Panasonic DMR-HWT250 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 HDD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not receive
pay TV or encrypted channels.
HDD Recorder
Model No. DMR-HWT250
Software (Firmware) Update
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.)
until
2015/03/25
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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.
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.
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 of 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 are correct as of February
2015. These may be subject to change.)
• Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
Insert batteries
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.
Supplied accessories
Remote control (N2QAYB001042):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).
R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
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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 MiracastTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
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Getting started
Watching broadcasts
Recording
Playing back video
Editing video
Copying video
Photo and Music
Network
With Other Equipment
Convenient functions
Troubleshooting
Reference
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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 “>±±”.
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HDD and media information
Getting started
For more details, refer also to the specifications. (>85)
(–: Impossible)
Recordable/playable contents
Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable contents
Built-in hard disk drive
(HDD) [HDD]
•Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
•MP4
• MPEG2
•Xvid
•MKV
•WAV
•FLAC
•AAC
•MP3
•WMA
• JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
External hard disk drive
(USB HDD)
(>9)
[USB_HDD]
•Video
§1
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3
–
•MP4
• MPEG2
•Xvid
•MKV
•JPEG
•WAV
•FLAC
• AAC
•MP3
•WMA
• MPO (3D photo)
USB memory [USB]
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§2, 3
–
•MP4
• MPEG2
•Xvid
•MKV
•JPEG
•WAV
•FLAC
• AAC
•MP3
•WMA
• MPO (3D photo)
Playable contents as DLNA client
Refer to “Playable contents”. (>53)
§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 built-in HDD. (>57)
• 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.
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∫Broadcast Recordings
Numbers of titles that can be recorded:
• 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:
• Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of
Broadcast.
∫Photo files
Compatible pixels:
Between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels
Sub sampling: 4:2:2, 4:2:0
(Motion JPEG is not supported.)
Maximum numbers of contents:
∫Video files/Audio files
Numbers of contents that can be copied to
internal HDD:
USB device:
• Each folder can store up to 1000 files.
• We recommend that you limit the depth of
folder trees to about five levels.
• 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.
Information about contents
Media Maximum
titles
HDD 3000
Media Maximum
titles
HDD 3000
Media Folders Files
HDD – 20000
USB device 500 10000
Contents Maximum numbers of
folders and files
Video 20000
Audio 20000
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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HDD and media information
§1The SD quality programme cannot be converted to HD quality.
§2You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.
Approximate recording times
Refer to “Recording modes and approximate recording times”. (>85)
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 broadcast High definition§1Standard definition
Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio
Subtitles Can be recorded Can be recorded (only one subtitle)§2
Surround audio Surround audio as the
broadcast
Stereo audio Stereo audio
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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. (>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.
• 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.
Notes
Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD)
Notes for the USB memories
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Unit 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.
• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the
recorded content cannot be recovered.
• 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 breakdown if cigarette smoke
or bug spray/vapour, etc. gets inside the
unit.
1Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until
“BYE” disappears from the display.)
2Remove the AC mains lead from the
household mains socket.
3Move only after the unit has come to a
complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to
avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even
after the unit is switched to standby mode, the
HDD continues operating for a short time.)
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.
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)
HDD/USB HDD handling care
• 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.
Setup precautions
When moving the unit
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
To dispose or transfer this unit
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Control reference guide
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
Remote control
STATUS
F
U
N
C
T
I
O
N
M
E
N
U
G
U
I
D
E
RETURN
PLAY/x1.3
PAUSE
PAUSE LIVE TV
STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP
CH
PAGE
TV
RADIO/
CH
AV
INPUT

TV
DRIVE
SELECT

EXIT
OK
OPTION
VOL
0
2
abc
5
jkl
8
tuv
1
4
ghi
7
qrs
p
3
def
6
mno
9
xyz
w
TIME SLIP
PROG/CHECK
DELETE
AUDIO
-10s +60s
REC MODE
DISPLAY
REC
RGYB
TEXT STTL
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
REWIND LIVE TV
INTERNET
LAST VIEW































1Transmit the remote control signal
• Point it at remote control signal sensor on
this unit. (>12)
2Switch the unit from on to standby mode or
vice versa
3Select drive (HDD or USB)
4Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter
numbers or characters
5Switch to the previously watched channel
(>21)
6Basic operations for recording and play,
REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV (>23)
7Show Information (>22, 34, 37)
8Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (>37)
9Show Video Menu (>33)
:Show OPTION menu (>40, 48)
;Colour buttons (Use in accordance with
instruction on the screen.)
<Start recording (>25)
=Select a conversion mode/recording mode
(>25)
>Show the Timer Recording screen (>30)
?Create chapter (>38)
@Show Playback Menu (>60)
ATo delete unwanted recorded titles, timer
programmes, video or music (>40)
BTV operation buttons (>16)
CChannel select (>21)/Change pages in the
Video Menu screen etc.
DShow the Network Service screen (>56)
EShow NETFLIX screen
FSwitching to the radio channel list (>21)
GExit the menu screen
HShow the TV Guide screen (>22)
IShow the FUNCTION MENU screen (>20)
JReturn to previous screen
KShow subtitles (>23, 38)
LShow Teletext (>23)
MSelect audio (>23, 38)
NSkip the specified time (>38)
OSkip approx. 1 minute forward (>38)
PSkip approx. 10 seconds backward (>38)
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Control reference guide
• 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.
Main unit
1Remote control signal sensor
• Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
• Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the
unit
2Start play
3Standby/on switch (Í/I)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consuming a small amount of power.
4USB port
 


