Panasonic DMP-B15 User Manual 2

Operatin g Instru ctio ns

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Portable Blu-ray Disc Player

Model No. DMP-B15

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For opti mum performance and sa fety, please read these in structions carefully.

Before connecti ng, operating or adj usting this product, please re ad the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future
reference.

Region management information

BD-Video
This un it pl ay s B D- Vid eo marked wi th la be ls containing the region code “A”.

DVD-Video
This uni t plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.

If you have any questions contact

[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
[Canada]:1-800-561-5505

[Only[for[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]:The warranty can be found on page 50.
[Canada]:The warranty can be found on page 51.

Example:

Example:

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Getting started

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

(Rear of product)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instr uctions carefully before using the
unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the
applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these
operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with d ry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in ac c or d an ce wi th t he ma nu f ac tu r er’s instructions .

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, sto v es, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety pur pose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consul t an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11 )Only use attachments/accessories speci fied by the

manufacturer.

12)Use only with t he cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table spec ified by the manuf acturer, or sold
with the appara tus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combi na tio n t o av oi d inj ur y from t ip- ov er.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE,
≥ DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥ USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE

ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI DE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MA TE RIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

The following mark and symbols are located on rear of the unit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTR IC SHOCK,

The sock et outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord
shall remain readily operable.
T o completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconn ect the powe r supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

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DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the pr es e nc e of uninsula ted “danger o us
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric sh oc k t o pe rsons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
mainte na nc e ( se rv ic ing) instru c tio ns i n the
literat u re ac co mpanying the applianc e.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note:

This equipment has been test ed and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These l imits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmfu l interfer ence in a r esidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, ma y cause harmful interference to radio
communi cations. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
telev ision rec eption, which can be determined by turning the
equipm en t of f and on , t he use r is encou r age d to t ry t o co rr ect
the interferen ce by one or more of the following m easures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference t hat may cause undesire d operation.

Responsible P arty:
Panasonic Corporation of North Americ a
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

Listening caut ion

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-

003.

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Batteries

1

Battery p ac k (Lith ium io n b atter y p a ck)

≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than

the specified unit.

≥ Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining.

(The battery pack is not wate rp roo f.)

≥ Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on

the terminals.

≥ Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal

objects.

≥ Do not disas s em bl e, remodel, heat or throw int o fir e .
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed

to dir ect sunl i gh t fo r a lon g p eri od of time w ith do ors an d
windows closed.

2 Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

≥ Insert with poles aligned.
≥ Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal

objects.

≥ Do not rech ar ge, disass em bl e, remodel, he at or thro w

into fire.

≥ Keep out of reach of children
≥ Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed

to dir ect sunl i gh t fo r a lon g p eri od of time w ith do ors an d

windows closed.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or
clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes,
never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

3 Disposing of the batteries

Check and follow your local regulations before disposal.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

≥ In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be

conne ct ed to a 12 0 V AC po w er su pply only.

≥ When co nnecting to an AC supply outsid e of the U.S.A .

or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit th e AC outlet
configuration.

≥ When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V,

ensure t he cord yo u us e i s sui ted to t he vol t a ge of t he AC
suppl y and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts distributo r for assistance in

selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

WARNING

DRIVER MUST NOT OPERATE OR VIEW THIS UNIT
WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.

Doing so will distract the driver and could cause a collision
resulting in serious injury or property damage.

Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while
using it. The unit can become hot and cause burns.

To prevent damage

Avoi d the following:

≥ Spray in g flammabl e ins e cticides nea r the un it .
≥ Pressing the LCD.
≥ Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.

Do not use the unit in the following places:

≥ Sa ndy places such as beaches.
≥ On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equipment such as

amplifiers.
Do not leave in an unventilated automobile or exposed to
direct sunlight and high temperatu res .

Getting started

Warning

Risk of fire, expl osion and burns. Do not disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures
or incinerate.
Button-type battery 100
Battery pack 60 xC (140 xF)

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C (212 xF)

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s ins tructions.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers
the product you have purchased. Please call 1­800-8-BATTERY for information on how to
recycle this battery.

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which
contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/haz ard ou sw a ste/pe rchlorate .

Product Identification Marking is located on the rear of unit.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of
AC adaptor.

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Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce v olume or
discontinue use.

Do not us e wh il e o pe rat in g a mot o rize d v eh ic le . It may crea t e
a traffic hazard and is ill egal in many areas.

