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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray DiscTM Recorder
Model No. DMR-BCT820
DMR-BCT720
DMR-BCT721
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
· This Blu-ray Disc recorder is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. It can receive encrypted and
free-to-air DVB-C services.
Region management information
BD-Video: This unit can play BD-Video discs DVD-Video: This unit can play DVD-Video discs
supporting the region code "B". supporting the region number "2" or "ALL".
e.g., e.g.,
2
3
5
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
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Safety precautions
WARNING CAUTION
Unit Unit
· To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or · This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
product damage, adjustments or performance of procedures other
- Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, than those specified herein may result in
dripping or splashing. hazardous radiation exposure.
- Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as · Do not place sources of naked flames, such as
vases, on this unit. lighted candles, on this unit.
- Use only the recommended accessories. · This unit may receive radio interference caused
- Do not remove covers. by mobile telephones during use. If such
- Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer interference occurs, please increase separation
servicing to qualified service personnel. between this unit and the mobile telephone.
- Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. · This unit is intended for use in moderate
- Do not place heavy items on this unit. climates.
AC mains lead Placement
· To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or · Place this unit on an even surface.
product damage, · To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
- Ensure that the power supply voltage product damage,
corresponds to the voltage printed on this unit. - Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
- Insert the mains plug fully into the socket built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
outlet. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
- Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the - Do not obstruct this unit's ventilation openings
lead. with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.
- Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
- Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high
- Hold onto the mains plug body when
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
disconnecting the plug.
vibration.
- Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket
outlet.
· Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately if
any problem occurs.
SD card
· Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
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Supplied accessories
Batteries
· Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the type Please check and identify the supplied
recommended by the manufacturer. accessories.
· Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte (Product numbers correct as of July 2012. These
leakage and may cause a fire. may be subject to change.)
- Do not mix old and new batteries or different
Remote control (N2QAYB000759): 1 pc.
types at the same time.
Batteries for remote control: 2 pcs.
- Do not heat or expose to flame.
AC mains lead: 1 pc.
- Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed
RF coaxial cable: 1 pc.
to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed. · Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
- Do not take apart or short circuit.
- Do not recharge alkaline or manganese
batteries. Indemnity concerning recorded content
- Do not use batteries if the covering has been Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for
peeled off. damages directly or indirectly due to any type of
- Remove batteries if you do not intend to use problems that result in loss of recording or edited
the remote control for a long period of time. content (data), and does not guarantee any
Store in a cool, dark place. content if recording or editing does not work
· When disposing the batteries, please contact properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the case where any type of repair is made to the unit
correct method of disposal. (including any other non-HDD related
component).
Restriction on use of unauthorized copied
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT 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:
(Inside of product) 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
Editing video
Deleting recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Getting started Editing recorded titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
HDD and media information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
- Recordable/playable contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Copying video
- Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Copying titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
- Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 - Copying from media other than HDD with
DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Unit care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
- Copying titles with copying list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
- Notes for copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
CI module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
- Copying a finalised disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Copying Title Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
- Basic connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
- Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in
- Amplifier/receiver connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 High Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
- Other TV connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
- Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Photo
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Playing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
- TV operation buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PHOTO) screen . . . . . . . . . 62
- Easy Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - Photo play option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
- Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - Slideshow settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
FUNCTION MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Editing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Copying photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Watching broadcasts
- Selecting and copying the photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Watching broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - Copying automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
- Using Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
- Using TV Guide system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Music
- Using channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
- Operations while watching broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - Copying music to HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
- REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 - Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
- Operations during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Recording
Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Recording TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
- Operation during Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 With Other Equipment
- Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast . . . . . 33 Recording from external equipment . . . . . . . . 70
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - Manual Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
- Manually programming timer recording . . . . . . . . . . 36 - Flexible Recording via AV input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
- Timer recording options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - Linked timer recording (SKY Digital STB, etc.)
- Timer recording from channel information . . . . . . . . 37 EXT LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 71
- Notes on timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Copying the HD Video or the SD Video . . . . . 72
- To confirm and edit a timer programme . . . . . . . . . 38 - Copying HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
- Copying SD Video (MPEG2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Playing back video Smart Home Networking (DLNA) . . . . . . . . . . 74
Playing titles on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - Using this unit as Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
- DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen . . . . . . . . . 39 - Using this unit as Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Playing titles on the media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 - Using this unit as Media Renderer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
- Notes for BD-Live discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Operation during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Convenient functions
- General operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) . . . . . 77
- 3D video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - To enjoy video communication (e.g., SkypeTM) . . . . . 77
Media management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . . 80
About descriptions in these operating
- Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
instructions
- Disconnecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
· These operating instructions are applicable to models
- Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
DMR-BCT820, DMR-BCT720 and DMR-BCT721. The
VIERA Link/Q Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 illustrations in these Operating Instructions show images
Playback menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 of DMR-BCT820 unless otherwise indicated.
