Panasonic Dmp Bdt500 Owners Manual
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Playback 21VQT3V91 Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT MAIN terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable. (>10, 11) ≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. ≥ Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen. ≥ 3D Settings ( >27, 30) ≥Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue. In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort while viewing 3D images, discontinue use and rest your eyes. ≥ 3D images may not output as settings of “HDMI Resolution” and “24p Output”. ( >28) ≥ When playing back 3D photos from “Photos” screen, select from the “3D” list. (Still pictures in “2D” are played back in 2D.) If “2D” and “3D” indications are not displayed, press [R] to switch the view of playback contents. With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus contents that use Internet access. For this BD-Live function, insertion of an SD card is necessary along with Internet connection. 1Perform network connection and settings. (> 13, 14) 2Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free space. ≥The SD card is used as the local storage. 3Insert the disc. ∫ Deleting data/Formatting SD cards Select “SD Card Management” in the Home menu ( >17) , then select “BD-Video Data Erase” or “Format SD Card”. ≥ 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 ( >32). 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. ≥ When both the music CD and the USB device with recorded music are inserted into this unit, the music CD has priority to be played back as background music. Enjoying 3D video and photos 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. Soundtrack Set whether to play background music. ≥FLAC, MP3 and WAV on the USB device can be played back during the slideshow of JPEG on the USB device or the SD card. ≥ A music CD can also be played back during the slideshow of JPEG on the SD card. Soundtrack FolderSelect the folder from which the music files are played. Random SoundtrackBackground music is played in random order. DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 21 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
22VQT3V91 VIERA Connect (Enjoying NETFLIX, etc.) VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from VIERA Connect Home screen. This unit has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available. * Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice. Preparation ≥Network connection ( >13) ≥ Network setting ( >14) To enjoy video communication (e.g. Skype TM) : ≥ Connect this unit with optional Communication Camera (TY-CC20W or TY-CC10W). Depending on your location, this optional camera may not be available. Please consult your local Panasonic dealer for advice. ≥ For operating method refer to the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) 1Press [INTERNET]. ≥The video communication service can be accessed directly by pressing [ ] button, and NETFLIX can be accessed directly by pressing [NETFLIX] button. 2Select the item. To exit from VIERA Connect Press [HOME]. ≥ When playing content in the media, VIERA Connect cannot be accessed by pressing [INTERNET]. ≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using the Setup menu items. – When restricting the use of VIERA Connect (> 32, “Network Service Lock”) – When the audio is distorted (> 31, “Audio Auto Gain Control”) – When wrong time is displayed (> 31, “Time Zone”, “DST”) ≥ 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 will not be able to use the VIERA Connect function. ( >16) ≥ VIERA Connect Home screen is subject to change without notice. ≥ The services through VIERA Connect 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. * MORE BACK XXXXXXFeatured VideosXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXNew York, NYMostly Cloudy39
Playback 23VQT3V91 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 ( >13) and network settings ( >14) 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. ≥ The connection method can be switched to Wi-Fi Direct by pressing [G] on the remote control. 5Select the equipment. 6Select the item to play. ≥You may be able to use convenient functions depending on the content by pressing [OPTION]. ≥ Control Panel (> 26) is displayed once the playback starts. Tap the touchpad if the Control Panel is not displayed, and press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel. To exit from Home Network Press [HOME]. 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”. (>31)≥You can register up to 16 devices. 1Press [HOME]. 2Select “Network”. 3Select “Home Network”. 4Select “Media Renderer”. 5Select “Home Network” or “Wi-Fi Direct”, then follow the indications on the screen. 6Operate the DMC compatible devices. To exit from Media Renderer screen Press [HOME]. ≥ Wi-Fi Direct connection while using Home Network feature is only temporary, and the network connection method returns to the original setting when exiting. ≥ 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 Server Player 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 DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 23 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
24VQT3V91 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI Control TM” * Only when connecting via an HDMI AV OUT MAIN terminal on this unit. Preparation 1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( >33). (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) ≥ When “HDMI(SUB) Output Mode” ( >28) is set to “Normal” and the power of the device connected to the HDMI AV OUT SUB is turned on, the Power on link to the device connected to the HDMI AV OUT MAIN will not work. 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”. 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 off link Easy control only with VIERA remote control DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 24 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
Playback Settings 25VQT3V91 Settin gsOption 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 18 for details about user registration and switching. 1Press [OPTION]. ≥ When playing music, select “Playback Settings”. e.g., BD-Video 2Select an item and change the settings. To exit the screen Press [OPTION]. Regarding Language : ( >38) ∫ 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 that 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. ( > 17) ∫ Icon Personalization Set the still picture as your user icon. (> 18) ∫Video The recording method of original video appears. Operation Menu Pop-up Menu Top Menu Playback Information Window Control Panel Status Repeat Play Angle Subtitle Soundtrack Off Secondary Video 1 1 ENG DTS-HD MSTR Multi Operation Menu DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 25 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
26VQT3V91 ∫Secondary Video ∫Playback Information Window Displays the following. Press [RETURN] to exit. ∫ Control Panel Display the Control Panel. Playing back while using VIERA Link, etc. Tap to select the center key. Swipe your finger up, down, left, or right to select the keys accordingly. Press [RETURN] to hide the Control Panel. ∫ Top Menu 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” (> 27) 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. ( >28) ≥ 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” ( >28). ∫ Screen Aspect Switch the screen mode. ∫ Reset to Default Video Settings Return video settings to the factory preset. 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 language. Audio/video attribute information of disc. Settings status of “Digital Audio Output” (> 29). HDMI output information.(First: HDMI(MAIN), Second: HDMI(SUB)) Personal Preference EXITe.g., Video Settings DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 26 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
Settings 27VQT3V91 ∫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 ≥ Digital Tube Sound: This feature gives you a warm sound, like that produced by a vacuum tube amplifier. Recommended setting ∫ Dialog Enhancer*2 The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear. ∫High Clarity Sound When connected to TV via the HDMI terminal for outputting image, it produces clearer sound. ≥ Only when you have selected “Enable” in “High Clarity Sound” ( >30). ∫High Clarity Sound Plus When playing back music contents, it improves the sound quality by stopping the video output. ≥ When “No HDMI Output” is selected, the sound is output only from the AUDIO OUT and the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. ≥ Only when you have selected “Enable” in “High Clarity Sound” ( >30). *1Not every function can be set individually.*2This function is effective for audio from HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUT only when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM” ( >29). (However, in this case, audio is output as 2ch from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT.) ∫ Signal Format ∫3D Picture Mode ∫Manual Settings ∫Pop-Out Level (Only when “Full HD” is selected in “3D Type” (> 30).) 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 Digital Tube Sound 1A crisp, delicate sound Digital Tube Sound 2A tight, hi-fi sound Digital Tube Sound 3A soft, rich sound Digital Tube Sound 4A clear, powerful sound Digital Tube Sound 5A distinctive mid-range sound Digital Tube Sound 6A soft, enveloping sound 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. DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 27 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
28VQT3V91 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 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. Please refer to page 18 for details about user registration and switching. 1Press [HOME]. 2Select “Setup”. 3Select “Player Settings”. 4Select an item and change the settings. To exit the screen Press [HOME]. ∫ Picture Mode ( >26) ∫ Picture Adjustment ( >26) ∫ Chroma Process (> 26) ∫Detail Clarity (> 26) ∫Super Resolution (>26) ∫HDMI Output Tap 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” ( >26) 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. ¾ HDMI(SUB) Output Mode Set to output the video from the HDMI AV OUT SUB terminal or not. 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 Adjustment Picture Mode LighterOn Auto 1 0 Advanced Normal DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 28 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
Settings 29VQT3V91 ∫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 (This works only for video output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.) Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black level to the desired setting for picture enhancement. ∫ Sound Effects ( >27) ∫ Dialog Enhancer (> 27) ∫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 Tap 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 HDMI AV OUT, and this unit is also connected to other devices, such as an amplifier/receiver via DIGITAL AUDIO OUT. ∫ 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 selected, 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). 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 DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 29 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分
30VQT3V91 ∫7.1ch Audio Reformatting Surround sound with 6.1ch or less is automatically expanded and played back at 7.1ch. ≥If “Off” is selected, sound is played over the original number of channels. (Note that in the case of 6.1ch audio, playback will be at 5.1ch.) ≥ Audio reformatting is enabled in the following cases: – When you have selected “PCM” in “Digital Audio Output”. – When the audio is Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD or LPCM. – BD-Video playback ∫ High Clarity Sound When connected to TV via the HDMI terminal for outputting image, it pr oduces clearer sound. ≥ Select “Enable” to use “High Clarity Sound” or “High Clarity Sound Plus” in the Option menu. (> 27) ∫Audio Delay Synchronization between picture and sound is corrected by adjusting the delay time of the audio output. ∫ Analog Audio Output You can set the optimum multi-channel surround sound for your speakers from this unit when the settings cannot be adjusted from a connected amplifier/receiver with AUDIO OUT terminals. Select “2ch (Downmix) + 5.1ch” or “7.1ch” and then set the following options. – Speaker presence and size () – Delay time ( ) – Channel balance ( ) To finish the speaker setting Select “Complete”. ∫ 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 (> 27) ∫Pop-Out Level ( > 27) ∫ Audio Language Choose the language for audio. ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected. ≥ Enter a code ( >38) 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 ( >38) when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢ ”. ∫Menu Language Choose the language for the disc menus. ≥ Enter a code ( >38) when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢ ”. ∫Subtitle Text Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX [For_Canada] or 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.3D LLSRSWRSLBRBC ms0.0 dB0.0 Language DMP-BDT500_VQT3V91_eng.book 30 ページ 2012年2月14日 火曜日 午後1時9分