Panasonic DMR-XW390 manual

VQT4C72 Operating Instructio ns Thank you for purchasing this produ ct. For optimum perform ance and safety , please read these ins tructions carefully . Please keep this manual for future reference. • This DVD Recorder is for viewing and recording free to air DVB channels only . It does not receive pay TV or encrypted chan nels. DVD Recorder Mod[...]

VQT4C 72 2 Unit • T o reduce th e risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. - Do not place objects filled wit h liquids, such as vases, on this unit. - Us e only the recommended accessories. - Do not remove cover s. - Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to [...]

VQT4C72 3 Batteries • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer . • Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire. - Do not mix old and new batteries or dif ferent types at the same time. - Do not heat or expose to flame. - Do not leave the ba[...]

VQT4C 72 4 T a ble of contents Safet y precaut ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Supplied accessor ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Gett ing starte d HDD and media information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - Recordable/playable contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VQT4C72 5 Getting started Watching broadca sts Recording Playin g back video Editing video Copying video Pictur es Musi c With Other Equipment Convenient functions Troubleshooting Reference Convenient functions Disc and card m anagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 VIERA L ink funct ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 VIERA CAST (Enjoying[...]

Getting started VQT4C 72 6 HDD and med ia inf or mation Getting star ted (–: Impossible) Recorda ble/playabl e contents Media type St andard symbol Recordable contents Playable contents Hard disk drive (HDD ) § 1 [HDD] • Video • A VCHD • JPEG • Music copied from music CD •M P 3 DVD-Video § 3 [DVD- V] – • Video DVD-RAM § 1 [RAM] ?[...]

Getting started VQT4C72 7 § 1 Rewritable media § 2 Recorded with A VCHD compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be able t o play back, add, or edit depending on t he device. § 3 Includes finalised DVD-R, D VD- R DL, DVD-RW, +R and +R DL. § 4 It cannot be played back direct ly from the SD card or USB memory . Playback is po[...]

Getting started VQT4C 72 8 HDD and medi a information § The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder , and the file names are the same except for the f ile extensions. • Some files may not be played back even i f they have these extensions. • Cartridge-protection For a DVD -RAM with a cartridge • Disc recorded on another[...]

Getting started VQT4C72 9 • This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices. • F A T16 a nd F A T32 file sys tems are supported. • This unit supports USB 2.0 High S peed.  • USB memories support DivX files less than 4 GB. • Compatible SD card - SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB, F A T12 and F A T16 form ats) - SDHC M emory[...]

Getting started VQT4C 72 10 Unit care • The HDD is a high precision device The HDD is a high precision recor ding instrument and is eas ily susceptible to damage. Therefore, be careful of the fol lowing points while the unit is turned on, especially during operation, otherwise the H DD and the recorded content may be damaged: - Do not subject the[...]

Getting started VQT4C72 11 Control r ef er ence guide Instructions for operations are gener ally described using t he remote contro l. 1 T ransmit the rem ote control signal • Point it at remot e control signal sensor on this un it. ( > 12) 2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa 3 Select drive (HDD, DVD, SD or USB) 4 Select ch[...]

Getting started VQT4C 72 12 Control r eference gu ide 1 St andby/on switc h ( Í /I) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby m ode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 2 Recording indicator • The indicator will light up while recording. • The indicator will blink whi le recording is paused an[...]

Getting started VQT4C72 13 Connection • Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. If the TV does not have the HDMI terminal Connect the TV with the Audio/V ideo cable. ( > 14) About HDMI ca ble • Use the High S peed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. • When outputting[...]

Getting started VQT4C 72 14 Connectio n • Connect to terminals of the same colour . • Connect to terminals of the same colour .  • Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly .  • VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifier/receive[...]

Getting started VQT4C72 15  • When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV , set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” ( > 66, 75). • Connect to term inals of the same colour . Following function will be available when this unit is connecte d to the network. • Home network (DLNA) ( > 59) • VIERA CAST ( > 63) • Automa[...]

Getting started VQT4C 72 16 Settings The TV can be operated from the T V operation buttons of the remote control. • Perform the setting if you c annot operate the TV with the TV operation buttons. While pressing [ Í T V], enter the co de with the number buttons. Manufa cturer a nd Code No. • If the brand of your TV is not listed or the code nu[...]

