Operating Instructions Blu-ray Disc Player Model No. DMP-BD65 DMP-BD45 The illustration shows the image of DMP-BD65. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
Settings 2 4 4 5 Playback menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setup menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 6 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About MP3/JPEG/DivX/AVCHD/ MPEG2 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supplemental information . . . . . . . . Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV . . . . .
Accessory Unit and media care Check the supplied accessories before using this unit. ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth 1 ≥ 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.
1 2 12 1 2 3 13 [BD45] 14 3 15 16 4 5 3 17 18 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 23 7 8 19 12 13 20 9 21 14 15 16 17 22 10 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 Turn the unit on and off (> 12) TV operation buttons (> 14) You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control. [Í TV] : Turn the television on and off [AV] : Switch the input select [i j VOL] : Adjust the volume [W X CH] : Channel select Select title numbers, etc.
Playable discs/Cards/USB devices Type Logo examples BD Type detail BD-Video Video BD-RE Video JPEG BD-R Video DivX® DVD-Video Video DVD-RAM Video AVCHD JPEG DVD-R DVD DVD-R DL DVD-RW — CD — Playable contents* Video AVCHD DivX MP3 JPEG Video AVCHD +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA] CD-R CD-RW DivX Music [CD-DA] MP3 JPEG SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 GB) (Including miniSD Card and microSD Card) SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 GB) SD (Includes microSDHC Card) SDXC Memory Card (4
∫ SD card Any other disc that is not specifically supported or previously described. ≥ 2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM ≥ DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ WMA discs ≥ HD DVD ≥ MiniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC Cards and microSDXC Cards can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise customer provided.
STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV Connectionsand Connection andsetting settings ≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receiver or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. ≥ Before making any connections we suggest you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC power. ≥ Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥ Refer to page 33, about recommended settings for each piece of connected equipment.
STEP 2 : Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Digital Audio ∫ Via an HDMI AV OUT terminal ∫ Via an OPTICAL terminal Amplifier/receiver HDMI IN OPTICAL IN Connections and settings HDMI IN HDMI cable Multi channel speakers HDMI OUT Optical cable Amplifier/receiver HDMI IN HDMI cable ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (> 22) when used with a compatible Panasonic TV. ≥ Set “HDMI Video Mode” [BD65] and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” (> 28).
STEP 3 : Connecting to a broadband network [BD65] The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated (> 14) ≥ You can enjoy the BD-Live (> 18) ≥ You can enjoy the VIERA CAST (> 23) For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment. ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services (Hotspot etc.) provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.
Connections and settings STEP 4 : Connecting AC mains lead AC mains lead (supplied) To a household mains socket (AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz) ≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (“Quick Start”: “Off”, approx. 0.2 W) even when turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, it can be disconnected.
STEP 5 : Setting Easy Setting After connecting your new player for the first time and pressing [Í], a screen for the basic settings will appear. Preparation ∫ “Wireless” connection If you select “Wireless” and “Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected.” is displayed, check that the Wireless LAN Adaptor is fully inserted. Alternatively, disconnect and reconnect it. If there is still no change in the display, consult your dealer for advice.
When you experience problems with settings Access Point Connection Setting Access Point Connection Setting Failed to connect to the access point. A conflict with other devices occurred. Do you wish to setup Access Point Connection Setting again ? 1. LAN cable connection or Connection to access point :Pass 2. IP address setting :Fail 3. Connection to gateway :Fail 1. LAN cable connection or Connection to access point :Pass 2. IP address setting :Pass 3.
Firmware updating Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. STEP 6 : Reprogramming the remote control [BD65] : This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection. When a new firmware version is available, the following screen is displayed. Firmware Update Latest Online Version: x.xx Current Installed Version: x.
Inserting or removing a media Playback FUNCTION menu Major functions of this unit can be operated from the FUNCTION menu. Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. [BD65] Blu-ray Disc Player FUNCTION MENU BD-Video Playback Top Menu SD CARD SD card USB device To Others OK RETURN ≥ When inserting a media, ensure that it is facing the right way up. ≥ When indicator on this unit's display blinks, do not turn off the unit or remove the media. Such action may result in loss of the media's contents.
Playing video contents BD DVD CD Preparation SD These functions may not work depending on the media and contents. USB Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 1 2 Insert the media. Play starts. ≥ If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK]. ≥ If play does not start, press [1] (PLAY). You can display Top Menu, DIRECT NAVIGATOR or Pop-up Menu. Press [TOP MENU/DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [POP-UP MENU].
(Discs recorded at 48 kHz or less) Press [RE-MASTER] to select an item. This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high frequency portion of the audio. Recommended setting Useful functions 1 2 Press [OPTION]. Select an item, then press [OK]. While DIRECT NAVIGATOR screen is displayed Properties To display the title properties (recording date, etc.
Enjoying BD-Live [BD65] or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc. What is BD-Live? In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Live allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. ≥ The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc and/or visit their website.
∫ Displaying subtitles text Regarding DivX ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.
Playing still pictures BD DVD CD SD USB (BD-RE, DVD-RAM/-R/-R DL, CD-R/RW, SD Card, USB device) Useful functions 1 2 Press [OPTION]. Select an item, then press [OK]. While “Album View” or “Picture View” screen is displayed 1 Insert a disc, SD card or USB device. If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. 2 Start Slideshow BD-RE, DVD-RAM Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [OK].
