Panasonic DMP-BD50 User Manual

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Dear customer

For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word

“Partner”.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc Player

Model No. DMP-BD50

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

Example:

ALL

If you have any questions contact

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

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 39.

The warranty can be found on page 37.

[[U.S.A.]: [Canada]:The warranty can be found on page 38.

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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 car t/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 Par ty: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Suppor t Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (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)

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Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............ 2

Accessory information ..................................... 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 amplifier/receiver

operation........................................................ 11

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

Playback

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

Enjoying BD-LIVE

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

or BONUS

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

VIEW

TM in

Settings

Changing settings with the on-screen

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

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

Reference

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

Troubleshooting guide ................................... 30

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

Specifications.................................................. 36

Disc and card handling................................... 36

Maintenance .................................................... 36

To dispose or transfer this unit ..................... 36

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. ) .......... 37

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ...... 38

Product Service............................................... 38

Referencia rápida en español

(Spanish Quick Reference).............................39

Glossary........................................................... 40

Index................................................................. 41

Getting started

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 2008. These may be subject to change.)

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 37. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∏∏ ∏∏

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000184)

(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/

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

1 Audio/Video cable

(K2KA6BA00004)

2 Batteries

for remote control

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00022) ≥For use with this unit only. Do not use

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

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Disc and card information

Finalized

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.

Type of media/

Logo

BD-Video

Features Indicated as

High Definition (HD) movie 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 Profile 1 version 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 discs

Compact Discs (CD’s) that contain audio and music ≥Operation and sound

quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

[DVD-V]

[CD]

Recorded discs

This chart shows the different type of discs recorded 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 BD-RE

Recording Format

≥JPEG format

≥Version 2 of the BD-R

Recording Format

≥Version 1.1 of the DVD

Video Recording Format

≥JPEG format ≥AVCHD format

≥DVD-Video Format ≥Version 1.1 of the DVD

Video Recording 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 method and how the files were created.

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

video may be paused for a few seconds at portions spliced, due to deletion 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 control signal sensor

7 m (23 feet) 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 attached adaptor that comes with the card.

≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity. ≥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 may be paused for a few seconds at portions spliced, due to deletion or edition.

≥Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position to protect

the content from accidental erasure.

Regarding BD-Video

≥Please enjoy BD-Live functions (> 16), such as the network connection. The various functions differ depending on the 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 decode the high bit rate audio, you can enjoy BD-Video’s high-quality audio by decoding the high bit rate audio with this unit.

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.

Getting started

Discs that cannot be played

≥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 removed from their cartridges ≥Version 1.0 of DVD-RW ≥+R 8 cm (3z), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, SACD, Photo CD,

MV-Disc and PD

≥DVD- Audio ≥Video CD and SVCD ≥WMA discs ≥PAL discs ≥HD DVD ≥BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 field per second ≥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 expose to flame. ≥Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct

sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

≥Do not take apar t 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

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 the 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 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.

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥Please use High Speed 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-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.

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

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 richer sound

≥Use connections 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 images by connecting to a component video terminals that supports 720p (750p) and 1080i (1125i) signals.

≥Connect terminals of the same

color.

≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/

Video cable.

≥Set “Black Level Control” to

“Darker”. (> 26)

≥The video output resolution is

restricted to “480p” when DVD-Video is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

To enjoy high definition/ progressive video

≥Connect to a television that

TIPS

supports 480p or higher.

≥Set “Component Video Resolution”

to “480p”, “720p” or “1080i”. (> 28)

≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off”.

(> 28) Otherwise, the video is output as 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 unit

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 compatible amplifier/receiver

Back of the unit

HDMI compatible television

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

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

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.

≥Actual video quality depends on

the television.

≥Connect terminals of the 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.

Getting started

To improve picture 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 connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver, you can enjoy surround sound recorded with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or DTS-HD.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI

Audio Output” : “On” (> 28)

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

on the connected 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



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

Back of the unit AC power supply cord (included)

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 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 channel disc is mixed down to

5.1 channel audio.

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

≥“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (> 28)

(Otherwise, the sound is output from the television and when the original audio comes in six channels or more, the audio is output as two channels only.)

≥Depending on how the disc was

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 amplifier/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 HDMI compatible television (> 6, A)

≥“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (> 28)

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

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Connecting AC power supply cord

AC IN

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

AV OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

OPTICAL

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

COAXIAL

OUT

)

Please connect directly to TV.

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

FRONT L /L

FRONT R /R

2ch 5.1ch

AUDIO OUT

CENTERSURROUND

SUBWOOFER

NOTE

TIPS

Connect only after all other connections are complete.

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.

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Network connection

AC IN

AV OUT

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.

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

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

broadband router functions: Connect a broadband router. When your communication equipment (modem), etc. has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports: Connect a hub.

≥Use a router that supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.

Telecommunications equipment (modem, etc.)

Straight LAN cable (not included)

Hub or broadband router

Back of the unit

Internet

Firmware Update

New firmware is available. Current Installed Version:

x.x

Latest Online Version: x.x

Do you want to start firmware update?

Yes No

Firmware Update

The firmware was updated. Current version:

x.x

New firmware version available. Please update from Setup.

H With LAN

By connecting the unit to broadband Internet, you can use a disc that offers BD-Live function. (> 16) This connection also allows you to automatically check for the latest firmware version. (B below)

NOTE

≥After connecting to the Internet, perform

necessary settings. (> 12)

≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable

in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.

Getting started

Firmware updating

When this unit remains connected to the Internet, it will automatically check for the latest firmware version when it is turned on.

When latest fir mware 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 indicates that the firmware update has been completed.

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

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

≥Downloading will require several minutes. It

may take longer or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection

NOTE

environment. It is required that you use a broadband connection.

≥If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is

not connected to the Internet, then you can

TIPS

download the latest firmware from the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the firmware. http://panasonic.net/support/

≥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 Update” to “Off”. (> 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 “Others” and press

[OK].

3) Press [3, 4] to select “Firmware Update”

and press [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

Pull to flip down the front panel.

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





 



! 

 

POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

STATUS

SUB MENU

TV/VIDEO

PAU S E

VOL

RECEIVER

VOL

MUTING

RE-MASTER

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

ABCD

SETUP

PIP

SECONDARY

AUDIO

BD/SD





 

 

1

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

You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. [Í TV POWER] : Turn the television on and off [TV/VIDEO] : 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 sub menu (> 18) AA These buttons are used when operating a BD-Video disc that

includes Java operating this kind of disc, please read the instructions that came with the disc. The [A] and [B] buttons are also used with the “Title View”, “Picture View” and “Album View” screens (> 18).

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

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

AF Reproduce more natural audio (> 15) AG Select audio (> 15) AH Show FUNCTIONS menu (> 21) AI Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 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 opened, and this may cause injury.

applications (BD-J). For more information about

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1 POWER button (POWER 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 Disc tray (> 14) 3 SD Card LED

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

Control)

4 SD card slot (> 18) 5 Display

Disc indicator SD card indicator

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

SD CARD

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6 Search/Slow-motion/Skip (> 15)

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

7 Open or close the disc tray (> 14) 8

Remote control signal sensor (> 5)

9 Stop (> 15) : Pause (> 15) ; Start play (> 14)

Rear panel terminals (> 6–9)

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Easy Setting

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

Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate

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

Setup screen appears.

≥

If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information on

2 or

HDAVI Control

3 via an HDMI cable, then

POWER

≥You can perform this setup anytime

by selecting “Easy Setting” in the

TIPS

Setup menu. (> 29)

≥You can also change these settings

individually. (> 27, 28)

the TV are captured 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 amplifier/receiver operation

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

Point the remote control at the television or amplifier/receiver.

1 For televisions

Input the 4-digit code with the numbered buttons while pressing [Í TV POWER].

For amplifiers/receivers

Input the 4-digit code with the numbered buttons while pressing [MUTING].

e.g., 0001: [0] B [0] B [0] B [1]

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

amplifier/receiver.

NOTE

≥If your television or amplifier/

receiver brand has more than one code listed, select the one that allows correct operation.

≥If your television or amplifier/

receiver brand is not listed or if the code listed for them does not allow control of your television or amplifier/receiver, this remote control is not compatible with them. Use their remote control.

≥When audio is muted, press

[MUTING] again.

