Panasonic Self Help Guides Blu-ray HD Recorders DMR-BS850 / DMR-BS750 (Blu-ray and DVD Recorder) DMR-XS350 (DVD Recorder) DOC: UK/CCC/SH/BLURAY/ V2.
Table of Contents Why Blu-ray? Page 1 Why should I buy an HD recorder? Page 4 What are the differences between the recorders? Page 5 Why should I buy an HD recorder instead of a PVR? Page 6 How do I install my new recorder, and how do I connect it to my television? Page 7 What are the buttons on the remote control? Page 8 What are the connections and controls on the recorder? Page 9 How many hours can I record onto the HDD or a disc? Page 10 Which Blu-ray Discs can I use? Page 11 What is V
Why Blu-ray? High Definition Video Standard definition (SD) is a resolution of 576 x 480. This refers to the number of pixels – or dots of colour – on the screen (576 columns x 480 rows). High definition is a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1920 columns x 1080 rows). The higher the resolution means that the picture contains more detail and is therefore clearer than the same image in standard definition. The higher the resolution of an image, the more storage space that image needs on a disc.
Why Blu-ray? - continued High Quality Surround Sound The BD-Video disc optionally supports nextgeneration surround sound formats like Dolby Digital Plus. Connecting the Blu-ray recorder to an AV center using an HDMI cable (ver. 1.1 and newer) makes it possible to reproduce high-quality 7.1-channel surround sound, delivering a surround sound experience that rivals the quality of the master audio source.
Why Blu-ray? - continued Interactive Functions with BD-J Some BD-Video discs are equipped with an extended function based on Java™ technology, called BD-J, to provide various interactive features. For example, this can be used to program various operations, such as displaying a pop-up menu while playing a BDVideo disc, and activating a keyword search. With unlimited application possibilities, BD-J offers interactive enjoyment that is simply not possible with conventional AV software.
Why should I buy an HD recorder? freesat Built in Having two freesat tuners built in, the HD recorders can receive and record over 140 digital TV channels, with no monthly bills. freesat also offers the UK’s first free high definition service. freesat is available in most locations in the UK, even those that cannot receive Freeview. For the latest information on freesat please visit: www.freesat.co.uk These products do not have Freeview tuners.
What are the differences between the recorders? • All recorders have dual freesat tuners. • All recorders can record in high definition to the HDD. • Recordings are always made to the HDD first. Blu-ray / DVD recorders DMR-BS850 OR 500 GB HDD DVD Blu-ray SD Archiving HD Archiving The DMR-BS850 can archive recordings to Blu-ray in high definition, or to DVD in standard definition. It has a 500 GB HDD.
Why should I buy an HD recorder instead of a PVR (Sky+ HD, Virgin+ HD, freesat+ HD? HD Recorder PVR Maximum output resolution via HDMI 1080p @ 50 Hz 1080p @ 24 Hz *output depends on source 1080i @ 50 Hz Ability to record two channels at once? Yes Yes Subscription Fees? SUBSCRIPTION FREE Subscription required for Sky+ HD or Virgin + HD Hard disk drive Capacity? 500 GB (DMR-BS850) 250 GB (DMR-BS750 / DMR-XS350) 160 GB 320 GB *Size depends on service / box One remote control for recorder and TV?
How do I install my new recorder, and how do I connect it to my television? The freesat Recorders require two satellite feeds from a satellite dish. If no dish is available, one must be installed. Installation can be arranged at the point of purchase and should always be offered by the retailer. In some cases a dish will already be available. This can often be used so long as the LNB (the device in the centre of the dish that collects the signals) has enough outputs, and is correctly aligned.
What are the buttons on the remote control? 14 1 15 2 16 3 17 1. STANDBY: turn the recorder on/off 2. DRIVE SELECT: select BD/HDD/SD drive (page 22) 3. Numbers: select channels or title numbers 4. DELETE 5. Recording and Play operations 6. Status 7. DIRECT NAVIGATOR / Top Menu 8. Selection Arrows / OK 9. OPTION Menu 10. Colour buttons: RED – GREEN – YELLOW – BLUE 11. Recording: REC: start recording REC MODE: change recording mode (DR/HG/HX/XP/SP/etc.
What are the connections and controls on the recorder? Connections 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Satellite input terminals 7. AUDIO/VIDEO (composite) output terminals 2. HDMI AV output terminal 8. AV4 (s-video/composite) input terminals 3. LAN terminal 9. S-VIDEO output terminal 4. AV1 (TV) SCART input/output terminal 10. OPTICAL digital audio output 5. AV2 (EXT) SCART input/output terminal 11. COAXIAL digital audio output 6.
