Panasonic Dmr Bs850 Operating Instructions Manual

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Convenient functions
Convenient functions to play back and viewing or listening
1Press [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 w hen playing still pictures.
2Press [3,4] to select the menu and 
press [ 1].
3Press [ 3,4] to select the item and 
press [ 1].
4Press [ 3,4] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].
To clear the on-screen menus
Press [DISPLAY].
§With some discs, you may only be able to make changes using 
the menus ( >21) on the disc.
≥ The display changes according to  the disc content. You cannot 
change when there is no recording.
Audio attribute
Language
Using on-screen menus
Common procedures
Disc menu—Setting the disc content
Video  [AVCHD]
The video recording method appears
Signal Type  [BD-V]
≥Primary Video
Video: The video recording method appears.
Soundtrack: Select the type of audio or language.
≥ Secondary Video
Video: Select on/off of images.
The video recording method appears.
Soundtrack: Select on/off of audio and the  language. 
Soundtrack
§
[HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R]  [Except titles recorded in DR mode, or 
copied from high definition video (AVCHD format)]
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
[-RW‹VR›]
The disc’s audio attributes appear ( >right, Audio attribute).
[DVD-V] [AVCHD]
Select the audio and language ( >right, Audio attribute, 
Language).
DivX
Select the soundtrack number.
Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one 
audio type.
DiscPlay
Picture
Sound
OtherSoundtrack
Subtitles1
Audio Channel
Off
L R
Digital   2/0 ch
Menu Item
Setting
Subtitles§
[BD-V] [DVD-V] [AVCHD]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language (> below, 
Language).
[HDD]  [BD-RE]  [BD-R] [Except titles recorded in DR mode, or 
copied from high definition video (AVCHD format)]
[RAM] [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R] [+R]DL]  [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] 
(Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) 
Turn the subtitle on/off.
≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using this unit.
DivX
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the subtitle number.
≥ Subtitle number is displayed even if there are not multiple 
subtitles.
≥ You can select “Text” in the subtitle number while playing back 
a DivX video file containing DivX subtitle text. DivX subtitles 
text is displayed as a closed caption by selecting “Text”.
Multi Audio  [HDD] [BD-RE]  [BD-R] [Titles recorded in DR mode, or 
copied from high definition video (AVCHD format)]
Switch in the case of multiple audio.
Subtitle Language  [HDD] [BD-RE]  [BD-R] [Titles recorded in DR 
mode, or copied from high definition video (AVCHD format)]
Select the subtitle language in the case of multiple languages.
Subtitle Style [BD-V] Select the subtitle style recorded on the disc. 
Angle
§ [BD-V] [DVD-V] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW]
Change the number to select an angle.
Audio Channel  [HDD]  [BD-RE] [BD-R]  (Titles in recording mode other 
than DR)  [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] and  DivX
( > 40, Changing audio during play)
Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels 
ENG:
FRA:
DEU:
ITA:
ESP:
NLD:
SVE:
NOR: English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian DAN:
POR:
RUS:
JPN:
CHI:
KOR:
MAL:
VIE:Danish
Portuguese
Russian
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Malay
Vietnamese THA:
POL:
CES:
SLK:
HUN:
FIN:
¢
: Thai
Polish
Czech
Slovak
Hungarian
Finnish
Others
LPCM/     Digital/     Digital+/
     TrueHD/DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG:
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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” 
( > 93) and “Component Resolution” in the Setup menu is “576p/
480p” ( >94) and playing  [DVD-V].
Play menu—Change the play sequence
Repeat Play
[HDD] [BD-RE]  [BD-R]  [BD-V]  [RAM]  [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R] [+R]DL]  [+RW] 
[DVD-V]  [-RW‹VR›] [CD]  [USB] [AVCHD]
Items displayed depends on the  contents of the playback. 
≥ All
≥ Title
≥ Chapter ≥
Playlist
≥ Track
Select “Off” to cancel.
Random  (Only when playing music)
[HDD]  [-R] [-R]DL]  [CD] [USB]
While playing, press [ 3,4] to select “On”.
