Professional digital audio tape recorder (83 pages)
Summary of Contents for Panasonic DMR-UBT1GL-K
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To support the latest features, it’s very important you install the latest updates Other functions to maintain proper operation of your unit. For details, refer to “Software Setup (Firmware) Update” ( 68) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Reference TQBS0146-2...
Features Safety precautions Play Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs (Including WARNING BD/DVD discs) Unit This unit can play back Ultra HD Blu-ray discs • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or (Including BD/DVD discs). product damage, - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, Refer to “HDD and media information”...
Before use CAUTION Unit At the time of purchase, there is a protective sheet placed between the unit’s front panel and • This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or body. Before use, remove the protective sheet. adjustments or performance of procedures other •...
Unit care Getting started When moving the unit HDD/USB HDD handling care Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. • The HDD is a high precision recording 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. “BYE”...
Main unit Front Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Disc tray 4 Display ( 5 Remote control signal sensor 2 USB port ( DC 5 V 900 mA) • Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right •...
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Display 6 USB port indicator 1 Drive (HDD, BD or SD) indicator 7 Playback indicator 2 Main display section indicator 8 Remote control signal indicator • Messages and other information are 9 Disc indicator displayed.
Remote Control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Transmit the remote control signal • Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. ( 2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or ...
An example of the message: “This player is not connected to a HDR compatible TV.” 1 If you are using a Panasonic TV compatible with 4K and HDR released in 2015 or 2016, (DX900/DX800/DX780/DX750/DX730/DX700 series etc.), please check your TV settings as follows.
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Antenna connections To the Aerial Aerial cable This unit’s rear panel RF coaxial cable AC mains lead (supplied) (supplied) • Connect only after all other connections are complete. VHF/UHF RF IN Household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) •...
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Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV and audio with a 4K-compatible amplifier HDMI cable HDMI cable (18 Gbps) (18 Gbps) HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI IN (ARC) (ARC) Amplifier/receiver (4K-compatible) • To enjoy Dolby Atmos or DTS:X • About ARC: When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not display “ARC”...
Settings Network connection Before use, perform the initial setup of the unit. When this unit is connected to the network, you can enjoy network functions (Ultra HD Blu-ray Easy Setting Playback, DLNA function, Network Service, TV Anytime, etc.). Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.
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RETURN Manufacturer and Code No. 2 Select “Yes” and press [OK]. Connection to 4K TV is successful. Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code (Go to Step 6) Panasonic 01/02/03/04 NOBLEX AIWA When the following screen appears: NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 AKAI 27/30 NORDMENDE...
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Then follow the on-screen instructions and apply Easy Network Setting Easy Network Setting the settings. After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue Search for wireless network: with “Easy Network Setting”. The available wireless networks will be displayed. Select your network name and press [OK]. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish - If your Network name is not displayed, search your connection settings.
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To restart Easy Network Setting • Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ( • Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press which you do not have usage rights.
HDD and media information For more details, refer also to the specifications. ( Recordable/playable contents (–: Impossible) Media type Standard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents • Video • JPEG • DSD • AVCHD/AVCHD 3D • MPO • FLAC Built-in hard disk drive [HDD] •...
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It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) §1 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be §2 able to play back, add, or edit depending on the device.
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Information about contents About extension of files ∫ Broadcast Recordings Example of file File format Numbers of programmes that can be recorded: extension Maximum “.mkv” Media programmes (Subtitle text files) (Compression methods “.srt” 3000 Video: H.264, HEVC “.sub” Audio: AAC, PCM, Vorbis, BD-RE, BD-R FLAC) “.txt”...
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Recording mode (Picture Quality) Picture Quality HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/FR §1 Feature Programmes can be Recording can be done Recording can be done recorded in a nearly with reduced recording with reduced recording perfect broadcasted state. volume in High definition volume in Standard definition (SD) quality.
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Notes for the disc Notes for the SD cards • Region management information • Compatible SD card The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video - SD Memory Card discs of the following regions codes, including (from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 “ALL”: formats) - SDHC Memory Card...
Network Service ( - USB device Network Service allows you to access some - USB HDD specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, Copy Video etc. from Network Service home screen. The unit can copy programmes between the HDD, USB-HDDs, and discs.
Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts To show detailed information Press [STATUS ] again. Press [CH W X] to select the channel. To hide the information screen Press [EXIT • You can also select the channel by the To change Category following operations Press the blue button.
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To use data service (Catch Up TV) Using TV Guide The Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) function Press [GUIDE]. has been discontinued and is no longer accessible in e.g. Landscape view your model. Even if the “HbbTV Setting” is set to “On”, this function Landscape will not work.
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REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV • Temporary save stops in the following cases: This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme - When switching to other channels or other screen you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD. - When the unit has started recording using all tuners - When performing PAUSE LIVE TV or REWIND LIVE TV REWIND LIVE TV for more than 8 hours (This may vary depending on the...
Recording Recording To change the recording mode (picture quality) TV programmes This unit can record programmes in DR mode and then automatically change their recording mode This unit can record two programmes being (picture quality) to another setting while in broadcasted at the same time.
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Operation during Recording To pause recording Following contents or media cannot be played After displaying the recording programme, press back while recording. [;]. • Video file • Press again to restart recording. • Photo (A programme is not split into separate programmes.) •...
Timer recording To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen You can enter up to 32 programmes within a month in advance. (Each daily, weekly or series 1 Select the programme to edit, then press the programme is counted as one programme.) red button.
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To find programmes quickly • If the same episode has already been set for series timer 1 On the TV Guide screen: recording at a different time or on another channel (Repeat Press [OPTION]. programmes), “Series Timer Rec.” will not be selectable. 2 Select the item below, then press [OK].
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Timer recording options Timer recording from Channel Information Select the items and change the settings. You can make timer recording of the current or e.g., next programme. TUE 03.01.2017 XXXXX Timer Recording Time Remaining 154:04 DR While watching a programme Date Guide Link : OFF Press [STATUS...
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To confirm and edit a timer Screen icons programme Red: Timer recording standby is Press [PROG/CHECK]. activated. Grey: Timer recording standby is e.g., deactivated. TUE 03.01.2017 XXXXX Timer Recording Time Remaining 154:04 DR Currently recording programme Channel Name Space Schedule Mode (Red) MON 13.01...
Keyword Recording Keyword Recording conditions The unit can find programmes that include When a search brings up too many programmes, specified keywords from programme names and we recommend revising the search conditions. programme information on TV Guide, and record Search Conditions: the programmes automatically.
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Keyword List operations To display the list of programmes found with the set keyword Press the yellow button in “Keyword Recording” screen. Display the Keyword List You can also set keywords from FUNCTION TUE 03.01 Schedule Programme Name XXXXXX - XXXXXX Olympic opening ceremony MENU.
Using the external To play programmes recorded with Keyword HDD (USB HDD) Recording Press the green button. If you intend to move recorded programmes to a • Refer to “Playing Keyword Recording USB HDD, the USB HDD must be registered to programmes”...
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Connecting the USB HDD Disconnecting the USB HDD Connect this unit with optional USB HDD. Disconnecting without following this procedure may result in the loss of recorded content from This unit’s rear panel e.g., the USB HDD or the internal HDD. Press [FUNCTION MENU].
Playing content (4K Playing Video Menu screen back video content, etc.) on the e.g., Video Menu Grouped Programmes § Time Remaining HD 154:04 (DR) Keyword Record Not Viewed Movie Drama AVCHD Channel Date Programme Name “For recorded programmes ( 19)”...
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Screen icons You can quickly find the recorded programmes by Currently recording programme selecting the tab. (Red) Protected programme To select the tab Press [2, 1]. • Programme was not recorded due to recording protection To change the displayed programme type tab •...
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Editing the grouped programmes Playing Keyword Recording programmes 1 Select the programme or the group, then press the yellow button. Select “Keyword Record” tab. • A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. • Press the yellow button again to cancel. Video Menu Time Remaining 154:04 (DR) 2 Press [OPTION].
