Panasonic Dmp Bd81 Owners Manual

							21SQT0108
Playback
Settings
∫Shuffle
Select whether or not to play random.
∫ Start Slideshow
Start the slideshow.
∫ Status
Show the status messages.
∫ Rotate Right
∫ Rotate Left
Rotate the still picture.
∫ Wa llpaper
Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME 
menu.  (> 14)
∫Icon Personalization
Set the still picture as your user icon.  (> 15)
∫Video
The recording method of original video appears.
∫ Primary Video
The recording method of original primary video 
appears.
∫ Secondary Video
∫Zoom
Videos and pictures are magnified.
∫ To p  M e n u
Display Top Menu.
∫ Pop-up Menu
Display Pop-up Menu.
∫ Menu
Display Menu.
∫ Closed Caption   ( >23)
You can only set “Manual setting” and “CC Reset” 
in the Setup menu.
∫ Picture Mode 
Select the picture quality mode during play.
≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in 
“Picture Adjustment”.
∫ Picture Adjustment 
Specific picture quality settings can be changed.
∫ Progressive
Select the method of conversion for progressive 
output to suit the type of material being played.
≥ When the content is distorted, change the 
settings from “Auto” to “Video”.
∫ 24p
Movies and other material recorded on 
DVD-Video at 24p are output at 24p.
≥ Only when you have selected “On” in “24p 
Output” ( >22).
∫ Reset to Default Video Settings
Return video settings to the factory defaults.
Video
Select on/off for images. The 
recording method of original 
video appears.
≥ During search/slow motion or 
frame-by-frame, only the 
primary video is displayed.
SoundtrackSelect on/off for audio and the 
language.
Video Settings
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  21 ページ  ２０１３年１２月１３日　金曜日　午後６時５８分 
						

							22SQT0108
Setup menu
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The 
settings remain intact even if you switch the unit 
to standby.
Some items are common to the Option menu. You 
can get the same effect with both menus.
About Multi User Mode
 : Settings of the items with this indication are 
saved by the respective users registered in the 
HOME menu. (>15)
1While displaying the HOME menu, press 
[SETTINGS].
2Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [HOME].∫Picture Mode  (>21)
∫Picture Adjustment  (>21)
∫HDMI Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾HDMI Resolution
The items supported by the connected devices 
are indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any 
item without “¢” is selected, the images may be 
distorted.
≥If “Auto” is selected, the best suited output 
resolution to the connected TV is 
automatically selected.
≥To enjoy high-definition video up-converted to 
1080p, you need to connect the unit directly 
to 1080p compatible HDTV (High Definition 
TV). If this unit is connected to an HDTV 
through other equipment, the other equipment 
must also be 1080p compatible.
¾24p Output
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 
1080/24p output, movies and other material 
recorded at 24p* are output at 24p.
≥When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and 
then set “24p” in “Video Settings” (>21) to 
“On”.
≥When BD-Video/DVD-Video images other 
than 24p are played, images are output at 
60p.
¾Deep Color Output
This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep 
Color Output when a TV that supports Deep 
Color is connected.
¾Contents Type Flag
Depending on the playback content, the TV will 
output adjusting to the optimal method when a 
TV that supports this function is connected.
* A progressive image recorded at a rate of 24 frames per 
second (motion-picture film). Many BD-Video movie 
contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in accordance 
with the film materials.
OKRETURN
Player Settings
System RatingsNetwork LanguageAudio Video
HDMI OutputPicture AdjustmentPicture ModeNormal
Video
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  22 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分 
						

