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Panasonic DMP-BD79 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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.)
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Blu-ray Disc Player Model No. DMP-BD79 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” ( 13) or http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

  • Page 2: Precautions

    CAUTION Unit ≥ This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ≥ Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit.

  • Page 3: To Dispose Or Transfer This Unit

    Restriction on use of To dispose or transfer this unit unauthorized copied content The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection. procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete Cinavia Notice the user settings.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Precautions ....2 Getting started Playback Accessories ....5 Inserting or removing media .

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories Unit and media care Getting started ∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth Check the supplied accessories before using this unit. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to Remote control clean this unit. (N2QAYB000871) ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully Batteries for remote control read the instructions that came with the cloth.

  • Page 6: Playable Media

    Playable media Device Media markings Device types Contents format BD-Video Video BD-RE Video, JPEG Video, MKV BD-R DVD-Video Video DVD-R Video, AVCHD, MKV, JPEG, AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA DVD-R DL DVD-RW Video, AVCHD — +R/+RW/+R DL Music CD Music [CD-DA] MKV, JPEG, AAC, FLAC, MP3, CD-R —...

  • Page 7: Region Management Information

    Some types of HDD may require the use of its external power supply unit. DVD-Video: ∫ BD-RE, BD-R [For]the]Middle]East] This unit can play Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Example: DVD-Video discs Blu-ray Disc recorders may not play back the supporting the region number “2” or audio etc., correctly.

  • Page 8: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Turn the unit on and off TV operation buttons You can operate the Panasonic TV using the unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not work depending on the TV. [Í TV] : Turn the TV on and off...

  • Page 9: Connecting To A Tv

    ≥ Use the High Speed HDMI cables. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. The HDMI-compliant cable is supplied with this unit.

  • Page 10: Connecting To The Network

    Use of a wireless LAN connection is prohibited in the regions where DY-WL5 is not sold. ≥ 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 provided in airports, stations, cafes, etc.

  • Page 11: Settings

    Settings Easy Network Setting After completing “Easy Settings”, you can perform Easy Settings “Easy Network Setting”. After connecting your new player for the first time Select “Wired” or “Wireless” and press [OK]. and pressing [Í], the basic settings screen will Easy Network Setting appear.
  • Page 12 WPS (PUSH button): e.g. If your wireless router supports ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router. WPS (PUSH button), you can ≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy easily perform the settings by Network Setting”...

  • Page 13: Reprogramming The Remote Control

    Occasionally, Panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are If you have more than one Panasonic player/ available free of charge. recorder and the remote control operates both...

  • Page 14: Inserting Or Removing Media

    Notes ≥ When inserting a media item, ensure that it is facing the right way up. ≥ If you connect a Panasonic product with a USB connection cable, the setup screen may be displayed on the connected equipment. For details, refer to the instructions for the connected equipment.

  • Page 15: Home Menu

    HOME menu Videos/Photos/Music Major functions of this unit can be operated from Play back the contents. the HOME menu. Disc ≥ When multiple contents Preparation are recorded, select the Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video types of contents or the input on the TV.

  • Page 16: Multi User Mode

    Multi User Mode Personalizing a new user Multi User Mode allows individuals to customize Press [HOME]. settings and switch to their saved settings easily. Press the coloured button that indicates Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own new user personalization.

  • Page 17: Playback

    Playback Search/Slow motion Search Insert the media. While playing, press [SEARCH6] or Playback starts depending on the media. [SEARCH5]. Select the item to play and press [OK]. Slow motion Repeat this procedure if necessary. While paused, press [SEARCH5]. The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥...

  • Page 18: Show The Status Messages

    Displaying menus and playback Enjoying BD-Live information With “BD-Live” discs, you can enjoy bonus contents that use Internet access. Show top menu/pop-up menu For this BD-Live function, connection of a USB device is necessary along with Internet Press [TOP MENU] or [POP-UP MENU]. connection.

  • Page 19: Enjoying Network Service

    ≥ Online movie rental service discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the ≥ Video browsing service content or the continuity of the services. ≥ Some features of websites or content of the service may not be available.

  • Page 20: Home Network Feature

    ≥ You may be able to use convenient functions depending on the content by You can also enjoy viewing the video and photos pressing [OPTION]. recorded in Panasonic DLNA compatible ≥ Control Panel is recorders (DIGA). e.g., displayed once the Refer to our website about the sales area, etc.
  • Page 21 Server For more details, refer to the following website and the Renderer operating instructions for each of the equipment. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.) Controller ≥ Depending on the contents and the connected equipment, playback may not be possible.

  • Page 22: Hdmi Cec

    “HDMI CEC” USB Sharing This unit supports “HDMI CEC” (Consumer This function allows you to copy the contents Electronics Control) function. from one device to another using the USB See the operating instructions for connected ports. equipment for operational details. Preparation Preparation 1 Set “HDMI CEC”...

  • Page 23: Option Menu

    Option menu ∫ Repeat Play Settings Select the item that you want to repeat. ≥ The items displayed differ depending on the A variety of playback operations and settings can type of media. be performed from this menu. ≥ Select “Off” to cancel. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit.

  • Page 24: Sound Settings

    Picture Settings Sound Settings ∫ Dialogue Enhancer ∫ Picture Mode The volume of the centre channel is raised to Select the picture quality mode during play. make dialog easier to hear. ≥ If you select “User”, you can change settings in ≥...

  • Page 25: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Picture Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The ∫ Picture Mode settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ∫ Picture Adjustment Some items in the Setup menu are common to ∫ HDMI Output the Option menu. You can get the same effect Press [OK] to show the following settings: with both menus.

  • Page 26: Reference

    ∫ DTS Neo:6 Sound 2ch (2.1ch) audio is expanded to 7ch (7.1ch) before it is output. ∫ Dialogue Enhancer ≥ Audio expansion is enabled when you have selected “PCM” in “Digital Audio Output”. ∫ Dynamic Range Compression ≥ This does not function on Dolby sound. You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
  • Page 27 The wireless router connection wizard will be connected equipment, refer to the following displayed. website. Double Speed Mode Setting (2.4GHz) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ Set the connection speed for a 2.4 GHz (This site is in English only.) wireless format. ≥ If you connect using the “Double Speed Remote Device Settings ( Mode (40MHz)”, 2 channels use the same...
  • Page 28 BD-Live Internet Access ( System You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. ∫ Easy Settings ≥ If “Limit” is selected, Internet access is You can execute basic settings. permitted only for BD-Live contents which have content owner certificates. ∫...
  • Page 29 10 minutes or more, Change the remote control code if other the screen switches to HOME menu Panasonic products react to this remote control. automatically. ∫ Firmware Update ( ≥ While playing and pausing, etc., this function is not available.

  • Page 30: Led Indicators

    Confirm the following items in correspondence to the state of INFO LED on the front panel of this unit. ≥ If the state of the INFO LED does not change after performing the operations in the table below, contact your local Panasonic dealer. INFO LED...

  • Page 31: Messages

    Messages Check the following when messages are displayed on the screen. Cannot play. You inserted an incompatible disc. Cannot play on this unit. You tried to play a non-compatible image. No disc inserted. The disc may be upside down. $ This operation is not available. Some operations are unsupported by the unit.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    “Remote Do you have the latest firmware installed? control ”, which is displayed on the screen Panasonic is constantly improving the unit’s when you press a button on the remote firmware to ensure that our customers are control.
  • Page 33 Video is not output in high-definition. Picture Confirm that “HDMI Video Format” in the Setup menu is set properly. ( The images from this unit do not appear on the TV. A black band is displayed around the edge of Picture is distorted.
  • Page 34 Network I can’t connect to the network. Confirm the network connection and settings. 10, 11, 27) There may be obstacles that prevent the unit from detecting your home network. Bring the unit and the wireless router closer to each other. This unit may be able to detect your network name ( 12, “SSID”).

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications File format File General Extension Reference format This unit supports ID3 tags, but only titles, artist Signal system PAL/NTSC “.MP3”, “.mp3” names and album names can be displayed. Operating i5 oC to i35 oC temperature range ≥ MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG are Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

  • Page 36: Audio Information

    Audio information Display languages list The audio output differs depending on the Display Language Display Language Display Language settings on the unit. ( 26, “Digital Audio Output”) English Japanese Arabic ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible French Chinese Hindi...
  • Page 37 OR USE THE DATA FILES OR SOFTWARE. Corporation, COPYRIGHT AND PERMISSION NOTICE (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, Copyright (c) 1991-2009 Unicode, Inc. All rights reserved. (3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Distributed under the Terms of Use in Version 2.0 (GPL V2.0),...
  • Page 38 THE DATA FILES AND SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED ““AS IS””, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR HOLDERS INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, OR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS...

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty (Only For Australia)

    Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
  • Page 40 (Inside of product) Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net VQT4W89 F0213ST0 C Panasonic Corporation 2013...

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