Panasonic Dmp Bd30 Operating Instructions

							RQT9037-YPP
Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Player
Model No. DMP-BD30
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 
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code A.Example:
DV D-Vi d eo
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.Example:
2
4 1ALL1
If you have any questions contact[[U.S.A.]:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
[Canada]:1-800-561-5505
[[U.S.A.]:The warranty can be found on page 30.[Canada]:The warranty can be found on page 31.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 32.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
(Inside of product) 1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and 
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your 
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete 
outlet.10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR 
PRODUCT DAMAGE, 
≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, 
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED 
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON 
THE APPARATUS.
≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO 
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK 
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE 
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN 
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only 
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the 
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily 
accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain 
readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, 
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be 
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way 
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............ 2
Accessory information ..................................... 3
Disc and card information ................................ 4
Connection ........................................................ 6
Control reference guide.................................... 9
Easy Setting..................................................... 10
Setting the television and amplifier/receiver 
operation........................................................ 10
Basic play (Playing video contents) .............. 11
Different kinds of playback for BD-Video ..... 13
Chapter playback ............................................ 14
Playing still pictures ....................................... 14
Playing music .................................................. 16
Showing FUNCTIONS menu........................... 16
Linked operations with the TV (EZ Sync
TM 
“HDAVI ControlTM”) ....................................... 17Changing settings with the on-screen 
menu ....................................................18
Changing the unit’s settings .......................... 20
Frequently asked questions........................... 23
Troubleshooting guide ................................... 24
Messages ......................................................... 27
Disc and card handling................................... 27
Maintenance .................................................... 27
Specifications .................................................. 28
Glossary ........................................................... 29
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. ) .......... 30
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ...... 31
Product Service ............................................... 31
Index ................................................................. 33
Accessory information
Getting started
Playback
Settings
Reference
Referencia rápida en español
(Spanish Quick Reference)............................. 32
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of September 2007. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 30.
Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
∏∏ ∏∏
1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000184)1 Audio/Video cable
(K2KA6BA00003)2 Batteries
for remote control1 AC power supply cord
(K2CB2CB00022)
≥For use with this unit only. Do not use 
it with other equipment.
Also, do not use cords for other 
equipment with this unit.
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. )
Product Registration Card
Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit.
BatteriesInsert so the poles (i and j) match those in 
the remote control.
When closing the lid, insert it from the j 
(minus) side.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive 
heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥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.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte 
leakage which can damage items the fluid 
contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove batteries if the remote control is not 
going to be used for a long period of time. 
Store in a cool, dark place.
Using remote control
R6/LR6, AA
 20
3020
30
Remote control signal sensor
7 m (23 feet) directly 
in front of the unitUse
If you cannot operate the unit or other 
equipment using the remote control after 
changing the batteries, please re-enter the 
codes (>10, 26).
Getting started 11 Table of contents/Accessory information
Getting started
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Disc and card information
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.
This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with DVD recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. that you can use.
  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.
This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera or personal computers, etc. that you can use.
§Including miniSD Card and microSD Card
≥When using from 4 GB to 16 GB SD cards, only SD cards that 
display the SDHC logo can be used.
≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card 
Specifications FAT 12 and FAT 16 formats, as well as SDHC 
Memory Cards in FAT 32 format.
≥In these operating instructions, the cards shown in the table 
(Dabove) are comprehensively called SD cards.≥A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used with 
the attached adaptor that comes with the card.
≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
≥If the SD card is formatted on a PC, you may not be able 
to use it on this unit.
≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥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 be paused for a few seconds at portions spliced, due to 
deletion or edition.
≥Switch the write-protect switch to the “LOCK” position to protect 
the content from accidental erasure.
