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STEP 5 : Settings
After connecting your new player for the first time 
and pressing [Í], a screen for the basic settings 
will appear.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the 
appropriate video input on the television.
1Press [ Í].
Setup screen appears.
2Follow the on-screen instructions and 
apply the settings.
	≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy 
Setting” in the Setup menu. ( >25)
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform 
“Easy Network Setting”.
Select “Wired” and press [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your 
connection settings.
Preparation
≥Obtain your network name ( >12, SSID).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, 
please be sure that you know your 
encryption key (password).
≥[BD77] : If “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” 
is displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor is 
fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect 
it. If there is still no change in the display, consult 
your dealer for advice.
1Select “Wireless” and press [OK].
2Select “Search for wireless network” or 
“WPS (PUSH button method)” and press 
[OK], then follow the on-screen 
instructions and apply the settings.
∫ “WPS (PUSH button method)”
If you are using a wireles s router that supports 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM), you can easily 
perform the settings.
Easy Setting
Easy Network Setting
Wired connection
Wireless connection
Easy Network Setting
Wired
Wireless
Select a connection mode. 
 Current setting     Wired
 
OKRETURN
Wireless Settings
Select a connection method.
Please refer to the operating instructions of your wireless 
access point about connection methods.
Search for wireless network
WPS (PUSH button method)
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∫“Search for wireless network”
The available wireless networks will be displayed.
1 Select your network name and press [OK].
≥If your network name is not displayed, 
search again by pressing the [R] button on 
the remote control. Stealth SSID will not be 
displayed, in this case enter manually.
When your wireless network is encrypted
2 Press [OK] to select “Encryption Key”.
3 Enter your encryption key (password). To enter your network name (SSID) manually
If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in 
step 
1, follow these steps.
1 To display the network name (SSID) input 
screen :
While displaying the HOME menu, press 
[SETTINGS]  > select “Network”  > [OK]  > 
select “Network Settings”  > [OK]  > select 
“Wireless Settings”  > [OK]  > select 
“Connection Setting” >  [OK] > select 
“Manual setting”  > [OK]
2 Press [OK] to select “SSID” and enter your  SSID.
≥If your wireless network is encrypted, go to step 2.
	≥Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a standard that facilitates 
settings relating to the connection and security of wireless 
LAN devices. To see whether your wireless router supports 
WPS, check the wireless router operating instructions.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy 
Network Setting” in the Setup menu. ( >24)
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network 
Settings”. (> 24)
≥ Do not use this unit to connect to any wireless network for 
which you do not have usage rights.
During automatic searches in a wireless network 
environment, wireless networks (SSID*) for which you 
do not have usage rights may be displayed; however, 
using these networks may be regarded as illegal access.
≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings 
(encryption level, etc.) of the wireless router might change. 
When you have trouble getting online on your PC, perform 
the network settings on your PC in accordance with the 
settings of wireless router.
≥ Please be aware that connecting to a network without 
encryption may result in the content of the communication 
being illegitimately viewed by a third party, or 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.
Search again
Connection Settings
Reception
Select a wireless network for connection.
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If you have more than one Panasonic player/
recorder and the remote control operates both 
products at once, you will need to change the 
remote control code to prevent this occurrence. 
(>26, “Remote Control Code”) 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.
To update the firmware
Press [HOME] 
> press [SETTINGS]  > select 
“System”  > [OK] >  select “Firmware Update” 
>  [OK]  > select “Update Now”  > [OK]
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 unit’s display. 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)
Reprogramming the 
remote controlFir mware updates
New firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
The firmware was updated.Current Version: x.xx
RETURNOK
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PlaybackInserting or removing 
media
≥When inserting a media item, ensure that it is 
facing the right way 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.
≥ [BD77]  : Use the front USB port when you 
connect a USB memory or a USB HDD. The 
USB port on the rear panel is only for the 
Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL
5 (optional).
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.
HOME menu
Major functions of this unit can be operated from 
the HOME menu.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate 
video input on the television.
1Press [ Í] to turn on the unit.
2Press [OK] or [ 3,4 ,2, 1] to select the 
item.
≥If there are any other items, repeat this step.
Videos/Photos/Music
Network
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). ( >26)
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)
Player 
Settings
( > 23)
USB 
Management
( > 17)
Wallpaper
Changes the background of 
HOME menu.
Videos Music
Photos Setup
Network
HOMEBlu-ray Disc Player
Personalize 
1st user
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Multi User Mode
Multi User Mode is a function that enables 
switching of multiple settings easily.
Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own 
settings.
The following settings can be personalized.
≥ The user icon
≥ The wallpaper of Home menu
≥ The picture settings ( >21, 23)
A The user name and icon currently selected
B Personalize a new user and switch the 
users with colored buttons.1Press [HOME].