Getting started

Brand TV Code

Panasonic 0051/0055/0250/0650 ADVENT 0761/0783/0815/0817/0842 AKAI 0030/0098/0672/0702/0812 AMERICA ACTION 0180 AOC 0003/0019/0030/0052/0137/0185 APEX DIGITAL 0748/0765/0767/0879/0890

AUDIOVOX

AXION 1937 BANG & OLUFSEN 0620/1620 BROKSONIC 0003/0236/0463 CASIO 0611/ 1205

DAEWOO

EMERSON

ENVISION 0030/0813 EPSON 0833/0840 FISHER 0154/0159 FUJITSU 0179/0186/0683/0809/0853

GOLDSTAR

GO VIDEO 0886 HAIER 076 8/1034 HANNSPREE 1348/1351/1352 HEWLETT PAC KA R D HISENSE 0748

HITACHI

INFOCUS 0736/0738/0741/0752/0781/1164/1516

JVC

KLH 0765/0767

LOEWE 0136

MAG NAVOX

MARANTZ 0030/0054/0444/0704/0854/0855/1154 MEMOREX 0016/0106/0150/0154/0178/0179/0463

0003/0092/0180/0451/0623/0802/0875/ 1937

0019/0039/0066/0067/0091/0092/0451/ 0623/0661/0672/1661 0019/0038/0039/0154/0158/0171/0177/ 0178/0179/0180/0181/0182/0183/0185/ 0236/0270/0280/0282/0463/0623

0021/0027/0029/0047/0051/0055/0135/ 0138/0174/0178/0251/0279/0282/0451/ 0747/1347/1447

0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/ 0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265

1088/1089/1101/1494/1502

0016/0032/0038/0056/0095/0097/0145/ 0151/0173/0227/0279/0409/0413/1145

0036/0053/0069/0160/0169/0182/0731/ 1253

0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/ 0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265

0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/ 0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0706/0802/ 1254/1454

Brand TV Code

MITSUBISHI

NORCENT 0748/0824 /1089 OPTOMA 0887 ORION 0179/0 236/0463/146 3 PHILIPS 0054/0690/1154/1454

PHILIPS MAGNAVOX

PIONEER 0038/0166 /0172/0679/0866

POLAROID

PROSCAN 0047/0747/1347/1447 PROVIEW 0835/1401/1498

RCA

RUNCO 0017/0030/ 0251/0497/060 3 SAMPO 0030/0032/0039/0052/0100/0110/1755

SAMSUNG

SANS UI 0463

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

SVA 0587/0748/0768/0865/0870/0871/0872

SYLVANIA

SYMPHONIC 0171/0180 SYNTAX-BRILLIAN 1007/1144/1240/1255/1257/1258/1331 TATUNG 0003/0049/0055/ 0396/1101/175 6 THOMSON 0209/0210/0047

TOSHI BA

ULTRA 0391 VIEWSONIC 0857/0864/0885/1755 WESTINGHOUSE 0885/0889 /0890/1282/1577 YAMAHA 0019/0030/0769/0833/0839 ZENITH 0016/0017/ 0092/0178/046 3/1265

0014/0019/0093/0098/0150/0155/0178/ 0331/0358 /0836/0868/1250

0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/ 0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0690/0706/ 0802/1154 /1254/1454

0765/0865/1262/1276/1314/1316/1326/ 1327/1328 /1341/1498/1523

0018/0019/0029/0038/0047/0090/0135/ 0174/0278/0679/0747/1047/1147/1247/ 1347/1447 /1547

0019/0030/0032/0056/0060/0178/0329/ 0408/0427/0587/0702/0766/0812/0814/ 1060

0088/0107/0146/0154/0159/0232/0484/ 0799/0893 0039/0093/0153/0157/0165/0220/0281/ 0386/0398 /0491/0688/0818/0851 0000/0011/0080/0111/0273/0353/0810/ 0834/0867 /1100

0020/0028/0030/0054/0065/0096/0171/ 0381

0036/0060/0149/0154/0156/0650/0832/ 0845/1156/1164/1256/1265/1356/1656/ 1704

Brand

Panasonic 0308

TECHNICS 0308 1308/0039/0208 BOSE 0674 1229/0639/1253/1933

DENON

HARMAN 0110/0189/1289/1306 KARDON 0110/0189/1289/1306 KENWOOD 1313/0027/0042/0077/0186 KLH 1390/1412/1428 LINN 0189

MARANTZ

MCINTOSH 0251 1289 NAD 0320 ONKYO 0135/0380/1298/1320

PHILIPS

PIONEER 0823

QUASAR 0039

RCA 0823

SAMSUNG 1295 SANYO 1251/1469/1801 SHARP 0186/1361

SHERWOOD

SONY

TEAC 0463/1074/1390 TO SHI BA 0135 YAMAHA 0354 1023/0176/0186/1331

Amplifier

Code

0815/ 1126

Receiver Code

1308/0039/0367/1641/2001/ 2002

1360/0004/0121/0273/1142/ 1306/1311

1189/1269/0039/0189/0128/ 1120/1289

1189/1269/0189/0391/1120/ 1266/1368 1023/0150/0244/0531/0630/ 1343/1384

1023/1609/1254/0054/0530/ 0531/1074/1390/1511

0491/0502/1077/1423/1517/ 1653 1622/0158/0168/0474/1367/ 1529/1658/1758

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Network settings

R U T E R

IP Address/DNS Settings

Connection Test

OnOn

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IP Address Auto Configuration (DHCP)

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

DNS Auto Configuration (DHCP)

Primary DNS

Secondary DNS

Auto Detect Connection Speed

Connection Speed Setting

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RETURN

Network

IP Address/DNS Settings

Proxy Server Settings

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

192

Primary DNS

Please input Primary DNS and press [OK]. Press [CANCEL] to delete the selected character. To clear setting, delete all characters, then press [OK].

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

≥Connect to the network. (> 9)

Testing the connection

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

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

After performing steps 1–3 (D left)

4 Press [3, 4] to select “DNS Auto

Configuration (DHCP)” and press [2, 1] to select “Off”.

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

“Secondary DNS”and press [OK].

6 Enter numbers with the numbered buttons

and press [OK].

≥Follow the instructions given by your Internet service

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

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

“Testing”: The test is in progress. “Pass”: The connection is completed. “Fail”: Please check the connection and settings. ≥If the connection test fails, it may be necessary to change your

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

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

Configuration (DHCP)” and press [2, 1] to select “Off”.

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

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

6 Enter numbers with the numbered buttons

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and press [OK].

≥After checking the specifications for your broadband router,

enter each number. If the number is unknown, then check the number of other devices such as personal computers connected via a LAN cable. Assign a different number from those of other 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 between 0 and 255.

[Note]

≥The numeric input range is between 0 and 255.

Setting the connection speed

When the connection test results in “Fail” 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 “Auto Detect

Connection Speed” 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 network connected.

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

disabled depending on the device.

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Setting the proxy server

Proxy Port Number

Please input Proxy Server Port Number and press [OK]. Press [CANCEL] to delete the selected character. The number will be set to "0" if all characters are deleted and [OK] is pressed.

Number

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







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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” and press

[OK].

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

and press [OK].

≥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 “Reset to factory preset” 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”

Proxy Server Settings

Proxy Address

Proxy Port Number

Reset to factory preset

RETURN

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

press [OK].

≥The text entry screen is displayed.

Text 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

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 Port Number”

and press [OK].

8 Enter numbers with the numbered buttons and

press [OK].

Getting started

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

2) Press [3] twice to highlight “F”.

3) Press [OK].

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

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Basic play (Playing video contents)

VIDEO1

VOL

RE-MASTER

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STATUS

FUNCTIONS

ABCD

RETURN

SUB MENU

AUDI O

MUTING

PLAY

PAU S E

STOP

CANCEL

PIP

SECONDARY

AUDI O

BD/SD

SETUP

RECEIVER

VOL

POWER

TV/VIDEO

OPEN/CLOSE

A Y

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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 POWER] 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 double-sided discs so the label for the side

you want to play is facing up.

≥DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges

before use.

Play star ts.

≥If a disc with data in different file formats is inser ted, the file selection

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

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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 screen prompting you to use the color buttons appears, continue to

operate with the color buttons on the remote control.

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

DVD-RAM (VR)

Date Day

No.

9/ 5

Rec. Length

0:15 (SP)

9/ 6 9/ 6

9/ 6

9/ 7

Play

SUB

A B

RETURN

Channel

Wed

IN 2

Wed

IN 2

Wed Thu

VHS

Thu

VHS Thu Fri Fri

IN 2

Fri

IN 2

Fri

Video Picture

Start

10:00AM 11:30AM 11:59PM 10:00AM 11:30AM 11:59PM 10:00AM 10:30AM 11:30AM 11:59PM

Previous Next

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Video

Picture

Title Name

Page 01/02

NOTE

TIPS

≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS

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

To switch drives

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

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

To 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. This menu may vary with 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 menu also appears by pressing

[SUB MENU] and selecting “Pop-up Menu”.

≥Press [POP-UP MENU] to exit the screen.

≥The producers of the disc can control how discs

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 more BD-Video

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

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

include BD-J (> 40).

≥You can play data in AVCHD format recorded on

an SD card.

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Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.)

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

Play

BD-Video

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0:20.52

T: Title C: Chapter

PL: Playlist

Items change depending on the 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 appear.

Total time

Soundtrack

1 ENG Digital 3/2.1ch

English is selected.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Play

DVD-RAM(VR)

AudioLR

“AudioLR” is selected

RE-MASTER

Stop

The stopped 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 (> 40), the resume

play function does not work.

≥[CD] [MP3] [DivX]: The position is cleared 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 playing, press [6] or [5]. ≥Press and hold [:/6] or [9/5] on the main unit. ≥[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]:

Audio is heard during first level of forward 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 hold [:/6] or [9/5] on the main unit. ≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [5] only. ≥[DVD-VR]

:If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically.

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

Playback

Skip

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

≥Each press increases the number of 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 displayed on the screen), the title is designated. While playing, 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 hold to change in succession forward or backward. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed. ≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [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 [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Screen Aspect” and press [OK]. 3 Press [2, 1] to select “Side cut” or “Zoom”.

Normal: Normal output Side cut: The black 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 button. This allows you to change the soundtrack language (> 24, Soundtrack), etc.

[DVD-VR] [DivX]

AudioLR >AudioL>Audio R

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Reproducing more natural audio

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

Typ e o f m u s i c

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

Other types of sound

Effect level Light

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Enjoying BD-LIVE

Secondary video

Primary video

Card Management No. of Files 6

Free space 300 MB

SD card

Format this SD Card.

