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Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-UB400.
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.
EB
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-UB400
DMP-UB300
18) or
TQBS0065

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  • Page 1 DMP-UB300 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-UB400. 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

    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.
  • Page 3 You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any videos and their soundtracks.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Settings ....17 Range (HDR) compatible TV.” 1) If you are using a Panasonic TV compatible with 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR)
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Accessories Unit and media care Getting started Getting started ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry Check the supplied accessories before using this cloth unit. Remote control ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to (N2QAYB001147) clean this unit.
  • 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 Getting started ∫ Types of discs that cannot be ∫ USB device played by this unit ≥ Connect a USB device while the Home screen Any other disc that is not specifically is displayed. supported or previously described. ≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all ≥...
  • 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 [UB400] 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 IN HDMI IN HDMI cable HDMI cable (18 Gbps)
  • Page 12 Getting started [UB400] 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 [UB400] 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 [UB400] 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 (2K-compatible) OPTICAL IN Amplifier/receiver Setting...
  • Page 15 Getting started [UB400] 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

    Getting started Connecting to the network The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated ( ≥ You can enjoy BD-Live/Network Service ( 21, 22) ≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) ( ≥...
  • Page 17: Settings

    Follow the on-screen instructions to Wired continue with the settings. Wireless (e.g., “Quick Start”) ≥ Certain recent models of Panasonic TVs RETURN ∫ “Wired” connection (VIERA) may automatically apply their language setting to this unit. Follow the on-screen instructions to apply your connection settings.
  • 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 Select “Yes”...
  • 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 Playback Search/Slow motion Show the status messages Search While playing, press [PLAYBACK INFO.]. While playing, press [SEARCH6] or You can check the detailed video content* [SEARCH5]. playback status. ≥ Ultra HD Blu-ray, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Video attribute information of Audio is not heard.
  • Page 21 Playback Enjoying Ultra HD Blu-ray Enjoying 3D video and photos You can enjoy the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray Preparation Connect this unit to a 3D compatible TV. ( discs with this unit. ≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. Preparation ≥...
  • Page 22: Enjoying Network Service

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

    Android ver. 4.2 or higher is required. notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. For information on whether the smartphone, ≥ Some features of websites or content of the service may etc.
  • Page 24 ≥ About support format of Network Contents Possible applications: Server Renderer Server Player Controller ≥ When this unit is connected to a Panasonic recorder with a server function, register this unit to the recorder. Server Press [HOME]. Renderer Controller Select “Home Network” and press [OK].
  • 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 ∫ Shuffle Select whether to play shuffle or not. 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 ∫ Progressive Picture Settings Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played. ≥ If the video is disrupted when “Auto” is selected, select either “Video” or “Film” depending on the Picture Settings Set 1 Set 1 Display...
  • Page 28 Playback [UB400] 3D Settings ∫ Sound Effect Frequency Set the maximum sampling frequency for the ∫ Signal Format audio selected in “Sound Effects”. ≥ Even when “96/88.2kHz” is selected, an audio Original Keep original picture format. source with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 3D picture format comprising Side by side higher will be output with the original sampling...
  • 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. Deep Colour Output Automatically selects the type Automatic Set the output method to be used when this unit is...
  • Page 31 Reference BD-Video Secondary Audio [UB400] Select whether or not to mix the primary and ∫ HDMI Output Settings of Music Playback secondary audio (including the button click Minimise the audio noise during music playback sound). by automatically switching the video output to If “Off”...
  • Page 32 Reference Language Network ∫ Soundtrack Preference ∫ Easy Network Setting ( Choose the language for audio. ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of ∫ Network Settings each disc will be selected. Perform network-related settings individually. ≥ When the selected language is not recorded on Press [OK] to show the following settings: the disc, or depending on how the navigation is created on the disc, it may playback in a...
  • Page 33 Reference Networked Standby Network Service Settings ( Even when “Quick Start” is set to “Off”, by Press [OK] to show the following settings: using a remote device (smartphone or tablet), you can wake the unit from the off state and Audio Auto Gain Control start certain Internet content services.
  • Page 34 ≥ When set to “On”, the internal control unit will be powered. The idle power consumption will increase so compared to when set to “Off”. ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. - 34 -...
  • 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 on 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 3D video is not output correctly as 2D. [UB400] Video is not output. Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, Video is not output when the “High Clarity and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen Sound” is set to “On (Video Off)”. ( displayed when playing 3D discs.
  • Page 38 Reference There is no sound coming out. Playback [UB400] To output audio using OPTICAL terminal, set “OPTICAL Down Sampling” Disc cannot be played. properly. ( The disc is dirty. ( Refer to “Connecting to an amplifier/receiver” The disc is not finalized. ( 11 - 15) to check the audio output settings Depending on the Ultra HD Blu-ray disc, it suited to the connections of your device.
  • Page 39 Reference [UB400] POWER LED When using wireless LAN connection, video from the Network Contents server* is not When the POWER LED is flashing other than played back or video frames are dropped during power up or down of this unit, check the during playback.
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Reference Specifications Mass [UB400] Approx. 1.5 kg [UB300] Approx. 1.3 kg General ≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice. Signal system PAL/NTSC Operating temperature i5 oC to i35 oC File format range Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % RH (no range condensation) File format...
  • Page 41 Reference Supported format for File format Extension Reference This unit supports tags, but Network Contents Playback only titles, artist names and “.WMA”, album names can be “.wma” displayed. Maximum When this unit works as a Network Contents 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 ≥ 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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