network Service home screen.

e.g.,

graph TD A["XXXXXXX XXXXX"] --> B["XXXXXX"] B --> C["XXXX XXXX XXXXXX"] C --> D["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] D --> E["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] E --> F["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] F --> G["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] G --> H["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] H --> I["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] I --> J["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] J --> K["XXXX XXXX XXXXX"] K --> L["XXX…

Network Service home screen

- Images are for illustration purposes; contents may change without notice.

Preparation

- Perform network connection and settings. (See pages 15, 18)

1 Press [INTERNET].

The message is displayed. Please read it carefully and then press [OK].

2 Select the item, then press [OK].

- Operable buttons:

[▲, ▼, ◀, ▶], [OK], [RETURN], colour buttons, and number buttons.

To exit

Press [EXIT]

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  • In the following cases, settings are possible using "Network Service Settings" (⇒ 62, 70)
  • When restricting the use of Network Service.
  • When the audio is distorted.
  • If using a 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.
  • This unit does not support 4K streaming.
  • 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 Network Service function.
  • The services through Network Service 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.
  • Some features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
  • Some contents may be inappropriate for some viewers.
  • Some contents of Network Service may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.
  • If timer recording starts, Network Service will stop.

Copying the HD Video (AVCHD)

USB-HDD video camera, etc. * "For data files (⇒ 9)" only

This unit cannot copy the titles in the HDD to the media. Be careful when deleting the original title after copying to the HDD.

e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera

USB connection cable (optional)

1 Connect the video camera or insert the media.

- Make the video camera ready for data transfer.

The menu screen appears. (⇒ 36)

2 Select "Copy Video (AVCHD)", then press [OK].

The confirmation screen appears.

3 Press [OK].

4 Select the title, then press the yellow button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.

e.g., USB Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Destination Capacity USB HDD Size No. Channel Time 9:00 AM 00 AVCHD Rec time 0:30 02 AVCHD Size 200 MB 003 AVCHD 004 AVCHD —

- Press the yellow button again to cancel. (All the recordings on the same date become a title.)

5 Press [OK].

6 Select "Start", then press [OK]. • It may take time for the copying to start.

To stop copying

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

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- The original file must be in the AVCHD standard.

- If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

- An AVCHD title with 100 or more scenes will be divided into titles every 99th scene and copied.

Screen icons

N (NTSC) Title recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit. P (PAL)

- Titles displaying these marks cannot be selected.

Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)

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* "For recorded titles (⇒ 9)" only

If you intend to move recorded titles to a USB HDD, the USB HDD must be registered to this unit first.

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.

Regarding the external HDD (USB HDD)

For the latest information on recommended USB HDDs, please check the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

  • Certain non-recommended USB HDDs cannot be used with this unit.
  • If a problem occurs with the USB HDD, please contact the manufacturer of the device.

Connecting the USB HDD

Connect this unit with optional USB HDD.

e.g., This unit's rear panel RF IN RF OUT HDMI AV OUT 10:35:27:00 X COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT POMYFSTREAM USB HDD

  • Only one USB HDD (For recorded titles, ⇒ 9) can be connected at the same time.
  • Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB hub.
  • For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the USB HDD.

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.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Settings for USB HDD" in "HDD / USB HDD", then press [OK]. 4 Select "USB HDD Disconnection", then press [OK]. 5 Select "Yes", then press [OK]. 6 Disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.

Registering the USB HDD

- If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5.

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Settings for USB HDD" in "HDD / USB HDD", then press [OK]. 4 Select "USB HDD Registration", then press [OK]. 5 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

- If you have already registered eight USB HDDs, it will be necessary to delete one or more of them before registering a new USB HDD.

The message screen appears:

1 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

2 Select the USB HDD to cancel, then press [OK].

The confirmation screen appears.

3 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

6 When the registering is complete, a message screen appears. Press [OK]. 7 The confirmation screen appears. Press [OK].

To cancel all USB HDD registrations

Refer to "Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations". (=> 66)

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  • If you register a USB HDD, all the content already recorded on the USB HDD will be deleted.
  • 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 Video Menu. (=> 33)

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.

1 Press [DISPLAY].

e.g.,

Basic Operation Audio Selection eng (Dolby D) Audio Channel LR Subtitle Settings Subtitle Language eng (MPEG) Repeat Play Off Aspect Normal Menu Item Setting

2 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 4 Change the setting.

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.

To clear the Playback menu

Press [DISPLAY].

Language

ENG English JPN Japanese ARA Arabic
FRA French CHI Chinese HIN Hindi
DEU German KOR Korean PER Persian
ITA Italian MAL Malay IND Indonesian
ESP Spanish VIE Vietnamese MRIMaori
NLDDutch THAThai BULBulgarian
SVESwedish POL Polish RUMRomanian
NORNorwegian CES Czech GRE Greek
DANDanish SLK Slovak TURTurkish
PORPortugueseHUN Hungarian*Others
RUS Russian FINFinnish

Basic Operation

-Soundtrack

Show or change the soundtrack.

Audio Selection

Switch in the case of multiple audio.

Audio Channel

Change audio (LR/L/R) during playback.

Subtitle Settings

Turn the subtitle on/off, and change the language depending on the media.

Subtitle Language

Select the subtitle language in the case of multiple languages.

Repeat Play

Select the item which you want to repeat.

Random

Select whether to play random or not.

Aspect (=> 76)

- Reception

The radio wave status during the playback of Smart Home Networking (DLNA) is displayed. (Only when a wireless connection is used)

Picture Settings

Sharpness Adjustment

Adjusts the sharpness of images. The greater the value is, the sharper images will be.

