Owner’s Manual
Blu-ray DiscTM Player
Model No. DMP-BD871
DMP-BD87
DMP-BD77
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this Owner’s Manual are of DMP-BD871 for U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions, contact:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Canada : 1-800-561-5505
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Table of contents
WARNING
Unit
Getting started
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit.
≥ Use only the recommended accessories.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unit and media care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Playable media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
≥ Do not remove covers.
≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
AC power supply cord
≥ Install this unit so that the power cord can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately if any problem occurs.
Connections & Settings
STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 2 : Connecting to
an amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 3 : Connecting to the network . . . . . . . 9
STEP 4 : Connecting to
CAUTION
Unit
≥ This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on
this unit.
an AC power source. . . . . . . . . . . 10
STEP 5 : Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Placement
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
Playback
≥ Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in
another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
≥ Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or equipment that
may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
Inserting or removing media . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Multi User Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enjoying Network Service
Batteries
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage, which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the type recommended by the manufacturer.
≥ When disposing the batteries, please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same
time.
(NETFLIX, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Home Network feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
“HDMI CEC”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Settings
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
Option menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct sunlight for
a long period of time with doors and windows closed.
≥ Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥ Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Reference
Remove batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Supplemental information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Precautions of Wireless LAN connection. . . 32
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 38
Referencia rápida en español
(Spanish Quick Reference) . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
≥Restriction on use of unauthorized
copied content (> 33)
≥About Firmware updates (> 13)
(Inside of product)
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Accessories
Unit and media care
Check the supplied accessories before using this
unit.
∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry
cloth
≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to
clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully
read the instructions that came with the cloth.
1
2
Remote control
(N2QAYB000734)
Batteries for remote control
[For_Canada]
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds
to the English display on the unit.
∫ This unit’s lens
Use the lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the
unit’s lens.
∫ Clean discs
≥ Product numbers provided in this Owner’s Manual correct
as of December 2011. These may be subject to change.
DO NOT
DO
∫ Using the remote control
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
∫ Disc handling precautions
≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent
scratches or fingerprints on the disc.
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥ Do not use disc cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
R6/LR6, AA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels (rented discs, etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart
shapes.
Point it at the remote control signal sensor on this
unit. (> 7)
∫ To dispose or transfer this unit
The unit may keep the user settings information in
the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal
or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all
the settings to the factory presets to delete the
user settings. (> 27, “To return all settings to the
factory preset.”)
≥ The operation history may be recorded in the
memory of this unit.
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Playable media
Type
Logo examples
Type detail
BD-Video
BD-RE
Playable contents
Video
Video, JPEG
Video, MKV
BD
BD-R
DVD-Video
DVD-R
Video
Video, AVCHD
MKV, JPEG, FLAC,
MP3, WAV
DVD
DVD-R DL
DVD-RW
Video, AVCHD
Music [CD-DA]
—
+R/+RW/+R DL
Music CD
CD
MKV, JPEG,
FLAC, MP3,
Music [CD-DA], WAV
CD-R
CD-RW
—
—
MP4, MPEG, MKV,
JPEG, FLAC,
MP3, WAV
USB devices
(up to 2 TB)
USB
≥ See pages 6 and 33 for more information on the types of content that can be played.
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∫ Discs that cannot be played in
this unit
∫ Music CD
≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not
conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control
CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.
Any other disc that is not specifically
supported or previously described.
≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc
does not meet the technical specifications of
the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format
so playback may not be possible.
≥ DVD-RAM
≥ Super Audio CD
≥ Photo CD
≥ DVD-Audio
≥ Video CD and Super Video CD
≥ WMA discs
≥ All types of DivX discs
≥ PAL discs
∫ USB device
≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all
USB devices.
≥
This unit does not support USB device charging.
≥ HD DVD
≥ FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS file systems
are supported.
≥
BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 fields/sec
≥ This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
≥ This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32
and NTFS. If the HDD is not recognized the
power to the HDD may not be supplied. Supply
power from an external source.
∫ Region management information
BD-Video
This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the
region code “A”.
Example:
≥ It may not be possible to play the above media in some
cases due to the type of media, the condition of the
recording, the recording method and how the files were
created.
DVD-Video
≥ The producers of the disc can control how discs are
played, so you may not always be able to control play as
described in this Owner’s Manual. Read the disc’s
instructions carefully.
This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting
the region number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
2
1
ALL
4
∫ Finalize
DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW
recorded by a recorder, etc. needs to be finalized
by the recorder to play on this unit. Please refer to
the recorder’s instructions.
∫ BD-Video
≥ This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High
Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio)
adopted in BD-Video.
≥ If “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” is set to
“PCM”, the maximum possible number of Dolby
sound is 2ch PCM. (> 23)
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Control reference guide
1
2
Turn the unit on and off
TV operation buttons
11
You can operate the Panasonic TV through
the unit’s remote control (Depending on the
TV these buttons may not work.).
1
2
[Í
TV] : Turn the television on and off
12
[AV] : Switch the input select
[i j VOL] : Adjust the volume
Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers
Cancel
13
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
14
4
5
Select audio (> 16)
15
Basic playback control buttons (> 16)
Show status messages (> 17)
Show Pop-up menu/Top menu (> 17)
Show Option menu (> 21)
6
10 Colored buttons
Used for various purposes depending on the
display.
7
8
16
17
11 Transmit the remote control signal
12 Open or close the disc tray (> 14)
13 Show NETFLIX screen (> 18)
14 Switch on/off Secondary Video
(Picture-in-picture) (> 22)
18
19
20
9
15 Show Setup menu (> 23)
16 Exit the menu screen
10
17 Show the selection screen of network
features (> 18)
18 Show HOME menu (> 14)
19 [3, 4, 2, 1] : Move the highlight for selection
[OK] : Confirm the selection
(;1) : Frame-by-frame (> 16)
20 Return to previous screen
1
8
2
3
4
5
6 7
1
Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 11)
5
Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m (23 feet)
Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and
right
Stop (> 16)
Start play (> 16)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby
mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consuming a small amount of power.
Disc tray (> 14)
USB port (> 14)
Display (> 31)
2
3
4
6
7
8
Open or close the disc tray (> 14)
Rear panel terminals (> 8–10)
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STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV
Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your TV input terminal.
≥ Before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC
power.
≥ Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may
not be displayed properly.
≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended
that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0
meters (16.4 ft.) or less.
Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable):
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
HDMI AV OUT (High quality)
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
VIDEO OUT (Standard quality)
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO IN
R
Audio/Video cable
≥ Connect terminals of the same color.
STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT
(ARC)
HDMI IN
(ARC)
HDMI IN
Amplifier/receiver
≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 23).
