Panasonic Dmp Bd93 Owners Manual

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Settings
“HDMI CEC”
This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer 
Electronics Control) function.
You can use this function by connecting the 
equipment that supports “HDMI CEC”. See the 
owner’s manuals for connected equipment for 
operational details.
Preparation
1Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” (>27). (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.
By using the TV remote control, you can perform 
the same operations as you use the remote 
control of this unit. (>8)
	≥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.
1Press [OPTION].
≥When playing music, select “Playback 
Settings” and press [OK].
[BDT271/270]e.g., BD-Video
2Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [OPTION].
Regarding Language : (>34)
∫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 off link
Easy control only with TV 
remote control
Operation Menu
Operation Menu
Pop-up MenuZoom
Closed Caption Top MenuSecondary Video Primary Video Status Repeat PlayAngle Subtitle Soundtrack
Off
MPEG-4 AVC 1ENG DTS-HD MSTR ... 
						

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Settings
∫Shuffle
Select whether or not to play random.
∫Start Slideshow
Start the slideshow.
∫Status
Show the status messages.
[BDT271/270]∫Reception
The radio wave status during the playback of 
DLNA is displayed. (Only when a wireless 
connection is used)
∫Rotate Right
∫Rotate Left
Rotate the still picture.
∫Wallpaper
Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME 
menu. (>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.
∫Top Menu
Display Top Menu.
∫Pop-up Menu
Display Pop-up Menu.
∫Menu
Display Menu.
∫Closed Caption (>25)
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.
≥
[BDT271/270] Only when you have selected 
“24p(4K)” or “24p” in “24p(4K)/24p Output” 
(>23).
[BD903/93] Only when you have selected “On” in 
“24p Output” (>24).
∫Reset to Default Video Settings
Return video settings to the factory defaults.
∫Signal Format
∫Distance
Set the amount of depth perception.
∫Pop-Out Level
3D position for the Option menu or message 
screen, etc. can be adjusted during 3D playback.
Video
Select on/off for images. The 
recording method of original 
video appears.
≥During search/slow motion, 
only the primary video is 
displayed.
SoundtrackSelect on/off for audio and the 
language.
Video Settings
[BDT271/270]
3D Settings
OriginalKeep original picture format.
Side by side3D picture format comprising of 
left and right screens.
2D to 3DConverts 2D pictures to 3D 
effect. 
						

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Settings
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.
1Press [HOME].
≥
[BD903/93] “Player Settings” (step 3) can be 
accessed directly by pressing [SETTINGS] 
button.
2Press [OK] to select “Setup”.
3Select “Player Settings”.
[BDT271/270]
4Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [HOME].∫Picture Mode (>22)
∫Picture Adjustment (>22)
∫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.
[BDT271/270]¾24p(4K)/24p Output
This setting is for selecting the output method 
for content recorded in 24p*
1, such as movies.
≥Connect the compatible TV for each (4K or 
1080/24p) output to the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal of this unit.
≥“24p(4K)” works only when playing back in 
2D.
≥When playing DVD-Video, set this setting to 
“24p(4K)” or “24p”, and then “24p” in “Video 
Settings” (>22) to “On”.
≥When BD-Video/DVD-Video images other 
than 24p are played, images are output at 
60p.
OKRETURN
Player Settings
System RatingsNetwork Language 3DAudio Video
HDMI OutputPicture AdjustmentPicture ModeNormal
Video
24p(4K)Outputs signals by upconverting 
them to 4K*2.
24pOutputs in 24p. 
						

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Settings
[BD903/93]¾24p Output
When this unit is connected to a TV supporting 
1080/24p output, movies and other material 
recorded at 24p*
1 are output at 24p.
≥When playing DVD-Video, set to “On” and 
then set “24p” in “Video Settings” (>22) 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.
*1A 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.
*2A high resolution image/display technology of 
approximately 4000 (width) k 2000 (height) pixels.
∫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:
¾Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD
¾DTS/DTS-HD
[BDT271/270]¾DSD Output Mode
Select the audio signal to output.
≥Select “PCM” or 
[BDT271/270] “Off”, 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 
						

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Settings
∫3D BD-Video Playback
Select the playback method of 3D compatible 
video software.
∫3D Playback Precautions
Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning 
screen when playing back the 3D compatible 
video software.
∫Pop-Out Level (>22)
∫Audio Language
Choose the language for audio.
≥If “Original” is selected, the original language of 
each disc will be selected.
≥When the selected language is not recorded on 
the disc, or depending on how the navigation is 
created on the disc, it may playback in a 
different language than the selected language.
≥Enter a code (>34) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢”.
∫Subtitle Language
Choose the language for the subtitle.
≥When “Auto” is selected, a subtitle for the 
language selected in the “Audio Language” is 
displayed only when the language other than 
the language selected in the “Audio Language” 
is played back.
≥When the selected language is not recorded on 
the disc, or depending on how the navigation is 
created on the disc, it may playback in a 
different language than the selected language.
≥Enter a code (>34) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢”.
∫Menu Language
Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥Enter a code (>34) 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:
¾Closed Caption Display
Set whether or not to display closed captions.
¾Closed Caption Type
Select the closed caption type that matches the 
one of the content to be played back.
¾Analog CC
Select the channel of analog closed captions.
¾Digital CC
Select the channel of digital closed captions.
¾Manual setting
Set the display style of closed captions.
¾CC Reset
Restore the default “Closed Caption” settings.
∫Easy Network Setting (>12)
∫Network Settings
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
[BDT271/270]¾LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
[BDT271/270]
3D
Language
Network 
						