Getting started VQT4C72 17 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 un it. • The Easy Setting will start at the initial power on. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions and perform the s ettings. • When the Download from TV screen appear[...]

Getting started VQT4C 72 18 Settin gs After completing “Easy set ting”, you can continue with “Network Easy Settings”. 1 Follow the on-scr een instructions and m ake the following confirmation. - Network connection test - Internet connection test 2 When “Network Easy Setting have been finished.” appears. Press [OK ]. When you experien c[...]

Getting started VQT4C72 19 FUNCTION MENU scr een Y ou can easily access th e desired functions, such as playback, timer recording , the unit’ s settings etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]  • Selectable items will change depending on the type and status of the media. FUNCTION MENU Drive Sel[...]

Watching broadcasts VQT4C 72 20 W atc hing broadcasts Wat chi ng broadcasts About MyFreeview MyFreeview via UHF aerial is available to 86% of New Zealand homes. Visit www .freeviewnz.tv to check coverage in your are a.  • If you have set a ratings level, you may be asked to enter the PIN to start viewing the broadcast. ( > 69, Child Lock ( [...]

Watching broadcasts VQT4C72 21 1 Channel logo and date f or the listings shown below 2 Programm e times and names 3 Display navigation 4 A mini-screen showing the programme you were previously watching with channel name and current time 5 Synopsis for the c urrently highlighted programme 6 Parental Rating and Captioning information T o show other c[...]

Watching broadcasts VQT4C 72 22 W a tching broadca sts When “ ” appears in channel information ( > 21) Press [STTL ]. • Press again t o hide subtitle. Press [A UDIO]. • Audio will switch according to t he contents of the programme every time it is pressed. When “ ” appears in channel information ( > 21) 1 Pres s [ TEXT ]. 2 Use [ [...]

Recording VQT4C72 23 R ecording TV prog r ammes Recording T o s et the recordi ng time 1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step 3 ( > left). Reco rdin g Time: Y ou can set the length of recording time from 30 minutes to 4 hours . • Y ou can select the recording time w ith [ 2 , 1 ]. Continuo us reco rding: The record[...]

Recording VQT4C 72 24 Recording T V progra mmes Press [ST A TU S ]. e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously It is necessary to display th e programme you want to stop on the TV scr een. Press [STO P ∫ ]. After displaying the recording programme, press [P AUS E ; ]. • Press again t o restart recording. (A title is not split into sepa[...]

Recording VQT4C72 25 Timer recor ding T o use TV Guide system Refer to “Using TV Guide system”. ( > 20) T o cancel a timer recording on the TV Gu ide screen Select the prog ramme in the TV Guide, then press the red button. If on-screen instruct ions are displayed, follow them. ( “[R]” icon or “[S]” icon in the TV Guide disappears.) T[...]

Recording VQT4C 72 26 T imer recording 1 Press [P ROG/CHECK] . 2 Select “New T imer Programme” , then press [OK]. 3 Select the items and change the items. ( > right, Timer recording options) 4 Press [OK ]. The time r programme is stored. T o confirm and e dit the timer program me Refer to “T o c onfirm and edit the time r programme”. ( &[...]

Recording VQT4C72 27 Y ou can make timer pro gramme for current or next programme. 1 While watching a pro gramme Press [ST A T US ]. 2 Display the channel information of a programme t o record. • Switch the pro gramme with [ 2 , 1 ]. 3 Press the yellow button. 4 Go to step 3 on p age 26. • Y ou can enter up to 32 programmes within a month in ad[...]

Recording VQT4C 72 28 T imer recording 1 Press [P ROG/CHECK] . 2 Select the prog ramme, then perf orm the operations. T o deactivate a timer programme Press the r ed button. • The timer icon “ F ” will change from red to grey . • Press the red button again to activate timer recording standby . (The tim er icon “ F ” will change to red.)[...]

Playing back video VQT4C72 29 Playing titles o n the HDD Playing back video Resume pla y function If the following screen appears, select the point to start playback. Tit les will be c ategorised automatically . Y ou can quickly find the recorded titles by selecting the tab. T o s elect the tab Pres s [ 2 , 1 ]. T o change the displayed programme t[...]

