Panasonic DMR-XW390 - Manuals

Getting started VQT4C72 6 HDD and media information Getting started (–: Impossible) Recordable/playable contents Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents Hard disk drive (HDD) § 1 [HDD] • Video• AVCHD• JPEG• Music copied from music CD• MP3 DVD-Video § 3 [DVD-V] – • Video DVD-...

Getting started VQT4C72 7 § 1 Rewritable media § 2 Recorded with AVCHD compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device. § 3 Includes finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL. § 4 It cannot be played back directly from th...

Getting started VQT4C72 9 • This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices. • FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.• This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed. • USB memories support DivX files less than 4 GB. • Compatible SD card - SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 ...

Getting started VQT4C72 10 Unit care • The HDD is a high precision device 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 c...

Getting started VQT4C72 11 Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Transmit the remote control signal• Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. ( > 12) 2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa 3 Select dr...

Getting started VQT4C72 12 Control reference guide 1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Recording indicator• The indicator will light up while recording.• The indicator will...

Getting started VQT4C72 13 Connection • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal Connect the TV with the Audio/Video cable. ( > 14) About HDMI cable • Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cab...

Getting started VQT4C72 14 Connection • Connect to terminals of the same colour. • Connect to terminals of the same colour. • Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly. • VIERA Link function is possible by connecting...

Getting started VQT4C72 15 • When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” ( > 66, 75). • Connect to terminals of the same colour. Following function will be available when this unit is connected to the network. • Home network (DLNA) ( > 59) • VIERA ...

Getting started VQT4C72 16 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 [ Í TV], enter the code with the number buttons. Manufacturer and Code No. • If the brand o...

Getting started VQT4C72 17 1 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í ] on the remote control or [ Í /I] on this unit.• The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and perform the settings. • W...

Getting started VQT4C72 18 Settings After completing “Easy setting”, you can continue with “Network Easy Settings”. 1 Follow the on-screen instructions and make the following confirmation.- Network connection test- Internet connection test 2 When “Network Easy Setting have been finished.” appears.Pr...

Getting started VQT4C72 19 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] • Selectable items will change depending on the type and status ...

Watching broadcasts VQT4C72 20 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts About MyFreeview MyFreeview via UHF aerial is available to 86% of New Zealand homes. Visit www.freeviewnz.tv to check coverage in your area. • If you have set a ratings level, you may be asked to enter the PIN to start viewing th...

Watching broadcasts VQT4C72 21 1 Channel logo and date for the listings shown below 2 Programme times and names 3 Display navigation 4 A mini-screen showing the programme you were previously watching with channel name and current time 5 Synopsis for the currently highlighted programme 6 Parental Rat...

Watching broadcasts VQT4C72 22 Watching broadcasts When “ ” appears in channel information ( > 21) Press [STTL ]. • Press again to hide subtitle. Press [AUDIO].• Audio will switch according to the contents of the programme every time it is pressed. When “ ” appears in channel information ( > 2...

Recording VQT4C72 23 Recording TV programmes Recording To set the recording time 1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step 3 ( > left). Recording Time: You can set the length of recording time from 30 minutes to 4 hours.• You can select the recording time with [ 2 , 1 ]. Continu...

Recording VQT4C72 24 Recording TV programmes Press [STATUS ]. e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously It is necessary to display the programme you want to stop on the TV screen.Press [STOP ∫ ]. After displaying the recording programme, press [PAUSE ; ]. • Press again to restart recording...

Recording VQT4C72 25 Timer recording To use TV Guide system Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. ( > 20) To cancel a timer recording on the TV Guide screen Select the programme in the TV Guide, then press the red button. If on-screen instructions are displayed, follow them.( “[R]” icon or “[S]” icon...

Recording VQT4C72 26 Timer recording 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Select “New Timer Programme”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the items and change the items.( > right, Timer recording options) 4 Press [OK].The timer programme is stored. To confirm and edit the timer programme Refer to “To confirm and edit...

Recording VQT4C72 27 You can make timer programme for current or next programme. 1 While watching a programmePress [STATUS ]. 2 Display the channel information of a programme to record.• Switch the programme with [ 2 , 1 ]. 3 Press the yellow button. 4 Go to step 3 on page 26. • You can enter up to ...