Pull to flip down
the front panel.
Display
USB memory
Display
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.
PLAY
COPY USB
HDD
14532
678
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Connection
• 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.
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
ۂ
HDMI
VHF/UHF
RF IN
TV’s rear panel
This unit’s rear panel
Household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
Cooling fan
AC mains lead
(supplied)
• Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
HDMI cable
(supplied)
To the aerial
Aerial cable
RF coaxial cable
(supplied)
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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.
• 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.
• When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV,
set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (>62, 69).
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.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
ۂ
HDMI
cable
Amplifier/
receiver
TV
HDMI cable
(supplied)
(ARC)
(ARC)
ۂ
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier/receiver
Coaxial cable
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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.
• 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.
• 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.
Network connection
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 connection
LAN cable connection
Internet Wireless router, etc.
ۂ
Broadband router, etc.
Internet
LAN (ethernet)
cable
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Settings
The TV can be operated from the TV operation
buttons of the remote control.
• Perform the setting if you cannot operate the TV
with the TV operation buttons.
While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with
the number buttons.
Manufacturer and Code No.
• 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.
STATUS
G
U
I
D
E
RETURN
PLAY/x1.3
PAUSE
PAUSE LIVE TV
STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP
CH
PAGE
TV
RADIO/
CH
AV
INPUT

TV
DRIVE
SELECT

EXIT
OK
OPTION
VOL
0
2
abc
5
jkl
8
tuv
1
4
ghi
7
qrs
p
3
def
6
mno
9
xyz
w
TIME SLIP PROG/CHECK
DELETE DISPLAY
AUDIO
-10s +60s
REC MODE REC
RGYB
TEXT STTL
CHAPTER
MANUAL SKIP
REWIND LIVE TV
INTERNET
LAST VIEW
F
U
N
C
T
I
O
N
M
E
N
U
TV operation buttons
(>right)
Select and enter buttons
To return to the previous
screen
To exit the screen
FUNCTION MENU (>20)
TV operation buttons
Brand Code Brand Code
AIWA 35
BENQ 58/59
BRANDT 10/15
CENTREX 66
CURTIS 05
DESMET 05
ELEMIS 05
FINLUX 61
Panasonic 01/02/03/04
AKAI 27/30
BEKO 05/71/72/73/74
BUSH 05
DAEWOO 64/65
DUAL 05
FERGUSON 10/34
FISHER 21
MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47
METZ 05/28/79
MIVAR 24
NEC 36
NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61
OLEVIA 45
ORION 05
PHILCO 41/48/64
PHONOLA 05
PROVIEW 52
RADIOLA 05
NOBLEX 33
NORDMENDE 10
ONWA 30/39/70
PEONY 49/69
PHILIPS 05/06/46
PIONEER 37/38
PYE 05
SABA 10
FUJITSU 53
ITT
LG
GOLDSTAR 05/50/51
GRADIENTE 36
25
JVC 17/30/39/70
KOLIN 45
05/50/51
MAG 52
FUNAI 63/67
GOODMANS 05
GRUNDIG 09
IRRADIO 30
KDS 52
KONKA 62
HITACHI 05/22/23/40/41
SALORA 26
SANSUI 05
32/42/43/65/68SAMSUNG
SCHNEIDER 05/29/30
SELECO 05/25
SIEMENS 09
SONY 08
TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14
TOSHIBA 16/57
YAMAHA 18/41
05
WHITE
WESTINGHOUSE
SANYO 21/54/55/56
05/69/75/76/77/78 SEG
SINUDYNE 05
31/33/66/67/69TCL
TEVION 52
THOMSON 10/15/44
SHARP 18
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1Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate
AV input to suit the connections to this unit.
2Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on
this unit.
• The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on.
3Follow 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.,
4Clock is set automatically.
If the clock setting screen appears, set the
time manually. (>73, Clock)
5Set “Quick Start” to “On”, “Off” or “Timer
Setting for Quick Start”, then press [OK].
For details, refer to “Quick Start”. (>72)
6If 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].
• If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be
possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again.
Easy Setting
Progress
Digital TV Auto Tuning
CH 6 69
RF Ch
Digital TV: 2
Searching
Quality
Type
Channel Name
This will take about 3 minutes.
35 10
10
35
Digital TV
Digital TV
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Settings
Easy Network Setting
1Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press
[OK].
2Follow 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
3When “Easy Network Setting is finished.”
appears
Press [OK].
Search for wireless network:
1Select “Search for wireless network”, then
press [OK].
2The 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.
3Select “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.
1Select “WPS (PUSH button)”, then press [OK].
2Press WPS button or corresponding button of
Wireless router until the lamp starts flashing.
• Wi-Fi Protected Setup™-compatible
Wireless router may have the mark.
• For details, refer to the operating instructions
of Wireless router.
3Press [OK].
Easy Network Setting
OK
RETURN
Easy Network Setting
Settings and tests for connection required
for home network and the Internet will be
conducted.
First, please select a connection mode.
LAN cable connection:
Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select “Wired”.
Wireless LAN connection:
Select “Wireless”.
Current setting : Wired
Wired
Wireless
Connection method to wireless access point
e.g.,
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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.
• 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.
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FUNCTION MENU screen
You can easily access the desired functions, such
as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings
etc. via the FUNCTION MENU.
1Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2Select the item, then press [OK].
RETURN
FUNCTION MENU
OK
Media TV Guide
Home Network
Copy VideoSetup
Timer Recording
Contents on HDD
Watch TV
Network Service
Recorded Programmes
Contents on HDD
Recorded programmes can be played.
Video ( AVCHD )
Video ( MP4 / Xvid / MKV )
Photo
Music
Contents on HDD
RETURN
Press
OK
Press
e.g.,
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 of Digital
TV Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection,
Network etc.
- TV Anytime (>56)
- Wallpaper
Personalise a background of the FUNCTION
MENU.
• To select from among “Photo”, register photo
in advance. (>47)
•Watch TV (>21)
• Copy Video (>44)
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