Panasonic Dmp Bd50 Operating Instructions

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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 or HDAVI Control 3 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” are set. (>27, 28)
TIPS
≥You can perform this setup anytime 
by selecting “Easy Setting” in the 
Setup menu. (>29)
≥You can also change these settings 
individually. (>27, 28)
OK
POWER
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.
NOTE
≥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.
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
DAE WOO0019/0039/0066/0067/0091/0092/0451/
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 
PAC K A R D1088/1089/1101/1494/1502
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
M AG NAVOX0020/0024/0028/0030/0036/0054/0096/
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/
0179/0186/0187/0230/0386/0690/0706/
0802/1154/1254/1454
PIONEER 0038/0166/0172/0679/0866
POLAROID0765/0865/1262/1276/1314/1316/1326/
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
SA NS UI 0 4 63
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
TOSHI BA0036/0060/0149/0154/0156/0650/0832/
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
DE NON1360/0004/0121/0273/1142/
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
NA D0320
ONKYO 0135/0380/1298/1320
PHILIPS1189/1269/0189/0391/1120/
1266/1368
PIONEER 08231023/0150/0244/0531/0630/
1343/1384
QUASAR0039
RCA 0 82 31023/1609/1254/0054/0530/
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
Getting started
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Network settings
These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. 
≥The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. (>28)
It is required that you use a broadband connection.
Preparation≥Connect to the network. (>9)
Testing the connection
Always test the connection when a LAN cable is connected or 
when new “IP Address/DNS Settings” have been made.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Network” and press 
[OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “IP Address/DNS 
Settings” and press [OK].
4Press [3,4] to select “Connection Test” and 
press [OK].
“Testing”: The test is in progress.
“Pass”: The connection is completed.
“Fail”: Please check the connection and settings.
≥If the connection test fails, it may be necessary to change your 
router’s MAC address settings.The MAC address can be 
displayed by pressing [SETUP] and selecting “Network”.
Setting the IP address
In most cases, default settings can normally be used without 
making any changes.
Set the IP address only when the router has no DHCP server 
functions or when the router’s DHCP server function is disabled.
After performing steps 1–3 (Dabove)
4Press [3,4] to select “IP Address Auto 
Configuration (DHCP)” and press [2,1] to 
select “Off”.
5Press [3,4] to select “IP Address”, “Subnet 
Mask” or “Default Gateway” and press [OK].
6Enter numbers with the numbered buttons 
and press [OK].
≥After checking the specifications for your broadband router, 
enter each number.
If the number is unknown, then check the number of other 
devices such as personal computers connected via a LAN 
cable. Assign a different number from those of other devices 
for the “IP Address” and the same number for others.
≥If a wrong number is entered, then press [CANCEL].
[Note]
≥The numeric input range is between 0 and 255.
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IP Address/DNS Settings
Connection Test
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IP Address Auto Configuration (DHCP)
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Auto Configuration (DHCP)
Primary DNS
Secondary DNS
Auto Detect Connection Speed
Connection Speed Setting


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NetworkIP Address/DNS Settings
Proxy Server Settings
MAC Address: xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx
OK
Setting the DNS-IP
In most cases, default settings can normally be used without 
making any changes.
When setting an assigned DNS server from your Internet service 
provider, perform the following settings. 
After performing steps 1–3 (Dleft)
4Press [3,4] to select “DNS Auto 
Configuration (DHCP)” and press [2,1] to 
select “Off”.
5Press [3,4] to select “Primary DNS” or 
“Secondary DNS”and press [OK].
6Enter numbers with the numbered buttons 
and press [OK].
≥Follow the instructions given by your Internet service 
provider and enter the numbers.
If the number is unknown, then check the number of other 
devices such as personal computers connected via a LAN 
cable and assign the same number.
≥If a wrong number is entered, then press [CANCEL].
[Note]
≥The numeric input range is between 0 and 255.
Setting the connection speed
When the connection test results in “Fail” after the IP and DNS-IP 
addresses are assigned, perform the following settings.