Playing back video VQT4C72 29 Playing titles on the HDD Playing back video Resume play function If the following screen appears, select the point to start playback. Titles will be categorised automatically.You can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the tab. To select the tab Press [ 2 , 1...

Playing back video VQT4C72 31 Playing titles on the media To play back the playlist created on other equipment 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Select “Playlists” in “Others”, then press [OK].3 Select the playlist, then press [OK]. • Some DivX files may not be played back, depending on the video resolution...

Playing back video VQT4C72 32 Playing titles on the media e.g., Switching to the PICTURE screen Press the red button.The screen switches from “VIDEO” to “PICTURE”. Showing Information Select the title, then press [STATUS ]. Playback from Chapter View 1 Select the title, then press [OPTION].2 Select ...

Playing back video VQT4C72 33 Operation during play • Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible. • Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start. • Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [STOP ∫ ...

Editing video VQT4C72 35 Deleting recorded titles Editing video Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. • If the disc is protected, release the protection. ( > 60, Disc Protection) Multiple deleting Select the title, then press the ...

Editing video VQT4C72 36 Editing recorded titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. • Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible. • PIN is required to edit the ti...

Editing video VQT4C72 37 [HDD] [RAM] 1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. 2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to delete.• You can find the desired point by using play, search, etc. ( > 33) 3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK].• Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete o...

Editing video VQT4C72 39 • To use “DR File Conversion”, the HDD needs enough storage capacity. • The size of converted title might increase depending on the title. • DR File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing “During standby” conversion. Conversion will start from th...

Copying video VQT4C72 40 Copying titles Copying video If you want to copy recorded programmes at high speed, it is necessary that XP, SP, LP or EP mode should be selected for the programmes beforehand. ( > 38) § § [RAM] [+RW] only 1 Insert a disc. The menu screen appears. ( > 31) 2 Select “Cop...

Copying video VQT4C72 41 To cancel all registered copying setting and lists After performing step 21 Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK].2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. To copy HD Video (AVCHD format) to the DVD-R in High Definition Refer to “Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) to the DVD-R in High De...

Copying video VQT4C72 42 Copying titles 1 Select “Other Settings” in step 6 ( > 40), then press [ 1 ] (right). 2 Select the copying option, then press [OK]. • Subtitles Automatic: Subtitles will be recorded if they are included in the title. • If you wish to choose the subtitle, select the langua...

Copying video VQT4C72 43 High Speed Copying is the process of copying a title to disc in high speed while maintaining the original record mode and recording length. If any conversion is required during the copy process, the copying will be done at normal speed.• The following recording mode and medi...

Copying video VQT4C72 44 Copying titles [DVD-V] > [HDD] While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Copy (VIDEO / PICTURE)” in “Copy” then press [OK]. 3 Set “Copy Mode”.1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [ 1 ] (ri...

Copying video VQT4C72 45 [HDD] > [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] 1 Play back the title to copy.• Multiple audio and subtitle displayed during playback will be copied.- Select the multiple audio with “Audio Selection” in the Disc menu ( > 64) - Select the subtitles with “Subtitles” in the Dis...

Pictures VQT4C72 46 Playing pictures Pictures • When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be displayed or be playable. ( > 95) [HDD] [RAM] Pictures copied from SD cards and USB memories are grouped by the shooting date on Pictures by Date screen. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Vie...

Pictures VQT4C72 47 You can display pictures one by one at a constant interval. 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:Select a date or album. 2 Press the blue button. Slideshow Settings 1 While displaying DIRECT NAVIGATOR (PICTURE):Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Slideshow Settings”, then press [OK].3 After co...

Pictures VQT4C72 48 Editing pictures § § [RAM] only 2 Press [OPTION].• Selectable items will change depending on the media and the type of file. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] 1 Select “Copy to Album” in “Copy”, “Copy Album” or “Copy Pictures”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, the...

Pictures VQT4C72 49 [HDD] [RAM] 1 Select “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to HDD” in “Copy” or “Copy Album”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] (Pictures by Date only) 1 Select “Change Date”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the item and change the date. 3 Press [OK]. • A new folder ...

