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2008/10/15

Blu-ray Disc Recorder

Model No. DMR-BW500

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

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum

performance and safety, please read these

instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this

product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region management information

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels

containing the region code B.

Example:

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels

containing the region number “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

This Blu-ray Disc Recorder is for viewing and

recording free to view channels only, not pay

TV or encrypted channels.

Trademark of the DVB Digital Video

Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

Declaration of Conformity No. 5807, 16th July

2008

Notice for DVB functions

≥Any function related to DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) will work in areas where

DVB-T (MPEG2, MPEG4-AVC) digital

terrestrial broadcasting is received. Consult

your local Panasonic dealer with coverage

areas.

≥This unit has the capability for DVB

specifications. But future DVB services

cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit does not support MHP (Multimedia

Home Platform).

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RQT9132-L

Quick Start

Guide

Basic

operations

DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年９月２２日　月曜日　午後４時３６分

Summary of content (120 pages)

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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 1 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Operating Instructions DMR-BW500 Region management information BD-Video This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code B. Example: DVD-Video This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Example: 2 ALL 2 3 5 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 2 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 CAUTION! THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 3 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Characteristics of this unit Record to Blu-ray disc It is possible to record in high definition quality when the broadcast is high definition. >7 It can record in high definition quality in addition to large volume recording. >6 Blu-ray disc 2 programmes Simultaneous Recording EPG Timer recording is made easier because the TV Guide allows you to see programme information.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 4 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Table of contents Getting started Getting started Included accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Characteristics of this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Start Guide HDD and disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Regarding Blu-ray Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Recording high definition programmes and copying. . . . . . . . .
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Music Music Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Playing MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playing music recorded on HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Useful functions during music play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 68 69 70 Editing music/playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Editing music . . .
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 6 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 HDD and disc information This unit can record or copy to the following HDD or discs. Internal DVD-RAM BD-RE HDD +R BD-R DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-RW +RW +R DL Discs that can record will differ depending on the recording method. It will record in DR mode (> 30). Other modes cannot be selected. To record It can only record to HDD by pressing [¥ REC].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 7 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 This unit will record the high definition quality programmes§1 of the digital broadcast onto the HDD with high quality image and audio as it was broadcasted. Contents that will be recorded will differ depending on the disc or the recording mode (> 30) when these titles are copied. Perform the copy using an appropriate disc and mode for your purpose.
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２００８年９月２２日月曜日 Disc type DVD-RAM Standard symbol [RAM] Data that can be recorded and played 午後４時３６分 DVD-R DVD-R DL [-R] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation [-R]DL] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation Video Still picture [-RW‹V›] before finalisation [DVD-V] after finalisation Video Quality in which video is recorded Standard definition (SD) quality Recording mode in which video is recorded§ XP, SP, LP, EP, FR Rewritable DVD-RW – ≤ ≤ Play on other players [RAM] c
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 10 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 HDD and disc information Play-only discs Disc type BD-Video Logo DVD-Video [DVD-V] DVD-RW (DVD Video Recording format) [-RW‹VR›] DVD-R DVD-R DL DivX, MP3, JPEG CD Disc with high definition video (AVCHD) recorded by high definition video camera, etc. Standard symbol Uses [BD-V] High Definition (HD) movie and music discs ≥This unit can playback BONUSVIEW™ or BD-Live compatible discs.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 11 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 USB memory and card information Compatible USB memories USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class: – USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed. ≥USB memories of up to 128 GB can be used. ≥USB memories that support bulk only transfer. CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported. ≥Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 12 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Control reference guide Remote control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.  BD   TV   VOL CH DRIVE SELECT  AV PAGE   1 2 3 4 5 6 PROG/CHECK 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT MANUAL SKIP 0 SELECT CH SKIP     SLOW/SEARCH  STOP GUIDE OK OPTION RETURN CREATE CHAPTER   TION MENU  EXIT   C FUN  PLAY/x1.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 13 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Main unit              Pull to flip down the front panel. 1Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 18) 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. 