Panasonic DMP-BDT320 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc

Model No. DMP-BDT320

Player

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Safety precautions

WARNING CAUTION

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. Install this unit so that the AC mains lead can be unplugged

from the socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.

SD card

Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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.

[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]

≥ This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

[Except[Australia[and[New[Zealand]

≥ This unit is intended for use in tropical 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 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.

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(For Saudi Arabia)

Figure A Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Table of contents

Getting started

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unit and media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Playable media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connections and settings

STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

STEP 2 : Connecting to

an amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STEP 3 : Connecting to the network . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 4 : Connecting the AC mains lead. . . . . 13

STEP 5 : Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

STEP 6 : Reprogramming

the remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Smart eco-sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playback

Inserting or removing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Multi User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

VIERA Connect (Enjoying Internet

Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Home Network feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Getting startedConnections and settingsPlaybackSettingsReference

Settings

Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Reference

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

Supplemental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Precautions of wireless LAN connection . . . . . 44

≥ Restriction on use of unauthorized

copied content (> 41)

≥ Firmware updates (> 15)

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Getting started

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LR6, AA

(Alkaline batteries)

DO NOT

Accessories

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.

[For[Australia[and[New[Zeal and]

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000713)

2 Batteries for remote control 1 AC mains lead

[For]the]Middle]East]

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000713)

2 Batteries for remote control 2 AC mains lead* 1 HDMI Cable

[For[South[East[Asia]

1 Remote control

(N2QAYB000713)

2 Batteries for remote control 2 AC mains lead* 1 HDMI Cable

* See page 13 for more information.

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≥ Product numbers provided in these operating instructions

correct as of January 2012. These may be subject to change.

≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment.

∫ Using the remote control

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

Unit and media care

∫ 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

The disc drive of this unit has sufficient dust resistance, so there is no need to clean the lens.

∫ Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Disc and card handling precautions

≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent

scratches or fingerprints on the disc.

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. ≥ Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,

thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from

the terminals on the rear side of the card.

≥ Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed

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

shapes.

Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 8)

∫ 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. (> 36, “To return all settings to the factory preset.”) ≥ The operation history may be recorded in the

memory of this unit.

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Playable media

DVD

USB

Device Disc markings Device types Contents format

BD-Video Video

BD-RE Video, JPEG, MPO

BD-R

DVD-Video Video

DVD-R

DVD-R DL

Video, DivX

Video, AVCHD, DivX MKV, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV

, MKV

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DVD-RW

— +R/+RW/+R DL

Music CD Music [CD-DA]

—

SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)

SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

(Compatible with both mini and micro types)

—

≥ See pages 6–7 and 43 for more information on the types of content that can be played.

CD-R

CD-RW

USB devices

(up to 2 TB)

Video, AVCHD

, MKV, JPEG,

DivX MPO, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA], WAV

AVCHD, AVCHD 3D, MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, MPO

, MKV, MP4,

DivX MPEG, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV

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∫ Discs that cannot be played by this

Example:

3 ALL

Example:

4 ALL

Example:

unit

≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA discs ≥ DivX Plus HD discs ≥ HD DVD

∫ Region management information

BD-Video:

[For[South[East[Asia]

This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the region code “A”.

[For[Australia[and[New[Zealand] [For]the]Middle]East]

This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the region code “B”.

DVD-Video:

[For]the]Middle]East]

This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting the region number “2” or “ALL”.

[For[South[East[Asia]

This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting the region number “3” or “ALL”.

[For[Australia[and[New[Zeal and]

This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting the region number “4” or “ALL”.

2 ALL

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∫ Finalize

DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW recorded by a recorder, etc. needs 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 TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video.

∫ 3D

≥ 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.

≥ 2D video can be enjoyed as 3D virtually. (> 29)

∫ Music CD

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

∫ SD card

≥ miniSD Cards, microSD Cards,

microSDHC Cards and microSDXC Cards can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise customer provided.

≥ To protect the card’s contents,

move the record prevention tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.

≥ 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 and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT.

≥ If the SD card is used with incompatible

computers or devices, recorded contents may be erased due to the card being formatted etc.

≥ Useable memory may be slightly less than the

card capacity.

∫ 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 can support an HDD formatted to

FAT32 and NTFS. Some types of HDD may require the use of its external power supply unit.

∫ BD-RE, BD-R

Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the audio etc., correctly.

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≥ 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.

Getting started

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Control reference guide

INTERNET

R G B Y

OPTION

RETURN

HOME

KEYS

132

456

9 1110 12

Pull to flip down the front panel.

1 Turn the unit on and off 2 Show the Home screen of the VIERA

Connect (> 23)

3 Show HOME menu (> 17) 4 Touchpad (> 9)

Used for various operation

Move the highlight, confirm the selection, etc.

5 Show Option menu (> 27) 6 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)

Used for various purposes depending on the

display

7 Start up a video communication (> 23) 8 Set up 3D effects (> 29) 9 Show KEYS screen on the screen (> 10) 10 Return to previous screen

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 14)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby

is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 Disc slot (> 17)

mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit

3 Slot-in LED 4 Eject the disc* (> 17) 5 Stop* (> 19) 6 Start play* (> 19) 7 CALL LED

The LED will light up when this unit receives incoming call etc. of the video communication. (> 23)

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8 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m

Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and

right

9 Display 10 Smart eco-sensor (> 16) 11 SD card slot (> 17) 12 USB port (> 17)

* These buttons work just by touching the marks.

The volume of operation sound can be adjusted by “Unit Operation Volume” . (> 35)

Rear panel terminals (> 11–13)

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Using the touchpad

Player Settings

Network

Language

Sound

Picture

The touchpad of the remote control is used for various operations such as moving the highlight or pointer, confirming the selection, playback control, entering characters, etc.

Basic touchpad operation

∫ Move the highlight or the pointer

While touching the touchpad, the highlight or pointer will move according to the movement of your finger.

e.g.,

You can move the highlight continuously to up, down, left and right, by touching and holding an edge of the touchpad.

≥ It may not work depending on the screen.

∫ Switching the screen

Some screens can be switched by lightly flicking your finger horizontally or vertically on the touchpad. Flick your finger quickly and release from the touchpad.

Getting started

e.g.,

Bad example of flicking

Finger stops on the touchpad

∫ Confirm the selection

Tap the touchpad to confirm the selection. Release your finger as soon as it touches the touchpad.

Movement is too slow

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≥ It may not operate correctly in following cases:

– Operate with your fingernails – Operate wearing gloves – Operate with wet hand

≥ Do not press the touchpad with pointed objects such as

ballpoint pen, etc., or press with excessive force.

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Using the KEYS screen

Symbols Alphanumeric Other Characters

Input Nickname

Shift

Input Mode

Delete

Finish

User 2

Input Nickname

Shift

Input Mode

Delete

Finish

User 2

Symbols Alphanumeric Other Characters

Select to move the cursor in the text box

e.g.,

Entering characters

The KEYS screen that can perform item selection, playback control, text input, etc., is displayed on the screen when [KEYS] is pressed. KEYS screen operation will take priority over all other operation on the screen.

1 Select the screen to operate by pressing

on [KEYS] several times. (> below, Types of KEYS screen)

≥ Screen can also be switched by flicking

horizontally.