Changing the unit's settings (Setup) . . . . . . . 86 · [BCT820] :indicates features applicable to
- Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 DMR-BCT820 only.
· [BCT720] :indicates features applicable to
- DVB Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
DMR-BCT720 only.
- HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 · [BCT721] :indicates features applicable to
- Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 DMR-BCT721 only.
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 · Pages to be referred to are indicated as " ±±".
- Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
- Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
- Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
- Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
- Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Software (Firmware) Update . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Getting started
- Update software (firmware) of this unit . . . . . . . . . 102
- CI Plus compatible CAM software
(firmware) update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Watching broadcasts
Other operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
- Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
- Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . 104 Recording
- HOLD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Troubleshooting Playing back video
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
- General operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
- Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Editing video
- TV screen and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
- Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
- Recording, timer recording and copying . . . . . . . . 108 Copying video
- Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
- Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
- Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Photo
- Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
- USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
- TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Music
- Broadcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
- VIERA Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
With Other Equipment
- Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
- Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
- Messages on the unit's display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Convenient functions
- When you experience problems with
Easy Network Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Reference Troubleshooting
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Reference
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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HDD and media information
Recordable/playable contents
(: Impossible)
Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents
· Video
· AVCHD/AVCHD 3D
Built-in hard disk drive · JPEG
[HDD]
(HDD)§1 · MPO (3D photo)
· Music copied from music CD
· MP3
External HDD §1, 2, 3 · Video
[USB_HDD]
( 80)
BD-Video · Video
[BD-V]
BD-RE§1 · Video
· AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§4
[BD-RE]
· JPEG
· MPO (3D photo)
BD-R · Video
· AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§4
[BD-R]
· DivX® · MKV
DVD-Video§5 · Video
[DVD-V]
DVD-RAM§1 · Video
· JPEG
[RAM]
· MPO (3D photo)
· AVCHD§4
DVD-R · Video
DVD-R DL · AVCHD§4
· DivX® · MKV
[DVD-R]
· JPEG · MP3
· MPO (3D photo)
DVD-RW§1 · Video
[DVD-RW] · AVCHD§4
· Video
+R/+R DL [+R]
· AVCHD§4
· Video
+RW§1 [+RW]
· AVCHD§4
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(: Impossible)
Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents
Audio CD (CD-DA) · Music
[CD]
· DivX® · MKV
CD
· JPEG · MP3
(including CD-R/RW)
· MPO (3D photo)
SD Cards§1 · JPEG · AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§4
· MPO (3D photo) · SD Video (MPEG2)§6
[SD]
· MP4 · JPEG
· MPO (3D photo)
· AVCHD/AVCHD 3D§4, 7
· SD Video (MPEG2)§6
· MP4 · MPEG2
USB memories [USB]
· DivX® · MKV
· JPEG · MP3
· MPO (3D photo)
§1 Rewritable media
§2 Referred to as "USB HDD" in these operating instructions.
§3 It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)
§4
Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be
able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.
§5
Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL.
§6
Recorded with SD-Video format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It can be
played back only after copying to HDD. ( 73)
§7 It cannot be played back directly from the USB memory. Playback is possible by copying to the
HDD. ( 72)
· [+RW] This unit cannot record to 8X Speed +RW disc.
· [USB] Video images of the copyright-protected DivX contents stored on USB device can be output only through the HDMI
output terminal.
· 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.
Playable contents on a DLNA server
When this unit works as a DLNA client ( 75), following contents are playable.
· Recorded video§ · AVCHD§ · MP4 · MPEG2
· JPEG · MPO (3D photo) · MP3 · FLAC
§ Only when the server is another DIGA. ( 74)
· Depending on the server, the contents other than stated above can be played back.
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HDD and media information
Recording mode
Recording Mode DR HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP/FR
Feature Programmes can be Recording can be done Recording can be done
recorded in a nearly with reduced recording with reduced recording
perfect broadcasted state. volume in HD quality. volume in SD quality.
Quality Quality as the broadcast High definition§1 Standard definition
Recordable
media
Multiple audio Record all multiple audio Record only one audio
Subtitles / Can be recorded Can be recorded (only one subtitle or teletext)§2
Teletext
Surround audio Surround audio as the Surround audio produced Stereo audio
broadcast by conversion of
broadcast audio format
§1 The SD quality programme can not be converted to HD quality.
