Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this
product, and save this manual for future use.
Software (Firmware) Update
To support the latest features, it's very
important you install the latest updates
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Operating Instructions
Model No.
54) or
HDD Recorder
DMR-HWT260
Getting started
Watching broadcasts
Playing back video
Editing video
Copying video
Photo and Music
With Other Equipment
Convenient functions
Recording
Network
Setup
Reference
SQT1332-1
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Panasonic DMR-HWT260
- Page 1 Operating Instructions HDD Recorder DMR-HWT260 Model No. Getting started Watching broadcasts Recording Playing back video Editing video Copying video Photo and Music Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this Network product, and save this manual for future use.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions WARNING CAUTION Unit Unit • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or • Do not place sources of naked flames, such as product damage, lighted candles, on this unit. - Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, •... -
Page 3: Supplied Accessories
correct method of disposal. Indemnity concerning recorded content R6/LR6, AA Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for (Alkaline or manganese batteries) damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety precautions ....2 Supplied accessories ....3 Getting started Photo and Music Unit care... -
Page 5: Unit Care
Unit care Getting started When moving the unit HDD/USB HDD handling care 1 Switch the unit to standby mode. (Wait until “BYE” disappears from the display.) • The HDD is a high precision recording 2 Remove the AC mains lead from the instrument and is easily susceptible to damage. -
Page 6: Main Unit
Main unit Front Pull to flip down the front panel. 1 Display ( Inserting or removing media 2 Remote control signal sensor • Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and ∫ USB device right •... - Page 7 Display 5 USB port indicator 1 Drive (HDD) indicator 6 Playback indicator 2 Main display section indicator 7 Remote control signal indicator • Messages and other information are 8 Recording indicator displayed. ( •...
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Page 8: Remote Control
Remote Control Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control. 1 Transmit the remote control signal • Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. ( 2 Switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa 3 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter ... -
Page 9: Connection
• If you use an optional HDMI cable, use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. - Page 10 Network Setting) Amplifier/receiver COAXIAL IN • For up-to-date compatibility information on your Wireless router, refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Coaxial cable (This site is in English only.) • The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services. • When you do not want the audio to be output from the TV, set “HDMI Audio Output”...
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Page 11: Settings
• [For_New_Zealand] Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code If you select “New Zealand”, a screen asking you to Panasonic 01/02/03/04 restart this unit will appear. Press [OK] to restart it. NOBLEX AIWA Wait until a screen appears again. After the screen NOKIA... - Page 12 Search for wireless network: To stop partway The available wireless networks will be displayed. Press [RETURN Select your network name and press [OK]. - If your Network name is not displayed, search To restart setup ( 57, Auto Setup) again by pressing the red button on the remote control.
- Page 13 To restart Easy Network Setting 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ( 2 Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK]. 3 Select “Easy Network Setting” in “Network”, then press [OK]. To redo settings individually If “Easy Network Setting” did not work properly or when you change the settings individually, perform the following steps: 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
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Page 14: Hdd And Media Information
• WMA It cannot be recorded directly. (Only compatible with copying from the built-in HDD) §1 Recorded with AVCHD format compatible devices (Panasonic video camera, etc.). It may not be §2 able to play back depending on the device. It cannot be played back directly from the USB HDD or USB memory. Playback is possible by §3... - Page 15 About extension of files Information about contents Example of file ∫ Broadcast Recordings Contents extension Numbers of titles that can be recorded: “.mkv” Maximum Media “.srt” titles “.sub” 3000 (Subtitle text files) “.txt” • Maximum numbers of titles are including recordings of “.mp4”...
- Page 16 Recording mode (Conversion) Recording Mode HG/HX/HE/HL/HM XP/SP/LP/EP Feature Programmes can be Recording can be done Recording can be done recorded in a nearly with reduced recording with reduced recording perfect broadcasted state. volume in High definition volume in Standard (HD) quality definition (SD) quality.
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Page 17: Function Menu Screen
FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION MENU list screen • Keyword Recording ( • TV Guide ( You can easily access the desired functions, such as playback, timer recording, the unit’s settings • Timer Recording ( etc. via the FUNCTION MENU. • Network Service ( Press [FUNCTION MENU]. -
Page 18: Watching Broadcasts
Watching broadcasts Current Category Watching broadcasts Audio Description [For_New_Zealand] 3 Set timer ( Press [CH W X] to select the channel. 4 Subtitle 5 Teletext • You can also select the channel by the 6 Multiple audio following operations 7 Data service ( - Using number buttons. - Page 19 Switching audio Using TV Guide system Press [AUDIO]. Press [GUIDE]. • Audio will switch according to the contents of TV Guide screen appears. the programme every time it is pressed. e.g. Landscape view [For_New_Zealand] [For_Australia] To listen to the Audio Description Landscape TV Guide Category: All Digital Channels...
