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VQT4G51

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

• This Blu-ray Disc recorder is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. It can receive encrypted and

free-to-air DVB-C services.

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. DMR-BCT820

DMR-BCT720

DMR-BCT721

Region management information

BD-Video: This unit can play BD-Video discs

supporting the region code “B”.

DVD-Video:

This unit can play DVD-Video discs

supporting the region number

“2”

“ALL”

e.g., e.g.,

Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com

until

2012/09/05

DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 1 ページ２０１２年８月１日　水曜日　午後５時１８分

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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 1 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder Model No. DMR-BCT820 DMR-BCT720 DMR-BCT721 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. • This Blu-ray Disc recorder is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. It can receive encrypted and free-to-air DVB-C services.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 2 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. - Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. - Use only the recommended accessories. - Do not remove covers. - Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. - Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 3 ページ２０１２年８月１日 Batteries • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. • Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire. - Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time. - Do not heat or expose to flame. - Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 4 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Table of contents Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting started HDD and media information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - Recordable/playable contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unit care. . . . . . .
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 5 ページ２０１２年８月１日 Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) . . . 80 - Connecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 - Disconnecting the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 - Registering the USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 VIERA Link/Q Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Playback menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) . . . . . . . 86 - Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 8 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started HDD and media information Recording mode Recording Mode DR HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP/FR Feature Programmes can be Recording can be done recorded in a nearly with reduced recording perfect broadcasted state. volume in HD quality. Recording can be done with reduced recording volume in SD quality.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 9 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Notes About extension of files File format JPEG MPO (3D photo) MP3 DivX Subtitle text files§ MKV Subtitle text files§ MPEG2 MP4 Extension “.JPG” “.MPO” “.MP3” “.DIVX” “.SRT” “.MKV” “.SRT” “.sub” “.MPG” “.mts” “.MP4” “.jpg” “.mpo” “.mp3” “.divx” “.srt” “.mkv” “.srt” “.TXT” “.mpg” “.TS” “.mp4” “.AVI” “.SUB” “.avi” “.sub” “.SSA” “.ssa” “.txt” “.MPEG” “.mpeg” “.ts” “.MOV” “.mov” “.TXT” “.txt” “.ASS” “.ass” “.SUB” “.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 10 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started HDD and media information Notes for the USB devices Media handling • This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices. • This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed. • Although this unit can use USB 3.0 devices as USB 2.0 devices, in certain cases USB 3.0 devices cannot be used due to differing connector shape, larger current ratings, etc. (Use of USB 2.0 devices is recommended.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 11 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Unit care HDD/USB HDD handling care • The HDD is a high precision device The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. Therefore, be careful of the following points while the unit is turned on, especially during operation, otherwise the HDD and the recorded content may be damaged: - Do not subject the unit to any vibration and shock.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 12 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. VQT4G51   TV   VOL DRIVE INPUT SELECT AV CH  PAGE 2abc 3def 1  7pqrs 8 tuv 9wxyz   0           INTERNET  RADIO/ TV SLOW/SEARCH LAST VIEW SKIP STOP   CH 4ghi 5jkl 6mno STATUS   REWIND LIVE TV PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 13 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Main unit Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert or remove a disc.            USB memory    Pull to flip down the front panel. SD card 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) 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 Recording indicator • The indicator will light up while recording.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 14 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started CI module An appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast. You need a CI module, CAM (Conditional Access Module) together with a certified Smart Card, and a subscription with the corresponding broadcaster. • If not viewing/recording an encrypted broadcast, you do not need to insert the CI module. 1 Insert the certified Smart Card into the CAM (both optional).
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 15 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started About CI Plus compatible broadcast “CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes copy protection on the broadcasted programmes. • All CI Plus protected programmes are encrypted. It may take some time to display the encrypted programme. ∫ Retention limit There are some titles for which the playback will be disabled after a predetermined time. (e.g., Permitted playback period is 90 minutes after recording.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 16 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Connection Basic connections 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 17 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal Connect the TV with the 21-pin Scart cable or the Audio/Video cable. (> 19) Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment AV1 (TV) To connect and register the USB HDD (optional) Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. (> 80) VIDEO RGB/S VIDEO AV2 (EXT) VIDEO S VIDEO To connect the Communication Camera (optional) Refer to “VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)”.