Panasonic DMR-HWT260GN - Manuals

Gettin g started SQT1332 5 Unit care • 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 subj...

Gettin g started SQT1332 6 Main unit • 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. • The USB port on the front side do...

Gettin g started SQT1332 7 Class II equipment (The construction of the product is double-insulated.) Display         1 Drive (HDD) indicator 2 Main display section indicator• Messages and other information are displayed. ( > 69) 3 Timer recording indicator• This indicator lights up when t...

Gettin g started SQT1332 8 Remote Control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. GUIDE CH CH PAGE AV INPUT TV OK VOL RETURN OPTION DELETE AUDIO REC TEXT STTL -10s +60s INTERNET REWIND LIVE TV 0 2 abc 5 jkl 8 tuv 1 4 ghi 7 qrs p 3 def 6 mno 9 xyz w FU NCT ION M ...

Gettin g started SQT1332 9 Connection • Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables. 3D programmes or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible terminal of a 3D or 4K compatible TV. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read ...

Gettin g started SQT1332 10 • 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 out...

Gettin g started SQT1332 11 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 br...

Gettin g started SQT1332 12 To stop partway Press [RETURN ]. To restart setup ( > 57, Auto Setup) • If tuning is cancelled partway through, it may not be possible to receive the channels. Restart setup again. Eas y Network Se tting After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue with “Easy Netw...

Gettin g started SQT1332 13 To restart Easy Network Setting 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ( > 17) 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 ...

Gettin g started SQT1332 14 HDD and media information For more details, refer also to the specifications. ( > 70) ( – : Impossible) Recordable/playable contents Media type Standard symbol Playable contents Recordable contents Built-in hard disk drive (HDD) [HDD] • Video• AVCHD/AVCHD 3D• MKV• MP4•...

Gettin g started SQT1332 16 § 1 The SD quality programme cannot be converted to HD quality. § 2 [For_New_Zealand] § 3 You cannot select during play whether it activates or deactivates. § 4 You cannot select during play whether it appears or disappears. Approximate recording times Refer to “Recording...

Gettin g started SQT1332 17 FUNCTION MENU screen You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. Media TV Guide Home Network Copy Video Setup Timer Recording C...

Watching broa dcasts SQT1332 18 Watching broadcasts To switch to the channel you have previously watched Press [LAST VIEW ]. • This function will work only for the channels you have watched for more than 10 seconds. If you have set a ratings level ( > 58, Child Lock ( Parental Rating )), you may ...

Watching broa dcasts SQT1332 19 Press [AUDIO].• Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed. You can switch the aspect ratio of the screen mode. ( > 56) To use the data service function (Catch Up Service), connect to a network and set up the network setti...

Watching broa dcasts SQT1332 20 You can select from the list of channel names. 1 Press [OK]. 2 Select the channel, then press [OK]. To edit the channel list Refer to “Channel List”. ( > 57) This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD. REWIND LIVE...

Recording SQT1332 21 Recording TV programmes • If a timer recording reaches its start time when all tuners are being used for recording, the recording (OTR) of one of the programmes terminates. • Teletext will not be recorded.• Following contents or media cannot be played back while recording.- vide...

Recording SQT1332 22 Press [STATUS ]. e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously Press [ ∫ ]. When recording one programme: If the following screen appears Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. After displaying the recording programme, press [ ; ]. • Press again to restart recording. (A title is n...

Recording SQT1332 23 Timer recording To use TV Guide system ( > 19) Operation during Recording ( > 22) To edit the timer programme ( > 26) Select “Single Timer Rec.” or “Series Timer Rec.” ( > 24), then press [OK]. • The overlapped programmes are displayed with if their repeat programmes...

Recording SQT1332 24 1 On the TV Guide screen: Press [OPTION]. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. Keyword Search Displays programmes including the input keyword.• Refer to “Entering text”. ( > 56) Prog.Type Search Displays programmes of the selected type.If, for example, you select “Arts/Culture...

Recording SQT1332 25 Select the items and change the settings. Channel You can select Category with the red button. Day/Date You can select “Date” or “Weekly” by pressing the green button. Auto Renewal Recording (Only daily/weekly/series timer recording)The unit will record the new programme over th...

Recording SQT1332 26 2 Select the programme, then perform the operations. To edit a timer programme 1 Press [OK].2 Change the timer recording options. • Refer to “Timer recording options”. ( > 25) 3 Press [OK]. To exit the timer recording list Press [EXIT ]. • Programmes to be recorded with Keywo...