2Disc tray (> 15) 3Connection for digital video (DV) camcorder (> 58) 4SD Card LED ≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 14 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage. As a basic rule, save important content to a disc as backup.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 15 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Media handling (Disc/USB memory/SD card) Inserting discs Disc and card care ∫ How to hold a disc or card 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray. Insert label-up. DO 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to close the tray. Automatic drive select function [BD-V] [DVD-V] [CD] ≥If the unit is recording to the HDD or stopped, it automatically switches to the BD drive when a disc is inserted.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 16 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 STEP 1 Connection Using a 21-pin Scart cable ≥You can use a variety of Q Link functions by connecting the unit to a Q Link compatible television (> 76). ≥You can enjoy high-quality viewing [standard definition (SD) quality] by connecting the unit to an RGB compatible television (> 115). [Required]setting] “AV1 Output” in the Setup menu (> 91) ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 17 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital audio and video signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one cord. When connecting to an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD video. ≥This unit incorporates HDMITM (V.1.3a with Deep Colour, x.v.ColourTM, High Bit rate Audio) technology (> 114, 115).
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 18 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 STEP 2 Channel reception settings and TV aspect settings 2 1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [Í BD] to turn the unit on. BD TV   VOL CH DRIVE SELECT AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 PROG/CHECK 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT MANUAL SKIP 0 SELECT When the Download from TV screen appears (> 19) CH SKIP ≥Auto-Tuning starts. The unit will search for the terrestrial digital channels.
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3 月曜日午後４時３６分 Press [3, 4] to select “Oui” or “Non” and press [OK]. ∫ Download from the TV If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit when the unit is turned on for the first time. Please proceed to the following steps.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 20 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Watching digital broadcasts [Note] ≥This unit can receive free cable television but it cannot receive paid services. BD BD   VOL CH DRIVE SELECT CH ∫ Select the programme to view using the TV Guide 1 Press [GUIDE]. TV AV PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 PROG/CHECK 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT MANUAL SKIP 0 SELECT Numbered buttons TV Guide CH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE TF 1 France 2 France 3 CANAL+ France 5 Dolmen. \*Episode 5\* FBI: portés di Maigr
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 21 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Digital channel information When “ 1 While stopped Press [STATUS  ” appears in digital channel information (> right) Press [TEXT ]. Rating:PG Current page number <<01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> P100 TELETEXT INFORMATION Colour bar 2 Press [3, 4], the numbered buttons, or the colour buttons to select the page. Follow the instruction on the screen to select the page. To show the sub page (only when there are sub pages) Press [2, 1].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 22 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Playing BD-Video or DVD-Video/Playing recorded video contents Refer to “Advanced playback” (> 38) for detail information. BD TV  Following screen is displayed when recordable disc is inserted.  VOL CH DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT Playing recorded video contents [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] You can quickly find the recorded titles and easily play them.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 23 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Recording television programmes [HDD] Refer to “Important notes for recording” (> 28) and “Advanced recording” (> 30) for detail information. 4 Press [¥ REC] to start recording.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 24 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Timer Recording (Using the TV Guide System) [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] Refer to “Advanced timer recording” (> 34–37) for detail information. 1 BD TV  Recording to HDD VOL CH DRIVE SELECT TV Guide AV CH SKIP 2 PLATINUM/PARTIE 1 Planète insolite info GUIDE Lilo et Stitch 2: Hawaï, no OPTION Page Page Portrait/Landscape +24 Hr Prog. Type CH Category Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the future programme and press [OK].
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月曜日午後４時３６分 Recording to BD-RE or BD-R ≥Only 1 programme can be set to timer record on the disc. 1 Insert a disc. ∫When the screen with “Format Disc” is displayed You need to format the unrecorded disc such as new discs. e.g., Format Disc This disc is not formatted and cannot be played. To format the disc, please select “Format Disc”. OK RETURN 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Format Disc” and press [OK]. 2 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 26 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Deleting titles Using the DELETE Navigator to delete BD   VOL CH DRIVE SELECT DRIVE SELECT 1 TV AV 2 PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 PROG/CHECK 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT MANUAL SKIP 0 SELECT CH DELETE  SKIP Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. DELETE Navigator Grouped Titles Time Remaining 45:54 DR VIDEO PICTURE HDD  PAUSE Name Date Time 25.05 01.01 AV2 01.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 27 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying titles TV   VOL CH DRIVE SELECT AV Press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK]. It will automatically format the unformatted disc, such as new disc, when copying. PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 PROG/CHECK 7 8 9 DELETE INPUT MANUAL SKIP 0 SELECT CH SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ,  PAUSE STOP To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. PLAY/x1.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 28 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Important notes for recording Recording to HDD Record or timer record with the DR mode using this unit’s tuner. ≥Recording or timer recording from external equipment is performed in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode. Recording to discs [BD-RE] [BD-R] Timer recording is performed in DR mode using this unit’s tuner. ≥You cannot record by pressing [¥ REC]. ≥Recording from external equipment is performed in XP, SP, LP, EP or FR mode.
