Panasonic DMP-BD50 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic blu-ray disc player operating instructions
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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.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code A.
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL".
As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word
"Partner".
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 39.
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Operating Instructions
Blu-ray Disc Player
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If you have any questions contact
[[U.S.A.]:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
[Canada]:1-800-561-5505
[[U.S.A.]:
The warranty can be found on page
[Canada]:
The warranty can be found on page
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. ) Product Registration Card Please complete and return the included product registration card, or register via the Internet at: http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/ The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit. -
Page 4: Disc And Card Information
Disc and card information Packaged discs This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. Type of media/ Features Logo BD-Video High Definition (HD) movie and music discs ≥Discs supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM... -
Page 5: Using The Remote Control
SD cards This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera or personal computers, etc. that you can use. Type of media Formats ≥JPEG format § SD Memory Card ≥AVCHD format (from 8 MB to 2 GB) -
Page 6: Connection
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. -
Page 7: Hdmi
C Connecting to S VIDEO OUT terminal The S VIDEO OUT terminal provides a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. AUDIO IN S VIDEO IN S Video cable COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL ( PCM/BITSTREAM ) Back of the unit Please connect directly... - Page 8 F Connecting to 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal When connected to a compatible amplifier/receiver using the 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals, you can enjoy surround sound. AUDIO OUT O OUT FRONT L /L SURROUND FRONT R /R 5.1ch Cable connections a Front speaker (L/R) b Surround speaker (L/R) c Center speaker d Subwoofer...
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Page 9: Firmware Updating
CD-R to update the firmware. http://panasonic.net/support/ ≥When the unit is connected to the Internet, communication charges may be generated. ≥If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version when the unit is turned on, set “Automatic Update”... -
Page 10: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide POWER POWER TV/VIDEO OPEN/CLOSE RECEIVER MUTING RE-MASTER CANCEL AUDIO SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY STATUS FUNCTIONS SUB MENU RETURN SETUP SECONDARY AUDIO BD/SD 1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. -
Page 11: Easy Setting
1 Press [Í BD POWER]. Setup screen appears. ≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information on the TV are captured from the TV. -
Page 12: Network Settings
Network settings These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. ≥The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. ( It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation ≥Connect to the network. - Page 13 Setting the proxy server In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Please use this setting when instructed to by your Internet service provider. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Network” and press [OK].
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Page 14: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)
Basic play (Playing video contents) Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. POWER POWER TV/VIDEO OPEN/CLOSE CANCEL AUDIO SKIP STOP PAUSE STATUS... - Page 15 Other operations during play STOP Stop The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. ≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press [∫] several times to display “STOP” on unit’s display. ≥[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J ( play function does not work.
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Page 16: Enjoying Bd-Live
Enjoying BD-LIVE BD-Video [BD-V] This unit allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture, secondary audio and Virtual packages, etc., with BD-Video supporting BONUSVIEW (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile). In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-Live (BD-ROM version 2 Profile 2) that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. -
Page 17: Enjoying High Bit Rate Audio And Video Of Bd-Video
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video of BD-Video [BD-V] Regarding High Bit rate Audio This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video. In order to enjoy these audio formats, connect this unit to your amplifier/receiver supporting HDMI Ver. 1.3 using a High Speed HDMI cable ( 6) and set “Audio Priority Preset”... -
Page 18: Chapter Playback
Chapter playback 1 Insert a disc ( 14). While “Title View” screen is displayed Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [SUB MENU]. To display the title properties (recording date, etc.) Properties To select the chapter View Chapters To picture Playing still pictures ( 3 Press [3, 4] to select “View Chapters”... -
Page 19: Useful Functions During Still Picture Play
Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. BD-RE, DVD-RAM 1 While the “Album View” screen is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the album and press [SUB MENU]. -
Page 20: Playing Divx Videos
Playing DivX videos You can play DVD-R, DVD-R DL and CD-R/CD-RW discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a personal computer. ≥Because DivX format can use many different codecs, there is no guarantee that all DivX files will play. ( DivX files”) 1 Insert a disc. -
Page 21: Playing Music
Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 and an amplifier/receiver supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is turned off, since “Power off link”... -
Page 22: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx Files
About MP3/JPEG/DivX files File format Playable media CD-R/RW* Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Picture resolution Compression rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling rate 44.1 kHz/48 kHz Reference ID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track. -
Page 23: Linked Operations With The Tv
EZ Sync VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier/receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. -
Page 24: Changing Settings With The On-Screen Menu
Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations 1 Press [DISPLAY]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [1]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [1]. 4 Press [3, 4] to select the setting. - Page 25 Menus Items Play Repeat Play Random Video Picture Progressive 24p [DVD-V] § Audio Sound Effects § Dialog Enhancer § This function is effective for audio from the HDMI terminal or the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal only when “Digital Audio Output” is set to “PCM”.
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Page 26: Changing The Unit's Settings
Changing the unit’s settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations While stopped Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. - Page 27 “Audio” Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX] (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range ( 40) for late night viewing. Digital Audio Output ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Audio Priority Preset ≥Select priority items for “Digital Audio Output”.
- Page 28 “TV/Device Connection” TV Aspect Set to match the type of television connected. HDMI Connection ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. HDMI Video Mode Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. HDMI Resolution The items supported by the connected devices are indicated on the screen as “¢”.
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Page 29: Changing The Speaker Setting To Suit Your Speakers
“Others” Off Timer Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used. Remote Control Code ( Easy Setting You can execute basic settings (On-screen Language, TV Aspect). Restore Default Settings This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen menu, except for “Remote Control Code”, “On-screen Language”, “IP Address/DNS Settings”, “Proxy Server Settings”, “DVD-Video Ratings”... -
Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions
≥The following operations are available. – Playback JPEG data recorded with a digital camera etc. – Playback AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera ≥If a BD-Video disc supporting BD-Live or BONUSVIEW is used, it is possible to copy secondary video, etc. -
Page 31: Power
Power ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. No power. ≥This is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the Setup The unit switches to standby menu. mode. - Page 32 TV screen and video (continued) The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Screen size is wrong. There is a lot of after-image when playing video. There is no apparent change in picture quality when adjusted with the “Video” menu in the on-screen menu.
- Page 33 ≥[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play function does not work. When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.
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Page 34: Messages
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 Authorization Error This unit is not authorized to play this title. Cannot play. Cannot display on this unit. No disc is inserted. - Page 35 On the unit’s display (continued) ≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the or F unit’s condition.) ≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, do the following. 1 Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.
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Page 36: Specifications
Specifications Signal system: Operating temperature range: Operating humidity range: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation) Playable disc: BD-Video BD-ROM: Version 2 BD-RE: Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), JPEG* BD-R Version 2 (Single Layer, Dual Layer) DVD-RAM:DVD Video Recording format, AVCHD format* JPEG* DVD-R/DVD-R DL: DVD-Video format*... -
Page 37: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. )
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected]... -
Page 38: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 39: Referencia Rápida En Español (Spanish Quick Reference)
Referencia rápida en español Conexiones básicas A Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI HDMI IN HDMI AV OUT Cable HDMI AV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO COAXIAL FRONT L /L SURROUND CENTER (PCM/BITSTREAM) Please connect directly to TV. -
Page 40: Glossary
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. -
Page 41: Index
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. [For\U.S.A.] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com C 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.