Playing back video VQT4C 72 30 Playing titles on th e HDD 1 Press the red button. 2 Select “PICTURE” or “MUSIC”, then press [OK] . Select the title, then pr ess [ST A T US ]. 1 Pre ss [OPTIO N]. 2 Select “Grouped Titles” or “All T itles”, then press [OK]. Grouped T itle s: T wo or more titles recorded in the daily/weekly/series time[...]

Playing back video VQT4C72 31 Playing titles o n the media T o play b ack the playlist create d on ot her equipme nt 1 Pre ss [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Playlists” in “Others”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the playlist, then press [OK].  • Some DivX files may not be played back, depending on the video resolution and frame rate condition. [...]

Playing back video VQT4C 72 32 Playing titles o n the media e.g., Switching to the PICTURE screen Press the red button. The screen switch es from “VIDE O” to “PICTURE”. Showing Info rmation Select the title, then pr ess [ST A T US ]. Playback from Chapter View 1 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. 2 S elect “Chapter View”, then press[...]

Playing back video VQT4C72 33 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 p[...]

Playing back video VQT4C 72 34 Operati on during pl ay 1 Pres s [TIM E SLI P]. 2 Select the time with [ 3 , 4 ]. • Press and hold [ 3 , 4 ] to change the time by 10-minute.) 3 Pres s [ OK]. • Play skips the specified time.  • The minimum skipping interval is n 10 minutes. • [DVD-V] , DivX and A VCHD: This function is not effective. [DVD-[...]

Editing video VQT4C72 35 Deleting recor ded titles Edit ing vi deo Once deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to its original state. Make certain before proceeding.  • If the disc is protected, release the protection. ( > 60, Disc Protection) Multipl e delet ing Select the title, the n press the yellow but ton in step 1. A check mark[...]

Editing video VQT4C 72 36 Editing recor ded titles Once del eted, div ided or p artial ly delete d, reco rded content cannot be rest ored to it s original state. Make certai n before proceeding.  • Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible. • PIN is required to edit the titles with in some f unctions. ([...]

Editing video VQT4C72 37 [HDD] [ RAM] 1 Select “Partial Delete” in “Edit”, then press [OK ]. 2 Press [OK] at the start point and end point to delete. • Y ou can find the desired point by using play , search, etc. ( > 33) 3 Select “Continue”, then press [OK]. • Select “Next”, then press [OK] to delete other sections. Up to 20 [...]

Editing video VQT4C 72 38 Editing recorde d titles [HDD] DR File Conversion is a f unction to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mode. The size of the converted title will be small regularly . It will take about the same tim e as the recorded duration. 1 Select “DR File Conversion” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. e.g., 2 Set the conv[...]

Editing video VQT4C72 39  • T o use “DR File Conversion”, the HDD needs enough storage capacity . • The size of converted title might increase depending on the title. • DR File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing “During standby” conversion. Conversion will start from the beginning again once the uni[...]

Copying video VQT4C 72 40 Cop ying titles Copying video If you want t o copy recorded programmes at high speed, it is necess ary that XP, S P, LP or E P mode should be selected for the programmes beforehand. ( > 38) § § [RAM] [+RW] only 1 Insert a disc. The menu screen appears. ( > 31) 2 Select “Cop y”, then p ress [OK]. 3 Set the copy [...]

Copying video VQT4C72 41 T o cancel all registered copying setting and list s After performing step 2 1 Select “Cancel All”, then press [OK] . 2 Select “Y es”, then press [OK]. T o cop y HD Video (A V CHD form at) to the DVD-R in High Definition Refer to “Copying HD Video (A VCHD format) to the DVD-R in High Defi nition”. ( > 45) [...]

Copying video VQT4C 72 42 Copying ti tles 1 Select “Other Settings” in step 6 ( > 40), then press [ 1 ] (right). 2 Select the copying option, then press [OK]. • Subtitles Automatic: Subtitles will be recorded if they are included in the title.  • If you wish to choose the subtitle, select the language from “Subtitles” of “Prefer[...]

Copying video VQT4C72 43 High S peed Copying is the process of copying a title to disc i n high speed while maintaini ng the original record mode and recording length. If any conversion is required dur ing the copy process, the copying will be done at normal speed. • The following recording mode and media combinations support high speed copying. [...]

