Panasonic Dmp Bd35 Operating Instructions

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Enjoying the advanced functions on BD-Video discs [BD-V]
Some BD-Video discs are equipped with an advanced function added to  the BD-Video standard to provide various interactive features.
≥ This unit supports through BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2.
≥ The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each  disc. For details, refer to the instructions for the disc.
≥ These discs may not be on sale in certain regions.
What is secondary video/audio ?
This is a function of BD-Video that plays the primary video and  secondary video simultaneously. For instance, the function is capable of playing the 
original movie as the primary video while playing video commentar y from the film director on a small screen as a secondary video.
What is Virtual package?
This is a function of BD-Video  that plays discs and other media ( >46, Local storage) simultaneously. For instance, the function is capable of 
playing sub contents (secondary video, secondary audio, and subtitles) which are automatically record ed to other media from the Internet or disc. 
In order to use the Internet feature, you mu st have this unit connected to a broadband network. ( >14)
What is Internet connectivity ?
BD-Live lets users connect this player to  the Internet to download data such as images and subtitles, and to join in quizzes an d multi-player 
interactive games that are linked to bonus  movie content contained on BD-Video discs.
In order to use the Internet feature, you mu st have this unit connected to a broadband network. ( >14)
Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) and secondary audio
Virtual package
For this unit, data is copied to an SD card.
The required available capacity on the card may vary with the  disc. For details, refer to the instructions for the disc.
Formatting SD cards/Deleting data
Internet connectivity
When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player or di sc IDs may be sent to the content provider via the Internet. 
≥ You can restrict Internet access. ( >30)
FeatureSecondary video/audio (PIP)Virtual packageInternet connectivity
BD-VideoBD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 
1.0 ———
BONUSVIEWBD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 
1.1/ Final Standard Profile
≤≤—
BD-LiveBD-ROM version 2 Profile 2
≤≤≤
To turn on/off secondary video
Press [PIP].
To turn on/off audio with the secondary video
Press [SECONDARY AUDIO].
≥
During search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame, only 
the primary video is displayed.
≥ When the “BD-Video Secondary Audio” setting in the 
“Digital Audio Output” menu is set to “Off”, 
secondary audio will not be played, even when the 
[SECONDARY AUDIO] button is pressed. Please be 
sure “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”. 
(> 31)Secondary video
Primary video
1) Insert an SD card ( >22).
2) Press [FUNCTIONS].
3) Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Other Functions” and press 
[OK].
4) Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Card Management” and press 
[OK].
5) Press [ 3,4 ] to select “BD-Video Data Erase” or 
“Format SD Card” and press [OK].
6) Press [ 2,1 ] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
7) Press [ 2,1 ] to select “Start” and press [OK]. ≥
Data cannot be copied in the following cases.
– The card is protected.
– Available capacity on the card is too small.
Delete unnecessary data or use a new card.
≥ If you are using an SD card that was just purchased, 
it is a good idea to format the card in this unit before 
using it.
≥ If the SD card you use is formatted, all data on the 
card will be erased. It cannot be recovered.
≥ While using this feature, do not remove the SD card. 
Doing so will cause playback to stop.
≥ If you experience any problems, first, try formatting 
the SD card in this unit.
Card Mana gement No. of Files    6
Free space    300 MB
SD card
Format this SD Card.OK
RETURN
BD-Video Data EraseFormat SD Card
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Chapter playback [DVD-VR]
1Insert a disc ( >19).
≥“Title View” screen is displayed.
2 Press [3, 4] to select the title and 
press [SUB MENU].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “View 
Chapters” and press [OK].
4 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter 
and press [OK].
e.g.,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  Title View Video Picture 
01 
02 
03 
04 
05 
06 
07 
08 
09 
10  9/  5 
9/  5 
9/  5 
9/  6 
9/  6 
9/  6 
9/  7 
9/  7 
9/  7 
9/  7 
Wed 
Wed 
Wed 
Thu 
Thu 
Thu 
Fri 
Fri 
Fri 
Fri  IN 2 
IN 2 
VHS 
VHS   
 
