Panasonic DMP-UB900 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMP-UB900 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Model No.
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.)
Player
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DMP-UB900
18) or
SQT1293
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Player DMP-UB900 Model No. 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” ( 18) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)
  • Page 2: 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.
  • Page 3 You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. products and used batteries, please take them to Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage applicable collection points in accordance with your which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, or to any national legislation.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Precautions ....2 Reference Getting started Setup menu....29 Troubleshooting guide .
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories Unit and media care Getting started Getting started ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry Check the supplied accessories before using this cloth unit. Remote control ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to (N2QAYA000128) clean this unit. Batteries for remote control ≥...
  • Page 6: Playable Media

    Playable media Device Media markings Device types Contents format Ultra HD Blu-ray* Video BD-Video Video Video, BD-RE JPEG, MPO Video, MKV, BD-R JPEG, MPO DVD-Video Video Video, AVCHD, MKV, DVD-R JPEG, MPO, AAC, ALAC, DSD (DFF, DSF), FLAC, MP3, WAV, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD...
  • Page 7: Region Management Information

    ∫ Types of discs that cannot be ∫ SD card played by this unit ≥ miniSD Cards, microSD Cards, microSDHC Cards and Any other disc that is not specifically microSDXC Cards can be used, supported or previously described. but must be used with an adaptor ≥...
  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    15 Light up the remote control buttons 16 Transmit the remote control signal 17 TV operation buttons You can operate the Panasonic TV using this unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not work depending on the TV. 18 Start up the DLNA function (...
  • Page 9 ≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is facing the correct way, which is the right side facing up. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment.
  • Page 10: Connecting To A Tv

    ≥ When outputting 1080p or 24p (4K) signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. ≥ To enjoy images in 4K (50p/60p), you need an HDMI cable that supports 18 Gbps.
  • Page 11: Connecting To An Amplifier/Receiver

    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 cable HDMI cable (supplied) HDMI IN HDMI IN Amplifier/receiver Setting...
  • Page 12 Enjoying audio with an amplifier connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/Analogue AUDIO OUT terminals Setting Set the following items in the setup menu ( 29): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Automatic ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. ( ≥ Set “HDMI(AUDIO) Output Mode” to “Audio Only”. ( ≥...
  • Page 13 Connecting an amplifier to a 4K-compatible TV 3D or 4K images can be played back when this unit is connected to a 3D or 4K compatible TV. ≥ This connection only supports up to 5.1ch. ≥ To connect a TV and amplifier with an HDMI cable, connecting terminals on both the TV and amplifier must be ARC-compatible.
  • Page 14 Enjoying video with a 4K-compatible TV in combination with a 2K-compatible projector and an amplifier that is connected to the OPTICAL/COAXIAL/2ch AUDIO OUT/7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals HDMI cable HDMI cable (supplied) HDMI IN HDMI IN Projector (2K-compatible) Amplifier/receiver Setting Set the following items in the setup menu ( 29): ≥...
  • Page 15 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/COAXIAL/2ch AUDIO OUT/7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals HDMI cable HDMI cable (supplied) HDMI OUT HDMI IN...
  • Page 16: Connecting To The Network

    Wireless router, etc. Internet ≥ For up-to-date compatibility information on your wireless router, refer to http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services. ≥ See page 3 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection.
  • Page 17: Settings

    ≥ If your wireless connection is encrypted, (e.g., “Quick Start”) please be sure that you know your ≥ Certain recent models of Panasonic TVs encryption key. (VIERA) may automatically apply their Then follow the on-screen instructions and language setting to this unit.
  • Page 18 For the update information, please visit the is possible if the SSID matches for both devices. following website: The wireless router compatible with Wi-Fi Protected http://panasonic.net/support/ Setup may have the mark. RETURN You cannot operate the unit until the update is complete.
  • Page 19: Home Menu

    HOME menu Playback Playback Major functions of this unit can be operated from Insert the media. the HOME menu. Playback starts depending on the media. Preparation Select the item to play and press [OK]. Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video Repeat this step if necessary.
  • Page 20: Show The Status Messages

    Search/Slow motion Show the status messages Search While playing, press [PLAYBACK INFO.]. While playing, press [6] or [5]. You can check the detailed disc playback status. ≥ Ultra HD Blu-ray, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Video attribute information of disc. Audio is not heard. Slow motion Audio attribute information of disc.
  • Page 21 ≥ For details on the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray content, 16, 17) refer to the website below. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Insert an SD card with 1 GB or more free (This site is in English only.) space.
  • Page 22: Enjoying Network Service

    Play a slideshow of photos and adjust various Network Service allows you to access some settings during the playback. specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, Insert the media. etc. from Network Service home screen.
  • Page 23: Home Network Feature

    Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. ≥ Some features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
  • Page 24 ≥ About support format of DLNA ( 41). Server Renderer Controller Server Player ≥ When connected to Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders, register this unit to your Server Panasonic DLNA compatible recorders. Renderer Controller Press [DLNA]. * DMC compatible software should be installed.
  • Page 25: 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 Link is a convenient function (VIERA) that supports VIERA Link and an which will link the operations of this unit amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link.
  • Page 26: Option Menu

