Panasonic DMP-DSB100 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

(Detailed Information)

Blu-ray DiscTM Player

Model No. DMP-DSB100

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please carefully read this manual, “Quick Start Guide”, and
“Owner’s Manual (Essential Information)”.

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Table of contents

Getting started

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

Playable media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connections & Settings

STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP 2 : Connecting to an

STEP 3 : Connecting to the network . . . . . . . 8

STEP 4 : Connecting to an

STEP 5 : Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Inserting or removing media . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Multi User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Network Service

Home Network feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

“HDMI CEC”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

AC power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Playback

(Enjoying NETFLIX, etc.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Settings

Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Reference

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Supplemental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

≥ About Firmware updates (> 12)

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Getting started

DO

DO NOT

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

Use the lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the
unit’s lens.

∫ Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Disc handling precautions

≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent

scratches or fingerprints on the disc.

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

thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.

≥ Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed

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

shapes.

Getting startedConnections & SettingsPlaybackSettingsReference

∫ 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. (> 26, “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

BD

DVD

CD

USB

Type Logo examples Type detail Playable contents

BD-Video Video

BD-RE Video, JPEG

BD-R Video, MKV

DVD-Video Video

DVD-R

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

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

— +R/+RW/+R DL

Music CD Music [CD-DA]

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—

≥ See pages 5 and 31 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,
FLAC, MP3,
Music [CD-DA], WAV

MP4, MPEG, MKV,
JPEG, FLAC,
MP3, WAV

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∫ Discs that cannot be played in

Example:

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ALL

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Example:

this unit

Any other disc that is not specifically
supported or previously described.

≥ DVD-RAM
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ All types of DivX discs
≥ PAL discs
≥ HD DVD
≥

BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec

∫ Region management information

BD-Video

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

DVD-Video

This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting
the region number “1” or “ALL”.

∫ Music CD

≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not

conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control
CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc

does not meet the technical specifications of
the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format
so playback may not be possible.

∫ USB device

≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all

USB devices.

≥

This unit does not support USB device charging.

≥ FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems

are supported.

≥ This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
≥ This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32

and NTFS. If the HDD is not recognized the
power to the HDD may not be supplied. Supply
power from an external source.

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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 this Owner’s Manual. Read the disc’s
instructions carefully.

Getting started

∫ 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
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio)
adopted in BD-Video.

≥ If “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” is set to

“PCM”, the maximum possible number of Dolby
sound is 2ch PCM. (> 22)

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TrueHD, DTS-HD High

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Control reference guide

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1 Turn the unit on and off
2 TV operation buttons

You can operate the Panasonic TV through
the unit’s remote control (Depending on the
TV these buttons may not work.).
[ÍTV] : Turn the television on and off
[AV] : Switch the input select
[ijVOL] : Adjust the volume

3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
4 Cancel
5 Select audio (> 15)
6 Basic playback control buttons (> 15)
7 Show status messages (> 16)
8 Show Pop-up menu/Top menu (> 16)
9 Show Option menu (> 20)
10 Colored buttons

Used for various purposes depending on the

display.
11 Transmit the remote control signal
12 Open or close the disc tray (> 13)
13 Show NETFLIX screen (> 17)
14 Switch on/off Secondary Video

(Picture-in-picture) (> 21)
15 Show Setup menu (> 22)
16 Exit the menu screen
17 Show the selection screen of network

features (> 17)
18 Show HOME menu (> 13)
19 [3, 4, 2, 1] :

Move the highlight for selection

[OK] : Confirm the selection

(;1) : Frame-by-frame (> 15)
20 Return to previous screen

1 Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 10)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit

is still consuming a small amount of power.
2 Disc tray (> 13)
3 USB port (> 8,13)
4 Display (> 30)

5 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 feet)
Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and

right
6 Stop (> 15)
7 Start play (> 15)
8 Open or close the disc tray (> 13)

Rear panel terminals (> 7–9)

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Connections & Settings

HDMI cable

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

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Audio/Video cable

HDMI IN

(ARC)

HDMI OUT

(ARC)

HDMI IN

Amplifier/receiver

HDMI cable HDMI cable

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. It is recommended

that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0
meters (16.4 ft.) or less.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable):
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.

HDMI AV OUT (High quality)

HDMI IN

VIDEO OUT (Standard quality)

Getting startedConnections & Settings

≥ Connect terminals of the same color.

STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver

≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 22).
≥ 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.

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STEP 3 : Connecting to the network

Wireless router, etc.

Internet

LAN Cable

Internet

Broadband router, etc.

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

≥ Firmware can be updated (> 12)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 16)
≥ You can enjoy Network Service (> 17)
≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 18)

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

Wireless LAN connection

DY-WL5

For wireless capability, connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5 (optional). Only
used. Read the operating instructions for DY-WL

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

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
For additional information about this unit refer to
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer/support

≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.

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thoroughly when using it.

LAN cable connection

can be

≥ 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.

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STEP 4 : Connecting to an AC power source

To a household AC outlet

≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 31) 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

Easy Network Setting

Wired

Wireless

Select a connection mode.
Current setting Wired

OK

RETURN

Wireless Settings

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

Search for wireless network

WPS (PUSH button method)

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.

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≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 24)

Easy Network Setting

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

Wired connection

Select “Wired” and press [OK].

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

Wireless connection

Preparation

≥ Obtain your network name (> 11, SSID).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted,

please be sure that you know your
encryption key (password).

≥

If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” is
displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor is
fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect
it. If there is still no change in the display, consult
your dealer for advice.

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1 Select “Wireless” and press [OK].

2 Select “Search for wireless network” or

“WPS (PUSH button method)” and press

[OK], then follow the on-screen

instructions and apply the settings.

∫ “WPS (PUSH button method)”

If you are using a wireless router that supports
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup
perform the settings.

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∫ “Search for wireless network”

Wireless Settings

Enter the encryption key (password) of the wireless network.

Encryption Key

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Wireless Settings

Enter your network name (SSID) to connect.

SSID

The available wireless networks will be displayed.
1 Select your network name and press [OK].

≥ If your network name is not displayed,

search again by pressing the [R] button on
the remote control. Stealth SSID will not be
displayed, in this case enter manually.

Connection Settings

Select a wireless network for connection.

SSID

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Reception

To enter your network name (SSID) manually

If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in
step 1, follow these steps.
1 To display the network name (SSID) input

screen :
While displaying the HOME menu, press
[SETTINGS] > select “Network” > [OK] >
select “Network Settings” > [OK] > select
“Wireless Settings” > [OK] > select
“Connection Setting” > [OK] > select
“Manual setting” > [OK]

2 Press [OK] to select “SSID” and enter your

SSID.

OPTION

OK

RETURN

Search again

When your wireless network is encrypted

2 Press [OK] to select “Encryption Key”.

3 Enter your encryption key (password).

Set

≥

If your wireless network is encrypted, go to step 2.

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≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard that facilitates

settings relating to the connection and security of wireless
LAN devices. To see whether your wireless router supports
WPS, check the wireless router operating instructions.

≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Network Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 23)

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network

Settings”. (> 23)

≥ 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 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.

* SSID:

An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by
wireless LAN to identify a particular network.
Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both
devices.

Connections & Settings

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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.
(> 25, “Remote Control Code”)

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] > press [SETTINGS] > select
“System” > [OK] > select “Firmware Update”
> [OK] > select “Update Now” > [OK]

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

The firmware was updated.

Current Version:

x.xx

OK

RETURN

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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.
(> 25, “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”. (> 25)

Playback

Videos

MusicPhotos Setup

Network

HOME

Blu-ray Disc Player

Personalize
1st user

Inserting or removing media

≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is

facing the right way up.

≥ 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.

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 Press [OK] or [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

item.

≥

If there are any other items, repeat this step.

Connections & SettingsPlayback

CAUTION

Do not place objects in front of the unit. The disc
tray may collide with objects when it is opened,
and this may cause malfunction.

Videos/Photos/Music

Disc

USB

Play back the contents. (> 15)
≥ When multiple contents are

recorded, select the types of
contents or the title.

Network

Network
Service

Home
Network

Displays the Home screen of
Network Service. (> 17)

DLNA Client (> 18)

Media Renderer (> 18)

Setup

Player
Settings

USB
Management

Wallpaper

To s ho w the HOM E

(> 22)

(> 16)

Changes the background of
HOME menu.

menu

Press [HOME].

