Panasonic DMP-BD655, DMP-BD65, DMP-BD45, VQT2H86-1 User Manual

Operating Instructions

The illustration shows the image of DMP-BD65.

For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word

“Partner”.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.

®

®

Blu-ray Disc Player

Model No. DMP-BD65

DMP-BD655

DMP-BD45

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future
reference.

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 41.

P PC PX

If you have any questions contact

U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Canada : 1-800-561-5505

U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : The warranty can be found on
page 39.
Canada :The warranty can be found on page 40.

VQT2H86-1

Getting started

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO

NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit.
Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety
instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

the manufacturer ’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as

power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND
CANADA.

[For[units[with[PX[printed[on[the[outer[packaging]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached

installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . 5

Playable discs/Cards/

USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connections & Settings

STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV . . . . . . 8

STEP 2 : Connecting to

an amplifier/receiver . . . . . 9

STEP 3 : Connecting to a broadband

network

STEP 4 : Connecting to

an AC power . . . . . . . . . . 11

STEP 5 : Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STEP 6 : Reprogramming

the remote control . . . . . . 14

[BD65] [BD655] . . . . . . 10

Settings

Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Reference

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . 29

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Audio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

About MP3/JPEG/AVCHD/

MPEG2 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Supplemental information. . . . . . . . 37

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Limited Warranty

(Only for CANADA). . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Referencia rápida en español

(Spanish Quick Reference)

[Para EE.UU. y Canadá] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

. . . 39

Getting startedConnections & SettingsPlaybackSettingsReference

Playback

Inserting or removing a media . . . . 15

FUNCTIONS menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing video contents . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playing music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”) . . . . . . . . . . 21

Enjoying VIERA CASTTM

[BD65] [BD655] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About descriptions in these operating
instructions

≥ Instructions for operations are generally described

using the remote control.

≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models

DMP-BD65, DMP-BD655 and DMP-BD45. Unless
otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
instructions are of DMP-BD65.
[BD65] [BD655] [BD45] : indicates features applicable to
DMP-BD65, DMP-BD655 and DMP-BD45, respectively.

About Firmware updates (> 14)

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Accessory

(Alkaline or manganese
batteries)

DO

DO NOT

Unit and media care

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.

1 Remote control

[BD65] [BD655] (N2QAKB000076)
[BD45] (N2QAKB000078)

1 Audio/Video cable

(K2KA6BA00004)

2 Batteries for remote control

1 AC power supply cord

[For[U.S.A.[and[Canada]

(K2CB2CB00022)

[For[units[with[PX[printed[on[the[outer[packaging]

(K2CQ2CA00007)

1 [For[units[with[PX[printed[on[the[outer[packaging]

AC plug adaptor

(K2DAYYY00002)

1 [BD655] HDMI cable

(K1HA19DA0005)

(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to
the English display on the front and back side of the unit.

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≥

Product numbers correct as of December 2009. These may be subject to change.

≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
≥ Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory

Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 39.
For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you
have made your purchase.

Using the remote control

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

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∫ 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.

∫ Clean the lens with the lens cleaner

disc

Lens cleaner disc: RP-CL720PP (not included)
≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be

used on this unit as well.

∫ Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Disc and card handling precautions

≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or

fingerprints on the disc.

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals

on the rear side of the card.

≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

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

R6/LR6, AA

Point it at remote control signal sensor on this unit. (> 5)

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Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage
items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time.
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight

for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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∫ 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. (>29, “To return all settings to the
factory preset.”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of

this unit.

Control reference guide

[BD45]

Pull to flip down
the front panel.

[BD65]
[BD655]

10

11

12

1
2

13

3

4
5

6

7
8

9

14

15

16
17

18

19

20

21

1 Turn the unit on and off (> 12)
2 TV operation buttons (> 14)

You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.
[Í TV POWER] : Turn the television on and off
[INPUT] : Input select
[ijVOL] : Adjust the volume
[WXCH] : Channel select

3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters　

[BD65] [BD655] (> 22)

[CANCEL] : Cancel
4 Show playback menu (> 23)
5 Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (> 18)

3

6 Basic playback control buttons (> 16)
7 Show status messages (> 16)

15

8 Show Pop-up menu (> 16)

22

9 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (> 16)

16

10 Show sub menu (> 17)

23

11 These buttons are used when;

≥ Operating a BD-Video disc that includes Java

applications (BD-J).

≥ Displaying “Title View” and “Album View” screens.

(> 19)

≥ Operating contents of VIERA CAST. (> 22)
12 Transmit the remote control signal
13 Open or close the disc tray (> 15)

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

injury.
14 Adjust the volume of an amplifier/receiver.
15 Select audio (> 17)
16 Select drive (BD/DVD/CD, SD card or USB device [BD65]

[BD655]) (> 15)
17 Displays the Home screen of the VIERA CAST (> 22)
18 Exit the menu screen
19 Show FUNCTIONS menu (> 15)
20 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame (> 16)
21 Return to previous screen
22 Reproduce more natural audio (> 17)
23 Switch on/off Secondary Audio (> 18)

Getting started

TM

1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (> 12)

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 (> 15)
3 Display

Disc indicator SD card indicator USB device indicator

The indicator blinks when reading data from a disc, a card

or a USB device, or writing data to a card.

1 2 3 54

SD CARD

76 8 9

4 Remote control signal sensor

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

5 Open or close the disc tray (> 15)
6 SD card slot (> 15)
7 [BD65] [BD655] USB port (> 15)
8 Stop (> 16)
9 Start play (> 16)

Rear panel terminals (> 8–11)

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Playable discs/Cards/USB devices

CD

SD

USB

Type Logo examples Type detail Playable contents

BD-Video Video

BD

BD-RE

BD-R Video

DVD-Video Video

DVD-RAM

Video
JPEG

Video
AVC H D
JPEG

DVD

[BD65] [BD655]

DVD-R

Video
AVC H D
MP3

DVD-R DL

DVD-RW

JPEG

Video
AVC H D

—

+R/+RW/+R DL

Music CD Music [CD-DA]

—

CD-R

CD-RW

Music [CD-DA]
MP3
JPEG

SD Memory Card (8 MB to 2 GB)

(Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card)

SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB)

(Includes microSDHC Card)

SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

(Includes microSDXC Card)

—

USB devices

(up to 128 GB)

MPEG2
AVC H D
JPEG

MP3
JPEG

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∫ Discs that cannot be played in this unit

2

4

1

ALL

1

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

≥ 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM
≥ DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from cartridge
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ DivX discs
≥ PAL discs
≥ HD DVD
≥ BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec

∫ Region management information

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the
region code A.
Example:

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:

∫ SD card

≥ MiniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC

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

≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

to prevent swallowing.

≥ To protect the card’s contents, move the record prevention

tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.

≥ This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD

Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as
SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format (Does not support
long file name.) and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT.

≥ If the SD card is used with incompatible computers or

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

≥ Useable memory may be slightly less than the card

capacity.

∫ [BD65] [BD655] USB device

≥ This unit supports connecting a USB memory, digital

camera and video camera produced by Panasonic, etc. It is
not warranted that all USB devices will work with this unit.

≥ This unit does not support USB device charging.
≥ FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
≥ This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.

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≥ It may not be possible to play the above media in some cases due to the

type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method and
how the files were created.

≥ The producers of the disc can control how discs are played, so you may

not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Getting started

∫ Finalize

DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW recorded by
a recorder, etc. needs to be finalized by the recorder to play
on this unit. Please refer to the recorder’s instructions.

∫ BD-Video

This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD
Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video. In order to enjoy these
audio formats, refer to page 32.

∫ 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.

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STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV

Highest Quality
(VIDEO)

Standard Quality
(VIDEO)

HDMI IN

HDMI cable
(Only included
in DMP-BD655)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

Component
Video cable

Audio/Video
cable
(included)

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

Audio/Video
cable (included)

≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or equipment

that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

≥ Before making any connections we suggest 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.

≥ Refer to page 33, about recommended settings for each

piece of connected equipment.

∫ Via an HDMI AV OUT terminal ∫ [BD65] [BD655] Via a

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
terminal

[BD45] : Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that

≥ [BD65]

have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). 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:
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.

≥ [BD655]

: Do not use any other HDMI cables except the

supplied one.

∫ Via a VIDEO OUT terminal

≥ The HDMI connection supports

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 21)
when used with a compatible
Panasonic TV.

≥ Set “HDMI Video Mode”

[BD65] [BD655]

Output” to “On” (> 27).

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and “HDMI Audio

≥ Connect terminals of the same color.
≥ Set “Component Video Resolution” to

“480p”, “720p” or “1080i” (> 27).

≥ Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off”

(> 27).

≥ Connect terminals of the same color.

STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

Multi channel
speakers

Amplifier/receiver

HDMI cable

HDMI cable
(Only included
in DMP-BD655)

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/receiver

Optical cable

Digital Audio

∫ Via an HDMI AV OUT terminal ∫ Via an OPTICAL terminal

Connections & Settings

≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI

Control” (> 21) when used with a compatible Panasonic
TV.

≥ Set “HDMI Video Mode” [BD65] [BD655]

Output” to “On” (> 27).

≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” depending on the used terminal

and connected amplifier/receiver (> 26).

and “HDMI Audio

≥ When connecting a TV (> 8) with HDMI AV OUT terminal,

set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 27).

≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” depending on the connected

amplifier/receiver (> 26).

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STEP 3 : Connecting to a broadband network

Broadband router, etc.

LAN Cable

LAN Cable

Modem
(Broadband)
*Provided by ISP

Wireless router
(Access point), etc.

Modem
(Broadband)
*Provided by ISP

LAN Cable

Pull to flip down
the front panel.

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Front of the unit

[BD65] [BD655]

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

≥ Firmware can be updated (> 14)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 18)
≥ You can enjoy VIERA CAST (> 22)

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

∫ Using LAN (ethernet) cable ∫ Using Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL10

(optional)

≥ Use shielded LAN cables when connecting to peripheral

devices.

≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN

terminal can damage the unit.

≥ Only the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL10 (optional) can be

used.

≥ Read the operating instructions for the Wireless LAN

Adaptor DY-WL10 (optional) thoroughly when using it.

≥ For up to date compatibility information on your Wireless

router (Access Point) refer to
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
For additional information about this unit refer to
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer/support

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STEP 4 : Connecting to

AC power supply cord
(included)

To a household AC outlet

e.g. for U.S.A. and Canada

an AC power

[For[units[with[PX[printed[on[the[outer[packaging]

If the power plug does not fit your
AC outlet, use the power plug
adaptor (included).

If it still doesn’t fit, contact an
electrical parts distributor for assistance.

Connections & Settings

≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (“Quick

Start”: “Off”, [For[U.S.A.[and[Canada] approx. 0.1 W,
[For[units[with[PX[printed[on[the[outer[packaging] approx. 0.2 W)
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.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect
the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

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STEP 5 : Setting

OK

RETURN

Access Point Connection Setting

Select a connection method to use with an access point
of Wireless LAN.
Please refer to the operating instructions of the access
point about connection methods.

WPS (PUSH button method)

Other methods

p

WPS (PIN code method)

Search for access point

Manual setting

Network Easy Setting [BD65] [BD655]

Easy Setting

After connecting your new player for the 1st time and pressing
the power button, 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 POWER].

Setup screen appears.
If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable,
then the setting information on the TV is acquired by this
TV.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and

make the settings with [3, 4] and press
[OK].

[BD65] [BD655] : After completing “Easy Setting”, you can
perform “Network Easy Setting”.

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≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Setting” in the

Setup menu. (

> 28)

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

1 Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press

[OK].

Network Easy Setting (Connection Check)

A settings check for home network and Internet connections
is now being conducted.

Please select a connection mode first.
Current setting : Wired

LAN cable connection:
Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select “Wired.”
Wireless LAN connection:
Insert a compatible Wireless LAN Adaptor to USB port
and select “Wireless.”
Access point is necessary for Wireless LAN connection.

OK

RETURN

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.

Wired

Wireless

2 Follow the on-screen instructions and

make the settings with [3, 4, 2, 1] and
press [OK].

For wireless LAN connection:

If you are using a Wireless router (Access point) that supports
WPS, you can easily perform the settings by selecting “WPS
(PUSH button method)”.
Otherwise, perform the settings by selecting “Search for
access point” or “Manual setting” in “Other methods”.

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≥ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a function that facilitates

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

When you experience

OK

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Check)

Complete.

