Operating Instructions Blu-ray DiscTM Player Model No. DP-UB391 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” (> 17) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Thank you for purchasing this product.
Precautions Batteries Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire. ≥ Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer. ≥ When disposing of the batteries, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. ≥ Do not mix old and new batteries or different types at the same time. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
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.
Table of contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unit and media care . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Playable media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to an amplifier/receiver . . . . . . . . . 11 Connecting to the network . . . . . 16 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Playback HOME menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback. . .
Getting started Accessories Unit and media care Getting started Check the supplied accessories before using this unit. 1 Remote control (N2QAYB001185) 2 Batteries for remote control 1 AC mains lead (K2CT2YY00097) ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth ≥ 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. ∫ This unit’s lens Use the lens cleaner (not supplied) to clean the unit’s lens.
Getting started Playable media Device Media markings BD Device types Ultra HD Blu-ray*1*2 Video BD-Video Video BD-RE BD-RE DL Video, JPEG, MPO BD-R BD-R DL Video, MKV, JPEG, MPO DVD-Video DVD-R DVD DVD-R DL DVD-RW — — USB — Video Video, AVCHD, MKV, JPEG, MPO, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (DFF, DSF), FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA Video, AVCHD +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD CD Contents format Music [CD-DA] CD-R CD-RW MKV, JPEG, MPO, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA], WAV, WMA USB devices (up to 4 TB)
Getting started ∫ Types of discs that cannot be played by this unit ∫ USB device Any other disc that is not specifically supported or previously described. ≥ DVD-RAM ≥ Super Audio CD ≥ Photo CD ≥ DVD-Audio ≥ Video CD and Super Video CD ≥ HD DVD ∫ Region management information The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video discs of the following regions codes, including “ALL”: Example: BD-Video DVD-Video ≥ Connect a USB device while the Home screen is displayed.
Getting started Control reference guide ∫ Remote control When other Panasonic devices respond to the remote control of the unit, change the remote control code. (> 33) 1 2 11 3 1 4 2 12 3 13 14 4 5 15 6 7 16 17 8 18 19 9 20 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 -8- 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. Select title numbers, etc.
Getting started ∫ Front 5 1 1 2 3 2 Disc tray USB port ( DC 5 V 500 mA) This port supports USB 2.0 High Speed. Remote control signal sensor Distance: Within approx. 7 m Angle: Approx. 20e up and down, 30e left and right 4 5 6 6 3 4 POWER LED When the unit is turned on, the LED flashes first, and then lights up. If the LED keeps flashing, there may be an error. (> 38) Open or close the disc tray Standby/on switch (Í/I) (> 17) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
Getting started Connecting to a TV 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to 4K compatible TV. ≥ Before making any connections, please disconnect all the units from AC power. (Connect the AC mains lead after making all connections.) ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥ This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (> 39) even when turned off in standby mode.
Getting started Connecting to an amplifier/receiver Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV and audio with an amplifier 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) Amplifier/receiver Setting Set the following items in the setup menu (> 28): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. (> 28) ≥ Set “HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode” to “Audio Only”.
Getting started Enjoying audio with an amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal Optical digital cable OPTICAL IN Amplifier/receiver Setting Set the following items in the setup menu (> 28): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. (> 28) ≥ Set “HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode” to “Audio Only”. (> 28) ≥ To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal Set “Audio Output” to “Off” in “Advanced Settings”.
Getting started Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with an amplifier connected to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal and another amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal HDMI cable HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI IN HDMI IN Optical digital cable Amplifier/receiver OPTICAL IN Amplifier/receiver Setting Set the following items in the setup menu (> 28): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. (> 28) ≥ Set “HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode” to “Audio Only”.
Getting started Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with a 2K-compatible projector and an amplifier that is connected to the OPTICAL terminal HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI cable HDMI IN HDMI IN Optical digital cable Projector (2K-compatible) OPTICAL IN Amplifier/receiver Setting Set the following items in the setup menu (> 28): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. (> 28) ≥ Set “HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode” to “Audio Only”.
Getting started Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with a 2K-compatible projector and an amplifier that is connected to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal and another amplifier that is connected to the OPTICAL terminal HDMI cable HDMI OUT HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI IN HDMI IN Amplifier/receiver OPTICAL IN Optical digital cable HDMI IN Amplifier/receiver HDMI cable Projector (2K-compatible) Setting Set the following items in the setup menu (> 28): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Aut
Getting started Connecting to the network The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. ≥ Firmware can be updated (> 17) ≥ You can enjoy BD-Live/Network Service (> 20, 22) ≥ You can access other devices (Home Network) (> 23) For details about connection method, refer to the instructions supplied with the connected equipment. LAN cable connection LAN Cable Broadband router, etc.
