Panasonic DMP-BD60GZ, DMP-BD80GN Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video, Regarding 24p output

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Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video

This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in BD-Video.

Enjoying High Bit rate Audio with 7.1ch speaker and 5.1ch speaker

To enjoy above high bit rate audio, the following conditions are necessary. (Part shown in the shaded area of table given below)

NECESSARY CONNECTIONS ≥HDMI AV OUT terminal: ( 9)

≥7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: ( 9)/ 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: ( 10)

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥Set “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”. ( 30)

≥HDMI AV OUT terminal: Set “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “Bitstream” or “PCM”. ( 30)

≥7.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: Set “Analog Audio Output” to “7.1ch”. ( 31)

≥5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal [BD80]: Set “Analog Audio Output” to “2ch (Downmix) + 5.1ch”. ( 31)

About audio from audio output terminal

Connect an amplifier/receiver ( 9, 10) and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”).

≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels.

≥Also, depending on the specifications or the settings of the amplifier/receiver, the results of the output may vary.

Terminal

 

HDMI AV OUT

 

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

7.1ch AUDIO OUT [BD80]

5.1ch

 

 

(Coaxial [BD80]/Optical)

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BD80]

“Dolby D/Dolby D +/

“Bitstream”*1

“PCM”*3

“Bitstream”

“PCM”

 

 

Dolby TrueHD”/

 

 

“DTS/DTS-HD”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“BD-Video

“On”*2

“Off”

“On”

“Off”

“On”/“Off”

“On”/“Off”

“On”

 

 

“Off”

“On”/“Off”

Secondary Audio”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/

Dolby

 

 

Dolby Digital/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital/

Digital/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

5.1ch PCM

Dolby Digital

 

 

5.1ch

 

 

Dolby Digital EX*5

Dolby Digital

 

 

 

 

 

EX*6

EX

 

 

EX*6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital Plus

 

Dolby Digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital

Plus

5.1ch

7.1ch PCM

Dolby Digital

 

5.1ch*2

 

7.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCM*2

 

 

 

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby

 

 

 

 

TrueHD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS Digital

DTS Digital

DTS Digital

[DVD-V]: 5.1ch PCM

DTS Digital

 

[DVD-V]: 5.1ch

 

Surround/

Surround/

Surround/

 

 

Surround/

Down-mixed

 

 

 

 

 

[BD-V]: 7.1ch PCM*4

[BD-V]: 7.1ch*4

 

DTS-ES*5

DTS-ES*6

DTS-ES

DTS-ES*6

5.1ch

 

 

 

 

 

 

2ch PCM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD High

 

High

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution Audio

DTS Digital

Resolution

 

 

DTS Digital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

7.1ch PCM*4

 

 

7.1ch*4

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

Surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS-HD Master

DTS-HD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Down-mixed

 

Down-mixed

 

Down-mixed

 

Down-mixed

 

 

 

7.1ch LPCM

7.1ch PCM

5.1ch

7.1ch PCM

 

 

7.1ch

 

5.1ch PCM

2ch PCM

 

5.1ch*

2

 

 

 

 

PCM*2

 

 

 

 

 

 

*1 When the connected equipment is not supported with these audio format, the audio is output as Dolby Digital bitstream, DTS Digital Surround bitstream or down-mixed 2ch PCM (e.g., TV).

*2 [BD-V]: When playing BD-Video without secondary audio or clicking sound, the audio is output as the same format as if “BD-Video Secondary Audio” was set to “Off”.

*3 When the connected equipment is not supported with multi channel surround, the audio is output as down-mixed 2ch PCM.

*4 [BD-V]:When the connected equipment is supported with 7.1 channel surround, the audio output is amplified from 5.1ch or 6.1ch to 7.1ch depending on the DTS, Inc. specifications.

*5 With PCM output, Dolby Digital EX becomes PCM audio decoded as Dolby Digital, DTS-ES recorded to DVD-Video becomes PCM audio decoded as DTS Digital Surround, and DTS-ES recorded to BD-Video becomes PCM audio decoded as DTS-ES.

*6 [BD-V]: When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, Dolby Digital EX is output as Dolby Digital and DTS-ES is output as DTS Digital Surround, however if playing BD-Video without secondary audio or clicking sound, the audio is output as the original format.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥HDMI AV OUT/DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal: “Digital Audio Output” ( 30)

≥[BD80] 7.1ch AUDIO OUT/5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminal: “Digital Audio Output” and “Analog Audio Output” ( 30, 31)

[Note]

≥When setting “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”, the clicking sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode ( 19) cannot be output.

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Regarding 24p output

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-quality video can be enjoyed, such as the improved clarity, enhanced perspective, etc.

NECESSARY CONNECTIONS

≥Connect to a TV supporting 1080/24p input via an HDMI cable.

NECESSARY SETTINGS

≥“24p Output”: “On” ( 31)

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Contents Region management information BD-VideoExampleDVD-Video ExampleHow to replace the fuse For Saudi ArabiaThis Plug is not WATERPROOF-KEEP DRY. Before use ForAustraliaandNewZealandSafety precautions Unit and media careTable of contents Accessory information Using the remote controlRemote control Audio/Video cable Batteries Batteries UseRecorded discs Media Disc, card and USB device informationPackaged discs Discs that cannot be played SD cardsUSB device Connecting to a television Connecting to Hdmi AV OUT terminalConnecting to Component Video OUT terminal ConnectionConnecting to Video OUT terminal Connecting to 7.1ch Audio OUT terminal BD80Connecting to 5.1ch Audio OUT terminal BD80 Connecting to Digital Audio OUT terminalConnecting AC mains lead Mains Lead on page 2 Before ConnectionSwitch on/off Secondary Audio Standby/on switch Í/IControl reference guide Basic playback control buttonsFor amplifiers/receivers Easy SettingSetting the television and amplifier/receiver operation Network connection Firmware updatingInternet Back of the unit Straight LAN cable not included Manually updating the firmwareNetwork settings Setting the connection speed Testing of Proxy Server SettingsSetting the proxy server Press 3, 4 to select Proxy AddressInserting or removing a media Playing video contentsBasic operation SLOW/SEARCH Search/Slow-motion Skip SkipStarting from a selected item OK Frame-by-frameChapter playback Playing HD Video or SD VideoEnjoying BD-LIVE or Bonusview in BD-Video Enjoying BD-Live discs with InternetEnjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video About audio from audio output terminalRegarding 24p output Necessary Connections ≥HDMI AV OUT terminalPlaying music Insert a disc or USB devicePress 3, 4 to select the track and press OK MP3 Playing a track in another folderPlaying still pictures Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the album and press OKPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the still picture and press OK DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW, SD card, USB deviceUseful functions during still picture play Regarding DivX VOD content Playing DivX videosDisplaying subtitles text Insert a disc or a USB deviceEnjoying Viera Casttm Showing Functions menuPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the item and press OK Press FunctionsWhat you can change with the on-screen menu Changing settings with the on-screen menuOn-screen menu operations Sound PlayPicture What you can do with Hdavi Control Easy control only with Viera remote controlLinked operations with the TV Changing the unit’s settings Setup menu operationsSummary of settings Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the option and press OKDisplay DTS/DTS-HDTV/Device Connection Viera Cast Network SettingsGeneral Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers BD80 Delay time ms0.0To finish the speaker setting Speaker presence and size L C R SW LS RS LB RBAbout MP3/JPEG/DivX files MP3 JpegStructure of folders that can play back on this unit BD-RE/DVD-RAMMessages On the televisionOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide To reset this unitPower OperationDisplays TV screen and videoHdmi connections CardNetwork Other difficulties with playbackGlossary AvchdBD-J DTS-HDSpecifications If you see this symbol Index

DMP-BD60GN, DMP-BD60GZ, DMP-BD80GN specifications

The Panasonic DMP-BD80GN, DMP-BD60GZ, and DMP-BD60GN are part of Panasonic's celebrated line of Blu-ray players, designed to deliver high-quality media playback and a range of advanced features that enhance the home entertainment experience.

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