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 18 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Connection Amplifier/receiver connections HDMI terminal 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible amplifier/receiver and a 3D compatible TV. • You will not be able to view 3D programmes with this connection if your amplifier/receiver is not 3D compatible. ∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 20 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Connection Network connection Following functions will be available when this unit is connected to the network.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 21 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Settings TV operation buttons The TV can be operated from the TV operation buttons of the remote control. • Perform the setting if you cannot operate the TV with the TV operation buttons. While pressing [TV Í], enter the code with the number buttons.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 22 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Settings Easy Setting 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. Press [Í] on the remote control or [Í/I] on this unit. • The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on. Select “Start Auto Setup”, then press [OK]. • Frequency and Network ID settings may be necessary depending on the cable provider. For details, consult the cable provider.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 23 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started 7 Set “Power Save” to “On”, “On Timer” or “Off”, then press [OK]. Press [RETURN Power Save in Standby Power Save On From 0 To 6 • On§ It will go into the Power Save in Standby mode. • On Timer§ Set the start and stop time and then press [OK]. • “Power Save in Standby” is activated when the set time comes. • Off It is possible to start quickly from standby mode.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 24 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started Settings Easy Network Setting After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continue with “Easy Network Setting”. 1 Select “Wired” or “Wireless”, then press [OK]. Easy Network Setting Settings and tests for connection required for home network and the Internet will be conducted. First, please select a connection mode. Current setting : Wired LAN cable connection: Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select “Wired”.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 25 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started When you experience problems Refer to “When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting”. (> 113) To restart Easy Network Setting 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 21) 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 26 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Getting started FUNCTION MENU screen You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. FUNCTION MENU HDD Playback Contents TV Guide Timer Recording Copy Network View Others Drive Select Disc / SD Card / USB / USB HDD OK RETURN 2 Select the item, then press [OK] e.g.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 27 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. (> 12) 1 Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, then press [OK]. Using Channel List You can select from the list of channel names. 1 Press [OK]. All DVB Channels 2 Press [CH W X] to select the channel. • You can also select the channel by the following operations - Using number buttons.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 28 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using TV Guide system 1 Using channel information While watching a programme Press [STATUS ]. Press [GUIDE]. TV Guide SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 Category: All DVB Channels HDD 8:00 - 9:45 SUN 01.01 8:00 71:20 DR 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 OK Timer Rec. +24 hours Select the programme, then press [OK]. Select “View”, then press [OK]. 10:30 NEWS 9:00 - 11:00 1 Now Category TV Guide screen appears.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 29 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Watching broadcasts Operations while watching broadcast To show subtitle When “ (> 28) ” appears in channel information Press [STTL ]. • Press again to hide subtitle. To change subtitle language 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Subtitle Language” in “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the desired language. • Press [EXIT ] to exit the screen. • Some subtitle contents can be displayed using Teletext.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 30 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts REWIND LIVE TV/PAUSE LIVE TV This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD. REWIND LIVE TV You can rewind live TV programme to the point where temporary save has started (up to 1.5 hours). • REWIND LIVE TV does not work when watching a programme via external input. PAUSE LIVE TV You can pause live TV programme and restart watching from the paused position.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 31 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Recording Recording TV programmes 4 • This operation will only record to built-in HDD. • This unit can record two programmes being broadcasted at the same time. • About CI Plus restriction (> 15) • Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast (> 33) 1 2 Select the channel to record.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 32 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Recording TV programmes To convert the recording mode after recording in DR mode Refer to “File Conversion”. (> 51) To confirm whether the conversion is completed Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is completed”. (> 52) To cancel a conversion Refer to “To cancel a “During standby” conversion”. (> 52) Operation during Recording To check the recording programme Press [STATUS ]. e.g.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 33 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast To pause recording After displaying the recording programme, press [PAUSE ;]. • Press again to restart recording. (A title is not split into separate titles.) • Timer recording programme cannot be paused. To record two programmes simultaneously While recording, perform steps 1–4 on page 31.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 34 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Recording TV programmes • When “Decrypt Recording” is selected Programme While recording programme “A”, start recording programme “B”. While viewing/playing programme “A”, start timer recording programme “B”. While recording programme “A”, view/play programme “B”.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 35 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Timer recording • This operation will only record to built-in HDD. • This unit can record two programmes being broadcasted at the same time. • About CI Plus restriction (> 15) • Notes for recording of an encrypted broadcast (> 33) To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to edit, then press the red button. 