Changing the unit’s settings
RETURNAdd Select channel
All DVB Channels Favourites1
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Co nve n ien t func tions ∫Manual Tuning
You can set each channel manually.
1Select the frequency with [3,4].
≥Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays.
2Press [OK] to start scan.
The set channel is displayed in the table.
∫Update Channel List
You can update the channels to the latest one.
≥This takes about 3 minutes.
“Finished” is displayed when the search is finished. Press [BACK/RETURN ].
∫Signal Condition
You can check the quality and strength of signals. Press [W XCH] to select the channel.
Signal Quality
∫New Channel Message
Set whether to obtain the information automatically when a new digital channel is added.
∫Child Lock
You can restrict the viewing and recording of channels unsuitable to children.
You can lock each channel or AV input. PIN is required to change. (>91)
1Select the channel or AV input to lock.
2Press [OK].
is displayed.
≥Press [OK] again to cancel.
≥“Red”: Change the input.
≥“Green”: Lock all channel and AV input.
≥“Yellow”: Unlock all channel and AV input.
∫Preferred Multi Audio
¾Multi Audio
Choose the audio language for broadcast. If the selected language is not available, then the original language will be selected.
¾Audio Description
Select whether the Audio Description is set to be active or not.
∫Preferred Subtitles
Choose the subtitle language for broadcast. If the selected language is not available, then the original language will be selected.
Red bar The signal quality is bad.
Yellow bar The signal quality is poor.
Green bar The signal quality is good.
DVB Manual Tuning
Frequency
No. Channel Name Type New
0 10 0 10 [CH ] Signal Quality Signal Strength RETURN Select frequency Start scan MHz
Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0
Progress CH 21 68
CH
Searching
Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication Quality Type Channel Name
RETURN
This will take about 3 minutes.
DVB Update Channel List
Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0
Channel Name DVB Signal Condition RETURN Channel Up Channel Down Signal Strength Signal Quality Parameter [CH ] MHz Network Name 0 10
0 10 ≥When “Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD”,
“MPEG” or “HE-AAC” is set to “Bitstream”, the Audio Description may not work. Set them to “PCM” (>97, Digital Audio Output).
Child Lock List - TV and AV
Unlock all Lock all
Next input RETURN LockSelect
Name Input Type Lock
10 DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Data Free TV Free TV Free TV 11 12 13 16 20 23 28 Page up Page downCH
Co nve n ien t func tions
Changing the unit’s settings
∫Settings for Playback
¾3D BD-Video Playback
Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software.
¾Soundtrack
Select the audio language.
≥If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (>103, Language code list)
¾Subtitles
Select the language for subtitle.
≥If “Automatic” is selected and the language selected for “Soundtrack” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.
≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (>103, Language code list)
¾Menu
Select the language for disc menus.
≥Enter a code with the number buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. (>103, Language code list)
¾Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R
Set when you are playing a disc that has High Definition video (AVCHD) recorded by the Panasonic video camera, etc. and High Definition quality title that was recorded on this unit.
¾BD-Live
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used.
≥If “On ( Limit )” is selected, internet access is permitted only for BD-Live contents which have content owner certificates.
¾BD-Video Parental Control
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
≥Follow the on-screen instructions.
≥PIN is required to change. (>91) ¾DVD-Video Parental Control
Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥Follow the on-screen instructions.
≥PIN is required to change. (>91) ¾Child Lock
You can restrict playback of the following titles: –Titles that are recorded with guidance
information at night (21:00–05:30) –Titles restricted by Child Lock (>93)
(Titles with icon in DIRECT NAVIGATOR, etc.)
≥PIN is required to change. (>91) ¾Pure Sound mode
[BWT800]
You can enjoy movies or music in an environment more suitable for viewing by stopping the rotation of the HDD when playing back commercial BD- Videos, DVD-Videos or music CDs.
≥If “On” is selected, timer recording does not start during playback BD-Video, DVD-Video or music CD. (>36)
HDD / Disc
Setup HDD / Disc
HDD / Disc
Settings for Playback Settings for Recording HDD Management
HDD / Disc Settings for Playback
Settings for Playback
Subtitles Menu
Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE /BD-R BD-Live
BD-Video Parental Control DVD-Video Parental Control 3D BD-Video Playback
Child Lock Soundtrack
Pure Sound mode
On Playback High Definition video (AVCHD)
Co nve n ien t func tions
∫Settings for Recording
¾ REWIND LIVE TV
Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function.
