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Thank you for purchasing this product.

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

• This unit is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. They can receive encrypted digital broadcast

services.

Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder

Model No. DMR-BCT84

DMR-BCT74

Software (Firmware) Update

Blu-ray Disc technology and broadcast services continue to add new features.

As they evolve, firmware updates may be required to support the latest

features. Panasonic strives to continually update firmware as new technology is

released. It’s very important you install the latest updates to maintain proper

operation of your unit.

For details, refer to “Software (Firmware) Update” (> 96) or

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

until

2014/09/30

DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 1 ページ２０１４年７月２４日　木曜日　午後５時３分

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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 1 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc™ Recorder Model No. DMR-BCT84 DMR-BCT74 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. • This unit is equipped with two CI/CI Plus slots. They can receive encrypted digital broadcast services. Software (Firmware) Update Blu-ray Disc technology and broadcast services continue to add new features.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 2 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 3 ページ２０１４年７月２４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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 4 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 5 ページ２０１４年７月２４日 Convenient functions VIERA Link functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Playback menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 - Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 - DVB Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 - HDD / Disc / USB HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 - Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 6 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Getting started HDD and media information For more details, refer also to the specifications.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 8 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started HDD and media information About extension of files MP4: MPEG2: “.MP4” “.MPG” “.MTS” “.AVI” “.SRT” “.MKV” “.SRT” “.SUB” “.JPG” “.MPO” “.MP3” Xvid: Subtitle text files: MKV: Subtitle text files: JPEG: MPO: MP3: “.mp4” “.mpg” “.mts” “.avi” “.srt” “.mkv” “.srt” “.sub” “.jpg” “.mpo” “.mp3” “.MOV” “.MPEG” “.TS” “.mov” “.mpeg” “.ts” “.M2TS” “.m2ts” “.SUB” “.sub” “.TXT” “.txt” “.SSA” “.TXT” “.ssa” “.txt” “.ASS” “.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 9 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Notes Notes for an External HDD (USB HDD) You can use an external HDD in the following two ways. (A single HDD cannot handle those two ways simultaneously.) • For recorded titles Moving titles in the built-in HDD to a USB HDD to save the capacity of the built-in HDD. • The USB HDD must first be registered on this unit. (> 77) • For data files Playing back MP4, JPEG, MP3, etc. (data files) in a USB HDD with this unit.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 10 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started HDD and media information Notes for the SD cards Media handling • Compatible SD card - SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB, FAT12 and FAT16 formats) - SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB, FAT32 format) - SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB, exFAT format) • Do not touch the recorded surface of the discs or the terminal surface of the SD cards.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 11 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Unit care HDD/USB HDD handling care When moving the unit • 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 12 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Control reference guide Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. Remote control    TV   VOL DRIVE INPUT SELECT AV CH  PAGE 2abc 3def 1  4ghi 5jkl 6mno 7pqrs 8 tuv 9wxyz   0          REWIND LIVE TV PAUSE PLAY/x1.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 13 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Main unit  Display  • While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of the media contents. • When inserting the media, ensure that it is facing the right way up.  Display   1 Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Remote control signal sensor • Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and right • Distance: Within approx.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 14 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started CI (Common Interface) 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 15 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started About CI Plus compatible broadcast “CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes contents protection, etc. CI Plus contents protection When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded, the title may be contents protected.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 16 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Connection 3D programmes or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV. • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. • To enjoy 4K output, you need to connect this unit to a 4K compatible TV. • When outputting 1080p or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 17 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started When the unit is not to be used for a long time To save power, unplug it from the household mains socket. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when the unit is in standby mode. [approx. 0.2 W (“Quick Start” is not activated and “RF OUT ( CATV Signal )” is set to “Off”)] • This unit cannot connect the TV that does not have the HDMI terminal. • Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible from other cables.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 18 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Connection ∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D or 4K DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal ∫ Using Optical digital audio cable 3D programmes or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV. • This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 19 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Network connection When this unit is connected to the network, you can enjoy network functions (DLNA function, Network Service, Remote Viewing and Recording, etc.). LAN cable connection Internet Broadband router, etc. LAN (ethernet) cable For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment. After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN connection, the network setting is needed.