Noise Reduction

Reduces unnecessary noise in videos. The greater the value is, the less noise will appear.

Luminance/Colour Adjustment

Adjusts the contrast, brightness, white gamma, black gamma, colour saturation and hue.

Bandwidth Limitation

Adjusts the bandwidth limitations.

Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of title being played.

• Auto

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

• Video

Select this setting when the content is distorted if "Auto" is selected.

• Film

Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when "Auto" is selected. However, if the

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video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right, then select "Auto".

Reset to Default Picture Settings

Restores the default settings of the Picture Settings menu.

Sound Settings

Sound Effects

- This function is effective when "Digital Audio Output" is set to "PCM". (⇔ 67)

Night Surround

Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when the volume is kept low at night.

Re-master 1/Re-master 2

Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track.

Dialogue Enhancer

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue easier to hear.

3D Settings

Signal Format (=> 39)

3D Picture Mode (=> 39)

Manual Settings (=> 39)

Graphic Display Level

You can change the 3D position of the playback settings display, etc., during the 3D playback.

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- The menu is not displayed when playing photos.

Basic Settings

You can change the unit's settings of Digital TV Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the menu.

Common procedures

1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select "Basic Settings" in "Setup", then press [OK].

Basic Settings Digital TV Tuning HDD / USB HDD Picture Sound Display Connection Network Others

3 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 4 Select the item, then make the setting. (⇒ right)

- 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.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN]

The locations of the setting items are as follows. For details on each setting item, please refer to the following pages.

Digital TV Tuning

Favourites Edit (⇔ 64) Channel List (⇔ 64) Auto Setup (⇔ 64) Download from TV (⇔ 64) Manual Tuning (⇔ 64) Update Channel List (⇔ 64) Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) (⇔ 65) Signal Condition (⇔ 65) New Channel Message (⇔ 65) HbbTV Setting (⇔ 65)

HDD / USB HDD

graph TD A["Settings for Recording (⇒ 65)"] --> B["Timer Record Start Buffer (⇒ 65)"] A --> C["Timer Record Stop Buffer (⇒ 65)"] A --> D["REWIND LIVE TV (⇒ 65)"] A --> E["Aspect for Recording (⇒ 65)"] A --> F["Chapter Creation (⇒ 65)"] G["HDD Management (⇒ 66)"] --> H["Delete all titles (⇒ 66)"] G -…

Picture

Still Mode ( ⇒ 67)

Sound

graph TD A["Dynamic Range Compression (⇒ 67)"] --> B["Downmix (⇒ 67)"] B --> C["Bilingual Audio Selection (⇒ 67)"] C --> D["Digital Audio Output (⇒ 67)"] D --> E["PCM Down Conversion (⇒ 67)"] E --> F["Dolby Digital (⇒ 67)"] F --> G["MPEG (⇒ 67)"] G --> H["Audio Delay (⇒ 67)"] H --> I["Audio Type for…

Display

On-Screen Information (⇒ 68) Front Panel Display (⇒ 68) Screen Saver (⇒ 68) Teletext (⇒ 68)

Connection

graph TD A["3D Settings (⇔ 68)"] --> B["3D Type (⇔ 68)"] A --> C["3D AVCHD Output (⇔ 68)"] A --> D["3D Playback Message (⇔ 68)"] E["TV Aspect (⇔ 68)"] --> F["Aspect for 4:3 Video (⇔ 69)"] E --> G["TV System (⇔ 69)"] E --> H["HDMI Connection (⇔ 69)"] I["HDMI Video Format (⇔ 69)"] --> J["Deep Colour O…

Network

graph TD A["Easy Network Setting (⇒ 69)"] --> B["Network Settings (⇒ 69)"] B --> C1["LAN Connection Mode (⇒ 69)"] B --> C2["Wireless Settings (⇒ 69)"] C1 --> D1["Connection Setting (⇒ 69)"] C1 --> D2["Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz) (⇒ 69)"] B --> E1["IP Address / DNS Settings (⇒ 70)"] B --> E2["…

Others

graph TD A["Standby Settings (⇒ 72)"] --> B["Quick Start (⇒ 72)"] A --> C["Automatic Standby (⇒ 72)"] A --> D["Automatic Standby after OTR (⇒ 72)"] A --> E["Automatic Standby after Copy (⇒ 72)"] A --> F["RF OUT (Aerial Signal) (⇒ 72)"] A --> G["Power Save for Network Standby (⇒ 72)"] H["Remote Contr…

Basic Settings

Digital TV Tuning

Favourites Edit

You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier.

After editing as follows, save the Favourites.

Press [RETURN] then press [OK].

• To select the other Favourites list: Press the green button. - To add channels to the Favourites list: Select the channel in the “All Digital 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".)

- To change the order of the channels list:

1 Select the channel in the "Favourites" column to move, then press the green button.

2 Select the new position, then press the green button.

- To delete channels: Select the channel in the "Favourites" column, then press [OK].

- Yellow: Delete all channels.

• To change the name of the Favourites list:

1 Press the red button in the "Favourites" column. 2 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a character, then press [OK].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

  • Red: Delete a character.
  • Blue: Delete all characters.

3 Press [RETURN].

Channel List

You can edit the channel list.

• To hide unwanted channels 1 Select the channel. 2 Press [OK]. The check mark is removed. • Yellow: Reveal all channels.

