Panasonic Dmp Bdt220 Owners Manual

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VIERA LinkTM 
“HDAVI Control
TM” 
Preparation
1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( >30). (The default 
setting is “On”.)
2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the 
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible 
equipment and select this unit’s input channel 
on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI 
Control” function works properly.
Also when the connection or settings are 
changed, repeat this procedure.
When the following operations are performed, the 
input channel of the television will be 
automatically switched and the screen of this unit 
will be displayed. 
When the television is off, the television will 
automatically turn on.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is  performed
(e.g., Home menu) All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI 
Control”, including this unit, automatically turns off 
when you switch the television off.
Playing music continuously even after turning 
off power to the television
When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV 
(VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later 
and an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link.
1
While playing music
Press [OPTION].
2 Select “TV Power” and press [OK].
Only when TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” or 
later
By using the TV remote control, you can perform 
various playback operations and settings.
See the operating instructions of the TV for more 
details.
	≥ The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending 
on the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of 
the TV.
≥ The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you 
press certain buttons on the TV remote control.
≥ This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of 
November, 2011) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control 
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with 
Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
≥ VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control 
functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard 
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a 
unique function that we have developed and added. As 
such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment 
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥ Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ 
equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
Automatic input switching
Power on link
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
VIERA Link
TM is a new name for EZ 
SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a 
convenient function which will link the 
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 an HDMI cable. See 
the operating instructions for connected 
equipment for operational details.
Power of f link
Easy control only with 
VIERA remote control
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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. 
Please refer to page 15 for details about user 
registration and switching.
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 : ( >36) ∫
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
(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed 
on the unit’s display.)
Select the item which you want to repeat. 
≥ The items displayed differ depending on the 
type of media.
≥ Select “Off” to cancel.
∫ 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.
∫ Wallpaper
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.
Operation Menu
Pop-up Menu
Top Menu Secondary Video
Control Panel Status Repeat Play
Angle
Subtitle Soundtrack
Off
Primary Video MPEG-4 AVC 1
1 ENG DTS-HD MSTR Multi
Operation Menu
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∫Secondary Video
∫Control Panel
Display the Control Panel.
Playing back while using VIERA Link, etc.
Press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel.
∫ To p  M e n u
Display Top Menu.
∫ Pop-up Menu
Display Pop-up Menu.
∫ Menu
Display Menu.
You can access settings to enjoy special features 
of this unit from this category. 
Refer to “Video Settings” and “Audio Settings” 
(> 24) for more details on each setting item. ∫
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 performed.
≥ 3D NR:
Reduces the rough noise in the background to 
give a greater feeling of depth.
When “24p Output” is set to “On”, this function 
may not operate. ( >25)
≥ Integrated NR:
Smoothes block noise and reduces the 
smudging that appears around contrasting 
sections of the picture.
∫ Chroma Process 
The high-resolution processing of HDMI chroma 
signals produces a high-resolution picture with 
rich picture quality.
∫ Detail Clarity 
The picture is sharp and detailed.
∫ Super Resolution 
Pictures of normal image quality are corrected to 
sharp and detailed images when output as 1080i/
1080p from HDMI AV OUT.
∫ 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” ( >25).
∫ Screen Aspect 
Switch the screen mode.
∫ Reset to Default Video Settings
Return video settings to the factory preset.
Video
Select on/off of 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 of audio and the 
language.
Personal Preference
EXITe.g., 
Video Settings
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∫Sound Effects*1, *2 
Select the sound effect.
≥Night Surround :
Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when 
the volume is kept low at night. The audio is set 
in such a way that it can be heard easily.
≥ Re-master : 
This feature gives you brighter sound by 
increasing the high frequency portion of the 
audio. (Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less)
Recommended setting
∫ Dialog Enhancer*2 
The volume of the center channel is raised to 
make dialog easier to hear.
*1Not every function can be set individually.*2This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal 
or the OPTICAL terminal only when “Digital Audio Output” 
is set to “PCM” (> 26). (However, in this case, audio is 
output as 2ch from the OPTICAL terminal.)
