Panasonic DMR-BW500 Operating Instructions Manual

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84RQT9131Changing the unit’s settings(All factory default settings are indicated with underlined text.)§ [Other ¢¢¢¢]Enter a code (➡ 101) with the numbered buttons.When the selected language is not available on the disc, thedefault language is played. There are discs where you can onlyswitch the language from the menu screen (➡ 22).[BD-V] [DVD-V]Choose the language for audio, subtitle and disc menus.≥Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes youmake here.HDD/DiscSettings for Playback≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.Soundtrack for BD-Video/DVD-Video[English] [German] [French] [Italian][Spanish][Original] The original language of each disc will beselected.[Other ¢¢¢¢]§Subtitle for BD-Video/DVD-Video[Automatic] If the language selected for “Soundtrack” is notavailable, subtitles of that language willautomatically appear if available on that disc.[English] [German] [French] [Italian][Spanish][Other ¢¢¢¢]§Menu for BD-Video/DVD-Video[English] [German] [French] [Italian][Spanish][Other ¢¢¢¢]§Play AVCHD on BD-RE/BD-RSet when you are playing a disc that has high definition video(AVCHD) recorded by the camcorder and high definition qualitytitle that was recorded on this unit.≥It can be played regardless of the setting for discs that do nothave both recorded.[On] Playback high definition video (AVCHD)[Off] Playback high definition quality titleBD-Video RatingsSet a ratings level to limit BD-Video play.Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password withthe 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 no limit is selected)[No Limit] All BD-Video can be played.[0 to 254 year(s)] Prohibits play of BD-Video withcorresponding ratings recorded on them.≥Changing settings [When 0 to 254 year(s) is selected][Unlock Recorder] [Change Password][Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]DVD-Video RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password withthe 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)[8 No Limit] All DVD-Video can be played.[1 to 7] Prohibits play of DVD-Video with correspondingratings recorded on them.[0 Lock All] Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.≥Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password][Change Level] [Temporary Unlock]Settings for Recording≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.Recording time in EP modeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode(➡ 30, Recording modes and approximate recording times).[6 hours] You can record for 6 hours on an unused4.7 GB disc.[8 hours] You can record for 8 hours on an unused4.7 GB disc.≥The sound quality is better when using “6 hours” than whenusing “8 hours”.Aspect for RecordingSets the aspect ratio when recording.It is valid when recording in following.≥When recording to DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW (DVD-Videoformat)≥When the “Rec for High Speed Copy” is enabled (➡ below)[Automatic] The programme will be recorded in the originalaspect used when recording started (includingwhen recording started at a commercial, etc.).[16:9] [4:3]≥When recording to the HDD, BD-RE, BD-R or DVD-RAM with“Rec for High Speed Copy” set to “Off”, programme will berecorded in the original aspect ratio.≥In the following cases, even when set to “Automatic” or “16:9”,recordings will be made or copied in 4:3.– [-R] [-R]DL] [-RW‹V›] When the recording mode is set to “EP” or“FR (recordings 5 hours or longer)” mode.– When recording to a +R, +R DL and +RW.Rec for High Speed CopyYou can copy recorded titles from the HDD to DVD-R, DVD-RDL, DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL and +RW usinghigh speed mode. However, screen size, etc. is restricted(➡ below).We recommend turning the setting “Off” if high speed copy toDVD-R, etc. is not necessary when recording a programme.This setting is valid for the following cases:– Recording TV programmes in XP, SP, LP, EP, or FR modes– Recording from an external equipment (including DVequipment)– Copying from a finalised DVD-Video disc.[On] You can high-speed copy to DVD-R, etc. Press[2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].≥The following restrictions are applied to recordedtitles.– Recordings are made using the aspect ratioset in “Aspect for Recording” (➡ above).– Select the type of audio in advance from“Bilingual Audio Selection” (➡ 85).– You are no longer able to switch the audiowhen watching a programme on an inputchannel on the TV connected to this unit.[Off]BD/DVD Speed for High Speed CopySelect the speed of high-speed copying (When using high-speedcopy compatible discs).[Maximum][Normal (Silent)] The noise generated by this unit is lessthan when “Maximum” is selected,however the time required for copying willdouble (approximately).HDD Management≥Press and hold [OK] to show the following settings.Delete all titlesDelete all titles.≥Delete does not work if one or more titles are protected.Format HDDFormat of the HDD is performed.