• To change the channel number assignment 1 Select the channel to change, then press the green button. 2 Enter the channel number to reassign with the number buttons. 3 Press [OK]. • To set the channel manually 1 Press the red button. 2 Refer to "Manual Tuning". ( ⇒ below)

Auto Setup

You can restart the Auto Setup. ( ⇒ 17)

Select "Yes", then press [OK].

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- The timer recording programmes are cancelled.

Download from TV

Select "Download from TV" when you connect the unit to a VIERA Link compatible TV.

Select "Yes", then press [OK].

Manual Tuning

You can add new channels manually.

1 Press [▲, ▼] to select the physical channel. - Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays. 2 Press [OK] to start scan. - The set channel is displayed in the table.

Update Channel List

You can update the channel list to the latest one.

Child Lock (Parental Rating)

You can restrict the viewing of channels unsuitable to children.

Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and playback.

• PIN is required to change. (=> 21)

Signal Condition

You can check the quality and strength of signals.

Press [CH ∧ ∨ ] to select the channel.

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  • 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.
  • When the signal is too strong (red bar), reduce the signal amplification at your aerial. (For details, consult your dealer.)

New Channel Message

Set whether to obtain the information automatically when a new digital channel is added.

HbbTV Setting

Turn on/off the HbbTV service.

- When "On" is selected, HbbTV services are available.

HDD / USB HDD

Settings for Recording

Timer Record Start Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV Guide time.

Timer Record Stop Buffer

This function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TV Guide time.

REWIND LIVE TV

Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function.

- When "Automatic Standby" is set to "Off" (=> 72), "On" cannot be selected.

Aspect for Recording

Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except in DR mode.

  • “HG”, “HX”, “HE”, “HL” or “HM” mode: If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio.
  • "XP", "SP" or "LP" mode: If "Automatic" is selected, the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio at the time when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.).

- "EP" mode: If "Automatic" is selected, aspect is fixed to 4:3.

Chapter Creation

Set the Chapter Creation method.

- Even if “Automatic” is selected, depending on the programme to be recorded, the chapter may not be created correctly.

Basic Settings

HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

Delete all titles

Delete all titles (video) on the built-in HDD.

- Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Delete all videos ( MP4 / Xvid / MKV )

Delete all videos (MP4/Xvid/MKV) on the built-in HDD.

Delete all photos

Delete all photos on the built-in HDD.

Delete all music

Delete all Music on the built-in HDD.

Format HDD

Formatting deletes all contents on the built-in HDD, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

Settings for USB HDD

USB HDD Registration

Register the USB HDD. (See page 59)

USB HDD Disconnection

This function puts the USB HDD in a state in which it can be safely disconnected. (See page 58)

USB HDD Management

Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.

Delete all titles

Delete all titles on the USB HDD.

- Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.

Format USB HDD

Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.

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.

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- Before operation, perform "USB HDD Disconnection" (→ above) and remove the USB HDD.

- It is not possible to play back the content from a USB HDD whose registration has been cancelled.

Picture

Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.

- Field:

Select if jittering occurs when "Automatic" is selected. (The picture is coarser.)

- Frame:

Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when "Automatic" is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

Sound

Dynamic Range Compression

To lower the dynamic range for playback (e.g., at night).

- This does not work depending on broadcasts and recorded titles.

Downmix

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

Bilingual Audio Selection

Select whether to record the audio type ("M1" or "M2") when File Conversion (=> 42).

Digital Audio Output

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

- On:

Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

- Off:

Signals are output as 96 kHz.

- 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.

Dolby Digital

MPEG

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.

Audio Delay

Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output.

Audio Type for Digital Broadcast

If the programme has more than one track (Dolby Digital, etc.), you can set priorities.

- This setting will take effect under the following conditions.

- The default setting when watching broadcasts.

- The default setting when playing back a title recorded in DR mode.

- File Conversion ( ⇒ 42)

Basic Settings

Display

On-Screen Information

Select the time until the channel information screen ( ⇒ 22) disappears automatically.

Front Panel Display

Changes the brightness of the front panel display.

Screen Saver

This is to prevent image retention on the screen.

Teletext

Select the Teletext ( ⇒ 23) display mode.

Connection

3D Settings

3D Type

If 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by changing the setting.

- Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when "Side by side" is selected.

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.

3D Playback Message

Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen.

TV Aspect

Set to match the type of TV connected.

- Pan & Scan:

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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Aspect for 4:3 Video

To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a 16:9 TV.

• 4:3:

Picture output expands left or right.

• 16:9:

Picture is output as original aspect with side panels.

TV System

Set in accordance with the TV System for the connected TV.

HDMI Connection

HDMI Video Format

You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment.

  • If "Automatic" is selected, the output resolution best suited to the connected TV (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p) is automatically selected.
  • 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.

Deep Colour Output

This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connected.

HDMI Audio Output

Select "Off" when connected to an amplifier/receiver with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

Contents Type Flag

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 you do not want to use VIERA Link.

Network

Easy Network Setting

Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. (See page 18)

Network Settings

LAN Connection Mode

Select the LAN connection method.

- When not using wireless LAN (when turning it off), select "Wired".

Wireless Settings

This allows to set and check the connection settings of the Wireless router.

Connection Setting

The Wireless router connection wizard will be displayed.

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.

Basic Settings

IP Address / DNS Settings

Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS.

• To set the IP address and DNS

1 Set "IP Address Auto-Assignment" and "DNS-IP Auto-Assignment" to "Off". 2 Select the item, then press [OK] to show the respective setting.

- 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".

Proxy Server Settings

Check and set the connection to the Proxy server.

- Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

Network Service Settings

Second Screen Browsing

When this function is set to "On", you can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Network Service application of smartphone, etc. with the home network on the big screen of your TV.