2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK]. 3 Go to step 3 on page 36.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 36 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Timer recording Manually programming timer recording 1 Timer recording options Select the items and change the items. Press [PROG/CHECK]. e.g., Timer Recording Timer Recording HDD 30:30 DR HDD 30:24 DR SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 Channel Name Schedule New Timer Programme Mode Space Channel Day/Date 1 MON 02.01 Start 8:00 Stop 9:00 Mode DR Conv.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 37 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Notes on timer recording Timer recording from channel information You can make timer recording of the current or next programme. 1 While watching a programme Press [STATUS ]. e.g., 1 10:30 NEWS 9:00 - 11:00 Now All DVB Channels Set timer Change category Dolby D 2 3 4 Display the channel information of a programme to record. • Switch the programme with [2, 1]. • Switch the channel with [3, 4]. Press the yellow button.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 38 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Recording Timer recording To confirm and edit a timer programme 1 Screen icons Press [PROG/CHECK]. F Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Grey: Timer recording standby is deactivated. [ Currently recording programme e.g., Timer Recording HDD 30:30 DR Channel Name SUN 01.01.2012 8:05 Schedule Mode SAT 07.01 11:00 - 11:45 SAT 07.01 10:00 - 11:50 SAT 07.01 11:30 - 1:00 SUN 01.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 39 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD DIRECT NAVIGATOR (VIDEO) screen 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”, then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. • If the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen of photo or music is displayed, press the red button, then select “VIDEO”. Screen icons [ Protected title e.g.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 40 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD & 3D contents • This icon will not display even with 3D programmes when a broadcast programme is recorded. Showing Information Select the title, then press [STATUS ]. Recorded in 1080/50p contents Recorded in 1080/60p contents Title is restricted by Child Lock List or Parental Rating (> 90). Recording did not complete as the timer recording has started.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 41 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Editing the grouped titles Playback from Chapter View 1 Select the title or the group, then press the yellow button. • A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. • Press the yellow button again to cancel. • If you perform “Remove”, select the title in the group. 2 Press [OPTION]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. Create Group: Selected titles are bundled to form a group. Select “Create”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 42 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Playing titles on the media Menu screen Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access the operation screen easily. e.g., [USB] 1 • AVCHD: If the menu screen is not displayed Press [PLAY/a1.3 1]. 2 USB Insert the media. Depending on the type of the media, play starts from the specified position, or the screen appears. When the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen or menu screen etc.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 43 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Notes for BD-Live discs DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR BD-RE All All Titles [BD-V] BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. VIDEO Time Remaining 10:30 (DR) Channel Date Title Name 29.10 Dogs and Cats Start Time 22:46 Rec time 0:10(HM) 04.10 04.10 29.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 44 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Operation during play Quick View Press and hold [PLAY/a1.3 1]. • Press again to return to normal speed. • Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible. • Depending on the media, it may take time for the menu screen, pictures, sound, etc. to start. • Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 45 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Frame-by-frame To display menu While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1). • Each press shows the next frame. • Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. • Press [PLAY/a1.3 1] to restart play. • DivX, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2 ([USB]): Frame-by-frame is not effective. • [BD-V], AVCHD ([DVD-R] [SD]): Forward direction [1] (;1) only. • Frame-by-frame cannot be used on encrypted titles ( ).
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 46 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video Operation during play Changing audio Press [AUDIO]. • It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed. Switching subtitles 3D video playback Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to this unit. (> 16) • Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen. [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R]: 1 Press [STTL ]. 2 Select “On” or “Off”.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 47 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Playing back video 3D settings during playback Change this setting when the screen is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. Signal Format • Original Keep original picture format. • Side by side 3D picture format comprising of left and right screens. • Depending on the contents, displayed items are different.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 48 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Editing video Editing video Deleting recorded titles Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. Deleting during play 1 Press [DEL] while playing. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. • If the disc is protected, release the protection. (> 78, Disc Protection) Available disc space after deleting 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Select the title.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 49 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Editing video Editing recorded titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. • With titles that are copy protected (Copying is prohibited), you cannot perform editing other than Delete. (> 15) Multiple editing Select the title, then press the yellow button in step 1. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 50 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Editing video Editing recorded titles Setting protection Dividing title [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+R] [+RW] Protection setting prevents the title from accidental deletion. [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] All Not Viewed Channel Movie Date Social/Economic Title Name Start Time 9:00 Prog.Type: Movie Rec time 1 Select “Set up Protection” or “Cancel Protection” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 51 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Editing video Changing thumbnail File Conversion [HDD] [USB_HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] [HDD] [USB_HDD] File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode and AVCHD contents. The size of the converted title will be small regularly. It will take about the same time as the recorded duration. 1 Select “Change Thumbnail” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. 2 Press [OK] at the point to use as a thumbnail.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 52 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Editing video Editing recorded titles 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. Convert & Delete: The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity after conversion. Convert Only: The original title remains after conversion. • The original title will be deleted after File Conversion, if the selected title is indicated with . (> 15) 4 “Now” conversion: Select “Start”, then press [OK]. “During standby” conversion: Press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 53 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Editing video File Decryption Editing chapters [HDD] [HDD] [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Encrypted titles ( ) can be decrypted manually. 1 Select “File Decryption” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. 2 Select whether to delete the original title or not, then press [OK]. • Yes The original title will be deleted to save HDD capacity after decryption. • No The original title remains after decryption. 3 Select “Start”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 54 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video Copying video Copying titles 7 §1, 2 Set other settings, then press [OK]. e.g., Automatic Standby after Copy §1 §2 Standby status can be changed if required. Please press OK to start copying. The title in the source media will be deleted. The recording mode cannot be changed. OK RETURN • About CI Plus restriction (> 15) 1 2 3 8 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select “HDD”, then press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 55 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video To change the selection Setting the copying options 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 (> 54). 1 Select the item in step 7 (> 54). 2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings. e.g., [HDD] > [BD-RE] The order of copying Remaining space Copy HDD All Grouped Titles BD-RE Remain 90% Not Viewed Movie Channel Date Social/Economic Sport AVCHD Title Name Titles 1 Start Time 9:00 Prog.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 56 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video Copying titles Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] > [HDD] 1 2 3 Insert a disc. The menu screen appears. (> 42) Select “Play Video”, then press [OK]. Select the title, then press the yellow button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. Channel Date 4 [HDD] ,.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 57 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video 4 Register titles for copy. 1 Select “Create List”, then press [1] (right). 2 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the title, then press the yellow button. Repeat this step to select titles. 5 e.g., Copy Cancel All Direction 1 Copy HDD BD / DVD e.g., [HDD] Create List Grouped Titles HDD Date Time 9:00 Rec time 0:30 (DR) Size 1360 MB 01.01 01.01 02.01 03.01 03.01 04.01 05.01 05.01 06.01 06.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 58 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video Copying titles Editing the copying list Screen icons 1 Select the title after step 4-4 (> 57). Titles that cannot be copied in high speed mode Copy Cancel All Direction 1 Copy HDD BD / DVD 2 Copy Mode 3 Create List Destination Capacity: Size: No. Size 2:00 1:00 ( 50% ) Titles that cannot be copied Title 01 0:30 DR (25%) 02 0:30 DR (25%) HG Title contains photos • Photos cannot be copied.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 59 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video Notes for copying • It is impossible to copy at high speed in the following cases: - [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] : Notes for high speed copy • Copying radio programmes High Speed Copying is the process of copying a title to disc in high speed while maintaining the original record mode and recording length. If any conversion is required during the copy process, the copying will be done at normal speed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 60 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video Copying titles Notes for copying to the DVD-RAM 4 When copying to DVD-RAM using “8 hours” mode, play may not be possible on DVD players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. Use “6 hours” mode if playback may be on other equipment. (> 92, Recording time in EP mode) Notes for copying 3D programmes • It may not display correctly in 3D when a copied 3D programme is played back.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 61 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Copying video Copying Title Playing [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] 1 2 3 4 Play back the title to copy. • Multiple audio, subtitle and Teletext displayed during playback will be copied. - Select the multiple audio with “Multi Audio” in the Disc menu (> 84) - Select the subtitles with “Subtitle Language” in the Disc menu. (> 84) Press [OPTION]. Select “Copy Title Playing”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 62 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Photo Photo Playing photos §1 §1 §2 To exit the Calendar screen Press [PAUSE ;]. §2 • When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be displayed or be playable. (> 117) [BD-RE] only [RAM] [DVD-R] only • In order to play back 3D photo (MPO), this unit should be connected to a Full HD 3D compatible TV. 1 e.g., [HDD] Album (> below) [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Photo” in “Playback Contents”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 63 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Photo Switching to the VIDEO or MUSIC screens [HDD]: 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Press the red button. 2 Select “VIDEO” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK]. Slideshow settings 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Press the green button. Slideshow Start Slideshow [BD-RE] [RAM]: On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Press the red button.