Panasonic DP-UB150GN-K Operating Instructions Manual

Blu-ray disc player

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Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
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" ( 15) or
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
DP-UB450
Model No.
DP-UB159
DP-UB150
TQBS0337

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  • Page 1 Model No. DP-UB159 DP-UB150 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” ( 15) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
  • Page 2 Precautions Batteries Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire. y Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the WARNING manufacturer. y When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,...
  • Page 3 Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection. Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some commercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an unauthorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be interrupted.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRIVACY POLICY (excerpt) Panasonic Corporation, a company having its registered office of 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8501, Japan, automatically collects personal data such as IP address and/or Device ID from your device as soon as you connect it to the Internet.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started Accessories Unit and media care „ Clean this unit with a soft, dry Check the supplied accessories before using this cloth unit. 1 Remote control y Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to (N2QAYA000205) clean this unit. 2 Batteries for remote control y Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully 1 AC adaptor...
  • Page 6: Playable Media

    Getting Started Playable media Media markings Device Device types Contents format *1*2 Ultra HD Blu-ray Video BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, BD-RE DL MKV, MP4, MPEG2, JPEG, MPO, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, BD-R DSD (DFF, DSF), BD-R DL FLAC, MP3, WAV, DVD-Video Video Video, AVCHD, DVD-R...
  • Page 7 Getting Started „ Types of discs that cannot be „ USB device played by this unit y Connect a USB device while the Home screen Any other disc that is not specifically is displayed. y This unit does not guarantee connection with all supported or previously described.
  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    Basic playback control buttons Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue) 13 Return button  y When other Panasonic devices respond to this remote control, change the remote control code of other Panasonic devices to other than code 1. - 8 -...
  • Page 9 When inserting a media item, ensure that it is facing the correct way, which is the right side facing up. y 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. y 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 UB450 UB159 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 Connecting an amplifier to a 4K-compatible TV 3D or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV. y This connection only supports up to 5.1ch. y To connect a TV and amplifier with an HDMI cable, connecting terminals on both the TV and amplifier must be ARC-compatible.
  • Page 13: Connecting To The Network

    Getting Started Connecting to the network The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. y Firmware can be updated ( 15) y You can enjoy BD-Live ( 18) You can access other devices (Home Network) ( 19) UB450 For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment.
  • Page 14: Settings

    Getting Started Settings Easy Network Setting The following settings can be performed anytime After completing “Easy Settings”, you can perform in the Setup menu. ( 26, 27) “Easy Network Setting”. Follow the on-screen instructions to establish Easy Settings your connection settings. After connecting your new player for the first time and pressing [ v ], the basic settings screen will In your use of internet functions...
  • Page 15 Current Version: X.XX Do you want to start firmware update? For the update information, please visit the following website: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ RETURN Select “Yes” to start downloading the firmware. You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete. Don’t remove the AC adaptor during the update.
  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback Playback HOME menu Playback Major functions of this unit can be operated from Insert the media. the HOME menu. Playback starts depending on the media. Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video Select the item to play and press [OK]. Repeat this step if necessary.
  • Page 17 Playback Search/Slow motion Show the status messages Search While playing, press [STATUS]. While playing, press [ ] or [ The status messages give you information about y Ultra HD Blu-ray, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: what is currently being played. Each time you Audio is not heard.
  • Page 18 Playback Enjoying Ultra HD Blu-ray Enjoying 3D video and photos You can enjoy the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray Preparation discs with this unit. Connect this unit to a 3D compatible TV. ( 10) y Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. Preparation y Play back following the instructions displayed y For 4K/HDR viewing, connect to a device and...
  • Page 19: Home Network Feature

    Server  Player y Still pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be displayed as y When this unit is connected to a Panasonic thumbnail with this unit. recorder with a server function, register this unit to the recorder. Press [HOME].
  • Page 20: Hdmi Cec

    Playback “HDMI CEC” Using the Digital Media Controller This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer Electronics Control) function. You can use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital You can use this function by connecting the Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents from equipment that supports “HDMI CEC”...
  • Page 21: Option Menu

