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Panasonic DMP-BD79 Owner's Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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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.)
Owner's Manual
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Model No. DMP-BD89
14) or
(U.S. customers only)
Player
DMP-BD79
VQT4V11

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  • Page 1: Firmware Updates

    Player Model No. DMP-BD89 DMP-BD79 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.)

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an Support Contact: equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any ≥...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Settings IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... 2 Option menu ....22 Precautions ....3 Setup menu.

  • Page 5: 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. (N2QAYB000867) ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully Batteries for remote control read the instructions that came with the cloth.

  • Page 6: Playable Media

    Playable media Media Device Device types Contents format markings BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, JPEG BD-R Video, MKV DVD-Video Video DVD-R Video, AVCHD, MKV, JPEG, AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA] MKV, JPEG, CD-R AAC, FLAC, MP3,...

  • Page 7: This Unit

    ∫ 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 8: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Turn the unit on and off TV operation buttons You can operate the Panasonic TV using the unit's remote control. Some buttons may not work depending on the TV. [Í TV] : Turn the TV on and off...

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tv

    ≥ Before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC power. ≥ 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. HDMI cable...

  • Page 10: Connecting To An Amplifier/Receiver

    Connecting to an amplifier/receiver HDMI cable HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI IN HDMI IN (ARC) (ARC) Amplifier/receiver ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” ( 24). ≥ When using the TV or amplifier/receiver that does not have the indication of “(ARC)” (non-ARC-compatible) on the HDMI terminal, the amplifier/receiver and TV must also be connected using an optical digital cable in order to enjoy the TV’s sound through the amplifier/receiver.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Network

    (This site is in English only.) For additional information about this unit refer to http://www.panasonic.com/help (For U.S.A.) ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc. ≥ See page 3 for the precautions for wireless LAN connection.

  • Page 12: Settings

    For more details, refer to the RETURN manual supplied with the wireless broadband Follow the on-screen instructions to establish router, or contact your Internet provider. your connection settings. For more information or assistance, refer to http://www.panasonic.com/help (U.S. customers only) VQT4V11...
  • Page 13 1 Select your network name and press [OK]. To enter your network name (SSID) manually ≥ If your network name is not displayed, If your network name (SSID) is not displayed in search again by pressing the red button on step 1, follow these steps.

  • Page 14: Reprogramming Remote Control

    Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the If you have more than one Panasonic player/ way a feature operates. These updates are recorder and the remote control operates both available free of charge.

  • Page 15: Inserting Or Removing Media

    Press [OK] or [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item. facing the right way up. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB ≥ If there are any other items, repeat this step. connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment.

  • Page 16: Multi User Mode

    Multi User Mode Personalizing a new user Multi User Mode allows individuals to customize Press [HOME]. settings and switch to their saved settings easily. Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own settings. Press the colored button that indicates new user personalization.

  • Page 17: Playback

    Playback Operations during playback Insert the media. The following functions may not work depending Playback starts depending on the media. on the media and contents. Stop Select the item to play and press [OK]. Press [∫STOP]. Repeat this procedure if necessary. The stopping point is memorized.

  • Page 18: Playback Information

    Displaying menus and Enjoying BD-Live playback information With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus contents that use Internet access. Show top menu/pop-up For this BD-Live function, connection of a USB device menu is necessary along with Internet connection. Perform network connection and settings. Press [POP-UP MENU/TOP MENU].

  • Page 19: Network Service (Enjoying Netflix, Etc.)

    Network Service provides a variety of notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. selected Internet services such as the ≥...

  • Page 20: Home Network Feature

    For more details, refer to the following website ≥ You may be able to use convenient and the operating instructions for each of the equipment. functions depending on the content by http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ pressing [OPTION]. (This site is in English only.) ≥ Control Panel is e.g.,...

  • Page 21: Hdmi Cec

    “HDMI CEC” Power off link This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer Electronics Control) function. All connected equipment compatible with “HDMI See the operating instructions for connected CEC”, including this unit, automatically turns off equipment for operational details. when you switch the TV off. Preparation 1 Set “HDMI CEC”...

  • Page 22: Option Menu

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

  • Page 23: Audio Settings

    ∫ Video Video Settings The recording method of original video appears. ∫ Primary Video ∫ Picture Mode The recording method of original primary video Select the picture quality mode during play. ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in appears.

  • Page 24: Setup Menu

    Setup menu 24p Output When this unit is connected to a TV supporting Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings 1080/24p output, movies and other material remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. recorded at 24p* are output at 24p. Some items in the Setup menu are common to ≥...
  • Page 25 ∫ Downmix Network Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channel sound. ∫ Easy Network Setting ( ≥ Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected equipment supports the virtual ∫ Network Settings surround function. Perform network-related settings individually. ≥ The downmix effect is not available when Press [OK] to show the following settings: “Digital Audio Output“...
  • Page 26 Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. connected equipment, refer to the following website. ∫ BD-Video Ratings http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Set an age limit of BD-Video play. (This site is in English only.) ∫ Network Service Lock Remote Device Settings ( You can restrict the usage of Network Service.
  • Page 27 This is to prevent image retention on the Change the remote control code if other screen. Panasonic products react to this remote control. ≥ When this is set to “On”: ∫ Firmware Update ( If a list of playback content is displayed and...

  • Page 28: Led Indicators

    Confirm the following items in correspondence to the state of INFO LED on the front panel of this unit. ≥ If the state of the INFO LED does not change after performing the operations in the table below, contact your local Panasonic dealer. INFO LED...

  • Page 29: Messages

    Messages Check the following when messages are displayed on the screen. Cannot play. You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). Cannot display on this unit. You tried to play a non-compatible image. No disc inserted. The disc may be upside down. $ This operation is not available.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Guide

    Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu. ( Do you have the latest firmware installed? Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s To return all settings to the factory preset. firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. ( Reset the unit as follows: 1 Turn the unit on.
  • Page 31 This unit does not recognize the USB Picture connection correctly. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it still does not recognize the connection, turn The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. this unit off and on again. Picture is distorted.
  • Page 32 Audio Network Cannot hear the desired audio type. I can’t connect to the network. Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Confirm the network connection and settings. Output” settings. ( 10, 24) 11, 12, 25) There may be obstacles that prevent the unit from detecting your home network.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Specifications File format General File format Extension Reference This unit supports ID3 Signal system NTSC tags, but only titles, artist “.MP3”, “.mp3” i5 oC to i35 oC Operating names and album names (i41 oF to i95 oF) can be displayed. temperature range ≥...

  • Page 34: Audio Information

    Audio information Display languages list The audio output differs depending on the Display Language Display Language Display Language settings on the unit. ( 24, “Digital Audio Output”) English Japanese Arabic ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum French Chinese Hindi German...
  • Page 35 Player Settings menu. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information the United States and other countries.
  • Page 36 (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 and third parties.

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/ PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE Products by visiting our Web Site at: REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF http://www.pstc.panasonic.com...
  • Page 38 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 39: Referencia Rápida En Español (Spanish Quick Reference)

    Referencia rápida en español Reproducción básica (Spanish Quick Reference) Conexiones básicas Preparación Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de Conexión a un televisor vídeo adecuada en el televisor. compatible con HDMI Pulse [Í] para encender la unidad. Después de conectar su nuevo reprodutor y Cable HDMI HDMI IN pulsar el botón de encendido, aparecerá...

  • Page 40: Index

    Soundtrack ..22 Subtitle ..22, 25 USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental/ or call 1-888-769-0149.

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