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

A more detailed operating instructions is available in “Operating Instructions (PDF format)”. To read it, 
download it from the website.
http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/bd/oi/index.html

You will need Adobe Reader to browse or print the Operating instructions (PDF format).
You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from the following 
website. (As of December 2014)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

Check the supplied accessories before using this unit.

1

Remote control

[BDT270]

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

(N2QAYB001031)

[For_the_Middle_East]

(N2QAYB000959)

[BDT170]

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

(N2QAYB001030)

[For_the_South_East_Asia]

(N2QAYB001033)

[BDT166/165]

 

[BD83]

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

(N2QAYB001029)

[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]

(N2QAYB000958)

[BD73]

[For_the_Middle_East]

(N2QAYB000987)

2

Batteries for remote control

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

AC mains lead

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

(K2CT2CA00007)

[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

(K2CJ2DA00014)

[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]

See “STEP 1: Connecting to a TV” for more 
information.

When other Panasonic devices respond to the remote control of the unit, change the remote control code.

Basic Operating Instructions

Blu-ray Disc

TM

 Player

Model No. DMP-BDT270

DMP-BDT170
DMP-BDT166
DMP-BDT165

DMP-BD83
DMP-BD73

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.

EB

GN

GA

GC

GJ

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these 
operating instructions are of DMP-BDT270.

SQT0703

F1214WY0

Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model.

Accessories

[BDT166/165]

 

[BD83]

 

[BD73]

1

AC adaptor

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

(SAE0003)

[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

(SAE0004)

[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]

See “STEP 1: Connecting to a TV” for more 
information.

[Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

[Except_BD73]

1

HDMI Cable

 

Product numbers are provided in these operating instructions 
correct as of December 2014. These may be subject to change.

Do not use AC mains lead and AC adaptor with other 
equipment.

Do not use any other AC mains lead and AC adaptors except 
the supplied one.

Using the remote control

– Insert the batteries to the terminal so that it

 

(

i

 and 

j

matches those in the remote control.

R6/LR6, AA

(Alkaline or manganese 
batteries)

Control reference guide

abc

jkl

mno

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

ㄅㄆㄇ

ㄈㄉㄊ

1

2

3

6

4
5

7

8

19

10

9

20

18

16

15

17

14

13

12

11

abc

jkl

mno

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

ㄅㄆㄇ

ㄈㄉㄊ

1

2

3

6

4

7

8

19

9

10

20

18

16

15

17

14

13

12

11

5

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]

[BDT170]

 

[BDT166/165]

 

[BD83]

[BDT170]

 

[BDT165]

 

[BD83]

 

[BD73]

[BD73]

1

Turn the unit on and off

2

TV operation buttons
You can operate the Panasonic TV using this 
unit’s remote control. Some buttons may not work 
depending on the TV.
[

Í

TV] : Turn the TV on and off

[AV]

 

:

 

Change input

[

i j

VOL]

 

:

 

Adjust the volume

3

Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or 

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

 

characters

4

Cancel

5

Change soundtrack

6

Basic playback control buttons 

7

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

 

[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

Show Pop-up menu

[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]

Show USB Sharing menu

8

Show Top menu

9

Show Option menu

10 Coloured buttons (red, green, yellow, blue)

Used for various purposes depending on the 
display.

11 Transmit the remote control signal
12 Open or close the disc tray
13 Show the status messages
14

[BDT270]

 

Show Miracast

TM

 screen

[BDT170]

 

[BDT166/165]

 

[BD83]

 

[BD73]

Switch Secondary Video on/off (Picture-in-picture)

15

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

 

[BDT166/165]

 

[BD83]

 

Show the Home Screen of Network Service

[BD73]

Show Setup menu

16 Exit the Menu screen
17

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

 

[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

Show Netflix screen

[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]

Show Pop-up menu

18 Show HOME menu 
19 [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] : Move the highlight for selection

[OK] : Confirm the selection
(

;1

) : Frame-by-frame

20 Return to previous screen

1

Disc tray 

2

USB port 

3

POWER LED
The LED lights when the unit is turned on, and 
flashes when error occurs. 

4

Remote control signal sensor
Distance: Within approx. 7 m
Angle: Approx. 20

e

 up and down, 30

e

 left and right

5

Open or close the disc tray

6

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

 

Stop

7

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

 

Start play

8

Standby/on switch (

Í

/I

)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode 
or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still 
consuming a small amount of power.

