Panasonic DMR-BS850 - Manual

5 RQT9434 Ref e re nce Con venien t fun c tio ns Mus ic S till p ictu res Wi th O th e r Equipment Get tin g st arted Qu ick S tart Gu ide Basic op eratio ns Reco rd ing Playing ba ck Editin g Cop y ing Still pictures Still pictures Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

6 RQT9434 HDD and disc information Quick Start Guide This unit can record or copy to the following HDD or discs. The Blu-ray Disc (BD-RE and BD-R) has a lot more recording capacity compared with the DVD. When you compare the Blu-ray Disc (single-side dual-layer 50 GB) with the DVD-R (4.7 GB) Blu-ray...

7 RQT9434 Qu ick S tart Gu ide This unit will record the high definition quality programmes § 1 of the digital broadcast onto the HDD with high quality image and audio as it was broadcasted. Perform the copy using an appropriate disc and recording mode for your purpose. § 1 It will also record stand...

8 RQT9434 HDD and disc information ( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible) ≥ Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods. For details, please refer to the respective operating. HDD and discs you can use for recording and play Disc type Hard disk drive (HDD) Standard symbol ...

9 RQT9434 Qu ick S tart Gu ide ≥ Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods. For details, please refer to the respective operating. [Note] ≥ Discs recorded on equipment other than this unit may not be used for recording on this unit. ≥ This unit cannot record NTSC...

10 RQT9434 HDD and disc information § Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording. ≥ 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...

11 RQT9434 Qu ick S tart Gu ide USB memory and card information USB memories can only be used for playback or copy to HDD or discs. ≥ Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memories that cannot be used for this unit. [Note] ≥ This unit’s USB port does not support bus-powere...

12 RQT9434 Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Turn the unit on or off ( > 18) 2 Select drive (HDD, BD or SD) ( > 21) Drive changes each time you press [DRIVE SELECT]. 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or...

13 RQT9434 Qu ick S tart Gu ide 1 SD card slot indicatorThis indicator lights up when an SD card is inserted. 2 Linked timer recordings with external equipment indicator 3 Copying indicator 4 Disc indicatorThis indicator lights up when a disc is inserted. 5 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicatorSelect “BD”...

14 RQT9434 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup. ∫ The HD...

15 RQT9434 Qu ick S tart Gu ide Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) 1 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. 2 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. ≥ [RAM] It is not possible to record or play continuously from one side of a double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the ...

16 RQT9434 STEP 1 Inserting the CAM (Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card You need a Conditional Access Module together with a valid Smart Card and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster. 1 Insert the certified Smart Card into the commercially available CAM (Conditional Access Module...

17 RQT9434 Qu ick S tart Gu ide STEP 2 Connection ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ Refer to “Additional connections” ( > 100) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. ≥ Refer to “Network connection” ( &...

18 RQT9434 STEP 3 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í ] to turn the unit on. Language setting screen appears on the television. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the language and pr...

19 RQT9434 Qu ick S tart Gu ide 9 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the TV aspect and press [OK]. To stop partway Press [RETURN ]. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Connection” and pr...

20 RQT9434 Watching digital broadcasts Basic operations Refer to “Advanced watching digital broadcasts” ( > 27). This unit has the tuner which allows it to directly receive and record digital satellite channels. 1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections ...

21 RQT9434 Basic op eratio ns Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video/Playing recorded video contents Refer to “Advanced playback” ( > 39) for detail information. Preparation ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ Turn on this unit. 1 Press [...

22 RQT9434 Recording television programmes [HDD] Refer to “Advanced recording” ( > 29–32) for detail information. Preparation ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥ Turn on this unit. 1 Press [INPUT SELECT] a few times and select “T...

23 RQT9434 Basic op eratio ns Timer recording [HDD] TV Guide system provides programme information only from the digital broadcasts station displayed on the television like a TV programme magazine. Selection of channel is made easy by creating a Favourite of the channels you watch often. ( > 87, ...

25 RQT9434 Basic op eratio ns Deleting titles [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot delete items on finalised discs.) ≥ A title cannot be restored once it is deleted. Make certain before proceeding. ≥ Title that is currently recording cannot be deleted. ≥ Ti...