    Option menu ∫ Repeat Play Select the item that you want to repeat. A variety of playback operations and settings can ≥ You can repeat the playback of a chapter, be performed from this menu. playlist, the entire disc, etc., but the items Available options differ depending on the playing displayed will differ depending on the type of contents and the condition of the unit.
  • Page 27 ∫ Top Menu ∫ Noise Reduction Display Top Menu. Reduce unnecessary noise in videos. The  greater the value is, the less noise will appear. ∫ Pop-up Menu Display Pop-up Menu. ∫ Luminance/Colour Adjustment Adjust the contrast, brightness, white gamma, ∫ Menu black gamma, colour saturation and hue.
  • Page 28: Sound Effect Settings

    ∫ DSD Decode Sampling Frequency Sound Effect Settings Select the settings that suit your sound quality preferences. ∫ Sound Effects *1, *2 Select the sound effect. ∫ DSD LPF Setting This setting is also able to switch by pressing Select the settings that suit your sound quality [SOUND EFFECT].
  • Page 29: Setup Menu

    Setup menu ∫ 4K(50p/60p) Output Reference This unit automatically chooses to output images Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The in 4K* (50p/60p) when connected to a 4K (50p or settings remain intact even if you switch the unit 60p) compatible TV. to standby.
  • Page 30 ∫ Advanced Settings Picture Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ Still Mode Colour Mode This setting is for selecting colour-space Select the type of picture shown when you pause conversion of the image signal. playback. Automatically selects the type Deep Colour Output Automatic of picture shown.
  • Page 31 BD-Video Secondary Audio ∫ HDMI Output Settings of Music Playback Select whether or not to mix the primary and Minimise the audio noise during music playback secondary audio (including the button click by automatically switching the video output to sound). 1080i.
  • Page 32 Language Network ∫ Soundtrack Preference ∫ Easy Network Setting ( Choose the language for audio. ∫ Network Settings ≥ If “Original” is selected, the original language of Perform network-related settings individually. each disc will be selected. Press [OK] to show the following settings: ≥...
  • Page 33 Network Service Settings ( Remote Device Settings ( Press [OK] to show the following settings: Press [OK] to show the following settings: Second Screen Browsing Remote Device Operation When this function is set to “On”, you can Enable to operate the unit by DMC. enjoy the content you are viewing on a Device Name Entry network service application of smartphone,...
  • Page 34 Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫ Remote Control Change the remote control code if other TV System Panasonic products react to this remote control. Perform the setup so it matches the TV System of the connected TV. ∫ Firmware Update (...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    ( To return all settings to the factory preset. Do you have the latest firmware installed? Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s Reset the unit as follows: firmware to ensure that our customers are 1 While the unit is off Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and enjoying the latest technology.
  • Page 36 You have forgotten your ratings password. Picture You want to cancel the ratings level. The ratings level returns to the factory Images from this unit do not appear on the TV defaults. screen, or they are distorted. 1 While the unit is on An incorrect resolution is selected in “Video Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and Format”.
  • Page 37 Video is not output. 3D video is not output correctly as 2D. Video is not output when the “High Clarity Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, Sound” is set to “On (Video Off)”. ( and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen Video from the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal is displayed when playing 3D discs.
  • Page 38 There is no sound coming out. ≥ 7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals – While playback is being performed with To output audio using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT “Audio Output” in “Settings for High Clarity terminal, set “OPTICAL / COAXIAL Down Sound” set to “OPTICAL/COAXIAL Only” Sampling”...
  • Page 39: Messages On The Screen

    When using wireless LAN connection, video Messages on the unit’s from the DLNA Certified media server is not display played back or video frames are dropped during playback. Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n The unit fails to operate properly. Touch [Í/I] (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) wireless router may solve on the main unit for 3 seconds to switch the the problem.
  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications File format General File format Extension Reference “.MKV”, “.mkv” ≥ The video file and subtitles text file are Signal system PAL/NTSC inside the same folder, and the file names are Operating temperature i5 oC to i35 oC the same except for the range file extensions.
  • Page 41: Audio Information

    Supported format for DLNA This unit supports tags, but only titles, artist names and album names “.WMA”, “.wma” When this unit works as a DLNA client, following can be displayed. Maximum sampling rate: contents are playable. 48 kHz/385 kbps ≥ File formats that are not supported by your “.DSF”, “.dsf”, 2.8 MHz(2 ch/5.1 ch), DLNA server cannot be played.
  • Page 42: Licenses

    Licenses Language code list “AVCHD”, “AVCHD 3D”, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD 3D/ Progressive” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Language Code Language Code Language Code Corporation. Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: Afar: 6565 Hausa: 7265 8277 Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates.
  • Page 43 (2) MS/PlayReady/Final Product Labeling Corporation, This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this Corporation, technology outside of this product is prohibited without the (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
  • Page 44 ≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on our website for further details.

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