Playing contents Video list screen on the media e.g., Play back content stored on media (discs, etc.). Video Menu \ Video \ § Parent Folder Folder 01 Folder 02 video01.mpeg 08.02.2013 XXXXX video02.mpeg 08.02.2012 XXXXX video03.mpeg 08.02.2011 XXXXX “For data files ( 19)”...
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If the menu screen is not displayed, display it Video Menu ( AVCHD ) screen by performing the following operation. [SD] 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. e.g., 2 Select “Media”, then press [OK]. Video Menu ( AVCHD ) 3 Select the media, then press [OK]. SD Card Date Time...
Operation during play Stop Some operations may not work depending on the Press [∫]. media and contents. Resume play function Press [1 a1.3] to restart from the stopped position. • Discs: Only previous stopped position is memorised. The position may be cleared if the tray is opened or the unit is switched to standby mode.
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Slow-motion Skipping the content or chapter Press [:] or [9]. While paused, press [6] or [5]. • Press [1 a1.3] to restart play. • [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded programmes, 19): It will not skip the programme. But the programme in the grouped programmes will be skipped.
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Enjoying Ultra HD Blu-ray 3D video playback You can enjoy the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray Preparation discs with this unit. Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. ( • Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. Preparation • For 4K/HDR viewing, connect to a TV and Play back following the instructions displayed terminals that support HDCP2.2 , 4K (50p/60p)
4K Networking 3D settings during playback You can save 4K videos/photos recorded with Change this setting when the screen is not digital cameras and other 4K-compatible devices correctly displayed for 3D compatible to the HDD of this unit and play them back. programmes.
Playback menu Basic Operation Soundtrack § A variety of playback operations and settings can Show or change the soundtrack. be performed from this menu. Available options differ depending on the playing Audio Selection contents and the condition of the unit. Switch in the case of multiple audio.
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24p / 25p Conversion Picture Settings Plays back videos with film-like motion. • This function is available on the following Picture Settings conditions: Set 1 Set 1 Picture Type ture Type Normal Norma Norma Norma Normal - “Video Format” set to “Automatic”, “4K”, During BD-Video playback, Sharpness Adjustment arpness Adjustment...
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Sound Settings 3D Settings ( Sound Effects Signal Format • This function is effective when “Digital Audio Graphic Display Level Output” is set to “PCM”. ( Night Surround Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when the volume is kept low at night. •...
Deleting/Editing Editing video Editing recorded programmes programmes On the Video Menu screen: Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, Select the programme. content cannot be restored to its original • Multiple selection ( left) state. Make certain before proceeding. Press [OPTION]. §...
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e.g., Dividing programme Picture Quality Change [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Change picture quality of the selected programme. 1 Select “Divide Programme” in “Edit”, then Please select picture quality and other options, then press OK. press [OK]. Picture Quality HL -- Longer Play 2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the Subtitles programme.
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To cancel a picture quality change if you 3 Press [RETURN ] to go to Chapter View selected “Now” screen. Press and hold [RETURN ] for more than To delete the chapter: 3 seconds. 1 Select the chapter, then press the red button.
Copying programmes Copying video The unit can copy programmes between the • Simultaneous operation is not possible while copying with finalising or creating Top Menu. HDD, USB-HDDs, and discs. • You cannot copy the following programmes. - [USB_HDD] Protected programmes §1, 2, 3 - [USB_HDD] HD Video (AVCHD) To register the external HDD (USB HDD)
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Setting the copying options Copying from media other than HDD with Video Menu 1 Select the item in step 7 ( 50). e.g., [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] > [HDD] Insert a disc. Automatic Standby after Copy The menu screen appears. ( Select “Play Video”, then press [OK].
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Copying programmes with copying list Register programmes for copy. 1 Select “Create List”, then press [1] (right). ,. [USB_HDD] [HDD] 2 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] > 3 Select the programme, then press the [HDD] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] yellow button.
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3 Select the item below, then press [OK]. Make other settings. Delete All: 1 Select “Other Settings”, then press All programmes that you registered to copy are [1] (right). deleted. e.g., Add: Copy Add new items to the copying list. Cancel All 1 Select the programmes with the yellow Subtitles...
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Notes for copying Copy (Change Picture Quality) The unit changes the picture quality of a Copy (Keep Picture Quality) programme while copying it. Copying will take about the same amount of time as the actual The unit copies a programme while maintaining recording time.
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Copying a finalised disc Copying Programme Playing [DVD-V] > [HDD] [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time. Play back the programme to copy. •...
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About the screen icons - Without the AVCHD information (video recorded with Refer to “Screen icons”. ( certain non-Panasonic equipment, video copied to the HDD after copying it to BD-R or BD-RE once, etc.) • 3D video may not be copied correctly.
Photo • Rotate RIGHT/Rotate LEFT Photo and Music • The information of the rotated photos will You can play back pictures recorded on the HDD not be stored depending on the media. of the unit and various media. • This function is not available during the 3D photo playback.
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Slideshow settings Editing photos [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [SD] On the Photo Menu screen: Press the green button. On the Photo Menu screen: To edit the folder: Slideshow Select the folder. Start Slideshow Interval Normal To edit the photo: Transition Effect Fade 1 Select the folder, then press [OK].
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Selecting and copying the photos Copying automatically [BD-RE] [BD-R] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] > [HDD] > [HDD] [RAM] [SD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [SD] [USB] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] > [HDD] [SD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the HDD.
Music Playing music file on the media You can play back music files recorded on the [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] [USB] HDD of the unit and various media. Insert or connect the media. The menu screen appears. ( §1 §2 Select “Play / Copy Music”, then press [OK].
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Operations during music play Copying music [USB] > [HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [+R] [CD] § Stop Except [CD] (CD-DA) § Press [∫]. On the music list screen: Pause Select the file or folder. Press [;]. e.g., • Press [1 a1.3] to restart play. Music Menu \ Music \ Search...
Network Network Service allows you to access some Operations such as the ones below can be specific websites supported by Panasonic, and performed from anywhere with a smartphone or enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, tablet installed with Media Center App.
Home Networking (DLNA) • The programmes with access restriction (e.g., copy restriction) signals sent from broadcasters are not available for this function. Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the • If video frames are dropped, change the following settings. contents and broadcasts on Server equipment - Conversion Setting for DLNA ( connected on the same network from Client...
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Example of file extension JPEG .jpg Select “Media Renderer” in “Home Network”, .mpo then press [OK]. §1, 2 Only when the server is another Panasonic §1 Operate the Digital Media Controller Blu-ray Disc Recorder, etc. compatible equipment. 2D playback only. §2...
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Using Home Networking (DLNA) with When no devices are found Wi-Fi Direct ® Wi-Fi Direct Connection Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless Device not found. To connect with a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device, LAN devices to communicate each other directly please check connection mode of pairing device and select “Search again”.
“For data files ( 19)” only § To stop copying e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. Screen icons About other screen icons Refer to “Screen icons”. (...
What is VIERA Link? VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link You can operate this unit using the TV remote the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV control. (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this...
• The screen icon will be switched to “Off”. software (firmware) download; if the timer recording is scheduled to start, the downloading will be performed at the next opportunity. • You can also download the latest software (firmware) from the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ TQBS0146...
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Top Menu • [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] If you finalise discs recorded on Panasonic equipment other than this unit, the background [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] selected as “Top Menu” may not be displayed. You can select the background for DVD-Video •...
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Create Top Menu Entering text [+RW] Preparation You can create Top Menu for displaying on other • Show the “Enter Programme Name” screen, etc. equipment. Select a character, then press [OK]. Make selections from “Top Menu” and “Auto-Play Repeat this step to enter other characters. Select”...
Basic Settings Setup • To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, You can change the unit’s settings of Digital TV then press [OK]. Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. • Yellow: Delete all channels. in the menu. •...
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HDD / Disc / USB HDD Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) You can restrict the viewing of channels Settings for Playback unsuitable to children. Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and 3D BD-Video Playback playback. Select the playback method of 3D compatible •...
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Delete all programmes Settings for Recording Delete all recorded programmes and AVCHD Timer Record Start Buffer on the built-in HDD. This function sets the timer recording to start • Delete does not work if one or more earlier than the TV Guide time. programmes are protected.
