Panasonic DMR-XS350 Reference guide

Blu-ray

HD Recorders

Panasonic Self Help

Guides

DOC: UK/CCC/SH/BLURAY/ V2.1

DMR-BS850 / DMR-BS750 (Blu-ray and DVD Recorder)

DMR-XS350 (DVD Recorder)

Page 13How do I retune the freesat channels?

Page 47How do I archive my recordings from the HDD onto a disc in real time?

Page 55What is Copy Protection?

Page 46How long will it take to high-speed copy from the HDD to a disc?

Page 37How do I activate / deactivate password protection on programmes recorded

during the Watershed?

Page 12What is VIERA Link?

Page 7How do I install my new recorder, and how do I connect it to my television?

Page 4Why should I buy an HD recorder?

Page 56Disc Characteristics Table

Page 10How many hours can I record onto the HDD or a disc?

Page 11Which Blu-ray Discs can I use?

Page 16Can I tune into free satellite channels that are not part of the freesat broadcast?

Page 21How do I return the recorder to factory default settings?

Page 23How do I convert a programme from DR mode so I can copy it onto a disc?

Page 25How do I select the drive that I want to use?

Page 26How do I select the tuner or input that I want to watch?

Page 27How do I turn the blue LED on the front of the recorder on/off?

Page 29How do I format, finalise or protect a disc?

Page 30How do I delete all videos from the hard drive?

Page 32How do I connect to the Internet so I can access Viera Cast and BD-Live?

Page 34What is Viera Cast?

Page 35How do I zoom in and out on Viera Cast?

Page 40How do I archive my recordings from the HDD onto a disc in high speed?

Page 57Troubleshooting

Page 9What are the connections and controls on the recorder?

Page 8What are the buttons on the remote control?

Page 6Why should I buy an HD recorder instead of a PVR?

Page 5What are the differences between the recorders?

Page 1Why Blu-ray?

Table of Contents

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High Definition Video

Standard definition (SD) is a resolution of 576 x 480. This refers to the number

of pixels – or dots of colour – on the screen (576 columns x 480 rows).

High definition is a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1920 columns x 1080 rows).

The higher the resolution means that the picture contains more detail and is

therefore clearer than the same image in standard definition.

The higher the resolution of an image, the more storage space that image needs

on a disc. This is why Blu-ray is ideal for high definition (see below).

Fewer pixels

Less definition

Jagged edges

More pixels

More definition

Smoother edges

Clearer Picture

Do I need a full-HD television to view high definition?

To get the full benefit of high definition, a full-HD television is needed.

If you have an HD-ready television, even though you won’t see full high definition

images, you will still benefit from high definition. The original image is of high

definition resolution so the television must downscale the picture to fit the

screen. But because the image is HD quality, the picture that you see from Blu-

ray will be clearer and sharper than a picture from DVD.

Why Blu-ray?

High Storage Capacity

The Blu-ray Disc (BD) is an optical disc format that was created to meet the

needs of high-definition video by storing a huge amount of data.

The Blu-ray Disc has the same dimensions as CD and DVD, but it features

an amazing data storage capacity.

While a DVD stores up to 4.7 GB (gigabytes) of data on one side, the Blu-ray

Disc can hold as much as 25 GB on a single side, giving it more than five

times the storage capacity.

Because each recording layer of a single-side, dual-layer Blu-ray Disc is

capable of storing 25 GB of data, the total capacity is an astonishing 50 GB

per disc. In other words, one Blu-ray Disc can store as much data as ten

DVDs.

For more information on Blu-ray technology, please visit

http://panasonic.net/blu-ray/technology/.

High Quality Surround Sound

The BD-Video disc optionally supports next-

generation surround sound formats like Dolby

Digital Plus. Connecting the Blu-ray recorder

to an AV center using an HDMI cable (ver. 1.1

and newer) makes it possible to reproduce

high-quality 7.1-channel surround sound,

delivering a surround sound experience that

rivals the quality of the master audio source.

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Why Blu-ray? - continued

Interactive Functions with BD-J

Some BD-Video discs are equipped with an extended function based

on Java™ technology, called BD-J, to provide various interactive

features. For example, this can be used to program various

operations, such as displaying a pop-up menu while playing a BD-

Video disc, and activating a keyword search. With unlimited

application possibilities, BD-J offers interactive enjoyment that is

simply not possible with conventional AV software.

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BD-Live

BD-Live* lets users access the Internet to download data such as images and

subtitles, and join in quizzes and multi-player interactive games that are linked to

bonus materials on BD-Live-enabled Blu-ray Disc™. BD-Live also supports

BONUSVIEW.

* BD-ROM Profile 2 (BD-Live features include BONUSVIEW functions.) Requires broadband Internet

service for a fee.

Directly Download

Games Bonus

Material

New Movie

Release

Information

From Movie Studio’s Server

Blu-ray Disc™

Why Blu-ray? - continued

Why should I buy an HD recorder?

freesat Built in

Having two freesat tuners built in, the HD recorders can receive and

record over 140 digital TV channels, with no monthly bills. freesat also

offers the UK’s first free high definition service. freesat is available in

most locations in the UK, even those that cannot receive Freeview. For

the latest information on freesat please visit: www.freesat.co.uk

These products do not have Freeview tuners.

