Panasonic DMP-BD605 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc Player

Model No. DMP-BD80

DMP-BD60
DMP-BD601
DMP-BD605

The illustration shows the image of DMP-BD80.

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region management information

BD-Video

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

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

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

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

“Partner”.

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 49.

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If you have any questions contact

[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico] :1-800-211-PANA(7262)

:1-800-561-5505

[Canada]

[Only[for[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]:The warranty ca n b e fo und on

page 46.

[Canada]:The warranty can be found on page 47.

Example:

Example:

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Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit.
Follow the safety inst ru ct ions on the unit and the applicab le
safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions
handy for future reference.

1) Read these in st ructions.

2) Keep these in st ru ct io ns.

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 manufactur er’s instructions.

8) Do not install nea r an y heat sources such as radi at or s, heat
registers , st oves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the saf et y pur pose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades w ith
one wider than the othe r. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or t he
third prong are provid ed for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the ob sol et e outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from be i ng w alked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, conv eni ence receptacles, and the poin t
where they exit from t he ap parat u s.

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

12) Use only with th e car t, st and, trip od, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. Wh en a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid in j ur y from t ip -o ve r.

13) Unplug this apparatus during ligh tni ng 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 wa y,
such as power-sup pl y co rd or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects ha ve f al l en i nto t he apparatus, the
apparatus has been expo sed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

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 ONL Y 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
VENTILA TED. 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the
attached installation instructions and use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.:DMP-BD80

DMP-BD60
DMP-BD601
DMP-BD605

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

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS .
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO Q UALIFIED
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.

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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 instructio ns.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible. The mains plug of th e power supply cord
shall remain readily operable.
To completely d isconne ct this app aratus from the AC Ma ins,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

(Inside of product)

Unit and media care

DO

DO NOT

Disc and card handling

Clean discs

Wipe with a dam p 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 stic kers 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 inst r uct i ons before use.

Lens cleaner: RP-CL7 20PP

≥This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be used

without problem on this unit as well.

Getting started

To dispose or transfer this unit

This unit may record inform at io n of you r operating procedures. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the
procedures to return all th e set t ings to the factory presets to delete t he r ecorded information. ( > 42, “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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Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ................................2

Unit and media care ............................3

Accessory information........................5

Media (Disc, card and USB device)

information........................................6

Audio and video information..............8

Connections.......................................10

Remote control and unit

reference guide...............................14

Setting ................................................15

Broadband network connection.......16

Firmware updates..............................16

Network settings............. ............ .......17

Settings

Changing settings with

the on-screen menu.......................30

Changing the unit’s settings............32

Reference

About MP3/JPEG/DivX files..............38

Messages...........................................40

Troubleshooting guide .....................42

Specifications....................................45

Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.

and Puerto Rico) ............................46

Limited Warranty

(Only for CANADA) ........................47

Product Service.................................48

Inserting or removing a media.................19

Playback

Basic play (Playing video contents)

Playing HD Video or SD Video .........21

Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW

in BD-Video.....................................22

Chapter playback........................ .......23

Playing music ....................................23

Playing still pictures..........................24

Playing DivX
Enjoying VIERA CAST

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videos.........................26

TM

...................27

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)

......19

..........28

Licenses.............................................48

Referencia rápida en español

(Spanish Quick Reference) ...........49

Glossary.............................................50

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

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About descriptions in these operating instructions

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models DMP-BD80, DMP-BD60, DMP-BD601 and DMP-BD605. Unless

otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-BD80.

[BD80] : indicates features applicable to DMP-BD80 only.
[BD60] [BD601] [BD605] : indicate features applicable to DMP-BD60, DMP-BD601 and DMP-BD605, respectively.

Accessory information

Remote control signal sensor

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

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2008. These may be subject to change.)

Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To o rder acces sories, refer to “Access ory Purchases (United S tat es and Puer to Rico)”
on page 46.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

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Getting startedReference Settings Playback

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000378)

1 Audio/Video cable

(K2KA6BA00004)

2Batteries

for remote control

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1 AC power sup ply cord

(K2CB2CB00022)
≥For use with this unit only.

1 HDMI cable

(DMP-BD605 only)

(K1HA19DA0005)
Do not use it with other equipment.
Also, do not use cords from other
equipment with this unit.

(Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Product Registration Card

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

(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit.

