Panasonic DMP-BDT160 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-BDT260.
Firmware updates
Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. Panasonic recommends updating your firmware as soon as you are notified. For details, refer to “Firmware updates” (> 12) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
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Blu-ray Disc
Model No. DMP-BDT260
Player
DMP-BDT161 DMP-BDT160
DMP-BD813
DMP-BD81
SQT0113

Precautions

WARNING
Unit
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this
unit.
Use only the recommended accessories.Do not remove covers.Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC mains lead
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on this unit.
Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.Do not handle the plug with wet hands.Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the socket outlet immediately.
CAUTION
Unit
This unit 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 place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles,
on this unit.
This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone.
This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
Placement
Place this unit on an even surface.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or
in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or equipment that
may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high temperatures,
high humidity, and excessive vibration.
Batteries
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same
time.
Do not heat or expose to flame.Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight
for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
Do not take apart or short circuit.Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content
This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection. Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Information Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing address to: Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
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Wireless LAN connection
The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this unit or Wireless LAN Adaptor. You must be aware of these limits before using these devices. Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any condition of use or disuse of these devices.
Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be
intercepted and monitored.
This unit and Wireless LAN Adaptor contain delicate
electronic components.
Please use these devices in the manner in which they were intended and follow the following points: – Do not expose these devices to high temperatures or direct
sunlight. – Do not bend, or subject these devices to strong impacts. – Keep these devices away from moisture. – Do not disassemble or alter these devices in any way.
[BDT260]
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact to Authorized Representative: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3) This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz WLAN.
To dispose or transfer this unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete the user settings. (> 28, “To return all settings to the factory preset.”) The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this
unit.
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
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Table of contents

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting started
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unit and media care . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Playable media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . 8
Connections and settings
Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to
an amplifier/receiver. . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to the network . . . . . 10
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playback
Inserting or removing media . . . . 13
HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multi User Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enjoying Network Service. . . . . . 19
Home Network feature . . . . . . . . 20
“HDMI CEC” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Settings
Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reference
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Getting started

R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
DO
DO NOT

Accessories

Getting started

Unit and media care

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.
1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000956)
2 Batteries for remote control 1 AC mains lead 1CD-ROM
Product numbers are provided in these operating
instructions correct as of January 2014. These may be subject to change.
Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.
Using the remote control
Insert the batteries to the terminal so that it (i and j) matches those in the remote control.
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 8)
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.
This unit’s lens
Lens cleaner: RP-CL720AE This lens cleaner may not be available for
sale in all countries, e.g. not available in Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice.
This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA,
but can be used on this unit as well.
Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a dry cloth.
Disc handling precautions
Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent
scratches or fingerprints on the disc.
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
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.
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Getting started
BD
DVD
CD
USB

Playable media

Device Media markings Device types Contents format
BD-Video Video
BD-RE
BD-R
DVD-Video Video
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
+R/+RW/+R DL
Music CD Music [CD-DA]
CD-R
CD-RW
Video, JPEG, MPO*
Video, MKV, Xvid
Video, AVCHD, MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Video, AVCHD
MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA], WAV, WMA
* [BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160]
See pages 7 and 32 for more information on the types of content that can be played.
USB devices
(up to 2 TB)
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MKV, MP4, MPEG2, Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
Getting started
BD-Video
DVD-Video
2
Example:
Types of discs that cannot be played
by this unit
Any other disc that is not specifically supported or previously described.
DVD-RAMSuper Audio CDPhoto CDDVD-AudioVideo CD and Super Video CDHD DVD
Region management information
The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video discs of the following regions codes, including “ALL”:
Finalize
Any DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW that are recorded by a recorder need to be finalized by the recorder to play on this unit. Please refer to the recorder’s instructions.
BD-Video
This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby®
Digital Plus, Dolby Resolution Audio
TM
) adopted in BD-Video.
Audio
If “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” is set to
“PCM” and “DTS Neo:6” is set to “Off”, the maximum possible number of Dolby 2ch PCM. (> 24)
®
TrueHD, DTS-HD High
TM
and DTS-HD Master
®
sound is
Music CD
Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not comply with CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed to work.
USB device
This unit does not guarantee connection with all
USB devices.
This unit does not support USB device
charging.
FAT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS file systems
are supported.
This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32
and NTFS. If the HDD is not recognized, the power to the HDD may not be supplied. Supply power from an external source.
BD-RE, BD-R
Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the audio etc., correctly.
It may not be possible to play the above media in some
cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method, and how the files were created.
The producers of the disc can control how discs are
played, so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
3D [BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160]
3D videos and 3D still pictures can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D compatible TV using a High Speed HDMI Cable.
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Control reference guide

