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Panasonic DP-UB420-K Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
If you have any questions, visit :
www.panasonic.ca/english/support
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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.)
Owner's Manual
DP-UB420
Model No.
18) or
Player
TM
TQBS0233-1
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  • Page 1 Player DP-UB420 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: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY CAUTION INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety INSIDE.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this unit. You must be aware of these limits before using this unit. Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental Unit damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, ≥...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HOME menu ....19 1) When you use a Panasonic TV that is Playback....19...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Accessories Unit and media care Getting started ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry Check the supplied accessories before using this cloth unit. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to Remote control (N2QAYB001186) clean this unit. ≥...

  • Page 6: Playable Media

    Getting started Playable media Device Media markings Device types Contents format Ultra HD Blu-ray* Video BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, BD-RE DL JPEG, MPO BD-R Video, MKV, BD-R DL JPEG, MPO DVD-Video Video Video, AVCHD, MKV, DVD-R JPEG, MPO, AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (DFF, DSF), FLAC, MP3, WAV, DVD-R DL...
  • Page 7 Getting started ∫ Types of discs that cannot be ∫ USB device played by this unit ≥ Connect a USB device while the Home screen is displayed. Any other disc that is not specifically ≥ This unit does not guarantee connection with all supported or previously described.

  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    TV operation buttons control code. ( 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./Enter numbers or...
  • 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 (16.4 ft.) or less. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. ≥ If you connect this unit to a 4K-compatible TV and perform “Easy Setting”, 4K/60p will be automatically selected.

  • Page 11: Connecting To An Amplifier/Receiver

    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...
  • Page 12 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 ( 29): ≥ Set “HDMI(VIDEO) Output Mode” to “Auto ( Video Only / Video+Audio )”. ( ≥...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14 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 HDMI cable (18 Gbps) HDMI IN HDMI IN Optical digital cable Projector OPTICAL IN (2K-compatible) Amplifier/receiver Setting...
  • Page 15 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 cable (18 Gbps) HDMI OUT HDMI IN...

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Network

    This unit has built-in wireless LAN and can be connected to a wireless router. Wireless router, etc. Internet ≥ For additional information about this unit refer to http://www.panasonic.ca/english/support ≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services. ≥ See page 3 for the precautions of wireless LAN connection. LAN cable connection LAN Cable Broadband router, etc.

  • Page 17: Settings

    Follow the on-screen instructions to Wired continue with the settings. Wireless (e.g., “Quick Start”) ≥ Certain recent models of Panasonic TVs RETURN (VIERA) may automatically apply their ∫ About the wireless connection language setting to this unit. ∫ When connected to a...
  • Page 18 Do you want to start firmware update? For the update information, please visit the following website: If the wireless router supports the PUSH http://panasonic.net/support/ button method* You can connect to and configure the security settings of your wireless LAN device with ease by pressing the Link button on the router.

  • Page 19: Playback

    Playback 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 Playback Search/Slow motion Show the status messages Search While playing, press [PLAYBACK INFO.]. You can check the detailed video content* While playing, press [SEARCH6] or playback status. [SEARCH5]. ≥ Ultra HD Blu-ray, MKV, MP4 and MPEG2: Video attribute information of video Audio is not heard.
  • Page 21 Playback Enjoying Ultra HD Blu-ray Enjoying 3D video and photos You can enjoy the playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray Preparation discs with this unit. Connect this unit to a 3D compatible TV. ( ≥ Perform the necessary preparations for the TV. Preparation ≥...

  • Page 22: Network Service (Enjoying Netflix, Etc.)

    Network Service allows you to access some Insert the media. specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy Internet contents such as photos, videos, Select “View Photos”. etc. from Network Service home screen. Select an item and press the green button.

  • Page 23: Home Network Feature

    For information on whether the smartphone, discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the etc. supports Mirroring, contact the content or the continuity of the services.
  • Page 24 Playback Playing back contents on the Using the Digital Media Network Contents server Controller You can share photos, videos and music stored in You can use a smartphone or tablet as the Digital Media Controller (DMC) to playback contents the Network Contents server* [PC, smartphone, etc.] connected to your home network.

