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Owner’s Manual

Blu-ray Disc

TM

 Player

Model No.

 DP-UB820

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

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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” (

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18) or 

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

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Summary of Contents for DP-UB820

Page 1: ...http shop panasonic com support Register online at http shop panasonic com support U S customers only 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 i...

Page 2: ... two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Contains FCC ID ACJ TNPA6600 5 47 5 725 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only FCC CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s author...

Page 3: ...apart or short circuit Do not recharge alkaline or manganese batteries Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off Remove batteries if you do not intend to use the remote control for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place This unit adopts the following technology for copyright protection Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized cop...

Page 4: ...High Dynamic Range HDR compatible issue while an Ultra HD Blu ray Disc 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 avail...

Page 5: ...nit 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 other solvent ...

Page 6: ...WAV WMA 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 42 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 conten...

Page 7: ...ions of the Compact Disc Digital Audio CD DA format so playback may not be possible USB device Connect a USB device while the Home screen is displayed This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices This unit does not support USB device charging FAT12 FAT16 FAT32 and NTFS file systems are supported The USB port on the front of the unit supports USB 2 0 High Speed and the USB port on t...

Page 8: ...l Some buttons may not work depending on the TV 3 Select title numbers etc Enter numbers or characters 4 Cancel Clear the currently selected character when entering a password for Ratings in the Setup menu for example 5 Basic playback control buttons 19 6 Show Pop up menu 20 7 Show Top menu 20 8 Show Option menu 26 9 Colored buttons red green yellow blue Used for various purposes depending on the ...

Page 9: ...s 12 7 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal OPTICAL terminal 12 8 USB port HDD DC 5 V 900 mA This port supports USB 3 0 Super Speed 9 2ch AUDIO OUT terminals 12 10 7 1ch AUDIO OUT terminals 12 5 6 1 2 3 4 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 media item ensur...

Page 10: ...es in 4K 60p you need an HDMI cable that supports 18 Gbps When outputting 1080p or 24p 4K signal please use HDMI cables 5 0 meters 16 4 ft 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 Setting 4K 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...

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 Auto 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 indicati...

Page 12: ... the OPTICAL terminal Set Audio Output to Off in Advanced Settings 30 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the 7 1ch AUDIO OUT terminals Set Analog Audio Output to 7 1ch 31 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the 2ch AUDIO OUT terminals Set Analog Audio Output to 2ch Downmix 31 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 2ch AUDIO OUT Analog AUDIO OUT 7 1ch AUDIO OUT Analog AUDIO OUT OPTICAL IN O...

Page 13: ...g items in the setup menu 29 Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Auto 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 an amplifier connected to the 7 1ch AUDIO OUT terminals Set Analog Audio Output to 7 1ch 31 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connec...

Page 14: ...dio with an amplifier connected to the OPTICAL terminal Set Audio Output to Off in Advanced Settings 30 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the 7 1ch AUDIO OUT terminals Set Analog Audio Output to 7 1ch 31 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the 2ch AUDIO OUT terminals Set Analog Audio Output to 2ch Downmix 31 To enjoy audio with a TV Set HDMI VIDEO Output Mode to Video Audio 2...

Page 15: ... 1ch AUDIO OUT terminals Set Analog Audio Output to 7 1ch 31 To enjoy audio with an amplifier connected to the 2ch AUDIO OUT terminals Set Analog Audio Output to 2ch Downmix 31 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 HD...

Page 16: ...s STP when connecting to peripheral devices Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN port 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 featu...

Page 17: ...roadband router or contact your Internet provider If your SSID is not displayed Search again by pressing the red button on the remote control Settings The following settings can be performed anytime in the Setup menu 33 34 Easy Setting When connected to a 4K 60p compatible TV When connected to a 4K 60p compatible TV you can set the video output format 4K60p Output Start Press OK to start the conne...