Picture menu—Change the picture quality
Mode
[HDD]  [BD-RE]  [BD-R]  [BD-V]  [RAM]  [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R] [+R]DL]  [+RW] 
[DVD-V]  [-RW‹VR›] [AVCHD]  
Select the picture quality mode during play.
≥ Normal:  Default setting
≥ Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
≥ Fine: Details are sharper
≥ Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark 
scenes. (This does not affect the titles in DR 
mode.)
HD optimizer
[HDD]  [BD-RE]  [BD-R]  [BD-V]  [RAM]  [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R] [+R]DL]  [+RW] 
[DVD-V]  [-RW‹VR›] [AVCHD]  and DivX
It will compensate the mosaic noise in the video and haze 
around the characters precisely. 
Progressive
§ 
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit 
the type of title being played (> 118, Film and video).
≥ Auto:  Automatically detects the film and video 
content, and appropriately converts it.
≥ Video: Select when using “Auto”, and the content is 
distorted.
≥ Film: Select this if the edges of 
the film content appear 
jagged or rough when 
“Auto” is selected. 
However, if the video 
content is distorted as 
shown in the illustration 
to the right, then select “Auto”.
Sound menu—Change the sound effect
Sound Effects
[HDD] [BD-RE]  [BD-R]  [BD-V]  [RAM]  [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R]  [+R]DL]  [+RW] 
[DVD-V]  [-RW‹VR›]  [CD] [USB]  [AVCHD]  
≥ Re-master 1
≥ Re-master 2
(Discs record at 48 kHz or less)
This feature gives you a more  natural sound by adding higher 
frequency signals not recorded on the track.
≥ This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal or 
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal only when “Dolby D/Dolby 
D +/Dolby TrueHD”, “DTS/DTS-HD” or “MPEG” is set to 
“PCM” ( >91). (However, in this case, audio is output as 2ch 
from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.)
Dialogue Enhancer
[HDD]  [BD-RE]  [BD-R]  [BD-V]  [RAM]  [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R]  [+R]DL]  [+RW] 
[DVD-V]  [-RW‹VR›]  [AVCHD] and DivX
(3-channel or over only, including a centre channel)
The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialogue 
easier to hear.
Other menu—Change the display position
Position
[HDD]  [BD-RE]  [BD-R]  [BD-V]  [RAM]  [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›]  [+R]  [+R]DL]  [+RW] 
[DVD-V]  [-RW‹VR›]  [CD] [USB]  [SD] [AVCHD]  and DivX
Change where this menu screen appears on your TV.
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Status of this unit during recordi ng 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 is displayed.
e.g.,
1 Selected drive status/type of disc or USB memory
2 Recording status/the remaining time/play status
3
Channel4 The name of the station
5 Recording in background/copy  progress indicator (When 
recording 2 programmes simultaneously.)
B Detailed status of this unit is displayed.
e.g.,
≥When using Pause Live TV
1 Date and time
2 Available recording time and recording mode
3 Title number and elapsed time during play and recording mode
4 Title number and elapsed time during recording and recording 
mode
5 Current play position
6 To t a l  t i m e
7 Current time
8 The time when the picture currently displayed on the television 
was broadcasted
C Status of the broadcast bei ng received is displayed. (>27) When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of 
the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.
1Press [OPTION].
2Press [
3,4] to select “Aspect” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select the item.
≥Normal :
Normal output
≥ Side cut :
The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9 image 
disappear and the image is enlarged. Please note that the 
right and left sides of the image are cut off when the black 
bar is not displayed.
§Only when “TV Aspect” (> 92) is set to “Letterbox”.
≥ Zoom :
The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image 
disappear and the image is enlarged. Please note that the 
top and bottom sides of the image are cut off when the black 
bar is not displayed.
4Press [OK].
[Note]
≥ The screen mode is switched to “Normal” in the following 
situations: 
– when you change channel 
– when you start or end the playback of a title 
– when the unit is turned off or  on. 
≥ [BD-V]  [DVD-V] “Side cut” does not have any effect. 
≥ When “TV Aspect” ( >92) is set to “Pan & Scan” or “Letterbox”, the 
“Zoom” effect is disabled. 