After performing steps 1–3 (Dleft)
4Press [3,4] to select “Auto Detect 
Connection Speed” and press [2,1] to 
select “Off”.
5Press [3,4] to select “Connection Speed 
Setting” and press [2,1] to select a 
connection speed.
≥Select a connection speed in accordance with the environment 
of the network connected.
≥When the settings are changed, the network connection may be 
disabled depending on the device.
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Primary DNS
Please input Primary DNS and press 
[OK]. Press [CANCEL] to delete the selected 
character. To clear setting, delete all 
characters, then press [OK].
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In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making 
any changes. 
Please use this setting when instructed to by your Internet ser vice 
provider.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Network” and press 
[OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “Proxy Server Settings” 
and press [OK].
4Press [3,4] to select “Proxy Address” and 
press [OK].
≥The text entry screen is displayed.
Text field: shows the text you have entered
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select a character and 
press [OK].
Repeat this step to enter other characters.
≥Press [;] to delete.
6Press [∫] when you complete the entry.
7Press [3,4] to select “Proxy Port Number” 
and press [OK].
8Enter numbers with the numbered buttons and 
press [OK].
9Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Setting the proxy server
RETURN 
Proxy Server SettingsReset to factory presetProxy Address Proxy Port Number 
OK 
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Proxy Port Number
Please input Proxy Server Port Number and 
press [OK]. Press [CANCEL] to delete the 
selected character. The number will be set to 
0 if all characters are deleted and [OK] is 
pressed.
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TIPS
≥The specified ports may be blocked and not be able to 
be used depending on the network environment.
In order to restore the default settings
After performing steps 1–3
1) Press [3,4] to select “Reset to factory preset” and 
press [OK].
2) Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Using the numbered buttons to enter characters
e.g., entering the letter “F”
1) Press [3] to move to the 3rd row.
2) Press [3] twice to highlight “F”.
3) Press [OK].




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Basic play (Playing video contents)
Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions.
PreparationTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.VIDEO1
VOL
RE-MASTER
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
STATUSFUNCTIONS
ABCD
RETURNSUB MENU
 AUD IOMUTING
POP-UP MENU 
PLAYPA U S ESTOP
S
CANCEL
PIPSECONDARY AUDIO
BD/SDSETUP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
OK
RECEIVER
CHVOL
POWERPOWER
TV/VIDEOOPEN/CLOSE
      TOP MENU DISPLAY 





1Press [ÍBD POWER] to turn on the unit.
2Press [40).
TIPS
≥You can play data in AVCHD format recorded on 
an SD card.
e.g.,
e.g., [BD-V]e.g., [DVD-VR]
1
2
34 5
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewVideoPicture01
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06
07
08
09
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9/  7
9/  7Wed
Wed
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Fri
Fri
Fri
FriIN 2
IN 2
VHS
VHS
IN 2
IN 210:00AM
11:30AM
11:59PM
10:00AM
11:30AM
11:59PM
10:00AM
10:30AM
11:30AM
11:59PMRec. Length
No.Date Day
Channel
StartTitle NameDVD-RAM(VR)
#SUB
MENUPlayPrevious NextRETURNVideoPicturePage  01/02
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Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.)
Stop
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function 
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press [∫] 
several times to display “STOP” on unit’s display.
≥[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J (>40), the resume 
play function does not work.
≥[CD] [MP3] [DivX]: The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.
Pause
≥Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restar t play. 
Search/Slow-motion
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed.
≥For some discs, the speed may not change.
Search
While playing, press [6] or [5].
≥Press and hold [:/6] or [9/5] on the main unit.
≥[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]:
Audio is heard during first level of forward search.
≥[DivX]: Audio is not heard during all levels of search.
≥[CD] [MP3]: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow-motion
While paused, press [6] or [5].
≥Press and hold [:/6] or [9/5] on the main unit.
≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [5] only.
