Panasonic DMR-PWT530 manual

VQT4 L30 Operating Instructio ns Thank you for purchasing this produ ct. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. • This Blu-ray Disc Player / HDD Record er is for viewing and recording free to view channels only . It does not receive pay TV o r encrypted channels. Blu-ray Disc™ Pl[...]

VQT4L30 2 Small object • Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swa llowing. Unit • This unit utilizes a laser . Use of controls or adjustments or performanc e of proc edures other than those spec ified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this[...]

VQT4L30 3 (For the AC mains plug of three pins) For your safety , please read t he following text carefully . This appliance is supplied with a mo ulded three pin mains plug f or your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the f use need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere [...]

VQT4L30 4 T able of contents Safet y precaut ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Supplied accessor ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Gett ing starte d HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - Playable/Recordable contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Getting started Watching broadca sts Recording Playin g back video Editing video Copying video Photo Musi c With Other Equipment Convenient functions Troubleshooting Reference VQT4L30 5 - Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5 - Switching the aspect ratio of the screen . . . . . . . . . 85 - HOLD function . . . . . . [...]

Getting started VQT4L30 6 HDD and media inf or matio n Getting started For more details, refer also to the specifications. ( > 96) (–: Impossible) Playa ble/Recorda ble conte nts Media type St andard symbol Playable contents Recordable content s Built- in hard disk dr ive (HDD) [HDD] • Video • A VCHD/A V CHD 3D •J P E G • MPO (3D phot [...]

Getting started VQT4L30 7 (–: Impossible) § 1 It cannot be rec orded directly . (O nly compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) § 2 Recorded with A VCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be able to play back depending on the device. § 3 It cannot be played back directly from the US B HD D or USB memo ry[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 8 HDD and media informati on • The video file and subtitle text files are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. • Some files may not be played back even if they have these extensions. About e xtensi on of f iles MP4: “.MP4” “.mp4” “.MOV” “.mov” MPEG2: “.[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 9 Y ou can use an ex ternal HDD in the following t wo ways. (A s ingle HDD cannot handle those two ways simultaneously .) • For recorded titles Moving titles in the built-in HDD to a USB HD D to save the capacity of the built-in HDD. • The USB HD D must first be registered on t his unit. ( > 63) • For dat a files Pl[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 10 HDD and media informati on T o format an SD card Refer to “Format SD c ard”. ( > 62) • Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity . • If the SD card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer or the card may not be able to be used on this unit. In these cases, for[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 11 Unit care • If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the recorded content cannot be recovered. • The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/ vapour , etc. get s insid e the unit. Before movi ng the unit, ensure t he disc tray is empty . 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the [...]

Getting started VQT4L30 12 Control r ef er ence guide Instructions for o perations are generally described using the rem ote control. 1 Transmit t he remote control signal • Point it at remote control signal sensor o n this u nit. ( > 13) 2 Switch the unit f rom on to standby mode or vice vers a 3 Select drive (HDD , BD, SD or USB) 4 Select ch[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 13 • 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. Main unit 1 St andby/on switch ( Í /I) Press to s witch the unit from on to standby mode o[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 14 Connect ion 3D programmes can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D comp atible TV . • Before conn ection, turn off all equipment and read t he appropriate operating ins tructions. T o connect and register the USB HDD (optional) Refer to “Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)”. ( > 63) [PWT635 ] T o[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 15 • 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. • Do not roll up the RF coaxial cables. • The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” ( > 65). • Y ou can not connect this unit to DVI devices that a[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 16 Connecti on ∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D • VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier/receiver compatible with VIERA Link. • When using a TV or an amplifier/receiver that does not display “ARC compatible” on the HDMI terminal, it is necessary to connect the TV and the ampli[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 17 When this unit is connected to the network, you can enjoy network functions (DLNA function, VIERA C onnect, Remote Recording, etc. ). For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with t he connected equipment. After you make the LAN cable/Wireless LAN connection, the network setting is needed. ([...]

