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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc

Player

Model No. DMP-BDT270

DMP-BDT170
DMP-BDT166
DMP-BDT165

DMP-BD83
DMP-BD73

Thank you for purchasing this product.
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP-BDT270.

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” (

15) or

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

SQW0349-1

until
2014/4/14

Summary of Contents for DMP-BD73

Page 1: ...uffix EB denotes UK model Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in these operating instructions are of DMP BDT270 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 15 or http panasonic jp support global...

Page 2: ... this unit to direct sunlight high temperatures high humidity and excessive vibration Batteries Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage and may cause a fire Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the type recommended by the manufacturer When disposing of the batteries please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of ...

Page 3: ...t set by the Directive for the chemical involved Restriction on use of unauthorized copied content BDT270 Wireless LAN connection 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 damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits or to any condition of use...

Page 4: ...g to a TV 11 Connecting to an amplifier receiver 12 Connecting to the network 13 Settings 14 Playback Inserting or removing media 15 HOME menu 16 Playback 17 Enjoying Network Service 19 Home Network feature 20 HDMI CEC 22 USB Sharing 22 Settings Option menu 23 Setup menu 24 Reference Troubleshooting guide 30 Specifications 34 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR AUSTRALIA 38 ...

Page 5: ...ew_Zealand K2CJ2DA00014 BDT270 BDT170 BDT165 BD73 For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 1 AC adaptor For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland SAE0003 For_Australia_and_New_Zealand SAE0004 For_the_South_East_Asia SAE0002 For_the_Middle_East_and_Thailand Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland Except_BD73 1 HDMI Cable Product numbers are provided in these operating instructions correc...

Page 6: ... Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a dry cloth Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or fingerprints on the disc Do not attach labels or stickers to discs Do not use disc cleaning sprays benzine thinner static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent Do not use the following discs Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels rented discs etc...

Page 7: ...eo BD RE Video JPEG MPO AAC ALAC DSD FLAC MP3 WAV WMA BD R Video MKV Xvid AAC ALAC DSD FLAC MP3 WAV WMA DVD Video Video DVD R Video AVCHD MKV Xvid JPEG MPO AAC ALAC DSD FLAC MP3 WAV WMA DVD R DL DVD RW Video AVCHD R RW R DL Music CD Music CD DA CD R CD RW MKV Xvid JPEG MPO AAC ALAC FLAC MP3 Music CD DA WAV WMA USB devices up to 4 TB MKV MP4 MPEG2 Xvid JPEG MPO AAC ALAC DSD FLAC MP3 WAV WMA BD DVD ...

Page 8: ...is unit does not support USB device charging FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS file systems are supported This unit supports USB2 0 High Speed This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32 and NTFS If the HDD is not recognized the power to the HDD may not be supplied Supply power from an external source BD RE BD R Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu ray Disc recorders may not play back the audio...

Page 9: ...Ireland For_Australia_and_New_Zealand e g For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia 1 2 3 6 4 5 7 8 19 10 9 20 18 16 15 17 14 13 12 11 abc jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ㄅㄆㄇㄈㄉㄊ BDT170 BDT166 165 BD83 abc jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ㄅㄆㄇㄈㄉㄊ 1 2 3 6 4 7 8 19 9 10 20 18 16 15 17 14 13 12 11 5 BD73 BDT170 BDT165 BD83 BD73 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 28 27 25 26 28 25 BDT270 BDT170 BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 ...

Page 10: ...e 23 15 Except_BD73 Show the Home Screen of the Network Service 19 BD73 Show Setup menu 16 Exit the Menu screen 17 For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland For_Australia_and_New_Zealand Show Netflix screen 19 For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia Show Pop up menu 17 18 Show HOME menu 16 19 3 4 2 1 Move the highlight for selection OK Confirm the selection 1 Frame by frame 17 20 Return to previous scree...

Page 11: ...should be disconnected if you will not be using it for extended period of time BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected The primary circuit is always live as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet HDMI IN BDT270 BDT170 BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 AC mains lead supplied AC mains lead supplied HDMI cable Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ir...