Lock

You can restrict using Network Service.

• PIN is required to change. (=> 21)

Automatic Volume Control

Volume is adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using Network Service.

  • Depending on contents, this function will not work.
  • Select "Off" when the audio is warped.

Notice

Displays the terms of service for the cloud services.

- You must agree to the terms of use for the Internet function and the privacy policy.

TV Anytime Settings

You must register to a service to use this function.

For details please check the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

TV Anytime

When you control this unit from a smartphone or a tablet away from home, set this function to "On". (⇒ 56)

Device ID

This is the device ID and device password required for registering to and using a service.

Initialize Device Password

The device password for this unit is initialized.

- When you initialize the device password, you will not be able to use TV Anytime. To use the TV Anytime again, you must re-register to the service.

Home Network Settings

You can set the DLNA (Server) function. (⇒ 52)

Home Network function

You can switch between enable/disable of the DLNA (Server) and DMR (Media Renderer) function.

  • If "On" is selected, the setting for "Quick Start" is fixed to "On". (→ 72)
  • If "Off" is selected, the setting for "TV Anytime" is fixed to "Off". (⇒ 70)
  • This cannot be set to "On" if the connection with the wireless broadband router is not encrypted in the wireless connection.

Setting device name

It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network. - Select from a preset list Select the preset name, then press [OK]. - Create name Enter the name. Refer to "Entering text". (→ 76)

Conversion Setting for DLNA

- On: When playing back on DLNA (Client) compatible equipment, this setting reduces the chance of break-ups and freezing of an image by lowering the image quality.

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- When this is set to "On", switching the channel or starting playback will take longer.

Resolution Setting for DLNA

When "Conversion Setting for DLNA" is set to "On", select the image quality.

Registration type for remote devices

  • Automatic: All connected devices on the same network can access this unit.
  • Manual: Only registered devices can access this unit.

Remote device list

• To register equipment manually 1 Select the device name or the MAC Address for the device you want to register, then press [OK]. 2 Select "Yes", then press [OK]. • To deregister equipment 1 Select the registered equipment, then press [OK]. 2 Select "Yes", then press [OK].

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  • This function cannot be enabled when "Automatic" is selected in "Registration type for remote devices". (→ above)
  • The maximum number of equipment that can be registered is 16.

Basic Settings

Others

Standby Settings

Quick Start

  • On: It is possible to start quickly from standby mode.
  • Off: Power consumption in standby mode is minimized. (⇒ 85)

However, startup time from standby mode will be longer.

- Timer Setting for Quick Start: "Quick Start" is activated when the set time comes.

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- If you set "Home Network function" (⇒ 71) or "TV Anytime" (⇒ 70) to "On", the setting for "Quick Start" is fixed to "On".

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" (⇒ 65), "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” ( ⇒ 25).

Automatic Standby after Copy

- On:

This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy ( ⇒ 44).

RF OUT (Aerial Signal)

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.

Power Save for Network Standby

You can minimize power consumption in standby mode even when the "Quick Start" function is activated. ( ⇒ 85)

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- When this is set to "On", startup time when operating [GUIDE] and [VIDEO MENU] from standby mode will be longer.

Remote Control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control if you place other Panasonic products close together.

- Use "Set Code1", the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

1 Select the code, then press [OK]. 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the number button ([1] to [6]) for more than 5 seconds. 3 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds. 4 Press [OK].

Clock

If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.

- Automatic

This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts.

- Region Selection

Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time.

- The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal time, coordinated).

- Daylight Saving Time

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time.

- If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.

- Manual Setting

1 Select "Off" of "Automatic", then press [OK].

2 Select the item you want to change.

3 Change the setting.

4 Press [OK] when you have finished the settings.

PIN Entry

You can set/change the PIN for parental control.

1 Enter your 4-digit PIN with the number buttons.

2 Enter the new 4-digit PIN with the number buttons.

- Make a note of PIN in case you forget it.

e.g.,

PIN Entry Remember the PIN. 0 0 0 OK

3 Press [OK].

System Update

Software Update in Standby

When you set this unit to standby mode, software (firmware) updates (→ 75) are downloaded automatically at the time you have specified.

Software Update Now (Internet)

Refer to "Software (Firmware) Update". (→ 75)

Software Licence

Information about the software licence is displayed.

System Information

Display Software (firmware) version and Wireless Module version (When using wireless connection only) of this unit.

Initialize

Shipping Condition

All the settings except for basic settings return to the factory preset.

- The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.

- The device password is also initialized. (=> 70)

Default Settings

All the settings other than the tuning settings, clock settings, rating PIN, remote control code, device password, etc. return to the factory presets.

VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment.

Download from TV

When you connect the unit to a TV for the first time, the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit. (=> 17).

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.

  • When play starts on this unit
  • When an action that uses Video Menu, etc., is performed

When you set the TV to standby mode, this unit is also automatically set to standby mode.

- The Power off link function does not work when recording, copying, etc.

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.

When the unit is directly connected to an amplifier/receiver.

1 While playing music, press [OPTION]. 2 Select "TV Power Off", then press [OK].

- Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the power to the TV is turned off.

Easy control only with Panasonic TV's remote control

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.

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  • VIERA Link, 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.
  • These functions may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
  • Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot operate this unit using the buttons on the TV remote control.

Software (Firmware) Update

You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Do not remove the AC mains lead during the update. Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit.

The software of this unit can be updated automatically by the following methods at the specified time. (Default setting is 3 a.m. ⇒ 73, Software Update in Standby)

- From Internet*

- To update the software (Firmware) immediately, use the following function:

- Software Update Now (Internet) * The software of this unit will be updated from the Internet if update information is detected.