Page 18: ...eless LAN network by pressing a certain button on the wireless access point Link button WPS Wi Fi Protected SetupTM button etc This unit is capable of checking the firmware automatically when connected to the Internet via a broadband connection 3 When a new firmware version is available the following message is displayed Select Yes to start downloading the firmware When the firmware update starts ...

Page 19: ...opied and pasted to the media 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...

Page 20: ... 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 A Displayed when an HDR Hi...

Page 21: ...ion 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 the eve...

Page 22: ...hout notice Preparation Network connection 16 Network setting 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 Display Inte...

Page 23: ... 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 a...

Page 24: ...s 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 only temporary and the network connection method returns to the original setting when exiting Depending on the devic...

Page 25: ...g is On The buttons and functions that you can use for this unit vary depending on the TV For details refer to the owner s manuals 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 function ...

Page 26: ...r 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 Control P...

Page 27: ...is unit is connected to a TV that does not support HDR High Dynamic Range input HDR video is output 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 C...

Page 28: ...quality preferences DSD LPF Setting Select the settings that suit your sound quality preferences Dialog Enhancer 2 The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog easier to hear High Clarity Sound Stop processing signals that affect the audio quality or turn off the unit s display to make the audio quality clearer 31 Select whether or not to output images This setting is able to switch b...

Page 29: ...ted to TV compatible with 4K 24p and Resolution is set to Auto or 4K images will be output in 4K 24p When this unit is connected to a TV compatible with 1080 24p and Resolution is set to Auto 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 OUT terminal When...

Page 30: ...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 select Off Audio will not be output from the HDMI terminal regardless of the settings for HDMI VIDEO Output Mode and HDMI AUDIO Outpu...

Page 31: ...ported by the connected device When playing back BD Video signals are converted to 48 kHz despite the settings in the following cases when the signals have a sampling frequency of 192 kHz when the disc has copy protection when BD Video Secondary Audio is set to On Downmix Select the downmix system of multi channel to 2 channel sound Select Surround encoded when the connected equipment supports the...

Page 32: ... the disc it may playback in a different language than the selected language Enter a code 44 when you select Other Subtitle Language Choose the language for the subtitle When Auto is selected a subtitle for the language selected in the Audio Language is displayed only when the language other than the language selected in the Audio Language is played back When the selected language is not recorded ...

Page 33: ...the IP address 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 th...

Page 34: ...his setting is also displayed by pressing and holding OPTION for more than 5 seconds Initialize Device Password This initializes the Device Password displayed in Device ID If you perform Restore Default Settings the Device Password changes automatically Legal Notices Displays the terms of service for the cloud services The following items use the same password Don t forget your password DVD Video ...

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

Page 36: ...epeatedly on the remote control until 08 FIN is displayed on the unit s display 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 Link For details please read the owner s manuals for the TV The remote control doesn t work properly h Change the batteries in the remote control 5 h The remote contro...

Page 37: ...unit do not appear on the TV screen or they are distorted h An incorrect resolution is selected in Resolution Reset the setting as follows 1 While the unit is on Press and hold OK the yellow button and the blue button on the remote control at the same time for more than 5 seconds 00 RET is displayed on the unit s display 2 Press 1 right repeatedly on the remote control until 04 PRG is displayed on...

Page 38: ... Output Mode to Audio Only 29 h Confirm the settings on this unit and the TV for 3D 21 3D video is not output correctly as 2D h Select Set before play in the Setup menu and select 2D Playback in the setup screen displayed when playing 3D discs 32 3D BD Video Playback h Discs that have recorded titles with Side by side 2 screen structure and that can be enjoyed in 3D are played back in accordance w...

Page 39: ...t h To output audio using OPTICAL terminal set OPTICAL Down Sampling properly 31 h Refer to Connecting to an amplifier receiver 11 15 to check the audio output settings suited to the connections of your device In the following cases audio is not output from the terminals listed below HDMI VIDEO OUT terminal When a device is connected to the HDMI AUDIO OUT terminal and HDMI VIDEO Output Mode is set...