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.

Use





R6/LR6, AA

≥Use alkaline or manganese 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 apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

20˚

30˚

If you cannot operate the unit or other equipment using the remote
control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes
(> 15, 36).

20˚

30˚

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.

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Media (Disc, card and USB device) information

Finalized

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Commercially sold 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 Features Indicated as

BD-Video

This format supports High Definition video and audio content
including:
≥BD-Live (BD-ROM Profile 2). This format provides interactive

features when this player is connected to the Internet via a
broadband connection.

≥BONUSVIEW allows picture-in-picture functions to be

viewed.

[BD-V]

DVD-Video

CD

This format supports high quality video and audio playback. [DVD-V]

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.

≥

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.

User recorded media

This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other devices that you can use.

operating instructions for your equipment.

Type of media Logo Formats Indicated as

BD-RE

BD-R

DVD-RAM

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

≥Version 3 of the BD-RE Recording Format
≥JPEG format

≥Version 2 of the BD-R Recording Format [BD-V]

≥Version 1.1 of the DVD Video Recording Format
≥JPEG format
≥AVCHD format

[CD]

[BD-V]

[JPEG]

[DVD-VR]

[JPEG]

[AVCHD]

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DVD-R/RW

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.

≥DVD-Video Format
≥Version 1.1 of the DVD Video Recording Format
≥AVCHD format
≥[BD80]: DivX format (DVD-RW is not supported)
≥MP3 format (DVD-RW is not supported)
≥JPEG format (DVD-RW is not supported)

≥DVD-Video Format
≥Version 1.2 of the DVD Video Recording Format
≥AVCHD format
≥[BD80]: DivX format
≥MP3 format
≥JPEG format

≥+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) Format
≥AVCHD format

≥CD-DA format
≥MP3 format
≥JPEG format
≥[BD80]: DivX format

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[DivX]
[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[DivX]
[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DVD-V]

[AVCHD]

[CD]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DivX]

SD cards

This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other devices that you can use.

Type of media Logo Formats Indicated as

SD Memory Card* (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

* Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card
The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD card” in these operating instructions.

≥MiniSD Cards and microSD Cards can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such cards,

or otherwise customer provided.

≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This site is in English only.)

≥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.

≥When using cards from 4 GB to 32 GB, only SD cards using the SDHC logo can be used.
≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
≥If the SD card you are attempting to use was formatted on a PC, it is possible that the card may not work properly.
≥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 momentarily pause, especially where one recording ends and the next

one begins. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

≥To protect the card’s contents, move the record prevention tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.

—

≥JPEG format
≥AVCHD format
≥MPEG2 format

[JPEG]
[AVCHD]
[MPEG2]

ADAPTER

USB devices

This unit can playback pictures by connecting the USB memory recorded with a PC or similar in following formats, and Panasonic digital cameras
connected via USB cable.

Type of media Logo Formats Indicated as

USB devices

—

Compatible USB devices

≥USB devices which are defined as USB mass storage class.

–USB devices that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed/High Speed.

≥USB devices of up to 128 GB can be used.
≥USB devices that support bulk only transfer.

CBI (Cont rol/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.

≥Digital Cameras which require additional program installation when connected to a PC are not supported.
≥MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported.
≥A multi-por t USB card reader is not supported.

File system

≥FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
≥UDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported.
≥Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.
≥Only the first partition on USB devices with multi-partition is supported.

Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB device that cannot be us

This unit does not support USB device charging.

≥MP3 format
≥JPEG format
≥[BD80]: DivX format

ed with this unit.

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DivX]

Getting started

Discs that cannot be played in this unit

≥BD-RE discs (with cartridge)
≥2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from cartridge
≥3.95 GB and 4.7 GB DVD-R (Authoring)
≥Version 1.0 DVD-RW
≥DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, SACD, Photo CD, MV-Disc and PD
≥DVD-Audio
≥Video CD and SVCD
≥WMA discs
≥[BD60] [BD601] [BD605]: DivX discs
≥PAL Discs
≥HD DVD
≥BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec
≥Any other disc that is not specifically supported

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Audio and video information

About audio from audio output terminals

Before connecting, read the table below, and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, “Dolby D/Dolby
D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”). (> 9)
≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels.