- Connection to the Internet : Fail(Error code: B019)

Failed the connection test.
Cannot find the server.(Error code: B019)
Please refer to the operating instructions for the cause

of the error and the solution for it.
Press [OK].

problems with settings

Access Point Connection Setting

Access Point Connection Setting

Failed to connect to the access point.

A conflict with another device occurred.

Do you want to configure Access Point Connection
Setting again ?

Yes

OK

Display Check the following

A conflict with another
device occurred.

A time out error occurred.

An authentication error or a
time out error occurred.

A device error occurred.

Network Easy Setting (Connection Check)

Network Easy Setting (Connection Check)

Complete.

1. LAN cable connection

2. IP address setting

3. Connection to gateway

LAN cable is not connected.
Please check the connection.

Select “Yes” and press [OK] to check network
connection again. Select “No” and press [OK]
to finish Network Easy Setting.

Yes No

OK

: Fail
: Fail
: Fail

No

≥ Please wait a few moments,

and then try again.

≥ Setting of the Wireless

router (Access point) for
MAC Address etc.

≥ The signal may be weak.

Using the USB extension
cable included with the
Wireless LAN Adaptor,
adjust the position of the
Wireless LAN Adaptor.

≥ The SSID* and the

encryption key of the
Wireless router (Access
point).

≥ Please wait a few moments,

and then try again.

≥ Connection of Wireless LAN

Adaptor
If there is no improvement in
symptom, contact our
Customer Service Center.

1. LAN cable connection or
Connection to access point

:Pass

2. IP address setting : Fail

3. Connection to gateway : Fail

1. LAN cable connection or
Connection to access point

:Pass

2. IP address setting : Pass

≥ Connection

and settings
of the hub
and router

≥ Settings of

“IP Address/
DNS
Settings”
(> 28)

3. Connection to gateway : Fail

Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Check)

Display Check the following

Cannot find the server.
(Error code: B019)

≥ “Primary DNS” and “Secondary

DNS” settings of “IP Address/
DNS Settings” (> 28)

≥ The server may be busy or the

Failed to connect to
the server.
(Error code: B020)

service may have been
suspended. Please wait a few
moments, and then try again.

≥ Settings of “Proxy Server

Settings” (> 28) and the router

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

the Setup menu. (

≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network Settings”. (
≥ Do not use this device 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 (Access point) 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 (Access point).

* 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.

> 28)

> 28)

Connections & Settings

Display

1. LAN cable connection or
Connection to access point

2. IP address setting : Fail

3. Connection to gateway : Fail

:Fail

Check the

following

≥ Connection of

the LAN
cables (> 10)

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Firmware updates

Firmware Update

Latest Online Version: x.xx
Current Installed Version: x.xx
Do you want to start firmware update?
For the update information, please visit the
following website:
http://panasonic.net/support/

RETURN

OK

Yes No

The firmware was updated.

Current Installed Version

:

x.xx

RETURN

OK

STEP 6 :

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.

[BD65] [BD655]
automatically when a connected to the Internet via a
broadband connection.
When new firmware version is available, the following screen
is displayed.

If you use [BD45]
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. (>28, “System
Information”)

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

: This unit is capable of checking the firmware

or you use [BD65] and [BD655] but

Reprogramming the
remote control

For other Panasonic products

Change “Remote Control Code” (> 28) on the main unit and
the remote control (the two must match) if you place other
Panasonic products close together and it responds to this
remote control.

For TV or amplifier/receiver

You can operate the TV or amplifier/receiver using the unit’s
remote control.

1 For televisions

Input the code (> 37) with the numbered
buttons while pressing [Í TV POWER].

For amplifiers/receivers

Input the code (> 37) with the numbered
buttons while pressing
[RECEIVER j VOL].

e.g., 0001: [0] B [0] B [0] B [1]

2 Test by turning on the television or

adjusting the volume of the amplifier/
receiver.

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≥ If your television or amplifier/receiver brand has more than one code

listed, select the one that allows correct operation.

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≥ [BD65] [BD655] : You can perform update anytime by selecting

“Firmware Update” in the Setup menu. (

≥ Downloading will require several minutes. It may take longer or the

Int

ernet may not be connected depending on the connection environment.

≥ [BD65] [BD655] : If you do not want to check for the latest firmware

version, set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (

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> 28)

> 28)