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High Speed copy 月曜日午後４時３６分 Speed to copy the title recorded on the HDD to a disc differs depending on the recording mode of the title and the disc to copy. Title in DR mode [BD-RE] [BD-R] Title can be copied at high speed. [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Title can be copied at high speed if recording mode is converted with "High Speed Copy Preparation". (> 48) HDD Recording in DR mode HDD Change the recording mode with “High Speed Copy Preparation” High speed copy to DVD-R, etc.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 30 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Advanced recording Recording modes This also explains about while recording and while copying. (There are discs that can only copy, depending on the disc) Recording modes that can be selected differ depending on the recording methods and discs.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 31 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 ≥When recording in other than DR mode, this unit records using a VBR (Variable bit rate) data compression system to vary recorded data segments to match video data segments which may cause differences in the displayed amount of time and space remaining for recording. If the remaining amount of time is insufficient, delete any unwanted titles to create enough space before you start recording.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 32 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Advanced recording Playing while you are recording Chasing playback Playback from the beginning of the title of the programme recording to the HDD, while recording to the HDD. Simultaneous rec and play Playback the previously recorded title while recording onto the HDD or timer recording onto the disc. However, disc cannot be played back while timer recording onto the disc. 1 2 Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD or BD drive.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 33 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Operation during Recording Press [STATUS ]. e.g., while 2 programmes simultaneous recording Recording programme displayed on the TV screen Recording programme not displayed on the TV screen Display the recording programme on the TV screen To stop recording HDD REC1 090 NINE HD 002 ABC TV REC2 To display the programme being recorded, perform the following operation. ≥If the input was switched: Press [INPUT SELECT].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 34 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Advanced timer recording Manually programming timer recordings Timer recording of the broadcast Recording disc: [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] Recording mode:DR Timer recording from the external equipment connected to AV1, AV2, AV3, or AV4 Recording disc: [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Recording mode:XP, SP, LP, EP, FR 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. Timer Recording Remain HDD 30:24 SP DVD 1:58 SP Service Name Date Drive/Mode 4 Press [OK].
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月曜日午後４時３６分 To release the unit from recording standby Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. 1 2 Press [PROG/CHECK]. Press [3, 4] to select the programme and press the “Red” button. To cancel recording when recording has already begun Press [INPUT SELECT] or [W X CH] to display the programme that you want to stop recording on the TV screen while 2 programmes are simultaneously recording. 1 Press [∫]. e.g.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 36 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Advanced timer recording Check, change or delete a programme Even when the unit is turned off, you can display the timer recording list by pressing [PROG/CHECK]. Press [PROG/CHECK].
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月曜日午後４時３６分 ∫ When the TV Guide displays the empty TV Guide list Operations in the TV Guide system Basic operations TV Guide Press [GUIDE] to switch between Landscape view and Portrait view. Landscape view TV Guide WED 30.07.2008 14:04 All Types Landscape WED, 30.07.2008 13:55-14:45 Inspecteur Derrick All DVB Services Dolmen. \*Episode 5\* FBI: portés di Maigret Inspecteur Derrick Alex Rider: Stormbreaker Planète insolite Les M6 France 5 PLATINUM/PARTIE 1 Planète insolite TF 1 France 2 France 3
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 38 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Advanced playback [Note] ≥When playing back a title recorded on the HDD, BD-RE or BD-R, ensure that you match the “TV System” setting to the recorded title (> 90). ≥A disc or title with different “TV System” (> 90) may not be able to playback while recording or on standby for the timer recording.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 39 ページ２００８年９月２２日 Skipping the specified time (Time Slip) 月曜日 Play skips the specified time. ≥Each time you press [3, 4], the time increases [3] or decreases [4] by 1 minute intervals. (Press and hold for 10-minute intervals.) -5 min. This automatically disappears after approximately 5 seconds. To show the screen again press [TIME SLIP] again. Press [MANUAL SKIP]. Each time you press, play restarts approximately 1 minute later.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 40 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Selecting recorded programmes (titles) to play—Direct Navigator Direct Navigator screen icons Currently recording. [ Title protected. Title that was not recorded due to recording protection Title cannot be played (When copying a title to the HDD, or when data is damaged etc.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 41 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 [AVCHD] It is possible to playback the high definition (AVCHD format) video recorded on the Panasonic High definition Video Camera on the disc or SD card. 1 2 Insert a disc or SD card. Press [3, 4] to select “Play AVCHD” and press [OK]. . e.g., [RAM] To exit the screen Press [EXIT]. To display the top menu Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 42 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Playing DivX Using the tree screen to find a folder Playing DivX video contents [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play DivX video contents recorded with a computer onto DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. 1 Insert a disc or USB memory. 1 While the file list is displayed Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder”. DivX Menu CD (DivX) [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] e.g.