HDMI AV OUT/DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (Coaxial [BD80]/Optical)

Terminal HDMI AV OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

“Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”/

“DTS/DTS-HD”

“BD-Video Secondary Audio”

Dolby Digital/

Dolby Digital EX

5

*

Dolby Digital Plus

“Bitstream”*

2

“On”*

Dolby Digital/

Dolby Digital

6

EX*

Dolby Digital

Dolby TrueHD

DTS Digital Surround/

DTS-ES*

5

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS Digital

Surround/
DTS-ES*

DTS Digital

Surround

6

DTS-HD Master Audio

7.1ch LPCM

Down-mixed

5.1ch PCM

AUDIO OUT (Analog)

Terminal 7.1ch AUDIO OUT [BD80]

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

Dolby Digital/

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby TrueHD

DTS Digital Surround/

DTS-ES

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

7.1ch LPCM

5.1ch*

Down-mixed

5.1ch*

5.1ch

2

[DVD-V]: 5.1ch

[BD-V]: 7.1ch*

7.1ch*

2

1

“PCM”*

3

“Bitstream” “PCM”

“Off” “On” “Off” “On”/“Off” “On”/“Off”

Dolby Digital/

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital

Plus

Dolby TrueHD

DTS Digital

Surround/

DTS-ES

DTS-HD High

Resolution

Audio

DTS-HD Master

Audio

7.1ch PCM

7.1ch

4

4

7.1ch

5.1ch PCM

5.1ch PCM*

Down-mixed

5.1ch PCM*

2

[DVD-V]: 5.1ch PCM

[BD-V]: 7.1ch PCM*

7.1ch PCM*

2

5.1ch AUDIO

[BD80]

OUT

5.1ch 2 ch

7.1ch PCM Dolby Digital

4

4

7.1ch PCM

2ch AUDIO

OUT

Dolby Digital/

Dolby Digital

6

EX*

DTS Digital

Surround/
DTS-ES*

DTS Digital

Surround

Down-mixed

2ch PCM

6

Down-mixed

2ch PCM

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≥Also, depending on the specifications or the settings of the amplifier/receiver, the results of the output may vary.
*1 When the connected equipment is not supported with these audio formats, the audio is output as Dolby Digital bitstream, DTS Digital Surround

bitstream or down-mixed 2ch PCM (e.g., TV).

*2 [BD-V]: When playing BD-Video without secondary audio or button click sound, the audio is output as the same format as if “BD-Video

Secondary Audio” was set to “Off”.
*3 When the connected equipment is not supported with multi channel surround, the audio is output as down-mixed 2ch PCM.
*4 [BD-V]: When the connected equipment is supported with 7.1 channel surround, the audio output is amplified from 5.1ch or 6.1ch to 7.1ch

depending on the DTS, Inc. specifications.
*5 With PCM output, Dolby Digital EX becomes PCM audio decoded as Dolby Digital, DTS-ES recorded to DVD-Video becomes PCM audio

decoded as DTS Digital Surround, and DTS-ES recorded to BD-Video becomes PCM audio decoded as DTS-ES.
*6 [BD-V]: When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, Dolby Digital EX is output as Dolby Digital and DTS-ES is output as DTS Digital

Surround, however if playing BD-Video without secondary audio or button click sound, the audio is output as the original format.

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

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, the following conditions are necessary. (Part shown in the shaded area of table given above)

NECESSARY CONNECTIONS

≥HDMI AV OUT terminal: (> 12)
≥7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: (> 12)/5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: (> 13)

NECESSARY SETTINGS (> 9)

≥Set “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”.
≥HDMI AV OUT terminal: Set “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “Bitstream” or “PCM” .
≥7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: Set “Analog Audio Output” to “7.1ch”.
≥5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: Set “Analog Audio Output” to “2ch (Downmix) + 5.1ch”.

≥The button click sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode (> 22) is not output.

Regarding 24p output [BD-V]

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” (> 34)

Necessary settings for audio output

After connecting to the terminals, perform necessary settings.

Getting started

“BD-Video

Secondary Audio”

“Dolby D/Dolby D +/

Dolby TrueH D”

“DTS/DTS-HD”

“Analog Audio

Output”

[BD80]

1) While stopped
Press [SETUP].

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

3) Press [3, 4] to select “Digital Audio Output” and press [OK].

4) Press [3, 4] to select “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”, “DTS/DTS-HD”,
or “BD-Video Secondary Audio” and press [2, 1] to select the option.