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≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥ Where necessary, set “Mixed Data Disc Option” when

using a disc with both data files (MP3, JPEG, MKV, etc.)
and Video (BDAV and AVCHD). (> 25)

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Multi User Mode

Videos

MusicPhotos Setup

Network

HOME

Blu-ray Disc Player

User 1

Personalize
2nd user

User 1

A

B

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 picture settings (> 20, 22)

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

users with colored buttons.

Personalizing a new user

1 Press [HOME].
2 Press a colored 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

Personalize a user name.

Personalize a user icon.

Select from illustrations

The image can be selected from
prepared illustrations.

Create from Photos

You can select a photo in
recording media as an icon.
(> 20, “Icon Personalization”)

Personalize a background of the
Home menu.
≥ Other than prepared wallpapers,

you can also select a photo in
recording media as a wallpaper.
(> 20, “Wallpaper”)

4 Select “Confirm” and press [OK].

To change the personalized user information

Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu.
(> 25)

Switching the user

Press the colored buttons in the Home menu
to switch to the user corresponding to the
button.

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Playback

1 Insert the media.

Playback starts depending on the media.

2 Select the item to play and press [OK].

Repeat this procedure if necessary.

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≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE

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

≥ 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 power 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.). (Compatible with
ENERGY STAR)

Operations during playback

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

Stop

Press [∫STOP].

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [1PLAY] to restart from this position.
≥ The position is cleared if the tray is opened or

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

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

resume play function does not work.

Pause

Press [;PAUSE].
≥

Press [;PAUSE] again or [1PLAY] to restart play.

Search/Slow-motion

Search
While playing, press [SEARCH6] or
[SEARCH5].

≥

Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single step.

Slow-motion
While paused, press [SEARCH5].

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

speed.

Playback

Skip

While playing or paused, press [:] or [9].

Skip to the title, chapter or track.

Frame-by-frame

While paused, press [1] (;1).
≥ Press and hold to change in succession

forward.

≥ Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback

speed.

Changing audio

Press [AUDIO].

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

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Displaying menus and

Play

BD (Video)

T1 C1 0:05.14

0:20.52

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C D

B

playback information

Show top menu/pop-up
menu

Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU].

≥ Select the item and press [OK].

Show the status messages

While playing, press [STATUS].

The status messages give you information about
what is currently being played. Each time you
press [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

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

e.g., JPEG

Date 11/12/2007
Size 500 x 375
Manufacturer
Equipment

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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, connection of a USB
device is necessary along with Internet connection.

1 Perform the network connection (use a

LAN cable) and settings. (> 8, 10)

2 Connect a USB device with 1 GB or more

free space.

≥

The USB device is used as the local storage.

3 Insert the disc.

∫ Deleting data on the USB device

Select “USB Management” in the Home menu
(> 13), then select “BD-Video Data Erase” and
press [OK].

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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 (> 24).

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 [G].

The following items can be set.

Start
Slideshow

Display
Interval

Transition
Effect

Repeat Play

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

Change the display interval.

Select the effect when sliding
pictures.

Set whether to repeat the
slideshow.

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≥ Still pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be played back

with this unit.

Network Service

Network Service

Settings

*

Network Service provides a variety of
selected Internet services such as the
following.

≥ Online movie rental service
≥ Video browsing service

Internet

(Enjoying NETFLIX, etc.)

Network Service allows you to access some
specific websites supported by Panasonic, and
enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos,
etc. from Network Service 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 (> 8)
≥ Network setting (> 10)

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≥ Set “Network Service Lock” in “Ratings”, when restricting

the use of Network Service. (> 24)

≥ 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 may not be able to use Network Service
function properly. (> 12)

≥ Network Service home screen is subject to change without

notice.

≥ The services through Network Service 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

1 Press [NETWORK].

≥ NETFLIX can be accessed directly by

pressing [NETFLIX] button. (You must have
Netflix account.)

2 Press [1] to select “Network Service”.

3 Select the item and press [OK].

To exit from Network Service

Press [EXIT] or [HOME].

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Home Network feature

Server

Player

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.

Using the Digital Media
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:

Controller

Server

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Renderer

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Preparation

1 Perform network connection (> 8) and

network settings (> 10) of this unit.

2 Perform Home Network settings of the

connected equipment.

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.

®

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 [R] on

the remote control.

5 Select the equipment and press [OK].
6 Select the item to play and press [OK].

≥ You may be able to use convenient

functions depending on the content by
pressing [OPTION].