2 Move the pointer onto the key to select.

3 Release your finger and then tap.

To hide the KEYS screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ Types of KEYS screen

Following screens switch in turn each time [KEYS] is pressed.

1 When the keyboard screen appears:

Move the highlight or the pointer onto

“Input Mode”, then tap.

You can select the input method from two

types as follows. The mode switches each

time “Input Mode” is selected.

Mode 1:

The highlight moves vertically or horizontally

as your finger moves on the touchpad.

e.g.,

Mode 2:

The pointer moves freely according to the

movement of your finger.

1 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or

characters 2 Show Top menu (> 21) 3 Show Pop-up menu (> 21) 4 Show status messages (> 21) 5[3, 4, 2, 1] :

Move the highlight for selection

[OK] : Confirm the selection 6 Change the display position of the KEYS

screen. The position switches each time the

key is selected. 7 Basic playback control buttons (> 19) ≥ [HOME], [KEYS], [OPTION] and [RETURN]

indications are only for guidance purpose. Selection of these keys is not possible on the KEYS screen.

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2 Move the highlight or the pointer onto a

key, then tap.

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Connections and settings

Getting started

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV

Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your TV input terminal. ≥ Before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC

power.

≥ Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may

not be displayed properly.

≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

[For]the]Middle]East]and]South]East]Asia] The HDMI-compliant cable is supplied with this unit. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable): RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

HDMI AV OUT (High quality)

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

(only supplied for the Middle East and South East Asia)

Connections and settings

VIDEO OUT (Standard quality)

≥ Connect terminals of the same colour.

Audio/Video cable

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STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver

HDMI IN

(ARC)

HDMI OUT

(ARC)

HDMI IN

OPTICAL IN

Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your amplifier/receiver input terminal.

HDMI AV OUT

(only supplied for the Middle East and South East Asia) HDMI cable

HDMI cable

Amplifier/receiver

≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 31). ≥ When connecting to a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver, connect this unit to a TV via HDMI AV

OUT, 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, in order to enjoy TV’s sound by amplifier/receiver it is also required to connect the amplifier/receiver and TV using an optical digital cable.

OPTICAL

Optical digital cable

≥ Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 31). ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 31).

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STEP 3 : Connecting to the network

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

To a household mains socket

AC mains lead (supplied)

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

≥ Firmware can be updated (> 15) ≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 22) ≥ You can enjoy VIERA Connect (> 23) ≥ You can access other devices (Home Network)

(> 24)

For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.

Wireless LAN connection

This unit can be connected to a wireless router wirelessly.

This unit supports Wi-Fi DirectTM and can make a

≥

wireless connection to wireless devices without router. You can use this function when enjoying Home Network feature, etc. Internet access is not available while connected via Wi-Fi Direct

. (>24, 33)

≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to

Wireless router, etc. Internet

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 44 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection.

LAN cable connection

LAN Cable

≥ 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 terminal can damage the unit.

STEP 4 : Connecting the AC mains lead

[For]the]Middle]East] Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in.

[For\Saudi\Arabia]

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

[For[South[East[Asia]

AC mains lead with a label is for Thailand. AC mains lead without a label is for areas other than Thailand.

Connections and settings

≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 43) 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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STEP 5 : Settings

RETURN

Easy Network Setting

Wired

Wireless

Select a connection mode. Current setting : Wired

Wireless Settings

Select a connection method to wireless access point. Please refer to the operating instructions of your wireless access point about connection methods.

Search for wireless network

WPS (PUSH button)

e.g.

Easy Setting

After connecting your new player for the first time and pressing [Í], 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].

Setup screen appears.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and

apply the settings.

Easy Network Setting

After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform “Easy Network Setting”.

Select “Wired” or “Wireless”.

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≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 34)

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

supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, then the setting information on the TV is acquired by this unit.

∫ “Wired” connection

Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your connection settings.

∫ “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. Select “Search for wireless network” or “WPS (PUSH button)”, then follow the on-screen instructions and apply the settings.

e.g.,

WPS (PUSH button):

If your wireless router supports WPS (PUSH button), you can easily perform the settings by pressing WPS button on it.

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WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM) is a standard that facilitates settings relating to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. 1 Press WPS button or corresponding button of

the wireless router until the lamp starts flashing. ≥ For details, refer to the operating instruction

of the wireless router.

2 Select “Start”.

Search for wireless network:

≥ When you select “Search for wireless network”,

the available wireless networks will be displayed. Select your network name. – If your network name is not displayed, search

again by pressing the red button on the remote control.

– Stealth SSID will not be displayed when you

select “Search for wireless network”. Enter manually by using “Manual setting”. (Press [HOME] > select “Setup” > select “Player Settings” > select “Network” > select “Network Settings” > select “Wireless Settings” > select “Connection Setting” > select “Manual setting”)

≥ If your wireless network is encrypted,

Encryption Key input screen will be displayed. Input the encryption key of your network.

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≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Network Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 33)

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network

Settings”. (> 33)

≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for

which you do not have usage rights. During automatic searches in a wireless network environment, wireless networks (SSID) for which you do not have usage rights may be displayed; however, using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.

≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings

(encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change. When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform the network settings on your PC in accordance with the settings of the wireless router.

≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without

encryption may result in the content of the communication being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of data such as personal or secret information.

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.

The wireless router compatible with Wi-Fi Protected

may have the mark.

Setup

Firmware updates

Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge.

This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection. When a new firmware version is available, the following message is displayed.

New firmware is available.

Please update firmware in Setup.

To update the firmware

Press [HOME] > select “Setup” > select “Player Settings” > select “System” > select “Firmware Update” > select “Update Now”

DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC power or perform any operation while the update takes place. After the firmware is installed, “FINISH” will be displayed on the unit’s display. Unit will restart and the following screen will be displayed.

The firmware has been updated. Current Version:

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≥ 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.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) To show the firmware version on this unit. (> 35, “Firmware Version Information”)

≥ Downloading will require several minutes. It may take

longer or may not work properly depending on the connection environment.

≥ If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version,

set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (> 35)

x.xx

Connections and settings

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STEP 6 : Reprogramming the remote control

If you have more than one Panasonic player/ recorder and the remote control operates both products at once, you will need to change the remote control code to prevent this occurrence. (> 35, “Remote Control”)

Smart eco-sensor

This mode will decrease the power consumption when the unit is in standby mode and the sensor does not detect people close by.

Preparation

Set “Quick Start” to “On (Smart eco-sensor)” (> 35).

Sensor detection range image and operation of the unit

A Sensor detection range (at i20eC) :

Within a distance of approx. 5 m and an angle of 20e up and down and 30e left and right from the unit ≥ The power consumption is minimal when

people are out of the detection range for more than 30 minutes.

≥ The following will occur when there is a

movement within the detection range, such as someone walking into the room where this unit is placed. – Speed of startup from the standby mode

will increase.

– Idle power consumption will increase.

(About the power consumption > 43)

B The slot-in LED will light up when there is a

movement in immediate proximity of this unit, such as inserting a disc.

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≥ This function does not work under the following

conditions.

– For about 1 minute after connecting the AC mains lead.

– The unit is placed in a glass-fronted cabinet.

≥ The detection sensitivity may be reduced under the

following conditions.

– The room temperature is close to the body temperature.