Getting started VQT4L30 18 Settings The TV can be operated from the TV operatio n buttons of the remot e control. • Perform the setting if you cannot operate t he TV with the TV opera tion buttons. While pressing [TV Í ], enter the code with the num ber but tons. Manufacturer and Code No. • If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code num[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 19 1 T urn on the TV , then select the appropriate A V input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Press [ Í ] on the remote control or [ Í /I] on this u nit. • The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on. Auto Setup starts. (This operation may take some time.) e.g., After tuning has been completed, clock w ill[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 20 Settings 6 Set “Quick S tart” to “On”, “Off” or “Timer Setting for Quick S tart”, then press [OK]. When “Eas y Setting has been completed.” appears, Easy S etting is complete. • Select “Y es ” to proceed to “Easy Network Sett ing ”. ( > 21) • Select “No” to finish the Ea sy Setting. [...]

Getting started VQT4L30 21 After completing “Easy Setting”, you can cont inue with “Easy Network Setting”. 1 Select “Wire d” or “Wireless”, then press [OK ]. [PWT635] 3 When “Easy Network Setting is finished.” appears. Press [OK] . • If your wireless network is encrypted, Encry ption Key Input Screen will be displayed. Input t[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 22 Settings When you experience problems Refer to “W hen you experience problems with Easy Network S etting”. ( > 94) T o rest art Easy Network Settin g 1 Pres s [SETUP]. ( > 18) 2 Select “Easy Network Set ting” in “Network”, then press [OK]. T o redo settings i ndividu ally If “Easy Network Setting” di[...]

Getting started VQT4L30 23 FUNCTION MENU screen Y ou can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit ’ s settings etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select the item, t hen press [ OK] • Selectable items will change depending on the type and status of the media. FUNCTION MENU Drive Select [...]

Watching broadcasts VQT4L30 24 Wa tchin g broadcasts Wat chi ng broadcasts T o switch to the channel you have previously watched Press [LAST VIEW ]. • This function will work only for the channels you have watched for m ore than 10 s econds. T o switch to the radio channels or to the all channels Press [ RADIO/TV]. • When you are watching the 3[...]

Watching broadcasts VQT4L30 25 1 Press [GUIDE]. TV Guide scr een appears. 2 Select the program me, then press [OK]. 3 Select “View”, then pre ss [OK]. Page u p/down Press [CH WX ]. T o view a programme list for another d ay Press the green button (Previous) or the yellow button (Next). T o see programme information Press [ST A T US ] . T o retr[...]

Watching broadcasts VQT4L30 26 W atchin g broadcas ts When “STTL” appears in channel information ( > 25) Press [STT L ]. • Press again to hide subtitle. When “Multi Audio” appears in channel information ( > 25) 1 Press [OP TION]. 2 Select “Multi Audio” in “Digital TV Menu”, then press [OK ]. 3 Select the des ired audio. • [...]

Watching broadcasts VQT4L30 27 This unit tempor arily saves a live TV programme you are watc hing with this unit’s tuner on HDD. REWIND LIVE TV Y ou can rewind live TV programme to the point where temporary save has started (up to 1.5 hours). P AUSE LIVE TV Y ou can pause live TV programme and restart watching from the paused position. While paus[...]

Recording VQT4L30 28 R ecor ding TV prog rammes Recording • One recording will terminate when simultaneous recording is being done and timer recording starts. • Digital teletext will not be recorded. • Following contents or media cannot be played back while recording. - 3D BD-Video (playback in 3D) - Xvid and MKV file - photo - USB HDD (For d[...]

Recording VQT4L30 29 Press [ST A T US ]. e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously Press [STOP ∫ ]. When recording one programme: If the following screen appears Select “Y es ”, then press [OK]. When recording two programmes: If the following screen appears 1 Select the pr ogramme, then pres s [OK]. 2 Select “Y es”, t hen press [...]

Recording VQT4L30 30 Timer recor ding T o use TV Guide system Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. ( > 25) T o select the programmes of a specific category 1 On the TV Guide screen: Press the b lue button. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. • T o return to the pr evious TV Guide list Select “All DVB Channels”. T o edit the timer recordin[...]

Recording VQT4L30 31 If “Overlapped Timer Recording” screen appears Y ou can eliminat e the overlapping or may change with repeat event for t he duplicated programme. 1 Select “Ch ange”, then press [OK]. 2 Follow the on-sc reen instructions. Operati on during Recording Refer to “Operation during Recording”. ( > 29) • This unit has [...]

