Panasonic DMR-XS350 Reference guide

Blu-ray
HD Recorders
Panasonic Self Help
Guides
DOC: UK/CCC/SH/BLURAY/ V2.1
DMR-BS850 / DMR-BS750 (Blu-ray and DVD Recorder)
DMR-XS350 (DVD Recorder)

Page 13How do I retune the freesat channels?
Page 47How do I archive my recordings from the HDD onto a disc in real time?
Page 55What is Copy Protection?
Page 46How long will it take to high-speed copy from the HDD to a disc?
Page 37How do I activate / deactivate password protection on programmes recorded
during the Watershed?
Page 12What is VIERA Link?
Page 7How do I install my new recorder, and how do I connect it to my television?
Page 4Why should I buy an HD recorder?
Page 56Disc Characteristics Table
Page 10How many hours can I record onto the HDD or a disc?
Page 11Which Blu-ray Discs can I use?
Page 16Can I tune into free satellite channels that are not part of the freesat broadcast?
Page 21How do I return the recorder to factory default settings?
Page 23How do I convert a programme from DR mode so I can copy it onto a disc?
Page 25How do I select the drive that I want to use?
Page 26How do I select the tuner or input that I want to watch?
Page 27How do I turn the blue LED on the front of the recorder on/off?
Page 29How do I format, finalise or protect a disc?
Page 30How do I delete all videos from the hard drive?
Page 32How do I connect to the Internet so I can access Viera Cast and BD-Live?
Page 34What is Viera Cast?
Page 35How do I zoom in and out on Viera Cast?
Page 40How do I archive my recordings from the HDD onto a disc in high speed?
Page 57Troubleshooting
Page 9What are the connections and controls on the recorder?
Page 8What are the buttons on the remote control?
Page 6Why should I buy an HD recorder instead of a PVR?
Page 5What are the differences between the recorders?
Page 1Why Blu-ray?
Table of Contents

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High Definition Video
Standard definition (SD) is a resolution of 576 x 480. This refers to the number
of pixels – or dots of colour – on the screen (576 columns x 480 rows).
High definition is a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1920 columns x 1080 rows).
The higher the resolution means that the picture contains more detail and is
therefore clearer than the same image in standard definition.
The higher the resolution of an image, the more storage space that image needs
on a disc. This is why Blu-ray is ideal for high definition (see below).
Fewer pixels
Less definition
Jagged edges
More pixels
More definition
Smoother edges
Clearer Picture
Do I need a full-HD television to view high definition?
To get the full benefit of high definition, a full-HD television is needed.
If you have an HD-ready television, even though you won’t see full high definition
images, you will still benefit from high definition. The original image is of high
definition resolution so the television must downscale the picture to fit the
screen. But because the image is HD quality, the picture that you see from Blu-
ray will be clearer and sharper than a picture from DVD.
Why Blu-ray?

High Storage Capacity
The Blu-ray Disc (BD) is an optical disc format that was created to meet the
needs of high-definition video by storing a huge amount of data.
The Blu-ray Disc has the same dimensions as CD and DVD, but it features
an amazing data storage capacity.
While a DVD stores up to 4.7 GB (gigabytes) of data on one side, the Blu-ray
Disc can hold as much as 25 GB on a single side, giving it more than five
times the storage capacity.
Because each recording layer of a single-side, dual-layer Blu-ray Disc is
capable of storing 25 GB of data, the total capacity is an astonishing 50 GB
per disc. In other words, one Blu-ray Disc can store as much data as ten
DVDs.
For more information on Blu-ray technology, please visit
http://panasonic.net/blu-ray/technology/.
High Quality Surround Sound
The BD-Video disc optionally supports next-
generation surround sound formats like Dolby
Digital Plus. Connecting the Blu-ray recorder
to an AV center using an HDMI cable (ver. 1.1
and newer) makes it possible to reproduce
high-quality 7.1-channel surround sound,
delivering a surround sound experience that
rivals the quality of the master audio source.
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Why Blu-ray? - continued

Interactive Functions with BD-J
Some BD-Video discs are equipped with an extended function based
on Java™ technology, called BD-J, to provide various interactive
features. For example, this can be used to program various
operations, such as displaying a pop-up menu while playing a BD-
Video disc, and activating a keyword search. With unlimited
application possibilities, BD-J offers interactive enjoyment that is
simply not possible with conventional AV software.
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BD-Live
BD-Live* lets users access the Internet to download data such as images and
subtitles, and join in quizzes and multi-player interactive games that are linked to
bonus materials on BD-Live-enabled Blu-ray Disc™. BD-Live also supports
BONUSVIEW.
* BD-ROM Profile 2 (BD-Live features include BONUSVIEW functions.) Requires broadband Internet
service for a fee.
Directly Download
Games Bonus
Material
New Movie
Release
Information
From Movie Studio’s Server
Blu-ray Disc™
Why Blu-ray? - continued

