Panasonic Dmp Bdt500 Owners Manual

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STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver
Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your amplifier/receiver input 
terminal.
≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( >29).
≥ When connecting to a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver, connect this unit to a TV via HDMI AV 
OUT, then connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver. Please note, however, that the audio can only 
be up to 5.1ch.
≥ When using the TV or amplifier/receiver that does not have the indication of “(ARC)” 
(non-ARC-compatible) on the HDMI terminal, in order to enjoy TV’s sound by amplifier/receiver it is 
also required to connect the amplifier/receiver and TV using an optical digital cable.
You can enjoy richer sound by using the HDMI AV OUT SUB terminal.
≥ Set “HDMI(SUB) Output Mode” to “V.OFF”. ( >28)
– Audio is output in high resolution regardless of compatibility of the amplifier/receiver with 3D.
≥ It is possible to playback 3D videos and 3D still pictures when the connected TV is 3D compatible, 
even if the amplifier/receiver is not 3D compatible.
≥ The HDMI connection using HDMI AV OUT MAIN  supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (>24). 
The HDMI AV OUT SUB terminal is not compatible with the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”.
HDMI AV OUT MAIN
HDMI AV OUT SUB
HDMI IN (ARC)HDMI OUT (ARC)HDMI IN
Amplifier/receiver
HDMI cable HDMI cable
HDMI INHDMI IN
Amplifier/receiver
HDMI cable
HDMI cable
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≥Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” ( >29).
≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( >29).
Cable connections
A Front speaker (L/R)
B Surround speaker (L/R)
C Center speaker
D Subwoofer
E Surround back speaker (L/R) 
(Only for 7.1ch AUDIO OUT)
≥ Set the “Analog Audio Output” to “7.1ch” or “2ch  (Downmix) + 5.1ch”, depending on the used terminal 
(> 30).
≥ You can set the “Analog Audio Output” from the easy setting ( >14).
≥ When connecting equipment with HDMI AV OUT terminal, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” ( >29). 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
OPTICAL IN
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier/receiver
Optical digital cable
Coaxial cable OR
5.1/7.1ch AUDIO OUT
Amplifier/receiver
Connect Audio 
cables to terminals 
corresponding to 
the speakers you 
have connected.
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STEP 3 : Connecting to the network
The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband.
≥ Firmware can be updated  (> 16)
≥ You can enjoy BD-Live ( >21)
≥ You can enjoy VIERA Connect ( >22)
≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) ( >23)
≥ This unit supports Wi-Fi Direct
TM and can make a wireless connection to wireless devices without 
router. You can use this function when enjoying Home  Network feature, etc. Internet access is not 
available while connected via Wi-Fi Direct
TM. ( > 23, 31)
For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
This unit can be connected to  a wireless router wirelessly.
≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
For additional information about this unit refer to 
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer/support (For U.S.A.)
≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN se rvices provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.
≥ See page 39 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection.
≥ Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables  (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.
≥ Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.
STEP 4 : Connecting to an AC power source
≥This unit consumes a small amount of AC power ( >39) even when turned off. In the interest of 
power conservation, if you will not be using this  unit for an extended period of time, it can be 
disconnected.
Wireless LAN connection
LAN cable connection
Wireless router, etc. Internet
LAN Cable
Internet
Broadband router, etc.
AC power supply cord (supplied) To a household AC outlet
Connections & Settings
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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. ( >32)
≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) 
supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, 
then setting information on the TV such as “On-screen 
Language” is acquired by this unit.
≥ About “Analog Audio Output” setting:
Initial setting is set to “2ch (Downmix) + 5.1ch”,  so you will 
need to select “7.1ch” if using the 7.1ch output.
After completing “Easy Setting”, you can perform 
“Easy Network Setting”.
Select “Wired”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your 
connection settings.
Preparation
≥ Obtain your network name ( >15, SSID).
≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, 
please be sure that you know your 
encryption key (password).
1Select “Wireless”.
2Select “Search for wireless network” or 
“WPS (PUSH button method)” , then 
follow the on-screen instructions and 
apply the settings.
∫ “WPS (PUSH button method)”
If you are using a wireless router that supports 
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM), you can easily 
perform the settings.
Easy Setting
Easy Network Setting
Wired connection
Wireless connection
RETURN
Easy Network Setting
Wired
Wireless
Select a connection mode. 
 Current setting  :  Wired
 
OK
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.
≥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 Tap 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 :
Press [HOME]  > select “Setup”  > select 
“Player Settings”  > select “Network” >  select 
“Network Settings”  > select “Wireless 
Settings”  > select “Connection Setting”  > 
select “Manual setting” 
2 Tap 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. ( >31)
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network 
Settings”. ( >31)
≥ 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 the 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.
OKRETURNSearch againOPTION
Wireless Settings
Reception
Select a wireless network for connection.
Network name (SSID)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
RG BY
Wireless SettingsEnter the encryption key (password) of the wireless network.
Encryption Key
Set
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Shift Delete
Finish
Alphanumeric Other Characters
RETURNOK
aInput Mode
Wireless SettingsEnter your network name (SSID) to connect.
SSID
Set
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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. 
(>33, “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]  > select “Setup” >  select 
“Player Settings”  > select “System”  > select 
“Firmware Update”  > select “Update Now”
DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC 
power or perform any operation while the update 
takes place.
After the firmware is installed, “FINISH” 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. 
(> 33, “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”. ( >33)
Reprogramming the 
remote control
Fir 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
Notes
≥When inserting a media item, ensure that it is 
facing the right way up.
≥ When removing the SD card, press the center 
of the card and pull it straight out.
≥ If you connect a Panason ic 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.
≥ 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 Communication 
Camera.
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.
2Operate the touchpad to select the item.
Tap to select the centered item.
Swipe or flick your finger up, down, left, or 
right to select other items.
≥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.
DiscPlay back the contents. ( >19)
≥ When multiple contents are 
recorded, select the types of 
contents or the title.
SD Card
USB
Network 
Service
Displays the Home screen of 
VIERA Connect. (>
22)
Home 
Network
DLNA Client  (>23)
Media Renderer ( >23)
Player 
Settings
(> 28)
SD Card 
Management
(> 21)
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 audio and picture settings ( >25, 28)
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”.
To change the personalized user information
Select “Edit User Information” from Setup menu. 
(> 33)
There are three ways to switch the user as follows.
∫ Using colored buttons
Press the colored buttons in the Home menu to 
switch to the user corresponding to the button.
∫Using facial recognition
(Only when connected to Communication 
Camera  >22)
This is a function for fun using the Communication 
camera and enables user switching by facial 
recognition. Perform “Create from Photos” ( >left) 
to personalize your facial photo before using this 
function.
1Press [OPTION] in the Home menu and 
select “Facial Recognition”.
2Turn the face to Communication Camera.
The camera captures your face and determines 
the closest face from the personalized user 
photos, and then displays the results.
≥ Accuracy of the recognition may be 
reduced depending on the captured image.
3Follow the indications on the screen.
≥To redo the facial recognition, press 
[RETURN]. 
∫ Using registered smartphones
When the unit is turned on using the 
registered smartphone, the user who 
registered the smartphone will automatically 
be selected.
≥
Perform the “Remote Device Settings”. (>31)
	≥To use smartphones as a remote control, installation of 
dedicated software is required. For more details, refer to 
the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
(This site is in English only.)
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
If the Communication camera is 
connected, you can shoot and 
personalize your photo.
≥
You can also select a photo in 
recording media as an icon. 
(> 25, “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. 
(> 25, “Wallpaper”)
Videos Music
Photos Setup
Network
HOMEBlu-ray Disc Player
USER1Personalize 
2nd user
USER1A
B
Personalize 
Smartphone
Smartphone used as a remote 
control can be registered with 
respect to each user.
≥
Multiple users cannot be 
registered for one smartphone.
Switching the user
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Playback
1Insert the media.
Playback starts depending on the media.
2Select the item to play.
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.
≥ DivX 
[For_Canada] and 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 [SEARCH 6] or 
[SEARCH 5].
≥Music and MP3: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow motion
While paused, press [SEARCH 6] or 
[SEARCH 5].
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [SEARCH 5] only.
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, swipe your finger right or left 
on the touchpad.
≥ Press [ 1PLAY] to revert to normal playback 
speed.
≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: Forward only.
Playback operations are also possible with the 
KEYS screen.
1Repeatedly press [KEYS] to display the 
playback control screen.
2Select a key.
See page 9 for the KEYS screen operation.
Operations during playback
Stop
Pause
Search/Slow motion
Skip
Frame-by-frame
Playback operations using 
KEYS screen
Stop
Pause
  Search/Slow motion
  Skip
Skip backward 10 seconds
It will play back after skipping 
backward approximately 10 
seconds every time the key is 
selected.
Changing audio
You can change the audio 
channel number or soundtrack 
language, etc.
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Basic operation can be performed by swiping the 
edge of the touchpad with your finger, such as the 
following.
≥Perform the operation when the KEYS screen is 
not displayed.
Press [TOP MENU] or [POP-UP 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
Quick playback control 
Stop
Play
Pause
Frame-by-frame
(during pause)
Forward: Swipe your 
finger from left to right.
Backward: Swipe your 
finger from right to left.
Search forward
Search backward
Skip forward
Skip backward
or
Displaying menus and 
playback infor mation
Show top menu/pop-up 
menu
Show the status messages
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