Panasonic DMRBCT84EN Operations Instructions

SQT0351Operating InstructionsThank you for purchasing this product.Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this m

Getting startedSQT035110HDD and media informationTo format an SD cardRefer to “Format Disc/Format Card”. (> 98)• Usable memory is slightly less tha

Convenient functionsSQT0351100Other operationsWhen the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.1

TroubleshootingSQT0351101Troubleshooting guideTroubleshootingBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If the problem still persists, cons

TroubleshootingSQT0351102Troubleshooting guideScreen size is wrong.• Check the “TV Aspect” or “Aspect for 4:3 Video”. (> 90)• Adjust the aspect rat

TroubleshootingSQT03511033D video is not output correctly.• 3D video may be output correctly by changing the following settings:- “3D Type” of “3D Set

TroubleshootingSQT0351104Troubleshooting guideA part or whole of a recorded title has been lost.• If there is a power failure or the AC mains lead is

TroubleshootingSQT0351105The available recording time does not increase even after deleting titles on the disc.• [BD-R] [DVD-R] [+R] Available space o

TroubleshootingSQT0351106Troubleshooting guideVIERA Link does not work.• Some functions may not work depending on the version of “HDAVI Control” of th

TroubleshootingSQT0351107The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected.The remote con

TroubleshootingSQT0351108Troubleshooting guideThe software (firmware) is being updated.You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. (>

TroubleshootingSQT0351109If there is any problem, the following message is displayed on the screen.When you experience problems with Easy Network Sett

Getting startedSQT035111Unit care• If the HDD or USB HDD is damaged, the recorded content cannot be recovered.• The unit may breakdown if cigarette sm

ReferenceSQT0351110SpecificationsReferenceSpecifications are subject to change without notice.∫ GeneralDimensions: 430 mm (W)[BCT84] 63 mm (H)[BCT74]

ReferenceSQT0351111∫ Recordable discsBD-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.

ReferenceSQT0351112Specifications∫ SD CardCompatible media: SD Memory Card§1Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, exFAT§2Data that can be played: JPEG, MPO,AV

ReferenceSQT0351113Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated.∫ DR mode∫ MP3 ∫ MKVPlayable media: B

ReferenceSQT0351114Specifications∫ HG, HX, HE, HL, HM modes∫ XP, SP, LP, EP modesRecording Mode HDD BD-RE, BD-R[BCT84](1 TB)[BCT74](500 GB)Single Laye

ReferenceSQT0351115Declaration of Conformity (DoC)Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requi

ReferenceSQT0351116Licenses“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corpor

ReferenceSQT0351117Rovi and Rovi Guide are trademarks of Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.The Rovi Guide system is manufactured under license

ReferenceSQT0351118IndexAAspect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90, 100Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ReferenceSQT0351119QQuick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93RRecording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting startedSQT035112Control reference guideInstructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.1 Transmit the remote cont

Disposal of Old Equipment and BatteriesOnly for European Union and countries with recycling systemsThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or ac

Getting startedSQT035113• While writing to/reading from the media, do not switch the unit to standby mode or remove the media. Such action may result

Getting startedSQT035114CI (Common Interface) moduleAn appropriate CI module is required to view or record the encrypted broadcast.You need a CI modul

Getting startedSQT035115“CI Plus” is a technical specification that imposes contents protection, etc.When the CI Plus compatible broadcast is recorded

Getting startedSQT035116Connection3D programmes or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV.• Before conne

Getting startedSQT035117• This unit cannot connect the TV that does not have the HDMI terminal.• Keep the RF coaxial cables as far away as possible fr

Getting startedSQT035118Connection∫ Amplifier/receiver not compatible with 3D or 4K• VIERA Link function is possible by connecting to a TV or amplifie

Getting startedSQT035119When this unit is connected to the network, you can enjoy network functions (DLNA function, Network Service, Remote Viewing an

SQT03512Small object• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.Unit• Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted

Getting startedSQT035120SettingsThe TV can be operated from the TV operation buttons of the remote control.• Perform the setting if you cannot operate