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Status messages
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 
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 T1     0:05.14  XP      Remain     

 T2     0:10.10  
DR T3     0:00.10  DR
12
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
1 ZDFAll DVB Channels12:55Change category For info pressBruder
Now
MULTI/0:50 - 2:30
Switch the aspect ratio of the screen
16:9 image with 
black bars on the 
right and left  Display as frame 
on the 4:3 aspect 
ratio TV screen§
Enlarged display 
with black bar 
erased with Side 
cut
Displayed with black 
bars on right and left 
on the 16:9 aspect 
ratio TV screen Enlarged display 
with black bar 
erased with Side 
cut
4:3 image with 
black bars at the 
top and bottom
Displayed as frame 
on the 16:9 aspect 
ratio TV screen Enlarged display 
with black bar 
erased with 
Zoom
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Disc and card management
[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›] [+R]  [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›]
[SD]
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2Press [ 3,4] to select “Blu-ray Disc / 
DVD” or “SD Card ” and press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “Blu-ray Disc 
Management”, “DVD Management” or 
“Card Management” and press [OK].
e.g.,  [RAM]
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT]. [BD-RE]
 [BD-R] [RAM]
After performing steps 1–3 ( >left)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Disc 
Protection” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
e.g.,  [RAM]
The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-
protected.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
[BD-RE]  [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  [+RW]
You can provide a name for each disc.
Preparation
≥ [BD-RE]  [BD-R] [RAM] Release protection ( >above, Setting the 
protection).
After performing steps 1–3 ( >left)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Disc Name” 
and press [OK].
( > 80, Entering text)
≥ The disc name is displayed in the Blu-ray Disc Management/DVD 
Management window.
≥ [-R]  [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›] [+R]  [+R]DL] With a finalised disc, the name is 
displayed on the Top Menu.
≥ [+RW] The disc name is displayed only if you play the disc on other 
equipment after creating top menu.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Common procedures
SD
TV Guide Play Video ( AVCHD )
Play Pictures ( JPEG )
Play Music
Copy
View
Others Play all Video
FUNCTION MENU
Blu-ray Disc / DVD
SD Card
USB
OK
RETURN Play Video
Playlists
DVD-RAM
Play Pictures ( JPEG )
DVD Management
Select for playback of disc and formatting of disc etc.
Blu-ray
DVD ManagementDVD-RAMTitles 11 Used 0 : 22
Files1Time Remaining 5:38 EP
OK
RETURN
Off
Disc Name
Delete all titles
Format Disc
Disc Protection
Setting the protection
Providing a name for a disc
DVD ManagementDVD-RAM
OK
RETURN
On
Disc Name
Delete all titles
Format Disc
Disc Protection
Titles 11
Used 0 : 22
Files1Time Remaining 5:38 EP
My favourite
01/0201
Chapter 1
03
02
04
Chapter 2
Titles 1
Used0Files1Time Remaining 5:38 EPDVD ManagementDVD-RAMMy favourite
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[BD-RE]  [BD-R] [RAM]
Preparation
≥ Release protection ( >84, Setting the protection).
After performing steps 1–3 ( >84, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Delete all 
titles” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
A message appears when finished.
4Press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
[Note]
≥ Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be 
restored.  Make certain before proceeding.
≥ Still picture data (JPEG) or computer data cannot be deleted.
≥ Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
[SD]
You can delete the BD-Live video data ( >46).
Preparation
After performing steps 1–3 ( >84, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Delete BD-
Video data” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
A message appears when finished.
4Press [OK].
[BD-RE]  [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+RW]  [-RW‹VR›]
[BD-R]  [+R] [+R]DL]  (New disc only)
[SD]
Preparation
≥ [BD-RE]  [BD-R] [RAM] [SD]  Release protection ( >11, 84, Setting the 
protection).
[Note]
After performing steps 1–3 ( >84, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select, “Format Disc” 
or “Format Card” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
A message appears when formatting is finished.
[Note]
≥ Formatting normally takes a  few minutes; however, it may 
take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ( [RAM]).
≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting.  
This can render the disc or the card unusable.
4Press [OK].