These settings are also displayed by pressing 
[].
∫ Signal Format
∫3D Picture Mode
∫Manual Settings 
∫Pop-Out Level 
(Only when “Full HD” is selected in “3D Type” 
(> 27).)
3D position for the Option menu or message 
screen etc. can be adjusted during 3D playback.
Audio Settings
Re-master 1Pop and rock
Re-master 2Jazz
Re-master 3Classical
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.
NormalPlay back pictures with normal 
3D effects.
SoftYou can enjoy 3D pictures with a 
feeling of broadness, holding 
back the depth perception.
ManualPlay back 3D pictures with 
settings of “Manual Settings”.
DistanceSet the amount of depth 
perception.
Screen TypeSelects how the screen appears 
during 3D playback (flat or 
round).
Frame WidthSet the amount of feathering at 
the edge of screen.
Frame ColorSet the color of feathering at the 
edge of screen.
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Setup menu
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The 
settings remain intact even if you switch the unit 
to standby.
Some items in the Setup menu are common to 
the Option menu. You can get the same effect by 
both menus.
About Multi User Mode : Settings of the items with this indication are 
saved by the respective users registered in the 
Home menu. 
Please refer to page 15 for details about user 
registration and switching.
1Press [HOME].
2Press [OK] to select “Setup”.
3Select “Player Settings”.
4Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
∫ Picture Mode   ( >23)
∫ Picture Adjustment   ( >23)
∫Chroma Process   (> 23)
∫Detail Clarity   (> 23)
∫Super Resolution   (>23)
∫HDMI Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ HDMI 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 television 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 
Television). 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 using an HDMI cable, 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” ( >23) to 
“On”.
≥ When BD-Video images other than 24p are 
played, images are output at 60p.
≥ 24p : 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.
¾HDMI Color Mode
This setting is for selecting color-space 
conversion of the image signal when the unit is 
connected using an HDMI cable.
¾ Deep Color Output
This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep 
Color output when a television that supports 
Deep Color is connected.
¾ Contents 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.
Video
OKRETURN
Player Settings
System Ratings Network Language
3D Audio
VideoBlack Level Control Seamless Play
Still Mode (paused video)
HDMI Output Super Resolution
Detail Clarity
Chroma Process
Picture AdjustmentPicture Mode
LighterOn
Auto 1
0
Advanced Normal
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∫Still Mode (paused video)
Select the type of picture shown when you pause 
playback.
∫ Seamless Play
The chapter segments in playlists are played 
seamlessly.
≥ Select “On”, when the picture freezes for a 
moment at the chapters segment in playlists.
∫ Black Level Control
Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black 
level to the desired setting for picture 
enhancement.
∫ Sound Effects   ( >24)
∫ Dialog Enhancer   ( > 24)
∫ Dynamic Range Compression
You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog 
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.
≥ Not making the proper settings may result in 
noise.
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.
¾ HDMI Audio Output
This setting selects whether or not to output 
audio from HDMI.
≥ Select “Off” when the TV is connected to this 
unit via an HDMI terminal, and this unit is also 
connected to other devices, such as an 
amplifier/receiver via an OPTICAL terminal.
∫ PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling 
frequency of 96 kHz for the PCM output from the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
≥ If “On” is selected, the signals that are 
converted to 48 kHz are output.
≥ If “Off” is select ed, and the connected 
equipment does not support 96 kHz, the sound 
will not be output normally.
≥ Signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the 
settings in the following cases:
– when the signals have a sampling frequency 
of 192 kHz
– when the disc has copy protection
– when “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”
∫ Downmix
Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 
2-channel sound.
≥Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected 
equipment supports the virtual surround function.
≥ There is no effect on “Bitstream” via HDMI AV 
OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the 
following cases:
– AVCHD playback
– Playback of secondary audio (including the 
button click sound).
∫ Audio Delay
Synchronization between picture and sound is 
corrected by adjusting the delay time of the audio 
output.