Full HD Recording and Playback

Full HD broadcasts can be received, recorded on and played back

from the hard disc. It is even possible to archive and share your high

definition recordings on Blu-ray discs (BD850 and BD750). The

recordings can also be copied to DVD (in standard definition) on all 3

models.

Dolby Digital Surround Sound

The HD recorders will record in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound onto the hard

disk drive (HDD). The Blu-ray models will also output up to 7.1 channel

surround sound from a Blu-ray disc playback (output via HDMI).

Two Tuners (with Timer Recording)

All three models have twin freesat HD tuners with EPG for easy timer

programme setting. Two tuners enable the recording of two separate

programmes at the same time, independently of the TV’s tuners. Its

even possible to replay a recording previously recorded on the HDD or

replay a BD/DVD while recording two programmes. This is one of the

most versatile playback and recording devices on the market!

Multi-Format Drives

The BD models are equipped with a BD recording drive that can record

on and replay the most common formats of BD and DVD Disc,

including RAM discs. The XS350 records and replays all types of DVD

disc, including RAM discs.

SD Card Slot (with HD AVCHD Playback)

Play and copy JPG (still pictures from a Panasonic camera ) MPEG2

(standard definition video from a Panasonic camcorder) and AVCHD

(HD video video from a Panasonic camcorder) from an SD card

inserted into the SD Card Slot. Video footage can also be edited on the

HDD and burned to disc.

Viera Cast

View Picasa™ web albums and YouTube™ videos via the freesat

recorder without the need for a PC (page 31).

Page 4

• All recorders have dual freesat tuners.

• All recorders can record in high definition to

the HDD.

• Recordings are always made to the HDD first.

Page 5

DMR-BS850 OR

DVD Blu-ray

HD ArchivingSD Archiving

500 GB

HDD

DMR-XS350

DVD

SD Archiving

250 GB

HDD

The DMR-BS850 can archive recordings to Blu-ray in high definition, or to DVD

in standard definition. It has a 500 GB HDD.

The DMR-BS750 can archive recordings to Blu-ray in high definition, or to DVD

in standard definition. It has a 250 GB HDD.

The DMR-XS350 can archive recordings to DVD in standard definition. It has a

250 GB HDD.

What are the differences between the recorders?

Blu-ray / DVD recorders

DVD recorder

DMR-BS750 OR

DVD Blu-ray

HD ArchivingSD Archiving

250 GB

HDD

Why should I buy an HD recorder instead of a

PVR (Sky+ HD, Virgin+ HD, freesat+ HD?

160 GB

320 GB

*Size depends on

service / box

500 GB (DMR-BS850)

250 GB (DMR-BS750 / DMR-XS350)

Hard disk drive

Capacity?

NoYes

Audio CD can be copied onto the HDD.

MP3 can be copied from CD-R or from USB to the HDD.

Ability to copy

music (CD or MP3)

to the HDD?

NoYes

DMR-BS850/750 Blu-ray and DVD

DMR-XS350 DVD

Ability to play DVD

or Blu-ray?

Subscription

required for Sky+

HD or Virgin + HD

SUBSCRIPTION FREESubscription

Fees?

YesYesAbility to record

two channels at

once?

NoYes

Connect your Panasonic camcorder via USB, DV, or insert

the SD card to view videos or copy them to the HDD.

Videos from other camcorders may not copy from USB,

DV, or SD card; in this case, connect the camcorder with

video/s-video leads. Once on the HDD, videos can be

archived onto disc.

Ability to view

videos from a

camcorder?

Limited control of

the TV with a PVR

remote.

Yes, via VIERA LINK (page 12)

When connected to a Panasonic Viera Television from

2007 or later, you can use your TV remote to access

menus on the recorder.

With most other televisions, use the recorder remote to

control the channel, volume, power and AV input of the TV.

One remote

control for

recorder and TV?

NoYes

Connect your Panasonic camera via USB or insert the SD

card to view pictures or copy them to the HDD.

Photographs from other cameras may not copy from USB

or SD card. Once on the HDD, pictures can be archived

onto disc.

Ability to view

pictures from a

digital camera?

NoBD-Live can be accessed on Blu-ray discs containing BD-

Live.

With VIERA CAST you can access YouTube™ and

Picasa™ (**accurate as of July 2009) (page 31)

*Broadband internet connection required*

Internet Access

NoYes

DMR-BS850/750 to Blu-ray disc in high definition* or to

DVD in standard definition

DMR-XS350 to DVD in standard definition

*Dependant on Copy Protection on the broadcast

Ability to archive

recorded

programmes to

disc?

1080i @ 50 Hz1080p @ 50 Hz

1080p @ 24 Hz

*output depends on source

Maximum output

resolution via

HDMI

PVRHD Recorder

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