RETURN

BD-Video Data Erase

Format SD Card

or BONUS

VIEW

BD-Video [BD-V]

This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary 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 function, 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 discs may not be on sale in certain regions.

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

Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture function. For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc.

To 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 secondar y audio is played.

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

Virtual package

For a disc compatible with the virtual package (> 40), data is copied to other media (> 40, Local storage) from the Internet or disc to use the different functions while playing the data. For this unit, data is copied to an SD card. The methods for copy and playback and the required available capacity on the card 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) Press [3, 4] to select “Other Functions” and press [OK].

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

5) Press [3, 4] to select “BD-Video Data Erase”

or “Format SD Card” and press [OK].

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

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

≥Discs may not always be played back according

to the settings on this unit, as cer tain playback

NOTE

TIPS

NOTE

formats are prioritized on certain discs.

≥Only the primary video is played during search/

slow-motion or frame-by-frame.

≥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 video is turned off, the

secondary audio does not play.

≥If the SD card is removed from this unit when

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

≥Images and audio may freeze momentarily

during 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 card again with this unit. (In this case, all data will be erased.)

≥If an SD card with files in different formats is

used, images and audio may not play back properly. It is recommended 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 erasing 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 formatted.

Preparation

≥Connect to the network. (> 9)

This unit supports BD-Live, a new BD-Video function that allows you to use the following interactive functions when connected to the Internet. (The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc. For details, refer to the instructions for the disc.)

≥Additional contents such as movie’s trailer, subtitles and BD-J (> 40), etc. can be

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

∫ 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.

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≥Game score histories can be saved.

Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet

downloaded to SD cards (> 40, Local storage) to play them.

an SD card.

on the server by using these IDs.

≥The unit must be connected to the Internet and

set up (> 12) to use the BD-Live functions.

NOTE

TIPS

“BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be changed for certain discs (> 26).

≥The connection to the Internet may take time or

the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is required that you use a broadband connection.

≥The unit is connected to the Internet when

BD-Live functions are used, generating communication charges.

≥Special video data, etc. may be played back

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

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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 in 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 “Audio Priority Preset” (> 27) to “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 “Audio Priority Preset” to “Secondary” or “Custom”.

∫ Differences in audio output by setting

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

To enjoy secondary audio

Secondary

Original audio Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

;;;;

Audio formats are

output as:

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

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

PCM

DTS-HD Master

Audio

To enjoy high bit rate audio

Select this mode if your amplifier/receiver is equipped with these decoders.

Original audio Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

;;;;

Quality

Custom

[Note]

Enjoying 7.1ch LPCM

Connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver using an HDMI cable, and select “Quality” or “Custom” 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” is selected, the audio is output in the formats enclosed in bold frames. ≥When“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

output as:

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

The clicking sound on the menu 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

Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHD

Maximum 7.1ch original

“BD-Video Secondary Audio”:

“On”

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

DTS-HD High

Resolution Audio

PCM

Bitstream

“BD-Video Secondary Audio”:

DTS-HD Master

Audio

DTS-HD Master

Audio

The original format

“Off”

Dolby Digital

DTS Digital Surround

Playback

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

View Chapters

To picture

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

Playing still pictures (B below)

To select the chapter

e.g.,

SD Card

Playback HD Movie (AVCHD)

Select an action or press [RETURN].

Picture (JPEG) Navigator

RETURN

SUB

e.g.,





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

e.g.,

1 Insert a disc (> 14). 2

While “Title View” screen is displayed

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

3 Press [3, 4] to select “View Chapters” 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 right).

≥If a disc or an SD card containing

data in different file formats is inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. SD card: Press [3, 4] to select “Picture (JPEG) Navigator” and press [OK]. CD-R/RW: Press [3, 4] to select “Pictures” 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

RETURN

Album View

2006 9 12

Total 13

ᧂ

Previous Next Slideshow

Video Picture

# $

Picture

Video

Page 02/02

 

Press [OK] to go to Picture View.

Pictures

CD(JPEG)

001

005

009

From SUB MENU you can select a folder.

Play

SUB

RETURN

Picture View

penguin_jpg

002 003 004

006 007 008

Page 01/01

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

DVD-RAM(VR)

SUB

≥When the “Title View” screen 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 NAVIGATOR

SUB

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

[OK].

TIPS

NOTE

Inserting a card

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

≥Press on the center of the card until it clicks

into place.

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].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

CD-R/RW

Discs containing data in different file formats. To switch from the MP3 or DivX menu to JPEG menu, perform steps below.

1) Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

3) Press [3, 4] to select “Pictures” and press

[OK].

≥Small-sized still pictures are displayed with a

frame.

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Useful functions during still picture play

\DCIM

Select Root folder

Change the Album folder to be accessed.

Press [OK] to confirm

Pictures

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

Photo 11/12/2007 Total 3/9

Shooting date

e.g. JPEG on DVD-RAM

Start Slideshow

You can display still pictures 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 [SUB MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slideshow” 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 [SUB MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slideshow” 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 star ts playing automatically as background music.

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

Slideshow settings

In step 2 in “Start Slideshow” above, 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slideshow settings” 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

display interval may become longer. Even if the setting is changed, the display interval 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 select “Set” and 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 [SUB MENU].

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

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

CD-R/RW

1 While the “Picture View” screen is displayed

Press [SUB MENU].

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

The “Picture View” screen for the folder appears.

Playback

To show the picture properties

While playing Press [STATUS] twice.

Rotate

1 While playing (except for slideshows)

Press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left” and

press [OK].

≥The rotation information will be stored until the unit is turned off

or the media is removed.

Zoom out

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

Press [SUB MENU].

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.,

Pictures

Select an action or press [RETURN].

MP3 Music

DivX

RETURN

SUB

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 contents that have been recorded on a personal computer.

≥Because DivX format can use many different 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

inser ted, 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.

Playing a title in another folder

1 While the “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” is displayed

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

CD (DivX)

SUB

No.

001 ABC.divx

Play

From SUB MENU you can select a folder.

RETURN

DivX

Name of Title

NOTE

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NOTE

≥The picture sizes set for recording

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

≥Successive play is not possible.

≥You can use search and skip

functions. (> 15)

≥Press [:, 9] to show other

TIPS

pages.

CD-R/RW

Discs containing data in different file formats. To switch from 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 “Others”)

Displaying subtitles text (> 24, Subtitle)

You can display subtitles text onto the DivX video disc on this unit. This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX standard specifications and has no clear standard. Depending on the methods used to create the file, the following functions may not work. ≥DivX video files that do not display “Text” do not contain subtitles

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≥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 purchase

DivX VOD

content using a registration code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played 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 playing this content

≥

The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if –

you press [ÍBD POWER]

–

you press [∫]

–

you press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

–

you press [:]

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

start of the content being played.

–

you press [BD/SD] to change the drive.

≥

Resume functions do not work.

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 [OK]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Latin1”, “Latin2”, or “Cyrillic” then press

[OK].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

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Playing music [CD] [MP3]

0.09 4.30

01 02 03 04 05

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Music list

Tra c k Name Play Time

Tra c k1

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

Tra c k2

5 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec

Tra c k3 Tra c k4 Tra c k5

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 folder No. /Total folders

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

RETURN

SUB

Other Functions

Top Men u

SD card

BD Player

FUNCTIONS

DVD-Video

e.g.,

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

1 Insert a disc. (> 14)

≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is

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

Select an action or press [RETURN].

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

Play star ts on the selected track.

[MP3] Playing a track in another folder

1 While the “Music list” is displayed

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

Pictures

MP3 Music

SUB

RETURN

TIPS

NOTE

TIPS

≥Discs containing data in different file

formats. To switch from the JPEG or DivX menu to MP3 menu, perform steps below. 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2Press [3, 4] to select “Menu”

and press [OK].

3Press [3, 4] to select “MP3

Music” and press [OK].

≥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 select folders that

contain no compatible tracks.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Playback

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 an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is turned off, since “Power off link” (> 23) operates. The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit ON and to play music continuously. 1 While playing music

Press [SUB MENU].

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 Me nu ≥Menu ≥Playback ≥SD card Switches to the SD drive. ≥BD/DVD/CD Switches to the disc drive. ≥Other Functions “Playlists”:

You can play playlists created on DVD-VR. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist and press [OK].

“Setup” (> 26) “Card Management” (> 16)

NOTE

≥Sound may be discontinued for

several seconds when the power to the television is turned off.

≥If the operation mentioned left is

executed while audio is output from the television, the sound may not be output from the amplifier/receiver. It is recommended to set the amplifier/ receiver beforehand so that audio will be output from the amplifier/ receiver.

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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 must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. 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 — MicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer

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 standard playback of DivX media 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: MP3, MPEG, 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 DCF*

is supported.

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

≥MOTION JPEG is not supported

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

Files must have the extension “.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SUB”, “.sub”, “.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 displayed

as recorded. Furthermore, depending on the methods used to create the file or the state of the recording, only parts of the subtitles may be displayed, or the subtitles may not be displayed at all. – When special text or characters are included in the

subtitles text. – When the file size is larger than 256 KB. –

When characters with specified styling are included in the

subtitle data. –Codes that specify the character style 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 on the disc, the subtitles text cannot be displayed

when search and other such operations are being performed.

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≥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 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

This unit is compatible with multi-session.

This unit is not compatible with packet writing. *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

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

This unit is not compatible with multi-session.

