Panasonic DMP-BD50 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

ALL

Bruksanvisning Blu-ray Disc Player

Blu-ray-spelare

Model No. DMP-BD50

ENGLISHSVENSKA

Region management information Information om regionhantering

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code B. Den här enheten spelar BD-Video som är märkta med etiketter med regionkod en B.

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Den här enheten spelar DVD-Video som är märkt a med etiketter med siffran “2” eller “ALL”.

Example: Exempel:

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appl ia nc e is sup plied with a mo ul ded three pi n ma in s 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 th e 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 rep la ced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover ca n be purchased fro m 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 fo llowing code: Blue: Neu tral, Brown: Li ve. As these colours may not correspond with the colou red markings identifying the termi nals in y our plug, proceed as f ollows:

The wire which is colour ed 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 ma rked with the le t te r L or co lo ur e d Br own 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 loca ti on of th e f us e di ff e r acc or d ing t o t he type o f A C mai ns plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may diffe r from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

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

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.

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.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH

NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MANNER.

CAUTION

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

This product may recei ve radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such i nterference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

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The mains plug of the power supply cord sha ll remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this appar atus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cor d plug fro m AC receptacle.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC p ow er so urce. Ch eck the source car efully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where D C is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains le ad is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead da mage can cause fire or elec tric shock. Do not pull, be nd, 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.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall i nside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfun ct ion. If this oc cu r s, im me diately dis connec t the un it f rom the power supply and contact your deal er. 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 t o 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.

Dear custom er

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

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

Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

Accessory informa t ion..................................... 3

Disc and card information................................ 4

Using the remote control....... ........................... 5

Connection........................................................ 6

Firmware updating ............................................ 9

Control reference guide.................................. 10

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

Setting the television and receiver operation

........................................................................ 11

Network settings............................................. 12

Playback

Basic play (Playing video contents).............. 14

Enjoying BD -LIVE or BONUSVI EW in BD -Video

........................................................................ 16

Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video of

BD-Video........................................................ 17

Chapter playback............................................ 18

Playing still pictures....................................... 18

Playing DivX videos........................................ 20

Playing music.................................................. 21

Showing FUNCTIONS menu................ ........... 21

About MP3/JPEG/DivX files............................ 22

Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control

Settings

Changing setting s with the o n-screen

menu ....................................................24

Changing the unit’s settings..........................26

Reference

Frequently asked questions . .......................... 30

Troubleshoo t in g guide................................... 30

Messages......................................................... 34

Disc and card handling................................... 35

Maintenance....................................................35

To dispose or transfer this unit..................... 35

Glossary...........................................................36

Specificatio ns.................................................. 38

Index................................................................. 78

”).......................................23

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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 Apri l 2008. These may be subject to change.)

∏∏∏

1 Remot e co n tro l

(N2QAYB000185)

∏

2AC mains lead For Continental Europe For the United Kingdom

≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it wi th 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 with in the UK: 0844 844 38 52 ≥For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 ≥Visit our website for product information ≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

Direct Sa les at Panasonic UK

≥For customers: 0844 844 3856 ≥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 orde ring application at www.panasonic.co.uk ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquiries transactions and dist ributi on facilitie s are pro vided 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 de tai ls.

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

1 Audio/Video cable 2 Batteries

for remote control

and Republic of Ireland

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Disc and card information

Finalized

Packaged discs

This c hart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the i ndustry-standard logo s that should ap pe ar on the discs and/or packag ing.

Type of media/

Logo

BD-Video

Features Indicated as

High Definition (HD) movi e and music discs ≥Discs supporting

BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that allows interactive functions to be used when this unit is connected to the Internet in addition to the BONUSVIEW function.

≥Discs supporting

BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profi le 1 versio n 1. 1 / Final Standard Profile) that allows Virtual packages or Picture-in-Picture functions to be used.

[BD-V]

Type of media/

Logo

DVD-Video

Features Indicated as

High quality movie and music di sc s

Compact Discs (CD’s) that c ontain audio and music ≥Oper a tio n and sound

quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cann ot be gua ra nt ee d.

[DVD-V]

[CD]

Recorded discs

This c hart shows the different type of discs recorde d with DVD recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. that you can use.

This mark means you must finalize the disc with the DVD recorder, etc. before playback. For details about finalizing, refer to

the operating instructions for your equipment.

Type of media/

Logo

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

Formats Indicated as

≥Version 3 of the B D-RE

Recording Format

≥JPEG format

≥Version 2 of the BD- R

Recording Format

≥Version 1.1 of the DVD

Video R ec or din g Format

≥JPEG format ≥AVCHD format

≥DVD-Video Format ≥Version 1.1 of the DVD

Video R ec or din g Format

≥AVCHD format ≥DivX format (DVD-RW

is not supported)

[BD-V]

[JPEG]

[BD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[JPEG]

[AVCHD]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[DivX]

Type of media/

Logo

DVD-R DL

rR/rRW/

rRDL

CD-R/RW

≥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 meth o d an d how the fi le s wer e created .

≥When a disc recorded in the AVCHD f ormat is being played, the

video ma y b e p au sed f or a f e w s ec on ds a t po rtions sp li ce d, du e to dele tion or editing.

Formats Indicated as

≥DVD-Video Format ≥Version 1.2 of the DVD

Video Recording Format

≥AVCHD format ≥DivX format

≥+VR (+R/+RW Video

Recording) Format

≥AVCHD format

≥CD-DA format ≥MP3 format ≥JPEG format ≥DivX format

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[DivX]

[DVD-V]

[AVCHD]

[CD]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DivX]

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SD cards

ADAPTER

R6/LR6, AA





20˚

30˚

20˚

30˚

Remote co ntrol si gnal sensor

7 m directly in front of the unit

This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera or personal computers, etc. that you can use.

Type of media Formats Indicated as

SD Memory Card

(from 8 MB to 2 GB)

≥JPEG format ≥AVCHD format

[JPEG]

[AVCHD]

SDHC Memory Card

(from 4 GB to 32 GB)

Including miniSD Card and microSD Card

≥When using from 4 GB to 32 GB SD cards, only SD cards that

display the SDHC logo can be used.

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card

Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format.

≥In these operating instructions, the cards shown in the table

(D above) are comprehensively called SD cards.

≥A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used with

the attac hed adapt o r th at co m es wi th t he card .

≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capaci ty. ≥If the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able

to use it on this unit.

≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

≥When a card recorded in the AVCHD format is being played, the

video m ay be paused for a fe w second s at portions spliced, due to deletion or edition.

≥Switch the write-pro tect sw itch to the “LOCK” position to protect

the content from accidental eras ure.

Regarding BD-Video

≥Please enjoy BD-Li ve functions (> 16), such as the network connection. The various functions differ depending on t he disc. ≥Regarding high bit rate audio of BD-Video such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD

Master Audio (> 17)

This unit can output the high bit rate audio adopted in BD-Video to your amplifier/receiver in bitstream format. In addition, even if your amplifier/ receiver cannot deco de the high bit rate audio, you can enjoy BD-Video’s high-quality audio by decoding the high bit rate audio with this unit.

Discs that cannot be played

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≥BD-RE with the cartridge ≥2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM ≥3.95 GB and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring ≥DVD-RAM that cannot be re moved from their cartridges ≥Version 1.0 of DVD-R W ≥+R 8 cm, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, SACD, Photo CD, MV-Disc

and PD

≥DVD-Audio ≥Video CD and SVCD ≥WMA discs ≥HD DVD ≥Other discs that are not specifically supported

Using the 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.

≥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 expos e to flame. ≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct

sunli ght for a long peri od of time with doors and windows clos ed.

≥Do not take apart or short circuit. ≥Do not atte m pt to rec h ar g e alk aline or ma ng an es e bat te ries. ≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishand ling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage whic h can damage items the fl uid 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

If you cannot operate the unit or other equipment using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (> 11, 33).