* Network connection and settings are required. (⇒ 15, 18)

If a software (firmware) update is available, a notification is displayed.

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.

- It is displayed on the channel information ( ⇒ 22) when the Software (Firmware) can be updated immediately.

Example: 1 NEWS, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Now 10:30 AM, All Digital Channels, Software update, Change category, Dolby D, Rating: U

To execute, press the red button while the channel information is displayed, and follow the instructions on the screen.

The update of the software (firmware) will start when the unit is turned to standby mode.

The front panel display during the update

e.g.,

- When "FINISH" is displayed, the software (firmware) update has completed.

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  • It may take up to a few hours for the update to complete, depending on the network environment.
  • Timer recording always takes precedence over the software (firmware) download; if a timer recording is scheduled to start, the download will be performed at the next opportunity.
  • You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

Other operations

Entering text

Preparation

- Show the "Enter Title Name" screen, etc.

1 Select a character, then press [OK]. Repeat this step to enter other characters.

e.g.,

Name field: shows the text you have entered. Enter Title Name. Shift 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Delete. q w e r t y u i o p Finish. a s d f g h j k l. z x c v b n m @ * #. / : - _ - , ; *. Symbols, Abharmonic, Other Characters. OK, RETURN

  • To enter alphanumeric characters: Press the green button, then select characters. • To enter symbols: Press the red button, then select characters.
  • To enter other characters, such as umlaut marks or accent graves:

Press the yellow button, then select characters.

- To delete a character:

Select the character in the name field, then press [PAUSE ■■].

- To shift the alphabetic characters on the screen to upper case/lower case:

Press [PLAY/×1.3 ▶].

2 Press [STOP ■] (Finish).

"Writing..." appears then the screen returns to the previous screen and so on.

To end partway

Press [RETURN] (Text is not added.)

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  • The maximum number of characters depends on the media.
  • If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

Switching the aspect ratio of the screen

When the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.

1 Press [DISPLAY]. 2 Select "Aspect" in "Basic Operation", then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].

Normal:

Normal output

Side cut:

The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

Zoom:

The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is enlarged.

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  • 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.
  • The screen mode is switched to "Normal" in the following situations:
  • 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.

- When "TV Aspect" (→ 68) is set to "Pan & Scan" or

"Letterbox", the "Zoom" effect is disabled.

HOLD function

The HOLD function deactivates all buttons on the unit and remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN]

simultaneously until "X HOLD" appears on the front panel display.

To cancel the HOLD function

Press and hold [OK] and [RETURN]

simultaneously until "X HOLD" disappears.

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions.

Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. (=> 75)

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

  • HDD rotating sounds.
  • Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. • Image disturbance during search.
  • Interruptions in reception due to periodic broadcasting breaks.
  • When you switch the unit on or to standby mode, there may be an unexpected sound.

General operation

The unit does not work.

  • Check the connections. (⇒ 13)
  • One of the unit's safety devices may have been activated. Reset the unit as follows:

1 Press [⏻/l] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby. - If the unit does not switch to standby, press [⏻/l] 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.

2 Press [⏻/l] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.

The unit is switched to standby mode automatically.

• VIERA Link has worked. (⇒ 74, Power off link)

The remote control does not work.

- The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

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Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. (⇒ 72)

  • Software (firmware) is updating when "UPD □/□" is displaying on the front panel display. Wait until the update is completed. (⇒ 75)

• The HOLD function is activated. (⇒ 76)

Startup is slow.

  • Startup takes time in the following situations:
  • The clock is not set.
  • Immediately after a power failure or when the AC mains lead is connected.
  • When the "Quick Start" is not activated. (→ 72)
  • Startup of this unit may be slower depending on the TV settings.

Troubleshooting guide

Displays

"0:00" is flashing on the front panel display.

- Set the clock. (⇒ 62, 73)

The clock does not display on the unit when switched to standby.

- The clock does not display when "Quick Start" is not activated. (⇒ 72)

TV screen and video

Screen size is wrong.

  • Check the "TV Aspect" or "Aspect for 4:3 Video". (⇒ 68, 69)
  • Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV.
  • Adjust the aspect ratio setting on this unit. (⇒ 76)
  • If you connect to a 4:3 TV, set "HDMI Video Format" to "576p/480p". (⇒ 62, 69)
  • Check "Aspect for Recording" before recording or file conversion. (⇒ 62, 65)

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.

TV reception is not displayed.

- Broadcast signals are not output from this unit's RF OUT terminal. Select "On" in "RF OUT (Aerial Signal)". (⇒ 62, 72)

Picture does not appear with the HD quality although HD setting was made.

- The pictures are output with 576p/480p depending on the title.

The screen changes automatically.

- If "Screen Saver" set to "On", the screen saver function will be activated when there is no operation for 5 minutes or more. (⇒ 68)

There is a lot of image lag when playing video.

  • Set to "0" all items in the "Noise Reduction". (⇒ 61)
  • Set "Audio Delay". (⇒ 62, 67)

The images do not appear on the TV.

The picture is distorted during play, or video is not played correctly.

  • Check the connections. (⇒ 13)
  • Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.
  • An incorrect resolution is selected in "HDMI Video Format". Reset the setting as follows:

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. - “00 RET” is displayed on the front panel display.

2 Repeatedly press [▶] (right) until "04 PRG" is displayed on the front panel display.

3 Press and hold [OK] for at least 3 seconds. Set the item again. (⇒ 62, 69)

• 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. - Set "Deep Colour Output" (⇒ 62, 69) or "Contents Type Flag" (⇒ 62, 69) to "Off".