≥ Control Panel is displayed once the

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

≥ About support format of DLNA client (> 30)

To exit from Home Network

Press [EXIT], [HOME] or [POP-UP MENU/TOP
MENU].

*

Server

Renderer

* DMC compatible software should be installed.

Preparation

Perform steps 1 to 3. (> left)
4

Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (>24)

≥ You can register up to 16 devices.

+

Controller

1 Press [HOME].
2 Select “Network”.
3 Select “Home Network”.
4 Select “Media Renderer”.
5 Operate the DMC compatible devices.

To exit from Media Renderer screen

Press [HOME].



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.)

≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,

playback may not be possible.

≥ Items displayed in gray on the display cannot be played

back by this unit.

≥ This unit can be played back via connected equipment only

when controlled using DMC.

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“HDMI CEC”

This unit supports HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control).
You can use this function by connecting the
equipment with an HDMI cable. See the
operating instructions for connected
equipment for operational details.

Preparation

1 Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” (> 25). (The default

setting is “On”.)

2 Set the “HDMI CEC” operations on the

connected equipment (e.g., TV).

3 Turn on all “HDMI CEC” compatible

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

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

Automatic input switching
Power on link

Power off link

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



≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all HDMI CEC

devices.

When play starts on the unit, the TV will
automatically switch the input channel and the
screen of this unit will be displayed.
Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will
automatically turn on.

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Settings

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 14 for details about user
registration and switching.

1 Press [OPTION].

≥ When playing music, select “Playback

Settings” and press [OK].

e.g., BD-Video

Operation Menu

Soundtrack

Subtitle

Angle

Repeat Play

Status

Primary Video

Secondary Video

Top Menu

Pop-up Menu

2 Select an item and change the settings.

To exit the screen

Press [OPTION].

Regarding Language : (> 30)

1 ENG Dolby TrueHD M...

1

Off

MPEG-4 AVC

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.

∫ Shuffle

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.

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∫ Wallpaper

Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME
menu. (> 13)

∫ Icon Personalization

Set the still picture as your user icon. (> 14)

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∫ Video

The recording method of original video appears.

Video Settings

∫ Primary Video

The recording method of original primary video
appears.

∫ Secondary Video

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

Video

Soundtrack

∫ Top Me nu

Display Top Menu.

∫ Pop-up Menu

Display Pop-up Menu.

∫ Menu

Display Menu.

video appears.
≥ During search/slow-motion or

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

Select on/off of audio and the
language.

∫ Picture Mode

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

“Picture Adjustment”.

∫ Picture Adjustment

Specific picture quality settings can be performed.

∫ Progressive

Select the method of conversion for progressive
output to suit the type of material being played.

≥ When the content is distorted change the

settings from “Auto” to “Video”.

∫ Reset to Default Video Settings

Return video settings to the factory preset.

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Setup menu

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 14 for details about user
registration and switching.

1 While displaying the HOME menu, press

[SETTINGS].

Player Settings

2 Select an item and change the settings.

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

Video

∫ Picture Mode (> 21)

∫ Picture Adjustment (> 21)

Video

Audio

Language

Network

Ratings

System

OK

RETURN

Picture Mode

Picture Adjustment

HDMI Output

Black Level Control

Normal

Lighter

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 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 Deep Color Output

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

∫ Black Level Control

(This works only for video output from the VIDEO
OUT terminal.)
Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black level
to the desired setting for picture enhancement.

Audio

∫ Dynamic Range Compression

You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)

≥

“Auto” is effective only when playing

∫ Digital Audio Output

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

Dolby TrueHD

.

∫ HDMI Output

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

¾ HDMI Resolution

The items supported by the connected devices are

¢

indicated on the screen as “

¢

without “

” is selected, the images may be distorted.

”. When any item

≥ If “Auto” 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.

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

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.

∫ 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.

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

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

button click sound).

Language

∫ Audio Language

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

each disc will be selected.

≥ Enter a code (> 30) when you select “Other

¢¢¢¢”.

∫ Subtitle Language

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

for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles
of that language will automatically appear if
available on that disc.

≥ Enter a code (> 30) when you select “Other

¢¢¢¢”.

∫ Menu Language

Choose the language for the disc menus.

≥ Enter a code (> 30) when you select “Other

¢¢¢¢”.

Network

∫ Easy Network Setting (> 10)

∫ Network Settings

Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:

¾ LAN Connection Mode

Select the LAN connection method.

