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Panasonic DMP-BD77 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Operating Instructions

Summary of DMP-BD77

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    Vqt3v18 owner’s manual blu-ray disc tm player model no. Dmp-bd871 dmp-bd87 dmp-bd77 thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Please keep this manual for future reference. If you have any questions, contact: u.S.A. And puerto...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    2 vqt3v18 getting started important safety instructions read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1 read these instru...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3 vqt3v18 unit to 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 th...

  • Page 4: Accessories

    4 vqt3v18 accessories check the supplied accessories before using this unit. 1 remote control (n2qayb000734) 2 batteries for remote control ≥ product numbers provided in this owner’s manual correct as of december 2011. These may be subject to change. ∫ using the remote control insert so the poles ( ...

  • Page 5: Playable Media

    5 vqt3v18 playable media ≥ see pages 6 and 33 for more information on the types of content that can be played. Type logo examples type detail playable contents bd-video video bd-re video, jpeg bd-r video, mkv dvd-video video dvd-r video, avchd mkv, jpeg, flac, mp3, wav dvd-r dl dvd-rw video, avchd —...

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    6 vqt3v18 ∫ discs that cannot be played in this unit any other disc that is not specifically supported or previously described. ≥ dvd-ram ≥ super audio cd ≥ photo cd ≥ dvd-audio ≥ video cd and super video cd ≥ wma discs ≥ all types of divx discs ≥ pal discs ≥ hd dvd ≥ bd-video discs recorded at a ra...

  • Page 7: Control Reference Guide

    7 vqt3v18 control reference guide 1 turn the unit on and off 2 tv operation buttons you can operate the panasonic tv through the unit’s remote control (depending on the tv these buttons may not work.). [ Í tv] : turn the television on and off [av] : switch the input select [ i j vol] : adjust the vo...

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    8 vqt3v18 step 1 : connecting to a tv perform either one of the following connections in accordance with your tv input terminal. ≥ before making any connections, we recommend that you temporarily disconnect all the units from ac power. ≥ do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to ...

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    9 vqt3v18 step 3 : connecting to the network the following services can be used when this unit is connected to broadband. ≥ firmware can be updated (> 13) ≥ you can enjoy bd-live (> 17) ≥ you can enjoy network service (> 18) ≥ you can access other devices (home network) (> 19) for details about conn...

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    10 vqt3v18 step 4 : connecting to an ac power source ≥ this unit consumes a small amount of ac power (> 32) even when turned off. In the interest of power conservation, if you will not be using this unit for an extended period of time, it can be disconnected. To a household ac outlet dmp-bd87_77_vqt...

  • Page 11: Step 5 : Settings

    11 vqt3v18 step 5 : settings after connecting your new player for the first time and pressing [ Í], a screen for the basic settings will appear. Preparation turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 press [ Í]. Setup screen appears. 2 follow the on-screen ins...

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    12 vqt3v18 ∫ “search for wireless network” the available wireless networks will be displayed. 1 select your network name and press [ok]. ≥ if your network name is not displayed, search again by pressing the [r] button on the remote control. Stealth ssid will not be displayed, in this case enter manu...

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    13 vqt3v18 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. ( > 26, “remote control code”) occasionally, panasonic may release updated firmware for this unit that ma...

  • Page 14: Inserting Or Removing

    14 vqt3v18 playback inserting or removing media ≥ 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 con...

  • Page 15: Multi User Mode

    15 vqt3v18 multi user mode multi user mode is a function that enables switching of multiple settings easily. Up to 4 people can use the unit with their own settings. The following settings can be personalized. ≥ the user icon ≥ the wallpaper of home menu ≥ the picture settings (> 21, 23) a the user ...

  • Page 16: Playback

    16 vqt3v18 playback 1 insert the media. Playback starts depending on the media. 2 select the item to play and press [ok]. Repeat this procedure if necessary. ≥ discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [ ∫stop] when you have finished playback to protect the unit’s motor, your televis...

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    17 vqt3v18 press [pop-up menu/top menu]. ≥ select the item and press [ok]. While playing, press [status]. The status messages give you information about what is currently being played. Each time you press [status], the display information may change or will disappear from the screen. ≥ depending on ...

  • Page 18: Enjoying Network

    18 vqt3v18 enjoying network service (netflix, etc.) you can enjoy network service. * images are for illustration purposes, contents may change without notice. Preparation ≥ network connection (> 9) ≥ network setting (> 11) 1 press [network]. ≥ netflix can be accessed directly by pressing [netflix] b...

  • Page 19: Home Network Feature

    19 vqt3v18 home network feature you can share photos, videos and music stored in the dlna certified media server (pc with windows 7 installed, smartphone, etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy the contents with this player. Preparation 1 perform network connection (> 9) and network setting...

  • Page 20: “Hdmi Cec”

    20 vqt3v18 “hdmi cec” this unit supports hdmi cec (consumer electronics control). You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an hdmi cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. Preparation 1 set “hdmi cec” to “on” (> 26). (the default settin...

