Panasonic DMP-BD10 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

BD/DVD Player

Model No. DMP-BD10

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region management information

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code B.

DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.

Region Number

The United Kingdom, Republic
of Ireland and Continental
Europe

Australia and New Zealand 4

2

Region B

Example:

[The[United[Kingdom,[Republic[of[Ireland[
[and[Continental[Europe[

2

2 ALL

[Australia[and[New[Zealand[

4 ALL

3

5

2

3

4

EG GN

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Getting started 11Caution for AC Mains Lead / Safety precautions / Disc handling / Maintenance

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for

your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the
fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH
TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE
EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/
YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Vol ta ge

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and
cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully
when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged.
Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock. Do not handle the plug with
wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Disc handling

Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Disc handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to

discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted,
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is
not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains
lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that

came with the cloth carefully.

≥Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary.
≥Do not use any lens cleaners as they may damage the unit.

Table of contents

Getting started 11 Table of contents / Accessory information

Getting started

Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................ 2

Safety precautions .............................................. 2

Disc handling ....................................................... 2

Maintenance ........................................................ 2

Accessory information ....................................... 3

Disc information.................................................. 4

Control reference guide ...................................... 6

Connection .......................................................... 8

Easy Setting ....................................................... 11

Remote control setting ..................................... 11

Playback

Basic play .......................................................... 12

Adjusting picture and sound quality............... 14

Operations using menu screen ....................... 15

Playing MP3 files and still pictures ................. 16

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control

TM

) ............. 18

Accessory information

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of August 2006. These may be subject to change.)

Settings

Changing settings with the

On-screen menu .............................................. 19

Changing the unit’s settings ............................ 21

Reference

Getting started

Frequently asked questions............................. 25

Troubleshooting guide ..................................... 25

Messages ............................................................ 28

Specifications .................................................... 29

Glossary ............................................................. 30

Index .................................................... Back cover

∏ Remote control ∏ Audio/Video cable ∏ Batteries

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\Ireland\and\Continental\Europe\

(EUR7658Y90) (EUR7658YA0) (K2KA6BA00003)

∏ AC mains lead

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\Continental\Europe\

For the Continental
Europe

(K2CQ2CA00002) (K2CT3CA00004) (K2CJ2DA00011)

≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

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∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

≥For customers within the UK: 08705 357357
≥For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: [e-mail]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–Thursday

9:00am–5:30pm, Friday 9:30am–5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee

For the United
Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland

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for remote control

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BD-Video

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

Video CD

DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

DVD-R DL

L+R/+RW/+R DL

L

CD-R/RW

Getting started 11 Disc information

Disc information

This unit is compatible with a variety of disc types and formats, including both packaged discs and recorded discs. Use the following chart to learn
more about the discs that can be played on this unit.

Packaged discs

This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on
the discs and/or packaging.

Logo Features Indicated as

High Definition (HD) movie and music discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BD-Video

[BD-V]

DVD-Video

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

DVD-Audio

Video CD

Video CD

High quality movie and music discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

High fidelity music discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [DVD-A]

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.

Compact Discs (CD’s) that contain music and video.

Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compact Discs (CD’s) that contain audio and music. . . . . . . . . . . . [CD]

§

. . . . . . . . . . .

[DVD-V]

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

CDCDCD

§

To play DVD-Video content, set “DVD-Audio Video mode Playback” to “On” (➡ 21, “Disc” tab).

Recorded discs

This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with DVD recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. that you can use.

Finalized

This mark means you must finalize (➡ 30, Glossary) the disc with the DVD recorder, etc. before playback.

Logo Formats Indicated as

≥Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the DVD Video Recording

DVD-RAM

DVD-RAM

Format (a unified video recording standard). ................................ [DVD-VR]

≥JPEG formats................................................................................ [JPEG]

≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in some cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the recording method

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DVD-R/RW

DVD-R/RW

Finalized

DVD-R DL

DVD-R DL

Finalized

+R/+RW/+R D

+R/+RW/+R D

Finalized

CD-R/RW

CD-R/RW

Finalized

and how the files were created.

≥Discs recorded using DVD-Video Format. ....................................

≥Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the DVD Video Recording

Format (a unified video recording standard). ................................

≥Discs recorded using DVD-Video Format. ....................................