Getting started Settings The following settings can be performed anytime in the Setup menu. (> 32, 33) Easy Settings /Easy Network Setting 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 Firmware updates This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection.
Playback HOME menu Playback Major functions of this unit can be operated from the HOME menu. Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input. 1 Playback 1 2 Insert the media. Playback starts depending on the media. 2 Select the item to play and press [OK]. Repeat this step if necessary. Press [Í] to turn on the unit. ≥ 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.
Playback Search/Slow motion Show the status messages Search While playing, press [SEARCH6] or [SEARCH5]. ≥ Ultra HD Blu-ray, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Audio is not heard. Slow motion While paused, press [SEARCH6] or [SEARCH5]. ≥ BD-Video and AVCHD: [SEARCH5] only. ≥ MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Not effective. While playing, press [PLAYBACK INFO.]. You can check the detailed video content* playback status.
Playback Enjoying Ultra HD Blu-ray Enjoying 3D video and photos You can enjoy the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray discs with this unit. Preparation ≥ For 4K/HDR viewing, connect to a device and terminals that support HDCP2.2*1, 4K (50p/60p) 4:4:4 and HDR signals that meet Ultra HD Blu-ray standards. (> 10) Due to copyright restrictions, it may not be possible to play back certain discs unless this unit is connected to the Internet. ≥ When connected to a device or terminal that does not support HDCP2.
Playback Slideshow Play a slideshow of photos and adjust various settings during the playback. 1 2 3 Insert the media. Select “View Photos”. Select an item and press the green button. The following items can be set. Start Slideshow Start the slideshow. You can display still pictures in the selected folder one by one at a constant interval. Interval Change the display interval. Transition Effect Select the effect when sliding pictures. Repeat Play Set whether to repeat the slideshow.
Playback Enjoying Network Service Network Service allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, etc. from Network Service home screen. * MORE BACK * Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice. Preparation ≥ Network connection (> 16) ≥ Network setting (> 17) ≥ 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 the Digital Media Controller You can use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents from Network Contents server*1 on the Renderer (this unit).
Playback VIERA Link Playing music continuously even after turning off the TV What is VIERA Link? When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports VIERA Link and an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link. 1 While playing music Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “TV Power Off”. VIERA Link is a convenient function which will link the operations of this unit and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or other device under “VIERA Link”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable*.
Playback Option menu 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. 1 Press [OPTION]. e.g., Ultra HD Blu-ray ∫ Start Slideshow Start the slideshow. ∫ Status Show the status messages. ∫ Rotate RIGHT ∫ Rotate LEFT Rotate the still picture. Operation Menu Soundtrack ∫ Shuffle Select whether to play shuffle or not.
Playback ∫ Luminance Adjustment Adjust the contrast, brightness and tone curve (white/black). Picture Settings Picture Settings ∫ Colour Adjustment Adjust the colour saturation and hue. Ultra HD Blu-ray Set 1 Optimum HDR Adjustment The icon changes depending on the playback media. Luminance Adjustment Colour Adjustment ∫ Sharpness Adjustment Adjust the sharpness of images. The greater the value is, the sharper images will be.
Playback Sound Settings ∫ Sound Effects*1, *2 Select the sound effect. (Upsampling up to 192 kHz/32 bit is possible.) ≥ Night Surround : Enjoy a movie with powerful sound even when the volume is kept low at night. The audio is set in such a way that it can be heard easily. ≥ Remaster : This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high frequency portion of the audio.
Reference Setup menu Reference Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 2 3 Press [HOME]. Select “Setup”. Select “Player Settings”. Player Settings Video Format HDMI 4K(50p/60p) Output Automatic Off Picture 24p Output Automatic Sound HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode Automatic HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode Audio Only 3D Advanced Settings Language Network Ratings System OK RETURN 4 Select an item and change the settings.
Reference ∫ Advanced Settings Press [OK] to show the following settings: h Audio Output This setting selects whether or not to output audio from HDMI. ≥ To enjoy audio with the HDMI terminal, select “On”. To enjoy audio with the OPTICAL terminal, select “Off”. Audio will not be output from the HDMI terminal regardless of the settings for “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” and “HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode”. hColour Mode This setting is for selecting colour-space conversion of the image signal.
Reference h BD-Video Secondary Audio Select whether or not to mix the primary and secondary audio (including the button click sound). If “Off” is selected, the unit outputs the primary audio only. Picture ∫ 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.
