Panasonic DMP-BD10A User Manual

Dear customer

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

Operating Instructions

BD/DVD Player

Model No. DMP-BD10A

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 A.

DVD-Video This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.

If you have any questions contact

[[U.S.A.]:1-800-211-PANA(7262) [Canada]:1-800-561-5505

Region A

Example:

ALL

[[U.S.A.]:

The warranty can be found on page 30.

[Canada]:The warranty can be found on page 31.

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 32.

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Getting started 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,

DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

(Inside of product)

Getting started 11 Table of contents / Accessory information

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............. 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

Linked operations with the TV

(EZ Sync

“HDAVI ControlTM”)..................... 18

Settings

Changing settings with the

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

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

Reference

Frequently asked questions............................ 24

Troubleshooting guide .................................... 24

Messages .......................................................... 27

Disc handling.................................................... 27

Maintenance ..................................................... 27

Product Service................................................ 28

Specifications................................................... 28

Glossary............................................................ 29

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ............ 30

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ....... 31

Referencia rápida en español

(Spanish Quick Reference) ............................ 32

Index.................................................................. 33

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Accessory information

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2007. These may be subject to change.)

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 30. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∏∏ ∏∏

1 Remote control

(EUR7658YF0)

The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit.

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. ) Product Registration Card

Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6BA00003)

2 Batteries

for remote control

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

≥For use with this unit only. Do not

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

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER DMP-BD10A

SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________ DEALER NAME ____________________________________ DEALER ADDRESS _________________________________

__________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER ______________________________

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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

CD-R/RW

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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-Audio

Video CD

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

High fidelity music discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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. . . . . . . . . . .

[DVD-V]

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[VCD]

[CD]

CDCDCD

To play DVD-Video content, set “Play DVD-Audio in Video Mode” to “Video Mode (Video 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

DVD-R/RW

+R/+RW/+R D

≥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 and how the files were created.

This mark means you must finalize (➡ 29, Glossary) the disc with the DVD recorder, etc. before playback.

Logo Formats Indicated as

≥Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the DVD Video

DVD-RAM

Finalized

DVD-R DL

Finalized

—

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

≥JPEG format..................................................................................

≥AVCHD format ..............................................................................

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

≥Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the DVD Video

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

≥AVCHD format ..............................................................................

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

≥Discs recorded using Version 1.2 of the DVD Video

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

≥AVCHD format ..............................................................................

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

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

Finalized

≥CD-DA format ...............................................................................

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

CD-R/RW

—

≥MP3 format....................................................................................

≥JPEG format..................................................................................

Finalized

[JPEG] [BD-V]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR] [BD-V]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR] [BD-V]

[DVD-V]

[CD] [VCD] [MP3] [JPEG]

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Regarding BD-Video

≥When BD-J application (➡ 29, Glossary) is executed, operations may take a little more time than usual. Please wait, there is nothing wrong with

this unit.

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

stopped.

≥If the audio track of the disc was recorded with DTS-HD Master Audio, it will be output as DTS Digital Surround audio. ≥When playing discs recorded with Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD,

–audio will not be output properly (e.g. audio from some speakers cannot be heard) unless the number of connected speakers is the same as

audio channel specification of the disc.

–even if you select “Small” in the speaker settings, audio output will have an effect similar to when “Large” is selected (➡ 23).

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➡ 29, 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 audio channel specification of the disc, 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.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

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

recorded 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).

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.

§1

§3

compliant (Content

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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

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

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

≥DivX discs ≥PAL 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

POWER





AUDIO MUTING



SEARCH/SLOW

STOP

POWER

TV/VIDEO

ONE TOUCH

PLAY

SKIP

PAU S E

 

VOLUME

RECEIVER

VOLUME

PLAY

CONTRAST

GAMMA

CANCEL

BRIGHTNESS

3D-NR

SHARPNESS

INTEGRATED

DNR



COLOR

RE-MASTER

SETUP

POWER

! Turn the unit on and off (➡ 11)

@ TV operation buttons

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

Turn the television on

POWER

and off

TV/VIDEO

Switch the input channel

ONE TOUCH

# (➡ 18)

PLAY

Channel select

VOLUME

Adjust the volume

Works only with Panasonic EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment.

AUDIO

$ Select audio (➡ 13)

% Receiver operation buttons

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

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STATUS





!

SUB MENU

 



ENTER

ABCD

TIME SLIP

  7





Multi-jog(➡ below)

RETURN

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

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” (➡ 21,“Setup” tab).

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)

AA Show On-screen menu (➡ 19)

SUB MENU

AB Show sub menu (➡ 15,17)

RETURN

AC Return to previous screen

ABCD

These buttons are used when operating a BD-Video disc that includes Java

applications (BD-J). For more information about 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 View” and “Album View” screens.

AE Buttons that adjust picture and sound quality

See page 14 for the details.

CANCEL

AF Cancel

AG Numbered buttons

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

SETUP

Ah Show Setup menu (➡ 21)

Main unit



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Getting started

 

POWER

! POWER button (Í/I POWER)(➡ 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.

@ Disc tray (➡ 12)

# Display

$ IIlumination lamp

Lights when the unit is turned on.

OPEN/CLOSE

% Open/close disc tray (➡ 12)

Using remote control

OPEN/CLOSE

  .   

^ Search / Skip

Search: Press and hold Skip: Press

& Stop (➡ 12)

* Pause (➡ 12)

( Start play (➡ 12)

Rear panel terminals (➡ 8–10)

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

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

7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit

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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 an included Audio/Video cable ≥If you connect to an HDMI (➡ 29, Glossary) compatible television ≥If you connect to an HDMI compatible television and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy surround sound

The connection examples (

ABC) 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 color.