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 64 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Photo Editing photos §1 §1 §2 1 3 §2 Edit [BD-RE] only [RAM] only On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: e.g., [HDD] DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD All Album 1 PHOTO Album 2 Album 3 Album 4 Photos 8 12 18 4 OK RETURN Page 0002/0002 Calendar OPTION Slideshow Select Page Up Page Down • Combine Events [HDD] Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. CH Copy To edit the event: Select the event. To edit the photo: 1 Select the event, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 65 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Photo Copying photos §1 §1 §2 4 §2 [BD-RE] only [RAM] [DVD-R] only Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Copying starts. To stop copying Press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds. Selecting and copying the photos > [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD] [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD-R] [CD] > [HDD] [SD] > [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD] [USB] 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: To copy the event: Select the event, then press the blue button.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 66 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Music Music Playing music Copying music to HDD § § Music CD > [HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] > [HDD] (MP3) After performing steps 1–2 (> left) [DVD-R] only Music CD: Insert the disc. If connected to the network, the unit starts accessing the Gracenote® Database and searches for the information. (> 20, 24) • If search results indicate that multiple informations were found: Select the appropriate information of the CD, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 67 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Music Playing music recorded on HDD [HDD] 1 2 1 Select the playlist, then press [OK]. 2 Select the track, then press [OK]. Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then press [OK]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu HDD Playlists MUSIC Total Tracks 53 Artists Albums My Favourites Frequently Played Tracks most often played recently (up to 30 tracks). Select the track, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 68 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Music Playing music Operations during music play [HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] Stop Displaying photos (Slideshow) Photos stored on the “Album” of the HDD can be played back as slideshow during playback of the music. Press [STOP ∫]. While playing the music Press the red button. Pause • To change the photos to display 1 While slideshow playing Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Select Photo Album”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the album, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 69 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Music Editing music/playlist Delete All Tracks 1 On the DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen: Press [OPTION]. 1 If the confirmation screen appears: Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR HDD Music Menu MUSIC Total Tracks 53 Artists Albums Delete Album Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. My Favourites Playlists Frequently Played Random Play OK RETURN 2 OPTION Please select to access music.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 70 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 With Other Equipment With Other Equipment Recording from external equipment Flexible Recording via AV input Preparation Connect the Set Top Box or video equipment (> 17) Manual Recording [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP 1 2 3 4 5 Press [INPUT SELECT] and select the input channel, then press [OK]. e.g., If you have connected to AV2 input terminals, select “AV2”. Press [REC MODE] to select the recording mode.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 71 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 With Other Equipment Linked timer recording (SKY Digital STB, etc.)–EXT LINK [HDD] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP • Connect the equipment with AV2 input terminal using a 21-pin Scart cable (> 17). • Set “AV2 Input” and “Ext Link” (> 97). • Make timer programming on the external equipment. 1 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Ext Link Standby” in “Others”, then press [OK]. • “EXT-L” lights on the unit’s display.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 72 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 With Other Equipment Copying the HD Video or the SD Video 4 e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera Select the title, then press the yellow button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. e.g., [SD] Copy Video ( AVCHD ) SD HDD Destination Capacity Size No. Time 9:00 Rec time 0:30 Size 200 MB USB connection cable (optional) 001 002 003 004 Channel AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD • Press the yellow button again to cancel.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 73 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 With Other Equipment Copying SD Video (MPEG2) [SD] [USB], video camera, etc. > [HDD] [RAM] • The original file must be in the SD-Video standard. 1 Connect the video camera or insert the media. • Make the video camera ready for data transfer. The menu screen appears. (> 42) 2 3 4 Select “Copy Video ( MPEG2 )”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 74 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 With Other Equipment Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the contents on Server equipment connected on the same network from Client equipment. This unit can be used both as Server and Client. Additionally, if used as Client, this unit can also be used as Media Renderer, which can be controlled by a Smartphone, etc.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 75 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 With Other Equipment Using this unit as Client You can share videos, photos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC with Windows 7 installed etc.) connected via a network with this unit. This unit (Client) 1 2 3 4 DLNA compatible equipment (Server) Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Home Network ( DLNA Client )” in “Network”, then press [OK]. A list of equipment connected via the network is displayed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 76 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 With Other Equipment Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Using this unit as Media Renderer This unit will work as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a smartphone, etc.). Possible applications: Server This unit (Media Renderer) Controller§ Server + Controller§ This unit (Media Renderer) § Digital Media Controller compatible software should be installed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 77 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Convenient functions VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet Service) VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This unit has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available. 