Playing back video SQT1332 29 Playing titles on the HDD AVCHD tab [USB_HDD] When connecting registered USB HDD, “USB HDD” tab and registration number appears.Select “USB HDD” tab. § § “For recorded titles ( > 16)” only 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Contents on HDD”, then press [OK]. e.g., 3 ...

Playing back video SQT1332 31 1 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. e.g., [HDD] 3 Select the chapter, then press [OK]. To edit the chapter in Chapter View Refer to “Editing chapters”. ( > 39) 1 Select the title, then press the red button in step 3. ( &...

Playing back video SQT1332 32 Playing titles on the media Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily. e.g., [USB] • Display items differ depending on what is recorded in each media. If the menu screen is not displayed, ...

Playing back video SQT1332 33 Operation during play Press [STATUS ] twice. Press [ ∫ ]. Resume play function Press [ 1 a 1.3] to restart from the stopped position. Press and hold [ 1 a 1.3]. • Press again to return to normal speed. • MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Quick View is not effective. Press [ 6 ] or [ ...

Playing back video SQT1332 34 1 Press [STTL ]. 2 Press [OK]. 3 Select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK]. • If you want to switch the subtitle language, select it in the Basic Operation menu ( > 35). MKV: Display with “Subtitle Settings” in the Basic Operation menu ( > 35). You can switch the aspe...

Playing back video SQT1332 35 Playback menu A variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu.Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. 2 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 4 Change the set...

Playing back video SQT1332 36 • The menu is not displayed when playing photos. Display language list Picture Settings Picture Type Select the picture quality mode during play. Sharpness AdjustmentNoise ReductionLuminance/Colour AdjustmentBandwidth Limitation Adjusts the bandwidth limitations. 24p / ...

Edit ing video SQT1332 37 Deleting/Editing titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. § § “For recorded titles ( > 16)” only 1 On the Video Menu screen:Select the title. 2 Press [DELETE]. 3 Select “Delete”, ...

Edit ing video SQT1332 38 1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. 2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title.• You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. ( > 33) 3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Divide”, then press [OK]. To confirm the division point ...

Edit ing video SQT1332 39 To cancel a “Now” conversion Press and hold [RETURN ] for more than 3 seconds. To confirm whether the conversion is completed Press [VIDEO MENU]. When “ ±± > ±± (Recording mode for conversion)” is displayed, the conversion has not finished. To cancel a “During standby” c...

Copying vide o SQT1332 40 Copying titles To register the external HDD (USB HDD) ( > 53) To copy video files ( > 41) 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 ( > left). 2 Select the title, then press the yellow button.Repeat this step to select titles. 3 Press the blue button. 4 Go to step 6...

Copying vide o SQT1332 41 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Copy Video”, then press [OK]. Cancel All: To cancel all registered copying settings and lists 3 Make the copying settings. (Copy Direction etc.) 4 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK]. 5 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. • Titles in the gr...

Photo and Music SQT1332 42 Photo § § “For data files ( > 16)” only (JPEG, MPO) 2 Select the folder, then press [OK].• Photo menu screen appears. ( > 43) 3 Select the photo, then press [OK].• Press [ 2 , 1 ] to display the previous or next photo. • When the following conditions are met, photos ...

Photo and Music SQT1332 43 e.g., [HDD] Photos imported to the HDD ( > 44) are managed using folders.Folders and photos can be edited by pressing [OPTION]. ( > 44) To select the tab Press [ 2 , 1 ]. To start Slideshow Refer to “Slideshow settings”. ( > right) [HDD] To display or exit the Cal...

Photo and Music SQT1332 44 [HDD] 2 Press [OPTION].• Selectable items will change depending on the type of file. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. • The name of the copied photos will be changed. Editing photos 1 On the Photo Menu screen: To e...

Photo and Music SQT1332 45 Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the HDD. 4 Once the copy is completed, select “Yes” or “No”, then press [OK]. To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. • Photos without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date. • The name o...

Photo and Music SQT1332 46 [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Music” in “Contents on HDD”, then press [OK].The music list screen appears. 3 Go to step 3 ( > 45, Playing music file on the media). Press [ ∫ ]. Press [ ; ]. • Press [ 1 a 1.3] to restart play. Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ]. • Press [ 1 ...