							23SQT0108
Settings
∫Dynamic Range Compression
You can listen at low volumes but still hear 
dialogue clearly.
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby 
TrueHD only)
≥ “Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby 
TrueHD.
∫ Digital Audio Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD
¾ DTS/DTS-HD
Select the audio signal to output.
≥ Select “PCM”, when the connected 
equipment cannot decode the respective 
audio format. This unit decodes the audio 
format and transmits to the connected 
equipment.
≥ If you do not make proper settings the audio 
may be static or noisy.
¾BD-Video Secondary Audio
Select whether or not to mix the primary and 
secondary audio (including the button click 
sound).
If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary 
audio only.
∫ Downmix
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 
2-channel sound.
≥ Select “Surround encoded”, when the 
connected equipment supports the virtual 
surround function.
≥ The downmix effect is not available when 
“Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the 
following cases:
– AVCHD playback
– Playback of secondary audio (including the 
button click sound).
∫ DTS Neo:6
2ch (2.1ch) audio is expanded to 7ch (7.1ch).
≥ This function works when the following 
conditions are met:
– Audio recorded at 96 kHz or lower is output.
– “Digital Audio Output” is set to “
PCM” when 
audio other than PCM is output.
∫ Audio Language
Choose the language for audio.
≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of 
each disc will be selected.
≥ Enter a code ( >31) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢ ”.
∫Subtitle Language
Choose the language for the subtitle.
≥ If “Auto” is selected and the language selected 
for “Audio Language” is not available, subtitles 
of that language will automatically appear if 
available on that disc.
≥ Enter a code ( >31) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢ ”.
∫Menu Language
Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥ Enter a code ( >31) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢ ”.
∫Subtitle Text
Select a desired item according to the language 
used for MKV/Xvid  [For[Canada] subtitles text.
≥ This item is displayed only after playing back a 
file.
∫ On-screen Language
Choose the language for menus and on-screen 
messages.
∫ Closed Caption
Closed captioning services are dependent on 
contents, and the unit can display closed captions 
of both digital and analog types.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ Closed Caption Display 
Set whether or not to display closed captions.
¾ Closed Caption Type 
Select the closed caption type that matches the 
one of the content to be played back.
¾ Analog CC 
Select the channel of analog closed captions.
¾ Digital CC 
Select the channel of digital closed captions.
¾ Manual setting 
Set the display style of closed captions.
AudioLanguage
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  23 ページ  ２０１３年１２月１３日　金曜日　午後６時５８分 
						

							24SQT0108
¾CC Reset
Restore the default “Closed Caption” settings.
∫Easy Network Setting (>11 )
∫Network Settings
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
¾Wireless Settings
This allows the wireless router and connection 
settings to be set up. Current connection 
settings and connection state can be checked.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Connection Setting
The wireless router connection wizard will be 
displayed.
Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)
Set the connection speed for a 2.4 GHz 
wireless format.
≥If you connect using the “Double Speed 
Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same 
frequency band, and there is consequently 
a greater risk of reception interference. This 
can cause the connection speed to drop or 
become unstable.
¾IP Address/DNS Settings
This is for checking the state of the network 
connection and setting the IP address and 
DNS-related.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
¾Proxy Server Settings
This is for checking the state of connection with 
the Proxy server and performing settings.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
¾Network Service Settings (>18)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Time Zone
Set the unit’s time to match your location.
≥Some Network Service contents require the 
time zone to be set. Set time zone if 
necessary.
DST
Select “On” when using Daylight Saving time.
¾Network Drive Connection [BD901] [BD91]
It is possible to access the shared folder of 
equipment not compatible with DLNA, such as 
the Windows XP operating system, and play 
back video, still pictures, and music on this unit.
For the setting and operation method of 
connected equipment, refer to the following 
website. 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
¾Remote Device Settings (>18, 19)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Remote Device Operation
Enable to operate the unit by DMC, etc.
≥If “On” is selected, “Quick Start” will be 
activated.
Setting Unit Name
Set the name of this unit to be displayed on 
the connected equipment.
Registration Type [BD901] [BD91]
Remote Device List [BD901] [BD91]
Registering/deregistering of the displayed 
equipment can be performed when “Manual” 
in “Registration Type” is selected.
¾BD-Live Internet Access (>17)
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live 
functions are used.
≥If “Allow ( Limited )” is selected, Internet 
access is permitted only for BD-Live contents 
which have content owner certificates.
Network
AutoAllow connections to all the 
equipment accessing this unit.
Manual
Set the permission for 
individual equipment 
connections accessing this 
unit.
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  24 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分 
						

