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Blu-ray Disc Player Model No. DMP-BDT380 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” ( 14) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
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 WARNING authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
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You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. applicable collection points in accordance with your Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage national legislation. which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save condition of use or disuse of this unit.
Getting started Accessories Unit and media care Getting started Check the supplied accessories before using this unit. ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry Remote control cloth [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to [For_Australia_and_New_Zealand] clean this unit. (N2QAYB001031) [For_the_South_East_Asia] ≥...
Getting started Playable media Device Media markings Device types Contents format BD-Video Video Video, JPEG, MPO, BD-RE AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, Video, MKV, RMVB*, Xvid, BD-R AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, DVD-Video Video Video, AVCHD, MKV, DVD-R RMVB*, Xvid, JPEG, MPO, AAC, ALAC, DSD,...
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DVD-Video power from an external source. [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] ∫ BD-RE, BD-R Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the [For_Australia_and_New_Zealand] audio etc., correctly. ≥ It may not be possible to play the above media in some...
Getting started Control reference guide When other Panasonic devices respond to the remote control of the unit, change the remote control code. ( e.g., [For_the_South_East_Asia] e.g., [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] [For_Australia_and_New_Zealand] pqrs wxyz pqrs wxyz 26 27 Pull to flip down the front panel.
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21 Disc tray ( TV operation buttons 22 Remote control signal sensor You can operate the Panasonic TV using this Distance: Within approx. 7 m unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and work depending on the TV.
AC mains lead (supplied) ≥ 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 or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
Connections and settings Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your amplifier/receiver input terminal. HDMI AV OUT HDMI cable supplied) [Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) (ARC) Amplifier/receiver ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( 25).
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 (Hotspot etc.) provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.
Connections and settings Settings ∫ About the wireless connection Before beginning wireless connection setup ≥ Obtain your network name (SSID*). The following settings can be performed anytime ≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, please in the Setup menu. ( 26, 27) be sure that you know your encryption key.
≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ facing the correct way, which is the right side facing up. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB RETURN connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For...
Playback HOME menu Videos/Photos/Music Major functions of this unit can be operated from Disc Play back the contents. the HOME menu. ≥ When multiple contents Preparation are recorded, select the Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video types of contents or the input.
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]. ≥ Xvid, MKV, MP4, MPEG2 and RMVB: Not effective.
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Playback Enjoying BD-Live Show the status messages 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 press [STATUS], the display information may connection.
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Miracast compatible Player device libraries. ≥ When connected to Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders, register this unit to your Press [MIRACAST]. Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders. Operate the Miracast compatible device. Press [HOME].
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For more details, refer to the following website and the You can use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital operating instructions for each of the equipment. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents (This site is in English only.) from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit).
≥ Videos on discs and copyrighted content on discs cannot be copied. the same operations as you use the remote ≥ Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages control of this unit. ( directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of copying content (data), and does not guarantee any content if copying does not work properly.
Settings Option menu Settings ∫ Random Select whether or not to play random. A variety of playback operations and settings can ∫ Start Slideshow be performed from this menu. Start the slideshow. Available options differ depending on the playing ∫ Status contents and the condition of the unit.
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Settings Picture Settings 3D Settings ∫ Picture Mode ∫ Signal Format Select the picture quality mode during play. Original Keep original picture format. ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in 3D picture format comprising “Picture Adjustment”. Side by side of left and right screens.
Settings Setup menu 24p(4K)/24p Output This setting is for selecting the output method for content recorded in 24p* , such as movies. Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit Outputs signals by upconverting 24p(4K) to standby.
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Settings ∫ Digital Audio Output ∫ Downmix Press [OK] to show the following settings: Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channel sound. Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD ≥ Select “Surround encoded”, when the DTS/DTS-HD connected equipment supports the virtual DSD Output Mode surround function.
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Settings 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: ≥...
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For the setting and operation method of connected equipment, refer to the following ∫ Easy Settings website. You can execute basic settings. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) ∫ TV Settings Remote Device Settings ( 18, 20) Press [OK] to show the following settings:...
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≥ When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be powered and the idle power consumption will increase so compared to when set to “Off”. (Power consumption ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. - 28 -...
The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the Do you have the latest firmware installed? TV is turned on. Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s This phenomenon may occur, depending on firmware to ensure that our customers are the TV setting, when “Quick Start” is set to enjoying the latest technology.
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Reference PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an This unit does not recognize the USB NTSC TV. connection correctly. When “3D BD-Video Playback” in the Setup Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable. If menu is set to “Automatic”, images may not it still does not recognize the connection, turn be output depending on the connection this unit off and on again.
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Reference Audio Network Cannot switch audio. I can’t connect to the network. The audio cannot switch, if “Digital Audio Confirm the network connection and settings. Output” is set to “Bitstream” or “On”*. Set 12, 13, 26) “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM” or “Off”*. There may be interference that prevents the unit from detecting your home network.
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Reference Messages on the screen Messages on the unit’s display Cannot play. You inserted an incompatible disc. While connecting to a network. Cannot play on this unit. You tried to play a non-compatible image. No PLAY Re-insert the media. There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video or DVD-Video.
Reference Specifications File format General File format Extension Reference “.MKV”, “.mkv” ≥ The video file and subtitles text file are Signal system PAL/NTSC [Except_South_East_Asia] inside the same folder, Subtitles text Operating i5 oC to i35 oC and the file names are file temperature range the same except for the...
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Reference Audio information Supported format for DLNA The audio output differs depending on which ≥ File formats that are not supported by your terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, DLNA server cannot be played. and the settings on the unit. ( 25, “Digital Audio Video Output”)
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Zulu: 9085 (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0), (4) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License, Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1), and/or...
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Player Settings menu. 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...
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.
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