The DMR-PWT550 also brings all the PVR functionality we know and love, such as series recording, pause/rewind live TV and clash alerts. The DMR-PWT550 is a terrific machine in many ways, particularly its generous feature list, solid Freeview/Blu-ray picture quality and foolproof operation. When new Smart Blu-Ray Player products are launched, there may be also be a delay before certain Apps become available. The DMR-PWT550EB is enabled with Wi-Fi so it can access a range of online applications from Netflix, YouTube, BBC iPlayer, ITV Player and All 4 to social media like Facebook and Twitter. Enjoy an 8-day forward and 7-day backward programme guide, and keep track of your shows from one screen.

Our router and network infrastructure shouldn’t be the issue and we’ve used other similar services before but it’s a no-go for TV Anywhere, for us, and we just hope that other users don’t have such a frustrating experience with it as it should be really good. Full HD 3D Blu-ray and DVD disc playback with twin FreeviewHD tuners so you can record two programmes simultaneously, or watch one while recording another. Availability of Apps is not included within the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty, or the John Lewis 2-year Guarantee for audio visual products, or the 5-year Guarantee for TVs. I am a complete technophobe but have found that setting up and using this box have been really simple.Had good reviews on several sources and was already familiar and happy with panasonic firmware operations. The above files can be transferred from USB drives to the hard disk, turning the DMR-PWT550 into a media library. Some items may have minor marks (there will be no marks on Laptops/TV's/Monitor screens), consistent with light usage and handling. More serious fare such as Homeland (also on 4 HD) takes on a deep cinematic quality, with clear shadow detailing and inky blacks. 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.

The PWT550 feels well-made and goes about its business in near silence, although you will be able to hear the machinations of the drives if you sit very close. There’s also RF in and RF out terminals to connect your Digital TV aerial and for taking the signal to other devices, respectively; the PWT550 is also dual-band Wi-Fi capable. Fire up the DMR-PWT550 and it launches straight into the Freeview channel-tuning menu, followed by Quick Start and network settings. With Panasonic's TV Anywhere you can also stream recordings and live TV directly to your Smartphone or tablet (excludes BBC content). br>
Remote Recording and viewing
Take control of recording, even when you're hundreds of miles from home with Remote Recording.The service went live on 1 December 2015, so you might need to update the firmware to add Freeview Play functionality. Most functions work without fuss – copying files from USB to the hard disk is easy, and I had no problems accessing DLNA servers via Wi-Fi. With the newly supported Freeview Play function you will be able to watch TV programmes from the last seven days. This model is a total disaster with the majority of the features removrd or cut down to the point of uselessness.

The main exclusions are: cosmetic and malicious damage, costs that you may incur due to your product being unusable, and installation and disposal charges for a replacement product. These include a 500GB hard disk, twin Freeview HD tuners and series link, plus it’s a fully-fledged 3D Blu-ray deck with 4K upscaling to boot. There’s not a lot that can be done with the substandard, bit-starved, channels that proliferate Freeview but that’s not any fault of this player. The list below indicates the standard warranty period supplied by each manufacturer along with which products are covered by our free 5 Year extended warranty. With the newly supported Freeview Play function you will be able to wath TV programmes from the last seven dsays.

Playback, record, stream and catch-up - it's all possible on the multi-tasking Panasonic DMRPWT550EB. br>
Freeview Play for easy access to catch up TV
Freeview Play combines catch-up TV, on-demand services and live television to make watching what you want, when you want as easy as possible. Provided your device is connected to Broadband Internet, you can to set recording functions remotely via your Smartphone or tablet. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. font-weight:bold;">A top quality Blu-ray player and fully networked digital set-top box all in one - the Panasonic DMRPWT550EB is a versatile performer.

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Smart Networking
Connect to your home network via the built-in Wi-Fi or Ethernet and you can enjoy a wide range of Smart networking options.The worst are the sluggish Freeview Play EPG and the DLNA lock-down when a recording is in progress.