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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc
Model No.
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.)
Player
TM
DMP-UB704
18) or
TQBS0021

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Player DMP-UB704 Model No. 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” ( 18) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
  • Page 2: Precautions

    Batteries Precautions 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 WARNING authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 3: To Dispose Or Transfer This Unit

    You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage the user settings. ( 35, “To return all settings to the factory which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any preset.”)
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    An example of the message: “This player is not connected to a High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible TV.” 1) If you are using a Panasonic TV compatible Playback with 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR) released in 2015 or 2016, (DX900/DX800/ DX780/DX750/DX730/DX700 series etc.),...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Accessories Unit and media care Getting started Getting started Check the supplied accessories before using this ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth unit. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to Remote control clean this unit. (N2QAYB001090) ≥...
  • Page 6: Playable Media

    Getting started Playable media Device Media markings Device types Contents format Ultra HD Blu-ray* Video BD-Video Video Video, BD-RE JPEG, MPO Video, MKV, BD-R JPEG, MPO DVD-Video Video Video, AVCHD, MKV, DVD-R JPEG, MPO, AAC, ALAC, DSD (DFF, DSF), FLAC, MP3, WAV, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD...
  • Page 7: Region Management Information

    Getting started ∫ Types of discs that cannot be played ∫ SD card by this unit ≥ miniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC Cards and Any other disc that is not specifically microSDXC Cards can be used, supported or previously described. but must be used with an adaptor ≥...
  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    When other Panasonic devices respond to the TV operation buttons remote control of the unit, change the remote You can operate the Panasonic TV using this control code. ( unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not work depending on the TV.
  • Page 9 ≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is facing the correct way, which is the right side facing up. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment.
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv

    When outputting 1080p or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. ≥ If you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and perform “Easy Settings”, 4K (50p/60p) will be automatically selected.
  • Page 11: Connecting To An Amplifier/Receiver

    Getting started Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV and audio with an amplifier You can enjoy richer sound by using the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal. (Audio is output in high resolution.) HDMI cable HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI IN HDMI IN Amplifier/receiver...
  • Page 12 Getting started Enjoying audio with an amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal Optical digital cable OPTICAL IN Amplifier/receiver Setting Set the following items in the setup menu ( 29): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. ( ≥...
  • Page 13 Getting started Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with an amplifier connected to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal and another amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal HDMI cable HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI IN HDMI IN Optical digital cable Amplifier/receiver OPTICAL IN Amplifier/receiver...
  • Page 14 Getting started Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with a 2K-compatible projector and an amplifier that is connected to the OPTICAL terminal HDMI cable HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI IN HDMI IN Optical digital cable Projector OPTICAL IN (2K-compatible) Amplifier/receiver Setting...
  • Page 15 Getting started Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with a 2K-compatible projector and an amplifier that is connected to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal and another amplifier that is connected to the OPTICAL terminal HDMI cable HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI OUT HDMI IN...
  • Page 16: Connecting To The Network

    Wireless router, etc. Internet ≥ 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. ≥ See page 3 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection.
  • Page 17: Settings

    Before beginning wireless connection setup (e.g., “Quick Start”) ≥ Obtain your network name (SSID* ≥ Certain recent models of Panasonic TVs ≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, (VIERA) may automatically apply their please be sure that you know your encryption key.
  • Page 18 Enter manually by using “Manual setting”. Do you want to start firmware update? For the update information, please visit the following website: ≥ If your wireless network is encrypted, http://panasonic.net/support/ Encryption Key input screen will be displayed. Input the encryption key of your network. RETURN ≥...
  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback HOME menu Playback Playback Major functions of this unit can be operated from Insert the media. the HOME menu. Playback starts depending on the media. Preparation Select the item to play and press [OK]. Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video Repeat this step if necessary.
  • Page 20: Show The Status Messages

    Playback Search/Slow motion Show the status messages Search While playing, press [STATUS]. While playing, press [SEARCH6] or The status messages give you information about [SEARCH5]. what is currently being played. Each time you ≥ Ultra HD Blu-ray, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: press [STATUS], the display information may Audio is not heard.
  • Page 21 ≥ For details on the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray content, refer to the website below. Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) space. HDCP is a technology designed to prevent illegal copying.
  • Page 22: Enjoying Network Service

    Enjoying Network Service Slideshow Network Service allows you to access some Play a slideshow of photos and adjust various specific websites supported by Panasonic, and settings during the playback. enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from Network Service home screen.
  • Page 23: Home Network Feature

    For information on whether the smartphone, notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the etc. supports Mirroring, contact the content or the continuity of the services.
  • Page 24 Possible applications: ≥ About support format of Network Contents Server Renderer Controller Server Player ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic recorder with a server function, register this unit Server to the recorder. Renderer Controller Press [HOME]. Preparation Select “Home Network”...
  • Page 25: Viera Link

    Playing music continuously even after turning off the TV What is VIERA Link? When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV VIERA Link is a convenient function (VIERA) that supports VIERA Link and an which will link the operations of this unit amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link.
  • Page 26: Option Menu

    Playback Option menu ∫ Random Select whether or not to play random. A variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu. ∫ Start Slideshow Start the slideshow. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. ∫...
  • Page 27 Playback ∫ Top Menu ∫ Noise Reduction Display Top Menu. Reduce unnecessary noise in videos. The  greater the value is, the less noise will appear. ∫ Pop-up Menu Display Pop-up Menu. ∫ Luminance/Colour Adjustment Adjust the contrast, brightness, white gamma, ∫...
  • Page 28: Sound Settings

    Playback ∫ DSD Decode Sampling Frequency Sound Effect Settings Select the settings that suit your sound quality preferences. ∫ Sound Effects *1, *2 Select the sound effect. ∫ DSD LPF Setting ≥ Night Surround : Select the settings that suit your sound quality Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when preferences.
  • Page 29: Reference

    Reference Setup menu ∫ 4K(50p/60p) Output Reference This unit automatically chooses to output images Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The in 4K* (50p/60p) when connected to a 4K (50p or settings remain intact even if you switch the unit 60p) compatible TV.
  • Page 30 Reference ∫ Advanced Settings Picture Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ Still Mode Colour Mode This setting is for selecting colour-space Select the type of picture shown when you pause conversion of the image signal. playback. Automatically selects the type Deep Colour Output Automatic of picture shown.
  • Page 31 Reference BD-Video Secondary Audio ∫ HDMI Output Settings of Music Playback Select whether or not to mix the primary and Minimise the audio noise during music playback secondary audio (including the button click by automatically switching the video output to sound).
  • Page 32 Reference Language Network ∫ Soundtrack Preference ∫ Easy Network Setting ( Choose the language for audio. ∫ Network Settings ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of Perform network-related settings individually. each disc will be selected. Press [OK] to show the following settings: ≥...
  • Page 33 Reference Network Service Settings ( Remote Device Settings ( Press [OK] to show the following settings: Press [OK] to show the following settings: Second Screen Browsing Remote Device Operation When this function is set to “On”, you can Enable to operate the unit by DMC. enjoy the content you are viewing on a Device Name Entry network service application of smartphone,...
  • Page 34 Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other TV System Panasonic products react to this remote control. Perform the setup so it matches the TV System of the connected TV. ∫ Firmware Update (...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    To return all settings to the factory preset. Do you have the latest firmware installed? Reset the unit as follows: Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s 1 While the unit is off firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. (...
  • Page 36 Reference You have forgotten your ratings password. Picture You want to cancel the ratings level. The ratings level returns to the factory Images from this unit do not appear on the TV defaults. screen, or they are distorted. 1 While the unit is on An incorrect resolution is selected in “Video Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and Format”.
  • Page 37 Reference Video is not output. 3D video is not output correctly as 2D. Video is not output when the “High Clarity Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, Sound” is set to “On (Video Off)”. ( and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen Video from the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal is displayed when playing 3D discs.
  • Page 38 Reference There is no sound coming out. Playback To output audio using OPTICAL terminal, set “OPTICAL Down Sampling” properly. ( Disc cannot be played. Refer to “Connecting to an amplifier/receiver” The disc is dirty. ( 11 - 15) to check the audio output settings The disc is not finalized.
  • Page 39: Messages On The Screen

    Reference When using wireless LAN connection, video Messages on the unit’s display from the Network Contents server* is not played back or video frames are dropped during playback. The unit fails to operate properly. Touch [Í/I] Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) wireless router may solve unit to standby, then switch back on.
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Reference Specifications File format General File format Extension Reference “.MKV”, “.mkv” ≥ The video file and subtitles text file are Signal system PAL/NTSC inside the same folder, and the file names are Operating temperature i5 oC to i35 oC the same except for the range file extensions.
  • Page 41: Audio Information

    Reference File format Extension Reference Supported format for Network This unit supports tags, Contents Playback but only titles, artist names and album names “.WMA”, “.wma” can be displayed. When this unit works as a Network Contents Maximum sampling rate: client, following contents are playable. 48 kHz/385 kbps ≥...
  • Page 42: Licenses

    Reference Licenses Language code list “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/ Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Language Code Language Code Language Code Corporation. Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: Afar: 6565 Hausa: 7265 8277 Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
  • Page 43 (2) MS/PlayReady/Final Product Labeling Corporation, This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this Corporation, technology outside of this product is prohibited without the (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
  • Page 44 Either of these labels is affixed to this unit. (Inside of product) Manufactured by: Panasonic Corporation Kadoma, Osaka, Japan Importer for Europe: Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com TQBS0021...

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