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月曜日午後４時３６分 Regarding DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod Display the unit’s registration code.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 44 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 To enjoy the BD Video which supports BONUS VIEW or BD-Live [BD-V] This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile).
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 45 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 To enjoy High Bit rate Audio and Video About audio from audio output terminal Connect an amplifier/receiver and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, “Dolby D/Dolby D +/ Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”). ≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels. ≥Also, depending on the specifications or the settings of the amplifier/receiver, the results of the output may vary.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 46 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Editing titles [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] (You cannot edit finalised discs.) [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] Only “Properties” is possible. Editing of the title can be performed with this unit. For example, an unrequired part of the title can be deleted. (> 47, Partial Delete) 1 2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] When “VIDEO” is not selected, press the “Red” button to select “VIDEO”.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 47 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (> 46) Press [2, 1] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. ≥The available recording space on BD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, +R or +R DL does not increase when you delete titles.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 48 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Editing titles Title operations After performing steps 1–4 (> 46) High Speed Copy Preparation [HDD] （Converting the recording mode） High Speed Copy Preparation is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The converted title will be copied to HDD, and makes it possible to perform high speed copy to a disc. It will take about the same time as playback of the title to convert the recording mode.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 49 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Create/Playback/Edit of the Chapter 4 [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [-RW‹VR›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] Only playback of chapter is possible. Press [2, 1] to select the chapter. Regarding Chapters Programmes are recorded as a single title consisting of one chapter.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 50 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying titles There are following copying methods. Copy Copy Title Playing Advanced Copy Copy AVCHD Easy copying from HDD to disc with no difficult settings. (> 27) Copy the playing title on the HDD to the disc. (> 53) Make a copying list and then copy. You can set the unit to copy titles in the way you want. (> 54) High definition video (AVCHD format) can be copied from disc, SD card, or USB.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 51 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 ∫ Copy speed High speed mode Normal speed mode Copy with shorter time than the recorded time of the title with same quality (recording mode). It will take same or longer time as the recorded time of the copying title. ≥If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 52 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying titles ∫ Frequently asked questions How can a DR mode title be copied to DVD at high speed? The title in DR mode on the HDD can be copied to disc at high speed if recording mode is converted with “High Speed Copy Preparation”.
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月曜日 Copy Title Playing Copy the playing title on the HDD to the disc. ≥It will start copying from the beginning of the title regardless of the playing position. [HDD] >[BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] 1 Playback the title to copy.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 54 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying titles ≥When copying to a disc using high speed mode, only titles Copying using the copying list— Advanced Copy [HDD] ,-. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] > [HDD] [HDD] > [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] You can order titles as desired for copy to disc. 1 2 3 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Advanced Copy” and press [OK].
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月曜日 COPY Navigator/Copying list icons and functions COPY Navigator/Copying list indicators Titles that can be copied in high speed mode to the inserted disc Title with “One time only recording” restriction 午後４時３６分 ∫ To check the properties of a title and sort COPY Navigator/Copying list 1 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [OPTION]. Properties Sort Titles deleted from the HDD by “One time only recording” restriction after copying.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 56 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying titles Copying a finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R and +R DL 4 [DVD-V] > [HDD] You can copy the content of finalised DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, and +R DL to the HDD and re-edit. While playing a disc, the content being played is copied to the HDD according to the set time.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 57 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Recording broadcasts from external equipment 5 Press [2, 1] to select “Hour” and “Min.” and press [3, 4] to set the recording time. Recording from digital satellite receiver Recording disc: [HDD] Recording mode:XP, SP, LP, EP Preparation ≥Connect a digital satellite receiver to this unit’s input terminals (> 16). ≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (> 90).