Pictures VQT4C72 50 Copying pictures [SD] > [HDD] This unit saves information about imported pictures. Therefore, if pictures are imported from the same SD card, then only new pictures will be copied. [USB] > [HDD] All pictures in USB will be copied. 1 While stoppedInsert the SD card or the US...

Pictures VQT4C72 51 5 Register pictures for copy.• Pictures from different dates or albums will not be registered to same list. 1 Select “Create List”, then press [ 1 ] (right). 2 Select “New Item”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK].4 Select “New item”, then press [OK].5 Select the...

Music VQT4C72 52 Playing music Music To play other music (track) Select the item, then press [OK]. • The track/artist name will be displayed if the information is contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file. • If there is a large amount of picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. • If...

Music VQT4C72 53 [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 1 Select the initial of the artist.2 Select the name of the artist, then press [OK]. 3 Select the album, then press [OK]. 1 Select the initial of the album.2 ...

Music VQT4C72 54 Playing music [HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] Press [STOP ∫ ]. Press [PAUSE ; ]. • Press [PLAY/ a 1.3 1 ] to restart play. Press [SLOW/SEARCH 6 ] or [SLOW/SEARCH 5 ]. • Press [PLAY/ a 1.3 1 ] to restart play. During play or while paused, press [SKIP : ] or [SKIP 9 ]. Refer to “Repeat Play”...

Music VQT4C72 55 Editing music/playlist 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen:Press [OPTION]. e.g., • Selectable items will change depending on the screen. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. e.g., while selecting “Albums” 1 If the confirmation screen appears:Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Dele...

With Other Equipment VQT4C72 56 Recording from external equipment With Other Equipment Preparation Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment ( > 14) [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP 1 Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “AV”, then press [OK]. 2 Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode. 3 Se...

With Other Equipment VQT4C72 57 Copy the HD Video or the SD Video e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera • If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipm...

With Other Equipment VQT4C72 59 DLNA functions You can enjoy the video and pictures saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA (Client) compatible equipment connected via a network.• The titles with access restriction (e.g., copy restriction) signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this func...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 60 Disc and card management Convenient functions 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “DVD Management” or “Card Management”, then press [OK].• Selectable items will change depending on the selected drive. [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW]...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 61 [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You can select the background for DVD-Video Top Menu.Select the background, then press [OK]. • You can change thumbnails displayed in the Top Menu. ( > 37, Changing thumbnail) [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You can select whether to show th...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 62 VIERA Link functions What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” 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...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 63 VIERA CAST (Enjoying Internet Service) VIERA CAST allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as pictures, videos, etc. from VIERA CAST home screen. This unit has no full browser function and all features of web...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 64 Playback menu 1 Press [DISPLAY]. e.g., 2 Select the menu, then press [ 1 ] (right). 3 Select the item, then press [ 1 ] (right). 4 Select the setting.• Some items can be changed by pressing [OK]. Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and medi...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 66 Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings of Digital TV Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the menu. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ( > 16) 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the menu, then press [OK]. 4 Select ...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 67 PIN is required to change the following settings. Enter the 4-digit PIN following the on-screen instructions.• The PIN is common for the following items. - Child Lock ( Parental Rating )- DVD-Video Parental Control- Lock (Internet Content Settings) PIN can be changed ...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 68 Changing the unit’s settings Digital TV Tuning Favourites Edit You can create four Favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier. • To select the other Favourites list: Press the green button. • To add channels to the Favourites list: Select the chann...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 69 Manual Tuning You can add new channels manually.1 Select the channel.2 Adjust the frequency. • Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays. 3 Press [OK] to start scan. • The set channel is displayed in the table. Update Channel Lis...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 71 Rec for High Speed Copy You can copy titles to DVD in high speed mode, if you set to “On” before recording a programme.• This setting is valid for the following cases: - DR File Conversion ( > 38) - Recording from external equipment- Copying from a finalised DVD-Vi...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 72 Changing the unit’s settings Picture Still Mode Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.• Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. (The picture is coarser.) • Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when ...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 73 Digital Audio Output PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.• On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz.(Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.) • Off: Signals are output as...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 74 Changing the unit’s settings Display On-Screen Information Select the time until the channel information screen ( > 21) disappears automatically. Unit’s Display Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. Screen Saver This is to prevent burn-in on the screen. Tel...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 75 Deep Colour Output This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connected. HDMI Audio Output Select “Off” when connected to a TV with an HDMI cable, and connected to an amplifier/receiver not compatible with HD...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 76 Changing the unit’s settings Named devices You will be able to access this unit from Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment on the network by registering them to this unit. ( > 59) It is also possible to change the name of this unit on the network. • To register the e...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 77 Others Standby Settings Power Save in Standby • On: It will go into the “Power Save in Standby” mode. • On Timer: “Power Save in Standby” is activated when the set time comes.• If the clock has not been set, “Power Save in Standby” is activated at all hours. • Off: It...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 78 Changing the unit’s settings Clock If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.• Automatic This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts. • Daylight Saving Time Select time offset from the standard time f...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 79 Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Amharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 667...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 80 Software (Firmware) Update Software of this unit can be updated automatically by following method in standby mode at the specified time. (Default setting is 3 a.m. > 78, Software Update in Standby) - From broadcasts- From Internet § § Network connection and setting...