2Press a 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. 
(> 26)
Press the colored buttons in the Home menu 
to switch to the user corresponding to the 
button.
Videos Music
Photos Setup
Network
HOMEBlu-ray Disc Player
User 1Personalize 
2nd user
User 1A
B
Personalizing a new user
Input 
Nickname
Personalize 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 
Wallpaper Personalize a background of the 
Home menu.
≥
Other than prepared wallpapers, 
you can also select a photo in 
recording media as a wallpaper. 
(> 21, “Wallpaper”)
Switching the user
Playback
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Playback
1Insert the media.
Playback starts depending on the media.
2Select the item to play and press [OK].
Repeat this procedure if necessary.
	≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE 
DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP] when you have finished 
playback to protect the unit’s motor, your television screen 
and so on.
≥ MKV: Successive play is not possible.
≥ It is not possible to play back AVCHD and MPEG2 video 
which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted 
to the media.
≥ To save on electricity, the power is turned off automatically 
if there is no button operation for about 30 minutes  when 
not playing back (such as when paused, displaying the 
menu, displaying still pictures, etc.). (Compatible with 
ENERGY STAR)
Following functions may not work depending on 
the media and contents.
Press [ ∫STOP].
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [ 1PLAY] to restart from this position.
≥ The position is cleared if the tray is opened or 
you press [ ∫STOP] several times to display 
“StOP” on the unit’s display.
≥ 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 
[SEARCH 5].
≥Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow-motion
While paused, press [SEARCH 5].
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥ 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 change in succession 
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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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 will disappear from the screen.
≥ Depending on media and contents, the display 
may change or may not appear.
e.g., BD-Video
A T: Title, C: Chapter, PL: Playlist
B Elapsed time in the title
C Current position
D To t a l  t i m e
e.g., JPEG With “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. 
(>
9, 11)
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 ( >25).
Play a slideshow of photos and make various 
settings during the playback.
1Insert the media.
2Select “Photos”.
3Select an item and press [G].
The following items can be set.
	≥Still pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be played back 
with this unit.
Displaying menus and 
playback infor mation
Show top menu/pop-up 
menu
Show the status messages
PlayBD (Video)T1     C1     0:05.140:20.52
A
CD
B
                                    
Date           11/12/2007 
Size            500 x 375
Manufacturer
Equipment 1 / 26
Enjoying BD-Live
Slideshow
Start 
SlideshowStart 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.
Playback
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Enjoying Network 
Ser vice
(NETFLIX, etc.)
You can enjoy Network Service.
* Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice.
Preparation
≥Network connection ( >9)
≥ Network setting ( >11 )
1Press [NETWORK].
≥NETFLIX can be accessed directly by 
pressing [NETFLIX] button.
2Press [ 1] to select “Network Service”.
3Select the item and press [OK].
To exit from Network Service
Press [EXIT] or [HOME].
	≥ Set “Network Service Lock” in “Ratings”, when restricting 
the use of Network Service. (> 25)
≥ If using 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 when 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. ( >13)
≥ 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.
≥ All features of websites or content of the service may not 
be available.
≥ Some content may be inappropriate for some 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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Home Network feature
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, and enjoy the contents 
with this player.
Preparation
1Perform network connection ( >9) and 
network settings ( >11) of this unit. 
2 Perform Home Network settings of the 
connected equipment.
3 Add 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 [R] 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].
≥ Control Panel is displayed once the 
playback starts. Press [OK] if the Control 
Panel is not displayed, and press 
[RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.
To exit from Home Network
Press [EXIT], [HOME] or [POP-UP MENU/TOP 
MENU]. You can use the smartphone, etc. as the Digital 
Media Controller (DMC) to play back contents 
from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit).
Possible applications:
* DMC compatible software should be installed.
Preparation
Perform steps 
1 to  3. (> left)
4Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (>25)
≥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.
≥ This unit can be played back via connected equipment only 
when controlled using DMC.
Playing back contents on 
the DLNA ser ver
ServerPlayer
Using the Digital Media 
Controller
For more details, refer to the following website 
and the operating instructions for each of the 
equipment.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
*
*
*
Renderer
Renderer
Server
Server
+
Controller
Controller
Playback
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“HDMI CEC” 
This unit supports HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control).
You can use this function by connecting the 
equipment with an HDMI cable. See the 
operating instructions for connected 
equipment for operational details.
Preparation
1Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” ( >26). (The default 
setting is “On”.)
2 Set the “HDMI CEC” operations on the 
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3 Turn 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.
Also when the connection or settings are 
changed, repeat this procedure.
When play starts on the unit, the TV will 
automatically switch the input channel and the 
screen of this 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 television off.
	≥
Operation cannot be guaranteed on all HDMI CEC 
devices.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
Power off link
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