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Connection

AV OUT

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTERSURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

Please connect directly to TV.

HDMI IN

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI compatible television

HDMI cable

Back of th e unit

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN R L

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTER SURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

Y P

Please connect directly to TV.

Back of the unit

Audio/Video cable (included)

Component Video cable

Television

≥Do not place the uni t on amplifiers or equipment that m ay become hot. The heat can damage the unit. ≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protecti on, the pi cture may not display properly. ≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as show n on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s

HDMI cable.

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m), etc.

≥When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.

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

Connecting to a television

A Connecting to HDMI AV OUT terminal

You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI

NOTE

TIPS

Audio Output” : “On” (> 28)

To enjoy a rich er sound

≥Use co nnections E, F or G

(> 7, 8) additionally. In case of the connection F or G, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 28)

With this connection, you can use VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 23).

B Connecting to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

You can enjoy high definition im ages by connecting to a component video terminals that supports 72 0p (750p) and 1080i (1125i ) signals.

≥Conn ec t terminal s of th e sam e

color.

≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/

Video ca ble.

≥The vide o output res ol ution is

restricted to “576p/480p” when DVD-Video discs, Div X and BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 field per second are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

To enjoy high definit ion/ prog ressive video

≥Connect to a television that

TIPS

supports 576p/480p or higher.

≥Set “Component Resolution” to

“576p/480p”, “720p” or “1080i”. (> 28)

≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off”.

(> 28) Otherwise, the video is output as 576i/480i.

NOTE

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C Connecting to S VIDEO OUT terminal

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTER SURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

Y P

Please connect directly to TV.

AUDIO IN R L

S VIDEO IN

Back of the u ni t

Audio/Video cable (included)

S Video cable

Television

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTERSURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

Please connect directly to TV.

AUDIO/ VIDEO IN

2ch AUDIO OUT

Television

Audio/Video cable (included)

VIDEO OUT

Back of the unit

AC IN

AV OUT

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

HDMI IN

Multi channel speakers

HDMI cable

HDMI compa tibl e amplifier/receiver

Back of the u nit

HDMI compatible television

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

The S VIDEO OUT terminal provides a more vivi d picture than the V ID EO OUT te rminal.

D Connecting to VIDEO OUT terminal

NOTE

TIPS

≥High definition video cannot be

output with this connection. Use connection A or B (> 6) for high definition video.

≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/

Video cable.

≥Ac tu al video quality depends on

the television.

≥Connect terminals of th e same

color.

≥High definition video cannot be

output with this connection. Use connection A or B (> 6) for high definition video.

With audio cables, connect the AUDIO OUT terminals to the two- channel audio input terminals of an analog amplifier/receiver or system component in place of a television to enjoy stereo sound.

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To improve pict ure quality

≥Use connections B (> 6) or C.

To enjoy a richer sound

≥Use connections F or G (> 8). (Unplug the red and white plugs.)

Connecting an amplifier/receiver

E Connecting to HDMI AV OUT terminal

When c onnected to a compatible amplifier/receiver, you can enjoy surround sound recorded with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥“HDMI Vide o Mode” and “HDMI

Audio Outp ut ” : “On” ( > 28)

≥“Speaker” : “Multi-Channel” (> 28) ≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending

on the co nnected amplifier/receiver (> 27)

With this connection, you can use VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 23).

NOTE

TIPS

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F Connecting to 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal

FRONT R /R

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTERSURROUND

AUDIO OUT

2ch 5.1ch

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Connect Audio cables to

terminals corresponding to the speakers you have connected.

Back of the unit

Amplifier/receiver with

5.1ch AUDIO IN

Multi channel speakers

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTER SURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

Y P

COAXIAL IN

Please connect directly to TV.

Back of the unit

Coaxial cable

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

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTER SURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

Y P

Back of the unit

Optical digital audio cable

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

AC IN

AV OUT

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTERSURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

LAN

10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX

Please connect directly to TV.

Back of the unit AC mains lead (included)

T o a household mains socket

(AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz)

Cooling fan

When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver using the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥“Speaker” : “Multi-Channel” (> 28)

NOTE

Cable connections

a Front speaker (L/R) b Surround speaker (L/R) c Center speaker d Subwoofer

≥7.1 ch an nel disc is mi xed dow n to

5.1 chan ne l audio.

When connected to HDMI compatible televi sion (> 6, A) or other device.

≥“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (> 28)

(Otherwise, the sound i s output from the television an d whe n the original audi o come s in s ix cha nnels or more, the audio is output as two channels only.)

≥Depe nding on how the dis c wa s

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

G Connecting to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

You can enjoy surround sound, when connected to an amplifie r/receiver using the COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal .

With COAXIAL

With OPTICAL

Please connect directly to TV.

NOTE

OPTICAL IN

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending

on the connected amplifier/receiver (> 27)

When connected to an HDM I compatible televi sion (> 6, A)

≥“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (> 28)

(Otherwise, t he sound may not be output with the desired settings.)

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Connecting AC mains lead

NOTE

TIPS

Connect only after all other connections are comp lete.

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 mains socket.

Network connection

≥When your communication equipment (modem), etc. has no

broadband router functions: Connect a broadband rou ter. When your communication equipm ent (mode m ), etc. has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports: Connect a hub.

≥Use a rou ter that supp orts 10BA S E -T / 10 0B A S E- TX.

Telecommunications equipment (modem, etc.)

Straight LAN cable (not included)

Hub or broadband router

Back of the unit

Internet

Firmware Update

Yes No

The latest version of firmware exists. Latest version:

x.x

Current version: x.x Do you want to start firmware update?

Please update firmware from Setup.

H With LAN

By connec ti ng the unit to broadband Inter net, you can us e a dis c that of fers BD-Live function. (> 16) This connection also allows you to automatically check for the latest firmware version. ( B below)

LAN

AC IN

AV OUT

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

NOTE

TIPS

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

Please connect directly to TV.

OPTICAL

≥Afte r conne c tin g to the Inte r ne t, pe rform

necess a ry settings. (> 12)

≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable

in the LAN terminal can dama ge the unit .

≥Use only shielded LAN cables when

connecting to peripheral devices.

)

COAXIAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y P

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

FRONT L /L

FRONT R /R

2ch 5.1ch

CENTER SURROUND

SUBWOOFER

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Firmware updating

When this unit rema in s conn ec te d to th e Internet, it will autom ati c all y check for the latest fir mwa re versio n whe n it is tu rn e d on.

When latest firmware version is available, the following screen is displayed. Select “Yes” or “No”.

≥If “Yes” is selected, then follow the on-screen instructions. ≥If “No” is selected, then manually update the firmware later. (B right)

After the latest firmware is downloaded, the system will be restarted and the firmware will be updated.

When the system is restarted, the screen display disappears and “START” is displayed on the unit’s display.

After the firmware is updated and the system is restarted, the following screen indi cates that the firmware update has be en completed.

≥During the update process, no other operations can be performed. Serious damage

may occur if you turn off the unit and/or press any buttons.

Firmware has been updated. Current version:

x.x

RETURN

NOTE

TIPS

≥Downloading will require several minutes. It

may take longer or the Internet may not be connec te d de pending on t he con ne c tion environment. It is required that y ou use a broadband connection.

≥If downl oa ding on t hi s un it fails or thi s u ni t i s

not connected to the Internet, then you can download the latest firmware from the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the firmware. http://panasonic.net/suppor t/

≥When the unit is connected to the Internet,

communication charges may be generated.

≥If you do not want to check for the latest

firmware version when the unit is turned on, set “Automatic Updat e” to “O ff”. (> 29)

Manually updating the firmware

If the firmware update is not carried out when the unit is turned on, a message is displayed when displaying the FUNCTIONS menu.