Copying video VQT4C 72 44 Copying ti tles [DVD-V ] > [HDD] While playing a disc, the cont ent being played is copied to the HDD ac cording to the s et time. 1 Press [FUNCT ION MENU]. 2 Select “Copy (VIDEO / PICTURE)” in “Copy ” then press [OK]. 3 Set “Copy Mode”. 1 Select “Copy Mode”, then press [ 1 ] (right). 2 Press [OK], then [...]

Copying video VQT4C72 45 [HDD] > [ RAM] [DVD -R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+ RW] 1 Play back the title to copy . • Multiple audio and subtitle displayed during playback will be copied. - Select the multiple audio with “A udio Selection” in the Dis c menu ( > 64) - Select the subtitles with “ Subtitles” in the Disc menu. ( > 64) 2 Pre ss [OP[...]

Pictures VQT4C 72 46 Playing pi ctures Pictu res  • When there are many files and/or folders, some files may not be displayed or be playable. ( > 95) [HDD] [RAM] Pictures copied from SD cards and USB memories are grouped by the shooting date on Pictures by Date screen. 1 Press [O PTION] . 2 Select “View Album” or “Pictures by Date”,[...]

Pictures VQT4C72 47 Y ou can display pictures one by one at a constant interval. 1 On the DIRECT NA VIGA TOR screen: Select a date or album. 2 Press the blue button. Slides how Sett ings 1 While displaying DIRECT NA VIGA TOR (PICTURE): Press [OPTION] . 2 Select “Slideshow Set tings”, then press [OK]. 3 After completing the settings, select “S[...]

Pictures VQT4C 72 48 Editing pictu r es § § [RAM] onl y 2 Press [OP TION]. • Selectable items will change depending on the media and the ty pe of file. 3 Select the ite m, then press [OK]. [HDD] [RAM] 1 Select “Copy to Album” in “Copy”, “Copy Album” or “Copy Pictures” , then press [OK]. 2 Select “S tart”, then press [OK]. 3 [...]

Pictures VQT4C72 49 [HDD] [ RAM] 1 Select “Copy to DVD-RAM” or “Copy to HDD” in “Copy” or “Copy Album”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “S tart”, then press [OK]. [HDD] [ RAM] (Pictures by Date only) 1 Select “Change Date”, then press [OK]. 2 Select the item and change the date. 3 Press [O K]. • A new folder w ill be created. ?[...]

Pictures VQT4C 72 50 Cop ying pictures [SD] > [HDD] This unit saves information about imported pictures. Therefore, if pi ctures are imported from the same SD c ard, then only new pictures will be copied. [USB] > [HDD] All pictures in USB will be copied. 1 While stopped Insert the SD card or the USB memory . The menu screen appears. ( > 31[...]

Pictures VQT4C72 51 5 Register pictures for copy . • Pictures from dif f erent dates or albums will not be registered to same list . 1 Select “Create List”, then press [ 1 ] (right). 2 Select “New Item ”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK ]. 4 Select “New item”, then press [OK]. 5 Select the folder or pic ture. • T [...]

Music VQT4C 72 52 Playing music Mus ic T o play other music (track) Select the item, t hen 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 picture data etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be possible. • If there are music CDs with very simi[...]

Music VQT4C72 53 [HDD] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Select “Mu sic” in “Pla yback Contents”, then press [OK]. 3 Select the item, then press [OK]. 1 Select the initial of the artist. 2 Select the name of the artist, then p ress [OK]. 3 Select the album, the n press [OK] . 1 Select the initi al of the album. 2 Select the album, the n press [OK][...]

Music VQT4C 72 54 Playing musi c [HDD] [DVD-R] [CD] [USB] Press [STO P ∫ ]. Press [P A USE ; ]. • Press [PLA Y / a 1.3 1 ] to restart play . Press [SLOW /SEARCH 6 ] or [SLOW/ SEARCH 5 ]. • Press [PLA Y / a 1.3 1 ] to restart play . During play or while p aused, press [SKIP : ] or [SKIP 9 ]. Refer to “Repeat Play” or “Random” in Play m[...]

