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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The freesat Recorders require two satellite feeds from a satellite dish. If no dish
is available, one must be installed. Installation can be arranged at the point of
purchase and should always be offered by the retailer.
In some cases a dish will already be available. This can often be used so long as
the LNB (the device in the centre of the dish that collects the signals) has enough
outputs, and is correctly aligned. A dish installer can check this and adjust as
necessary.
How do I install my new recorder, and how do I
connect it to my television?
Satellite
Dish
LNB
HDMI Cable
2 Satellite Feeds
Required
3rdSatelliteFeedforfreesatTV
(WhenafreesatTVisconnected)
Although it is possible to connect the recorder to a television with a SCART
cable, playback will be of lower quality than HDMI, and will only be standard
definition. HD channels can be played back, but they will not be played back as
high definition.
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What are the buttons on the remote control?
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1. STANDBY: turn the recorder on/off
2. DRIVE SELECT: select BD/HDD/SD
drive (page 22)
3. Numbers: select channels or title
numbers
4. DELETE
5. Recording and Play operations
6. Status
7. DIRECT NAVIGATOR / Top Menu
8. Selection Arrows / OK
9. OPTION Menu
10. Colour buttons:
RED – GREEN – YELLOW – BLUE
11. Recording:
REC: start recording
REC MODE: change recording
mode (DR/HG/HX/XP/SP/etc.)
EXT LINK: activate external link
DIRECT TV RECORD
12. TELETEXT
13. SUBTITLES on/off
14. Remote Control Sensor
15. Buttons for controling a TV
16. Channel Select (page 23)
17. Start VIERA CAST (page 31)
18. INPUT SELECT: select AV1, AV2,
freesat, etc. (page 23)
19. Skip approx. 1 minute forward
(during playback)
20. EXIT the menu screen
21. GUIDE: Show the TV Guide
22. Access the FUNCTION MENU
23. RETURN to previous screen (in
menus)
24. TIME SLIP: to specify an amount of
time to skip ahead (during playback)
25. CREATE CHAPTERS (during
playback)
26. PROG/CHECK: Show timer
recording list
27. DISPLAY: Show menu for playback
options
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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18
19
20
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24
25
26
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What are the connections and controls on the
recorder?
Connections
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Controls
12. AV3 (s-video/composite) input terminals6. SD card slot
11. PLAY button5. DV IN terminal
10. STOP button4. OPEN/CLOSE disc tray
9. REC button to start recording3. Recording indicator (REC1, REC2)
8. Channel select buttons2. Blue LED (DMR-BS850/750 only)
7. USB port1. STANDBY (on/off) switch
6. COMPONENT VIDEO output terminals
11. COAXIAL digital audio output5. AV2 (EXT) SCART input/output terminal
10. OPTICAL digital audio output4. AV1 (TV) SCART input/output terminal
9. S-VIDEO output terminal3. LAN terminal
8. AV4 (s-video/composite) input terminals2. HDMI AV output terminal
7. AUDIO/VIDEO (composite) output terminals1. Satellite input terminals
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The maximum recording time possible will vary depending on the recording quality mode set.
There are 5 possible modes with HD recordings: DR, HG, HX, HE, and HL.
There are 5 possible modes with SD recordings: DR, XP, SP, LP, and EP.
DR recording mode, or “Data Record”, records the programme data stream, including any
subtitles, etc. The data can be recalled on playback so subtitles can be switched on and off at
will during the playback (when subtitles were transmitted with the programme).
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How many hours can I record onto the HDD or a
disc?
*1 Recording time of DR mode depends on bit rate of the broadcast.
*2 It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double-sided disc to the
other
*3 When recording to the HDD in “EP” mode, you cannot perform high-speed copy to +R, +R
DL, or +RW discs.
*4 When “Recording time in EP mode” is set to 6 hours” in the Setup menu. The sound quality is
better when using “6 hours” than when using “8 hours”.
14 hours
20 min.
(10 hours
45 min.*4)
8 hours
(6
hours*4)
16 hours
(12
hours*4)
8 hours
(6
hours*4)
84 hours
(63
hours*4)
42 hours
(31 hours
30 min.*4)
441 hours
(331
hours*4)
885
hours
(664
hours*4)
EP*3
7 hours
10 min.
4 hours8 hours4 hours42 hours21 hours221 hours
442
hours
LP
3 hours
35 min.
2 hours4 hours2 hours21 hours
10 hours
30 min.
110 hours
220
hours
SP
1 hour 45
min.
1 hour2 hours1 hour
10 hours
30 min.
5 hours
15 min.
55 hours
110
hours
XP
--------24 hours12 hours120 hours
240
hours
HL
(4 Mb/s)
--------18 hours9 hours90 hours
180
hours
HE
(5 Mb/s)
--------8 hours6 hours60 hours
120
hours
HX
(8 Mb/s)
--------8 hours4 hours40 hours80 hours
HG
(12 Mb/s)
--------21 hours
10 hours
15 min.
105 hours
215
hours
DR*1
(SD Quality:
5 Mb/s)
--------
7 hours
30 min.
3 hours
30 min.
37 hours
30 min.
77 hours
DR*1
(HD Quality:
14 Mb/s)
DVD-R
DL
+R DL
(8.5 GB)
DVD-R
DVD-
RW +R
+RW
(4.7GB)
DVD-
RAM
double-
sided*2
(9.4 GB)
DVD-
RAM
single-
sided
(4.7 GB)
BD-RE
DL
BD-R
DL
(50 GB)
BD-RE
BD-R
(25 GB)
DMR-
BS750
DMR-
XS350
(250GB)
DMR-
BS850
(500GB)
DiscHDD
Recording
Mode
Approximate Recording Times