How many hours can I record onto the HDD or a disc? The maximum recording time possible will vary depending on the recording quality mode set. There are 5 possible modes with HD recordings: DR, HG, HX, HE, and HL. There are 5 possible modes with SD recordings: DR, XP, SP, LP, and EP. DR recording mode, or “Data Record”, records the programme data stream, including any subtitles, etc.
Which Blu-ray Discs can I use? Panasonic makes their own range of Blu-ray discs: LM-BEU25AE Blu-ray Disc 25GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording LM-BEU25AE2 Blu-ray Disc 25GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording, 2 Pack LM-BEU25AE3 Blu-ray Disc 25GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high definition Video Recording, 3 Pack LM-BEU50AE Blu-ray Disc 50GB 2x Speed Re-Writable Blu-ray Disc™ Suitable for high d
What is VIERA Link? VIERA Link is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA 2007 or later). You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. VIERA Link offers you: One Remote to Control TV and Recorder Press the VIERA Link button on the TV remote control to display the VIERA Link Menu. Select “VIERA Link Control: Recorder”, then press OK to display the menu from the recorder.
How do I retune the freesat channels? Retune freesat On rare occasion, you may need to retune the freesat channels if they are lost. If channels are lost it is usually due to a drop in signal from the satellite dish. This could be because of a loss of signal from the satellite itself, weather conditions interfering with the signal, or improper alignment of the satellite dish.
Other Satellite - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Tuning Tuning freesat Favourites Edit freesat channel List freesat Auto Setup Other Satellite Channel List Other Satellite Tuning Menu Signal Condition Child Lock Preferred Multi Audio Preferred Subtitles freesat Auto Setup All freesat tuning data will be erased Yes When the scan is done, you will be prompted to enter your postcode. This is to ensure you get the channels for your region.
Other Satellite - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Press the “Green” button to confirm your postcode. Sorting freesat channel list. Please wait… If you have not yet entered a PIN number for your Owner ID, you will be prompted to do so. Follow the onscreen instructions in this instance. To skip the Owner ID, press the EXIT button. Retune is now finished. The recorder will show FS 101 on the display to indicate it is tuned in to freesat channel 101.
Can I tune into free satellite channels that are not part of the freesat broadcast? freesat and Sky both broadcast on the Astra 2 satellite. freesat receives it’s programme information from the Eurobird satellite. The satellite dish must be aligned to Astra 2 and Eurobird to receive freesat. Other free channels that are broadcast on Astra 2 may be received by the Panasonic freesat recorders. These channels must be tuned in using the “Other Satellite” tuning menu (page 13).
How do I tune into satellite channels that are not on freesat? Other Satellite The twin freesat tuners built in to the BS850/750 and XS350 are capable of receiving “Other Sat” broadcasts from the Astra 2 satellite. It is necessary to set up the tuner before the “Other Satellite” channels can be received. A convenient automatic setup has been included in the “other satellite tuning menu”.
Other Satellite - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Tuning freesat Favourites Edit Tuning freesat channel List freesat Auto Setup Other Satellite Channel List Other Satellite Tuning Menu Signal Condition Child Lock Preferred Multi Audio Preferred Subtitles Other Satellite Tuning Menu Other Satellite Tuning Menu Auto Setup Manual Tuning Dish Setup Other Satellite Auto Setup - Satellite Selection Auto Setup Astra 2 / Eurobird * * although it is possible to select other satellite options
Other Satellite - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) After a few moments the tuners will lock on to the satellite feeds and you will be prompted to press “OK” to continue. All other satellite tuning data will be erased. When the warning screen appears press “OK” to continue. It will take around 45 minutes to find all of the “Other Satellite” broadcasts that are available. Highlight unwanted stations one at a time and press “OK”. The tick on the right will disappear.
Other Satellite - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Press “RETURN” when finished. Deleted channels will not be recoverable after exiting this screen. Other Satellite Tuning Menu Auto Setup To confirm press “OK“. Manual Tuning Dish Setup The screen will revert back to the first “Other Satellite” Auto Setup screen. Press “EXIT” to leave the Other Sat tuning. The TV will display the last TV station previously viewed.
How do I return the recorder to factory default settings? Shipping Condition Shipping Condition returns all settings back to the factory default (except the Owner ID) and will also reset all of the tuning data. After Shipping Condition is selected, the unit must be powered down using the power button on the main unit. When it is powered up again, the until begins Auto Setup as it would have when it was originally purchased.