≥ When using the TV or amplifier/receiver that does not have the indication of “(ARC)”
(non-ARC-compatible) on the HDMI terminal, in order to enjoy TV’s sound by amplifier/receiver it is
also required to connect the amplifier/receiver and TV using an optical digital cable.
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STEP 3 : Connecting to the network
The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
≥ Firmware can be updated (> 13)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 17)
≥ You can enjoy Network Service (> 18)
≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 19)
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
Wireless LAN connection
– [BD871] [BD87] : Wireless LAN is built in. (There is no need to connect a Wireless LAN Adaptor.)
– [BD77] : Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5 (optional). Only DY-WL5 can be used.
Read the operating instructions for DY-WL
5
thoroughly when using it.
[BD871] [BD87]
[BD77]
Internet
Wireless router, etc.
≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router refer to
(This site is in English only.)
For additional information about this unit refer to
≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.
≥ See page 32 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection.
LAN cable connection
LAN Cable
Broadband router, etc.
Internet
≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.
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STEP 4 : Connecting to an AC power source
To a household AC outlet
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 32) even when turned off. In the interest of
power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, it can be
disconnected.
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STEP 5 : Settings
Easy Network Setting
Easy Setting
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform
“Easy Network Setting”.
After connecting your new player for the first time
and pressing [Í], a screen for the basic settings
will appear.
Wired connection
Select “Wired” and press [OK].
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the
appropriate video input on the television.
Easy Network Setting
Select a connection mode.
Current setting
Wired
1 Press [Í].
Setup screen appears.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions and
apply the settings.
Wired
Wireless
OK
RETURN
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy
Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 25)
Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your
connection settings.
Wireless connection
Preparation
≥ Obtain your network name (> 12, SSID).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted,
please be sure that you know your
encryption key (password).
≥
[BD77] : 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 for advice.
1 Select “Wireless” and press [OK].
2 Select “Search for wireless network” or
“WPS (PUSH button method)” and press
[OK], then follow the on-screen
instructions and apply the settings.
Wireless Settings
Select a connection method.
Please refer to the operating instructions of your wireless
access point about connection methods.
Search for wireless network
WPS (PUSH button method)
∫ “WPS (PUSH button method)”
If you are using a wireless router that supports
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM), you can easily
perform the settings.
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To enter your network name (SSID) manually
If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in
step 1, follow these steps.
∫ “Search for wireless network”
The available wireless networks will be displayed.
1
Select your network name and press [OK].
≥ If your network name is not displayed,
search again by pressing the [R] button on
the remote control. Stealth SSID will not be
displayed, in this case enter manually.
1
To display the network name (SSID) input
screen :
While displaying the HOME menu, press
[SETTINGS] > select “Network” > [OK] >
select “Network Settings” > [OK] > select
“Wireless Settings” > [OK] > select
“Connection Setting” > [OK] > select
“Manual setting” > [OK]
Connection Settings
Select a wireless network for connection.
SSID
Reception
2
Press [OK] to select “SSID” and enter your
SSID.
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX
Wireless Settings
Enter your network name (SSID) to connect.
OK
Search again
OPTION
RETURN
SSID
Set
When your wireless network is encrypted
2
Press [OK] to select “Encryption Key”.
≥
If your wireless network is encrypted, go to step
2.
Wireless Settings
Enter the encryption key (password) of the wireless network.
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard that facilitates
settings relating to the connection and security of wireless
Encryption Key
LAN devices. To see whether your wireless router supports
WPS, check the wireless router operating instructions.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy
Network Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 24)
Set
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network
Settings”. (> 24)
≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for
3
Enter your encryption key (password).
Encryption Key (Password)
which you do not have usage rights.
l
During automatic searches in a wireless network
environment, wireless networks (SSID*) for which you
do not have usage rights may be displayed; however,
using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.
≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings
(encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change.
When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform
the network settings on your PC in accordance with the
settings of wireless router.
Shift
Delete
Finish
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s
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@
,
Space
-
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Symbols
Alphanumeric
Other Characters
OK
RETURN
≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without
encryption may result in the content of the communication
being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or the leaking of
data such as personal or secret information.
* SSID:
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by
wireless LAN to identify a particular network.
Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both
devices.
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Reprogramming the
remote control
Firmware updates
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated
firmware for this unit that may add or improve the
way a feature operates. These updates are
available free of charge.
If you have more than one Panasonic player/
recorder and the remote control operates both
products at once, you will need to change the
remote control code to prevent this occurrence.
(> 26, “Remote Control Code”)
This unit is capable of checking the firmware
automatically when connected to the Internet via
a broadband connection.
When a new firmware version is available, the
following message is displayed.
New firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
To update the firmware
Press [HOME] > press [SETTINGS] > select
“System” > [OK] > select “Firmware Update”
> [OK] > select “Update Now” > [OK]
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC
power or perform any operation while the update
takes place.
After the firmware is installed, “FIn” will be
displayed on the unit’s display. Unit will restart
and the following screen will be displayed.
The firmware was updated.
Current Version: x.xx
OK
RETURN
≥ If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not
connected to the Internet, then you can download the
latest firmware from the following website and burn it
to a CD-R to update the firmware.
(This site is in English only.)
To show the firmware version on this unit.
(> 26, “Firmware Version Information”)
≥ Downloading will require several minutes. It may take
longer or may not work properly depending on the
connection environment.
≥ If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version,
set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (> 26)
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Playback
Inserting or removing
media
HOME menu
Major functions of this unit can be operated from
the HOME menu.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate
video input on the television.
1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [OK] or [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the
item.
≥
If there are any other items, repeat this step.
≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is
facing the right way up.
HOME
Network
Blu-ray Disc Player
≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB
connection cable, the setup screen may be
displayed on the connected equipment. For
details, refer to the instructions for the
connected equipment.
≥ [BD77] : Use the front USB port when you
connect a USB memory or a USB HDD. The
USB port on the rear panel is only for the
Photos
Setup
Music
Videos
Personalize
1st user
Videos/Photos/Music
Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL
(optional).
5
Play back the contents. (> 16)
≥ When multiple contents are
recorded, select the types of
contents or the title.
Disc
USB
CAUTION
Do not place objects in front of the unit. The disc
tray may collide with objects when it is opened,
and this may cause malfunction.
Network
Network
Service
Displays the Home screen of
Network Service. (> 18)
DLNA Client (> 19)
Home
Network
Media Renderer (> 19)
Setup
Player
Settings
(> 23)
USB
Management
(> 17)
Changes the background of
HOME menu.
Wallpaper
To show the HOME menu
Press [HOME].
≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥ Where necessary, set “Mixed Data Disc Option” when
using a disc with both data files (MP3, JPEG, MKV, etc.)
and Video (BDAV and AVCHD). (> 26)
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Multi User Mode
Personalizing a new user
Multi User Mode is a function that enables
switching of multiple settings easily.
Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own
settings.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Press a colored button that indicates new
user personalization.
The following settings can be personalized.
≥ The user icon
≥ The wallpaper of Home menu
≥ The picture settings (> 21, 23)
3 Select an item and change the settings
according to the indications.
The following items can be set.
Input
Personalize a user name.
Nickname
HOME
User 1
A
Personalize a user icon.
Network
Blu-ray Disc Player
Select from illustrations
Photos
Setup
Music
The image can be selected from
prepared illustrations.
Select Icon
Videos
Create from Photos
User 1
Personalize
2nd user
You can select a photo in
recording media as an icon.
(> 21, “Icon Personalization”)
B
A
B
The user name and icon currently selected
Personalize a new user and switch the
users with colored buttons.
Personalize a background of the
Home menu.
Select
Wallpaper
≥ Other than prepared wallpapers,
you can also select a photo in
recording media as a wallpaper.
(> 21, “Wallpaper”)
4 Select “Confirm” and press [OK].
To change the personalized user information
Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu.
(> 26)
Switching the user
Press the colored buttons in the Home menu
to switch to the user corresponding to the
button.
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Playback
Operations during playback
1 Insert the media.
Following functions may not work depending on
the media and contents.
Playback starts depending on the media.
Stop
2 Select the item to play and press [OK].
Repeat this procedure if necessary.
Press [∫STOP].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE
DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP] when you have finished
playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen
and so on.
Press [1PLAY] to restart from this position.
≥ The position is cleared if the tray is opened or
you press [∫STOP] several times to display
“StOP” on the unit’s display.
≥ On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the
resume play function does not work.
≥ MKV: Successive play is not possible.
≥ It is not possible to play back AVCHD and MPEG2 video
which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted
to the media.
≥ To save on electricity, the power is turned off automatically
if there is no button operation for about 30 minutes when
not playing back (such as when paused, displaying the
menu, displaying still pictures, etc.). (Compatible with
ENERGY STAR)
Pause
Press [;PAUSE].
≥
Press [;PAUSE] again or [1PLAY] to restart play.
Search/Slow-motion
Search
While playing, press [SEARCH6] or
[SEARCH5].
≥
Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow-motion
While paused, press [SEARCH5].
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥ Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback
speed.
Skip
While playing or paused, press [:] or [9].
Skip to the title, chapter or track.
Frame-by-frame
While paused, press [1] (;1).
≥ Press and hold to change in succession
forward.
≥ Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback
speed.
Changing audio
Press [AUDIO].
You can change the audio channel number or
soundtrack language, etc.
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Displaying menus and
playback information
Enjoying BD-Live
With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus
contents that use Internet access.
For this BD-Live function, connection of a USB
device is necessary along with Internet connection.
Show top menu/pop-up
menu
Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU].
≥ Select the item and press [OK].
1 Perform network connection and settings.
(> 9, 11)
2 Connect a USB device with 1 GB or more
free space.
Show the status messages
≥
The USB device is used as the local storage.
While playing, press [STATUS].
The status messages give you information about
what is currently being played. Each time you
press [STATUS], the display information may
change or will disappear from the screen.
≥ Depending on media and contents, the display
may change or may not appear.
3 Insert the disc.
∫ Deleting data on the USB device
Select “USB Management” in the Home menu
(> 14), then select “BD-Video Data Erase” and
press [OK].
e.g., BD-Video
A
B
BD (Video)
T1 C1 0:05.14
≥ 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.
Play
0:20.52
D
C
≥ “BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be changed for
certain discs (> 25).
A
B
C
D
T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
Elapsed time in the title
Current position
Slideshow
Total time
Play a slideshow of photos and make various
settings during the playback.
e.g., JPEG
1 / 26
Date
Size
11/12/2007
500 x 375
1 Insert the media.
2 Select “Photos”.
Manufacturer
Equipment
3 Select an item and press [G].
The following items can be set.
Start the slideshow.
Start
Slideshow
You can display still pictures in
the selected folder one by one at
a constant interval.
Display
Interval
Change the display interval.
Transition
Effect
Select the effect when sliding
pictures.
Set whether to repeat the
slideshow.
Repeat Play
≥ Still pictures displayed as “
with this unit.
” cannot be played back
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Enjoying Network
Service
≥ Set “Network Service Lock” in “Ratings”, when restricting
the use of Network Service. (> 25)
≥ If using slow Internet connection, the video may not be
displayed correctly. A high-speed Internet service with a
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.
≥ Be sure to update the firmware when a firmware update
notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is not
updated, you may not be able to use Network Service
function properly. (> 13)
≥ Network Service home screen is subject to change without
notice.
≥ The services through Network Service 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.
(NETFLIX, etc.)
You can enjoy Network Service.
Network Service provides a variety of
selected Internet services such as the
following.
≥ Online movie rental service
≥ Video browsing service
≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not
be available.
≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥ Some content may only be available for specific countries
and may be presented in specific languages.
Network Service
*
Settings
Internet
*
Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change
without notice.
Preparation
≥ Network connection (> 9)
≥ Network setting (> 11)
1 Press [NETWORK].
≥ NETFLIX can be accessed directly by
pressing [NETFLIX] button.
2 Press [1] to select “Network Service”.
3 Select the item and press [OK].
To exit from Network Service
Press [EXIT] or [HOME].
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Home Network feature
Using the Digital Media
Controller
You can use the smartphone, etc. as the Digital
Media Controller (DMC) to play back contents
from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit).
Playing back contents on
the DLNA server
You can share photos, videos and music stored in
the DLNA Certified media server (PC with
Windows 7 installed, smartphone, etc.) connected
to your home network, and enjoy the contents
with this player.
Possible applications:
*
Server
Renderer
*
Controller
Server
Player
Preparation
*
1
2
3
Perform network connection (> 9) and
network settings (> 11) of this unit.
Perform Home Network settings of the
connected equipment.
Add the contents and folder to the libraries of
the Windows Media® Player or the
smartphone, etc.
Server
+
Renderer
Controller
*
DMC compatible software should be installed.
Preparation
Perform steps 1 to 3. (> left)
4
Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (
>
25)
≥ Playlist of Windows Media® Player can play
back only the contents that are stored in the
libraries.
≥ You can register up to 16 devices.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Select “Network”.
3 Select “Home Network”.
4 Select “Media Renderer”.
5 Operate the DMC compatible devices.
1 Press [HOME].
2 Select “Network”.
3 Select “Home Network”.
4 Select “DLNA Client”.
To exit from Media Renderer screen
Press [HOME].
≥ The list can be updated by pressing [R] on
the remote control.
5 Select the equipment and press [OK].
6 Select the item to play and press [OK].
For more details, refer to the following website
and the operating instructions for each of the
equipment.
(This site is in English only.)
≥ You may be able to use convenient
functions depending on the content by
pressing [OPTION].
≥ Control Panel is displayed once the
playback starts. Press [OK] if the Control
Panel is not displayed, and press
[RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.
≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment,
playback may not be possible.
≥ Items displayed in gray on the display cannot be played
back by this unit.
≥ This unit can be played back via connected equipment only
when controlled using DMC.
To exit from Home Network
Press [EXIT], [HOME] or [POP-UP MENU/TOP
MENU].
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“HDMI CEC”
Power off link
This unit supports HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control).
All connected equipment compatible with “HDMI
CEC”, including this unit, automatically turns off
when you switch the television off.
You can use this function by connecting the
equipment with an HDMI cable. See the
operating instructions for connected
equipment for operational details.
≥ Operation cannot be guaranteed on all HDMI CEC
devices.
Preparation
1
2
3
Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” (> 26). (The default
setting is “On”.)
Set the “HDMI CEC” operations on the
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
Turn on all “HDMI CEC” compatible
equipment and select this unit’s input channel
on the connected TV so that the “HDMI CEC”
function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are
changed, repeat this procedure.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
When play starts on the unit, the TV will
automatically switch the input channel and the
screen of this unit will be displayed.
Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will
automatically turn on.
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Settings
Option menu
Operation Menu
A variety of playback operations and settings can
be performed from this menu.
∫ Soundtrack
Available options differ depending on the playing
contents and the condition of the unit.
Show or change the soundtrack.
∫ Audio channel
Select the audio channel number.
About Multi User Mode
: Settings of the items with this indication are
saved by the respective users registered in the
Home menu.
Please refer to page 15 for details about user
registration and switching.
∫ Subtitle
Change the subtitle settings.
∫ Angle
Select the number of the angle.
1 Press [OPTION].
≥ When playing music, select “Playback
∫ Repeat Play
Settings” and press [OK].
(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed
on the unit’s display.)
Select the item that you want to repeat.
≥ The items displayed differ depending on the
type of media.
e.g., BD-Video
Operation Menu
Soundtrack
1
ENG Dolby TrueHD M...
Subtitle
≥ Select “Off” to cancel.
Angle
1
Repeat Play
Status
Off
∫ Shuffle
Primary Video
Secondary Video
Top Menu
MPEG-4 AVC
Select whether or not to play random.
Pop-up Menu
∫ Start Slideshow
Start the slideshow.
2 Select an item and change the settings.
∫ Status
Show the status messages.
To exit the screen
Press [OPTION].
∫ Rotate Right
∫ Rotate Left
Rotate the still picture.
Regarding Language : (> 31)
∫ Wallpaper
Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME
menu. (> 14)
∫ Icon Personalization
Set the still picture as your user icon. (> 15)
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∫ Video
Video Settings
The recording method of original video appears.
∫ Picture Mode
∫ Primary Video
Select the picture quality mode during play.
≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in
“Picture Adjustment”.
The recording method of original primary video
appears.
∫ Secondary Video
∫ Picture Adjustment
Specific picture quality settings can be performed.
Select on/off of images. The
recording method of original
video appears.
≥ During search/slow-motion or
frame-by-frame, only the
primary video is displayed.
Video
∫ Progressive
Select the method of conversion for progressive
output to suit the type of material being played.
≥ When the content is distorted change the
settings from “Auto” to “Video”.
Select on/off of audio and the
language.
Soundtrack
∫ Reset to Default Video Settings
Return video settings to the factory preset.
∫ Top Menu
Display Top Menu.
∫ Pop-up Menu
Display Pop-up Menu.
∫ Menu
Display Menu.
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¾24p Output
Setup menu
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting
1080/24p output using an HDMI cable, movies and
other material recorded at 24p are output at 24p.
≥ When BD-Video images other than 24p are
played, images are output at 60p.
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings
remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Some items in the Setup menu are common to
the Option menu. You can get the same effect
with both menus.
≥
24p : A progressive image recorded at a rate of 24
frames per second (motion-picture film). Many
BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/
second in accordance with the film materials.
About Multi User Mode
: Settings of the items with this indication are
saved by the respective users registered in the
Home menu.
Please refer to page 15 for details about user
registration and switching.
¾Deep Color Output
This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep
Color output when a television that supports
Deep Color is connected.
1 While displaying the HOME menu, press
[SETTINGS].
¾Contents Type Flag
Depending on the playback content, the TV will
output adjusting to the optimal method when a
TV that supports this function is connected.
Player Settings
Picture Mode
Normal
Video
Picture Adjustment
HDMI Output
Audio
Black Level Control
Lighter
Language
Network
∫ Black Level Control
Ratings
System
Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black
level to the desired setting for picture
enhancement.
OK
RETURN
2 Select an item and change the settings.
Audio
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
∫ Dynamic Range Compression
You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)
Video
≥
“Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby TrueHD.
∫ Picture Mode
(> 22)
∫ Digital Audio Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
∫ Picture Adjustment
(> 22)
¾Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD
¾DTS/DTS-HD
∫ HDMI Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Select the audio signal to output.
≥
Select “PCM”, when the connected equipment
cannot decode the respective audio format.
This unit decodes the audio format and
transmits to the connected equipment.
¾HDMI Resolution
The items supported by the connected devices are
indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any item
without “ ” is selected, the images may be distorted.
¢
≥
Not making the proper settings may result in noise.
≥ If “Auto” is selected, the best suited output
resolution to the connected television is
automatically selected.
≥ To enjoy high-definition video up-converted to
1080p, you need to connect the unit directly
to 1080p compatible HDTV (High Definition
Television). If this unit is connected to an
HDTV through other equipment, the other
equipment must also be 1080p compatible.
¾BD-Video Secondary Audio
Select whether or not to mix the primary and
secondary audio (including the button click
sound).
If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary
audio only.
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¾HDMI Audio Output
This setting selects whether or not to output
audio from HDMI.
Network
∫ Easy Network Setting (> 11)
∫ Downmix
∫ Network Settings
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to
2-channel sound.
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
≥
Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected
equipment supports the virtual surround function.
¾LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
≥ There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV
OUT.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the
following cases:
– AVCHD playback
– Playback of secondary audio (including the
button click sound).
¾Wireless Settings
This allows the wireless router and connection
settings to be set. Current connection settings
and connection state can be checked.
Connection Setting
The wireless router connection wizard will be
displayed.
Language
∫ Audio Language
Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)
When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used, this
sets the connection speed.
≥ If you connect using the “Double Speed
Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same
frequency band, and there is consequently
a greater risk of reception interference. This
can cause the connection speed to drop or
become unstable.
Choose the language for audio.
≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of
each disc will be selected.
≥ Enter a code (> 31) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
∫ Subtitle Language
Choose the language for the subtitle.
≥ If “Auto” is selected and the language selected
for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles
of that language will automatically appear if
available on that disc.
≥ Enter a code (> 31) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
¾IP Address/DNS Settings
This is for checking the state of the network
connection and setting the IP address and
DNS-related.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
¾Proxy Server Settings
∫ Menu Language
This is for checking the state of connection with
the Proxy server and performing settings.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥ Enter a code (> 31) when you select “Other
¢¢¢¢”.
∫ Subtitle Text
Select a suitable item according to the language
used for MKV subtitles text.
≥
This item is displayed only after playing back a file.
∫ On-screen Language
Choose the language for menus and on-screen
messages.
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¾Network Drive Connection
Ratings
The following items use the same password.
Don’t forget your password.
It is possible to access the shared folder of
equipment not compatible with DLNA, such as
the Windows XP operating system, and play
back video, still pictures, and music on this unit.
For the setting and operation method of connected
equipment, refer to the following Website.
(This site is in English only.)
∫ DVD-Video Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
∫ BD-Video Ratings
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
¾Remote Device Settings (> 19)
∫ Network Service Lock
You can restrict the usage of Network Service.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Remote Device Operation
Enable to operate by DMC.
≥
If “On” is selected, “Quick Start” is fixed to “On”.
System
∫ Easy Setting
You can execute basic settings.
Setting Unit Name
Set the name of this unit to be displayed on
the connected equipment.
∫ Display Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
≥
[BD871] [BD87] : With the default setting, the
unit name will be displayed as “DMP-BD87”.
¾TV Aspect
Registration Type
Allow connection to all the
Set to match the type of television connected.
When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and
playing 16:9 ratio image:
Auto
equipment that is accessing
this unit.
Set the permission of the
connection individually for the
equipment that is accessing
this unit.
The sides are cut off
so the picture fills
the screen. When
playing BD-Video,
4:3 Pan &
Scan
Manual
video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.
Remote Device List
Black bands
Registering/deregistering of the displayed
equipment can be performed when “Manual”
in “Registration Type” is selected.
4:3
Letterbox
appear at the top
and bottom of the
picture.
¾BD-Live Internet Access (> 17)
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen
television and playing 4:3 ratio image:
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live
functions are used.
≥ If “Allow (Limited)” is selected, Internet
access is permitted only for BD-Live contents
which have content owner certificates.
Video is displayed as a 4:3 ratio
16:9
image in the center of the screen.
Video is displayed as a
16:9 Full
horizontally stretched 16:9 image.
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¾Screen Saver Function
∫ Remote Control Code
This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.
≥ When this is set to “On”:
Change the remote control code if other
Panasonic products react to this remote control.
If a list of playback content is displayed and
there is no operation for 10 minutes or more,
the screen switches to HOME menu
automatically.
∫ Firmware Update (> 13)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function
is not available.
¾Automatic Update Check
When this equipment remains connected to the
Internet, it will check for the latest firmware
version when it is turned on and you can update
it if necessary.
¾Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages
automatically.
¾Update Now
¾HDMI CEC
You can update the firmware manually if a
firmware update is available.
Set to use “HDMI CEC” function when
connected via HDMI cable to a device that
supports “HDMI CEC”.
∫ System Information
≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use
“HDMI CEC”.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾License
∫ Unit Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Information about the software used by this unit
is displayed.
¾Mixed Data Disc Option
¾Firmware Version Information
Display firmware version of this unit and
wireless LAN module.
Select the playback contents on discs with both
data files and Video.
≥ If “MP3/JPEG/MKV” is selected, the video
menu function (except MKV) cannot be
played back.
≥ If “BDAV/AVCHD” is selected, data file cannot
be played back.
∫ Restore Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the
Option menu to the default settings, except for
some settings of network, ratings, remote control
code, language, etc.
¾Front Panel Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
≥ If “Auto” is selected, the display is set to bright
and only dimmed during playback.
¾Edit User Information
Change the user information registered in the
Home menu.
∫ Quick Start
Speed of startup from power off is increased.
≥ When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be
powered and the idle power consumption will
increase compared to when set to “Off”. (About
the power consumption > 32)
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Reference
Troubleshooting guide
General operation
Before requesting service, please perform the
following steps.
To return to the factory preset.
¾
Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in
Do you have the latest firmware installed?
Firmware updates may be released to correct
operating irregularities that are discovered
with certain movies. (> 13)
4
Make the following checks and visit our
website for more information.
For U.S.A. :
Enter the model number.
For Canada :
4
the Setup menu. (> 26)
To return all settings to the factory preset.
¾
1
Reset the unit as follows:
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B]
and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “08FIn” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least
5 seconds.
2
3
Or visit our website to find a service
center.
You can find a service center near you easily
on our website.
The remote control doesn’t work properly.
¾
Change the batteries in the remote control.
(> 4)
Other support information:
“Customer Services Directory (United States
and Puerto Rico)” (> 37) or “Limited
Warranty (Only for CANADA)” (> 38).
¾
The remote control and main unit are using
different codes. If “SEt ” is displayed on the
unit’s display when a button is pressed on the
remote control, change the code on the
remote control. (> 26, 30)
The following do not indicate a problem with
this unit:
– Regular disc rotating sounds.
– Image disturbance during search.
The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the
TV is switched on.
¾
This phenomenon may occur, depending on the
TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to “On”.
Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may
be prevented by reconnecting the HDMI cable
to a different HDMI input terminal or by
∫ Unit doesn’t respond to remote
¾
control or front panel buttons.
Disconnect the power cord, wait 1 minute, then
changing the HDMI auto connection setting.
reconnect the power cord.
∫ Cannot eject disc.
The unit may have a problem.
You have forgotten your ratings password.
You want to cancel the ratings level.
¾
1
The ratings level returns to the factory preset.
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B]
and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “03VL” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
1
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B]
and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “06FtO” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
2
3
2
3
Press [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
Press [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
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This unit does not recognize the USB
connection correctly.
Picture
¾
Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it
still does not recognize the connection, turn
the power of this unit off and on again.
USB devices may not be recognized by this
unit when connected using the following :
– a USB hub
The images from this unit do not appear on
the television.
Picture is distorted.
¾
¾
An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI
Resolution”. Reset the setting as follows:
While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B]
and [Y] on the remote control at the same
time for more than 5 seconds.