≥[DVD-VR]
:If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play pauses automatically.
Skip
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
≥[DivX]: Backward direction [:] only.
Starting from a selected item
Play star ts from the selected title or chapter.
[BD-V] [AVCHD]
e.g., 5: [0] B [0] B [5]
15: [0] B [1] B [5][DVD-V]
e.g., 5: [0] B [5]
15: [1] B [5]
≥
While stopped (the image on the right is displayed 
on the screen), the title is designated. While playing, 
the chapter is designated.
Frame-by-frame
While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).
Each press shows the next frame.
≥Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed.
≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [1] (;1) only.
Screen Aspect
When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides 
of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen.
1Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Screen Aspect” and press [OK].
3Press [2,1] to select “Side cut” or “Zoom”.
Normal: Normal output
Side cut: The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9 image disappear and 
the image is enlarged. Please note that the right and left sides of the image 
are cut off when the black bar is not displayed.
Zoom: The black bars on the top and bottom sides of the 4:3 image disappear and 
the image is enlarged. Please note that the top and bottom sides of the 
image are cut off when the black bar is not displayed.
≥When “TV Aspect” (>28) is set to “4:3 Pan & Scan” or “4:3 
Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect is disabled. 
STOP
PAUSE
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP
OK
Status messages
The status messages give you information about what is currently 
being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the information 
displayed will change.
Changing audio during play
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you press 
the button. This allows you to change the soundtrack language 
(>24, Soundtrack), etc.
[DVD-VR] [DivX]
Au dio LR>AudioL>Audio R
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Reproducing more natural audio(Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less)
This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding higher 
frequency signals not recorded on the track.
Press [RE-MASTER] to select “Re-master 1”, 
“Re-master 2” or “Re-master 3”.
 Select the one that you like best.
SettingWhen playing LPCM sound
Ty p e  o f  m u s i cOther types of 
sound
Effect level
Re-master 1High tempo (e.g., pop and 
rock)Light
Re-master 2Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium
Re-master 3Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong
OffOff Off
≥This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal or the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal only when “Digital Audio Output” 
is set to “PCM”. (However, in this case, audio is output as 2ch 
from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.)
STATUS
PlayBD-Video
 T1     C1     0:05.140:20.52
T: Title
C: Chapter
PL: PlaylistItems change 
depending on the 
disc played. No display
Current position Type of disc
Play status
Elapsed time in the title e.g. [BD-V]
Depending on the kind of disc or the playback status, this 
display may not appear.Total time
AUD IO
Soundtrack1 ENGDigital  3/2.1ch
English is selected. e.g. [DVD-V]
PlayDVD-RAM(VR)
AudioLR“AudioLR” is 
selected
RE-MASTER
Playback
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Enjoying BD-LIVETM or BONUSVIEW TM in 
BD-Video 
[BD-V]
This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting 
BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting 
BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as online games by 
connecting this unit to the Internet.
≥These discs may not be on sale in certain regions.
Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) and secondary audio
Secondary video can be played from a disc compatible with the picture-in-picture 
function. 
For the playback method, refer to the instructions for the disc.
To turn on/off secondary video
Press [PIP].
Secondary video is played.
≥“PiP ON” is displayed.
≥Press the button to turn it ON and OFF.
To turn on/off audio with the secondary 
video
Press [SECONDARY AUDIO].
The secondar y audio is played.
≥“Secondary Audio ON” is displayed.
≥Press the button to turn it ON and OFF. 
NOTE
≥Discs may not always be played back according 
to the settings on this unit, as cer tain playback 
formats are prioritized on certain discs.
≥Only the primary video is played during search/
slow-motion or frame-by-frame.
≥When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” in “Digital 
Audio Output” is set to “Off”, secondary audio 
will not be played even if [SECONDARY AUDIO] 
is pressed. Please check that “BD-Video 
Secondary Audio” is set to “On” (>27).
≥When the secondary video is turned off, the 
secondary audio does not play.
Secondary video
Primary video
Virtual package
For a disc compatible with the virtual package (>40), data is copied to other media 
(>40, Local storage) from the Internet or disc to use the different functions while 
playing the data.
For this unit, data is copied to an SD card.
The methods for copy and playback and the required available capacity on the card 
may var y with the disc. For details, refer to the instructions for the disc.
To use the above functions, it is recommended that you format the card on this unit.
Format the card using the following procedures. BD-Video data, such as secondary 
video recorded on the card, can also be erased with the following procedures.
Formatting SD cards/Deleting data1) Inser t an SD card (>18).
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].
NOTE
TIPS
≥If the SD card is removed from this unit when 
using data that was copied with the virtual 
package function, disc playback stops. 
≥Images and audio may freeze momentarily 
during playback.
≥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.
≥When the function fails to work properly, even if 
the data is copied, format the card again with 
this unit. (In this case, all data will be erased.)
≥If an SD card with files in different formats is 
used, images and audio may not play back 
properly. It is recommended that you use an SD 
card with no data or an SD card formatted on 
this unit.
NOTE
≥It is impossible to restore data after formatting 
the card or erasing the data.
Once a card is formatted, all data including 
those recorded on the PC is erased as well, 
even if the data were protected with other 
equipment.
Confirm whether the card can be formatted. 
Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet
Preparation≥Connect to the network. (>9)
This unit supports BD-Live, a new BD-Video function that allows you to use the 
following interactive functions when connected to the Internet.
(The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc. For 
details, refer to the instructions for the disc.)
≥Additional contents such as movie’s trailer, subtitles and BD-J (>40), etc. can be 
downloaded to SD cards (>40, Local storage) to play them.
≥Special video data, etc. may be played back while they are being downloaded to 
an SD card.
∫AACS OnlineWhen discs suppor ting BD-Live are played back, the player or disc IDs may be sent 
to the content provider via the Internet. 
Services and functions to be provided differ depending on the disc.
≥You can be introduced to other similar movies if you record your viewing history 
on the server by using these IDs.
≥Game score histories can be saved.
NOTE
TIPS
≥The unit must be connected to the Internet and 
set up (>12) to use the BD-Live functions. 
“BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be 
changed for certain discs (>26).
≥The connection to the Internet may take time or 
the Internet may not be connected depending on 
the connection environment. It is required that 
you use a broadband connection.
≥The unit is connected to the Internet when 
BD-Live functions are used, generating 
communication charges.
≥Special video data, etc. may be played back 
while they are being downloaded to an SD card 
using one function of BD-Live. The playback 
may be paused depending on the 
communication environment.
Some functions may be disabled to prevent 
skipping to sections that have not been 
downloaded, etc.
Card Management 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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Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video of 
BD-Video 
[BD-V]
This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in 
BD-Video.
In order to enjoy these audio formats, connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 using a High Speed HDMI 
cable (>6) and set “Audio Priority Preset” (>27) to “Quality”.
However, there are the following restrictions.
≥The clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode (>16) cannot be output.
≥Any audio format not decoded by the connected amplifier/receiver cannot be output properly.
If you want to output the audio properly, set “Audio Priority Preset” to “Secondary” or “Custom”.
∫Differences in audio output by settingThe output audio type can be changed depending on the menu settings.
Set “Digital Audio Output” (>27) in accordance with your favorite audio with reference to the following table.
[Note]
Enjoying 7.1ch LPCM
Connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver using an HDMI cable, and select “Quality” or “Custom” and then set “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to 
“Off”.
When the unit is connected using the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, there are restrictions for high bit rate audio.
≥When “Secondary” is selected, the audio is output in the formats enclosed in bold frames.
≥When“Quality” is selected, the audio is output in the formats shown in the shaded area.
Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in accordance with the film materials. However, they will normally be output in 
60 frames/second in accordance with the display format.
These can be output in 24p as the original. Therefore, high-quality video can be enjoyed, such as the improved clarity, enhanced perspective, etc.
NECESSARY CONNECTIONS
≥Connect to a TV supporting 1080/24p input via an HDMI cable.
NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥“24p Output”: “On” (>28)
Regarding High Bit rate Audio
Secondary
To enjoy secondary audio
Original audioDolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHDDTS-HD High 
Resolution AudioDTS-HD Master 
Aud io
;;;;
Audio formats are 
output as:PCM
≥“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, and “Digital Audio Output” is fixed to “PCM”.
≥Data of 6 channels or more will be output in 5.1 channels.
Quality
To enjoy high bit rate audio
Select this mode if your amplifier/receiver is equipped with these decoders.
Original audioDolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHDDTS-HD High 
Resolution AudioDTS-HD Master 
Aud io
;;;;
Audio formats are 
output as:Dolby Digital Plus Dolby TrueHDDTS-HD High 
Resolution AudioDTS-HD Master 
Aud io
≥“Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”, and ‘“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is fixed to “Off”.
The clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode is not 
outputted.
Custom
To set the high bit rate audio and secondary audio individually
“BD-Video Secondary Audio”: “On”“BD-Video Secondary Audio”: “Off”
PCMBitstreamPCMBitstream
Maximum 5.1ch PCM Dolby DigitalMaximum 7.1ch original 
PCMThe original format
Original audioPCMBitstream
“BD-Video Secondary Audio”: 
“On”“BD-Video Secondary Audio”: 
“Off”
Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby TrueHD 
(7.1ch)Down-mixed 2ch PCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/
DTS-HD Master Audio (7.1ch)Down-mixed 2ch PCM Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround
7.1ch LPCMDown-mixed 2ch PCM Down-mixed 2ch PCM Down-mixed 2ch PCM
Regarding 24p output
Playback
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Chapter playback[DVD-VR]
1Insert a disc (>14).
2
While “Title View” screen is displayed
Press [3,4] to select the title and press [SUB MENU].
3Press [3,4] to select “View Chapters” and press [OK].
4Press [2,1] to select the chapter and press [OK].
Playing still pictures[JPEG]
You can play still pictures recorded onto a BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW and an SD card.
Properties
View Chapters
To picture
To display the title properties 
(recording date, etc.)
 Playing still pictures (Bbelow) To select the chapter
1Insert a disc (>14) or an SD card 
(Bright).
≥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].
TIPS
NOTE
Inser ting a card
1Pull to flip down the front panel.
2Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
≥Press on the center of the card until it clicks 
into place.
Removing the card
Press on the center of the card and pull it straight 
out.
≥Press [2,1] to display the previous or next still 
picture.
≥Press [:, 9] to show other pages.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
CD-R/RWDiscs containing data in different file formats.
To switch from the MP3 or DivX menu to JPEG 
menu, perform steps below.
1) Press [FUNCTIONS].
2) Press [3,4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].
3) Press [3,4] to select “Pictures” and press 
[OK].
≥Small-sized still pictures are displayed with a 
frame.
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
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the album and press [OK].
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select the still picture and press 
[OK].
e.g.,
SD Card
Playback HD Movie (AVCHD)
Select an action or press [RETURN].
Picture (JPEG) Navigator
OK
RETURN SUB
MENU
e.g.,


Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner 
on the right.
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 Total 8  106_DVD 
 Total 13 2006  9  12 
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 Page  02/02 
e.g.,
penguin_jpg 
Pictures Picture View CD(JPEG) 
Page  01/01 SUB 
MENU Play From SUB MENU you can select a folder. RETURN 
001 
005
009006 007 008 002 003 004
e.g.,
SUB 
MENU 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Picture View DVD-RAM(VR) Video Picture 
Play RETURN 
2006  9  12 
Page  001/001 
0001 
0005
00090006 0007 0008 0002 0003 0004
e.g.,
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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-RAM1While the “Album View” screen is displayed
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the album and press 
[SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Start Slideshow” and press [OK].
≥You can also star t slideshow by pressing [1] (PLAY) after 
selecting the album.
CD-R/RW, SD card1While the “Picture View” screen is displayed
Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “Start Slideshow” and press [OK].
To stop slideshow
Press [∫].
Slideshow with music
SD card onlyIf a music CD is inser ted in the disc tray while playing slideshows, 
the music CD star ts 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 “Star t Slideshow” above,
1Press [3,4] to select “Slideshow settings” and press [OK].
2To 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 number of pixels is played, the 
display interval may become longer. Even if the setting is 
changed, the display interval may not become shorter.
To repeat slideshow
Press [3,4] to select “Repeat Play” and press [2,1] to select 
“On” or “Off”.
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select “Set” and press [OK].
Rotate
1While playing (except for slideshows)
Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [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].
2Press [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-RAMTo 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].
2Press [3,4] to select “Select Root folder” and press [OK].
3Press [2,1] to select the higher folder and press [OK].
CD-R/RW1While the “Picture View” screen is displayed
Press [SUB MENU]. 
2Press [3,4] to select “Select Folder” and press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select a folder and press [OK].
The “Picture View” screen for the folder appears.
To show the picture properties
While playing
Press [STATUS] twice.
To exit, press [STATUS].
\DCIM 
OK
Select Root folder 
Change the Album folder to be accessed.
Press [OK] to confirm 
PicturesFolder selection
CD(JPEG)
    001 
        002 
        003 
        004 
        005 
        006 
        007 
        
008        009 
        010 
      
    103 
        104 
        105
021216_0026   F  7/25
OK
RETURN
 Folder - picture No.       102 - 0001
Photo     11/12/2007            Total        3/9
Shooting date e.g. JPEG on DVD-RAM
Playback
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Playing DivX videos[DivX]
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.
(>29, “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 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  remai ning pl ays i s reduced by one i f–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.
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.
≥DivX video files that do not display “Text” do not contain subtitles 
text.
Subtitles text cannot be displayed. 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. (>22, “About MP3/JPEG/
DivX files”)
1Insert a disc. (>14)
≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is 
inser ted, the file selection menu may be displayed. 
Press [3,4] to select “DivX” and press [OK].
2Press [3,4] to select the title and 
press [OK].
Play star ts on the selected title.
NOTE
≥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.
TIPS
≥You can use search and skip 
functions. (>15)
≥Press [:, 9] to show other 
pages.
CD-R/RWDiscs containing data in different file 
formats. 
To switch from the JPEG or MP3 
menu to DivX menu, perform steps 
below.
1) Press [FUNCTIONS].
2) Press [3,4] to select “Menu” and 
press [OK].
3) Press [3,4] to select “DivX” and 
press [OK].
e.g.,
CD
Pictures
Select an action or press [RETURN].MP3 MusicDivX
OK
RETURNSUB
MENU
CD (DivX) 
PlayRETURN SUB 
MENU 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR 
No. Name of Title 
From SUB MENU you can select a folder. Page  01/01
001          ABC.divx 
DivX 
Playing a title in another folder 1While the “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” is displayed
Press [SUB MENU], press [3,4] to select “Select Folder” and press [OK].
2Press [3,4] to select a folder and press [OK].
The “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” for the folder appears.
NOTE
≥You cannot select folders that 
contain no compatible files.
TIPS
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Selected folder No. /Total folders
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 
 
Image001 
Image002 
Image003 
Image004 
Image005 
Image006 
Image007 
Image008 
Image009 
Image010 
 
  12_02_2004 
Regarding DivX VOD content
DivX Registration
DivX® Video  On  Demand
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod
8 alphanumeric 
characters
Displaying subtitles text (>24, Subtitle)
Subtitles text language settings
If the subtitles text are not displayed correctly, try changing the language settings.After playing back a DivX video file containing subtitles text
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Disc” and press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “DivX Subtitle Text” and press [OK].
4Press [3,4] to select “Latin1”, “Latin2”, or “Cyrillic” then press 
[OK].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
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