Panasonic DMR-XW440 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 DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to view channels only. It does not receive
pay TV or encrypted channels.
DVD Recorder
Model No. DMR-XW440
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” (>81) or
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
until
2014/04/01
GL
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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 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 correct as of February 2014.
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 (N2QAYB000980):1pc.
Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs.
AC mains lead: 1pc.
RF coaxial cable: 1pc.
Audio/Video 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).
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
- Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . .28
- Timer recording options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
- Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . .29
- Remote recording from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . .30
Playing back video
Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . .31
Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Operation during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
- General operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
- 3D video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Editing video
Deleting/Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . .38
- Deleting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
- Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Copying video
Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
- Copying from media other than HDD with
DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
- Copying titles with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
- Notes for copying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
- Copying a finalised disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
- Copying Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in
High Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Photo and Music
Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
- Photo Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
- Photo play option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
- Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
- Copying automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
- Copying music (MP3) to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
- Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
- Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Network
Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . .58
- Using this unit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
- Using this unit as Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
- Using this unit as Media Renderer . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Enjoying Network Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
With Other Equipment
Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . .63
Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . .64
Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . .65
- Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
- Disconnecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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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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Convenient functions
VIERA Link functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
- Common procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
- Digital TV Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
-Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
- Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 85
- HOLD function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
- General operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . . 89
-Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
-Edit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
-USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
-TVGuide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
- Broadcast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
-Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
- Messages on the unit’s display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Reference
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
- Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
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. (>94)
(–: Impossible)
Recordable/playable contents
Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents
Built-in hard disk drive
(HDD)§1[HDD]
• Video
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
External hard disk drive
(USB HDD)§1
(>9)
[USB_HDD]
• Video§2
–
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§3, 4
•MP4
• Xvid
•JPEG
• MPEG2
•MKV
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
DVD-Video§5
[DVD-V] –
•Video
DVD-RAM§1
[RAM]
• Video
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
–•AVCHD
§3
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
[DVD-R]
• Video
• AVCHD§3
–
• Xvid • MKV
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
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(–: Impossible)
§1Rewritable media
§2It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)
§3Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be
able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.
§4It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by
copying to the built-in HDD. (>64)
§5Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.
•[+RW] This unit cannot record to 8X Speed +RW disc.
• 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 Recordable contents Playable contents
DVD-RW§1
[DVD-RW]
• Video
–
• AVCHD§3
+R/+R DL [+R] • Video
–• AVCHD§3
+RW§1[+RW] • Video
–• AVCHD§3
Audio CD (CD-DA)
[CD]
–
•Music
CD
(including CD-R/RW) –
•Xvid
•JPEG
•MKV
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
SD Cards§1
[SD]
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§3
•MP4 •JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
USB memory [USB] –
• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§3, 4
•MP4
•Xvid
•MPEG2
•MKV
•JPEG
• MPO (3D photo)
•MP3
Playable contents as DLNA client
Refer to “Playable contents”. (>60)
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HDD and media information
• 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.
§1The SD quality programme can not 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”. (>97)
• FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP mode and EP mode.
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” “.SSA” “.ssa” “.ASS” “.ass”
“.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt”
JPEG: “.JPG” “.jpg”
MPO: “.MPO” “.mpo”
MP3: “.MP3” “.mp3”
Recording mode
Recording Mode DR HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP/FR
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
Recordable
media
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
Surround audio produced
by conversion of
broadcast audio format
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. (>65)
• 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 does not guarantee connection with all USB
devices.
• Region management information
The unit can play back DVD-Video discs of the
following regions codes, including “ALL”:
• Disc recorded on another device
• 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.
•[DVD-RW] Recorded in DVD Video Recording
(DVD-VR) format
- This unit can play back and copy to HDD.
- This unit does not support editing or
recording.
- It is possible to record and edit with
DVD-Video (DVD-V) format by formatting
discs with this unit.
• Recording may not be possible to discs which
were used for recording on other equipment.
• Play on other players
•[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] Finalisation is needed.
(>83)
•[+RW] If the disc failed to play on other
equipment, we recommend you create a Top
Menu (>84).
•[DVD-R] The disc created in AVCHD format can
only be played back on AVCHD compatible
equipment.
• Regarding 8 cm Disc
This unit cannot record or edit the 8 cm disc.
Only playback or copy to the HDD is possible.
• Discs that cannot be played
- Blu-ray Disc (BD-Video, BD-RE, BD-R)
- DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges
- 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm
- DVD-Audio
- HD DVD
- Super Video CD, Super Audio CD, Video CD
- CD-ROM, Photo CD, PD, etc.
• 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
e.g., DVD-Video
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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 Disc/Format Card”. (>83)
• 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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