You can manually update the firmware.

1) Press [SETUP].

2) Press [3, 4] to select “Gen era l” an d press [OK].

3) Press [3, 4] to sel ec t “F i rmw a re Up da t e” and pres s [OK].

4) Press [3, 4] to select “Update Now” and press [OK].

5) Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

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Control reference guide



SD CARD





  

Pull to flip down the front panel.

 









 



 

 

VOL

PIP

PAUSE

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

SECONDARY

AUDIO

RECEIVER

VOL

MUTING

RE-MASTER

PLAY

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

BD/SD

OPEN/CLOSE

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

OPTION

A B C D

SETUP





 

 





 

! Turn the unit on and off (> 11) @ TV operation buttons (> 11)

You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. [Í TV] : Turn the television on and off [AV] : Switch the input channel [WXCH] : Channel select [ijVOL] : Adjust the volume

# Open or close the disc tray (> 14) $ Numbered buttons

Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers (> 15)

% Cancel ^ Basic playback control buttons (> 14, 15) & Show status messages (> 15) * Show Pop-up menu (> 14) ( Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (> 14) AJ Show OPTION menu (> 18) AA These but tons 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 View” and “Album View” screens (> 18).

AB Show Setup menu (> 26) AC Switch on/o ff Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (> 16) AD T ransmit the remote control signal AE Receiver operation buttons (> 11)

You can operate a receiver through the unit’s remote control. [ijVOL] : Adjust the volume [MUTING] : Mute the sound

AF Reproduce more natural audio (> 15) AG Se le ct au di o ( > 15) AH Show FUNCTIONS menu (> 21) AI Selection/OK, Frame-by-f rame (> 15)



BJ Show on-screen menu (> 24) BA Return to previous screen BB Select disc drive or SD card drive (> 14) BC Switch on/off Secondary Audio (> 16)

CAUTION

Do not place objects in front of the unit. The disc tray may collide with objects when it is op ened, and this ma y cause injury.

applications (BD-J). For more information about

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1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 11)

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.

2 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.

3 Disc tray (> 14) 4 SD Card LED

≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (> 27, SD Card LED

Control)

5 SD card slot (> 18) 6 Display

Disc indicato r SD card i n di cator

The indicator blinks when reading data from a disc or card, or writing data to a card.

PULL-OPEN

7 Search/Slow-motio n/Skip (> 15)

Search: Press and hold (During play) Slow-motion: Press and hold (During pause) Skip: Press

8 Open or close the disc tray (> 14 9 Remote control signal sensor (> 5) : Stop (> 15) ; Pa use (> 15) < Start play (> 14)

)

Rear panel terminals (> 6–9)

Easy Setting

After connecting your new player and pressing the standby/on button, a screen for the basic settings will appear.

Preparation Tu rn on the television and select the appropriate

video input on the television. 1 Press [Í BD].

Setup screen appears .

If this unit is connected to a P an as on ic TV (V IER A) s up porting

≥

HDAVI Control the “On-scre en L ang uag e” and “TV Aspect” setting informatio n on

2 or

HDAVI Control

3 via an HDMI cab le , then

≥You can per form this setup anytime

by selecting “Easy Se tting” in the

TIPS

Setup menu. (> 29)

≥You can also change these settings

individually. (> 27, 28)

the TV are captur ed from the TV.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and make

the settings with [3, 4] and [OK].

“On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” are set. (> 27, 28)

Setting the television and receiver operation

You can operate the TV or receiver using the unit’s remote control.

Point the remote control at the television or receiver.

1 For televisions

Input the 2-di gi t c ode with the number ed buttons while pressing [Í TV].

For receivers

Input the 2-di gi t c ode with the number ed buttons while pressing [MUTING].

e.g., 01: [0] B [1]

2 Test by turning on the television or adjusting the volume of the

receiver.

NOTE

≥If your television or r eceiver bran d

has more than one code listed, selec t the one that all ow s co rr e ct operation.

≥If your television or receiver brand is

not listed or if the code listed f or them do es not allow control of your television or receiver, this remote control is not compatib le with them. Use their remote cont rol.

≥When audio is muted, press

[MUTING ] again.

ENGLISH

Brand TV Code

Panasonic 01/02/03/04 AIWA 35 AKAI 27/30 BEJING 33 BEK O 05/71/7 2/7 3/74 BENQ 58/59 BP 09 BRANDT 10/15 BUSH 05 CENTREX 66 CHANGHON G 69 CURTIS 05 DAEWOO 64/65 DESM ET 05 DUAL 05 ELEMIS 05 FERGUSON 10/34 FINLUX 61 FISHER 21 FUJITSU 53 FUNAI 63/67 GOLDSTAR 05/50/51 GOODMANS 05 GRADIENTE 36 GRUNDIG 09 HIKONA 52 HIT A CHI 05/22/23/40/41 INNO HIT 05 IRRADIO 30 ITT 25 JINGXING 49 JVC 17/30/39/70 KDS 52 KOLIN 45 KONKA 62 LG 05/50/51 LOEWE 07/46 MAG 52 METZ 05/28 MITSUBISHI 05/19/20/47

Brand TV Code

MIVAR 24 NEC 36 NOBLEX 33 NOKIA 25/26/27/60/61 NORDMEND E 10 OLEVIA 45 ONWA 30/39/70 ORION 05 PEON Y 49/69 PHILCO 41/48/64 PHILIPS 05/06/46 PHONOLA 05 PIONEER 37/38 PROVIEW 52 PYE 05 RADIOLA 05 SABA 10 SALORA 26 SAMSUNG 32/42/43/65/68 SANSUI 05 SANYO 21/ 54/55/56 SCHNEIDER 05/29/30 SEG 05/69 /75/76/77/78 SELECO 05/25 SHARP 18 SIEMENS 09 SINUD Y NE 05 SONY 08 TCL 31/33/66/67 /69 TELEFUNKEN 10/11/12/13/14 TEVION 52 TEX ONDA 52 THOM SON 10/15/44 TOSHIBA 16/57 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE YAMAHA 18/41

Brand Receiver Code

Pa nas onic 01/02/03 TECHNICS 35 ADCOM 62 AIWA 04/05/06/4 8/49 ALPINE 63 ARCAM 57/58 BOSE 07 DENON 08/09/10/11/50/51/52 HARMAN 12 KARDON 12 JVC 13/14 KENWOOD 15/16/17 KLH 18 LG 19 LUXMAN 59 MARANTZ 20/21 MCINTOSH 54 NAD 22/55 NAKAMICHI 60/61 ONKYO 23 OUTLAW PREAMP PHILIPS 24/44 PIONEER 25/26/27/28 SAMSUNG 45/46/47 SONY 29/30/31 TEAC 32/33/34 THOMSON 43/53 YAMAHA 36/37/38/39/40/41/42

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Network settings

N R U T E R

K O

IP Address / DNS Settings

Connection Test

OnOn

㪄㪄㪄㪅㩷㪄㪄㪄㪅㩷㪄㪄㪄㪅㩷㪄㪄㪄㩷㪄㪄㪄㪅㩷㪄㪄㪄㪅㩷㪄㪄㪄㪅㩷㪄㪄㪄㩷

IP Address Auto-Assignment IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address DNS-IP Auto-Assignment Primary DNS Secondary DNS Connection Speed Auto-Config Connection Speed Setting



192

Primary DNS

Please input Primary DNS and press [OK]. You can delete a character below with [CANCEL] and clear settings by pressing [OK] without input.

Number

These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. ≥The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. (> 28)

It is required that you use a broadband connection .

Preparation

≥Conn ect to the netwo rk . (> 9)

Testing the connection

Always test the connection when a LAN cable is connected or when new “IP Addr ess / DNS Settings” have been made.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Network Settings”

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “IP Address / DNS

Settings” and press [OK].