The default session only is played.

Structure of MP3, still pict ures (JPEG) and DivX folders

You can play MP3, still pictures (JPEG) and DivX with 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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Linked operations with the TV

e.g.,

RETURN

SUB

Other Functions

Top Men u

SD card

BD Player

FUNCTIONS

DVD-Video

e.g.,

Control Panel Control Panel is displayed.

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 displayed. Pop-up Menu [BD-V] [AVCHD] Pop-up menu is displayed. Rotate Right [JPEG] Rotate the still picture. Rotate Left [JPEG] Zoom in [JPEG] Enlarge or reduce the still

picture.

Zoom out [JPEG]

(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier/receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), 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 supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of April, 2008) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’

equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

What you can do with “HDAVI Control”

Preparation

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

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

3) Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (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” compatible 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 settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

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., Direct Navigator screen)

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 Navigator screen)

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function 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], [SUB MENU] 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 using the TV remote control, you can play 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.

Power off link

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

other operation.

Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television (> 21)

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

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

NOTE

not immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started. In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.

Using the sub menu to operate this unit

By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” and display the Top Menu (for BD-Video and DVD-Video) or Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video).

1 Press [SUB MENU].

This can also be displayed by using the VIERA menu screen. [Note] You cannot use the sub menu while the Top Menu for BD-Video or DVD-Video is displayed.

Control Panel

Screen Aspect

Top M e nu

Pop- up Menu

SUB

RETURN

2 Select an item, then press [OK].

Playback

Press [ÍBD POWER]

∫ 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.

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

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Changing settings with the on-screen menu

Video Audio

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 Video

Video: The video recording method appears. (D below, Video recording method) Soundtrack: Select the type of audio or language. (D below, Language, Audio attribute)

≥Secondary Video

Video: Select on/off of images.

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

Soundtrack: Select on/off of audio and the language. (D below, Language, Audio attribute)

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 audio attributes appear. (D below, Audio attribute)

[DivX]

Select the soundtrack 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 language. (D below, Language) [DVD-VR] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) Turn the subtitle on/off.

[DivX]

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

Subtitle Style [BD-V]

Select the subtitle 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, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there may be some items that you cannot select or change.

≥Some items can be changed by

pressing [OK].

To exit the on-screen menu

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 recording method

MPEG-2 This is a standard for compressing and decompressing color motion pictures efficiently. 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

ch (channel) Number of channels

k (kHz) Sampling frequency

b (bit) Number of bits

Signal type

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Menus Items Settings and details

Play

Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.)

Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of disc.

≥All tracks All tracks ≥Chapter Chapter ≥Playlists Playlist ≥Title Title ≥One track Track ≥Off

Select “Off” to cancel.

Random [CD] [MP3]

While playing, press [3, 4] to select “On”. Random playback starts from the next track.

≥On ≥Off

Video

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

Select the picture quality mode during play.

≥Normal: Default setting ≥Soft: Soft picture with fewer video artifacts ≥Fine: Details are sharper ≥Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes. ≥User: You can make further adjustments. (> below)

1 Press [1] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [OK]. 2 Select the item using [3, 4] and adjust it with [2, 1].

Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the

picture (j7 to i7). Brightness: Brightens the picture (0 to i15). Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines (j6

to i6). Color: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7 to i7). Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark portions of the screen (0 to i5). 3D NR: Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater

feeling of depth (0 to i4).

When “24p Output” is set to “On”, this function may not operate.

(> 28) Integrated NR: Smooths block noise and reduces the smudging that appears

around contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3).

Progressive Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played

(> 40, Film and video).

≥Auto: Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. ≥Video: Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.

24p [DVD-V] [Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output” (> 28)]

≥On ≥Off

Audio

Sound Effects

Re-master (> 15)

≥Re-master 1 ≥Re-master 2 ≥Re-master 3 ≥Off

V. Surround

[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] (2 channels or more only)

Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only. – Turn V. Surround off if it causes distortion. – Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment. – V. Surround does not work for bilingual recordings.

≥V. Surround 1 ≥V. Surround 2 ≥Off

Dialog Enhancer

[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (3 channels or more only, including a center channel) The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.

≥On ≥Off

This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal only when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM”. (However, in this case, audio is output as 2ch from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.)

Settings

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Changing the unit’s settings

RETURN

Setup

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

TV / Device Connection

Network

Others

Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

Setup menu operations

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu

and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select the item

and press [OK].

If there are any other items, repeat these steps.

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

option and press [OK].

Summary of settings

Underlined items are the factory presets.

“Disc”

DVD-Video Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a

BD-Video Ratings

Set an age limit of BD-Video play.

Audio Language Choose the language for audio, subtitle and

Subtitle Language

Menu Language ≥English

BD-Live Internet Access [BD-V] (> 16)

4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. It will be the common password for both “DVD-Video Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings”.

≥Do not forget your password.

disc menus.

[BD-V] [DVD-V]

≥Some discs star t in a certain language

despite any changes you make here.

≥When the selected language is not available

on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen. (D 14)

≥Enter a code (> 35) with the numbered

buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.

You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used.

“Video”

Still Mode (paused video) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]

Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback (> 40, Frames and fields).

Seamless Play [DVD-VR]

Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.

Black Level Control

Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.

≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

≥0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. ≥Unlock Player ≥Change Password

≥Change Level ≥Tem po r a r y U n l o c k ≥No Limit

≥0 to 254 year(s): Prohibits play of BD-Video with corresponding

≥Unlock Player ≥Change Password ≥Change Level ≥Tem po r a r y U n l o c k

≥English ≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected. ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥Automatic

If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

≥Allow (ALL): Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live

≥Allow (Limited)

≥Prohibit: Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live

≥Auto ≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Auto” is selected. (The

≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly

≥On

: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does

≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played

≥Lighter

≥Darker: When video is output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

≥There may be differences in

operation methods. If this happens,

NOTE

TIPS

: All DVD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.

: All BD-Video can be played.

ratings recorded on them.

≥French ≥Spanish

≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢

contents.

: Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live

contents which have content owner certificates. Internet access and AACS Online functions (> 16) are prohibited for all BD-Live contents without a certificate.

contents.

picture is coarser.)

when “Auto” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)

not work while searching or when there are several audio types included on the playlist. Additionally, the positioning of chapter segments may change slightly.

accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.

: When video is output from VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT

terminal.

follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

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“Audio”

Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX]

(Dolby Digital, D olby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range (> 40) for late night viewing.

Digital Audio Output

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Audio Priority Preset

≥Select priority items for “Digital Audio Output”.

Dolby D/Dolby D +/ Dolby TrueHD

DTS/DTS-HD

BD-Video Secondary Audio [BD-V]

Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode. (> 16)

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. ≥Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the settings across in

the following cases: – when the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz – when the disc has copy protection – when “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”

Downmix

Switch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel surround sound. ≥When “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”, there are no

downmix effects for the outputted audio.

≥The audio will be outputted in “Stereo” in the following cases.

– AVCHD playback – Playback of clicking sound on the menu and audio with

secondary video in picture-in-picture mode

Select whether Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or DTS-HD Master Audio is output in “Bitstream” or “PCM” format.

[Note]

≥Not making the proper settings may

result in noise.

≥

If the unit is connected with the HDMI AV OUT terminal, the specifications of the connected equipment take preference over this unit and audio selected in these items may not be output (e.g., when a television is connected, the HDMI audio output of this unit is li mited to down-mixed 2ch. )

“Display”

Status Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

On-screen Language

Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.

Screen Saver Function

This is to prevent burn-in on the screen. ≥When this is set to “On”, the masked-off area on the screen

becomes gray. [Only when connecting with an HDMI cable or a component video cable and “HDMI Resolution” (> 28) is set to any other mode than “480p”, or “Component Video Resolution” (> 28) is set to “720p” or “1080i”]

≥On ≥Off ≥Auto: Effective only when Dolby TrueHD is played.

≥Secondary

“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, and “Digital Audio Output” is fixed to “PCM”.

≥Quality:

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

If the connected equipment can only decode Dolby Digital or DTS, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD will be output as Dolby Digital or DTS.

–

If the connected equipment can only decode one of either Dolby Digital or DTS, please select “Custom” and set desire audio formats that cannot be decoded.

≥Custom:

Items in “Digital Audio Output” can be set individually. (> 17)

≥Bitstream:

Select “Bitstream” when the connected equipment can decode the respective audio format. – Connect equipment supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 and use a High Speed

HDMI Cable in order to output high bit rate audio such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or DTS-HD Master Audio.

≥PCM

Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode the respective audio format. – When the unit is connected with the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal,

these audio formats are down-mixed to PCM 2ch.

Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to verify whether or not they can decode each of the audio formats.

≥On

≥Off: The clicking sound on the menu and secondary audio are not

≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the connected

≥Off

≥Stereo

≥Surround encoded: When connected to equipment that supports the

≥Automatic ≥Off

≥English

≥On:

If there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the displayed screen switches to the other states automatically.

– When the Direct Navigator or FUNCTIONS menu is displayed, the

display returns to the screen saver mode.

– When CD or MP3 is played, the display returns to the screen saver

mode. (Playback continues.)

– When still pictures are shown (except for slideshows), the display returns

to the Direct Navigator screen.

≥Off

: The primary audio and secondar y audio are mixed and output.

The sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.

output.

equipment cannot process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

: Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the connected

equipment can process signals with sampling frequency of 96 kHz.)