Page 12: ...udio can only be up to 5 1ch When using the TV or amplifier receiver that does not have the indication of ARC non ARC compatible on the HDMI terminal the amplifier receiver and TV must also be connected using an optical digital cable in order to enjoy the TV s sound through the amplifier receiver HDMI IN ARC HDMI OUT ARC HDMI IN HDMI cable Amplifier receiver BDT270 BDT170 BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 HDMI...

Page 13: ...TP when connecting to peripheral devices Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN port can damage the unit BDT270 This unit supports Wi Fi Direct and can make a wireless connection to wireless devices without router You can use this function when enjoying Home Network feature etc Internet access is not available while connected via Wi Fi Direct 20 27 BDT270 Wireless LAN connection Thi...

Page 14: ...tings and press OK select Wireless Settings and press OK select Connection Setting and press OK select Manual setting and press OK If your wireless network is encrypted Encryption Key input screen will be displayed Input the encryption key of your network An USB keyboard can be used but only for the keys displayed on the screen If your wireless router is supports WPS Wi Fi Protected SetupTM You ca...

Page 15: ...you do not want to check for the latest firmware version set Automatic Update Check to Off 29 You must agree to the terms of use for the Internet function and the privacy policy BDT270 BDT170 16 Notice BDT166 165 BD83 28 Notice Playback Inserting or removing media Notes 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...

Page 16: ... the media After network service introduction banner is shown the HOME menu is displayed When connected to the network the banner content may be changed You can disable the Start up Banner 29 Videos Music Photos Setup Network HOME Blu ray Disc Player Setup Notice Videos Photos Music Disc Play back the contents 17 When multiple contents are recorded select the types of contents or the title USB BDT...

Page 17: ... BD Video discs including BD J the resume play function does not work Press PAUSE Press PAUSE again or 1PLAY to restart play Search While playing press SEARCH6 or SEARCH5 Slow motion While paused press SEARCH5 Xvid MKV MP4 and MPEG2 Not effective The speed increases up to 5 steps Music MP3 etc The speed is fixed to a single step Press 1PLAY to revert to normal playback speed While playing or pause...

Page 18: ...and press the green button The following items can be set Still pictures displayed as cannot be played back with this unit Show the status messages BDT270 BDT170 BDT166 165 Enjoying 3D video and photos Preparation Connect this unit to a 3D compatible TV 11 Perform the necessary preparations for the TV Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen 3D Settings 24 26 Please refrain fro...

Page 19: ...y not be used depending on the service In the following cases settings are possible using the Setup menu items When restricting the use of Network Service 28 Network Service Lock When correcting the displayed time 27 Time Zone Summer Time When using another device such as a smartphone in combination with the unit by using a certain app on the device 27 Remote Device Operation When using a slow Int...

Page 20: ...nt by pressing OPTION To exit from Home Network Press HOME Home Network feature Before using the following features be sure to configure the connected equipment on your Home Network BDT270 Using MiracastTM You can enjoy the content you are viewing on a Miracast compatible smartphone etc on the big screen of your TV Compatible with AndroidTM devices ver 4 2 and above and Miracast certified For info...

Page 21: ...layed in grey on the display cannot be played back by this unit BDT270 BDT170 Using the Digital Media Controller 3 Select Home Network 5 BDT270 Select Home Network or Wi Fi Direct and press OK then follow the indications on the screen Renderer Server Controller Renderer Server Controller BDT270 BDT170 About DLNA and Media Renderer For more details refer to the following website and the operating i...

Page 22: ... remote control Press the red button on the remote control again to cancel 4 Press OK 5 Select the copy destination and press OK 6 Select Yes on the confirmation screen and press OK When the destination contains a folder or file with the same name you can change the option for resolving the conflict by pressing OPTION You cannot set the media formatted to NTFS as a copy destination Copying of file...

Page 23: ...y random Start Slideshow Start the slideshow Status Show the status messages BDT270 BDT170 Sound Select the soundtrack and audio channel number during the playback of DLNA BDT270 Reception The radio wave status during the playback of DLNA is displayed Only when a wireless connection is used Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT Rotate the still picture Wallpaper Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME m...

Page 24: ... BDT170 BDT166 165 4 Select an item and change the settings To exit the screen Press HOME Picture Settings If the video is disrupted when Auto is selected select either Video or Film depending on the material to be played back BDT270 BDT170 Only when you have selected 24p 4K or 24p in 24p 4K 24p Output 25 and play discs recorded at a rate of 60 fields per second BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 Only when you ...