							25SQT0108
Settings
The following items use the same password.
Don’t forget your password.
∫DVD-Video Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
∫BD-Video Ratings
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
∫Network Service Lock
You can restrict the usage of Network Service.
∫Easy Settings
You can execute basic settings.
∫Display Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾TV Aspect
Set to match the type of TV connected.
When connected to a 4:3 aspect TV and playing 
16:9 ratio image:
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen TV and 
playing 4:3 ratio image:
¾Screen Saver Function
This is to prevent image retention on the 
screen.
≥When this is set to “On”:
If a list of playback content is displayed and 
there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, 
the screen switches to HOME menu 
automatically.
≥While playing and pausing, etc., this function 
is not available.
¾Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages 
automatically.
¾HDMI CEC
Set to use “HDMI CEC” function when 
connected to a device that supports “HDMI 
CEC”.
≥Select “Off” when you do not want to use 
“HDMI CEC”.
∫Unit Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Mixed Data Disc Option
Select the playback contents on discs with both 
data files and Video.
≥If “MP3/JPEG/MKV” is selected, data file can 
be played back.
≥If “BDAV/AVCHD” is selected, BDAV and 
AVCHD can be played back.
¾Edit User Information
Change the user information registered in the 
HOME menu.
∫Start-up Banner
Select whether to display the banner after turning 
on this unit. (>14)
∫Quick Start
Speed of start-up from standby mode is 
increased.
≥When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be 
powered and the idle power consumption will 
increase so compared to when set to “Off”. 
(Power consumption >30)
∫Remote Control Code
Change the remote control code if other 
Panasonic products react to this remote control.
Ratings
System
4:3 Pan & 
Scan
The sides are cut 
off so the picture 
fills the screen. 
When playing 
BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 
Letterbox”.
4:3 
LetterboxBlack bands 
appear at the top 
and bottom of the 
picture.
16:9Video is displayed as a 4:3 ratio 
image in the center of the 
screen.
16:9 FullVideo is displayed as a 
horizontally stretched 16:9 
image.
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  25 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分 
						

							26SQT0108
∫Firmware Update (>12)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾Automatic Update Check
When this equipment remains connected to the 
Internet, it will check for the latest firmware 
version when it is turned on and you can update 
it if necessary.
¾Update Now
You can update the firmware manually if a 
firmware update is available.
∫System Information
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾License
Information about the software used by this unit 
is displayed.
¾Firmware Version Information
Display firmware version of this unit and 
wireless LAN module.
∫Restore Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the 
Option menu to the default settings, except for 
some settings of network, ratings, remote control 
code, on-screen language, etc.
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  26 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分 
						

							27SQT0108
Settings
Reference
ReferenceTroubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, please perform the 
following steps.
∫Unit does not respond to remote 
control or unit’s buttons.
Disconnect AC power supply cord, wait 1 minute, 
then reconnect AC power supply cord.
The following do not indicate a problem with 
this unit:
– Regular disc rotating sounds.
– Image disturbance during search.
∫Cannot eject disc.
1Turn the unit on.
2Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and 
the blue button on the remote control at the 
same time for more than 5 seconds.
– POWER LED starts to flash, and “00RET” is 
displayed on the screen.
3Press [1] (right) repeatedly on the remote 
control until “06FTO” is displayed on the 
screen.
4Press [OK].To return to the factory defaults.
¾Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in 
the Setup menu. (>26)
To return all settings to the factory preset.
¾Reset the unit as follows:
1Turn the unit on.
2Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and 
the blue button on the remote control at the 
same time for more than 5 seconds.
– POWER LED starts to flash, and “00RET” is 
displayed on the screen.
3Press [1] (right) repeatedly on the remote 
control until “08FIN” is displayed on the 
screen.
4Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds.
The remote control does not work properly.
¾Change the batteries in the remote control. 
(>5)
¾The remote control and this unit are using 
different codes. Turn on this unit by using the 
standby/on switch on this unit, and check 
“Remote control ” which is displayed on the 
screen when you press a button on the 
remote control.
Press and hold [OK] and the displayed 
number (“”) for at least 5 seconds.
The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the 
TV is turned on.
¾This phenomenon may occur, depending on 
the TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to 
“On”.
¾Depending on the TV, this phenomenon may 
be prevented by reconnecting the HDMI cable 
to a different HDMI input terminal or by 
changing the HDMI auto connection setting.
You have forgotten your ratings password.
You want to cancel the ratings level.
¾The ratings level returns to the factory 
defaults.
1Turn the unit on.
2Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and 
the blue button on the remote control at the 
same time for more than 5 seconds.
– POWER LED starts to flash, and “00RET” is 
displayed on the screen.
3
Press [1](right) repeatedly on the remote 
control 
until “03 VL” is displayed on the screen.4Press [OK].
Do you have the latest firmware installed?
Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s 
firmware to ensure that our customers are 
enjoying the latest technology. (>12)
4
Make the following checks and visit our 
website for more information.
For U.S.A. : 
www.panasonic.com/support
Enter the model number.
For Canada : 
http://www.panasonic.ca
4
Or visit our website to find a service center.
You can find a service center near you easily 
on our website.
Other support information:
“Customer Services Directory (United States 
and Puerto Rico)” (>33) or “CONTACT 
INFORMATION” (>34).
General operation
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  27 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分 
						