– The unit is exposed to direct sunlight or close to heating

appliances. – People are approaching straight to the unit. – Other than listed above, temperature change or some

interference, etc., can affect the detection sensitivity.

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Playback

Connections and settings

MusicPhotos Setup

Network

HOME

Blu-ray Disc Player

Videos

Inserting or removing media

Inserting disc in the disc slot

≥ The disc will be pulled in when inserted

partially.

≥ The power will be turned on automatically when

the disc is inserted while in the standby mode.

To eject the disc

[<].

Touch ≥ Remove the disc with your hands once the disc

is ejected partially. If the disc is not removed, the unit will pull in the disc for safety reasons. In this case, playback does not start automatically.

HOME menu

Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME menu.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit. 2 Operate the touchpad to select the item.

Tap to select the centred item. Swipe or flick your finger up, down, left, or right to select other items.

≥ If there are any other items, repeat this

step.

Notes

≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is

facing the right way up.

≥ To insert the disc that was ejected partially, do

not force the disc back in, but re-insert it after removing the disc completely.

≥ Do not leave the disc that is ejected partially. It

is recommended to completely take out the disc from this unit if the disc is not planned to be used.

≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre

of the card and pull it straight out.

≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB

connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

≥ Use the front USB port when you connect a

USB memory or a USB HDD. The USB port on the rear panel is only for the Communication Camera.

Videos/Photos/Music

Disc

Play back the contents. (> 19)

SD Card

≥ When multiple contents are

recorded, select the types

USB

of contents or the title.

Network

Network Service

Home Network

Displays the Home screen of VIERA Connect. (> 23)

DLNA Client (> 24) Media Renderer (> 25)

Setup

Player Settings SD Card

Management

Wallpaper

(> 30)

(> 22)

Changes the background of HOME menu.

To show the HOME menu

Press [HOME].

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≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.

Playback

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Multi User Mode

MusicPhotos Setup

Network

HOME

Blu-ray Disc Player

User 1

Videos

Multi User Mode is a function that enables switching of multiple settings easily. Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own settings.

The following settings can be personalized.

≥ The user icon ≥ The wallpaper of HOME menu ≥ The audio and picture settings (> 27, 30)

A The user name and icon currently selected B Personalize a new user and switch the users

with coloured buttons.

Personalizing a new user

1 Press [HOME]. 2 Press a coloured button that indicates

new user personalization.

3 Select an item and change the settings

according to the indications.

The following items can be set.

Input Nickname

Select Icon

Select Wallpaper

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Personalize a user name.

Personalize a user icon.

Select from Illustrations

The image can be selected from prepared illustrations.

Create from Photos

If the Communication Camera is connected, you can shoot and personalize your photo.

≥ You can also select a photo in

recording media as an icon. (> 27, “Icon Registration”)

Personalize a background of the HOME menu. ≥ Other than prepared

wallpapers, you can also select a photo in recording media as a wallpaper. (> 27, “Wallpaper”)

Smartphone used as a remote

control can be registered with respect to each user. ≥ Multiple users cannot be

registered for one smartphone.

4 Select “Confirm”.

To change the personalized user information

Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu. (> 35)

Switching the user

There are three ways to switch the user as follows.

∫ Using coloured buttons

Press the coloured buttons in the HOME menu to switch to the user corresponding to the button.

∫ Using facial recognition

(Only when connected to Communication

Camera > 23)

This is a function for fun using the Communication Camera and enables user switching by facial recognition. Perform “Create from Photos” (> left) to personalize your facial photo before using this function.

1 Press [OPTION] in the HOME menu and

select “Facial Recognition”.

2 Turn the face to Communication Camera.

The camera captures your face and

determines the closest face from the

personalized user photos, and then displays

the results.

≥ Accuracy of the recognition may be

reduced depending on the captured image.

3 Follow the indications on the screen.

≥ To redo the facial recognition, press

[RETURN].

∫ Using registered smartphones

When the unit is turned on using the registered smartphone, the user who registered the smartphone will automatically be selected.

≥ Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (> 33)

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≥ To use smartphones as a remote control, installation of

dedicated software is required. For more details, refer to the following website.

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

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Playback

1 Insert the media.

Playback starts depending on the media.

2 Select the item to play.

Repeat this procedure if necessary.

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≥ Signal from PAL discs is output as PAL. Signal from NTSC

discs is output as “NTSC” or “PAL60”. You can select “NTSC” or “PAL60” in “NTSC Contents Output” for NTSC discs. (> 30)

≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE

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

≥ DivX and MKV: Successive play is not possible. ≥ It is not possible to play back AVCHD and MPEG2 video

which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to the media.

≥ To save on electricity, the unit is turned off automatically if

there is no button operation for about 30 minutes when not playing back (such as when paused, displaying the menu, displaying still pictures, etc.).

Operations during playback

1 Repeatedly press [KEYS] to display the

playback control screen.

2 Select a key.

See page 10 for the KEYS screen operation.

Following functions may not work depending on the media and contents.

Stop

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Select [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. ≥ The position is cleared if the disc is ejected or

you select [∫] several times to display “STOP” on the unit’s display.

≥ On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the

resume play function does not work.

Playback

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Pause

Select [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Frame-by-frame

1 While paused, repeatedly press [KEYS] to

display the cursor key screen.

2 Select [2] or [1]. ≥ Select [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback

speed.

≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [1] only.

Quick playback control

Basic operation can be performed by swiping the edge of the touchpad with your finger, such as the following. ≥ Perform the operation when the KEYS screen

is not displayed.

Stop

Search/Slow-motion

Search While playing, select [6] or [5].

≥ Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single

step.

Slow-motion While paused, select [6] or [5].

≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [5] only.

The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥ Select [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback

speed.

Skip

Skip to the title, chapter or track.

Skip backward 10 seconds

It will play back after skipping backward approximately 10 seconds every time the key is selected.

Changing audio

You can change the audio channel number or soundtrack language, etc.

Play

Pause

Frame-by-frame (during pause)

Forward: Swipe your finger from left to right.

Backward: Swipe your finger from right to left.

Search forward

Search backward

Skip forward

Skip backward

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Displaying menus and playback

Play

BD-Video

Date 11.12.2007 Size 500 x 375 Manufacturer Equipment

information

1 Repeatedly press [KEYS] to display the

cursor key input screen.

2 Select a key.

See page 10 for the KEYS screen operation.

Following functions may not work depending on the media and contents.

Show top menu/pop-up

Select the item.

The status messages give you information about what is currently being played. Each time you select [STATUS], the display information may change or will disappear from the screen. ≥ Depending on media and contents, the display

may change or may not appear.

e.g., BD-Video

Show the status messages

Enjoying 3D video and photos

Preparation

Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable. (> 11, 12)

≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. ≥ Play back following the instructions displayed

on the screen.

≥ 3D Settings (> 29, 32)

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≥ Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel

well or are experiencing visual fatigue. In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest your eyes.

≥ 3D video might not output the way it is set in “HDMI Video

Format” or “24p Output” (> 30).

≥ When playing back 3D photos from “Photos” screen, select

from the “3D” list. (Still pictures in “2D” are played back in 2D.) If “2D” and “3D” indications are not displayed, press the red button to switch the view of playback contents.

Playback

A T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist B Elapsed time in the title C Current position D Tot a l t i m e

e.g., JPEG

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Enjoying BD-Live

With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus contents that use Internet access. For this BD-Live function, insertion of an SD card is necessary along with Internet connection.