You shoul d use extreme caution or tempora rily discontinue
use in potential ly hazardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type
design ed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the

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volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort

level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds
“normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level
BEFORE your heari ng adapts.
T o establish a safe level:

≥ Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥ Sl owly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably

and clear ly, and with ou t dis t o rt io n.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

≥ Leave it there.

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Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................2

Accessories .............................................................. 4

Unit a nd m e d ia car e .... ... .......... ......... ... .......... ......... .5

Media (Disc and card) information .........................6

Over view ... .......... ......... ........ ......... .......... .......... ....... . 8

Install at io n of the u n it ......... ......... ... .......... ......... ....10

Preparing the Power Supply ........... ............. .. .. .. ...11

Turning on/o ff the unit ............... .......... .......... .. ......12

Showing FUNCTIONS menu .............. .. .. ...............12

Adjusting the pictures on the LCD scre en ..........13

Loading the disc or SD card .................................13

Playback

Basic play (Playing video contents) ..................... 14

Enjoy in g BD-L iv e or BO NUSVIEW in BD-Video ...... 17

Playing still pictures ..............................................18

Playing DivX

Playing music .........................................................22

Changing settings with the on-screen menu ......23

Using this unit with other equipment ...................25

Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link

Broa d ban d network con n e c ti on ..................... .. ....28

Netwo rk se t ti n gs ...................... ......... ... .......... ........28

Enjoying VIERA CAST

Firmware updates ..................................................31

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videos .............................................20

Connection

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“HDAVI ControlTM”).........................26

Network

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Accessories

Please check and i dentify the supplied
accessories. Use numbers indicated in
parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct a s of March 2009.
These may be subjec t to change.)

(For U.S.A. and Puert o Rico) To order accessories, refer to
“Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)”
on page 50.
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purc ha se .

∑ 1

Remote control (N2QAJC000015)

∑ 1

Button-type battery for remote control

(for replacement D page 9)

∑ 1

Audio/Video cable (K2KC4CB00026)

∑ 1

AC adaptor (RFEA219W)

∑ 1

AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00020)

≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other

equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment
with this unit.

∑ 1

Car DC Adaptor* (RFEC206P-Y)

∑ 1

Headrest Mountin g Bracket* (RXQ1706)

∑ 1

Safety belt* (RFC0150-K)

∑ 1

Rechargeable battery pack (DY-DB15)

≥ DY-DB15 is avai lable as option.

∑ 1

Cle a ning cloth (RFE0215)

* For installation and handling methods, refer to the operating

instruc t i on s “ Enj oy ing in a car”.

(Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

Please register via the Internet at:
http://www.prodreg.com/panasonic/

(ONLY FOR CANADA)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to
the English display on the unit.

Settings

Changing the unit’s settings .................................32

Reference

Audio and video information ................................37

About MP3/JPEG/DivX files ..................................38

Indicators and screen messages .........................40

Troubleshooting guide .................... ............. .........42

Specification s .. .......... .. .......... .......... .......... ......... ... .46

Licenses .................................................................47

Glossary .................................................................48

Limited Warrant y

(For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico Only) ........................50

Limited Warranty (For Canada Only) ...................51

Product Service .............. ............................. ..........51

Index ........................................................Back cover

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Unit and media care

DO NOT
DO NOT

DO

DO NOT

Disc and card handling

Rotating the screen

When rotatin g the scr een, rota te it afte r ope ni ng it to 90°as
shown below. Rotating the screen without opening t he angle
enough or opened to 180° may scratch the area arou nd the
scree n an d t he mai n un it so take ca r e .

1 Open the screen approximately 90°.

2 Rotate the screen slowly.

Applying excessive force when rotating the screen, or rotating
the screen forcibly in the opposite direction to the rotating
direction may cause malfunction.

∫Caution

≥Do not insert a finger between the screen and the main unit

when rotating the screen. Doing so may result in fingers
getting caught between the main unit and the screen and
cause injuries. Especial ly keep an eye on children.

∫Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫Disc and card handling precautions

≥Handle discs by the edges t o avoid inadvertent scratches or

fingerprints on th e di sc .

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc

warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other

writin g in strument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, stat ic

electr icity prevention liquids or any ot h er solvent.

≥Do no t us e sc ratch-p roo f protector s or co ve r s .
≥Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals on

the rear side of the card.

