Philips DMR-BW850 - Manual

5 RQT9428 Ref erence With Other Equipment Cop ying Editing Recor ding Basic operations Quic k Star t Guide Getting star ted Pla ying bac k Still pictures Music Con venient functions Still pictures Still pictures Playing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Usefu...

6 RQT9428 HDD and disc information This unit can record or copy to the following HDD or discs. HDD HDD +R +R +R DL +R DL +R DL +RW +RW +RW BD-RE BD-RE BD-RE BD-R BD-R BD-R DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-R DL DVD-R DL DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Internal Discs that can record to will...

7 RQT9428 Quic k Star t Guide Various recording modes can be selected when recording or copying is performed on this unit. Time and quality of recording varies depending on the recording mode. ( 30, Recording modes) The following are characteristics of DR, HG, HX, HE, HL mode. When copying DR, HG, H...

8 RQT9428 HDD and discs you can use for recording and play ( : Possible, –: Impossible) Disc type Hard disk drive (HDD) Standard symbol HDD Data that can be recorded and played Video/Still picture/Music Quality in which video is recorded High de fi nition (HD) quality/Standard de fi nition (SD) qual...

9 RQT9428 Quic k Star t Guide Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW Standard symbol RAM -R before fi nalisation DVD-V after fi nalisation -R DL before fi nalisation DVD-V after fi nalisation -RW(V) before fi nalisation DVD-V after fi nalisation Data that can be recorded and played Video Still pict...

10 RQT9428 Play-only discs Disc type Logo Standard symbol Uses BD-Video BD-V High De fi nition (HD) movie and music discs This unit can playback BONUSVIEW™ or BD-Live compatible discs. ( ➡ 44) When playing a set of two or more BD-Video discs, the menu screen may continue to display even if the disc ...

11 RQT9428 Quic k Star t Guide USB memory and card information USB memories you can use on this unit Compatible USB memories USB memories which are de fi ned as USB mass storage class and digital camera that use PTP protocol: –USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed. ...

12 RQT9428 The unit’s display 5 9 7 6 8 PLAY EXT-L COPY SD USB HDDSD VD US BD D D 1 2 3 4 1 SD card slot indicator 2 USB port indicator 3 Copying indicator 4 Disc indicator 5 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator Select “BD” for DVD. BD indicator will light up. 6 Remote control signal indicator 7 Main dis...

13 RQT9428 Quic k Star t Guide Main unit 1 Standby/on switch ( 8 ) ( ➡ 18) 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 Disc tray ( ➡ 15) 3 SD Card LED It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. ( ➡ 92) 4 D...

14 RQT9428 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 H...

15 RQT9428 Quic k Star t Guide Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Inserting discs 1 Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. Insert label-up. 2 Press [ ; OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Automatic drive select function BD-V DVD-V CD , MP3, JPEG, DivX If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped...

16 RQT9428 Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Refer to “Additional connections” ( ➡ 99) for connection using other terminals and connection with other equipment. When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power, unplug it from the ...

17 RQT9428 Quic k Star t Guide You can enjoy high-quality picture by changing the connection between this unit and your TV. Connecting to a TV with an HDMI (High De fi nition Multimedia Interface) cable When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is tran...

18 RQT9428 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings TIME SLIP DISPLAY STATUS AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL MANUAL SK...

19 RQT9428 Quic k Star t Guide 4 Press [ e , r ] to select “On” or “Off” and press [OK]. OK RETURN Power Save On Off On: Minimises standby power consumption,disables Quick Start function. Unit’s Displayis set to “Automatic”. Off: Enables Quick Start function. On: It will go into the Power Save mode ...

20 RQT9428 Watching digital broadcasts TIME SLIP DISPLAY STATUS AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION STTL MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLAY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5...

21 RQT9428 Basic operations To show Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters.When “ ” appears in digital channel information ( ➡ right) 1 Press [TEXT ]. P100 <<01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TE...

22 RQT9428 Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video/Playing recorded video contents Refer to “Advanced playback” ( ➡ 38) for detailed information. TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT...

23 RQT9428 Basic operations Recording television programmes HDD Refer to “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 28) and “Advanced recording” ( ➡ 30) for detailed information. TIME SLIP DISPLAY STATUS AUDIO TEXT REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STO...

24 RQT9428 Timer recording (Using the TV Guide System) Refer to “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 28) and “Advanced timer recording” ( ➡ 34–37) for detailed information. TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PA...