: When connected to equipment that does not support

the virtual surround function.

virtual surround function (Dolby Pro Logic, DTS Neo: 6, etc.)

≥Français ≥Español

Settings

FL Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.

SD Card LED Control

Set the lighting method for the lamp on the SD card slot.

License Information about the software used by this unit is displayed.

≥Bright ≥Dim: The display is dimmed. ≥Auto: The display is dimmed during playback and bright

≥On ≥SD inserted: When this unit is turned on and SD card is inserted, the

exce pt playback. ≥Off

lamp is lighted.

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“TV/Device Connection”

TV Aspect

Set to match the type of television connected.

HDMI Connection

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

HDMI Video Mode

Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.

HDMI Resolution

The items supported by the connected devices are indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any item without “¢” is selected, the images may be distorted.

24p Output [BD-V] [DVD-V]

When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals – the same interval originally shot with the film camera. ≥When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and then set “24p”

in “Video” (> 25) to “On”

HDMI RGB Output Range

Effective when connected to a device that only supports RGB output.

HDMI Audio Output

This setting selects whether or not to output audio from HDMI.

VIERA Link

Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.

Component Video Resolution

This sets the video output resolution when using the component video terminal.

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television:

≥4:3 Pan & Scan: Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan

≥4:3 Letterbox: Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television: ≥16:9

: Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 4:3

≥16:9 Full: Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a

≥On

: Images are output from the HDMI terminal in the resolution set in “HDMI

Resolution”. Video from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal is output as

≥Off Images are output in the resolution set in “Component Video Resolution”. ≥Auto

≥480p ≥720p ≥1080i ≥1080p

– When the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver that does not support the

– To enjoy high definition video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the

≥On: Images in 24p are output in 24p as they are.

≥Off ≥Standard: The video is output as it is.

≥Enhanced: When the black and white contrast of a video is low, the signal

≥On ≥Off: When the TV is connected to this unit using an HDMI cable, and this unit

≥On ≥Off: Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.

≥480i

Even if you select “720p” or “1080i”, the video output resolution is restricted to “480p” when images of DVD-Video discs are output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

“480i”.

: Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the

resolution set on the unit, the video cannot be output properly. In this case, use the HDMI cable to connect the unit to the TV and then connect the unit to the amplifier/receiver using a cable other than HDMI.

unit directly to 1080p compatible HDTV (High Definition Television). If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p compatible.

However, –when video is being output at 24 frames, images from any other

terminal than the HDMI terminal may not be output properly.

–[BD-V]: when images other than 24p are played, images are output at

60p.

is also connected to other devices, such as an amplifier/receiver using an optical digital audio cable or a coaxial cable.

≥480p ≥720p ≥1080i

(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). When playing BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.

style.

ratio image in the center of the screen.

horizontally stretched 16:9 image.

connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).

is enhanced to reproduce clear video.

Speaker

You can set the unit to output the best possible sound for your speakers.

≥Multi Channel ≥2 Channel: When using two speakers.

: When using 3 or more speakers. (> 29)

2ch down-mix audio are output from Front L and Front R.

“Network”

IP Address/DNS Settings (> 12)

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Connection Test — — — — IP Address Auto Configuration (DHCP) ≥On IP Address — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — Subnet Mask — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — Default Gateway — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — DNS Auto Configuration (DHCP) ≥On Primary DNS — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — Secondary DNS — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — Auto Detect Connection Speed ≥On Connection Speed Setting

This is enabled only when “Auto Detect Connection Speed” is turned “Off”.

Proxy Server Settings (> 13)

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Reset to factory preset Proxy Address (The initial setting is blank.) Proxy Port Number (The initial setting is “0”.)

≥10BASE Half Duplex ≥100BASE Half Duplex ≥100BASE Full Duplex

≥Off

≥10BASE Full Duplex

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“Others”

Complete

Test

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Subwoofer

Front (R)

Center

Front (L)

Complete

(LS)

Surround

(RS)

Surround back

Test

(RB)

(LB)

NoLarge Small

RSLS

Approximate room dimensions

Circle of constant primary listening distance

: Actual speaker position

: Ideal speaker position

: Primary listening distance

5.1ch speaker connection

7.1ch speaker connection

Off Timer

Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.

Remote Control Code (> 33) ≥Set Code 1 Easy Setting

You can execute basic settings (On-screen Language, TV Aspect).

≥2 Hours ≥6 Hours ≥Off

≥Ye s ≥No

≥Set Code 2 ≥Set Code 3

Restore Default Settings

≥Ye s ≥No

This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen menu, except for “Remote Control Code”, “On-screen Language”, “IP Address/DNS Settings”, “Proxy Server Settings”, “DVD-Video Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings” to the default settings.

DivX Registration (> 20)

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.

Firmware Update (> 9)

≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.

Automatic Update

≥On

≥Off

When this equipment remains connected to the Internet, it will check for the latest firmware version when it is turned on and you can update it if necessary.

Update Now You can update the firmware manually.

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers

When connecting to an amplifier/receiver to enjoy multi-channel surround sound, use the following settings on this unit if they cannot be set on the amplifier/receiver.

The settings are not effective when outputting bitstream signals.

Preparation

Set “Speaker” to “Multi Channel”. (> 28)

Surround back channel is enabled only when the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI 7.1 channel audio. [BD-V]: If the original audio is 5.1ch DTS-HD or DTS, the remapping function is activated to divide it to 7.1ch.

Speaker presence and size (A)

Press [3, 4, 2, 1]

Press [3, 4]

Icon examples:

Surround speaker (LS)

≥Large: Select when

≥Small: Select when the speaker does not support

In order to make an ideal listening environment, settings of speaker sizes may be automatically adjusted. For example, if the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will automatically be set to “Large”. (In this case, we recommend connecting a speaker that can reproduce bass below 100 Hz.)

Delay time (B)

For optimum listening with 7.1/5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center, surround and surround back speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference. If either distance D or F is less than E, find the difference in the relevant table and change to the recommended setting.

1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the delay time box (B) and press

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

[OK].

to select the speaker icon (A) and press

to select the setting and press

the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction.

low-frequency reproduction.

[OK]

D Center speaker F Surround/Surround back

Difference Setting Approx. 34 cm (1 ft. 1 in.) Approx. 68 cm (2 ft. 2 in.) Approx. 102 cm (3 ft. 4 in.) Approx. 136 cm (4 ft. 5 in.) Approx. 170 cm (5 ft. 6 in.)

1.0 ms Difference Setting

2.0 ms

3.0 ms

4.0 ms

5.0 ms

speakers

Approx. 170 cm (5 ft. 6 in.) Approx. 340 cm (11 ft. 1 in.) Approx. 510 cm (16 ft. 8 in.)

5.0 ms

10.0 ms

15.0 ms

Settings

Channel balance (C)

[OK]

This does not work when connected with the HDMI terminal and “HDMI Audio Output” (> 28) is set to “On”. 1 Select “Test” and press [OK].

A test signal is output.

Front (L)_—)Center_—)Front (R)_—)Surround (RS)

:; Surround (LS)(— Surround Back (LB)

Test signal is output only when the unit is connected using HDMI

(— Surround Back (RB)

AV OUT terminal.

2 While listening to the test signal, press [3, 4] to adjust the

volume of each speaker Front speakers: 0.0 to s6.0 dB Center and surround speakers: 0.0 to s12.0 dB ≥You cannot adjust the volume of surround back speakers.

3 Press [OK].

The test signal stops. ≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play

something, then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.

4 Press [OK].

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Frequently asked questions

Setup Page

What do I need to play multi channel surround sound?

How do I set this unit to play 7.1ch surround sound?

Can headphones and speakers be directly connected to this unit?

My television has S VIDEO IN terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI IN terminal. Which should I connect with?

Disc

Can I play BD-Video and DVD-Video bought in another country?

Can BD-Video/DVD-Video that does not have a region code/number be played?

Please tell me about disc compatibility with this unit.

≥Connect the appropriate amplifier/receiver to the HDMI terminal, the DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT terminal (OPTICAL, COAXIAL), or the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal on this unit.

≥After connecting this unit to an amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 and

compatible with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and 7.1ch LPCM using a High Speed HDMI cable, set the items in the Setup menu as follows. –“Audio Priority Preset”: “Quality” – “Speaker”: “Multi Channel”

≥You cannot directly connect them to this unit. Connect through the amplifier/receiver,

etc.

≥The different levels of picture quality input are listed below in order from highest to

lowest. HDMI IN )COMPONENT VIDEO IN )S VIDEO IN )VIDEO IN. However, it will take longer for the picture output to start up when this unit is connected with the HDMI IN terminal.

≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC, however, you cannot play:

–BD-Video discs that do not include your region code. – DVD-Video discs that do not include your region number or “ALL”. Refer to the cover of these operating instructions for more information about your region code and number. Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

≥The region management information for BD-Video/DVD-Video indicates that the disc

conforms to industry standards. You cannot play discs that do not conform to industry standards or do not have a region code or number.

≥Refer to “Disc and card information” and “About MP3/JPEG/DivX files”. ≥You cannot write to a disc with this unit.

7, 8

27, 28

7, 8

—

Cover

—

4, 22

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SD card

What kinds of operations are available on the SD card slot on this unit?

What kinds of cards can be used? ≥SD Memory Cards (from 8 MB to 2 GB), SDHC Memory Cards (from 4 GB to 32 GB),

≥The following operations are available.

– Playback JPEG data recorded with a digital camera etc. – Playback AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video

Camera

≥If a BD-Video disc suppor ting BD-Live or BONUSVIEW is used, it is possible to copy

secondary video, etc. from the Internet or disc to the card and play it back together with the images on the disc, etc.

miniSD Cards

A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used in the adaptor included with the

memory card. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.) ≥[BD-V] To play the virtual package, it is recommended that you use a card that supports

SD Speed Class Rating Class 2 and has 1 GB or more free space.

, and microSD Cards§ can be used.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 37 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 38 if you reside in Canada.

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

≥Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥Image disturbance during search.

To reset this unit Page

To restore the unit if it freezes due to one of the safety devices being activated

To return all settings other than some settings to the factory preset

≥Press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds. (The settings remain

unchanged.)

≥Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu.

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To return to the factory preset (No setting)

≥Reset the unit as follows:

1 Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn off the unit. 2 Press and hold [9/5], [< OPEN/CLOSE] and [∫] on the unit at the same time for

more than 5 seconds until “HELLO” is displayed on the unit.

3 The power is turned on and then turned off automatically.

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No power. ≥Inser t the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet.

The unit switches to standby mode.

≥This is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the Setup

menu.

≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to turn the

unit on.

Operation

Cannot operate the television or amplifier/receiver.

The remote control doesn’t work properly.

The unit is on but cannot be operated.

Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed. Play starts but then stops immediately.

Cannot eject disc. ≥The unit may have a problem. While the unit is off, press and hold [;] and [9/5] on the

Startup is slow.

When the unit is turned on, audio and video output takes a long time.

It takes time before play starts. Cannot set “On” in “24p

Output”.

≥Change the manufacturer code. Some televisions or amplifier/receiver cannot be operated

even if you change the code.

≥It may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes.

Change the code on the remote control. Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥You are not pointing the remote control at the main unit’s remote control signal sensor during

operation.

≥Colored glass may obstruct the signal reception/transmission. ≥

Don’t place the signal sensor in direct sunlight or in areas that may be subject to sunlight exposure.

≥It may be necessary to set the code on the remote control again after changing the batteries. ≥Confirm the correct drive is selected.

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. ≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear. ≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.

Reset the unit as follows: 1 Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.

If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for about 3 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, wait one minute, then reconnect it.

2 Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated,

consult the dealer.

≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. ≥Inser t the disc correctly with the label facing up.

≥The disc is dirty. ≥You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit. ≥[DivX] If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased it.

main unit at the same time for about 5 seconds. Remove the disc and consult the dealer.

≥Startup takes time in the following situations.

– Immediately after a power failure or the AC power supply cord is connected. – When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.

≥[DivX] This is normal on DivX video.

≥

Only when the unit is connected to the HDMI terminal of a TV supporting 24p you can select “On”. In some cases where the unit is connected to a TV via an amplifier/receiver through the HDMI terminals, you may not be able to select “On”. In this case, connect the unit to a TV through the HDMI terminal and connect it to the amplifier/receiver through any terminal other than HDMI.

Displays

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Display” in the Setup menu. 27

The elapsed time displayed is actually less than the play time.

≥The displayed play time is converted from the number of frames at 29.97 frames (equal to

0.999 seconds) to one second. There will be a slight difference between the time displayed and the actual elapsed time (e.g., actual one-hour elapsed time may display as approximately 59 minutes 56 seconds).

TV screen and video

The images from this unit do not appear on the television.

Picture is distorted.

Picture stops. ≥[DivX] Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. —

The screen changes automat ically.

Video is not output in high definition.

≥Make sure that the television is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, S VIDEO OUT

terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.

≥Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥

An incorrect resolution is selected in “Component Video Resolution”, when the television is connected to

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this setting. Set the item again.

≥If “24p Output” is set to “On” when the unit is connected to a TV through any terminal other

than HDMI, images may not display properly. In this case, set “24p Output” to “Off”.

≥[DivX] Images may not be output due to how files were created.

≥When the “Screen Saver Function” in the Setup menu is set to “On”, the display may return to

the screen saver mode automatically if there is no operation for 10 minutes or more.

≥High definition video cannot be output through the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminals. ≥Confirm that the “HDMI Video Mode”, “HDMI Resolution”, and “Component Video

Resolution” in the Setup menu are set properly.

≥The video output resolution is restricted to “480p” when DVD-Video is output from the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

terminals. While stopped, press and hold [∫]

and [1](PLAY)

on the

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Status messages do not appear.

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The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.

Screen size is wrong.

There is a lot of after-image when playing video.

There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the “Video” menu in the on-screen menu.

The masked-off area is masked in gray.

≥Use the television to change the aspect. Refer to your television’s operating instructions. ≥When using a component video cable, set “Progressive” to “Video”. If the situation is not

restored after that, set “TV Aspect” to “4:3 Pan & Scan”.

≥Turn “3D NR” or “Integrated NR” off if it is on.

≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.

≥If the “Screen Saver Function” in the Setup menu is set to “Off”, the masked-off area is

displayed in black.

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Sound

No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.

≥Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on the

amplifier/receiver if you have connected one.

≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ≥Turn off “V. Surround” in the following cases.

– When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs. – When playing bilingual broadcast programs.

≥Match the speaker settings with the connected equipment. Change multi channel speaker

settings by selecting “Multi Channel” in “Speaker”.

≥The sound effects (Re-master, V. Surround, etc.) will not work when the bitstream signal is

output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

≥When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “Off”, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and

DTS-HD are output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround bitstream.

≥[DivX] Audio may not be output depending on how files were created.

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Cannot switch audio. ≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.

≥When connecting an amplifier/receiver using a coaxial cable, optical digital audio cable or an

HDMI cable, you cannot switch the audio if “D igital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM” or connect using audio cables.

HDMI connections

The images from this unit do not appear on the television.

Picture is distorted.

Jittering occurs.

The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.

Screen size is wrong. When playing DVD-Video using

progressive output, one part of the picture momentarily appears to be doubled up.

No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. Cannot hear the desired audio type.

≥Press [∫] and [1] (PLAY) simultaneously on the unit for more than 5 seconds to shift to more

compatible mode with HDMI equipment. However, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD audio are not output in bitstream. To output the bitstream, select “Restore Default Settings” to restore the factory presets and make proper settings.

≥To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Video Mode” to “On”

in the Setup menu.

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

Reduce the number of connected devices.

≥When “24p Output” is set to “On”, HDMI authentication takes place where 24p images switch

to other images, and a black screen is displayed.

≥When “24p Output” is set to “On”, jittering may occur while playing DVD-Video. In this case,

turn “24p Output” to “Off”.

≥Change “TV Aspect” type to “16:9”.

≥When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below for setting.

1 Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable. 2 When you connect with the Component Video cable, set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” and

“Component Video Resolution” to “480i” in the Setup menu.

≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables.

Reduce the number of connected devices.

≥The sound effects will not work when the bitstream signal is output from the HDMI AV OUT

terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to

“On” in the Setup menu.

≥If the sound is distorted when the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver with an HDMI

cable, adjust the settings in “Speaker” in the Setup menu to match the connection.

≥Depending on the connected equipment, the sound may be distorted if this unit is connected

with an HDMI cable.

≥When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and

DTS-HD are converted to 48 kHz Dolby Digital and output. LPCM 7.1 channel audio is converted to 5.1 channel audio. In this case, set the “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”.

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Card Page

Set Code 1

Set Code 2

Set Code 3

Remote Control Code

Press [

]

and[OK

]

together for more than 5 seconds on the remote.

The capacity of the SD card decreased.

MPEG-2 motion pictures and music on an SD card cannot be played.

The contents of the card cannot be read.

≥When a BD-Video that supports the virtual package is used, and an SD card is in the slot,

data may be written to the SD card. Erase the data by using “BD-Video Data Erase”, format the card or use a new card.

≥Data that can be played from an SD card are AVCHD and JPEG data.

≥The card is not compatible or the contents on the card may be damaged. ≥Turn off and then turn on the unit again.

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I can’t connect to the network. ≥Has the LAN cable come unplugged? Check that the LAN cable is properly connected.

≥Have you plugged in a modular cable for use with a telephone into the LAN terminal on this

unit? Connect with a straight LAN cable.

≥Is the power for the modem or broadband router turned on? Turn the power on for each

device.

≥Is there a mistake in the network settings? Follow any instructions you may have received

from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and make changes to the settings.

≥Are the broadband router settings correct? Read the operating instructions for the broadband

router.

≥Is the broadband router and/or modem correctly connected? Check the operating

instructions for each device and connect accordingly.

≥Check the “Network” and “BD-Live Internet Access” settings.

While using my PC, I cannot connect to the network.

≥Does your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or service contract prevent multiple terminals

connecting at the same time? Check the content of your contract.

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Other difficulties with playback

Audio and video momentarily pause.

BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.

Picture-in-picture is not played with BD-Video.

The vir tual package is not played with BD-Video.

Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be selected.

No subtitles. ≥Subtitles are not recorded on the disc.

≥This occurs between playlist chapters or scenes ([AVCHD]). ≥When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers

and plays the title in the same way as a normal program. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.

≥Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code or DVD-Video region number, and is

not defective.

≥You have set a ratings level to limit BD-Video or DVD-Video play. Change this setting. ≥Some BD-Video can only be output with HDMI.

≥Confirm whether the disc supports picture-in-picture.

