A black band is displayed around the edge of the screen.

The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.

¾Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. (> 28)

¾Adjust the aspect setting on the TV.

Audio

Cannot switch audio.

¾The audio cannot switch, if “Digital Audio Output” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Digital Audio Output” to “PCM”. (> 25)

Cannot hear the desired audio type.

¾Check the connections and the “Digital Audio Output” settings. (> 9, 25)

¾[BDT460] : When connecting this unit to a TV via an HDMI AV OUT MAIN and to an amplifier/receiver via an HDMI AV OUT SUB, set “HDMI(SUB) Output Mode” to “V.OFF”. (> 10)

¾To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” in the Setup menu. (> 25)

There is no sound coming out from the TV. [BDT460]

¾Audio may not output from the TV when the amplifier/receiver is connected to the HDMI AV OUT SUB, and “HDMI(SUB) Output Mode” (> 25) is set to “V.OFF”. In such a case, output audio from the amplifier/receiver. To output audio from the TV, set the “HDMI(SUB) Output Mode” to “Normal”.

Playback

Disc cannot be played.

¾The disc is dirty. (> 5)

¾The disc is not finalized. (> 7)

¾Confirm the “Mixed Data Disc Option” is set properly. (> 28)

Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back normally.

¾The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive JPEG, etc., may not be played back.

I can’t play back BD-Live.

¾Confirm that this unit is connected to the broadband Internet. (> 11)

¾Connect this unit to the network by a wired connection.

¾Confirm the “BD-Live Internet Access” settings. (> 27)

¾Confirm a USB device is connected to the USB port. (> 14)

Network

I can’t connect to the network.

¾Confirm the network connection and settings. (> 11, 12, 26)

¾There may be interference that prevents the unit from detecting your home network. Place the unit and the wireless router closer to each other. This unit may be able to detect your network name (> 13, “SSID”).

¾Check the owner’s manuals for each device and connect accordingly.

When using wireless LAN connection, video from the DLNA Certified media server is not played back or video frames are dropped during playback.

¾Higher transfer rate router such as 802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) wireless router may solve the problem. If you use 802.11n (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) 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.

¾On the “Wireless Settings” screen (> 26), 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 connection is being interrupted, change the position or angle of your wireless router and see if the connection state improves. If there is no improvement, connect to a wired network and perform the “Easy Network Setting” (> 12) again.

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Panasonic DMP-BDT360, DMP-BDT361, DMP-BDT460 owner manual Playback

DMP-BDT360, DMP-BDT460, DMP-BDT361 specifications

The Panasonic DMP-BDT361, DMP-BDT460, and DMP-BDT360 are part of Panasonic’s impressive lineup of 3D Blu-ray Disc players. Designed to elevate the home entertainment experience, these models incorporate advanced technologies and features that cater to various viewing preferences and requirements.

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