- Page 20 Using Channel List Display information While pausing or rewinding a broadcast: You can select from the list of channel names. Press [STATUS Press [OK]. Pause XXXXX XXXXX All Digital Channels XXXXX • Press [STATUS ] again. Select View Page up Page down...
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Page 21: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording Recording To set the recording time TV programmes 1 Select “Recording Time” or “Continuous recording” in step 3 ( left). The titles can only be recorded to built-in Recording Time: HDD and cannot be copied from built-in HDD You can set the length of recording time from to the media other than USB HDD. - Page 22 Operation during Recording To pause recording After displaying the recording programme, press [;]. To check the recording programme • Press again to restart recording. (A title is not split into separate titles.) Press [STATUS e.g., While recording two programmes simultaneously •...
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Page 23: Timer Recording
Timer recording To edit the timer recording on the TV Guide screen 1 Select the programme to edit, then press the red button. • You can enter up to 32 programmes within a 2 Select “Timer Rec Edit”, then press [OK]. month in advance. - Page 24 To search the programmes • If the signal is not sent correctly, the recording may lack the 1 On the TV Guide screen: beginning or the ending part of the programmes. Press [OPTION]. • If the same episode has already been set for series timer 2 Select the item, then press [OK].
- Page 25 Timer recording options Timer recording from Channel Information Select the items and change the settings. You can make timer recording of the current or e.g., [For_Australia] next programme. While watching a programme Timer Recording 30:24 DR TUE 05.01.2016 XXXXX Date Guide Link : OFF Press [STATUS Channel...
- Page 26 To confirm and edit a timer Screen icons programme Red: Timer recording standby is activated. Press [PROG/CHECK]. Grey: Timer recording standby is e.g., deactivated. Currently recording programme Timer Recording 30:30 DR TUE 05.01.2016 XXXXXX (Red) Channel Name Schedule Space Mode TUE 12.01 Guide XXXXXX - XXXXXX...
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Page 27: Keyword Recording
Keyword Recording Keyword Recording conditions Search Conditions: Keyword 1-16 Input the keyword to be registered. The unit can find programmes that include • Refer to “Entering text”. ( specified keywords from programme names and • Default keyword is the programme title programme information on TV Guide, and record selected on the TV Guide screen. - Page 28 To add/edit the Keyword To display the list of programmes found with the set keyword Select the Keyword and press [OK], then make required settings. Press the yellow button in “Keyword Recording” screen. • Refer to “Keyword Recording conditions” SAT 22.01 Schedule Programme Name XXXXXX - XXXXXX...
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Page 29: Playing Titles On The Hdd
Playing titles Playing Video Menu screen back video on the HDD e.g., § Video Menu Grouped Titles “For recorded titles ( 16)” only § Time Remaining 45:54 (DR) Keyword Record Not Viewed Xxxxxx Xxxxxx AVCHD Channel Date Title Name Titles... - Page 30 To change the displayed programme type tab Screen icons 1 Select the programme type, then press the green button. Currently recording programme 2 Select the item, then press [OK]. (Red) Protected title Showing Information Title was not recorded due to recording protection Select the title, then press [STATUS Title cannot be played...
- Page 31 Playback from Chapter View To remove Keyword Recording titles from “Keyword Record” 1 Select the title, then press [OPTION]. Keyword Recording titles removed from “Keyword 2 Select “Chapter View”, then press [OK]. Record” will be treated as normal titles. e.g., [HDD] 1 Select the title, then press [OPTION] in step 3.
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Page 32: Playing Titles On The Media
Playing titles Menu screen on the media Selecting screen for each operation is displayed when the media is inserted, and you can access § the operation screen easily. e.g., [USB] “For data files ( 16)” only § USB Device Play / Copy Video Insert the media. -
Page 33: Operation During Play
Operation during play Slow-motion While paused, press [6] or [5]. • Press [1 a1.3] to restart play. General operations • The speed increases up to 5 steps. • MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Slow-motion is not effective. Status messages Press [STATUS ] twice. - Page 34 Signal Format Switching subtitles - Original: [HDD] [USB_HDD] (For recorded titles, Keep original picture format. - Side by side: 1 Press [STTL 3D picture format comprising of left and right 2 Press [OK]. screens. 3 Select “On” or “Off”, then press [OK]. - 2D to 3D: •...
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Page 35: Playback Menu
Playback menu Basic Operation Soundtrack A variety of playback operations and settings can Show or change the soundtrack. be performed from this menu. [For_Australia] Audio Selection Available options differ depending on the playing Switch in the case of multiple audio. contents and the condition of the unit. - Page 36 Sound Effect Settings Picture Settings DSD Decode Sampling Frequency Picture Type Select the settings that suit your sound quality Select the picture quality mode during play. preferences. Sharpness Adjustment DSD LPF Setting Noise Reduction Select the settings that suit your sound quality Luminance/Colour Adjustment preferences.
