Panasonic DMP-BD50 User Manual

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:

Example:

1

ALL

1

2

4

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.

PP

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)

Table of contents

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

TM

or BONUS

TM

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

VIEW

TM in

TM

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

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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

CD

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

YP

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

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

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

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

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

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

YP

B

PR

L

R

L

R

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

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

P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

!

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Connect Audio
cables to

terminals
corresponding to
the speakers you
have connected.

Back of the unit

Amplifier/receiver with

5.1ch AUDIO IN

Multi channel speakers

FRONT R /R

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

FRONT L /L

SUBWOOFER

CENTER SURROUND

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

2ch 5.1ch

Y P

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

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

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

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

YP

OUT

)

Please
connect
directly
to TV.

VIDEO OUTS VIDEO OUT

FRONT L /L

L

B

P

R

R

FRONT R /R

2ch 5.1ch

AUDIO OUT

L

R

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.

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

B

P

R

L

R

L

R

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

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Pull to flip down the
front panel.

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SKIP

STOP

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TV/VIDEO

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RECEIVER

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RE-MASTER

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

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ABCD

SETUP

PIP

SECONDARY

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! 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.

TM

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)

PULL-OPEN

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

OK

≥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

GE

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

LG

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

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IP Address/DNS Settings

Connection Test

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OnOn

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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Network

IP Address/DNS Settings

Proxy Server Settings

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

OK

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1

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

0

-

9

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.

Setting the proxy server

0

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

0

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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

0

OK

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

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Delete

Finish

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2

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3

DEF

4

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PQRS

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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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