[Note]
≥ When a disc or card has been forma tted using this unit, it may not 
be possible to use it on any other equipment.
≥ [-R]  [-R]DL]  [CD] Formatting cannot be performed.
≥ [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›]  You can format DVD-RW only as DVD-Video 
format on this unit.
≥ [HDD]  Perform “Format HDD” in the Setup menu (> 90).
To stop formatting [RAM]
Press [RETURN ].
≥ You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc 
must be reformatted if you do this.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Deleting all titles — Delete all titles
Delete BD-Video data
Enabling the unit’s recording function—
Format
Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and 
they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding.  
The contents are deleted when you format a disc or card even if 
you have set protection.
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[-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)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Top Menu” 
and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4,2,1] to select the 
background and press [OK].
≥ You can change thumbnails displayed in the top menu. ( >49, 
Change Thumbnail)
[-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]  [+RW]
You can select whether to show the top menu after finalising or 
creating Top Menu ( [+RW]).
After performing steps 1–3 ( >84, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Auto-Play 
Select” and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4] to select “Top Menu” or 
“Title 1” and press [OK].
[-R] [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL]
You can play these discs on compatib le DVD players by finalising it 
on the unit, effectively making it into DVD-Video that complies with 
DVD-Video standards. Before finalising, select the background on 
the “Top Menu” ( >above). The menu you create with the unit can 
also be used on most DVD players.
[BD-R]
≥ Finalising BD-R prevents accidental recording or editing.
≥ BD-R that were recorded on this unit may not be played on other 
Blu-ray Disc players, etc. whether or not you finalise it.
After performing steps 1–3 ( >84, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Finalise” and 
press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
A message appears when fina lising is finished.
[Note]
≥ You cannot cancel finalising.
≥ Finalising takes up to 15 minutes.
([-R]DL]  [+R]DL]  Finalising takes up to 60 minutes.)
≥ Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalising.  
This will render the disc unusable.
4Press [OK].
[Note]
When finalising a high-s peed recording compatible disc, it may take 
longer than displayed on the confirmation screen (approximately 
four times longer).
≥ You cannot finalise discs recorded on other manufacturer’s 
equipment.
≥ [-R]  [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›] [+R]  [+R]DL] If you finalise discs recorded on 
Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background selected 
as “Top Menu” may not be displayed.
≥ Discs finalised on this unit may  not be playable on other players 
due to the condition of the recording.
[+RW]
+RW discs contain no Top Menu data. Top Menu is a convenient 
function. We recommend you create the menu before playing a +RW 
disc on other equipment.
You cannot use the Top Menu for playing on this unit.
Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Select” (> left) 
before creating top menu.
After performing steps 1–3 ( >84, Common procedures)
1Press [ 3,4] to select “Create Top 
Menu” and press [OK].
2Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and 
press [OK].
Creating Top Menu starts. You cannot cancel creating.
Creating Top Menu can take a few minutes.
4Press [OK].
[Note]
≥ You can record or edit discs after creating the Top Menu. But the 
created menu is deleted when you record or edit disc. In such 
cases, create the Top Menu again by using “Create Top Menu”.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
Selecting the background style — Top 
Menu
Selecting whether to show the Top Menu 
first — Auto-Play Select
Top Menu: The top menu appears first.
Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying 
the top menu.
Finalising — Finalise
1
4
78
5
2
9
6
3
Top Menu List
01Display after finalising
Title Name
Thumbnail
(Still picture)
After finalising
≥
[BD-R]  [-R] [-R]DL] [+R]  [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and 
you can no longer record or edit.
≥ [-RW‹V›]  You can record and edit the disc after formatting 
( > 85) although it becomes play-only after finalising.
Creating Top Menu — Create Top Menu
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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.
1While stopped
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2Press [ 3,4] to select “Others” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 3,4] to select “Setup” and 
press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4] to select the menu and 
press [OK].
5Press [ 3,4] to select the item and 
press [OK].
6Press [ 3,4,2,1] to select the 
option and press [OK].
≥ Follow the instruction on the screen if the operation method 
is different. 