1
– a USB extension cable other than the
supplied with the Wireless LAN Adaptor
DY-WL5 (optional)
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Repeatedly press [1] (right) on the remote
control or [Í/I] on the unit until “04PrG” is
displayed on the unit’s display.
Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least
5 seconds.
¾
If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use the
USB cable that is supplied with the HDD.
2
3
The unit switches to standby mode.
¾
This unit will automatically turn to standby
mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. (> 16)
One of the unit’s safety devices is activated
(U59 is displayed). Wait until this unit has
cooled down.
¾
Set the item again. (> 23)
– When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,
and DTS-HD audio are not output in
bitstream, select “Yes” in “Restore Default
Settings” and make proper settings. (> 26)
Video is not output in high-definition.
¾
Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup
menu is set properly. (> 23)
No subtitles.
When progressive output is on, closed
captions/subtitles cannot be displayed.
¾
The subtitles overlap closed captions
recorded on discs.
¾
Turn off the subtitles or the closed caption
setting on the TV. (> 21)
A black band is displayed around the edge of
the screen.
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.
¾
¾
Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. (
Adjust the aspect setting on the television.
>
25)
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Audio
Network
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
I can’t connect to the network.
¾
Check the connections and the “Digital Audio
Output” settings. (> 8, 23)
¾
Confirm the network connection and settings.
(> 9, 11, 24)
¾
To output audio from a device connected with
an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to
“On” in the Setup menu. (> 24)
¾
Check the operating instructions for each
device and connect accordingly.
When using wireless LAN connection, video
from the DLNA Certified media server is not
played back or video frames are dropped
during playback.
Playback
¾
Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n
(2.4 GHz) wireless router may solve the
problem. If you use 802.11n (2.4 GHz)
wireless router, it is necessary to set the
encryption type to “AES”.
Disc cannot be played.
The disc is dirty. (> 4)
¾
Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back
normally.
Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless
telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in
connection interruptions or other problems.
On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 24), the
continuous lighting of at least 4 “Reception”
indicators is the target for a stable connection.
If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or the
connection is being interrupted, change the
position or angle of your wireless router and
see if the connection state improves. If there
is no improvement, connect to a wired
network and perform the “Easy Network
Setting” (> 11) again.
¾
The images that were edited on the PC, such
as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not be played
back.
¾
I can’t play back BD-Live.
¾
¾
¾
Confirm that this unit is connected to the
broadband Internet. (> 9)
Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access”
settings. (> 25)
Confirm a USB device is connected to the
USB port. (> 14)
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Messages
On the unit’s display
The following messages or service numbers
appear on the television or unit’s display.
SEt (“ ” stands for a number.)
¾
The remote control and main unit are using
different codes. Change the code on the
remote control.
On the television
Press and hold [OK] and the
indicated number button at
the same time for more than
5 seconds.
Cannot play.
¾
You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs
recorded in PAL video, etc.).
Cannot display on this unit.
You tried to play a non-compatible image.
H or F
(“ ” stands for a number.)
¾
¾
¾
There is something unusual.
No disc inserted.
The disc may be upside down.
Check the unit using the troubleshooting
guide. If the service number remains
displayed, do the following.
Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a
few seconds, then reconnect it.
¾
$ This operation is not available.
1
2
¾
Some operations are unsupported by the unit.
For example;
– During playback, reverse slow-motion or
reverse frame-by-frame is not possible.
Press [Í/I] to turn the power on.
If the service number remains displayed despite
doing the above, request service from the dealer.
Inform the dealer of the service number when
requesting service.
IP address is not set.
¾
The “IP Address” in “IP Address/DNS
Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP
Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default
Gateway”. (Select the automatic address
acquisition if necessary.)
The current wireless network security setting
is weak. It is recommended to change to a
stronger security setting.
¾
Authentication type for the wireless LAN is set
to “Open system”, or the encryption type is
set to “No encryption”. It is recommended to
encrypt for safety reasons. For details, refer
to the instructions of the wireless router being
used. Encryption is required when playing
back video, etc., from DLNA compatible
devices.
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∫ Unit’s display list
Supplemental
This list only contains displays that are difficult to
read.
information
∫ Display languages list
Display Language Display Language Display Language
Display
Reading
Display
Reading
BYE
OPEN
ENG
FRA
DEU
ITA
ESP
NLD
SVE
NOR
DAN
POR
RUS
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
JPN
CHI
KOR
MAL
VIE
THA
POL
CES
SLK
HUN
FIN
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Malay
ARA
HIN
PER
IND
Arabic
Hindi
READ
STOP
Photo
DISC
PLAY
SETUP
SLIDE
USB
Persian
Indonesian
Maori
Bulgarian
Romanian
Greek
Vietnamese MRI
Thai
Polish
Czech
Slovak
Hungarian
Finnish
BUL
RUM
GRE
TUR
Turkish
Others
Portuguese
Russian
NET
START
FINISH
UPD *
SET *
No DISC,
No PLAY,
No READ,
∫ Language code list
Language Code Language Code Language Code
Abkhazian:
Afar:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Amharic
Arabic:
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
UNSUPPORT
6566 Gujarati:
6565 Hausa:
6570 Hebrew:
8381 Hindi:
6577 Hungarian:
6582 Icelandic:
7289 Indonesian:
6583 Interlingua:
6589 Irish:
7185 Rhaeto-Romance:
7265
8277
* “ ” stands for a number.
7387 Romanian:
7273 Russian:
7285 Samoan:
7383 Sanskrit:
7378 Scots Gaelic: 7168
7365 Serbian:
8382
7165 Serbo-Croatian: 8372
8279
8285
8377
8365
:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Basque:
6590 Italian:
7384 Shona:
7465 Sindhi:
7487 Singhalese:
7578 Slovak:
7583 Slovenian:
7575 Somali:
7589 Spanish:
7579 Sundanese:
7585 Swahili:
7679 Swedish:
7665 Tagalog:
8378
8368
8373
8375
8376
8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
6665 Japanese:
6985 Javanese:
Kannada:
6678 Kashmiri:
6890 Kazakh:
6672 Kirghiz:
6682 Korean:
6671 Kurdish:
7789 Laotian:
Bengali; Bangla:
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
Byelorussian: 6669 Latin:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
Chinese:
Corsican:
Croatian:
Czech:
7577 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Tajik:
6765 Lingala:
9072 Lithuanian:
6779 Macedonian:
7282 Malagasy:
6783 Malay:
6865 Malayalam:
7876 Maltese:
6978 Maori:
6979 Marathi:
6984 Moldavian:
7079 Mongolian:
7074 Nauru:
7073 Nepali:
7082 Norwegian:
7089 Oriya:
7176 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Welsh:
7565 Persian:
6869 Polish:
7678 Tamil:
7684 Tatar:
7775 Telugu:
7771 Thai:
7783 Tibetan:
7776 Tigrinya:
7784 Tonga:
7773 Turkish:
7782 Turkmen:
7779 Twi:
7778 Ukrainian:
7865 Urdu:
7869 Uzbek:
7879 Vietnamese:
7982 Volapük:
Danish:
Dutch:
English:
Esperanto:
Estonian:
Faroese:
Fiji:
Finnish:
French:
Frisian:
Galician:
Georgian:
German:
Greek:
Greenlandic:
Guarani:
7065 Wolof:
8076 Xhosa:
8084 Yiddish:
8065 Yoruba:
8185 Zulu:
6976 Portuguese:
7576 Punjabi:
7178 Quechua:
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Precautions of Wireless Specifications
LAN connection
Signal system
NTSC
The following limits are in place regarding the
usage of this unit or Wireless LAN Adaptor. You
must be aware of these limits before using these
devices.