Convenient functions VQT4C72 81 Other Operations Preparation • Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc. 1 Select a character, then press [OK].Repeat this step to enter other characters. • To delete a character: Select the character in the name field, then press [PAUSE ; ]. • To enter characters with...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 82 Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting 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. ( > 80) The unit doesn’t work. • Check the c...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 83 The unit is switched to standby mode automatically. • VIERA Link has worked. ( > 62, Power off link) The remote control doesn’t work. • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. • Software (firmware) is updating w...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 84 Troubleshooting guide 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. ( > 74) There is a lot of image lag when playing video. • Set “HD optimizer” in the Pic...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 85 Auto Renewal Recording does not work properly. • The programme will not be overwritten in the following cases:- the programme is protected- any programme is being played back or copied- a screen such as DIRECT NAVIGATOR is displayed Instead, the programme will be saved as ...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 86 Troubleshooting guide The available recording time doesn’t increase even after deleting titles on the disc. • [DVD-R] [+R] Available space on the disc does not increase even after deleting titles. • [DVD-RW] [+RW] Available space on the disc increases when you delete the l...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 87 Picture regularly breaks up on some channels. • Adjust the aerial reception with “Manual Tuning”. ( > 66, 69) Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels. • Electrical atmospheric interference caused by bad weather may cause pictures to break up and audi...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 88 Troubleshooting guide The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected. The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. ( > 83) TV Guide data is being downloaded....

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 89 The USB device is drawing too much power. Remove the USB device. Update of the software (firmware) is started.You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. ( > 80) Software (firmware) is downloading.Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer...

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 90 Troubleshooting guide HDMI cannot be output because it is connected to a model that does not support copyright protection. Due to the current disc not having authorised copyright information, video output is not performed. (When a disc is inserted) There was something unus...

Reference VQT4C72 92 Specifications Reference Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ General Dimensions: 430 mm (W) 59 mm (H) (excluding the projecting parts) 238 mm (D) (including the projecting parts) 249 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 3.3 k g Power supply: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consu...

Reference VQT4C72 93 ∫ Recordable discs DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0),1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R (DL): 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.0) DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (Ver. 1.1)...

Reference VQT4C72 94 Specifications ∫ USB device USB standard: USB2.0 High Speed Format: FAT16, FAT32 Data that can be played: MP3, JPEG, DivX, SD (Standard Definition)-Video § 1 , HD (High Definition)-Video § 2 § 1 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from USB device to HDD or DVD-RA...

Reference VQT4C72 95 ∫ SD (Standard Definition)-Video Playable media SD Card § 1 , USB device § 2 Codec MPEG2 (SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile) File Format SD-Video format conforming § 1 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from SD card to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recordi...

Reference VQT4C72 97 Licenses “AVCHD” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. DivX ® , DivX Certified ® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, ...

Reference VQT4C72 101 Index A Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 81 Audio Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. The recording and playback of content on this or any ...