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Panasonic DMP-BDT500 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMP-BDT500 Operating Instructions Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the
region code "B".
Example:
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB

Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc
Model No. DMP-BDT500
DVD-Video
This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting
the region number "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
Player
TM
2
3
ALL
5
VQT3W07

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Player Model No. DMP-BDT500 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region management information DVD-Video BD-Video This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the This unit can play DVD-Video discs supporting region code “B”.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Getting started CAUTION WARNING Unit ≥ This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified Unit herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Caution for AC Mains Table of contents Lead Getting started For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains Safety precautions ..... . . 2 plug for your safety and convenience.

  • Page 4: Accessories

    ≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment. Germany, please consult your Panasonic ∫ Using the remote control dealer for advice. ≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the but can be used on this unit as well.

  • Page 5: Playable Media

    Playable media Device Disc markings Device types Contents format BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, JPEG, MPO BD-R Video, DivX , MKV ® DVD-Video Video DVD-R Video, AVCHD, DivX ® MKV, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, WAV DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA]...

  • Page 6: Region Management Information

    Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High ® ∫ BD-RE, BD-R Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic adopted in BD-Video. Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the audio etc., correctly. ∫ 3D ≥ 3D videos and 3D still pictures can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D ≥...

  • Page 7: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Turn the unit on and off TV operation buttons ( You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. [Í TV] : Turn the television on and off [AV] : Switch the input select [i j VOL] : Adjust the volume Show the Home screen of the VIERA Connect ( Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or...

  • Page 8: Using The Touchpad

    Using the touchpad ∫ Switching the screen Some screens can be switched by lightly flicking The touchpad of the remote control is used for your finger horizontally or vertically on the various operations such as moving the highlight touchpad. or pointer, confirming the selection, playback Flick your finger quickly and release from the control, entering characters, etc.

  • Page 9: Entering Characters

    Using the KEYS screen Entering characters The KEYS screen that can perform item When the keyboard screen appears: selection, playback control, text input, etc., is Move the highlight or the pointer onto displayed on the screen when [KEYS] is pressed. “Input Mode”, then tap.

  • Page 10: Step 1 : Connecting To A Tv

    ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable): RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.

  • Page 11: Step 2 : Connecting To An Amplifier/Receiver

    STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your amplifier/receiver input terminal. HDMI AV OUT MAIN HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) (ARC) Amplifier/receiver ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( 31).
  • Page 12 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) Optical digital cable OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Coaxial cable Amplifier/receiver ≥ Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” ( 31). ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( 31). 5.1/7.1ch AUDIO OUT Connect Audio cables to terminals corresponding to the speakers you have connected.

  • Page 13: Step 3 : Connecting To The Network

    Wireless router, etc. Internet ≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services (Hotspot etc.) provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.

  • Page 14: Step 5 : Settings

    ≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Setting” in the Setup menu. ( ∫ “Wired” connection ≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, then setting information on the TV such as “On-Screen...
  • Page 15 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup ) is a standard that facilitates settings relating to the connection and security of wireless LAN devices. 1 Press WPS button or corresponding button of the wireless router until the lamp starts flashing. ≥ For details, refer to the operating instruction of the wireless router.

  • Page 16: Step 6 : Reprogramming The Remote Control

    For other Panasonic products This unit is capable of checking the firmware If you have more than one Panasonic player/ automatically when connected to the Internet via recorder and the remote control operates both a broadband connection.

  • Page 17: Inserting Or Removing Media

    ≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre Network Blu-ray Disc Player of the card and pull it straight out. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB Photos Setup Music connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment.

  • Page 18: Multi User Mode

    ≥ To use smartphones as a remote control, installation of Personalize a background of the dedicated software is required. For more details, refer to the following website. HOME menu. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Select ≥ Other than prepared (This site is in English only.) Wallpaper...

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback Operations during playback Insert the media. Following functions may not work depending on Playback starts depending on the media. the media and contents. Select the item to play. Stop Repeat this procedure if necessary. Press [∫STOP]. The stopped position is memorized. ≥...
  • Page 20 Playback operations using Quick playback control KEYS screen Basic operation can be performed by swiping the Playback operations are also possible with the edge of the touchpad with your finger, such as the KEYS screen. following. ≥ Perform the operation when the KEYS screen Repeatedly press [KEYS] to display the is not displayed.

  • Page 21: Show The Status Messages

    Displaying menus and Enjoying 3D video and photos playback information Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT Show top menu/pop-up menu MAIN terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable. ( 10, 11) Press [TOP MENU] or [POP-UP MENU]. ≥...
  • Page 22 Enjoying BD-Live Slideshow With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus Play a slideshow of photos and make various contents that use Internet access. settings during the playback. For this BD-Live function, insertion of an SD card is necessary along with Internet connection. Insert the media.

  • Page 23: Viera Connect (Enjoying Internet Service)

    Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. ≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not * Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change be available.

  • Page 24: Home Network Feature

    Wi-Fi Direct by pressing the green button contents with this player. on the remote control. You can also enjoy viewing the video and photos recorded in Panasonic DLNA compatible Select the equipment. recorders (DIGA). Select the item to play. Refer to our website about the sales area, etc.
  • Page 25 Media Controller (DMC) to play back contents operating instructions for each of the equipment. from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit). http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Possible applications: ≥ Wi-Fi Direct connection while using Home Network feature is only temporary, and the network connection method returns to the original setting when exiting.

  • Page 26: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    Panasonic When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV TV (VIERA) or other device under (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later “HDAVI Control”.

  • Page 27: Settings

    Option menu ∫ Repeat Play Settings (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed A variety of playback operations and settings can on the unit’s display.) be performed from this menu. Select the item that you want to repeat. Available options differ depending on the playing ≥...
  • Page 28 ∫ Control Panel ∫ Chroma Process Display the Control Panel. The high resolution processing of HDMI chroma Playing back while using VIERA Link, etc. signals produces a high resolution picture with e.g., rich picture quality. ∫ Detail Clarity EXIT The picture is sharp and detailed. ∫...

  • Page 29: Sound Settings

    Not every function can be set individually. Sound Settings This function is effective for audio from HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT only when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM” ( 31). (However, in this case, audio is output ∫...

  • Page 30: Setup Menu

    Setup menu ∫ HDMI Output Tap to show the following settings: Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit HDMI Video Format to standby. The items supported by the connected devices Some items in the Setup menu are common to are indicated on the screen as “¢”.
  • Page 31 BD-Video Secondary Audio ∫ NTSC Contents Output Select whether or not to mix the primary and (This works only for video output from the VIDEO secondary audio (including the button click OUT terminal.) sound). Select PAL60 or NTSC output when playing If “Off”...
  • Page 32 ∫ 3D Type ∫ 7.1ch Audio Reformatting Select the format of the connected TV. Surround sound with 6.1ch or less is ≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also automatically expanded and played back at when “Side by side” is selected. 7.1ch.
  • Page 33 This http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ can cause the connection speed to drop or (This site is in English only.) become unstable. Remote Device Settings (...
  • Page 34 Registration Type ∫ TV Settings Tap to show the following settings: Allow connection to all the Automatic equipment that is TV Aspect accessing this unit. Set to match the type of television connected. Set the permission of the When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and connection individually for Manual playing 16:9 ratio image:...
  • Page 35 “Off”. (About the power consumption ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. ∫ Touchpad Guide Show the operation guide for the touchpad. VQT3W07...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Reference General operation Before requesting service, please perform the To return to the factory preset. following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup your dealer for instructions. menu. ( Do you have the latest firmware installed? To return all settings to the factory preset.
  • Page 37 You have forgotten your ratings password. The unit and television are using different You want to cancel the ratings level. video systems. The ratings level returns to the factory preset. 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [KEYS], 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [KEYS], the yellow button and the blue button at the the yellow button and the blue button at the...
  • Page 38 Video is not output. Audio Set “High Clarity Sound” in the Setup menu to “Disable” to use the VIDEO OUT terminal. Cannot switch audio. When connecting an amplifier/receiver using Video from the HDMI AV OUT SUB terminal DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI AV OUT is not output when the “HDMI(SUB) Output terminal, you cannot switch the audio if Mode”...
  • Page 39 Playback Network I can’t connect to the network. Disc cannot be played. Confirm the network connection and settings. The disc is dirty. ( 13, 14, 33) Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back Check the operating instructions for each normally. device and connect accordingly.

  • Page 40: Messages

    Messages On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers may appear on the TV or unit’s display. The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] On the television on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the unit to standby, then switch back on.

  • Page 41: Restriction On Use Of Unauthorized Copied Content

    or F Restriction on use of (“ ” stands for a number.) There is something unusual. unauthorized copied content Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number remains This unit adopts the following technology for displayed, do the following. copyright protection.

  • Page 42: Supplemental Information

    Supplemental information ∫ TV code list ∫ Language code list Brand TV Code Brand TV Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: Panasonic 01/02/03/04 Afar: 6565 Hausa: 7265 8277 AIWA NOBLEX Afrikaans: 6570 Hebrew: 7387...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications File format Signal system PAL/NTSC File format Extension Reference This unit supports ID3 tags, but only titles, artist Operating temperature i5 oC to i35 oC “.MP3”, “.mp3” names and album names range can be displayed. Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % RH (no ≥...

  • Page 44: Precautions Of Wireless Lan Connection

    Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact in the EU: Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany This product is intended to be used in the following countries.
  • Page 45 “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 46 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL v2.1.
  • Page 47 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
  • Page 48 ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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