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 20 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 21 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started 8 Easy Setting 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 language, then press [OK]. Select country, then press [OK]. Select the channel number allocation, then press [OK]. • Normally set to “Operator’s Channel Number ( LCN )”.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 22 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Settings Easy Network Setting To stop partway Press [RETURN ]. To restart setup 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 20) 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. • If you are asked to select the auto setup method, refer to “Auto Setup”. (> 84) To confirm that channels have been tuned correctly Refer to “Using Channel List”.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 23 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Getting started Connection method to wireless access point Search for wireless network: 1 Select “Search for wireless network”, then press [OK]. 2 The available wireless networks will be displayed. Select your network name and press [OK]. - If your Network name is not displayed, search again by pressing the red button on the remote control. - Stealth SSID will not be displayed. Enter manually by using “Wireless Settings”.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 24 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 25 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. (> 12) 1 2 Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “TV”, then press [OK]. • If the Operator profile is being updated, a different display may appear on the screen. (> 28) Press [CH W X] to select the channel. • You can also select the channel by the following operations.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 26 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts Using Channel List Using TV Guide system You can select from the list of channel names. 1 Press [OK]. 1 Press [GUIDE]. e.g. Landscape view ([BCT84]) TV Guide All DVB Channels Sorting 123... TUE 07.01 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 Category: All DVB Channels 10:00 10:30 OK Select OPTION Page up View RETURN GUIDE Portrait/Landscape Timer Rec.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 27 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Watching broadcasts Using channel information Operations while watching broadcast While watching a programme Press [STATUS ]. To show subtitle When “ (> 27) HDD 71:20 DR 1 ” appears in channel information Press [STTL ]. • Press again to hide subtitle. Now To change subtitle language 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Subtitle Language” in “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the desired language.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 28 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Watching broadcasts Watching broadcasts To show the Teletext Aspect When “ (> 27) You can switch the screen mode. Refer to “Switching the aspect ratio of the screen”. (> 100) ” appears in channel information 1 Press [TEXT ]. 2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour buttons, etc. according to on-screen instructions. • You can change the display mode.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 29 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 30 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording Recording Recording TV programmes 4 • This operation only records 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 (> 32) 1 2 Select the channel to record. Press [REC MODE] and select the conversion mode, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 31 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording To convert the recording mode after recording in DR mode Refer to “File Conversion”. (> 52) To confirm whether the conversion is completed Refer to “To confirm whether the conversion is completed”. (> 52) Operation during Recording To check the recording programme Press [STATUS e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously HDD To cancel a conversion Refer to “To cancel a “During standby” conversion”.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 32 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording Recording TV programmes 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 30.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 33 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording When “Decryption Recording” is selected Decryption 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”. Decryption is performed when the unit is turned off. It will take about the same time as the recorded duration.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 34 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording Timer recording • You can enter up to 32 programmes within a month in advance. (Each daily or weekly programme is counted as one programme.) • This operation only records to built-in HDD. • This unit can record two programmes being broadcasted at the same time.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 35 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording Manually programming timer recording 1 Timer recording options Select the items and change the items. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Recording HDD e.g., 30:30 DR Timer Recording TUE 07.01.2014 8:05 Channel Name Schedule New Timer Programme Mode HDD 30:24 DR TUE 07.01.2014 8:05 Space Channel Day/Date 1 WED 08.01 Start 8:00 Stop 9:00 Mode DR Conv.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 36 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording Timer recording Timer recording from channel information Notes on timer recording 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 36 Display the channel information of a programme to record. • Switch the programme with [2, 1]. • Switch the channel with [3, 4].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 37 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 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., [BCT84] Timer Recording HDD 30:30 DR Channel Name TUE 07.01.2014 8:05 Schedule Mode MON 13.01 11:00 - 11:45 MON 13.01 10:00 - 11:50 MON 13.01 11:30 - 1:00 TUE 07.