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Panasonic DMP-BDT500 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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Blu-ray Disc
Player
Model No. DMP-BDT500
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this Owner's Manual are of DMP-BDT500 for U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions, contact:
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Canada : 1-800-561-5505
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PC
VQT3V91

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  • Page 1 Blu-ray Disc Player Model No. DMP-BDT500 Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in this Owner’s Manual are of DMP-BDT500 for U.S.A. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Support Contact: magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents WARNING Unit Getting started To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..2 ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥...

  • Page 4: Accessories

    Accessories Unit and media care ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry Check the supplied accessories before using this cloth unit. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to Remote control clean this unit. (N2QAYB000766) ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully Batteries for remote control read the instructions that came with the cloth.

  • Page 5: Playable Media

    Playable media Type Logo examples Type detail Playable contents BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, JPEG, MPO Video, ® [For_Canada] BD-R DivX DVD-Video Video DVD-R Video, AVCHD, ® [For_Canada] DivX MKV, JPEG, MPO, FLAC, MP3, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA] ®...

  • Page 6: Region Management Information

    ∫ Discs that cannot be played in ∫ Music CD this unit ≥ Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control Any other disc that is not specifically CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed. supported or previously described.

  • Page 7: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Turn the unit on and off TV operation buttons You can operate the Panasonic TV through the unit’s remote control. (Depending on the TV these buttons may not work.) [Í TV] : Turn the television on and off...

  • Page 8: Using The Touchpad

    Using the touchpad ∫ Switching the screen Some screens can be switched by lightly flicking The touchpad of the remote control is used for your finger horizontally or vertically on the various operations such as moving the highlight touchpad. or pointer, confirming the selection, playback Flick your finger quickly and release from the control, entering characters, etc.

  • Page 9: Entering Characters

    Using the KEYS screen Entering characters The KEYS screen that can perform item When the keyboard screen appears: selection, playback control, text input, etc., is Move the highlight or the pointer onto displayed on the screen when [KEYS] is pressed. “Input Mode”, then tap.

  • Page 10: Step 1 : Connecting To A Tv

    ≥ 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 signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.) or less. Recommended part number (High Speed HDMI Cable): RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.

  • Page 11: Step 2 : Connecting To An Amplifier/Receiver

    STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your amplifier/receiver input terminal. HDMI AV OUT MAIN HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) (ARC) Amplifier/receiver ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( 29).
  • Page 12 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) Optical digital cable OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Coaxial cable Amplifier/receiver ≥ Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “Off” ( 29). ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( 29). 5.1/7.1ch AUDIO OUT Connect Audio cables to terminals corresponding to the speakers you have connected.

  • Page 13: Step 3 : Connecting To The Network

    (This site is in English only.) For additional information about this unit refer to http://www.panasonic.com/consumer/support (For U.S.A.) ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc. ≥ See page 39 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection.

  • Page 14: Step 5 : Settings

    ≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Setting” in the Setup menu. ( connection settings. ≥ If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or later via an HDMI cable, Wireless connection then setting information on the TV such as “On-screen...
  • Page 15 ∫ “Search for wireless network” To enter your network name (SSID) manually If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in The available wireless networks will be displayed. step 1, follow these steps. 1 Select your network name. ≥ If your network name is not displayed, To display the network name (SSID) input screen : search again by pressing the [R] button on...

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Reprogramming the remote control If you have more than one Panasonic player/ recorder and the remote control operates both products at once, you will need to change the remote control code to prevent this occurrence. 33, “Remote Control Code”) Firmware updates...

  • Page 17: Inserting Or Removing Media

    ≥ When removing the SD card, press the center HOME of the card and pull it straight out. Network Blu-ray Disc Player ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be Photos Setup Music displayed on the connected equipment.

  • Page 18: Multi User Mode

    For more details, refer to Home menu. the following website. ≥ Other than prepared wallpapers, Select http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Wallpaper you can also select a photo in recording media as a wallpaper.

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback Skip While playing or paused, press [:] or [9]. Insert the media. Skip to the title, chapter or track. Playback starts depending on the media. Frame-by-frame Select the item to play. Repeat this procedure if necessary. While paused, swipe your finger right or left on the touchpad.

  • Page 20: Playback Information

    Displaying menus and Quick playback control playback information Basic operation can be performed by swiping the edge of the touchpad with your finger, such as the following. Show top menu/pop-up ≥ Perform the operation when the KEYS screen is menu not displayed.
  • Page 21 Enjoying 3D video and Slideshow photos Play a slideshow of photos and make various settings during the playback. Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI AV OUT Insert the media. MAIN terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable.

  • Page 22: Viera Connect (Enjoying Netflix, Etc.)

    ≥ The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the Internet content or the continuity of the services.

  • Page 23: Home Network Feature

    ≥ You may be able to use convenient equipment. functions depending on the content by http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ pressing [OPTION]. (This site is in English only.) ≥ Control Panel ( 26) is displayed once the ≥...

  • Page 24: Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control Tm

    Sync off power to the television VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV convenient function which will link the (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later operations of this unit and a Panasonic and an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link.

  • Page 25: Settings

    Option menu Settings Operation Menu A variety of playback operations and settings can ∫ Soundtrack be performed from this menu. Show or change the soundtrack. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. ∫ Audio channel About Multi User Mode Select the audio channel number.

  • Page 26: Video Settings

    ∫ Secondary Video Video Settings Select on/off for images. The recording method of original ∫ Picture Mode video appears. Select the picture quality mode during play. Video ≥ During search/slow motion or ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in frame-by-frame, only the “Picture Adjustment”.

  • Page 27: Audio Settings

    ∫ High Clarity Sound Plus Audio Settings When playing back music contents, it improves the sound quality by stopping the video output. ∫ Sound Effects *1, *2 ≥ When “No HDMI Output” is selected, the sound Select the sound effect. is output only from the AUDIO OUT and the ≥...

  • Page 28: Setup Menu

    Setup menu ∫ HDMI Output Tap to show the following settings: Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit HDMI Resolution to standby. The items supported by the connected devices Some items in the Setup menu are common to are indicated on the screen as “¢”.
  • Page 29 ∫ Still Mode (paused video) BD-Video Secondary Audio Select whether or not to mix the primary and Select the type of picture shown when you pause secondary audio (including the button click playback. sound). Automatically selects the type of If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary Auto picture shown.
  • Page 30 ∫ 7.1ch Audio Reformatting ∫ 3D Type Surround sound with 6.1ch or less is automatically Select the format of the connected TV. ≥ Change the settings for 3D on the TV also when expanded and played back at 7.1ch. “Checker board” or “Side by side” is selected. ≥...
  • Page 31 Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same website. frequency band, and there is consequently http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ a greater risk of reception interference. This (This site is in English only.) can cause the connection speed to drop or become unstable.
  • Page 32 Registration Type System Allow connection to all the ∫ Easy Setting Auto equipment that is accessing this unit. You can execute basic settings. Set the permission of the ∫ Display Settings connection individually for the Manual Tap to show the following settings: equipment that is accessing this unit.
  • Page 33 “Off”. (About the power consumption ∫ Remote Control Code Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. ∫ Touchpad Guide Show the operation guide for the touchpad. VQT3V91...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    5 seconds. For U.S.A. : – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display. www.panasonic.com/help 2 Press [R] repeatedly on the remote control Enter the model number. until “08 FIN” is displayed on the unit’s For Canada : display.
  • Page 35 This unit does not recognize the USB Video is not output in high-definition. connection correctly. Confirm that “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it menu is set properly. ( still does not recognize the connection, turn the power of this unit off and on again.
  • Page 36 Audio Network Cannot switch audio. I can’t connect to the network. When connecting an amplifier/receiver using Confirm the network connection and settings. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI AV OUT 13, 14, 31) terminal, you cannot switch the audio if Check the operating instructions for each “Digital Audio Output”...

  • Page 37: Messages

    Messages On the unit’s display The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display. The unit fails to operate properly. Press [Í/I] On the television on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the unit to standby, then switch back on. Cannot play.

  • Page 38: Supplemental Information

    Supplemental or F (“ ” stands for a number.) information There is something unusual. Check the unit using the troubleshooting ∫ Display languages list guide. If the service number remains displayed, do the following. Display Language Display Language Display Language English Japanese Arabic...

  • Page 39: Precautions Of Wireless Lan Connection

    Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % RH range (no condensation) Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any Output level: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠) Video output incidental damage which may arise due to a Output connector:...

  • Page 40: File Format

    File format Audio information The audio output differs depending on which File format Extension Reference terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, This unit supports ID3 tags, and the settings on the unit. ( 29, Digital Audio but only titles, artist names “.MP3”, “.mp3”...
  • Page 41 “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 42 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL v2.1.
  • Page 43 (1) MS/WMA This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. (2) MS/PlayReady/Final Product Labeling This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty. IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/ Products by visiting our Web Site at: PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID http://www.pstc.panasonic.com...
  • Page 45 Home Theater Systems Product - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original...

  • Page 46: Referencia Rápida En Español (Spanish Quick Reference)

    Referencia rápida en español Funcionamiento básico del (Spanish Quick Reference) panel táctil Conexiones básicas ∫ Mueva la parte resaltada o el puntero Conexión a un televisor Al tocar el panel táctil, la parte resaltada o el puntero se desplazará según el movimiento de su dedo. compatible con HDMI Cable HDMI HDMI IN...
  • Page 47 Uso de la KEYS pantalla Reproducción básica Preparación La pantalla KEYS para selección de opciones, Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de control de reproducción, entrada de texto, etc., se vídeo adecuada en el televisor. visualiza cuando se pulsa [KEYS]. Pulse [Í] para encender la unidad.

  • Page 48: Index

    If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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