							28SQT0108
The TV screen turns black.
¾When “24p Output” is set to “On”, HDMI 
authentication takes place and a black screen 
is displayed.
This unit does not recognize the USB 
connection correctly.
¾Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable. If 
it still does not recognize the connection, turn 
this unit off and on again.
¾USB devices may not be recognized by this 
unit when connected using the following :
– a USB hub
– a USB extension cable other than the 
supplied with the Wireless LAN Adaptor 
DY-WL5 (optional)
¾If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use the 
USB cable that is supplied with the HDD.
The images from this unit do not appear on 
the TV.
Picture is distorted.
¾An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI 
Resolution”. Reset the setting as follows:
1Turn the unit on.
2Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and 
the blue button on the remote control at the 
same time for more than 5 seconds.
– POWER LED starts to flash.
3Press [8] and the blue button on the remote 
control at the same time for more than 
5 seconds.
Set the item again. (>22)
– When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, 
and DTS-HD
® audio are not output properly, 
select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” 
(>26) and make proper settings.
Video is not output in high-definition.
¾Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup 
menu is set properly. (>22)
No subtitles.
¾When progressive output is on, closed 
captions/subtitles cannot be displayed.
The subtitles overlap closed captions 
recorded on discs.
¾Turn off the subtitles or the closed captions. 
(>20, 23)
Closed captions are not displayed.
¾Confirm that the source content supports CC.
¾Confirm the “Closed Caption Display” is set to 
“On”. (>21, 23)
¾Change the “Closed Caption Type” setting. 
(>21, 23)
¾Confirm the “Analog CC” or “Digital CC” is set 
properly (>21, 23).
A black band is displayed around the edge of 
the screen.
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.
¾Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. 
(>25)
¾Adjust the aspect setting on the TV.
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
¾Check the connections and the “Digital Audio 
Output” settings. (>9, 23)
Disc cannot be played.
¾The disc is dirty. (>5)
¾The disc is not finalized. (>7)
¾Confirm the “Mixed Data Disc Option” is set 
properly. (>25)
Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back 
normally.
¾The images that were edited on the PC, such 
as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not be played 
back.
I can’t play back BD-Live.
¾Confirm that this unit is connected to the 
broadband Internet. (>10)
¾Connect this unit to the network by a wired 
connection.
¾Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access” 
settings. (>24)
¾Confirm a USB device is connected to the 
USB port. (>13)
Picture
Audio
Playback
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  28 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分 
						

							29SQT0108
Reference
I can’t connect to the network.
¾Confirm the network connection and settings. 
(>10, 11, 24)
¾There may be interference that prevents the 
unit from detecting your home network. Place 
the unit and the wireless router closer to each 
other. This unit may be able to detect your 
network name (>12, “SSID”).
¾Check the owner’s manuals for each device 
and connect accordingly.
When using wireless LAN connection, video 
from the DLNA Certified media server is not 
played back or video frames are dropped 
during playback. [BD901] [BD91]
¾Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n 
(2.4 GHz) wireless router may solve the 
problem. If you use 802.11n (2.4 GHz) 
wireless router, it is necessary to set the 
encryption type to “AES”.
Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless 
telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in 
connection interruptions or other problems.
¾On the “Wireless Settings” screen (>24), the 
continuous lighting of at least 4 “Reception” 
indicators is the target for a stable connection. 
If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or the 
connection is being interrupted, change the 
position or angle of your wireless router and 
see if the connection state improves. If there 
is no improvement, connect to a wired 
network and perform the “Easy Network 
Setting” (>11) again.
Cannot play.
¾You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs 
recorded in PAL video, etc.).
Cannot display on this unit.
¾You tried to play a non-compatible image.
¾Re-insert the media.
No disc inserted.
¾The disc may be upside down.
$ This operation is not available.
¾Some operations are unsupported by the unit. 
(For example, reverse slow motion, etc.)
IP address is not set.
¾The “IP Address” in “IP Address/DNS 
Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP 
Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default 
Gateway”. (Select the automatic address 
acquisition if necessary.)
The current wireless network security setting 
is weak. It is recommended to change to a 
stronger security setting.
¾Set a stronger network security level referring 
to the wireless router owner’s manuals.
When the POWER LED is flashing, check the 
message on the TV screen. If a message is not 
displayed on the TV screen, determine the type of 
the error by checking the way the POWER LED is 
flashing.
Flashes 6 times
¾The remote control and this unit are using 
different codes.
Turn on this unit by using the standby/on 
switch on this unit, and check “Remote control 
” which is displayed on the screen when you 
press a button on the remote control.
Press and hold [OK] and the displayed 
number (“”) for at least 5 seconds.
Flashes
¾The copyright protected disc cannot be 
played back.
One of the devices connected to this unit (TV, 
amplifier, etc.) does not support copyright 
protection.
Flashes 3 times
¾The disc in use cannot be played back since 
the copyright information is invalid.
Network
Messages on the screen
POWER LED
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  29 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分 
						