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 38 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording Keyword Recording Keyword Recording conditions [BCT84] The unit can find programmes that include specified keywords from programme names and programme information on TV Guide, and record the programmes automatically. • This operation only records to built-in HDD. • This unit can record two programmes being broadcasted at the same time.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 39 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Recording Priority order of Keyword Recording Recording takes place in the following order of priority: 1 A programme that is already being recorded 2 Timer Recording 3 A programme with a smaller keyword number (1 to 16) 4 A programme that starts first Keyword Recording may not work in some cases. To avoid recording failure, we recommend using Timer Recording instead of Keyword Recording.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 40 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Playing back video Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen § § 1 2 “For recorded titles (> 9)” only Screen icons Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Currently recording programme [ Select “Video” in “Contents on HDD”, then press [OK]. Protected title e.g.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 41 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Playing back video Title is recorded using a different encoding system from that of the unit. Change the “TV System” (> 82, 90). Showing Information Select the title, then press [STATUS ]. Radio programme & 3D contents • This icon will not be displayed even with 3D programmes when a broadcast programme is recorded. Recorded in 1080/50p contents Recorded in 1080/60p contents Title has a rating level set by the CAM.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 42 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Playing back video Playing titles on the HDD 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 will 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.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 43 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Playing back video Playing Keyword Recording titles To display Keyword List [BCT84] Press the green button in step 2. (> 43) • Refer to “Displaying the Keyword List”. (> 39) 1 Select “Keyword Record” tab. Video Menu HDD Keyword Record DIRECT NAVIGATOR To protect Keyword Recording titles Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) All Not Viewed Movie Social/Economic AVCHD Titles will be deleted 10 days after recording. Press RED button to change.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 44 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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. § 1 “For data files (> 9)” only USB Device Insert the media. Depending on the type of the media, play starts from the specified position, or the screen appears. • AVCHD: If the menu screen is not displayed Press [PLAY/a1.3 1]. 2 e.g.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 45 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Playing back video Notes for BD-Live discs DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen e.g., Video Menu 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. DIRECT NAVIGATOR 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 46 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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. Press [STOP ∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your TV screen, etc.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 47 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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. • Xvid, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: 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 ( ). [BD-V] [DVD-V] 1 Press [OPTION].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 48 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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 [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, > 9) [BD-RE] [BD-R] 1 Press [STTL ]. 2 Press [OK]. 3 Select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK]. • If you want to switch the subtitle language, select it in the Basic Operation menu (> 80).
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 49 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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 “Playback Settings” in “Playback Menu”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “3D Settings”, then press [OK]. 4 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.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 50 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Editing video Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding. § “For recorded titles (> 9)” only § • If the disc is protected, release the protection. (> 97, Disc Protection) • Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 51 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Editing video Multiple editing Select the title, then press the yellow button in step 1. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. • Press the yellow button again to cancel. Deleting 1 Select “Delete Title”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Entering title name 1 Select “Enter Title Name” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. 2 Refer to “Entering text”.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 52 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Editing video Deleting/Editing recorded titles File Conversion [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 “File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. e.g., File Conversion Convert the selected title by changing its recording mode.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 53 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Editing video • Teletext will not be recorded. • File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing “During standby” conversion. Conversion will start from the beginning again once the unit is switched to standby mode.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 54 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Copying video Copying video Copying titles 8 §1, 2, 3 Set other settings, then press [OK]. e.g., Automatic Standby after Copy Off §1, 3 Standby status can be changed if required. Please press OK to start copying. §1 §2 §3 “For recorded titles (> 9)” only The title in the source media will be deleted. The recording mode cannot be changed. 1 Insert or connect the media. 