AutoAutomatically selects the type of 
picture shown.
FieldSelect if jittering occurs when “Auto” is 
selected.
FrameSelect if small text or fine patterns cannot 
be seen clearly when “Auto” is selected.
Audio
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∫3D BD-Video Playback
Select the playback method of 3D compatible 
video software.
∫ 3D AVCHD Output
Select the output method of 3D AVCHD videos.
∫ 3D Type
Select the format of the connected TV.
≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when 
“Checker board” or “Side by side” is selected.
∫ 3D Playback Precautions
Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning 
screen when playing back the 3D compatible 
video software.
∫ Manual Settings  (> 24)
∫Pop-Out Level   (> 24)
∫Audio Language
Choose the language for audio.
≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of 
each disc will be selected.
≥ Enter a code ( >36) 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 ( >36) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢ ”.
∫Menu Language
Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥ Enter a code ( >36) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢ ”.
∫Subtitle Text
Select a suitable item according to the language 
used for MKV subtitles text.
≥This item is displayed only after playing back a file.
∫ On-screen Language
Choose the language for menus and on-screen 
messages.
3DLanguage
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∫Easy Network Setting ( >11 )
∫Network Settings
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
≥ Select “Wireless Master” when you make a 
direct wireless connection between this unit 
and a Home Network device. Internet 
connection is not available when this item is 
selected.
¾Wireless Settings
This allows the wireless router and connection 
settings to be set. Current connection settings 
and connection state can be checked.
Connection Setting
The wireless router connection wizard will be 
displayed.
Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz)
When a 2.4 GHz wireless format is used, this 
sets the connection speed.
≥ 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 connecti on speed to drop or 
become unstable.
¾ IP 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.
¾ Proxy Server Settings
This is for checking the state of connection with 
the Proxy server and performing settings.
Press [OK] to show the respective setting.
¾ Network Service Settings ( >19) 
(VIERA Connect)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Audio Auto Gain Control
Volume that is different depending on the 
contents is adjusted aut omatically to the 
standard volume while using the VIERA 
Connect.
≥ Depending on contents, this function effect 
will not work.
≥ Select “Off” when the audio is warped.
Time Zone
By selecting the time zone, it is possible to set 
the unit’s time to match your location.
≥Some VIERA Connect contents require the 
time zone to be set. Set the time zone if 
necessary.
DST
Select “On” when using Daylight Saving time.
¾Network Drive Connection
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.)
¾ Remote Device Settings ( >20)
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
Remote Device Operation
Enable to operate by DMC.
≥ If “On” is selected, “Quick Start” is fixed to 
“On”.
Setting Unit Name
Set the name of this unit to be displayed on 
the connected equipment.
Network
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Registration Type
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.
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 VIERA Connect.
∫ Easy Setting
You can execute basic settings. 
∫ Display Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ TV Aspect
Set to match the type of television connected.
When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and 
playing 16:9 ratio image:
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen 
television and playing 4:3 ratio image:
¾ Screen Saver Function
This is to prevent burn-in 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.
Auto
Allow connection to all the 
equipment that is accessing 
this unit.
Manual
Set the permission of the 
connection individually for the 
equipment that is accessing 
this unit.
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.
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¾VIERA Link
Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when 
connected via HDMI cable to a device that 
supports “HDAVI Control”.
≥ Select “Off”  when you do not want to use 
“HDAVI Control”.
∫ Unit Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ Front Panel Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
≥ If “Auto” is selected, the display is set to bright 
and only dimmed during playback.
¾Edit User Information
Change the user information registered in the 
Home menu.
∫ Quick Start
Speed of startup from power off is increased.
≥ When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be 
powered and the idle power consumption will 
increase compared to when set to “Off”. (About 
the power consumption  >37)
∫ 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:
¾ Automatic 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.
¾ Update Now
You can update the firmware manually if a 
firmware update is available.
∫ System Information
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ License
Information about the software used by this unit 
is displayed.
¾ Firmware 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, language, etc.
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