§2 You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears.
Approximate recording times
Refer to "Recording modes and approximate recording times". ( 119)
· FR (Flexible Recording Mode)
The unit automatically selects the best possible recording rate between XP and EP (8 hours).
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Notes
About extension of files
File format Extension
JPEG ".JPG" ".jpg"
MPO (3D photo) ".MPO" ".mpo"
MP3 ".MP3" ".mp3"
DivX ".DIVX" ".divx" ".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"
MPEG2 ".MPG" ".mpg" ".MPEG" ".mpeg" ".M2TS" ".m2ts" ".MTS"
".mts" ".TS" ".ts"
MP4 ".MP4" ".mp4" ".MOV" ".mov"
§
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.
Notes for the disc
· 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
· [BD-RE] [BD-R] When these discs cannot be played back on other Blu-ray Disc players, etc. (e.g., title
recorded with HE-AAC audio format), convert the recording mode to play them back. ( 51, File
Conversion)
· [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Finalisation is needed. ( 79)
· [+RW] If the disc failed to play on other equipment, we recommend you create a Top Menu ( 79).
· 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
- DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges
- 2.6 and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm - DVD-Audio
- HD DVD - WMA discs, DivX Plus HD discs
- 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.
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HDD and media information
Notes for the USB devices Media handling
· This unit does not guarantee connection with all · Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs
USB devices. or the terminal surface of the SD cards.
· This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
· Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as DO DO NOT
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.) · If there is dirt or condensation on the disc, wipe
· USB memories support FAT12, FAT16 and with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
FAT32 file systems.
· USB memories support DivX and MKV files less DO DO NOT
than 4 GB.
Notes for the SD cards
· Compatible SD card · Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
- SD Memory Card · Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
(from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
formats) any other solvent.
- SDHC Memory Card · Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing
(from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format) implements, when writing on the label side of
the disc.
- SDXC Memory Card
· Do not drop, stack, or impact discs.
(48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format)
· Do not place objects on discs.
· Do not use the following discs:
· Using miniSD card or microSD card
- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
Mini-type and micro-type cards can also be stickers or labels (rental discs, etc.).
used, but must be used with adaptor cards
- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
(optional).
- Irregularly shaped discs.
DO NOT
To format an SD card
Refer to "Format Disc/Format Card". ( 78)
· Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
· If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time · Do not expose the terminals of the SD card to
necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not
water, garbage or other strange things.
be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, format the
card on this unit. · Do not place in the following areas:
· SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be - In hot places, such as under the direct
used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate sunlight.
cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in
equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards.)
- In very dusty or humid areas.
- Locations susceptible to significant difference
in temperature (condensation can occur).
- Where static electricity or electromagnetic
waves occur.
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Unit care
· Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of
HDD/USB HDD handling care
the unit.
· The HDD is a high precision device · The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke
The HDD is a high precision recording or bug spray/vapour, etc. gets inside the
instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. unit.
Therefore, be careful of the following points
while the unit is turned on, especially during When moving the unit
operation, otherwise the HDD and the recorded Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
content may be damaged: empty.
- Do not subject the unit to any vibration and 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until
shock. "BYE" disappears from the display.)
- Do not remove the AC mains lead from the 2 Remove the AC mains lead from the
household mains socket. household mains socket.
3 Move only after the unit has come to a
· The HDD is a temporary storage device complete stop (approx. 3 minutes) in order to
· The HDD is not an everlasting storage device. avoid subjecting to vibration and shock. (Even
It is recommended to save the recorded after the unit is switched to standby mode, the
content on a disc or to keep the original data or HDD continues operating for a short time.)
CDs that they were copied from.
· If you notice a problem with the HDD such as
Cleaning
repetitive strange sounds, immediately save
(backup) all content and request service. If you · This unit
continue using the HDD with a problem, the - Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
unit or the recorded content will be damaged. - Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to
clean this unit.
· If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the
- Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully
recorded content cannot be recovered.
read the instructions that came with the cloth.
Setup precautions
· This unit's lens
· Place the unit on a surface that is flat and · Use the Lens cleaner (optional) to clean the
not subject to vibration or impact. unit's lens.
· Do not place on anything that generates heat
like a Set Top Box, etc. Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE
· Place in an area where condensation does · This lens cleaner may not be available for
not occur. Conditions where condensation sale in all countries, e.g. not available in
may occur Germany, please consult your Panasonic
- When there is an extreme change in dealer for advice.
temperature (e.g., when subjected to an air
conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts
the unit). When requesting this unit for repair
- When there is high humidity or a lot of steam The registration of the USB HDD may be
in the room. cancelled in the process of repairing this unit.