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 55 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Copying video To change the selection Setting the copying options 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 7 (> 54). 1 Select the item in step 8 (> 54). 2 Press [2, 1] to change the settings. e.g., [HDD] > [BD-RE] ([BCT84]) The order of copying Remaining space Copy HDD Keyword Record Grouped Titles BD-RE Remain 90% All Channel Not Viewed Date Movie Social/Economic AVCHD Title Name Titles 1 Start Time 9:00 Prog.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 56 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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. (> 44) Select “Play Video”, then press [OK]. Select the title, then press the yellow button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. Channel Date Copying titles with copying list [HDD] ,.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 57 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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 Disc 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 58 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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 Disc 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 59 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Copying video Notes for copying Notes for normal speed copy Notes for high speed copy 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. • The following recording mode and media combinations support high speed copying.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 60 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Copying video Copying titles Notes for copying 3D programmes • It may not display correctly in 3D when a copied 3D programme is played back. In such a case, change the “Signal Format” during the playback of the title. (> 49) • 3D information may not be copied. • If you want to copy 3D AVCHD video to the disc in 3D, use BD-R or BD-RE and copying speed must be high speed.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 61 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Copying video 6 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. • When the Top Menu is displayed: Select the title you want to start copying, then press [OK]. Copying Title Playing [HDD] > [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] 1 01/02 01 Mouse 02 Cattle 03 Tiger 04 Rabbit 06 After the last title on the disc has finished playing the Top Menu is recorded until the set time is reached. To stop copying Press [STOP ∫].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 62 ページ２０１４年７月２４日 Copying video Copying titles Copying HD Video (AVCHD) to the DVD-R in High Definition You can copy HD Video (AVCHD) recorded on HDD to a DVD-R in High Definition quality. [HDD] > [DVD-R] 1 2 3 Insert an unformatted DVD-R or DVD-R DL. The menu screen appears. (> 44) Select “Copy Video ( AVCHD ) to Disc”, then press [OK]. Go to step 4 on page 57, “Copying titles with copying list”.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 63 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Photo and Music Photo and Music Playing photos §1 §1 §2 §3 §2 §3 “For data files (> 9)” only (JPEG, MPO) [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 • When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be displayed or not be playable. (> 112) Photo Menu screen e.g., [HDD] Photo Menu HDD All 3D 03.01.2012 8 29.10.2012 12 25.02.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 64 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Photo and Music Playing photos Photo play option 1 2 While displaying a photo: Press [OPTION]. Slideshow settings 1 On the Photo Menu screen: Press the green button. Select the item, then press [OK]. Slideshow Graphic Display Level You can change the 3D position of the screen display, etc., during the 3D photo playback.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 65 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Photo and Music Editing photos §1 §1 §2 1 3 §2 Enter Folder Name Refer to “Entering text”. (> 99) [BD-RE] only [RAM] only Combine Folders [HDD] Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. On the Photo Menu screen: e.g., [HDD] Photo Menu All HDD 3D 03.01.2012 8 29.10.2012 12 25.02.2013 18 15.03.2013 OK RETURN Calendar Page 0002/0002 Slideshow Select 4 Page Up Page Down CH Copy To edit the folder: Select the folder.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 66 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Photo and Music Copying photos §1 §1 §2 §3 §2 §3 “For data files (> 9)” only (JPEG, MPO) [BD-RE] only [RAM] [DVD-R] only Selecting and copying the photos > [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD] [HDD] Copying automatically [USB_HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD-R] [CD] [SD] [USB] Newly added photos will automatically be copied to the HDD. 1 2 1 > [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] • To select multiple folders or photos Press the yellow button when selecting the folder or photo.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 67 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Photo and Music Playing music §1 §1 §2 §2 “For data files (> 9)” only (MP3) [DVD-R] only Copying music (MP3) to HDD [USB_HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] > [HDD] After performing steps 1–2 (> 67) Insert the disc. 1 2 Playback will automatically start. To stop copying MP3: Press and hold [RETURN Music CD: 1 2 Insert or connect the media. The menu screen appears. (> 44) • [DVD-R] [CD] Playback will automatically start if only MP3 is recorded.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 68 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Photo and Music Playing music My Favourites Tracks registered in “My Favourites”. Select the track, then press [OK]. • Registering a track to the “My Favourites”. (Up to 99 tracks) While the track list screen is displayed: Select the track, then press the green button. Playlists 1 Select the playlist, then press [OK]. 2 Select the track, then press [OK]. Frequently Played Tracks most often played recently (up to 30 tracks).
