Panasonic DMP-BDT120 manual

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    Operating In structions Blu-ray Disc TM Player Mode l No. DMP-BD T220 DMP-BD T120 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performanc e and safety , please read these instructions carefully . Please keep this manual for future reference. Region management information BD-Video This unit can play BD-Video discs supporting the region code ?[...]

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    2 VQT3V 62 Getting started Unit T o 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. R[...]

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    Getting started Connecti ons and se ttings Playback Setti ngs Reference 3 VQT3 V62 T able of content s Getting sta rted Safe ty pre ca utio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Acc ess orie s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Un it a nd med ia c ar e .[...]

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    4 VQT3V 62 Getting started Accessories Check the sup plied accessories before using this unit.  ≥ Do not use AC mains lead with other equipment. ∫ Using the remote contr ol Insert so the poles ( i and j ) match those in the remote control. Unit and media ca re ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dr y clo t h ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner[...]

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    Getting started 5 VQT3 V62 Play able media Devi ce Disc marki ngs Device types Conten ts format BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, JPEG , MPO BD-R Video, DivX ® , MKV DVD-Video Video DVD-R Video, A VC HD, DivX ® , MKV , JPEG , MPO, FLAC, MP3, W A V DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, A VCHD — +R/+ RW/+ R DL Music CD Music [C D-DA] — CD-R CD-RW Div X ® , MKV , J[...]

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    6 VQT3V 62 ∫ Discs tha t cannot be played by this unit ∫ R egion mana gement information ∫ Finalize DVD-R/RW/R DL, +R/+RW/+R DL and CD-R/RW recorded by a recorder , etc. needs to be finalized by the recorder to play on this unit. Please refer to the recorder’s instructions. ∫ BD-Video ≥ T his unit supports high bit r ate audio (Dolby Di[...]

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    Getting started 7 VQT3 V62 Control r eference guide 1 Standby/on switch ( Í /I ) ( > 11 ) Press to s witch the unit f rom on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power . 5 CALL LED The LED will light up when this unit receives incoming call et c. of the video communicat ion. ( > 19) 6 [...]

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    8 VQT3V 62 Connections and settings STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV Perform either one of the following connec tions in accordanc e with your TV input terminal. ≥ Before making any connections, we recommend that y ou temporarily disconnect all the units from AC power . ≥ Do not connect video signals through a video recorder . Due to copy guard prot[...]

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    Connecti ons and se ttings 9 VQT3 V62 STEP 2 : Con necting to an amplifie r/receiv er Perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your ampl ifier/receiver input termin al. ≥ When connecting to a non-3D compatible amplifier/receiver , connect this unit to a TV via HDMI A V OUT, then c onnect the TV and the amplifier/receiver[...]

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    10 VQT3V 62 STEP 3 : Connecting to the netw or k The following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. For details about connection method, refer to the inst ructions supplied w ith the connected equipment. ≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on y our wireless router, refer to http ://p ana sonic.j p/su pport/ global[...]

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    Connecti ons and se ttings 11 VQT3 V62 After connecting your new player for the first time and pressing [ Í ], a screen f or the basic settings will appear . Preparation T urn on the television an d select th e appropriate video input on the television. 1 Press [ Í ]. Setup sc reen appears. 2 Follow the o n-screen instru ctions and apply th e set[...]

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    12 VQT3V 62 ≥ If your wireless network is encrypted, Encryption Key input screen will be displ ayed. Input the encryption key of your network.  ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. ≥ Y ou can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy Network Setting” in the Setup menu. ( > 29) ≥ Y ou can redo these setti[...]

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    Connecti ons and se ttings 13 VQT3 V62 STEP 6 : R eprog r amming the re mote 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. ( > 31, “Remote Control”) For other Pana sonic pr oduc ts For TV Y ou can [...]

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    14 VQT3V 62 Pl ayba ck Inser ting or remo ving media Notes ≥ When inserting a media item, ensure t hat it is facing the right way up. ≥ When removing the SD card, press the centre of the card and pull it straight out. ≥ I f you connec t a Panasoni c product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the c onnected equip[...]

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    Playback 15 VQT3 V62 Multi User Mode Multi User Mode is a function that enables switching of multiple settings easily . Up to 4 people can use t he unit with their own settings. The following settings can be personalized. ≥ The user icon ≥ The wallpaper of HOME menu ≥ The audio and picture settings ( > 23, 26) A The user name and icon curr[...]

