Panasonic DMP-BD50 Operating Instructions Manual
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code A.
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL".
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word
"Partner".
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 39.
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Operating Instructions
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If you have any questions contact
[[U.S.A.]:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
[Canada]:1-800-561-5505
[[U.S.A.]:
The warranty can be found on page
[Canada]:
The warranty can be found on page
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. If you have any questions contact ® [[U.S.A.]:1-800-211-PANA(7262) As an ENERGY STAR Partner, [Canada]:1-800-561-5505 Panasonic has determined that ® this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. [[U.S.A.]: The warranty can be found on page... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. undesired operation. Responsible Party: CAUTION Panasonic Corporation of North America Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only One Panasonic Way with the same or equivalent type recommended by the Secaucus, NJ 07094 manufacturer. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. ) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit. -
Page 4: Disc And Card Information
Disc and card information Packaged discs This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. Type of media/ Type of media/ Features Indicated as Features Indicated as Logo... -
Page 5: Discs That Cannot Be Played
SD cards This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera or personal computers, etc. that you can use. pA miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used with Type of media Formats Indicated as the attached adaptor that comes with the card. -
Page 6: Connection
High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. - Page 7 Connecting to S VIDEO OUT terminal The S VIDEO OUT terminal provides a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. pHigh definition video cannot be AUDIO IN Television S VIDEO IN output with this connection. Use connection (> 6) for NOTE high definition video.
- Page 8 Connecting to 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver using the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound. Multi channel speakers NECESSARY SETTINGS p“Speaker” : “Multi Channel” (> 28) p7.1 channel disc is mixed down to NOTE 5.1 channel audio.
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Page 9: Network Connection
CD-R to Current Installed Version: update the firmware. Latest Online Version: http://panasonic.net/support/ pWhen the unit is connected to the Internet, Do you want to start firmware update? communication charges may be generated. pIf you do not want to check for the latest firmware version when the unit is turned on, set “Automatic Update”... -
Page 10: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide Turn the unit on and off (> 11) TV operation buttons (> 11) You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. [¦ TV POWER] : Turn the television on and off POWER POWER [TV/VIDEO] : Switch the input channel [9 : CH] : Channel select [K L VOL] : Adjust the volume TV/VIDEO... -
Page 11: Easy Setting
Press [¦ BD POWER]. individually. (> 27, 28) Setup screen appears. pIf this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information on the TV are captured from the TV. -
Page 12: Network Settings
Network settings These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. pThe connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. (> 28) It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation pConnect to the network. - Page 13 Setting the proxy server pThe specified ports may be blocked and not be able to be used depending on the network environment. In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making In order to restore the default settings TIPS any changes.
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Page 14: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)
Basic play (Playing video contents) Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Preparation VIDEO1 Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. POWER POWER TV/VIDEO OPEN/CLOSE RECEIVER MUTING RE-MASTER CANCEL AUDIO... - Page 15 Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) STATUS STOP Status messages Stop The stopped position is memorized. The status messages give you information about what is currently Resume play function being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the information Press [] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
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Page 16: Enjoying Bd-Live
Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUS VIEW BD-Video [BD-V] This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. -
Page 17: Enjoying High Bit Rate Audio And Video Of Bd-Video
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video of BD-Video [BD-V] Regarding High Bit rate Audio This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video. In order to enjoy these audio formats, connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 using a High Speed HDMI cable (>... -
Page 18: Chapter Playback
Chapter playback [DVD-VR] Insert a disc (> 14). While “Title View” screen is displayed Press [, ] to select the title and press [SUB MENU]. To display the title properties (recording date, etc.) Properties To select the chapter View Chapters To picture Playing still pictures (B below) Press [, ] to select “View Chapters”... -
Page 19: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
Useful functions during still picture play To select the still pictures in another folder Start Slideshow BD-RE, DVD-RAM You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. To switch to another higher folder BD-RE, DVD-RAM (Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders recognizable) While the “Album View”... -
Page 20: Playing Divx Videos
Playing DivX videos [DivX] You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a personal computer. pBecause DivX format can use many different codecs, there is no guarantee that all DivX files will play. (> 22, “About MP3/JPEG/ DivX files”) pThe picture sizes set for recording Insert a disc. -
Page 21: Playing Music
When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or the television is turned off. HDAVI Control 3 and an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if... -
Page 22: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx Files
About MP3/JPEG/DivX files File format JPEG Playable media CD-R/RW* CD-R/RW* , DVD-RAM* , BD-RE* , SD card Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Files must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”. Picture resolution — between 34M34 and 5120M3840 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Compression rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps... -
Page 23: Linked Operations With The Tv
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers 1) Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or cable (> 6–7). amplifier/receiver under “HDAVI Control”. -
Page 24: Settings
Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations Press [DISPLAY]. e.g., BD-Video pDepending on the condition of the Press [, ] to select unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and Disc Signal Type disc contents, there may be some the menu and press Play NOTE Subtitle... - Page 25 Menus Items Settings and details Play Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.) Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of disc. pAll tracks All tracks pChapter Chapter...
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Page 26: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations While stopped pThere may be differences in Press [SETUP]. Setup operation methods. If this happens, Press [, ] to select the menu Disc follow the on-screen instructions... - Page 27 “Audio” pOff Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX] pAuto: Effective only when Dolby TrueHD is played. (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range (> 40) for late night viewing. Digital Audio Output pPress [OK] to show the following settings. pSecondary: Audio Priority Preset pSelect priority items for “Digital Audio Output”.
- Page 28 “TV/Device Connection” TV Aspect When connected to a 4:3 aspect television: p4:3 Pan & Scan: Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan Set to match the type of television connected. (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). When playing BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.
- Page 29 “Others” p2 Hours p6 Hours pOff Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. pSet Code 1 pSet Code 2 pSet Code 3 Remote Control Code (> 33) pYes Easy Setting You can execute basic settings (On-screen Language, TV Aspect).
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Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of operations are available on the SD card slot on this – Playback JPEG data recorded with a digital camera etc. — – Playback AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video — unit? Camera pIf a BD-Video disc supporting BD-Live or BONUSVIEW is used, it is possible to copy secondary video, etc. - Page 31 Power Page pInsert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. No power. pThis is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the Setup The unit switches to standby menu.
- Page 32 TV screen and video (continued) Page pUse the television to change the aspect. Refer to your television’s operating instructions. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture — pWhen using a component video cable, set “Progressive” to “Video”. If the situation is not expands left and right.
- Page 33 On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play function does not work. — When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. Press [SETUP].
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Page 34: Messages
Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the television Page pYou are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different Authorization Error This unit is not authorized to registration code. - Page 35 On the unit’s display (continued) Page pThere is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the or F — unit’s condition.) pCheck the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, 30–33 do the following.
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Page 36: Specifications
Specifications Digital audio output: Signal system: NTSC K5 to K35 QC (K41 to K95 QF) Optical digital output: Optical terminal Operating temperature range: Coaxial digital output: Pin jack Operating humidity range: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation) HDMI AV output Playable disc: Output format: BD-Video... -
Page 37: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. )
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 38: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)
Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 39: Referencia Rápida En Español (Spanish Quick Reference)
Referencia rápida en español Conexiones básicas Conexión a un televisor con un cable Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI para audio/vídeo HDMI IN HDMI AV OUT Cable de audio/ Cable HDMI vídeo (incluido) Televisor compatible AUDIO IN AV OUT VIDEO IN con HDMI AUDIO OU... -
Page 40: Glossary
Glossary AVCHD Used for connecting more than one device to the network. AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. IP address A set of numbers which distinguish each device on the network BD-J when, for example, connected to the Internet. -
Page 41: Index
[For\U.S.A.] [For\Canada] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. Company, Division of Panasonic Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 5770 Ambler Drive San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,...