 
IN 2 
IN 2  10:00AM 
11:30AM 
11:59PM 
10:00AM 
11:30AM  11:59PM 
10:00AM 
10:30AM 
11:30AM 
11:59PM Rec. Leng th 
No. Date Day 
Channel 
Start Title Name DVD-RAM(VR) 
#$\bSUB 
MENU  Play Previous Next RETURN Video
Picture  Pa
ge  01/02 
0:15 (SP) 
e.g.,
Properties
View Chapters
To picture
To display the title properties (recording 
date, etc.)
 Playing still pictures ( Bright)
To select the chapter
DIRECT NAVIGATORChapter ViewDVD-RAM(VR)Video
Picture
PlayRETURNPage  001/001
002 003
Play01
0:00.20---------
You are now in ‘‘Chapter View.’’
Please select the chapter you
would like to start playback.
Press [RETURN] for ‘‘Title View.’’
001
0:00.00
e.g.,
Playing still pictures [JPEG]
This feature allows you to play still pictures that were recorded to 
BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW media as well as to an SD card.
1 Insert a disc (> 19) or an SD card 
(B below).
≥If a disc or an SD card 
containing data in different file 
formats is inserted, the file 
selection menu may be 
displayed.
SD card:
Press [ 3,4] to select “Picture (JPEG) Navigator” and 
press [OK].
CD-R/RW:
Press [ 3,4] to select “Pictures” and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4,2, 1] to select the 
album and press [OK].
3 Press [ 3,4,2, 1] to select the 
still picture and press [OK].
≥ Press [ 2,1] to display the previous or next still picture.
≥ Press [ :, 9 ] to show other pages.
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].
To exit the screenPress [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
CD-R/RW, SD card
To switch from other menus to JPEG menu(If the media contains data in different file formats)
1) Press [FUNCTIONS].
2) Press [ 3,4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].
3) Press [ 3,4] to select “Pictures”/“Picture (JPEG) Navigator” and 
press [OK].
Inserting a card
1 Pull to flip down the front panel.
2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
≥ Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.
Removing the cardPress on the center of the card and pull it straight out.
BD-RE, DVD-RAM“Album View” screen is 
displayed.
≥When the “Title View” 
screen is displayed, press 
the [B] button to switch to 
the “Album View” screen. CD-R/RW, SD card
“Picture View” screen is 
displayed.
B Go to step 3
e.g.,
Â
#$\b
 Total 
8 
106_D
VD 
 Total 13 12/9/2006 
SUB 
MENU 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Album View DVD-RAM(VR) Video  Picture 
OK Press [OK] to go to Picture View.Previous Next  Slideshow RETURN Video
Picture Pa
ge  02/02 
e.g.,
penguin_jpg 
Pictures Picture View CD(JPEG) 
Pa ge  01/01 SUB 
MENU Play From SUB MENU you can select a folder. RETURN 
001 
005
009 006 007 008 002
003004
e.g.,
SUB 
MENU 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View DVD-RAM(VR) Video  Picture 
Play RETURN 
2006  9  12 
Pa
ge  001/001 
0001 
0005
0009 0006 0007 0008 0002 0003 0004
e.g.,
5&%#4&

Insert the card’s label up, positioning the cut off corner to the right.
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Useful functions during still picture play
Start Slideshow
You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval.
BD-RE, DVD-RAM
1While the “Album View” screen is displayed
Press [3,4, 2, 1] to select the 
album and press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3 ,4] to select “Start 
Slideshow” and press [OK].
≥ You can also start slideshow by pressing [ 1] (PLAY) after selecting 
the album.
CD-R/RW, SD card
1While the “Picture View” screen is displayed
Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3 ,4] to select “Start 
Slideshow” and press [OK].
To stop slideshowPress [ ∫].
Slideshow with music
SD card onlyIf a music CD is inserted in the disc tray while playing slideshows, the 
music CD starts playing automatically as background music.
≥You cannot search or skip on a music CD.
≥ When the slideshow stops, playback of the music CD also stops.
≥ [MP3] : This function will not operate.
Slideshow settings
In step  2 in “Start Slideshow” above,
1 Press [3 ,4] to select “Slideshow 
Settings” and press [OK].
2
To change the display interval
Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Display Interval” and press [ 2,1] to 
select the interval (“Long”, “Normal” or “Short”).
≥ When a still picture with large num ber of pixels is played, the 
display interval may become longer. Even if the setting is 
changed, the display interval may not become shorter.
To set display methodPress [ 3,4 ] to select “Transition Effect” and press [ 2,1] to 
select “Random” or “Fade”.
“Random”: The transition effects are changed in a random  sequence.
“Fade”: The image is displayed while fading in and switches  to next image after fading out.
To repeat slideshowPress [3,4 ] to select “Repeat Play” and press [ 2,1] to 
select “On” or “Off”.
3 Press [3 ,4, 2, 1] to select “Set” 
and press [OK].
Rotate
1While playing (except for slideshows)
Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3 ,4] to select “Rotate 
Right” or “Rotate Left” and press 
[OK].
≥ The rotation information will be stored until the unit is turned off or 
the media is removed.
Zoom out
This function is only available for small-sized still pictures.
1While playing (except for slideshows)
Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Zoom out” 
and press [OK].
≥ To cancel “Zoom out”, press [ 3,4 ] to select “Zoom in” in step  2 
and press [OK].
≥ The zoom-out information will not be stored.
To select the still pictures in another folder
BD-RE, DVD-RAM
To switch to another higher folder(Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable)
1While the “Album View” screen is displayed
Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Root 
folder” and press [OK].
3 Press [2, 1] to select the higher 
folder and press [OK].
CD-R/RW
1While the “Picture View” screen is displayed
Press [SUB MENU]. 
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select 
Folder” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and 
press [OK].
To show the picture properties
While playing
Press [STATUS] twice.
To exit, press [STATUS].
\DCIM 
OK
Select Root folder 
Chang e the Album folder to be accessed.
Press [OK] to confirm 
Pictures Folder selection 
CD(JPEG) 
    001  
        002  
        003  
        004  
        005  
        006   
        007  
        
008         009  
        010  
       
    103  
        104  
        105 
021216_0026 
    F  2/25
OK  RETURN 
                                     
Photo     11/12/2007            Total        3/9
e.g. JPEG on DVD-RAM
Shooting date
Playback
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Playing DivX videos [DivX] [BD55]  
You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which 
contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a personal 
computer.
≥ Because DivX format can use many different codecs, there is 
no guarantee that all DivX files will play. ( >35, “About MP3/
JPEG/DivX files”)
≥ The picture sizes set for recording may prevent the unit from 
showing pictures in the proper aspect. You may be able to adjust 
the aspect through the TV.
≥ Successive play is not possible.
≥ You can use search and skip functions. ( >19)
≥ Press [ :, 9 ] to show other pages.
CD-R/RW
To switch from other menus to DivX menu(If a disc contains data in different file formats)
1) Press [FUNCTIONS].
2) Press [ 3,4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].
3) Press [ 3,4] to select “DivX” and press [OK].
Playing a title in another folder  
1While the “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” is displayed
Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select 
Folder” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and 
press [OK].
≥ You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].
Regarding DivX VOD content
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright 
protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first 
need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to 
enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more 
information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod
Display the unit’s registration code.
(> 33, “DivX Registration” in “Others”)
≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another 
registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not 
use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use 
this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content 
on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you 
purchased using the previous code.
≥ If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code 
different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this 
content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)
Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be played a 
set number of times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. 
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is 
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of 
remaining plays is zero. (“Rental Expired.” is displayed.)
When playing this content
≥ The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
– you press [ ÍBD POWER].
– you press [ ∫].
– you press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
– you press [ :] or [6, 5 ] etc. and arrive at another content 
or the start of the content being played.
– you press [BD/SD] to change the drive.
≥ Resume functions do not work.
1 Insert a disc. (> 19)
≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is 
inserted, the file selection menu may be 
displayed. Press [ 3,4] to select “DivX” and 
press [OK].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the title 
and press [OK].
Play starts on the selected title.
CD
Pictures
Select an action or press [RETURN].MP3 Music DivX
OK
RETURNSUB
MENU
CD (DivX) 
PlayRETURN SUB 
MENU 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR 
No Name of Title 
From SUB MENU you can select a folder. Pa
ge  01/01
001          ABC.divx 
DivX 
Selected folder No. /
To t a l  f o l d e r s
If the folder has no title, 
“– –” is displayed as folder 
number.CD (DivX) DIRECT NAVIGATOR Folder selection 
 Page  01/01 
F   1/21 
OK RETURN 
 
Ima ge001 
Ima ge002 
Ima ge003 
Ima ge004 
Ima ge005 
Ima ge006 
Ima ge007 
Ima ge008  
Ima ge009 
Ima ge010 
 