Packaged discs
Type of media/
LogoFeatures Indicated asType of media/
LogoFeatures Indicated as
BD-VideoHigh Definition (HD) 
movie and music discs [BD-V]DVD-VideoHigh quality movie and 
music discs [DVD-V]
CD
Compact Discs (CD’s) 
that contain audio and 
music
≥Operation and sound 
quality of CDs that do 
not conform to CD-DA 
specifications (copy 
control CDs, etc.) 
cannot be guaranteed.[CD]
Recorded discs
Type of media/
LogoFormats Indicated asType of media/
LogoFormats Indicated as
BD-RE≥Version 3 of the BD-RE 
Recording Format
≥JPEG format[BD-V]
[JPEG]DVD-R DL ≥DVD-Video Format
≥Version 1.2 of the DVD 
Video Recording 
For mat
≥AVCHD format[DVD-V]
[DVD-VR]
[AVCHD]
BD-R≥Version 2 of the BD-R 
Recording Format[BD-V]
rR/rRW/
rRDL 
≥+VR (+R/+RW Video 
Recording) Format
≥AVCHD format[DVD-V]
[AVCHD]
DVD-RAM≥Version 1.1 of the DVD 
Video Recording 
Format
≥JPEG format
≥AVCHD format[DVD-VR]
[JPEG]
[AVCHD]
CD-R/RW ≥CD-DA format
≥MP3 format
≥JPEG format[CD]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
DVD-R/RW ≥DVD-Video Format
≥Version 1.1 of the DVD 
Video Recording 
Format
≥AVCHD format [DVD-V]
[DVD-VR]
[AVCHD]≥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.
SD cards
Finalized
Finalized
Finalized
Finalized
Finalized
Type of mediaFormats Indicated as
SD Memory Card§
(from 8 MB to 2 GB)SDHC Memory Card(from 4 GB to 16 GB)≥JPEG format
≥AVCHD format[JPEG]
[AVCHD]
ADAPTER
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Structure of MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) folders
You can play MP3 and still pictures (JPEG) with this unit by making folders on disc as shown 
(Dright).
≥Folder structure created on a DVD-RAM, BD-RE or an SD card is not displayed.
MP3 files and folders in CD-R/RW
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.
Still pictures (JPEG) in CD-R/RW
Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken.
When the highest level folders are “DCIM” folders, they are displayed first on the tree.
Regarding BD-Video
≥Enjoy Final Standard Profile functions (>13), such as picture-in-picture. The various functions differ depending on the disc.
≥When playing a set of two BD-Video discs, once the first disc finishes playing, the menu screen may continue to display even if the disc has 
been ejected.
≥Regarding high specification audio (7.1ch) of BD-Video such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and 
DTS-HD Master Audio (>21)
– they can be reproduced in the original format only when connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver with a HDMI AV OUT terminal (>7) and 
when “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “Off” and “Bitstream” is selected in each format.
– they are output only as Dolby Digital bitstream when “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On” even when the unit is connected using the 
HDMI AV OUT terminal.
– they are output only as Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream (depending to the original format) when the unit is connected using the DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT terminal.
Note about using a DualDisc
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.
Tips for making MP3/JPEG files
File formatMP3JPEG
Playable media
CD-R/RW§1CD-R/RW§1, DVD-RAM§2, BD-RE§3, SD card
ExtensionFiles must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Picture resolution— between 34k34 and 5120k3840 pixels
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Bit rates32 kbps to 320 kbps —
Sampling frequency44.1 kHz/48 kHz —
ReferenceID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information 
about the track.
This unit supports the versions listed above but only titles 
and the names of artists can be displayed.
≥If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within a 
MP3 file, play may not be possible.≥MOTION JPEG: not supported
≥SD card: JPEG conforming DCF§4 (Design rule for 
Camera File system)
Thawing Time: approx. 2 sec. (7M pixels)
≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
≥The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer.
≥Depending on how you create the media (writing software), files and folders may not play in the order you numbered 
them.
≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
≥Depending on the recording conditions, the media may not play. 
≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files and/or folders and some files may not display or be 
playable.
§1ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats), Joliet
This unit is compatible with multi-session.
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.
§2Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.§3Discs must conform to UDF 2.5.§4Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 
(JEITA). 
001
P0000010.jpg
P0000011.jpg
P0000012.jp
g
P0000003.jpg
P0000004.jpg
P0000005.jpg
P0000001.jpg
P0000002.jpg
P0000006.jpg
P0000007.jpg
P0000008.jpg
P0000009.jpgRoot
Order of play
002 Folder
003 Folder
004 Folder
e.g.