≥Discs recorded using Version 1.2 of the DVD Video Recording

Format (a unified video recording standard). ................................

≥Discs recorded using +VR (+R/+RW Video

—

—

Recording) format.........................................................................

≥CD-DA formats..............................................................................

≥VCD formats including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) ............

≥MP3 formats.................................................................................. [MP3]

≥JPEG formats................................................................................ [JPEG]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[DVD-V]

[CD]
[VCD]

Getting started 11 Disc information

Regarding BD-Video

≥If the audio track of the disc was recorded with Dolby TrueHD, it will be output as Dolby Digital audio.
≥If the audio track of the disc was recorded with DTS-HD, it will be output as DTS audio.
≥When BD-J application (➡ 30, Glossary) is executed, operations may take a little more time than usual. Please wait, there is nothing wrong with

this unit.

≥When playing a two disc set of BD-Video, once the first disc finishes playing, video may continue to display even if playback has been stopped.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 30, Glossary) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention.
When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification,
audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the audio is missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played in two channels).
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

Tips for making MP3/JPEG files

File format MP3 JPEG
Playable discs

CD-R/RW

§1

DVD -RAM§2, CD-R/RW

Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Number of pixels — between 34k34 and 6144k4096 pixels

(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps —
Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz/48 kHz —
Reference

≥ID3 tags: not compatible
≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a

MP3 file, play may not be possible.

≥Compatible formats: DCF

on a digital camera, etc.)

≥MOTION JPEG: not compatible

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
≥The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.
≥Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) and folders (groups) may not play in the order

you numbered them.

≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.
≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) and/or folders (groups) and some files

(tracks) may not display or be playable.

§1

CD-R/RW

≥Compatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats), Joliet
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but reading or play of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.

§2

DVD-RAM

≥Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

§3

Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

(JEITA).

§1

§3

compliant (Content recorded

Getting started

You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) on this unit by making folders as shown below. However depending on how you create the
disc (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.

Structure of MP3 folders in CD-R/CD-RW

Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.

Root

001

003 group

(folder=group)

001

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3

002 group

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3

001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3

(file=track)

Order of play

Structures of still pictures (JPEG) in CD-R/CD-RW

Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.
≥When the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are displayed first

on the tree.

Root

P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg

002 Folder

001

P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg

003 Folder

004 Folder

Order of play

P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg
P0000009.jpg

P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jpg

Discs that cannot be played

≥BD-R, BD-RE v1/v2
≥2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges
≥Version 1.0 of DVD-RW
≥DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD and Photo CD
≥WMA discs

≥DivX discs
≥“Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD

that do not conform to IEC62107.

≥HD DVD
≥Other discs that are not specifically supported

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.Getting started 11 Control reference guide

Control reference guide

Remote control

BD

! Turn the unit on or set to standby mode (➡ 12)

@ TV operation buttons

You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. See
page 11 for the remote control setting.

 

BD



VOLUME

CH

AV

SKIP

R

O

T

Green

ONE TOUCH

PLAY

PAU S E

P

U

-

P

O

P

ENTER

RECEIVER

M

E

N

U

Ye l l o w

VOLUME

PLAY

TIME SLIP

D

I

S

P

L

A

Y

RETURN

Blue







AUDIO MUTING



.

SEARCH/SLOW

STOP

STATUS




!

 



U

N

E

A

M

G

I

P

V

A

O

N

T

T

C

E

R

I

D

SUB MENU

S

ABCD

Red

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

SHARPNESS

3D-NR

INTEGRATED

DNR

GAMMA

CANCEL

  

Multi-jog (➡ below)



COLOR

RE-MASTER

SETUP

Turn the television on or
set to standby mode

AV

Switch the input channel

ONE TOUCH

# (➡ 18)

PLAY

Channel select

CH

VOLUME

Adjust the volume

Works only with Panasonic HDAVI Control compatible
equipment.

AUDIO

$ Select audio (➡ 13)

% Receiver operation buttons

You can operate a Panasonic amplifier/receiver through the unit’s
remote control.

MUTING

Mute the sound

Adjust the volume

VOLUME

^ Basic playback control buttons

See page 12 for the details.