1) While stopped
Press [SETUP].

2) Press [3, 4] to select “TV / Device Connection” and press [OK].

3) Press [3, 4] to select “Analog Audio Output” and press [OK].

Audio

Dynamic Range Compression

Digital Audio Output
PCM Down Conversion
Downmix
High Clarity Sound

OK

RETURN

Connection

TV Aspect

Component Video Resolution
Analog Audio Output

HDMI Connection

Off

Off

Stereo

Disable

16:9

480i

2ch + 5.1ch

4) Press [3, 4] to select the option and press [OK].

5) Press [OK].
≥The channel setting screen is displayed. (> 37)

OK

RETURN

≥For more information about settings, refer to page 33, 34, 37.
≥When using the different terminal at the same time, the sound may not be output with the desired audio if the setting is incorrect.

In the follow i n g ca s e, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off”. (> 34)
–[BD80]: When connecting a compatible amplifier/receiver using 7.1ch AUDIO OUT/5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals, and connecting a compatible

television using HDMI AV OUT terminal

–[BD80]: When connecting a compatible amplifier/receiver using both 7.1ch AUDIO OUT/5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals and HDMI AV OUT

terminal if outputting the audio from analog terminals

–When connecting a compatible amplifier/receiver using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals, and connecting a compatible television using HDMI AV

OUT terminal

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [SETUP].

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Connections

Highest
Quality

Standard
Quality

HDMI AV OUT

480p, 720p, 1080i,
1080p

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

BD-Video: 480i, 480p, 720p,
1080i
DVD-Video: 480i, 480p

VIDEO OUT

480i

Highest
Quality

Standard
Quality

HDMI AV OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(COAXIAL [BD80]/OPTICAL)

Highest
Quality

Standard
Quality

5.1ch AUDIO OUT [BD80] 2ch AUDIO OUT7.1ch AUDIO OUT [BD80]

About terminal

≥This unit offers several different types of audio and video connections.
≥Your TV/receiver/amplifier may or may not support all the connections shown.

Video Connections (TV) (> 11)

Digital Audio Connections (Receiver/Amplifier) (> 12)

Analog Audio Connections (Receiver/Amplifier) (> 12, 13)

≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥Before making any connections we strongly suggest that all units be temporarily disconnected from AC power.
≥Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

[BD80] [BD60] [BD601]: 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. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0
meters (16.4 ft) or less.

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.

≥This unit incorporates HDMI (Deep Color, x.v.ColorTM, High Bit rate Audio) technology. (> 50, 51 )

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Video Connections (TV)

HDMI IN

HDMI AV OUT

Television

Back of the unit

HDMI cable
(Only included in
DMP-BD605)

Back of the unit

Component Video ca ble

Television

VIDEO IN

Television

Audio/Video cable (included)

VIDEO OUT

Back of the unit

For audio output, refer to pages 12 and 13.

A Connecting to your TV, via HDMI AV OUT

≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio

Output” should be set to “On”. (> 34)

≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA

Link “HDAVI Control” (> 28) when used
with a compatible Panasonic TV.

≥This cable provides both Video and Audio

connections.

Getting started

B Connecting to your TV, via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

C Connecting to your TV, via VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

≥Connect terminals of the same color.
≥Set th e “ Bl a c k Level Control” to “Dar ke r ”.

(> 32)

≥Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

terminal, while playing DVD-Video, the
video output resolution is limited to
“480p”.

≥Be sure your TV supports at least 480p.

Set “Component Video Resolution” to
“480p”, “720p” or “1080i”. (> 34)

≥If this unit is connected to an amplifier/

receiver, etc. via an HDMI cable with
“HDMI Video Mode” set to “On” (> 34),
the video will be fixed to 480i.

≥[BD80] : Set “High Clarity Sound” on the

on-screen menu to “Off” (> 31).
(Otherwise, the video will not be output.)

≥Connect terminals of the same color.
≥[BD80] : Set “High Clarity Sound” on the

on-screen menu to “Off” (> 31).
(Otherwise, the video will not be output.)

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Connections

HDMI IN

Multi channel speakers

Amplifier/receiver

Back of the unit

Television

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI cable
(Only included in DMP-BD605)

Back of the unit

Coaxial cable

Amplifier/receiver

With COAXIAL ([BD80]) or OPTICAL

Optical digital audio cable

OR

Connect Audio
cables to

terminals
corresponding to
the speakers you
have connected.

Back of the unit

Amplifier/receiver

Multi channel speakers

Digital Audio Connections

D Connecting to HDMI AV OUT terminal

E

Connecting to Digital Audio Output terminal

COAXIAL IN

≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output”

should be set to “On”. (> 34)

≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending on the

connected amplifier/receiver. (> 33)

≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link

“HDAVI Control” (> 28) when used with a
compatible Panasonic TV.

≥Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video

(> 8)

≥Please set “Digital Audio Output” to the

connection you will use, coaxial or optical
digital. (> 33)

≥When connecting a TV (> 11, A) with HDMI

AV OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output” to
“Off”. (> 34)
(Otherwise, the sound may not be output with
the desired audio.)

Analog Audio Connections

F Connecting to 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]







OPTICAL IN





≥“Analog Audio Output” should be set to

“7.1ch”. (> 34)

≥Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video

(> 8)

≥

When connecting amplifier/receiver or other
devices with HDMI AV OUT terminal, set “HDMI
Audio Output” to “Off”. (
(Otherwise, depending on the specifications of
connected devices, the audio from AUDIO OUT
terminal may be output as two channels only.)

≥When connecting a TV (> 11, A) with HDMI

AV OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output” to
“Off”. (> 34)
(Otherwise, the sound may not be output with
the desired audio.)

≥Depending on how the disc was recorded, the

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

Cable connections

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

>

34)

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G Connecting to 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]

Connect Audio
cables to

terminals
corresponding to
the speakers you
have connected.

Back of the unit

Amplifier/receiver

Multi channel speakers

VI

DEO IN

2ch AUDIO OUT

Television

Audio/Video cable (included)

Back of the unit

Amplifier/receiver

AUDIO IN

OR

Back of the unit

AC power supply cord (included)

To a household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Cooling fan









H Connecting to 2ch AUDIO OUT terminal

AUDIO IN

R L

≥“Analog Audio Output” should be set to “2ch

(Downmi x) + 5.1ch”. (> 34)

≥Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video

(> 8)

≥Using this connection, 7.1 channel surround

is mixed down to 5.1 channel audio.

≥When connecting amplifier/receiver or other

devices with HDMI A V OUT terminal, set
“HDMI Audio Output” to “Off”. (> 34)
(Otherwise, depending on the specifications
of connected devices, the audio from AUDIO
OUT terminal may be output as two channels
only.)

≥When connecting a TV (> 11, A) with HDMI

AV OUT te rmi nal, s et “ HDMI Au dio Ou tput ” to
“Off”. (> 34)
(Otherwise, the sound may not be output with
the desired audio.)

≥Depending on how the disc was recorded, the

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

Cable connections

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

≥“Analog Audio Output” should be set to “2ch

(Downmi x) + 5.1ch”. (> 34)

≥Using the two analog audio channels this

connection provides, you will not be able to
use any surround sound audio modes.

Getting started

AC power connection

≥For best results this unit should be connected

directly to an AC outlet.

≥This unit consumes a small amount of AC

power (“Quick Start”: “Off”, less than 0.5 W)
even when turned off. In the interest of power
conservation, if you will not be using this unit
for an extended period of time, it can be
disconnected.

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Remote control and unit reference guide



Pull to flip down the
front panel.






















OK



















! Turn the unit on and off (> 15)
@ TV operation buttons (> 15)

You can opera t e the T V t hro ug h t he un it ’ s re mo t e
control.
[Í TV POWER] : Turn the television on and off
[INPUT] : Input select
[ijVOL] : Adjust the volume
[WXCH] : Channel select

# Open or close the disc tray (> 19)
$ Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or

characters (> 18, 20)
(The character buttons may be used when
operating VIERA CAST contents.

B

27)

[CANCEL] : Cancel

% Basic playback control butt ons (> 19, 20)
^ Show status messages (> 20)
& Show Pop-up menu (> 19)
* Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (> 19)
( Show sub menu (> 24)
AJ These buttons are used when;

≥Operating a BD-Video disc that includes Java

TM

applications (BD-J). For more information about
operating this kind of disc, please read the
instructions that came with the disc.

≥

Displaying “T itle View” and “Album View” screens.

(Only the [ R] and [G] buttons, B

24)

≥Operating contents of VIERA CAST. (> 27)

AA Show Setup menu (> 32)
AB Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture)

(> 22)

AC Transmit the remote control signal
AD Adjust the volume of an amplifier/receiver through

the unit’s remote control.

AE Select audio (> 21)
AF Reproduce more natural audio (> 21)
AG Show FUNCTIONS menu (> 21)
AH Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 20)
AI Show on-screen menu (> 30)
BJ Return to previous screen
BA Select drive (BD/DVD/CD, SD card or USB device)

(> 19)

BB Displays the Home screen of the VIERA CAST

(> 27)

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

1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (> 15)

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 Display

Disc indicator SD card indicator USB device indicator

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

3 Disc tray (> 19)
4 [BD80]: SD Card LED

≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (> 34, SD Card LED

Control)





SD

CARD



5 Remote control signal sensor (> 5)
6 USB port (> 19)
7 SD card slot (> 19)
8 Open or close the disc tray (> 19)
9 Stop (> 20)
: Pause (> 20)

; Start play (> 19)

Rear panel terminals (> 10–16)

PULL-OPEN

Setting

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

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

1937
AXION 1937
BANG & OLUFSEN0620/1620
BROKSONIC 0003/0236/0463
CASIO 0611/1205

DAEWOO

0019/0039/0066/0067/0091/0092/0451/

0623/0661/0672/1661
EMERSON

0019/0038/0039/0154/0158/0171/0177/

0178/0179/0180/0181/0182/0183/0185/

0236/0270/0280/0282/0463/0623
ENVISION 0030/0813
EPSON 0833/0840
FISHER 0154/0159
FUJITSU 0179/0186/0683/0809/0853

GE

0021/0027/0029/0047/0051/0055/0135/

0138/0174/0178/0251/0279/0282/0451/

0747/1347/1447
GOLDST AR

0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/

0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265
GO VIDEO 0886
HAIER 0768/1034
HANNSPREE 1348/1351/1352
HEWLETT

PACKAR D

1088/1089/1101/1494/1502
HISENSE 0748
HIT ACHI

0016/0032/0038/0056/0095/0097/0145/

0151/0173/0227/0279/0409/0413/1145
INFOCUS 0736/0738/0741/0752/0781/1164/1516

JVC

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

1253
KLH 0765/0767

LG

0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/

0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265
LOEWE 0136

MAGNAVOX

0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/

0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0706/0802/

1254/1454
MARANTZ 0030/0054/0444/0704/0854/0855/1154
MEMOREX 0016/0106/0150/0154/0178/0179/0463

MITSUBISHI

0014/0019/0093/0098/0150/0155/0178/

0331/0358/0836/0868/1250
NORCENT 0748/0824/1089
OPTOMA 0887
ORION 0179/0236/0463/1463
PHILIPS 0054/0690/1154/1454

PHILIPS
MAGNAV OX

0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/

0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0690/0706/

0802/1154/1254/1454
PIONEER 0038/0166/0172/0679/0866

POLAROID

0765/0865/1262/1276/1314/1316/1326/

1327/1328/1341/1498/1523
PROSCAN 0047/0747/1347/1447
PROVIEW 0835/1401/1498

RCA

0018/0019/0029/0038/0047/0090/0135/

0174/0278/0679/0747/1047/1147/1247/

1347/1447/1547
RUNCO 0017/0030/0251/0497/0603
SAMPO 0030/0032/0039/0052/0100/0110/1755

SAMSUNG

0019/0030/0032/0056/0060/0178/0329/

0408/0427/0587/0702/0766/0812/0814/

1060
SANSUI 0463

SANYO

0088/0107/0146/0154/0159/0232/0484/

0799/0893
SHARP

0039/0093/0153/0157/0165/0220/0281/

0386/0398/0491/0688/0818/0851
SONY

0000/0011/0080/0111/0273/0353/0810/

0834/0867/1100
SVA 0587/0748/0768/0865/0870/0871/0872

SYLVAN IA

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

0381
SYMPHONIC 0171/0180
SYNTAX-BRILLIAN1007/1144/1240/1255/1257/1258/1331
TA TUNG 0003/0049/0055/0396/1101/1756
THOMSON 0209/0210/0047

TOSHIBA

0036/0060/0149/0154/0156/0650/0832/

0845/1156/1164/1256/1265/1356/1656/

1704
ULTRA 0391
VIEWSONIC 0857/0864/0885/1755
WESTINGHOUSE 0885/0889/0890/1282/1577
Y AMAHA 0019/0030/0769/0833/0839
ZENITH 0016/0017/0092/0178/0463/1265

Panasonic 0308

1308/0039/0367/1641/2001/

2002
TECHNICS 0308 1308/0039/0208
BOSE 0674 1229/0639/1253/1933

DENON

1360/0004/0121/0273/1142/

1306/1311
HARMAN 0110/0189/1289/1306
KARDON 0110/0189/1289/1306
KENWOOD 1313/0027/0042/0077/0186
KLH 1390/1412/1428

9810NNIL

MARANTZ

1189/1269/0039/0189/1120/

1289
MCINTOSH 0251 1289
NAD 0320

0231/8921/0830/5310OYKNO

PHILIPS

1189/1269/0189/0391/1120/

1266/1368
PIONEER 0823

1023/0150/0244/0531/0630/

1343/1384
QUASAR 0039

RCA 0823

1023/1609/1254/0054/0530/

0531/1074/1390/1511
SAMSUNG 1295

1081/9641/1521OYNAS

SHARP 0186/1361
SHERWOOD

0491/0502/1077/1423/1517/

1653
SONY

0815/
1126

1622/0158/0168/0474/1367/

1529/1658/1758

0931/4701/3640CAET
TOSHIBA 0135
YA MAHA 0354 1023/0176/0186/1331

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 POWER].

Setup screen appears.

≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)

supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable,
then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting
information on 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”, “TV Aspec t”, “Analog Audio Output ”

[BD80] and “Quick Start” are set. (> 33–35)

OK

POWER

Reprogramming the remote control for TV/amplifier/receiver control

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 [RECEIVER j VOL].

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.

Brand TV Code Brand TV Code Brand

≥You can perform this setup anytime by

selecting “Easy Setting” in the Setup
menu. (> 35)

≥You can also change these settings

individually. (> 33–35

≥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.

Amplifier

Code

)

Receiver Code

Getting started

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Broadband network connection

Telecommunications
equipment (modem, etc.)

Straight LAN cable (not included)

Broadband router, etc.

Back of the unit

Internet

Firmware Update

The latest firmware is available.
Latest Online Version:

x.x

Current Installed Version:

x.x

Do you want to start firmware update?
For the update information, please visit the
following website:
http://panasonic.net/support/

Yes No

The latest firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.

Firmware updates

The following services can be used when this unit is connected to
broadband.

≥Firmware can be updated

(B right)

≥You can enjoy the BD-Live (> 22)
≥You can enjoy the VIERA CAST (> 27)

≥Use shielded LAN cables when connecting to peripheral devices.
≥With installation where your broadband modem is connected

directly to your PC, a router must be installed.

≥Use a router that supports 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX.
≥In case all available connection on your router is being used, a hub

or switch can be installed to provide additional connections.

≥When operating the VIERA CAST, use high-speed internet service

no less than 1.5 Mbps for SD (Standard Definition) and 6 Mbps for
HD (High Definition) picture quality by your local broadband
company.
–If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be displayed

correctly.

≥After physically connecting this unit to your broadband connection,

some configuration is required. (> 17)

≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can

damage the unit.

Occasionally, Panasonic releases firmware updates for this BD
Player. Firmware is embedded software that controls this unit’s
microprocessor. These updates may add or improve a feature of this
unit. Firmware updates may also be released to correct operating
irregularities that are discovered with certain movies. These updates
are available at no charge.

Automatically check the firmware

This unit is capable of auto firmware check if it is connected to the
Internet via a broadband connection.
When latest firmware version is available, the following screen is
displayed.
Select “Yes” or “No”.

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

(B below)
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.

The firmware was updated.

Current Installed Version

≥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

environment. It is required that you use a broadband connection.
≥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 Check” to “Off”. (> 36)

OK

RETURN

:

x.x

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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.

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].

If downloading on thi s un it fai ls or t hi s u nit is not c o nnect ed to

the Internet, then you can download the latest firmware from

the followi ng website and burn it to a CD- R to update the

firmware.

http://panasonic.net/support/

(This site is in English only.)