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection Test” and

press [OK].

Setting the DNS-IP

In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. When setting an assigned DNS server from your Internet service provider, perform the follow ing settings.

After performing steps 1–3 (D left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “DNS-IP

Auto-Assignment” and press [2, 1] to select “Off”.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Primary DNS” or

“Secondary DNS”and press [OK].

6 Enter num ber s wi th th e num bered buttons

and press [OK].

≥Follow the instructions given by your Internet service

provider and enter the numbers. If the number i s unknown, then check the number of other devices such as personal computers connected via a LAN cable and assi gn the same number.

≥If a wrong number is entered, then press [CANCEL].

“Te sting...”:The test is in progress. “Pass”: The connection is completed. “Fail”: Please check the connection and se ttings.

[Tips]

≥If the connection test fails, it may be necessary to change your

router ’s MAC addr ess settings.The MAC address can be displayed by pressing [SETUP] and selecting “Network Settings”.

Network Settings

IP Address / DNS Settings Proxy Server Settings

MAC Address: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx

Setting the IP address

In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Set the IP address only when the router has no DHCP server functions or when the router’s DHCP server function is disabled.

After performing steps 1–3 (D above)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “IP Address

Auto-Assignment” and press [2, 1] to select “Off”.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “IP Address”, “Subnet

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Mask” or “Gateway Address” and press [OK].

6 Enter numbers with the numbered buttons

and press [OK].

≥After chec king the specifi c ations for your broadband router,

enter each number. If the number is unknown, then check the number of other devices such as personal computers conn ected via a LAN cabl e. A ssign a di ff e r ent n u mbe r f rom th os e o f ot he r devices for the “IP Address” and the same number for others.

≥If a wrong number is entered, then press [CANCEL ].

[Note]

≥The numeric input range is be tween 0 and 255.

RETURN

[Note]

≥The numeric input range is between 0 and 255.

Setting the connection speed

When the connection test results in “Fa il” after the IP and DNS-IP addresses are assigned, perform the following settings.

After performing steps 1–3 (D left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection Speed

Auto-Config” and press [2, 1] to select “Off”.

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Connection Speed

Setting” and press [2, 1] to select a connection speed.

≥Select a connection speed in accordance with the environment

of the netw ork connec t e d.

≥When the settings are changed, the network connection may be

disable d de pe nd in g on t h e devic e.

Setting the proxy server

Proxy Port Number

Input HTTP Proxy server port number and press [OK]. You can delete a character below with [CANCEL]. The number will be set to "0" if [OK] is pressed before any input.

Number













(

)





In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Please use this setting when instructed to by your Internet service provider.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Network Settings” and

press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Proxy Server Settings”

and press [OK].

Proxy Server Settings

Proxy Address Proxy Port Number

Initialize

RETURN

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Proxy Address” and

press [OK].

≥The text entry screen is displayed.

T ext field: shows the text you have entered

Proxy Address

Delete

Finish

12345678 90

ABC

DEF

GHI

JKL

M N O PQRS

TUV

W XYZ

RETURN

0 -- 9

a b c def ghi

jkl mno p q rs

t uv w xyz

“’:;

Space

+-*

/= #$& <>@ []_

()

{}

\ I

` A

≥The specified ports may be blocked and not be able to

be used depending on the network environment.

In order to restore the default settings

TIPS

After performing steps 1–3

1) Press [3, 4] to select “Initialize” and press [OK].

2) Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “F”

1) Press [3] to move to the 3rd row.

2) Press [3] twice to highlight “F”.

3) Press [OK].

ENGLISH

5 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a character and

press [OK].

Repeat this step to enter other characters. ≥Press [;] to delete.

6 Press [∫] when you complete the entry. 7 Press [3, 4] to select “Proxy Por t Numb er”

and press [OK].

8 Enter numb e rs with the num bered buttons and

press [OK].

9 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

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Basic play (Playing video contents)

AV1

VOL

RE-MASTER

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STATUS

FUNCTIONS

ABCD

RETURN

AUDIO

MUTING

PLAY

PAUSE

STOP

CANCEL

PIP

SECONDARY

AUDIO

BD/SD

SETUP

RECEIVER

VOL

OPEN/CLOSE









OPTION

e.g.,

e.g., [BD-V] e.g., [DVD-VR]

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

1 Press [Í BD] to turn on the unit. 2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and load

the disc.

≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥Load doub le-sided discs so the label for the side

you want to play is facing up.

≥DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges

befo re use. Play starts. ≥If a disc with data in different file formats is inserted, the file selection

menu is dis played. Press [3, 4] to select the desired file format and

press [OK].

≥If play does not start, press [1](PLAY).

≥ If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press

[OK]. ≥If the sc r e en pr om pt in g yo u to us e the color button s ap pe ar s, con t in ue to

operate with the color buttons on the remote control.

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DIRECT NAVIGAT OR Title View

DVD-RAM(VR)

Date Day

No.

05.09

Rec Time

0:15 (SP)

06.09

07.09

Play

# $

RETURN OPTION

Tuning

Wed

IN 2

Wed

IN 2

Wed Thu

VHS

Thu

VHS Thu Fri Fri

IN 2

Fri

IN 2

Fri

Video Picture

Video

Name of item

Time

10:00 11:30

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11:59 10:00 11:30 11:59 10:00 10:30 11:30 11:59

Previous Next

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Picture

Page 01/02

NOTE

TIPS

≥Signal fro m PAL discs is output as PAL. Signal

from NTSC discs is output as “NTSC” or “P AL60”. Yo u ca n se lect “NTSC” or “PAL60” in “NTSC Contents Output” for NTSC discs. (> 26)

≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS

ARE DISPLAYED. Press [∫] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen an d so on.

To switch drives

Press [BD/SD] to select “BD” to play a disc. ≥If a disc o r an SD card is inserted while the unit is

stopped, the drive switches automatically depending on the inserted media.

T o display menus

[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]

Press [TOP MENU/DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

To show Pop-up menu [BD-V]

The Pop-up menu is a special feature available with some BD-Video discs. Th i s me nu may vary wit h discs. For the operating method, refer to the instructions for the disc.

1) Press [POP-UP MENU].

2) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].

≥Pop-up men u als o ap pe ars b y pr es si ng [OP T ION]

and selecting “Pop-up Menu”.

≥Press [POP-UP MENU] to exit the screen. ≥The producer s of the di sc can control how d iscs

are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥When playing a set of two or mo re BD-Video

discs, the menu screen m ay continue to display even if the disc has been ejected.

≥It may take time to read BD-Video discs that

includ e BD -J (> 36).

≥You can play data in AVCHD format recorded on

an SD card.

Other operations during play (These fu nctions may not work dependi ng on the disc.)

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY

BD-Video

 T1 C1 0:05.14

0:20.52



T: Title C: Chapter

PL: Playlist

Items change depending on th e disc played.

No display

Current position

Type of disc

Play status

Elapsed time in the title

e.g. [BD-V]

Depending on the kind of disc or the playback status, this display may not ap pear.

Total time

Soundtrack

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

Englis h is sel ec ted .

e.g. [DVD-V]

PLAY

DVD-RAM(VR)

AudioLR

“AudioLR” is selected

RE-MASTER

Stop

The stop ped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. ≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press [∫]

several times to display “STOP” on unit’s display.

≥[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J (> 36), the resume

play function does not work .

≥[CD] [MP3] [DivX]: The position is clear ed if the unit is turned off .

Pause

≥Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Search/Slow-motion

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed. ≥For some discs, the speed may not change.

While play in g, pr e ss [6] or [5]. ≥Press and hol d [:/6] or [9/5] on the main unit. ≥[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]:

Audio is heard durin g first level of f orward search.