STATUS

& Show status messages (➡ 13)

TIME SLIP

* Skip the specified time (➡ 13)

( Show Pop-up menu (➡ 15)

AJ Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡ 15)

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Multi-jog operation

≥Select items on menu screens and set items.

[3, 4, 2, 1]

Press up, down, left or right to select an item.

ENTER

See page 13 for the operations during playback.

≥Turn the Multi-jog lightly.

NOTE

≥About Multi-jog Setting

You can also turn the wheel to select an item.

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

If you press it strongly when turning it, [3, 4, 2, 1] may
be mistakenly activated.

The wheel operation can be turned off.
Set the “Multi-jog Setting” to “Off” (➡ 23, “Others” tab).

AA Show On-screen menu (➡ 19)

D

I

S

P

L

A

Y

SUB MENU

AB Show sub menu (➡ 15, 17)

S

RETURN

AC Return to previous screen

ABCD

AD

These buttons are used when operating a BD-Video disc that
includes Java
operating this kind of disc, please read the instructions that came
with the disc.
The A and B buttons are also used with the “Title View”, “Picture
(JPEG) View” and “Album View” screens.

TM

applications (BD-J). For more information about

AE Buttons that adjust picture and sound quality

See page 14 for the details.

NCEL

CA

AF Cancel

AG Numbered buttons

Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers (➡ 13)

SETUP

AH Show Setup menu (➡ 21)

Main unit

Getting started 11 Control reference guide

Getting started



 

! Standby/on switch (Í/I) (➡ 12)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.

Standby/on indicator (Í)

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned
on.

@ Disc tray (➡ 12)
# Display
$ IIlumination lamp

Lights when the unit is turned on.

OPEN/CLOSE

  .   

OPEN/CLOSE

% Open/close disc tray (➡ 12)

^ Search / Skip

Search: Press and hold
Skip: Press

& Stop (➡ 12)

* Pause (➡ 12)

( Start play (➡ 12)

Rear panel terminals (➡ 8–10)

Using remote control

Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.





R6/LR6, AA

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Use

Remote control signal sensor

20

30

If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡ 11).

20

30

7 m directly in front of the
unit

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Getting started 11 Connection

Connection

From the list below, please choose the connection method that fits your TV viewing environment best and follow the illustrations to connect your player.
≥If you connect to a television using a 21-pin Scart cable➜ A

➜

➜

B

C

➜

D (➡ 9)

≥High definition video cannot be output with this

connection. Use connection C (➡ below) or D (➡ 9)

NOTE

for high definition video.

Two methods to improve picture quality

≥If your television is compatible with S Video, select “S

Video (with component)” in “AV Output” of the

TIPS

“Connection” tab (➡ 23).

≥If your television is compatible with RGB, select “RGB

(without component)” in “AV Output” of the
“Connection” tab (➡ 23), and select “Off” in “HDMI
Video Mode” of the “HDMI” tab (➡ 23).

To enjoy an even richer sound

≥Use connections G or H (➡ 10).

≥If you connect to a television using an included Audio/Video cable
≥If you connect to an HDMI (➡ 30, Glossary) compatible television
≥If you connect to an HDMI compatible television and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy surround sound

The connection examples (

ABCD) are the most commonly used methods for connecting the unit. For other connection methods, please

see pages 9 and 10.

≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Connect terminals of the same colour.

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is set to standby mode (approx. 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used
for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.

Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

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BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Basic connections

A Connecting to a television with a 21-pin Scart cable

Using a 21-pin Scart cable, you can simply connect the player directly to your television set.

1

2

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Y

Please connect
directly to TV.

VIDEO OUT

PB

P

R

S VIDEO

OUT

Television

21-pin Scart cable

Cooling fan

AV OUTAVAV OUT

AC IN

AV

AC mains lead (included)

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

To a household mains socket

(AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Manufactured

DIGITAL AUDIO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AV

AV

SURROUND

OUT

L

R

SURROUND

BACK

L

R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R /R

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

Back of the unit

2ch AUDIO OUT

L

R

FRONT L /L

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B Connecting to a television with an Audio/Video cable

Using the included Audio/Video cable, you can directly connect the player to your television set.

