Panasonic DP-UB450, DP-UB159, DP-UB150 Quick Guide

Basic Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Model No.

DP-UB450

DP-UB159
DP-UB150

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Model number sufx “EB” denotes UK model.

EB

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Precautions

yDo not take apart or short circuit.
yDo not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

yDo 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.

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.

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.

yDo not remove covers.

y

Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualied

service personnel.
yDo not let metal objects fall inside this unit.
yDo not place heavy items on this unit.

AC adaptor

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or product damage,

y

Ensure that the power supply voltage corresponds to the

voltage printed on this unit.
yInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
yDo 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.

yDo 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.

CAUTION

Unit

y

This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or

performance of procedures other than those specied herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

y

Do not place sources of naked ames, such as lighted candles,

on this unit.
yThis 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.

yThis unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
ySome portions of this unit may become hot during use.

When moving or cleaning this unit, disconnect the AC

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,

yDo not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or

in another conned space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.

y

Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.

y

Do not place the unit on ampliers/receivers or equipment that

may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

y

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 re.

y

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace

only with the type recommended by the manufacturer.

yWhen 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 different types at the 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.

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 Accessories

Precautions.................. 2

Accessories ................. 3

Control reference guide ........ 4

Quick Start Guide............. 6

Specications ................8

Licenses ....................9

A more detailed operating instruction is available in “Operating Instructions

(PDF format)”. To read it, download it from the website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/bd/oi/index.html

Check the supplied accessories before using this
unit.

1 Remote control

(N2QAYA000205)

2 Batteries for remote control
1 AC adaptor

(TXH0009DA)



y

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

y

Using the remote control

AC adaptor with other equipment.

AC adaptors except the supplied one.

1

R03/LR03, AAA

(Alkaline or manganese batteries)

– Insert the batteries to the terminal so that it (, and m)

matches those in the remote control.

2

3

Y

ou will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Operating Instructions (PDF

format).

Y

ou can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the
following website. (As of February 2019)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Firmware updates

Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s rmware to ensure that our

customers are enjoying the latest technology.

Panasonic recommends updating your rmware as soon as you are notied.
For details, refer to “Firmware updates” (

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.

Turn the unit on.

①

Press and hold [

②

– POWER LED starts to ash, and “00 RET” is displayed on the screen.
Press [ ] (right) repeatedly on the remote control until “08 FIN” is displayed on the screen.

③

Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.

④

y

The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit.

] on the main unit and the [0] on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds.

8).

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PRIVACY POLICY (excerpt)

Panasonic Corporation, a company having its registered ofce 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, rectication 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.

Control reference guide

Remote control

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1

2

3

4

11

12

5

6

13

1 Turn the unit on and off

2 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers

3 Cancel

4 Show Top menu/Pop-up menu
5 [ , , , ] : Move the highlight for

selection
[OK] : Conrm the selection

( ) : Frame-by-frame
6 Show Option menu
7 Basic playback control buttons
8 Show the status messages
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

12 Show HOME menu

13 Return to previous screen



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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8

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Front

565

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1

1 Disc tray

2 USB port ( DC 5 V 500 mA)

This port supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

3 Remote control signal sensor

Distance: Within approx. 7 m
Angle: Approx. 20° up and down, 30° left and

right

4 POWER LED

The LED lights up when the unit is turned on,

and ashes when error occurs.
5 Open or close the disc tray

6 Standby/on switch (

Press to switch the unit from on to standby

mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit

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is still consuming a small amount of power.

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.

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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
2 LAN port

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.)

UB450 UB159

5

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
(COAXIAL terminal)

UB150

6

HDMI AV OUT terminal

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Quick Start Guide

STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV

AC adaptor

(supplied)

UB150

HDMI IN

To a household mains socket

y

T

o enjoy 4K output, you need to connect this unit to a 4K compatible TV.

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.

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.

y

This unit consumes a small amount of
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 ( 8) even when turned off in standby mode. For

HDMI Cable

(18 Gbps)

AC adaptor is connected. The primary circuit is always

STEP 2 : Connecting to a network

LAN cable connection

Broadband router, etc.

LAN Cable

Internet

y

Use category 5e or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.

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STEP 3 : Settings

1

2

HDMI

2

1

2

2

HDMI

Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video

input.

In your use of internet functions

Your use of internet-enabled functions and software updates must follow the rules set forth in the
“Terms and Conditions of Use”. Please review “Terms and Conditions of Use” and “Privacy Policy”
carefully and conrm your understanding of “Privacy Policy” and agreement to the “Terms and
Conditions of Use” by checking the box and select “OK”.
[HOME]  “Setup”  “Player Settings”  “Network”  “Legal Notices”

TV

Press [

Follow the on-screen instructions to continue with

the settings.

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HDMI

].

STEP 4 : Playback

Insert the media. Select the item to play and press [OK].

Operations during playback

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

The stopping point is memorized.

Stop Press [

Pause Press [
Search While playing, press [
Slow motion While paused, press [

Skip

While playing or paused, press
[

].

]. Press [ ] again or [ ] to restart play.

] or [ ].

].

] or [ ].

Resume play function

Press [ ] to restart from this point.

y

The point is cleared if the media is removed.

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

y

Press [

Skip to the title, chapter or track.

] to revert to normal playback speed.

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Playable media

Specications

Ultra HD Blu-ray: Video
BD-Video: Video
BD-RE/BD-RE DL/BD-R/BD-R DL: Video, MKV,

MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, MPO, AAC, AIFF, ALAC,
DSD (DFF, DSF), FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA

DVD-Video: Video
DVD-R/DVD-R DL: Video, AVCHD, MKV, MP4,

MPEG2, JPEG, MPO, AAC, AIFF, ALAC,
DSD (DFF, DSF), FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA

DVD-R

W/+R/+RW/+R DL: Video, AVCHD

Music CD: Music [CD-DA]
CD-R/CD-RW: MKV, MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, MPO,

AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA],
WAV, WMA
USB devices (up to 4 TB): AVCHD, AVCHD 3D,
MKV, MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, MPO, AAC, AIFF,
ALAC, DSD (DFF, DSF), FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA

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

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Firmware updates

Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated

rmware 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 rmware
automatically when connected to the Internet via

a broadband connection.

When a new rmware version is available, the
following message is displayed.

New Version: X.XX
Current Version: X.XX

Do you want to start firmware update?
For the update information, please visit the
following website:
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

Select “Yes” to start downloading the rmware.

Firmware Update

*

Yes No

OK

RETURN

Power supply DC 12 V, 1.5 A (DC IN terminal)
Power consumption

Power consumption in
standby mode

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Including the projecting
parts

Mass Approx. 1.2 k

y

Specications are subject to change without notice.

UB450 UB159

Approx. 13 W

UB150

Approx. 12 W
Approx. 0.3 W

(Quick Start: Off)

UB450 UB159

320 mm x 46 mm x 198 mm

UB150

320 mm x 46 mm x 193 mm

g

You cannot operate the unit until the update is

complete. Don’t remove the AC adaptor during

the update. Removing the AC adaptor while the

update is in progress may damage the unit.

After the rmware is installed, unit will restart and
the following screen will be displayed.

The firmware has been updated.

Current Version



y

Y

ou can also download the latest rmware from the

following website and store it to a USB device to
update the rmware.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

When the update is complete, turn off and on the unit.

y

T

o show the rmware version on this unit;

[HOME]  “Setup”  “Player Settings”  “System”
“System Information”  “Firmware V

y

Downloading will require several minutes. It may take
longer or may not work properly depending on the
connection environment.

“X.XX” represents the rmware version number.

*

:

x.xx

RETURN

ersion Information”

*

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Licenses

This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of

unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced lm and

videos and their soundtracks. For details, refer to the operating
instructions (PDF format).

“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 afliates.

Dolby, Dolby Audio, Dolby Vision, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.

Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, DTS-HD, and

the DTS-HD logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of
DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The product with Hi-Res AUDIO logo is conformed to
High-Resolution Audio standard dened by Japan Audio Society.
This logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Denition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other

countries.

<AVC>
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License
for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in which it does
not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with
the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that
was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and/
or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC
Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com
<VC-1>
This product is licensed under the VC-1 Patent Portfolio License

for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i)

encode video in compliance with the VC-1 Standard (“VC-1
Video”) and/or (ii) decode 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
VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other
use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.
See http://www.mpegla.com

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

Corporation.

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

Adobe is a trademark or registered trademark of Adobe Systems

Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

TM

HDR10+

logo is a trademark of HDR10+ Technologies, LLC.

Copyright 2004-2014 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.

This product incorporates the following software:
(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 2.0 (GPL V2.0),

(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public

License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or

(5) open source software other than the software licensed under

the GPL V2.0 and/or LGPL V2.1.
The software categorized as (3) - (5) are 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.
Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in

the Player Settings menu.

At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, 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 V2.0,
LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as
well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
Contact Information: [e-mail]

The source code and the copyright notice are also available for

free in our website below.
https://panasonic.net/cns/oss/

(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
and third parties.

(2) MS/PlayReady/Final Product Labeling

This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual

property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is prohibited without the

appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.

(3) MS/PlayReady/End User Notices

Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady™ content access

technology to protect their intellectual property, including
copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady technology
to access PlayReady-protected content and/or
WMDRM-protected content. If the device fails to properly

enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may
require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume

PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not affect
unprotected content or content protected by other content

access technologies. Content owners may require you to

upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an

upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires

the upgrade.

(4) Vorbis, FLAC

The software licenses are displayed when “Software Licence”

in the Setup menu is selected.*

[HOME]  “Setup”  “Player Settings”  “System”  “System

*

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Sales and Support Information

Customer Communications Centre

≥ For customers within the UK: 0344 844 3899
≥ For customers within Ireland: 01 289 8333
≥ Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).
≥ For further support on your product, please visit our website:

panasonic.co.uk

www.

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our

Customer Communications Centre Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Excluding public holidays).

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com
≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK.
≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a

browse on our website for further details.

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Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation

Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

Panasonic Testing Centre
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Panasonic Corporation

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

© Panasonic Corporation 2019

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