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Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc

Player

Model No.

DP-UB424

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

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.)

until

2016/9/20

TQBS0184-1

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Page 1: ...ve this manual for future use 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 until 2016 9 20 EG TQBS0184 1 ...

Page 2: ...se built in cabinet or in another confined space Ensure this unit is well ventilated Do not obstruct this unit s ventilation openings with newspapers tablecloths curtains and similar items Do not place the unit on amplifiers receivers or equipment that may become hot The heat can damage the unit Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight high temperatures high humidity and excessive vibration Batt...

Page 3: ...oad a copy of the original DoC to our RE products from our DoC server http www ptc panasonic eu Contact to Authorised Representative Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany 5 15 5 35 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only in the following countries To dispose or transfer this unit The unit may keep the user settings information in th...

Page 4: ...c is played back please check your TV settings as follows An example of the message This player is not connected to a High Dynamic Range HDR compatible TV 1 When you use a Panasonic TV that is compatible with 4K High Dynamic Range HDR and was released in 2015 or later enable the HDR setting of the TV This setting may not be available depending on the TV Refer to the operating instructions of the T...

Page 5: ...loth This unit s lens Use the lens cleaner not supplied to clean the unit s lens Clean discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry with a dry cloth Disc handling precautions 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 oth...

Page 6: ...MA DVD R DL DVD RW Video AVCHD R RW R DL Music CD Music CD DA CD R CD RW MKV JPEG MPO AAC AIFF ALAC FLAC MP3 Music CD DA WAV WMA USB devices up to 4 TB AVCHD AVCHD 3D MKV MP4 MPEG2 JPEG MPO AAC AIFF ALAC DSD DFF DSF FLAC MP3 WAV WMA See pages 7 and 41 for more information on the types of content that can be played 1 See Enjoying Ultra HD Blu ray 21 2 Unless otherwise indicated BD Video content inc...

Page 7: ...d The USB port on the front of the unit supports USB 2 0 High Speed and the USB port on the rear of the unit supports USB 3 0 Super Speed The USB port on the rear of the 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 It is not possible to use two USB devices simultaneously 37 For playback o...

Page 8: ...haracter when entering a password for Ratings in the Setup menu for example 5 Change soundtrack 20 6 Basic playback control buttons 19 7 Show Pop up menu 20 8 Show Top menu 20 9 Show Option menu 26 10 Coloured buttons red green yellow blue Used for various purposes depending on the screen 11 Transmit the remote control signal 12 Open or close the disc tray 9 13 Show the status messages 20 14 Show ...

Page 9: ...ng fan 3 HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal 11 4 HDMI VIDEO OUT terminal 10 5 LAN port 16 6 USB port HDD DC 5 V 900 mA This port supports USB 3 0 Super Speed 7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal OPTICAL terminal 12 1 5 3 4 2 6 Pull to flip down the front panel CAUTION Do not place objects in front of the unit The disc tray may collide with objects when it is opened and this may cause malfunction When inserting a med...

Page 10: ...p 60p you need an HDMI cable that supports 18 Gbps When outputting 1080p or 24p 4K signal please use HDMI cables 5 0 meters 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 Settings 4K 50p 60p will be automatically selected 17 34 To view Ultra HD Blu ray content in 4K HDR format connect to the HDMI terminal of a device th...

Page 11: ...e VIERA Link 25 Enjoying video with a 4K compatible TV and audio with a 4K compatible amplifier HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI cable 18 Gbps HDMI cable Amplifier receiver Setting Set the following items in the setup menu 29 Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Automatic Video Only Video Audio 29 Set HDMI AUDIO Output Mode to Audio Only 29 About ARC When using the TV or amplifier receiver that does not have the ind...

Page 12: ...in the setup menu 29 Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Automatic Video Only Video Audio 29 Set HDMI AUDIO Output Mode to Audio Only 29 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal Set Audio Output to Off in Advanced Settings 30 Connecting an amplifier to a 4K compatible TV Setting Set the following items in the setup menu 29 Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Automatic Video Only Vide...

Page 13: ...DMI AUDIO Output Mode to Audio Only 29 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal Set Audio Output to Off in Advanced Settings 30 To enjoy audio with a TV Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Video Audio 29 It is not possible to simultaneously output audio from both the amplifier connected to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal and the other amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal OPT...

Page 14: ... HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Automatic Video Only Video Audio 29 Set HDMI AUDIO Output Mode to Audio Only 29 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal Set Audio Output to Off in Advanced Settings 30 To enjoy audio with a TV Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Video Audio 29 Set Audio Output to On in Advanced Settings 30 To enjoy video with a projector Set HDMI AUDIO Output Mode to...

