Panasonic DP-UB450, DP-UB159, DP-UB150 User Manual
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Model No.
DP-UB450
DP-UB159
DP-UB150
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Model number sufx “EB” denotes UK model.
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TQBS0337
Precautions
WARNING
Unit
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or product damage,
y
Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
y
Do not place objects lled with liquids, such as vases, on
this unit.
y
Use the recommended accessories.
y
Do not remove covers.
y
Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualied service personnel.
y
Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
y
Do not place heavy items on this unit.
AC adaptor
o reduce the risk of re, electric shock or product damage,
T
y
Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the
voltage printed on this unit.
y
Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
y
Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
y
Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
y
Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the
plug.
y
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
The mains plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from
the socket outlet immediately
Small object
Keep the batteries out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
.
Batteries
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and
may cause a re.
y
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer
y
When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.
y
Do not mix old and new batteries or dif
same time.
y
Do not heat or expose to ame.
y
Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows
closed.
y
Do not take apart or short circuit.
y
Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
y
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled of
Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote
control for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
AC adaptor
The AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But obtain a suitable plug adaptor if the plug does not t the
AC mains socket.
.
ferent types at the
f.
CAUTION
Unit
y
This unit utilizes a laser
or performance of procedures other than those specied
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
y
Do not place sources of naked ames, such as lighted
candles, on this unit.
y
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.
y
This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
y
Some portions of this unit may become hot during use.
When moving or cleaning this unit, disconnect the
mains lead and wait for 3 minutes or longer.
Placement
Place this unit on an even surface.
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or product damage,
y
Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another conned space. Ensure this unit is
well ventilated.
y
Do not obstruct this unit’
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
y
Do not place the unit on ampliers/receivers or equipment
that may become hot.
y
Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity
. Use of controls or adjustments
AC
s ventilation openings with
The heat can damage the unit.
, and excessive vibration.
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Restriction on use of
unauthorized copied content
This unit adopts the following technology for copyright
protection.
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of
unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced lm 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.
To dispose or transfer this
unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If
you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow
the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets
to delete the user settings. ( 28, “To return all settings to
the factory preset.”)
y
The operation history may be recorded in the memory of
this unit.
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries
Only for European Union and countries with
recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/
or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products and batteries
must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products and used batteries, please take
them to applicable collection points in accordance
with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help
to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and
the environment.
For more information about collection and
recycling, please contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal
of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom
symbol):
This symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical
involved.
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Table of contents
Precautions.................. 2
Getting Started
Accessories .................
Unit and media care ...........5
Playable media............... 6
Control reference guide
Connecting to a
TV
Connecting to an amplier/
receiver
....................11
........
........... 10
Connecting to the network ..... 13
Settings.................... 14
Playback
HOME menu
................ 16
Playback................... 16
Home Network feature . . . . . . . . 19
“HDMI CEC” ................20
Option menu................ 21
Reference
To enjoy Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc featured with
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
If you see a message about High Dynamic
Range (HDR) compatible issue while an Ultra
HD Blu-ray Disc is played back, please check
5
your TV settings as follows.
An example of the message:
“This player is not connected to a High Dynamic
Range (HDR) compatible TV.”
8
When you use a Panasonic
1)
compatible with 4K/High Dynamic Range
(HDR) and was released in 2015 or later,
enable the HDR setting of the TV. (This
setting may not be available depending on
the TV. Refer to the operating instructions of
the TV for details.)
2) If you use a TV not from Panasonic,
compatible with 4K and High Dynamic
Range (HDR), please refer to the operating
instructions of the TV.
3) When you play a High Dynamic Range (HDR)
disc on a TV without High Dynamic Range
(HDR) capability, the disc can be played back
(in non-HDR quality) even if the message
appears.
TV that is
Setup menu
roubleshooting guide ........
T
................
23
28
Specications ...............33
Licenses ................... 36
PRIVACY POLICY (excerpt)
Panasonic Corporation, a company having its registered ofce of 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8501, Japan,
automatically collects personal data such as IP address and/or Device ID from your device as soon as you connect it to the
Internet. We do this to protect our customers and the integrity of our Service as well as to protect the rights or property of
Panasonic.
You have a right of access, rectication and objection to in certain circumstances, a right of erasure, restriction of processing,
data portability and a right to object to other forms of processing. If you wish to exercise any of the above rights and/or wish to
know more about the processing of your personal data in this context, please refer to the full text of our privacy policy displayed
at the support page of your device, http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/bd/privacy/ or contact our customer
communications/support number or address described in the Pan European Guarantee included in your device box to send
you the full text of our privacy policy.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Accessories
Check the supplied accessories before using this
unit.
1 Remote control
(N2QAYA000205)
2 Batteries for remote control
1 AC adaptor
(TXH0009DA)
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Product numbers are provided in these operating
instructions correct as of February 2019.
