Operating Instructions Blu-ray DiscTM Player Model No. DMP-BDT370 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.) Thank you for purchasing this product.
Precautions WARNING Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, ≥ Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. ≥ Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. ≥ Use only the recommended accessories. ≥ Do not remove covers. ≥ Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ≥ Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit. ≥ Do not place heavy items on this unit.
Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content To dispose or transfer this unit The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete the user settings. (> 29, “To return all settings to the factory preset.”) ≥ The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit. This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection.
Table of contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Playback Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit and media care . . . . . . . . . . . Playable media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control reference guide . . . . . . . . 5 5 6 8 Connections and settings Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to an amplifier/ receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to the network . . . . . Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started Accessories Unit and media care Check the supplied accessories before using this unit. 1 Remote control ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth Getting started [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] [For_Australia_and_New_Zealand] ≥ 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.
Getting started Playable media Device Media markings Device types BD-Video BD-RE BD BD-R DVD-Video DVD-R DVD DVD-R DL Contents format Video Video, JPEG, MPO, AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA Video, MKV, RMVB*, Xvid, AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA Video Video, AVCHD, MKV, RMVB*, Xvid, JPEG, MPO, AAC, ALAC, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD CD — USB — CD-R CD-RW USB devices (up to 4 TB) Music [CD-DA] MKV, RMVB*, Xvid, JPEG, MPO, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP
Getting started ∫ Types of discs that cannot be played by this unit ∫ Music CD Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not comply with CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed to work. Any other disc that is not specifically supported or previously described.
Getting started Control reference guide When other Panasonic devices respond to the remote control of the unit, change the remote control code. (> 28) e.g., [For_the_South_East_Asia] e.g.
Getting started 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the unit on and off TV operation buttons You can operate the Panasonic TV using this unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not work depending on the TV. [Í TV] : Turn the TV on and off [AV] : Change input [i j VOL] : Adjust the volume Select title numbers, etc.
Connections and settings Connecting to a TV Connections and settings Connect the AC mains lead after making all connections. ≥ Before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC power. To a household mains socket HDMI cable ([Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] supplied) HDMI IN AC mains lead (supplied) ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Connections and settings Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your amplifier/receiver input terminal. HDMI AV OUT HDMI cable ([Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] supplied) HDMI cable HDMI IN HDMI OUT (ARC) HDMI IN (ARC) Amplifier/receiver ≥ Set “Digital Audio Output” (> 25). ≥ When connecting to a non-3D or 4K compatible amplifier/receiver, connect this unit to a TV, then connect the TV and the amplifier/receiver.
Connections and settings Connecting to the network The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated (> 14) ≥ You can enjoy BD-Live (> 17) ≥ You can enjoy Network Service (> 18) ≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 19) ≥ This unit supports Wi-Fi Direct® and can make a wireless connection to wireless devices without router. You can use this function when enjoying Home Network feature, etc.
Connections and settings Settings ∫ About the wireless connection The following settings can be performed anytime in the Setup menu. (> 26, 27) Easy Settings After connecting your new player for the first time and pressing [Í], the basic settings screen will appear. Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input. 1 Press [Í]. Setup screen appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to continue with the settings.
Playback Inserting or removing media Playback Firmware updates 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. e.g., [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] 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 message is displayed.
Playback HOME menu Videos/Photos/Music Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME menu. Disc Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input. 1 2 Press [Í] to turn on the unit. USB ≥ After network service introduction banner is shown, the HOME menu is displayed. – When connected to the network, the banner content may be changed. – You can disable the “Start-up Banner” (> 28). Network Press [OK] or [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item.
Playback Playback 1 Search/Slow motion Search While playing, press [SEARCH6] or [SEARCH5]. Insert the media. Playback starts depending on the media. 2 Select the item to play and press [OK]. Repeat this step if necessary. ≥ DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your TV screen and so on. ≥ When the following conditions are met, a still picture will be played back in 4K.
Playback Enjoying BD-Live Show the status messages While playing, press [STATUS]. The status messages give you information about what is currently being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the display information may change or disappear from the screen. ≥ Depending on media and contents, the display may change or not appear. e.g., BD-Video B A T1 C1 BD-Video 0:05.14 Play 0:20.
Playback Enjoying Network Service ≥ When playing content in the media, Network Service cannot be accessed by pressing [INTERNET]. ≥ An USB keyboard can be used, but only for the keys displayed on the screen. It may not be used depending on the service. ≥ In the following cases, settings are possible using the Setup menu items.
Playback Home Network feature Before using the following features, be sure to configure the connected equipment on your Home Network. Using MiracastTM You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Miracast-compatible smartphone, etc. on the big screen of your TV. ≥ Compatible with AndroidTM devices, ver. 4.2 and above and Miracast certified. For information on whether the smartphone, etc. supports Miracast, contact the manufacturer of the device.
Playback Using the Digital Media Controller You can use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit). Possible applications: Renderer * Server Controller ≥ Wi-Fi Direct connection while using Home Network feature is only temporary, and the network connection method returns to the original setting when exiting. ≥ Depending on the device or connection environment, the data transfer rate may decrease.
