Panasonic Diga DMR-PWT530 User manual

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Operating Instructions
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
• This Blu-ray Disc Player / HDD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels
only. It does not receive pay TV or encrypted channels.
Blu-ray Disc™ Player / HDD Recorder
Model No. DMR-PWT530
Region management information
BD-Video: This unit can play BD-Video discs
supporting the region code “B”.
DVD-Video: This unit can play DVD-Video discs
supporting the region number “4”
or “ALL”.
e.g., e.g.,
until
2013/03/01
GZ
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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.
Small object
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
Unit
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
• 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.
Safety precautions
WARNING CAUTION
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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 the batteries, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2013.
These may be subject to change.)
• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
(Inside of product)
Supplied accessories
Remote control (N2QAYB000897):1pc.
Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs.
AC mains lead: 1pc.
RF coaxial cable: 1pc.
HDMI cable: 1pc.
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).
Restriction on use of unauthorized copied
content
This unit adopts the following technology for
copyright protection.
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of
an unauthorized copy is detected, a message
will be displayed and playback or copying will
be interrupted. More information about
Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia
Online Consumer Information Center at
http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional
information about Cinavia by mail, send a
postcard with your mailing address to:
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
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Table of contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Getting started
HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
- Recordable/playable contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
- Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unit care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
- Amplifier/receiver connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
- Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
- TV operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
- Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
- Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Watching broadcasts
Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
- Using Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
- Using TV Guide system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
- Using channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
- Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . .25
- REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Recording
Recording TV programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
- Operation during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
- Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .30
- Timer recording options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
- Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . .31
- Remote recording from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . .32
Playing back video
Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .33
Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
- Notes for BD-Live discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
- General operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
- 3D video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Editing video
Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Copying video
Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Photo
Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . .46
- Photo play option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
- Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
- Copying automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Music
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
- Copying music (MP3) to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
- Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
- Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
With Other Equipment
Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . .54
- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
- Copying SD Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . .56
- Using this unit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
- Using this unit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
- Using this unit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Convenient functions
VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) . . . . .59
- To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM). . . . .59
Format SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . . . . .61
- Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
- Disconnecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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Watching broadcasts
Recording
Playing back video
Editing video
Copying video
Photo
Music
With Other Equipment
Convenient functions
Troubleshooting
Reference
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Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
- Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
- Digital TV Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
-Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
- Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 83
- HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
- General operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . 87
-Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
-Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
-USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
-TVGuide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
- Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
- Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
- When you experience problems with
Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Reference
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
About descriptions in these operating
instructions
• Pages to be referred to are indicated as “>±±”.
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HDD and media information
Getting started
(–: Impossible)
Recordable/playable contents
Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable
contents
Built-in hard disk drive
(HDD) [HDD]
•Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
External hard disk drive
(USB HDD) (>9) [USB_HDD]
•Video
§1
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3
• SD Video (MPEG2)§4
–
•MP4
• Xvid
•JPEG
•MPEG2
•MKV
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
BD-Video
[BD-V]
•Video
–
BD-RE
[BD-RE]
•Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
–
BD-R
[BD-R]
•Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2
• Xvid
•MKV
–
DVD-Video§5
[DVD-V]
•Video
–
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
[DVD-R]
•Video
• Xvid
•JPEG
• AVCHD§2
•MKV
–
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
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(–: Impossible)
§1It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)
§2Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be
able to play back depending on the device.
§3It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by
copying to the HDD. (>54)
§4Recorded with SD-Video format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It can be
played back only after copying to HDD. (>55)
§5Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.
• The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in
these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
• With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible.
Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable
contents
DVD-RW
[DVD-RW]
• Video
• AVCHD§2–
+R/+R DL [+R] • Video
• AVCHD§2–
+RW [+RW] • Video
• AVCHD§2–
Audio CD (CD-DA)
[CD]
•Music
–
CD
(including CD-R/RW)
• Xvid
•JPEG
•MKV
•MP3 –
• MPO (3D photo)
SD Cards
[SD]
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2
• SD Video (MPEG2)§4
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP4 •JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
USB memory [USB]
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3
• SD Video (MPEG2)§4
–
•MP4
• Xvid
• MPEG2
•MKV
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
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HDD and media information
When this unit works as a DLNA client (>57), following contents are playable.
§Only when the server is another DIGA. (>56)
• Depending on the server, the contents other than stated above can be played back.
§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.
Playable contents on a DLNA server
• Recorded video§• AVCHD§•MP4 •MPEG2
• JPEG • MPO (3D photo) • MP3 • FLAC
About extension of files
File format Extension
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” “.SSA” “.ssa” “.ASS” “.ass” “.SUB”
“.sub” “.TXT” “.txt”
JPEG “.JPG” “.jpg”
MPO (3D photo) “.MPO” “.mpo”
MP3 “.MP3” “.mp3”
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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. (>61)
• For data files
Playing back MP4, JPEG, MP3, etc. (data files) in a USB HDD with this unit.
• The USB HDD must be formatted in FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file system.
• The USB HDD over 2 TB is not usable.
• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
• Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as USB 2.0 devices, in certain cases USB 3.0 devices cannot be used due to
differing connector shape, larger current ratings, etc. (Use of USB 2.0 devices is recommended.)
• This unit does not recognize USB HDDs other than those in which the size of one sector is 512-bytes. (For details, consult the
dealer of your USB HDD.)
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.
• Disc recorded on a recorder, PC, etc.
• It may be necessary to finalize the disc, create Top Menu or close the session on the equipment
used for recording to play on this unit.
• Discs that cannot be played
• Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be
guaranteed.
Notes
Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD)
Notes for the disc
- DVD-RAM - DVD-Audio
- HD DVD - Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD
- CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.
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HDD and media information
• Compatible SD card
- SD Memory Card
(from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16
formats)
- SDHC Memory Card
(from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format)
- SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format)
• Using miniSD card or microSD card
Mini-type and micro-type cards can also be
used, but must be used with adaptor cards
(optional).
To format an SD card
Refer to “Format SD card”. (>60)
• Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
• If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time
necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not
be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, format the
card on this unit.
• SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be
used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate
cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in
equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards.)
USB memories support FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
and NTFS file systems.
• The USB memory over 2 TB is not usable.
• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
• This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB
devices.
• Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs
or the terminal surface of the SD cards.
• If there is dirt or condensation on the disc, wipe
with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
• Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
• Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing
implements, when writing on the label side of
the disc.
• Do not drop, stack, or impact discs.
• Do not place objects on discs.
• Do not use the following discs:
- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).
- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
- Irregularly shaped discs.
• Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to
water, garbage or other strange things.
• Do not place in the following areas:
- In hot places, such as under the direct
sunlight.
- In very dusty or humid areas.
- Locations susceptible to significant difference
in temperature (condensation can occur).
- Where static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur.
Notes for the SD cards
Notes for the USB memories
Media handling
DO
DO NOT
DO DO NOT
DO NOT
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