25 RQT9428 Basic operations Programme to a disc BD-RE BD-R RAM Only 1 programme can be set to timer record on the disc. 1 Insert a disc. ■ When the screen with “Format Disc” is displayed You need to format the unrecorded disc such as new discs. e.g., DVD-RAM This disc is not formatted and cannot be ...

26 RQT9428 Deleting titles TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLAY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc def jkl ghi mno tuv qrs...

27 RQT9428 Basic operations TIME SLIP STATUS REC MODE REC CREATE CHAPTER FU NC TIO N M EN U DIR EC TN AV IG AT O R GUIDE RETURN PAUSE STOP SLOW/SEARCH CH PAGE SELECT INPUT CH AV TV DRIVESELECT VOL DEL PROG/CHECK EXIT OK OPTION MANUAL SKIP SKIP PLAY/x1.3 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 abc def jkl ghi mno tuv qr...

28 RQT9428 Important notes for recording Recording to HDD Recording or timer recording is performed in any recording mode using this unit’s tuner. Recording or timer recording from external equipment is performed in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode. Recording to discs BD-RE BD-R Timer recording is performe...

29 RQT9428 Recor ding Playing the disc on other players BD-RE BD-R Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE or HL mode may not playback on other Blu-ray disc player.( ➡ 8) -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL The disc must be fi nalised ( ➡ 86) It is necessary to fi nalise DVD-R, etc. on this unit after recording or copying ti...

30 RQT9428 Advanced recording Recording modes This also explains about while recording and while copying. (There are discs that can only copy, depending on the disc) Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods and discs. Recording mode DR HG, HX, HE, HL XP, SP, LP,...

31 RQT9428 Recor ding ■ Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording times may become shorter than indicated. (The times provided on this chart are an estimate.) Recording Mode HDD BD-RE BD-R (25 GB) BD-RE DL BD-R DL (50 GB) DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD...

32 RQT9428 Advanced recording Flexible Recording (Recording that fi ts the remaining disc space) HDD The title is recorded to the size of a new DVD (4.7GB) by automatically selecting optimal quality between XP and EP (8 hours). Preparation Select the channel or the external input to record. Press [D...

33 RQT9428 Recor ding Operation during Recording Check the recording programme Press [STATUS ]. e.g. , while 2 programmes simultaneous recording 090 NINE HD HDD REC1 002 ABC TV REC2 Recording programme displayed on the TV screen Recording programme not displayed on the TV screen Display the recordin...

34 RQT9428 Advanced timer recording Manually programming timer recordings HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space New Timer Programme OK RETURN Page UP Page Down CH Timer Off Total 0/32 History List Timer Recording 30:30 DR HDD Remain FRI 23.01.2009 8:59 DEL D...

35 RQT9428 Recor ding To release the unit from recording standby Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the programme and press the “Red” button. The timer icon “ z ” ( ➡ 36) will change t...

36 RQT9428 Advanced timer recording Check, change or delete a programme Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Channel Name Schedule Drive/Mode Space New Timer Programme OK RETURN Page Up Page Down CH Timer Off Total 4...

37 RQT9428 Recor ding Operations in the TV Guide system Basic operations Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view Portrait view Landscape TV Guide All DVB Channels All Types OPTION Portrait/Landscape Page Down Page Up +24 Hr Prog. type Favourites Time: Info AB...

38 RQT9428 Advanced playback Refer to page 42 for playing DivX. Refer to page 62 for playing still pictures. Refer to page 69 for playing music. 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 ( ➡ 92). A disc or t...

39 RQT9428 Pla ying bac k Skipping the speci fi ed time (Time Slip) Except BD-V DVD-V AVCHD , DivX 1 Press [TIME SLIP]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select the time and press [OK]. Play skips the speci fi ed time. Each time you press [ e , r ], the time increases [ e ] or decreases [ r ] by 1 minute interva...

40 RQT9428 Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator Direct Navigator screen icons * Currently recording.Title protected.Title that was not recorded due to recording protection × Title cannot be played (When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.)Titles that h...

41 RQT9428 Pla ying bac k Playback of the High De fi nition Video (AVCHD) AVCHD It is possible to playback the high de fi nition video (AVCHD) recorded on the Panasonic High de fi nition Video Camera on the disc or SD card. 1 Insert a disc or SD card. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)”...

42 RQT9428 Playing DivX Playing DivX video contents -R -R DL CD USB DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of fi cial DivX Certi fi ed device that plays DivX video. You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. 1...