 
12_02_2004 
DivX Reg
istration
DivX® Video  On  Demand
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod
8 alphanumeric characters
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Displaying subtitles text
You can display subtitles text onto the DivX video disc on this unit.
This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX 
standard specifications and has  no clear standard. Depending on the 
methods used to create the file, the following functions may not work.
1While playing
Press [DISPLAY].
2 Press [3 ,4] to select “Disc” and 
press [ 1].
3 Press [3 ,4] to select “Subtitle” 
and press [ 1].
4 Press [3 ,4] to select “On” and 
press [ 1].
5 Press [3 ,4] to select “Text”.
≥ DivX video files that do not display “Text” do not contain subtitles 
text.
Subtitles text cannot be displayed.
≥ If the subtitles text are not displayed correctly, try changing the 
language settings. ( >30)
To exit the screenPress [DISPLAY].
Playing music [CD]  [MP3]
You can play generally available music CD or MP3 files recorded onto 
a CD-R/RW.
1 Insert a disc. ( >19)
≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is 
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. 
Press [ 3,4] to select “MP3 Music” and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4] to select the track and 
press [OK].
Play starts on the selected track.
≥
[CD] “TR” and the number of that track are displayed on 
the unit as it plays.
To switch from other menus to MP3 menu(If a disc contains data in different file formats)
1) Press [FUNCTIONS].
2) Press [ 3,4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].
3) Press [ 3,4] to select “MP3 Music” and press [OK].
≥ You can use search and skip functions. ( >19)
≥ When the “Screen Saver Function” is set to “On” ( >32), the screen 
switches to Screen Saver mode if there is no operation for 10 
minutes after starting playback. (Playback continues.)
Playing a track in another folder  [MP3]
1While the “Music list” is displayed
Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select 
Folder” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and 
press [OK].
≥ You cannot select folders that contain no compatible tracks.
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].
CD 
Pictures 
Select an action or press [RETURN]. MP3 Music  DivX 
OK 
RETURN SUB 
MENU 
 0.09   4.30 





DIRECT NAVIGATOR Music list 
CD 
No Track Name Play Time  Tr a c k 1  
Track1  4min30sec  
3min41sec  
4min30sec  
3min11sec  
5min  2sec  
Track2 
5 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec 
Track3 
Track4 
Track5 
Play  RETURN 
“ ” indicates the track currently playing.
e.g.  [CD]
DIRECT NA VIGATOR Select Folder 
CD(MP3) 
    001 My favorite
        002 Brazilian pops
        003 Chinese pops
        004 Czech pops
        005 Hungarian pops
        006 Liner notes
        007 Japanese pops
        