3D video is not output correctly.

  • 3D video may be output correctly by changing the following settings:
  • "3D Type" of "3D Settings" (⇒ 62, 68)
  • "Signal Format" (⇒ 39, 3D settings during playback)
  • 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. (⇒ 14)
  • When the amplifier/receiver which is connected between this unit and a TV is off, 3D video is not output. (⇒ 14)
  • When "HDMI Audio Output" is set to "Off", 3D video may not be output correctly. (⇒ 69)

The same video is displayed in each left and right half of the screen.

- This is a 3D programme of the Side-by-Side type.

Change the setting as follows if connecting with a 3D compatible TV:

1 Press [DISPLAY].

2 Select "3D Settings", then press [OK]. 3 Select "Side by side" in "Signal Format", then press [OK].

Sound

No sound.

Distorted sound.

  • Check the connections. (→ 13)
  • Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.
  • Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. (⇒ 23, 38)
  • To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set "HDMI Audio Output" to "On". (⇒ 62, 69)

Cannot change audio channel.

- You cannot change the audio channel if "Digital Audio Output" is set to "Bitstream". (⇒ 67)

Troubleshooting guide

Recording, timer recording and copying

Cannot record.

Cannot copy.

- Some broadcasts are copyright protected.

Timer recording does not work properly.

- Failed timer recordings are displayed in grey with ☒ on the Timer Recording screen. (⇒ 32)

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.

Auto Renewal Recording does not work properly.

  • The programme will not be overwritten in the following cases:
  • the programme is protected
  • any programme is being played back or copied
  • a screen such as Video Menu is displayed. Instead, the programme will be saved as a separate programme and that will be overwritten.

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.

Play

You have forgotten your rating PIN.

- The rating level returns to the factory preset.

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

- "00 RET" is displayed on the front panel display.

2 Repeatedly press [▶] (right) until "03 VL" is displayed on the front panel display.

3 Press [OK].

- "INIT" is displayed on the front panel display.

Image for the Quick View is not smooth.

- Image may not be played back smoothly in case of high definition titles.

Edit

Cannot edit.

- You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space. (→ 40)

Photo

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.

Photos do not play back normally.

- The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not play back. (⇒ 7)

USB

This unit does not recognize the USB device correctly.

  • If inserted during playback the USB device may not be recognized by this unit. 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.
  • This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512-bytes or 4096-bytes. (For details, consult the dealer of your USB HDD.)

TV Guide

The TV Guide information is not displayed properly.

  • Set the clock correctly. (⇒ 62, 73, Clock)
  • Some broadcast may not send programme information.
  • 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.
  • It may take time until the TV Guide screen is displayed correctly. Wait for about a day.

Troubleshooting guide

Broadcast

Picture regularly breaks up on some channels.

  • Adjust the reception with "Manual Tuning". (⇒ 62, 64)

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels.

- Electrical atmospheric interference caused by bad weather may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.

  • Check the settings of the connected TV, etc.
  • This unit does not support "ONE TOUCH PLAY" function of the Panasonic AV Control Receiver.

Network

You cannot access this unit from DLNA compatible equipment on the network.

  • Check the network connection and the network settings. (⇒ 15, 18)
  • It may not be possible to connect depending on the types of the equipment or the status of the equipment.

When using this unit as a server, video frames are dropped.

  • Change the following settings:
  • Conversion Setting for DLNA (=> 62, 71)
  • Resolution Setting for DLNA (=> 62, 71)

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 may not be played back:
  • A title with access restriction
  • A title with incompatible format
  • Playback via DLNA compatible equipment may not be performed when this unit is in the following conditions:
  • While simultaneously copying and recording
  • While displaying the Basic Settings menu
  • While executing functions using a network, such as Network Service
  • You cannot play back simultaneously from two or more items of DLNA compatible equipment.

When using Wireless LAN connection, video from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped during playback.

  • Use an 802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 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 (⇒ 69), 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” (⇒ 18, 69) again.

Reset

To return all the settings to the factory preset

Perform "Shipping Condition" or "Default Settings". (⇒ 62, 73)

Messages on the front panel display

The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected.

CONV

Selected titles in the USB HDD are being converted. Do not disconnect the USB HDD from this unit.

GUIDE

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.

PLEASE WAIT

  • Displayed when the unit is started and is switched to standby mode.
  • 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.

PROG FULL

There are already 32 timer programmes. Delete unnecessary timer programmes. (=> 32)

REMOVE

The USB device is drawing too much power. Remove the USB device.

SET □

("□" stands for a number.)

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. (=> 77)

START

Update of the software (firmware) is started. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (=> 75)

SW-DL

Software (firmware) is downloading. Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer recording starts. (=> 75)

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. (=> 75)

U59

The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Install or place this unit with good ventilation.

U61

A malfunction has occurred. The unit is trying to restore to the normal operation. Once the message disappears you can use the unit again. If it remains displayed, consult the dealer.

U76

HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection.

U99

The unit fails to operate properly. Press [⏻/l] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby mode. Now press [⏻/l] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

XHOLD

The HOLD function is activated. (=> 76)

H□□ or F□□

("□" stands for a number.)

There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the unit's condition.) Reset the unit as follows:

1 Disconnect the plug from the household mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it. 2 Press [∅/l] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.) Request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

Troubleshooting guide

When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting

If there is any problem, the following message is displayed on the screen.