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.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

¾ Proxy Server Settings

This is for checking the state of connection with
the Proxy server and performing settings.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.

Settings

∫ Subtitle Text

Select a suitable item according to the language
used for MKV subtitles text.

≥

This item is displayed only after playing back a file.

∫ On-screen Language

Choose the language for menus and on-screen
messages.

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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 (> 18)

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

Remote Device Operation

Enable to operate by DMC.

≥

If “On” is selected, “Quick Start” is fixed to “On”.

Setting Unit Name

Set the name of this unit to be displayed on
the connected equipment.

Registration Type

Auto

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 (> 16)

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

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

Allow connection to all the
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 Network Service.

System

∫ Easy Setting

You can execute basic settings.

∫ Display Settings

Press [OK] 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

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

so the 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 center of the screen.

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

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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 Status Messages

Choose whether to show status messages
automatically.

¾ HDMI CEC

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

“HDMI CEC”.

∫ Unit Settings

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

∫ Remote Control Code

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

∫ Firmware Update (> 12)

Press [OK] 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

Press [OK] to show the following settings:

¾ License

Information about the software used by this unit
is displayed.

¾ Mixed Data Disc Option

Select the playback contents on discs with both
data files and Video.
≥ If “MP3/JPEG/MKV” is selected, the video

menu function (except MKV) cannot be
played back.

≥ If “BDAV/AVCHD” is selected, data file cannot

be played back.

¾ Front Panel Display

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

and only dimmed during playback.

¾ Edit User Information

Change the user information registered in the
Home menu.

∫ Quick Start

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

powered and the idle power consumption will
increase compared to when set to “Off”. (About
the power consumption > 31)

¾ Firmware Version Information

Display firmware version of this unit and
wireless LAN module.

∫ Restore 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 steps.

Do you have the latest firmware installed?

Firmware updates may be released to correct
operating irregularities that are discovered
with certain movies. (> 12)

4

Make the following checks and visit our
website for more information.

www.panasonic.com/help
Enter the model number.

4

Or visit our website to find a service
center.

You can find a service center near you easily
on our website.

Other support information:
Contact Customer Service via the web at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact Customer Service
directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm,
Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

The following do not indicate a problem with
this unit:

– Regular disc rotating sounds.
– Image disturbance during search.

∫ Unit doesn’t respond to remote

control or front panel buttons.

Disconnect the power cord, wait 1 minute, then
reconnect the power cord.

∫ Cannot eject disc.

The unit may have a problem.
1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B]

and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote

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

3 Press [OK] on the remote control or

[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.

General operation

To return to the factory preset.

¾ Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in

the Setup menu. (> 25)

To return all settings to the factory preset.

¾ Reset the unit as follows:

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

and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote

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

3 Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or

[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least
5 seconds.

The remote control doesn’t work properly.

¾ Change the batteries in the remote control.

[Refer to “Accessories” in “Owner’s Manual
(Essential Information)”]

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. (> 25, 29)

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.

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 [OK], [B]

and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote

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

3 Press [OK] on the remote control or

[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.

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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
the power of 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 other than the

supplied with the Wireless LAN Adaptor
DY-WL5 (optional)

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

USB cable that is supplied with the HDD.

The unit switches to standby mode.

¾ This unit will automatically turn to standby

mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. (> 15)

¾ One of the unit’s safety devices is activated

(U59 is displayed). Wait until this unit has
cooled down.

Picture

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

¾ An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI

Resolution”. Reset the setting as follows:

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

and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.

2 Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote

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

3 Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or

[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least
5 seconds.
Set the item again. (> 22)
– When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,

and DTS-HD audio are not output in
bitstream, select “Yes” in “Restore Default
Settings” and make proper settings. (> 25)

Video is not output in high-definition.

¾ Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup

menu is set properly. (> 22)

No subtitles.

¾ When progressive output is on, closed

captions/subtitles cannot be displayed.

The subtitles overlap closed captions
recorded on discs.

¾ Turn off the subtitles or the closed caption

setting on the TV. (> 20)

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. (>24)

¾ Adjust the aspect setting on the television.

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Reference

Audio

Network

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

¾ Check the connections and the “Digital Audio

Output” settings. (> 7, 22)

¾ To output audio from a device connected with

an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to
“On” in the Setup menu. (> 23)

Playback

Disc cannot be played.