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN ].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
∫ Favourites EditYou can create four Favourites of channels for viewing and 
recording easier. Editing these Favourites does not affect the 
channel setting itself.
≥Timer recording may not work correctly if you edit the Favourites 
during timer recording standby.
Press the “Green” button to select the Favourite to edit.
To add channels to a Favourite1 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” 
column and press [OK].
≥ Repeat this step to add other channels.
≥ Press the “Red” button to select the Category.
≥ Press the “Blue” button to change the sorting mode.
≥ Press the “Yellow” button to add all the available channels to 
the Favourite. (This function  is available only when no channels 
have been added to the Favourite.)
2 Press [RETURN ].
3 Press [OK] to save the Favourite.
To change the order of channels of a Favourite1Press [ 1]§.
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column to 
move and press the “Green” button.
3 Press [ 3,4] to select the new position of the channel and press 
the “Green” button.
≥ Repeat the steps 2 –  3 to move other channels.
4 Press [RETURN ].
5 Press [OK] to save the Favourite.
To delete channels on a Favourite1Press [ 1]§.
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “Favourite” column and 
press [OK].
≥ Repeat this step to delete other channels.
≥ Press the “Yellow” button to delete all the channels from the 
Favourite.
3 Press [RETURN ].
4 Press [OK] to save the Favourite.
Deleting a channel from a Favourite does not affect the channel 
itself. You can still select  the channel from the “All DVB 
Channels”.
To change the name of a Favourite in the 
“Favourite” column
1 Press [ 1]§.
2 Press the “Red” button.
≥User input screen appear.
3 Press [ 3,4, 2, 1] to select a character and press [OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥ To delete a character
Press the “Red” button.
≥ To delete all characters
Press the “Blue” button.
4 Press [RETURN ] to save the Favourite.
§  When the station name of the “All DVB Channels” column is 
highlighted
∫ Channel ListYou can edit the Channel List to change the channel skip setting or 
channel number assignments to make tuning simpler.
To skip unwanted channels 1 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “All DVB Channels”. 
≥ Press the “Red” button to select the “Category”.
≥ Press the “Blue” button to change the sorting mode.
2 Press [OK].
≥The check mark is removed.
≥ To clear the skip setting, press [OK] again.
≥ To clear the all skip setti ng, press “Yellow” button.
To change the channel number assignment1Press [ 3,4] to select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” and 
press the “Green” button.
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel number you wish to reassign.
3 Press [OK].
≥If another channel is already as signed to the channel number 
you wish to use, the two channels will be switched.
∫ Auto SetupYou can restart auto channel setting if set up ( >18) fails for some 
reason.
Press [ 3,4] to select the Auto Setup method.
≥ Search by selected satellite
Satellite is selected and transponders are searched for channels.
≥ Search all satellites
All satellites and transponders are searched for channels.
When the confirmation screen appears
Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
≥ When restarting the auto tuning using the main unit’s buttons 
(> 114, To reset this unit)
Common procedures
DVB Tuning
Setup
OK
RETURN
DVB TuningHDD / DiscPictureSoundDisplayConnectionNetwork SettingsOthers
Favourites Editor  Sorting 123...
Add all123/ABCSelect favouritesSelect categoryRETURNAdd Select channel
All DVB Channels
Favourites 11 ZDF
2 3sat
3KiKa
5 ZDFdokukanal
7DKULTUR
8 DLF 6 ZDFtheaterkanal 4 ZDFinfokanal
All DVB Channels1234567 ZDF
3sat
KiKa
ZDFdokukanal
DKULTUR ZDFtheaterkanal ZDFinfokanal
RETURNHideSelect 
Move
Reveal all123/ABC
Category
 Sorting 123...
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Changing the unit’s settings
∫ Manual Tuning
You can add each new channels manually that the Auto Setup could 
not complete successfully.
1 Press [ 3,4] to select the channel you want to set.
Transponder Frequency Enter value with numbered buttons.
Symbol Rate Press [ 2,1] to select the auto and manual input of symbol 
rate method.
≥ Data flow transmission rate from  the satellite to the dish.
Polarisation Press [ 2,1] to select the Polarisation method.