43 RQT9428 Pla ying bac k Regarding DivX VOD content ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX ® Certi fi ed device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Import...

44 RQT9428 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 Pro fi le 1 version 1.1/Final Standard Pro fi le. What is BD-Live? In addition to ...

45 RQT9428 Pla ying bac k To enjoy High Bit rate Audio and Video Enjoying High Bit rate Audio with 7.1ch speaker 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 f...

46 RQT9428 Editing titles HDD BD-RE RAM BD-R -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL (You cannot edit fi nalised discs.) +RW -RW(VR) Only “Properties” is possible. Editing of the title can be performed with this unit. For example, an unnecessary part of the title can be deleted. ( ➡ 47, Partial Delete) Note Once d...

47 RQT9428 Editing Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 46) Delete HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW Press [ w , q ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. The available recordin...

48 RQT9428 Editing titles Title operations After performing steps 1–4 ( ➡ 46) Title Compression HDD (Converting the recording mode) Title Compression is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The converted title will be copied to HDD. It will take about the same time as pl...

49 RQT9428 Editing HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) -RW(VR) +R +R DL +RW Only playback of chapter is possible. Regarding Chapters Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter. Title Chapter Start End HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM You can divide a title into multiple chapters. Each sect...

50 RQT9428 Copying titles There are following copying methods. Copy Title Playing Copy the playing title on the HDD to the disc. ( ➡ 53) Copy Make a copying list and then copy. You can set the unit to copy titles in the way you want. ( ➡ 54) Copy AVCHD High de fi nition video (AVCHD format) can be c...

51 RQT9428 Cop ying ■ Copy speed ( : Possible, –: Impossible) High speed mode Normal speed mode Features Copy with shorter time than the recorded time of the title with same quality (recording mode). It will take same or longer time as the recorded time of the titles to be copied. Even if you select...

52 RQT9428 ■ Frequently Asked Questions When is the time high speed copy is not possible? It will copy at normal speed in following cases: Copying XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode title to the BD-RE or BD-R Copying to RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW in following conditions: – Titles in DR, HG, HX, HE, HL ...

53 RQT9428 Cop ying Copy Title Playing 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 p 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 with multi...

54 RQT9428 Copying using the copying list—Copy HDD ' BD-RE BD-R RAM +RW -RW(VR) p HDD HDD p -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL You can order titles as desired for copy to disc. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Copy” and press [OK]. Copy HDD BD / DVD 1 2 3 Source Destination ...

55 RQT9428 Cop ying Copying list icons and functions Copying list indicators Titles that can be copied in high speed mode to the inserted discTitle with “One time only recording” restriction Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only recording” restriction after copying. [“One time only recording...

56 RQT9428 Copying a fi nalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL DVD-V p HDD You can copy the content of fi nalised 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 ...

57 RQT9428 With Other Equipment Recording broadcasts from external equipment HDD See also “Important notes for recording” ( ➡ 28) e.g., Connecting to the AV2 terminals on the front Turn off the unit and external equipment before connecting. L/MONO - AUDIO- R VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 IN Connect to Audio/Vid...

58 RQT9428 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV2 or DV input terminals on the front Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. DV IN L/MONO - AUDIO- R VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 IN Connect to Audio/Video output terminals. Other video equipment DV cable (IEEE 1...

59 RQT9428 With Other Equipment DV Automatic Recording HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -RW(V) +R +RW Preparation 1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal ( ➡ 58). 2 Turn on the main unit. When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC,...

60 RQT9428 ■ From an SD card or Discs AVCHD (Disc) p HDD AVCHD (SD card) p HDD BD-RE BD-R HDD HDD BD-RE BD-R 1 Insert a disc or card. e.g., SD SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted. Play Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) Display c...

61 RQT9428 With Other Equipment ■ From an SD card SD p HDD RAM (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) HDD DVD-RAM 1 Insert a card. e.g., SD Card OK RETURN SD card is inserted. Play Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( AVCHD ) Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) Play Pictures ( JPEG ) Copy Pictures ( JPEG ) ...

62 RQT9428 Playing still pictures HDD BD-RE RAM -R -R DL CD USB SD You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW, USB memory and SD card. You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. Preparation Insert a disc, USB memory or SD card. Press [DRIV...

63 RQT9428 Still pictures Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. 1 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the album or date. 2 Press [ q ] (PLAY). You can also start Slideshow with following steps. After performing step...

64 RQT9428 Editing still pictures (JPEG) 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 DVD. BD-RE RAM SD Releas...