≥[DivX]: Audio is not heard during all levels of search. ≥[CD] [MP3]: The speed is fixed to a single step.

Slow-motion

While paused, press [6] or [5]. ≥Press and hol d [:/6] or [9/5] on the main unit. ≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [5] only. ≥[DVD-VR]

:If continued fo r appr ox. 5 minute s, slow-motion pla y pauses autom atica lly.

STATUS

The status messages give you information about what is currently being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the information displayed will change.

AUDIO

[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]

Status messages

Changing audio during play

ENGLISH

Skip

Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.

≥Each press in creases th e number o f skips. ≥[DivX]: Backward direction [:] only.

Starting from a selected item

Play starts from the selected title or chapter.

[BD-V] [AVCHD]

e.g., 5: [0] B [0] B [5]

15: [ 0] B [1] B [5]

≥

While stopped (the image on the right is displa y e d on the screen), the title is designated . While pla ying, the chapter is designated.

[DVD-V]

e.g., 5: [0] B [5]

15: [1] B [5]

Frame-by-frame

While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).

Each press shows the next frame.

≥Press and hol d to change in succession forward or backward. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed. ≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward dir ection [1] (;1) only.

Screen Aspect

When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.

1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Scre en Aspect” and press [OK]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Side cut” or “ Zo om” .

Normal: Normal output Side cut: The blac k bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9 image disappear and

Zoom: The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image disappear and

≥When “TV Aspect” (> 28) is set to “4:3 Pan & Scan” or “4:3

Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect is disabled.

the image is enlarged. Please note that the right and left sides of the image are cut off when the black bar is not displayed.

the image is enlarged. Please note that the top and bottom sides of the image are cut off when the black bar is not displayed.

You can change the audio channel number each time you press the b utton. T his allows you to change the soundtrack language (> 24, Soundtrack), etc.

[DVD-VR] [DivX]

AudioLR>AudioL>Audio R ^-------------------------------------------------}

Reproducing more natura l audi o

(Disc s recorded at 48 kHz or less)

This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the track.

Press [RE-MASTER] to select “Re-master 1”, “Re-master 2” or “Re-master 3”.

Select the one that you like best.

When playing LPCM sound

Setting

Re-master 1 Re-master 2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium

Re-master 3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong

Off Off Off

≥This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal or the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT t erminal only when “ Digita l Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. (However, in this case, audio is output as 2ch from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.)

Type of music

High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)

Other types of sound

Effect level Light

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Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUSVIEW in

Secondary video

Primary video

BD-Video[BD-V]

This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in- picture, second ary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD- ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1. 1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW functi on, BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. ≥These disc s may not be on sale in certain regions.

Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) and secondary audio

Secondary video can be pla yed from a disc com patible with th e picture -in-pi cture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc.

T o turn on /off secondary video

Press [PIP].

Secondary video is played.

≥“PiP ON” is displayed. ≥Press the button to turn it ON and OFF.

To turn on/off audio with the secondary video

Press [SECONDARY AUDIO].

The secondary audio is played.

≥“Secondary Audio ON” is displayed. ≥Press the button to turn it ON and OFF.

Virtual package

For a di sc co mpat ib l e w it h th e v irtua l p ac k ag e (> 37), data is copied to other media (> 36, Local storage) from the Internet or disc to use the different functions while playing the dat a. For this unit, data is copied to an SD card. The metho ds f or copy and playbac k a nd th e req ui red a v ai la bl e ca pa ci ty on th e ca rd may vary with the disc. For details, refer to the instructions for the disc.

To use the above functions, it is recommended that you format the card on this unit. Format the card using the following procedures. BD-Video data, such as secondary video recorded on the card, can also be erased with the following procedures .

Formatting SD cards/Deleting data

1) Insert an SD card (> 18).

2) Press [FUNCTIONS].

3) Pre s s [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].

4) Pre s s [3, 4] to select “Card Management” and press [OK].

5) Pre s s [3, 4] to select “BD-Video Data Erase” or “Format SD Card” and press [OK].

6) Pre s s [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

7) Pre s s [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].

Card Management No. of Files 6

SD CARD

OK RETURN

Free space 300 MB

BD-Video Data Erase

Format SD Card

Format this SD Card.

NOTE

TIPS

NOTE

≥Discs may not always be played back according

to the settings on this unit, as certain playback formats are prioritized on certain discs.

≥Only the primary video is played during search/

slow-motion or fram e- by -fr a me.

≥When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” in “Digital

Audio Output” is set to “Off”, secondary audio will not be played even if [SECONDARY AUDIO] is pressed. Please check that “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On” (> 27).

≥When the secondary vide o is turned o ff, the

seconda ry audio does not play.

≥If the SD card is removed from this unit when

using data that w as copied with the virtual package function, disc playback stops.

≥Ima ge s an d au dio may freeze mom en t a rily

durin g playback.

≥Data cannot be copied in the following cases.

–The card is protected. –Available capacity on the card is too small.

Delete unnecessary data or use a new card.

≥When the function fails to work properly, even if

the data is copied, format the car d again with this unit. (In this case, all data will be erased.)

≥If an SD card with files in different formats is

used, i m ages and audio may not play back properly. It is recommend ed that you use an SD card with no data or an SD card formatted on this unit.

≥It is impossible to restore data after formatting

the card or eras ing the data. Once a card is formatted, all data including those recorded on the PC is erased as well, even if the data were protected with other equipment. Confirm whether the card can be format ted.

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Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet

Preparation

≥Connect to the network. (> 9) This un it supports BD-Live, a n ew BD-Video function that all ows you to use the

following interac ti ve functi on s whe n conn ec te d to the I nternet. (The usable fu nctions and the op eratin g method may vary with each disc. For details, refer to the instructions for the disc.) ≥Additiona l cont en ts suc h as mo vie ’s trailer , subt itl es a nd BD-J ( > 36), etc. can be

downloaded to SD cards (> 36, Loca l sto r ag e) t o pl ay them .

≥Special video data, etc. may be played back while they are being downloaded to

an SD card.

∫ AACS Online

When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player or disc IDs may be sent to the content provider via the Internet. Services and functions to be provided differ depending on the disc. ≥You can be introduced to other similar movies if you record your viewing history

on the server by using these IDs.

≥Game score histories can be saved.

NOTE

TIPS

≥The unit must be connected to the Internet and

set up (> 12) to use the BD-Live functions. “BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be change d for certain discs ( > 26).

≥The connection to the Internet may take time or

the Internet may not be connected depending on the connectio n environment. It is required t hat you use a broad band connection.

≥The unit is connected to the Internet when

BD-Live functions are used, generating communication ch arges.

≥Special video data, etc. may be played back

while they are being downloaded to an SD card using one funct ion of BD-Live. The pl ayback may be paused depending on the communication environment. Some functions may be disabled to prevent skipping to sections that have not been downloaded, etc.

Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video of BD-Video [BD-V]

Regarding High Bit rate Audio

This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted i n BD-Video.

In order to enjoy these audio formats, connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 using a High Speed HDMI cable (> 6) and set “Priori ty se tting ” (> 27) to “Audio Quality”.

However, there are the following restrictions.

≥The clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode (> 16) cannot be output. ≥Any audio format not decoded by the connected amplifier/receiver cannot be output properly.

If you want to output the audio properly, set “Priority setting” to “Secondary Audi o” or “User”.

∫ Differences in audio output by set ting

The output audio type can be changed depending on the menu set tings. Set “Digital Audio Outp ut” (> 27) in accordance with your favorite audio with reference to the following table.

T o enjoy secondary audio

Secondary

Audio

Original audio Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

;;;;

Audio formats are

outp ut as:

≥“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, and “Digital Audio Ou tput” is fixed to “PCM ”. ≥Data of 6 channels or more will be outp ut in 5.1 channels.