≥Confirm whether the disc supports the virtual package. ≥The inserted SD card does not have sufficient available capacity. ≥The SD card is write-protected. ≥Sub contents copied to an SD card are provided by the disc producer as a part of the

BD-Video content. Even if you record images and audio onto an SD card, it cannot be played as a virtual package.

≥The languages are not recorded on the disc. ≥You may not be able to use the on-screen menu to change the soundtrack and subtitles on

some discs. Use the disc’s menus to make changes.

≥Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to “On”. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed.

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The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs.

Angle cannot be changed. ≥Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded. — The resume play function does

not work.

When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Remote Control Code”

4 Press [3, 4] to select the code (1, 2, or 3) and

6 Press [OK].

≥Turn off the subtitles or turn off the closed caption setting on the TV.

≥Memorized positions are canceled when

–pressing [∫] several times. – opening the disc tray.

≥The resume play function may not work depending on the disc. ≥[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play function does not work.

and press [OK].

press [OK].

To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [OK], press and hold the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) for more than 5 seconds.

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The unit’s remote control code Press and hold [OK] and the

indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

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Messages

The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.

On the television Page

Authorization Error This unit is not authorized to play this title.

Cannot play. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).

Cannot display on this unit. ≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.

No disc is inserted. ≥The disc may be upside down. — Rental Expired. ≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. 20

$ This operation is currently disabled.

Cannot connect. Please check the connection of the LAN cable.

IP address is not set. ≥The “IP Address” in “IP Address/DNS Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---“. Set the “IP Address”,

Cannot obtain IP address using DHCP. Please check the connection or router settings.

This IP address is already in use. Please check the IP address setting.

Unable to perform Connection Test. Please try again.

IP address not set correctly.

Connection Test was unsuccessful. No reply from host. Please check the connection or router settings.

Network connection refused. Please confirm Setup “BD-Live Internet Access”

≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different

registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit.

≥Confirm “SD” on the unit’s display is not blinking and re-insert the card.

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥When a hub is used but its Link lamp does not light up, check the cable connection, LAN

terminal connection, cable itself (a cross cable may be used by mistake), etc.

“Subnet Mask”, and “Default Gateway“. (Select the automatic address acquisition if necessary.)

≥If you use a hub, then check the connection between the hub and the router.

– Use the UPLINK port of the hub to connect to a router. – Check whether or not the hub’s Link lamp lights up. If it does not light up, then check the

cable connection, LAN terminal connection, cable itself (a cross cable may be used by mistake), etc.

≥If the above conditions are OK, then the router may not operate in DHCP mode. Check the

router settings and operation. You may reset the router to restore it to normal.

≥This unit’s IP address is used by another device. Check the IP addresses of this unit,

personal computers, and routers, etc. If necessary, reconfigure them to avoid IP addresses from being duplicated.

≥Turn the unit off. Remove the power cord and reconnect it and try again. If the same

symptom persists, then consult your dealer.

≥If you use a hub, then check the connection between the hub and the router.

– Use the UPLINK port of the hub to connect to a router. – If the hub’s Link lamp does not light up, then check the cable connection, LAN terminal

connection, cable itself (a cross cable may be used by mistake), etc.

≥Check the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default Gateway” in the “IP Address/DNS

Settings”.

≥If the MAC address information is required, then press [SETUP] to display the “Network”

menu.

≥When you set “BD-Live Internet Access” to “Allow (Limited)” and play BD-Live contents

which do not have a content owner certificate, the Internet access of the content is not allowed. If you allow the content to connect to Internet, set “BD-Live Internet Access” to “Allow (ALL)”.

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On the unit’s display

F99 ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to

HDMI ONLY ≥Some BD-Video discs can only be output with HDMI. — No PLAY ≥There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video or DVD-Video. 26 No READ ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot play. — PLEASE WAIT ≥Displayed when the unit is started and turned off. This is not a malfunction.

SET  (“  ” stands for a number.)

UNFORMAT ≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or

UNSUPPORT ≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play. 4, 5 U59 ≥The unit is hot.

U72 U73

standby for 3 seconds. Now press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.

≥The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE

WAIT” is displayed.

≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the

remote control.

Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

DVD-RW (DVD-Video format).

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.

≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.

– The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible. – Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). – The HDMI cable is damaged.

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On the unit’s display (continued) Page

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:

6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577

Catalan: 6765 Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 717

Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew:7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778

Nauru:7865 Nepali: 7869 Norw

egian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Por tuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185

Rhaeto-Romance:

8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471

Tamil: 8465 Ta ta r : 8484 Te lugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590

Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 67

Wolof: 8779

Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yo r uba: 8979 Zulu:9085

H or F ≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the

unit’s condition.)

≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear,

do the following. 1 Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it. 2 Press [POWER Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.) If the service number does not disappear despite doing the above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

START ≥The system is being restarted during the firmware update. Please do not turn off power. 9 UPD/ ≥The firmware is being updated. 9 FINISH ≥The firmware update is complete. 9

Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential” is a trademark of DTS, Inc U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this

copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com

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Official DivX Plays all versions of DivX DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

“Blu-ray Disc” is trademark. “BD-LIVE” logo is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. “BONUSVIEW” is trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.

Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.

Certified product.

video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

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Specifications

DO NOT

Signal system: NTSC Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF) Operating humidity range: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation) Playable disc:

BD-Video BD-ROM: Version 2 BD-RE: Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), JPEG* BD-R Version 2 (Single Layer, Dual Layer)

DVD-RAM:DVD Video Recording format, AVCHD format*

DVD-R/DVD-R DL:

DVD-RW: DVD-V ide o format*1, DVD-Video Recording format,

+R/+RW/+R DL:

DVD-VIDEO:

CD-Audio:CD-DA CD-R/RW:CD-DA, JPEG*

SD card:

SD Memory Card*

Video output:

Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠) Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)

S-video output:

Y output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠) C output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠) at Burst Output connector: S terminal (1 system)

Component video output: (1080i/720p/480p/480i)

Y output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠) P

B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

R output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Output connector: Pin jack (Y: green, P

Audio output:

Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Output connector: Pin jack Number of connectors: 2 channel: 1 system

Audio performance:

Frequency response:

≥DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

≥CD-Audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz

S/N ratio: 115 dB Dynamic range: 100 dB Total harmonic distortion: 0.003 %

JPEG*

DVD-Video format* AVCHD format*

AVCHD format*

Video*

DVD-Video format

1, 8

, AVCHD format*

, MP3, DivX*

formatted FAT12, FAT16, FAT32*3:

, DVD-Video Recording format,

, DivX*

1, 8

JPEG*

5.1 channel discrete output: 1 system

4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)

, AVCHD format*

B: blue, PR: red)

(1 system)

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output: Optical terminal Coaxial digital output: Pin jack

HDMI AV output

Output format:

Output Connector: Type A (19 pin) HDMI ≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

SD card slot:

Output connector: 1 system

Ethernet:

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX: 1 system

Optical pick-up: System with 2 lenses

Wave length: 782 nm (CDs)/662 nm (DVDs)/405 nm (BDs)

LASER Specification Class I LASER Product:

Wave length: 782 nm (CDs)/662 nm (DVDs)/405 nm (BDs) Laser power:

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: approx. 25 W

Power consumption in standby mode Dimensions (WkDkH)

Excluding the projecting parts: 430 mmk313 mmk59 mm

Including the projecting parts: 430 mmk320 mmk59 mm

Mass (Weight): approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs)

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice. *1 Finalizing is necessary.

*2 Includes SDHC card

Includes miniSD Cards (need a miniSD Adaptor)

Includes microSD Cards (need a microSD Adaptor) *3 Does not support long file name *4 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture

contents and folders: 3000 picture contents and 300 folders. *5 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture

contents and folders: 999 picture contents and 99 folders. *6 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture

contents and folders: 9999 picture contents and 300 folders. *7 The total combined maximum number of recognizable picture

contents and folders: 200 file contents and 300 folders. *8 AVCHD format V1.0

≥Useable capacity will be less. (SD Card)

480p (525p)/1080i (1125i)/720p (750p)/1080p (1125p)

(Deep color, High Bit rate Audio)

No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

:less than 1 W

(Approx. 16 15/16zk12 5/16zk2 5/16z)

(Approx. 16 15/16zk12 5/8zk2 5/16z)

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Disc and card handling

Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Disc and card handling precautions

≥Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or

fingerprints on the disc.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc

warping, rendering it unusable).

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

instrument.

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals on the

rear side of the card.

≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

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

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

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

instructions that came with the cloth.

Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.

Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lens over time, making it impossible to play discs. Use the lens cleaner (not included) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the operating environment. Carefully read the lens cleaner’s instructions before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL720PP ≥This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be used

without problem on this unit as well.

To dispose or transfer this unit

This unit may record information of your operating procedures. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the procedures to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete the recorded information. (> 30, “To return to the factory preset”) ≥When BD-Video is played back, the operation history may be

recorded in the memory of this unit. The recorded contents differ depending on the disc.

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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player Limited Warranty

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished par ts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Blu-ray Disc Player One (1) Year One (1) Year

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone and/or email address where you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Customer Services Directory

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As

examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; purchase Parts, Accessories, or obtain Literature by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter

MAIL TO:

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. Customers in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).

Panasonic Service and Technology Company

410B Airport Road

Elgin, IL 60123-9333

Attention: BD/DVD Repair

Service in Puerto Rico

Reference

Panasonic Puer to Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

As of January 2007

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Portable/Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD) One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Audio/SD Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic BD/DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Combination DVD Player/VCR One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder/VCR One (1) year, parts and labour Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link : “Servicentres

1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

locator” under “Customer support”

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by

qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been

damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 37. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

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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-

SERIAL NUMBER

BD50

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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Referencia rápida en español

AC IN

AV OUT

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.