≥When “Automatic Standby” is set to “Off” (>101), “On” cannot be selected. ¾ Aspect for Recording
Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except in DR mode.
≥If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio at the time when recording started (including when recording started at a commercial, etc.).
≥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 “Recording Format for DVD” set to “VR format”
≥In the following cases, aspect is fixed to 4:3. –[DVD-R][DVD-RW] 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. ¾ Chapter Creation
[HDD]
Set the Chapter Creation method.
≥Even if “Automatic” is selected, depending on the programme to be recorded, the chapter may not be created correctly.
¾Recording Format for DVD
You can copy titles to DVD in high speed mode, if you set to “Video format” before recording a programme.
≥This setting is valid for the following cases: –Recording from external equipment –Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc
≥If high speed copy is not necessary we recommend setting to “VR format” as the following restrictions are applied to recorded titles in case of “Video format”.
–The settings in “Aspect for Recording” (>left) and in “Bilingual Audio Selection” (>96) are applied to titles.
–You cannot switch the audio when watching a programme via AV input.
¾BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy
Select the speed of high-speed copying.
If “Normal ( Silent )” is selected, the time required for copying will double (approximately).
¾Recording time in EP mode
Select the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode (>124, Recording modes and approximate recording times).
≥When recording to DVD-RAM using “8 hours” mode, it may not be possible to play on DVD players.
∫HDD Management
Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings.
¾Delete all titles
Delete all titles (video) on the HDD.
≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
¾Delete all photos
Delete all photos on the HDD.
HDD / Disc Settings for Recording
Settings for Recording REWIND LIVE TV Aspect for Recording Chapter Creation Recording Format for DVD BD / DVD Speed for High Speed Copy Recording time in EP mode
HDD / Disc
HDD Management
Delete all titles Delete all photos Format HDD
Co nve n ien t func tions
Changing the unit’s settings
∫Still Mode
Select the type of picture shown when you pause play.
∫Seamless Play
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.
≥If you set “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 (PLAYa1.3).
∫NTSC Video Output
Select how to output the NTSC image.
∫ Dynamic Range Compression
[BD-V][DVD-V]
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
∫ Downmix
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2- channels sound.
≥Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected equipment supports the virtual surround function.
≥There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.
≥The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases.
–AVCHD playback
–[BD-V]: Playback of clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode
∫ Bilingual Audio Selection
Select whether to record the main or secondary audio type when:
–File Conversion (>55)
–Copying to a DVD-R, DVD-RW, +R and +RW. –“Recording Format for DVD” is set to “Video
format”. (>95)
Picture
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.)
Setup Picture Picture Still Mode Seamless Play NTSC Video Output
Sound
Setup Sound SoundDynamic Range Compression Downmix
Bilingual Audio Selection Digital Audio Output Audio Delay
Co nve n ien t func tions
∫Digital Audio Output
¾ 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 the following cases.
–The signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz.
–The disc has copy protection.
–“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”. ([BD-V])
≥If “Off” is selected, signals are output as 96 kHz
≥If “On” is selected, signals are converted to 48 kHz.
(Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)
¾ Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD
¾ DTS / DTS-HD
¾ MPEG
¾ HE-AAC
Select the audio signal to output.
¾ BD-Video Secondary Audio
([BD-V] with secondary audio)
Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video.
If “Off” is selected, the primary audio only is output.
∫Audio Delay
Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output.
∫Audio for HG / HX / HE / HL / HM Recording
If the programme has multi channel audio, priority is given to what you select.
≥This setting will give effect in the following cases. –File Conversion (>55)
–Normal speed copy in HG, HX, HE, HL or HM mode from a title recorded in DR mode. (>59, 62)
≥Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode the respective audio format.
≥Not making the proper settings may result in noise.
Sound
Digital Audio Output
Digital Audio Output
Dolby D / Dolby D+ / Dolby TrueHD DTS / DTS-HD
MPEG