26 RQT9434 Copying titles [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] (You cannot copy to finalised discs.) ≥ About copyright protected titles ( > 31, 53) 1 Insert a disc. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Copy” and press [OK]. ≥ Confirm that there is enough remaining disc...

27 RQT9434 Basic op eratio ns Advanced watching digital broadcasts There are various services included in the digital broadcasts depending on the programme. You can confirm or set these services with the following operations. While stopped Press [STATUS ]. 1 Channel and Station Name 2 Programme name...

28 RQT9434 Advanced watching digital broadcasts When a programme of a digital broadcast includes audio signals, subtitle and sub channel, you can use the following operations to select signals. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the “Multi Audio”, “Sub Channel” or “Subtitle Language” and ...

29 RQT9434 Reco rd ing Advanced recording TitleRecording Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods and discs. ∫ Maximum number of titles that can be recorded [HDD] : 999 titles (When continuously recording for long durations, titles are automatically divided ever...

31 RQT9434 Reco rd ing Possible combination for 2 programmes simultaneous recording To perform 2 programmes simultaneous recording, 1 programme out of the 2 needs to be recorded to the HDD in “DR” mode.During the recording of an encrypted broadcast, you cannot view or record another encrypted broadc...

32 RQT9434 Advanced recording Important notes for recording 16:9 image such as wide broadcasting ≥ When the “Rec for High Speed Copy” of the Setup menu is “On”– Record from external equipment.– Copy from the finalised disc (DVD-Video) to the HDD ≥ When recording to [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] ≥ When copyi...

33 RQT9434 Reco rd ing Chasing playback Playback from the beginning of the title in the HDD, while the title is being recorded to the HDD. Simultaneous rec and play Playback the previously recorded title while recording onto the HDD or timer recording onto the disc. 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select ...

34 RQT9434 Advanced recording § This function can only be used when two satellite cables are connected to the unit ( > 17) and “Two cables ( Same signal )” has been selected in Auto Setup ( > 18, 87). Operation during Recording Check the recording programme Press [STATUS ]. e.g., while 2 progr...

35 RQT9434 Reco rd ing Advanced timer recording Timer recording of the broadcast Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: DR Timer recording from the external equipment connected to AV1, AV2 or AV3 Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP, FR Selection of channel is made easy by creating a ...

36 RQT9434 Advanced timer recording Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the programme and press the “Red” button. ≥ The timer icon “ F ” ( > 37) will change from red to grey. ≥ You c...

37 RQT9434 Reco rd ing Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Icons ∫ To change a programme Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the programme and press [OK]. ( > 35, step 3) ∫ To delete a programme Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select t...

38 RQT9434 Advanced timer recording Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. This function lets you display a TV Guide list sorted by programme type (e.g. Movie, Sport) or Category (e.g. TV, Radio). 1 From the desired programme type Press the “Yellow” button to display the l...

39 RQT9434 Playing ba ck Advanced playback Playing back [Note] ≥ When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, BD-RE or BD-R, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title ( > 93). ≥ A disc or title with different “TV System” ( > 93) may not be able to playback while rec...

40 RQT9434 Advanced playback [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [BD-V] [RAM] [-RW‹VR›] [DVD-V] [AVCHD] DivX Press [AUDIO]. It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed. e.g., [HDD] “Audio LR, deu” is selected. [BD-V] [DVD-V] [AVCHD] You can change the audio channel number each time y...

41 RQT9434 Playing ba ck Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them by using DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen.Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. e.g., [HDD] § 1 Label will only display “All” when using media other than HDD. § 2 Thumbna...

42 RQT9434 Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR Genre displayed in the Genre Label can be changed. 1 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the Genre Label (Movie, News, Sports, etc.) and press [OPTION]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Genre Label Setting” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ...

43 RQT9434 Playing ba ck Playback of the High Definition Video (AVCHD) [AVCHD] Only AVCHD recorded or edited on a Panasonic’s video camera will be recognised. An SD card or disc that contains AVCHD recorded on devices other than a Panasonic’s video camera may not be recognised. 1 Insert the disc or ...

44 RQT9434 Playing DivX ® [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. 1 Insert a disc or USB memory. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] e.g., [CD] ≥ It will go to step 3 automatically if only DivX is recorded on the disc. [USB] ≥ ...