Recording VQT4L30 32 T imer recording Y ou can r ecord a progr amme that the broadcas ter recommends. 1 On the TV Guide screen: Select the pr ogramme, then pres s [OK]. 2 Select “Re commended”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the pr ogramme, then pres s [OK]. • If the screen for s electing single or ser ies timer recording, or “Programm e Selecti[...]

Recording VQT4L30 33 Select the items and change the items. Channel • Y ou ca n select Category with t he red button. Star t/S to p • Press and hold [ 3 , 4 ] to alter in 15-minute increments. Auto Renewal Recording (Only daily/weekly/series timer recording) The unit will record the new programme over the old one. 1 Select “Re new”. 2 Selec[...]

Recording VQT4L30 34 T imer recording 1 Press [PROG/CHE CK]. 2 Select the program me, then pe rform the operations. T o exit the timer recording list Press [EXI T ]. • “No Data” is displayed on a series recording item if there will be no episode of the series for the next 8 days. We recommend you delete the “No Data” item after you confir[...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 35 Playing titles on t he HDD Playing back video Resume play function If the following screen appears, select the point to start playback. § “For recorded titles” only 1 Press [DRIVE SELECT ] to select “HDD”, then press [ D I R E C T N AV I G AT O R ] . • If the DIRECT NA VIGA TOR screen of photo or music is di[...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 36 Playin g titles on the HDD T itles will be categorised automatically . Y ou can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the tab. T o select the t ab Press [ 2 , 1 ]. T o change th e displayed programm e type tab 1 Select the pr ogramme type, then press the green button. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. T o cha[...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 37 1 Select the gr oup, then press [O PTION]. 2 Select “E dit”, then press [ OK]. 3 Select “E nter T itle Name”, then press [OK]. 4 Refer to “Entering text”. ( > 85) T o edit the chapter in Chapter V iew Refer to “Editing chapters”. ( > 46) Editi ng the gr ouped title s 1 Select the title or the grou[...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 38 Playing titles on t he media T o play back the playlist created on other equipment 1 Press [FUNCTION ME NU]. 2 Select “P laylists” in “Others”, then pr ess [OK]. 3 Select the play list, then press [OK]. • Some files may not be playe d back, depending on the video resolution and frame rate condition. Selecting[...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 39 e.g., Switching to the PHO TO screen Press the red button. The screen switches to “PHOTO”. Showing In formati on Select the title, then press [ST A TUS ]. [SD] e.g., Showing In formati on 1 Select the ti tle, then press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Info rmation”, the n press [OK] . About screen icons on the DIRECT NA VI[...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 40 Operation during play • 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 prote[...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 41 Skip for ward 1 minute : Press [MAN UAL SKIP + 60s]. Skip backward 10 seco nds: Press [M ANUAL SKI P -10s]. • Xvid and MKV: Manual Skip is not effective. 1 Press [ TIME SLIP] . 2 Select the time with [ 3 , 4 ]. • Press and hold [ 3 , 4 ] to change the t ime by 10-minute. 3 Press [OK ]. • Play skips the specified [...]

Playing back video VQT4L30 42 Operat ion during p lay Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV t o this unit. ( > 14) • Perform the necessary preparations for the TV . Play back f ollowing the i nstructions displayed on the screen. Perform the following settings as necessar y . 3D BD-Video Playback It is also possible to play back 3D di scs in 2D [...]

Editing video VQT4L30 43 Deleting recor ded ti tles Edit ing vi deo Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to it s original state. Make cert ain before pr oceeding . Multi ple deleti ng Select the title, then press the yellow button in step 1. A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step. • Press the y ellow button again to c ancel. 1 P[...]

Editing video VQT4L30 44 Editing recorded titles Once del eted, divi ded or p artiall y delete d, recorded content cannot be restored to its original st ate. Make cert ain before proceeding. § “For recorded titles” only • PIN is required to edit the tit les with in some functions. ( > 35) 1 On the DIREC T NA VIGA TOR screen: Select the ti[...]

Editing video VQT4L30 45 T o confirm the division point After performing step 2. Select “Pre view”, then pre ss [OK]. • The unit plays 10 seconds before and after t he division point. T o change the division point After performing step 2. Restart play and select “Divide”, then pres s [OK] at the division point. • Divided titles will bec[...]