Music VQT4C72 55 Editing music/playlist 1 On the DIRECT NA VIGA TOR screen: Pre ss [OPTIO N]. e.g., • Selectable items will change depending on the screen. 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. e.g., while selecting “Albums” 1 If the confirmation screen appears: Select “Y es ”, then press [OK]. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. Select[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4C 72 56 R ecor ding from e xter nal equipment With Oth er Equipment Preparation Connect the Set T op Box or video equipment ( > 14) [HDD] Recording mode: X P, SP, LP, EP 1 Press [INPUT SELECT] and select “A V ”, then press [OK]. 2 Press [REC MODE ] to select the recording mode. 3 Select the ch annel on the Set T op B[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4C72 57 Copy the HD Video or the SD Video 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 connected equipment. [RAM] [DVD-R] [D VD-R W] [+R] [+ RW] [S[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4C 72 58 Copy the HD Video or the SD Video [SD] [USB] , video camera, etc. > [HDD] [RAM] 1 Connect the video camera or insert the media. • Make the video camera ready for data trans fer. The menu screen appears. ( > 31) 2 Select “Copy Video ( MPEG2 ) ”, then press [OK]. • T o change the copy destination and the[...]

With Other Equipment VQT4C72 59 DL NA f unc tion s Y ou can enjoy the video and pictures saved on the HDD of this unit on DLNA (Client) compatible equipment connected via a network. • The titles with a ccess restr iction (e.g., copy restriction) signals sent from bro adcasters are not available for this function. • Y ou cannot play back music f[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 60 Disc and car d management Convenient functions 1 Press [FUNCT ION MENU]. 2 Select “Ot hers”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “DV D Management” or “Card Management”, then press [OK]. • Selectable items will change depending on the selected drive. [RAM] [DVD -R] [DVD- RW] [+R] [+R W] This function is to name a[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 61 [DVD-R] [DVD- RW] [+R] [+RW] Y ou can select the background for DVD-Video T op Menu. Select the bac kground, then press [OK].  • Y ou can change thumbna ils displayed in the T op Menu. ( > 37, Changing thumbnail) [DVD-R] [DVD- RW] [+R] [+RW] Y ou can select whether t o show the T op Menu after finalising or c[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 62 VIERA Link functions What is VIE RA Link “HDA V I Control”? VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic T V (VIERA) or an amplifier/receiver . Y ou can use this f unction by connecting the equipment wit h the HDMI cable. See the operating i[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 63 VIERA CAST ( Enjoy ing Inter net Ser vice) VIERA CAST allows you to access some specific websites supp orted by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as pictures, videos, etc. from VIERA CAST home screen. T his unit has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available. e.g., Images are[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 64 Play back men u 1 Press [DI SPLA Y]. e.g., 2 Select the m enu, then press [ 1 ] (right). 3 Select the ite m, then press [ 1 ] (right). 4 Select the se tting. • Some items can be changed by pressing [OK]. Depending on the con dition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and media contents , there may be some items w[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 65 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 ar tifacts •F i n e Details are sharper •C i n e m a Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. HD optimiz er This will compensate the mosaic noise in the video and haze around the c har[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 66 Changing t he unit’ s setting s Y ou can change the unit’s settings of Digit al TV T uning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the menu. 1 Press [FUNCT ION MENU]. ( > 16) 2 Select “S etup” in “Others”, then pres s [OK]. 3 Select the m enu, then press [OK]. 4 Select the ite m, then press [OK].[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 67 PIN is required to change the following settings. Enter the 4- digit PIN following the on-sc reen inst ruct ions. • The PIN is c ommon for the following items. - Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) - DVD-Video Parental Control - Lock (Internet Content Settings) PIN can be changed via the “PIN Entry” in “Others”.[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 68 Changing th e unit’s setting s Digital TV T uning Favourites Edit Y ou can create f our Favourites of chann els for making viewing an d recording easier . • T o select the ot her Favourites list: Press the green button. • T o add channels to the F avourites list: Select the channel in the “All Digi tal Chann[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 69 Manual T uning Y ou can add new c hannels manually . 1 Select the channel. 2 Adjust the frequency . • Adjust the frequency by checking the signal strength and signal q uality displays. 3 Pres s [OK] to start sca n. • The set channel is displayed in t he table. Up date Chan nel Li st Y ou can update the channel li[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 70 Changing th e unit’s setting s HDD / Disc Settings for Playback Sound track Select the audio language. • If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected. • Enter a code with the number buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢ ”. ( > 79, Language code list) Subtitl es Se[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 71 Rec for High Speed Copy Y ou can copy titles to DVD in high speed mode, if you s et to “On” b efore recording a programme. • This setting is valid for the following cases : - DR File Conversion ( > 38) - Recording f rom external equipment - Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc • If “On” is selected,[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 72 Changing th e unit’s setting s Pictur e Sti ll Mode Select the type of picture s hown when you pause pla y . • Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Autom atic” is selected. (The picture is coarser . ) •F r a m e : Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selec[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 73 Digit al Audio Ou tput PCM Down Co nversion Select how to out put audio with a sam pling frequency of 96 kHz. •O n : Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when t he connected equipment cannot process signals with a sam pling frequency of 96 kHz.) •O f f : Signals are output as 96 kHz • The signals w ill be c[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 74 Changing th e unit’s setting s Display On-Screen Informati on Select the time until the channel inform ation screen ( > 21) disappears automatically . Unit’ s Display Changes the brightness of the unit’s display . Screen Saver This is to prevent burn-in on the screen. T eletext Select t he T eletext ( > [...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 75 Deep Colo ur Output This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is connec ted. HDMI Audio Outp ut Select “ Off” when connec ted to a TV with an HDMI cable, and c onnected to an amplifier/receiver not compatible with HDMI with a DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. C[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 76 Changing th e unit’s setting s Named devices Y ou will be able to ac cess this unit from Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment on the network by registering them to this unit. ( > 59) It is also possible t o change the name of this unit on the network. • T o register the equipment 1 Select “Home Network ( DLN[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 77 Others St andby Settin gs Power Save in St andby •O n : It will go into the “P ower Save in S tandby” mode. •O n T i m e r : “Power Save in S tandby” is activated when the set time comes. • If the clock has not been set, “Power S ave in S tandby” is activated at all hours. •O f f : It is possible [...]

