Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
2 RQT9412 Ge tting s tarted 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 ins...
Page 3 - Unit and media care; Media handling; Clean discs; Media handling precautions; Maintenance; Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth; To dispose or transfer this unit; DO
RQT9412 3 Unit and media care Media handling Clean discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. Media handling precautions Disc ≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or fingerprints on the disc. ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, renderi...
Page 4 - Table of contents; Getting started; IMPORTANT SAFETY; Playback; Basic play; Linked operations with the TV; Link; “HDAVI Control; Settings; Changing settings with the; Reference; Limited Warranty
RQT9412 4 Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................2 Unit and media care ............................3Accessory information........................5Media (Disc/Card/USB device/ Video cassette) information ............6 Audio and video informatio...
Page 5 - Accessory information; Using the remote control; for remote control
RQT9412 5 27 Accessory information (ONLY FOR CANADA)The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the front and back side of the unit. Using the remote control Batteries Insert so the poles ( i and j ) match those in the remote control. When closing the lid, insert i...
Page 6 - CD; Finalized
RQT9412 6 Media (Disc/Card/USB device/Video cassette) information Commercially sold 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. User recorded media This chart shows t...
Page 7 - Video cassettes; Discs that cannot be played in this unit; SDHC Memory Card
RQT9412 7 SD cards This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other devices that you can use. * Includes miniSD Card and microSD Card The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD card” in these operating instructions. ≥ MiniSD Cards and microSD Cards can be used, but mus...
Page 8 - Audio and video information; About audio from audio output terminals; HDMI AV OUT/DIGITAL AUDIO OUT; Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video; NECESSARY CONNECTIONS
RQT9412 8 Audio and video information About audio from audio output terminals Before connecting, read the table below, and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”). ( > 9) ≥ The number of channels listed i...
Page 9 - Regarding 24p output; Necessary settings for audio output; To return to the previous screen; Audio output setting for the various equipment; Secondary Audio”
RQT9412 9 Regarding 24p output [BD-V] Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in accordance with the film materials. However, they will normally be output in 60 frames/second in accordance with the display format.These can be output in 24p as the original. Therefore, high-quali...
Page 10 - Connections; About terminal
RQT9412 10 Connections About terminal ≥ This unit offers several different types of audio and video connections. ≥ Your TV/receiver/amplifier may or may not support all the connections shown. Video Connections (TV) ( > 11) Audio Connections (Receiver/Amplifier) ( > 12, 13) ≥ Do not place the u...
Page 11 - Connecting to your TV, via HDMI AV OUT; Connecting to your TV, via COMPONENT VIDEO OUT; Connecting to your TV, via VIDEO OUT
RQT9412 11 Video Connections (TV) For audio output, refer to pages 12 and 13. A Connecting to your TV, via HDMI AV OUT ≥ “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” should be set to “On”. ( > 34) ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( > 28) when used with a compatible Panaso...
Page 12 - Digital Audio Connections; Connecting to HDMI AV OUT terminal; Connecting to Digital Audio Output terminal
RQT9412 12 Connections Digital Audio Connections D Connecting to HDMI AV OUT terminal ≥ “HDMI Video Mode” and “HDMI Audio Output” should be set to “On”. ( > 34) ≥ “Digital Audio Output” : Depending on the connected amplifier/receiver. ( > 33) ≥ The HDMI connection supports VIERA Link “HDAVI Co...
Page 13 - Connecting to AUDIO OUT terminal
RQT9412 13 Analog Audio Connection AC power connection F Connecting to AUDIO OUT terminal ≥ Using the two analog audio channels this connection provides, you will not be able to use any surround sound audio modes. VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Y L R P B P R OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/B...
Page 14 - Remote control and unit reference guide; i j
14 RQT9412 Remote control and unit reference guide ! Turn the unit on and off ( > 15) @ TV operation buttons ( > 15) You can operate the TV through the unit’s remote control.[ Í TV POWER] : Turn the television on and off [INPUT] : Input select[ i j VOL] : Adjust the volume [ W X CH] : Channel ...
Page 15 - Setting; Easy Setting; Preparation; Reprogramming the remote control for TV control; Follow the on-screen instructions and; Input the 4-digit code with the numbered buttons while
RQT9412 15 Setting Easy Setting After connecting your new player and pressing the power button, a screen for the basic settings will appear. Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. Reprogramming the remote control for TV control You can operate th...
