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 function, BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 2 that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. In order to use the Internet feature, you must have this unit connected to a broadband network ( 13).

≥These discs may not be on sale in certain regions.

≥The usable functions and the operating method may vary with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc and/or visit their website.

Playing secondary video (picture-in-picture) and secondary audio

To turn on/off secondary video

Press [PIP].

Secondary video is played.

≥“PiP ON” is displayed.

≥Press the button to turn it ON and OFF.

To turn on/off secondary audio

Press [SECONDARY AUDIO].

The secondary audio is played.

≥“Secondary Audio ON” is displayed. ≥Press the button to turn it ON and OFF.

Secondary video

≥Discs may not always be played back

 

according to the settings on this unit, as

NOTE

certain playback formats are prioritized on

 

certain discs.

 

≥Only the primary video is played during

 

search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame.

 

≥When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” in

 

“Digital Audio Output” is set to “Off”,

 

secondary audio will not be played even if

 

[SECONDARY AUDIO] is pressed. Please

Primary video

check that “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is

set to “On” ( 30).

 

≥When the secondary video is turned off, the

 

secondary audio is not be played.

Playback

 

 

 

 

Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet

 

Many BD-Live compatible discs require content to be downloaded onto an SD card

≥While using this feature, do not remove the

(

 

42, Local storage) in order to access the available BD-Live features.

 

SD card. Doing so will cause playback to

≥An SD card with 1 GB or more of free space (SD Speed Class Rating 2 or higher) needs

NOTE stop.

 

to be inserted prior to inserting the BD-Live compatible disc.

Some BD-Live content available on the Blu-ray discs may require an Internet

≥A message may be displayed when SD

card doesn't have enough storage capacity

account to be created in order to access the BD-Live content. Follow the screen

for BD-Live content.

display or instruction manual of the disc for information on acquiring an account.

Please make space available on the current

Preparation

 

SD card, or insert another SD card.

 

≥The unit must be connected to the Internet

≥Connect to the network. (

13)

and set up ( 14) to use the BD-Live

1 Insert an SD card ( 16).

functions. “BD-Live Internet Access” may

need to be changed for certain discs

 

 

 

 

≥If the SD card menu screen is displayed, press [DRIVE SELECT] on the remote

( 29).

 

 

 

 

control, select “BD/DVD/CD”.

≥When discs supporting BD-Live are played

2 Insert the disc (

16).

back, the player or disc IDs may be sent to

 

 

 

 

≥For operation method, refer to the instructions on the disc.

the content provider via the Internet. You

 

 

 

 

 

 

can restrict Internet access (“BD-Live

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internet Access” 29).

To use the above functions, it is recommended that you format the card on this unit.

≥The unit is connected to the Internet when

BD-Live functions are used, generating

Format the card using the following procedures.

communication charges.

Formatting SD cards/Deleting data

≥The playback may be paused depending on

the communication environment.

It is impossible to restore data after formatting the card or erasing the data.

Some functions may be disabled to prevent

skipping to sections that have not been

Once a card is formatted, all data including those recorded on the PC is erased as well,

downloaded, etc.

even if the data were protected with other equipment.

 

1)

Insert an SD card ( 16).

 

 

2)

Press [FUNCTIONS].

 

 

 

3)

Press [3, 4] to select “To Others” and press [OK].

 

 

 

4)

Press [3, 4] to select “Card Management” and press [OK].

 

 

5)

Press [3, 4] to select “BD-Video Data Erase” or

Card Management

No. of Files

6

 

“Format SD Card” and press [OK].

SD CARD

Free space

300 MB

 

 

 

 

6)

Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].

 

BD-Video Data Erase

7)

Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [OK].

 

 

Format SD Card

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

Format this SD Card.

 

 

RETURN

 

 

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Panasonic DMP-BD60GN, DMP-BD80GN Enjoying BD-LIVE or Bonusview in BD-Video, Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet

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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