Panasonic DMP-BD70V Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMP-BD70V Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic blu-ray disc player operating instructions
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code A.
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL".
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word
"Partner".
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 49.
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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc Player
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If you have any questions contact
[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
[Canada]
:1-800-561-5505
[Only[for[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]
:The warranty can be found on
page 46.
[Canada]
:The warranty can be found on page 47.
DMP-BD70V
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”.
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMP-BD70V Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
  • Page 3: Unit And Media Care

    Unit and media care Media handling Clean discs DO NOT Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Media handling precautions Disc ≥Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or fingerprints on the disc. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable). ≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2 Unit and media care ...3 Accessory information...5 Media (Disc/Card/USB device/ Video cassette) information ...6 Audio and video information...8 Connections...10 Remote control and unit reference guide...14 Setting ...15 Broadband network connection...16 Firmware updates...16 Network settings...17 Inserting or removing media ...19 Playback...
  • Page 5: Accessory Information

    Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ (ONLY FOR CANADA) The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit.
  • Page 6: Media (Disc/Card/Usb Device/Video Cassette) Information

    Media (Disc/Card/USB device/Video cassette) information Commercially sold discs This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. Type of media BD-Video DVD-Video User recorded media This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other devices that you can use.
  • Page 7: Usb Devices

    ≥To protect the card’s contents, move the record prevention tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”. USB devices This unit can playback pictures by connecting the USB memory recorded with a PC or similar in following formats, and Panasonic digital cameras connected via USB cable.
  • Page 8: Audio And Video Information

    Audio and video information About audio from audio output terminals Before connecting, read the table below, and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”). ( ≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels. HDMI AV OUT/DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Terminal “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”/...
  • Page 9 Regarding 24p output [BD-V] 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.
  • Page 10: Connections

    ≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 ft) or less. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50...
  • Page 11 Output” should be set to “On”. ( ≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( 28) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥This cable provides both Video and Audio connections. ≥Connect terminals of the same color. ≥Set the “Black Level Control” to “Darker”.
  • Page 12 ( ≥The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( 28) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video ≥Please set “Digital Audio Output” to the connection you will use for optical digital.
  • Page 13 Analog Audio Connection F Connecting to AUDIO OUT terminal Television AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT ( PCM/BITSTREAM ) Back of the unit AC power connection Cooling fan AC IN AV OUT 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX AC power supply cord (included)
  • Page 14: Remote Control And Unit Reference Guide

    Remote control and unit reference guide EJECT POWER 1 Cassette eject button ( 2 Cassette compartment ( 3 Open or close the disc tray ( 4 Disc tray ( 5 SD Card LED ≥It is possible to set the LED to turn on/off. ( Control) 6 POWER button (POWER Í/I) ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
  • Page 15: Setting

    Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 Press [Í POWER]. Setup screen appears. ≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information on the TV are captured from the TV.
  • Page 16: Broadband Network Connection

    RQT9412 Firmware updates Occasionally, Panasonic releases firmware updates for this BD Player. Firmware is embedded software that controls this unit’s microprocessor. These updates may add or improve a feature of this unit. Firmware updates may also be released to correct operating irregularities that are discovered with certain movies.
  • Page 17: Network Settings

    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. ( It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation ≥Connect to a broadband network.
  • Page 18 Network settings 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 ( 4 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Detect Connection Speed” and press [2, 1] to select “Off”.
  • Page 19: Inserting Or Removing Media

    Inserting or removing media Inserting or removing a disc 1 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray. 2 Insert or remove the disc ≥Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc tray. ≥DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before use. ≥Insert double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
  • Page 20: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)

    Basic play (Playing video contents) Playback Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 Press [Í POWER] to turn on the unit. 2 Insert the media ( Play starts.
  • Page 21: Changing Audio During Play

    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.
  • Page 22: Playing Hd Video Or Sd Video

    Panasonic High definition Video Camera on the DVD-RAM/R/ RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and SD (Standard Definition) Video recorded on the Panasonic SD Video Camera on the SD card. 1 Insert a disc or SD card. ( ≥“Video (AVCHD)” or “Video (MPEG-2)”...
  • Page 23: Enjoying Bd-Live Or Bonusview In Bd-Video

    Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile. What is BD-Live? In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 2 that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet.
  • Page 24: Playing Still Pictures

    This unit can also play still pictures recorded on the SD card or USB memory. In addition, you can also connect Panasonic digital camera by USB connection. (About structure of folders 37, “Structure of folders that can be played in this unit”)
  • Page 25: Slideshow Settings

    Slideshow settings In step 2 in Start Slideshow on page 24, 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Slideshow Settings” and press [OK]. 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 a large number of pixels is played, the display interval may become longer.
  • Page 26: Playing A Video Cassette

    Playing a video cassette Other operations of Video cassette (These functions may not work depending on the recording conditions.) About basic play 20, “Basic play (Playing video contents)” Stop STOP Pause or Slow playback PAUSE Pause Press [;] again or [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Pause is automatically canceled after 5 minutes.
  • Page 27: Playing Music

    ≥Message is displayed. Please read these instructions carefully and then press [OK] to start VIERA CAST function. Your Panasonic Network Service allows you to access web-based content on your Player/Recorder. Some web content may be inappropriate for some viewers. You may disable the Network Service feature by Some web content may only be available from within select countries and may be presented in languages It's recommanded your player/recorder is connected to Full HD display with HDMI.
  • Page 28: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    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 later 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” ( The following operations make it possible to keep the power of the unit on and to play music continuously.
  • Page 29 Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV.
  • Page 30: Settings

    Changing settings with the on-screen menu Settings On-screen menu operations 1 Press [DISPLAY]. 2 Press [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.
  • Page 31 Settings Menus Items Play Repeat Play Random Video Picture Progressive 24p [DVD-V] Audio Sound Effects* 1, 2 Dialog Enhancer* *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”...
  • Page 32: Changing The Unit's Settings

    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 While 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].
  • Page 33 To select these options, perform steps 1–4 ( “Audio” Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range ( 50) for late night viewing. Digital Audio Output ( ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Dolby D/Dolby D +/ Select whether Dolby Digital, Dolby Dolby TrueHD...
  • Page 34 Changing the unit’s settings To select these options, perform steps 1–4 ( Underlined items are the factory presets. “TV / Device Connection” TV Aspect Set to match the type of television connected. HDMI Connection ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. HDMI Video Mode Select “On”...
  • Page 35 To select these options, perform steps 1–4 ( “Network” IP Address/DNS Settings ( ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Connection Test 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 This is enabled only when “Auto Detect Connection Speed”...
  • Page 36 You can update the firmware manually. When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. 1 Press [SETUP].
  • Page 37: About Mp3/Jpeg Files

    About MP3/JPEG files Reference File format Playable CD-R* , CD-RW* , DVD-R* media USB device Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Compression 32 kbps to 320 kbps rate Sampling 44.1 kHz/48 kHz rate Reference ID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track.
  • Page 38: Messages

    Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the television Cannot play. Cannot display on this unit. No disc is inserted. This operation is not available.
  • Page 39 On the unit’s display ≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby for 3 seconds. Now press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on. HDMI ONLY ≥Some BD-Video discs can only be output with HDMI.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 46 if you reside in the U.S.A.and Puerto Rico, or refer to “Product information”...
  • Page 41: Tv Screen And Video

    Displays The tape counter is not ≥The seconds display will display as shown on the right for unrecorded parts changing. of the tape. It will also display like this when the dirty or damaged tape is used or when this unit is malfunctioning. In such cases, contact your dealer. TV screen and video The images from this unit ≥Make sure that the television is connected to either the VIDEO OUT terminal,...
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting guide Card The capacity of the SD card decreased. Music on an SD card cannot be played. The contents of the card cannot be read. The contents of the USB device cannot be read. USB device cannot be operated. On-screen display indicators for video cassette playback do not...
  • Page 43 Other difficulties with playback Audio and video ≥This occurs between playlist chapters or scenes ([AVCHD]). momentarily pause. ≥When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal program. However, video and audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching layers.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications Signal system: Operating temperature range: i5 oC to i35 oC (i41 oF to i95 oF) Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Playable disc: BD-Video BD-ROM: Version 2 BD-RE: Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), JPEG* BD-R: Version 2 (Single Layer, Dual Layer)
  • Page 45: Product Service

    In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 46. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
  • Page 46: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 47: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    Limited Warranty (Only for CANADA) PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 48: Licenses

    Panasonic Corporation. EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. SDHC Logo is a trademark. Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
  • Page 49: Referencia Rápida En Español (Spanish Quick Reference)

    Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference) Conexiones básicas A Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI HDMI IN HDMI AV OUT Cable HDMI AV OUT AC IN AV OUT 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Parte posterior de la unidad C Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI y a un amplificador/receptor compatible con HDMI HDMI AV OUT Cable HDMI Parte posterior...
  • Page 50: Glossary

    Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in addition to playing normal video.
  • Page 51 P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) This is a processor which makes use of an exclusive Panasonic algorithm. Various processing is supported, including a high-level conversion of the TV scanning format from interlace to progressive and a high-level conversion of standard resolution (480i or 576i) video signal to a 1080 High Definition video signal.
  • Page 52: Index

    H HDMI ....11, 12, 50 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com...

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