Editing video VQT4L30 46 Editing record ed titles 1 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. 2 Perform the editing operations. Playback from Chapter View Refer to “Playback from Chapter View”. ( > 37) • The maximum number of chapters: (Depends on the state of recording.) Approx. 1000 per title • When the title has the maximum number o[...]

Copying video VQT4L30 47 Cop y ing ti tles Copying video T o register the external HDD (USB HDD) Refer to “Registering the USB HDD”. ( > 64) • Y ou cannot copy the following titles to the USB HDD. - Protected titles - HD Video (A VCHD) - SD Video (MPEG2) 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 5 ( > left). 2 Select the title, then pr[...]

Photo VQT4L30 48 Playing photos Photo T o exit the Calendar screen Press [P AU SE ; ]. • When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be displayed or not be playable. ( > 98) Event It is displayed for each recording date. • It is displayed for each folder for media other than HDD. § 1 “For data files” only (JP EG, MPO ) [...]

Photo VQT4L30 49 [HDD] : 1 On the DIRECT NA VIGA TOR screen: Press the r ed button. 2 Select “V IDEO” or “M USIC”, then p ress [OK ]. [BD-RE] : On the DIRECT NA VIGA TOR screen: Press the red button. 1 While displaying a photo: Press [OPTION ]. 2 Select the item, t hen press [ OK]. 1 On the DIRECT NA VIGA TOR screen: Press the green button.[...]

Photo VQT4L30 50 Editing ph otos 2 Press [OPTION ]. • Selectable items will change depending on the media and the type of file. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 1 On the DIRECT NA VIGA TOR screen: T o edit t he event: Select the event. T o edit the photo: 1 Select the event, then press [OK]. 2 Select the photo to edit . • T o select multiple[...]

Photo VQT4L30 51 Cop y ing ph otos § “For data files” only (JPEG, MP O) T o stop copyi ng Press and hold [BAC K/RETURN ] for 3 seconds. • The name of the copied photos will be changed. • If the number of files/folders to be copied exceeds the maximum ( > 98), copying will stop partway through. [USB_HDD] [SD] [USB] > [H DD] Newly adde[...]

Music VQT4L30 52 Playing music Mus ic T o play other music (track) Select the item, then press [OK]. • The track/artist name will be displayed if the information is contained in ID3 tag of the MP3 file. • If there is a large amount of photo data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. [USB_HDD] [USB ] > [HDD] After performing steps[...]

Music VQT4L30 53 [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Music” in “Playback Contents”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, t hen press [ OK]. 1 On the DIRECT NA V IGA TOR (Music Menu) screen: Press the red button. 2 Select “VID EO” or “PHO TO”, then press [ OK]. On the track list screen: 1 Select the track, then press [OPTION]. 2 [...]

Music VQT4L30 54 Playin g music [HDD] [USB_HDD] [DVD -R] [CD] [USB ] Press [STOP ∫ ]. Press [P AU SE ; ]. •P r e s s [ P L A Y / a 1.3 1 ] to restart play . Press [SLO W/SEAR CH 6 ] or [SLOW/ SEARCH 5 ]. •P r e s s [ P L A Y / a 1.3 1 ] to restart play . Press [SKI P : ] or [SKIP 9 ]. Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in Play menu ( [...]