45 RQT9434 Playing ba ck Display the unit’s registration code. ( > 95, “DivX Registration”) ≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code...

46 RQT9434 To enjoy the BD Video which supports BONUSVIEW or BD-Live [BD-V] What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in picture or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/Final Standard Profile. What is BD-Live? In addition to the...

47 RQT9434 Playing ba ck To enjoy High Bit Rate Audio and Video This unit can decode High Bit Rate Audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video.To enjoy 7.1ch surround sound, the following conditions are necessary (Part shown in t...

48 RQT9434 Editing titles Editing [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW][-RW‹VR›] Only “Properties” is possible. Editing of the title can be performed with this unit.For example, an unrequired part of the title can be deleted. ( > 49...

49 RQT9434 Editin g After performing steps 1–4 ( > 48) § Multiple editing is possible. Title operations Delete Title § [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. ≥ Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot b...

50 RQT9434 Editing titles After performing steps 1–4 ( > 48) Title operations DR File Conversion [HDD] (Converting the recording mode) DR File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The size of the converted title will be small regularly. It will take abou...

51 RQT9434 Editin g Create/Playback/Edit of the Chapter [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Only playback of chapter is possible. ≥ The maximum number of chapters on a disc: (Depends on the state of recording.) [HDD] : Approx. 1000 per title [BD-RE] [BD-R] [...

52 RQT9434 Copying titles Copying There are following copying methods. ∫ Copy direction [Note] ≥ Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying. Any software that has been treated so, cannot be copied using this unit. Copy Title Playing Copy the playing title on the HDD to...

53 RQT9434 Cop y ing ∫ Copy speed ( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible) § 1 Position of the chapter might shift slightly. It will not maintain the exceeded amount if it exceeds the maximum chapter numbers on a disc.– [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] : Approx. 1000 – [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] : Approx. 2...

55 RQT9434 Cop y ing Copy the playing title on the HDD to the disc. ≥ It will start copying from the beginning of the title regardless of the playing position. [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 1 Playback the title to copy. When copying the title in DR mode wit...

57 RQT9434 Cop y ing Copying list indicators ∫ To check the properties of a title and sort Copying list After performing step 5– 2 ( > 56) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the title and press [OPTION]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Properties” or “Sort” and press [OK]. Properties: The name, recording d...

58 RQT9434 Copying titles [DVD-V] > [HDD] You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit.While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. ≥ When “Rec for High Speed Copy” ( > 9...

59 RQT9434 Wi th O th e r Equipment Recording broadcasts from external equipment With Other Equipment Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Preparation ≥ Connect a Set Top Box to this unit’s input terminals ( > 101). ≥ When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, cha...

60 RQT9434 Copying from a video equipment (video cassette recorder, etc.) e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front ≥ Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. § Connect to terminals of the same colour. If the audio output of the other equipment is monaural ...

61 RQT9434 Wi th O th e r Equipment Recording disc: [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Preparation 1 Turn off this unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal ( > 60). 2 Turn on this unit. ≥ If you record to a...

62 RQT9434 Copy the HD Video (AVCHD format) or the SD Video (MPEG2 format) It is possible to copy the HD video (AVCHD format) recorded on the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. to the HDD or disc. ∫ From an SD card or Discs 1 Insert a disc or card. ≥ Display items differ depending on what is recorded in...

63 RQT9434 Wi th O th e r Equipment It is possible to copy the SD video (MPEG2 format) recorded on the Panasonic video camera, etc. to the HDD or disc. ∫ From an SD card 1 Insert a card. ≥ Display items differ depending on what is recorded in the card. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Copy Video ( MPEG2...

64 RQT9434 Playing still pictures Still picturesStill pictures [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] ≥ You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a BD-RE, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW, USB memory and SD card. ≥ You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. 1 [HD...

65 RQT9434 S till p ictu res § To switch the “Album” or “Pictures by Date” ( > 64, step 2) Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. 1 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the album or date. § 2 Press [ 1 ] (PLAY). Yo...