Discs that cannot be played
≥BD-RE with the cartridge 
≥2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM
≥3.95 GB and 4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
≥DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges
≥Version 1.0 of DVD-RW
≥+R 8 cm (3z), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, SACD, Photo CD, 
MV-Disc and PD≥DVD-Audio
≥Video CD and SVCD
≥WMA discs
≥DivX discs
≥PAL discs
≥HD DVD
≥BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 frame per second
≥Other discs that are not specifically supported 
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Getting started
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Connection
From the list below, please choose the connection method that fits your TV viewing environment best.
≥If you connect to a television using an included Audio/Video cable > 
A 
≥If you connect to an HDMI (>29) compatible television > 
B 
≥If you connect to an HDMI compatible television and an HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver to enjoy surround sound > 
C (>7)
≥For other connection methods, please see pages 7 and 8.
≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off (less than 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long 
time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
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.
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
Basic connections
AConnecting to a television with an Audio/Video cable
≥Connect terminals of the same 
color.
≥High definition video cannot be 
output with this connection.
Use connection B, C or E (>7) 
for high definition video.
§With audio cables, connect the 
AUDIO OUT terminals to the 
two-channel audio input terminals of 
an analog amplifier/receiver or 
system component in place of a 
television to enjoy stereo sound.
To improve picture quality
≥Use connections D or E (>7).
To enjoy a richer sound
≥Use connections F or G (>8).
(Unplug the red and white plugs.)
BConnecting to an HDMI compatible television
You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio. 
NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI 
Audio Output” : “On” (>22)
To enjoy a richer sound
≥Use connections F or G (>8) 
additionally.
In this case, set “HDMI Video Mode” 
to “On” and “HDMI Audio Output” to 
“Off ” (>22).
With this connection, you can use 
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” (>17).
AC INAV OUTFRONT R  /RVIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTOPTICALCOAXIAL
FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM)
2ch5.1ch YP
B
PR
L
RL
R
Please 
connect
directly 
to TV.
AUDIO IN
R      LVIDEO IN
AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
2ch AUDIO OUT
§
Television
Audio/Video cable
(included)
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect only after all other 
connections are complete.  Back of the unit
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)VIDEO OUT Cooling fanNOTE
TIPS
AC INAV OUTFRONT R  /RVIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTOPTICALCOAXIAL
FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM)
2ch 5.1ch YP
B
PR
L
RL
R
Please 
connect
directly 
to TV.
HDMI IN
HDMI AV OUT Back of the unitHDMI 
compatible
television
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect only after all other connections are 
complete. 
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)HDMI cable
Cooling fanNOTE
TIPS
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CConnecting to an HDMI compatible television and HDMI compatible amplifier/receiver
When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver, you can enjoy surround sound recorded with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or 
DTS-HD.
NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥“HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” : 
“On” (>22)
≥“Speaker” : “Multi Channel” (>22)
≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending on the 
connected amplifier/receiver (>21)
With this connection, you can use EZ Sync 
“HDAVI Control” (>17).
Connection methods for using other video terminals
DWith S VIDEO OUT
The S VIDEO OUT terminal provides a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥High definition video cannot be output with 
this connection.
Use connection B (>6), C or E for high 
definition video.
≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/Video cable.
≥Actual video quality depends on the 
television.
EWith COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
You can enjoy high definition images by connecting to a component video terminals that supports 720p (750p) and 1080i (1125i) signals. 
≥Connect terminals of the same color.
≥Unplug the yellow plug of Audio/Video cable.
≥Set “Black Level Control” to “Darker”. (>20)
≥Some discs prohibit high definition video 
output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals. In this case, video resolution is 
converted to 480p.
To enjoy high definition/progressive video
≥Connect to a television that supports 480p or 
higher.
≥Set “Component Video Resolution” to “480p”, 
“720p” or “1080i”. (>22)
≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off”. (>22)
Otherwise, the video is output as 480i.
AC INAV OUTFRONT R  /RVIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTOPTICALCOAXIAL
FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM)
2ch 5.1ch YP
B
PR
L
RL
R
Please 
connect
directly 
to TV.
HDMI IN HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI AV OUT Multi channel speakersHDMI 
compatible
television
Back of the unit AC power supply cord 
(included)
Connect only after all 
other connections are 
complete. 
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)HDMI cable  HDMI compatible 
amplifier/receiver
Cooling fan
NOTE
TIPS
FRONT R  /RVIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTOPTICALCOAXIAL
FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM)
2ch5.1ch YP
B
PR
L
RL
R
Please 
connect
directly 
to TV.
AUDIO IN
R           LS VIDEO IN
Back of the unitAudio/Video cabl
e(included)
S Video cableTelevision
NOTE
COMPONENT
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
R           L
FRONT R  /RVIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTOPTICALCOAXIAL
FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM)
2ch5.1ch YP
B
PR
L
RL
R
Please 
connect
directly 
to TV.
Back of the unitAudio/Video cable 
(included) Component 
Video cableTelevision
NOTE
TIPS
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Connecting an amplifier/receiver (excluding HDMI connection) 
FWith 5.1ch AUDIO OUT
When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver using the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound.
NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥“Speaker” : “Multi Channel” (>22)
≥7.1 channel disc is mixed down to 
5.1 channel audio.
When connected to an HDMI 
compatible television (>6, B)
≥“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (>22)
(Otherwise, the sound is output from 
the television.)
≥Depending on how the disc was 
recorded, the audio may not be 
output properly on the number of 
channels desired.
Cable connections
aFront speaker (L/R)
bSurround speaker (L/R)
cCenter speaker
dSubwoofer
GWith DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
You can enjoy surround sound, when connected to an amplifier/receiver using the COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal.
With COAXIAL
NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥“Digital Audio Output” : Depending 
on the connected amplifier/receiver 
(>21)
When connected to an HDMI 
compatible television (>6, B)
≥“HDMI Audio Output” : “Off” (>22) 
(Otherwise, the sound may not be 
output with the desired settings.)
With OPTICAL
FRONT R  /R FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND
 AUDIO OUTO OUT
2ch5.1ch P
B
PR
L
RL
R




Connect Audio 
cables to 
terminals 
corresponding to 
the speakers you 
have connected.
Back of the unit
Amplifier/receiver with 
5.1ch AUDIO IN Multi channel speakers
NOTE
FRONT R  /RVIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTOPTICALCOAXIAL
FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM)
2ch 5.1ch YP
B
PR
L
RL
R
COAXIAL IN
Please 
connect
directly 
to TV.
Back of the unitCoaxial cable
Amplifier/receiver with a 
built-in decoder or a 
decoder-amplifier/
receiver combination
NOTE
FRONT R  /RVIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUTOPTICALCOAXIAL
FRONT L  /L
SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO
OUT
(
PCM/BITSTREAM)
2ch 5.1ch YP
B
PR
L
RL
R
OPTICAL IN
Please 
connect
directly 
to TV.
Back of the unitOptical digital 
audio cable
Amplifier/receiver with a 
built-in decoder or a 
decoder-amplifier/
receiver combination
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Control reference guide
!Turn the unit on and off (>10)
@TV operation buttons (>10)
You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.
[ÍTV POWER] : Turn the television on and off
[TV/VIDEO] : Switch the input channel
[WXCH] : Channel select
[ijVOL] : Adjust the volume
#Open or close the disc tray (>11)
$Numbered buttons
Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers (>12)
%Cancel
^Basic playback control buttons (>11, 12)
&Show status messages (>12)
*Show Pop-up menu (>13)
(Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (>11)
AJShow sub menu (>14)
AAThese buttons are used when operating a BD-Video disc that 
includes Java
TM applications (BD-J). For more information about 
operating this kind of disc, please read the instructions that came 
with the disc.
The [A] and [B] buttons are also used with the “Title View”, “Picture 
View” and “Album View” screens (>14).
ABShow Setup menu (>20)
ACSwitch on/off Secondary Video (Picture-in-picture) (>13)
ADTransmit the remote control signal
AEReceiver operation buttons (>10)
You can operate an amplifier/receiver through the unit’s remote 
control.
