Panasonic DMP-BD73 Basic Operating Instructions

Basic Operating Instructions
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of DMP-BDT270.
Firmware updates
Panasonic is constantly improving the unit's firmware
to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest
technology.
Panasonic recommends updating your firmware as
soon as you are notified.
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB GN GA GC GJ
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
A more detailed operating instructions is available in "Operating Instructions (PDF format)". To read it,
download it from the website.
http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/bd/oi/index.html
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website. (As of December 2014)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Accessories
Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.
1 Remote control
[BDT166/165] [BD83] [BD73]
1 AC adaptor
[BDT270]
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
(N2QAYB001031) (SAE0003)
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]
[For_the_Middle_East]
(N2QAYB000959) (SAE0004)
[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]
[BDT170]
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] See "STEP 1: Connecting to a TV" for more
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand] information.
(N2QAYB001030) [Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_the_South_East_Asia] [Except_BD73]
1 HDMI Cable
(N2QAYB001033)
[BDT166/165] [BD83]
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
≥ Product numbers are provided in these operating instructions
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]
(N2QAYB001029) correct as of December 2014. These may be subject to change.
≥ Do not use AC mains lead and AC adaptor with other
[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]
equipment.
(N2QAYB000958)
≥ Do not use any other AC mains lead and AC adaptors except
[BD73]
the supplied one.
[For_the_Middle_East]
Using the remote control
(N2QAYB000987)
2 Batteries for remote control

[BDT270] [BDT170]
AC mains lead
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
(K2CT2CA00007)
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]
(K2CJ2DA00014)
[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]
See "STEP 1: Connecting to a TV" for more
– Insert the batteries to the terminal so that it (i and j)
information.
matches those in the remote control.

Control reference guide

When other Panasonic devices respond to the remote control of the unit, change the remote control code.
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] [For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]
11
1 1
2 2
[BDT170]
[BDT166/165]
12
abc
[BD83]
13
3 jkl mno
3
14
pqrs tuv wxyz pqrs
4 15 4
5 5
6 6
7 16 7
17
18
8 8
19
9 20 9
10
10
1 Turn the unit on and off
2 TV operation buttons
You can operate the Panasonic TV using this
unit's remote control. Some buttons may not work
depending on the TV.
[Í TV] : Turn the TV on and off
[AV] : Change input
TM [i j VOL] : Adjust the volume
Blu-ray Disc Player
3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or
Model No. DMP-BDT270 characters
[BDT270] [BDT170]
4 Cancel
DMP-BDT170
5 Change soundtrack
DMP-BDT166
6 Basic playback control buttons
7
DMP-BDT165 [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]
DMP-BD83
Show Pop-up menu
DMP-BD73
[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]
Show USB Sharing menu
8 Show Top menu
9 Show Option menu
10 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)
Used for various purposes depending on the
display.
[BDT270]
[BDT170]
SQT0703
F1214WY0
[BDT166/165]
[BD83] [BD73]
1 Disc tray
2 USB port
3 POWER LED
The LED lights when the unit is turned on, and
flashes when error occurs.
4 Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m
Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and right

Quick Start Guide

STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV
[BDT270]
[BDT170]
[BDT270]
[BDT170]
[BDT166/165]
[BD83] [BD73]

R6/LR6, AA
[BDT270] [BDT170]
(Alkaline or manganese
[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]
batteries) 2 AC mains leads are supplied.
Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in.
≥ Saudi Arabia: 3-pin AC mains lead
≥ Thailand: With a label
≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power ( "Specifications") even when turned off in standby mode.
For the purpose of energy conservation, the unit should be disconnected if you will not be using it for
extended period of time.
≥ The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary
[BDT166/165] [BD83] [BD73]
circuit is always "live" as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
11
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
[BDT170] This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience.
[BDT165]
12
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
abc [BD83] [BD73]
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
13
jkl mno
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
14
tuv wxyz
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
15
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement
[BD73]
cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
16
17
18
19
20
11 Transmit the remote control signal
12 Open or close the disc tray
13 Show the status messages
14
[BDT270]
TM
Show Miracast screen
[BDT170] [BDT166/165] [BD83] [BD73]
Switch Secondary Video on/off (Picture-in-picture)
15
[BDT270] [BDT170] [BDT166/165] [BD83]
Show the Home Screen of Network Service
[BD73]
Show Setup menu
16 Exit the Menu screen
17
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]
Show Netflix screen
[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]
Show Pop-up menu
18 Show HOME menu
19 [3, 4, 2, 1] : Move the highlight for selection
[OK] : Confirm the selection
(;1) : Frame-by-frame
20 Return to previous screen
5 6 7
1 2 3 4
5
1 4 3 2
5 Open or close the disc tray
6
[BDT270] [BDT170]
Stop
7
[BDT270] [BDT170]
Start play
8 Standby/on switch (Í/I)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode
or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of power.
[BDT166/165] HDMI IN
[BD83] [BD73]
HDMI cable
[For_the_Middle_East_and_Thailand]
[BDT165] [BD83] [BD73]
(
[Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
supplied)
[Except_BD73]
AC adaptor
AC mains lead
(supplied)
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_the_South_East_Asia]
AC adaptor (supplied)
To a household mains socket
AC mains lead (supplied)
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A Figure B
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
STEP 2 : Connecting to the network
[BDT270]
∫ Wireless LAN connection
[BDT270] [BDT170] [BDT166/165] [BD83]
∫ LAN cable connection
[BDT270]
[BDT170]
LAN Cable
8
Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
STEP 3 : Settings
1
HDMI
8
TV
Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video
input.
STEP 4 : Playback
1
Insert the media.
Operating during playback
(supplied)
Following functions may not work depending on the media and contents.
Stop Press [∫STOP].
Pause Press [;PAUSE].
While playing, press [SEARCH6]
Search
or [SEARCH5].
Slow motion While paused, press [SEARCH5].
While playing or paused, press
Skip
[:] or [9].
Playable media
BD-Video: Video
BD-RE: Video, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, ALAC, DSD*,
FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA
BD-R: Video, MKV, Xvid, AAC, ALAC, DSD*, FLAC,
MP3, WAV, WMA
DVD-Video: Video
DVD-R/DVD-R DL : Video, AVCHD, MKV, Xvid,
JPEG, MPO*, AAC, ALAC, DSD*, FLAC, MP3, WAV,
WMA
DVD-RW/+R/+RW/+R DL : Video, AVCHD
Music CD : Music [CD-DA]
CD-R/CD-RW : MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC,
ALAC, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA], WAV, WMA
USB devices (up to 4 TB) : MKV, MP4, MPEG2,
Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, ALAC, DSD*, FLAC, MP3,
Fuse cover
WAV, WMA
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Wireless router, etc.
Internet
[BDT166/165]
[BD83]
Broadband router, etc.
Internet
2 HDMI
Press [Í/I].
Follow the on-screen instructions to continue with
the settings.
2
Press [OK] or [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item.
≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step.
The stopping point is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [1PLAY] to restart from this point.
≥ The point is cleared if the media is removed.
Press [;PAUSE] again or [1PLAY] to restart play.
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥ Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.
Skip to the title, chapter or track.
∫ Region management information
The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video discs of
the following regions codes, including "ALL":
Example: BD-Video DVD-Video
[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] [For_the_Middle_East]
2
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]
4
[For_the_South_East_Asia]
3
* [BDT270] [BDT170] [BDT166/165] only