Why should I buy an HD recorder?
freesat Built in
Having two freesat tuners built in, the HD recorders can receive and
record over 140 digital TV channels, with no monthly bills. freesat also
offers the UK’s first free high definition service. freesat is available in
most locations in the UK, even those that cannot receive Freeview. For
the latest information on freesat please visit: www.freesat.co.uk
These products do not have Freeview tuners.
Full HD Recording and Playback
Full HD broadcasts can be received, recorded on and played back
from the hard disc. It is even possible to archive and share your high
definition recordings on Blu-ray discs (BD850 and BD750). The
recordings can also be copied to DVD (in standard definition) on all 3
models.
Dolby Digital Surround Sound
The HD recorders will record in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound onto the hard
disk drive (HDD). The Blu-ray models will also output up to 7.1 channel
surround sound from a Blu-ray disc playback (output via HDMI).
Two Tuners (with Timer Recording)
All three models have twin freesat HD tuners with EPG for easy timer
programme setting. Two tuners enable the recording of two separate
programmes at the same time, independently of the TV’s tuners. Its
even possible to replay a recording previously recorded on the HDD or
replay a BD/DVD while recording two programmes. This is one of the
most versatile playback and recording devices on the market!
Multi-Format Drives
The BD models are equipped with a BD recording drive that can record
on and replay the most common formats of BD and DVD Disc,
including RAM discs. The XS350 records and replays all types of DVD
disc, including RAM discs.
SD Card Slot (with HD AVCHD Playback)
Play and copy JPG (still pictures from a Panasonic camera ) MPEG2
(standard definition video from a Panasonic camcorder) and AVCHD
(HD video video from a Panasonic camcorder) from an SD card
inserted into the SD Card Slot. Video footage can also be edited on the
HDD and burned to disc.
Viera Cast
View Picasa™ web albums and YouTube™ videos via the freesat
recorder without the need for a PC (page 31).
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• All recorders have dual freesat tuners.
• All recorders can record in high definition to
the HDD.
• Recordings are always made to the HDD first.
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DMR-BS850 OR
DVD Blu-ray
HD ArchivingSD Archiving
500 GB
HDD
DMR-XS350
DVD
SD Archiving
250 GB
HDD
The DMR-BS850 can archive recordings to Blu-ray in high definition, or to DVD
in standard definition. It has a 500 GB HDD.
The DMR-BS750 can archive recordings to Blu-ray in high definition, or to DVD
in standard definition. It has a 250 GB HDD.
The DMR-XS350 can archive recordings to DVD in standard definition. It has a
250 GB HDD.
What are the differences between the recorders?
Blu-ray / DVD recorders
DVD recorder
DMR-BS750 OR
DVD Blu-ray
HD ArchivingSD Archiving
250 GB
HDD

Why should I buy an HD recorder instead of a
PVR (Sky+ HD, Virgin+ HD, freesat+ HD?
160 GB
320 GB
*Size depends on
service / box
500 GB (DMR-BS850)
250 GB (DMR-BS750 / DMR-XS350)
Hard disk drive
Capacity?
NoYes
Audio CD can be copied onto the HDD.
MP3 can be copied from CD-R or from USB to the HDD.
Ability to copy
music (CD or MP3)
to the HDD?
NoYes
DMR-BS850/750 Blu-ray and DVD
DMR-XS350 DVD
Ability to play DVD
or Blu-ray?
Subscription
required for Sky+
HD or Virgin + HD
SUBSCRIPTION FREESubscription
Fees?
YesYesAbility to record
two channels at
once?
NoYes
Connect your Panasonic camcorder via USB, DV, or insert
the SD card to view videos or copy them to the HDD.
Videos from other camcorders may not copy from USB,
DV, or SD card; in this case, connect the camcorder with
video/s-video leads. Once on the HDD, videos can be
archived onto disc.
Ability to view
videos from a
camcorder?
Limited control of
the TV with a PVR
remote.
Yes, via VIERA LINK (page 12)
When connected to a Panasonic Viera Television from
2007 or later, you can use your TV remote to access
menus on the recorder.
With most other televisions, use the recorder remote to
control the channel, volume, power and AV input of the TV.
One remote
control for
recorder and TV?
NoYes
Connect your Panasonic camera via USB or insert the SD
card to view pictures or copy them to the HDD.
Photographs from other cameras may not copy from USB
or SD card. Once on the HDD, pictures can be archived
onto disc.
Ability to view
pictures from a
digital camera?
NoBD-Live can be accessed on Blu-ray discs containing BD-
Live.
With VIERA CAST you can access YouTube™ and
Picasa™ (**accurate as of July 2009) (page 31)
*Broadband internet connection required*
Internet Access
NoYes
DMR-BS850/750 to Blu-ray disc in high definition* or to
DVD in standard definition
DMR-XS350 to DVD in standard definition
*Dependant on Copy Protection on the broadcast
Ability to archive
recorded
programmes to
disc?
1080i @ 50 Hz1080p @ 50 Hz
1080p @ 24 Hz
*output depends on source
Maximum output
resolution via
HDMI
PVRHD Recorder
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