1 Perform network connection and settings.

(> 13, 14)

2 Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free

space.

≥ The SD card is used as the local storage.

3 Insert the disc.

∫ Deleting data/Formatting SD cards

Select “SD Card Management” in the HOME menu (> 17), then select “BD-Video Data Erase” or “Format SD Card”.

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≥ The usable functions and the operating method may vary

with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc and/or visit their website.

≥ “BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be changed for

certain discs (> 34).

Slideshow

Play a slideshow of photos and make various settings during the playback.

1 Insert the media. 2 Select “Photos”. 3 Select an item and press the green button.

The following items can be set.

Start Slideshow

Interval Change the display interval.

Transition Effect

Repeat Play

Soundtrack

Soundtrack Folder

Random Soundtrack

Start the slideshow. You can display still pictures in the selected folder one by one at a constant interval.

Select the effect when sliding pictures.

Set whether to repeat the slideshow.

Set whether to play background music. ≥ FLAC, MP3 and WAV on the

USB device can be played back during the slideshow of JPEG on the USB device or the SD card.

≥ A music CD can also be

played back during the slideshow of JPEG on the SD card.

Select the folder from which the music files are played.

Background music is played in random order.

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≥ Still pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be played back

with this unit.

≥ When both the music CD and the USB device with

recorded music are inserted into this unit, the music CD has priority to be played back as background music.

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VIERA Connect (Enjoying

BACK

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX

VIERA Connect provides a variety of selected Internet services such as the following.

≥ Online movie rental service ≥ Video communication service ≥ Video browsing service

Internet

Communication Camera TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W

Internet Service)

VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This unit has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available.

* Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change

without notice.

Preparation

≥ Network connection (> 13) ≥ Network setting (> 14)

1 Press [INTERNET].

≥ The video communication service can be

accessed directly by pressing [ ] button.

2 Select the item.

To exit from VIERA Connect

Press [HOME].

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≥ When playing content in the media, VI ERA Connect cannot

be accessed by pressing [INTERNET].

≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using the

Setup menu items. – When restricting the use of VIERA Connect

(> 34, “Network Service Lock”)

– When the audio is distorted

(> 33, “Audio Auto Gain Control”)

– When wrong time is displayed

(> 33, “Time Zone”, “Summer Time”)

≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be

displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.

≥ Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update

notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is not updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA Connect function. (> 15)

≥ VIERA Connect Home screen is subject to change without

notice.

≥ The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their

respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.

≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not

be available.

≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers. ≥ Some content may only be available for specific countries

and may be presented in specific languages.

Playback

To enjoy video communication (ex. Skype

≥ Connect this unit with optional Communication

Camera (TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W). Depending on your location, this optional camera may not be available. Please consult your local Panasonic dealer for advice.

≥ For operating method refer to the following

website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

) :

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Home Network feature

Player

Server

Playing back contents on the DLNA server

You can share photos, videos and music stored in the DLNA Certified media server (PC with Windows 7 installed, smartphone, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents with this player.

You can also enjoy viewing the video and photos recorded in Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders (DIGA). Refer to our website about the sales area, etc. (> 25)

Preparation

1 Perform network connection (> 13) and

network settings (> 14) of this unit.

2 Perform Home Network settings of the

connected equipment.

When connected to other than DIGA,

3 Add the contents and folder to the libraries of

the Windows Media smartphone, etc. ≥ Playlist of Windows Media

back only the contents that are stored in the libraries.

When connected to DIGA,

3 Register this unit to your DIGA.

Player or the

Player can play

1 Press [HOME]. 2 Select “Network”. 3 Select “Home Network”. 4 Select “DLNA Client”.

≥ The list can be updated by pressing the red

button on the remote control.

≥ The connection method can be switched to

Wi-Fi Direct by pressing the green button on the remote control.

5 Select the equipment. 6 Select the item to play.

≥ You may be able to use convenient

functions depending on the content by pressing [OPTION].

≥ Control Panel (> 28) is displayed once the

playback starts. Tap the touchpad if the Control Panel is not displayed, and press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.

To exit from Home Network

Press [HOME].

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Using the Digital Media Controller

Renderer

Server

Controller

Renderer

Server

Controller

You can use the smartphone, etc. as the Digital Media Controller (DMC) to play back contents from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit).

Possible applications:

* DMC compatible software should be installed.

Preparation

Perform steps 1 and 2. (> 24) 3 Add the contents and folder to the libraries of

the Windows Media smartphone, etc. ≥ Playlist of Windows Media

Player or the

Player can play back only the contents that are stored in the libraries.

4 Perform the “Remote Device Settings”.

(> 33) ≥ You can register up to 16 devices.

1 Press [HOME]. 2 Select “Network”. 3 Select “Home Network”. 4 Select “Media Renderer”. 5 Select “Home Network” or “Wi-Fi Direct”,

then follow the indications on the screen.

6 Operate the DMC compatible devices.

To exit from Media Renderer screen

Press [HOME].

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For more details, refer to the following website and the operating instructions for each of the equipment.

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

≥ Wi-Fi Direct connection while using Home Network feature

is only temporary, and the network connection method returns to the original setting when exiting.

≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,

playback may not be possible.

≥ Items displayed in grey on the display cannot be played

back by this unit.

≥ This unit can be played back via connected equipment only

when controlled using DMC.

Playback

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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”

What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or other device under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

Power off link

All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”, including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the television off.

Playing music continuously even after turning off the television

When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later and an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link. 1 While playing music

Press [OPTION].

2 Select “TV Power”.

Preparation

1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 35).

(The default setting is “On”.)

2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the

connected equipment (e.g., TV).

3 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible

equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function works properly.

Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.

Automatic input switching Power on link

When the following operations are performed, the input channel of the television will be automatically switched and the screen of this unit will be displayed. When the television is off, the television will automatically turn on. – When play starts on the unit – When an action that uses the display screen is

performed (e.g., HOME menu)

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

Only when TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later

By using the TV remote control, you can perform various playback operations and settings. See the operating instructions of the TV for more details.

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≥ The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending

on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.

≥ The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you

press certain buttons on the TV remote control.

≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of November, 2011) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

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

functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’

equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

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Settings

Playback

Operation Menu

Control Panel

Secondary Video

Status

Repeat Play

Angle

Subtitle

Soundtrack

Off

Top Menu

Pop-up Menu

Primary Video

Option menu

A variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit.

About Multi User Mode

: Settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective users registered in the HOME menu. Please refer to page 18 for details about user registration and switching.

1 Press [OPTION].

≥ When playing music, select “Playback

Settings”.

e.g., BD-Video

2 Select an item and change the settings.

To exit the screen

Press [OPTION].

Regarding Language : (> 42)

Operation Menu

∫ Soundtrack

Show or change the soundtrack.

∫ Audio channel

Select the audio channel number.

∫ Subtitle

Change the subtitle settings.

∫ Angle

Select the number of the angle.

∫ Repeat Play

(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.) Select the item that you want to repeat. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the

type of media.

≥ Select “Off” to cancel.

∫ Random

Select whether or not to play random.

∫ Start Slideshow

Start the slideshow.

∫ Status

Show the status messages.