≥ Polarisation indicates whether the transponder transmits the 
satellite signal horizont ally or vertically.
Modulation Press [ 2,1] to select the Modulation method.
Service ID Press [ 2,1] to select the Service ID method.
2 Press [OK] to start scan.
The set channel is displayed in the table.
3 Press [EXIT] and press [ WXCH] to check that applicable 
channels have been selected.
∫ Update Channel ListYou can update the satellite digital channels to receive to the latest 
one.
1 Press [ 3,4] to select “Update Channel List” and press [OK].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the method and press [ 2,1] to select 
settings.
≥ Satellite
Satellite name is displayed.
≥ Search Mode
All Channels:
Search for all channels.
Free Channels:
Search for free channels only.
≥ Scan Mode
Quick:
In this mode, scanning takes place in a short period of time.
Full:
In this mode, the scanning is thorough but takes more time.
3 Press [OK].
The unit starts searching for new ly available satellite digital 
channels.
4 Press [RETURN ] to save the newly found channels.
∫Signal ConditionYou can check the quality and strength of digital broadcast signals. 
Check the satellite dish if  you are receiving a poor signal.
When “Signal Condition” is displayed in grey and cannot be 
selected:
1 Press [EXIT] to exit the screen.
2 Press [INPUT SELECT] to select “TV”.
3 Display the Setup menu again ( >87, Common procedures).
The quality and strength of the signal are shown.
Press [ WXCH] to select the channel. Signal Input
Press [
2,1] to select the terminal for which you wish to display the 
signal condition.
Signal Quality
≥ Below 2 (display red):
The signal quality is so poor that there may be interference in the 
pictures and sound.
≥ 2–5 (display orange):
The signal quality is bas ically adequate, but brief interference in 
the pictures and sound is possible in isolated case.
≥ Over 5 (display green):
Optimum picture and sound quality.
Signal Strength
The display for signal strength is grey. “0” means signal strength is 
0%, “10” means signal strength is 100%.
If the signal is too strong, the disp lay will change from grey to red. 
Reduce the signal amplificatio n at your satellite dish.
≥ When the signal is weak:
– adjust the position and direction of the dish.
– check that the current digita l broadcast channel is correctly 
broadcasting.
Satellite
Satellite name is displayed.
Parameter
Physical channel and frequency is displayed.
∫ Antenna SystemYou can receive several satellit es if you have DiSEqC control 
antenna system.
1 Press [ 3,4] to select “Antenna System”.
2 Press [ 2,1] to select antenna system and press [OK].
≥ This unit supports DiSEqC Version 1.0.
∫ LNB ConfigurationLNB
≥If you set to “One LNB” in “Antenna System”.
≥ If you set to “MiniDiSEqC” in “Antenna System”.
≥ If you set to “DiSEqC1.0” in “Antenna System”.
LNB Low Band Frequency (MHz)
LNB High Band Frequency (MHz)
Satellite Set the connected satellite for the selected LNB.
≥If you do not know the connected satellite, select “No Satellite”. 
(Available satellite will be searched in Auto Setup.)
≥ If you select “User defined”, set “Test Transponder Frequency” 
manually.
Test Transponder Frequency
Satellite
No.
Free TV:0 Pay TV:0Radio:0
Searching Quality
Ty p eChannel Name
Progress0% 100%
RETURN
This will take about 10 minutes.
Update Channel ListAstra 19.2° E
“Finished” is displayed when  the search is finished.
Channel Name 1 ZDFSignal InputLNB in 1Signal Condition
RETURNChange InputChannel Up
Channel Down
Signal Strength 010Signal Quality010
Parameter11836MHz, H, 27497kS/sSatelliteAstra 19.2° E
CH
[One LNB] Compatible with Single LNB
[MiniDiSEqC] Up to 2 LNBs can be controlled.
[DiSEqC1.0
] Up to 4 LNBs can be controlled.
Not selectable.