≥High definition video cannot be output with this

AUDIO/
VIDEO IN

Back of
the unit

AC IN

Cooling fan

AV OUTAV OUT

2ch AUDIO
OUT

AV

AC mains lead (included)

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

To a household mains socket

Manufactured

DIGITAL AUDIO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

Television

NOTE

Audio/Video cable
(included)

COMPONENT

2ch AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L

R

SURROUND

OUT

R

SURROUND

R

SUBWOOFER

Y

Please connect

L

1

directly to TV.

VIDEO OUT

B

P

BACK

L

CENTER

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

2

FRONT L /L

FRONT R /R

PR

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

§

§

TIPS

To improve picture quality

≥Use connections E or F (➡ 9).

To enjoy an even richer sound

≥Use connections G or H (➡ 10).

(AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

C Connecting to an HDMI compatible television

You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio with just one HDMI cable.

HDMI

HDMI IN

cable

Cooling fan

AV

AV OUTAV OUT

AC IN

HDMI AV
OUT

AC mains lead (included)

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

To a household mains socket

(AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

DIGITAL AUDIO

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

HDMI
compatible
television

COMPONENT

2ch AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

L

R

SURROUND

OUT

R

SURROUND

R

SUBWOOFER

Y

Please connect

L

1

directly to TV.

VIDEO OUT

P

B

2

PR

S VIDEO

OUT

Back of the unit

BACK

L

CENTER

FRONT L /L

FRONT R /R

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

≥When you use 1080p (1125p) video output, please use

NECESSARY SETTINGS

NOTE

≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23, “HDMI” tab), set “HDMI

To enjoy an even richer sound

≥Use connections G or H (➡ 10) additionally.

TIPS

With this connection, you can use HDAVI Control

≥See page 18 for the details.

connection. Use connection C (➡ below) or D (➡ 9)
for high definition video.

With audio cables, you can connect these AUDIO OUT
terminals to the 2-channel audio input terminals of an
analog amplifier/receiver or system component to
enjoy stereo sound.

(Unplug the red and white plug.)

Panasonic HDMI cables 5 meters or shorter.

Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.

In this case, set “HDMI Video Mode” to “On” and
“HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in the Setup menu (➡ 23,
“HDMI” tab).

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

2ch AUDIO OUT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

L

1

2

R

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

R

L

SURROUND

BACK

R

L

FRONT L /L

PR

Y

P

B

tured

S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AL

AL

2ch AUDIO OUT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

L

1

2

R

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

R

L

SURROUND

BACK

R

L

FRONT L /L

PR

Y

P

B

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D Connecting to an HDMI compatible television and HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver

You can connect the player to your HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver with an HDMI cable to enjoy digital surround sound along with high
quality digital video. Using an additional HDMI cable, you can connect the amplifier/receiver to your HDMI compatible television.

≥When you use 1080p (1125p) video output, please

use Panasonic HDMI cables 5 meters or shorter.

≥When playing BD-Video, only LPCM or Dolby Digital

NOTE

Plus (➡ 30, Glossary) can be output as 7.1ch.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥

From the Setup menu (➡ 23, “HDMI” tab), set “HDMI
Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”.

≥If the speaker setup cannot be completed on the

amplifier/receiver, change multi channel speaker
settings by selecting “Multi-channel” in “Speaker” of
the “Connection” tab (➡ 23).

≥If connecting to an amplifier/receiver incompatible

with HDCP (➡ 30, Glossary), copy-protected DVD­Audio cannot be output through the HDMI terminal.
Connect to the amplifier/receiver with audio cables
(red and white), coaxial cable, or optical digital audio
cable (➡ 10).

With this connection, you can use HDAVI Control

≥See page 18 for the details.

TIPS

Multi channel
speakers

HDMI compatible
amplifier/receiver

To a household
mains socket

(AC 230 to
240 V, 50 Hz)

HDMI compatible television

HDMI OUT HDMI IN

HDMI cable

AV OUT

HDMI IN

AC IN

AC IN

Cooling fan

AC mains lead (included)

Connect only after all other
connections are complete.

HDMI AV
OUT

Back of the unit

AV OUTAV OUT

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Connection methods for using other video terminals

E With S VIDEO terminals

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.

S Video cable

Audio/Video
cable
(included)

Back of the unit

F With COMPONENT VIDEO terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ 30, Glossary) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT
terminal.