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Picture Digital Audio Output PCM Down Conversion Still Mode Check the sampling frequencies supported by Select the type of picture shown when you pause the coaxial input of the connected device. play. If the device does not support certain • Field: sampling frequencies, set the appropriate Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic”...
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BD-Video Secondary Audio Audio Type for Digital Broadcast Select whether or not to mix the primary and If the programme has more than one track (Dolby secondary audio (including the button click Digital, etc.), you can set priorities. sound). • This setting will give effect in the following If “Off”...
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4K(50p/60p) Output Connection This unit automatically chooses to output images in 4K (50p/60p) when connected to a 3D Settings 4K (50p or 60p) compatible TV. • This item is available only when “Video 3D AVCHD Output Format” is set to “Automatic” or “4K”. If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video •...
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Network HLG / PQ Conversion Set whether or not to convert HDR (High Easy Network Setting Dynamic Range) videos in HLG format to PQ format before outputting them when Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. ( this unit is connected to a TV that supports Network Settings only HDR (PQ) format.
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Network Service Settings Home Network Settings You can set the DLNA (Server) function. Second Screen Browsing When this function is set to “On”, you can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Home Network function Network Service application of You can switch between enable/disable of smartphone, etc.
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However, startup time from standby mode and the remote control if you place other will be longer. Panasonic products close together. • Timer Setting for Quick Start: • Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal “Quick Start” is activated when the set time circumstances.
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Clock System Update If the time is not set correctly, use the settings Software Update in Standby listed in the method below. When you set this unit to standby mode, • Automatic software (firmware) updates ( 68) are This unit usually obtains time and date downloaded automatically at the time you information from digital broadcasts.
Troubleshooting guide Cannot eject a disc. Reference 1 Touch and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for at least 3 seconds when it is turned off. Before requesting service, make the following 2 Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and the checks.
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• The connected TVs are changed. Reset the TV screen and video setting as follows: 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the Screen size is wrong. yellow button and the blue button on the • Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV. remote control at the same time for more •...
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Cannot output video in HDR quality (even Recording, timer recording and when connected to an HDR-compatible TV). copying • When connected to a TV or terminal that does not support HDR, this unit applies Dynamic Cannot record. Range Conversion to HDR signals to output Cannot copy.
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The time recorded on the disc and the Image for the Quick View is not smooth. available time shown do not add up. • Image may not be played back smoothly in case • [DVD-R] [+R] If you record or edit many times, the of high definition contents.
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You cannot play contents properly from DLNA TV Guide compatible equipment on the network. The TV Guide information is not displayed • There may be some video that cannot be played properly. back on DLNA compatible equipment • Set the clock correctly. ( 80, Clock) depending on the equipment.
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SW-DL Messages on the front panel display Software (firmware) is downloading. The following messages or service numbers appear on the Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer front panel display when something unusual is detected. recording starts.
Specifications ∫ Other terminals USB Port (Type A) Specifications are subject to change without Front: 1 pc., DC 5 V, Max. 900 mA notice. [Super-Speed USB (USB 3.0)] Rear: 1 pc., DC 5 V, Max. 500 mA ∫ General [High-Speed USB (USB 2.0)] Dimensions: 430 mm (W) SD Card Slot:...
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∫ XP, SP, LP modes Recording modes (picture quality) and approximate recording times Recording BD-RE, BD-R Mode Depending on the content being recorded, the (2 TB) Single Dual (picture recording time may become shorter than indicated. Layer Layer quality) (25 GB) (50 GB) ∫...
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Audio information Language code list The audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, Lingala: 7678 Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Lithuanian: 7684 and the setting on this unit. ( 74, Digital Audio Afrikaans: 6570 Macedonian: 7775 Output) Albanian: 8381...
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• If using slow Internet connection, the video may rights in that content. Panasonic has no not be displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet authority to and does not grant you that...
Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Holdings Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2014 Verance Corporation. Cinavia is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Basic Settings menu. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the...
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If there is a major failure in regard to the product which cannot be remedied then you must no fy us within a reasonable period by contac ng the Panasonic Customer Care Centre. If the failure in the product is not a major failure then Panasonic may choose to repair or replace the product and will do so in a reasonable period of me from receiving no ce from you.