Page 15: ... Set Audio Output to Off in Advanced Settings 30 To enjoy audio with a TV Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Video Audio 29 To enjoy video with a projector Set HDMI AUDIO Output Mode to Video Audio 29 It is not possible to output 3D 4K or HDR content from the HDMI AUDIO OUT HDMI VIDEO OUT terminal when Video Audio is selected It is not possible to simultaneously output audio from both the amplifier con...

Page 16: ...can damage the unit Firmware can be updated 18 You can enjoy BD Live Network Service 21 22 You can access other devices Home Network 23 This unit supports Direct Access 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 Direct Access 24 Wireless LAN connection Th...

Page 17: ...tarted and if the video is not displayed correctly please wait for the next display The connection check could take up to 30 seconds to display the new message screen OK RETURN Easy Network Setting After completing Easy Settings you can perform Easy Network Setting Select Wired or Wireless and press OK Wired connection Follow the on screen instructions to apply your connection settings Wireless co...

Page 18: ...Removing the AC mains lead while the update is in progress may damage the unit After the firmware is installed unit will restart and the following screen will be displayed You can also download the latest firmware from the following website and store it to a USB device to update the firmware http panasonic jp support global cs This site is in English only When the update is complete the POWER LED ...

Page 19: ...dia To enjoy BD Video that supports Dolby Atmos or DTS XTM 31 If you press the blue button while displaying the playback screen of an album or similar group of songs containing a sound source recorded at a live performance or concert a music file containing songs that are recorded continuously you can perform seamless playback without gaps between songs from the beginning of the selected folder or...

Page 20: ... check the detailed video content playback status Press RETURN to exit BD Video DVD Video MKV MP4 MPEG2 except Network Contents 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 disappear from the screen Depending on media and contents the display may change or not appear e g Ult...

Page 21: ...nversion is a function that converts HDR video signals into video signals suited to TVs that do not support HDR input Preparation Connect this unit to a 3D compatible TV 10 Perform the necessary preparations for the TV Play back following the instructions displayed on the screen 3D Settings 28 32 Please refrain from viewing 3D images if you do not feel well or are experiencing visual fatigue In th...

Page 22: ...ing 17 You must agree to the terms of use for the Internet function and the privacy policy 34 Legal Notices 1 Press INTERNET 2 Select the item and press OK To exit from Network Service Press HOME Slideshow Start Slideshow Start the slideshow You can display still pictures in the selected folder one by one at a constant interval Interval Change the display interval Transition Effect Select the effe...

Page 23: ...ty of the services Some features of websites or content of the service may not be available Some content may be inappropriate for viewers Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages Home Network feature Before using the following features be sure to configure the connected equipment on your Home Network Mirroring is a function which displays...

Page 24: ...Network Contents server 1 on the Renderer this unit Possible applications 1 Press HOME 2 Select Home Network and press OK 3 Select Media Renderer and press OK 4 Select Home Network or Direct Access 2 and press OK then follow the indications on the screen 5 Operate the DMC compatible devices To exit from Media Renderer screen Press HOME Direct Access 2 connection while using Home Network feature is...

Page 25: ...is On The buttons and functions that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV The operation of this unit may be interrupted when you press certain buttons on the TV remote control VIERA Link based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique func...

Page 26: ...ect whether to play shuffle or not Start Slideshow Start the slideshow Status Show the status messages Rotate RIGHT Rotate LEFT Rotate the still picture Wallpaper Set the still picture to the wallpaper of HOME menu 19 Video The recording method of original video appears Secondary Video Playback Information Window 20 This setting is also displayed by pressing PLAYBACK INFO Control Panel Display the...

Page 27: ...put converting to a SDR Standard Dynamic Range video signal If you set a smaller value their contrast will be reproduced more faithfully but the entire screen will appear darker To increase the brightness set a larger value Luminance Adjustment Adjust the contrast brightness and tone curve white black Colour Adjustment Adjust the colour saturation and hue Sharpness Adjustment Adjust the sharpness ...

Page 28: ...ity preferences Dialogue Enhancer 2 The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear High Clarity Sound Stop processing signals that affect the audio quality to make the audio quality clearer 32 Select whether or not to output images This setting is able to switch by pressing green button on the remote control during music playback If On Video Off is selected the setting wi...

Page 29: ...nected to TV compatible with 4K 24p and Video Format is set to Automatic or 4K images will be output in 4K 24p When this unit is connected to a TV compatible with 1080 24p and Video Format is set to Automatic 1080i or 1080p images will be output in 1080 24p If images output in 24p are distorted change the setting to Off HDMI VIDEO Output Mode Set whether or not to output audio from the HDMI VIDEO ...

Page 30: ...e images may be displayed as black screens In that case select HDCP1 4 Limit hContents Type Flag Depending on the playback content the TV will output adjusting to the optimal method when a TV that supports this function is connected hAudio Output This setting selects whether or not to output audio from HDMI To enjoy audio with the HDMI terminal select On To enjoy audio with the OPTICAL terminal se...