Convenient functions VQT4C 72 78 Changing th e unit’s setting s Clo ck If the time is not set correctly , use the settings listed in the method below . • Automatic This unit usually obtains time and date information from digital broadcasts. • Daylight Saving T im e Select time offset from the standard time f or Summ er T ime. • If there is [...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 79 Language c ode 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 VQT4C 72 80 Softw are (Fir mware) Upda te Software of this unit can be updated automatically by following method in s t andby mode at the specified time. (Default setting is 3 a.m . > 78, Software Update in S tandby) - From broadc asts - From Internet § § Network connection and setting are required. ( > 15, 18) If a sof[...]

Convenient functions VQT4C72 81 Other Operations Preparation • Show the “Enter T itle Name” screen, etc. 1 Select a charact er , then press [OK]. Repeat this ste p to enter other characters. • T o delete a character: Select the charac ter in the name field, then press [P AUS E ; ]. • T o enter characters with number buttons: e.g., enterin[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C 72 82 T roubleshooting gu ide Troubl eshootin g Before requesting service, make the fo llowing checks. If the problem still persist s, consult your dealer for instructions. Upd ating to th e latest software (firmware) may solve the problem. ( > 80) The unit doesn’t work. • Check the c onnections. ( > 13) • One of t[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 83 The unit is swit ched to st andby mode automatically . • VIERA Link has worked. ( > 62, Power off link) The remot e control doesn’ t work. • The remote control and main unit are using diff erent codes. Change t he code on the remote control. • Software (firmware) is updating when “UPD  /  ” is display[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C 72 84 T rou bleshoot ing gui de The screen changes automatically . • If “Screen S aver” set to “On”, the sc reen saver function will be activated when there is no operation for 5 m inutes or more. ( > 74) There is a lot of image lag when playing video. • Set “HD optimizer” in the Picture menu to “Of f”. [...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 85 Auto Renewa l Recordin g does n ot work proper ly . • The programme will not be overwritten in the following cases: - the programm e is protected - any prog ramme is bei ng played back or copied - a screen such as DIRECT NA VIGA TOR is displayed Instead, the programm e will be saved as a separate programme and that will[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C 72 86 T rou bleshoot ing gui de The available recording time doesn’t increase even after deleting titles on the disc. • [DVD- R] [+R] Available space on the disc does not increase even after deleting titles. • [DVD- RW] [+RW] Available space on the disc increases when y ou delete the last title. Cannot edit. • Y ou may[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 87 Picture regularly breaks up on some channels. • Adjust the aerial reception wit h “Manual Tuning”. ( > 66, 69) Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels. • Electrical atmospheric interference ca used by bad weather may cause pictures to br eak up and audio to mute or distort momentarily . VIE [...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C 72 88 T rou bleshoot ing gui de The following messages or service numbers appear on the unit’s display when something unusual is detected. The remote control and main unit are using diff erent codes. Change the code o n the remot e control. ( > 83) TV Guide dat a is being downloaded. If there is no change after switching [...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 89 The USB device is drawing too much power . Remove the USB device. Update of the software (firmware) is st arted. Y ou cannot operate the u nit until the update is comp lete . ( > 80) Software (firmware) is downloading. Download will stop when the unit is turned on, or the timer rec ording starts. ( > 80) The media i[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C 72 90 T rou bleshoot ing gui de HDMI cannot be output because it is connected t o a model that does not support copyright protection. Due to the current disc not having au thorised copyright information, video output is not performed. (When a disc is inserted) There was something unusual detected with the disc. The uni t is tr[...]