Playing music DVD CD USB (DVD-R/-R DL, music CD, CD-R/RW, USB device) 1 Insert a disc or USB device. If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press [OK]. Music list DIRECT NAVIGATOR CD No. 01 02 03 04 05 OPTION “ 0.09 4.30 Track1 5 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec Track Name Play Time 4min30sec Track1 3min41sec Track2 4min30sec Track3 Track4 3min11sec 5min 2sec Track5 Play RETURN ” indicates the track currently playing.
Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ”) Easy control only with VIERA remote control ™ What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or other device under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
Enjoying VIERA CAST™ [BD65] You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web Albums. (Current as of December 2009) Preparation ≥ Network connection (> 10) ≥ Network setting (> 12) 1 Press [VIERA CAST]. Message is displayed. Please read these instructions carefully and then press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].
Playback menu Settings 1 Disc Signal Type Press [DISPLAY]. Primary Video e.g., BD-Video Disc Play Picture Sound Signal Type Subtitle Subtitle Style Menus Items Off - Main Angle 1ENG Video The recording method of original video appears. Soundtrack Select the type of audio or language. - Settings 2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [1]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting. Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].
Picture Sound Mode Sound Effects*1 *2 Select the picture quality mode during play. ≥ If you select “User”, you can make further adjustments. Press [1] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [OK]. ≥ 3D NR:Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth. When “24p Output” is set to “On”, this function may not operate. (> 28) ≥ Integrated NR:Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture. Select the sound effect.
Setup menu Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU] and press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Setup” and press [OK]. Setup Disc Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. ≥ Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. BD-Video Ratings Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
Still Mode Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback. Automatic Automatically selects the type of picture shown. Field Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. Frame Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. Seamless Play The chapters segment in playlists are played seamlessly. ≥ Select “On”, when the picture freezes for a moment at the chapters segment in playlists.
TV / Device Connection TV Aspect VIERA Link Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”. ≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”. Set to match the type of television connected. When connected to a 4:3 aspect television and playing 16:9 ratio image: 4:3 Pan & Scan 4:3 Letterbox The sides are cut off so the picture fills the screen. When playing BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.
Network [BD65] Network Easy Setting(> 12) General Remote Control Network Settings Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. Perform network-related settings individually. Press [OK] to show the following settings. Quick Start Select connection method.
Troubleshooting guide Reference Before requesting service, please perform the following steps. Do you have the latest firmware installed? Firmware updates may be released to correct operating irregularities that are discovered with certain movies. (> 14) 4 Make the following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: ≥ Regular disc rotating sounds. ≥ Image disturbance during search.
The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted. ¾ An incorrect resolution is selected in “Component Resolution” [BD65] or “HDMI Video Format”. Reset the setting as follows: 1 While the unit is on, press and hold [OK], the yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds. – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s display.
Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the television Cannot play. ¾ You inserted an incompatible disc. Cannot play on this unit. ¾ You tried to play a non-compatible image. ¾ Confirm “SD” on the unit’s display is not blinking and re-insert the card. No disc is inserted. ¾ The disc may be upside down. $ This operation is not available. ¾ Some operations are unsupported by the unit.
Audio Information About audio from audio output terminal The audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, and the settings on the unit. (> 27, Digital Audio Output) ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels.
About MP3/JPEG/DivX/ AVCHD/MPEG2 files Subtitles text file of DivX File format Subtitles text file of DivX File format MicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer Extension Files must have the extension “.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SUB”, “.sub”, “.TXT”, or “.txt” Reference ≥ The DivX video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.
Structure of MP3 folders Structure of folders that can be played in this unit in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW/USB device Prefix the file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them. e.g., Root You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. 001XXXX.mp3 002XXXX.mp3 001 003XXXX.mp3 004XXXX.mp3 005XXXX.
Specifications Signal system: PAL/NTSC Operating temperature range: i5 oC to i35 oC Operating humidity range: 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Video output: 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠)/Pin jack :1 system [BD65] Component video output (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red): Y :1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠)/PB, PR : 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)/ Pin jack:1 system Audio output: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)/Pin jack Number of connectors : 2 channel:1 system Digital audio output: Optical digital output :Optical terminal HDMI AV output: Type A (19 pin) HDMI (V.1.
Supplemental information Brand TV Code Panasonic AIWA AKAI BEKO BENQ BRANDT BUSH CENTREX CURTIS DAEWOO DESMET DUAL ELEMIS FERGUSON FINLUX FISHER FUJITSU FUNAI GOLDSTAR GOODMANS GRADIENTE GRUNDIG HITACHI IRRADIO ITT JVC KDS KOLIN KONKA LG LOEWE MAG METZ MITSUBISHI MIVAR 01/02/03/04 35 27/30 05/71/72/73/74 58/59 10/15 05 66 05 64/65 05 05 05 10/34 61 21 53 63/67 05/50/51 05 36 09 05/22/23/40/41 30 25 17/30/39/70 52 45 62 05/50/51 07/46 52 05/28 05/19/20/47 24 Brand Amplifier/ Receiver Code Panasonic TEC
Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in addition to playing normal video. Deep Colour This unit incorporates HDMI (V.1.4, Content Type) technology that can reproduce greater colour gradation (4096 steps) when connected to a compatible TV.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
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