65 RQT9428 Still pictures Still pictures operation After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 64) Copy to Album HDD BD-RE RAM Copy the selected album, date or pictures to an existing album. 1 Press [ w , q ] to select “Start” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ e , r , w , q ] to select the destination album and press [O...

66 RQT9428 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. You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/ CD-RW or USB ...

67 RQT9428 Still pictures 5 Register still pictures for copy. If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it ( ➡ step 6). Pictures from different dates or albums will not be registered to same list. Copy 1 2 3 Cancel All Copy Direction Copy Mode Create List Start Copying...

68 RQT9428 HDD BD-RE RAM SD 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. HDD BD-RE RAM When “PICTURE” is not selected, press the “Green” button to select “PICTURE”. HDD BD-RE RAM To switch the display method 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select...

69 RQT9428 Music Playing music Playing MP3 fi les -R -R DL CD USB You can play MP3 fi les recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. You cannot play MP3 fi les on the USB memory while recording. 1 Insert a disc or USB memory. CD OK RETURN Select file type. Play Video...

70 RQT9428 Playing music Playing music recorded on HDD Copying music to HDD ( ➡ 74) Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu OK RETURN MUSIC PICTURE VID...

71 RQT9428 Music Useful functions during music play HDD -R -R DL CD USB Operations during play Stop Press [ g ]. Pause Press [ h ]. Press [ h ] again or [ q ] (PLAY) to restart play. Search Press [ t ] or [ y ]. Press [ q ](PLAY) to restart play. Skip During play or while paused, press [ u ] or [ i ...

72 RQT9428 Editing music/playlist Editing music HDD Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. When doing “Delete All Tracks”, “Clear My Favourites” or “Clear Frequently Played” ( ➡ ...

73 RQT9428 Music Register track to 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. Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive...

74 RQT9428 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 automatically allowing you fi nd the ...

75 RQT9428 Music Deleting music HDD 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. DELETE Navigator Music Menu OK RETURN MUSIC PICTURE VIDEO Please select to access music. VIDEO PI...

76 RQT9428 Entering text HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can give names to recorded titles, etc.The maximum number of characters: HDD BD-RE BD-R RAM Characters Title ( HDD RAM ) 64 (44 ) Title ( BD-RE BD-R ) 254 (44 ) Album of still pictures ( HDD BD-RE RAM ) 36 Album (Music) ( H...

77 RQT9428 Con venient functions 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 February 2009) VIERA CAST requires a broadband Internet connection. Dial-up Internet connections cannot...

78 RQT9428 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ”) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control”. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panas...

79 RQT9428 Con venient functions Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons th...

80 RQT9428 Using on-screen menus Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc PlayPictureSound Soundtrack Subtitle 1 Audio channel Off L R Digital 2/0 ch Menu Item Setting Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there are some items that you cannot select or c...

81 RQT9428 Con venient functions Play menu—Change the play sequence 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. Repeat Play Items displayed depends on the contents of the playbac...

82 RQT9428 Status messages Press [STATUS ]. The display changes each time you press the button. A B C When watching the TV programme 73:27 DR 002 ABC TV Sydn HDD The remaining time and recording mode A 1 TEN HD All DVB Channels 10:30 Select Favourites Corontation street 9:00 - 11:00 Now Rating:PG So...

83 RQT9428 Con venient functions FUNCTION MENU window By using the FUNCTION MENU window you may access the main functions quickly and easily. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. Others Recording Delete Playback FUNCTION MENU 22:30 DR RETURN OK C...

84 RQT9428 BD-RE BD-R RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW -RW(VR) SD Common procedures Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the BD or SD drive. Select “BD” for DVD. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. Others FUNCTION MENU DVD-RAM 4:00 EP RET...

85 RQT9428 Con venient functions Deleting all titles—Delete all titles BD-RE BD-R RAM Preparation Release protection ( ➡ 84, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 ( ➡ 84, Common procedures) 1 Press [ e , r ] to select “Delete all titles” and press [OK]. 2 Press [ w , q ] to select “Yes...

86 RQT9428 Disc and card management Selecting the background style—Top Menu -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVD- Video top menu after fi nalising or Create Top Menu ( +RW ). Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the BD drive. Select “BD” ...

87 RQT9428 Con venient functions You can change the unit’s settings using the Setup menu. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Common procedures 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [ e , r ] to select “Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [ e , r ] to select “Setu...