Music VQT4L30 55 Editing music/playlist 1 If the confirmation scr een appears: Select “Y es”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, t hen press [OK ]. Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Refer to “Entering text” on page 85. Select “Rem ove”, then press [OK]. • Tracks themselves are not deleted[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4L30 56 Cop y ing the HD Video or t he SD V ideo With Oth er Equi pmen t § “For data files” only e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera • If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the conn[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4L30 57 [USB_HDD] [SD] [USB] , video camera, et c. > [HDD] • The original file must be in the SD-Video standard. e.g., All titles of SD video on the media that can be copied are regist ered in the copying list . 3 Select “St ar t”, then press [OK]. 4 Select “Y es”, then press [OK] to start copying. T o st op cop[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4L30 58 Smar t Home Netw or king (DLNA) Smart Home Networking (DL NA) allows you t o watch the contents and broadcast s 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, whic[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4L30 59 Y ou can shar e videos, photos and music s tored in the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC with Windows 7 installed etc.). 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 3 Select the equipment, then press [OK]. • Y ou may not be able to use the Control Panel even if you use the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment. • Depending o[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4L30 60 Smart Home Networking (DLN A) This unit will work as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the content s on DLNA Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a smartphone, etc.). Possible applications: § Digital Media Controller compatible software should be installed. Following steps are necessa ry to us[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 61 VIERA Conne ct (Enjo ying In ter net Ser vice) Convenient functions VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites support ed by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This unit has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 62 Fo r m a t S D c a r d Formatt ing delet es all conte nt s (includi ng computer data), and they cannot be restored . Check carefully b efore proceeding. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “SD Card” in “Drive S elect”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “SD Card Management” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 4 Select[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 63 R egistering the e xter nal HDD (USB HDD) § “For recorded titles” only If you intend to move recorded titles to a USB HDD, the USB HDD must be regis tered to this un it first . Limit ation in formation • A USB HDD with a capacit y of less than 160 GB cannot be used. • Regis tering of a USB HDD will format th[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 64 Registering th e external HDD (US B HDD) • If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 4. 1 Press [SET UP]. 2 Select “Setti ngs for USB HDD” in “HDD / Disc / USB HDD”, t hen press [OK]. 3 Select “USB HDD Registration”, then press [OK ]. 5 When the registering is complete, m[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 65 VIERA Li nk function s What is VIERA Link “HDA VI Control”? VIERA L ink “HDA VI Control” is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver . Y ou can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the oper ating ins[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 66 Playbac k menu A variety of operations and set tings such a s changing the subtitles and audio languages can be performed during playback of video or music. Also, picture and sound quality ca n be set to y our personal taste. 1 Press [OPTION ]. 2 Select “Playback Settings” in “P layback Menu” or select “Pla[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 67 Audio att ribute Language • The menu is not displayed when playing photos. Pict ure Mode Select the picture quality mode during play . •N o r m a l Default setting. •S o f t Soft picture with fewer video artifacts. •F i n e Details are sharper . •C i n e m a Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. ?[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 68 Changing the unit’ s settings (Setup) Y ou can change the unit’s settings of T uning, Sound, Display, Connec tion, Network etc. in t he menu. 1 Press [SET UP]. 2 Select the menu, then press [OK]. T o return to the previous screen Press [BACK/RETURN ]. The locations of the setting it ems are as follows. For detail[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 69 Picture Still Mode ( > 74) Seamless Play ( > 74) Sound Dynamic Range Compression ( > 74) Downmix ( > 74) Digital Audio Output ( > 75) PCM Down Conversion ( > 75) Dolby D / Dolby D + / Dolby TrueHD ( > 75) DTS / DTS-HD ( > 75) MPEG ( > 75) HE-AAC ( > 75) BD-Video Secondary Audio ( > 75[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 70 Changing the uni t’s settings (Setup) T uning Favourites Edit Y ou can c reate four favourites of channels for making viewing and rec ording easier . Af ter editing as follows, save the Favourites. Press [BACK/ RETURN ], then press [OK]. • T o select the other Favourites list: Press the green button. • T o add [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 71 Auto Setup Y ou can restart the Auto Setup. ( > 19) PIN is required when you have loc ked channels. ( > 72, Child Lock List) Select “Y es”, then press [OK]. • The timer recording programmes are cancelled. • If you perform “Channel Sorting by Region” ( > b elow), you can sort the channel list best[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 72 Changing the uni t’s settings (Setup) Child Lock • PIN is required to change. ( > 24) Child Lock List Y ou can restrict the v iewing of channels. Y ou can lock each channel. 1 Select the c hannel to lock. 2 Press [OK]. is displayed. • Press [OK] again to cancel. • Green: Lock all c hannels. • Y ellow: Un[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 73 BD-Live Y ou can restrict Internet ac cess when BD-Live functions are used. • If “On ( Limit )” is selected, Inter net access is permitted only for BD-Live contents which have content own er certificates. BD-Video Parental Control Set an age limit of BD-V ideo play . • PIN is required t o change. ( > 24) D[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 74 Changing the uni t’s settings (Setup) Settings for US B HDD USB HDD Reg istration Register the USB HDD. ( > 64) USB HDD Disconnection This function puts the USB HDD in a state in which it can be safely disconnected. ( > 63) USB HDD M anagement Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the following settings. [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 75 Digit al Audio Output PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio wit h a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. •O n : Signals are conv erted to 48 kHz . (Choose when the connected equipment cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 9 6 kHz.) •O f f : Signals are output as 96 kHz. • The signals will be con[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 76 Changing the uni t’s settings (Setup) Connecti on 3D Settings 3D T y pe If 3D video canno t be played back in 3D, you may be able t o play it in 3D by changing the setting. • Change the s ettings for 3D on the TV also when “Side by side” is selected. • This setting is not eff ective for 3D BD-Video. 3D A VC[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 77 24p Outpu t When playing BD-Video recorded in 24 frames, this unit displays each fr ame at 1/24 second intervals–the same interval originally shot with the fi lm movie. • This item is effective only when t his unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output and “HDMI Video Format” is set to “Automatic?[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 78 Changing the uni t’s settings (Setup) Network Easy Network Setting Press [OK ] to sta rt Easy Network Setting. ( > 21) Netwo rk Setti ngs LAN Connect ion Mode Select the LAN connection method. • [PWT 530] “ Wireless” is enabled only when the Wireless LAN adapt or DY -W L5 (optional) is connected. Wireless [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 79 Remote Recording Function Se ttings Y ou must register to a service to use this function. For details please check the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only .) Remote Reco rding func tion When you make a timer recording from a smart phone or a PC, etc. away from ho me[...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 80 Changing the uni t’s settings (Setup) Others St andby Se ttings Quick St art •O n : It is possible to start quickly f rom standby mode. •O f f : Power consum ption in standby mode is minimized. ( > 96) However , startup time from standby mode will be longer . • T imer Setting for Quick S tart: “Quick St [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 81 Remote Control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote c ontrol if you place other Panasonic products close t ogether . • Use “Set Code1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances. 1 Select the code, then press [OK]. 2 While pressing [OK], press and hold the number button ([1] to [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 82 Changing the uni t’s settings (Setup) System Update Software Update in Standby When you set this unit to standby m ode, software (firmware) updates ( > 84) are downloaded automatically at the t ime you have specified. Software Up d ate Now ( Broadcast ) Refer to “Software (Firmware) Updat e”. ( > 84) Sof [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 83 Lang uage code list Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Amharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Arme nian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 A ymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir : 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 84 Software (Fir mware) Update Software of this unit can be updat ed automatically by the following methods at the specified time. (Default setting is 3 a. m. > 82, Software Update in S tandby) - From broadcasts - From In te rnet § • T o update the software (Firmware) immediat ely , use the following f unction: - [...]