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Settings
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.
[BDT271/270]¾Network Drive Connection
This unit can access a hard disk shared folder 
on a network and play back videos, still 
pictures, and music.
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, 20)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Remote Device Operation
Enable to start Network Service on this unit  
by using another device such as Smartphone, 
etc.
[BDT271/270] Enable to operate the unit by DMC.
≥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.
[BDT271/270]Registration Type
[BDT271/270]Remote Device List
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.
[BD903/93]∫Notice
Displays the terms of service for the cloud 
services.
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.
AutoAllow connections to all the 
equipment accessing this unit.
Manual
Set the permission for 
individual equipment 
connections accessing this unit.
Ratings 
						

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Settings
∫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”.
∫Start-up Banner
Select whether to display the banner after turning 
on this unit. (>15)
∫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 >32)
∫Remote Control Code
Change the remote control code if other 
Panasonic products react to this remote control.
∫Firmware Update (>13)
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.
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. 
						

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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.
–
[BDT271/270] Image disturbance when replacing 
3D discs.
∫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 “00 RET” 
is displayed on the screen.
3Press [1] (right) repeatedly on the remote 
control until “06 FTO” is displayed on the 
screen.
4Press [OK].To return to the factory defaults.
¾Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in 
the Setup menu. (>27)
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 “00 RET” 
is displayed on the screen.
3Press [1] (right) repeatedly on the remote 
control until “08 FIN” 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.
This unit is turned off automatically.
¾To save on electricity, this unit is turned off 
automatically if there is no button operation 
for about 20 minutes when not playing back 
(such as when paused or displaying the 
menu, displaying still pictures, etc.).
(Compatible with ENERGY STAR 
SPECIFICATIONS)
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. (>13)
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 : 
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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” (>36) or 
“CONTACT INFORMATION” (>37).
General operation 
						

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Reference
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 “00 RET” 
is displayed on the screen.
3
Press [1](right) repeatedly on the remote 
control 
until “03 VL” is displayed on the screen.4Press [OK].
The TV screen turns black.
¾In the following cases, HDMI authentication 
takes place and a black screen is displayed:
–
[BDT271/270] When “24p(4K)/24p Output” is 
set to “24p(4K)” or “24p”.
–
[BD903/93] When “24p Output” is set to “On”.
–[BDT271/270] When the display is switched 
between 2D and 3D images.
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
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. (>23)
– When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, 
and DTS-HD
® audio are not output properly, 
select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” 
(>27) and make proper settings.
¾
[BDT271/270] When “3D BD-Video Playback” in 
the Setup menu is set to “Auto”, images may 
not be output depending on the connection 
method. After removing the disc from this unit, 
select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, 
and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen 
displayed when playing 3D discs. (>25)
¾
[BDT271/270] When outputting in 24p (4K), 
images may be distorted depending on the 
HDMI cable. Use an HDMI cable that 
supports 4K output.
Video is not output in high-definition.
¾Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup 
menu is set properly. (>23)
[BDT271/270]3D video is not output.
¾Connect to a full high-definition TV. 
¾Is there a non-3D compatible amplifier/
receiver connected between this unit and a 
TV? (>10)
¾Are the settings on this unit and the TV 
correct? (>17)
¾Is the amplifier/receiver that is connected 
between this unit and TV on?
¾Depending on the connected TV, the video 
being played back might switch to 2D video 
due to changes in resolution etc. Check the 
3D setting on the TV.
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Reference
[BDT271/270]3D video is not output correctly as 2D.
¾Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, 
and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen 
displayed when playing 3D discs. (>25, “3D 
BD-Video Playback”)
¾Discs that have recorded titles with Side by 
side (2 screen structure) and that can be 
enjoyed in 3D are played back in accordance 
with the settings of the TV.
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. 
(>21, 25)
Closed captions are not displayed.
¾Confirm that the source content supports CC.
¾Confirm the “Closed Caption Display” is set to 
“On”. (>22, 25)
¾Change the “Closed Caption Type” setting. 
(>22, 25)
¾Confirm the “Analog CC” or “Digital CC” is set 
properly (>22, 25).
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. 
(>27)
¾Adjust the aspect setting on the TV.
Cannot switch audio.
¾The audio cannot switch, if “Digital Audio 
Output” is set to “Bitstream” or 
[BDT271/270] 
“On”. Set “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM” or 
[BDT271/270] “Off”. (>24)
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
¾Check the connections and the “Digital Audio 
Output” settings. (>10, 24)
Disc cannot be played.
¾The disc is dirty. (>5)
¾The disc is not finalized. (>7)
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. (>11 )
¾Connect this unit to the network by a wired 
connection.
¾Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access” 
settings. (>26)
¾Confirm a USB device is connected to the 
USB port. (>14)
I can’t connect to the network.
¾Confirm the network connection and settings. 
(>11, 12, 25)
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 (>13, “SSID”).
¾Check the owner’s manuals for each device 
and connect accordingly.
Audio
Playback
Network