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    16 VQT3V 62 Play back 1 Insert the media. Playback starts depending on the media. Repeat this procedure if necessary .  ≥ T o save on electricity , the unit is turned off automatically if there is no button operation for about 30 minutes when not playing back (such as when paused, displaying the menu, displaying still pictures, etc.). Followin[...]

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    Playback 17 VQT3 V62 ≥ Depending on media and c ontents, the display may change or may not appear . e.g., BD-Video A T : Title, C: Chapter , PL: Playlist B Elapsed time in the t itle C Current pos ition D To t a l t i m e e.g., JPEG Preparation Connect 3D compatible TV to an HDMI A V OUT terminal of this unit using a High Speed HDMI Cable. ( >[...]

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    18 VQT3V 62 Play a slideshow of ph otos and make various settings during the playback. 1 Insert the media. 2 Select “Phot os”. The following items can be set.  ≥ S till pictures displayed as “ ” cannot be played back with this unit. ≥ When both the music CD and the USB device with recorded music are inserted into this unit, the music[...]

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    Playback 19 VQT3 V62 Enjoying Netw or k Ser vi ce Y ou can access information s ervices from the VIERA Connect Home scr een via the Internet. * Images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice. Preparation ≥ Network connection ( > 10) ≥ Net work set ti ng ( > 11 ) T o enjoy video communication (ex. Skype TM ) : ≥[...]

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    20 VQT3V 62 Home Netwo r k fea tur e Preparation 1 Perform network connection ( > 10) and network settings ( > 1 1) of this unit. 2 Perform Home Network s ettings of the connected equipment. 3 Add the contents and folder to the librar ies of the Windows Media ® Player or the smartphone, etc. ≥ Playlist of Windows Media ® Player can play b[...]

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    Playback 21 VQT3 V62 Y ou can use the s martphone, etc. as the Digital Media Controller (DMC) to play back c ontents from DLNA server on the Renderer (this unit). Possible applications: * DMC compatible software should be installed. Preparation 4 Perform the “Remote Dev ice Settings”. ( > 29) ≥ Y ou can register up to 16 de vices. 1 Press [...]

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    22 VQT3V 62 VIERA L ink “HD A V I Contr ol™” Preparation 1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( > 31) . (The default setting is “On”.) 2 Set the “HDA V I Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 T urn on all “HDA VI Control” compatible equipment and select t his unit’s input channel on the connected TV so th[...]

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    Setti ngs 23 VQT3 V62 Settings Option menu A variety of play back operations and s ettings can be performed from this menu. Available options dif fer depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. About Mult i User Mode : Sett ings of the items wit h this indication are saved by the respective users registered in the HOME menu. Pl[...]

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    24 VQT3V 62 ∫ C ontrol Panel Display the Control Panel. Playing back while using VIERA Link, etc. e.g., Press [RETURN ] to hide the Control Panel. ∫ T o p Me nu Display T op Menu. ∫ Po p-up Menu Display Pop-up Menu. ∫ Me nu Display Menu. Y ou can access settings to enjoy special features of this unit from this category . Refer to “Picture[...]

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    Setti ngs 25 VQT3 V62 ∫ S ound E ffect s *1, *2 Select the s ound effect. ≥ 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 . ≥ Re-master : This feature gives you brighter sound by increasing the high frequency portion of t he audio. (Disc[...]

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    26 VQT3V 62 Setup menu Change the unit’s settings if necess ary . The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby . Some items in the Setup m enu are common to the Option menu. Y ou c an get the same effect with both menus. About M ult i User Mode : Settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective users reg[...]

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    Setti ngs 27 VQT3 V62 ∫ S till M ode Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback. ∫ Seamless Play The chapter segments in playlists are pl ayed seamlessly . ≥ Select “On”, when t he picture freezes for a moment at the chapters segment in playlists. ∫ S ound E ffect s ( > 25) ∫ D ialogu e Enhanc er ( > 25) ∫ Dynami[...]

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    28 VQT3V 62 ∫ A udio Del ay Synchronization between picture and sound is corrected by adjusting the delay time of the audio output. ∫ 3D BD-Vi deo Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software. ∫ 3D A VCHD Output Select the output m ethod of 3D A V CHD videos. ∫ 3D T ype Select the form at of the conn ected TV . ∫ 3D[...]

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    Setti ngs 29 VQT3 V62 ∫ Easy Network Setting ( > 11 ) ∫ Network Settings Perform netwo rk-related settings individually . ¾ LAN Co nnection Mode Select the LA N connection method. ≥ [BDT22 0] : Select “Wireless Master” when you make a direct wireless connection between this unit and a Home Networ k device. Internet connection is not a[...]

