Panasonic Dmp Bd81 Owners Manual

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Connections and Settings
Settings
The following settings can be performed anytime 
in the Setup menu (>24, 25).
After connecting your new player for the first time 
and pressing [Í], the basic settings screen will 
appear.
Preparation
Turn on the TV and select the appropriate 
video input.
1Press [Í].
Setup screen appears.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to 
continue with the settings.
After completing “Easy Settings”, you can perform 
“Easy Network Setting”.
Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions to establish 
your connection settings.
≥[BD81] : If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not 
connected.” is displayed, check that the 
Wireless LAN Adaptor is fully inserted. 
Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect it.
∫About the wireless connection
To obtain your network name (SSID*) and 
encryption key (password).
The default settings may be 
printed on the router. If the SSID 
and password have been 
changed, consult the person 
responsible for setting up your 
network.
For more details, refer to the 
manual supplied with the wireless broadband 
router, or contact your Internet provider.
For more information or assistance, refer to
http://www.panasonic.com/support
(U.S. customers only)
If your SSID is not displayed;
Search again by pressing the red button on the 
remote control.
Stealth SSIDs will not be displayed; in this case, 
enter manually in the following order.
1 To display the SSID input screen :
While displaying the HOME menu, press the 
[SETTINGS] button on the remote control
> select “Network” and press [OK] 
> select “Network Settings” and press [OK] 
> select “Wireless Settings” and press [OK] 
> select “Connection Setting” and press [OK] 
> select “Manual setting” and press [OK]
2 Enter your SSID.
≥If your wireless network is encrypted, go to 
page 12.
If your wireless router supports WPS (Wi-Fi 
Protected Setup
TM);
You can easily set up a connection by pressing 
the green button on the remote control.
Easy Settings
Easy Network Setting
Easy Network Setting
Wired
Wireless
Select a connection mode. 
 
OKRETURN
SSID XXXXXXXXXXXX
KEY  XXXXXXXXXXXX
PIN   XXXXXXXXX
e.g.
WPS (PUSH)
Wireless Settings
Reception
Select a wireless network for connection.
Press the green button to connect via
WPS (PUSH button method).
SSIDXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Search againOKRETURNOPTION
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If your wireless network is encrypted;
Enter your encryption key (password).
≥You can switch between capital and lower case 
letters by pressing the “Shift” key.
	≥Refer to the owner’s manuals of the hub or router.
≥Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for 
which you do not have usage rights.
Using these networks may be regarded as illegal 
access.
≥If you have trouble getting online on your PC after 
performing network settings on this unit, perform the 
network settings on your PC.
≥Please be aware that connecting to a network without 
encryption may result in the leaking of data such as 
personal or secret information.
* SSID:
An SSID (Service Set IDentification) is a name used by 
wireless LAN to identify a particular network. 
Transmission is possible if the SSID matches for both 
devices.
Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated 
firmware for this unit that may add or improve the 
way a feature operates. These updates are 
available free of charge.
This unit is capable of checking the firmware 
automatically when connected to the Internet via 
a broadband connection.
When a new firmware version is available, the 
following message is displayed.
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC 
power or perform any operation while the update 
takes place.
After the firmware is installed, “FIN” will be 
displayed on the screen. Unit will restart and the 
following screen will be displayed.
	≥If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not 
connected to the Internet, then you can download the 
latest firmware from the following website and burn it 
to a CD-R to update the firmware.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
To show the firmware version on this unit. 
(>26, “Firmware Version Information”)
≥Downloading will require several minutes. It may take 
longer or may not work properly depending on the 
connection environment.
≥If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version, 
set “Automatic Update Check” to “Off”. (>26)
M
#*@.
Symbols
Encryption Key (Password) 
Shift Delete
Finish
Alphanumeric Other Characters
OKRETURNPVGT
ECUGUGPUKVKXG
“;,-_~:/Space`
36
9 25
80
14
7
Firmware updates
Firmware Update
Current Version:   X.XX New Version:        X.XX
Do you want to start firmware update?
For the update information, please visit the 
following website:
http://panasonic.net/support/
YesNo
OKRETURN
The firmware was updated.