Television

AUDI O IN

R L

Audio/Video
cable
(included)

Back of the unit

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDI O IN

R L

S VIDEO IN

Television

Component Video
cable

Connect to the
terminals that match
the colours of the
plugs.

≥High definition video cannot be output with this

connection. Use connection C (➡ 8) or D

NOTE

(➡ above) for high definition video.

≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/Video cable.

≥Actual video quality depends on the television.

≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/Video cable.

Regarding the high definition video output

NOTE

≥Some discs prohibit high definition video output

from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. In this
case, video resolution is converted and output as
576p/480p.

If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray
tube)

≥Use component output with progressive “Off”, even

if it is progressive compatible, because progressive
output can cause some flickering. This is the same
for multi system televisions using PAL mode. (For
progressive output ➡ 20)

To enjoy high definition/progressive video

≥Connect to a progressive compatible television.
≥Select “Video (with component)” in “AV Output” of

TIPS

the “Connection” tab (➡ 23).

≥From the Setup menu (

➡

23

), select “576p/480p”,
“720p” or “1080i” in “Component Resolution” of the
“Connection” tab.

≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23

, “HDMI” tab
“HDMI Video Mode” to “Off”. Otherwise, the video
is output as 576i/480i.

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S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

2ch AUDIO OUT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

L

1

2

R

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

R

L

SURROUND

BACK

R

L

FRONT L /L

PR

Y

P

B

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S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

2ch AUDIO OUT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

L

1

2

R

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

R

L

SURROUND

BACK

R

L

FRONT L /L

PR

Y

P

B

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S VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

2ch AUDIO OUT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

L

1

2

R

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

R

L

SURROUND

BACK

R

L

FRONT L /L

PR

Y

P

B

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Connecting an amplifier/receiver (excluding HDMI connection)

G Connecting to an amplifier/receiver with the 7.1ch/5.1ch AUDIO terminal

You can enjoy surround sound using the 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals. The 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals offer you another option for
enjoying surround sound.

Multi channel speakers

Back of the unit

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Cable connections

a Surround speaker (L/R)
b Surround back speaker (L/R)

(Not necessary when connecting to 5.1 channel AUDIO IN)

c Subwoofer
d Centre speaker
e Front speaker (L/R)

Connect Audio
cables to

terminals
corresponding to
the speakers you
have connected.

Amplifier/receiver with

7.1ch/5.1ch AUDIO IN

NOTE

≥This unit supports playback of

DVD-Video discs in surround
sound up to 5.1 channels.

≥Depending on how the disc was

recorded, the audio may not be
output properly on the number of
channels desired.

≥When playing BD-Video, only

LPCM or Dolby Digital Plus can be
output as 7.1ch.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥If the speaker setup cannot be

completed on the amplifier/
receiver, change multi channel
speaker settings by selecting
“Multi-channel” in “Speaker” of the
“Connection” tab (➡ 23).

Only when this unit is connected
to an HDMI compatible television

(➡ 8, C)
≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23,

“HDMI” tab), set “HDMI Audio
Output” to “Off”. Otherwise, audio
is output as two channels only, and
also output from the television’s
speakers.

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H Connecting to an amplifier/receiver with the DIGITAL AUDIO terminal

You can enjoy surround sound using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals offer you another option for
enjoying surround sound.

With COAXIAL IN

Coaxial cable

Back of the unit

With OPTICAL IN

Back of the unit

COAXIAL IN

Amplifier/receiver with a
built-in decoder or a
decoder-amplifier/
receiver combination

Optical digital
audio cable

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver with a
built-in decoder or a
decoder-amplifier/
receiver combination

NOTE

≥You cannot use DTS Digital

Surround decoders (➡ 30,
Glossary) incompatible with DVD.

≥Even if using this connection,

output will be only 2 channels
when playing DVD-Audio.
To enjoy multi-channel surround
sound, use connections D (➡ 9) or
G (➡ above).

≥If the audio track of the disc was

recorded with Dolby Digital Plus, it
will be output as Dolby Digital
audio.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥Change the settings in “Digital

Audio Output” (➡ 22, “Sound” tab).

Only when this unit is connected
to an HDMI compatible television

(➡ 8, C)

➡

≥From the Setup menu (

“HDMI” tab

), set “HDMI Audio

23,

Output” to “Off”. Otherwise, the
sound may not be output with the
desired settings.