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    30 VQT3V 62 Registration T y pe Remot e Device List Registering/deregistering of the displayed equipment can be performed when “Manual” in “Registration T ype” is selected. ¾ BD-Live Internet Access ( > 17 ) Y ou can rest rict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. ≥ If “Limit” is selected, Internet access is permitted o[...]

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    Setti ngs 31 VQT3 V62 ¾ VIERA Li nk Set to use “HDA VI Control” function when connected via HDM I cable to a device that supports “HDA VI Control”. ≥ Select “Off” when you do not want to use “HDA VI Control”. ∫ Unit S ettin gs ¾ Front Panel Di splay Changes the brightness of the unit’s display . ≥ If “Automatic” is sel[...]

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    32 VQT3V 62 Reference T roubleshooting gu ide Before requesting s ervice, please perfo rm the following checks. If t he prob lem re mains unres olved, consul t your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate a problem with this u nit: – Regular d isc rotating sounds. – Image dis turbance during sear ch. – Image dis turbance when r[...]

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    Reference 33 VQT3 V62 Y ou h ave forgotten yo ur ratings password. Y ou want to cancel the ratings level. ¾ The ratings level returns to the factory preset. – “00 RET” is displayed on the unit’s di splay . This unit does not recognize the USB connection co rrectly . ¾ Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. If it still does not recognize [...]

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    34 VQT3V 62 Vi deo is not out put in hi gh-defi niti on. ¾ Confirm that “HDMI Video Fo rmat” in the Setup menu is set properly . ( > 26) 3D v ideo i s not output . ¾ Change the settings as required by the connected TV form at. ( > 28, “3D T ype”) ¾ Is there a non-3D compatible amplifier/ receiver connected between this unit and a T[...]

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    Reference 35 VQT3 V62 Disc cannot be played. ¾ The disc is dirty . ( > 4) Still pictures (JPE G) do n ot play back normally . ¾ The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progres sive JPEG , etc., may not be played back. I can’t pl ay back BD-Live. ¾ The SD card is write-protected. ( > 6) ¾ Confirm that this unit is connected to t h[...]

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    36 VQT3V 62 Messages The following messages or service numbers may appear on the TV or unit’ s display . Cannot play . Cannot play on this uni t. ¾ Y ou tried to play a non-compatible image. ¾ Confirm “SD” on the unit’ s display is not displayed and re-insert the card. No disc inserted. ¾ The disc may be upside down. $ This oper ation is[...]

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    Reference 37 VQT3 V62 H  or F  (“  ” st ands for a number .) ¾ There is something unusual. ¾ Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If t he service number remains displayed, do the f ollowing. If the service number remains displayed despite doing the above, request se rvice from the dealer . Inform the dealer of the se[...]

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    38 VQT3V 62 Supp le men tal i nfor m atio n ∫ Display languages list ∫ Language code list ∫ TV code list Brand TV Code Brand TV Code Display Language Display Language Display Language MI V A R 2 4 P anas onic 01 /02/0 3/ 04 AIW A 35 A KAI 27/ 30 BEK O 05 /71/7 2/ 7 3/74 BEN Q 58 /59 BR AND T 10 /15 BUS H 05 CENTRE X 66 CURTI S 05 DAE W OO 6 4[...]

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    Reference 39 VQT3 V62 Specifica tions ≥ S pecifications are subject to change without notice. ≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible. Signal system PA L / N T S C Operating temperature range i 5 o C to i 35 o C Operating humidity range 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Vi[...]

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    40 VQT3V 62 The audio output dif f ers depending on which terminals are connect ed to the amplifier/receiver, and the settings on t he unit. ( > 27, D igital Audio Output) ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels when connected to amplifier/ receiver compatible with the respective audio format. *1 When [...]

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    Reference 41 VQT3 V62 “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[...]

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    42 VQT3V 62 This product i ncorporates t he following software : (1) the softwar e developed in dependentl y by or fo r Panasonic Corporat ion, (2) the softwar e owned by thir d party and l icensed to Panasonic Corpor ation, (3) the softwar e licensed unde r the GN U General Publ ic License, V ersion 2 (GPL v2 ), (4) the softwar e licensed unde r t[...]

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    Reference 43 VQT3 V62 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 . F or proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old pro ducts and used batteries, please tak e them to a pplicable collection points, in acc[...]

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    Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panason ic Testi ng Cen tre Panason ic Marke ting Eu rope G mbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Environment friend ly printed on chlorine free bleached paper . EU Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http ://p anasonic .net p C Panasonic Corporation 2012 VQT3V 62 F01 12ST0 Sales and Suppor t[...]