Owner’s Manual
Blu-ray DiscTM Player
Model No. DMP-BDT220
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions contact
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Canada : 1-800-561-5505
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PC
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Table of contents
WARNING
Unit
Getting started
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unit and media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Playable media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
AC power supply cord
≥ Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.
Connections & Settings
SD card
STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 2 : Connecting to
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent
swallowing.
an amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STEP 3 : Connecting to the network . . . . . . 10
STEP 4 : Connecting to
an AC power source . . . . . . . . . . 10
STEP 5 : Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CAUTION
Unit
≥ This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on
this unit.
Playback
Placement
Inserting or removing media . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multi User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enjoying Network Service
(NETFLIX, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Home Network feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” . . . . . . . . . 21
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or equipment that
may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
Batteries
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same
time.
Settings
Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for
a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Reference
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Supplemental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Precautions of Wireless LAN connection. . . 36
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 42
Referencia rápida en español
Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
(Spanish Quick Reference) . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
≥Restriction on use of unauthorized
copied content (> 38)
≥About Firmware updates (> 13)
(Inside of product)
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Accessories
Unit and media care
Check the supplied accessories before using this
unit.
∫ 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.
1
Remote control
(N2QAYB000719)
2
1
Batteries for remote control
AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00022)
∫ This unit’s lens
[For_Canada]
Use the lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the
unit’s lens.
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds
to the English display on the front and back side of the
unit.
∫ Clean discs
DO NOT
DO
≥ Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual correct
as of December 2011. These may be subject to change.
≥ Do not use AC power supply cord with other equipment.
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫ Using the remote control
∫ Disc and card handling
precautions
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.
≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent
scratches or fingerprints on the disc.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥ Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from
the terminals on the rear side of the card.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels (rented discs, etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this
unit. (> 7)
∫ 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. (> 31, “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
Type
Logo examples
Type detail
BD-Video
BD-RE
Playable contents
Video
Video, JPEG, MPO
Video, MKV
BD
BD-R
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video
Video, AVCHD,
AVCHD 3D,
MKV, JPEG,
MPO, FLAC, MP3,
WAV
DVD
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
Video, AVCHD,
AVCHD 3D
—
—
+R/+RW/+R DL
Music CD
Music [CD-DA]
CD
MKV, JPEG,
MPO, FLAC, MP3,
Music [CD-DA], WAV
CD-R
CD-RW
SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)
AVCHD, AVCHD 3D,
MP4, MPEG2, JPEG,
MPO
SD
(Compatible with both mini and micro types)
MP4, MPEG, MKV,
JPEG, MPO, FLAC,
MP3, WAV
USB devices
(up to 2 TB)
—
USB
≥ See pages 6 and 37 for more information on the types of content that can be played.
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∫ Discs that cannot be played in
this unit
∫ Music CD
≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not
conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control
CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
Any other disc that is not specifically
supported or previously described.
≥ 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.
≥ DVD-RAM
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ All types of DivX discs
≥ PAL discs
∫ 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.
≥ HD DVD
≥
BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec
∫ Region management information
BD-Video
≥
To protect the card’s contents, move the
record prevention tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.
This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the
region code “A”.
≥ 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 names.) 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.
Example:
DVD-Video
This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting
the region number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
2
1
ALL
4
∫ USB device
≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all
USB devices.
∫ 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.
≥
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.
∫ 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.
≥ If “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” is set to
“PCM”, the maximum possible number of Dolby
sound is 5.1ch PCM. (> 26)
≥
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.
∫ 3D
≥
3D videos and 3D still pictures can be played
back when this unit is connected to a 3D
compatible TV using a High Speed HDMI Cable.
≥ 2D video can be enjoyed as 3D virtually. (> 24)
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Control reference guide
1
2
Turn the unit on and off
TV operation buttons
9
You can operate the Panasonic TV through
the unit’s remote control. (Depending on the
TV these buttons may not work.)
10
1
2
11
[Í
TV] : Turn the television on and off
[AV] : Switch the input select
[i j VOL] : Adjust the volume
Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or
characters
12
13
3
3
14
15
[CANCEL] : Cancel
4
5
6
7
8
Basic playback control buttons (> 16)
Show status messages (> 17)
Show Pop-up menu/Top menu (> 17)
Show Option menu (> 22)
Color buttons
4
Used for various purposes depending on the
display
Transmit the remote control signal
5
6
16
17
9
18
10 Open or close the disc tray (> 14)
11 Show NETFLIX screen (> 19)
12 Start up a video communication (> 19)
13 Setup 3D effects (> 24)
14 Switch on/off Secondary Video
(Picture-in-picture) (> 23)
19
20
7
8
15 Select audio (> 16)
16 Exit the menu screen
17 Show the Home screen of the VIERA
Connect (> 19)
18 Show HOME menu (> 14)
19 [3, 4, 2, 1] : Move the highlight for selection
[OK] : Confirm the selection
(2;)(;1) : Frame-by-frame (> 16)
20 Return to previous screen
1
5
10
CALL
SD CARD
Pull to flip down
the front panel.
2
3
4
6
7
8 9
1
Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 11)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby
6
Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 feet)
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consuming a small amount of power.
Disc tray (> 14)
SD card slot (> 14)
USB port (> 14)
Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and
right
Display
Stop (> 16)
Start play (> 16)
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
CALL LED (> 19)
10 Open or close the disc tray (> 14)
The LED will light up when this unit receives
incoming call etc. of the video communication.
Rear panel terminals (> 8–10)
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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 suggest to 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
HDMI cable
VIDEO OUT (Standard quality)
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO IN
R
Audio/Video cable
≥ Connect terminals of the same color.
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STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver
Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your amplifier/receiver input
terminal.
HDMI AV OUT
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
(ARC)
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI IN
Amplifier/receiver
≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 26).
≥
When connecting to a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver, connect this unit to a TV via HDMI AV OUT,
then connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver. Please note, however, that the audio can only be up to
5.1ch.
≥ When using the TV or amplifier/receiver that does not have the indication of “(ARC)”
(non-ARC-compatible) on the HDMI terminal, in order to enjoy TV’s sound by amplifier/receiver it is
also required to connect the amplifier/receiver and TV using an optical digital cable.
OPTICAL
Optical digital cable
OPTICAL IN
Amplifier/receiver
≥ Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” (> 26).
≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 26).
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STEP 3 : Connecting to the network
The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
≥ Firmware can be updated (> 13)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 17)
≥ You can enjoy VIERA Connect (> 19)
≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 20)
≥ This unit supports Wi-Fi DirectTM and can make a wireless connection to wireless devices without
router. You can use this function when enjoying Home Network feature, etc. Internet access is not
available while connected via Wi-Fi DirectTM. (> 20, 28)
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
Wireless LAN connection
This unit can be connected to a wireless router wirelessly.
Wireless router, etc.
Internet
≥ For up to date compatibility information on your wireless router refer to
(This site is in English only.)
For additional information about this unit refer to
≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.
≥ See page 36 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection.
LAN cable connection
LAN Cable
Broadband router, etc.
Internet
≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.
STEP 4 : Connecting to an AC power source
To a household AC outlet
AC power supply cord (supplied)
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 37) 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
Easy Setting
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform
“Easy Network Setting”.
After connecting your new player for the first time
and pressing [Í], a screen for the basic settings
will appear.
Wired connection
Select “Wired” and press [OK].
Preparation
Easy Network Setting
Turn on the television and select the
appropriate video input on the television.
Select a connection mode.
Current setting
:
Wired
1 Press [Í].
Setup screen appears.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions and
apply the settings.
Wired
Wireless
OK
RETURN
Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your
connection settings.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy
Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 29)
≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA)
supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable,
then setting information on the TV such as “On-screen
Language” is acquired by this unit.
Wireless connection
Preparation
≥ Obtain your network name (> 12, SSID).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted,
please be sure that you know your
encryption key (password).
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.
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)
∫ “WPS (PUSH button method)”
If you are using a wireless router that supports
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM), you can easily
perform the settings.
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To enter your network name (SSID) manually
If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in
step 1, follow these steps.
∫ “Search for wireless network”
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.
1
To display the network name (SSID) input
screen :
Press [HOME] > select “Setup” > [OK] >
select “Player Settings” > select “Network” >
[OK] > select “Network Settings” > [OK] >
select “Wireless Settings” > [OK] > select
“Connection Setting” > [OK] > select
“Manual setting” > [OK]
Wireless Settings
Select a wireless network for connection.
Network name (SSID)
XXXXXXXXXX
Reception
2
Press [OK] to select “SSID” and enter your
SSID.
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
Wireless Settings
Enter your network name (SSID) to connect.
OK
Search again
R
G
B
Y
OPTION
RETURN
SSID
Set
When your wireless network is encrypted
2
Press [OK] to select “Encryption Key”.
≥
If your wireless network is encrypted, go to step
2.
Wireless Settings
Enter the encryption key (password) of the wireless network.
≥ 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
Encryption Key
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. (> 28)
Set
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network
Settings”. (> 28)
≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for
3
Enter your encryption key (password).
Encryption Key (Password)
which you do not have usage rights.
l
During automatic searches in a wireless network
environment, wireless networks (SSID*) for which you
do not have usage rights may be displayed; however,
using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.
≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings
(encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change.
When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform
the network settings on your PC in accordance with the
settings of the wireless router.
Shift
Delete
Finish
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:
s
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_
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v
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@
,
Space
-
;
Symbols
Alphanumeric
Other Characters
OK
RETURN
≥ 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.
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Reprogramming the
remote control
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.
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.
(> 30, “Remote Control Code”)
This unit is capable of checking the firmware
automatically when connected to the Internet via
a broadband connection.
When a new firmware version is available, the
following message is displayed.
New firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
To update the firmware
Press [HOME] > select “Setup” > [OK] >
select “Player 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, “FINISH” 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
≥ 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.
(This site is in English only.)
To show the firmware version on this unit.
(> 30, “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”. (> 30)
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Playback
Inserting or removing
media
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.
HOME
≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is
facing the right way up.
Network
Blu-ray Disc Player
≥ When removing the SD card, press the center
of the card and pull it straight out.
Photos
Setup
Music
≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB
connection cable, the setup screen may be
displayed on the connected equipment. For
details, refer to the instructions for the
connected equipment.
≥ Use the front USB port when you connect a
USB memory or a USB HDD. The USB port on
the rear panel is only for the Communication
Camera.
Videos
Personalize
1st user
Videos/Photos/Music
Disc
Play back the contents. (> 16)
≥ When multiple contents are
recorded, select the types of
contents or the title.
SD Card
USB
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.
Network
Network
Service
Displays the Home screen of
VIERA Connect. (> 19)
DLNA Client (> 20)
Home
Network
Media Renderer (> 20)
Setup
Player
Settings
(> 25)
SD Card
Management
(> 17)
Changes the background of
HOME menu.
Wallpaper
To show the HOME menu
Press [HOME].
≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
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Personalize a background of the
Home menu.
≥ Other than prepared wallpapers,
you can also select a photo in
recording media as an
Multi User Mode
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.
Select
Wallpaper
wallpaper. (> 22, “Wallpaper”)
Following settings can be personalized.
≥ The user icon
≥ The wallpaper of Home menu
≥ The audio and picture settings (> 22, 25)
Smartphone used as a remote
control can be registered with
respect to each user.
≥ Multiple users cannot be
registered for one smartphone.
Personalize
Smartphone
HOME
USER1
A
4 Select “Confirm” and press [OK].
Network
Blu-ray Disc Player
To change the personalized user information
Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu.
(> 30)
Photos
Setup
Music
Videos
USER1
Personalize
2nd user
Switching the user
B
A
B
The user name and icon currently selected
Personalize a new user and switch the
users with color buttons.
∫ Using color buttons
Press the color buttons in the Home menu to
switch to the user corresponding to the
button.
Personalizing a new user
∫ Using facial recognition
(Only when connected to Communication
Camera > 19)
1 Press [HOME].
2 Press a color button that indicates new
user personalization.
1 Press [OPTION] in the Home menu.
3 Select an item and change the settings
according to the indications.
2
Select “Facial Recognition” and press [OK].
3 Turn the face to Communication Camera.
The following items can be set.
The camera determines the closest face from
the face pictures of the personalized users
and displays the results.
Input
Personalize a user name.
Nickname
Personalize a user icon.
4 Press [OK].
Select from illustrations
The image can be selected from
prepared illustrations.
≥ To redo the facial recognition, press
[RETURN].
∫ Using registered smartphones
Create from Photos
If the Communication camera is
connected, you can shoot and
personalize your photo.
Select Icon
When the unit is turned on using the
registered smartphone, the user who
registered the smartphone will automatically
be selected.
≥ You can also select a photo in
recording media as an icon.
(> 22, “Icon Personalization”)
≥
Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (> 28)
≥ To use smartphones as a remote control, installation of
dedicated software is required. For more details, refer to
the following website.
(This site is in English only.)
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Playback
Operations during playback
1 Insert the media.
Following functions may not work depending on
the media and contents.