Convenient functions VQT4L30 85 Other operatio ns Preparation • Show the “Enter Tit le Name” screen, etc. 1 Select a char acter , then pr ess [OK]. Repeat this step to enter other characters . • T o delete a character: Select the character in the name f ield, then press [P AU SE ; ]. • T o enter characters with number buttons: e.g., enter[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 86 T r oubleshooting guid e Troubleshooti ng Before requesting service, make the fo llowing checks. If the problem still persis t s, consult your dealer for instructions. Updating to the latest s of tware (firmware) may solve the pro blem. ( > 84) The uni t is s witched t o st andby mode automatically . • VIERA Link has[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 87 The re mote co ntrol do es not work. • The remote control and main unit are usi ng different codes. Change the code on the remote control. • Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD  /  ” is displaying on t he unit’s display . Wait until the update is c ompleted. ( > 84) • The HOLD f unction is activ[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 88 T roubles hooting g uide • The unit’s TV System is different from that of the disc. While stopped, keep pressing [ ∫ ]( S T O P ) and [ < OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit for 5 or more seconds. The syst em switches from P AL to NTS C or vice ver sa. • Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connect ed [...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 89 No sound. Distor ted sou nd. • Check the connections. ( > 14) • Check the settings of the connected TV , etc. • Select the audio with “Multi Audio”. ( > 26, 41) • T o output audio from a device c onnected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. ( > 68, 77) Cannot change audio chan[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 90 T roubles hooting g uide Cannot play back. • The disc is dirty . ( > 10) • The disc is scratched or marked. • [BD-R] [ BD-RE] Set “Play Video ( A V CHD ) on BD-RE / BD- R” to “On” and the playback may be possible ( > 68, 72). • The disc may not be able to play back if it was not finalized or a T op M[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 91 This unit does n ot recognize the US B device correctly . • [PWT635] If US B device is c onnected to this unit while using a video communication the USB device will not be rec ognized. Press [EXIT ] and reconnect USB device. • If inserted during playback the US B device may not be rec ognized by this unit. Disconnect [...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 92 T roubles hooting g uide Y o u cannot acc ess this un it from DLNA comp atib le equi pment on t he net work. • Check the network connection and the network se tting s. ( > 17, 21) • It may not be possible to connect depending on the types of the equ ipment or the status of the equipment. When using W ireless LAN co[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 93 The following m essages or ser vice numbers appear on the unit’ s display when something unusual is detected. The remote c ontrol and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on t he remote control. ( > 87) Selected titles in the USB HDD are being converted. Do not disconnect the USB HDD from this unit. T[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 94 T roubles hooting g uide The unit is hot . The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. W ait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with goo d ventilation when installing the unit . (When a disc is not inserted) A malfunction has occurred. The unit is trying to restore to the normal oper[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4L30 95 Easy N etwork S etting ( Home Network Connection Check ) Display Check the follow ing 1. LAN cable connection or Wireless setting: “Fail” • Connect ion of the LAN cables ( > 17) • Settings of the hub and router 2. IP address setting: “Fail” 3. Connection to gateway: “Fail” 1. LAN cable connection or Wir[...]