¾ The disc is dirty. (> 3)

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 Confirm that this unit is connected to the

broadband Internet. (> 8)

¾ Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access”

settings. (> 24)

¾ Confirm a USB device is connected to the

USB port. (> 13)

I can’t connect to the network.

¾ Confirm the network connection and settings.

(> 8, 10, 23)

¾ Check the operating instructions for each

device and connect accordingly.

≥ When a wireless LAN adaptor is connected to this unit, the

BD-Live function is not available.

Cannot play current title.

¾ Confirm the network connection and settings.

(> 8, 10, 23)

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 (> 23), 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” (> 10) again.

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Messages

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

On the television

Cannot play.

¾ You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs

recorded in PAL video, etc.).

Cannot display on this unit.

¾ You tried to play a non-compatible image.

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;
– 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 “Default
Gateway”. (Select the automatic address
acquisition if necessary.)

On the unit’s display

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 [OK] and the
indicated number button at
the same time for more than
5 seconds.

H or F
(“  ” 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 AC outlet, wait a

few seconds, then reconnect it.

2 Press [Í/I] to turn the power 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.

The current wireless network security setting
is weak. It is recommended to change to a
stronger security 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.

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Supplemental

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: 777 6
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 80 83
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185

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
Tonga: 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
Yo r u b a : 8 9 7 9
Zulu: 9085

information

∫ Display languages list

Display

Language

∫ Language code list

Language Code Langua ge Code Language Code

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Display

Language

Display

Language

∫ Unit’s display list

This list only contains displays that are difficult to
read.

Display Reading Display Reading

BYE OPEN

READ PLAY

STOP SETUP

Photo SLIDE

DISC

NET START

UPD *FINISH

SET *

*“  ” stands for a number.

USB

No DISC,
No PLAY,

No READ,

UNSUPPORT

∫ Support format of DLNA client

File formats that are not supported by your DLNA
server cannot be played.

Video

Container

Video

codec

AVCHD H.264 Dolby Digital .mts

MP4 H.264 AAC .mp4

MOV H.264 AAC .mov

MPEG2 PS MPEG2

MPEG2 TS

MPEG2

H.264

Photo

Format Example of file extension

JPEG .jpg

Audio

Audio codec Example of file extension

MP3 .mp3

FLAC .flac

Linear PCM

Audio
codec

Dolby Digital

Linear PCM

MPEG

HE-AAC

Dolby Digital

Example of

file extension

.mpg

.mpeg

.m2ts

.ts

Specifications

File format

Signal system NTSC

Operating
temperature range

Operating humidity
range

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

i5 oC to i35 oC
(i41 oF to i95 oF)

10 % to 80 % RH
(no condensation)

Output connector:
Pin jack (1 system)

Audio output

Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack

Number of connectors:
2 channel
1system

HDMI AV output Output connector:

Type A (19 pin) 1 system

USB slot USB2.0: 1 system

Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

1system

LASER Specification Class I LASER Product

Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/

658 nm (DVDs)/405 nm (BDs)
Laser power: No hazardous
radiation is emitted with the
safety protection

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power consumption Approx. 15 W

Power consumption
in standby mode

Approx. 0.5 W

Power consumption
in quick start

Approx. 5 W

standby mode

Dimensions
(WkHkD)

430 mmk36 mmk199 mm
(Approx. 16 15/16zk17/16zk
727/32z)

Mass (Weight) Approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)

≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice.

File format Extension Reference

This unit supports ID3

MP3 “.MP3”, “.mp3”

JPEG “.JPG”, “.jpg”

“.MKV”, “.mkv”

Subtitles text

MKV

file

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

FLAC “.flac”

WAV “.wav”

≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play

order may differ or playback may not be possible.

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

≥ MOTION JPEG and

Progressive JPEG is
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.

≥ 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 MKV file may not

be played back,
depending on the video
resolution and frame
rate condition.

Maximum sampling rate:
192 kHz/24 bit

Maximum sampling rate:
192 kHz/24 bit

Audio information

The audio output differs depending on the
settings on the unit. (> 22, 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

“Digital Audio Output”

“Bitstream”

Outputs using
original audio

*1

“PCM”

BD-Video :

7.1ch PCM
DVD-Video :

*2

*1

5.1ch PCM

*1

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

*2

The maximum possible number of Dolby sound is 2ch
PCM.

VQT4M33

Reference

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Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

C Panasonic Corporation 2012

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