Getting startedSQT0351211 Turn on the TV, then select the appropriate AV input to suit the connections to this unit.3 Select language, then press [OK]

Getting startedSQT035122SettingsTo stop partwayPress [RETURN ].To restart setup1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. (> 20)2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”,

Getting startedSQT035123• If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption Key Input Screen will be displayed.Input the encryption key of your networ

Getting startedSQT035124FUNCTION MENU screenYou can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings etc. v

Watching broadcastsSQT035125Watching broadcastsWat ching broadcastsTo switch to the channel you have previously watchedPress [LAST VIEW ].• This func

Watching broadcastsSQT035126Watching broadcastsYou can select from the list of channel names.2 Select the channel, then press [OK].To skip unwanted ch

Watching broadcastsSQT035127While watching a programmePress [STATUS ].Channel information appears.1 Current Category2 Encrypted broadcast3 Set timer (

Watching broadcastsSQT035128Watching broadcastsWhen “ ” appears in channel information (> 27)2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1], number buttons or colour buttons,

Watching broadcastsSQT035129This unit temporarily saves a live TV programme you are watching with this unit’s tuner on HDD.REWIND LIVE TVYou can rewin

SQT03513Please check and identify the supplied accessories.(Product numbers are correct as of July 2014. These may be subject to change.)• Do not use

RecordingSQT035130Recording TV programmesRecording• This operation only records to built-in HDD.• This unit can record two programmes being broadcaste

RecordingSQT035131To convert the recording mode after recording in DR modeRefer to “File Conversion”. (> 52)To confirm whether the conversion is co

RecordingSQT035132Recording TV programmesAfter displaying the recording programme, press [PAUSE ;].• Press again to restart recording.(A title is not

RecordingSQT035133When “Decryption Recording” is selectedProgrammes recorded in encrypted form ( ) have the following restrictions:- The encrypted tit

RecordingSQT035134Timer recordingTo use TV Guide systemRefer to “Using TV Guide system”. (> 26)To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen1

RecordingSQT0351351 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Select “New Timer Programme”, then press [OK].To confirm and edit the timer programmeRefer to “To confirm and

RecordingSQT035136Timer recordingYou can make timer recording of the current or next programme.1 While watching a programmePress [STATUS ].3 Press the

RecordingSQT0351371 Press [PROG/CHECK].2 Select the programme, then perform the operations.To exit the timer recording listPress [EXIT ].[BCT84] • Pro

RecordingSQT035138Keyword Recording• Programmes that are set to be recorded automatically with Keyword Recording are not displayed on the Timer Record

RecordingSQT035139Recording takes place in the following order of priority:Keyword Recording may not work in some cases. To avoid recording failure, w

SQT03514Table of contentsSafety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playing back videoSQT035140Playing titles on the HDDPlaying back videoResume play functionIf the following screen appears, select the point to start p

Playing back videoSQT035141§Title cannot be edited (except deleting) or copied.Titles are categorised automatically.You can quickly find the recorded

Playing back videoSQT035142Playing titles on the HDD1 Select the group, then press [OPTION].2 Select “Edit”, then press [OK].3 Select “Enter Title Nam

Playing back videoSQT035143[BCT84]To play back all Keyword Recording titles recorded with the selected KeywordSelect the Keyword, then press [PLAY/a1.

Playing back videoSQT035144Playing titles on the mediaTo play back the playlist created on other equipment1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Select “Disc” in “

Playing back videoSQT035145e.g.,Showing InformationSelect the title, then press [STATUS ].[SD]e.g.,Showing Information1 Select the title, then press [

Playing back videoSQT035146Operation during play• Depending on the media and the type of file, some operations may not be possible.• Depending on the

Playing back videoSQT035147While paused, press [2](2;) or [1](;1).• Each press shows the next frame.• Press and hold to change in succession forward o

Playing back videoSQT035148Operation during playPress [AUDIO].• It will switch depending on the contents recorded every time it is pressed.[HDD] [USB_

Playing back videoSQT035149Change this setting when the screen is not correctly displayed for 3D compatible programmes.1 Press [OPTION].2 Select “Play

Getting startedWatching broadcastsRecordingPlaying back videoEditing videoCopying videoPhoto and MusicNetworkWith Other EquipmentConvenient functionsT

Editing videoSQT035150Deleting/Editing recorded titlesEditing videoOnce deleted, divided or partially deleted, recorded content cannot be restored to

Editing videoSQT035151Multiple editingSelect the title, then press the yellow button in step 1.A check mark is displayed. Repeat this step.• Press the

Editing videoSQT035152Deleting/Editing recorded titles[HDD] [USB_HDD]File Conversion is a function to convert the recording mode of the title in DR mo

Editing videoSQT035153• Teletext will not be recorded.• File Conversion is stopped when this unit is turned on during performing “During standby” conv

Copying videoSQT035154Copying titlesCopying videoTo register the external HDD (USB HDD)Refer to “Registering the USB HDD”. (> 78)To copy HD Video (

Copying videoSQT0351553 Press the blue button.4 Go to step 7. (> 54)Screen iconsAbout screen icons on the DIRECT NAVIGATORRefer to “Screen icons”.

Copying videoSQT035156Copying titles[BD-RE] [BD- R] [RAM] [+RW] > [HDD]2 Select “Play Video”, then press [OK].5 Select “Start Copying”, then press

Copying videoSQT0351571 Press [OPTION].2 Select the item, then press [OK].6 Select “Start Copying”, then press [OK].7 Select “Yes”, then press [OK].To

Copying videoSQT035158Copying titles1 Select the title after step 4-4 (> 57).2 Press [OPTION].3 Select the item, then press [OK].• When copying at

Copying videoSQT035159High Speed Copying is the process of copying a title to disc in high speed while maintaining the original record mode and record

Getting startedSQT03516HDD and media informationGetting startedFor more details, refer also to the specifications. (> 110)(–: Impossible)Recordable

Copying videoSQT035160Copying titles• It may not display correctly in 3D when a copied 3D programme is played back. In such a case, change the “Signal

Copying videoSQT035161To stop copyingPress [STOP ∫].• You can also press and hold [RETURN ] for 3 seconds.• If stopped partway, copying will be up to

Copying videoSQT035162Copying titlesYou can copy HD Video (AVCHD) recorded on HDD to a DVD-R in High Definition quality.[HDD] > [DVD-R]1 Insert an

Photo and MusicSQT035163Playing photosPhoto and MusicTo exit the Calendar screenPress [PAUSE ;].• When there are many files and/or folders, some files

Photo and MusicSQT035164Playing photos1 While displaying a photo:Press [OPTION].2 Select the item, then press [OK].1 On the Photo Menu screen:Press th

Photo and MusicSQT035165Editing photos§1[BD-RE] only§2[RAM] only2 Press [OPTION].• Selectable items will change depending on the media and the type of

Photo and MusicSQT035166Copying photos§1“For data files (> 9)” only (JPEG, MPO)§2[BD-RE] only§3[RAM] [DVD-R] only2 Select the copying destination,

Photo and MusicSQT035167Playing musicTo play other music (track)Select the item, then press [OK].• The track/artist name will be displayed if the info

Photo and MusicSQT035168Playing musicOn the track list screen:1 Select the track, then press [OPTION].2 Select “Information”, then press [OK].[HDD] [U

Photo and MusicSQT035169Editing music/playlist1 If the confirmation screen appears:Select “Yes”, then press [OK].2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK].Se

Getting startedSQT03517(–: Impossible)§1Rewritable media§2It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD)§3Record

NetworkSQT035170Smart Home Networking (DLNA)NetworkSmart Home Networking (DLNA) allows you to watch the contents and broadcasts on Server equipment co

NetworkSQT035171You can share videos, photos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (such as a PC with Windows 7 installed, etc.).1 Press

NetworkSQT035172Smart Home Networking (DLNA)When this unit works as a DLNA client, following contents are playable.VideoPhoto§1Only when the server is

NetworkSQT035173Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless LAN devices to communicate each other directly without a wireless broadband router.Th

NetworkSQT035174Remote Viewing and RecordingYou can use the following functions, etc. away from home using a smartphone, tablet or PC.- Setting a reco

With Other EquipmentSQT035175Recording from external equipmentWith Other EquipmentRecording mode: XP, SP, LP, EPPreparationConnect the Set Top Box or

With Other EquipmentSQT035176Copying the HD Video (AVCHD)§“For data files (> 9)” onlye.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera2 Select “Copy V

With Other EquipmentSQT035177Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)§“For recorded titles (> 9)” onlyIf you intend to move recorded titles to a USB

With Other EquipmentSQT035178Registering the external HDD (USB HDD)• If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5.1 Pre

Convenient functionsSQT035179VIERA Link functionsConvenient functionsWhat is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient fun

Getting startedSQT03518HDD and media information• The video file and subtitle text files are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same e

Convenient functionsSQT035180Playback menuA variety of operations and settings such as changing the subtitles and audio languages can be performed dur

Convenient functionsSQT035181• The menu is not displayed when playing photos.Picture SettingsPicture Type§2Select the picture type.Sharpness Adjustmen

Convenient functionsSQT035182Basic SettingsYou can change the unit’s settings of DVB Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. in the menu.1 Pr

Convenient functionsSQT035183PictureStill Mode (> 88)SoundDynamic Range Compression (> 88)Downmix (> 88)Bilingual Audio Selection (> 88)Di

Convenient functionsSQT035184Basic SettingsDVB TuningFavourites EditYou can create four favourites of channels for making viewing and recording easier

Convenient functionsSQT035185Settings for DVB-C ChannelsChannel ListYou can edit the channel list.• To hide/reveal channels1 Select the channel.2 Pres

Convenient functionsSQT035186Basic SettingsHDD / Disc / USB HDDSettings for Playback3D BD-Video PlaybackSelect the playback method of 3D compatible vi

Convenient functionsSQT035187Aspect for RecordingSets the aspect ratio when recording or copying except in DR mode.• “HG”, “HX”, “HE”, “HL” or “HM” mo

Convenient functionsSQT035188Basic SettingsPictureStill ModeSelect the type of picture shown when you pause play.•Field:Select if jittering occurs whe

Convenient functionsSQT035189[BCT84]Settings for High Clarity SoundYou can set “Audio Output” and “Front Panel Display” when “High Clarity Sound” (>

Getting startedSQT03519You can use an external HDD in the following two ways. (A single HDD cannot handle those two ways simultaneously.)• For recorde

Convenient functionsSQT035190Basic SettingsConnection3D Settings3D TypeIf 3D video cannot be played back in 3D, you may be able to play it in 3D by ch

Convenient functionsSQT035191Deep Colour OutputThis setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a TV that supports Deep Colour is

Convenient functionsSQT035192Basic SettingsIP Address / DNS SettingsCheck the connection of the network or set the IP address and DNS.• To set the IP

Convenient functionsSQT035193Home Network SettingsYou can set the DLNA (Server) function. (> 70)Home Network functionYou can switch between enable/

Convenient functionsSQT035194Basic SettingsAutomatic StandbySet the time to turn the unit to standby mode automatically.When the unit is not operating

Convenient functionsSQT035195System UpdateSoftware Update in StandbyWhen you set this unit to standby mode, software (firmware) updates (> 96) are

Convenient functionsSQT035196Software (Firmware) UpdateWhen this unit is connected to the Internet, the unit can automatically check for the latest so

Convenient functionsSQT035197Other operations[BD-RE] [BD- R] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] [+RW] [SD]1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].2 Select “Media”, then pres

Convenient functionsSQT035198Other operations[BD-RE] [RAM] [DVD -RW] [+RW] [SD][BD-R] [+R] (New disc only)Formatting deletes all contents (including c

Convenient functionsSQT035199[DVD-R] [DVD-RW] [+R] (You can play the disc on compatible DVD players by finalising it on the unit.)[BD-R] (Finalising B