Which Blu-ray Discs can I use?
50GB 4x Speed Write-Once Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording
LM-BRU50LAE Blu-ray Disc
50GB 2x Speed Write-Once Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording, 2 Pack
LM-BRU50AE2 Blu-ray Disc
50GB 2x Speed Write-Once Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording
LM-BRU50AE Blu-ray Disc
25GB 4x Speed Write-Once Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording, 3 Pack
LM-BRU25LAE3 Blu-ray Disc
25GB 2x Speed Write-Once Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording
LM-BRU25AE Blu-ray Disc
50GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording
LM-BEU50AE Blu-ray Disc
25GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording, 3 Pack
LM-BEU25AE3 Blu-ray Disc
25GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording, 2 Pack
LM-BEU25AE2 Blu-ray Disc
25GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording
LM-BEU25AE Blu-ray Disc
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Panasonic makes their own range of Blu-ray discs:
While other brands of discs may be used, Panasonic cannot guarantee
quality or compatibility.

What is VIERA Link?
One Remote to Control TV and Recorder
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VIERA Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and
a Panasonic TV (VIERA 2007 or later). You can use this function by connecting
the equipment with the HDMI cable.
When you turn the TV to standby, the recorder is also automatically turned to
standby. The unit is automatically turned to standby even if the Function Menu
screen, the status message or the on-screen display is displayed, during
playback, or when the unit is set to a timer recording.
Even if the TV is turned to standby, the recorder will not be turned to standby at
the same time when recording, copying, finalising, etc.
Power On Link
If the TV is in standby and certain buttons are pressed on the recorder remote,
the TV will automatically turn on and display the picture from the recorder.
Press the VIERA Link button on the TV remote
control to display the VIERA Link Menu. Select
“VIERA Link Control: Recorder”, then press OK
to display the menu from the recorder. Then
continue to use the TV remote control to
navigate the menus of the recorder.
Pause Live TV
When watching freesat through your VIERA television, press the VIERA Link
button on the TV remote control to display the VIERA Link Menu. Select “Pause
Live TV” and press “OK”. The recorder will power on (if not already on), and
start recording the programme to the HDD. When you stop “Pause Live TV”, the
programme is deleted from the HDD.
To use “Pause Live TV” from a Freeview VIERA television, you must also
connect a SCART cable.
Power Off Link
VIERA Link offers you:

On rare occasion, you may need to retune the freesat channels if they are lost. If
channels are lost it is usually due to a drop in signal from the satellite dish. This
could be because of a loss of signal from the satellite itself, weather conditions
interfering with the signal, or improper alignment of the satellite dish.
How do I retune the freesat channels?
Retune freesat
Function
Menu
Continued…
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Others
TV Guide
Copy
Delete
Recording
Playback
DIGA Function Menu
Select Press Menu Display
(example)
Setup
DVD Management
Network
DV Automatic Recording
Flexible Recording via AV input
Ext Link Standby
Others
Network Settings
Connection
Display
Sound
Picture
HDD / Disc
Tuning
Setup
Setup
Others

Tuning
Other Satellite - continued
freesat Auto
Setup
Yes
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Select Press Menu Display
(example)
Preferred Subtitles
Preferred Multi Audio
Child Lock
Signal Condition
Other Satellite Tuning Menu
Other Satellite Channel List
freesat Auto Setup
freesat channel List
freesat Favourites Edit
Tuning
All freesat tuning data will be erased
When the scan is done, you
will be prompted to enter
your postcode. This is to
ensure you get the
channels for your region.
Continued…
Remember to put the “space” in your
postcode by choosing the box
between the “Z” and the “0”.

Sorting freesat channel list. Please wait…
If you have not yet
entered a PIN number
for your Owner ID, you
will be prompted to do
so. Follow the on-
screen instructions in
this instance.
To skip the Owner ID,
press the EXIT button.
Retune is now finished. The recorder will show FS 101 on the display to
indicate it is tuned in to freesat channel 101.
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Other Satellite - continued
Select Press Menu Display
(example)
Press the “Green”
button to confirm your
postcode.

Can I tune into free satellite channels that are not
part of the freesat broadcast?
freesat and Sky both broadcast on the Astra 2 satellite. freesat receives it’s
programme information from the Eurobird satellite. The satellite dish must be
aligned to Astra 2 and Eurobird to receive freesat. Other free channels that are
broadcast on Astra 2 may be received by the Panasonic freesat recorders.
These channels must be tuned in using the “Other Satellite” tuning menu (page
13). Once tuned in, “Other Sat” channels are accessed using the “Input Select”
Button.
freesat
Channels
(Not Encrypted)
Sky Subscription
Channels
(Encrypted)
Other Free
Channels
(Not Encrypted)
Sky Subscription
channels
cannot be received
All freesat
Channels
are received
Other Free Channels
can be received in the
“Other Sat” tuning menu
Astra 2 Broadcasts
Examples of free “Other Sat” channels:
Sky News, Euro News, CNN, Luxe, France
24, Life, The Vault, Pop Girl, Pop, Showcase
TV and many more…
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