In the above situation, without turning the unit You can use the USB HDD again by
on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature re-registering, but all recorded content already on
and wait 23 hours until condensation is gone. the USB HDD will be lost. In such cases, the
recorded content (data) cannot be recovered.
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Control reference guide
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.
Remote control
1 Transmit the remote control signal
· Point it at remote control signal sensor on
TV
this unit. ( 13)
2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or DRIVE INPUT VOL CH
SELECT AV
vice versa
PAGE
3 Select drive (HDD, BD, SD or USB)
1 2abc 3def
4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter CH
4ghi 5jkl 6mno
numbers or characters
INTERNET
5 Switch to the previously watched channel 7p 8 tuv 9w
qrs xyz
( 27)
0 RADIO/
TV
6 Basic operations for recording and play, LAST VIEW SLOW/SEARCH
REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV ( 30)
SKIP REWIND LIVE TV
7 Show Information ( 28, 40, 44) STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3
8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame ( 45)
STATUS PAUSE LIVE TV EXIT
9 Show DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Top Menu,
GUIDE
Pop-up Menu ( 39)
FUN
R
: Show OPTION menu ( 49, 64, 69)
DIRECT NAVIGATO
C TIO M NU
; Colour buttons (Use in accordance with
N E
OK
instruction on the screen.)
OPTION RETURN
< Start recording ( 31, 70)
= Select a conversion mode/recording mode
( 31, 70)
REC REC MODE TEXT STTL
> Show the Timer Recording screen ( 36)
PROG/CHECK CHAPTER TIME SLIP AUDIO
? Create chapter ( 45)
@ Input select ( 27, 70) INPUT SELECT DEL MANUAL SKIP
-10s +60s
A To delete unwanted recorded titles, timer
programmes, photos or music ( 48)
B TV operation buttons ( 21)
C Channel select ( 27)/Change pages in the
DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen etc.
Insert batteries
D Show the VIERA Connect screen ( 77)
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
E Switching to the radio channel list ( 27) remote control.
F Start up a video communication ( 77)
G Exit the menu screen
H Show the TV Guide screen ( 28)
I Show the FUNCTION MENU screen ( 26)
J Return to previous screen
K Show subtitles ( 29, 46)
L Show Teletext ( 29, 46)
M Select audio ( 29, 46)
N Skip the specified time ( 45) R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
O Skip approx. 1 minute forward ( 45)
P Skip approx. 10 seconds backward ( 45)
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Main unit
Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert or remove a disc.
USB memory Pull to flip down
the front panel.
SD card
1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) > Display
Press to switch the unit from on to standby
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consuming a small amount of power. COPY USB SD EXT -L
HDD
2 Recording indicator
SD
· The indicator will light up while recording. BD PLAY
· The indicator will blink while recording is
paused and before recording starts. 9 10
3 CALL LED 1 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator
· The LED will light up when this unit receives 2 Disc indicator
incoming call etc. of the video 3 Copying indicator
communication. ( 77)
4 USB port indicator
4 Remote control signal sensor
5 SD card slot indicator
· Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and
6 EXT LINK indicator
right
7 Timer recording indicator
· Distance: Within approx. 7 m in front of the
· This indicator lights up when the timer
unit
recording standby is activated.
5 Open/close disc tray
8 Remote control signal indicator
6 Disc tray
7 USB port 9 Main display section indicator
8 SD card slot - Current time
· When removing the SD card, press on the - Playback counter
centre of the card and pull it straight out. - Various messages ( 112)
9 Stop 10 Playback indicator
: Start play
; CI (Common Interface) slot ( 14)
· While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the
< CI module eject button ( 14) unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action
= [BCT820] Blue LED may result in loss of the media contents.
· When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right
· It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off.
way up.
( 95, Blue LED)
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CI module
An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast.
You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a
subscription with the corresponding broadcaster.
· If not viewing/recording an encrypted broadcast, you do not need to insert the CI module.
1 Insert the certified Smart Card into the CAM (both optional).
CAM
Smart Card
CI module
2 Insert the CI module into the CI (Common Interface) slot of this unit.
CI (Common Interface) slot
This unit
CI module
TV service encryption is automatically cancelled and the service can be viewed or recorded. (The
recording might be prohibited by broadcasters.)
· Depending on the CI module, a PIN may be demanded. If prompted to enter a PIN code, enter the set
PIN code with the number buttons.
Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast ( 33)
· You can insert one or two different CAMs with Smart Cards into this unit.
· Be sure to insert the CI module horizontally into the slot.