66 RQT9434 Editing still pictures [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD] ≥ Editing can be done in units of pictures, albums, or dates. ≥ You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. Preparation ≥ Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive.Select “BD” for any discs. ≥ [BD-RE...

67 RQT9434 S till p ictu res After performing steps 1–3 ( > 66) § Multiple editing is possible.[Copy to Album, Copy to New Album, Change Date : Only when the picture list is displayed] [Note] ≥ Timer recordings do not start when performing “Copy to Album”, “Copy to New Album”, “Change Date”, “Cop...

68 RQT9434 Copying still pictures [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [USB] [SD] ≥ Pictures copied from SD card and USB memory will be categorised according to the shooting date. Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date. ≥ The pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW cannot...

69 RQT9434 S till p ictu res 3 Set the copy direction. ≥ If you are not going to change the copying direction ( > step 4). 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Copy Direction” and press [ 1 ]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Source” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the drive and press [OK]. 4 Pre...

70 RQT9434 Playing music MusicMusic [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. ≥ You cannot play MP3 files on the USB memory while recording. 1 While stopped Insert a disc or USB memory. ≥ Display items differ depending ...

71 RQT9434 Mus ic Copying music to HDD ( > 75) 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Play Music” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [OK]. 1 Categorise by artist 2 Categorise by album 3 Tracks registered in “My Favourites” 4 Tracks registered in “Playlis...

72 RQT9434 Playing music [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Operations during play Useful functions during music play Stop Press [ ∫ ]. Pause Press [ ; ]. Press [ ; ] again or [ 1 ] (PLAY) to restart play. Search Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ]. Press [ 1 ] (PLAY) to restart play. Skip During play or while paused, ...

73 RQT9434 Mus ic Editing music/playlist [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Play Music” and press [OK]. ≥ When doing “Delete All Tracks”, “Clear My Favourites” or “Clear Frequently Played” ( > go to step 4) 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select item and press [OK]. ∫ When “Artists”...

74 RQT9434 Editing music/playlist [HDD] You can register your favourite albums and tracks into 10 preset playlists. ≥ Name of the playlist can be changed. ≥ New playlist cannot be added. ≥ Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Play...

75 RQT9434 Mus ic Copying music to HDD You can store the two formats of music data in this unit’s HDD. Music CD (CD-DA) When inserting music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote ® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automatic...

76 RQT9434 Linked operations with the TV ( VIERA Link “ HDAVI Control TM ”/ Q Link ) OthersConvenient functions You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that of...

77 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or later function with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions.You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.The butt...

78 RQT9434 Enjoying VIERA CAST TM You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (Current as of December 2009) Preparation ≥ Network connection ( > 103) ≥ Network Settings ( > 94) 1 Press [VIERA CAST]. Message is di...

79 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns Pause Live TV You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. This is useful when you have to briefly stop watching TV to run an errand.If you stop the Pause Live TV function, then the ...

80 RQT9434 Entering text [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [SD] You can give names to recorded titles, etc. The maximum number of characters: § Title name for timer recording [Note] If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens. 1 Show Enter Title ...

81 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns Convenient functions to playback and viewing or listening 1 Press [DISPLAY]. ≥ Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or change. ≥ The menu is not displayed when playing still...

82 RQT9434 Convenient functions to playback and viewing or listening This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed.Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. § It will work when “HDMI Video Mode” in the Setup menu is “Off” (...

83 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns Status of this unit during recording or playback can be displayed with the following operation.The status message will differ depending on the media or status of this unit. Press [STATUS ]. The display changes each time you press the button. A Status of this unit...

84 RQT9434 Disc and card management [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Blu-ray Disc / DVD” or “SD Card” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Blu-ray Disc Management”, “DVD Management...

85 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Preparation ≥ Release protection ( > 84, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 ( > 84, Common procedures) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Delete all titles” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. 3 ...

86 RQT9434 Disc and card management [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] The background selected here will be displayed as the DVD-Video top menu after finalising or Create Top Menu ( [+RW] ). After performing steps 1–3 ( > 84, Common procedures) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Top Menu” and pre...

87 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to...

89 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns ∫ Preferred Language (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the language or item. You can select up to 2 different subtitles, audio tracks and teletext to be used when m...