Playback starts depending on the media.
Stop
2 Select the item to play and press [OK].
Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Press [∫STOP].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
≥ 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.
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.
≥ 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)
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 [SEARCH6] or
[SEARCH5].
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [SEARCH5] only.
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥
Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.
Skip
While playing or paused, press [:] or [9].
Skip to the title, chapter or track.
Frame-by-frame
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).
≥ Press and hold to change in succession forward
or backward.
≥
Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [1] (;1) only.
Changing audio
Press [AUDIO].
You can change the audio channel number or
soundtrack language, etc.
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Displaying menus and
playback information
Enjoying 3D video and
photos
Preparation
Show top menu/pop-up
menu
Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT
terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI
Cable. (> 8, 9)
Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU].
≥ Select the item and press [OK].
≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV.
≥ Play back following the instructions displayed
on the screen.
≥ 3D Settings (> 24, 27)
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.
≥ Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel
well or are experiencing visual fatigue.
In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other
discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest
your eyes.
≥ 3D images may not output as settings of “HDMI
Resolution” and “24p Output”. (> 25)
≥ When playing back 3D photos from “Photos” screen, select
from the “3D” list. (Still pictures in “2D” are played back in
2D.)
e.g., BD-Video
A
B
BD-Video
T1 C1 0:05.14
Play
Enjoying BD-Live
0:20.52
D
C
With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus
contents that use Internet access.
For this BD-Live function, insertion of an SD card
is necessary along with Internet connection.
A
B
C
D
T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
Elapsed time in the title
Current position
Total time
1 Perform network connection and settings.
(> 10, 11)
e.g., JPEG
1 / 26
2 Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free
space.
Date
Size
11/12/2007
500 x 375
Manufacturer
Equipment
≥ The SD card is used as the local storage.
3 Insert the disc.
∫ Deleting data/Formatting SD
cards
Select “SD Card Management” in the Home
menu (> 14) , then select “BD-Video Data
Erase” or “Format SD Card” and press [OK].
≥ 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 (> 29).
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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 the slideshow.
Start
Slideshow
You can display still pictures in
the selected folder one by one at
a constant interval.
Display
Interval
Change the display interval.
Transition
Effect
Select the effect when sliding
pictures.
Set whether to repeat the
slideshow.
Repeat Play
Set whether to play background
music.
≥ FLAC, MP3 and WAV on the
USB device can be played
back during the slideshow of
JPEG on the USB device or the
SD card.
Soundtrack
≥ A music CD also can be played
back during the slideshow of
JPEG on the SD card.
Soundtrack Select the folder from which the
Folder
music files are played.
Random
Background music is played in
Soundtrack random order.
≥ Still pictures displayed as “
” cannot be played back
with this unit.
≥ When both the music CD and the USB device with
recorded music are inserted into this unit, the music CD
has priority to be played back as background music.
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Enjoying Network
Service
1 Press [INTERNET].
≥ The video communication service can be
accessed directly by pressing [
and NETFLIX can be accessed directly by
pressing [NETFLIX] button.
] button,
(NETFLIX, etc.)
You can access information services from the
VIERA Connect Home screen via the Internet.
2 Select the item and press [OK].
To exit from VIERA Connect
Press [EXIT], [HOME] or [POP-UP MENU/TOP
MENU].
VIERA Connect provides a variety of
selected Internet services such as the
following.
≥ Online movie rental service
≥ Video communication service
≥ Video browsing service
≥ When playing content in the media, VIERA Connect cannot
be accessed by pressing [INTERNET].
≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using the
Setup menu items.
– When restricting the use of VIERA Connect
(> 29, “Network Service Lock”)
– When the audio is distorted
XXXXX
*
X
XXXXXXXX
(> 28, “Audio Auto Gain Control”)
XXXXXX
– When wrong time is displayed
XXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Fi
(> 28, “Time Zone”, “DST”)
MORE
XXXXXXXXXXX
New York, NY
BACK
≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be
displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.
≥ Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update
notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is not
updated, you will not be able to use the VIERA Connect
function. (> 13)
XXXX
39°F
XXXX
Mostly Cloudy
Market
≥ VIERA Connect Home screen is subject to change without
notice.
Internet
≥ The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their
respective service providers, and service may be
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without
notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the
content or the continuity of the services.
*
Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change
without notice.
Preparation
≥ Network connection (> 10)
≥ 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.
≥ Network setting (> 11)
To enjoy video communication (ex. SkypeTM) :
≥ Connect this unit with optional Communication
Camera (TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W).
Depending on your location, this optional
camera may not be available. Please consult
your local Panasonic dealer for advice.
Communication Camera
TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W
≥ For operating method refer to the following
website.
(This site is in English only.)
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Home Network feature
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).
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.
Possible applications:
*
Server
Renderer
*
Controller
Server
Player
Preparation
*
Server
1
2
3
Perform network connection (> 10) and
network settings (> 11) of this unit.
Perform Home Network settings of the
connected equipment.
Add the contents and folder to the libraries of
the Windows Media® Player or the
smartphone, etc.
+
Renderer
Controller
*
DMC compatible software should be installed.
Preparation
Perform steps 1to 3. (> left )
4
Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (
>
28)
≥ You can register up to 16 devices.
≥ Playlist of Windows Media® Player can play
back only the contents that are stored in the
libraries.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Select “Network”.
3 Select “Home Network”.
4 Select “Media Renderer”.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Select “Network”.
3 Select “Home Network”.
4 Select “DLNA Client”.
5 Select “Home Network” or “Wi-Fi Direct”
and press [OK], then follow the indications
on the screen.
≥ The list can be updated by pressing [R] on
the remote control.
≥ The connection method can be switched to
Wi-Fi Direct by pressing [G] on the remote
control.
6 Operate the DMC compatible devices.
To exit from Media Renderer screen
Press [HOME].
5 Select the equipment and press [OK].
6 Select the item to play and press [OK].
For more details, refer to the following website
and the operating instructions for each of the
equipment.
(This site is in English only.)
≥ You may be able to use convenient
functions depending on the content by
pressing [OPTION].
≥ Control Panel (> 23) is displayed once the
playback starts. Press [OK] if the Control
Panel is not displayed, and press
[RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.
≥ Wi-Fi Direct connection while using Home Network feature
is only temporary, and the network connection method
returns to the original setting when exiting.
≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,
playback may not be possible.
≥ Items displayed in 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.
To exit from Home Network
Press [EXIT], [HOME] or [POP-UP MENU/TOP
MENU].
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VIERA LinkTM
Power off link
“HDAVI ControlTM”
All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI
Control”, including this unit, automatically turns off
when you switch the television off.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ
Playing music continuously even after turning
off power to the television
When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV
(VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later
and an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link.
SyncTM
.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a
convenient function which will link the
operations of this unit and a Panasonic
TV (VIERA) or amplifier/receiver under
“HDAVI Control”.
You can use this function by connecting
the equipment with an HDMI cable. See
the operating instructions for connected
equipment for operational details.
1
While playing music
Press [OPTION].
Select “TV Power” and press [OK].
2
Easy control only with
VIERA remote control
Preparation
Only when TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” or
later
By using the TV remote control, you can perform
various playback operations and settings.
See the operating instructions of the TV for more
details.
1
2
3
Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 30). (The default
setting is “On”.)
Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible
equipment and select this unit’s input channel
on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI
Control” function works properly.
≥ The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending
on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
the TV.
Also when the connection or settings are
changed, repeat this procedure.
≥ The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you
press certain buttons on the TV remote control.
≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of
November, 2011) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with
Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
≥ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control
functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a
unique function that we have developed and added. As
such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
When the following operations are performed, the
input channel of the television will be
automatically switched and the screen of this unit
will be displayed.
When the television is off, the television will
automatically turn on.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is
performed
(e.g., Home menu)
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Settings
Option menu
Operation Menu
A variety of playback operations and settings can
be performed from this menu.
∫ Soundtrack
Available options differ depending on the playing
contents and the condition of the unit.
Show or change the soundtrack.
∫ Audio channel
Select the audio channel number.
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 15 for details about user
registration and switching.
∫ Subtitle
Change the subtitle settings.
∫ Angle
Select the number of the angle.
1 Press [OPTION].
≥ When playing music, select “Playback
∫ Repeat Play
Settings” and press [OK].
(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed
on the unit’s display.)
Select the item which you want to repeat.
≥ The items displayed differ depending on the
type of media.
e.g., BD-Video
Operation Menu
Soundtrack
1
ENG DTS-HD MSTR Multi
Subtitle
≥ Select “Off” to cancel.
Angle
1
Repeat Play
Status
Off
∫ Shuffle
Primary Video
Secondary Video
Control Panel
Top Menu
MPEG-4 AVC
Select whether or not to play random.
Pop-up Menu
∫ Start Slideshow
Start the slideshow.
2 Select an item and change the settings.
∫ Status
Show the status messages.
To exit the screen
Press [OPTION].
∫ Rotate Right
∫ Rotate Left
Rotate the still picture.
Regarding Language : (> 36)
∫ Wallpaper
Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME
menu. (> 14)
∫ Icon Personalization
Set the still picture as your user icon. (> 15)
∫ Video
The recording method of original video appears.
∫ Primary Video
The recording method of original primary video
appears.
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∫ Secondary Video
Select on/off of images. The
Video Settings
recording method of original
video appears.
≥ During search/slow-motion or
frame-by-frame, only the
primary video is displayed.
∫ Picture Mode
Select the picture quality mode during play.
≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in
“Picture Adjustment”.
Video
Select on/off of audio and the
language.
∫ Picture Adjustment
Specific picture quality settings can be performed.
≥ 3D NR:
Soundtrack
Reduces the rough noise in the background to
give a greater feeling of depth.
When “24p Output” is set to “On”, this function
may not operate. (> 25)
∫ Control Panel
Display the Control Panel.
Playing back while using VIERA Link, etc.
e.g.,
≥ Integrated NR:
EXIT
Smoothes block noise and reduces the
smudging that appears around contrasting
sections of the picture.
Press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.
∫ Chroma Process
The high-resolution processing of HDMI chroma
signals produces a high-resolution picture with
rich picture quality.
∫ Top Menu
Display Top Menu.
∫ Pop-up Menu
Display Pop-up Menu.
∫ Detail Clarity
The picture is sharp and detailed.
∫ Menu
Display Menu.
∫ Super Resolution
Pictures of normal image quality are corrected to
sharp and detailed images when output as 1080i/
1080p from HDMI AV OUT.
Personal Preference
∫ Progressive
Select the method of conversion for progressive
output to suit the type of material being played.
You can access settings to enjoy special features
of this unit from this category.
Refer to “Video Settings” and “Audio Settings”
(> 24) for more details on each setting item.
≥ When the content is distorted change the
settings from “Auto” to “Video”.
∫ 24p
Movies and other material recorded on
DVD-Video at 24p are output at 24p.
≥ Only when you have selected “On” in “24p
Output” (> 25).
∫ Screen Aspect
Switch the screen mode.
∫ Reset to Default Video Settings
Return video settings to the factory preset.
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Audio Settings
3D Settings
These settings are also displayed by pressing
∫ Sound Effects*1, *2
Select the sound effect.
[
].
≥ Night Surround :
∫ Signal Format
Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when
the volume is kept low at night. The audio is set
in such a way that it can be heard easily.
≥ Re-master :
This feature gives you brighter sound by
increasing the high frequency portion of the
audio. (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less)
Recommended setting
Original
Keep original picture format.
3D picture format comprising of
left and right screens.
Side by side
2D to 3D
Converts 2D pictures to 3D effect.
∫ 3D Picture Mode
Play back pictures with normal
3D effects.
Re-master 1 Pop and rock
Re-master 2 Jazz
Normal
Soft
You can enjoy 3D pictures with a
feeling of broadness, holding
back the depth perception.
Re-master 3 Classical
Play back 3D pictures with
settings of “Manual Settings”
∫ Dialog Enhancer*2
The volume of the center channel is raised to
make dialog easier to hear.
Manual
.
∫ Manual Settings
Set the amount of depth
perception.
Selects how the screen appears
*1
Not every function can be set individually.
This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal
or the OPTICAL terminal only when “Digital Audio Output”
is set to “PCM” (> 26). (However, in this case, audio is
output as 2ch from the OPTICAL terminal.)
*2
Distance
Screen Type during 3D playback (flat or
round).
Set the amount of feathering at
Frame Width
the edge of screen.
Set the color of feathering at the
Frame Color
edge of screen.
∫ Pop-Out Level
(Only when “Full HD” is selected in “3D Type”
(> 27).)
3D position for the Option menu or message
screen etc. can be adjusted during 3D playback.
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∫ HDMI Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Setup menu
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The
settings remain intact even if you switch the unit
to standby.
¾HDMI Resolution
The items supported by the connected devices
are indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any
item without “¢” is selected, the images may be
distorted.
≥ If “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.
Some items in the Setup menu are common to
the Option menu. You can get the same effect by
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 15 for details about user
registration and switching.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Press [OK] to select “Setup”.
3 Select “Player Settings”.
¾24p Output
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting
1080/24p output using an HDMI cable, movies
and other material recorded at 24p are output at
24p.
≥ When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and
then set “24p” in “Video Settings” (> 23) to
“On”.
≥ When BD-Video images other than 24p are
played, images are output at 60p.
≥ 24p : A progressive image recorded at a rate
of 24 frames per second (motion-picture film).
Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded
in 24 frames/second in accordance with the
film materials.
Player Settings
Picture Mode
Normal
Video
Audio
3D
Picture Adjustment
Chroma Process
Detail Clarity
Advanced
0
1
Super Resolution
HDMI Output
Language
Still Mode (paused video)
Seamless Play
Auto
On
Network
Ratings
System
Black Level Control
Lighter
OK
RETURN
4 Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
¾HDMI Color Mode
This setting is for selecting color-space
conversion of the image signal when the unit is
connected using an HDMI cable.
¾Deep Color Output
This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep
Color output when a television that supports
Deep Color is connected.
Video
∫ Picture Mode
(> 23)
¾Contents 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.
∫ Picture Adjustment
(> 23)
(> 23)
(> 23)
(> 23)
∫ Chroma Process
∫ Detail Clarity
∫ Super Resolution
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∫ Still Mode (paused video)
¾BD-Video Secondary Audio
Select whether or not to mix the primary and
secondary audio (including the button click
sound).
Select the type of picture shown when you pause
playback.
Automatically selects the type of
picture shown.
If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary
audio only.
Auto
Select if jittering occurs when “Auto” is
selected.
Field
¾HDMI Audio Output
This setting selects whether or not to output
audio from HDMI.
≥ Select “Off” when the TV is connected to this
unit via an HDMI terminal, and this unit is also
connected to other devices, such as an
amplifier/receiver via an OPTICAL terminal.
Select if small text or fine patterns cannot
Frame
be seen clearly when “Auto” is selected.
∫ Seamless Play
The chapter segments in playlists are played
seamlessly.
≥ Select “On”, when the picture freezes for a
moment at the chapters segment in playlists.
∫ PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling
frequency of 96 kHz for the PCM output from the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
∫ Black Level Control
Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black
level to the desired setting for picture
enhancement.
≥ If “On” is selected, the signals that are
converted to 48 kHz are output.
≥ If “Off” is selected, and the connected
equipment does not support 96 kHz, the sound
will not be output normally.
≥ Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the
settings in the following cases:
Audio
– when the signals have a sampling frequency
of 192 kHz
– when the disc has copy protection
– when “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”
∫ Sound Effects
(> 24)
(> 24)
∫ Dialog Enhancer
∫ Dynamic Range Compression
∫ Downmix
You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog
clearly.
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to
2-channel sound.
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby
TrueHD only)
≥
Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected
equipment supports the virtual surround function.
≥ “Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby
TrueHD.
≥ There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV
OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the
following cases:
∫ Digital Audio Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
– AVCHD playback
– Playback of secondary audio (including the
button click sound).
¾Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD
¾DTS/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.
∫ Audio Delay
Synchronization between picture and sound is
corrected by adjusting the delay time of the audio
output.
≥ Not making the proper settings may result in
noise.
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3D
Language
∫ 3D BD-Video Playback
∫ Audio Language
Select the playback method of 3D compatible
video software.
Choose the language for audio.
≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of
each disc will be selected.
≥ Enter a code (> 36) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
∫ 3D AVCHD Output
Select the output method of 3D AVCHD videos.
∫ 3D Type
∫ Subtitle Language
Select the format of the connected TV.
≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when
“Checker board” or “Side by side” is selected.
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.
∫ 3D Playback Precautions
Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning
screen when playing back the 3D compatible
video software.
≥ Enter a code (> 36) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
∫ Menu Language
Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥ Enter a code (> 36) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
∫ Manual Settings
(> 24)
(> 24)
∫ Pop-Out Level
∫ 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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¾Network Service Settings (> 19)
(VIERA Connect)
Network
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
∫ Easy Network Setting (> 11)
Audio Auto Gain Control
∫ Network Settings
Volume that is different depending on the
contents is adjusted automatically to the
standard volume while using the VIERA
Connect.
≥ Depending on contents, this function effect
will not work.
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
≥ Select “Wireless Master” when you make a
direct wireless connection between this unit
and a Home Network device. Internet
connection is not available when this item is
selected.
≥ Select “Off” when the audio is warped.
Time Zone
By selecting the time zone, it is possible to set
the unit’s time to match your location.
≥ Some VIERA Connect contents require the
time zone to be set. Set the time zone if
necessary.
¾Wireless Settings
This allows the wireless router and connection
settings to be set. Current connection settings
and connection state can be checked.
DST
Select “On” when using Daylight Saving time.
Connection Setting
The wireless router connection wizard will be
displayed.
¾Network 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.
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.
(This site is in English only.)
¾Remote Device Settings (> 20)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾IP Address/DNS Settings
This is for checking the state of the network
connection and setting the IP address and
DNS-related.
Remote Device Operation
Enable to operate by DMC.
≥ If “On” is selected, “Quick Start” is fixed to
“On”.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
¾Proxy Server Settings
Setting Unit Name
Set the name of this unit to be displayed on
the connected equipment.
This is for checking the state of connection with
the Proxy server and performing settings.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
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Registration Type
Allow connection to all the
System
Auto
equipment that is accessing
this unit.
∫ Easy Setting
You can execute basic settings.
Set the permission of the
connection individually for the
equipment that is accessing
this unit.
∫ Display Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Manual
¾TV Aspect
Set to match the type of television connected.
Remote Device List
When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and
playing 16:9 ratio image:
Registering/deregistering of the displayed
equipment can be performed when “Manual”
in “Registration Type” is selected.
The sides are cut
off so the picture
¾BD-Live Internet Access (> 17)
4:3 Pan &
Scan
fills the screen.
When playing
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.
BD-Video, video is output as “4:3
Letterbox”.
Black bands
appear at the top
and bottom of the
picture.
4:3
Letterbox
Ratings
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen
television and playing 4:3 ratio image:
The following items use the same password.
Don’t forget your password.
Video is displayed as a 4:3 ratio
16:9
∫ DVD-Video Ratings
image in the center of the screen.
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Video is displayed as a
16:9 Full
horizontally stretched 16:9
image.
∫ BD-Video Ratings
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
¾Screen Saver Function
∫ Network Service Lock
You can restrict the usage of VIERA Connect.
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.
¾Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages
automatically.
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¾VIERA Link
∫ System Information
Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when
connected via HDMI cable to a device that
supports “HDAVI Control”.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾License
≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use
“HDAVI Control”.
Information about the software used by this unit
is displayed.
∫ Unit Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Firmware Version Information
Display firmware version of this unit and
wireless LAN module.
¾Front 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.
∫ 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.
¾Edit 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 > 37)
∫ Remote Control Code
Change the remote control code if other
Panasonic products react to this remote control.
∫ Firmware Update (> 13)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Automatic 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.
¾Update Now
You can update the firmware manually if a
firmware update is available.
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Reference
Troubleshooting guide
General operation
Before requesting service, please perform the
following steps.
To return to the factory preset.
¾
Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in
Do you have the latest firmware installed?
Firmware updates may be released to correct
operating irregularities that are discovered
with certain movies. (> 13)
4
Make the following checks and visit our
website for more information.
For U.S.A. :
Enter the model number.
For Canada :
4
the Setup menu. (> 30)
To return all settings to the factory preset.
¾
1
Reset the unit as follows:
While the unit is off, press and hold [OK], [B]
and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “08 FIN” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
2
3
Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or
[<
OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least 3 seconds.
Or visit our website to find a service
center.
You can find a service center near you easily
This unit is turned off when the input for the
TV is switched.
on our website.
¾
This is a normal phenomenon when using VIERA
Link (HDAVI Control 4 or later). For details please
read the operating instructions for the TV.
Other support information:
“Customer Services Directory (United States
and Puerto Rico)” (> 41) or “Limited
Warranty (Only for CANADA)” (> 42).
The remote control doesn’t work properly.
¾
¾
Change the batteries in the remote control. (
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. (> 30, 34)
>
4)
The following do not indicate a problem with
this unit:
– Regular disc rotating sounds.
– Image disturbance during search.
– Image disturbance when replacing 3D discs.
The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the
TV is switched on.
∫ Unit doesn’t respond to remote
control or front panel buttons.
¾
This phenomenon may occur, depending on the
TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to “On”.
Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may
be prevented by reconnecting the HDMI cable
to a different HDMI input terminal or by
Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for
3 seconds.
– If still unable to power the unit off, disconnect
the power cord, wait 1 minute, then reconnect
the power cord.
¾
changing the HDMI auto connection setting.
You have forgotten your ratings password.
You want to cancel the ratings level.
∫ Cannot eject disc.
The unit may have a problem.
¾
1
The ratings level returns to the factory preset.
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.
1
While the unit is off, press and hold [OK], [B]
and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “06 FTO” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “03 VL” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
2
3
2
3
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This unit does not recognize the USB
connection correctly.
Video is not output in high-definition.
¾
Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup
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.
menu is set properly. (> 25)
3D video is not output.
¾
If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use USB
extension cable that is supplied with the HDD.
¾
¾
¾
¾
¾
Change the settings as required by the
connected TV format. (> 27, “3D Type”)
Is there a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver
connected between this unit and a TV? (
Are the settings on this unit and the TV
correct? (> 17)
Is the amplifier/receiver that is connected
between this unit and TV on?
Depending on the connected TV, the video
being played back might switch to 2D video
due to changes in resolution etc. Check the
3D setting on the TV.
>
9)
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:
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.
1
3D video is not output correctly as 2D.
– “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “04 PRG” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least 3
seconds.
¾
Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu,
and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen
displayed when playing 3D discs. (> 27, “3D
BD-Video Playback”)
Discs that have recorded titles with Side by
side (2 screen structure) and that can be
enjoyed in 3D are played back in accordance
with the settings of the TV.
2
3
¾
Set the item again. (> 25)
– 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. (> 30)
When “3D BD-Video Playback” in the Setup
menu is set to “Auto”, images may not be
output depending on the connection method.
After removing the disc from this unit, select
“Set before play” in the Setup menu, and
select “2D Playback” in the setup screen
displayed when playing 3D discs. (> 27)
No subtitles.
When progressive output is on, closed
captions/subtitles cannot be displayed.
¾
¾
The subtitles overlap closed captions
recorded on discs.
¾
Turn off the subtitles or the closed caption
setting on the TV. (> 22)
A black band is displayed around the edge of
the screen.
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.
¾
¾
Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. (
Adjust the aspect setting on the television.
>
29)
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Audio
Network
Cannot switch audio.
I can’t connect to the network.
¾
When connecting an amplifier/receiver using
an OPTICAL terminal or an HDMI terminal,
you cannot switch the audio if “Digital Audio
Output” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Digital
Audio Output” to “PCM”. (> 26)
¾
Confirm the network connection and settings.
(> 10, 11, 28)
Check the operating instructions for each
device and connect accordingly.
¾
When using wireless LAN connection, video
from the DLNA Certified media server is not
played back or video frames are dropped
during playback.
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
¾
Check the connections and the “Digital Audio
Output” settings. (> 9, 26)
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”.
¾
To output audio from a device connected with
an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to
“On” in the Setup menu. (> 26)
Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless
telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in
connection interruptions or other problems.
On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 28), 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” (> 11) again.
Playback
Disc cannot be played.
The disc is dirty. (> 4)
¾
¾
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
¾
The SD card is write-protected. (> 6)
Confirm that this unit is connected to the
broadband Internet. (> 10)
¾
¾
Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access”
settings. (> 29)
Confirm an SD card is inserted into the SD
card slot. (> 14)
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Messages
On the unit’s display
The following messages or service numbers
appear on the television or unit’s display.
F99
¾
The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I]
on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the
unit to standby, then switch back on.
On the television
Cannot play.
HDMI ONLY
Some BD-Video discs can only be output with
HDMI.
¾
You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs
¾
recorded in PAL video, etc.).
Cannot display on this unit.
NET
¾
You tried to play a non-compatible image.
Confirm “SD” on the unit’s display is not
displayed and re-insert the card.
¾
While connecting to a network.
¾
No PLAY
¾
There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video
or DVD-Video. (> 29)
No disc inserted.
The disc may be upside down.
¾
No READ
The media is dirty or badly scratched. The
unit cannot play.
$ This operation is not available.
¾
¾
Some operations are unsupported by the unit.
For example;
– BD-Video: During playback, reverse
slow-motion or reverse frame-by-frame is
not possible.
PLEASE WAIT
The unit is carrying out an internal process.
¾
This is not a malfunction. You cannot operate
the unit while “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.
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.)
REMOVE
The USB device is drawing too much power.
Remove the USB device.
¾
SET (“ ” stands for a number.)
¾
The remote control and main unit are using
different codes. Change the code on the
remote control.
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.
Press and hold [OK] and the
indicated number button at
the same time for more than
5 seconds.
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U59
¾
The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety
reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the
message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when
installing the unit.
H or F
(“ ” stands for a number.)
¾
¾
There is something unusual.
Check the unit using the troubleshooting
guide. If the service number remains
displayed, do the following.
1
2
Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a
few seconds, then reconnect it.
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.
START
¾
The system is being restarted during the
firmware update. Please do not turn off the
unit.
UPD/
(“ ” stands for a number.)
¾
The firmware is being updated.
Please do not turn off the unit.
FINISH
The firmware update is complete.
¾
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Supplemental
Precautions of Wireless
LAN connection
information
∫ Display languages list
Display Language Display Language Display Language
The following limits are in place regarding the
usage of this unit. You must be aware of these
limits before using this unit.
ENG
FRA
DEU
ITA
ESP
NLD
SVE
NOR
DAN
POR
RUS
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
JPN
CHI
KOR
MAL
VIE
THA
POL
CES
SLK
HUN
FIN
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Malay
Vietnamese MRI
Thai
ARA
HIN
PER
IND
Arabic
Hindi
Persian
Indonesian
Maori
Bulgarian
Romanian
Greek
Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any
incidental damage which may arise due to a
failure to obey these limits, or to any condition of
use or disuse of this unit.
≥ Data transmitted and received over radio
waves may be intercepted and monitored.
≥ This unit contains delicate electronic
components.
BUL
RUM
GRE
TUR
Polish
Czech
Slovak
Hungarian
Finnish
Turkish
Others
Portuguese
Russian
Please use this unit in the manner in which it
was intended and follow the following points:
– Do not expose this unit to high temperatures
or direct sunlight.
– Do not bend, or subject this unit to strong
impacts.
∫ Language code list
Language Code Language Code Language Code
Abkhazian:
Afar:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
6566 Gujarati:
6565 Hausa:
6570 Hebrew:
8381 Hindi:
6577 Hungarian:
6582 Icelandic:
7289 Indonesian:
6583 Interlingua:
6589 Irish:
7185 Rhaeto-Romance:
7265
8277
7387 Romanian:
7273 Russian:
7285 Samoan:
7383 Sanskrit:
7378 Scots Gaelic: 7168
7365 Serbian:
8382
7165 Serbo-Croatian: 8372
8279
8285
8377
8365
Amharic
Arabic:
:
– Keep this unit away from moisture.
– Do not disassemble or alter this unit in any way.
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Basque:
6590 Italian:
7384 Shona:
7465 Sindhi:
7487 Singhalese:
7578 Slovak:
7583 Slovenian:
7575 Somali:
7589 Spanish:
7579 Sundanese:
7585 Swahili:
7679 Swedish:
7665 Tagalog:
8378
8368
8373
8375
8376
8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
6665 Japanese:
6985 Javanese:
Kannada:
6678 Kashmiri:
6890 Kazakh:
6672 Kirghiz:
6682 Korean:
6671 Kurdish:
7789 Laotian:
Bengali; Bangla:
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
Byelorussian: 6669 Latin:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
Chinese:
Corsican:
Croatian:
Czech:
7577 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Tajik:
6765 Lingala:
9072 Lithuanian:
6779 Macedonian:
7282 Malagasy:
6783 Malay:
6865 Malayalam:
7876 Maltese:
6978 Maori:
6979 Marathi:
6984 Moldavian:
7079 Mongolian:
7074 Nauru:
7678 Tamil:
7684 Tatar:
7775 Telugu:
7771 Thai:
7783 Tibetan:
7776 Tigrinya:
7784 Tonga:
7773 Turkish:
7782 Turkmen:
7779 Twi:
7778 Ukrainian:
7865 Urdu:
7869 Uzbek:
7879 Vietnamese:
7982 Volapük:
Danish:
Dutch:
English:
Esperanto:
Estonian:
Faroese:
Fiji:
Finnish:
French:
Frisian:
Galician:
Georgian:
German:
Greek:
Greenlandic:
Guarani:
7073 Nepali:
7082 Norwegian:
7089 Oriya:
7176 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Welsh:
7565 Persian:
6869 Polish:
6976 Portuguese:
7576 Punjabi:
7178 Quechua:
7065 Wolof:
8076 Xhosa:
8084 Yiddish:
8065 Yoruba:
8185 Zulu:
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Specifications
File format
Signal system
NTSC
File format
Extension
Reference
This unit supports ID3 tags,
but only titles, artist names
and album names can be
displayed.
Operating
temperature range
i5 oC to i35 oC
(i41 oF to i95 oF)
MP3
“.MP3”, “.mp3”
Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % RH
range
(no condensation)
≥ MOTION JPEG and
Progressive JPEG is not
supported
Video output
Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector:
Pin jack (1 system)
≥ 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.
JPEG
“.JPG”, “.jpg”
Audio output
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors:
2 channel
1 system
≥ 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.
“.MKV”, “.mkv”
Digital audio output Optical digital output
(Optical terminal)
Subtitles text
file
“.SRT”, “.srt”,
“.SSA”, “.ssa”,
“.ASS”, “.ass”
MKV
HDMI AV output
Output connector:
Type A (19 pin) 1 system
SD card slot
USB slot
1 system
USB2.0
2 system
Maximum sampling rate:
192 kHz/24 bit
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
1 system
FLAC
“.flac”
Maximum sampling rate:
48 kHz/16 bit
WAV
MPO
“.wav”
“.mpo”
Wireless LAN
Standard Compliance:
IEEE802.11 b/g/n
3D still picture
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band
≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play
order may differ or playback may not be possible.
Security:
WPATM/WPA2TM
(Encryption Type: TKIP/AES,
Authentication Type: PSK),
WEP (64 bit/128 bit)
(Continued on the next page.)
LASER Specification Class I LASER Product
Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/
660 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. 8.9 W
Power consumption
Approx. 0.1 W
in standby mode
Power consumption
in quick start
standby mode
Approx. 3.2 W
Dimensions
(WkHkD)
Including the
projecting parts
430 mmk38 mmk185 mm
(Approx. 16 15/16zk1 1/2zk
7 5/16z)
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Audio information
Restriction on use of
unauthorized copied content
This unit adopts the following technology for
copyright protection.
The audio output differs depending on which
terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver,
and the settings on the unit. (> 26, 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.
Cinavia Notice
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
be displayed and playback or copying will be
interrupted.
