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.
PP
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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
I
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
チ
(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.
1
≥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.
3
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
1
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.,
1
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
4
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].
6
7
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
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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
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Total
8
Slideshow settings
RETURN
After performing step 1 (> above)
Previous
Next
Slideshow Page 02/02
Video
Picture
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Y
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
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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
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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
1/21
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
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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
W
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
I
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.
I
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
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