Shipping Condition - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Automatic Standby Remote Control Setup Clock Owner ID PIN Entry Power Save System Update DivX Registration Initialize Initialize Initialize Shipping Condition Default Settings Shipping Condition All stored tuning data will be lost! Shipping Condition The timer recording programmes are also cancelled.
How do I convert a programme from DR mode so I can copy it onto a disc? DR File Conversion HD Recordings are originally recorded to the HDD in DR Mode. DR mode records the programme data stream which offers the best possible quality (HD or SD) and also offers other facilities such as subtitles on demand. Keeping recordings in DR mode uses a lot of disc space.
DR File Conversion - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) DR File Conversion DR File Conversion Select the recording mode by using the leftright arrow buttons. It is also possible to select Subtitles and Audio Description (when available on the original recording). Set Timing to “During Standby”.
How do I select the drive that I want to use? Drive Select In order to use the hard disk drive (HDD), the BD/DVD Drive or the SD Slot, it is necessary to select the drive required. This is set with the “DRIVE SELECT” button. Select Press Menu Display (example) Drive Select Please select the Drive to use. Drive Select HDD BD SD Drive Select Please select the Drive to use. Use the navigation cd buttons to select the desired drive then press “OK”.
How do I select the tuner or input that I want to watch? Input Select The input select button is used to toggle between inputs (AV1 AV2, AV3, DV) and the freesat and “Other Satellite” tuners. Channel up/down toggles between channels, or , when recording two programmes simultaneously, it can toggle between the two recordings. Input Selection Input Select AV1 AV2 AV3 Use the navigation AV4 cd buttons to select DV the desired input then Press “OK”. OR Other Sat.
How do I turn the blue LED on the front of the recorder on/off? (DMR-BS850 / DMR-BS750 only) Blue LED The Blu-ray HD freesat recorders have a blue LED mounted in the centre of the front panel of the main unit. There are 3 options for how the blue LED will operate: 1. Always on when the power is on. 2. On only when an SD card is inserted. 3. Always off.
Blue LED - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Display Display Blue LED On-Screen Messages 10 sec. Unit's Display Bright Screen Saver On Teletext FASTEXT Blue LED ON Display useef buttons to select ON / SD Inserted / Off On-Screen Messages 10 sec. Unit's Display Bright Screen Saver On Teletext FASTEXT Blue LED SD INSERTED Display Press “EXIT” Page 28 On-Screen Messages 10 sec.
How do I format, finalise or protect a disc? BD / DVD Management The Disc Management menu is used to finalise, format, or protect discs, as well as to create Top Menus or delete titles on a disc. On the HD recorders, the BD / DVD drive does not have to be active. A disc must be in the recorder in order to access BD / DVD Management.
How do I delete all videos from the hard drive? HDD Management The hard disk drive (HDD) Management menu is also available no matter which drive is currently active. The main difference in accessing the HDD Management menu is that you must press and hold the “OK” button for 3 seconds.
HDD Management - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) HDD / Disc HDD / DISC Settings for Playback Settings for Recording HDD Management Press and hold “OK” for 3 seconds. HDD Management Delete all titles Format HDD “Delete all titles” will delete all videos from the HDD. This includes recorded programmes as well as videos (MPEG-2 and AVCHD) copied from a camcorder, and all recordings from external sources. Deleting all titles will not delete pictures or music from the HDD.
How do I connect to the Internet so I can access Viera Cast and BD-Live? Internet Connection Basic Connection An Ethernet cable is used to connect the LAN socket on the rear of the HD recorder to an unused Ethernet (LAN) port on a home broadband router. Ethernet cables can be purchased from most PC retailers. This is the cheapest and simplest method of connection. Broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) (For example: BT Internet, Virgin, Sky, etc.
Internet Connection - continued Connecting using a Home Plug It is possible to use Home Plug or other similar networking devices to connect the HD recorder to the Internet. This can be particularly useful when the recorder is in a different room to the broadband router. The pair of home plugs simply acts as an Ethernet cable. Broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) (For example: BT Internet, Virgin, Sky, etc.) Preparation: You will need a working broadband connection with a router.
What is Viera Cast? Viera Cast Panasonic has introduced Viera Cast into 2009 TV and Blu-ray product ranges. On the HD recorder products, Viera Cast currently provides access to weather, Bloomberg stocks, YouTube™ and Picasa™ through your recorder without the need for a computer. The recorder connects to the Panasonic European server via a home broadband connection. Viera Cast programmes can then be accessed by simply pressing the “VIERA CAST” button on your remote control.
How do I zoom in and out on Viera Cast? Viera Cast Zoom There is a zoom facility that will allow Viera Cast to fill the whole screen or appear within a grey frame. This can be changed within the Network Setting menu under Network Service. Setting the Zoom to “IN” will make Viera Cast fill the whole screen. Setting it to “OUT” will make the Viera Cast screen appear within a grey frame.
Viera Cast Zoom - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Network Settings Network Settings IP Address / DNS Settings Proxy Server Settings Network Service Network Service Network Service Network Lock Off Automatic Volume Control On Picture Zoom In Picture Zoom Use the navigation f and e buttons to select zoom “IN” or “Out” Zoom “IN” = Full Screen Zoom “Out” = Grey frame Press “Exit” Page 36
How do I activate / deactivate password protection on programmes recorded during the Watershed? Parental Control Parental control (when active) prevents programmes recorded after 9.00 PM and before 5.30 AM from being played without first inputting a 4-digit PIN number. The programmes recorded during the Watershed may have adult material unsuitable for younger children. Programmes containing parental control flags will be indicated in the Direct Navigator with .
Parental Control, Continued… Select Press Menu Display (example) HDD / Disc HDD / Disc Settings for Playback Settings for Recording HDD Management Settings for Playback Settings for Playback Soundtrack English Subtitles Automatic Menu English Play Video (AVCHD) on BD-RE / BD-R Off BD-Live On (Limit) BD-Video Ratings No Limit DVD-Video Ratings Level 8 Parental Control On Parental Control Enter your 4-digit PIN code.
Parental Control, Continued… Select Press Menu Display (example) Parental Control On ON or OFF Off Parental Control On Off Press “EXIT” When Parental control is set to “On” you will be prompted for the PIN code every time you play a recording that was made during the Watershed hours. If the PIN Code is forgotten the unit must be reset using a shipping condition. Setting the unit back to default settings will NOT reset the Parental Control PIN code.
How do I archive my recordings from the HDD onto a disc in high speed? Copying Titles – High Speed Not all titles can be copied at high speed to disc. High speed copying is not possible when copying a high definition programme to a DVD. Please select a recording mode other than high speed (XP, SP, LP or EP), or use DR Conversion to convert the programme to standard definition first. Select Press Menu Display (example) Set the drive to HDD using “DRIVE SELECT”.
Copying Titles in High Speed - continued Select Menu Display (example) Copy Mode Verify that the Copy Mode is VIDEO HighSpeed. Cancel All Copy Direction Format VIDEO HDD -> BD / DVD Recording Mode High Speed Copy Mode VIDEO High-Speed Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying Cancel All Create List Copy Direction Destination Capacity 4000 MB HDD -> BD / DVD Size 0 MB Copy Mode No.
Copying Titles in High Speed - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) New Item Select the programme (s) that you want to copy. Use the pause button to select more than one programme. Then press “OK”. Copyright restricts this title to being copied only once in High Speed, HG, HX, HE, and HL mode. There are no restrictions with copying in XP, SP, LP, EP, and FR mode. Cancel All If the programmes have copy restrictions a warning message will appear.
Copying Titles in High Speed - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Cancel All Usee button to return to the left hand side of the screen. Copy Direction Subtitles Off HDD -> BD / DVD Finalise Off Copy Mode Audio Description Off VIDEO High-Speed Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying Other Settings Cancel All Verify if you want to finalise the disc after the copy. If you want to finalise the disc after copying, use f to select Finalise.
Copying Titles in High Speed - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) ON Cancel All Copy Direction Subtitles Off HDD -> BD / DVD Finalise On Copy Mode Audio Description Off VIDEO High-Speed Usee button to return to the left hand side of the screen. Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying Cancel All Start Copying Copy Direction HDD -> BD / DVD Copy Mode VIDEO High-Speed Press OK to start copying. Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying This will take approximately 8 min.
Copying Titles in High Speed - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Copying in High Speed mode Yes Press and hold RETURN for 3 sec to stop copying Completes in 0:05 Percent Complete 2% Copying begins. Copy progress will be shown on screen until completed. To view, record or play back another title, press OK Press “OK” if you are finished copying. Copying completed. Press OK to exit copying. Press “RETURN” if you want to return to the Copy Menu. Press RETURN to continue copying.