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

AV OUT

Parte posterior de la unidad

HDMI IN

HDMI AV OUT

Televisor compatible con HDMI

Cable HDMI

AC IN

AV OUT

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.

LAN

10BASE-T/

100BASE-TX

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L SURROUN

AUDIO OU

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

)

2ch

Y P

Cable de audio/ vídeo (incluido)

AUDIO/VIDEO IN

Televisor

Parte posterior de la unidad

≥Esta conexión no permite la salida de vídeo de alta definición.

Utilice la conexión A o C para obtener vídeo de alta definición.

Parte posterior de la unidad

HDMI INHDMI AV OUT

Televisor compatible con HDMI

Cable HDMI

HDMI INHDMI AV OUT

Cable HDMI

Amplificador/Receptor compatible con HDMI

Altavoces multicanal

Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido)

Conéctelo cuando haya realizado el resto de conexiones.

A una toma de corriente doméstica

(CA 120 V, 60 Hz)

VIDEO1

PLAY

STOP

PAUSE

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

Conexiones básicas

A Conexión a un televisor compatible

con HDMI

Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI y a un amplificador/receptor compatible con HDMI

AV OUT

LAN

10BASE-T/

AC IN

100BASE-TX

AV OUT

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

CENTER SURROUND

OUT

(

)

PCM/BITSTREAM

Please connect directly to TV.

OPTICAL

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

B Conexión a un televisor con un cable

para audio/vídeo

Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA por último

AC IN

LAN

10BASE-T/

AC IN

100BASE-TX

AV OUT

Reproducción básica

Preparación

Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo adecuada en el televisor.

1 Pulse [Í BD POWER] para encender la unidad.

Después de conectar su nuevo reprodutor y pulsar el botón de encendido, aparecerá la pantalla de la

configuración básica.

2 Pulse [< OPEN/CLOSE] para abirir la bandeja del disco, cargue el disco.

Inicia la reproducción

Parada

La posición de detención se memoriza.

Función de reanudación de la reproducción

Pulse [1](PLAY) para reiniciar la reproducción desde esta posición. ≥La posición se borra si se abre la bandeja o se pulsa [∫] varias

veces para visualizar “STOP” en el visor de la unidad.

≥[BD-V]: En los discos BD-Video incluidos los BD-J, la función

de reanudación de la reproducción no funciona.

≥[CD] [MP3] [DivX]: La posición se borra si apaga la unidad.

Pausa

≥

Pulse [;]

otra vez o [1](PLAY)

para reiniciar la reproducción.

Ahorro de energía

Esta unidad consume una pequeña cantidad de energía aunque esté ajustada en el modo de espera (aprox. 1 W). Para ahorrar energía cuando no vaya a utilizar la unidad durante mucho tiempo, desenchúfela de la toma de corriente.

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

CENTER SURROUND

Y P

OUT

(

)

PCM/BITSTREAM

Please connect directly to TV.

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R /R

OPTICAL

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT

2ch 5.1ch

Búsqueda/ Cámara lenta

La velocidad aumenta hasta 5 pasos.

≥

Pulse [1] (PLAY) para recuperar la velocidad de reproducción normal.

≥Para algunos discos, la velocidad podría no cambiar.

Búsqueda

Durante la reproducción, pulse [6] o [5]. ≥

Pulse y mantenga pulsado en la unidad principal [:/6] o [9/5]

≥[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]:

El audio se oye durante la búsqueda en avance de primer nivel.

≥[DivX]: El sonid no se oye durante todos los niveles de búsqueda. ≥[CD] [MP3]: La velocidad está fija en un paso.

Cámara lenta

Durante la pausa, pulse [6] o [5]. ≥

Pulse y mantenga pulsado en la unidad principal [:/6] o [9/5]

≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Sólo dirección en avance [5]. ≥[DVD-VR]:Si continua durante aprox. 5 minutos, la reproducción en

cámara lenta se para automáticamente.

≥Salta hasta el título, capítulo o pista que desee reproducir. ≥Cada pulsación aumenta el número de saltos. ≥[DivX]: Solo dirección hacia atrás [:].

Salto

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Glossary

AVCHD

AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images.

BD-J

Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in addition to playing normal video.

BD-Live

This is a BD-Video (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that supports the new functions such as Internet connection, etc. in addition to the BONUSVIEW function.

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

BONUSVIEW (Final Standard Profile)

This is a BD-Video (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1) that supports the new functions such as Picture-in-picture, Secondary Audio, and Virtual Package, etc.

DivX

DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size.

DNS Server

A server which acts like a telephone directory and translates Internet domain names into IP addresses.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.

Dolby Digital Plus

Multi-channel audio and higher audio quality is made possible using Dolby Digital Plus. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby TrueHD is a very high quality audio format that reproduces the studio master audio. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.

Down-mixing

This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found on some discs into fewer channels.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

DTS-HD

DTS-HD is a high-quality, sophisticated audio format used in movie theaters. Previous DTS Digital Surround-compatible equipment can play DTS-HD as DTS Digital Surround audio. BD-Video suppor ts up to 7.1 channel output.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.

Film and video

DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output. Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30

Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally

Frames and fields

Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.

Frame Field Field

≥A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring, but

picture quality is generally better.

≥A field still shows less picture information so it may be rougher, but

there is no blurring.

Gateway

IP address of the electronic device providing Internet access. Usually called a router IP address. (e.g., 192.168.0.1)

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable.

frames per second as well). Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.

Hub

Used for connecting more than one device to the network.

IP address

A set of numbers which distinguish each device on the network when, for example, connected to the Internet. When using a PC in a LAN to access a PC or device that is not included in the LAN, the IP address is called the local IP address. (e.g., 192.168.0.10)

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

LAN (Local Area Network)

A group of linked devices in a company, school or home. Indicates the boundaries of a par ticular network.

Local storage

This storage area is used as a destination for sub contents for playing virtual packages on BD-Video.

LPCM (Linear PCM)

These are a kind of PCM format. These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any significant loss of audio quality.

Pan&Scan/Letterbox

In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this problem.

Pan&Scan:The sides are cut off so the picture fills

Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top and

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

This is one format for converting analog audio into digital audio, enabling you to enjoy digital audio with no hassle.

Picture-in-picture

This is a new function of BD-Video that plays the primary video and secondary video simultaneously. For instance, the function is capable of playing the original movie as the primary video while playing video commentary from the film director on a small screen as a secondary video.

Progressive/Interlace

The video signal standard of NTSC has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive (p) scanning uses twice the number of scan lines, and this is referred to as 480p. Using progressive output, you can enjoy watching high resolution video.

Router

Distinguishes the IP address assigned to each device, such as the PC, and relays the flow of data within the network.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Subnet mask

Enables efficient network use. A set of numbers which identify which part of the IP address allocated to every device connected to the router is the network portion.

Virtual package

Some BD-Video discs copy data to other media (local storage) and then play the secondary video, secondary audio, and subtitles (sub contents) simultaneously. These functions are called virtual packages. Sub contents are automatically recorded to other media from the Internet or disc prior to playing the virtual package. The playback methods vary depending on discs.

1080i (1125i)

In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines pass to create an interlaced image. Because 1080i (1125i) more than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich image.

the screen.

bottom of the picture so the picture itself appears in an aspect ratio of 16:9.

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In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the same time to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

24p

This is a progressive image recorded at a rate of 24 frames per second.

Index

720p (750p)

In one high definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the same time to create a progressive image. Since progressive video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a minimal amount of screen flicker.

A Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Audio

Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 26

AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

B BD-J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 40

BD-Video Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

BONUSVIEW (Final Standard Profile)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 40

C Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Cleaning

Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Connection

Amplifier/Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

D Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Direct Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22, 40

DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 40

Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 40

Dolby Digital Plus . . . . . . . . . . 17, 27, 40

Dolby TrueHD. . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 27, 40

DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 40

DTS-HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 27, 40

F Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

H HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 40

I IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 40

J JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 22, 40

L LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 40

Language

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26

Code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26

Local storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

LPCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

M Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Pop-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22, 40

N Noise reduction (NR)

Integrated NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3D NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

O Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

On-screen

Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

P PCM Down Conversion. . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Picture-in-picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Pop-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 40

Properties

Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Still picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Proxy Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

R Ratings level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Re-master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 25

Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . 29

Resume play function. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

S SD card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 16

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Status Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

V V. Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

VIERA Link

Virtual package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

24p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 28

“HDAVI ControlTM” . . . . 23

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

[For\U.S.A.] [For\Canada]

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

C 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in China

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

Reference

Panasonic DMP-BD50 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Table of contents

Accessory information

Disc and card information

Using the remote control

Connection

Firmware updating

Control reference guide

Easy Setting

Setting the television and amplifier/receiver operation

Network settings

Basic play (Playing video contents)

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

Chapter playback [DVD-VR]

Playing still pictures [JPEG]

Playing DivX videos [DivX]

Playing music [CD] [MP3]

Showing FUNCTIONS menu

About MP3/JPEG/DivX files

Changing settings with the on-screen menu

Menus Items Settings

Changing the unit’s settings

Frequently asked questions

Troubleshooting guide

Messages

Specifications

Disc and card handling

Maintenance

To dispose or transfer this unit

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

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Product Service

Glossary

Index