Reference VQT4L30 96 Specific atio ns Reference Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ General Dimensions: 430 mm ( W) 59 mm (H) (excluding the projecting part s) 238 mm (D) (including the projecting part s) 249 mm (D) Mass : [PWT635] Approx. 2.8 k g [PWT530] Approx . 2.6 k g Power supply: AC 220 V to 240 V , 50 Hz Power consumpti[...]

Reference VQT4L30 97 ∫ Playable discs BD-Video (Blu-ray 3D, BD-Live) BD-ROM V ers ion 2.4 DVD-Video: DVD-Video format CD-DA (Audio CD) BD-RE: V er . 2.1, JPEG § 1 , MPO § 1 BD-RE DL: V er . 2.1, JPEG § 1 , MPO § 1 BD-R: V er . 1 .3, L TH type Ver . 1.3, Xvid § 1 , MKV § 1 BD-R DL: V er . 1.3, Xvid § 1 , MKV § 1 DVD-R: DVD-Video format § [...]

Reference VQT4L30 98 S pec ifications ∫ Recording quality and approximate recording times Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated. • Recording time may vary depending on the bit rate of broadcasting: - High Definition (HD) quality: estimated bit rate is 8 Mbps - St andard Definition (SD) qua[...]

Reference VQT4L30 99 ∫ MKV Playable media: BD-R (S L/DL), DVD-R, DVD-R DL, CD-R, CD-RW , USB device MPEG-4 A VC (H.264) profile is up to High Profile, Level 4. AAC-LC, MP3, Dolby Digital audio, DTS, PCM, V or bis and FLAC can be decoded. Maximum number of folders: 300 folders (including the root folder) Maximum number of files: 200 files ∫ MP4 [...]

Reference VQT4L30 100 Licenses “A VCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “A VCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. Cinavia TM is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under l[...]

Reference VQT4L30 101 Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide system is manufactured under license from Rovi Corporation an d/or its subsidiaries. The Rovi Guide sys tem is protected by patents and patent applications filed in the US, Europe, and other countries including one or more of t he Un[...]

Reference VQT4L30 102 Inde x A Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 85 Audio Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Digi tal Aud io . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Pla ybac k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Audio De scripti on . . . . . . . . . [...]

Reference VQT4L30 103 E Easy Netwo rk Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 78 Easy sett ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Edit ( Mus ic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Edit (Pho to) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Edit (Vid eo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Reference VQT4L30 104 Index P PAUSE LI VE TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Photo Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Dele te . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Edi t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Pla ybac k . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Reference VQT4L30 105 T Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Auto Renewal Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Gui de Lin k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Manually programming timer reco rding . . . . . 32 Recommendation Booking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Series Timer Recordin g . . . [...]

Reference VQT4L30 106 The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaim s any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. [...]

Reference VQT4L30 107 [PWT635 ] Decl aration of Conformity (DoC) Hereby , “ Panasonic Corporation ” declares that this product is in compliance with the es sential requirements and other releva nt 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.[...]

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