[AA] [AB]
[AA] [AB] [BA] [BB]
[No Satellite] [Turksat 42°E] [Hellas 39°E]
[Astra 28.2°E] [Arabsat 26°E] [Astra 23.5°E]
[Astra 19.2°E] [Eutelsat 16°E] [Hot Bird 13°E]
[Eutelsat 10°E] [Eurobird 9°E] [Eutelsat 7°E]
[Sirius 5°E] [Intelsat 1°W] [Amos 4°W]
[Atl. Bird 5°W] [Atl. Bi rd 7°W] [Atl. Bird 8°W]
[Hispasat 30°W] [User defined]
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Convenient functions
∫ Preferred Language(All factory default settings ar e 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 multi audio, subtitles and teletext digital broadcasts 
are received. Select the order of priority.
If the selected language is not available, then the original language 
will be selected.
Multi Audio
Multi Audio ( alternative )
Subtitles
Subtitles ( alternative )
Teletext Character Set
Teletext
Preferred Subtitle Type
(All factory default settings ar e indicated with underlined text.)
§ [Other ¢¢¢¢]
Enter a code ( >104) with the numbered buttons.
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the 
default language is played. There are discs where you can only 
switch the language from the menu screen ( >21).
[BD-V]  [DVD-V]
Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.
≥ Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you 
make here.
[West
] [East 1] [East 2]
[English] [German] [French] [Dutch]
[Spanish] [Portuguese] [Italian] [Turkish]
[Danish] [Swedish] [Finnish] [Norwegian]
[Polish] [Basque] [C atalan] [Corsican]
[Galician] [Czech] [Greek]
[Luxembourgish]
[Slovak] [Croatian] [Slovenian] [Estonian]
[Lithuanian] [Original]
≥ The default language is the language setting selected when 
making the initial settings.
[Standard
]
[Hard of 
Hearing] Display subtitles for people who are hard of 
hearing.
HDD / Disc
Settings for Playback≥
Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Soundtrack(When selecting this item and pres s [OK], the title “Soundtrack for 
BD-Video / DVD-Video” is displayed.)
[English] [German] [French] [Italian]
[Spanish] [Dutch] [Swedish]
[Original] The original l anguage of each disc will be 
selected.
[Other  ¢¢¢¢]
§
≥The default language is the language setting selected when 
making the initial settings.
Subtitles(When selecting this item and pre ss [OK], the title “Subtitles for 
BD-Video / DVD-Video” is displayed.)
[Automatic
] If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not  available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if av ailable on that disc.
[English] [German] [French] [Italian]
[Spanish] [Dutch] [Swedish]
[Other  ¢¢¢¢]
§
Menu(When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Menu for BD-
Video / DVD-Video” is displayed.)
[English] [German] [French] [Italian]
[Spanish] [Dutch] [Swedish]
[Other ¢¢¢¢]
§
≥The default language is the language setting selected when 
making the initial settings.
Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R
Set when you are playing a disc that has high definition video 
(AVCHD) recorded by the Panasonic’s video camera, etc. and 
high definition quality title that was recorded on this unit. 
≥It can be played regardless of the setting for discs that do not 
have both recorded. 
[On] Playback high definition video (AVCHD) 
[Off
] Playback high definition quality title 
BD-Live
You can restrict Internet access  when BD-Live functions are used.
[On ( No Limit )] Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live  contents.
[On ( Limit )
] Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live  contents which have content owner 
certificates.
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live 
contents without a certificate.
[Off] Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live 
contents.
BD-Video Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit BD-Video play. 
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit PIN with the 
numbered buttons when the PIN screen is shown.
It will be the common PIN for “DVD-Video Ratings”, “BD-Video 
Ratings” and “Lock” of “Internet Content Settings”.
Do not forget your PIN.
Setting ratings (When no limit is selected)
[No Limit
] All BD-Video can be played.
[0 to 254 year(s)] Prohibits play  of BD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
≥ Changing settings [When 0 to 254 year(s) is selected]
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Level]
[Temporary Unlock]
DVD-Video Ratings(When selecting this item and press [OK], the title “Ratings” is 
displayed.)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions . Enter a 4-digit PIN with the 
numbered buttons when the PIN screen is shown. It will be the 
common PIN for “DVD-Video Ratings”, “BD-Video Ratings” and 
“Lock” of “Internet Content Settings”.