    Playback Option menu „ Shuffle Select whether to play shuffle or not. 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 contents and the condition of the unit. „...
  • Page 22 Playback Picture Settings „ Dynamic Range Conversion Adjustment When this unit is connected to a TV that does not support HDR (High Dynamic Range) input, HDR video is output converting to a SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) video signal. If you set a smaller value, their contrast will be reproduced more faithfully, but the entire screen will appear darker.
  • Page 23: Reference

    Reference Reference Setup menu „ 24p Output Content recorded at 24p * , such as BD-Video films, is output at 24p when played back. Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The y When this unit is connected to TV compatible settings remain intact even if you switch the unit with 4K/24p and “Video Format”...
  • Page 24 Reference „ HDR10+ Setting „ Digital Audio Output You can set enable/disable of the HDR10+ Press [OK] to show the following settings: function.  Dolby Audio By changing this setting to “On”, you can use the  DTS/DTS-HD HDR10+ function under the following conditions: ...
  • Page 25 Reference Language UB450 UB159 „ COAXIAL Down Sampling Set the maximum sampling frequency to be used „ Soundtrack Preference when outputting down-sampled audio from the Choose the language for audio. COAXIAL terminal. y If “Original” is selected, the original language of y Set a frequency supported by the connected each disc will be selected.
  • Page 26 Reference  BD-Live Internet Access ( 18) Network You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. „ Easy Network Setting ( 14) y If “Limit” is selected, Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live contents which „ Network Settings have content owner certificates.
  • Page 27 Reference „ Quick Start Ratings Speed of start-up from standby mode is increased. y When set to “On”, the internal control unit will The following items use the same password. be powered. The idle power consumption will Don’t forget your password. increase so compared to when set to “Off”.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide

    [0] on the remote control at the same time for  Change the remote control code of other more than 5 seconds. Panasonic products to other than code 1. – POWER LED starts to flash, and “00 RET” is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 29 Reference You have forgotten your ratings password. Picture You want to cancel the ratings level.  The ratings level returns to the factory defaults. Images from this unit do not appear on the TV ① While the unit is on screen, or they are distorted.
  • Page 30 Reference Video is not output in 4K or high-definition. 3D video is not output.  Confirm that “Video Format” in the Setup menu  Connect to a 3D compatible device (e.g., TV is set properly. ( 23) and amplifier/receiver).  Confirm the HDMI cable, related connections ...
  • Page 31 Reference Audio Playback Cannot switch audio. Disc cannot be played.  The audio cannot switch, if “Digital Audio  The disc is dirty. ( 5) Output” is set to “Bitstream” or “On”*. Set  The disc is not finalized. ( 7) “Digital Audio Output”...
  • Page 32 Reference Messages on the screen POWER LED When the POWER LED is flashing other than No compatible content on the disc. during power up or down of this unit, check the  You inserted an incompatible disc. message on the TV screen. If a message is not displayed on the TV screen, determine the type of Cannot play this file.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    Reference Specifications File format General File format Extension Reference y Resolution up to “.MKV”, PAL/NTSC 3840x2160 25p/30p, Signal system “.mkv” 4096x2160 24p. +5 ºC to +35 ºC Operating temperature y The video file and range subtitles text file are 10 % to 80 % RH (no Operating humidity (Compression inside the same folder,...
  • Page 34 Reference Audio information File format Extension Reference This unit supports tags, but only titles, artist names The audio output differs depending on the settings “.WMA”, and album names can and which terminals “.wma” be displayed. Maximum on the unit UB450 UB159 are connected to the amplifier/receiver.
  • Page 35 Reference Language code list UB450 Supported format for Network Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: Contents Playback Language Code Language Code Language Code Afar: 6565 Hausa: 7265 8277 Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: Afrikaans: 6570 Hebrew: 7387 Romanian:...
  • Page 36: Licenses

    Player Settings menu. High-Resolution Audio standard defined by Japan Audio Society. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will This logo is used under license from Japan Audio Society. give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information...
  • Page 37 Reference - 37 -...
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