[ijVOL] : Adjust the volume
[MUTING] : Mute the sound
AFReproduce more natural audio (>12)
AGSelect audio (>12)
AHShow FUNCTIONS menu (>16)
AISelection/OK, Frame-by-frame (>12)
BJShow on-screen menu (>18)
BAReturn to previous screen
BBSelect disc drive or SD card drive (>11)
BCSwitch on/off Secondary Audio (>13)
CAUTION
Do not place objects in front of the unit. The disc tray may collide 
with objects when it is opened, and this may cause injury.
1POWER button (POWER Í/I) (>10)
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.
2Disc tray (>11)
3SD Card LED
≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. (>21, SD Card LED 
Control)
4SD card slot (>14)
5Display
The indicator blinks when reading data from a disc or card.6Search/Slow-motion/Skip (>12)
Search: Press and hold (During play)
Slow-motion: Press and hold (During pause)
Skip: Press
7Open or close the disc tray (>11)
8Remote control signal sensor (>3)
9
Stop (>12)
:Pause (>12)
;Start play (>11)
Rear panel terminals (>6–8)
VOL
RE-MASTER
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STATUSFUNCTIONS
ABCD
RETURNSUB MENU
 AUDIOMUTING
POP-UP MENU 
PLAYPA U S ESTOP
S
CANCEL
PIPSECONDARY AUDIO
BD/SDSETUP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
OK
RECEIVER
CHVOL
POWERPOWER
TV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSE
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PULL-OPEN
SD CARD

 	 
  
Pull to flip down the 
front panel.
Disc indicator SD card indicator
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Easy Setting
After connecting your new player and pressing the power button, a screen for the basic settings will appear.
Setting the television and amplifier/receiver 
operation
You can operate the TV or amplifier/receiver using the unit’s remote control. 
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the 
television.
1Press [ÍBD POWER].
Setup screen appears.
≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 2 via an HDMI cable, then the 
“On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information 
on the TV are captured from the TV.
2Follow the on-screen instructions and make 
the settings with [3,4] and [OK].
“On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” (>21) are set. 
≥You can perform this setup anytime 
by selecting “Easy Setting” in the 
Setup menu. (>20)
≥You can also change these settings 
individually. (>21)
OK
POWER
TIPS
Point the remote control at the television or amplifier/receiver.1For televisions
Input the 4-digit code with the numbered buttons while pressing 
[ÍTV POWER].
For amplifiers/receivers
Input the 4-digit code with the numbered buttons while pressing 
[MUTING].
e.g., 0001: [0] B [0] B [0] B [1] 2Test by turning on the television or adjusting the volume of the 
amplifier/receiver.
≥If your television or amplifier/
receiver brand has more than one 
code listed, select the one that 
allows correct operation.
≥If your television or amplifier/
receiver brand is not listed or if the 
code listed for them does not allow 
control of your television or 
amplifier/receiver, this remote 
control is not compatible with them. 
Use their remote control.
≥When audio is muted, press 
[MUTING] again.