Do not forget your PIN.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
[8 No Limit
] All DVD-Video can be played.
[1 to 7] Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding  ratings recorded on them.
[0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
≥ Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Level]
[Temporary Unlock]
DivX Subtitle Text
Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX 
subtitles text ( >45). 
≥ This item is displayed only when pressing [DISPLAY] after 
playing back a file.
[Latin 1
] English, German, Spanish, etc.
[Latin 2] Polish, Czech, Hungarian, etc.
[Cyrillic] Russian, etc.
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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 modeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode 
(> 30, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
[6 hours] You can record for 6 hours on an unused  4.7 GB disc.
[8 hours
] You can record for 8 hours on an unused 
4.7 GB disc.
≥ The sound quality is better when using “6 hours” than when 
using “8 hours”.
Aspect for RecordingSets the aspect ratio when record ing or copying in HG, HX, HE, 
HL, XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode.
[Automatic] The title will be recorded with the original aspect 
ratio at the time when recording started (including 
when recording started at a commercial, etc.).
[16:9]
[4:3
]
≥ In the following cases, the programme will be recorded with the 
original aspect ratio.
–[BD-RE] [BD-R]  When the recording mode is set to “XP”, “SP”, 
“LP”, “EP” or “FR”
– [HDD]  [RAM] When the recording mode is set to “XP”, “SP”, 
“LP”, “EP” or “FR” with the “Rec for High Speed Copy” set to 
“Off”
≥ In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”, 
recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.
–[-R]  [-R]DL]  [-RW‹V›] When the recording mode is set to “EP” or 
“FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.
– When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.
Chapter CreationSet the automatic Chapter Creation method. ( >51)
[Automatic
] [5 minutes]
[Off] No chapter start points are set.
Rec for High Speed CopyYou can copy titles recorded in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode 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 necessary when recording a programme.
This setting is valid for the following cases: – Recording from an external  equipment (including DV 
equipment)
– Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc.
[On
] You can high-speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Press  [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
≥ The following restrictions are applied to recorded 
titles.
– Recordings are made usi ng the aspect ratio set 
in “Aspect for Recording” ( >above).
– Select the type of audio in advance from 
“Bilingual Audio Selection” ( >91).
– You are no longer able to switch the audio when  watching a programme on an input channel on 
the TV connected to this unit.
[Off]
[Note]
Titles recorded in XP, SP, LP, EP, FR mode on HDD cannot be 
copied to BD-RE or BD-R using high speed mode, regardless of 
the above setting.
BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy(When selecting this item and pres s [OK], the title “Blu-ray Disc / 
DVD Speed for High Speed Copy” is displayed.)
Select the speed of high-speed  copying (When using high-speed 
copy compatible discs).
[Maximum
]
[Normal 
( Silent )] The noise generated by this unit is less than when 
“Maximum” is selected, however the time required 
for copying will double (approximately).
Start Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV 
Guide time.
[1 min earlier] [3 min earlier] [5 min earlier]
[10 min earlier] [Off
]
Finish Recording TimeThis function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TV 
Guide time.
[1 min later] [3 min later] [5 min later]
[10 min later] [Off
]
HDD Management≥
Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds  to show the following settings.
Delete all titlesDelete all titles. 
≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
Format HDDFormat of the HDD is performed. 
Formatting deletes all contents, and they cannot be restored. 
Check carefully before proceeding.
Picture
Still ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play ( >118, 
Frames and fields).
[Automatic
]
[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 “Automatic” is selected. (The picture 
is clearer and finer.)
Seamless PlaySelect the play mode between playlist chapter segments and 
partially deleted titles.
≥It is not valid for titles in DR mode or AVCHD videos. 
[On
] The chapters in playlists are  played seamlessly. This does 
not work when there are several audio types included on 
the playlist and when using Quick View (PLAY a1.3). 
Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may 
change slightly.
[Off] The points where chapters  in playlists change are played 
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
NTSC Video OutputSelect how the NTSC image is output. 
[NTSC] Output as NTSC. 
[PAL60
] Convert and output as PAL60.  Select this when connected to the PAL format TV. 
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