∫ Rotate RIGHT ∫ Rotate LEFT

Rotate the still picture.

∫ Wallpaper

Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME menu. (> 17)

∫ Icon Registration

Set the still picture as your user icon. (> 18)

∫ Video

The recording method of original video appears.

∫ Primary Video

The recording method of original primary video appears.

∫ Secondary Video

Select on/off of images. The recording method of original

Video

video appears. ≥ During search/slow-motion

or frame-by-frame, only the primary video is displayed.

Soundtrack

Select on/off of audio and the language.

Settings

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∫ Control Panel

Display the Control Panel. Playing back while using VIERA Link, etc.

e.g.,

∫ Chroma Process

The high-resolution processing of HDMI chroma signals produces a high-resolution picture with rich picture quality.

EXIT

Tap to select the centre key. Swipe your finger up, down, left or right to select the keys accordingly. Press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.

∫ Top Menu

Display Top Menu.

∫ Pop-up Menu

Display Pop-up Menu.

∫ Menu

Display Menu.

Personal Taste

You can access settings to enjoy special features of this unit from this category. Refer to “Picture Settings” and “Sound Settings” (> 29) for more details on each setting item.

Picture Settings

∫ Picture Mode

Select the picture quality mode during play. ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in

“Picture Adjustment”.

∫ Detail Clarity

The picture is sharp and detailed.

∫ Super Resolution

Pictures of normal image quality are corrected to sharp and detailed images when output as 1080i/ 1080p from HDMI AV OUT.

∫ Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played. ≥ If the video is disrupted when “Auto” is

selected, select either “Video” or “Film” depending on the material to be played back.

∫ 24p

Movies and other material recorded on DVD-Video at 24p are output at 24p. ≥ Only when you have selected “On” in “24p

Output” (> 30) and play discs recorded at a rate of 60 fields per second.

≥ This may not work with the PAL contents.

∫ Screen Aspect

Switch the screen mode.

∫ Reset to Default Picture Settings

Return picture settings to the factory preset.

∫ Picture Adjustment

Specific picture quality settings can be performed. ≥ 3D NR:

Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth. When “24p Output” is set to “On”, this function may not operate. (> 30)

≥ Integrated NR:

Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture.

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Sound Settings

∫ Sound Effects

Select the sound effect. ≥ Night Surround :

Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when the volume is kept low at night. The audio is set in such a way that it can be heard easily.

≥ Re-master :

This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high frequency portion of the audio. (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less) Recommended setting

Re-master 1 Pop and rock

Re-master 2 Jazz

Re-master 3 Classical

≥ Digital Tube Sound :

This feature gives you a warm sound, like that produced by a vacuum tube amplifier. Recommended setting

Digital Tube Sound 1

Digital Tube Sound 2

Digital Tube Sound 3

Digital Tube Sound 4

Digital Tube Sound 5

Digital Tube Sound 6

∫ Dialogue Enhancer

The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.

∫ High Clarity Sound

When connected to TV via the HDMI terminal for outputting image, it produces clearer sound. ≥ Only when you have selected “Enable” in “High

Clarity Sound” (> 32).

*1, *2

A crisp, delicate sound

A tight, hi-fi sound

A soft, rich sound

A clear, powerful sound

A distinctive mid-range sound

A soft, enveloping sound

∫ High Clarity Sound Plus

When playing back music contents, it improves the sound quality by stopping the video output. ≥ When “No HDMI Output” is selected, the sound

is output only from the AUDIO OUT terminal and the OPTICAL terminal.

≥ Only when you have selected “Enable” in “High

Clarity Sound” (> 32).

Not every function can be set individually.

This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal or the OPTICAL terminal only when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM” (> 31). (However, in this case, audio is output as 2ch from the OPTICAL terminal.)

3D Settings

These settings are also displayed by pressing

[].

∫ Signal Format

Original Keep original picture format.

Side by side

2D to 3D

∫ 3D Picture Mode

Normal

Soft

Manual

∫ Manual Settings

Distance

Screen Type

Frame Width

Frame Colour

3D picture format comprising of left and right screens.

Converts 2D pictures to 3D effect.

Play back pictures with normal 3D effects.

You can enjoy 3D pictures with a feeling of broadness, holding back the depth perception.

Play back 3D pictures with settings of “Manual Settings”.

Set the amount of depth perception.

Selects how the screen appears during 3D playback (flat or round).

Set the amount of feathering at the edge of screen.

Set the colour of feathering at the edge of screen.

Settings

∫ Graphic Display Level

(Only when “Full HD” is selected in “3D Type” (> 32).) 3D position for the Option menu or message screen, etc. can be adjusted during 3D playback.

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Setup menu

HDMI Output

Super Resolution

Detail Clarity

Chroma Process

Picture Adjustment

Picture Mode

Seamless Play

Still Mode

NTSC Contents Output

Automatic

Advanced

Normal

Player Settings

System

Ratings

Network

Language

Sound

Picture

Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Some items in the Setup menu are common to the Option menu. You can get the same effect with both menus.

About Multi User Mode

: Settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective users registered in the HOME menu. Please refer to page 18 for details about user registration and switching.

1 Press [HOME]. 2 Select “Setup”. 3 Select “Player Settings”.

4 Select an item and change the settings.

To exit the screen

Press [HOME].

Picture

∫ Picture Mode (> 28)

∫ Picture Adjustment (> 28)

∫ Chroma Process (> 28)

∫ Detail Clarity (> 28)

∫ Super Resolution (> 28)

∫ HDMI Output

Tap to show the following settings:

¾ HDMI Video Format

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

output resolution to the connected television is automatically selected.

≥ To enjoy high-definition video up-converted to

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

¾ 24p Output

When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p output using an HDMI cable, movies and other material recorded at 24p are output at 24p. ≥ When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and

then set “24p” in “Picture Settings” (> 28) to “On”.

≥ When BD-Video images other than 24p are

played, images are output at 60p.

≥ 24p : A progressive image recorded at a rate

of 24 frames per second (motion-picture film). Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in accordance with the film materials.

¾ HDMI Colour Mode

This setting is for selecting colour-space conversion of the image signal when the unit is connected using an HDMI cable.

¾ Deep Colour Output

This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour output when a television that supports Deep Colour is connected.

¾ Contents Type Flag

Depending on the playback content, the TV will output adjusting to the optimal method when a TV that supports this function is connected.

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∫ NTSC Contents Output

(This works only for video output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.) Select PAL60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs.

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∫ Still Mode

Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback.

Automatic

Field

Frame

∫ Seamless Play

The chapter segments in playlists are played seamlessly. ≥ Select “On”, when the picture freezes for a

moment at the chapters segment in playlists.

Automatically selects the type of picture shown.

Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.

Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.

Sound

∫ Sound Effects (> 29)

∫ Dialogue Enhancer (> 29)

∫ Dynamic Range Compression

You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly. (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) ≥ “Automatic” is effective only when playing Dolby

TrueHD.

∫ Digital Audio Output

Tap to show the following settings:

¾ Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD ¾ DTS/DTS-HD ¾ MPEG Audio

Select the audio signal to output. ≥ Select “PCM”, when the connected

equipment cannot decode the respective audio format. This unit decodes the audio format and transmits to the connected equipment.

≥ Not making the proper settings may result in

noise.

¾ BD-Video Secondary Audio

Select whether or not to mix the primary and secondary audio (including the button click sound). If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary audio only.