1 e.g., 2 XXXXXX XXXXXX Press [INTERNET]. The message is displayed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 78 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Media management Delete all titles 1 2 3 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Others”, then press [OK]. Select the item, then press [OK]. • Selectable items will change depending on the selected drive. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. A message appears when finished. 3 Press [OK]. • Photo data (JPEG/MPO) or computer data cannot be deleted.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 79 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Top Menu Finalise [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] You can select the background for DVD-Video Top Menu. [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] (You can play the disc on compatible DVD players by finalising it on the unit.) Select the background, then press [OK]. [BD-R] (Finalising BD-R prevents accidental recording or editing.) • You can change thumbnails displayed in the Top Menu.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 80 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) If you connect and register a USB HDD, you can move the titles in the built-in HDD to the USB HDD, thus saving the capacity in the built-in HDD. Connecting the USB HDD Connect this unit with optional USB HDD. e.g., This unit’s rear panel If you use a USB HDD with this unit, the USB HDD must first be registered on this unit.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 81 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Registering the USB HDD • If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 4 5 6 7 Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD / Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK]. To cancel all USB HDD registrations Refer to “Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations”.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 82 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions VIERA Link/Q Link functions What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 83 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Easy control only with VIERA remote control (VIERA]Link) You can operate this unit using the TV remote control. Refer to the operating instructions of the TV about the buttons that you can use. • This function is available with the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later. • This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 84 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Playback menu A variety of operations and settings such as changing the subtitles and audio languages can be performed during playback of video or music. Also, picture and sound quality can be set to your personal taste. 1 2 Press [OPTION]. Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback Menu” or select “Playback Settings”, then press [OK]. e.g.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 85 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions • Soft Soft picture with fewer video artifacts. Sound • Fine Details are sharper. Sound Effects • This function is effective when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. (> 94) • Cinema Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. • Re-master 1/Re-master 2 Sound becomes more natural by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track. • Cartoon A mode suitable for viewing animations.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 86 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) You can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the menu. Common procedures 1 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Setup” in “Others”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 87 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Picture Network Still Mode (> 93) Easy Network Setting (> 98) Seamless Play (> 93) Network Settings (> 98) NTSC Video Output (> 93) Sound LAN Connection Mode (> 98) Wireless Settings (> 98) Connection Setting (> 98) Dynamic Range Compression (> 94) Downmix (> 94) Bilingual Audio Selection (> 94) Digital Audio Output (> 94) PCM Down Conversion (> 94) Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 88 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) DVB Tuning Favourites Edit You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier. Favourites Editor Sorting 123... All DVB Channels Favourites1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Select channel Add Page up Page down RETURN 123/ABC Select favourites Select block Select category • To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 89 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Channel List Auto Setup You can edit the channel list. e.g., You can restart the Auto Setup. (> 22) 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. • If the country selection screen appears: Select the country, then press [OK]. 2 Select the channel number allocation, then press [OK]. 3 Select the items and change the items. (For details, consult the cable provider.) Search Mode • Free Channels Search for free channels only.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 90 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) Manual Tuning Signal Condition You can add new channels manually. 1 Adjust the frequency, symbol rate and service ID. (For details, consult the cable provider.) • Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal quality displays. 2 Select “Start scan”, then press [OK]. • The set channel is displayed in the table. You can check the quality and strength of signals.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 91 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions HDD / Disc / USB HDD Settings for Playback 3D BD-Video Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software. BD-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. BD-Video Parental Control Soundtrack Select the audio language.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 92 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) Settings for Recording Timer Record Start Buffer This function sets the timer recording to start earlier than the TV Guide time. Timer Record Stop Buffer This function sets the timer recording to stop later than the TV Guide time. REWIND LIVE TV Turn on/off the REWIND LIVE TV function. • When “Automatic Standby” is set to “Off” (> 99), “On” cannot be selected.