≥Do not use the following discs:

j Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

labels (rented discs etc).

j Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
j Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Maintenance

∫To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Wipe gently with the cleaning cloth (included).
≥To remove stubborn dirt, wet the cleaning cloth, wring well,

and then wipe. Afterwards, wipe gently with dry soft cloth.

≥Do not use a microfiber dust cloth on the LCD screen.

Follow the cautio n when wipi ng the outer casing.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzi ne to clean this unit.
≥The LCD and around the LCD are specially-processed.

Wiping them with a hard cloth or rubbing them strongly may
scratch the surfaces.

Getting startedReference Settings PlaybackConnectionNetwork

Holding the unit

Hold the unit with the stand closed.

∫Caution

≥Do not insert a finger between the main unit and the stand

when installing or moving this unit. Doing so may result in
fingers getting caught between the unit and the stand and
cause injuries. Especial ly keep an eye on children.

∫Maintenan ce of the lens

≥Remove dust carefully with an ai r blower for camera lenses

(optional).

≥Recommended product:

Lens cleaner kit (S ZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic
dealers.)

≥You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.
≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.

To dispose or transfer this unit

This unit may record information of your operating procedures.
If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow
the pr oc edu res t o re tu rn a ll t he se tt ing s t o the f a ct ory pres et s t o
delete the recorded information. (> 42, “To return all settings
other than some settings to the factory preset.”)
≥When BD-Vi deo is played back, the opera tion history may be

recorded in the memory of this unit. The recorded contents
differ depending on the disc.

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Media (Disc and card)

Finalized

Finalized

Finalized

Finalized

Finalized

information

Commercially sold discs

This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs
you can u se, a nd al so incl ud es th e ind us try - st and ar d l ogos t ha t
should appear on the discs and/or packaging.

Type of media

and logo

BD-Video

Features

This format supports High
Definition video and audio
content including:
≥BD-Live (BD-ROM Profile 2).

This format provides
interactive features when
this player is connected to
the Inter n et via a broad ba nd
connection.

Indicat ed

as

[BD-V]

User recorded media

This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other
device s that yo u ca n us e.

This mark means you must finalize the disc
with the DVD recorder, etc. before playback. For details about
finalizing, refer to the operating instructions for your equipment.

Type of media

and logo

BD-RE ≥Version 3 of the BD-RE

Recording Format

≥JPEG format

BD-R ≥Version 2 of the BD-R

Recording Format

Formats

Indicated

as

[BD-V]

[JPEG]

[BD-V]

≥BONUSVIEW allows picture-

in-picture functions to be
viewed.

DVD-Video This format supports high

quali ty vide o an d audio
playback.

[DVD-V]

Compact Discs (CD’s) that

CD

contain audio and music
≥Operation and sound qu ality

of CDs that do not conform
to CD-DA specifications
(copy control CDs, etc.)
cannot be guaranteed.

[CD]

Note about using a DualDisc

≥The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet

the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

≥Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to

insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

DVD-RAM ≥Version 1.1 of the DVD

DVD-R/RW ≥DVD-Video Format

DVD-R DL ≥DVD-Video Format

rR/rRW/rRDL

CD-R/RW

≥It may not be possi bl e to pl ay t he abo ve di sc s in so me cas es

due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the
recording method and how the files were created.

≥When a disc recorded in the AVCHD format is being played,

the video may be pa used for a few seconds at portions
splice d, du e to deletion or edi ti n g .

Video Recording Format

≥JPEG format
≥AVCHD format

≥Version 1.1 of the DVD

Video Recording Format

≥AVCHD format
≥DivX format

(DVD- RW is not su pported )

≥MP3 format

(DVD- RW is not su pported )

≥JPEG format

(DVD- RW is not su pported )

≥Version 1.2 of the DVD

Video Recording Format

≥AVCHD format
≥DivX format
≥MP3 format
≥JPEG format

≥+VR (+R/+RW Video

Recording) Format

≥AVCHD format
≥CD-DA format

≥MP3 format
≥JPEG format
≥DivX format

]DVD-VR]

[JPEG]

[AVCHD]

[DVD-V]

]DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[DivX]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DVD-V]

]DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[DivX]
[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DVD-V]

[AVCHD]

[CD]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DivX]

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SD cards

This cha rt sh ows th e di ff er ent t ype of car d s rec or de d wi th ot he r
devices that you can use.

Type of media Formats Indicated as

SD Memory Card*
(from 8 MB to 2 GB)
SDHC Memory Card
(from 4 GB to 32 GB)

* Includes miniSD Card, microSD Card and microSDHC Card
The card types mentioned above will be re ferred to as “SD

card” in these operating instructio n s.
≥MiniSD Cards, microSD Cards and

microSDHC Cards can be used, but must
be used with an adaptor card. These are
usuall y supplied with such cards, or
otherwise customer provided.

≥We rec om m end using a Pan as onic SD

card. Please confirm the latest information
on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
(This site is in English only.)

≥This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD

Card Specifi c ations FAT12 and FAT16 forma ts, as well as
SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format.

≥When using cards from 4 GB to 32 GB, only SD cards using

the SDHC logo can be used.

≥Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
≥If the SD card you are attempting to use was formatted on a

PC, it is possible that the card may not work properl y.

≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent

swallowing.

≥When a card recorded in the AVCHD format is being played,

the vide o ma y momentar i ly paus e, es pe c ia lly wh er e one
recording ends and the next one begins. This is normal and
does not indicat e a problem.

≥To protect the card’s contents, move the record prevention

tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.

≥JPEG format
≥AVCHD format
≥MP E G 2 format

[JPEG]
[AVCHD]
[MPEG2]

ADAPTER

Getting started

Discs that cannot be played in this
unit

≥BD-RE discs (with cartridge)
≥2.6 GB and 5.2 GB DVD-RAM
≥DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from cartridge
≥3 .95 GB and 4. 7 GB DVD- R (A uthoring)
≥DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on

anoth er unit and not finalized

≥BD-Video with a region code other than “A”
≥DVD-Video with a region number other tha n “1” or “ALL”
≥Version 1.0 DVD-RW
≥DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, CVD, SACD, Photo CD,

MV-Disc and PD

≥DVD-Audio
≥Video CD and SVCD
≥WMA discs
≥PAL Discs
≥HD DVD
≥BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50
≥Any other disc that is not specifically supported

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Overview

1

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Front View

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9

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Rear View

Side View

13

Battery pack (included)

Bottom View

VOLUME

POWER

AV SELECT

PUSH:OK

SUB MENU

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RETURN

Top View

Disc lid

[OPEN]

When the screen is opened

The Unit

Instructions for operations are generally described using the
remote control in these operating instructions.

1 LCD screen

2 [CHARGE] indicator (> 11)

While recharging the battery pack, this indicator lights up.

3[Í] indicator (> 11)

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this
indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the
unit is turne d on .

4 Remote control signal sensor (> 9)
5 Speaker
6 SD card slot (> 13)
7 Audio/video inpu t/ output terminal (> 25)
8 Headphone terminal [Ë]

(3.5 mm stereo mini jack)
9 HDMI AV OUT ter min a l (> 25)
10 LAN terminal (> 28)
11 Stand (> 10)
12 Stopper wire (> 10)
13 DC IN term inal (> 11)
14 Turn the unit on and off (> 12)
15 Switch the media to playback

It will switch every time it is pressed.

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16 Stop (> 15)
17 Playback (> 14)
18 Skip title numbers, etc. (> 15)
19 Adjust the volume (> 14)
20 Show the sub menu (> 18)
21 Return to previous screen
22 Selection/OK

T o select:
Tilt up, down, left, or
right (

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3, 4, 2, 1])

Example:
To select left item

To enter :
Press st raight in

Example:
To enter the operation

Remote control

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2

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4

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6

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12

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15

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18

DISC SD

AUXNETWORK

Bottom

Pull out while pressing here

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facing up

Lithium ba tte ry : CR2025

Remote control
signal sensor

Within 20 degrees angle
either up or down

Within 30 degrees angle
either left or right

Remote control transmitter

Within approx. 7 m (23 ft.) in front

1 Turn the unit on and off (> 12)
2 Select audio (> 16)
3 Show the Home screen of the VIERA CAST

(> 30)

4 Use according to the instructions on the screen
5 Basic operations for playback (> 14–15)
6 Show Pop-up menu (> 14)
7 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (> 14)
8 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame

≥To select: Press up, down, left, or ri ght

(

[

3, 4, 2, 1])

≥To enter: Press [OK]
≥Frame forward / Frame backw ard:

(While paused) press left or right ([2;][;1])

9 Show the sub menu (> 18)
10 Select title num bers, etc./Enter numbers (> 16)

or characte rs (> 30)

11 Switch the media to playback (> 14)

It will switch every time it is pressed.