¾ HDMI Audio Output

This setting selects whether or not to output audio from HDMI. ≥ Select “Off” when the TV is connected to this

unit via an HDMI terminal, and this unit is also connected to other devices, such as an amplifier/receiver via an OPTICAL terminal.

∫ PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz for the PCM output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. ≥ If “On” is selected, the signals that are

converted to 48 kHz are output.

≥ If “Off” is selected, and the connected

equipment does not support 96 kHz, the sound will not be output normally.

≥ Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the

settings in the following cases: – when the signals have a sampling frequency

of 192 kHz – when the disc has copy protection – when “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to

“On”

∫ Downmix

Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channel sound. ≥ Select “Surround encoded”, when the

connected equipment supports the virtual surround function.

≥ There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV

OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.

≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the

following cases: – AVCHD playback – Playback of secondary audio (including the

button click sound).

Settings

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∫ 7.1ch Audio Reformatting

Surround sound with 6.1ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at

7.1ch. ≥ If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the

original number of channels. (Note that in the case of 6.1ch audio, playback will be at 5.1ch.)

≥ Audio reformatting is enabled in the following

cases: – When you have selected “PCM” in “Digital

Audio Output”.

– When the audio is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

Plus, Dolby TrueHD or LPCM.

– BD-Video playback

∫ High Clarity Sound

When connected to TV via the HDMI terminal for outputting image, it produces clearer sound. ≥ Select “Enable” to use “High Clarity Sound” or

“High Clarity Sound Plus” in the Option menu. (> 29)

∫ Audio Delay

Synchronization between picture and sound is corrected by adjusting the delay time of the audio output.

∫ 3D BD-Video Playback

Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software.

∫ 3D AVCHD Output

Select the output method of 3D AVCHD videos.

∫ 3D Type

Select the format of the connected TV. ≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also

when “Side by side” is selected.

∫ 3D Playback Message

Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning screen when playing back the 3D compatible video software.

Language

∫ Soundtrack Preference

Choose the language for audio. ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of

each disc will be selected.

≥ Enter a code (> 42) when you select “Other

¢¢¢¢”.

∫ Subtitle Preference

Choose the language for the subtitle. ≥ If “Automatic” is selected and the language

selected for “Soundtrack Preference” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

≥ Enter a code (> 42) when you select “Other

¢¢¢¢”.

∫ Menu Preference

Choose the language for the disc menus.

≥ Enter a code (> 42) when you select “Other

¢¢¢¢”.

[Except[South[East[ Asia]

∫ Subtitle Text

Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX or MKV subtitles text. ≥ This item is displayed only after playing back a

file.

[For[South[East[Asia]

∫ On-Screen Language

Choose the language for menus and on-screen messages.

∫ Manual Settings (> 29)

∫ Graphic Display Level (> 29)

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Network

∫ Easy Network Setting (> 14)

∫ Network Settings

Perform network-related settings individually. Tap to show the following settings:

¾ LAN Connection Mode

Select the LAN connection method. ≥ Select “Wireless Master” when you make a

direct wireless connection between this unit and a Home Network device. Internet connection is not available when this item is selected.

¾ Wireless Settings

This allows the wireless router and connection settings to be set. Current connection settings and connection state can be checked.

Connection Setting

The wireless router connection wizard will be displayed.

Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)

When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used, this sets the connection speed. ≥ If you connect using the “Double Speed

Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same frequency band, and there is consequently a greater risk of reception interference. This can cause the connection speed to drop or become unstable.

¾ IP Address / DNS Settings

This is for checking the state of the network connection and setting the IP address and DNS-related. Tap to show the respective setting.

¾ Proxy Server Settings

This is for checking the state of connection with the Proxy server and performing settings. Tap to show the respective setting.

¾ Network Service Settings (> 23)

(VIERA Connect)

Tap to show the following settings:

Audio Auto Gain Control

Volume that is different depending on the

contents is adjusted automatically to the

standard volume while using the VIERA

Connect.

≥ Depending on contents, this function effect

will not work.

≥ Select “Off” when the audio is warped.

Time Zone

By selecting the time zone, it is possible to set

the unit’s time to match your location.

≥ Some VIERA Connect contents require the

time zone to be set. Set the time zone if necessary.

Summer Time

Select “On” when using Daylight Saving time.

[Except[South[East[ Asia]

¾ Network Drive Connection

It is possible to access the shared folder of equipment not compatible with DLNA, such as the Windows XP operating system, and play back video, still pictures, and music on this unit. For the setting and operation method of connected equipment, refer to the following Website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

¾ Remote Device Settings (> 25)

Tap to show the following settings:

Remote Device Operation

Enable to operate by DMC.

≥ If “On” is selected, “Quick Start” will be

activated.

Device Name Entry

Set the name of this unit to be displayed on

the connected equipment.

Settings

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Registration Type

Allow connection to all the

Automatic

Manual

Remote Device List

Registering/deregistering of the displayed equipment can be performed when “Manual” in “Registration Type” is selected.

¾ BD-Live Internet Access (> 22)

You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. ≥ If “Limit” is selected, Internet access is

permitted only for BD-Live contents which have content owner certificates.

equipment that is accessing this unit.

Set the permission of the connection individually for the equipment that is accessing this unit.

Ratings

The following items use the same password. Don’t forget your password.

∫ DVD-Video Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

∫ BD-Video Ratings

Set an age limit of BD-Video play.

∫ Network Service Lock

You can restrict the usage of VIERA Connect.

System

∫ Easy Setting

You can execute basic settings.

∫ TV Settings

Tap to show the following settings:

¾ TV Aspect

Set to match the type of television connected.

When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and playing 16:9 ratio image:

The sides are cut off so the

4:3 Pan & Scan

4:3 Letterbox

When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television and playing 4:3 ratio image:

16:9

16:9 full

¾ TV System

Perform the setup so it matches the TV System of the connected TV. ≥ When NTSC contents are played, they are

outputted in the signal format specified in the “NTSC Contents Output”, irrespective of the settings here. (> 30)

¾ Screen Saver Function

This is to prevent burn-in on the screen. ≥ When this is set to “On”:

If a list of playback content is displayed and there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the screen switches to HOME menu automatically.

≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function

is not available.

¾ On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show status messages automatically.

picture fills the screen. When playing BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.

Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the picture.

Video is displayed as a 4:3 ratio image in the centre of the screen.

Video is displayed as a horizontally stretched 16:9 image.

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¾ VIERA Link

Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected via HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”. ≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use

“HDAVI Control”.

∫ Unit Settings

Tap to show the following settings:

¾ Front Panel Display

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display. ≥ If “Automatic” is selected, the display is set to

bright and only dimmed during playback.

¾ Slot-in LED Control

Set if the slot-in LED is to light up or not.

¾ Unit Operation Volume

Set the volume of operation of this unit.

¾ Edit User Information

Change the user information registered in the HOME menu.

∫ Quick Start

Speed of startup from standby mode is increased. ≥ When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be

powered and the idle power consumption will increase so compared to when set to “Off”. (About the power consumption > 43)

≥ When set to “On (Smart eco-sensor)”, the

above condition will also apply if motion is detected. The startup time may differ depending on the condition of the unit and the disc to be played.

∫ Remote Control

Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control.