Network SQT1332 47 Enjoying Network Service Network Service allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from Network Service home screen. Preparation • Perform network connection and settings. ( > 10, 12) 1 Press [IN...

Network SQT1332 48 Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the contents and broadcasts on Server equipment connected on the same network from Client equipment.This unit can be used both as Server and Client. Additionally, if used as Client, this unit can also be...

Network SQT1332 49 You can share videos, photos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “DLNA Client” in “Home Network”, then press [OK].A list of equipment connected via the network is displayed.• This list can be updated by pressing the red button. 3 ...

Network SQT1332 50 This unit will work as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a smartphone, etc.). § Digital Media Controller compatible software should be installed. Following steps are necessary to use this unit as Medi...

Network SQT1332 51 If the corresponding device is not found even after the search is run again, select “Next” and change the connection method. Select the connection method according to the device to be connected. You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Miracast-compatible smartphone, etc. on...

W ith Other Equipment SQT1332 52 Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) § “For data files ( > 16)” only e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera 1 Connect the video camera or insert the media.• Make the video camera ready for data transfer.The menu screen appears. ( > 32) 2 Select “Copy Video ( AV...

W ith Other Equipment SQT1332 53 Connect this unit with optional USB HDD. • Only one USB HDD (For recorded titles, > 16) can be connected at the same time. • Do not connect additional HDDs using a USB hub. • For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the USB HDD....

Convenie nt functions SQT1332 54 VIERA Link functions What is VIERA Link? VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating ...

Convenie nt functions SQT1332 55 Use the “Software Update Now ( Broadcast )” ( [For_New_Zealand] ) function or “Software Update Now ( Internet )” function. ( > 64) 4K Networking You can save 4K videos/photos recorded with digital cameras and other 4K-compatible devices to the HDD of this unit and...

Convenie nt functions SQT1332 56 Other operations Preparation • Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc. 1 Select a character, then press [OK].Repeat this step to enter other characters. 2 Press [ ∫ ] (Finish). “Writing...” appears then the screen returns to the previous screen and so on. To end par...

Setup SQT1332 57 Basic Settings You can change the unit’s settings of Digital TV Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the menu. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 4 Select the item, then make the setting....

Setup SQT1332 59 HDD Management Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings. Delete all titles Delete all recorded programmes and AVCHD on the built-in HDD.• Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected. Delete all videos ( MP4 / MKV ) Delete all videos (MP4/MKV) on ...

Setup SQT1332 62 Proxy Server Settings Check and set the connection to the Proxy server.• Press [OK] to show the respective setting. Network Service Settings Second Screen Browsing When this function is set to “On”, you can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Network Service application of smartp...

Setup SQT1332 63 Registration type for remote devices • Automatic: All connected devices on the same network can access this unit. • Manual: Only registered devices can access this unit. Remote device list • To register equipment manually 1 Select the device name or the MAC Address for the device yo...

Reference SQT1332 65 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions.Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. ( > 54) The unit does not work. • Check the connections. ( > 9)...

Reference SQT1332 66 The screen changes automatically. • If “Screen Saver” set to “On”, the screen saver function will be activated when there is no operation for 5 minutes or more. ( > 60) There is a lot of image lag when playing video. • Set to “0” all items in the “Noise Reduction”. ( > 36)...

Reference SQT1332 67 Cannot record.Cannot copy. • Some broadcasts are copyright protected. Timer recording does not work properly. • When is displayed on the screen. ( > 26) Auto Renewal Recording does not work properly. • The programme will not be overwritten in the following cases:- the program...

Reference SQT1332 68 The TV Guide information is not displayed properly. • Set the clock correctly. ( > 64, Clock) • There was a programme change, or TV Guide information from a broadcast station was possibly not correctly transmitted. • If signal quality is bad, the TV Guide system may not be ab...

Reference SQT1332 69 The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected. Selected titles in the USB HDD are being converted.Do not disconnect the USB HDD from this unit. TV Guide data is being downloaded. • Displayed when the unit is starte...

Reference SQT1332 70 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated. • Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on the bit rate of broadcasting. [For_Australia] - High Definition (H...

Reference SQT1332 71 Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. DVB and...

Reference SQT1332 73 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for pa...

Reference SQT1332 74 Index A Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 56 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 33, 70 Audio Description (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 35 Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 57 AVCHD . ...

Disposal of Old Equipment and BatteriesOnly for European Union and countries with recycle systems These symbols are only valid in the European Union and countries with recycle systems.If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method ...