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

PCM

DTS-HD Master

Audio

ENGLISH

To enjoy high bit rate audio

Select this mode if your am pl if i er / receiver is equipped wi th t he s e de co ders.

Original audio Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

;;;;

Audio Quality

User

[Note]

Enjoying 7.1ch LPCM

Connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver using an HDMI cable, and select “Audio Quality” or “User” and then set “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”.

When the unit is connected using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, there are restrictions for high bit rate audio.

Original audio PCM

Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/

DTS-HD Master Audio (7.1ch)

≥When “Secondary Audio” is selected, the audio is output in the formats enclosed in bold frames. ≥When“Audio Quality” is selected, the audio is output in the formats shown in the shaded area.

(7.1ch)

7.1ch LPCM Down-mixed 2ch PCM Down-mixed 2ch PCM Down-mixed 2ch PCM

Audio formats are

outp ut as:

≥“Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”, and ‘“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is fixed to “Off”.

The clicking sound on the m enu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode is not outputted.

To set the high bit rate audio and secondary audio individually

“BD-Video Secondary Audio”: “On” “BD-Video Secondary Audio”: “Off”

PCM Bitstream PCM Bitstream

Maximum 5.1ch PCM Dolby Digital

Down-mixed 2ch PCM Dolby Digital Down-mixed 2ch PCM Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

Maximu m 7.1ch original

“BD-Video Secondary Audio”:

“On”

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

PCM

Bitstream

“BD-Video Secon dary Au dio ”:

DTS-HD Master

Audio

DTS-HD Master

Audio

The orig in al for m a t

“Off”

Dolby Digital

DTS Digital Surround

Regarding 24p output

Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in accordance with the film materials. However, they will normally be output in 60 frames/second in accordance with the display format. These can be output in 24p as the original. Therefore, high-quality video can be enjoyed, such as the improved clarity, enhanced perspective, etc.

NECESSARY CONNECTIONS

≥Connect to a TV supporting 1080/24p input via an HDMI cable.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥“24p Output”: “On” (> 28)

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Chapter playback [DVD-VR]

Properties

Chapter View

To picture

To display the title properties (recording date, etc.)

Playing still pictures (B below)

To select the chapter

e.g.,

SD CARD

HD Movie (AVCHD)

Select an action or press RETURN.

Picture (JPEG)

OK RETURN

OPTION

e.g.,





Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner on the right.

e.g.,

1 Insert a disc (> 14).

While “Title View” screen is displayed

Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [OPTION].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Chapter View” and press [OK]. 4 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter and press [OK].

Playing still pictures [JPEG]

You can play still pictures recorded onto a BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW and an SD card.

1 Insert a disc (> 14) or an SD card

(B r ight).

≥If a disc or an SD card containing

data in different file formats is inserted , th e f i le se le ctio n m en u m a y be disp layed. SD card: Press [3, 4] to select “Picture (JPEG)” and press [OK]. CD-R/RW: Press [3, 4] to select “JPEG” and press [OK].

BD-RE, DVD-RAM

“Album View” screen is displayed

CD-R/RW, SD card

“Picture View” screen is displayed B Go to step 3

106_DVD

Total 8

OK RETURN

Album View

2006 9 12

Total 13

ᧂ

Previous Next

Video Picture

# $

Picture

Video

Page 02/02

SlideShow

 

Press OK to go to Picture View.

DIRECT NAVIGAT OR

CD(JPEG)

001

005

009

Folders can be selected from OPTION.

Play

OPTION

RETURN

Picture View

penguin_jpg

002 003 004

006 007 008

Page 01/01

DIRECT NAVIGAT OR

DVD-RAM(VR)

OPTION

≥Whe n the “T itl e V iew ” sc ree n is

displayed, press the [B] button to switch to the “Album View” screen.

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [OK].

DVD-RAM(VR)

0001

0005

0009

Play RETURN

Picture View

0002 0003 0004

0006 0007 0008

2006 9 12

Page 001/001

Video

Picture

DIRECT NAVIGAT OR

OPTION

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still picture and press

[OK].

TIPS

NOTE

Inse rtin g a card

1 Pull to flip down the front panel. 2 Inser t the SD card into the SD card slot.

≥Press on the center of the card until it clicks

into pl ace.

Removing the card

Press on the center of the card and pull it straight out.

≥Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still

picture.

≥Press [:, 9] to show other pages.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

T o exit the scree n

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

CD-R/RW

Discs containing data in different file formats. T o s witch from the MP3 or DivX menu to JPEG menu, per form step s be low.

1) Press [FUNCTIONS].

2) Press [ 3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].

3) Press [ 3, 4] to select “JPEG” and press [OK]. ≥Small-size d still pictures are displ ayed with a

frame.

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Useful functions during still picture play

\DCIM

Select Folder

Change the Album folder to be accessed.

Press [OK] to set.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Folder selection

CD(JPEG)

001 002 003 004 005 006 007

008 009 010

103 104 105

021216_0026

F 7/25

RETURN

Folder - picture

No. 102 - 0001

Date 11.12.2007 Total 3/9

Shooting date

e.g. JPEG on DVD-RAM

Start Slidesh ow

You can display still pict ures one by one at a constant interval.

BD-RE, DVD-RAM

1 While the “Album View” screen is displayed

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [OK]. ≥You can also start slideshow by pressing [1] (PLAY) after

selecting the album.

CD-R/RW, SD card

1 While the “Picture View” screen is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slide Show” and press [OK].

To stop slideshow

Press [∫].

Slideshow with music

SD card only

If a music CD is inserted in the disc tray while playing slideshows, the music CD starts playing automatically as background music.

≥You cannot search or skip on a music CD. ≥When the slideshow stops, playback of the music CD al so stops. ≥[MP3]: This function will not operate.

Slideshow se tt i ngs

In step 2 in “Start Slideshow” above, 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slide Show Setting” and press [OK].

2 To change the display interval

Press [3, 4] to select “Display interval” and press [2, 1] to select the interval (“Long”, “Normal” or “Short”). ≥When a still picture with large number of pixels is played, the

displ ay interval may become longer. Even if the setting is changed, the display interv al may not become shorter.

To repeat slideshow

Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play” and press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”.

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to sele ct “Set” an d press [OK].

To select the still pictures in another folder

BD-RE, DVD-RAM

To switch to another higher folder

(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable) 1 While the “Album View” screen is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and press [OK].

ENGLISH

3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and press [OK].

CD-R/RW

1 While the “Picture View” screen is displayed

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Folder ” and pre ss [O K]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select a fol der and press [OK].

The “Picture View” screen for the folder appears.

To show the picture properties

While pl ayin g Press [STATUS] twice.

Rotate

1 While p laying (except for slideshows)

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate RIGHT” or “Rotate LEF T” and

press [OK].

≥The rotation inf ormation will be st ored until the unit is turned off

or the media is r emoved.

Zoom out

This function is only available for small-sized still pictures. 1 While p laying (except for slideshows)

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” and press [OK]. ≥To cancel “Zoom out”, press [3, 4] to select “Zoom in” in step 2

and press [OK].

≥The zoom-out information will not be stored.

To exit, press [STATUS].

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Playing DivX videos [DivX]

e.g.,

JPEG

Select an action or press RETURN.

MP3

DivX

OK RETURN

OPTION

Selected folder No. /Total folders

If the folder has no title, “– –” is displayed as folder number.

CD (DivX)

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Folder selection

Page 01/01

F 1/21

RETURN

Image001

Image002 Image003 Image004 Image005 Image006 Image007 Image008 Image009 Image010

12_02_2004

DivX Registration

DivX® Video On Demand

Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

8 alphanumeric characters

You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R /CD-RW discs which contain DivX video cont ents that have been recorded on a personal computer.