SECONDARY
AUDIO
PIP
1
2
3
6
4 5
7
8
19
10
9
20
18
16
15
17
14
13
12
11
75 6
1 2 3 4
When other Panasonic devices respond to the remote control of the unit, change the remote control code. (> 27)
Getting started
1 Turn the unit on and off 2 TV operation buttons
You can operate the Panasonic TV using this
unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not
work depending on the TV.
[Í TV] : Turn the TV on and off
[AV] : Change input
[ijVOL] : Adjust the volume
3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 4 Cancel 5 Change audio (> 16) 6 Basic playback control buttons (> 16) 7 Show the status messages (> 17) 8 Show Top menu (> 16) 9 Show Option menu (> 22) 10 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)
Used for various purposes depending on the
display
11 Transmit the remote control signal 12 Open or close the disc tray (> 13) 13 Switch Secondary Video on/off
(Picture-in-picture) (> 22)
14 Switch Secondary Audio on/off 15 Show the Home Screen of Network Service
(> 19)
16 Exit the Menu screen 17 Show Pop-up menu (> 16) 18 Show HOME menu (> 14) 19 [3, 4, 2, 1] : Move the highlight for
selection
[OK] : Confirm the selection
(;1) : Frame-by-frame (> 16)
20 Return to previous screen
1 Disc tray (> 13) 2 USB port (> 13) 3 POWER LED
The LED lights up when the unit is turned on, and flashes when error occurs. (> 31)
4 Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and right
5 Open or close the disc tray (> 13) 6 Basic playback control switches (> 16) 7 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 11)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consuming a small amount of power.
Rear panel terminals (> 9, 10)
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Connections and settings

HDMI IN
To a household mains socket
AC mains lead (supplied)
HDMI cable
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI OUT
(ARC)
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
Amplifier/receiver
Connections and settings

Connecting to a TV

Connect the AC mains lead after making all connections. Before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC
power.
Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 32) even when turned off in standby mode. For
the purpose of energy conservation, the unit should be disconnected if you will not be using it for extended period of time.

Connecting to an amplifier/receiver

Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 24).[BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160] When connecting to a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver, connect this
unit to a TV, then connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver. Please note, however, that the audio can only be up to 5.1ch.
When using the TV or amplifier/receiver that does not have the indication of “(ARC)”
(non-ARC-compatible) on the HDMI terminal, the amplifier/receiver and TV must also be connected using an optical digital cable in order to enjoy the TV’s sound through the amplifier/receiver.
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Connections and settings
Wireless router, etc. Internet
DY-WL5
Broadband router, etc.
Internet
LAN Cable

Connecting to the network

The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
Firmware can be updated (> 12)You can enjoy BD-Live (> 18)You can enjoy Network Service (> 19)[BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160] You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 20)
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
Wireless LAN connection
[BDT260] : This unit has built-in Wi-Fi® and can be connected to a wireless router. – [BDT161] [BDT160] [BD813] [BD81] : For wireless capability, connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5
(optional). Only DY-WL5 can be used. Read the operating instructions for DY-WL5 thoroughly when using it.
For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.See page 3 for the precautions for wireless LAN connection.
LAN cable connection
Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN port can damage the unit.
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Connections and settings
Easy Network Setting
Wired
Wireless
Select a connection mode.
OK
RETURN

Settings

The following settings can be performed anytime in the Setup menu. (> 25, 26)
Easy Settings
After connecting your new player for the first time and pressing [Í], the basic settings screen will appear.
Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate
video input.
1 Press [Í].
Setup screen appears.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to
continue with the settings.
Easy Network Setting
After completing “Easy Settings”, you can perform “Easy Network Setting”.
Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press [OK].
About the wireless connection
Before beginning wireless connection setup
Obtain your network name (SSID*).If your wireless connection is encrypted, please
be sure that you know your encryption key.
If your SSID is not displayed;
Search again by pressing the red button on the
remote control.
Stealth SSIDs will not be displayed; in this case,
enter manually by using “Manual setting”. Press [HOME]
> press [OK] to select “Setup” > select “Player Settings” > select “Network” and press [OK] > select “Network Settings” and press [OK] > select “Wireless Settings” and press [OK] > select “Connection Setting” and press [OK] > select “Manual setting” and press [OK]
If your wireless network is encrypted;
Encryption Key input screen will be displayed. Input the encryption key of your network.
If your wireless router is supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup
You can easily set up a connection by pressing the green button on the remote control.
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);
Follow the on-screen instructions to establish your connection settings. [BDT161] [BDT160] [BD813] [BD81] If “Wireless LAN
Adaptor is not connected.” is displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor is fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect it.
Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for
which you do not have usage rights. Using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.
If you have trouble getting online on your PC after
performing network settings on this unit, perform the network settings on your PC.
Please be aware that connecting to a network without
encryption may result in the leaking of data such as personal or secret information.
* SSID:
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by wireless LAN to identify a particular network. Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both devices.
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