Page 16 - Broadband network connection; Firmware updates; Automatically check the firmware; Manually updating the firmware
RQT9412 16 Broadband network connection The following services can be used when this unit is connected to the Internet via a broadband connection. ≥ Firmware can be updated ( B right) ≥ You can enjoy the BD-Live ( > 23) ≥ You can enjoy the VIERA CAST ( > 27) ≥ Use shielded LAN cables when conn...
Page 17 - Network settings; Testing of “IP Address/DNS Settings”; Please check the connection and settings.; Setting the IP address
RQT9412 17 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. ( > 35) It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation ≥...
Page 18 - Setting the connection speed; Testing of “Proxy Server Settings”; Setting the proxy server; Using the numbered buttons to enter characters; Repeat this step to enter other characters.; In order to restore the default settings; A B C
18 RQT9412 Network settings Setting the connection speed When the connection test results in “Fail” after the IP and DNS-IP addresses are assigned, perform the following settings. After performing steps 1 – 3 ( > 17) 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Auto Detect Connection Speed” and press [ 2 , 1 ] t...
Page 19 - Inserting or removing media; Inserting or removing a disc; Inserting an SD card; Inserting or removing a USB device; Inserting a USB device; Inserting or ejecting a video cassette; Inserting a video cassette
RQT9412 19 Inserting or removing media Inserting or removing a disc 1 Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray. 2 Insert or remove the disc ≥ Press [ < OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the disc tray. ≥ DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before use. ≥ Insert double-sided discs so the labe...
Page 20 - Other operations during play; Resume play function; Search
RQT9412 20 Play back 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. 1 Press [ Í POWER] to turn on the unit. ...
Page 21 - Showing FUNCTIONS menu; Items to be displayed may vary with the media.; ] to select the item and
RQT9412 21 Frame-by-frame While paused, press [ 2 ] ( 2; ) or [ 1 ] ( ;1 ). Each press shows the next frame. ≥ Press and hold to change in succession forward or backward. ≥ Press [ 1 ] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed. ≥ [BD-V] [AVCHD] : Forward direction [ 1 ] ( ;1 ) only. Screen Aspect Wh...
Page 22 - Playing HD Video or SD Video; ] to select the title; Chapter playback; “Title View” screen is displayed.; ] to select the title and
RQT9412 22 Playing HD Video or SD Video [AVCHD] [MPEG2] It is possible to playback the HD (High Definition) video recorded on the Panasonic High definition Video Camera on the DVD-RAM/R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and SD (Standard Definition) Video recorded on the Panasonic SD Video Camera on t...
Page 23 - Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video; Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet; To turn on/off secondary video; Set “Soundtrack” in “Secondary
RQT9412 23 Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video [BD-V] What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile. What is BD-Live? In addition to the BONUSVIEW func...
Page 24 - Playing still pictures; Connecting a USB device; Insert a disc, SD card or USB; Useful functions during still picture play; Start Slideshow; While the “Album View” screen is displayed; To stop slideshow
RQT9412 24 Playing still pictures [JPEG] Playback of the BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL or CD-R/RW with still pictures recorded. This unit can also play still pictures recorded on the SD card or USB memory. In addition, you can also connect Panasonic digital camera by USB connection.(About structure of folde...
Page 25 - Slideshow settings; ] to select “Slideshow; Rotate; ] to select “Zoom out”; To select the still pictures in another folder; ] to select “Select Root; While the “Picture View” screen is displayed; ] to select a folder and; To show the picture properties; While playing
RQT9412 25 Slideshow settings In step 2 in Start Slideshow on page 24, 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Slideshow Settings” and press [OK]. 2 To change the display interval Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Display Interval” and press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the interval (“Long”, “Normal” or “Short”). ≥ When a sti...
Page 26 - Playing a video cassette; Other operations of Video cassette; Pause; Slow playback; Manual Tracking
26 RQT9412 Playing a video cassette [VHS] Other operations of Video cassette (These functions may not work depending on the recording conditions.) About basic play D 20, “Basic play (Playing video contents)” Stop Pause or Slow playback Pause Press [ ; ] again or [ 1 ] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥ Pause...
Page 27 - Playing music; If the media containing data in different file formats is; ] to select the track and; Play starts on the selected track.; To switch from other menus to MP3 menu; Playing a track in another folder; While the “Music list” is displayed; Enjoying VIERA CAST; To return to VIERA CAST Home screen
RQT9412 27 Playing music [CD] [MP3] You can generally play any available music CD or MP3 files recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW and USB device.(About structure of folders D 37, “Structure of folders that can be played in this unit”) 1 Insert a disc or USB device. ( > 19) ≥ If the media contain...