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Page 37: Deleting/Editing Titles
Deleting/Editing titles Editing video Select the item, then press [OK]. Once deleted, divided or partially deleted, e.g., content cannot be restored to its original Playback state. Make certain before proceeding. Delete Title Enter Title Name Information § Set up Protection Edit Cancel Protection Chapter View... - Page 38 2 Set the conversion options, then press [OK]. Dividing title Recording Mode ( 16): 1 Select “Divide Title” in “Edit”, then press [OK]. • [USB_HDD] You cannot select XP, SP, LP and 2 Press [OK] at the point to divide the title. EP mode.
- Page 39 To delete the chapter: To cancel a “Now” conversion 1 Select the chapter, then press [DELETE]. Press and hold [RETURN ] for more than • Multiple selection ( 3 seconds. 2 Select “Delete”, then press [OK]. To confirm whether the conversion is completed To combine chapters (Delete chapter Press [VIDEO MENU].
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Page 40: Copying Titles
Copying titles Copying video To change the selection 1 Select “No”, then press [OK] in step 6 ( left). § 2 Select the title, then press the yellow button. “For recorded titles ( 16)” only Repeat this step to select titles. §... - Page 41 Copying titles with copying list Copying video files > [USB] [HDD] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. On the video list screen: Select “Copy Video”, then press [OK]. Select the file or folder. Copy e.g., Cancel All Source Copy Direction Video Menu \ Video \ USB HDD Destination USB HDD...
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Page 42: Photo
Photo Photo and Music Photo play option While displaying a photo: § Press [OPTION]. Select the item, then press [OK]. “For data files ( 16)” only (JPEG, MPO) § Graphic Display Level You can change the 3D position of the Playing photos screen display, etc., during the 3D photo playback. - Page 43 Photo Menu screen Slideshow settings e.g., [HDD] On the Photo Menu screen: Press the green button. Photo Menu Slideshow 03.01.2012 Start Slideshow 29.10.2012 Interval Normal 25.02.2013 Transition Effect Fade 15.03.2013 Repeat Play Music Selection No background music Background Music No List Page Up Page 0002/0002...
- Page 44 Editing photos Selecting and copying the photos [HDD] > [HDD] [USB_HDD] [USB] On the Photo Menu screen: On the Photo Menu screen: To edit the folder: To copy the folder: Select the folder. Select the folder, then press the blue button. To edit the photo: To copy the photo: 1 Select the folder, then press [OK].
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Page 45: Music
Music Copying automatically > [HDD] [USB_HDD] [USB] § Newly added photos will automatically be copied “For data files ( 16)” only § to the HDD. Insert the media. Playing music file on the media The menu screen appears. ( [USB_HDD] [USB] Select “Copy New Photos”, then press [OK]. - Page 46 Playing music file on the HDD Copying music [USB_HDD] [USB] > [HDD] [HDD] Press [FUNCTION MENU]. On the music list screen: Select the file or folder. Select “Music” in “Contents on HDD”, then press [OK]. e.g., The music list screen appears. Music Menu \ Music \ Go to step 3 (...
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Page 47: Enjoying Network Service
• TV Anytime services may be discontinued temporarily or discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the permanently without notice. content or the continuity of the services. -
Page 48: Smart Home Networking (Dlna)
Preparation equipment. • Perform Home Network settings. ( http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Operate the playback equipment (Client) to (This site is in English only.) display the list of contents on this unit. Select the item, then press [OK]. - Page 49 .wma FLAC .flac • If you want to display the playback menu while playing back .dsf, .dff a video on the Panasonic DLNA compatible equipment, ALAC .m4a press [AUDIO]. • Playlist of Windows Media Player can play back only the Linear PCM –...
- Page 50 Using this unit as Media Renderer Using Smart Home Networking (DLNA) with Wi-Fi Direct ® This unit will work as Media Renderer, which allows you to play back the contents on DLNA Wi-Fi Direct is a standard that enables wireless Server by operating a Digital Media Controller (a LAN devices to communicate each other directly smartphone, etc.).
- Page 51 When no devices are found Using Miracast You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Wi-Fi Direct Connection Miracast-compatible smartphone, etc. on the big Device not found. To connect with a Wi-Fi Direct compatible device, screen of your TV. please check connection mode of pairing device and select “Search again”.
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Page 52: With Other Equipment
HDD. Limitation information e.g., Connecting to the Panasonic video camera • A USB HDD with a capacity of less than 160 GB cannot be used. • Registering of a USB HDD will format the USB HDD and all the content already recorded will be deleted. - Page 53 Connecting the USB HDD Registering the USB HDD Connect this unit with optional USB HDD. • If the registering screen appears when connecting the USB HDD, go to step 5. e.g., This unit’s rear panel Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Select “Basic Settings” in “Setup”, then press [OK].