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 69 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Photo and Music Editing music/playlist Delete All Tracks 1 On the Music Menu screen: Press [OPTION]. 1 If the confirmation screen appears: Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. e.g., Music Menu HDD Total Tracks 53 Artists Albums Delete Album Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. My Favourites Playlists Frequently Played Random Play Delete OK 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Select the item, then press [OK]. e.g.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 70 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Network Network Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Smart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the contents and broadcasts 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 71 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Network 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.). This unit (Client) 1 2 3 4 DLNA compatible equipment (Server) Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “DLNA Client” in “Home Network”, then press [OK]. A list of equipment connected via the network is displayed. • This list can be updated by pressing the red button.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 72 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Network Smart Home Networking (DLNA) Using this unit as Media Renderer Playable contents When this unit works as a DLNA client, following contents are playable. Video Video codec Container Recorded programmes (XP/SP/LP/ Audio codec Example of file extension MPEG2 Dolby Digital .mpg .mpeg Linear PCM MPEG2 H.264 .m2ts MPEG .
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 73 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Network Using Smart Home Networking (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct® Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless LAN devices to communicate each other directly without a wireless broadband router. This unit can be connected wirelessly and directly to other DLNA compatible equipment on a temporary basis, regardless of the network connection and settings of this unit.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 74 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Network Remote Viewing and Recording You can use the following functions, etc. away from home using a smartphone, tablet or PC. - Setting a recording - Watching TV with this unit’s tuner§ - Playing back titles recorded on this unit§ § Not available for PCs. (You must register to a service to use these functions.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 75 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 With Other Equipment With Other Equipment Recording from external equipment Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP To stop recording Press [STOP ∫]. Manually programming timer recording from external equipment Refer to “Manually programming timer recording” (> 35). This unit Amplifier/receiver, video camera, etc.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 76 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 With Other Equipment Copying the HD Video (AVCHD) 4 § e.g., [SD] video camera, etc. § Select the title, then press the yellow button. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. Copy Video ( AVCHD ) SD HDD “For data files (> 9)” only Destination Capacity Size No. Time 9:00 Rec time 0:30 Size 200 MB e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera 001 002 003 004 Channel AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD AVCHD • Press the yellow button again to cancel.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 77 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 With Other Equipment Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) § § “For recorded titles (> 9)” only If you intend to move recorded titles to a USB HDD, the USB HDD must be registered to this unit first. Limitation information • A USB HDD with a capacity of less than 160 GB cannot be used. • Registering of a USB HDD will format the USB HDD and all the content already recorded will be deleted. • Up to eight USB HDDs can be registered on this unit.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 78 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 With Other Equipment Registering the external HDD (USB HDD) Registering the USB HDD • If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 78 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK]. Select “Settings for USB HDD” in “HDD / Disc / USB HDD”, then press [OK]. Select “USB HDD Registration”, then press [OK]. Select “Yes”, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 79 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Convenient functions VIERA 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. PAUSE LIVE TV You can operate this unit with the TV remote control.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 80 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 81 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Picture Settings Picture Type§2 Select the picture type. Sharpness Adjustment Adjusts the sharpness of images. The greater the value is, the sharper images will be. Noise Reduction Reduces unnecessary noise in videos. The greater the value is, the less noise will appear. Luminance / Colour Adjustment Adjusts the contrast, brightness, white gamma, black gamma, colour saturation and hue.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 82 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Basic Settings 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 “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK]. Basic Settings DVB Tuning HDD / Disc / USB HDD Picture Sound Display Connection Network Others OK Menu list The locations of the setting items are as follows.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 83 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Picture Network Still Mode (> 88) Easy Network Setting (> 91) Network Settings (> 91) LAN Connection Mode (> 91) Wireless Settings (> 91) Connection Setting (> 91) Double Speed Mode Setting ( 2.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 84 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Basic Settings DVB Tuning Auto Setup Favourites Edit You can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier. After editing as follows, save the Favourites. Press [RETURN ], then press [OK]. • To select the other Favourites list: Press the green button. • To add channels to the Favourites list: Select the channel in the “All DVB Channels” column, then press [OK]. Repeat this step.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 85 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Settings for DVB-C Channels Channel List You can edit the channel list. • To hide/reveal channels 1 Select the channel. 2 Press [OK]. The check mark is removed/displayed. • Red: Change the sorting mode. • Yellow: Reveal all channels. • Blue: Change the Category. • To change the channel number assignment 1 Select the channel to change, then press the green button. 2 Enter the channel number to reassign with the number buttons.