  • Page 21: Option Menu

    21 vqt3v18 settings option menu a variety of playback operations and settings can be performed from this menu. Available options differ depending on the playing contents and the condition of the unit. About multi user mode : settings of the items with this indication are saved by the respective user...

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    22 vqt3v18 ∫ video the recording method of original video appears. ∫ primary video the recording method of original primary video appears. ∫ secondary video ∫ top menu display top menu. ∫ pop-up menu display pop-up menu. ∫ menu display menu. ∫ picture mode select the picture quality mode during play...

  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    23 vqt3v18 setup menu change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Some items in the setup menu are common to the option menu. You can get the same effect with both menus. About multi user mode : settings of the items with this indicatio...

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    24 vqt3v18 ¾hdmi audio output this setting selects whether or not to output audio from hdmi. ∫ downmix select the downmix system of multi-channel to 2-channel sound. ≥ select “surround encoded”, when the connected equipment supports the virtual surround function. ≥ there is no effect on “bitstream” ...

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    25 vqt3v18 ¾network drive connection it is possible to access the shared folder of equipment not compatible with dlna, such as the windows xp operating system, and play back video, still pictures, and music on this unit. For the setting and operation method of connected equipment, refer to the follo...

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    26 vqt3v18 ¾screen saver function this is to prevent burn-in on the screen. ≥ when this is set to “on”: if a list of playback content is displayed and there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the screen switches to home menu automatically. ≥ while playing and pausing, etc., this function is not...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    27 vqt3v18 reference troubleshooting guide before requesting service, please perform the following steps. The following do not indicate a problem with this unit: – regular disc rotating sounds. – image disturbance during search. ∫ unit doesn’t respond to remote control or front panel buttons. Discon...

  • Page 28

    28 vqt3v18 this unit does not recognize the usb connection correctly. ¾ disconnect and reconnect the usb cable. If it still does not recognize the connection, turn the power of this unit off and on again. ¾ usb devices may not be recognized by this unit when connected using the following : – a usb h...

  • Page 29

    29 vqt3v18 cannot hear the desired audio type. ¾ check the connections and the “digital audio output” settings. ( > 8, 23) ¾ to output audio from a device connected with an hdmi cable, set “hdmi audio output” to “on” in the setup menu. ( > 24) disc cannot be played. ¾ the disc is dirty. (> 4) still ...

  • Page 30: Messages

    30 vqt3v18 messages the following messages or service numbers appear on the television or unit’s display. Cannot play. ¾ you inserted an incompatible disc (discs recorded in pal video, etc.). Cannot display on this unit. ¾ you tried to play a non-compatible image. No disc inserted. ¾ the disc may be...

  • Page 31: Supplemental

    31 vqt3v18 supplemental information ∫ display languages list ∫ language code list ∫ unit’s display list this list only contains displays that are difficult to read. * “ ” stands for a number. Display language display language display language language code language code language code eng fra deu ita...

  • Page 32: Precautions Of Wireless

    32 vqt3v18 precautions of wireless lan connection the following limits are in place regarding the usage of this unit or wireless lan adaptor. You must be aware of these limits before using these devices. Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental damage which may arise due to a failu...

  • Page 33

    33 vqt3v18 ≥ with certain recording states and folder structures, the play order may differ or playback may not be possible. The audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit. ( > 23, digital audio output) ≥ the number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels...

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    34 vqt3v18 “avchd” is a trademark of panasonic corporation and sony corporation. Java is a registered trademark of oracle and/or its affiliates. The wi-fi certified logo is a certification mark of the wi-fi alliance. The wi-fi protected setup mark is a mark of the wi-fi alliance. Manufactured under ...

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    35 vqt3v18 this product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for panasonic corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to panasonic corporation, (3) the software licensed under the gnu general public license, version 2 (gpl v2), (4) ...

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    36 vqt3v18 c-arse license copyright 1998 by the massachusetts institute of technology. Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both th...

  • Page 37: Limited Warranty

    37 vqt3v18 limited warranty (only for u.S.A. And puerto rico) panasonic consumer marketing company of north america, division of panasonic corporation of north america one panasonic way, secaucus, new jersey 07094 panasonic blu-ray and dvd products limited warranty limited warranty coverage (for usa...

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    38 vqt3v18 limited warranty (only for canada) panasonic canada inc. 5770 ambler drive, mississauga, ontario l4w 2t3 panasonic product - limited warranty panasonic canada inc. Warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below f...

  • Page 39

    39 vqt3v18 referencia rápida en español (spanish quick reference) ≥ conéctelo cuando haya realizado el resto de conexiones. Ahorro de energía esta unidad consume una pequeña cantidad de energía aunque esté ajustada en el modo de espera (accionamiento rápido : desactivado, aprox. 0,5 w). Para ahorrar...

  • Page 40: Index

    Index a audio changing audio . . . . . .16 language . . . . . . . .24, 31 b bd-live . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 d dlna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 f file format. . . . . . . . . . . .33 firmware update . . . . . . . 13 h hdmi cec . . . . . . . . . . . .20 l lan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...