008 Mexican pops        009 Philippine pops
        010 Swedish pops
            011 Momoko
    012 Standard number
        013 Piano solo
        014Vocal
MP3 music 
    F  6/25
OK  RETURN 
Selected folder No. /
To t a l  fo l d e r s
If the folder has no 
track, “– –” is displayed 
as folder number.
Playback
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Linked operations with the TV (VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
Preparation
1) Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI cable (>11–12).
2) Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( >32). (The default setting is “On”.)
3) Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
≥When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as “HDAVI Control”, set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA.
4) Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI  Control” 
function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure.
≥ When [ 1] (PLAY) is pressed on this unit for “Automatic input switching”  or “Power on link”, the playback image is not immediately displayed on the 
screen and it may not be possible to watch the contents from where playback started.
In this case, press [ :] or [6] to go back to where playback started.
Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television
When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 and an amplifier/receiver  supports 
VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is turned off, since “Power off link” ( Dabove) operates. 
The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit on and to play music continuously.
1 While playing music
Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [ 3,4 ] to select “TV Power” and press [OK].
≥ Sound may be discontinued for several seconds when the power to the television is turned off.
≥ If the operation mentioned above is executed while audio is output  from the television, the sound may not be output from the amplifier/receiver. 
It is recommended to set the amplifier/receiver beforehand  so that audio will be output from the amplifier/receiver.
Automatic input 
switchingWhen the following operations are performed, the television will automatically switch the input channel and display 
the corresponding action.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is performed 
(e.g., Direct Navigator screen)
Power on linkWhen the television is off and the following operations are performed, the television will automatically turn on and 
display the corresponding action.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., Direct Navigator screen)
Power off linkAll connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”,  including this unit, automatically turns off when you 
switch the television off.
≥ This unit automatically turns off even during playback or any other operation.
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or 
amplifier/receiver under “HDAVI Control”. 
You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipmen t 
for operational details.
≥ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions prov ided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Co nsumer 
Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ e quipment that 
supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of Dece mber, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. Thi s standard 
is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
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Easy control only with VIERA remote control
If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the 
following buttons on the TV remote control.
[ 3 ,4 ,2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [SUB MENU] and colored buttons ([EXIT]: Exit the screen)
Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other  buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
≥ Refer to the TV operating instructions for operating TV.
When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby mode
Press [ ÍBD POWER] on this unit’s remote control and set to standby mode.
When not using “HDAVI Control” 
Set “VIERA Link” in the Setup menu to “Off”. ( >32)
Using the 
FUNCTIONS 
menu to 
operate this 
unitBy using the TV remote control, you c an play media using the FUNCTIONS menu.
1Press the button for VIERA Link on the remote control.
2 Select the player.
≥The FUNCTIONS menu is displayed.
Using the sub 
menu to 
operate this 
unitBy using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the “Control Panel” and display the Top Menu (for BD-Video 
and DVD-Video) or Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video).
1Press [SUB MENU].
≥This can also be displayed by using the VIERA menu screen.
≥You cannot use the sub menu while the Top Menu for BD-Video or 
DVD-Video is displayed.
2 Select an item, then press [OK].
e.g.,
OK RETURN SUB 
MENU 
Other Functions 
Top Menu 
Menu 
SD card 
S 
BD Player FUNCTIONSDVD-Video
OK
RETURN
SUB
MENU
Control Panel
Screen Aspect
To p  M e n u
Pop-up Menu
e.g.,
Control PanelControl Panel is displayed. Follow the indications on the screen.
Screen Aspect(> 20)
Top Menu  [BD-V] [AVCHD]  [DVD-V]Top menu is displayed.
Menu  [DVD-V]Menu is displayed.
Pop-up Menu  [BD-V] [AVCHD]Pop-up menu is displayed.
Rotate Right [JPEG]Rotate the still picture.
Rotate Left [JPEG]
Zoom in [JPEG]Enlarge or reduce the still picture.
Zoom out [JPEG]
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Settin gs
Changing settings with the on-screen menu
On-screen menu operations 
What you can change with the on-screen menu
 