≥Because DivX format can use many differ ent codecs, there is no guarantee that all DivX files will play. (> 22, “About MP3/JPEG/

DivX files”)

1 Insert a disc. (> 14)

≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is

inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press [3, 4] to select “DivX” and press [OK].

2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and

press [OK].

Play starts on the selected title.

Playin g a title in another folde r

1 While the “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” is displayed

Press [OPTION], press [3, 4] to select “Folder” and press [OK].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

CD (DivX)

No.

001 ABC.divx

OPTION

Play

Folders can be selected from OPTION.

RETURN

DivX

Name of Title

NOTE

Page 01/01

NOTE

≥The picture sizes set for recording

may prevent the unit from sh owing pictures in the proper aspect. You may be able to adjust the aspect through the TV.

≥Successive play is not possible. ≥You can use searc h and skip

functions. (> 15)

≥Press [:, 9] to show other

TIPS

pages.

CD-R/RW

Discs containing data in different fil e formats. To switch fro m the JPEG or MP3 menu to DivX menu, perform steps below.

1) Press [FUNCTIONS].

2) Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].

3) Press [3, 4] to select “DivX” and press [OK].

≥You cannot select folders that

contain no compatible files.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

TIPS

2 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press [OK].

The “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” for the folder appears.

Regarding DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod

Display the unit’s registration code.

(> 29, “DivX Registration” in “General”)

Displaying subtitles text (> 24, Subtitle)

You can display subtitles text onto the DivX video disc on this unit. This functio n ha s no re lat io n to the sub titles spec if ied in D iv X stand ard specifications and has no clear stan dard. Depending on the methods used to crea te the fil e, the f ollow ing functions ma y not work.

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≥DivX video files that do not display “Text” do not contain subtitles

text. Subtitles text cannot be displayed.

≥After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another

registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.

≥

If you purcha se

DivX VOD

content using a registration code diff erent from this unit’s code , y ou wi ll not be ab le to pla y this conten t. (“A ut horisa tion Error.” is displayed.)

Regardi ng Div X co ntent that can on ly be pla yed a set number of times Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired.” is displayed.)

When pl a ying this conten t

≥

The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if –

you press [ÍBD]

–

you press [∫]

–

you press [DIR EC TNAVIGA TOR].

–

you press [:]

or [6, 5] etc. and arrive at another content or the

start of the content being played.

–

you press [BD /SD ] to cha nge the drive .

≥

Resume func tio ns do no t w ork.

Subtitles text language settings

If the subtitles text are not displayed correctly, try changing the language settings.

After playing back a DivX video file containing subtitles text

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “DivX Subtitle Text” and press [O K]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Latin 1”, “Latin 2”, or “Cyrillic” then

press [OK].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

Playing music [CD] [MP3]

0.09 4.30

01 02 03 04 05

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music list

Tra ck Name Play Time

Tra ck1

4min30sec 3min41sec 4min30sec 3min11sec 5min 2sec

Tra ck2

5 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec

Tra ck3 Tra ck4 Tra ck5

Play

RETURN

“ ” indicates the track currently playing.

e.g. [CD]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Select Folder

CD(MP3)

001 My favorite 002 Brazilian pops 003 Chinese pops 004 Czech pops 005 Hungarian pops 006 Liner notes 007 Japanese pops

008 Mexican pops 009 Philippine pops 010 Swedish pops 011 Momoko 012 Standard number 013 Piano solo 014Vocal

MP3 music

F 7/25

RETURN

Selected fol de r No. /Total folders

If the folder has no track, “– –” is displ ayed as folder num b er.

e.g.,

You can play generally available music CD or MP3 files recorded onto a CD-R/RW.

1 Insert a disc. (> 14)

OPTION

DivX

JPEG

MP3

OK RETURN

≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is

inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press [3, 4] to select “MP3” and press [OK].

Select an action or press RETURN.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press [OK].

Play starts on the selected track.

[MP3] Playing a track in another folder

1 While the “Music list” is displayed

Press [OPTION], press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and press [OK].

TIPS

NOTE

TIPS

≥Discs containing data in different f ile

formats. To switch from the JPEG or DivX menu to MP3 menu, perform steps below. 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2Press [3, 4] to se le ct “Men u”

and press [OK].

3Press [3, 4] to select “MP3” and

press [OK].

ENGLISH

≥You can use search and skip

functions. (> 15)

≥When the “Screen Saver Function”

is set to “On” (> 27), the screen switches to Screen Saver mode if there is no operation for 10 minutes after starting playback. (Playback continues.)

≥You cannot selec t folders that

contain no compatible tracks.

T o return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

2 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press [OK].

The “Music list” for the folder appears.

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television

When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 and a receiver supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is turned off, since “Power off link” (> 2 3) op erates. The follow ing operations make it possible to keep the po wer of the unit ON and to play musi c continuously. 1 While playing music

Press [OPTION].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Power” and press [OK].

Showing FUNCTIONS menu

Some functions of this unit can be operated from the FUNCTIONS menu.

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].

≥Items to be displayed may vary with the media.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].

≥Top Menu ≥Menu ≥Playback ≥SD CARD Sw i tche s to the SD drive. ≥BD/DVD/CD Switches to the disc drive. ≥To Others “Playlists”:

You can play playlists created on DVD-VR.

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to selec t the playlis t an d pre ss [OK ]. “Setup” (> 26) “Card Ma na gement ” ( > 16)

≥Sound may be discontinued for

several seconds when the power to

NOTE

the television is turned off.

≥If the operation me ntioned left is

executed while audio is output f rom the television, the sound may not be output from the receiver. It is recommended to se t the rec eiver beforehand so that audio will be outp ut from th e receiver.

BD Player FUNCTION MENU

DVD-Video

Top Menu

SD CARD

To Others

OPTION

RETURN

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About MP3/JPEG/DivX files

001

P0000010.jpg P0000011.jpg P0000012.jpg

P0000003.jpg P0000004.jpg P0000005.jpg

P0000001.jpg P0000002.jpg

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

Root

Order of play

002 Folder

003 Folder

004 Folder

e.g.

File format MP3 JPEG Playable media

CD-R/RW*

Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “ .MP3”. Files mu st have the extension “.jpg” or “.JP G ”. Picture resolution — between 34k34 and 5120k3840 pixels

Compression rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps — Sampling rate 44. 1 kHz/48 kHz — Reference ID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4

ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track. This unit supports the versions listed above but only titles and the names of artists can be displayed. ≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc.

within a MP3 file, play may not be possible.

File format DivX Subtitles text file of DivX Playable media

CD-R/RW*

File format — Micro DVD, SubRip , or TMP layer Extension Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”

or “.avi”.

Picture resolution between 32k32 and 720k576 pixels — Reference ≥Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)

with st an da r d play ba ck of D iv X me dia files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.

Video

–Number of stream: Up to 1 –Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50, DIV6 –FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps

Audio

–Number of stream: Up to 8 –Format: MP 3, MP E G , AC3 –Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch

≥GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not

supported.

, DVD-R*5, DVD-R DL*

conversion.

CD-R/RW*1, DVD-RAM*2, BD-RE*3, SD card

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

JPEG conforming D CF*

is supported.

Thawing Time: approx. 2 sec. (7M pixels)

≥MOTION J PEG is not supported

CD-R/RW*1, DVD-R*5, DVD-R DL*

Files must have the extension “.S RT”, “.srt”, “.SUB”, “.su b ”, “.TXT”, or “.txt”

≥The DivX video file and subtitles text file are inside the same

folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions. If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same

≥

folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”.

≥In the following situations, the subtitles cannot be d isplayed

as rec orded. F urthermore, depending on th e methods used to create the file or the state of the recording, only parts of the subtitles may be di splayed, or the subti tles may not be displayed at all. – Whe n sp ec ial text or charac ters are inc lu de d in the

subtitles text.