Page 40: ...se 802 11n 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz or 802 11ac wireless router it is necessary to set the encryption type to AES Simultaneous use with a microwave cordless telephone etc at 2 4 GHz may result in connection interruptions or other problems h On the Wireless Settings screen 33 the continuous lighting of at least 4 Reception indicators is the target for a stable connection If 3 or fewer indicators are lit or...

Page 41: ...uch power Remove the USB device SET CODE stands for a number h The remote control and this unit are using different codes Change the code on the remote control Press and hold OK and the indicated number button at the same time for more than 5 seconds U59 h Temperature of this unit is hot and the unit switches to standby for safety reasons Wait for about 30 minutes Install or place this unit with g...

Page 42: ...1 4z Mass Weight Approx 2 4 kg 5 3 lbs File format File format Extension Reference MKV Compression methods Video H 264 HEVC Audio AAC PCM Vorbis FLAC MKV mkv Resolution up to 3840x2160 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 played back correctly depending on the vid...

Page 43: ...ient following contents are playable File formats that are not supported by your Network Contents server cannot be played DLNA compatible server etc Video Photo Audio Depending on the server the contents other than stated File format Extension Reference WMA WMA wma This unit supports tags but only titles artist names and album names can be displayed Maximum sampling rate 48 kHz 385 kbps DSD DFF DS...

Page 44: ... Nepali 7869 Norwegian 7879 Oriya 7982 Pashto Pushto 8083 Persian 7065 Polish 8076 Portuguese 8084 Punjabi 8065 Quechua 8185 Rhaeto Romance 8277 Romanian 8279 Russian 8285 Samoan 8377 Sanskrit 8365 Scots Gaelic 7168 Serbian 8382 Serbo Croatian 8372 Shona 8378 Sindhi 8368 Singhalese 8373 Slovak 8375 Slovenian 8376 Somali 8379 Spanish 6983 Sundanese 8385 Swahili 8387 Swedish 8386 Tagalog 8476 Tajik ...

Page 45: ... C See http www mpegla com DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format Logo Licensing Corporation Wi Fi Miracast and Wi Fi Direct are registered trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi Protected SetupTM and WPATM are trademarks of Wi Fi Alliance Windows is a trademark or a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc Adobe is a tr...

Page 46: ...t owners use Microsoft PlayReady content access technology to protect their intellectual property including copyrighted content This device uses PlayReady technology to access PlayReady protected content and or WMDRM protected content If the device fails to properly enforce restrictions on content usage content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device s ability to consume PlayReady protec...

Page 47: ...installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction of sand humidity or liquids commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of Go...

Page 48: ...W Para ahorrar energía cuando no vaya a utilizar la unidad durante mucho tiempo desenchúfela de la toma de corriente Conexiones básicas Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI Conexión a un televisor compatible con HDMI y a un amplificador receptor compatible con HDMI HDMI IN Cable HDMI HDMI IN ARC HDMI OUT ARC HDMI IN Amplificador Receptor Cable HDMI Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA por...

Page 49: ...ión no funciona Pulse PAUSE Pulse PAUSE otra vez o 1PLAY para reiniciar la reproducción Búsqueda Durante la reproducción pulse SEARCH6 o SEARCH5 Ultra HD Blu ray MKV MP4 y MPEG2 No se escucha sonido Cuando Ajuste de la Guía por voz está configurado como Activado el audio no se escucha con independencia del medio Cámara lenta Durante la pausa pulse SEARCH6 o SEARCH5 Vídeo BD y AVCHD SEARCH5 únicame...

Page 50: ... Restore Default Settings 35 Resume play function 19 S Subtitle 26 32 U Ultra HD Blu ray 21 USB device 7 V VIERA Link 25 Voice Control 4 34 W Wireless LAN 16 24p 29 4K 17 29 USA Only Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please visit Panasonic website http www panasonic com environmental or call 1 888 769 0149 Panasoni...

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