Panasonic Dmp Dsb100 Owners Manual

							Settings
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∫Video
The recording method of original video appears.
∫ Primary Video
The recording method of original primary video 
appears.
∫ Secondary Video
∫To p  M e n u
Display Top Menu.
∫ Pop-up Menu
Display Pop-up Menu.
∫ Menu
Display 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 performed.
∫ 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”.
∫ 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.
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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 
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 14 for details about user 
registration and switching.
1While displaying the HOME menu, press 
[SETTINGS].
2Select an item and change the settings.
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
∫ Picture Mode   (> 21)
∫Picture Adjustment   ( > 21)
∫ HDMI Output
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ HDMI ResolutionThe 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 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.
¾Deep 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.
∫ 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.
∫ 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.
¾ BD-Video Secondary AudioSelect 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.
Video
OKRETURN
Player Settings
System Ratings
Network
Language Audio
Video
Black Level Control
HDMI Output
Picture Adjustment
Picture Mode
Lighter
Normal
Audio 
						

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¾HDMI Audio Output
This setting selects whether or not to output 
audio from HDMI.
∫ 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.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the 
following cases:
– AVCHD playback
– Playback of secondary audio (including the 
button click sound).
∫ Audio Language
Choose the language for audio.
≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of 
each disc will be selected.
≥ Enter a code ( >30) 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 ( >30) when you select “Other 
¢¢¢¢ ”.
∫Menu Language
Choose the language for the disc menus.
≥ Enter a code ( >30) 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.
∫ Easy Network Setting ( >10)
∫Network Settings
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ LAN Connection Mode
Select the LAN connection method.
¾ Wireless Settings
This allows the wirele ss router and connection 
settings to be set. Current connection settings 
and connection state can be checked.
Connection Setting
The wireless router c onnection 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 connect ion 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.
Language
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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 ( >18)
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.
Registration Type
Remote Device List
Registering/deregistering of the displayed 
equipment can be performed when “Manual” 
in “Registration Type” is selected.
¾ BD-Live Internet Access ( >16)
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 Network Service.
∫ 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:AutoAllow 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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¾Screen 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.
¾ HDMI CEC
Set to use “HDMI CEC” function when 
connected via HDMI cable to a device that 
supports “HDMI CEC”.
≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use 
“HDMI CEC”.
∫ Unit Settings
Press [OK] to show the following settings:
¾ Mixed Data Disc Option
Select the playback contents on discs with both 
data files and Video.
≥ If “MP3/JPEG/MKV” is selected, the video 
menu function (except MKV) cannot be 
played back.
≥ If “BDAV/AVCHD” is selected, data file cannot 
be played back.
¾Front 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  >31)
∫ Remote Control Code
Change the remote control code if other 
Panasonic products react to this remote control.
∫ Firmware Update ( >12)
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 
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ReferenceTroubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, please perform the 
following steps.
The following do not indicate a problem with 
this unit:
– Regular disc rotating sounds.
– Image disturbance during search.
∫Unit doesn’t respond to remote 
control or front panel buttons.
Disconnect the power cord, wait 1 minute, then 
reconnect the power cord.
∫Cannot eject disc.
The unit may have a problem.
1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B] 
and [Y] on the remote control at the same 
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
2 Repeatedly press [ 1] (right) on the remote 
control or [ Í/I] on the unit until “06FtO” is 
displayed on the unit’s display.
3 Press [OK] on the remote control or 
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit. To return to the factory preset.
¾
Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in 
the Setup menu. ( >25)
To return all settings to the factory preset.
¾ Reset the unit as follows:
1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B] 
and [Y] on the remote control at the same 
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
2 Repeatedly press [ 1] (right) on the remote 
control or [ Í/I] on the unit until “08FIn” is 
displayed on the unit’s display.
3 Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or 
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least 
5 seconds.
The remote control doesn’t work properly.
¾ Change the batteries in the remote control. 
[Refer to “Accessories” in “Owner’s Manual 
(Essential Information)”]
¾ The remote control and main unit are using 
different codes. If “SEt  ” is displayed on the 
unit’s display when a button is pressed on the 
remote control, change the code on the 
remote control. ( >25, 29)
The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the 
TV is switched on.
¾
This phenomenon may occur, depending on the 
TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to “On”.
¾ Depending 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.
You have forgotten your ratings password.
You want to cancel the ratings level.
¾The ratings level returns to the factory preset.
1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B] 
and [Y] on the remote control at the same 
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
2 Repeatedly press [ 1] (right) on the remote 
control or [ Í/I] on the unit until “03VL” is 
displayed on the unit’s display.
3 Press [OK] on the remote control or 
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit.
Do you have the latest firmware installed?
Firmware updates may be released to correct 
operating irregularities that are discovered 
with certain movies. ( >12)
4
Make the following checks and visit our 
website for more information.
www.panasonic.com/help
Enter the model number.
4
Or visit our website to find a service 
center.
You can find a service c enter near you easily 
on our website.
Other support information :
Contact Customer Service via the web at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact Customer Service 
directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm,
Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST
General operation 
						

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This unit does not recognize the USB 
connection correctly.
¾Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it 
still does not recognize the connection, turn 
the power of this unit off and on again.
¾ USB devices may not be recognized by this 
unit when connected using the following :
– a USB hub
– a USB extension cable other than the 
supplied with the Wireless LAN Adaptor 
DY-WL5 (optional)
¾ If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use the 
USB cable that is supplied with the HDD.
The unit switches to standby mode.
¾This unit will automatically turn to standby 
mode after 30 minutes if it is inactive. ( >15)
¾ One of the unit’s safety devices is activated 
(U59 is displayed). Wait until this unit has 
cooled down.
The images from this unit do not appear on 
the television.
Picture is distorted.
¾An incorrect resolution is selected in “HDMI 
Resolution”. Reset the setting as follows:
1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], [B] 
and [Y] on the remote control at the same 
time for more than 5 seconds.
– “00rEt” is displayed on the unit’s display.
2 Repeatedly press [ 1] (right) on the remote 
control or [ Í/I] on the unit until “04PrG” is 
displayed on the unit’s display.
3 Press and hold [OK] on the remote control or 
[< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit for at least 
5 seconds.
Set the item again. ( >22)
– When Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD,  and DTS-HD audio are not output in 
bitstream, select “Yes” in “Restore Default 
Settings” and make proper settings. ( >25)
Video is not output in high-definition.
¾ Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup 
menu is set properly. ( >22)
No subtitles.
¾ When 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 caption 
setting on the TV.  ( > 20)
A black band is displayed around the edge of 
the screen.
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.
¾
Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. (>24)¾ Adjust the aspect setting on the television.
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Cannot hear the desired audio type.
¾Check the connections and the “Digital Audio 
Output” settings. ( >7, 22)
¾ To output audio from a device connected with 
an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to 
“On” in the Setup menu. ( >23)
Disc cannot be played.
¾ The disc is dirty. ( >3)
Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back 
normally.
¾ The 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. ( >8)
¾ Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access” 
settings. ( >24)
¾ Confirm a USB device is connected to the 
USB port. ( >13)
I can’t connect to the network.
¾ Confirm the network connection and settings.
(>8, 10, 23)
¾ Check the operating instructions for each 
device and connect accordingly.
≥When a wireless LAN adaptor is connected to this unit, the 
BD-Live function is not available.
Cannot play current title.
¾ Confirm the network connection and settings.
(>8, 10, 23)
When using wireless LAN connection, video 
from the DLNA Certified media server is not 
played back or video frames are dropped 
during playback.
¾ Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n 
(2.4 GHz) wireless router may solve the 
problem. If you use 802.11n (2.4 GHz) 
wireless router, it is necessary to set the 
encryption type to “AES”.
Simultaneous use with a microwave, cordless 
telephone etc. at 2.4 GHz may result in 
connection interruptions or other problems.
¾ On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 23), the 
continuous lighting of at least 4 “Reception” 
indicators is the target for a stable connection. 
If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or the 
connection is being interrupted, change the 
position or angle of your wireless router and 
see if the connection state improves. If there 
is no improvement, connect to a wired 
network and perform the “Easy Network 
Setting” ( >10) again.
Audio
Playback
Network 
						

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Messages
The following messages or service numbers 
appear on the television or unit’s display.
Cannot play.
¾You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs 
recorded in PAL video, etc.).
Cannot display on this unit.
¾You tried to play a non-compatible image.
No disc inserted.
¾The disc may be upside down.
$ This operation is not available.
¾ Some operations are unsupported by the unit. 
For example;
– During playback, reverse slow-motion or 
reverse frame-by-frame is not possible.
IP address is not set.
¾ The “IP Address” in “IP Address/DNS 
Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP 
Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default 
Gateway”. (Select the automatic address 
acquisition if necessary.)
The current wireless network security setting 
is weak. It is recommended to change to a 
stronger security setting.
¾Authentication type for the wireless LAN is set 
to “Open system”, or the encryption type is 
set to “No encryption”. It is recommended to 
encrypt for safety reasons. For details, refer 
to the instructions of the wireless router being 
used. Encryption is required when playing 
back video, etc., from DLNA compatible 
devices.
SEt   (“  ” stands for a number.)
¾ The remote control and main unit are using 
different codes. Change the code on the 
remote control.
Press and hold [OK] and the 
indicated number button at 
the same time for more than 
5 seconds.
H or F 
(“    ” stands for a number.)
¾ There is something unusual.
¾ Check the unit using the troubleshooting 
guide. If the service number remains 
displayed, do the following.
1 Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a 
few seconds, then reconnect it.
2 Press [ Í/I] to turn the power on.
If the service number remains displayed despite 
doing the above, request service from the dealer. 
Inform the dealer of the service number when 
requesting service.
On the television
On the unit’s display 
						

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Supplemental 
infor mation
∫Display languages list
∫ Language code list ∫
Unit’s display list
This list only contains displays that are difficult to 
read.
*“  ” stands for a number.
∫Support format of DLNA client
File formats that are not supported by your DLNA 
server cannot be played. 
Video
Photo
Audio
DisplayLanguageDisplayLanguageDisplayLanguage
LanguageCodeLanguageCodeLanguageCode
ENG
FRA
DEU
ITA
ESP
NLD
SVE
NOR
DAN
POR
RUS English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish
Portuguese
Russian ARA  
HIN
PER
IND
MRI
BUL
RUM
GRE
TUR 
JPN
CHI
KOR
MAL
VIE
THA
POL
CES
SLK
HUN
FIN Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Malay
Vietnamese
Thai
Polish
Czech
Slovak
Hungarian
FinnishArabic
Hindi
Persian
Indonesian
Maori
Bulgarian
Romanian
Greek
Turkish
Others
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Amharic
:6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish:
7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance:
8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yo r u b a : 8 9 7 9
Zulu: 9085
DisplayReadingDisplayReading
BYE OPEN
READ PLAY
STOP SETUP
Photo SLIDE
DISC
USB
NET START
UPD  *FINISH
SET  *
No DISC, 
No PLAY, 
No READ, 
UNSUPPORT
ContainerVideo 
codecAudio 
codecExample of 
file extension
AVCHD H.264 Dolby Digital .mts
MP4 H.264 AAC .mp4
MOV H.264 AAC .mov
MPEG2 PS MPEG2 Dolby Digital
Linear PCM .mpg
.mpeg
MPEG2 TS MPEG2
H.264 MPEG
HE-AAC
Dolby Digital .m2ts
.ts
FormatExample of file extensionJPEG .jpg
Audio codecExample of file extensionMP3.mp3
FLAC .flac
Linear PCM