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 58 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying from a video cassette recorder e.g., Connecting to the AV3 or DV input terminals on the front ≥Turn off the unit and other video equipment before connecting. This unit S VIDEO DV IN VIDEO L/MONO - AUDIO- R AV3 IN Yellow White Red DV cable (IEEE 1394, 4-pin) S Video cable§ Audio/Video cable Other video equipment Connect to Audio/Video output terminals.
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月曜日午後４時３６分 DV automatic recording (DV Auto Recording) Recording disc: [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+RW] Recording mode: XP, SP, LP, EP Preparation 1 Turn off the main unit and DV equipment, then connect the equipment with the unit’s DV input terminal (> 58). 2 Turn on the main unit. ≥When the output signal from the external equipment is NTSC, change the “TV System” to “NTSC” in the Setup menu (> 90). 1 Turn on the DV equipment, and pause play at the point you want recording to start.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 60 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copy the HD Video (AVCHD format) or the SD Video (MPEG2 format) Copying HD Video (AVCHD format) It is possible to copy the HD video (AVCHD format) recorded on the Panasonic High Definition Video Camera to the HDD or disc. ∫ From an SD card or Discs ∫ From a video equipment Camera’s HDD > [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] ≥You cannot playback HD Video in the camera’s HDD with this unit. You must copy the files to the HDD or disc.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 61 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying SD Video (MPEG2 format) It is possible to copy the SD video (MPEG2 format) recorded on the Panasonic Digital Video Camera to the HDD or disc. ∫ From a video equipment [SD] > [HDD] [RAM] (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) Camera’s HDD > [HDD] [RAM] (All the recordings on the same date become a title.) HDD HDD DVD-RAM DVD-RAM 1 Insert a card. e.g.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 62 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Playing still pictures [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] [SD] ≥You can play still pictures recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. ≥You cannot play still pictures while recording or copying. Preparation ≥Insert a disc, card, or USB memory. ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive. Select “BD” for DVD or CD 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 63 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Useful functions during still picture play You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album or date. 2 Press [OPTION]. ≥Slide show will start by pressing [1] (PLAY). e.g, 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [OK]. Start Slide Show ≥To change the display interval 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” in step 3 and press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 64 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Editing still pictures Editing still pictures (JPEG) [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD] ≥Editing can be done in units of pictures, albums, or dates. ≥You cannot edit still pictures recorded on DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CDR/CD-RW and USB memory. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press [OK]. (e.g., [HDD] Pictures by Date) Album View Useful functions during still picture play (> 63) Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the drive.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 65 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Still pictures operation After performing steps 1–3 (> 64) Copy to Album§ 1 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the destination album and press [OK]. [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] ≥The destination album with protect setting cannot be copied to. Copy to New Album § [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] Copy the selected album, date, or pictures to new album. 1 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK]. 2 Press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 66 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying still pictures [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [USB] [SD] ≥Pictures copied from SD card and USB memory will be categorised according to the shooting date. Pictures without shooting date will be categorised using the creation date. ≥You cannot copy pictures recorded to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/ CD-RW.
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6 月曜日午後４時３６分 Register still pictures for copy. ≥If you are going to copy a registered list without making any changes to it (> step 7). ≥Pictures from different dates or albums will not be registered to same list. Advanced Copy Destination Capacity: 4343MB 2 Copy Mode 3 Create List New Item No. Select the item in step 6–3 (> left) 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the operation and press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 68 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Playing music [Note] Playing MP3 files [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] You can play MP3 files recorded with a computer onto a DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R/CD-RW and USB memory. ≥You cannot play MP3 files on the USB memory while recording. 1 Insert a disc or USB memory. e.g.
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月曜日 Playing music recorded on HDD 午後４時３６分 3 Copying music to HDD (> 73) DIRECT NAVIGATOR Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press [OK]. Playing track When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”. No. Track Name 0001 0002 0003 0004 0005 March Moon Do this flower open? Go to there from here Good by SAKURA If eastern wind has gone OK DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music Menu RETURN Total Tracks 53 VIDEO PICTURE 0.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 70 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Playing music Useful functions during music play [HDD] [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Operations during play Stop Press [∫]. Pause Press [;]. Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play. Search Press [6] or [5]. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. Skip During play or while paused, press [:] or [9]. Skip to the track you want to play. ≥Each press increases the number of skips.