90 RQT9434 Changing the unit’s settings (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Settings for Recording ≥ Press [OK] to show the following settings. Recording time in EP mode Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode ( > 30, Recording modes and approxim...

91 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) § 1 The default setting is “PCM”. § 2 The default setting is “Bitstream”. Sound Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [DVD-V] Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. [On] [Off] [Automatic] Dow...

93 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns ∫ Types of disc or title recorded on HDD, BD-RE or BD-R for the type of connected TV When you use the discs recorded either PAL or NTSC, or playback a title recorded on HDD, BD-RE or BD-R using PAL or NTSC, refer to this table.( ≤ : Possible to view, – : Impossib...

94 RQT9434 Changing the unit’s settings (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Component Resolution This sets the video output resolution when using the component video terminal. [576i/480i] [576p/480p] [720p] [1080i] ≥ You cannot change the setting while the “HDMI Video ...

95 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Others Automatic Standby Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. [2 hours] [4 hours] [6 hours] [Off] Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the r...

96 RQT9434 Changing the unit’s settings These settings are used if you will connect this unit to a network.The connection to the Internet may take time or the internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment.It is recommended that you use a broadband connection. ∫ Testing the co...

98 RQT9434 Software (firmware) Update Software (firmware) of this unit can be updated automatically by following method. ≥ From broadcasts ≥ From Internet [network connection and setting is required. ( > 96, 103)] Update of the software (firmware) is done when it is in standby mode. Once the new ...

99 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns Other Settings You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. 1 Point the remote control at the televisionWhile pressing [ ...

100 RQT9434 Additional connections ≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour. ≥ Connect to terminals of the same colour. COMPONENT VIDEO terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output ( > 119) and provide a purer picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. If you have a regular televis...

101 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns [Required^setting] ≥ “Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu ( > 91) ≥ When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable or coaxial cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of aud...

102 RQT9434 Additional connections When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can...

103 RQT9434 Con venien t fun c tio ns Following function will be available when this unit is connected to the network. ≥ This document is assuming that you already have a broadband connection. ≥ This connection is not necessary if following functions are not to be used. [Note] ≥ Refer to the operati...

104 RQT9434 Operations that can be performed simultaneously Reference ( ≤ : Possible, –: Impossible) § [AVCHD] It cannot playback. ≥ Simultaneous operation is not possible while executing the “DV Automatic Recording” or “Flexible Recording via AV input”. Language code list Enter the code with the nu...

105 RQT9434 Ref e re nce Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Can this unit receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts? ¾ Yes, this unit can receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts. Record in DR recording mode. What do...

106 RQT9434 Messages [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] The following screen appears when you have not processed the disc for play on other equipment. ∫ To finalise the disc Press [ ¥ REC] on the main unit. ≥ You cannot stop this process once you have started it. ≥ If you want to set the background,...

107 RQT9434 Ref e re nce The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. § The message scrolls on the unit’s display. On the unit’s display BD (“ ∑ ” stands for a number.) ≥ The remote control and main unit are using d...

109 RQT9434 Ref e re nce Pictures do not appear with the HD quality although HD setting was made. ¾ Even if this unit is connected to a TV through COMPONENT VIDEO terminals and the Component Resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the pictures of HD broadcast output from this unit are output with 576p/4...

110 RQT9434 Troubleshooting guide Cannot operate the television.The remote control doesn’t work. ¾ Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change the code. ( > 99) ¾ The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote con...

111 RQT9434 Ref e re nce The recording lacks the beginning or ending part of the programme although the timer recording was set on TV Guide. ¾ This occurs when the broadcast signals are not correct. We recommend you set the timer again, allowing enough time for the start and end time. ( > 90) Tim...

115 RQT9434 Ref e re nce Specifications Recording system BD-RE (SL/DL): Blu-ray Disc Rewritable Format BD-R (SL/DL): Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format DVD-R: DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): DVD-Video format DVD-RW: DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer)+RW ...

117 RQT9434 Ref e re nce ∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit You can play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. [-R] [-R]D...

118 RQT9434 Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in addit...

120 RQT9434 Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the ...

122 RQT9434 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Play . . . . ...

EU Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.For proper treatment, recov...