NOTE
BrandTV CodePanasonic 0051/0055/0250/0650ADVENT0761/0783/0815/0817/0842
AKAI 0030/0098/0672/0702/0812
AMERICA ACTION0180
AOC 0003/0019/0030/0052/0137/0185
APEX DIGITAL0748/0765/0767/0879/0890
AUDIOVOX0003/0092/0180/0451/0623/0802/0875/ 
1937
AXION1937
BANG & OLUFSEN 0620/1620
BROKSONIC0003/0236/0463
CASIO 0611/1205
DA EWOO0019/0039/0066/0067/0091/0092/0451/
0623/0661/0672/1661
EMERSON0019/0038/0039/0154/0158/0171/0177/
0178/0179/0180/0181/0182/0183/0185/
0236/0270/0280/0282/0463/0623
ENVISION0030/0813
EPSON 0833/0840
FISHER0154/0159
FUJITSU 0179/0186/0683/0809/0853
GE0021/0027/0029/0047/0051/0055/0135/
0138/0174/0178/0251/0279/0282/0451/
0747/1347/1447
GOLDSTAR0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/
0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265
GO VIDEO0886
HAIER 0768/1034
HANNSPREE1348/1351/1352
HEWLETT 
PACKARD1088/1089/1101/1494/1502
HISENSE0748
HITACHI0016/0032/0038/0056/0095/0097/0145/
0151/0173/0227/0279/0409/0413/1145
INFOCUS0736/0738/0741/0752/0781/1164/1516
JVC0036/0053/0069/0160/0169/0182/0731/
1253
KLH0765/0767
LG0019/0030/0032/0106/0178/0317/0409/
0442/0457/0700/0856/1178/1265
LOEWE0136
MAGNAVOX0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/
0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0706/0802/
1254/1454
MARANTZ0030/0054/0444/0704/0854/0855/1154
MEMOREX 0016/0106/0150/0154/0178/0179/0463
BrandTV Code
MITSUBISHI0014/0019/0093/0098/0150/0155/0178/
0331/0358/0836/0868/1250
NORCENT0748/0824/1089
OPTOMA 0887
ORION0179/0236/0463/1463
PHILIPS 0054/0690/1154/1454
PHILIPS 
MAGNAVOX0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/
0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0706/0802/
1254/1454
0054/0690/1154/1454
PIONEER 0038/0166/0172/0679/0866
POLAROI D0765/0865/1262/1276/1314/1316/1326/
1327/1328/1341/1498/1523
PROSCAN 0047/0747/1347/1447
PROVIEW0835/1401/1498
RCA0018/0019/0029/0038/0047/0090/0135/
0174/0278/0679/0747/1047/1147/1247/
1347/1447/1547
RUNCO0017/0030/0251/0497/0603
SAMPO 0030/0032/0039/0052/0100/0110/1755
SAMSUNG0019/0030/0032/0056/0060/0178/0329/
0408/0427/0587/0702/0766/0812/0814/
1060
SANSUI 0463
SANYO0088/0107/0146/0154/0159/0232/0484/
0799/0893
SHARP0039/0093/0153/0157/0165/0220/0281/
0386/0398/0491/0688/0818/0851
SONY0000/0011/0080/0111/0273/0353/0810/
0834/0867/1100
SVA 0587/0748/0768/0865/0870/0871/0872
SYLVANIA0020/0028/0030/0054/0065/0096/0171/
0381
SYMPHONIC 0171/0180
SYNTAX-BRILLIAN1007/1144/1240/1255/1257/1258/1331
TATUNG 0003/0049/0055/0396/1101/1756
THOMSON0209/0210/0047
TO SHIBA0036/0060/0149/0154/0156/0650/0832/
0845/1156/1164/1256/1265/1356/1656/
1704
ULTRA0391
VIEWSONIC 0857/0864/0885/1755
WESTINGHOUSE0885/0889/0890/1282/1577
YAMAHA 0019/0030/0769/0833/0839
ZENITH0016/0017/0092/0178/0463/1265
BrandAmplifier 
CodeReceiver Code
Panasonic 03081308/0039/0367/1641/2001/
2002
TECHNICS03081308/0039/0208
BOSE 0674 1229/0639/1253/1933
DENON1360/0004/0121/0273/1142/
1306/1311
HARMAN 0110/0189/1289/1306
KARDON0110/0189/1289/1306
KENWOOD 1313/0027/0042/0077/0186
KLH1390/1412/1428
LINN 0189
MARANTZ1189/1269/0039/0189/0128/
1120/1289
MCINTOSH 0251 1289
NAD0320
ONKYO 0135/0380/1298/1320
PHILIPS1189/1269/0189/0391/1120/
1266/1368
PIONEER 08231023/0150/0244/0531/0630/
1343/1384
QUASAR0039
RCA 08231023/1609/1254/0054/0530/
0531/1074/1390/1511
SAMSUNG1295
SANYO 1251/1469/1801
SHARP0186/1361
SHERWOOD0491/0502/1077/1423/1517/
1653
SONY0815/
11261622/0158/0168/0474/1367/
1529/1658/1758
TEAC 0463/1074/1390
TO S H I B A0135
YAMAHA 0354 1023/0176/0186/1331
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