Playback “HDMI CEC” USB Sharing [For_the_South_East_Asia] This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer Electronics Control) function. You can use this function by connecting the equipment that supports “HDMI CEC” with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. Preparation 1 Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” (> 28). (The default setting is “On”.) 2 Set the “HDMI CEC” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
Settings Option menu Settings ∫ Random Select whether or not to play random. A variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. ∫ Start Slideshow Start the slideshow. 1 ∫ Sound Select the soundtrack and audio channel number during the playback of DLNA. Press [OPTION]. ≥ When playing music, select “Playback Settings” and press [OK]. e.g.
Settings Picture Settings 3D Settings ∫ Picture Mode Select the picture quality mode during play. ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in “Picture Adjustment”. ∫ Picture Adjustment Specific picture quality settings can be changed. ∫ Progressive 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 material to be played back.
Settings Setup menu ¾ 24p(4K)/24p Output This setting is for selecting the output method for content recorded in 24p*1, such as movies. Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Some items are common to the Option menu. You can get the same effect with both menus. 1 2 3 Press [OK] to select “Setup”. Select “Player Settings”. Player Settings Picture Mode Normal Picture Adjustment Sound Outputs signals by upconverting them to 4K*2.
Settings ∫ Digital Audio Output ∫ Downmix Press [OK] to show the following settings: Select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channel sound. ≥ Select “Surround encoded”, when the connected equipment supports the virtual surround function. ≥ The downmix effect is not available when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”. ≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases: – AVCHD playback – Playback of secondary audio (including the button click sound).
Settings Language Network ∫ Soundtrack Preference ∫ Easy Network Setting (> 13) Choose the language for audio. ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of each disc will be selected. ≥ When the selected language is not recorded on the disc, or depending on how the navigation is created on the disc, it may playback in a different language than the selected language. ≥ Enter a code (> 35) when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”. ∫ Network Settings Perform network-related settings individually.
Settings ¾Network Service Settings (> 18) Press [OK] to show the following settings: Ratings Time Zone Set the unit’s time to match your location. ≥ Some Network Service contents require the time zone to be set. Set time zone if necessary. The following items use the same password. Don’t forget your password. ∫ DVD-Video Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. ∫ BD-Video Ratings Set an age limit of BD-Video play. Summer Time Select “On” when using summer time.
Settings ¾Screen Saver Function ∫ Firmware Update(> 14) This is to prevent image retention on the screen. ≥ When this is set to “On”: If a list of playback content is displayed and there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the screen switches to HOME menu automatically. ≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function is not available.
Reference Troubleshooting guide Reference Before requesting service, please perform the following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult your dealer for instructions. ∫ Unit does not respond to remote control or unit’s buttons. Disconnect the AC mains lead, wait 1 minute, then reconnect the AC mains lead. The remote control does not work properly. ¾ Change the batteries in the remote control. (> 5) ¾ The remote control and this unit are using different codes.
Reference This unit does not recognize the USB connection correctly. ¾ Disconnect and re-connect the USB cable. If it still does not recognize the connection, turn this unit off and on again. ¾ USB devices may not be recognized by this unit when connected using the following : – a USB hub – a USB extension cable ¾ If you connect USB HDD to this unit, use the USB cable that is supplied with the HDD.
Reference Audio Network Cannot switch audio. ¾ The audio cannot switch, if “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream” or “On”*. Set “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM” or “Off”*. (> 25) * For “DSD Output Mode”. Cannot hear the desired audio type. ¾ Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. (> 11, 25) ¾ To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” in the Setup menu. (> 25) Playback Disc cannot be played. ¾ The disc is dirty.
Reference Messages on the screeen Messages on the unit’s display Cannot play. ¾ You inserted an incompatible disc. NET ¾ While connecting to a network. Cannot play on this unit. ¾ You tried to play a non-compatible image. ¾ Re-insert the media. No disc inserted. ¾ The disc may be upside down. No PLAY ¾ There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video or DVD-Video. (> 27) ¾ The media is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot play. $ This operation is not available.
Reference Specifications File format General File format Extension Reference “.MKV”, “.mkv” Signal system PAL/NTSC Operating temperature range i5 oC to i35 oC Operating humidity range 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Digital audio output Optical digital output (Optical terminal) HDMI AV output Output connector: Type A (19 pin) 1 system USB slot USB2.0: MKV Xvid [For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland] [For_the_South_East_Asia] “.SUB”, “.sub”, “.TXT”, “.
Reference Audio information Supported format for DLNA The audio output differs depending on which terminals are connected to the amplifier/receiver, and the settings on the unit. (> 25, “Digital Audio Output”) ≥ File formats that are not supported by your DLNA server cannot be played. Video ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels when connected to amplifier/ receiver compatible with the respective audio format.
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Reference The software categorized as (3) - (5) are distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the Player Settings menu.
Reference Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA) Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
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