Some items may be changed only on the disc specific menu. ( D19)
1 Press [DISPLAY].
2Press [3,4] to select 
the menu and press [
1].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select 
the item and press [ 1].
4 Press [ 3,4] to select 
the setting.
≥ Depending on the condition of the unit 
(playing, stopped, etc.) and disc 
contents, there may be some items 
that you cannot select or change.
≥ Some items can be changed by 
pressing [OK].
To exit the on-screen menuPress [DISPLAY].
MenusItemsSettings and details
DiscSignal Type [BD-V]
≥Primary Video
Video: The original video recording method appears. ( Dbelow, Video recording 
method)
Soundtrack: Select the type of audio or language. ( Dbelow, Language, Audio attribute)
≥ Secondary Video
Video: Select on/off of images.
The original video recording method appears. ( Dbelow, Video recording 
method)
Soundtrack: Select on/off of audio and the language. ( Dbelow, Language, Audio attribute)
Video [AVCHD]
The original video recording method appears. ( Dbelow, Video recording method)
Soundtrack [AVCHD] [DVD-V] 
Select the type of audio or language. ( Dbelow, Language, Audio attribute)
[DVD-VR] 
The audio attributes appear. ( Dbelow, Audio attribute)
[DivX]
Select the soundtrack number.
≥ Soundtrack numbers are displayed even when there is only one audio type.
Subtitle [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] 
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language. ( Dbelow, Language)
[DVD-VR]  (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
[DivX]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select “Text” or the subtitle number.
≥ Subtitle number is displayed even if there are not multiple subtitles.
Subtitle Style [BD-V]
Select the subtitle style.
Audio channel [DVD-VR] [DivX]
(>20, Changing audio during play)
Angle [BD-V] [DVD-V]
Select the number of the angle.
VideoAudio
PlaySignal Type
Subtitle
Subtitle Style
Off PIP
-Angle-
1ENG
Disc
Menus Items Settings
e.g., BD-Video
LanguageAudio attribute
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: VietnameseTHA: Thai
POL: Polish
CES: Czech
SLK: Slovak
HUN: Hungarian
FIN: Finnish
¢
: Others LPCM/
ÎDigital/ ÎDigital+/
Î TrueHD/DTS/DTS 96/DTS-HD HI 
RES/DTS-HD MSTR/DTS-HD LBR Signal type
ch (channel) Number of channels
k (kHz) Sampling frequency
b (bit) Number of bits
Video recording method
MPEG-2 This is a standard for compressing and decompressing color  motion pictures efficiently. This compression method is used 
for DVDs, etc.
MPEG-4 AVC These are standards for compressing and decompressing color motion pictures more efficiently than MPEG-2 and used  for Blu-ray Discs, etc.
VC-1
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MenusItemsSettings and details
PlayRepeat Play(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.)
Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of 
disc.
≥All tracks All tracks
≥ Chapter Chapter
≥ Playlists Playlist
≥ Title Title
≥ One track Track
≥ Off
Select “Off” to cancel.
Random [CD] [MP3]
While playing, press [3,4] to select “On”.
Random playback starts from the next track.
≥ On ≥Off
VideoPicture [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX]
Select the picture quality mode during play.
≥Normal: Default setting
≥ Soft:  Soft picture with smoother video
≥ Fine: Details are sharper
≥ Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
≥ User:  You can make further adjustments. ( >below)
1 Press [ 1] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [OK].
2 Select the item using [ 3,4] and adjust it with [ 2,1].
Contrast : Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture 
(j7 to i7).
Brightness : Brightens the picture (0 to  i15).
Sharpness : Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines ( j6 
to i6).
Color : Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color ( j7 to i7).
Gamma : Adjusts the brightness of dark portions of the screen (0 to  i5).
3D NR: Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater 
feeling of depth (0 to  i4).
When “24p Output” is set to “On”, this function may not operate. 
(> 32)
Integrated NR: Smooths block noise and reduces the smudging that appears 
around contrasting sections of the picture (0 to  i3).
Progressive Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played 
(>46, Film and video).
≥ Auto : Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
≥ Video: Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.
24p  [DVD-V] ≥On ≥Off
Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output” ( >32)
AudioSound Effects *1, 2≥Off
Re-master ( >20)
≥ Re-master 1
≥ Re-master 2
≥ Re-master 3
V. Surround
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] (2 channels or more only)
Enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front speakers only.
– Turn V. Surround off if it causes distortion.
– Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
– V. Surround does not work for bilingual recordings.
≥ V. Surround 1
≥ V. Surround 2
Night Surround
To enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when the volume is kept low at night, the audio is set 
in such a way that it can be heard easily.
≥ Night Surround
Dialog Enhancer *
1[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]  (3 channels or more only, including a center channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear.
≥ On ≥Off
*1 This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal only when “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”  or “DTS/DTS-HD” is set to “PCM”. (However, in this case,  audio is output as 2ch from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.)
*2 Not every function can be set individually.
Settings
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Se ttings
Changing the unit’s settings
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Setup menu operations
Summary of settings
Underlined items are the factory presets.
Language code listEnter the code with the numbered buttons.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select the menu 
and press [OK].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select the item 
and press [OK].
If there are any other items, repeat these steps.
4 Press [ 3,4, 2,1] to select the 
option and press [OK].
≥ There may be differences in operation 
methods. If this happens, follow the 
on-screen instructions for the 
operation.
To return to the previous 
screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screenPress [SETUP].RETURN
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV / Device ConnectionNetworkOthers
OK
“Disc”
DVD-Video RatingsSet a ratings level to 
limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 
4-digit password with the numbered buttons 
when the password screen is shown. It will be 
the common password for both “DVD-Video 
Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings”.
≥
Do not forget your password. ≥
8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.
≥ 1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
≥ 0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
≥ Unlock Player ≥Change Password
≥ Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock
BD-Video RatingsSet an age limit of 
BD-Video play. ≥
No Limit: All BD-Video can be played.
≥ 0 to 254 year(s): Prohibits play of BD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
≥ Unlock Player ≥Change Password
≥ Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock
Audio LanguageChoose the language for audio, subtitle and disc 
menus.
[BD-V] [DVD-V]
≥ Some discs start in a certain language despite 
any changes you make here.
≥ When the selected language is not available 
on the disc, the default language is played. 
There are discs where you can only switch the 
language from the menu screen. ( D19)
≥ Enter a code ( >below) with the numbered 
buttons when you select “Other  ¢¢¢¢”. ≥
English≥French ≥Spanish
≥ Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥ Other  ¢¢¢¢
Subtitle 
Language≥Automatic:
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, 
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that 
disc.
≥ English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menu Language≥English≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other ¢¢¢¢
BD-Live Internet Access [BD-V] (> 21)You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used.  ≥
Allow (ALL): Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live 
contents.
≥ Allow (Limited): Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live 
contents which have content owner certificates.
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live 
contents without a certificate.
≥ Prohibit: Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live 
contents.
DivX Subtitle Text [DivX]
Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX subtitles 
text ( >25). 
≥This item is displayed only when pressing [SETUP] after playing back a file.
≥Latin1English, German, Spanish, etc.
≥ Latin2 Polish, Czech, Hungarian, etc.
≥ Cyrillic Russian, etc.
Abkhazian: 6566 
Afar: 6565 
Afrikaans: 6570 
Alb anian: 8381
Amharic
:6577
Arab ic: 658 2 
Armenian: 728 9 
Assamese: 658 3 
Aymara: 658 9 
Azer baijani: 6590 
Bashkir: 6665 
Basqu e: 698 5 
Bengali; Bangla:  6678 
Bhu tani: 68 90 
Bihari: 6672 
Breton: 668 2 
B ulgarian: 6671 
B urmese: 778 9 
Byelor ussian: 6669 
Camb odian: 7577  Catalan: 6765 
Chinese: 9072 
Corsican: 6779 
Croatian: 728
2 
Czech: 678 3 
Danish: 68 65 
D utch: 7 876 
English: 6978 
Esperanto: 6979 
Estonian: 69 84 
Faroese: 7079 
Fiji: 7074 
Finnish: 7073 
French: 708 2 
Frisian: 708 9 
Galician: 7176 
Georgian: 7565 
German: 68 69 
Greek: 6976 
Greenlandic: 7576 
G uarani: 7178  G
ujarati: 71 85 
Hau sa: 7265 
Heb rew:7

387 
Hindi: 7273 
H ungarian: 728 5 
Icelandic: 738 3 
Indonesian: 7378 
Interlingu a: 7365 
Irish: 7165 
Italian: 73 84 
Japanese: 7465 
Ja vanese: 748 7 
Kannada: 7578 
Kashmiri: 75 83 
Kazakh: 7575 
Kirghiz: 758 9 
Korean: 7579 
K urdish: 758 5 
Laotian: 7679 
Latin: 7665 
Lat vian, Lettish: 768 6 Lingala: 767
8 
Lithu anian: 768 4 
Macedonian: 7775 
Malagasy: 7771 
Malay: 77 83 
Malayalam: 7776 
Maltese: 778 4 
Maori: 7773 
Marathi: 778 2 
Molda vian: 7779 
Mongolian: 777 8 
N auru :7 865 
N epali: 78 69 
N orw egian: 78 79 
Oriya: 798 2 
Pashto, P ushto:
808 3 
P

ersian: 7065 
Polis h: 8076 
Por t uguese: 808 4 
P unjab i: 8065 
Q uechu a: 818 5  Rhaeto-Romance: 
8277 
Romanian: 8279 
R ussian: 8285 
Samoan: 8377 
Sanskrit: 8365 
Scots Gaelic: 7168 
Ser bian: 8382 
Ser bo-Croatian: 8372 
Shona: 8378 
Sindhi: 8368 
Singhalese: 8373 
Slo vak: 8375 
Slo venian: 8376 
Somali: 8379 
Spanish: 698 3 
S undanese: 83 8
5 
S w ahili
: 8387 
S w edish: 8386 
Tagalog: 8476 
Tajik: 8471  Tamil:
8465 
Ta t a r : 8484 
Te l ugu: 8469 
Thai: 8472 
Ti betan: 6679 
Tigrinya: 8473 
Tonga: 8479 
T u rkish: 8482 
T u rkmen: 8475 
T w i: 8487 
Ukrainian: 8575 
Urdu : 8582 
Uz bek: 8590 
V ietnamese: 8673 
V olapük: 8679 
W elsh: 678 9 
W olof: 8779 
Xhosa: 8872 
Y
iddish: 7473 
Yo r uba: 8979 
Z ulu :9 085 
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