							30SQT0108
Specifications
≥Specifications are subject to change without notice.≥With certain recording states and folder structures, the play 
order may differ or playback may not be possible.
General
Signal systemNTSC
Operating 
temperature rangei5 oC to i35 oC
(i41 oF to i95 oF)
Operating humidity 
range10 % to 80 % RH
(no condensation)
HDMI AV outputOutput connector: 
Type A (19 pin) 1 system
USB slotUSB2.0:1 system
Ethernet10BASE-T/100BASE-TX 
1system
[BD901] [BD91]Wireless LANStandard Compliance: 
IEEE802.11 b/g/n
Frequency range:
2.4 GHz band
Security: 
WPATM/WPA2TM
(Encryption Type: TKIP/AES, Authentication Type: PSK), WEP 
(64 bit/128 bit)
LASER 
SpecificationClass I LASER Product
Wave length: 785 nm (CDs)/
660 nm (DVDs)/405 nm (BDs)
Laser power: No hazardous 
radiation is emitted with the 
safety protection
Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power 
consumptionApprox. 11 W
Power 
consumption in 
standby modeApprox. 0.5 W
Power consumption 
in quick start standby 
modeApprox. 3.5 W
Dimensions 
(WkHkD)Approx. 312 mmk43 mmk180 mm(Approx. 125/16zk111 / 1 6z
k72/16z)
Mass (Weight)Approx. 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
File format
File formatExtensionReference
MKV“.MKV”, “.mkv”
≥The video file and 
subtitles text file are 
inside the same folder, 
and the file names are 
the same except for the 
file extensions.
≥Some MKV/Xvid files 
may not be played back 
correctly, depending on 
the video resolution, 
frame rate condition, 
subtitle format and so 
on.
Subtitles text 
file
“.SRT”, “.srt”, 
“.SSA”, “.ssa”, 
“.ASS”, “.ass”
Xvid [For[Canada]
“.AVI”, “.avi”
Subtitles text 
file
“.SRT”, “.srt”, 
“.SUB”, “.sub”, 
“.TXT”, “.txt”
mp4 (H.264+AAC)“.MP4”, “.mov”Some mp4/MPEG files 
may not be played back 
correctly, depending on 
the video resolution, 
frame rate condition and 
so on.
MPEG 
(TS/PS)“.mpg”, “.mpeg”, 
“.m2ts”, “.mts”, 
“.ts”
JPEG“.JPG”, “.jpg”, 
“.jpeg”
≥MOTION JPEG and 
Progressive JPEG are 
not supported.
≥You may not be able to 
play back the file if you 
have edited the folder 
structure or the file 
name on a PC or other 
device.
MP3“.MP3”, “.mp3”
This unit supports ID3 
tags, but only titles, artist 
names and album names 
can be displayed.
FLAC“.FLAC”, “.flac”Maximum sampling rate:
192 kHz/24 bit
WAV“.WAV”, “.wav”Maximum sampling rate:
192 kHz/24 bit
AAC“.M4A”, “.m4a”, 
“.AAC”, “.aac”
This unit supports ID3 
tags.
Maximum sampling rate:
48 kHz/320 kbps
WMA“.WMA”, “.wma”
This unit supports ID3 
tags.
Maximum sampling rate:
48 kHz/355 kbps
DMP-BD91_81_SQT0108_eng.book  30 ページ  ２０１３年１２月３日　火曜日　午前１０時５０分