How long will it take to high-speed copy from the HDD to a disc? Time needed to copy 1 hour programme in High Speed to Blu-Ray disc (DMR-BS850 / DMR-BS750 only) Mode Speed Time (Approx.) DR 15x 4 min HE 30x 2 min HL 40x 1.5 min HG 15x 4 min HX 20x 3 min Time needed to copy 1 hour programme in High Speed to DVD Mode Speed Time (Approx.) XP 10x 6 min SP 24x 2.5 min LP 44x 1.
How do I archive my recordings from the HDD onto a disc in real time? Copying Titles – Real Time If a programme cannot be copied in high speed mode, then it must be copied in real time. This means that it will take as long to copy the programme as it would to watch the programme. So it will take 2 hours to copy a 2-hour programme, 3 hours to copy a 3-hour programme, etc. There are many reasons why a programme might not copy in high speed.
Copying Titles in Real Time - continued Select Menu Display (example) Copy Mode Cancel All Copy Direction Format VIDEO HDD -> BD / DVD Recording Mode HG Copy Direction Format VIDEO HDD -> BD / DVD Recording Mode HG Copy Mode VIDEO HG Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying Verify the mode you want the recording to be made in. If this is not correct, press f to go to the right side of the screen.
Copying Titles in Real Time - continued Select Menu Display (example) Highlight the desired Recording Mode and press OK. Original Quality and High Definition modes can only be selected for copy onto Blu-Ray disc. Cancel All Copy Direction Format VIDEO HDD -> BD / DVD Recording Mode SP Copy Mode VIDEO SP Create List Press e to go back to the left side of the screen.
Copying Titles in Real Time - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) New Item Select the programme (s) that you want to copy. Use the pause button to select more than one programme. Then press “OK”. Copyright restricts this title to being copied only once in High Speed, HG, HX, HE, and HL mode. There are no restrictions with copying in XP, SP, LP, EP, and FR mode. Cancel All If the programmes have copy restrictions a warning message will appear.
Copying Titles in Real Time - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Usee button to return to the left hand side of the screen. Cancel All Copy Direction Subtitles Off HDD -> BD / DVD Finalise Off Copy Mode Audio Description Off VIDEO High-Speed Create List 0 Other Settings Other Settings Start Copying Verify if you want to copy Subtitles or Audio Description (if they have been broadcast), and if you want to finalise the disc after the copy.
Copying Titles in Real Time - continued Select Menu Display (example) Cancel All Highlight the option you want to change and press OK Copy Direction On HDD -> BD / DVD Off Copy Mode VIDEO High-Speed Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying Cancel All Highlight the desired setting and press OK.
Copying Titles in Real Time - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Cancel All Usee button to return to the left hand side of the screen. Copy Direction Subtitles Off HDD -> BD / DVD Finalise On Copy Mode Audio Description Off VIDEO High-Speed Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying Cancel All Start Copying Copy Direction HDD -> BD / DVD Copy Mode VIDEO High-Speed Press OK to start copying. Create List 0 Other Settings Start Copying This will take approximately 2 hours.
Copying Titles in Real Time - continued Select Press Menu Display (example) Copying in High Speed mode Yes Press and hold RETURN for 3 sec to stop copying Completes in 2:00 Copying begins. Copy progress will be shown on screen until completed. Percent Complete 2% To view, record or play back another title, press OK Press “OK” if you are finished copying. Copying completed. Press OK to exit copying. Press “RETURN” if you want to return to the Copy Menu. Press RETURN to continue copying.
What is Copy Protection? Copy protection exists to prevent the copying of copyrighted media. All high definition broadcasts contain copy protection. The recorders recognize the copy protection “flag” on the broadcast and limit the number of times that a recorded programme can be copied to disc in high definition.
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Remedy I can not set a timer recording or manually record to the BD/DVD Drive. All recording are made to the hard disc drive (HDD). This is necessary for the unit to comply with the copyright protection specification for high definition recorders. Once the recording has been made on the HDD, it can be copied onto BD/DVD drive. There are restrictions to how many times some HD recordings can be copied.
Troubleshooting Guide - continued Problem Possible Cause Remedy How do I make timer recordings from “Other Satellite” channels? Although there is no EPG available, it is still possible to make timer recordings. First use the Input Select button to select “Other Sat” then use the “PROG/CHECK” button to set the timer recording. It will be necessary to set the channel number, start time and stop time manually using the up and down buttons.
Troubleshooting Guide - continued Problem Possible Cause Remedy I can not access BD-Live. There may be a problem with the server Try again in an hour or two as the server may be temporarily unavailable for a period of time. Try another BD-Live disc or access Viera Cast to test your internet connection. The HD recorder cannot automatically acquire an IP address. The router may not be set to automatically issue an IP address.