Page 31: ...pports Dolby Atmos or DTS XTM Connect this unit to an AV amplifier or similar device that supports it with an HDMI cable and select the following settings Dolby Audio Bitstream DTS DTS HD Bitstream BD Video Secondary Audio Off Dolby Atmos is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories OPTICAL Down Sampling Set the maximum sampling frequency to be used when outputting down sampled audio from the OPTICAL term...

Page 32: ... disc will be selected When the selected language is not recorded on the disc or depending on how the navigation is created on the disc it may playback in a different language than the selected language Enter a code 43 when 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 displa...

Page 33: ...dress and DNS related Press OK to show the respective setting hProxy Server Settings This is for checking the state of connection with the Proxy server and performing settings Press OK to show the respective setting hNetwork Service Settings 22 Press OK to show the following settings Audio Auto Gain Control Volume that is different depending on the contents is adjusted automatically to the standar...

Page 34: ...ker when the unit is operated from that device When Voice Control is set to On and the HOME menu is displayed this setting is also displayed by pressing and holding OPTION for more than 5 seconds Initialize Device Password This initialises the Device Password displayed in Device ID If you perform Default Settings the Device Password changes automatically Legal Notices Displays the terms of service...

Page 35: ...pdate 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 hUpdate Now You can update the firmware manually if a firmware update is available System Information Press OK to show the following settings hSoftware Licence Information about the software used by this unit is displayed hFirmware ...

Page 36: ... button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds POWER LED starts to flash and 00 RET is displayed on the screen 2 Press 1 right repeatedly on the remote control until 08 FIN is displayed on the screen 3 Press and hold OK for more than 5 seconds This unit is turned off when the input for the TV is switched h This is a normal phenomenon when using VIERA Lin...

Page 37: ...SB device while a screen other than the Home screen is displayed it will not be detected Display the Home screen and reconnect the USB device you want to use Images from this unit do not appear on the TV screen or they are distorted h An incorrect resolution is selected in Video Format Reset the setting as follows h The connected devices are changed Reset the setting as follows 1 While the unit is...

Page 38: ... video is not output h Connect to a 3D compatible device e g TV and amplifier receiver h When a non 3D compatible amplifier receiver is connected between this unit and a TV 3D video is not output 12 h If there is a non 3D compatible amplifier receiver connected to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal set the HDMI AUDIO Output Mode to Audio Only 29 h Confirm the settings on this unit and the TV for 3D 21 3D...

Page 39: ...nd HDMI VIDEO Output Mode is set to Automatic Video Only Video Audio 29 When Audio Output in Advanced Settings is set to Off 30 While playback is being performed with Audio Output in Settings for High Clarity Sound set to OPTICAL Only 32 HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal When Audio Output in Advanced Settings is set to Off 30 While playback is being performed with Audio Output in Settings for High Clarity S...

Page 40: ...Select the automatic address acquisition if necessary The wireless access point currently has a low network security setting It is recommended to change to a higher setting h Set a stronger network security level referring to the wireless router operating instructions 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 n...

Page 41: ...s WkHkD Including the projecting parts 320 mmk45 mmk199 mm Mass Approx 1 4 kg File format File format Extension Reference MKV Compression methods Video H 264 HEVC Audio AAC PCM Vorbis FLAC MKV mkv Resolution up to 3840x2160 25p 30p 4096x2160 24p The video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder and the file names are the same except for the file extensions Some MKV files may not be...

Page 42: ...wever when playing BD Video without secondary audio or navigation sounds the audio is output as the original format 2 The audio output is amplified from 5 1ch or 6 1ch to 7 1ch depending on the DTS Inc specifications File format Extension Reference FLAC FLAC flac This unit supports tags but only titles artist names and album names can be displayed Maximum sampling rate 192 kHz 24 bit WAV WAV wav M...

Page 43: ...ujarati 7185 Hausa 7265 Hebrew 7387 Hindi 7273 Hungarian 7285 Icelandic 7383 Indonesian 7378 Interlingua 7365 Irish 7165 Italian 7384 Japanese 7465 Javanese 7487 Kannada 7578 Kashmiri 7583 Kazakh 7575 Kirghiz 7589 Korean 7579 Kurdish 7585 Laotian 7679 Latin 7665 Latvian Lettish 7686 Lingala 7678 Lithuanian 7684 Macedonian 7775 Malagasy 7771 Malay 7783 Malayalam 7776 Maltese 7784 Maori 7773 Marathi...

Page 44: ... patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation All rights reserved 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 0 GPL V2 0 4 the software licensed under the GNU...

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Page 46: ...onic com p Panasonic Corporation 2018 TQBS0184 1 F0318HA1068 Inside of product Manufactured by Importer for Europe Panasonic Corporation Kadoma Osaka Japan Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15 22525 Hamburg Germany ...

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