These may be subject to change.
y
Do not use
y
Do not use any other
Using the remote control
Insert the batteries to the terminal so that it (+ and
‒) matches those in the remote control.
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this
unit. (
AC adaptor with other equipment.
AC adaptors except the supplied one.
1
2
R03/LR03, AAA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
9)
3
Unit and media care
Clean this unit with a soft, dry
cloth
y
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to
clean this unit.
y
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
DO
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a
dry cloth.
Disc handling precautions
y
Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent
scratches or ngerprints on the disc.
y
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
y
Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner
, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
y
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.
DO NOT
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Getting Started
BD
BD
DVD
BD
DVD
CD
Playable media
Device Media markings Device types Contents format
BD
DVD
Ultra HD Blu-ray
BD-Video Video
BD-RE
BD-RE DL
BD-R
BD-R DL
DVD-Video Video
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
— +R/+RW/+R DL
Music CD Music [CD-DA]
*1*2
Video
Video,
MKV, MP4, MPEG2,
JPEG, MPO,
AAC, AIFF , ALAC,
DSD (DFF, DSF),
FLAC, MP3, WAV,
WMA
Video, A VCHD,
MKV, MP4, MPEG2,
JPEG, MPO,
AAC, AIFF , ALAC,
DSD (DFF, DSF),
FLAC, MP3, WAV,
WMA
Video, A VCHD
CD
—
USB
y
See pages 7 and 33 for more information on the types of content
*1 See “Enjoying Ultra HD Blu-ray” (
*2
Unless otherwise indicated, BD-V
—
18)
ideo content includes Ultra HD Blu-ray content in these operating instructions.
CD-R
CD-RW
USB devices
(up to 4 TB)
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MKV, MP4, MPEG2,
JPEG, MPO,
AAC, AIFF , ALAC,
FLAC, MP3,
Music [CD-DA], WAV,
WMA
AVCHD, AVCHD 3D,
MKV, MP4, MPEG2,
JPEG, MPO,
AAC, AIFF , ALAC,
DSD (DFF, DSF),
FLAC, MP3, WAV,
WMA
that can be played.
Getting Started
Types of discs that cannot be
played by this unit
Any other disc that is not specically
supported or previously described.
y
DVD-RAM
y
Super
Audio CD
y
Photo CD
y
DVD-Audio
y
V
ideo CD and Super Video CD
y
HD DVD
Region management information
The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video
discs of the following regions codes, including
“ALL”:
Example: BD-Video DVD-Video
2
Finalize
Any DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/
RW that are recorded by a recorder need to be
nalized by the recorder to play on this unit.
Please refer to the recorder’s instructions.
BD-Video
y
This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD
®
TrueHD, DTS-HD
®
Master Audio)
adopted in BD-Video.
y
UB150
If “Dolby Audio” is set to “PCM” and “DTS
Neo:6” is set to “Off”, the maximum possible
number of Dolby
®
sound is 2 ch PCM. ( 24)
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.
Music CD
Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not
comply with CD-DA specications (copy control
CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed to work.
®
High
®
USB device
y
Connect a USB device while the Home screen
is displayed.
y
This unit does not guarantee connection with all
USB devices.
y
This
unit does not support USB device charging.
y
F
AT12, FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS le systems
are supported.
y
This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
y
This unit supports an HDD formatted in F
AT32
and NTFS. If the HDD is not recognized, the
power to the HDD may not be supplied. Supply
power from an external source.
BD-RE, BD-R
This unit may not correctly play back the audio
portion of a video recorded to a disc in multiple
languages with a Blu-ray disc recorder.
y
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 les were
created.
y
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.
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Getting Started
Control reference guide
Remote control
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11
12
13
1 Turn the unit on and off
2 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
3 Cancel
4 Show Top menu/Pop-up menu ( 17)
, , , ] : Move the highlight for
5 [
selection
[OK] : Conrm the selection
( ) : Frame-by-frame ( 17)
6 Show Option menu ( 21)
7 Basic playback control buttons ( 16)
8 Show the status messages ( 17)
9 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)
Used for various purposes depending on the
screen
10 Transmit the remote control signal
11 Open or close the disc tray ( 9)
12 Show HOME menu ( 16)
13 Return to previous screen
Available keys for HDMI CEC
( 20)
2 Number keys
5 [ , , , ]/[OK] button
6 Option button
7 Basic playback control buttons
9 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)
13 Return button
y
When other Panasonic devices respond to this remote
control, change the remote control code of other Panasonic
devices to other than code 1.
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Front
Getting Started
565
6
1
1 Disc tray
USB port (
2
DC 5 V 500 mA)
=
This port supports USB 2.0 High Speed.
Remote control signal sensor
3
Distance: Within approx. 7 m
Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and
right
POWER LED
4
The LED lights up when the unit is turned on,
and ashes when error occurs. ( 32)
5 Open or close the disc tray
6 Standby/on switch (v/b) ( 14)
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.
3 42
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.
y
When inserting a media item, ensure that it is facing the corre
y
If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable,
equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.
ct way, which is the right side facing up.
the setup screen may be displayed on the connected
Rear
UB450 UB159 UB150
3 4 51 2 1 2 6
1 DC IN (12 V) terminal (
10)
2 LAN port ( 13)
UB450 UB159
3
HDMI VIDEO OUT terminal (
UB450 UB159
4
HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal (
(Outputs digital audio signal only)
The symbols on this product (including the accessories)
represent the following.
AC
DC
Class II equipment (The construction of the product
is double-insulated.)
11)
11)
UB450 UB159
5
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
(COAXIAL terminal) (
UB150
6
HDMI AV OUT terminal (
11)
10)
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Getting Started
Connecting to a TV
4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to 4K compatible TV.
y
Before making any connections, please disconnect all the units
(Connect the AC adaptor after making all connections.)
y
Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables canno
y
This unit consumes a small amount of
For
the purpose of energy conservation, the unit should be disconnected if you will not be using it
for extended period of time.
y
The unit is in the standby condition when the
“live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
AC power ( 33) even when turned off in standby mode.
AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always
Enjoying 4K output
y
T
o enjoy images in 4K (50p/60p), you need an HDMI cable that supports 18 Gbps.
When outputting 1080p or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
y
If you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and perform “Easy Settings”, 4K (50p/60p) will
be automatically selected. ( 14, 27)
y
T
o view Ultra HD Blu-ray content in 4K/HDR format, connect to the HDMI terminal of a device that
supports HDCP2.2, 4K (50p/60p) 4:4:4, and HDR signals that meet Ultra HD Blu-ray standards.
Enjoying video and audio with a 4K-compatible TV
from AC power.
t be utilized.
UB150
AC adaptor
(supplied)
To a household mains socket
UB450 UB159
Setting
Set the following item in the setup menu ( 23):
y
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( V
HDMI IN
HDMI Cable
(18 Gbps)
ideo Only / Video+Audio )”. ( 23)
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Getting Started
Connecting to an amplier/receiver
UB450 UB159
Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV and audio with an amplier
You can enjoy richer sound by using the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal.
(Audio is output in high resolution.)
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
(18 Gbps)
Amplier/receiver
Setting
Set the following items in the setup menu ( 23):
y
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( V
y
T
o enjoy audio with a TV
ideo Only / Video+Audio )”. ( 23)
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Video+Audio”. ( 23)
y
The HDMI
AUDIO OUT terminal is not compatible with video signals and the HDMI CEC function ( 20).
Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV and audio with a 4K-compatible amplier
HDMI Cable
(18 Gbps)
UB150
HDMI Cable
(18 Gbps)
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
(ARC)
Amplier/receiver
(4K-compatible)
HDMI INHDMI IN
HDMI IN
(ARC)
UB450 UB159
Setting
Set the following item in the setup menu ( 23):
y
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( V
y
About ARC:
When using the
terminal, the amplier/receiver and TV must also be connected using an optical digital cable or coaxial cable in order to enjoy
the TV’s sound through the amplier/receiver.
UB450 UB159
TV or amplier/receiver that does not have the indication of “(ARC)” (non-ARC-compatible) on the HDMI
Enjoying audio with an amplier connected to the COAXIAL terminal
ideo Only / Video+Audio )”. ( 23)
Coaxial Cable
COAXIAL IN
Amplier/receiver
Setting
Set the following items in the setup menu ( 23):
y
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( V
y
Set “HDMI
Audio Output” to “Off” in “Digital Audio Output”. ( 24)
ideo Only / Video+Audio )”. ( 23)
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Getting Started
Connecting an amplier to a 4K-compatible TV
3D or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV.
y
This connection only supports up to 5.1ch.
y
To connect a TV and amplier with an HDMI cable, connecting terminals on both the TV and amplier
must be ARC-compatible. ( 11, “About ARC”)
UB150
HDMI Cable (18 Gbps)
HDMI IN
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI Cable
HDMI OUT
Amplier/receiver
UB450 UB159
Setting
Set the following item in the setup menu ( 23):
y
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( V
UB450 UB159
Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with an amplier connected
ideo Only / Video+Audio )”. ( 23)
to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal and another amplier connected to the COAXIAL terminal
HDMI INHDMI IN
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
(18 Gbps)
Amplier/receiver
COAXIAL IN
Coaxial Cable
Amplier/receiver
Setting
Set the following items in the setup menu ( 23):
y
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( V
y
To enjoy audio with an amplier connected to the COAXIAL terminal
ideo Only / Video+Audio )”. ( 23)
Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” in “Digital Audio Output”. ( 24)
y
o enjoy audio with a TV
T
Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Video+Audio”. ( 23)
(ARC)
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