88 RQT9428 ■ Auto-Tuning You can restart auto channel setting if set up ( ➡ 18) fails for some reason. 1 Press [ e , r ] to select “Auto-Tuning” and press [OK]. When the con fi rmation screen appears 2 Press [ w , q ] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. You can also use the following method to restart A...

89 RQT9428 Con venient functions HDD/Disc (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Settings for Playback Press [OK] to show the following settings. Soundtrack for BD-Video / DVD-Video [English] [German] [French] [Italian] [Spanish][Original] The original language of each di...

90 RQT9428 Rec for High Speed Copy You can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using high speed mode. However, screen size, etc. is restricted ( ➡ below). We recommend turning the setting “Off ” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not n...

91 RQT9428 Con venient functions PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. It will be converted to 48 kHz regardless of the setting in following cases. The signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz. The disc has copy protection. “BD-Video Secondary Au...

92 RQT9428 SD Card LED Control Set the lighting method for the lamp on the SD card slot.[On][Off][SD inserted] When this unit is turned on and SD card is inserted, the lamp is lighted. Connection (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment,...

93 RQT9428 Con venient functions Component Resolution This sets the video output resolution when using the component video terminal. [576i/480i] [576p/480p] [720p] [1080i] If it is set to “720p”, images other than “720p” will be output as “1080i”. Even if you select “720p” or “1080i”, the video outp...

94 RQT9428 Others (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) 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 remote control (the two must...

95 RQT9428 Con venient functions Television operation You can con fi gure 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 television While pressi...

96 RQT9428 These settings are used when 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 connection Always test the c...

97 RQT9428 Con venient functions ■ Setting the proxy server In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Please use this setting when instructed to by your Internet provider. Set the proxy server only after the connection test is completed properly. 1 Press [FUNCT...

98 RQT9428 Software of this unit can be updated automatically by following method. From broadcasts From Internet [network connection and setting is required. ( ➡ 96, 102)] Update of the software is done when it is in standby mode. Once the new software is found, it will start the download of the sof...

99 RQT9428 Ref erence Additional connections Connecting a television with S VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.) Connect to terminals of the same colour. Supplied Audio/Video cable can also be u...

100 RQT9428 Additional connections Connecting with an HDMI compatible television and receiver 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-c...

101 RQT9428 Ref erence Connecting an Analogue television and VCR OPTICAL COAXIAL OUTOUT A V1 IN A V1 IN S VIDEO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L P R P B Y AC IN 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) RF OUT RF IN VHF/UHF RF IN RF OUT VCR’s rear panel VHF/UHF RF IN VIDEO OUT R L A...

102 RQT9428 Network connection 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. Enjoying VIERA CAST TM You can access a ...

Ref erence Operations that can be performed while recording or copying a title ( : Possible, –: Impossible) Playback of HDD Playback of discs Playback of BD- Video Playback of still pictures Playback of music recorded on HDD While recording to HDD in DR mode – While recording to HDD in HG, HX, HE, H...

105 RQT9428 Ref erence TV Guide Is it possible to programme a recording, with a start and end time that are different from the TV Guide system? ¾ You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the Timer Recording menu. ( ➡ 34) Can I receive TV Guide system data via a connected satel...

106 RQT9428 Messages On the television Page Authorisation Error. You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) 43 Cannot fi nish recording completely. The programme was copy-protected. The HDD or di...

107 RQT9428 Ref erence On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. Page BD (“ ” stands for a number.) The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote ...

108 RQT9428 Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software may solve the problem. ( ➡ 98) Troubleshoot...

109 RQT9428 Ref erence The recorded title is stretched vertically. ¾ 16:9 aspect programmes are recorded in 4:3 aspect in the following cases. – -R -R DL -RW(V) If you recorded or copied using “EP” or “FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” recording mode. – If you recorded or copied to a +R, +R DL or +...

113 RQT9428 Ref erence Picture regularly breaks up on some channels. “No signal” message is displayed. ¾ Check “DVB Signal Condition”. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or constantly changing, check aerial. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer. ( ➡ 8...

116 RQT9428 ■ Structure of folders displayed by this unit You can play 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. Structure of MP3 folders CD U...

117 RQT9428 Ref erence Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manu...

118 RQT9428 Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high de fi nition 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 add...

120 RQT9428 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE ...

121 RQT9428 Ref erence Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of...

122 RQT9428 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Play . . . . ...

RQT9428-1L H0309FJ1049 Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net En -If you see this symbol- 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...