Panasonic DMP-BDT260 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic DMP-BDT260 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMP-BDT260 Operating Instructions Manual

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Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-BDT260.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
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Operating Instructions

Firmware updates

Panasonic is constantly improving the unit's firmware to ensure
that our customers are enjoying the latest technology.
Panasonic recommends updating your firmware as soon as you
are notified.
For details, refer to "Firmware updates" (
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
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Blu-ray Disc
Model No. DMP-BDT260
Player
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DMP-BDT161
DMP-BDT160
DMP-BD91
DMP-BD81
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SQT0126-2

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DMP-BDT161 DMP-BDT160 DMP-BD91 DMP-BD81 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-BDT260. Firmware updates Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. Panasonic recommends updating your firmware as soon as you are notified.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    Batteries Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire. ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 3 Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any valuable resources and prevent any potential negative condition of use or disuse of these devices.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Precautions ....2 Getting started Playback Accessories ....5 Inserting or removing media .
  • Page 5: Accessories

    (N2QAYB000987) ≥ This lens cleaner may not be available for sale in all countries, e.g. not available in Batteries for remote control Germany, please consult your Panasonic dealer for advice. [Except[the[United[Kingdom[and[Ireland] HDMI Cable ≥ This lens cleaner is sold as specific for DIGA, but can be used on this unit as well.
  • Page 6: Playable Media

    Playable media Device Media markings Device types Contents format BD-Video Video Video, BD-RE JPEG, MPO* BD-R Video, MKV, Xvid DVD-Video Video DVD-R Video, AVCHD, MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA] MKV, Xvid,...
  • Page 7: Region Management Information

    HDD may not be supplied. Supply power from an external source. ∫ BD-RE, BD-R Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic ∫ Finalize Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the Any DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and audio etc., correctly.
  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide When other Panasonic devices respond to the remote control of the unit, change the remote control code. ( e.g., [For[the[United[Kingdom[and[Ireland] e.g., [For[Australia[and[New[Zealand] SECONDARY AUDIO 23 24 [For[the[Middle[East,[South[East[Asia[and[India] SQT0126...
  • Page 9 Turn the unit on and off 15 [Except[India] TV operation buttons Show the Home Screen of Network Service You can operate the Panasonic TV using this unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not [For[India] work depending on the TV. Show Setup menu ( [Í...
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv

    ≥ Before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC power. ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
  • Page 11: Connecting To The Network

    Use of a wireless LAN connection is prohibited in the regions where DY-WL5 is not sold. ≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services (Hotspot etc.) provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.
  • Page 12: Settings

    Settings ∫ About the wireless connection Before beginning wireless connection setup The following settings can be performed anytime ≥ Obtain your network name (SSID*). in the Setup menu. ( 25, 26) ≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, please be sure that you know your encryption key. Easy Settings If your SSID is not displayed;...
  • Page 13: Inserting Or Removing Media

    ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be RETURN displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the DO NOT DISCONNECT the unit from the AC connected equipment.
  • Page 14: Home Menu

    HOME menu Network [BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160] [BD91] [Except[India] Major functions of this unit can be operated from Displays the Home the HOME menu. Network Service Screen of Network Service. ( Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video DLNA Client ( input.
  • Page 15: Multi User Mode

    Multi User Mode Personalizing a new user Multi User Mode allows individuals to customize Press [HOME]. settings and switch to their saved settings easily. Press the coloured button that indicates Up to four people can use the unit with their own new user personalization.
  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback Search/Slow motion Search Insert the media. While playing, press [SEARCH6] or Playback starts depending on the media. [SEARCH5]. Select the item to play and press [OK]. Slow motion Repeat this step if necessary. While paused, press [SEARCH5]. The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥...
  • Page 17: Show The Status Messages

    Show the status messages Enjoying BD-Live While playing, press [STATUS]. With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus contents that use Internet access. The status messages give you information about For this BD-Live function, connection of a USB what is currently being played. Each time you device is necessary along with Internet connection.
  • Page 18: Enjoying Network Service

    Network Service discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. ≥ Some features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
  • Page 19: Home Network Feature

    Home Network feature Press [HOME]. [BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160] [BD91] Select “Network”. Before using the following features, be sure to [Except[India] Select “Home Network”. configure the connected equipment on your Home Network. Select “DLNA Client”. Playing back contents on the ≥ The list can be updated by pressing the red DLNA server button on the remote control.
  • Page 20: Hdmi Cec

    Press [HOME]. 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.) ≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may not be possible.
  • Page 21: Usb Sharing

    ≥ Copying of files in all formats is not guaranteed. between the following media. ≥ Videos on discs and copyrighted content on discs cannot be copied. ≥ Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages USB1/ directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result USB2...
  • Page 22: Option Menu

    Option menu ∫ Repeat Play Settings Select the item that you want to repeat. ≥ You can repeat the playback of a chapter, A variety of playback operations and settings can playlist, the entire disc, etc., but the items be performed from this menu. displayed will differ depending on the type of Available options differ depending on the playing the media.
  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Picture Settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The ∫ Picture Mode settings remain intact even if you switch the unit Select the picture quality mode during play. to standby. ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in Some items are common to the Option menu.
  • Page 24 ∫ HDMI Output Sound Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ Dynamic Range Compression HDMI Video Format The items supported by the connected devices You can listen at low volumes but still hear are indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any dialogue clearly.
  • Page 25: Reference

    Network [BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160] ∫ Easy Network Setting ( ∫ 3D BD-Video Playback ∫ Network Settings Select the playback method of 3D compatible Perform network-related settings individually. video software. Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ 3D Playback Message LAN Connection Mode Set to display or hide the 3D viewing warning Select the LAN connection method.
  • Page 26 For the setting and operation method of ∫ BD-Video Ratings connected equipment, refer to the following Set an age limit of BD-Video play. website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ [Except[India] (This site is in English only.) ∫ Network Service Lock You can restrict the usage of Network Service.
  • Page 27 Perform the setup so it matches the TV System Change the remote control code if other of the connected TV. Panasonic products react to this remote control. Screen Saver Function ∫ Firmware Update ( This is to prevent image retention on the Press [OK] to show the following settings: screen.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    4 Press and hold [OK] for more than 5 seconds. Do you have the latest firmware installed? The remote control does not work properly. Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s Change the batteries in the remote control. firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology.
  • Page 29 The TV screen turns black. The unit and TV are using different video systems. In the following cases, HDMI authentication takes place and a black screen is displayed: 1 Turn the unit on. – When “24p Output” is set to “On”. 2 Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and –...
  • Page 30: Messages On The Screen

    3D video is not output correctly as 2D. Network [BDT260] [BDT161] [BDT160] Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, I can’t connect to the network. and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen Confirm the network connection and settings. displayed when playing 3D discs.
  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications IP address is not set. The “IP Address” in “IP Address / DNS Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP General Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Gateway Address”. (Select the automatic address acquisition if necessary.) Signal system PAL/NTSC The wireless access point currently has a low Operating i5 oC to i35 oC...
  • Page 32: Audio Information

    File format Audio information The audio output differs depending on the File format Extension Reference settings on the unit. ( 24, “Digital Audio Output”) “.MKV”, “.mkv” ≥ The video file and ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible subtitles text file are number of output channels when connected to amplifier/ [Except[South[East[Asia]...
  • Page 33: Language Code List

    (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Esperanto: 6979 Marathi: 7782 Turkmen: 8475 Corporation, Estonian: 6984 Moldavian: 7779 Twi: 8487 (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Faroese: 7079 Mongolian: 7778 Ukrainian: 8575 Corporation, Fiji: 7074 Nauru: 7865 Urdu: 8582...
  • Page 34 AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, OR will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact...
  • Page 35: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)

    Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
  • Page 36 ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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