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 these devices.
≥ Data transmitted and received over radio
waves may be intercepted and monitored.
≥ This unit or Wireless LAN Adaptor contain
delicate electronic components.
Please use these devices in the manner in
which they were intended and follow the
following points:
Operating
temperature range
i5 oC to i35 oC
(i41 oF to i95 oF)
Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % RH
range
(no condensation)
Video output
Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector:
Pin jack (1 system)
Audio output
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors:
2 channel
1 system
HDMI AV output
USB slot
Output connector:
Type A (19 pin) 1 system
[BD871] [BD87] USB2.0:
1 system
[BD77] USB2.0: 2 system
– Do not expose these devices to high
temperatures or direct sunlight.
– Do not bend, or subject these devices to
strong impacts.
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
1 system
– Keep these devices away from moisture.
– Do not disassemble or alter these devices in
any way.
Standard Compliance:
IEEE802.11 b/g/n
[BD871] [BD87]
Wireless LAN
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band
Security:
WPATM/WPA2TM
(Encryption Type: TKIP/AES,
Authentication Type: PSK),
WEP (64 bit/128 bit)
LASER Specification Class I LASER Product
Wave length: 790 nm (CDs)/
658 nm (DVDs)/405 nm (BDs)
Laser power: No hazardous
radiation is emitted with the
safety protection
Power supply
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption Approx. 15 W
Power consumption
Approx. 0.5 W
in standby mode
Power consumption
in quick start
standby mode
Approx. 5 W
Dimensions
(WkHkD)
430 mmk36 mmk199 mm
(Approx. 16 15/16zk1 7/16zk
7 27/32z)
Mass (Weight)
Approx. 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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File format
Restriction on use of
unauthorized copied content
File format
Extension
Reference
This unit adopts the following technology for
copyright protection.
This unit supports ID3
tags, but only titles, artist
names and album names
can be displayed.
MP3
“.MP3”, “.mp3”
Cinavia Notice
≥ MOTION JPEG and
Progressive JPEG is
not supported
≥ You may not be able to
play back the file if you
have edited the folder
structure or the file
name on a PC or other
device.
This product uses Cinavia technology to limit
the use of unauthorized copies of some
commercially-produced film and videos and
their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an
unauthorized copy is detected, a message will
be displayed and playback or copying will be
interrupted.
More information about Cinavia technology is
provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer
To request additional information about Cinavia
by mail, send a postcard with your mailing
address to:
JPEG
“.JPG”, “.jpg”
≥ The video file and
subtitles text file are
inside the same folder,
and the file names are
the same except for the
file extensions.
≥ Some MKV file may not
be played back,
depending on the video
resolution and frame
rate condition.
“.MKV”, “.mkv”
Subtitles text
file
“.SRT”, “.srt”,
“.SSA”, “.ssa”,
“.ASS”, “.ass”
MKV
Cinavia Consumer Information Center, P.O.
Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA.
Maximum sampling rate:
192 kHz/24 bit
FLAC
WAV
“.flac”
“.wav”
Maximum sampling rate:
192 kHz/24 bit
≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play
order may differ or playback may not be possible.
Audio information
The audio output differs depending on the
settings on the unit. (> 23, Digital Audio Output)
≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum
possible number of output channels when
connected to amplifier/receiver compatible with
the respective audio format.
“Digital Audio Output”
Terminal
“Bitstream”
“PCM”*2
BD-Video :
HDMIAV Outputs using
OUT
7.1ch PCM*1
DVD-Video :
5.1ch PCM
original audio*1
*1
*2
When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, the
audio will be output as Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround
or 5.1ch PCM.
The maximum possible number of Dolby sound is 2ch
PCM.
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“AVCHD” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,226,616; 6,487,535; 7,392,195; 7,272,567; 7,333,929;
7,212,872 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS-HD and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks & DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi
Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other countries.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license and VC-1 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial
use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii)
decode AVC/VC-1 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained
from a video provider licensed to provide AVC/VC-1 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
“Wi-Fi”, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”, “WPA” and “WPA2” are marks or registered marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network
Alliance.
Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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This product incorporates the following software:
(1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2),
(4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL v2.1) and/or,
(5) open sourced software licensed under its applicable license terms including but not limited to ICU License, c-arse license, gSOAP
Public License 1.3b,
(6) Adobe Flash Lite for Digital Home Software licensed by Adobe Systems Incorporated or its affiliates.
For the software categorized as (3) and (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL v2.1, as the case may be at
In addition, the software categorized as (3) and (4) are copyrighted by several individuals. Please refer to the copyright notice of those
individuals at
The GPL/LGPL software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied
warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information
provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable
copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL v2.1.
Contact Information
Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below.
For the software categorized as (5) includes as follows.
1. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit.
(http://www.openssl.org/)
2. This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its contributors.
3. FreeType code.
4. The Independent JPEG Group's JPEG software.
Further, For Adobe Flash Lite for Digital Home Software (“Flash Software”), please be aware of the following.
(i) You are not permitted to distribute and copy this Flash Software to any third party,
(ii) You are not permitted to modify the Flash Software and create derivative works of the Flash Software,
(iii) You are not permitted to decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble and otherwise reduce the Flash Software to a
human-perceivable form,
(iv) You are not permitted to claim any damages, including direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages
arising out of or in connection with the Flash Software,
(v) You fully agree that the ownership of the Flash Software is that of Panasonic Corporation and/or its suppliers or licensors,
(vi) You agree and acknowledge that it is possible that you cannot access the contents unless you do not obtain and install the latest
version of the Flash Software.
