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DMP-BD84 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-BDT280. 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.
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. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage valuable resources and prevent any potential negative which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any effects on human health and the environment.
Getting started Accessories ∫ Using the remote control Getting started Insert the batteries to the terminal so that it (i and j) matches those in the remote control. Check the supplied accessories before using this unit. Remote control [BDT280] ...
Getting started Unit and media care ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth. ∫...
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, Xvid, AAC, ALAC, DSD, BD-R FLAC, MP3, WAV, DVD-Video Video Video, AVCHD, MKV, DVD-R Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV,...
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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_and_HongKong] e.g., [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] [For_Australia_and_New_Zealand] [BDT180] [BDT180] [BD84] [BDT167] [BD84] pqrs wxyz pqrs wxyz [BDT280] [BDT180] [BDT167] [BD84]...
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Turn the unit on and off 21 Disc tray ( TV operation buttons 22 USB port ( You can operate the Panasonic TV using this 23 POWER LED unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not The LED lights when the unit is turned on, 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 [BDT280] [BDT180] 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less.
Connections and settings Connecting to an amplifier/receiver HDMI cable ([Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] supplied) [BDT280] [BDT167] [BDT180] [BD84] HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) (ARC) [BDT280] [BDT180] Amplifier/receiver [BDT167] [BD84] ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( 25). When connecting to a non-3D or 4K compatible amplifier/receiver, ≥...
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 [BDT280] ∫ 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. ( 27, 28) ≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, please be sure that you know your encryption key.
≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For RETURN details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.
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 and MPEG2: 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.
[BDT280] their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without XXXXXX notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the XXXX XXXXXXXX content or the continuity of the services. ≥ Some features of websites or content of the service may...
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 operating instructions for each of the equipment. You can use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit).
≥ Videos on discs and copyrighted content on discs cannot Easy control only with TV be copied. ≥ Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages remote control directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of copying content (data), and does not guarantee By using the TV remote control, you can perform 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.
Settings Setup menu Picture Settings ∫ Picture Mode Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The Select the picture quality mode during play. settings remain intact even if you switch the unit ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in to standby.
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Settings Deep Colour Output Picture This setting is for selecting whether to use Deep Colour Output when a TV that supports Deep ∫ Picture Mode ( Colour is connected. ∫ Picture Adjustment ( Contents Type Flag Depending on the playback content, the TV will ∫...
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Settings ∫ Downmix Language Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channel sound. ∫ Soundtrack Preference ≥ Select “Surround encoded”, when the Choose the language for audio. connected equipment supports the virtual ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of surround function.
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Press [OK] to show the following settings: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Connection Setting The wireless router connection wizard will be Remote Device Settings ( 19, 21) displayed.
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Settings BD-Live Internet Access ( System You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. ∫ Easy Settings ≥ If “Limit” is selected, Internet access is You can execute basic settings. permitted only for BD-Live contents which have content owner certificates. ∫...
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“Off”. (Power consumption ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. ∫ Firmware Update ( Press [OK] to show the following settings: Automatic Update Check...
(“ ”) for more than 5 seconds. Do you have the latest firmware installed? The TV tuner mode is not displayed when the Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s TV is turned on. firmware to ensure that our customers are This phenomenon may occur, depending on the enjoying the latest technology.
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Reference This unit does not recognize the USB [BDT280] [BDT180] [BDT167] 3D video is not output. connection correctly. Connect to a full high-definition TV. Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable. If Is there a non-3D compatible amplifier/ it still does not recognize the connection, turn receiver connected between this unit and a this unit off and on again.
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Reference Playback Network I can’t connect to the network. Disc cannot be played. Confirm the network connection and settings. The disc is dirty. ( 13, 14, 27) The disc is not finalized. ( There may be interference that [BDT280] Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back prevents the unit from detecting your home normally.
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Reference Messages on the screen POWER LED When the POWER LED is flashing, check the Cannot play. message on the TV screen. If a message is not You inserted an incompatible disc. displayed on the TV screen, determine the type of Cannot play on this unit.
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, [Except_HongKong] Operating i5 oC to i35 oC and the file names are Subtitles text temperature range the same except for the...
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Reference Audio information [BDT280] [BDT180] Supported format for DLNA The audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit. ( 25, “Digital Audio Output”) ≥ File formats that are not supported by your ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible DLNA server cannot be played.
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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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