Current Version: x.xx
RETURN
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Connections and Settings
Playback
PlaybackInserting or removing 
media
Notes
≥When inserting a media item, ensure that it is 
facing the correct way, which is the right side 
facing up.
≥If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB 
connection cable, the setup screen may be 
displayed on the connected equipment. For 
details, refer to the instructions for the 
connected equipment.
CAUTION
Do not place objects in front of the unit. The disc 
tray may collide with objects when it is opened, 
and this may cause malfunction.
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HOME menu
Major functions of this unit can be operated from 
the HOME menu.
Preparation
Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video 
input.
1Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
≥After network service introduction banner is 
shown, the HOME menu is displayed.
–When connected to the network, the 
banner content may be changed.
–You can disable the “Start-up Banner” 
(>25).
2Press [OK] or [3,4,2,1] to select the item.
≥If there are any other items, repeat this 
step.
[BD901] [BD91]
Videos/Photos/Music
Network [BD901] [BD91]
Network Service [BD81]
Displays the Home Screen of Network Service. 
(>18)Setup
To  s h o w  t h e  H O M E
 menu
Press [HOME].
	≥Items to be displayed may vary with the media.
≥Where necessary, set “Mixed Data Disc Option” when 
using a disc with both data files (MP3, JPEG, MKV, etc.) 
and Video (BDAV and AVCHD). (>25)
DiscPlay back the contents. 
(>16)
≥When multiple contents are 
recorded, select the types 
of contents or the title. USB
Network 
Service
Displays the Home Screen of 
Network Service. (>18)
Home Network 
DLNA Client (>19)
Media Renderer (>19)
VideosMusic Photos SetupNetwork
HOME
Blu-ray Disc Player
Personalize 
1st userSetup
Player 
Settings(>22)
USB 
Management
(>17)
Wallpaper
Changes the background of 
HOME menu.
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Playback
Multi User Mode
Multi User Mode allows individuals to customize 
settings and switch to their saved settings easily.
Up to four people can use the unit with their own 
settings.
The following settings can be personalized:
≥The user icon
≥The wallpaper of HOME menu
≥The audio and video settings (>21, 22)
AThe user name and icon currently selected
BPersonalize a new user and switch between 
users with colored buttons.1Press [HOME].
2Press the colored button that indicates 
new user personalization.
3Select an item and change the settings 
according to the indications.
The following items can be set.
4Select “Confirm” and press [OK].
To change the personalized user information
Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu. 
(>25)
Press the colored buttons in the HOME menu 
to switch to the user information 
corresponding to the button.
VideosMusic Photos SetupNetwork
HOME
Blu-ray Disc Player
Personalize 
2nd userSetup
A
BUser 1 User 1
Personalizing a new user
Input 
NicknamePersonalize a user name.
Select IconPersonalize a user icon.
Select from Illustrations
The image can be selected from 
prepared illustrations.
Create from Photos
You can select a photo in 
recording media as an icon. 
(>21, “Icon Personalization”)
Select 
WallpaperPersonalize a background of the 
HOME menu.
≥In addition to the default 
wallpapers, you can select a 
photo in recording media as a 
wallpaper. (>21, “Wallpaper”)
Switching the user 
infor mation
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Playback
1Insert the media.
Playback starts depending on the media.
2Select the item to play and press [OK].
Repeat this step if necessary.
	≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE 
DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP] when you have finished 
playback to protect the unit’s motor, your TV screen and so 
on.
≥It is not possible to play back AVCHD and MPEG2 videos 
which have been dragged and dropped or copied and 
pasted to the media.
≥To save on electricity, this unit is turned off automatically if 
there is no button operation for about 30 minutes when not 
playing back (such as when paused or displaying the 
menu, displaying still pictures, etc.). (Compatible with 
ENERGY STAR SPECIFICATIONS)
The following functions may not work depending 
on the media and contents.
Press [∫STOP].
The stopping point is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [1PLAY] to restart from this point.
≥The point is cleared if the media is removed.
≥On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the 
resume play function does not work.
Press [;PAUSE].
≥Press [;PAUSE] again or [1PLAY] to restart 
play.
Search
While playing, press [SEARCH6] or 
[SEARCH5].
Slow motion
While paused, press [SEARCH5].
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥Music, MP3, etc.: The speed is fixed to a single 
step.
≥Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback 
speed.
While playing or paused, press [:] or 
[9].
Skip to the title, chapter or track.
While paused, press [1] (;1).
≥Press and hold to fast forward.
≥Press [1PLAY] to revert to normal playback 
speed.
Press [AUDIO].
You can change the audio channel number or 
soundtrack language, etc.
Operations during playback
Stop
Pause
Search/Slow motion
Skip
Frame-by-frame
Changing audio
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Playback
Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU].
≥Select the item and press [OK].
While playing, press [STATUS].
The status messages give you information about 
what is currently being played. Each time you 
press [STATUS], the display information may 
change or disappear from the screen.
≥Depending on media and contents, the display 
may change or not appear.
e.g., BD-Video
AT: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
BElapsed time in the title
CCurrent position
DTo t a l  t i m e
e.g., JPEGWith “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus 
contents that use Internet access.
For this BD-Live function, connection of a USB device 
is necessary along with Internet connection.
1Perform network connection and settings. 
(>10, 11)
≥[BD81] : Use a LAN cable for a network 
connection.
2Connect a USB device with 1 GB or more 
free space.
≥The USB device is used as the local storage.
3Insert the disc.
∫Deleting data on the USB device
Select “USB Management” in the HOME menu 
(>14), then select “BD-Video Data Erase” and 
press [OK].
	≥The usable functions and the operating method may vary 
with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc 
and/or visit their website.
≥“BD-Live Internet Access” may need to be changed for 
certain discs (>24).
Play a slideshow of photos and adjust various 
settings during the playback.
1Insert the media.
2Select “Photos”.
3Select an item and press the green button.
The following items can be set.
	≥Still pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be played back 
with this unit.
Show top menu/pop-up 
menu
Show the status messages
PlayBD-VideoT1     C1     0:05.140:20.52
A
CD
B
                                    
Date           
Size            
Manufacturer
Equipment1 / 26
11/12/2007 
500 X 375
Enjoying BD-Live
Slideshow
Start 
Slideshow
Start the slideshow.
You can display still pictures in 
the selected folder one by one at 
a constant interval.
Display 
IntervalChange the display interval.
Transition 
EffectSelect the effect when sliding 
pictures.
Repeat PlaySet whether to repeat the slideshow.
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Network Ser vice
(Enjoying Netflix, etc.)
Network Service allows you to access some 
specific websites supported by Panasonic. This 
unit has no full browser function and some 
features of websites may not be available.
≥Some services, such as Netflix require a 
registered account.
For details of your Netflix account, refer to 
Netflix.
* Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change 
without notice.
Preparation
≥Network connection (>10)
≥Network settings (>11 )
1Press [INTERNET].
≥Netflix can be accessed directly by pressing 
[NETFLIX] button.
2Select the item and press [OK].
To exit from Network Service
Press [HOME].
	≥When playing content in the media, Network Service 
cannot be accessed by pressing [INTERNET].
≥In the following cases, settings are possible using the 
Setup menu items.
– When restricting the use of Network Service 
(>25, “Network Service Lock”)
– When correcting the displayed time 
(>24, “Time Zone”, “DST”)
– When using another device such as a smartphone in 
combination with the unit by using a certain app on the 
device
(>24, “Remote Device Operation”)
≥When using a slow Internet connection, the video may not 
be displayed correctly. A high speed Internet service with a 
speed of at least 6 Mbps is recommended.
≥Be sure to update the firmware as soon as a firmware 
update notice is displayed on the screen. If the firmware is 
not updated, you may not be able to use Network Service 
function properly. (>12)
≥Network Service Home Screen is subject to change 
without notice.
≥The services through Network Service are operated by 
their respective service providers, and service may be 
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without 
notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the 
content or the continuity of the services.
≥Some features of websites or content of the service may 
not be available.
≥Some content may be inappropriate for viewers.
≥Some content may only be available for specific countries 
and may be presented in specific languages.
Network Service
Settings
*
Network Service provides a variety of 
selected Internet services such as the 
following.
≥Online movie rental service
≥Video browsing service
Internet
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Playback
Home Network feature 
[BD901] [BD91]
Before using the following features, be sure to 
configure the connected equipment on your 
Home Network.
You can share photos, videos and music stored in 
the DLNA Certified media server (PC with 
Windows 7 installed, smartphone, etc.) connected 
to your home network.
≥About support format of DLNA (>31).
Preparation
1Perform network connection (>10) and 
network settings (>11) of this unit.
2Add the contents and folder to the libraries of 
the Windows Media
® Player or the 
smartphone, etc.
≥Playlist of Windows Media
® Player can play 
back only the contents that are stored in the 
libraries.
1Press [HOME].
2Select “Network”.
3Select “Home Network”.
4Select “DLNA Client”.
≥The list can be updated by pressing the red 
button on the remote control.
5Select the equipment and press [OK].
6Select the item to play and press [OK].
≥You may be able to use convenient 
functions depending on the content by 
pressing [OPTION].
To exit from Home Network
Press [HOME].You can use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital 
Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents 
from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit).
Possible applications:
* DMC compatible software should be installed.
Preparation
Perform steps 1 and 2. (>left)
3Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. 
(>24)
≥[BD901] With the default setting, the unit 
name will be displayed as “DMP-BD91”.
≥You can register up to 16 devices.
1Press [HOME].
2Select “Network”.
3Select “Home Network”.
4Select “Media Renderer”.
5Operate the DMC compatible devices.
To exit from Media Renderer screen
Press [HOME].
	
≥Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, 
playback may not be possible.
≥Items displayed in gray on the display cannot be played 
back by this unit.
Playing back contents on 
the DLNA ser ver
PlayerServer
Using the Digital Media 
Controller
For more details, refer to the following website 
and the owner’s manuals for each of the 
equipment.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
*
* *

RendererServer
Server
RendererController
Controller
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“HDMI CEC”
This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer 
Electronics Control) function.
See the owner’s manuals for connected 
equipment for operational details.
Preparation
1Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” (>25). (The default 
setting is “On”.)
2Set the “HDMI CEC” operations on the 
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3Turn on all “HDMI CEC” compatible 
equipment and select this unit’s input channel 
on the connected TV so that the “HDMI CEC” 
function works properly.
Repeat this procedure when the 
connections or settings are changed.
When the unit starts playback, the TV will 
automatically switch the input channel and the 
screen of the unit will be displayed.
Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will 
automatically turn on.
All connected equipment compatible with “HDMI 
CEC”, including this unit, automatically turns off 
when you switch the TV off.
	≥This unit supports the “HDMI CEC” (Consumer Electronics 
Control) function. However, operation cannot be 
guaranteed on all HDMI CEC devices.
SettingsOption menu
A variety of playback operations and settings can 
be performed from this menu.
Available options differ depending on the playing 
contents and the condition of the unit.
About Multi User Mode
 : Settings of the items with this indication are 
saved by the respective users registered in the 
HOME menu. (>15)
1Press [OPTION].
≥When playing music, select “Playback 
Settings” and press [OK].
e.g., BD-Video
2Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [OPTION].
Regarding Language : (>31)
∫Soundtrack
Show or change the soundtrack.
∫Audio channel
Select the audio channel number.
∫Subtitle
Change the subtitle settings.
∫Angle
Select the number of the angle.
∫Repeat Play
Select the item that you want to repeat.
≥You can repeat the playback of a chapter, 
playlist, the entire disc, etc., but the items 
displayed will differ depending on the type of 
the media.
≥Select “Off” to cancel.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
Power of f link
Operation Menu
Operation Menu
Top Menu Zoom
Pop-up Menu
Closed Caption Secondary Video Primary Video Status Repeat PlayAngle Subtitle Soundtrack
Off
1MPEG-4 AVC 1 ENG Dolby TrueHD  3/...
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