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off (less than 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

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/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.

Basic connections

A 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.

Television

➜

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

➜

C (➡ 9)

≥High definition video cannot be

output with this connection. Use connection B (➡ below) or C

NOTE

(➡ 9) for high definition video.

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AUDIO/

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

FRONT L /L

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Please connect

directly to TV.

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

Back of the unit

AC IN

Cooling fan

Audio/Video cable (included)

2ch AUDIO OUT

AV OUTAV OUT

AC power supply cord (included)

Manufactured

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

CENTER

FRONT R /R

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

2ch AUDIO OUT

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

B Connecting to an HDMI compatible television

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

Cooling fan

Back of the unit

AC IN

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

HDMI AV OUT

AV OUTAV OUT

AC power supply cord (included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI compatible television

Manufactured

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

SUBWOOFER

OPTICAL

SURROUND

BACK

CENTER

FRONT R /R

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

2ch AUDIO OUT

FRONT L /L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

With audio cables, you can connect these AUDIO OUT terminals to the 2-channel audio input terminals of

TIPS

an analog amplifier/receiver or system component to enjoy stereo sound.

To improve picture quality

≥Use connections D or E (➡ 9).

To enjoy an even richer sound

≥Use connections F or G (➡ 10).

(Unplug the red and white plug.)

≥When you use 1080p (1125p) video

output, please use Panasonic HDMI cables 5 meters (16.4 ft.) or

NOTE

shorter.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23), set

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

To enjoy an even richer sound

≥Use connections F or G (➡ 10)

OUT

additionally.

TIPS

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

With this connection, you can use EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”

≥See page 18 for the details.

Manufactured

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

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT L /L

Manufactured

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

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT L /L

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C 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.

AC power supply cord (included)

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

HDMI IN

Back of the unit

AC IN

Cooling fan

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Multi channel speakers

HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver

AV OUTAV OUT

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI OUT

Manufactured

SURROUND

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

SURROUND

BACK

SUBWOOFER

OPTICAL

HDMI cable

HDMI compatible television

2ch AUDIO OUT

CENTER

FRONT L /L

FRONT R /R

7.1ch AUDIO OUT

HDMI IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

≥This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Digital

Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD

NOTE

When connected to a compatible amplifier/ receiver using the HDMI AV OUT terminal, you can enjoy surround sound recorded with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD.

This unit supports DTS-HD High Resolution

Audio, however it does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS Digital Surround will be used as an alternative.

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

please use Panasonic HDMI cables 5 meters (16.4 ft.) or shorter.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23), 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 “Speaker” of “Connection” tab (➡ 23).

≥If connecting to an amplifier/receiver

incompatible with HDCP (➡ 29, Glossary), copy-protected DVD-Audio 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 EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”

≥See page 18 for the details.

TIPS

decoder.

-channel” in

Getting started

Connection methods for using other video terminals

D With S VIDEO IN

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

AUDI O IN

R L

S VIDEO IN

Television

≥High definition video cannot be output with

this connection.

Use connection B(➡ 8) or C (➡ above) for

NOTE

high definition video.

≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/Video

Audio/Video cable (included)

S Video cable

Back of the unit

cable.

≥Actual video quality depends on the

television.

E With COMPONENT VIDEO IN

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➡ 29, Glossary) and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.

≥Select “Darker” from the “Black Level

Control” (➡ 22, “Video” tab).

≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/Video

NOTE

TIPS

cable.

Regarding the high definition video output

≥Some discs prohibit high definition video

output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

terminals. In this case, video resolution is

converted and output as 480p.

To enjoy high definition/progressive video

≥Connect to a progressive compatible

television.

≥From the Setup menu (➡ 22), select “480p”

, “720p” or “1080i” in “Component Video

Resolution” of “Connection” tab.

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

Video Mode” to “Off”. Otherwise, the video

is output as 480i.

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Audio/Video cable (included)

Back of the unit

AUDIO IN

R L

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Television

Component Video cable

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

RQT8997

Manufactured

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

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT L /L

Manufactured

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

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT L /L

Manufactured

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

FRONT R /R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

SURROUND

BACK

FRONT L /L

Getting started 11 Connection

Connecting an amplifier/receiver (excluding HDMI connection)

F Connecting to an amplifier/receiver with 7.1ch/5.1ch AUDIO IN 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.

≥This unit comes equipped with a

NOTE

Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD connected to a compatible

decoder. When

amplifier/receiver using the 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound recorded with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD.

This unit supports DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio, however it does not support DTS-HD Master Audio. DTS Digital Surround will be used as an alternative.

≥This unit supports playback of

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

≥Depending on how the disc was

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

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 “Connection” tab (➡ 23).

Only when this unit is connected to an HDMI compatible television (➡ 8,B)

≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23), set

“HDMI Audio Output” to “Off”. Otherwise, audio is output as two channels only, and also output from the television’s 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 Center speaker e Front speaker (L/R)

Multi channel speakers

Connect Audio cables to

terminals corresponding to the speakers you have connected.

Amplifier/receiver with

7.1/5.1ch AUDIO IN

RQT8997

G Connecting to an amplifier/receiver with DIGITAL AUDIO IN 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

≥You cannot use DTS Digital

Surround decoders (➡ 29,

NOTE

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 C (➡ 9) or F (➡ above).

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥Change the settings in “Digital

Audio Output” (➡ 22).

Only when this unit is connected to an HDMI compatible television (➡ 8,B)

≥From the Setup menu (➡ 23), set

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

Back of the unit

With OPTICAL IN

Back of the unit

Coaxial cable

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

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