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 86 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Basic Settings HDD / Disc / USB HDD Subtitle Text 3D BD-Video Playback Select the language for Xvid and MKV subtitles text. • This item is displayed only after playing back a Xvid or MKV file with subtitle text. Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software. Pure Sound mode Settings for Playback Soundtrack Select the audio language.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 87 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Aspect for Recording Format HDD Sets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except in DR mode. • “HG”, “HX”, “HE”, “HL” or “HM” mode: If “Automatic” is selected, the title will be recorded with the original aspect ratio.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 88 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Basic Settings Picture Digital Audio Output Still Mode PCM Down Conversion Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. • 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.) Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 89 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions [BCT84] Settings for High Clarity Sound You can set “Audio Output” and “Front Panel Display” when “High Clarity Sound” (> 81) is set to “On (Video Off)” or “On(Video On)”. Audio Output Select a terminal that will stop processing audio signals. • Set an option for video playback and audio playback. Display Language Select the language for on-screen menus.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 90 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Basic Settings 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 91 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Deep Colour Output Network This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connected. Easy Network Setting HDMI Audio Output Network Settings Select “Off” when connected to an amplifier/receiver with a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. Contents Type Flag If “Automatic” is selected, the optimal method of playback depending on the TV (e.g.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 92 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Basic Settings IP Address / DNS Settings Remote Viewing and Recording settings Check the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS. You must register to a service to use this function. For details please check the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ • To set the IP address and DNS 1 Set “IP Address Auto-assignment” and “DNS-IP Auto-assignment” to “Off”.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 93 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Home Network Settings Remote device list You can set the DLNA (Server) function. (> 70) • To register equipment manually 1 Select the device name or the MAC Address for the device you want to register, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. Home Network function You can switch between enable/disable of the DLNA (Server) and DMR (Media Renderer) function.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 94 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Basic Settings Set the time to turn the unit to standby mode automatically. When the unit is not operating, the unit will be turned to standby mode once the set time has passed. 1 Select the code, then press [OK]. 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the number button ([1] to [6]) for more than 5 seconds. 3 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds. 4 Press [OK].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 95 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions System Update Software Update in Standby When you set this unit to standby mode, software (firmware) updates (> 96) are downloaded automatically at the time you have specified. 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.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 96 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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. Update software (firmware) of this unit When this unit is connected to the Internet, the unit can automatically check for the latest software (firmware) version when switched to standby mode.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 97 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Other operations Media management Disc Protection [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] [SD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. e.g., 2 Select “Media”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the media, then press [OK]. 4 Disc Name Disc Protection On Delete all titles Select the item, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 98 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Other operations Format Disc/Format Card [BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD-RW] [+RW] [SD] [BD-R] [+R] (New disc only) Formatting deletes all contents (including computer data), and they cannot be restored. Check carefully before proceeding. 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. 3 Press [OK]. [RAM] To stop formatting Press [RETURN ]. • You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 99 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Finalise [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] (You can play the disc on compatible DVD players by finalising it on the unit.) [BD-R] (Finalising BD-R prevents accidental recording or editing.) Entering text Preparation • Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc. 1 1 Select “Yes”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Start”, then press [OK]. 3 Press [OK]. Select a character, then press [OK]. Repeat this step to enter other characters. e.g.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 100 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Convenient functions Other operations Switching the aspect ratio of the screen When the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. 1 2 3 4 Press [OPTION]. Select “Playback Settings” in “Playback Menu”, then press [OK]. Select “Aspect” in “Basic Operation”, then press [OK]. Select the item, then press [OK].