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Page 54: Convenient Functions
VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link the You cannot operate the unit until the update operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or is complete. Don’t remove the AC mains lead an amplifier/receiver. You can use this function by during the update. -
Page 55: 4K Networking
• MP4/MOV (4K/24p, 25p and 30p) • You can also download the latest software (firmware) from - bit rate up to 100 Mbps the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ - resolution up to 3840k2160 25p/30p, 4096k2160 24p • JPEG, MPO - resolution 3840k2160 Photos with a resolution greater than 3840k2160 are played back in 3840k2160. -
Page 56: Other Operations
Other operations Switching the aspect ratio of the screen Entering text When the image does not match the screen size of the TV, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. Preparation • Show the “Enter Title Name” screen, etc. Display the Playback menu. -
Page 57: Basic Settings
Basic Settings Setup • To delete channels: Select the channel in the “Favourites” column, You can change the unit’s settings of Digital TV then press [OK]. Tuning, Sound, Display, Connection, Network etc. • Yellow: Delete all channels. in the menu. •... - Page 58 Child Lock ( Parental Rating ) HDD / USB HDD You can restrict the viewing of channels unsuitable to children. Settings for Recording Set a ratings level to limit broadcast viewing and Timer Record Start Buffer playback. This function sets the timer recording to start •...
- Page 59 Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations HDD Management This function cancels the registrations of all Press and hold [OK] for 3 seconds to show the the USB HDDs registered on this unit. following settings. Only do this if you are going to dispose of this Delete all titles unit.
- Page 60 Display Digital Audio Output PCM Down Conversion On-Screen Information Select how to output audio with a sampling Select the time until the Channel Information frequency of 96 kHz. screen ( 18) disappears automatically. • On: Front Panel Display Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the connected equipment Changes the brightness of the front panel display.
- Page 61 Network Aspect for 4:3 Video To play a 4:3 title, set how to show pictures on a Easy Network Setting 16:9 TV. • 4:3: Press [OK] to start Easy Network Setting. ( Picture output expands left or right. Network Settings •...
- Page 62 Proxy Server Settings Initialize Device Password Check and set the connection to the Proxy The device password for this unit is server. initialized. • Press [OK] to show the respective setting. • When you initialize the device password, you will not be able to use TV Anytime. Network Service Settings To use the TV Anytime again, you must re-register to the service.
- Page 63 Change the remote control code on the main unit minimized. ( and the remote control if you place other However, startup time from standby mode Panasonic products close together. will be longer. • Use “Set Code1”, the factory set code, under • Timer Setting for Quick Start: normal circumstances.
- Page 64 Clock System Update If the time is not set correctly, use the settings Software Update in Standby listed in the method below. When you set this unit to standby mode, • Automatic software (firmware) updates ( 54) are This unit usually obtains time and date downloaded automatically at the time you information from digital broadcasts.
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Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Startup is slow. Reference • Startup takes time in the following situations: Before requesting service, make the following - The clock is not set. checks. If the problem still persists, consult - Immediately after a power failure or the AC your dealer for instructions. - Page 66 The screen changes automatically. 3D video is not output correctly. • 3D video may be output correctly by changing • If “Screen Saver” set to “On”, the screen saver the following settings: function will be activated when there is no - “3D Type”...
- Page 67 Recording, timer recording and Play copying You have forgotten your rating PIN. • The rating level returns to the factory preset. Cannot record. 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the Cannot copy. yellow button and the blue button at the •...
- Page 68 You cannot play contents properly from DLNA TV Guide compatible equipment on the network. The TV Guide information is not displayed • There may be some video that cannot be played properly. back on DLNA compatible equipment • Set the clock correctly. ( 64, Clock) depending on the equipment.
- Page 69 UNSUPPORT Messages on the front panel display The media is not supported. The following messages or service numbers appear on the front panel display when something unusual is detected. UPD / (“∑” stands for a number.) CONV The software (firmware) is being updated. You cannot Selected titles in the USB HDD are being converted.
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Page 70: Specifications
Specifications Recording modes and approximate recording times Specifications are subject to change without notice. Depending on the content being recorded, the recording time may become shorter than indicated. ∫ General Dimensions: 430 mm (W) Recording Mode HDD (1 TB) 41.5 mm (H) DR (HD quality) [For_Australia] 140 hours (including the projecting parts) -
Page 71: Licenses
Licenses “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. - Page 72 Basic Settings menu. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the...
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Page 73: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)
Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. -
Page 74: Index
Index Favourites ......57 Format HDD ....... 59 Aspect . - Page 75 Quick Start ......63 USB HDD Cancellation of all USB HDD Registrations ......59 Recording .
- Page 76 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 disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf.