Panasonic DMP B500 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Portable Blu-ray Disc Player  
Model No. DMP-B500  
Dear customer  
Thank you for purchasing this product.  
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future  
reference.  
Region management information  
BD-Video  
Example:  
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code “A”.  
DVD-Video  
Example:  
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or  
“ALL”.  
1
2
1
ALL  
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If you have any questions contact  
[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]:1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
[Canada]: 1-800-561-5505  
[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]:The warranty can be found on page 54.  
[Canada]: The warranty can be found on page 55.  
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For the Wireless LAN Adaptor  
Batteries  
1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the  
specified unit.  
Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The  
battery pack is not waterproof.)  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA.  
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC  
Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation of this device.  
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the  
terminals.  
Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.  
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with  
any other antenna or transmitter.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct  
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.  
This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15  
to 5.25 GHz frequency range.  
2 Batteries (Alkaline or manganese batteries)  
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can  
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.  
Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same  
time.  
FCC and IC require this product to be used indoors for the frequency  
range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference  
to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are  
allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85  
GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or  
damage this product.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct  
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.  
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health  
problems are associated with using low power wireless devices.  
There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are  
absolutely safe.  
Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy  
(RF) in the microwave range while being used.  
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating  
tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects  
causes no known adverse health effects.  
Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological  
effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects  
might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional  
research.  
Do not take apart or short circuit.  
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.  
Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a  
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,  
wash it off thoroughly with water.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub  
the eyes.  
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.  
3 Disposing of the batteries  
Check and follow your local regulations before disposal.  
Wireless LAN adaptor (DY-WL10) has been tested and found to  
comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an  
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)  
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the  
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.  
For the Unit  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.  
FCC Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or  
more of the following measures:  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.  
FCC Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for  
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to  
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached  
installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when  
connecting to peripheral devices.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate  
this equipment.  
FCC caution: To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded  
interface cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-  
approved equipment or unshielded cables may result in interference to  
radio and TV reception. Any changes or modifications not approved by  
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate this equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions:  
Responsible Party:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way  
Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Responsible Party:  
Support Contact:  
Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way  
Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company  
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
Support Contact:  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company  
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Table of contents  
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the  
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-  
BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.  
Getting started  
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of  
AC adaptor and Wireless LAN Adaptor.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................2  
Accessories ..............................................................5  
Unit and media care .................................................5  
Media (Disc, card and USB device) information ...6  
Overview ...................................................................8  
Installation of the unit ............................................10  
Preparing the Power Supply .................................10  
Turning on/off the unit ...........................................11  
Showing the FUNCTION MENU ............................12  
Adjusting the pictures on the LCD screen ..........12  
Loading the disc, SD card or USB device ...........13  
AC adaptor  
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.  
But  
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to  
a 120 V AC power supply only.  
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or  
Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.  
When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure  
the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the  
rated current of the AC adaptor.  
Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a  
suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.  
Playback  
WARNING  
DRIVER MUST NOT OPERATE OR VIEW THIS UNIT WHILE  
OPERATING THE VEHICLE.  
Doing so will distract the driver and could cause a collision resulting  
Basic play (Playing video contents) .....................14  
Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW  
in BD-Video ............................................................18  
Playing music .........................................................19  
Playing back motion pictures  
in serious injury or property damage.  
Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while using it.  
The unit can become hot and cause burns.  
or still pictures as a Photo Frame .......................20  
Playing still pictures ..............................................22  
Playing DivX® videos .............................................24  
Changing settings with the on-screen menu ......26  
Using this unit with other equipment ...................28  
Linked operations with the TV  
To prevent damage  
Avoid the following:  
Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.  
Pressing the LCD.  
Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.  
Do not use the unit in the following places:  
Sandy places such as beaches.  
On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equipment such as amplifiers.  
Do not leave in an unventilated automobile or exposed to direct  
sunlight and high temperatures.  
(VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”) .......................29  
Network  
Listening caution  
Connecting to a broadband network ...................31  
Network Easy Setting ............................................32  
Enjoying VIERA CAST™ .......................................34  
Firmware updates ..................................................34  
EST. 1924  
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Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing  
experts advise against continuous extended play.  
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue  
use.  
Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic  
hazard and is illegal in many areas.  
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in  
potentially hazardous situations.  
Settings  
Changing the unit’s settings .................................36  
Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed  
to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that  
you can’t hear what’s around you.  
Reference  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”  
adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can  
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.  
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE  
your hearing adapts.  
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video ..............41  
About MP3/JPEG/DivX/AVCHD/MPEG2 files .......42  
Indicators and screen messages .........................44  
Troubleshooting guide ..........................................46  
Specifications .........................................................50  
Licenses ..................................................................51  
Glossary ..................................................................52  
Limited Warranty  
To establish a safe level:  
Start your volume control at a low setting.  
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and  
clearly, and without distortion.  
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:  
Leave it there.  
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) .............54  
Limited Warranty (Only for Canada) .....................55  
Index .........................................................Back cover  
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Accessories  
Unit and media care  
Please check and identify the supplied  
accessories. Use numbers indicated in  
parentheses when asking for replacement parts.  
(Product numbers correct as of March 2010.  
These may be subject to change.)  
Disc and card handling  
Clean discs  
DO NOT  
DO  
(For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) To order accessories, refer to  
“Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)”  
on page 54.  
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from  
whom you have made your purchase.  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
Disc and card handling precautions  
Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or  
fingerprints on the disc.  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc  
warping, rendering it unusable).  
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other  
writing instrument.  
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static  
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals on  
the rear side of the card.  
Do not use the following discs:  
jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or  
labels (rented discs etc).  
1 Remote control (N2QAKB000086)  
2 Batteries for remote control  
(for replacement > 9)  
1 AC adaptor (RFEA221W)  
1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00020)  
For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other  
equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment  
with this unit.  
1 Rechargeable battery pack  
Included  
Optional  
DY-DB30  
DY-DB15  
DY-DB100  
DY-DB30  
Depending on the battery pack, playback time may  
differ. (> 11, “Approximate recharging and play times  
(Hours)”)  
jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked.  
jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.  
1 Wireless LAN Adaptor (C5ZZZ0000048)  
1 L-Shaped USB Connector (K9ZZ00002125)  
Maintenance  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry  
Do not use AC power supply cord and Wireless LAN Adaptor  
with other equipment. Wireless LAN Adaptor is not designed  
to use with PC.  
MAC address is stated on the bottom of Wireless LAN  
Adaptor.  
cloth.  
Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.  
Do not use a microfiber dust cloth on the LCD screen. Follow  
the caution when wiping the outer casing.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Wiping the LCD and around the LCD with a hard cloth or  
rubbing them strongly may scratch the surfaces.  
(ONLY FOR CANADA)  
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to  
the English display on the unit.  
Maintenance of the lens  
Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses  
(optional).  
Recommended product:  
Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic  
dealers.)  
You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.  
Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.  
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. (> 46, “To return all settings to the  
factory preset”)  
The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this  
unit.  
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Media (Disc, card and  
User recorded media  
This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other  
devices that you can use.  
USB device) information  
This mark means you must finalize the disc  
with the DVD recorder, etc. before playback. For details about  
finalizing, refer to the operating instructions for your equipment.  
Commercially sold discs  
This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs  
you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that  
should appear on the discs and/or packaging.  
Type of media  
and logo  
Indicated  
as  
Formats  
BD-RE  
Version 3 of the BD-RE  
Recording Format  
JPEG format  
[BD-V]  
Type of media  
and logo  
Indicated  
as  
Features  
[JPEG]  
This format supports High  
Definition video and audio  
content including:  
BD-Live (BD-ROM Profile  
2). This format provides  
interactive features when  
this player is connected to  
the Internet via a  
BD-R  
Version 2 of the BD-R  
Recording Format  
DivX® format  
[BD-V]  
[DivX]  
BD-Video  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R/RW  
Version 1.1 of the DVD  
Video Recording Format  
JPEG format  
[DVD-VR]  
broadband connection.  
[BD-V]  
[JPEG]  
[AVCHD]  
AVCHD format  
DVD-Video Format  
Version 1.1 of the DVD  
Video Recording Format  
AVCHD format  
DivX® format (DVD-RW is  
not supported)  
[DVD-V]  
[DVD-VR]  
BONUSVIEW allows  
picture-in-picture functions  
to be viewed.  
[AVCHD]  
[DivX]  
DVD-Video  
This format supports high  
quality video and audio  
playback.  
MP3 format (DVD-RW is  
not supported)  
JPEG format (DVD-RW is  
not supported)  
[MP3]  
[JPEG]  
[DVD-V]  
DVD-R DL  
DVD-Video Format  
Version 1.2 of the DVD  
Video Recording Format  
AVCHD format  
[DVD-V]  
[DVD-VR]  
[AVCHD]  
[DivX]  
Compact Discs (CD’s) that  
contain audio and music  
DivX® format  
CD  
MP3 format  
JPEG format  
[MP3]  
[JPEG]  
Operation and sound quality  
of CDs that do not conform  
to CD-DA specifications  
(copy control CDs, etc.)  
cannot be guaranteed.  
[CD]  
≥ rVR (rR/rRW Video  
Recording) Format  
AVCHD format  
[DVD-V]  
rR/rRW/rR DL  
[AVCHD]  
CD-DA format  
MP3 format  
JPEG format  
DivX® format  
[CD]  
[MP3]  
[JPEG]  
[DivX]  
Note about using a DualDisc  
CD-R/RW  
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet  
the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio  
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.  
Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to  
insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.  
It may not be possible to play the above discs in some  
cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the  
recording, the recording method and how the files were  
created.  
When a disc recorded in the AVCHD format is being played,  
the video may be paused for a few seconds at portions  
spliced, due to deletion or editing.  
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SD cards  
USB devices  
This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other  
devices that you can use.  
This unit can use USB devices containing data recorded in the  
following formats.  
Type of media*  
Formats  
Indicated as  
Type of media  
USB devices  
Formats  
Indicated as  
SD Memory Card  
MP3 format  
JPEG format  
DivX® format  
[MP3]  
[JPEG]  
[DivX]  
(from 8 MB to 2 GB)  
SDHC Memory Card  
(from 4 GB to 32 GB)  
SDXC Memory Card  
(48 GB, 64 GB)  
JPEG format  
AVCHD format  
MPEG2 format  
[JPEG]  
[AVCHD]  
[MPEG2]  
This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB  
devices.  
This unit does not support USB device charging.  
FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.  
This unit supports USB 2.0 High Speed.  
* Includes miniSD Card, microSD Card, microSDHC Card and  
microSDXC Card  
The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD  
card” in these operating instructions.  
MiniSD Card, microSD Card,  
microSDHC Card and microSDXC Card  
can be used, but must be used with an  
adaptor card. These are usually supplied  
with such card, or otherwise customer  
Discs that cannot be played in  
this unit  
2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM  
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from cartridge  
3.95 GB and 4.7 GB DVD-R (Authoring)  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on  
another unit and not finalized  
BD-Video with a region code other than “A”  
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or “ALL”  
Version 1.0 DVD-RW  
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SACD, Photo CD,  
MV-Disc and PD  
ADAPTER  
provided.  
We recommend using a Panasonic SD  
card.  
Please confirm the latest information on the following  
website.  
(This site is in English only.)  
This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD  
Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as  
SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format (Does not support  
long file name.) and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT.  
If the SD card is used with incompatible computers or  
devices, recorded contents may be erased due to the card  
being formatted etc.  
DVD-Audio  
Video CD and SVCD  
WMA discs  
PAL discs  
HD DVD  
BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec  
Any other disc that is not specifically supported  
When using cards from 4 GB to 32 GB, only SD cards using  
the SDHC logo can be used.  
When using cards 48 GB and 64 GB, only SD cards using  
the SDXC logo can be used.  
Useable memory may be slightly less than the card capacity.  
If the SD card you are attempting to use was formatted on a  
PC, it is possible that the card may not work properly.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent  
swallowing.  
When a card recorded in the AVCHD format is being played,  
the video may momentarily pause, especially where one  
recording ends and the next one begins. This is normal and  
does not indicate a problem.  
SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be  
used in equipment that is compatible with the appropriate  
card or cards. (SDHC Memory Cards can also be used in  
equipment compatible with SDXC Memory Cards)  
Using either of these cards in a non-compatible PC or  
non-compatible equipment may result in formatting etc.  
and the loss of recorded content.  
To protect the card’s contents, move the record prevention  
tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.  
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Overview  
The Unit  
Instructions for operations are generally described using the  
remote control in these operating instructions.  
1
LCD screen  
When the screen is opened  
Front View  
Disc lid  
[OPEN]  
1
2
2
3
Speaker  
[CHARGE] indicator (> 11)  
While recharging the battery pack, this indicator lights up.  
Remote control signal sensor (> 9)  
Switch the drive to playback  
4
5
It will switch every time it is pressed.  
NETWORK  
PHOTO FRAME  
DISC SD USB  
3
4
6
7
8
9
Playback (> 14)  
Stop (> 16)  
Operation Panel  
Skip title numbers, etc. (> 16)  
Search/Slow-motion (> 16)  
10 Adjust the volume (> 14)  
11 Turn the unit on and off (> 11)  
12 Return to previous screen  
13 Selection/OK  
9
10  
7
8
5
6
1
2
Pull out the  
panel  
To select:  
Tilt up, down, left, or right Press straight in  
3, 4, 2, 1])  
To enter:  
Touch lightly  
with a finger  
(
[
Example:  
Example:  
To select left item  
To enter the operation  
Rear View  
11  
12  
13  
14 Show the sub menu  
15 USB port  
16 Headphone terminal [Ë]  
14  
15  
(3.5 mm stereo mini jack)  
17 HDMI AV OUT terminal (> 28)  
18 LAN terminal (> 31)  
19 DC IN terminal (> 10)  
20 Stand (> 10)  
16  
17  
18  
19  
21 SD card access indicator (> 13)  
22 SD card slot (> 13)  
20  
Side View  
21  
22  
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Remote control  
1
2
Turn the unit on and off (> 11)  
Show the Home screen of the VIERA CAST  
(> 34)  
14  
15  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers (> 17)  
Cancel the values that were entered  
Show on-screen menu (> 26)  
Switch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-  
Picture) (> 18)  
16  
17  
18  
7
8
9
Basic operations for playback (> 14 – 16)  
Show Status messages (> 17)  
Show Top Menu/Direct Navigator (> 14)  
3
4
19  
20  
10 Show the Sub Menu  
11 Use according to the instructions on the screen  
12 Playback as a Photo Frame (> 20)  
13 Switch the display mode of Photo Frame (> 20)  
14 Switch the drive to playback (> 8)  
15 Change the Setup of this unit (> 36)  
16 Change the screen settings (> 12)  
17 Turn the unit off automatically (> 11)  
18 Adjust the volume (> 14)  
5
6
7
19 Mute the sound  
21  
22  
8
Press again to clear  
20 Switch on/off Secondary Audio (> 18)  
21 Exit the menu screen  
22 Show Pop-up Menu (> 14)  
23 Show FUNCTION MENU (> 12)  
24 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame  
23  
24  
9
To select: Press up, down, left, or right ([3, 4, 2, 1])  
To enter: Press [OK]  
Frame forward / Frame backward:  
10  
25  
(While paused) press left or right ([2;][;1])  
11  
25 Return to previous screen  
26 Select audio (> 17)  
27 Switch the display design of Photo Frame (> 20)  
26  
27  
12  
13  
Insert the batteries (included)  
Range of use  
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote  
control.  
Within 20 degrees  
angle either up or  
down  
2
Remote control  
signal sensor  
1
Within 30 degrees angle  
either left or right  
R6/LR6, AA  
(Alkaline or manganese  
batteries)  
Remote control transmitter  
Within 7 m (23 ft.) in front  
The distance and angles are approximate.  
After inserting the batteries, close the cover so it is as it was  
by inserting the s (minus) side first.  
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Installation of the unit  
Preparing the Power Supply  
Open the stand and set the unit on a  
horizontal and stable level surface.  
Using the unit connected to the  
AC adaptor  
Use the stand in a fully opened state.  
The unit cannot be mounted in the car.  
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The unit does not have magnetic shielding.  
Do not place the unit near televisions, personal computers or  
other devices easily influenced by magnetism. Do not keep  
this unit and magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter  
passes, etc.) close together.  
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2
To a household  
AC outlet  
AC adaptor  
(included)  
AC power supply cord  
(included)  
When holding the unit:  
The unit is in the standby condition (the [CHARGE] indicator  
lights)when the AC power supply cord is connected. The  
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is  
connected to an electrical outlet.  
Hold the unit with the stand  
closed.  
To conserve power  
This unit consumes 0.4 W (Approximately 5 W when Quick  
Start is set to “On”) of power even when turned off. When the  
unit is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC  
power supply cord from the household AC outlet.  
When moving the unit:  
Turn the unit off.  
Close the screen and the stand.  
Using the battery pack  
This unit can be used in places without an AC outlet, such as  
outdoors, by attaching the included battery pack.  
The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge  
before initial use.  
About the LCD screen  
There may be 0.01 % or less chance of missing or constantly  
turned on pixels, but this is not a malfunction.  
The battery is designed only for use with this unit. It cannot  
be used with other equipment.  
Caution  
Do not place with the LCD screen down. Doing so may  
scratch the surface of the LCD screen.  
Attaching the battery pack  
Turn the unit off before attaching or detaching the battery pack.  
Attach the battery pack after you open the stand.  
Do not insert a finger between the main unit and the stand  
when installing or moving this unit. Doing so may result in  
fingers getting caught between the unit and the stand and  
cause injuries. Especially keep an eye on children.  
Bottom side of this unit  
DO NOT  
RELEASE  
DETACH  
ATTACH  
Battery pack  
(included)  
RELEASE  
DETACH  
ATTACH  
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2
Bring in from the left, aligning the grooves.  
Slide all the way to the right until you hear a "click".  
Check to make sure it is securely fastened.  
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Detaching the battery pack  
Turning on/off the unit  
Bottom side of this unit  
2
Slide.  
Press [POWER Í] (approx. 0.5 sec.).  
The unit is turned off when [POWER Í] is pressed again.  
When the “Auto Power Off” is set to “On” (initially set to “On”),  
the unit will be turned off automatically after 15 minutes  
(5 minutes when the battery pack is used) when it is in  
stopped status (> 40).  
The startup will take time. The operation related to startup of  
the unit after turning on this unit can be quickened by setting  
the initial setup “Quick Start” (> 40) to “On”. (The power  
consumption will increase)  
RELEASE  
DETACH  
ATTACH  
1
Press and hold.  
When not using for long periods of time  
Detach the battery pack (> above).  
(Even when the unit is turned off, there is a small amount of  
voltage running through the unit, and this may result in a  
malfunction.)  
You may hear operational sounds when the unit is turned on,  
but this is due to the initialization of the pickup unit, and it is  
not a malfunction.  
Recharge the battery for re-use.  
Recharging the battery pack  
Attach the battery pack and connect the AC  
adaptor (> 10).  
Easy Setting  
After installation of the unit and pressing [POWER Í] for the  
The [CHARGE] indicator lights while charging the battery,  
and the [CHARGE] indicator turns off when battery charging  
is finished.  
1st time, a screen for the basic settings will appear.  
Follow the on-screen instructions and make  
the settings with [3, 4] and [OK].  
“On-screen Language” (> 38), “Picture Quality Mode” (> 12),  
“DST” (> 40), “Clock Adjustment” (> 40) and “Quick Start”  
(> 40) are set.  
[CHARGE] indicator  
(Orange light)  
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continuously  
perform “Network Easy Setting” (> 32).  
Approximate recharging and play times  
You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy  
Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 40)  
You can also change this setting individually.  
(Hours)  
Play*2  
Battery pack  
Recharging*1  
LCD brightness level  
Turn the unit off automatically  
j5  
0
i5  
The unit is turned off automatically after set time has passed.  
DY-DB30  
(included/  
optional)  
5
3.5  
3
2.75  
Switch by pressing the [OFF TIMER].  
e.g., 30 min.  
DY-DB15  
(optional)  
4
2.75  
5.5  
2.5  
5
2.25  
4.5  
Off Timer  
0 : 30  
DY-DB100  
(optional)  
It will switch every time it is pressed.  
7.5  
Off 0:30 1:00 2:00  
3:00  
6:00  
12:00  
*1  
*2  
When the unit is off [at 20  
At room temperature using headphones [at 20  
o
C
(68  
oF)]  
oC  
(68 oF)]  
Play time indicated above may differ depending on the use.  
To change the LCD brightness (> 12, “Adjusting the pictures  
on the LCD screen”).  
Checking the remaining battery charge  
Not displayed when the AC adaptor is in use.  
Press [SUB MENU] while the power is “On”  
Remaining charge is displayed for a few seconds at the bottom  
right of the screen.  
Fully charged  
Recharge  
(flashing)  
Charge the battery pack when the display starts to flash.  
Appears automatically when there is only a few minutes of  
charge remaining.  
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Showing the FUNCTION  
MENU  
Adjusting the pictures on  
the LCD screen  
Some functions of this unit can be operated from the  
1 Press [LCD MENU].  
It is also possible to display with the following  
procedures.  
FUNCTION MENU.  
1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Functions displayed depend on the media and operating  
conditions.  
1
2
3
Press [SUB MENU].  
Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4], and press [OK].  
Select “LCD Menu” with [3, 4], and press [OK].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press  
LCD Menu  
[OK].  
Picture  
Brightness  
Dynamic  
e.g.,  
y
y
Blu-ra Disc Pla er  
Color  
Tint  
DISC  
Playback  
Top Menu  
Monitor  
On  
SD card  
SUB  
MENU  
RETURN  
USB device  
Network  
2 Select the item with [3, 4].  
Photo Frame  
3 Change the setting with [3, 4, 2, 1].  
Other Functions  
OK  
RETURN  
Picture: Adjusting image quality  
!
Playback (> 14)  
Play back the contents.  
Top Menu (> 14)  
Menu (> 15, 19, 22, 24)  
Viewing Picture (> 22)  
Viewing Video (> 14, 24)  
Listening Music (> 19)  
Start Photo Frame (> 20)  
Photo Frame Settings (> 21)  
Disc (> 14)  
Switches to the disc drive.  
SD card (> 14)  
Switches to the SD drive.  
USB device (> 14)  
Switches to the USB drive.  
Network (> 31)  
Show the Home screen of the VIERA CAST.  
Photo Frame (> 20)  
!
!
!
!
Standard: Standard  
Dynamic: Picture with high contrast  
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
Night:  
User  
Picture suitable for viewing in dark places  
jBrightness: s5 to r5  
jColor: s5 to r5  
jTint: s5 to r5  
Monitor: Displaying images  
!
!
On:  
Off:  
Image display  
No image  
When “Off” is selected, select “Yes” with [2, 1] and then  
press [OK].  
!
!
!
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
“Monitor” is not displayed during Photo Frame playback  
(> 20). Also “Picture” can be selected, but the details of  
“User” cannot be changed.  
!
!
If you are not using the LCD on this unit,  
select “Off”. No image mark is displayed on  
the lower left of the screen when it is set to  
“Off”.  
Other Functions  
“Playlists”:  
You can play playlists created on DVD-VR.  
Press [  
“Setup” (> 36)  
“Card Management” (> 18)  
3
,
4
,
2
,
1] to select the playlist and press [OK].  
To exit the screen  
Press [EXIT].  
To display images when the “Monitor” is set to “Off ”  
Press [LCD MENU], [SUB MENU], [MODE] or [FUNCTION  
MENU].  
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Loading the disc, SD card  
or USB device  
USB device  
Panasonic digital camera, etc.  
Disc  
Connect to USB terminal  
USB connection cable (not included)  
Specified cable such as  
accessory of the USB equipment  
1 Open the screen and press [OPEN].  
Insert the media making sure it is oriented correctly.  
Setup screen may display on the connected Panasonic  
device. Setup according to the operating instructions of the  
connected device. (Depending on the device, you may need  
to setup to a mode that connects to a PC)  
2 Set the disc holding the unit with your hand  
and close the lid.  
Set the disc securely until you hear a "click", with the  
label side up. (Double-sided disc: place the label side up  
that you want to play back)  
Refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices  
regarding the connection/setup.  
3 Close the screen.  
Some discs may start playing when they are loaded with the  
unit turned on.  
About discs with a cartridge  
jDVD-RAM, DVD-R: Remove the disc from the cartridge  
and set the disc in the tray. Cartridge discs cannot be used.  
jPlace the disc back into the cartridge for storage to prevent  
dirt and scratches after use.  
Do not touch the lens as it  
may make it dirty.  
Lens (A)  
SD card  
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.  
With the cut corner at the bottom, insert the card straight in the  
direction shown in the figure, until you hear a sound.  
B SD card access indicator  
SD card access indicator will flash while the card is being  
read. Do not remove the SD card from this unit while the  
indicator is flashing.  
To remove the card  
Press the center of the card until it “clicks”, and pull the card out  
straight.  
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Playback  
Basic play (Playing video  
contents)  
Instructions for operations are generally described using the  
To show Pop-up Menu  
[BD-V]  
The Pop-up Menu is a special feature available with some BD-  
Video discs. This menu may vary with discs. For the operating  
method, refer to the instructions for the disc.  
remote control in these operating instructions.  
1
2
Press [POP-UP MENU].  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].  
Insert the media (> 13).  
Play starts.  
If play does not start, press [1] (PLAY).  
If a media with data in different file formats is inserted, the file  
selection menu is displayed. Press [3, 4] to select the  
desired file format and press [OK].  
Pop-up Menu also appears by pressing [SUB MENU] and  
selecting “Pop-up Menu”.  
Press [POP-UP MENU] to exit the screen.  
Playing HD Video or SD Video  
[AVCHD] [MPEG2]  
It is possible to play the HD (High-Definition) video recorded on  
the Panasonic High-definition Video Camera on the DVD-RAM/  
R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and SD (Standard  
Definition) Video recorded on the Panasonic SD Video Camera  
on the SD card.  
If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the  
item and press [OK].  
If the screen prompting you to use the color buttons appears,  
continue to operate with the color buttons on the remote  
control.  
The producers of the disc can control how discs are played, so you  
may not always be able to control play as described in these  
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.  
When playing a set of two or more BD-Video discs, the menu  
screen may continue to display even if the disc has been ejected.  
1 Insert a disc or SD card (> 13).  
“Video (AVCHD)” or “Video (MPEG-2)” screen is  
displayed.  
The start of playback may take time depending on the media.  
The sound of rotation may be audible during disc playback,  
but this is not a malfunction.  
If a media containing data in different file formats is  
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)” or “Play  
Video (MPEG-2)” and press [OK].  
e.g.,  
To adjust the volume  
SD Card  
Press [VOL `] or [VOL _].  
Play Pictures (JPEG)  
Play Video (AVCHD)  
When using headphones, turn down the volume before connection.  
Play Video (MPEG-2)  
Select Shooting Date  
Select an action or press [RETURN].  
Switch the media to playback  
OK  
SUB  
MENU  
RETURN  
Press [MODE] to select “DISC”, “SD” or  
“USB”.  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and  
If a media is inserted while the unit is stopped, the drive  
switches automatically depending on the inserted media.  
press [OK].  
Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/  
+RW.  
To show menus  
e.g.,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
SD CARD  
Video (MPEG-2)  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX]  
Video  
No. Date Day  
Start  
Title Name  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].  
Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.  
001 9/  
002 9/  
003 9/  
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
10:00AM  
11:30AM  
Wed  
Wed  
Wed  
11:59PM  
Rec. Length  
0:15.47  
004  
9/  
Thu 10:00AM  
Thu 11:30AM  
Thu 11:59PM  
Fri 10:00AM  
Fri  
Fri  
Fri  
005 9/  
006 9/  
007 9/  
008 9/  
009 9/  
010 9/  
e.g., DVD-RAM  
10:30AM  
11:30AM  
11:59PM  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View  
DVD-RAM(VR)  
Video  
Picture  
Page 01/02  
No. Date Day Channel  
Start  
10:00AM  
11:30AM  
Title Name  
Previous  
Next  
  
  
01 9/  
02 9/  
03 9/  
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
Wed  
Wed  
Wed  
Play  
SUB  
IN 2  
IN 2  
MENU  
RETURN  
11:59PM  
Rec. Length  
0:15 (SP)  
04  
9/  
Thu VHS 10:00AM  
Thu VHS 11:30AM  
05 9/  
06 9/  
07 9/  
08 9/  
09 9/  
10 9/  
Thu  
Fri  
Fri  
Fri  
Fri  
11:59PM  
10:00AM  
10:30AM  
11:30AM  
11:59PM  
To return to the menu screen  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].  
To exit the menu screen  
Press [EXIT].  
IN 2  
IN 2  
Page 01/02  
Previous  
Next  
  
  
Play  
RETURN  
SUB  
MENU  
Video  
Picture  
R
G
B
Y
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To switch from other menus to AVCHD or  
MPEG2 menu  
Changing the slideshow settings  
After performing step 2 (> left)  
(If the media contains data in different file formats)  
1
2
3
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
3 Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)” or “Play  
Video (MPEG-2)” and press [OK].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “Slideshow  
Settings” and press [OK].  
It may pause for a few seconds on the break of images when  
editing such as partial deletion is performed.  
High definition video (transfer rate of 18 Mbps or faster)  
cannot be played back correctly if it was recorded on a DVD  
compatible to double speed or slower.  
5 Select the item to set with [3, 4]  
(> below).  
6 After the setup is completed, select “Set”  
with [3, 4, 2, 1], and then press [OK].  
It is not possible to playback AVCHD and MPEG2 video  
which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to  
the media.  
Playback Mode  
!
Picture  
!
Picture & Video (AVCHD)  
Continuously playing back HD  
Video (AVCHD) or still pictures in  
order of shooting date  
(slideshow)  
Display Interval  
Press [2, 1] to select the interval (“Long”, “Normal” or  
“Short”).  
When a still picture with a large number of pixels is  
played, the display interval may become longer. Even if  
the setting is changed, the display interval may not  
become shorter.  
[AVCHD] [JPEG]  
It is possible to continuously playback high definition motion  
pictures (AVCHD) and still pictures (JPEG) shot with Panasonic  
digital high definition video cameras etc., recorded onto the SD  
card, in order of shooting date.  
Repeat Play  
Repeats the slideshow.  
Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”.  
Soundtrack (Music CD)  
The music CD can be played back as Background Music  
during the slideshow.  
Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”.  
You cannot search or skip the music.  
When the slideshow stops, the playback of the music  
also stops.  
1 Insert an SD card (> 13).  
2 Select “Select Shooting Date” with [3, 4]  
and then press [OK].  
“Shooting Date View” screen is displayed.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shooting Date View  
SD card  
Background Music will not play while playing back motion  
pictures.  
Jan 2009  
Sun  
.
Mon  
.
Tue  
1
Wed  
2
Thu  
3
Fri  
4
Sat  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
17  
24  
31  
11  
18  
25  
12  
19  
26  
Date  
Picture  
1/14(Mon)  
13  
20  
27  
14  
21  
28  
15  
22  
29  
16  
23  
30  
3
Video  
00:00.00  
( AVCHD  
)
Next month  
Slideshow  
Page0006/0006  
Slideshow  
SUB  
RETURN  
MENU  
Previous month  
3 Select the date with [3, 4, 2, 1], and then  
press [OK].  
Select the month with [3, 4], and select the day with  
[2, 1].  
It is also possible to playback by pressing [1] (PLAY).  
To display the next still picture or motion picture  
While playing, press [9].  
To stop the playback  
While playing, press [].  
To display the screen listing the shooting dates  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].  
[AVCHD]: It may pause for a few seconds on the break of  
images when editing such as partial deletion is performed.  
To switch from other menus to shooting  
date  
(If the media contains data in different file formats)  
1
2
3
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Select Shooting Date” and press  
[OK].  
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Chapter playback  
Other operations during play  
[DVD-VR] [AVCHD]  
These functions may not work depending on the media and  
contents.  
1 Insert a disc or SD card (> 13).  
If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4] to select the item  
and press [OK].  
Stop  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press  
[SUB MENU].  
The stopped position is memorized.  
e.g., [AVCHD]  
Resume play function  
To display the title properties  
Properties  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.  
The memorized position is cleared in the following instances:  
j[] is pressed several times  
(recording date, etc.)  
To select the chapter  
View Chapters  
jThe media is removed  
jThe unit is turned off due to such occurrences as power  
outage, the removal of the AC adaptor or waste of the  
battery pack’s remaining power when the unit is turned on  
[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J (> 52), the resume  
play function does not work.  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “View Chapters” and  
press [OK].  
[DivX] [MPEG2]: The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the chapter  
and press [OK].  
e.g., [AVCHD]  
Pause  
Chapter View  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
SD CARD  
Video  
2009.11.15  
001  
002  
---  
003  
004  
Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
0:00.00  
---  
---  
---  
---  
005  
---  
---  
Page 01/01  
Search/Slow-motion  
Play  
RETURN  
The speed increases up to 5 steps.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed.  
For some discs, the speed may not change.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [EXIT].  
Search  
While playing, press [6] or [5].  
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]: Audio is heard during the first step of  
forward search.  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DivX] [MPEG2]: Audio is not heard during all  
steps of search.  
[CD] [MP3]: The speed is fixed to a single step.  
Slow-motion  
While paused, press [6] or [5].  
[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [5] only.  
[DVD-VR]: If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play  
pauses automatically.  
Skip  
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.  
Each press increases the number of skips.  
[DivX]: Backward direction [:] only.  
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Status messages  
Direct Play  
The status messages give you information about what is  
currently being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the  
information displayed will change.  
During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes  
through direct entry of the numbered buttons.  
It is also possible to display with the following procedures:  
Play starts from the selected title or chapter.  
1
Press [SUB MENU].  
Select “Status” with [3, 4], and press [OK].  
[BD-V] [AVCHD]  
e.g., 5: [0] B [0] B [5]  
15: [0] B [1] B [5]  
[DVD-V]  
e.g., 5: [0] B [5]  
15: [1] B [5]  
2
Play status  
Type of disc  
e.g., [BD-V]  
While stopped (the image on the right is  
displayed on the screen), the title is  
designated. While playing, the chapter is  
designated.  
BD-Video  
Play  
T: Title  
C: Chapter  
Items change  
depending on the  
media played.  
No display  
Frame-by-frame  
PL: Playlist  
Elapsed time in the title  
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).  
T1 C1 0:05.14  
Each press shows the next frame.  
Press and hold to change in forward or backward  
succession.  
0:20.52  
Current position  
Total time  
Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed.  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] : Forward direction [1] (;1) only.  
Depending on the kind of media or the playback status, this  
display may not appear.  
Screen Aspect  
Changing audio  
When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right  
sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the  
screen.  
It is also possible to display with the following procedures:  
1
2
3
4
Press [SUB MENU].  
1
2
3
Press [SUB MENU].  
Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4], and press [OK].  
Select “Audio” with [3, 4], and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Other Functions” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Screen Aspect” and press [OK].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Side cut” or “Zoom”.  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]  
e.g., [DVD-V]  
Soundtrack  
!
!
Normal: Normal output  
Side cut: The black bars on the right and left sides of  
the 16:9 image disappear and the image is  
enlarged. Please note that the right and left  
sides of the image are cut off when the  
black bar is not displayed.  
Digital 3/2.1ch  
1 ENG  
English is selected.  
You can change the audio channel number each time you  
press [AUDIO] or [3, 4]. This allows you to change the  
soundtrack language (> 26, “Soundtrack”), etc.  
!
Zoom:  
The black bars on the top and bottom sides  
of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is  
enlarged. Please note that the top and  
bottom sides of the image are cut off when  
the black bar is not displayed.  
[DVD-VR] [DivX] [MPEG2]  
e.g.,  
AudioLR>AudioL>Audio R  
^---------------------------------}  
Please note that the top, bottom and sides of the image will  
DVD-RAM(VR)  
be cut off in images with no black bars.  
Play  
Screen aspect will return to “Normal” in the following instances:  
jThe drive is switched  
jThe unit is turned on/off  
“AudioLR”  
is selected  
AudioLR  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]: “Side cut” does not have any effect.  
When “TV Aspect” (> 38) is set to “4:3 Pan & Scan” or “4:3  
Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect is disabled.  
You can change soundtracks each time you press [AUDIO].  
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Enjoying BD-Live or  
BONUSVIEW in BD-Video  
[BD-V]  
Enjoying BD-Live discs with  
Internet  
Many BD-Live compatible discs require content to be  
downloaded onto an SD card (> 53, “Local storage”), in  
order to access the available BD-Live features.  
An SD card with 1 GB or more of free space (SD Speed  
Class Rating 2 or higher) needs to be inserted prior to  
inserting the BD-Live compatible disc.  
What is BONUSVIEW?  
BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-  
picture or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD-  
ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile.  
What is BD-Live?  
Some BD-Live content available on the Blu-ray discs may  
require an Internet account to be created in order to access  
the BD-Live content. Follow the screen display or instruction  
manual of the disc for information on acquiring an account.  
In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting  
BD-ROM Profile 2 that has a network extension function allows  
you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images  
and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. In  
order to use the Internet feature, you must have this unit  
connected to a broadband network (> 31).  
1 Connect to the network (> 31).  
These discs may not be on sale in certain regions.  
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.  
2 Insert an SD card (> 13).  
If the SD card menu screen is displayed, press [EXIT] or  
[RETURN] to clear the screen.  
3 Insert the disc (> 13).  
For operation method, refer to the instructions on the disc.  
Playing secondary video (picture-  
in-picture) and secondary audio  
To use the above functions, it is recommended that you format the  
card on this unit. Format the card using the following procedures:  
Secondary video  
Formatting SD cards/Deleting data  
If the SD card you use is formatted, all data on the card will  
be erased. It cannot be recovered.  
e.g.,  
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2
3
Insert an SD card (> 13).  
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select  
“Other Functions” and press  
[OK].  
Card Management  
SD card  
No. of Files  
6
Free space 300 MB  
BD-Video Data Erase  
Format SD Card  
Primary video  
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5
Press [3, 4] to select  
“Card Management” and  
press [OK].  
To turn on/off secondary video  
Press [PIP].  
OK  
Format this SD Card.  
RETURN  
Press [3, 4] to select “BD-  
The secondary video is played.  
Video Data Erase” or “Format SD Card” and press [OK].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].  
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To turn on/off secondary audio  
Press [SECONDARY AUDIO].  
The secondary audio is played.  
If you experience any problems, first, try formatting the SD  
card in this unit.  
A message may be displayed when the SD card doesn't have  
enough storage capacity for BD-Live content.  
Please make space available on the current SD card, or  
insert another SD card.  
During search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame, only the  
primary video is displayed.  
When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” in “Digital Audio Output”  
is set to “Off”, secondary audio will not be played even if you  
set “Soundtrack” in “Secondary Video” to “On”. Please check  
that “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On” (> 37).  
The playback method determined by the disc will take  
priority, so it may not play back in the manner specified with  
this unit.  
While using this feature, do not touch or remove the SD card.  
The unit must be connected to the Internet and set up to use  
the BD-Live functions (> 31 – 33). “BD-Live Internet Access”  
may need to be changed for certain discs (> 37).  
When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player  
or disc IDs may be sent to the content provider via the  
Internet. You can restrict Internet access (> 37).  
The playback may be paused depending on the  
communication environment. Some functions may be  
disabled to prevent skipping to sections that have not been  
downloaded, etc.  
When the secondary video is turned off, the secondary audio  
will not be played.  
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Playing music  
To switch from other menus to MP3 menu  
(If the media contains data in different file formats)  
[CD] [MP3]  
1
2
3
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Play Music (MP3)” and press [OK].  
You can play generally available music CDs or MP3 files  
recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW and USB device.  
(About structure of folders > 43, “Structure of folders that can  
be played in this unit”)  
1 Insert a disc or USB device (> 13).  
“Music list” screen is displayed.  
Playing a track in another folder  
[MP3]  
If the media containing data in different file formats is  
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press  
[3, 4] to select “Play Music (MP3)” and press [OK].  
1
While the “Music list” is displayed  
Press [SUB MENU].  
e.g.,  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and  
CD  
press [OK].  
Play Video (DivX)  
Play Pictures (JPEG)  
Play Music (MP3)  
3 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press  
[OK].  
Select an action or press [RETURN].  
e.g.,  
OK  
SUB  
MENU  
RETURN  
Select Folder  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
CD(MP3)  
MP3 music  
001 My favorite  
002 Brazilian pops  
003 Chinese pops  
004 Czech pops  
005 Hungarian pops  
006 Liner notes  
007 Japanese pops  
008 Mexican pops  
009 Philippine pops  
010 Swedish pops  
011 Momoko  
012 Standard number  
013 Piano solo  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press  
F
6/25  
Selected folder  
No. /Total folders  
If the folder has no  
track, “– –” is  
displayed as folder  
number.  
[OK].  
Play starts on the selected track.  
Playback for some media may start automatically.  
014Vocal  
e.g., [CD]  
OK  
RETURN  
0.09  
4.30  
Music list  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
CD  
Track1  
5 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec  
You cannot select folders that contain no compatible tracks.  
No.  
Track Name  
Track1  
Track2  
Track3  
Track4  
Track5  
Play Time  
4min30sec  
3min41sec  
4min30sec  
3min11sec  
5min 2sec  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
Play  
RETURN  
” indicates the track currently playing.  
You can use search and skip functions. (> 16)  
The screen switches to Screen Saver mode if there is no  
operation for 2 minutes after starting playback. (Playback  
continues.)  
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Playing back motion  
pictures or still pictures  
as a Photo Frame  
It is possible to use this unit as a Photo Frame, continuously  
playing back still pictures (JPEG) and motion pictures (AVCHD)  
recorded on an SD card.  
Switching the display mode  
Press [CALENDAR].  
It will switch every time it is pressed in accordance with the  
setting of [FRAME MODE] (> below).  
When “Black” or “Ivory” is selected in  
[FRAME MODE]  
e.g., When “Black” is selected  
1 Press [PHOTO FRAME].  
2 Insert an SD card (> 13).  
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Data recorded on the SD card will be played back in order of  
date and time.  
Audio for motion pictures will not play.  
When “White” or “Red” is selected in  
Motion pictures are played back in chapter units.  
Aspect ratio of motion pictures is fixed to 16:9.  
Displaying of motion picture menus or subtitles, pause,  
forward search, backward search, or slow-motion cannot be  
used.  
[FRAME MODE]  
e.g., When “White” is selected  
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With still pictures that do not have an aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9,  
the left and right sides, or top and bottom may be trimmed.  
When it is connected to another TV, it may cause a screen  
burn-in on the connected TV if it is played back for a long  
period of time. Do not connect to another TV when playing  
back for a long period of time.  
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To display the next still picture or motion picture  
While playing, press [9].  
1
2
3
Clock  
Clock & Calendar  
Calendar & Image  
4
5
6
Clock & Image  
Image*  
Image & Small Clock*  
To stop the playback  
While playing, press [].  
* It will switch only when still pictures or motion pictures that  
can be played back are recorded on the SD card.  
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
To change the date and time display  
Set “Clock Adjustment” (> 40) in the Setup menu.  
Switching the display design  
Press [FRAME MODE].  
It will switch every time it is pressed.  
e.g.,  
When “Clock & Image” is selected in [CALENDAR] (> above)  
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2
3
4
Black  
White  
Ivory  
Red  
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It will not switch when “Image” or “Image & Small Clock” is  
selected in [CALENDAR] (> above).  
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
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Changing the setting of Photo  
Frame  
Changing the Photo Frame Timer  
Settings  
After performing step 2 (> left)  
1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Photo Frame Timer  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Photo Frame  
Settings” and press [OK].  
Settings” and press [OK].  
4 Select the item to set with [3, 4]  
3 Select the item to set with [3, 4]  
(> below).  
(> below).  
5 After the setup is completed, select “Set”  
4 After the setup is completed, select “Set”  
with [3, 4, 2, 1], and then press [OK].  
with [3, 4, 2, 1], and then press [OK].  
Photo Frame On Timer  
When the power is off, power is turned on automatically at  
the set time and the playback of Photo Frame starts.  
Only when connecting the AC adaptor.  
Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”.  
Playback Mode  
Select the data to playback with [2, 1].  
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
!
!
Picture:  
Playback only the still pictures (JPEG) recorded on  
the SD card.  
Picture & Video (AVCHD):  
On Time  
Sets the time for “Photo Frame On Timer”.  
Set the time with [3, 4, 2, 1].  
Playback the still pictures (JPEG) and motion pictures  
(AVCHD) recorded on the SD card.  
Photo Frame Off Timer  
When the power is on, power is turned off automatically at  
Display Interval  
the set time.  
Only during playback of Photo Frame.  
Press [2, 1] to select the interval.  
When a still picture with a large number of pixels is  
played, the display interval may become longer. Even if  
the setting is changed, the display interval may not  
become shorter.  
Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”.  
Off Time  
Sets the time for “Photo Frame Off Timer”.  
Set the time with [3, 4, 2, 1].  
Soundtrack (Music CD)  
It is possible to play a music CD as Background Music  
during Photo Frame playback.  
When both “Photo Frame Off Timer” and “Off Timer”  
(> 11) are set, power is turned off at the time set by the  
earlier time set.  
Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”.  
You cannot search or skip on the music.  
When the Photo Frame stops, the playback of the music  
also stops.  
Background music will not play when “Clock” or “Clock &  
Calendar” is selected in [CALENDAR] (> 20).  
Display Mode  
Sets the screen display during Photo Frame playback.  
(> 20, “Switching the display mode”)  
Select the display method with [2, 1].  
Frame Mode  
Sets the screen design during Photo Frame playback.  
(> 20, “Switching the display design”)  
Select the design with [2, 1].  
Photo Frame Timer Settings (> right)  
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Playing still pictures  
To switch from other menus to JPEG menu  
(If the media contains data in different file formats)  
[JPEG]  
1
2
3
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Playback of the BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL or CD-R/RW with  
still pictures recorded. This unit can also play still pictures  
recorded on the SD card or USB memory.  
(About structure of folders > 43, “Structure of folders that can  
be played in this unit”)  
Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Play Pictures (JPEG)” and press  
[OK].  
Useful functions during still  
picture play  
1 Insert a disc, SD card or USB device (> 13).  
BD-RE, DVD-RAM  
“Album View” screen is displayed.  
When the “Title View” screen is displayed, press the [G]  
button to switch to the “Album View” screen.  
Start Slideshow  
You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.  
BD-RE, DVD-RAM  
If the DVD-RAM containing both JPEG and AVCHD format  
is inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed.  
DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW, SD card, USB  
1
While the “Album View” screen is displayed  
device  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and  
press [SUB MENU].  
If the media containing data in different file formats is  
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed.  
You can also start slideshow by pressing [1] (PLAY)  
Press [3  
,
4] to select “Play Pictures (JPEG)” and press [OK].  
after selecting the album.  
e.g.,  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slideshow”  
SD Card  
and press [OK].  
Play Pictures (JPEG)  
Play Video (AVCHD)  
Play Video (MPEG-2)  
Select Shooting Date  
DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW, SD card, USB  
device  
Select an action or press [RETURN].  
OK  
SUB  
MENU  
RETURN  
1
While the “Picture View” screen is displayed  
“Picture View” screen is displayed.  
B Go to step 3  
Press [SUB MENU].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Start Slideshow”  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and  
and press [OK].  
press [OK].  
To stop slideshow  
e.g.,  
Press [].  
Album View  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
DVD-RAM(VR)  
Picture  
Video  
106_DVD  
2006 12  
Total 13  
9
Total  
8
Slideshow settings  
RETURN  
After performing step 1 (> above)  
Previous  
Next  
Slideshow Page 02/02  
Video  
Picture  
R
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2 Press [3, 4] to select “Slideshow  
OK  
SUB  
MENU  
Press [OK] to go to Picture View.  
Settings” and press [OK].  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the still  
3 To change the display interval  
picture and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Display Interval” and press [2, 1]  
to select the interval (“Long”, “Normal” or “Short”).  
When a still picture with a large number of pixels is  
played, the display interval may become longer. Even if  
the setting is changed, the display interval may not  
become shorter.  
e.g.,  
Picture View  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
DVD-RAM(VR)  
Picture  
Video  
2006  
0002  
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0003  
0001  
0005  
0009  
0004  
0006  
0007  
0008  
To set display method  
Press [3, 4] to select “Transition Effect” and press [2, 1]  
to select “Fade”, “Motion” and “Random”.  
Page 001/001  
Play  
SUB  
MENU  
RETURN  
!
Fade:  
Pictures are changed by fading out and  
fading in.  
Press [2, 1] to display the previous or next still picture.  
!
Motion: Pictures are changed by fading out and  
fading in, while they are enlarged, reduced,  
or moved up or down.  
Random: In addition to the “Motion”, pictures are  
changed by various methods.  
Playback is not possible for pictures other than JPEGs.  
Black bars may be displayed on the top, bottom or sides  
depending on the picture aspect ratio.  
!
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
Press [EXIT].  
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To repeat slideshow  
Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play” and press [2, 1] to  
To select the still pictures in another folder  
select “On” or “Off”.  
BD-RE, DVD-RAM  
To listen to Background Music  
To switch to another higher folder  
(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders  
recognizable)  
The MP3 that is recorded on the USB device or the music  
CD can be played back as Background Music during the  
slideshow.  
1
While the “Album View” screen is displayed  
Press [3, 4] to select “Soundtrack” and press [2, 1] to  
select “On” or “Off”.  
You cannot search or skip the music.  
When the slideshow stops, the playback of the music  
also stops.  
Press [SUB MENU].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Root folder”  
and press [OK].  
When both the music CD and the USB device with MP3  
recorded is inserted in this unit, the music CD has a  
priority to be played back as Background Music.  
To select a folder  
3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher folder and  
press [OK].  
e.g.,  
A folder to playback can be selected when a USB device  
with MP3 recorded is connected to this unit.  
Press [3, 4] to select “Soundtrack Folder” and press [OK],  
and press [2, 1] to select folder.  
Select Root folder  
Change the Album folder to be accessed.  
\JPEG\DCIM001  
Press [OK] to confirm  
4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Set” and  
press [OK].  
DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW  
Rotate  
1
While the “Picture View” screen is displayed  
Press [SUB MENU].  
1
While playing (except for slideshow)  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and  
Press [SUB MENU].  
press [OK].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate Right” or  
3 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press  
“Rotate Left” and press [OK].  
The rotation information will be stored until the unit is turned  
off or the media is removed.  
[OK].  
e.g.,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Folder selection  
CD(JPEG)  
Zoom out  
021216_0026  
F
2/25  
001  
002  
003  
004  
005  
006  
007  
008  
This function is only available for small-sized still pictures.  
009  
010  
1
While playing (except for slideshow)  
103  
104  
105  
Press [SUB MENU].  
OK  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” and  
press [OK].  
The zoom-out information will not be stored.  
To show the picture properties  
To cancel “Zoom out”  
While playing  
1
Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [STATUS] twice.  
It is also possible to display with the following procedures:  
2
Select “Zoom in” and press [OK].  
1
2
Press [SUB MENU].  
Select “Status” with [3, 4], and select [OK].  
e.g., JPEG on DVD-RAM  
Shooting date  
Photo 11/12/2009  
Total  
3/9  
To exit, press [STATUS].  
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Playing DivX® videos  
Playing a title in another folder  
[DivX]  
1
While the “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” is displayed  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:  
Press [SUB MENU].  
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an  
official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit  
convert your files into DivX video.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and  
press [OK].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press  
You can play BD-R, DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW discs and USB  
device which contain DivX video contents that have been  
recorded on a personal computer.  
(About structure of folders > 43, “Structure of folders that can  
be played in this unit”)  
Because DivX format can use many different codecs,  
there is no guarantee that all DivX files will play.  
(> 42, “About MP3/JPEG/DivX/AVCHD/MPEG2 files”)  
[OK].  
e.g.,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
CD (DivX)  
Folder selection  
12_02_2004  
Selected folder No. /  
Total folders  
If the folder has no  
title,  
“– –” is displayed as  
folder number.  
F
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Image001  
Image002  
Image003  
Image004  
Image005  
Image006  
Image007  
Image008  
Image009  
Image010  
OK  
RETURN  
1 Insert a disc or USB device (> 13).  
If the media containing data in different file formats is  
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press  
[3, 4] to select “Play Video (DivX)” and press [OK].  
Page 01/01  
You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.  
e.g.,  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
CD  
Play Video (DivX)  
Play Pictures (JPEG)  
Play Music (MP3)  
Regarding DivX VOD content  
Select an action or press [RETURN].  
OK  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:  
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play  
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.  
SUB  
MENU  
RETURN  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and press  
To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section  
in the device setup menu.  
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration  
process and learn more about DivX VOD.  
It is not possible to playback DivX VOD content recorded on  
the USB device.  
[OK].  
Play starts on the selected title.  
e.g.,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
CD (DivX)  
DivX  
No.  
001  
Name of Title  
ABC.divx  
Display the unit’s registration code.  
(> 40, “DivX Registration” in “Others”)  
DivX Registration  
Play  
RETURN  
From SUB MENU you can select  
a
folder.  
Page 01/01  
SUB  
MENU  
The registration code is necessary to  
register this unit to play protected  
DivX videos.  
The picture sizes set for recording may prevent the unit from  
showing pictures in the proper aspect. You may be able to  
adjust the aspect through the TV.  
Registration Code: XXXXXXXXXX  
10 alphanumeric characters  
Successive play is not possible.  
You can use search and skip functions. (> 16)  
Press [:, 9] to show other pages.  
After playing DivX VOD content for first time, the registration  
code is not displayed.  
If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code  
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this  
content. (“Authorization Error.” is displayed.)  
To switch from other menus to DivX menu  
(If the media contains data in different file formats)  
1
2
3
Press [FUNCTION MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Play Video (DivX)” and press [OK].  
Cancel the unit’s registration.  
(> 40, “DivX Registration” in “Others”)  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” in “DivX Registration”.  
Use the deregistration code to cancel the registration in  
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Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be  
played a set number of times  
Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of  
times.  
When you play this content, the number of times already  
played and initially playable number of times is displayed.  
The remaining number of plays decreases each time a  
program is played. However, when playing from the point  
where play was previously stopped, the remaining number of  
plays does not decrease due to the resume play function.  
Displaying subtitles text  
You can display subtitles text on the DivX video disc on this  
unit.  
This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX  
standard specifications and has no clear standard. The  
operation might be different or it may not operate properly  
depending on the way the file was made or the state of this unit  
(playing, stopped, etc.).  
1
While playing  
Press [DISPLAY].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Disc” and press  
[1].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Subtitle” and press  
[1].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select “On” and press [1].  
5 Press [3, 4] to select “Text”.  
DivX video files that do not display “Text” do not contain  
subtitles text.  
Subtitles text cannot be displayed.  
To exit the screen  
Press [EXIT].  
If the subtitles text is not displayed correctly, try changing the  
Language settings. (> 37)  
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Soundtrack  
[AVCHD] [DVD-V]  
Select the type of audio or language.  
(> 27, “Language”, “Audio attribute”)  
[DVD-VR] [MPEG2]  
Changing settings with  
the on-screen menu  
The audio attributes appear. (> 27, “Audio attribute”)  
[DivX]  
On-screen menu operations  
Select the soundtrack number.  
Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only  
one audio type.  
1 Press [DISPLAY].  
It is also possible to display with the following  
procedures:  
1
2
3
Press [SUB MENU].  
Subtitle  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language.  
(> 27, “Language”)  
Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4], and press [OK].  
Select “Settings for Playback” with [3, 4], and press  
[OK].  
[DVD-VR] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)  
Turn the subtitle on/off.  
[DivX]  
Turn the subtitle on/off and select “Text” or the subtitle number.  
Subtitle number is displayed even if there are not multiple  
subtitles.  
e.g., BD-Video  
Disc  
Play  
SignalType  
Subtitle  
Off  
-
Main  
1ENG  
-
Video  
Audio  
Subtitle Style  
Angle  
Menus  
Items  
Settings  
Subtitle Style  
[BD-V]  
Select the subtitle style.  
Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped,  
etc.) and media contents, there may be some items that  
you cannot select or change.  
2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press  
Audio channel  
[1].  
[DVD-VR] [DivX] [MPEG2]  
Select the audio channel number.  
(> 17, “Changing audio”)  
3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and  
press [1].  
4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting.  
Angle  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]  
Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].  
Select the number of the angle.  
To exit the on-screen menu  
Press [DISPLAY] or [EXIT].  
Some items may be changed only on the disc specific menu.  
(> 14)  
What you can change with the  
on-screen menu  
Disc  
Signal Type  
[BD-V]  
!
Primary Video  
Video:  
The recording method of original video  
appears. (> 27, “Video attribute”)  
Select the type of audio or language.  
(> 27, “Language”, “Audio attribute”)  
Soundtrack:  
!
Secondary Video  
Video:  
Select on/off of images.  
The recording method of original video  
appears. (> 27, “Video attribute”)  
Soundtrack:  
Select on/off of audio and the language.  
(> 27, “Language”, “Audio attribute”)  
Video  
[AVCHD]  
The recording method of original video appears.  
(> 27, “Video attribute”)  
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Progressive  
Play  
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit  
the type of material being played (> 52, “Film and video”).  
Repeat Play  
(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the display.)  
Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed  
differ depending on the type of media.  
!
!
Auto:  
Automatically detects the film and video  
content, and appropriately converts it.  
Select when using “Auto” and the content is  
distorted.  
Video:  
!
!
!
!
!
!
All tracks: All tracks  
Chapter: Chapter  
Playlists: Playlist  
Title: Title  
One track: Track  
Off  
24p  
[DVD-V]  
Movies and other material recorded on DVD-Video at 24p are  
output at 24p.  
!
On  
!
Off  
Select “Off” to cancel.  
Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output” (> 38)  
Random  
[CD] [MP3]  
Audio  
While playing, press [3, 4] to select “On”.  
Random playback starts from the next track.  
Dialog Enhancer  
!
On  
!
Off  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] [MPEG2] (3 channels or  
more only, including a center channel)  
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog  
easier to hear.  
Video  
Picture  
!
On  
!
Off  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] [MPEG2]  
Select the picture quality mode during play.  
This function is effective for audio from the HDMI AV OUT  
terminal only when “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or  
“DTS/DTS-HD” is set to “PCM”.  
!
!
!
!
Normal:  
Soft:  
Fine:  
Default setting  
Soft picture with smoother video  
Details are sharper  
Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark  
scenes.  
Language  
Cinema:  
ENG:  
FRA:  
DEU:  
ITA:  
ESP:  
NLD:  
SVE:  
NOR:  
DAN:  
POR:  
RUS:  
JPN:  
CHI:  
English  
French  
German  
Italian  
Spanish  
Dutch  
Swedish  
Norwegian  
Danish  
Portuguese  
Russian  
Japanese  
Chinese  
Korean  
THA:  
POL:  
CES:  
SLK:  
HUN:  
FIN:  
ARA:  
HIN:  
PER:  
Thai  
!
User:  
You can make further adjustments.  
(> below)  
Polish  
Czech  
Slovak  
Hungarian  
Finnish  
Arabic  
Hindi  
1
2
Press [1] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [OK].  
Select the item using [3, 4] and adjust it with [2, 1].  
Contrast:  
Increases the contrast between light and  
dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7).  
Brightens the picture (0 to i15).  
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the  
horizontal lines (j6 to i6).  
Brightness:  
Sharpness:  
Persian  
IND:  
MRI:  
BUL:  
RUM:  
GRE:  
TUR:  
¢:  
Indonesian  
Maori  
Bulgarian  
Romanian  
Greek  
Color:  
Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7  
to i7).  
Gamma:  
3D NR:  
Adjusts the brightness of dark portions of the  
screen (0 to i5).  
Reduces the rough noise in the background  
to give a greater feeling of depth (0 to i4).  
When “24p Output” is set to “On”, this  
function may not operate. (> 38)  
KOR:  
MAL:  
VIE:  
Malay  
Vietnamese  
Turkish  
Others  
Audio attribute  
LPCM/ Digital/  
Integrated NR: Smoothes block noise and reduces the  
smudging that appears around contrasting  
sections of the picture (0 to i3).  
Digital+/  
Signal type  
TrueHD/DTS/DTS 96/DTS-HD HI  
RES/DTS-HD MSTR/MPEG  
ch (channel)  
k (kHz)  
Number of channels  
Sampling frequency  
Number of bits  
b (bit)  
bps (bit per second)  
Transfer rate of bit  
Video attribute  
MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AVC/VC-1  
480/576/720/1080  
Video recording method  
Video Format  
24p/50i/60i/50p/60p  
Video Frame rate  
Color Space  
YCbCr4:2:2/YCbCr4:4:4/RGB  
bps (bit per second)  
Transfer rate of bit  
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Notice  
Using this unit with other  
equipment  
It is possible to enjoy the high quality video and audio of this  
unit on the large screen by connecting this unit with the TV  
using a single cable.  
Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the  
appropriate operating instructions.  
Linked operation is possible by connecting to a  
Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier that is compatible  
with the VIERA Link (HDMI) function. (> 29)  
To turn off the display of this unit, select “Off” for the “Monitor”  
in the “LCD Menu”. (> 12)  
When using only the battery pack, operate after turning the  
unit on.  
The quality of video will lower on the screen of this unit when  
HDMI is connected, but it is not a malfunction.  
If you raise the volume on the television while playing this  
unit, the volume may abruptly become very loud when you  
switch to a television broadcast. Return the volume to its  
normal level before changing.  
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.  
Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the  
HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended  
that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When  
outputting 1080p signal (> 38, “HDMI Resolution”),  
please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.) or less.  
Recommended part number:  
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.),  
RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.  
This unit incorporates HDMI (x.v.Color™, High Bit rate  
Audio) technology. (> 52, 53)  
Preparation  
Connect the devices to the unit.  
AV OUT  
HDMI cable  
(not included)  
Television  
HDMI IN  
You can enjoy the high quality surround audio in Dolby Digital  
Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD by connecting this unit to the  
HDMI compatible multi-channel amplifier. (> 41) (Only when  
connected to an amplifier compatible with each audio)  
1 Turn on the power of the connected device  
(TV, etc.), and switch the input.  
Example: Set the input to “HDMI” or similar (the name of  
input may be different depending on the connected device).  
2 Start playback on this unit.  
Video and audio are output from the connected device.  
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Linked operations with  
the TV  
Automatic input switching  
When the following operations are performed, the television will  
automatically switch the input channel and display the  
corresponding action.  
(VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)  
jWhen play starts on the unit  
jWhen an action that uses the display screen is performed  
(e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen)  
jWhen the HDMI is connected, with the unit turned on (first  
time only)  
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?  
VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync™.  
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function  
that offers linked operations of this unit, and a  
Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier/receiver under  
“HDAVI Control”.  
Power on link  
When the television is off and the following operations are  
performed, the television will automatically turn on and display  
the corresponding action.  
jWhen play starts on the unit  
jWhen an action that uses the display screen is performed  
(e.g., DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen)  
You can use this function by connecting the equipment  
with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for  
connected equipment for operational details.  
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.  
This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.  
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of  
December, 2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control  
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with  
Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.  
Please refer to individual manuals for other  
manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link  
function.  
Power off link  
All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”,  
including this unit, automatically turns off when you switch the  
television off.  
This unit automatically turns off even during playback or any  
other operation.  
When [1] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input  
switching” or “Power on link”, the playback image is not  
immediately displayed on the screen and it may not be  
possible to watch the contents from where playback started.  
In this case, press [:] or [6] to go back to where  
playback started.  
Setting VIERA Link™ “HDAVI  
Control™”  
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 other device supports  
VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is  
turned off, since “Power off link” (> above) operates.  
The following operations make it possible to keep the power of  
the unit ON and to play music continuously.  
Preparation  
Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI  
cable (> 28).  
1
While playing music  
Press [SUB MENU].  
Press [3, 4] to select “TV Power” and press [OK].  
1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (> 39).  
(The default setting is “On”.)  
2
2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the  
connected equipment (e.g., TV).  
Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the  
power to the television is turned off.  
If the operation mentioned above is executed while audio is  
output from the television, the sound may not be output from  
the device. It is recommended to set the device beforehand  
so that audio will be output from the device.  
3 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.  
Also when the connection or settings are changed,  
repeat this procedure.  
When not using “HDAVI Control”  
Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off”. (> 39)  
When you want to leave the TV on and set only this  
unit to standby mode  
Press [POWER Í] on this unit’s remote control and set to  
standby mode.  
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Using the sub menu to operate this unit  
Easy control only with VIERA  
remote control  
If you connect this unit to the TV that supports  
“HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy  
using more convenient functions.  
By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the  
“Control Panel” and display the Top Menu (for BD-Video and  
DVD-Video) or Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video), etc.  
1 Press [SUB MENU].  
You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote  
control.  
This can also be displayed by using the VIERA menu  
screen.  
The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on  
the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.  
Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot  
operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.  
The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you press  
incompatible buttons on the TV remote control.  
The sub menu may not appear while the Top Menu for  
BD-Video or DVD-Video is displayed.  
2 Select an item, then press [OK].  
e.g.,  
Using the FUNCTION MENU to operate this  
unit  
By using the TV remote control, you can play media using the  
FUNCTION MENU.  
OK  
SUB  
1 Press the button for VIERA Link on the  
remote control.  
MENU  
RETURN  
Control Panel  
Control Panel is displayed. Follow  
the indications on the screen.  
2 Select the player.  
The FUNCTION MENU is displayed.  
Top Menu  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]  
Top menu is displayed.  
e.g.,  
y
y
Blu-ra Disc Pla er  
Menu [DVD-V]  
Menu is displayed.  
Pop-up menu is displayed.  
(> 17)  
DISC  
Playback  
Top Menu  
Pop-up Menu [BD-V]  
Status  
SD card  
USB device  
Network  
Rotate Right [JPEG]  
Rotate Left [JPEG]  
Zoom in [JPEG]  
Zoom out [JPEG]  
Other Functions  
Rotate the still picture.  
Photo Frame  
Other Functions  
OK  
Enlarge or reduce the still picture.  
RETURN  
When the AC adaptor is connected while the unit is turned  
off, the unit will automatically turn on. For details, please  
refer to the TV user manual.  
jLCD Menu (> 12)  
jAudio (> 17)  
jSettings for Playback (> 26)  
jScreen Aspect (> 17)  
jSetup (> 36)  
jFUNCTION MENU (> 12)  
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Network  
Connecting to a  
Using Wireless LAN Adaptor  
broadband network  
The following services can be used when this unit is connected  
Wireless LAN Adaptor  
(included)  
The unit  
to broadband.  
jFirmware can be updated (> 34)  
jYou can enjoy the BD-Live (> 18)  
jYou can enjoy the VIERA CAST (> 34)  
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions  
supplied with the connected equipment.  
The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services  
provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.  
L-Shaped USB Connector*  
(included)  
Wireless router  
(Access point), etc.  
Using LAN (ethernet) cable  
The unit  
LAN cable  
(Straight)  
LAN  
10/100  
(
)
(not included)  
LAN cable  
(Straight)  
Broadband router, etc.  
Modem  
(not included)  
(Broadband)  
Provided by ISP  
* Use the L-Shaped USB Connector depending on the  
installation.  
Wireless LAN Adaptors other than the included Wireless LAN  
Adaptor cannot be used.  
For up to date compatibility information on your Wireless  
router (Access Point) refer to  
LAN cable  
(Straight)  
(not included)  
Modem  
(Broadband)  
Provided by ISP  
Use shielded LAN cables when connecting to peripheral  
devices.  
Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN  
terminal can damage the unit.  
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Network Easy Setting  
Setting for when this unit is used connected to a network.  
After completing “Easy Setting” (> 11), you can continuously  
perform “Network Easy Setting”. (B Go to step 4)  
Precautions of Wireless LAN Adaptor  
The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this  
device. You must be aware of these limits before using this  
device.  
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 device.  
Do not use this device to connect to any wireless  
network for which you do not have usage rights.  
During automatic searches in a wireless network  
environment, wireless networks (SSID*) for which you do not  
have usage rights may be displayed; however, using these  
networks may be regarded as illegal access.  
*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.  
Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be  
intercepted and monitored.  
This wireless LAN adaptor contains delicate electronic  
components.  
Please use this adaptor in the manner in which it was  
intended and follow the following points:  
jDo not expose the adaptor to high temperatures or direct  
sunlight.  
Preparation  
Connect to a broadband network. (> 31)  
1 Press [SETUP].  
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Network” and press  
[OK].  
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Network Easy  
Setting” and press [OK].  
4 Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press  
[OK].  
Network Easy Setting (Connection Test)  
Select a connection mode.  
Current setting  
:
Wired  
LAN cable connection:  
Connect a LAN cable to the unit and select "Wired."  
Wireless LAN connection:  
Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor (DY-WL10) to the USB  
port and select "Wireless."  
Wired  
jDo not bend, or subject the adaptor to strong impacts.  
jKeep the adaptor away from moisture.  
Wireless  
OK  
RETURN  
jDo not disassemble or alter the adaptor in any way.  
jDo not attempt to install the adaptor in any incompatible  
device.  
Supplied Wireless LAN Adaptor and DY-WL10 are  
equivalent to each other.  
If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” is displayed,  
check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor is fully inserted.  
Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect it. If there is still no  
change in the display, consult your dealer.  
5 Follow the on-screen instructions and make  
the settings with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press  
[OK].  
For wireless LAN connection:  
If you are using a Wireless router (Access point) that supports  
WPS, you can easily perform the settings by selecting “WPS  
(PUSH button method)”.  
Otherwise, perform the settings by selecting “Search for  
access point” or “Manual setting” in “Other methods”.  
Access Point Connection Setting  
Select a connection method to use with an access point  
of Wireless LAN.  
Please refer to the operating instructions of the access  
point about connection methods.  
WPS (PUSH button method)  
Other methods  
Search for access point  
OK  
WPS (PIN code method)  
RETURN  
Manual setting  
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a function that facilitates  
settings relating to the connection and security of wireless  
LAN devices. To see whether your Wireless router (Access  
point) supports WPS, check the Wireless router operating  
instructions.  
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Network Easy Setting (Connection Check)  
When you experience problems  
with settings  
Network Easy Setting (Connection Check)  
Complete.  
1. LAN cable connection  
2. IP address setting  
3. Connection to gateway  
: Fail  
: Fail  
: Fail  
Access Point Connection Setting  
LAN cable is not connected.  
Please check the connection.  
Access Point Connection Setting  
Failed to connect to the access point.  
A conflict with another device occurred.  
Select “Yes” and press [OK] to check network  
connection again. Select “No” and press [OK]  
to finish Network Easy Setting.  
Yes  
OK  
No  
Do you want to configure Access Point Connection  
Setting again ?  
Check the  
following  
Yes  
No  
Display  
OK  
1. LAN cable connection or  
Connection to access point  
Connection and  
settings of  
: Fail  
: Fail  
Display  
Check the following  
Wireless router  
(Access point)  
Connection of  
the LAN cables  
(> 31)  
2. IP address setting  
A conflict with another  
device occurred.  
Please wait a few moments,  
and then try again.  
3. Connection to gateway  
: Fail  
Setting of the Wireless router  
(Access point) for MAC  
Address etc.  
The SSID and the encryption  
key of the Wireless router  
(Access point).  
1. LAN cable connection or  
Connection to access point  
Connection and  
settings of  
A time out error occurred.  
: Pass  
Wireless router  
(Access point)  
Connection and  
settings of the  
hub and router  
Settings of “IP  
Address/DNS  
2. IP address setting  
: Fail  
: Fail  
Please wait a few moments,  
and then try again.  
3. Connection to gateway  
An authentication error or a  
time out error occurred.  
1. LAN cable connection or  
Connection to access point  
: Pass  
2. IP address setting  
: Pass  
: Fail  
Settings” (> 39)  
Connection of Wireless LAN  
Adaptor  
3. Connection to gateway  
A device error occurred.  
If there is no improvement in  
symptom, contact our  
Customer Service Center.  
Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Check)  
Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Check)  
Complete.  
- Connection to the Internet  
:
Fail(Error code: B019)  
Failed the connection test.  
Cannot find the server.(Error code: B019)  
Please refer to the operating instructions for the cause  
of the error and the solution for it.  
Press [OK].  
OK  
Display  
Check the following  
“Primary DNS” and “Secondary  
DNS” settings of “IP Address/DNS  
Settings” (> 39)  
Cannot find the server.  
(Error code: B019)  
The server may be busy or the  
service may have been  
suspended. Please wait a few  
moments, and then try again.  
Settings of “Proxy Server Settings”  
(> 39) and the router  
Failed to connect to  
the server.  
(Error code: B020)  
Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.  
You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Network  
Easy Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 32)  
You can redo these settings individually using “Network  
Settings”. (> 39)  
After performing network settings on this unit, the settings  
(encryption level, etc.) of the Wireless router (Access point)  
might change. When you have trouble getting online on your  
PC, perform the network settings on your PC in accordance  
with the settings of Wireless router (Access point).  
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Enjoying VIERA CAST™ Firmware updates  
You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home  
screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web  
Albums. (Current as of December 2009)  
Occasionally, Panasonic releases firmware updates for this  
Portable BD player. Firmware is embedded software that  
controls this unit’s microprocessor. These updates may add or  
improve a feature of this unit. Firmware updates may also be  
released to correct operating irregularities that are discovered  
with certain movies. These updates are available at no charge.  
Preparation  
Network connection (> 31)  
Network setting (> 32)  
Automatically check the firmware  
1 Press [VIERA CAST].  
Only when connecting the AC adaptor  
This unit is capable of auto firmware check if it is connected to  
the Internet via a broadband connection.  
When latest firmware version is available, the following screen  
is displayed.  
Message is displayed. Please read these instructions  
carefully and then press [OK].  
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and  
press [OK].  
Operable buttons:  
Firmware Update  
[3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], colored buttons,  
numbered buttons  
Latest Online Version: x.xx  
Current Installed Version: x.xx  
Do you want to start firmware update?  
For the update information, please visit the  
following website:  
VIERA CAST Home screen;  
New York, NY  
Weather  
COMING SOON  
Settings  
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17  
mph  
28°  
Yes  
No  
OK  
RETURN  
Featured Photos  
Featured Videos  
COMING  
SOON  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].  
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.  
After the latest firmware is downloaded, the firmware will be  
updated.  
Top Movie Rental  
Bloomberg  
15min. delay  
TELEVISION  
XXXXXX  
Top TV Show  
XXXXXX  
XXX  
XXX  
XXX  
7465.95  
778.94 -9.47998  
1442.82 -25.15  
-89.68  
Images are for illustration purposes, contents may  
change without notice.  
If “No” is selected, then manually update the firmware later.  
(> 35)  
To return to VIERA CAST Home screen  
After the firmware is updated and the system is restarted, the  
following screen indicates that the firmware update has been  
completed.  
Press [VIERA CAST].  
To exit from VIERA CAST  
Press [EXIT] or [FUNCTION MENU].  
The firmware was updated.  
Current Installed Version: x.xx  
In the following cases, settings are possible using “Internet  
Content Settings” (> 39)  
jWhen restricting the use of VIERA CAST.  
jWhen the audio is distorted.  
OK  
RETURN  
jWhen wrong time is displayed  
Other operations are not possible during firmware updates.  
Additionally, do not perform the following operations as they  
may damage the unit:  
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.  
jTurn the unit off  
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 CAST™  
function. (> right)  
j Remove the AC power supply cord from the household AC  
outlet  
jOpen the disc lid  
VIERA CAST™ home screen is subject to change without  
notice.  
The services through VIERA CAST™ are operated by their  
respective service providers, and service may be  
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without  
notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the  
content or the continuity of the services.  
All features of websites or content of the service may not be  
available.  
Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.  
Some content may only be available for specific countries  
and may be presented in specific languages.  
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Downloading will require several minutes. It may take longer  
or the Internet may not be connected depending on the  
connection environment. It is required that you use a  
broadband connection.  
If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version  
when the unit is turned on, set “Automatic Update Check” to  
“Off”. (> 40)  
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.  
(> 40, “System Information”)  
Manually updating the firmware  
If the firmware update is not carried out when the unit is turned  
on, a message is displayed when displaying the FUNCTION  
MENU menu.  
The latest firmware is available.  
Please update firmware in Setup.  
1
2
3
4
5
Press [SETUP].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Others” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Firmware Update” and press [OK].  
Press [3, 4] to select “Update Now” and press [OK].  
Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].  
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Settings  
BD-Video Ratings  
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.  
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with  
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.  
Changing the unit’s  
settings  
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain  
!
No Limit:  
All BD-Video can be played.  
Enter year(s).:  
intact even if you switch the unit to standby.  
!
Prohibits play of BD-Video with corresponding ratings  
recorded on them.  
0 to 21 year(s):  
Setup menu operations  
!
Prohibits play of BD-Video with corresponding ratings  
recorded on them.  
Changing settings (When 0 to 254 year(s) is selected)  
1
While stopped  
Setup  
Disc  
Press [SETUP].  
Video  
!
!
Unlock Player  
Change Level  
!
!
Change Password  
Temporary Unlock  
Audio  
2 Press [3, 4] to  
select the menu and  
press [OK].  
Display  
TV Aspect / HDMI Function Settings  
Network  
Others  
Audio Language  
Choose the language for audio.  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]  
Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes  
you make here.  
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the  
default language is played. There are discs where you can  
only switch the language from the menu screen. (> 14)  
Enter a code (> 40) with the numbered buttons when you  
select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
OK  
3 Press [3, 4] to  
select the item and  
press [OK].  
RETURN  
If there are any other items, repeat these steps.  
4
Press [  
3
,
4
,
2
,
1] to select the option and  
press [OK].  
There may be differences in operation methods. If this  
happens, follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.  
!
!
English  
!
French  
!
Spanish  
Original:  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the screen  
The original language of each disc will be selected.  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
!
Press [SETUP] or [EXIT].  
Setup menu is also possible to display with the following  
procedures.  
Subtitle Language  
Choose the language for subtitle.  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]  
Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes  
you make here.  
1
2
3
While stopped, press [SUB MENU].  
Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4], and select [OK].  
Select “Setup” with [3, 4], and select [OK].  
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the  
default language is played. There are discs where you can  
only switch the language from the menu screen. (> 14)  
Enter a code (> 40) with the numbered buttons when you  
select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
About the password  
The password of the following items are common.  
Don’t forget your password.  
“DVD-Video Ratings” (> below)  
“BD-Video Ratings” (> right)  
“Lock” (> 39)  
!
Automatic:  
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not  
available, subtitles of that language will automatically  
appear if available on that disc.  
Summary of settings  
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
!
!
English  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
!
French  
!
Spanish  
Menu Language  
Choose the language for disc menus.  
Disc  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]  
DVD-Video Ratings  
Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes  
you make here.  
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.  
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with  
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.  
When the selected language is not available on the disc, the  
default language is played. There are discs where you can  
only switch the language from the menu screen. (> 14)  
Enter a code (> 40) with the numbered buttons when you  
select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.  
!
8 No Limit:  
All DVD-Video can be played.  
1 to 7:  
!
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings  
recorded on them.  
!
!
English  
Other ¢¢¢¢  
!
French  
!
Spanish  
!
0 Lock All:  
Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.  
Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)  
!
!
Unlock Player  
Change Level  
!
!
Change Password  
Temporary Unlock  
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BD-Live Internet Access  
[BD-V] (> 18)  
Audio  
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are  
used.  
Dynamic Range Compression  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX]  
!
Allow ( ALL ):  
Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live contents.  
Allow ( Limited ):  
You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.  
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)  
“Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby TrueHD.  
!
Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live contents  
which have content owner certificates.  
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live contents  
without a certificate.  
!
On  
!
Off  
!
Auto  
Digital Audio Output  
Press [OK] to show the following settings.  
For details on digital output (> 41)  
!
Prohibit:  
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live contents.  
Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD  
DTS/DTS-HD  
Select whether Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby  
TrueHD, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD High Resolution  
Audio or DTS-HD Master Audio is output in “Bitstream” or  
“PCM” format.  
Not making the proper settings may result in noise.  
If the unit is connected with the HDMI AV OUT terminal,  
the specifications of the connected equipment take  
precedence over this unit and audio selected in these  
items may not be output (e.g., when a television is  
connected, the HDMI audio output of this unit is limited to  
down-mixed 2ch.)  
DivX Subtitle Text  
[DivX]  
Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX  
subtitles text (> 25).  
This item is displayed only when pressing [SETUP] after  
playing back a file.  
!
!
!
Latin1:  
Latin2:  
Cyrillic:  
English, German, Spanish, etc.  
Polish, Czech, Hungarian, etc.  
Russian, etc.  
Video  
Still Mode ( paused video )  
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]  
Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback  
(> 52, “Frames and fields”).  
!
Bitstream:  
Select “Bitstream” when the connected equipment can  
decode the respective audio format.  
jConnect equipment supporting HDMI (High Bit rate  
Audio) and use a High Speed HDMI Cable in order to  
output high bit rate audio such as Dolby Digital Plus,  
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or  
DTS-HD Master Audio.  
!
Auto:  
Automatically selects the type of picture shown.  
Field:  
!
Select if jittering occurs when “Auto” is selected. (The  
picture is coarser.)  
!
PCM:  
Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot  
decode the respective audio format.  
!
Frame:  
Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly  
when “Auto” is selected.  
(The picture is clearer and finer.)  
Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to  
verify whether or not they can decode each of the audio  
formats.  
Seamless Play  
[DVD-VR]  
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and  
partially deleted titles.  
BD-Video Secondary Audio  
[BD-V]  
Turn on/off the button click sound on the menu and audio  
with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode. (> 18)  
!
On:  
!
On:  
The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does  
not work while searching or when there are several audio  
types included on the playlist. Additionally, the positioning  
of chapter segments may change slightly.  
Off:  
The primary audio and secondary audio are mixed and  
output. The sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.  
Off:  
!
The button click sound on the menu and secondary  
audio are not output.  
!
The points where chapters in playlists change are played  
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.  
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Downmix  
TV Aspect / HDMI Function Settings  
Switch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel  
surround sound.  
TV Aspect  
When “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”  
is set to “Bitstream”, there are no downmix effects for the  
outputted audio.  
“TV Aspect” operates on the screen of the unit or the  
connected TV.  
To view an image connected to a 4:3 TV:  
The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases:  
jAVCHD playback  
jPlayback of secondary audio (including the button click  
sound)  
!
!
4:3 Pan & Scan:  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan  
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). When  
playing BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.  
4:3 Letterbox:  
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox  
style.  
!
Stereo:  
When connected to equipment that does not support the  
virtual surround function.  
!
Surround encoded:  
To view an image on the unit or connected to a 16:9  
widescreen TV:  
When connected to equipment that supports the virtual  
surround function (to convert 2-channel to multi channel  
surround).  
!
16:9:  
Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 4:3  
ratio image in the center of the screen.  
16:9 Full:  
Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a  
horizontally stretched 16:9 image.  
!
Display  
Status Messages  
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.  
!
Automatic  
!
Off  
HDMI Connection  
Press [OK] to show the following settings.  
On-screen Language  
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen  
messages.  
HDMI 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.  
!
English  
!
Français  
!
Español  
* In this unit, a P4HD (> 53) video processor is used to  
provide video of optimal resolution to the connected TV.  
If the image is distorted, set to “480p” or set again  
correctly.  
Screen Saver Function  
! On:  
jIf there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR screen switches to FUNCTION MENU  
screen automatically.  
jWhile playing and pausing, etc., this function is not  
available.  
jAs for Music (CD-DA, MP3), regardless of the setting, if  
there is no operation for 2 minutes, DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR screen switches to the other states  
automatically.  
jWhen playing the 4:3 image, the masked-off area on the  
screen become black.  
[Only when connecting with an HDMI cable, “TV Aspect”  
(> right) is set to “16:9” and “HDMI Resolution”  
(> right) is set to any mode other than“480p”.]  
jThis will not operate during Photo Frame playback  
(> 20)  
!
Auto:  
Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to  
the connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).  
!
!
480p  
1080i  
!
!
720p  
1080p  
jTo 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, it must also be  
1080p compatible.  
24p Output  
[BD-V] [DVD-V]  
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.  
!
Off  
When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and then also set  
“24p” in “Video” (> 27) to “On”.  
When BD-Video images other than 24p are played,  
images are output at 60p.  
License  
Information about the software used by this unit is displayed.  
!
On:  
!
Off  
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HDMI RGB Output Range  
Effective when connected to a device that only supports  
RGB output.  
Network  
Network Easy Setting (> 32)  
!
Standard:  
The video is output as it is.  
Enhanced:  
When the black and white contrast of a video is low, the  
signal is enhanced to reproduce clear video.  
Network Settings  
!
Perform network-related settings individually.  
Press [OK] to show the following settings.  
LAN Connection Mode  
Select connection method.  
HDMI Audio Output  
Set whether or not to output audio from the HDMI AV OUT  
terminal.  
!
On  
!
Off  
Access Point Connection Setting  
This allows the Wireless router (Access point) and  
connection settings to be set and the current connection  
settings and connection state to be checked when a wireless  
connection is used.  
VIERA Link  
Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an  
HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.  
!
!
On  
Off:  
Connection Setting  
The Wireless router (Access point) connection wizard will  
be displayed.  
Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.  
Contents Type Flag  
IP Address/DNS Settings  
This is for checking the state of the network connection and  
setting the IP address and DNS-related.  
Depending on the playback content, the TV will output  
adjusting to the optimal method when a TV that supports this  
function is connected.  
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.  
“Connection Speed Setting" is enabled only when “Auto  
Detect Connection Speed” is turned “Off”.  
!
Auto  
!
Off  
Proxy Server Settings  
This is for checking the state of connection with the Proxy  
server and performing settings.  
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.  
Internet Content Settings (> 34) (VIERA CAST)  
Press [OK] to show the following settings.  
Lock  
You can restrict the usage of VIERA CAST.  
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit  
password with the numbered buttons when the  
password screen is shown.  
Audio Auto Gain Control  
Volume that is different depending on the contents is  
adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using  
the VIERA CAST.  
Depending on contents, this function effect will not work.  
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 CAST contents require the time zone to  
be set. Set the time zone if necessary.  
MAC Address  
Displays the MAC address of this unit.  
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Restore Default Settings  
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen  
Others  
menu to the default settings, except for the following settings:  
Auto Power Off  
Select whether the unit is automatically turned off when about  
15 minutes (about 5 minutes when using the battery pack)  
have elapsed while stopped.  
j“On-screen Language”  
j“Network Easy Setting”  
j“LAN Connection Mode”  
j“Access Point Connection Setting”  
j“IP Address / DNS Settings”  
j“Proxy Server Settings”  
j“Lock”  
!
!
On  
Off:  
Select when you do not want to use this function.  
j“Date”  
j“Time”  
j“DVD-Video Ratings”  
j“BD-Video Ratings”  
Clock Adjustment  
Sets the clock time, date of the calendar displayed on this unit,  
or Daylight Saving time.  
!
Yes  
!
No  
DST  
Select “On” when using Daylight Saving time.  
When select “On”, the time is displayed one hour fast.  
DivX Registration  
[DivX] (> 24)  
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX  
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.  
!
On  
!
Off  
Date  
Adjust the date.  
System Information  
Display firmware version of this unit, wireless LAN module of  
your Wireless LAN Adaptor.  
Time  
Adjust the time.  
Firmware Update (> 34)  
Press [OK] to show the following settings.  
Quick Start  
Speed of startup from power off is increased.  
Quick Start only functions when the AC adaptor is connected.  
Automatic Update Check  
!
On:  
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.  
Since internal control unit will be powered, power  
consumption in standby mode (> 50) will increase in  
comparison to when “Off”.  
!
On  
!
Off  
!
Off  
Update Now  
You can update the firmware manually.  
Only when connecting the AC adaptor.  
Easy Setting  
You can execute basic settings  
(“On-screen Language” and “Quick Start”).  
!
Yes  
!
No  
!
Yes  
!
No  
Language code list  
Enter the code with the numbered buttons.  
Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
6566 Catalan:  
6565 Chinese:  
6570 Corsican:  
8381 Croatian:  
6577 Czech:  
6582 Danish:  
7289 Dutch:  
6583 English:  
6589 Esperanto:  
6590 Estonian:  
6665 Faroese:  
6985 Fiji:  
6765 Gujarati:  
9072 Hausa:  
6779 Hebrew:  
7282 Hindi:  
6783 Hungarian:  
6865 Icelandic:  
7876 Indonesian:  
6978 Interlingua:  
6979 Irish:  
7185 Lingala:  
7678 Rhaeto-Romance:  
Tamil:  
8465  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
7265 Lithuanian:  
7387 Macedonian:  
7273 Malagasy:  
7285 Malay:  
7383 Malayalam:  
7378 Maltese:  
7365 Maori:  
7165 Marathi:  
7384 Moldavian:  
7465 Mongolian:  
7487 Nauru:  
7578 Nepali:  
7583 Norwegian:  
7575 Oriya:  
7589 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Spanish:  
7579 Persian:  
7585 Polish:  
7684  
8277 Tatar:  
8279 Telugu:  
8285 Thai:  
8377 Tibetan:  
8365 Tigrinya:  
7775 Romanian:  
7771 Russian:  
7783 Samoan:  
7776 Sanskrit:  
Amharic  
:
Arabic:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
7784 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Tonga:  
7773 Serbian: 8382 Turkish:  
7782 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Turkmen:  
6984 Italian:  
7779 Shona:  
7778 Sindhi:  
7865 Singhalese:  
7869 Slovak:  
7879 Slovenian:  
7982 Somali:  
8378 Twi:  
8368 Ukrainian:  
8373 Urdu:  
7079 Japanese:  
7074 Javanese:  
7073 Kannada:  
7082 Kashmiri:  
7089 Kazakh:  
7176 Kirghiz:  
7565 Korean:  
6869 Kurdish:  
6976 Laotian:  
7576 Latin:  
Basque:  
Bengali; Bangla:  
Finnish:  
8375 Uzbek:  
8376 Vietnamese:  
8379 Volapük:  
6983 Welsh:  
8385 Wolof:  
8387 Xhosa:  
8386 Yiddish:  
8476 Yoruba:  
8471 Zulu:  
6678 French:  
6890 Frisian:  
6672 Galician:  
6682 Georgian:  
6671 German:  
7789 Greek:  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
7065 Sundanese:  
8076 Swahili:  
8084 Swedish:  
8065 Tagalog:  
8185 Tajik:  
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
Byelorussian: 6669 Greenlandic:  
Cambodian: 7577 Guarani:  
7679 Portuguese:  
7665 Punjabi:  
7178 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Quechua:  
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Reference  
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video  
About audio output  
The audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit. (> 37, “Digital Audio Output”)  
The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels.  
“Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”/  
“Bitstream”*1  
“PCM”*2  
“DTS/DTS-HD”  
“On”*3  
“BD-Video Secondary Audio”  
“Off”  
“On”  
“Off”  
Dolby Digital/  
Dolby Digital EX  
Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital Plus/  
Dolby TrueHD  
Outputs using  
original audio  
5.1ch PCM  
DTS Digital Surround/  
DTS-ES  
DTS Digital  
Surround  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/  
DTS-HD Master Audio  
7.1ch LPCM  
5.1ch PCM  
*1  
When the connected equipment is not supported with these audio formats, the audio is output as Dolby Digital bitstream, DTS  
Digital Surround bitstream or down-mixed 2ch PCM (e.g., TV).  
When the connected equipment is not supported with multi channel surround, the audio is output as down-mixed 2ch PCM.  
When playing BD-Video without secondary audio or button click sound, the audio is output as the same format as if “BD-Video  
Secondary Audio” was set to “Off”.  
*2  
*3  
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video  
[BD-V]  
This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master  
Audio) adopted in BD-Video.  
In order to enjoy these audio formats, the following conditions are necessary. (Part shown in the shaded area of table given above)  
NECESSARY CONNECTIONS  
HDMI AV OUT terminal: (> 28)  
NECESSARY SETTINGS  
Set “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”. (> 37)  
Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. (> 39)  
HDMI AV OUT terminal: Set “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “Bitstream” or “PCM”. (> 37)  
The button click sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode (> 18) is not output.  
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About MP3/JPEG/DivX/  
AVCHD/MPEG2 files  
Subtitles text file of DivX  
File format  
File format  
Extension  
Subtitles text file of DivX  
MicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer  
Files must have the extension “.SRT”, “.srt”,  
“.SUB”, “.sub”, “.TXT”, or “.txt”  
MP3  
File format  
Extension  
MP3  
Reference  
The DivX video file and subtitles text file  
are inside the same folder, and the file  
names are the same except for the file  
extensions.  
Depending on the methods used to create  
the file or the state of the recording, only  
parts of the subtitles may be displayed, or  
the subtitles may not be displayed at all.  
Files must have the extension “.mp3” or  
“.MP3”.  
Compression 32 kbps to 320 kbps  
rate  
Sampling  
rate  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
Reference  
ID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4  
(Only titles and the names of artists)  
AVCHD  
JPEG  
File format  
AVCHD format (V1.0) used on High  
Definition Video Camera  
(Panasonic and some other’s)  
File format  
Extension  
JPEG  
Files must have the extension “.jpg” or  
“.JPG”.  
Codec  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Discs must conform to UDF 2.5.  
Picture  
between 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels  
resolution  
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
Reference  
JPEG conforming DCF* is supported.  
MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG is  
not supported.  
MPEG2  
File format  
SD-Video format* used on Standard  
Definition Video Camera  
(Panasonic and some other’s)  
* Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard  
established by Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).  
DVD-RAM must conform to UDF 2.0.  
Codec  
MPEG2  
* SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile  
BD-RE must conform to UDF 2.5.  
With certain recording states and folder structures, the play  
order may differ or playback may not be possible.  
CD-R, CD-RW : ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended  
formats), Joliet  
This unit is compatible with multi-session.  
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.  
DVD-R, DVD-R DL (except for AVCHD) : ISO9660 level 1 or  
2 (except for extended formats), Joliet, UDF bridge (UDF  
1.02/ISO9660)  
DivX  
File format  
Extension  
DivX  
Files must have the extension “.DIVX”,  
“.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.  
Picture  
resolution  
Up to 1920k1080 pixels  
Reference  
DivX certified to play DivX video up to HD  
1080p, including premium content.  
Video  
This unit is not compatible with multi-session.  
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.  
jNumber of stream: Up to 1  
jCodec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DX50, DIV6  
jFPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 60 fps  
Audio  
jNumber of stream: Up to 8  
jFormat: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital  
jMulti channel: Dolby Digital is possible.  
MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.  
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not  
supported.  
DVD-R and DVD-R DL must conform to UDF 1.02 without  
ISO9660 and UDF 1.5 with ISO9660.  
BD-R must conform to UDF 2.5.  
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Structures of still picture (JPEG) folders  
Structure of folders that can be  
played in this unit  
in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW  
Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were  
updated or taken.  
e.g.,  
You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as  
shown below. However depending on the method of  
writing data (writing software), play may not be in the  
order you numbered the folders.  
Root  
P0000001.jpg  
P0000002.jpg  
Folder A  
: Folder which can be displayed with this unit  
¢¢¢: Numbers  
P0000003.jpg  
P0000004.jpg  
P0000005.jpg  
XXX: Letters  
*1  
Folder B  
¢¢¢: from 001 to 999  
¢¢¢: from 100 to 999  
*2  
P0000006.jpg  
P0000007.jpg  
P0000008.jpg  
P0000009.jpg  
XXXXX: 5 figures  
¢¢¢¢: from 0001 to 9999  
*3  
Folder C  
XXXX: 4 figures  
P0000010.jpg  
P0000011.jpg  
P0000012.jpg  
Structure of MP3 folders  
in BD-RE/DVD-RAM  
Folder structure is not displayed.  
e.g.,  
in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW/USB device  
Prefix the file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you  
want to play them.  
e.g.,  
Root  
P0000001.jpg  
P0000002.jpg  
Root  
001XXXX.mp3  
JPEG  
002XXXX.mp3  
*1  
DCIM  
Folder A  
*2  
XXXXX  
*3  
003XXXX.mp3  
004XXXX.mp3  
005XXXX.mp3  
XXXX.jpg  
Folder B  
DCIM  
006XXXX.mp3  
007XXXX.mp3  
008XXXX.mp3  
009XXXX.mp3  
*2  
XXXXX  
*3  
XXXX.jpg  
Folder C  
010XXXX.mp3  
011XXXX.mp3  
012XXXX.mp3  
in SD card/USB device  
Displays JPEG files in all folders.  
Folder structure is not displayed.  
e.g.,  
Structure of DivX folders  
Root  
in BD-R/DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW/USB device  
Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were  
P0000001.jpg  
P0000002.jpg  
updated or taken.  
e.g.,  
DCIM  
*2  
XXXXX  
*3  
Root  
XXXX.jpg  
P0000001.divx  
P0000002.divx  
Folder A  
P0000003.divx  
P0000004.divx  
P0000005.divx  
Folder A  
P0000003.jpg  
P0000004.jpg  
Folder B  
P0000006.divx  
P0000007.divx  
P0000008.divx  
FolderPC0000009.divx  
P0000010.divx  
P0000011.divx  
P0000012.divx  
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F ∑∑  
H ∑∑  
Indicators and screen  
messages  
(∑∑ stands for a number.)  
¾A problem has occurred. (Numbers following the “F” or the  
“H” will be different depending on the status of the unit) Turn  
off the unit once, and turn it back on. Alternatively, turn off the  
unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and the battery pack, and  
attach them back again.  
Indicators  
The [CHARGE] indicator flashes rapidly.  
¾There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and  
check the message on the LCD. (> below, 45)  
¾Update of the firmware did not complete successfully.  
Perform the update again. (> 34)  
Authorization Error.  
This unit is not authorized to play this title.  
¾[DivX]: You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was  
purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play  
the content on this unit. (> 24)  
The [CHARGE] indicator flashes slowly.  
¾Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically  
after a few minutes.  
Cannot play.  
¾You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL  
video, etc.). (> 6)  
SD card access indicator is flashing  
¾This unit is reading from the SD card, or writing to the SD  
card. Do not remove the SD card from this unit.  
Cannot display on this unit.  
¾You tried to play a non-compatible image. (> 42)  
¾Re-insert the SD card.  
Screen messages  
No disc is inserted.  
¾The disc may be upside down.  
Cannot read. Please check the disc.  
¾Clean the disc. (> 5)  
¾You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (> 6)  
Rental Expired.  
¾[DivX]: The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You  
ERROR U580  
cannot play it. (> 24)  
¾A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your  
dealer.  
$ This operation is not available.  
¾Some operations are unsupported by the unit. For example;  
j[BD-V]: During playback, reverse slow-motion or reverse  
frame-by-frame is not possible.  
ERROR U581  
¾The battery pack has been recharging but has failed to  
recharge for some reason. Recharge again.  
$ This operation is prohibited by this disc.  
¾Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform  
search or skip when film previews and warning screens are  
being played back.  
ERROR U582  
¾You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold.  
Recharge at normal temperature [i5 to i35 oC (i41 to  
i95 oF)].  
Cannot connect.  
U72  
Please check the connection of the LAN cable.  
¾When a hub is used but its Link lamp does not light up, check  
the cable connection, LAN terminal connection, cable itself (a  
crossover cable may have been used by mistake), etc.  
(> 31)  
U73  
¾There was a problem when connecting the HDMI.  
jConnected device is not compatible with HDMI.  
jUse a cable with an HDMI logo.  
jThe HDMI cable is damaged.  
IP address is not set.  
U76  
¾The “IP Address” in “IP Address / DNS Settings” is “---. ---. ---  
. ---”. Set the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default  
Gateway”. (Select the automatic address acquisition if  
necessary.) (> 39)  
¾BD-RE, BD-R, BD-Video or DVD Video with copyright  
protection cannot be played back since the device connected  
to the HDMI terminal is not compatible with the copyright  
protection.  
U77  
¾Video cannot be output since the copyright protection  
information on the BD-RE, BD-R, BD-Video or DVD Video  
being played back is not valid.  
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Cannot obtain IP address using DHCP.  
Please check the connection or router settings.  
¾If you use a hub, then check the connection between the hub  
and the router.  
jUse the UPLINK port of the hub to connect to a router.  
(> 31)  
jCheck whether or not the hub’s Link lamp lights up. If it  
does not light up, then check the cable connection, LAN  
terminal connection, cable itself (a crossover cable may  
have been used by mistake), etc.  
¾If the above conditions are OK, then the router may not  
operate in DHCP mode. Check the router settings and  
operation. You may reset the router to restore it to normal.  
This IP address is already in use.  
Please check the IP address setting.  
¾This unit’s IP address is used by another device. Check the  
IP addresses of this unit, personal computers, and routers,  
etc. If necessary, reconfigure them to avoid IP addresses  
from being duplicated.  
Unable to perform Connection Test.  
Please try again.  
IP address not set correctly.  
¾Turn the unit off. Disconnect the power source (the AC  
adaptor or battery pack) and reconnect it and try again. If the  
same symptom persists, then consult your dealer.  
Connection Test was unsuccessful. No reply  
from host.  
Please check the connection or router settings.  
¾If you use a hub, then check the connection between the hub  
and the router. (> 31)  
jUse the UPLINK port of the hub to connect to a router.  
jIf the hub’s Link lamp does not light up, then check the  
cable connection, LAN terminal connection, cable itself (a  
crossover cable may have been used by mistake), etc.  
¾Check the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default  
Gateway” in the “IP Address / DNS Settings”. (> 39)  
¾If the MAC address information is required, then press  
[SETUP] to display the “Network” menu. (> 39)  
Cannot connect to network.  
Please confirm Network Settings or BD-Live  
Internet Access in Setup.  
¾When you set “BD-Live Internet Access” to “Allow ( Limited )”  
and play BD-Live contents which do not have a content  
owner certificate, the Internet access of the content is not  
allowed. If you allow the content to connect to Internet, set  
“BD-Live Internet Access” to “Allow ( ALL )”. (> 37)  
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To return all settings to the factory preset  
¾Only when connecting the AC adaptor, reset the unit as  
follows:  
Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, please perform the  
following steps.  
1
2
Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn off the unit.  
Press and hold [POWER Í/I] and [  
RETURN] on the  
Do you have the latest firmware installed?  
Firmware updates may be released to correct operating  
irregularities that are discovered with certain movies. (> 34)  
4
unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds.  
The power will turn on and then turn off.  
3
Power  
No power.  
Make the following checks and visit our  
website for more information.  
For USA :  
Enter the model number.  
For Canada :  
4
Even so, you still have trouble,  
¾Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (> 10)  
¾The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes  
too hot or too cold. The unit will not work if this occurs. Use  
the unit between 5  
oC (41  
oF) and 35  
o
C (95 oF).  
¾Hold down [POWER Í/I] for some time.  
¾The unit may not come on immediately after it is turned off.  
Once the “BYE” display disappears, press [POWER Í/I] and  
turn the unit on.  
Visit our website to find a service center.  
You can find a service center near you easily on our website.  
Unit turns off automatically.  
Other support information:  
¾Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (> 10)  
¾The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about  
15 minutes (about 5 minutes when the unit is powered by the  
battery pack) to conserve power (only when “Auto Power Off”  
in the Setup menu is set to “On”). (> 40) Turn the unit on  
again.  
¾Press [OFF TIMER] and the unit will be turned off  
automatically. (> 11)  
¾Safety devices may be operating. Press [POWER Í/I] and  
turn the unit on.  
“Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto  
Rico)” (> 54) or “Limited Warranty (Only for  
Canada)” (> 55).  
The following do not indicate malfunction.  
Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.  
The battery pack warming up when recharging or during  
use.  
The surface and area around the unit becoming warm  
when used for long periods.  
Move the unit after waiting for 3 minutes after unplugging  
the AC adaptor when it needs to be moved or maintained.  
Operating noises when the unit is turned on.  
¾When using VIERA Link (HDMI), the unit will be  
automatically turned off if the TV is turned off. If VIERA Link  
(HDMI) is not being used, set “VIERA Link” settings to “Off”.  
(> 39)  
Cannot charge or the [CHARGE] indicator fails to  
light.  
Safety devices may be operating when the unit does not  
respond to operations.  
¾The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot  
or too cold, and charging may not be possible under some  
circumstances.  
1
Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn it off.  
If the unit is not turned off, hold down for approximately  
3 seconds to force the power off.  
¾Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (> 10)  
2
Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn it on.  
If operation is still not possible after performing the  
above operations, consult the dealer where the unit was  
purchased.  
Play time dramatically reduced after recharging.  
¾The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can  
be recharged about 300 times).  
To reset this unit  
To return all settings other than some settings to  
the factory preset.  
¾Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” (> 40) in the Setup  
menu. This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-  
screen menu to the default settings, except for the following  
settings.  
j“On-screen Language”  
j“Network Easy Setting”  
j“LAN Connection Mode”  
j“Access Point Connection Setting”  
j“IP Address / DNS Settings”  
j“Proxy Server Settings”  
j“Lock”  
j“Date”  
j“Time”  
j“DVD-Video Ratings”  
j“BD-Video Ratings”  
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Operation  
LCD  
No picture on the LCD.  
¾Check connections. (> 10)  
¾Select “On” in “Monitor”. (> 12)  
¾[DivX]: Images may not be output due to how files were  
created. (> 42)  
The unit is on but cannot be operated.  
¾Is the incorrect playback media or operation function  
selected?  
¾The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static  
electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and  
then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect  
the power source (AC or battery pack), and then reconnect it.  
¾Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to  
evaporate.  
The LCD is dark.  
¾Select the appropriate Picture Quality mode. (> 12)  
LCD pixels turn black or radiate different colors.  
¾The LCD is constructed with precision technology so  
99.99 % of the pixels are active, but of the remaining of  
0.01 %, there are pixels that may be black or emit light  
constantly. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
Play fails to start even when [1] (PLAY) is pressed.  
Play starts but then stops immediately.  
¾Insert the media correctly with the label facing up. (> 13)  
¾The media is dirty. (> 5)  
¾You tried to play a blank media or unplayable media on this  
unit. (> 6)  
¾[DivX]: If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage  
where you purchased it. (> 24)  
Picture is distorted.  
¾The quality of video will lower on the screen of this unit when  
HDMI is connected. (> 28)  
No response when remote control buttons pressed.  
¾Check that the battery is installed correctly. (> 9)  
¾The battery is depleted: Replace it with new one. (> 9)  
¾Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and  
operate. (> 9)  
There is a lot of after-image when playing video.  
¾Turn “3D NR” or “Integrated NR” off if it is on. (> 27)  
A black band is displayed around the edge of the  
screen.  
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.  
¾Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. (> 38)  
Start up is slow.  
It takes time before play starts.  
¾Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”. (> 40)  
¾Start up takes time in the following situations.  
jImmediately after a power failure or the AC adaptor is  
connected.  
Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back normally.  
¾The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive  
JPEG, etc., may not play back. (> 42)  
jWhen the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.  
Played back image is distorted or does not play  
back correctly. ([AVCHD])  
¾High-definition video (transfer rate of 18 Mbps or faster)  
cannot be played back correctly if it was recorded on a DVD  
compatible to double speed or slower.  
Cannot set “On” in “24p Output”.  
¾Only when this unit is connected to a TV supporting 24p  
output via an HDMI cable, you can set to “On”. (> 38)  
Buttons do not work.  
¾Touch the operation panel (> 8) lightly with a finger. It may  
not respond when pressing with the tip of finger nail or with a  
gloved finger.  
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Audio is not output in bitstream.  
Sound  
¾Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD audio are not  
output in bitstream. To output the bitstream, select “Restore  
Default Settings” to restore the factory presets and make  
proper settings.  
No sound from the unit’s speaker.  
¾The speaker is off if headphones are connected.  
¾Turn up the volume. (> 14)  
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.  
Screen size is wrong.  
¾Use the television to change the aspect. Refer to your  
television’s operating instructions.  
¾When using an HDMI cable, change “TV Aspect” type to “4:3  
Pan & Scan”. (> 38)  
Cannot hear the desired audio type.  
¾Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. (> 17)  
¾[DivX]: Audio may not be output depending on how files were  
created. (> 42)  
Cannot switch audio.  
¾There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because  
of how the disc was created.  
No sound from other speakers.  
¾Check all connections and settings. (> 28)  
Connection  
The images from this unit do not appear on the  
television.  
Cannot hear the desired audio type.  
¾Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are  
connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of  
connected devices.  
Picture is distorted.  
¾Make sure that the television is connected to HDMI AV OUT  
terminal on this unit. (> 28)  
Cannot switch audio.  
¾When connecting an amplifier/receiver using an HDMI cable,  
you cannot switch the audio if “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby  
TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby  
D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “PCM”.  
(> 37)  
¾Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is  
correct.  
¾When “24p Output” is set to “On”, HDMI authentication takes  
place where 24p images switch to other images, and a black  
screen is displayed. (> 38)  
¾When “24p Output” is set to “On”, jittering may occur while  
playing DVD-Video other than 24p images. In this case, turn  
“24p Output” to “Off”. (> 38)  
Card  
¾An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI Resolution”,  
when the television is connected to HDMI AV OUT terminal.  
Set the item again.  
The capacity of the SD card decreased.  
¾When a BD-Video that supports BD-Live is used, and an SD  
card is in the slot, data may be written to the SD card. (> 18)  
¾Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are  
connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of  
connected devices.  
Music on an SD card cannot be played.  
¾Data that can be played from an SD card are AVCHD,  
MPEG2 and JPEG data. (> 7)  
Video is not output in high definition.  
¾Confirm that the “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup menu is set  
properly. (> 38)  
The contents of the card cannot be read.  
¾The card is not compatible or the contents on the card may  
be damaged. (> 7)  
¾Turn off and then turn on the unit again.  
Photo Frame  
Still picture or motion picture does not display.  
¾Check that the SD card is inserted. (> 13)  
¾It is not a format compatible with this unit. Or, the contents of  
the SD card may be damaged. (> 7)  
¾Playback of still pictures and motion pictures that were edited  
with a PC etc. may not be possible.  
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Picture-in-picture is not played with BD-Video.  
¾Confirm whether the disc supports picture-in-picture.  
USB device  
The contents of the USB device cannot be read.  
¾This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB  
devices.  
¾USB devices connected using a USB hub may not be  
recognized by this unit.  
BD-Live is not played with BD-Video.  
¾Confirm whether the disc supports BD-Live. (> 18)  
¾The inserted SD card does not have sufficient available  
capacity. (> 18)  
¾The SD card is write-protected. (> 7)  
¾If inserted during playback the USB device may not be  
recognized by this unit.  
¾On the USB device, are the settings for connecting with this  
unit set correctly? Check the operating instructions of the  
connected device.  
¾Sub contents copied to an SD card are provided by the disc  
producer as a part of the BD-Video content. Even if you  
record images and audio onto an SD card, it cannot be  
played as a BD-Live. (> 18)  
Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be  
selected.  
¾The languages are not recorded on the media.  
¾You may not be able to use the on-screen menu to change  
the soundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s  
menus to make changes. (> 14)  
Network  
I can’t connect to the network.  
¾Are you subscribed to high speed internet connection?  
Check that the LAN cable is properly connected. (> 31)  
¾Have you plugged a telephone cord into the LAN terminal on  
this unit? Connect with a straight LAN cable. (> 31)  
¾Confirm the power for the modem or broadband router is  
turned on.  
¾Confirm the network settings. Follow any instructions you  
may have received from your ISP (Internet Service Provider)  
and make changes to the settings.  
No subtitles.  
¾Subtitles are not recorded on the media.  
¾Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to  
“On”. (> 26)  
¾Are the broadband router settings correct? Read the  
operating instructions for the broadband router.  
¾Is the broadband router and/or modem connected correctly?  
Check the operating instructions for each device and connect  
accordingly.  
Angle cannot be changed.  
¾Angles can only be changed during scenes where different  
angles are recorded.  
¾Check the “Network” and “BD-Live Internet Access” settings.  
(> 32, 37, 39)  
The resume play function does not work.  
¾The memorized position is cleared in the following instances:  
j[] is pressed several times.  
VIERA CAST does not operate or connect.  
¾Is the network connection correct? (> 31)  
¾Image of the video contents may be incomplete or may not  
display depending on how busy the environment or the  
connected line is.  
jThe media is removed.  
jThe unit is turned off due to such occurrences as power  
outage, the removal of the AC adaptor or waste of the  
battery pack’s remaining power when the unit is turned on.  
¾The resume play function may not work depending on the  
media.  
Other difficulties with playback  
¾[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play  
function does not work.  
Audio and video momentarily pause.  
¾This occurs between playlist chapters or scenes ([AVCHD]).  
¾When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit  
automatically switches between layers and plays the title in  
the same way as a normal program. However, video and  
audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching  
layers.  
You have forgotten your ratings password.  
¾While the media is removed, press and hold [:] (SKIP)  
and [SUB MENU ] on the unit at the same time for more  
than 5 seconds. “DVD-Video Ratings”, “BD-Video Ratings”  
and “Lock” will return to the default settings.  
The VIERA Link does not work.  
¾When using the unit with only the battery pack, operate after  
turning the unit on. (> 11)  
BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.  
¾Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code or  
DVD-Video region number, and is not defective. (> cover)  
¾You have set a ratings level to limit BD-Video or DVD-Video  
play. Change this setting. (> 36)  
When a recorder or player etc. is operated with a  
remote control, the unit is also simultaneously  
operated.  
When the unit’s remote control is operated, other  
Panasonic recorders or players etc. are also  
simultaneously operated.  
¾Change the remote control codes on the Panasonic  
recorders or players.  
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Standard Compliance:  
IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b  
Transmission system:  
MISO-OFDM system, OFDM system, DSSS system  
Frequency Range:  
Specifications  
Power supply:  
DC 12 V (DC IN terminal)/  
DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)  
Power consumption (using included AC adaptor):  
Play Mode: Approx. 22 W (Unit only Approx. 18 W)  
Recharge mode (Quick Start “Off”):  
Recharge mode (Quick Start “On”):  
Standby mode (Quick Start “Off”):  
Standby mode (Quick Start “On”):  
IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11a:  
5.15 GHz - 5.35 GHz/5.47 GHz - 5.825 GHz  
IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11n:  
2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz  
Approx. 17 W  
Approx. 21 W  
Approx. 0.4 W  
Approx. 5 W  
Transfer rate (standard)*11  
:
IEEE802.11n: Tx Max. 150 Mbps, Rx Max. 300 Mbps  
IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11a: Max. 54 Mbps  
IEEE802.11b: Max. 11 Mbps  
AC adaptor:  
Power source:  
Power consumption:  
DC output:  
AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
42 W  
Access Mode:  
Infrastructure mode  
12 V, 2500 mA  
Security:  
Battery pack (lithium ion):  
Included/Optional:  
Voltage:  
WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)  
WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)  
WEP (64 bit / 128 bit)  
DY-DB30  
7.2 V  
Capacity (Minimum):  
Optional:  
Voltage:  
Capacity (Minimum):  
Optional:  
Voltage:  
5400 mAh  
DY-DB15  
7.2 V  
4200 mAh  
DY-DB100  
7.2 V  
(This unit supports WPA and WPA2 encryption.)  
Playable disc:  
BD-Video  
BD-ROM:  
BD-RE:  
Version 2  
Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer),  
JPEG  
Capacity (Minimum):  
8100 mAh  
BD-R:  
Version 2 (Single Layer, Dual Layer),  
DivX*4, *5  
Dimensions (WkDkH)  
(excluding protrusions and battery):  
DVD-RAM:  
DVD Video Recording format*10  
AVCHD format, JPEG  
,
262 mm (W)k55.1 mm (D)k200.5 mm (H)  
(10 5/16qk2 11  
/
64qk7 57  
/64q)  
DVD-R/DVD-R DL: DVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video  
Recording format*1, *10, AVCHD format*1,  
DivX*2, *3, *5, JPEG*2, MP3*2  
Mass (Weight):  
(including battery  
)
Approx. 1766 g (62.3 oz)  
Approx. 1531 g (54.0 oz)  
DVD-RW:  
DVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video  
Recording format*1, *10, AVCHD format*1  
Video*1, AVCHD format*1  
DVD-Video format  
(without battery  
)
Operating temperature range:  
i
5 to  
i
35  
o
C (i  
41 to  
i
95 oF)  
+R/+RW/+R DL:  
DVD-Video:  
Operating humidity range: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation)  
CD-Audio:  
CD-DA  
LCD screen:  
CD-R/CD-RW:  
CD-DA, JPEG*2, MP3*2, DivX*2, *5  
10.1q WIDE-SVGA LCD (1024k600kRGB)  
SD card:  
HDMI AUDIO/VIDEO output:  
Number of terminals:  
SD Memory Card*6 formatted FAT12,  
FAT16, FAT32*7, exFAT*9  
1 system (19pins TypeA)  
1 system (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)  
1 system (USB2.0)  
LAN:  
Number of terminals:  
JPEG, AVCHD format, MPEG-2  
USB:  
USB Standard:  
USB slot:  
Number of terminals:  
USB 2.0 High Speed  
MP3, JPEG, DivX  
Format:  
JPEG*8:  
FAT12, FAT16, FAT32  
SD card slot:  
Number of terminals:  
1 system  
Pixels:  
Sub Sampling:  
34  
k
34 to 8192  
k
8192  
Speaker:  
Output:  
4:2:2, 4:2:0  
0.5 W i 0.5 W (8  
)  
Maximum numbers of folders  
CD-R, CD-RW:  
BD-RE, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL  
SD card, USB device:  
Maximum numbers of files  
CD-R, CD-RW:  
Headphone output:  
Output:  
Number of terminals:  
99  
3.5 mm (1/8  
q
) stereo mini jack  
1 system  
,
300  
Pickup:  
Wave length:  
999  
9999  
BD-RE:  
405 nm/660 nm/780 nm (BD/DVD/CD)  
(BD/DVD/CD) HHS/for USA  
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, SD card, USB device: 3000  
MP3:  
Compression rate:  
Laser power:  
CLASS II/CLASS II/CLASS  
CLASS 1M/CLASS 1M/CLASS 1M (BD/DVD/CD) IEC/for Canada  
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32 kbps to 320 kbps  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
Sampling rate:  
Wireless LAN Adaptor  
Dimensions (WkHkD)  
AVCHD (H.264):  
44 mm (W)k27 mm (H)k72 mm (D)  
File format:  
AVCHD format V1.0  
3
(1  
/ )  
4qk1 1/8qk2 7/8q  
HDMI:  
Mass (Weight):  
Antenna:  
Approx. 29 g (1.02 oz)  
Tx 1, Rx 2  
480p(525p) / 1080i(1125i) / 720p(750p) /1080p(1125p)  
HDMI (x.v.Color™, High Bit rate Audio)  
Interface:  
USB2.0  
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HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
x.v.Color™ is a trademark.  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
*1  
Finalizing is necessary.  
ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats), Joliet  
*2  
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
This unit is compatible with multi-session.  
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.  
UDF1.02 without ISO9660, UDF1.5 with ISO9660  
UDF2.5  
*3  
*4  
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of  
Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  
*5  
DivX certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including  
premium content.  
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.  
Maximum number of folders recognizable: 300 folders.  
(including the root folder)  
DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is used  
under license.  
Maximum number of files recognizable: 200 files.  
includes SDHC, SDXC card  
*6  
“Blu-ray Disc” is a trademark.  
includes miniSD Card (need a miniSD Adaptor.)  
includes microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Card (need a  
microSD Adaptor.)  
Not support long file name  
Motion JPEG not supported  
“BD-LIVE” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.  
“BONUSVIEW” is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association.  
YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google, Inc.  
*7  
*8  
*9  
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-  
Fi Alliance.  
SDXC only  
*10CPRM is not supported.  
*11Transfer rates are theoretical values; however, actual  
communication rate will vary according to communication  
environment or connected equipment.  
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,  
Useable capacity will be less. (SD Card)  
(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  
Licenses  
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,  
Inc. in the United States and other countries.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby  
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s:  
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 &  
other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS  
and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS-HD, DTS-  
HD Advanced Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks  
of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All  
Rights Reserved.  
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.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology  
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual  
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology  
must be authorized by Rovi Corporation, and is intended for  
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise  
authorized by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
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.  
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.  
Contact Information  
Source code is also freely available to you and any other  
member of the public via our website below.  
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  
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.  
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DTS-HD Master Audio  
Glossary  
This is a lossless audio format and compatible with 96 kHz/  
7.1ch or less. In addition, faithful reproduction of the master  
audio is enabled using lossless audio encoding technology.  
BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.  
AVCHD  
AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video  
cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution  
HD images.  
Dynamic range  
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of  
sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and  
the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.  
Dynamic range compression means reducing the gap between  
the loudest and softest sounds. This means you can listen at  
low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.  
BD-J  
Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these  
applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive  
features in addition to playing normal video.  
BD-Live  
This is a BD-Video (BD-ROM Profile 2) that supports the new  
functions such as Internet connection, etc. in addition to the  
BONUSVIEW function.  
Film and video  
DVD-Video are recorded using either film or video. This unit  
can determine which type has been used, then uses the most  
suitable method of progressive output.  
Bitstream  
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g.,  
5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.  
Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30  
frames per second as well). Generally appropriate for  
motion picture films.  
Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second.  
Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or  
animation.  
BONUSVIEW (Final Standard Profile)  
This is a BD-Video (BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1) that  
supports the new functions such as Picture-in-picture and  
Secondary Audio, etc.  
DivX  
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX  
media files contain highly compressed video with high visual  
quality that maintains a relatively small file size.  
Folder  
This is a place on the media where groups of data are stored  
together. Additional folders can be created within folders, and  
you can make detailed classifications depending on the folder  
structure. (> 43)  
DNS Server  
A server which acts like a telephone directory and translates  
Internet domain names into IP addresses.  
Frames and fields  
Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you  
see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields.  
Dolby Digital  
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby  
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these  
signals can also be multi-channel audio.  
r
Dolby Digital Plus  
Multi-channel audio and higher audio quality is made possible  
using Dolby Digital Plus. BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel  
output.  
Frame  
Field  
Field  
A frame still shows two fields, so there may be some blurring,  
but picture quality is generally better.  
A field still shows less picture information so it may be  
rougher, but there is no blurring.  
Dolby TrueHD  
Dolby TrueHD is a very high quality audio format that  
reproduces the studio master audio. BD-Video supports up to  
7.1 channel output.  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)  
Down-mixing  
HDMI is a digital interface for consumer electronic products.  
Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed  
digital video and audio signals on a single cable.  
This is the process of remixing the multi-channel audio found  
on some discs into fewer channels.  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
Hub  
This surround system is used in many movie theaters. There is  
good separation between the channels, so realistic sound  
effects are possible.  
Used for connecting more than one device to the network.  
IP address  
A set of numbers which distinguish each device on the network  
when, for example, connected to the Internet. When using a  
PC in a LAN to access a PC or device that is not included in the  
LAN, the IP address is called the local IP address. (e.g.,  
192.168.0.10)  
DTS-HD  
DTS-HD is a high-quality, sophisticated audio format used in  
movie theaters. Previous DTS Digital Surround-compatible  
equipment can play DTS-HD as DTS Digital Surround audio.  
BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.  
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio  
This is a signal format achieved by improving the previous  
DTS, DTS-ES and DTS 96/24 formats. It is compatible with  
sampling frequency 96 kHz/48 kHz. BD-Video supports up to  
7.1 channel output.  
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JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)  
Progressive/Interlace  
This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still  
pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital  
cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its  
original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture  
quality considering the degree of compression.  
The video signal standard of NTSC has 480 interlaced (i) scan  
lines, whereas progressive (p) scanning uses twice the number  
of scan lines, and this is referred to as 480p. Using progressive  
output, you can enjoy watching high resolution video.  
Router  
LAN (Local Area Network)  
A group of linked devices in a company, school or home.  
Indicates the boundaries of a particular network.  
Distinguishes the IP address assigned to each device, such as  
the PC, and relays the flow of data within the network.  
Sampling frequency  
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound  
wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits  
(digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of  
samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more  
faithful reproduction of the original sound.  
Local storage  
This storage area is used as a destination for sub contents for  
playing BD-Live on BD-Video.  
LPCM (Linear PCM)  
This is a type of PCM format.  
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found  
on CDs.  
USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
An interface specification to connect peripherals. Playback of  
MP3, JPEG or DivX recorded to a USB device by PC or other  
equipment, or JPEG in the Panasonic digital camera or similar  
connected via USB connection cable is possible with this unit.  
MPEG2 (Moving Picture Experts Group)  
A standard for efficiently compressing and expanding color  
video.  
VIERA CAST™  
MPEG2 is a compression standard used for DVD and satellite  
based digital broadcasting.  
An information service unique to Panasonic where specific  
Web sites can be viewed on this unit by connecting to the  
Internet without using a PC.  
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)  
An audio compression method that compresses audio to  
approximately one tenth of its size without any significant loss  
of audio quality.  
x.v.Color™  
x.v.Color™ is a name for devices that are compatible with the  
xvYCC format, an international standard for expanded color in  
motion pictures, and that follow the rules for signal  
transmission.  
You can enjoy vivid colors of wider color ranges for a more  
realistic picture when connected to a TV that supports the  
x.v.Color™ with HDMI cable.  
P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD)  
This is a processor which makes use of an exclusive  
Panasonic algorithm. Various processing is supported,  
including a high-level conversion of the TV scanning format  
from interlace to progressive and a high-level conversion of  
standard resolution (480i or 576i) video signal to a 1080 High  
Definition video signal.  
1080i  
In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) alternating scan lines  
pass to create an interlaced image. Because 1080i (1125i)  
more than doubles current television broadcasts of 480i, the  
detail is much clearer and creates a more realistic and rich  
image.  
Consequently, this unit is able to provide video of optimal  
resolution to the connected TV.  
Pan&Scan/Letterbox  
In general, DVD-Video are produced with the intention that they  
be viewed on a widescreen television (16:9 aspect ratio), so  
images often don’t fit regular (4:3 aspect ratio) televisions. Two  
styles of picture, “Pan & Scan” and “Letterbox”, deal with this  
problem.  
1080p  
In one high definition image, 1080 (1125) scan lines pass at the  
same time to create a progressive image. Since progressive  
video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a  
minimal amount of screen flicker.  
Pan&Scan: The sides are cut off so the  
picture fills the screen.  
24p  
This is 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.  
Letterbox: Black bands appear at the top  
and bottom of the picture so the  
picture itself appears in an  
aspect ratio of 16:9.  
720p  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
This is one format for converting analog audio into digital audio,  
enabling you to enjoy digital audio with no hassle.  
In one high definition image, 720 (750) scan lines pass at the  
same time to create a progressive image. Since progressive  
video does not alternate scan lines like interlace, there is a  
minimal amount of screen flicker.  
Picture-in-picture  
This is a function of BD-Video that plays the primary video and  
secondary video simultaneously. For instance, the function is  
capable of playing the original movie as the primary video while  
playing video commentary from the film director on a small  
screen as a secondary video.  
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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 U.S.A. and Puerto Rico Only)  
f your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
Product or Part Name  
Parts  
Labor  
Blu-ray Disc Player, Portable Blu-  
ray Disc Player  
(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.)  
1 year 90 days  
Blu-ray Home Theater System  
1 year 1 year  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE  
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE  
PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
DVD Player, Portable DVD Player 1 year 90 days  
DVD Recorder  
1 year 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  
10 days  
Applicable  
Headphones, Accessories  
(in exchange for defective item)  
Not  
90 days  
Applicable  
Wireless LAN adaptor  
Not  
90 days  
Applicable  
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
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”.  
Customer Services Directory  
(United States and Puerto Rico)  
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:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST  
Mail-In Service  
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please  
ship the product prepaid to:  
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. If Lithium Ion  
batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled “Contains Lithium Ion  
Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries are prohibited from shipment by  
US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed in a manner to prevent short-  
circuiting and a package cannot contain more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries.  
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.  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases  
(United States and Puerto Rico)  
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)  
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.  
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, lightning damage,  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277  
As of November 2009  
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-B500  
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Limited Warranty (Only for Canada)  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period  
as stated below from the date of original purchase.  
Technics Audio Product  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
One (1) year, parts and labour  
Ninety (90) days  
Panasonic Portable/Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)  
Panasonic Audio/SD Audio Product  
Panasonic BD/DVD Product  
Panasonic Combination DVD Player/VCR  
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder/VCR  
Accessories including rechargeable batteries  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for  
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the  
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from  
coverage under this warranty.  
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before  
warranty service is performed.  
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.  
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.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:  
Our Customer Care Centre:  
Telephone #:  
1-800 #:  
(905) 624-5505  
1-800-561-5505  
Fax #:  
Email link:  
(905) 238-2360  
Link : “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”  
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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Index  
A AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
F Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Frame-by-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
H HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 52  
I IP address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39, 52  
J JPEG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 42, 53  
L LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 53  
P P4HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Photo Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Picture-in-picture . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Angle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Audio  
Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 36  
Playback  
AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
MPEG2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
AVCHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 52  
B BD-J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
BD-Live. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 52  
BD-Video Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
BONUSVIEW (Final Standard  
Profile) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 52  
C Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Language  
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Pop-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Product Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 53  
Properties  
Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Still picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 36  
Code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 36  
Local storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Cleaning  
Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Connection  
HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
LPCM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Q Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
R Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Ratings level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Restore Default Settings . . . . . . 40  
Resume play function . . . . . . . . 16  
S SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 18  
Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Slow-motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Status Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
U USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
V VIERA CASTTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
M Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Menu  
On-screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Pop-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
D Dialog Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Direct Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Direct Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Disc and card handling. . . . . . . . 5  
Discs that cannot be played. . . . 7  
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 42, 52  
Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . 37, 41, 52  
Dolby Digital Plus . . . . . 37, 41, 52  
Dolby TrueHD. . . . . . . . . 37, 41, 52  
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 41, 52  
DTS-HD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 41, 52  
MPEG2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 53  
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 42, 53  
N Network  
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 39  
Noise reduction (NR)  
Integrated NR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
3D NR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
O Off Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
On-screen  
Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
VIERA Link™  
“HDAVI Control™” . . . . . . . . . . 29  
W Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
X x.v.Color™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
24p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 38  
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.  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics  
Company, Division of Panasonic  
Corporation of North America  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
p
5770 Ambler Drive  
Mississauga, Ontario  
L4W 2T3  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,  
New Jersey 07094  
C Panasonic Corporation 2010  
Printed in China  
VQT2J81  
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