Page 28 - What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?
RQT9412 28 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM ”) Preparation 1) Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI cable ( > 11–12). 2) Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( > 34). (The default setting is “On”.) 3) Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connect...
Page 29 - Easy control only with VIERA remote control; When not using “HDAVI Control”; Press the button for VIERA Link on the remote control.; The FUNCTIONS menu is displayed.
RQT9412 29 Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.The buttons that you can use for this...
Page 30 - Changing settings with the on-screen menu; On-screen menu operations; To exit the on-screen menu; Language
RQT9412 30 Se ttin gs Changing settings with the on-screen menu (except [VHS] ) On-screen menu operations What you can change with the on-screen menu Some items may be changed only on the disc specific menu. ( > 20) 1 Press [DISPLAY]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and press [ 1 ]. 3 Press ...
Page 32 - Changing the unit’s settings; Setup menu operations; ] to select the menu; If there are any other items, repeat these steps.; To return to the previous; “Disc”; “Video”
RQT9412 32 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 Summary of settings Underlined items are the factory presets. 1 While stopped Press [SETUP]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu ...
Page 33 - To select these options, perform steps; “Audio”
RQT9412 33 To select these options, perform steps 1 – 4 ( > 32) “Audio” Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)Change the dynamic range ( > 50) for late night viewing. ≥ On ≥ Off ≥ Auto: Effective only when Dolby TrueHD is play...
Page 34 - “TV / Device Connection”
RQT9412 34 Changing the unit’s settings To select these options, perform steps 1 – 4 ( > 32) Underlined items are the factory presets. * In this unit, a P4HD ( > 51) video processor is used to provide video of optimal resolution to the connected TV. “TV / Device Connection” TV Aspect Set to ma...
Page 35 - “Network”
RQT9412 35 To select these options, perform steps 1 – 4 ( > 32) “Network” IP Address/DNS Settings ( > 17) ≥ Press [OK] to show the following settings. Connection Test — — — — IP Address Auto Configuration (DHCP) ≥ On ≥ Off IP Address — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — Subnet Mask — — —. — — —. — — —. ...
Page 36 - When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control; “Others”; ] to select “Remote Control; To change the code on the remote control
36 RQT9412 Changing the unit’s settings To select these options, perform steps 1 – 4 ( > 32) Underlined items are the factory presets. 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 pl...
Page 37 - JPEG
RQT9412 37 Refe ren ce About MP3/JPEG files MP3 JPEG ≥ English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly. ≥ The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is displayed on a computer. ≥ Depending on how you create the media (wr...
Page 38 - Messages; On the television
RQT9412 38 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 Page Cannot play. ≥ You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). 6, 7 Cannot display on this...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting guide; The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:; To reset this unit
RQT9412 40 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 46 if you res...
Page 42 - Card; USB
RQT9412 42 Troubleshooting guide Card Page USB VHS Network The capacity of the SD card decreased. ≥ When a BD-Video that supports BD-Live is used, and an SD card is in the slot, data may be written to the SD card. 23 Music on an SD card cannot be played. ≥ Data that can be played from an SD card are...
Page 43 - Other difficulties with playback; Page
RQT9412 43 Other difficulties with playback Page Audio and video momentarily pause. ≥ This occurs between playlist chapters or scenes ( [AVCHD] ). ≥ When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal program. H...
Page 44 - Specifications; zk
44 RQT9412 Specifications Signal system: NTSC Operating temperature range: i 5 o C to i 35 o C ( i 41 o F to i 95 o F) 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* 6 BD-R: Version 2 (Single La...
Page 45 - Product Service; Product information
RQT9412 45 Product Service 1. Damage requiring service —The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or ( b ) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does no...
Page 46 - Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player Limited Warranty; Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico); Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico); Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico); Centralized Factory Service Center
46 RQT9412 Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Blu-ray Disc Player Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico O...
Page 47 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY
RQT9412 47 Limited Warranty (Only for CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 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 48 - Licenses
48 RQT9412 Licenses Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufac...
Page 49 - Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference); Conexiones básicas; Preparación
RQT9412 49 Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference) Conexiones básicas A Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI B Conexión a un televisor con un cable para audio/vídeo Parte posterior de la unidad ≥ Esta conexión no permite la salida de vídeo de alta definición. Utilice la conexió...
Page 50 - Glossary
RQT9412 50 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 additi...
Page 52 - Index; pr
Index A AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 26 Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Language . . . . . ....