∫ Touchpad Guide

Show the operation guide for the touchpad.

∫ Firmware Update (> 15)

Tap to show the following settings:

¾ Automatic Update Check

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

¾ Update Now

You can update the firmware manually if a firmware update is available.

∫ System Information

Tap to show the following settings:

¾ Software Licence

Information about the software used by this unit is displayed.

¾ Firmware Version Information

Display firmware version of this unit and wireless LAN module.

∫ DivX Registration

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

∫ Default Settings

This returns all values in the Setup menu and the Option menu to the default settings, except for some settings of network, ratings, remote control code, language, etc.

Settings

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Reference

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, please perform the following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult your dealer for instructions.

Do you have the latest firmware installed?

Firmware updates may be released to correct operating irregularities that are discovered with certain movies. (> 15)

The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:

– Regular disc rotating sounds. – Image disturbance during search. – Image disturbance when replacing 3D discs.

∫ Unit doesn’t respond to remote

control or front panel buttons.

Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds. – If still unable to turn the unit off, disconnect the

AC mains lead, wait 1 minute, then reconnect the AC mains lead.

∫ Cannot eject disc.

The unit may have a problem. 1 While the unit is off, press and hold [KEYS],

the yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press the red button on the

remote control or [Í/I] on the unit until “06 FTO” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press the green button on the remote control

or touch [<] on the unit.

General operation

To return to the factory preset.

¾ Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup

menu. (> 35)

To return all settings to the factory preset.

¾ Reset the unit as follows:

1 While the unit is off, press and hold [KEYS],

the yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press the red button on the

remote control or [Í/I] on the unit until “08 FIN” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press and hold the green button on the

remote control or touch and hold [<] on the unit for at least 3 seconds.

This unit is turned off when the input for the TV is switched.

¾ This is a normal phenomenon when using

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 4 or later). For details please read the operating instructions for the TV.

The remote control doesn’t work properly.

¾ Change the batteries in the remote control.

(> 4)

¾ The remote control and main unit are using

different codes. If “SET ” is displayed on the unit’s display when a button is pressed on the remote control, change the code on the remote control. (> 35, 40)

The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the TV is switched on.

¾ This phenomenon may occur, depending on

the TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to “On”.

¾ Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may

be prevented by reconnecting the HDMI cable to a different HDMI input terminal or by changing the HDMI auto connection setting.

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You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings level.

¾ The ratings level returns to the factory preset.

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [KEYS],

the yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press the red button on the

remote control or [Í/I] on the unit until “03 VL” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press the green button on the remote control

or touch [<] on the unit.

This unit does not recognize the USB connection correctly.

¾ Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it

still does not recognize the connection, turn this unit off and on again.

¾ USB devices may not be recognized by this

unit when connected using the following : – a USB hub – a USB extension cable

¾ If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use the

USB cable that is supplied with the HDD.

The buttons of the unit do not work.

¾ Touch the buttons with your finger. They may

not work if operated with your fingernails or hands wearing gloves.

¾ The unit and television are using different

video systems.

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [KEYS],

the yellow button and the blue button on the

remote control at the same time for more than

5 seconds.

– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press the red button on the

remote control or [Í/I] on the unit until “05 P/

N” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press and hold the green button on the

remote control or touch and hold [<] on the

unit for at least 3 seconds.

The system switches from PAL to

vice versa.

¾ The system used on the disc doesn’t match

your television.

– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an

NTSC television.

– This unit can convert NTSC signals to

PAL60 for viewing on a PAL television (> 30, “NTSC Contents Output”).

¾ When “3D BD-Video Playback” in the Setup

menu is set to “Automatic”, images may not

be output depending on the connection

method. After removing the disc from this unit,

select “Set before play” in the Setup menu,

and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen

displayed when playing 3D discs. (> 32)

NTSC

Picture

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

¾ An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI

Video Format”. Reset the setting as follows:

1 While the unit is on, press and hold [KEYS],

the yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press the red button on the

remote control or [Í/I] on the unit until “04 PRG” is displayed on the unit’s display.

3 Press and hold the green button on the

remote control or touch and hold [<] on the unit for at least 3 seconds. Set the item again. (> 30) – When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,

and DTS-HD audio are not output in bitstream, select “Yes” in “Default Settings” and make proper settings. (> 35)

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Video is not output.

¾ Set “High Clarity Sound” in the Setup menu to

“Disable” to use the VIDEO OUT terminal. (> 32)

Video is not output in high-definition.

¾ Confirm that “HDMI Video Format” in the

Setup menu is set properly. (> 30)

3D video is not output.

¾ Change the settings as required by the

connected TV format. (> 32, “3D Type”)

¾ Is there a non-3D compatible amplifier/

receiver connected between this unit and a TV? (> 12)

¾ Are the settings on this unit and the TV

correct? (> 21)

¾ Is the amplifier/receiver that is connected

between this unit and TV on?

¾ Depending on the connected TV, the video

being played back might switch to 2D video due to changes in resolution etc. Check the 3D setting on the TV.

3D video is not output correctly as 2D.

¾ Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu,

and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen displayed when playing 3D discs. (> 32, “3D BD-Video Playback”)

¾ Discs that have recorded titles with Side by

side (2 screen structure) and that can be enjoyed in 3D are played back in accordance with the settings of the TV.

A black band is displayed around the edge of the screen. The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.

¾ Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly.

(> 34)

¾ Adjust the aspect setting on the television.

Audio

Cannot switch audio.

¾ When connecting an amplifier/receiver using

an OPTICAL terminal or an HDMI terminal, you cannot switch the audio if “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM”. (> 31)

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

¾ Check the connections and the “Digital Audio

Output” settings. (> 12 , 31)

¾ To output audio from a device connected with

an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” in the Setup menu. (> 31)

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Playback Network

Disc cannot be played.

¾ The disc is dirty. (> 4)

Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back normally.

¾ The images that were edited on the PC, such

as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not be played back.

I can’t play back BD-Live.

¾ The SD card is write-protected. (> 7) ¾ Confirm that this unit is connected to the

broadband Internet. (> 13)

¾ Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access”

settings. (> 34)

¾ Confirm an SD card is inserted into the SD

card slot. (> 17)

I can’t connect to the network.

¾ Confirm the network connection and settings.

(> 13, 14, 33)

¾ Check the operating instructions for each

device and connect accordingly.

When using wireless LAN connection, video from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped during playback.

¾ Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n

(2.4 GHz) wireless router may solve the

problem. If you use 802.11n (2.4 GHz)

wireless router, it is necessary to set the

encryption type to “AES”.

Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless

telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in

connection interruptions or other problems.

¾ On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 33), the

continuous lighting of at least 4 “Reception”

indicators is the target for a stable

connection. If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or

the connection is being interrupted, change

the position or angle of your wireless router

and see if the connection state improves. If

there is no improvement, connect to a wired

network and perform the “Easy Network

Setting” (> 14) again.

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Messages

The following messages or service numbers may appear on the TV or unit’s display.

On the television

Cannot play.

¾ You inserted an incompatible disc.

Cannot play on this unit.

¾ You tried to play a non-compatible image. ¾ Confirm “SD” on the unit’s display is not

displayed and re-insert the card.

No disc inserted.

¾ The disc may be upside down.

$ This operation is not available.

¾ Some operations are unsupported by the unit.