Wireless Settings

Display Check the following
A conflict with other devices occurred.• Please wait a few moments, and then try again.
A time out error occurred.• Setting of the Wireless router for MAC Address etc.• The signal may be weak.• The SSID and the encryption key of the Wireless router.• Please wait a few moments, and then try again.
An authentication error or a time out error occurred.
A device error occurred.• If the problem is not solved, consult your dealer.

Easy Network Setting ( Network Connection Check )

DisplayCheck the following
1. LAN cableconnection or “Fail”Connection to the wireless network:2. IP address setting: “Fail”3. Connection to gateway: “Fail”4. Connection to the Internet: “Fail”• Connection of the LAN cables (⇒ 15)• Settings of the hub and router
1. LAN cableconnection or “Pass”Connection to the wireless network:2. IP address setting: “Fail”3. Connection to gateway: “Fail”4. Connection to the Internet: “Fail”• Connection and settings of the hub and router• Settings of “IP Address / DNS Settings” (⇒ 6270)
1. LAN cableconnection or “Pass”Connection to the wireless network:2. IP address setting: “Pass”3. Connection to gateway: “Fail”4. Connection to the Internet: “Fail”
1. LAN cableconnection or “Pass”Connection to the wireless network:2. IP address setting: “Pass”3. Connection to gateway: “Pass”4. Connection to the Internet: “Fail”• It is not possible to connect to the Internet. Refer to “When this unit cannot connect to the Internet”. (⇒ below)

■ When this unit cannot connect to the Internet

Display Checkthe following
Cannot find the server. (Error code: B019)• “Primary DNS” and “Secondary DNS” settings of “IP Address / DNS Settings” (⇒ 62, 70)
Failed to connect to the server. (Error code: B020)• The server may be busy or the service may have been suspended. Please wait a few moments, and then try again.• Settings of “Proxy Server Settings” (⇒ 62, 70) and the router.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

General

Dimensions: 430 mm (W)

59 mm (H)

(including the projecting parts)

212 mm (D)

Mass: Approx. 2.2 kg

Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: Approx. 25 W

Power consumption in standby mode:

"Quick Start" is not activated and

"RF OUT ( Aerial Signal )" is set to "Off"

Approx. 0.2 W

Operating temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C

Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH

(no condensation)

TV system

Tuner System: DVB-T

Country: Australia

Channel Coverage:

VHF 6\~12

UHF 27\~69

■ Video/Audio terminals

Digital audio output (coaxial): 1 pc.

HDMI output (19 pin type A): 1 pc.

■ Internal HDD capacity

1 TB

■ Other terminals

USB Port (Type A): 2 pcs.

LAN (Ethernet) Port: 1 pc.

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Wireless LAN

Standard compliance: IEEE802.11a/b/g/n

Frequency range: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz band

Security:

WPA TM /WPA2 TM

(Encryption type: TKIP/AES,

Authentication type: PSK)

WEP (64 bit/128 bit)

Recording modes and approximate recording times

Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated.

Recording ModeHDD (1 TB)
DR (HD quality)140 hours
DR (SD quality)264 hours
HG157 hours
HX235 hours
HE353 hours
HL472 hours
HM684 hours
XP215 hours
SP431 hours
LP862 hours
EP1724 hours

- Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on the bit rate of broadcasting.

- High Definition (HD) quality: estimated bit rate is 15 Mbps

- Standard Definition (SD) quality: estimated bit rate is 8 Mbps

- Regarding recording time remaining: Remaining time is calculated with a bit rate of 15 Mbps. But the bit rate differs depending on the broadcast, so the displayed remaining time might be different from the actual remaining time.

Specifications

Audio information

The audio output differs depending on which terminals (HDMI AV OUT/DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) are connected to the amplifier/receiver, and the setting on this unit. (=> 67, Digital Audio Output)

- The maximum possible number of Dolby sound is 2ch in "PCM" mode.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566Lingala:7678
Afar: 6565Lithuanian:7684
Afrikaans: 6570Macedonian:7775
Albanian: 8381Malagasy:7771
Amharic: 6577Malay:7783
Arabic: 6582Malayalam:7776
Armenian: 7289Maltese:7784
Assamese: 6583Maori:7773
Aymara: 6589Marathi:7782
Azerbaijani: 6590Moldavian: 7779
Bashkir: 6665Mongolian:7778
Basque: 6985Nauru: 7865
Bengali; Bangla: 6678Nepali:7869
Bhutani: 6890Norwegian:7879
Bihari: 6672Oriya:7982
Breton: 6682Pashto, Pushto:8083
Bulgarian: 6671Persian: 7065
Burmese: 7789Polish:8076
Byelorussian: 6669Portuguese:8084
Cambodian: 7577Punjabi:8065
Catalan: 6765Quechua: 8185
Chinese: 9072Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Corsican: 6779Romanian: 8279
Croatian: 7282Russian:8285
Czech: 6783Samoan:8377
Danish: 6865Sanskrit:8365
Dutch: 7876Scots Gaelic:7168
English: 6978Serbian:8382
Esperanto: 6979Serbo-Croatian:8372
Estonian: 6984Shona:8378
Faroese: 7079Sindhi:8368
Fiji: 7074Singhalese:8373
Finnish: 7073Slovak:8375
French: 7082Slovenian:8376
Frisian: 7089Somali:8379
Galician: 7176Spanish:6983
Georgian: 7565Sundanese:8385
German: 6869Swahili:8387
Greek: 6976Swedish: 8386
Greenlandic: 7576Tagalog: 8476
Guarani: 7178Tajik:8471
Gujarati: 7185Tamil:8465
Hausa: 7265Tatar:8484
Hebrew: 7387Telugu:8469
Hindi: 7273Thai:8472
Hungarian: 7285Tibetan:6679
Icelandic: 7383Tigrinya:8473
Indonesian: 7378Tonga: 8479
Interlingua: 7365Turkish:8482
Irish: 7165Turkmen:8475
Italian: 7384Twi:8487
Japanese: 7465Ukrainian:8575
Javanese: 7487Urdu:8582
Kannada: 7578Uzbek:8590
Kashmiri: 7583Vietnamese:8673
Kazakh: 7575Volapük: 8679
Kirghiz: 7589Welsh:6789
Korean: 7579Wolof:8779
Kurdish: 7585Xhosa:8872
Laotian: 7679Yiddish: 7473
Latin: 7665Yoruba:8979
Latvian, Lettish: 7686Zulu:9085