  • 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

    Playback Option menu ∫ Shuffle Select whether to play shuffle or not. A variety of playback operations and settings can ∫ Start Slideshow be performed from this menu. Start the slideshow. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. ∫...
  • Page 27 Playback ∫ Optimum HDR Adjustment Video Settings This setting is also displayed by pressing and holding [HDR SETTING] for more than These settings are also displayed by pressing 2 seconds. ( [VIDEO SETTING]. ≥ HDR Optimizer : If “On” is selected, you can display highly bright Video Settings Ultra HD Ultra HD...
  • Page 28 Playback ∫ DSD Decode Sampling Frequency Audio Settings Select the settings that suit your sound quality preferences. ∫ Sound Effects *1, *2 Select the sound effect. ∫ DSD LPF Setting (Upsampling up to 192 kHz/32 bit is possible.) Select the settings that suit your sound quality ≥...

  • Page 29: Reference

    Reference Setup menu ∫ 24p Output Reference Content recorded at 24p* , such as BD-Video Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The films, is output at 24p when played back. settings remain intact even if you switch the unit ≥ When this unit is connected to TV compatible to standby.
  • Page 30 Reference ∫ Advanced Settings Audio Output Press [OK] to show the following settings: This setting selects whether or not to output audio from HDMI. Color Mode ≥ To enjoy audio with the HDMI terminal, select This setting is for selecting color-space “On”.
  • Page 31 Reference ∫ OPTICAL Down Sampling Audio Set the maximum sampling frequency to be used when outputting down-sampled audio from the ∫ Dynamic Range Compression OPTICAL terminal. You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog ≥ Set a frequency supported by the connected clearly.
  • Page 32 Reference ∫ On-screen Language Choose the language for menus and on-screen messages. ∫ 3D BD-Video Playback Select the playback method of 3D compatible video software. Network ∫ 3D AVCHD Output ∫ Easy Network Setting ( Select the output method of 3D AVCHD videos. ∫...
  • Page 33 Reference Network Service Settings ( Networked Standby Even when “Quick Start” is set to “Off”, by Press [OK] to show the following settings: using a remote device (smartphone or tablet), Audio Auto Gain Control you can wake the unit from the off state and Volume that is different depending on the start certain Internet content services.
  • Page 34 Reference ∫ Remote Control Code Ratings Change the remote control code if other Panasonic products react to this remote control. The following items use the same password. Don’t forget your password. ∫ Firmware Update ( Press [OK] to show the following settings: ∫...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide

    Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in Do you have the latest firmware installed? the Setup menu. ( Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s To return all settings to the factory preset. firmware to ensure that our customers are Reset the unit as follows: enjoying the latest technology.
  • Page 36 Reference 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 Press and hold [OK], the yellow button and “Resolution”.
  • Page 37 Reference Video is not output in 4K or high-definition. 3D video is not output correctly as 2D. Confirm that “Resolution” in the Setup menu Select “Set before play” in the Setup menu, is set properly. ( and select “2D Playback” in the setup screen Confirm the HDMI cable, related connections displayed when playing 3D discs.
  • Page 38 Reference There is no sound coming out. Audio To output audio using OPTICAL terminal, set “OPTICAL Down Sampling” properly. ( Cannot hear the desired audio. Refer to “Connecting to an amplifier/receiver” Check the connections and the “Digital Audio 11 - 15) to check the audio output settings Output”...
  • Page 39 Reference When using wireless LAN connection, video Playback from the Network Contents server* is not played back or video frames are dropped Disc cannot be played. during playback. The disc is dirty. ( Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n The disc is not finalized.
  • Page 40 Reference POWER LED 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.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Reference Specifications File format General File format Extension Reference “.MKV”, ≥ Resolution up to “.mkv” 3840x2160 30p, Signal system NTSC 4096x2160 24p. ≥ The video file and Operating i5 oC to i35 oC subtitles text file are temperature range (i41 oF to i95 oF) Subtitles (Compression inside the same folder,...
  • Page 42 Reference Supported format for File format Extension Reference This unit supports tags, but Network Media Playback only titles, artist names and “.WMA”, album names can be “.wma” displayed. Maximum When this unit works as a Network Contents sampling rate: client, following contents are playable. 48 kHz/385 kbps ≥...
  • Page 43 Reference Language code list Display languages list Language Code Language Code Language Code Display Language Display Language Display Language Abkhazian: 6566 Gujarati: 7185 Rhaeto-Romance: English Japanese Arabic Afar: 6565 Hausa: 7265 8277 French Chinese Hindi Afrikaans: 6570 Hebrew: 7387 Romanian: 8279 German Korean...

  • Page 44: Licenses

    (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, Java is a registered trademark of Oracle and/or its affiliates. (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 45 Reference (1) MS/WMA This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    One (1) year This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original...

  • Page 47: Index

    Soundtrack ..26 Subtitle ..26, 32 (Inside of product) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.com TQBS0233-1 © Panasonic Corporation 2018 F0518SK1068...

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