Reference ∫ HDMI Output Settings of Music Playback Minimise the audio noise during music playback by automatically switching the video output to 1080i. Language ∫ Settings for High Clarity Sound Set a terminal that will stop processing audio signals when “High Clarity Sound” (> 27) is set to “On (Video Off)” or “On (Video On)”. ≥ Set an option for video playback and audio playback. ∫ Audio Delay Synchronization between picture and sound is corrected by adjusting the delay time of the audio output.
Reference h Remote Device Settings (> 23) Press [OK] to show the following settings: Network ∫ Easy Network Setting (> 17) Device Name Entry Set the name of this unit to be displayed on the connected equipment. ∫ Network Settings Perform network-related settings individually. Press [OK] to show the following settings: Registration Type hIP Address / DNS Settings This is for checking the state of the network connection and setting the IP address and DNS-related.
Reference ∫ Firmware Update (> 17) Press [OK] to show the following settings: System ∫ Easy Settings You can execute basic settings. h Automatic Update Check When this equipment remains connected to the Internet, it will check for the latest firmware version when it is turned on and you can update it if necessary. ∫ TV Settings Press [OK] to show the following settings: hTV System Perform the setup so it matches the TV System of the connected TV.
Reference Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, please perform the following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult your dealer for instructions. Do you have the latest firmware installed? Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s firmware to ensure that our customers are enjoying the latest technology. (> 17) The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: – Regular disc rotating sounds. – Image disturbance during search. – Image disturbance when replacing 3D discs.
Reference You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to cancel the ratings level. h The ratings level returns to the factory defaults. 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. – POWER LED starts to flash, and “00 RET” is displayed on the screen. 2 Press [1] (right) repeatedly on the remote control until “03 VL” is displayed on the screen. 3 Press [OK]. The TV screen turns black.
Reference Video is not output in 4K or high-definition. h Confirm that “Video Format” in the Setup menu is set properly. (> 28) h Confirm the HDMI cable, related connections and the compatibility of TV video input. To output images in 4K, connect the HDMI cable to a 4K compatible terminal of the connected device. (> 10) h Set “HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode” to “Audio Only”. (> 28) h To enjoy image in 4K (50p/60p), set “4K(50p/ 60p) Output” to “4K(50p/60p) 4:4:4” or “4K(50p/60p) 4:2:0”.
Reference Audio Playback Cannot hear the desired audio. h Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. (> 11, 30) h To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “Audio Output” to “On” in the Setup menu. (> 29) h When connecting this unit to a TV via an HDMI VIDEO OUT and to an amplifier/ receiver via an HDMI AUDIO OUT, set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. (> 11, 28) There is no sound coming out.
Reference Messages on the screen POWER LED Cannot read. Please check the disc. h You inserted an incompatible disc. When the POWER LED is flashing other than during power up or down of this unit, check the message on the TV screen. If a message is not displayed on the TV screen, determine the type of the error by checking the way the POWER LED is flashing. Cannot play this file. h You tried to play a non-compatible video. No disc inserted. h The disc may be upside down.
Reference Specifications File format General File format Signal system PAL/NTSC Operating temperature range i5 oC to i35 oC Operating humidity range 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) 1 pc. Output format : PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS® HDMI OUT (19 pin type A) 2 pcs. Output Audio format : PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®, DTS-HD High Resolution AudioTM, DTS-HD Master AudioTM USB port (Type A) Front : 1 pc., DC 5 V, Max.
Reference File format *2 Audio information Reference FLAC “.FLAC”, “.flac” This unit supports tags, but only titles, artist names and album names can be displayed. Maximum sampling rate: 192 kHz/ 24 bit WAV “.WAV”, “.wav” Maximum sampling rate: 192 kHz/32 bit AAC “.M4A”, “.m4a” Maximum sampling rate: 48 kHz/320 kbps “.WMA”, “.wma” This unit supports tags, but only titles, artist names and album names can be displayed.
Reference Supported format for Network Contents Playback Language code list Language When this unit works as a Network Contents client, following contents are playable. ≥ File formats that are not supported by your Network Contents server* cannot be played. * DLNA compatible server, etc. Video Container Video codec Audio codec MKV AVCHD MP4 H.264 HEVC H.264 H.264 HEVC AAC PCM Vorbis FLAC Dolby Digital AAC Example of file extension .mkv .mts .mp4, .mov PS MPEG2 Dolby Digital .mpg, .
Reference Licenses “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. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc.
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