– When the file size is larger than 256 KB.

When characters with specified stylin g are included in the

–

subtitle data.

–Codes that specify the character st yle within files are

displayed as subtitle characters.

– When data with a different format exists within the subtitle

data.

≥If the file name of the DivX video file is not displayed

correctly on the menu screen (the file name is displayed as “_”), the subtitles text may not be displayed correctly.

≥Depending o n t he di sc , the su bt i tles text cannot be dis pl ay e d

when search and other such operations are being performed.

≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly. ≥The display order on this unit ma y differ from how the ord er is displayed on a computer. ≥Depending on how you create the media (writing software), files and folders may not play in the order you numbered them. ≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format. ≥Depending on the recording conditions, the media may not play. ≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files and/or folders and some files may not display or be playable.

*1 ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats), Joliet

*2 Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. *3 Discs must conform to UDF 2.5. *4 Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association

*5 Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).

Structure of MP3, still pictures (JPEG) and DivX folders

You can play MP3, still pictures (JPEG) an d DivX wit h this unit by making folders on disc as shown (D right). ≥Folder structure created on a DVD-RAM, BD-RE or an SD card is not displayed.

MP3 files and folders in CD-R/RW

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

Still pictures (JPEG) in CD-R/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.

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This unit is compatible with multi-session. This unit is not compatible with packet writing.

(JEITA). This unit is not compatible with multi-session.

The default session only is played.

Linked operations with the TV

e.g.,

RETURN

OPTION

Control Panel

Screen Aspect

Top Menu

Pop-up Menu

e.g.,

Control Panel Control Pan el is dis pl ayed.

Follow the indications on the screen.

Screen Aspect (> 15) Top Menu [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] Top menu is displayed. Menu [DVD-V] Menu is displa yed. Pop-up Menu [BD-V] [AVCHD] Pop-up menu is displayed. Rotate RIGHT [JPEG] Rotate the still pict ure. Rotate LEFT [JPEG] Zoom in [JPEG] Enlarge or reduce the still

picture.

Zoom out [JPEG]

(VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”)

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. Y ou can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI ca ble. See the operating instruct ions f or connect ed equipment for ope rati ona l deta ils .

≥VIE RA Li nk “HDAVI Contr o l”, based on th e co ntrol funct io ns

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Contro l), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit sup por t s “HDAVI Control 3” function.

“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of April, 2008) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equi pment. This standard is compatible with P anasonic’s convention al HDAVI equipment.

≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufa cturers’

equipme nt supporting VIERA Link function.

What you can do with “HDAVI Control”

Preparation

1) Connect this unit to your TV or receiver with an HDMI cable (> 6–7).

2) Set “V IERA Link” to “On” (> 28). (The default setting is “On”.)

3) Set the “HD AVI Control” operations on the connected eq uipment (e.g., TV).

≥When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control”,

set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.

4) Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatib le equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

Also when the connection or sett ings are changed, repea t this procedure.

ENGLISH

Automatic input switching

When the following operations are performed, the television will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. –When play starts on the unit –When an action that uses the display screen is performed

(e.g., D irect Na vigator screen)

≥[BD-V] [DVD-V] When playback stops, the TV will automatically

return to TV tuner m o de.

Power on link

When the television is off and the following operations are performed, the television will automatically turn on and display the corresponding action. –When play starts on the unit –When an action that uses the display screen is performed

(e.g.,Direct N avigato r screen)

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

If y ou connect this unit to a TV that has “HD AVI Cont rol 2” or “HDAVI Contro l 3” funct ion with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [OPTION] and colored buttons ([EXIT]: Exit the screen) Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above. ≥Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating TV.

Using the FUNCTIONS menu to operate this unit

By usin g th e T V re mote co nt rol , you ca n p la y media using the FUNCTIONS menu.

1 Press the button for VIERA

Link on the remote control.

2 Select the player.

≥The FUNCTIONS menu is displayed.

BD Player FUNCTION MENU

DVD-Video

Top Menu

Power off link

All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”, including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the television off. ≥This unit automatica lly turns off even during playback or any

other operat ion.

Playing music cont i nuously even after turni ng off power to the television (> 21)

≥When [1] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit fo r “Automatic

input switching” or “Po wer on link”, the playback image is

NOTE

not immediately displayed on the scr een and it ma y not be possible to watch the c ontents from where playback started. In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.

Using the OP TI ON m enu to operate this unit

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs us in g the “ Con tro l Panel” and disp lay the Top Menu (fo r BD-Video and DVD-Video) or Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video).

1 Press [OPTION].

This can also be displayed by using the VIERA menu screen.

[Note] You cannot use the OPTION menu while the Top Menu for BD-Video or DVD-Video is displayed.

2 Select an item, then press [OK].

∫ When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode

Press [ÍBD]

∫ When not using “HDAVI Control”

Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off”. (> 28)

on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.

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OPTION

RETURN

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Changing settings with the on-screen menu

Picture Sound

Play

Signal Type Subtitle Subtitle Style

Off PIP

Angle

1ENG

Disc

Menus Items Settings

e.g., BD-Video

On-screen menu operations

1 Press [DISPLAY]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select

the menu and press [1].

3 Press [3, 4] to select

the item and press [1].

4 Press [3, 4] to select

the setting.

What you can change with the on-screen menu

Menus Items Settings and details

Disc

Some items may be changed only on the disc specific menu. (D 14)

Signal Type [BD-V]

≥Primary Vid eo

Video : The video rec ord ing meth od app e a rs. (D below, Video record ing method) Soundtrack: Select the type of audio or language. (D below, Language, Audio attrib ute)

≥Secondary Video

Video: Select on/off of images.

The vide o r ec ording met h od appears. (D b el ow, Video r ec ord ing meth od )

Soundtrack: Select on/off of audio and the language. (D below, Langu age, Audio attribut e)

Video [AVCHD]

The video recording method appears. (D below, Video recording method)

Soundtrack [AVCHD] [DVD-V]

Select the type of audio or language. ( D below, Language, Audio attribute)

[DVD-VR]

The au dio attri butes appear. (D be low, Audio attribute)

[DivX]

Select the soun dtrack number. ≥Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one audio type.

Subtitle [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]

Turn the subtitle on/off and select the l anguage. (D below, Language) [DVD-VR] (Onl y discs that co nt ain subti tle on/off inform ation) Turn the subtitle on/off.

[DivX]

Turn the subtitl e on/off and select the subtitle number. ≥Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple subtitles.

Subtitle Style [BD-V]

Select the subtit le style.

Audio channel [DVD-VR] [DivX]

(> 15, Changing audio during play)

Angle [BD-V] [DVD-V]

Select the number of the angle.

NOTE

TIPS

≥Depending on the condition of the

unit (playing, stop pe d, etc.) and disc contents, there may be some items that you cannot select or change.

≥Some items can be changed by

pressing [OK].

T o exit the on-screen me nu

Press [DISPLAY].

Language Audio attribute

ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: Dutch SVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian

DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JPN: Japanese CHI: Chinese KOR: Korean MAL: Malay VIE: Vietnamese

Video reco rdin g m et hod

MPEG-2 This is a standard for compressing and decompressing color mo tion pictures ef ficiently. This compression method is

MPEG-4 AVC These are standards for compressing and decompressing color motion pictures more efficiently than MPEG-2 and used

VC-1

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used for DVDs, etc.

for Blu-ray Discs, etc.

THA: Thai POL: Polish CES: Czech SLK: Slovak HUN: Hungarian FIN: Finnish ¢:Others

LPCM/ÎDigital/ÎDigital+/ ÎTrueHD/DTS/DTS-HD/MPEG

ch (channel) Number o f channels k (kHz) Sampling frequency b (bit) Number of bits

Signal type

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