Operating Instructions BD/DVD Player DMP-BD10A Model No. 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.
Responsible Party: manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the Panasonic Corporation of North America manufacturer’s instructions. One Panasonic Way The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily Secaucus, NJ 07094 accessible.
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit. (ONLY FOR U.S.A. ) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ User memo: The model number and serial number of this product can be DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________ found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Getting started Disc information Disc information This unit is compatible with a variety of disc types and formats, including both packaged discs and recorded discs. Use the following chart to learn more about the discs that can be played on this unit. Packaged 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.
Getting started Disc information Regarding BD-Video pWhen BD-J application (➡ 29, Glossary) is executed, operations may take a little more time than usual. Please wait, there is nothing wrong with this unit. pWhen playing a set of two BD-Video discs, once the first disc finishes playing, video may continue to display even if playback has been stopped.
RECEIVER ONE TOUCH (➡ 18) PLAY ONE TOUCH AUDIO MUTING PLAY Works only with Panasonic EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” compatible SKIP equipment. VOLUME SEARCH/SLOW Select audio (➡ 13) AUDIO Receiver operation buttons You can operate a Panasonic amplifier/receiver through the...
Getting started Control reference guide Main unit OPEN/CLOSE POWER POWER Search / Skip POWER button ( ( ¦/I POWER)(➡ 12) Search: Press and hold Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In Skip: Press standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
AC outlet. Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
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Master Audio. DTS Digital Surround will be used as an alternative. HDMI compatible pWhen you use 1080p (1125p) video output, amplifier/receiver please use Panasonic HDMI cables 5 meters HDMI IN (16.4 ft.) or shorter. Back of the unit NECESSARY SETTINGS pFrom the Setup menu (➡...
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Getting started Connection Connecting an amplifier/receiver (excluding HDMI connection) Connecting to an amplifier/receiver with 7.1ch/5.1ch AUDIO IN terminal You can enjoy surround sound using the 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals. The 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals offer you another option for enjoying surround sound.
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. Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
Playback Basic play Basic play Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in this manual. Start play Preparation VIDEO1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television with the remote control for the television. Open the front cover.
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Playback Basic play Other operations during play Starting from a selected item Play starts from the selected title, chapter or track. [MP3] [JPEG] Other discs (You can select a track with DVD-Audio.) [0] ➡ [0] ➡ [5] [0] ➡ [5] e.g., 5: e.g., 5: 15: [0] ➡...
Playback Adjusting picture and sound quality Adjusting picture and sound quality CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR INTEGRATED GAMMA 3D-NR RE-MASTER Adjusting the picture During video playback, pressing each of the following buttons will display the corresponding on-screen adjustment as shown in the illustration on the right. Adjustments are made in units of 1 each time the button is pressed.
Playback Operations using menu screen Operations using menu screen Showing Pop-up menu [BD-V] The Pop-up menu is a special feature available with some BD-Video discs. This menu may be different depending on discs, and selectable items may differ as well. For more information on how to operate the menu on your BD-Video discs please read the operating instructions that came with the disc.
Playback Playing MP3 files and still pictures Playing MP3 files and still pictures Playing MP3 files [MP3] You can play MP3 files recorded onto a CD-R/RW. pWhen the JPEG Menu is displayed, Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. perform steps below. Selected group G G : Group No.
Playback Playing MP3 files and still pictures Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. While the “Album View” (DVD-RAM) or “Picture View” (CD-R/RW) screen is displayed Press [, , , ] to select the album (for DVD-RAM) or “Folder”...
What is EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”? EZ Sync “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 the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
Settings Changing settings with the On-screen menu Changing settings with the On-screen menu What is On-screen menu? The On-screen menu is a menu that appears on screen, regardless of whether a disc Disc § Digital 2/0ch Soundtrack Play is being played or stopped, when [DISPLAY] is pressed. The On-screen menu allows Subtitle Video you to turn subtitles on or off, switch audio tracks, and change a variety of other...
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Settings Changing settings with the On-screen menu Menus Items Settings and details Play Repeat play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit display.) Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of disc.
Settings Changing the unit’s settings Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options Setup Off Timer 6 Hours Remote Control Code Set Code 1 Multi-jog Setting Setup Disc Easy Setting Video Restore Default Settings Audio Display Connection HDMI Setup menu operations pThere may be differences in While stopped operation methods.
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Settings Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) pAutomatic Still Mode ( paused video ) [DVD-V] Video pField: Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. Select the type of picture shown when you pause (The picture is coarser.) playback (➡...
Settings Changing the unit’s settings Tabs Menus Options (Underlined items are the factory presets.) pMulti-channel: When using three or more speakers with Connection Speaker You can set the unit to output the best possible sound for your equipment that cannot set the speaker (Continued) speakers.
Connect through the amplifier/receiver, Are headphones and speakers 9, 10 directly connected to the unit? etc. pAll Panasonic televisions that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the Is my television progressive output — compatible? manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
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Reference Troubleshooting guide Operation Page pChange the manufacturer code. Some televisions cannot be operated even if you change Cannot operate the television. the code. pIt may be necessary to set the manufacturer code again after changing the batteries. pThe remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote The remote control doesn’t work properly.
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Reference Troubleshooting guide Sound Page pCheck the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. Check the input mode on No sound. 8–10, 22 Low volume. the amplifier/receiver if you have connected one. pPress [AUDIO] to select the audio. Distorted sound. pTurn off V.
Reference Messages / Disc handling / Maintenance 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 Page pYou inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). Cannot play.
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 30. 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.
Reference Glossary Glossary AVCHD Frames and fields AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras Frames refer to the single images that constitute the video you see on your television. Each frame consists of two fields. that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images.
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Panasonic Canada Inc. 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.
Reference Referencia rápida en español Conexiones básicas Conexión a un televisor con un Conexión a un televisor con un cable para audio/vídeo cable HDMI Cable para audio/ vídeo (incluido) HDMI IN HDMI AV OUT 2ch AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Cable HDMI AUDIO IN Please connect...
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