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 101 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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. (> 96) 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 102 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide TV screen and video Screen size is wrong. • Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. (> 90) • Adjust the aspect ratio setting on TV. • Adjust the aspect ratio setting on this unit. (> 100) • If you connect to 4:3 TV, set “HDMI Video Format” to “576p/480p”. (> 82, 90) • Check “Aspect for Recording” before recording or file conversion. (> 82, 87) The black screen appears on the TV.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 103 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting 3D video is not output correctly. • 3D video may be output correctly by changing the following settings: - “3D Type” of “3D Settings” (> 90) - “Signal Format” (> 49, 3D settings during playback) • Check the settings of the connected TV. • When a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver is connected between this unit and a TV, 3D video is not output.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 104 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide A part or whole of a recorded title has been lost. • If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is disconnected from the household mains socket while recording or editing, the title may be lost or the HDD may become unusable. We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost programmes. An unusually loud sound is coming from the rotating disc.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 105 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting Edit The available recording time does not increase even after deleting titles on the disc. • [BD-R] [DVD-R] [+R] Available space on the disc does not increase even after deleting titles. • [DVD-RW] [+RW] Available space on the disc increases when you delete the last title. Cannot edit. • You may not be able to edit on the HDD if there is no available space. Delete any unwanted titles to create empty space.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 106 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide 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.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 107 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting Messages on the front panel display No WRITE The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected. You cannot write to this disc. The disc may be damaged. Use a new disc. BD  (“∑” stands for a number.) • Displayed when the unit is started and is switched to standby mode. • There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the unit was on.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 108 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide UPDATE / (“∑” stands for a number.) The HOLD function is activated. (> 100) The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (> 96) H or F (“∑” stands for a number.) U59 The unit is hot. The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Install or place this unit with good ventilation.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 109 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Troubleshooting When you experience problems with Easy Network Setting If there is any problem, the following message is displayed on the screen. Wireless Settings Display Check the following A conflict with other devices occurred. • Please wait a few moments, and then try again. A time out error • Setting of the Wireless router occurred. for MAC Address etc. • The signal may be weak. • The SSID and the encryption key of the Wireless router.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 110 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference Reference Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ General Dimensions: 430 mm (W) [BCT84] 63 mm (H) [BCT74] 59 mm (H) (excluding the projecting parts) 199 mm (D) (including the projecting parts) 210 mm (D) Mass: [BCT84] Approx. 2.8 kg [BCT74] Approx. 2.2 kg Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: [BCT84] Approx. 36 W [BCT74] Approx.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 111 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference ∫ 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. 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (Ver. 3.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 112 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference Specifications ∫ SD Card Compatible media: SD Memory Card§1 Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT§2 Data that can be played: §1 §2 JPEG, MPO, AVCHD format, MP4 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 113 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference ∫ MP3 Playable media: HDD, DVD-R (SL/DL), CD-R, CD-RW, USB device ∫ MKV Playable media: BD-R (SL/DL), DVD-R (SL/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, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) profile is up to High Profile, Level 4. AAC-LC, MP3, Dolby Digital audio, PCM, Vorbis and FLAC can be decoded.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 114 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference Specifications ∫ HG, HX, HE, HL, HM modes Recording Mode HDD BD-RE, BD-R [BCT84] (1 TB) [BCT74] (500 GB) Single Layer (25 GB) Dual Layer (50 GB) HG 157 hours 78 hours 4 hours 8 hours HX 235 hours 117 hours 6 hours 12 hours HE 353 hours 176 hours 9 hours 18 hours HL 472 hours 235 hours 12 hours 24 hours HM 684 hours 341 hours 17 hours 30 min.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 115 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 116 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2014 Verance Corporation. CinaviaTM 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-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 117 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference 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. The Rovi Guide system is protected by patents and patent applications filed in the US, Europe, and other countries including one or more of the United States patents 6,396,546; 5,940,073; 6,239,794 issued to Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 118 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference Index F A Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 100 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 112 Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 84 AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 44, 62, 76 B Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Display . . . . . . . . . . .
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 119 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Reference Q Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 R Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 From external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 113 Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DMR-BCT84_74EN_eng.book 120 ページ２０１４年７月２４日木曜日午後５時３分 Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste.