Panasonic DMP-BD70V User Manual

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc Player

Model No. DMP-BD70V

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

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

1 ALL	12	4

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”.

If you have any questions contact

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

[Canada]:1-800-561-5505

[Only[for[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]:The warranty can be found on page 46.

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

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

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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.

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

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

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

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

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

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

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,
2	disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

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.

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-BD70V

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)

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Unit and media care

Media handling

Clean discs

DO

DO NOT

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Media handling precautions

Disc

≥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.

≥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.

Card

≥Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals on the rear side of the card.

Video cassette

≥Poor quality or damaged video cassettes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction.

≥Never use video cassettes on which juice has been spilled or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

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.

Disc lens

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.

Video heads

Dirt on the video heads can cause poor play.

If the picture does not improve, use a head-cleaning cassette. If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.

Head-cleaning cassette: NV-TCL30PT (Only for U.S.A.)

Getting started

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. (> 40, “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/USB device/
Video cassette) 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
Inserting or removing media ............	19
Playback
Basic play
(Playing video contents)................	20
Playing HD Video or SD Video .........	22
Chapter playback...............................	22
Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW in
BD-Video .........................................	23
Playing still pictures..........................	24
Playing a video cassette ...................	26
Playing music ....................................	27
Enjoying VIERA CASTTM ...................	27
Linked operations with the TV (VIERA
LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”) .................	28

Settings
Changing settings with the
on-screen menu .............................		30
Changing the unit’s settings............		32
Reference
About MP3/JPEG files.......................		37
Messages ...........................................		38
Troubleshooting guide .....................		40
Specifications....................................		44
Product Service.................................		45
Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.
and Puerto Rico) ............................		46
Limited Warranty
(Only for CANADA) ........................		47
Licenses.............................................		48
Referencia rápida en español
(Spanish Quick Reference) ...........		49
Glossary.............................................		50
Index....................................	Back cover

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Accessory27 information

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of March 2009. These may be subject to change.)

Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto 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 started

1 Remote control			1 Audio/Video			2 Batteries			1 AC power supply cord
	(N2QAYB000382)			cable			for remote control			(K2CB2CB00022)
				(K2KA6BA00004)						≥For use with this unit only.
										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	Use
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.	Remote control signal sensor
When closing the lid, insert it from the j (minus) side.

Playback

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˚ 20˚ 30˚

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

If you cannot operate the unit or other equipment using the remote control after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes

(> 15, 36).

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.

Settings

Reference

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Media (Disc/Card/USB device/Video cassette) information

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

[BD-V]

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.

DVD-Video

This format supports high quality video and audio playback.

[DVD-V]

CD

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

[CD]

≥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.

Finalized 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

Formats

Indicated as

BD-RE

≥Version 3 of the BD-RE Recording Format

[BD-V]

≥JPEG format

[JPEG]

BD-R

≥Version 2 of the BD-R Recording Format

[BD-V]

DVD-RAM

≥Version 1.1 of the DVD Video Recording Format

[DVD-VR]

≥JPEG format

[JPEG]

≥AVCHD format

[AVCHD]

DVD-R/RW

≥DVD-Video Format

[DVD-V]

≥Version 1.1 of the DVD Video Recording Format

[DVD-VR]

Finalized

≥AVCHD format

[AVCHD]

≥MP3 format (DVD-RW is not supported)

[MP3]

≥JPEG format (DVD-RW is not supported)

[JPEG]

DVD-R DL

≥DVD-Video Format

[DVD-V]

≥Version 1.2 of the DVD Video Recording Format

[DVD-VR]

Finalized

≥AVCHD format

[AVCHD]

≥MP3 format

[MP3]

≥JPEG format

[JPEG]

rR/rRW/rR DL

—

≥+VR (+R/+RW Video Recording) Format

[DVD-V]

≥AVCHD format

[AVCHD]

Finalized

CD-R/RW

—

≥CD-DA format

[CD]

≥MP3 format

[MP3]

Finalized

≥JPEG format

[JPEG]

≥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.

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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)	—	≥JPEG format	[JPEG]
SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)		≥AVCHD format	[AVCHD]
		≥MPEG2 format	[MPEG2]

* 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

ADAPTER

(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”.

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	—	≥MP3 format	[MP3]
		≥JPEG format	[JPEG]

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 (Control/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-port 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 devices that cannot be used with this unit.

This unit does not support USB device charging.

Video cassettes

≥You can use video cassettes with the VHS and 3, but the unit is unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS video cassettes.

The explanations concerning video cassettes are indicated by [VHS].

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

≥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

	Terminal		HDMI AV OUT			DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	“Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”/	“Bitstream”*1		“PCM”*3		“Bitstream”	“PCM”
	“DTS/DTS-HD”
	“BD-Video Secondary Audio”	“On”*2	“Off”	“On”	“Off”	“On”/“Off”	“On”/“Off”
	Dolby Digital/	Dolby Digital/	Dolby Digital/			Dolby Digital/
		Dolby Digital		5.1ch PCM		Dolby Digital
	Dolby Digital EX*5		Dolby Digital EX
		EX*6				EX*6
	Dolby Digital Plus		Dolby Digital
		Dolby Digital	Plus	5.1ch PCM*2	7.1ch PCM	Dolby Digital
	Dolby TrueHD		Dolby TrueHD
	DTS Digital Surround/	DTS Digital	DTS Digital	[DVD-V]: 5.1ch PCM		DTS Digital	Down-mixed
		Surround/	Surround/			Surround/
	DTS-ES*5			[BD-V]: 7.1ch PCM*4
		DTS-ES*6	DTS-ES			DTS-ES*6	2ch PCM
	DTS-HD High Resolution Audio		DTS-HD High
		DTS Digital	Resolution			DTS Digital
			Audio	7.1ch PCM*4
		Surround				Surround
	DTS-HD Master Audio		DTS-HD Master
			Audio
	7.1ch LPCM	Down-mixed	7.1ch PCM	Down-mixed	7.1ch PCM	Down-mixed
		5.1ch PCM		5.1ch PCM*2		2ch PCM

≥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)

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” .

≥The button click sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode (> 23) is not output.

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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.

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

Audio

Dynamic Range Compression	Off
Digital Audio Output
PCM Down Conversion	Off
Downmix	Stereo
OK
RETURN

≥For more information about settings, refer to page 33, 34.

≥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 following case, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off”. (> 34)

–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].

Audio output setting for the various equipment

Below is a table of recommended settings to output high quality audio to the connected equipment. When connecting to equipment not listed below, change to your preferred settings as necessary.

					Example of connected equipment
					Receiver via HDMI
				TV via HDMI	Receiver has HD	Receiver doesn’t have	Receiver via OPTICAL
					audio*1 decoder &	HD audio*1 decoder &
					5.1ch speakers	5.1ch speakers
			“Dolby D/Dolby D	“PCM”	“Bitstream”	“PCM”	“PCM”
			+/Dolby TrueHD”
		“Digital Audio
			“DTS/DTS-HD”	“PCM”	“Bitstream”	“PCM”	“PCM”
	“Audio”	Output”
			“BD-Video	“Off”	“Off”	“Off”	“Off”
	(B 33)
			Secondary Audio”
		“PCM Down Conversion”		—	—	—	*2
		“Downmix”		“Stereo”	“Surround encoded”	“Surround encoded”	“Surround encoded”

*1 HD audio: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio

*2 “PCM Down Conversion” is in effect only when connected to an OPTICAL terminal. If the receiver supports 96 kHz sampling frequency, set to “Off”; if it does not support it, set to “On”.

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Connections

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)

Highest		Standard
Quality		Quality
HDMI AV OUT	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT	VIDEO OUT
480p, 720p, 1080i,	BD-Video: 480i, 480p, 720p,	480i
1080p	1080i
	DVD-Video, VHS: 480i, 480p

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

Highest	Standard
Quality	Quality
HDMI AV OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT

≥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.

≥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)

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
HDMI IN		Link “HDAVI Control” (> 28) when used
HDMI cable	Television	with a compatible Panasonic TV.
		≥This cable provides both Video and Audio
		connections.

AC IN
AV OUT	LAN
	10BASE-T/
	100BASE-TX
HDMI AV OUT		Back of the unit
B Connecting to your TV, via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT					≥Connect terminals of the same color.
					≥Set the “Black Level Control” to “Darker”.
					(> 32)
					≥Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Television					terminal, while playing DVD-Video or
		COMPONENT			VHS, the video output resolution is
		VIDEO IN
					limited to “480p”.
					≥Be sure your TV supports at least 480p.
					Set “Component Video Resolution” to
				Back of the unit	“480p”, “720p” or “1080i”. (> 34)
					≥If this unit is connected to an amplifier/
Component Video cable					receiver, etc. via an HDMI cable with
					“HDMI Video Mode” set to “On” (> 34),
					the video will be fixed to 480i.
		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
		Y	PB	L
	OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT			PR	R
		VIDEO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
C Connecting to your TV, via VIDEO OUT					≥Connect terminals of the same color.
Television		AUDIO IN
		R L	VIDEO IN	VIDEO IN
				Audio/Video cable
				(included)

	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
	Y	B
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		R R
	VIDEO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
VIDEO OUT		Back of the unit

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Connections

Digital Audio Connections

D Connecting to HDMI AV OUT terminal	≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output”
	should be set to “On”. (> 34)
	≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending on the
	connected amplifier/receiver. (> 33)
Television	≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link
	“HDAVI Control” (> 28) when used with a
Multi channel speakers	compatible Panasonic TV.
	≥Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video
HDMI OUT	(> 8)
HDMI IN	HDMI IN
Amplifier/receiver
HDMI cable

AC IN
AV OUT	LAN
	10BASE-T/
	100BASE-TX
	Back of the unit
E Connecting to Digital Audio Output terminal				≥Please set “Digital Audio Output” to the
				connection you will use for optical digital.
				(> 33)
				≥When connecting a TV (> 11, A) with HDMI
				AV OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output” to
Amplifier/receiver				“Off”. (> 34)
				(Otherwise, the sound may not be output with
				the desired audio.)
		COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
		Y	PB	L
OPTICAL IN
	OPTICAL
	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		PR	R
		VIDEO OUT
	(PCM/BITSTREAM)
Optical digital audio cable			Back of the unit

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Analog Audio Connection

F Connecting to AUDIO OUT terminal

OR

Television

AUDIO IN

R

L

VIDEO IN

Amplifier/receiver

AUDIO IN

Audio/Video cable (included)

	COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
	Y PB		L
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	PR		R
	VIDEO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
Back of the unit			AUDIO OUT

≥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

Cooling fan

AC IN

			COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT
			Y	PB	L
AV OUT	LAN
		OPTICAL
		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		PR	R
	10BASE-T/		VIDEO OUT
	100BASE-TX	(PCM/BITSTREAM)

			AC power supply cord (included)	Back of the unit
	To a household AC outlet
	(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

≥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

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

You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.

[Í TV POWER] : Turn the television on and off [INPUT] : Input select

[i j VOL] : Adjust the volume [W X CH] : 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/Reset the tape counter (> 17, 26)

% Basic playback control buttons (> 20, 21, 26) ^ Show status messages (> 21, 26)

& Show Pop-up menu (> 20)

* Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (> 20) ( Show sub menu (> 24)

AJ These buttons are used when:

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

≥Displaying “Title 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) (> 23)

AC Transmit the remote control signal AD TRACKING/V-LOCK (> 26)

AE Select audio (> 21, 26)

AF Reproduce more natural audio (> 21) AG Show FUNCTIONS menu (> 21)

AH Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 21) AI Show on-screen menu (> 30)

BJ Return to previous screen

BA Select drive (BD/DVD/CD, SD card, USB device, VHS) (> 20)

			BB Displays the Home screen of the VIERA CAST
				(> 27)
EJECT			OPEN/CLOSE
POWER					SD CARD
					Pull to flip down the
					front panel.

1 Cassette eject button (> 19)

2 Cassette compartment (> 19)

3 Open or close the disc tray (> 19) 4 Disc tray (> 19)

5SD Card LED

≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (> 33, SD Card LED

Control)

6 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.

7 Remote control signal sensor (> 5)

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8 Display
Disc indicator SD card					Tape indicator USB access
		indicator				lamp

The indicator and access lamp blink when reading data from a card, or USB device, or writing data to a card.

9 Stop (> 20, 26)

: Pause (> 20, 26)

;Start play (> 20)

<USB port (> 19)

=SD card slot (> 19)

Rear panel terminals (> 10–13, 16)

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Setting

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].		≥You can perform this setup anytime by
		selecting “Easy Setting” in the Setup
Setup screen appears.	POWER	menu. (> 36)
≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)		≥You can also change these settings
supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable,
		individually. (> 33, 34, 36)
then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting
information on the TV are captured from the TV.	OK
2 Follow the on-screen instructions and
make the settings with [3, 4] and [OK].

“On-screen Language”, “TV Aspect” and “Quick Start” are set. (> 33, 34, 36)

Reprogramming the remote control for TV control

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

Point the remote control at the television.

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

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

2 Test by turning on the television.

≥If your television brand has more than one code listed, select the one that allows correct operation.

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television. Use your television’s remote control.

Brand	TV Code		Brand	TV Code		Brand	TV Code
Panasonic	0051/0055/0250/0650		HITACHI	0016/0032/0038/0056/0095/0097/0145/		SAMPO	0030/0032/0039/0052/0100/0110/1755
ADVENT	0761/0783/0815/0817/0842			0151/0173/0227/0279/0409/0413/1145			0019/0030/0032/0056/0060/0178/0329/
AKAI	0030/0098/0672/0702/0812		INFOCUS	0736/0738/0741/0752/0781/1164/1516		SAMSUNG	0408/0427/0587/0702/0766/0812/0814/
AMERICA ACTION 0180			JVC	0036/0053/0069/0160/0169/0182/0731/			1060
AOC	0003/0019/0030/0052/0137/0185			1253		SANSUI	0463
APEX DIGITAL	0748/0765/0767/0879/0890		KLH	0765/0767		SANYO	0088/0107/0146/0154/0159/0232/0484/
				0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/			0799/0893
AUDIOVOX	0003/0092/0180/0451/0623/0802/0875/		LG
				0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265			0039/0093/0153/0157/0165/0220/0281/
	1937					SHARP
			LOEWE	0136			0386/0398/0491/0688/0818/0851
AXION	1937
BANG & OLUFSEN0620/1620				0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/		SONY	0000/0011/0080/0111/0273/0353/0810/
			MAGNAVOX	0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0706/0802/			0834/0867/1100
BROKSONIC	0003/0236/0463
				1254/1454		SVA	0587/0748/0768/0865/0870/0871/0872
CASIO	0611/1205
			MARANTZ	0030/0054/0444/0704/0854/0855/1154		SYLVANIA	0020/0028/0030/0054/0065/0096/0171/
	0019/0039/0066/0067/0091/0092/0451/
DAEWOO			MEMOREX	0016/0106/0150/0154/0178/0179/0463			0381
	0623/0661/0672/1661
						SYMPHONIC	0171/0180
			MITSUBISHI	0014/0019/0093/0098/0150/0155/0178/
	0019/0038/0039/0154/0158/0171/0177/
				0331/0358/0836/0868/1250		SYNTAX-BRILLIAN 1007/1144/1240/1255/1257/1258/1331
EMERSON	0178/0179/0180/0181/0182/0183/0185/
			NORCENT	0748/0824/1089		TATUNG	0003/0049/0055/0396/1101/1756
	0236/0270/0280/0282/0463/0623
			OPTOMA	0887
						THOMSON	0209/0210/0047
ENVISION	0030/0813
			ORION	0179/0236/0463/1463
EPSON	0833/0840						0036/0060/0149/0154/0156/0650/0832/
			PHILIPS	0054/0690/1154/1454		TOSHIBA	0845/1156/1164/1256/1265/1356/1656/
FISHER	0154/0159
				0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/			1704
FUJITSU	0179/0186/0683/0809/0853		PHILIPS
				0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0690/0706/		ULTRA	0391
	0021/0027/0029/0047/0051/0055/0135/		MAGNAVOX
				0802/1154/1254/1454		VIEWSONIC	0857/0864/0885/1755
GE	0138/0174/0178/0251/0279/0282/0451/
			PIONEER	0038/0166/0172/0679/0866
						WESTINGHOUSE	0885/0889/0890/1282/1577
	0747/1347/1447
				0765/0865/1262/1276/1314/1316/1326/
GOLDSTAR	0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/		POLAROID			YAMAHA	0019/0030/0769/0833/0839
				1327/1328/1341/1498/1523
	0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265					ZENITH	0016/0017/0092/0178/0463/1265
			PROSCAN	0047/0747/1347/1447
GO VIDEO	0886
			PROVIEW	0835/1401/1498
HAIER	0768/1034
HANNSPREE	1348/1351/1352			0018/0019/0029/0038/0047/0090/0135/
			RCA	0174/0278/0679/0747/1047/1147/1247/
HEWLETT
	1088/1089/1101/1494/1502			1347/1447/1547
PACKARD
			RUNCO	0017/0030/0251/0497/0603
HISENSE	0748

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Broadband network connection

The following services can be used when this unit is connected to the Internet via a broadband connection.

≥Firmware can be updated (B right) ≥You can enjoy the BD-Live (> 23) ≥You can enjoy the VIERA CAST (> 27)

Internet

Back of the unit

AC IN

AV OUT

LAN

10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX

Straight LAN cable (not included)

Broadband router, etc.

Telecommunications equipment (modem, etc.)

	COMPONENT VIDEO
	Y
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	VIDEO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

≥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.

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Firmware updates

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”.

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

≥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: x.x

OK

RETURN

≥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)

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.

The latest firmware is available.

Please update firmware in Setup.

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 this unit fails or this unit is not connected to the Internet, then you can download the latest firmware from the following website and burn it to a CD-R to update the firmware.

http://panasonic.net/support/

(This site is in English only.)

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