ICU License - ICU 1.8.1 and later
COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE
Copyright (c) 1995-2010 International Business Machines Corporation and others
All rights reserved.
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the
“Software”), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish,
distribute, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, provided that the above
copyright notice(s) and this permission notice appear in all copies of the Software and that both the above copyright notice(s) and this
permission notice appear in supporting documentation.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF
THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CLAIM, OR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
Except as contained in this notice, the name of a copyright holder shall not be used in advertising or otherwise to promote the sale, use
or other dealings in this Software without prior written authorization of the copyright holder.
All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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c-arse license
Copyright 1998 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted,
provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in
supporting documentation, and that the name of M.I.T. not be used in advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software
without specific, written prior permission.
M.I.T. makes no representations about the suitability of this software for any purpose. It is provided “as is” without express or implied
warranty.
gSOAP Public License Version 1.3b
Part of the software embedded in this product is gSOAP software. Portions created by gSOAP are Copyright (C) 2001-2009 Robert A.
van Engelen, Genivia inc. All Rights Reserved.
THE SOFTWARE IN THIS PRODUCT WAS IN PART PROVIDED BY GENIVIA INC AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE
GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY
THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
(1) MS/WMA
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
(2) MS/PlayReady/Final Product Labeling
This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside
of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
(3) MS/PlayReady/End User Notices
Content owners use Microsoft PlayReadyTM content access technology to protect their intellectual property, including copyrighted
content. This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady-protected content and/or WMDRM-protected content. If the
device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to
consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access
technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be
able to access content that requires the upgrade.
(4) FLAC, WPA Supplicant
The software licenses are displayed when “License” in the Setup menu is selected.(> 26)
Copyright 2004-2010 Verance Corporation. CinaviaTM is a Verance Corporation trademark. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and
worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Blu-ray and DVD Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
(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.
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.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the
servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or
recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED
WARRANTY.
Product or Part Name
Parts
Labor
Blu-ray Disc Player, Portable Blu-ray Disc
Player
1 year
90 days
Blu-ray Home Theater System
DVD Player, Portable DVD Player
DVD Recorder
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
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.
90 days
90 days
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.
Not
Applicable
Rechargeable Batteries (pack)
90 days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty
excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and
cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please ship
the product prepaid to:
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your
nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase
Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
Panasonic Exchange Center
4900 George McVay Drive
Suite B
McAllen, TX 78503
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all supplied accessories listed in
the Owner’s Manual, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and packed well in
a carton box. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at
the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return
address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A
valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm,
Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/
PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID
AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE
REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF
PURCHASE.
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic
Products by visiting our Web Site at:
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
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, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids,
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST)
Panasonic National Parts Center
20421 84th Ave S., Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of January 2012
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
SERIAL NUMBER
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Limited Warranty (Only for CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product
with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your
purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Technics Audio Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic BD/DVD Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio Receivers - One (1) year, parts and labour
Home Theater Systems Product - One (1) year, parts and labour
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic
brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in
Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original
packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR
OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS
REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal
wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand,
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or
service by anyone other than an Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time,
travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded
content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE
Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
PRODUCT REPAIRS
Please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre.
Link: “Support # Panasonic Servicentre® locator” on www.panasonic.ca
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Referencia rápida en español
Reproducción básica
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Preparación
Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de
vídeo adecuada en el televisor.
Conexiones básicas
Conexión a un televisor
compatible con HDMI
1 Pulse [Í] para encender la unidad.
Después de conectar su nuevo reprodutor y
pulsar el botón de encendido, aparecerá la
pantalla de la configuración básica.
Cable HDMI
HDMI IN
2 Inserte el medio.
Inicia la reproducción
Pulse [1PLAY].
Conexión a un televisor con
un cable para audio/vídeo
Parada
VIDEO IN
Pulse [∫STOP].
La posición de detención se memoriza.
L
AUDIO IN
R
Función de reanudación de la reproducción
Cable de audio/vídeo
Pulse
[1PLAY] para reiniciar la reproducción
desde esta posición.
≥ La posición se borra si se abre la bandeja o se pulsa
[∫STOP] varias veces para visualizar “StOP” en el visor de
la unidad.
≥ En los discos BD-Video incluidos los BD-J, la función
de reanudación de la reproducción no funciona.
Conexión a un televisor
compatible con HDMI y a un
amplificador/receptor
compatible con HDMI
Pausa
Pulse [;PAUSE].
≥ Pulse [;PAUSE] otra vez o [1PLAY] para reiniciar la
reproducción.
Cable HDMI
HDMI IN
(ARC)
Búsqueda/Cámara lenta
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
(ARC)
Búsqueda
Durante la reproducción, pulse [SEARCH6]
o [SEARCH5].
Amplificador/
Receptor
≥ Música y MP3: La velocidad está fija en un paso.
Cámara lenta
Durante la pausa, pulse [SEARCH5].
Conecte el cable de
alimentación de CA por último
La velocidad aumenta hasta 5 pasos.
≥ Pulse [1PLAY] para recuperar la velocidad de
reproducción normal.
A una toma de
corriente doméstica
Salto
Durante la reproducción o la pausa, pulse
[:] o [9].
Salta hasta el título, capítulo o pista que desee
reproducir.
≥ Conéctelo cuando haya realizado el resto de conexiones.
Ahorro de energía
Esta unidad consume una pequeña cantidad de
energía aunque esté ajustada en el modo de
espera (Accionamiento rápido : Desactivado,
aprox. 0,5 W). Para ahorrar energía cuando no
vaya a utilizar la unidad durante mucho tiempo,
desenchúfela de la toma de corriente.
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Index
Changing audio . . . . . .16
Language . . . . . . . .24, 31
B BD-Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
A Audio
W Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . 9
M Media Renderer . . . . . . 19
Multi User Mode. . . . . . . .15
N Network
24p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connection . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting . . . . . . . . . 11, 24
Network Service . . . . . . .18
D DLNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
F File format. . . . . . . . . . . .33
Firmware update . . . . . . . 13
H HDMI CEC . . . . . . . . . . . .20
L LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
P
Pop-up menu . . . . . . . . . .17
Q Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . 26
R Restore Default
Language
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
On-screen. . . . . . . . . . .24
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . .21
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . .21, 24
Resume play function . . .16
S Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
U USB device . . . . . . . . . . . 6
USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your
community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please visit
Panasonic website:
or call 1-888-769-0149.
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
For Canada only: The word “Participant” is
used in place of the word “Partner”.
Panasonic Consumer Marketing
Company of North America,
Panasonic Canada Inc.
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Division of Panasonic Corporation Mississauga, Ontario
of North America
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New Jersey 07094
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C Panasonic Corporation 2011
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