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 93 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions HDD Management Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings. This function cancels the registrations of all the USB HDDs registered on this unit. Only do this if you are going to dispose of this unit. Delete all titles Delete all titles (video) on the built-in HDD. • Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 94 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) Sound Digital Audio Output Dynamic Range Compression PCM Down Conversion To lower the dynamic range for playback (e.g., at night). • This does not work depending on broadcasts and recorded titles. Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. • On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 95 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Audio Delay Mis-sync between the video and audio is corrected by delaying the audio output. Display Language Select the language for on-screen menus. 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.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 96 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) Connection 3D Settings HDMI Video Format If 2D AVCHD video is recognised as 3D video and cannot be played back correctly, you may be able to play it by changing the setting. You can only select items compatible with the connected equipment. • If “Automatic” is selected, the output resolution best suited to the connected TV (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 576p/480p) is automatically selected.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 97 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions 7.1ch Audio Reformatting [BD-V] Surround sound with 6.1 ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at 7.1 ch. • If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the original number of channels. (Note that in the case of 6.1 ch audio, playback will be at 5.1 ch) Audio reformatting is enabled in the following cases: - When you have selected “PCM” in “Digital Audio Output”.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 98 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) Network IP Address / DNS Settings Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS. Easy Network Setting Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. (> 24) Network Settings LAN Connection Mode Select the LAN connection method. Wireless Settings This allows to set and check the connection settings of the Wireless router. e.g.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 99 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Home Network Settings You can set the DLNA (Server) function. (> 74) Others Standby Settings Home Network function Power Save in Standby You can switch between enable/disable of the DLNA (Server) and DMR (Media Renderer) function. • If “On” is selected, “Power Save in Standby” is fixed to “Off”.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 100 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Changing the unit’s settings (Setup) Automatic Standby after Copy Clock • On: This unit is turned to standby mode when it is not operated for approximately 5 minutes after completing copy (> 56, Copying from media other than HDD with DIRECT NAVIGATOR, Copying titles with copying list). If the time is not set correctly, use the settings listed in the method below.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 101 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Software Update Now ( Broadcast ) You can check for the latest software (firmware) version and update the software (firmware) from broadcaster immediately. However, some cable providers do not support this function. Software Update Now ( Internet ) Refer to “Software (Firmware) Update”. (> 102) Software Licence Information about the software licence is displayed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 102 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Software (Firmware) Update You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Don’t remove the AC mains lead during the update. Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit. If your unit is not connected to the Internet You can download the latest software (firmware) version from the Panasonic support site below.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 103 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions CI Plus compatible CAM software (firmware) update The unit’s display during the update Software (firmware) of CAM (compatible CI Plus) can be updated automatically from broadcasts. Availability of software (firmware) update is detected while viewing the programmes compatible with CI Plus. 1 When notification is displayed on the screen, select “Yes” and press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 104 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Convenient functions Other operations Entering text Switching the aspect ratio of the screen Preparation • Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc. 1 Select a character, then press [OK]. Repeat this step to enter other characters. e.g., Name field: Enter Title Name _ shows the text you have entered Standard Characters Other Characters Set OK Space Press the red button or green button to select character type and press [OK].
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 105 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. (> 102) The followings do not indicate a problem with this unit: • Regular disc rotating sounds or HDD rotating sounds. • Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions. • Image disturbance during search.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 106 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide The remote control does not work. • The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. Unit's display Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds. (> 100) • Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD /” is displaying on the unit’s display. Wait until the update is completed.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 107 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting The images do not appear on the TV. The picture is distorted during play, or video will not play correctly. • Check the connections. (> 16) • Check the settings of the connected TV, etc. • An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI Video Format”. Reset the setting as follows: 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 108 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy. • Some broadcasts are copyright protected. • You cannot record to the disc by pressing the [REC ¥] or timer recording. • The disc is protected. (> 78) • [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] Since it will copy to HDD temporarily, copying is not possible if there is insufficient available capacity on the HDD.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 109 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting Play Cannot play back. • The disc is dirty. (> 10) • The disc is scratched or marked. • [BD-R] [BD-RE] Set “Play Video ( AVCHD ) on BD-RE / BD-R” to “On” and the playback may be possible (> 86, 91). • The disc may not be able to play back if it was not finalized or a Top Menu was not created on the equipment used for recording.