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 71 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Editing music/playlist Editing music Album and track operation Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Delete All Tracks ≥While displaying Music Menu screen When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 72 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Editing music/playlist Register track to Playlist Editing Playlist [HDD] [HDD] You can register your favourite albums and tracks into 10 preset playlists. ≥Name of the playlist can be changed. ≥New playlist cannot be added. ≥Up to 999 tracks can be registered to each playlist. 1 Preparation Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the HDD drive. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. When “MUSIC” is not selected, press the “Yellow” button to select “MUSIC”.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 73 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Copying music to HDD Music CD (CD-DA) When inserting music CDs, this unit makes access to the internal Gracenote® Database to obtain title information. The album name, track name and artist name are assigned automatically allowing you find the track easily when playing back. 1 While stopped Insert a disc or USB memory. [CD] (Music CD) The unit starts accessing the Gracenote® Database and searches for the title information.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 74 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Deleting still pictures and music using DELETE Navigator Once deleted, the recorded contents are lost and cannot be restored. Make certain before proceeding. Deleting still pictures Deleting music [HDD] [BD-RE] [RAM] [SD] [HDD] 1 1 2 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK]. 2 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Delete” and press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 75 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Entering text You can give names to recorded titles, etc.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 76 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”/Q Link) You can enjoy linked operations with the TV and receiver by using “HDAVI Control” or Q Link. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 77 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Using the FUNCTION MENU window to operate this unit Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating the TV. 1 Display this unit’s “FUNCTION MENU” window using the TV remote control. ≥If this unit is set to standby mode, it will automatically turn on. ≥About the FUNCTION MENU window (> 81). [VIERA]Link] ≥This function is available with the TV which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 78 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Convenient functions to playback and viewing or listening Audio attribute LPCM/ÎDigital/ÎDigital+/ ÎTrueHD/DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG: k (kHz): b (bit): ch (channel): Using on-screen menus Common procedures 1 Press [DISPLAY]. Disc Play Picture Sound 2 3 4 Soundtrack 1 Digital 2/0 ch Subtitle Off Audio channel LR Menu Item Setting ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.
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月曜日 Play menu—Change the play sequence This function works only when the elapsed play time is displayed. Select the item for repeat play. Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ. Repeat Play [HDD] [BD-RE] [BD-R] [BD-V] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [DVD-V] [-RW‹VR›] [CD] [USB] [AVCHD] Items displayed depends on the contents of the playback. ≥All ≥Title ≥Chapter ≥Playlist ≥Track Select “Off” to cancel.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 80 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Convenient functions to playback and viewing or listening Status messages Press [STATUS ]. Switch the aspect ratio of the screen The display changes each time you press the button.   HDD REC1 PLAY 002 ABC TV 022 ABC REC2 Audio LR eng  1 2 Press [OPTION]. Press [3, 4] to select “Aspect” and press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select the item.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 81 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 FUNCTION MENU window/Pause Live TV FUNCTION MENU window 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Functions displayed depend on the selected drive or type of disc. 22:30 DR Playback Recording Delete Copy To Others OK RETURN 2 You can pause the TV programme you are watching using this unit’s tuner and resume later by temporarily saving it on the HDD. This is useful when you have to briefly stop watching TV to run an errand.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 82 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Disc and card management [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] [-RW‹VR›] [SD] Common procedures Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the BD or SD drive. Select “BD” for DVD. 1 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].
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月曜日午後４時３６分 Deleting all titles—Delete all titles Enabling the unit’s recording function—Format [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] Preparation ≥Press [DRIVE SELECT] to select the BD drive. Select “BD” for DVD. ≥Release protection (> 82, Setting the protection). After performing steps 1–3 (> 82, Common procedures) 1 2 3 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Delete all titles” and press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK]. A message appears when finished. Press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 84 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Disc and card management Selecting the background style—Top Menu [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] You can select the background that will be displayed as the DVDVideo top menu after finalising or Create Top Menu ([+RW]). After finalising ≥[BD-R] [-R] [-R]DL] [+R] [+R]DL] The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 85 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Changing the unit’s settings You can change the unit’s settings using Setup menu. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 2 3 While stopped Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. Setup Tuning HDD / Disc Picture Sound Display Connection Network Settings Others OK RETURN 4 5 6 Press [3, 4] to select the tab and press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 86 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Changing the unit’s settings ∫ DVB Manual Tuning You can set channels manually that the DVB Auto-Setup could not complete successfully. 1 Press [3, 4] to select “DVB Manual Tuning” and press [OK]. DVB Manual Tuning Frequency Signal Quality Signal Strength Prog. Service Name Free TV:0 Pay TV:0 [CH6] 498.0 0 0 Type Radio:0 MHz 10 10 New Signal Strength The display for signal strength is grey.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 87 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 HDD/Disc Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. It will be the common password for both “DVD-Video Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings”. Do not forget your password. Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 88 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Changing the unit’s settings Rec for High Speed Copy You can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW using high speed mode. However, screen size, etc. is restricted (>below). We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy to DVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.