This unit consumes a small amount of AC power (

>

 

“Specifications”) even when turned off in standby mode. 

For the purpose of energy conservation, the unit should be disconnected if you will not be using it for 
extended period of time.

[BDT166/165]

 

[BD83]

 

[BD73]

 

The unit is in the standby condition when the AC adaptor is connected. The primary 

circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

(For the AC mains plug of three pins)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your 

safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the 

replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by 

ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark 

Ï

 or the BSI mark 

Ì

 on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is 

refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement 

cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug 

(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the 

instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

1

2

3 4

8

7

5

6

8

5

1

2

3

4

[BDT166/165]

  

[BD83]

 

[BD73]

[BDT270]
[BDT170]

Quick Start Guide

STEP 1 : Connecting to a TV

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

[For_the_Middle_East_and_South_East_Asia]

2 AC mains leads are supplied.
Use the AC mains lead that matches the socket for the area you live in.

Saudi Arabia: 3-pin AC mains lead

Thailand: With a label

HDMI IN

To a household mains socket

AC mains lead 

(supplied)

HDMI cable
(

[Except_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

 

[Except_BD73]

 

supplied)

AC mains lead (supplied)

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

AC adaptor 
(supplied)

[BDT166/165]
[BD83]

 

[BD73]

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

[BDT166/165]
[BD83]

 

[BD73]

[For_the_Middle_East_and_Thailand]
[BDT165]

 

[BD83]

 

[BD73]

AC adaptor (supplied)

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]
[For_the_South_East_Asia]

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Fuse cover

Figure A

Figure B

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Following functions may not work depending on the media and contents.

BD-Video: 

Video

BD-RE: 

Video, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, ALAC, DSD*, 

FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA

BD-R: 

Video, MKV, Xvid, AAC, ALAC, DSD*, FLAC, 

MP3, WAV, WMA

DVD-Video: 

Video

DVD-R/DVD-R DL : 

Video, AVCHD, MKV, Xvid, 

JPEG, MPO*, AAC, ALAC, DSD*, FLAC, MP3, WAV, 
WMA

DVD-RW/+R/+RW/+R DL : 

Video, AVCHD

Music CD

 

Music [CD-DA]

CD-R/CD-RW : 

MKV, Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, 

ALAC, FLAC, MP3, Music [CD-DA], WAV, WMA

USB devices (up to 4 TB) : 

MKV, MP4, MPEG2, 

Xvid, JPEG, MPO*, AAC, ALAC, DSD*, FLAC, MP3, 
WAV, WMA

Region management information

The unit can play back BD-Video/DVD-Video discs of 
the following regions codes, including “

ALL

”:

Example:

BD-Video

DVD-Video

[For_the_United_Kingdom_and_Ireland]

 

[For_the_Middle_East]

[For_Australia_and_New_Zealand]

[For_the_South_East_Asia]

*  

[BDT270] [BDT170]

 

[BDT166/165]

 

only

STEP 2 : Connecting to the network

[BDT270]

Wireless LAN connection

Wireless router, etc.

Internet

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

 

[BDT166/165]

 

[BD83]

LAN cable connection

Broadband router, etc.

Internet

LAN Cable

[BDT270]

 

[BDT170]

[BDT166/165]
[BD83]

Use category 5 or above straight LAN cables (STP) when connecting to peripheral devices.

STEP 3 : Settings

Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video 
input.

Press [

Í

/I].

Follow the on-screen instructions to continue with 
the settings.

2

1

HDMI

HDMI

TV

STEP 4 : Playback

Insert the media.

Press [OK] or [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select the item.

If there are any other items, repeat this step.

1

2

Operating during playback

Stop

Press [

STOP].

The stopping point is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [

1

PLAY] to restart from this point.

The point is cleared if the media is removed.

Pause

Press [

;

PAUSE].

Press [

;

PAUSE] again or [

1

PLAY] to restart play.

Search 

While playing, press [SEARCH

6

or [SEARCH

5

].

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

Press [

1

PLAY] to revert to normal playback speed.

Slow motion

While paused, press [SEARCH

5

].

Skip

While playing or paused, press 
[

:

] or [

9

].

Skip to the title, chapter or track.

Playable media

2

4

3

until 

2014/12/31

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