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 110 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Photo The contents of the SD card cannot be read. • Remove the card from the slot and then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, switch the unit to standby mode and turn it on again. Copying, deleting and setting protection takes a long time. • When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a long time. Photos do not play back normally.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 111 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting VIERA Link VIERA Link does not work. • Some functions may not work depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected TV, etc. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” functions. • Check the settings of the connected TV, etc. • If the connection for the equipment connected with HDMI was changed, or if there was a power failure or the plug was removed from the household mains socket, “HDAVI Control” may not work.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 112 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Messages on the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected. NoWRIT You cannot write to this disc. The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc. PLEASE WAIT BD  (“∑” stands for a number.) The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 113 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting U59 X HOLD The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit. The HOLD function is activated. (> 104) U61 (When a disc is not inserted) A malfunction has occurred. The unit is trying to restore to the normal operation. Once the message disappears you can use the unit again.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 114 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Easy Network Setting ( Home Network Connection Check ) Display 1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting: 2. IP address setting: 3. Connection to gateway: 1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting: 2. IP address setting: 3. Connection to gateway: 1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting: 2. IP address setting: 3. Connection to gateway: 1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting: 2.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 115 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Reference Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ General Dimensions: 430 mm (W) [BCT820] 66 mm (H) [BCT720] [BCT721] 59 mm (H) (excluding the projecting parts) 238 mm (D) (including the projecting parts) 249 mm (D) Mass: [BCT820] Approx. 3.3 kg [BCT720] [BCT721] Approx. 3.2 kg Power supply: AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Approx.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 116 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Specifications ∫ Recordable discs BD-RE (SL/DL): BD-R (SL/DL): 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 1.1), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 1.2), 1-6X SPEED (Ver. 1.3), 1-2X SPEED LTH type (Ver. 1.2), 1-6X SPEED LTH type (Ver. 1.3) DVD-RAM: 2X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (Ver. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (Ver. 2.2) DVD-R (SL): 1X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-8X SPEED (Ver. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) DVD-R (DL): 2-4X SPEED (Ver. 3.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 117 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference ∫ SD Card Compatible media: SD Memory Card§1 Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT§2 Data that can be played: JPEG, MPO, AVCHD format, MPEG-2, MP4 §1 §2 Includes SDHC/SDXC cards. Includes miniSDTM cards (need a miniSDTM adaptor). Includes microSDTM/microSDHCTM/ microSDXCTM cards (need a microSDTM adaptor). SDXC only ∫ USB device USB standard: USB2.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 118 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Specifications ∫ MP3 Playable media: HDD, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW, USB device Compression rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling rate: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 119 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Recording modes and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated. ∫ DR mode Recording Mode HDD [BCT820] (1 TB) BD-RE, BD-R [BCT720] [BCT721] (500 GB) Single Layer (25 GB) Dual Layer (50 GB) DR (HD quality) 150 hours 75 hours 3 hours 30 min. 7 hours 30 min. DR (SD quality) 422 hours 211 hours 10 hours 15 min.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 120 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Specifications ∫ XP, SP, LP, EP modes Recording Mode HDD BD-RE, BD-R [BCT820] (1 TB) [BCT720] [BCT721] (500 GB) Single Layer (25 GB) Dual Layer (50 GB) XP 215 hours 107 hours 5 hours 15 min. 10 hours 30 min. SP 431 hours 215 hours 10 hours 30 min. 21 hours LP 862 hours 430 hours 21 hours 42 hours EP (6 hours)§ 1293 hours 645 hours 31 hours 30 min.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 121 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010 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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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 122 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Licenses DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 123 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide system is manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 124 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Index A D H Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . .96, 104 Audio Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Digital Audio . . . . . . . . . . .117 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . .22, 89 AVCHD Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 72 Playback . . . . . . . . . . .39, 42 Delete Delete BD-Video data . . . 43 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Video . . . . . . .
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 125 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference P R T PAUSE LIVE TV . . . . . . . . . 30 Photo Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . 62, 68 PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 100 Playback menu . . . . . . . . . 84 Playback (Music) Audio CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 MP3 . . . .
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 126 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 127 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Reference The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf.
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DMR-BCT820_720_721EG_eng.book 128 ページ２０１２年８月１日水曜日午後５時１８分 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.