Page 25: ... audio format This unit decodes the audio format and transmits to the connected equipment If you do not make proper settings the audio may be static or noisy BD Video Secondary Audio Select whether or not to mix the primary and secondary audio including the button click sound If Off is selected the unit outputs the primary audio only Picture BDT270 BDT170 24p 4K 24p Output This setting is for sele...

Page 26: ...you select Other Subtitle Preference Choose the language for the subtitle When Automatic is selected a subtitle for the language selected in the Soundtrack Preference is displayed only when the language other than the language selected in the Soundtrack Preference is played back When the selected language is not recorded on the disc or depending on how the navigation is created on the disc it may ...

Page 27: ...ettings Press OK to show the respective setting Time Zone Set the unit s time to match your location Some Network Service contents require the time zone to be set Set time zone if necessary Summer Time Select On when using summer time Remote Device Settings 19 21 Press OK to show the following settings Remote Device Operation Enable to start Network Service on this unit by using another device suc...

Page 28: ...laying 16 9 ratio image When connected to a 16 9 widescreen TV and playing 4 3 ratio image Screen Saver Function This is to prevent image retention 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 available Ratings Network...

Page 29: ...ther Panasonic products react to this remote control Except_BD73 Firmware Update 15 Press OK to show the following settings Automatic Update Check When this equipment remains connected to the Internet it will check for the latest firmware version when it is turned on and you can update it if necessary Update Now You can update the firmware manually if a firmware update is available System Informat...

Page 30: ...d off automatically To save on electricity this unit is turned off automatically if there is no button operation for about 20 minutes when not playing back such as when paused or displaying the menu displaying still pictures etc You have forgotten your ratings password You want to cancel the ratings level The ratings level returns to the factory defaults 1 Turn the unit on 2 Press and hold OK the ...

Page 31: ...for more than 5 seconds PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC TV BDT270 BDT170 BDT166 165 When 3D BD Video Playback in the Setup menu is set to Automatic images may not be output depending on the connection method After removing the disc from this unit select Set before play in the Setup menu and select 2D Playback in the setup screen displayed when playing 3D discs 26 BDT270 BDT170 When...

Page 32: ...14 SSID Check the operating instructions for each device and connect accordingly BDT270 When using wireless LAN connection video from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped during playback On the Wireless Settings screen 27 the continuous lighting of at least 4 Reception indicators is the target for a stable connection If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or the...

Page 33: ...referring to the wireless router operating instructions When the POWER LED is flashing 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 Flashes 6 times The remote control and this unit are using different codes Turn on this unit by using the standby on switch on this unit and check Remote...

Page 34: ...ast_Asia Power consumption in quick start standy mode BDT270 BDT170 Approx 5 5 W BDT165 BD83 BD73 Approx 3 5 W Dimensions WkHkD BDT270 BDT170 312 mmk43 mmk180 mm BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 245 mmk38 5 mmk175 mm Mass BDT270 BDT170 Approx 1 0 kg BDT166 165 BD83 BD73 Approx 0 8 kg File format File format Extension Reference MKV MKV mkv The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder and t...

Page 35: ...nly when the file is transcoded by DLNA server Audio information The audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit 25 Digital Audio Output Digital Audio Output Bitstream On 4 PCM 2 Off 4 Output channel 3 Outputs using original audio 1 BD Video 7 1ch PCM 1 DVD Video 5 1ch PCM BDT270 BDT170 Supported format for DLNA Container Video codec Audio codec Example of file extension MKV H 264 A...

Page 36: ...ufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS DTS HD the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS Inc DTS Inc All Rights Reserved HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definiti...

Page 37: ...oftware to deal in the Data Files or Software without restriction including without limitation the rights to use copy modify merge publish distribute and or sell copies of the Data Files or Software and to permit persons to whom the Data Files or Software are furnished to do so provided that a the above copyright notice s and this permission notice appear with all copies of the Data Files or Softw...

Page 38: ...Locator In addition to your rights under this warranty Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law If there is a major failure with the product you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods You ar...

Page 39: ...s Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www pas europe com Most major credit and debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK It couldn t be simpler Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products Take a browse on our website for further details Inside of...

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