For example;

– BD-Video: During playback, reverse

slow-motion or reverse frame-by-frame is not possible.

IP address is not set.

¾ The “IP Address” in “IP Address / DNS

Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. (Select the automatic address acquisition if necessary.)

The wireless access point currently has a low network security setting. It is recommended to change to a higher setting.

¾ Authentication type for the wireless LAN is set

to “Open system”, or the encryption type is set to “No encryption”. It is recommended to encrypt for safety reasons. For details, refer to the instructions of the wireless router being used. Encryption is required when playing back video, etc., from DLNA compatible devices.

On the unit’s display

F99

¾ The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I]

on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the unit to standby, then switch back on.

HDMI ONLY

¾ Some BD-Video discs can only be output with

HDMI.

NET

¾ While connecting to a network.

No PLAY

¾ There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video

or DVD-Video. (> 34)

No READ

¾ The media is dirty or badly scratched. The

unit cannot play.

PLEASE WAIT

¾ The unit is carrying out internal process. This

is not a malfunction. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.

REMOVE

¾ The USB device is drawing too much power.

Remove the USB device.

SET  (“  ” stands for a number.)

¾ The remote control and main unit are using

different codes. Change the code on the remote control. Press and hold [OPTION] and the following button at the same time for more than 5 seconds depending on the indication.

SET 1: the green button SET 2: the blue button SET 3: the yellow button

U59

¾ The unit is hot.

The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the message disappears. Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.

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H or F

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.

(“  ” stands for a number.)

¾ There is something unusual. ¾ Check the unit using the troubleshooting

guide. If the service number remains displayed, do the following. 1 Disconnect the plug from the household

mains socket, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] to turn the unit on.

If the service number remains displayed despite doing the above, request service from the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.

START

¾ The system is being restarted during the

firmware update. Please do not turn off the unit.

UPD/ (“  ” stands for a number.)

¾ The firmware is being updated.

Please do not turn off the unit.

FINISH

¾ The firmware update is complete.

Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content

This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection.

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Supplemental information

ENG FRA DEU ITA ESP NLD SVE NOR DAN POR RUS

English French German Italian Spanish Dutch Swedish Norwegian Danish Portuguese Russian

ARA HIN PER IND MRI BUL RUM GRE TUR

JPN CHI KOR MAL VIE THA POL CES SLK HUN FIN

Japanese Chinese Korean Malay Vietnamese Thai Polish Czech Slovak Hungarian Finnish

Arabic Hindi Persian Indonesian Maori Bulgarian Romanian Greek Turkish Others

Abkhazian 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Amharic

6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:

6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765 Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8 083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 818 5

Rhaeto-Romance:

8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 T

onga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

∫ Display languages list

Display Language Display Language Display Language

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Language Code Language Code Language Code

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Specifications

Signal system PAL/NTSC

Operating temperature range

Operating humidity range

Video output Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Audio output Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz,

Digital audio output Optical digital output (Optical

HDMI AV output Output connector: Type A

SD card slot 1 system

USB slot USB2.0

Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

Wireless LAN Standard Compliance:

LASER Specification Class 1 LASER Product

Power supply [For[Australia[and[New[Zealand]

Power consumption Approx. 9.9 W

Power consumption in standby mode

Power consumption in quick start standby mode

Dimensions (WkHkD) Including the projecting parts

Mass Approx. 1.5 kg

≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice. ≥ Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of

the unit.

i5 oC to i35 oC

10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)

0dB) Output connector: Pin jack

Number of connectors: 2 channel 1 system

terminal)

(19 pin) 1 system

2 system

1 system

IEEE802.11 b/g/n

Frequency range: 2.4 GHz band

Security: WPA (Encryption Type: TKIP/AES, Authentication Type: PSK), WEP (64 bit/128 bit)

Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/ 660 nm (DVDs)/405 nm (BDs) Laser power: No hazardous radiation is emitted with the safety protection

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz

[Except[Australia[and[New[Zealand]

AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Approx. 0.1 W

Approx. 3.2 W

430 mmk27 mmk185 mm

/WPA2TM

File format

File format Extension Reference

This unit supports ID3

MP3 “.MP3”, “.mp3”

JPEG “.JPG”, “.jpg”

“.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”, “.avi”

[Except[South[East[Asia]

DivX

Subtitles text file

“.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SUB”, “.sub”, “.TXT”, “.txt”

“.MKV”, “.mkv”

[Except[South[East[Asia]

Subtitles text file

MKV

“.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SSA”, “.ssa”, “.ASS”, “.ass”

FLAC “.flac”

WAV “.wav”

MPO “.mpo” 3D still picture

≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play

order may differ or playback may not be possible.

(Continued on the next page.)

tags, but only titles, artist names and album names can be displayed.

≥ MOTION JPEG and

Progressive JPEG are not supported.

≥ You may not be able

to play back the file if you have edited the folder structure or the file name on a PC or other device.

≥ [Except[South[Ea st[Asia]

The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.

≥ Some DivX and

MKV file may not play back, depending on the video resolution and frame rate condition.

Maximum sampling rate: 192 kHz/24 bit

Maximum sampling rate: 48 kHz/16 bit

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Audio information

The audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, and the settings on the unit. (> 31, Digital Audio Output)

≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible

number of output channels when connected to amplifier/ receiver compatible with the respective audio format.

Terminal

HDMI AV

OUT

OPTICAL

When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the audio will be output as Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround or 5.1ch PCM.

The audio output is amplified from 5.1ch or 6.1ch to 7.1ch depending on the DTS, Inc. specifications.

“Digital Audio Output”

“Bitstream” “PCM”

Outputs using original

audio

Dolby Digital/ DTS Digital Surround

BD-Video :

7.1ch PCM DVD-Video :

5.1ch PCM

Down-mixed 2ch PCM

*1*2

Precautions of wireless LAN connection

The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this unit. You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. 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 this unit.

≥ Data transmitted and received over radio

waves may be intercepted and monitored.

≥ This unit contains delicate electronic

components.

Please use this unit in the manner in which it was intended and follow the following points: – Do not expose this unit to high temperatures

or direct sunlight.

– Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong

impacts. – Keep this unit away from moisture. – Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any

way.

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“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929; 7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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

VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “Wi-Fi Direct”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX

is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that

plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:

This DivX Certified

device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

DivX

, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.

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This product incorporates the following software:

DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the “ ” logo are trade marks of Skype Limited.

Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. CinaviaTM is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved.

(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL v2.1) and/or, (5) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL v2 and/or LGPL v2.1

For the software categorized as (3) and (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL v2.1, as the case may be at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html. In addition, the software categorized as (3) and (4) are copyrighted by several individuals. Please refer to the copyright notice of those individuals at http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/bdplayer/AWBPP12.html

The GPL/LGPL software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL v2.1.

Contact Information cdrequest.bdplayer@gg.jp.panasonic.com

Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below. http://panasonic.net/avc/oss/bdplayer/AWBPP12.html

For the software categorized as (5) includes as follows.

1. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)

2. This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.

3. FreeType code.

4. The Independent JPEG Group's JPEG software.

(1) MS/WMA This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

(2) Vorbis, FLAC, WPA Supplicant The software licenses are displayed when “Software Licence” in the Setup menu is selected. (> 35)

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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

(Inside of product)

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://panasonic.net

C Panasonic Corporation 2012

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