Panasonic Dmp Bd50 Operating Instructions

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Playing music[CD] [MP3] 
Showing FUNCTIONS menu
You can play generally available music CD or MP3 files recorded onto a CD-R/RW.
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 “MP3 Music” and press 
[OK].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and press [OK].Play starts on the selected track.
TIPS
≥Discs containing data in different file 
fo r m ats.  
To switch from the JPEG or DivX 
menu to MP3 menu, perform steps 
below.
1 Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select “Menu” 
and press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “MP3 
Music” and press [OK].
≥You can use search and skip 
functions. (>15)
≥When the “Screen Saver Function” 
is set to “On” (>27), the screen 
switches to Screen Saver mode if 
there is no operation for 10 minutes 
after star ting playback. (Playback 
continues.)
CD
MP3 Music
Select an action or press [RETURN].
Pictures
OK
RETURNSUB
MENU
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DIRECT NAVIGATORMusic list
CD
No
Tr a c k  Name Play TimeTr a c k 1
Tr a c k 14min30sec 
3min41sec 
4min30sec 
3min11sec 
5min  2sec  Tr a c k 2
5 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec
Tr a c k 3
Tr a c k 4
Tr a c k 5
Play
RETURN“ ” indicates the track currently playing.
e.g. [CD]
[MP3] Playing a track in another folder 1While the “Music list” 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 “Music list” for the folder appears.
NOTE
≥You cannot select folders that 
contain no compatible tracks.
TIPS
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
DIRECT NAVIGATORSelect 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  7/25
OK
RETURN
Selected folder No. /Total folders
If the folder has no track, “– –” is 
displayed as folder number.
Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television
NOTE
≥Sound may be discontinued for 
several seconds when the power to 
the television is turned off.
≥If the operation mentioned left 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. 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” (>23) operates. 
The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit ON and to play 
music continuously.
1While playing music
Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “TV Power” and press [OK].
Some functions of this unit can be operated from the FUNCTIONS menu.
1Press [FUNCTIONS].≥Items to be displayed may vary with the media.2Press [3,4] to select the item and press [OK].
≥To p  M e n u
≥Menu
≥Playback
≥SD cardSwitches to the SD drive.
≥BD/DVD/CDSwitches to the disc drive.
≥Other Functions“Playlists”: 
You can play playlists created on DVD-VR.
Press [3,4,2,1] to select the playlist and press [OK].
“Setup” (>26)
“Card Management” (>16)
OKRETURNSUB
MENU
Other Functions
To p  M e n u
Menu
SD card
S
BD PlayerFUNCTIONS
DVD-Video
e.g.,
Playback
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About MP3/JPEG/DivX files
Structure of MP3, still pictures (JPEG) and DivX folders
You can play MP3, still pictures (JPEG) and DivX 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.
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)
Compression rate32 kbps to 320 kbps —
Sampling rate44.1 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 suppor ts 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.JPEG conforming DCF*4 is supported.
Thawing Time: approx. 2 sec. (7M pixels)
≥MOTION JPEG is not supported
File formatDivXSubtitles text file of DivX
Playable media
CD-R/RW*1, DVD-R*5, DVD-R DL*5CD-R/RW*1, DVD-R*5, DVD-R DL*5
File format— MicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer
ExtensionFiles must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” 
or “.avi”.Files must have the extension “.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SUB”, “.sub”, 
“.TXT”, or “.txt”
Picture resolutionbetween 32k32 and 720k576 pixels —
Reference≥Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) 
with standard playback of DivX media files.
Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
Video
– Number of stream: Up to 1
– Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50, DIV6
– FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps
Au dio
– Number of stream: Up to 8
– Format: MP3, MPEG, AC3
– Multi channel: AC3 is possible. MPEG multi is 2 ch 
conversion.
≥GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not 
supported.≥The DivX video file and subtitles text file are inside the same 
folder, and the file names are the same except for the file 
extensions.
≥
If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same 
folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, 
“.sub”, “.txt”.
≥In the following situations, the subtitles cannot be displayed 
as recorded. Furthermore, depending on the methods used 
to create the file or the state of the recording, only par ts of 
the subtitles may be displayed, or the subtitles may not be 
displayed at all.
–  When special text or characters are included in the 
subtitles text.
–  When the file size is larger than 256 KB.
– 
When characters with specified styling are included in the 
subtitle data.
– Codes that specify the character style within files are 
displayed as subtitle characters. 
–  When data with a different format exists within the subtitle 
data.
≥If the file name of the DivX video file is not displayed 
correctly on the menu screen (the file name is displayed as 
“_”), the subtitles text may not be displayed correctly. 
≥Depending on the disc, the subtitles text cannot be displayed 
when search and other such operations are being 
performed.
≥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.
*1 ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats), Joliet
This unit is compatible with multi-session.
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.
*2 Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
*3 Discs must conform to UDF 2.5.
*4 Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association 
(JEITA). 
*5 Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
This unit is not compatible with multi-session. 
The default session only is played.
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Order of play
002 Folder
003 Folder
004 Folder
e.g.
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Linked operations with the TV 
(VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”)
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.
Using the FUNCTIONS menu to operate this unit
By using the TV remote control, you can play 
media using the FUNCTIONS menu.
1Press the button for VIERA 
Link on the remote control.
2Select the player.
≥The FUNCTIONS menu is displayed.
Using the sub menu to operate this unit
By using the TV remote control, you can play 
discs using the “Control Panel” and display the 
Top Menu (for BD-Video and DVD-Video) or 
Pop-up Menu (for BD-Video).
1Press [SUB MENU].This can also be displayed by using the 
VIERA menu screen.
[Note] You cannot use the sub menu while 
the Top Menu for BD-Video or DVD-Video 
is displayed.
2Select an item, then press [OK].
∫When you want to leave the TV on and set only this unit to standby modePr ess [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”. (>28)
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 
equipment for operational details.
≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions 
provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we 
have developed and added. As such, its operation with other 
manufacturers’ equipment that suppor ts HDMI CEC cannot be 
guaranteed.
≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of April, 2008) 
for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This 
standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI 
equipment.
≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ 
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.Preparation1) Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI 
cable (>6–7).
2) Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (>28). 
(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.
What you can do with “HDAVI Control”
Automatic input switchingWhen the following operations are performed, the television will 
automatically switch the input channel and display the 
corresponding action.
– When play star ts 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 star ts 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.
Playing music continuously even after turning off 
power to the television (>21) 
NOTE
≥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.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control
e.g.,
OKRETURNSUB
MENU
Other Functions
To p  M e n u
Menu
SD card
S
BD PlayerFUNCTIONS
DVD-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(>15)
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]
Playback
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Changing settings with the on-screen menu
On-screen menu operations 
1Press [DISPLAY].
2Press [3,4] to select 
the menu and press 
[1].
3Press [3,4] to select 
the item and press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select 
the setting.
NOTE
TIPS
≥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 menu
Press [DISPLAY].
VideoAudio
PlaySignal Type
Subtitle
Subtitle Style
Off PIP
-Angle-
1ENG
Disc
Menus Items Settings e.g., BD-Video
What you can change with the on-screen menu 
MenusItemsSettings and details
DiscSignal Type[BD-V]
≥Primary Video
Video: The 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 video recording method appears. (Dbelow, Video recording method)
Soundtrack: Select on/off of audio and the language. (Dbelow, Language, Audio attribute)
Video[AVCHD]
The 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 the subtitle number.
≥Subtitle numbers are displayed even if there are not multiple subtitles.
Subtitle Style[BD-V]
Select the subtitle style.
Audio channel[DVD-VR] [DivX]
(>15, Changing audio during play)
Angle[BD-V] [DVD-V]
Select the number of the angle.
Some items may be changed only on the disc specific menu. (D14)
LanguageAudio attribute
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
SVE: Swedish
NOR: NorwegianDAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Ko rea n
MAL: Malay
VIE: VietnameseTHA: Thai
POL: Polish
CES: Czech
SLK: Slovak
HUN: Hungarian
FIN: Finnish
¢:OthersLPCM/ÎDigital/ÎDigital+/
ÎTrueHD/DTS/DTS-HDSignal 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 fewer video artifacts
≥Fine:  Details are sharper
≥Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
≥User:  You can make further adjustments. (> below)
1Press [1] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [OK].
2Select 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 
toi6).
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. 
(>28)
Integrated NR:Smooths block noise and reduces the smudging that appears 
around contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3).
ProgressiveSelect the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played 
(>40, Film and video).
≥Au to:Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
≥Video:Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.
24p [DVD-V][Only when you have selected “On” in “24p Output” (>28)]
≥On≥Off
Au di oSound Effects§Re-master (>15)
≥Re-master 1
≥Re-master 2
≥Re-master 3
≥Off
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
≥Off
Dialog Enhancer
§[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
§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.)
Settings
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Changing the unit’s settings
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Underlined items are the factory presets.
Setup menu operations
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select the menu 
and press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select the item 
and press [OK].
If there are any other items, repeat these 
steps.
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
option and press [OK].
NOTE
≥There may be differences in 
operation methods. If this happens, 
follow the on-screen instructions 
for the operation.
TIPS
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
RETURN
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV / Device ConnectionNetworkOthers
OK
Summary of settings
“Disc”
DVD-Video Ratings
Set a ratings level to 
limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 
4-digit password with the numbered buttons 
when the password screen is shown. 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≥Te m p o r a r y  U n l o c k
BD-Video Ratings
Set 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≥Te m p o r a r y  U n l o c k
Audio LanguageChoose the language for audio, subtitle and 
disc menus.
[BD-V] [DVD-V]
≥Some discs star t in a cer tain 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. (D14)
≥Enter a code (>35) with the numbered 
buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.≥English
≥Fre nc h≥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≥Fre nc h≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menu Language≥English
≥Fre nc h≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
BD-Live Internet 
Access [BD-V] (>16)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 and AACS Online functions 
(>16) are prohibited for all BD-Live contents 
without a certificate.
≥Prohibit: Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live 
contents.
“Video”
Still Mode (paused video) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]
Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 
(>40, Frames and fields).≥Auto≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Auto” is selected. (The 
picture is coarser.)
≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly 
when “Auto” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)
Seamless Play [DVD-VR]
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and par tially 
deleted titles.≥On
: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does 
not work while searching or when there are several audio 
types included on the playlist. Additionally, the positioning of 
chapter segments may change slightly.
≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played 
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Black Level Control
Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the 
desired setting for picture enhancement.≥Lighter
: When video is output from VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
≥Darker: When video is output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
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“Audio”
Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX]
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)
Change the dynamic range (>40) for late night viewing.≥On≥Off≥Auto: Effective only when Dolby TrueHD is played.
Digital Audio Output
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Audio Priority Preset
≥Select priority items for “Digital Audio Output”.≥Secondary
:
“BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, and “Digital Audio Output” is 
fixed to “PCM”.
≥Quality:
“Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”, and ‘“BD-Video Secondary 
Audio” is fixed to “Off”.
–
If the connected equipment can only decode Dolby Digital or DTS, Dolby Digital 
Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD will be output as Dolby Digital or DTS.
–If the connected equipment can only decode one of either Dolby Digital or DTS, 
please select “Custom” and set desire audio formats that cannot be decoded.
≥Custom:
Items in “Digital Audio Output” can be set individually. (>17)
Dolby D/Dolby D +/
Dolby TrueHDSelect whether Dolby Digital, Dolby 
Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS 
Digital Surround, DTS-HD High 
Resolution Audio or DTS-HD Master 
Audio is output in “Bitstream” or 
“PCM” format.
[Note]
≥Not making the proper settings may 
result in noise.
≥
If the unit is connected with the HDMI 
AV OUT ter minal , the speci fi cat ions of  
the connected equipment take 
preference over this unit and audio 
selected in these items may not be 
output (e.g., when a television is 
connected, the HDMI audio output of 
t hi s uni t is li mi ted t o down-mixed 2ch. )
≥Bitstream:
Select “Bitstream” when the connected equipment can decode the 
respective audio format. 
– Connect equipment supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 and use a High Speed 
HDMI Cable in order to output high bit rate audio such as Dolby Digital 
Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or DTS-HD Master 
Audio.
≥PCM
:
Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode the 
respective audio format. 
– When the unit is connected with the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, 
these audio formats are down-mixed to PCM 2ch.
Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to verify whether or 
not they can decode each of the audio formats. DTS/DTS-HD
BD-Video Secondary Audio [BD-V]
Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu and audio with 
secondary video in picture-in-picture mode. (>16)≥On
: The primary audio and secondar y audio are mixed and output. 
The sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.
≥Off: The clicking sound on the menu and secondary audio are not 
output.
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.
≥Signals are conver ted to 48 kHz despite the settings across in 
the following cases:
– when the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz
– when the disc has copy protection
– when “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”≥On: Signals are converted to 48 kHz. (Choose when the connected 
equipment cannot process signals with sampling frequency of 
96 kHz.)
≥Off
: Signals are output as 96 kHz. (Choose when the connected 
equipment can process signals with sampling frequency of 
96 kHz.) 
Downmix
Switch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel 
surround sound.
≥When “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”, there are no 
downmix effects for the outputted audio.
≥The audio will be outputted in “Stereo” in the following cases.
– AVCHD playback
– Playback of clicking sound on the menu and audio with 
secondary video in picture-in-picture mode≥Stereo
: When connected to equipment that does not support 
the virtual surround function.
≥Surround encoded: When connected to equipment that suppor ts the 
virtual surround function (Dolby Pro Logic, DTS 
Neo: 6, etc.)
“Display”
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.≥Automatic≥Off
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.≥English
≥Fra nç a is≥Español
Screen Saver Function
This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.
≥When this is set to “On”, the masked-off area on the screen 
becomes gray.
[Only when connecting with an HDMI cable or a component 
video cable and “HDMI Resolution” (>28) is set to any other 
mode than “480p”, or “Component Video Resolution” (>28) is 
set to “720p” or “1080i”]≥On:
If there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the displayed screen 
switches to the other states automatically. 
– When the Direct Navigator or FUNCTIONS menu is displayed, the 
display returns to the screen saver mode.
– When CD or MP3 is played, the display returns to the screen saver 
mode. (Playback continues.)
– When still pictures are shown (except for slideshows), the display returns 
to the Direct Navigator screen. 
≥Off
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥Bright≥Dim: The display is dimmed.
≥Auto: The display is dimmed during playback and bright 
ex ce pt  p lay b ack .
SD Card LED Control
Set the lighting method for the lamp on the SD card slot.≥On
≥Off
≥SD inserted: When this unit is turned on and SD card is inser ted, the 
lamp is lighted.
LicenseInformation about the software used by this unit is displayed. 
Settings
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“TV/Device Connection”
TV Aspect
Set to match the type of television connected.When connected to a 4:3 aspect television:
≥4:3 Pan & Scan: Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan 
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). When playing 
BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.
≥4:3 Letterbox:  Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox 
style.
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen television:
≥16:9
:  Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 4:3 
ratio image in the center of the screen.
≥16:9 Full:  Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 
horizontally stretched 16:9 image.
HDMI Connection
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
HDMI Video Mode
Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.≥On
: Images are output from the HDMI terminal in the resolution set in “HDMI 
Resolution”. Video from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal is output as 
“480i”.
≥Off Images are output in the resolution set in “Component Video Resolution”.
HDMI Resolution
The items supported by the connected devices are 
indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any item without 
“¢” is selected, the images may be distorted.≥Au to
: Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the 
connected television (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).
≥480p≥720p
≥1080i≥1080p
– When the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver that does not support the 
resolution set on the unit, the video cannot be output properly. In this case, use 
the HDMI cable to connect the unit to the TV and then connect the unit to the 
amplifier/receiver using a cable other than HDMI.
– To enjoy high definition video up-converted to 1080p, you need to connect the 
unit directly to 1080p compatible HDTV (High Definition Television). If this unit is 
connected to an HDTV through other equipment, it must also be 1080p 
compatible.
24p Output [BD-V] [DVD-V]
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p 
output via an HDMI cable, this unit displays each frame at 
1/24 second intervals – the same interval originally shot 
with the film camera.
≥When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and then set “24p” 
in “Video” (>25) to “On”≥On: Images in 24p are output in 24p as they are. 
However, 
–when video is being output at 24 frames, images from any other 
terminal than the HDMI terminal may not be output properly.
–[BD-V]: when images other than 24p are played, images are output at 
60p.
≥Off
HDMI RGB Output Range
Effective when connected to a device that only supports 
RGB output. ≥Standard: The video is output as it is.
≥Enhanced:  When the black and white contrast of a video is low, the signal 
is enhanced to reproduce clear video.
HDMI Audio Output
This setting selects whether or not to output audio from 
HDMI.≥On
:
≥Off: When the TV is connected to this unit using an HDMI cable, and this unit 
is also connected to other devices, such as an amplifier/receiver using an 
optical digital audio cable or a coaxial cable.
VIERA Link
Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with 
an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.≥On
:
≥Off: Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.
Component Video Resolution
This sets the video output resolution when using the 
component video terminal. ≥480i
≥480p≥720p≥1080i
Even if you select “720p” or “1080i”, the video output resolution is restricted to 
“480p” when images of DVD-Video discs are output from the COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT terminals.
Speaker
You can set the unit to output the best possible sound for 
your speakers. ≥Multi Channel
: When using 3 or more speakers. (>29)
≥2 Channel: When using two speakers.
2ch down-mix audio are output from Front L and Front R.
“Network”
IP Address/DNS Settings (>12)
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Connection Test— — — —
IP Address Auto Configuration (DHCP) ≥On
≥Off
IP Address — — —. — — —. — — —. — — —
Subnet Mask — — —. — — —. — — —. — — —
Default Gateway — — —. — — —. — — —. — — —
DNS Auto Configuration (DHCP) ≥On
≥Off
Primary DNS — — —. — — —. — — —. — — —
Secondary DNS — — —. — — —. — — —. — — —
Auto Detect Connection Speed ≥On
≥Off
Connection Speed Setting
This is enabled only when “Auto Detect Connection Speed” is 
turned “Off”.≥10BASE Half Duplex
≥10BASE Full Duplex
≥100BASE Half Duplex≥100BASE Full Duplex
Proxy Server Settings (>13)
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Reset to factory preset
Proxy Address(The initial setting is blank.)
Proxy Port Number(The initial setting is “0”.)
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When connecting to an amplifier/receiver to enjoy multi-channel surround sound, use the following settings on this unit if they cannot be set on 
the amplifier/receiver.
The settings are not effective when outputting bitstream signals.
PreparationSet “Speaker” to “Multi Channel”. (>28)
§ Surround back channel is enabled only when the unit is connected 
to an amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI 7.1 channel audio.
[BD-V]: If the original audio is 5.1ch DTS-HD or DTS, the remapping 
function is activated to divide it to 7.1ch.
Speaker presence and size (A)1Press [3,4,2,1] to select the speaker icon (A) and press [OK].2Press [3,4] to select the setting and press [OK].
Icon examples:
Surround speaker (LS)
≥Large: Select when 
the speaker 
supports 
low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction.
≥Small: Select when the speaker does not suppor t 
low-frequency reproduction.
In order to make an ideal listening environment, settings of speaker 
sizes may be automatically adjusted. 
For example, if the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will 
automatically be set to “Large”. (In this case, we recommend 
connecting a speaker that can reproduce bass below 100 Hz.)
Delay time (B)For optimum listening with 7.1/5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, 
except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the 
seating position.
If you have to place the center, surround and surround back 
speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to 
make up for the difference.
If either distance D or F is less than E, find the difference in the 
relevant table and change to the recommended setting.
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select the delay time box (B) and press 
[OK].
2Press [3,4] to select the setting and press [OK].
Channel balance (C)This does not work when connected with the HDMI terminal and 
“HDMI Audio Output” (>28) is set to “On”.
1Select “Test” and press [OK].
A test signal is output.
Fro nt  (L )_—)Center_—)Front (R)_—)Surround (RS)
:;
Surround (LS)(— Surround Back (LB)
§ (— Surround Back (RB)§
§
Test signal is output only when the unit is connected using HDMI 
AV OUT terminal.
2While listening to the test signal, press [3,4] to adjust the 
volume of each speaker
Front speakers: 0.0 to s6.0 dB
Center and surround speakers: 0.0 to s12.0 dB
≥You cannot adjust the volume of surround back speakers.
3Press [OK].
The test signal stops.
≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play 
something, then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.
4Press [OK].
“Others”
Of f Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being 
used.≥2 Hours≥6 Hours≥Off
Remote Control Code (>33)≥Set Code 1
≥Set Code 2≥Set Code 3
Easy Setting
You can execute basic settings (On-screen Language, TV 
Aspect).≥Ye s≥No
Restore Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen 
menu, except for “Remote Control Code”, “On-screen 
Language”, “IP Address/DNS Settings”, “Proxy Server 
Settings”, “DVD-Video Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings” to 
the default settings.≥Ye s≥No
DivX Registration (>20)
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
Firmware Update (>9)
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Automatic Update
When this equipment remains connected to the Internet, 
it will check for the latest firmware version when it is 
turned on and you can update it if necessary.≥On
≥Off
Update NowYou can update the firmware manually.
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers
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DCenter speakerFSurround/Surround back 
speakers
DifferenceSetting
Approx. 34 cm (1 ft. 1 in.)1.0 msDifferenceSetting
Approx. 170 cm (5 ft. 6 in.)5.0 msApprox. 68 cm (2 ft. 2 in.)2.0 ms
Approx. 102 cm (3 ft. 4 in.)3.0 msApprox. 340 cm (11 ft. 1 in.)10.0 ms
Approx. 136 cm (4 ft. 5 in.)4.0 msApprox. 510 cm (16 ft. 8 in.)15.0 ms
Approx. 170 cm (5 ft. 6 in.)5.0 ms
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Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance: Actual 
speaker 
position
: Ideal 
speaker 
position
: Primary 
listening 
distance 5.1ch speaker 
connection7.1ch speaker connection
Settings
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Frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 37 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on 
page 38 if you reside in Canada.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
≥Image disturbance during search.
To reset this unitPage SetupPage
What do I need to play multi channel 
surround sound?≥Connect the appropriate amplifier/receiver to the HDMI terminal, the DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT terminal (OPTICAL, COAXIAL), or the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal on this unit.7, 8
How do I set this unit to play 7.1ch 
surround sound?≥After connecting this unit to an amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 and 
compatible with Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and 7.1ch LPCM using a 
High Speed HDMI cable, set the items in the Setup menu as follows. 
– “Audio Priority Preset”: “Quality”
– “Speaker”: “Multi Channel”27, 28
Can headphones and speakers be 
directly connected to this unit?≥You cannot directly connect them to this unit. Connect through the amplifier/receiver, 
etc.7, 8
My television has S VIDEO IN 
terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO IN 
terminals and HDMI IN terminal. 
Which should I connect with?≥The different levels of picture quality input are listed below in order from highest to 
lowest.
HDMI IN )COMPONENT VIDEO IN )S VIDEO IN )VIDEO IN. However, it will take 
longer for the picture output to start up when this unit is connected with the HDMI IN 
terminal.—
Disc
Can I play BD-Video and DVD-Video 
bought in another country?≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC, however, you cannot play:
– BD-Video discs that do not include your region code.
– DVD-Video discs that do not include your region number or “ALL”. 
Refer to the cover of these operating instructions for more information about your region 
code and number. 
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.Cover
Can BD-Video/DVD-Video that does 
not have a region code/number be 
played?≥The region management information for BD-Video/DVD-Video indicates that the disc 
conforms to industry standards. You cannot play discs that do not conform to industry 
standards or do not have a region code or number.—
Please tell me about disc 
compatibility with this unit.≥Refer to “Disc and card information” and “About MP3/JPEG/DivX files”.
≥You cannot write to a disc with this unit.4, 22
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SD card
What kinds of operations are 
available on the SD card slot on this 
unit? ≥The following operations are available.
– Playback JPEG data recorded with a digital camera etc.
– Playback AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video 
Camera
≥If a BD-Video disc suppor ting BD-Live or BONUSVIEW is used, it is possible to copy 
secondary video, etc. from the Internet or disc to the card and play it back together with 
the images on the disc, etc.—
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What kinds of cards can be used?≥SD Memory Cards (from 8  MB to 2 GB), SDHC Memory Cards (from 4 GB to 32 GB),
miniSD Cards
§, and microSD Cards§ can be used.§ A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used in the adaptor included with the 
memory card.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website. 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs 
(This site is in English only.)
≥[BD-V] To play the virtual package, it is recommended that you use a card that supports 
SD Speed Class Rating Class 2 and has 1 GB or more free space.5
—
To restore the unit if it freezes 
due to one of the safety 
devices being activated≥Press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for 3 seconds. (The settings remain 
unchanged.)—
To return all settings other than 
some settings to the factory 
preset≥Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu.
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen menu, except for “Remote 
Control Code”, “On-screen Language”, “IP Address/DNS Settings”, “Proxy Server Settings”, 
“DVD-Video Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings” to the default settings.29
To return to the factory preset
(No setting)≥Reset the unit as follows:
1 Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn off the unit.
2 Press and hold [9/5], [