“Digital Audio Output”
Terminal
“Bitstream”
“PCM”
HDMI AV Outputs using BD-Video : 7.1ch PCM*1*2*3
OUT
original audio*1 DVD-Video : 5.1ch PCM
More information about Cinavia technology is
provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
To request additional information about Cinavia
by mail, send a postcard with your mailing
address to:
Dolby Digital/
OPTICAL DTS Digital
Down-mixed 2ch PCM
Surround
*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.
The maximum possible number of Dolby sound is 5.1ch PCM.
The audio output is amplified from 5.1ch or 6.1ch to 7.1ch
depending on the DTS, Inc. specifications.
*2
*3
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
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“AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929;
7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi
Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial
use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii)
decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained
from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
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The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “Wi-Fi Direct”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.
Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Skype, associated trade marks and logos and the “
” logo are trade marks of Skype Limited.
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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 (GPL v2),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL v2.1) and/or,
(5) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the GPL v2 and/or LGPL v2.1
For the software categorized as (3) and (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL v2.1, as the case may be at
In addition, the software categorized as (3) and (4) are copyrighted by several individuals. Please refer to the copyright notice of those
individuals at
The GPL/LGPL software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information
provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable
copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL v2.1.
Contact Information
Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below.
For the software categorized as (5) includes as follows.
1. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
(http://www.openssl.org/)
2. This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
3. FreeType code.
4. The Independent JPEG Group's JPEG software.
gSOAP Public License 1.3
Part of the software embedded in this product is gSOAP software.
Portions created by gSOAP are Copyright (C) 2001-2009 Robert A. van Engelen, Genivia inc. All Rights Reserved.
THE SOFTWARE IN THIS PRODUCT WAS IN PART PROVIDED BY GENIVIA INC AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
(1) MS/WMA
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
(2) 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 PlayReadyTM 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
The software license is displayed when “License” in the Setup menu is selected.(> 30)
(5) FLAC
The software license is displayed when “License” in the Setup menu is selected.(> 30)
Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. CinaviaTM is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and
worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Blu-ray and DVD Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids,
commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use
of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or
other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the
warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either
(a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or
a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The
decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the
servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or
recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
Product or Part Name
Parts
Labor
Blu-ray Disc Player, Portable Blu-ray Disc
Player
1 year
90 days
Blu-ray Home Theater System
DVD Player, Portable DVD Player
DVD Recorder
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
90 days
90 days
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
Rechargeable Batteries (pack), DVD-RAM
Disc (defective exchange)
Not
Applicable
10 days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty
excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and
cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship
the product prepaid to:
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your
nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase
Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it
prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. When shipping
BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date
information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and
provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered
receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm,
Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/
PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID
AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE
REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF
PURCHASE.
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and
Personal Checks)
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic
damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in
shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge,
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of December 2010
User memo
:
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER DMP-BDT220
SERIAL NUMBER
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Limited Warranty (Only for CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product
with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your
purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Technics Audio Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic BD/DVD Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio Receivers - One (1) year, parts and labour
Home Theater Systems Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic
brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in
Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original
packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR
OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS
REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal
wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand,
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or
service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time,
travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded
content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE
Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
PRODUCT REPAIRS
Please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre.
Link: “Support # Panasonic Servicentre® locator” on www.panasonic.ca
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Referencia rápida en español
Reproducción básica
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Preparación
Conexiones básicas
Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de
vídeo adecuada en el televisor.
Conexión a un televisor
compatible con HDMI
1 Pulse [Í] para encender la unidad.
Después de conectar su nuevo reprodutor y
pulsar el botón de encendido, aparecerá la
pantalla de la configuración básica.
Cable HDMI
HDMI IN
2 Inserte el medio.
Inicia la reproducción
Pulse [1PLAY].
Conexión a un televisor con
un cable para audio/vídeo
Parada
VIDEO IN
Pulse [∫STOP].
La posición de detención se memoriza.
L
AUDIO IN
R
Función de reanudación de la reproducción
Pulse
[1PLAY] para reiniciar la reproducción
Cable de audio/vídeo
desde esta posición.
≥ La posición se borra si se abre la bandeja o se pulsa
[∫STOP] varias veces para visualizar “STOP” en el visor
de la unidad.
≥ En los discos BD-Video incluidos los BD-J, la función
de reanudación de la reproducción no funciona.
Conexión a un televisor
compatible con HDMI y a un
amplificador/receptor
compatible con HDMI
Pausa
Pulse [;PAUSE].
≥ Pulse [;PAUSE] otra vez o [1PLAY] para reiniciar la
reproducción.
Cable HDMI
HDMI IN
Búsqueda/Cámara lenta
Búsqueda
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
(ARC)
Durante la reproducción, pulse [SEARCH6]
o [SEARCH5].
≥ Música y MP3: La velocidad está fija en un paso.
Amplificador/
Receptor
Cámara lenta
Durante la pausa, pulse [SEARCH6] o
[SEARCH5].
≥ BD-Video y AVCHD: Sólo dirección en avance
[SEARCH5].
Conecte el cable de
alimentación de CA por último
A una toma de corriente doméstica
La velocidad aumenta hasta 5 pasos.
≥ Pulse [1PLAY] para recuperar la velocidad de
reproducción normal.
Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido)
Salto
≥ Conéctelo cuando haya realizado el resto de conexiones.
Ahorro de energía
Durante la reproducción o la pausa, pulse
[:] o [9].
Salta hasta el título, capítulo o pista que desee
reproducir.
Esta unidad consume una pequeña cantidad de energía
aunque esté ajustada en el modo de espera (Accionamiento
rápido : Desactivado, aprox. 0,1 W). Para ahorrar energía
cuando no vaya a utilizar la unidad durante mucho tiempo,
desenchúfela de la toma de corriente.
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Index
A Audio
M Media Renderer . . . . . . .20
Multi User Mode. . . . . . . . 15
N Network
V VIERA Connect . . . . . . . 19
VIERA LinkTM
Changing audio . . . . . .16
“HDAVI ControlTM” . . . . . .21
Language . . . . . . . .27,36
B BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
D DLNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connection. . . . . . . . . .10
Setting . . . . . . . . . .11, 28
W Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . 10
24p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 25
3D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
F File format. . . . . . . . . . . .37
P
Pop-up menu . . . . . . . . . . 17
Firmware update . . . . . . . 13
Q Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . .30
L LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
R Re-master . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Restore Default
Language
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
On-screen. . . . . . . . . . .27
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . .22
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . .22, 27
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Resume play function . . . 16
S Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
U USB device . . . . . . . . . . . .6
USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community due
to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please visit Panasonic website:
or call 1-888-769-0149.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
For Canada only: The word “Participant” is
used in place of the word “Partner”.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
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