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月曜日 HE-AAC Select to output HE-AAC as bitstream or PCM. [Bitstream (DTS)] Select “Bitstream (DTS)” when the connected equipment can decode HE-AAC format. [PCM] Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode HE-AAC format. Set the speaker output on the amplifier when output with PCM. BD-Video Secondary Audio ([BD-V] with secondary audio) Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video. The sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 90 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Changing the unit’s settings HDMI Connection Connection ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Depending on the connected equipment, some items may be shaded in grey on the display and cannot be selected, or you may not be able to change the settings. TV Aspect Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
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月曜日 Component Resolution This sets the video output resolution when using the component video terminal. [576i/480i] [576p/480p] [720p] [1080i] ≥If it is set to “720p”, images other than “720p” will be output as “1080i”. ≥Press the [∫] and [1] (PLAY) for more than 5 seconds when the image is disturbed by changing the setting. It will be set to “576i/ 480i”. AV1 Output Set according to the terminal of the connected TV. Select “Video” or “S Video” for component output (progressive output).
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 92 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Changing the unit’s settings Power Save Others (All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.) Automatic Standby [6 hours] [4 hours] [Off] Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. [BD 2] [BD 1] [BD 3] Use “BD 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 93 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 ∫ Setting the DNS-IP These settings are used if you will connect this unit to a network. The connection to the Internet may take time or the internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is recommended that you use a broadband connection. Preparation Connect to the network. (> 99) ∫ Testing the connection Always test the connection when a LAN cable is connected or when new “IP Address/DNS Settings” have been made.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 94 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Changing the unit’s settings ∫ Setting the proxy server In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Please use this setting when instructed to by your Internet provider. ≥Set the proxy server only after the connection test is completed properly. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK].
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 95 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Other Settings 2 Test by turning on the television and changing channels. You can configure the remote control TV operation buttons to turn the television on/off, change the television input mode, select the television channel and change the television volume. ≥Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 96 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Additional connections Leave “Yellow” unconnected. Connecting a television with AUDIO/ VIDEO or S VIDEO terminals Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the television.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 97 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 [Required]setting] “Digital Audio Output” in the Setup menu (> 88) ≥When this unit is connected to an amplifier with an optical digital audio cable or coaxial cable and connected to a television with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy the highest quality of audio from the disc by setting “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu (> 90). In this case audio is only output from the amplifier not the television.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 98 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Additional connections Connecting an Analogue television and VCR To household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) 6 Television’s rear panel Connecting a terminal other than the 21-pin Scart terminal (> 17, 96) AC mains lead (included) Connect only after all other connections are complete.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 99 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Following function will be available when this unit is connected to the network. ≥This document is assuming that you already have a broadband connection. ≥This connection is not necessary if following functions are not to be used. Automatically acquire the title of the CD Automatically acquire the title of the CD or the information about the artist. (> 73) Update the software of this unit Automatically update the software of this unit.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 101 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Frequently asked questions Refer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations. Page Which aerial is suitable for receiving digital terrestrial broadcasts? ≥You can use your current aerial. Room rod aerials are also suitable. Use an indoor antenna if the reception is poor. Consult your local TV aerial installer.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 102 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Messages On the television Page Authorisation Error. ≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (DivX) 43 Cannot finish recording completely. ≥The programme was copy-protected. ≥The HDD or disc may be full. ≥The maximum number of programme has been exceeded. — — 31 Cannot playback. TV system is different from the setting.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 103 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. BD  (“∑” stands for a number.) ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control. GUIDE ≥TV Guide data is being downloaded. 37 FINISH ≥The software update is complete.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 104 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest software may solve the problem. (> 94) The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Poor reception due to atmospheric conditions.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 105 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Page Television reception worsens after connecting the unit. ≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and other equipment. It can be solved by using a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. If it is not solved by using a signal booster, consult the dealer. The digital channel information or ≥Select the length of time (3–10 sec.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 106 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type. Cannot switch audio. Page ≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. 16, 17, 88, 96–99 ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥Turn the “Sound Effects” in the Sound menu to “Off” in the following cases.
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月曜日午後４時３６分 Recording, timer recording and copying Cannot record. Cannot copy. ≥You can not record to the disc by pressing the [¥ REC]. ≥BD-RE with a cartridge cannot be recorded or copied. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. [BD-RE] [BD-R] [RAM] [-RW‹V›] [+R] [+R]DL] [+RW] ≥The disc is protected with DVD Management or BD Management.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 108 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately. Audio and video momentarily pause. BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played. Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected. No subtitles. Angle cannot be changed. You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings level. Image for the Quick View is not smooth.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 109 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Page Cannot display Direct Navigator screen. ≥This screen cannot be displayed during recording or copy. — Cannot edit or format a card. ≥Release the card’s protection setting. 11 The contents of the card cannot be read. ≥Remove the card from the slot and then insert again. If this does not solve the problem, turn off and turn on the unit again. ≥The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 110 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Troubleshooting guide TV Guide The TV Guide System does not receive any data. “No Data” is displayed for some or all stations. The TV Guide information is not displayed properly. The TV Guide data transfer was interrupted. The TV Guide data is not updated. Digital broadcast Digital broadcasts cannot be received. After Auto-Setup only some or no DVB channels are found. Picture regularly breaks up on some channels.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 111 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 VIERA Link doesn’t work. Page ≥Check the HDMI cable connection. Check that “HDMI” is displayed on the front display when the power for the main unit is set to On. ≥Make sure that “VIERA Link” is set to “On”. ≥Check the “HDAVI Control” settings on the connected device. ≥Some functions may not work if depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of the connected equipment. This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” functions.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 112 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Specifications Recording system BD-RE (SL/DL): Blu-ray Disc Rewritable Format BD-R (SL/DL): Blu-ray Disc Recordable Format DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format DVD-R: DVD-Video format DVD-R DL (Dual Layer): DVD-Video format DVD-RW: DVD-Video format +R +R DL (Double Layer) +RW Recordable discs BD-RE (SL/DL): 1-2X SPEED (Ver. 2.1) BD-R (SL/DL): 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.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 113 ページ２００８年９月２２日午後４時３６分 JPEG SD Memory Card slot: 1 pc SD Memory Card§4, SDHC Memory Card FAT12, FAT16§5 (In case of SD Memory Card) FAT32§5 (In case of SDHC Memory Card) Data that can be played: USB device USB standard: Format: Data that can be played: JPEG, Video (SD-Video)§6 , Video (HD-Video) USB 2.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 114 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Specifications Glossary ∫ Structure of folders displayed by this unit You can play DivX, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. [-R] [-R]DL] [CD] [USB] Structure of MP3, still picture or DivX folders Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.
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月曜日 Finalise A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on equipment that can play such media. You can finalise BD-R, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL on this unit. After finalising, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit. However, finalised DVD-RW can be formatted for recording again. Formatting Formatting is the process of making media such as DVD-RAM recordable on recording equipment.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 116 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
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月曜日 Gracenote® Corporate Description Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com. Gracenote® Proprietary Legends CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000–2008 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000– 2008 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S.
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 118 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 Index Adjust the audio quality (Sound menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Adjust the picture quality (Picture menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Advanced Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Album (Music) Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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月曜日午後４時３６分 Music Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Play (CD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Play (MP3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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DMRBW500EF-RQT9132-L_eng.book 120 ページ２００８年９月２２日月曜日午後４時３６分 EU Environment friendly printed on chlorine free bleached paper. Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.