· Insert the CAM and the Smart Card with the correct direction.
· When removing the CI module, press the CI module eject button and pull it straight out.
· For more details, see the manual of the CAM and Smart Card, or consult the dealer.
· The Common Interface supports the modules according to DVB Specification and CI Plus Specification.
· Turn off the unit before you insert or remove the CI module.
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About CI Plus compatible broadcast
"CI Plus" is a technical specification that imposes copy protection on the broadcasted programmes.
· All CI Plus protected programmes are encrypted.
It may take some time to display the encrypted programme.
Retention limit
There are some titles for which the playback will be disabled after a predetermined time.
(e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.)
· When the programme is imposed a limit on the playable period, the icon will appear on
the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen after recording. ( 39)
· These titles cannot be copied to the USB HDD or disc. ( below, Copying is prohibited)
CI Plus copy protection
When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded, the title may be copy protected.
· There are following types of the copy protection depending on the broadcast:
Copying not restricted
· Depending on the programme, you can copy only to USB HDD§, BD-RE, BD-R, or
DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only).
§ The original title will be deleted.
One generation copy is permitted
· You can copy to USB HDD, BD-RE, BD-R or DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs only) only
once.
The original title will be deleted.
· You cannot copy from the copied BD-RE, BD-R or DVD-RAM (CPRM compatible discs) to
HDD or another disc.
Copying is prohibited
· You cannot copy to the USB HDD or disc.
For details, refer to your CAM's operating instructions or consult your dealer.
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Connection
Basic connections
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.
To CATV terminal
CATV coaxial cable
RF coaxial cable
Cooling fan (supplied)
AV1
(TV)
VIDEO
RGB/S VIDEO
AV2
(EXT)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
This unit's rear panel
HDMI cable
AC mains lead
(supplied)
· Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
HDMI VHF/UHF
RF IN
TV's rear panel
Household mains socket
(AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz)
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If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment
Connect the TV with the 21-pin Scart cable or the
Audio/Video cable. ( 19)
AV1
(TV)
To connect and register the USB HDD VIDEO
RGB/S VIDEO
(optional) AV2
(EXT)
Refer to "Registering the external HDD VIDEO
S VIDEO
(USB HDD)". ( 80)
To connect the Communication Camera
(optional)
21-pin Scart cable
Refer to "VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet
Service)". ( 77)
About HDMI cable
· Use the High Speed HDMI cables.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
· When outputting 1080p signal, please use AV §
HDMI Cables 5.0 meters or less.
· Recommended Panasonic HDMI cable part Set Top Box or video equipment
number: §
A 21-pin Adaptor is required for
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), AUDIO/VIDEO terminal.
RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.
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 ("Power Save in Standby" is
activated and "RF OUT ( CATV Signal )" is
set to "Off")]
· The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link "HDAVI
Control" ( 82).
However, to perform PAUSE LIVE TV ( 30) and Direct TV
Recording ( 82) for broadcasts that cannot be received by
this unit, you need to connect a 21-pin Scart cable. ( 19)
· 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. (Some discs cannot be
down mixed.)
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Connection
Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D
Amplifier/receiver connections
3D programmes can be played back when
HDMI terminal
this unit is connected to a 3D compatible
TV.
3D programmes can be played back when · This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.
this unit is connected to a 3D compatible
amplifier/receiver and a 3D compatible TV.
· You will not be able to view 3D programmes
with this connection if your amplifier/receiver
Amplifier/receiver
is not 3D compatible.
TV
HDMI IN
TV (ARC compatible)
HDMI
(ARC compatible)
HDMI cable
HDMI
cable
Amplifier/
receiver
HDMI HDMI
HDMI OUT HDMI IN
(ARC compatible) (ARC compatible)
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
· VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or
amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link. · VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or
· When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link.
display "ARC compatible" on the HDMI terminal, it is · When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not
necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with display "ARC compatible" on the HDMI terminal, it is
a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the necessary to connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver with
amplifier/receiver. a digital audio cable to enjoy the TV audio on the
amplifier/receiver.
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Other TV connections
Using Optical digital audio cable
21-pin Scart terminal
OPTICAL IN Amplifier/receiver
AV
Optical digital
TV
audio cable
AV1
(TV)
VIDEO
RGB/S VIDEO 21-pin Scart cable
AV2
(EXT)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
Using Coaxial cable
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier/receiver AV1
(TV)
VIDEO
RGB/S VIDEO
AV2
(EXT)
VIDEO
S VIDEO
Coaxial cable
AV1
· Set according to the connected TV. ( 97, AV1 Output)
(TV)