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.
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 .
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.The Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM Identifier mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.PANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - Licenses - 1PANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - Licenses - 2
"Wi-Fi ®" and "Wi-Fi Direct®" are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®."Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM", "MiracastTM", "WPATM", and "WPA2TM" are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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.
Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Licenses

This product incorporates the following software:

(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 licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0) (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or (5) open source software other than the software licensed under the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1

The software categorized as (3) - (5) are 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. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the Basic Settings menu.

At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.

Contact Information: oss-cd-request@gg.jp.panasonic.com

The source code and the copyright notice are also available for free in our website below. http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/

MS/PlayReady/Final Product Labeling

This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.

MS/PlayReady/End User Notices

Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or

WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device's ability to consume PlayReady-protected content.

Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

Vorbis, FLAC, WPA Supplicant

The software licenses are displayed when "Software Licence" in the Basic Settings menu is selected. (→ 73)

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Warranty

  1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty, Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
  2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers, and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or its territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.
  3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions, or any foreign object or matter having entered the product.
  4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:

(a) Cabinet Part(s) (e) DVD, Blu-ray or Recordable Discs (b) Video or Audio Tapes (f) Video / Audio Heads from wear and tear in normal use (c) SD cards or USB devices (g) Information stored on Hard Disk Drive, USB stick or SD card (d) User replaceable Batteries (h) DTV reception issues caused by TV Aerial / Cabling / Wall socket(s) etc.

  1. Some products may be supplied with Ethernet connection hardware. The warranty is limited on such products and will not cover:

(a) Internet and/or DLNA connection / setup related problems (b) Access fees and/or charges incurred for internet connection (c) The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual; and (d) Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware, its connection to the internet or any other device.

  1. To claim warranty service, when required, you should:
  2. Telephone Panasonic's Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website referred to below and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
  3. Send or take the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and/or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
  4. Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:
  5. Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)
  6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.

In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the product repaired or replaced if the product fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must notify us within a reasonable period by contacting the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of time from receiving notice from you.

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE) SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the Panasonic Australia

website www.panasonic.com.au or contact by phone on 132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187

1 Innovation Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113

PRO-031-F11 Issue: 4.0 01-01-2011

Index

A

Aspect 23,76

Audio 23, 38, 86

Auto Setup 17,64

AVCHD 33, 36, 57

B

Basic Settings 62

C

Channel information 22

Channel List 21,64

Chapter 35, 38, 43, 65

Child Lock 65

HOLD function 76

Clock 73

Connection 13

Network 15

Copy 44

HD Video (AVCHD) 57

D

Delete

Music 51,66

Photo 48,66

Video 40,66

E

Easy setting 17

Entering text 76

F

Favourites 64

Format

HDD 66

USB HDD 66

FUNCTION MENU 20

H

HDD

Format 66

Media information 6

L

Language code list 86

M

Manual Tuning 64

Media Renderer 54

Menu screen 36

Miracast™ 54

MKV 36

Music 50

N

Network

Connection 15

Easy Network Setting 18,69

Miracast™ 54

Network Service 56

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) ..... 52, 71

Wi-Fi Direct® 55

P

PAUSE LIVE TV 23

Photo 46

PIN 21,73

Playback menu 60

Protection

Video 41

Q

Quick Start 72

R

Recording 25 Timer recording 28

Recording mode 8

Recording time 85

Remote control 11 HOLD function 76 Remote control code 72 TV operation 16

Reset 73,80,82 REWIND LIVE TV 23,65

S

Setting Auto Setup .... 17, 64 Easy setting .... 17

Slideshow 47

Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Client .... 53 Media Renderer .... 54 Server .... 52, 71

Software (Firmware) Update 75

T

Timer recording 28

Troubleshooting guide ....77 Easy Network Setting ....84 Messages ....83

Tuning Channel List .... 64 Manual Tuning .... 64 Parental Rating .... 65 Signal Condition .... 65

TV Anytime 56

TV Guide Operation 22 Timer recording 28

TV System 69

U

USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations .... 66 Disconnection .... 58, 66 Format .... 66 Media information .... 6, 9 Registration .... 59, 66

USB memories Media information 6,9

V

Video AVCHD ..... 33, 57 Copy ..... 44 Delete ..... 40 MKV ..... 36 Playback ..... 33, 36 Recording ..... 25 Video Menu ..... 33 Xvid ..... 7 3D ..... 39

VIERA Link 69,74

W

Wi-Fi Direct ® 55

X

Xvid 7

3D 39

PANASONIC DMR-HWT250 - X - 1

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

Only for European Union and countries with recycle systems

These symbols are only valid in the European Union and countries with recycle systems.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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.

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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Brand : PANASONIC

Model : DMR-HWT250

Category : Blu-ray player