Troubleshooting VQT4C72 91 If there is any problem, the following message is displayed on th e screen. When you experienc e probl ems with Netw ork Easy Setti ng Network Easy Settings ( Connection T est ) Display Check the foll owing 1. LAN cable connection: “Fail” • Connection of the LAN cables ( > 15) • Settings of the hub and router 2[...]

Reference VQT4C 72 92 Specifica tions Reference Specifications are subject to change without notice. ∫ General Dimensions: 430 mm (W) 59 mm (H) (excluding the projecting parts) 238 mm (D) (including the projecting parts) 249 mm (D) Mass: Approx. 3.3 k g Power supply: AC 220 to 240 V , 50 Hz Power consum ption: Approx. 30 W “Power Save in S tand[...]

Reference VQT4C72 93 ∫ Recordable discs DVD-RAM : 2X SPEED (V er . 2.0), 2-3X SPEED (V er. 2.1), 2-5X SPEED (V er . 2.2) DVD-R ( SL): 1X SPEE D (V er . 2.0), 1-4X SPEED (V er. 2. 0), 1-8X SPEED (V er. 2.0), 1-16X SPEED (V er . 2.1) DVD-R (D L): 2-4X SP EED (Ver . 3.0), 2-8X SPEED (V er . 3.0) DVD-RW: 1X SPEED (V er. 1.1), 1-2X SPEED (V er. 1. 1),[...]

Reference VQT4C 72 94 S pecif icat ions ∫ USB device USB standard: US B2.0 High Speed Format: F A T16, F A T32 Data that can be played: MP3, JPEG , DivX, SD (S tandard Definition)-Video § 1 , HD (High Definition)-Video § 2 § 1 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from USB devic e to HDD or DVD-RAM disc. After V ideo Recording co[...]

Reference VQT4C72 95 ∫ SD (St andard Defini tion)-Video Playable media SD Card § 1 , USB device § 2 Codec MPEG2 (SD-Video Entertainment V ideo Profile) File Format SD-Video format confor ming § 1 Video Recording conversion and transfer is possible from S D card to HD D or DVD-RAM disc. After Video Recording conversi on and transfer to HDD or D[...]

Reference VQT4C 72 96 S pecif icat ions Depending on the content being recorded, t he recording times may become shorter than indicated. ∫ DR, HG, HX, HE,HL, HM mode • Recording time of DR mode may vary depending on the bit rate o f broadcasting: • High Definition (HD) quality: est imated bit rate is 14 Mbps • S tandard Definition (SD) qual[...]

Reference VQT4C72 97 License s “A VCHD” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. DivX ® , DivX Certified ® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license. DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Livi[...]

Reference VQT4C 72 98 Lice nses Gracenote ® Corporate Description Music and video 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, please visit www.gracenote.com. Gracenote ® Proprietary Legends CD, DVD, Blu[...]

Reference VQT4C72 99 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESS[...]

Reference VQT4C 72 100 Lice nses ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certifie[...]

Reference VQT4C72 10 1 Inde x A Aspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74, 81 Audio Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Playb ack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8 AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Reference VQT4C 72 102 Index H HD Video (AVCHD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45, 57 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 31 HDAVI Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62, 75 HDD Delete all titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Reference VQT4C72 10 3 R Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Aspec t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 From external equipm ent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 High speed c opy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Record ing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 96 Reco[...]

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owne[...]