12 Adjust the volume (> 14)
13 Show FUNCTIONS menu (> 12)
14 Return to previous screen
15 Show on-screen menu (> 23)
16 Show stat us mes sages (> 16)
17 Turn the u n it off auto matically (> 12)
18 Change the screen setti ngs (> 13)

Getting started

∫Insert the button-type battery (included)

1 Pull out the holder.

2 Insert the battery and return the holder.

≥Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to

prevent swallowing.

∫Range of use

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Installation of the unit

1 Open the screen.

3 Turn the screen

outwards and close.

2 Rotate the screen.

4 Open the st and and

set the unit verti ca ll y.

Open the stand and set the unit on a horizontal and stable level
surface.

≥Open the stand until the stopper wire is fully

stretched.

≥If the screen is rotated when the unit is

turned on, the display on the screen will
disappear and the unit will be automatically
turned off. (> 12)

≥The unit cannot be turned on in situations

other than 3 or 4 above or when the screen
is rotated. (> 12)

≥Rotating the screen without opening the angle enough

may scratch the area around the LCD etc. (> 5, “Rotating
the screen”)

≥The unit’s speakers do not have magnetic shi elding. Do not

place the unit near televisions, personal computers or other
device s easi ly in flu en ce d b y magn et is m. Do n ot ke ep thi s un i t
and magn etized cards (bank car ds, commut er passes, etc.)
close t ogether.

When moving the unit:

≥Turn the unit off.
≥Close the screen and the stand.
≥Do not ho ld on to th e sc ree n or the stan d.

About the LCD screen

There may be 0.01% or less chance of missing or constantly
turned on pixels, but this is not a malfunction.

Attention

Do not place the unit with the LCD display-side down when the
scree n is ope n.
Doing so may scratch the surface of the LCD as the display
and the area around the display are specially-pr ocessed.

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Preparing the Power

AC adaptor

(included)

T o a hou sehold
AC outlet

AC power supply cord

(included)

1

23

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

Bottom side of this unit

Battery pack

(included)

Clicks into place.

Check to make sure it is securely fastened.

2 Slide in to the right.

1 Bring in from the

left, aligning the
grooves.

RELEASE

DETACH AT TACH

Bottom side of this unit

2 Slide.

1 Press and hold.

[CHARGE] indicator
(Yellow light)

(screen)

(flashing)

Recharge

Appears automatically when there is only
a few minutes of charge remaini ng.

Supply

Using the unit connected to the
AC adaptor

∫Detaching the battery pack

The unit is in the standby condition (the [Í] indicator lights)
when the A C power supply cord is connected. The primar y
circuit is always “live” as long as the AC ada ptor is connected
to an ele c trical outlet.
≥When connecting the AC adaptor, use the unit after setting it

vertically. Placing the unit with the stand closed
(e.g.:D 10, 3 in “Installation of the unit”) may cause damage
to or malfunction with the AC adaptor.

To conserve power

This unit consumes 0.5 W (Approximately 5 W when Quick
Start is set t o “On”) of power even when turne d off. When the
unit is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC
power sup ply cord from the household AC outlet.

Using the battery pack

This unit can be used in places without an AC outlet, such as
outdoors, by attaching the included battery pack.
≥The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge

before initial use.

≥The battery is designed only for use with this unit. It cannot be

used with other equipment.

∫Attaching the battery pack

Turn the unit off before attaching or detaching the battery pack.
≥Attach the battery after closing with the LCD screen facing

inwards and the stand open.

When not using for long periods of t ime

≥Detach the battery pac k (D above).

(Even when the uni t is turned off, the re is a small amount of
voltag e running thr ou gh the un it , an d this may resu lt in a
malfunction.)

≥Recharge the battery for re-use.

∫Recharg in g the battery pack

Attach the battery pack and connect the AC
adaptor (> left).

≥The [CHARGE] ind icat or lig hts while ch arging the ba ttery, and

the [CHARGE] indicator turns off when battery charging is
finished.

∫Approximate recharging and play times (Hours)

2

Play*

Recharging*

*1 When the unit is off [at 20oC (68oF)]
*2 At room temperature using headphones [at 20

≥

The times indicated on the above may differ depending on use.

≥To change the LC D bri gh t ne s s (> 13, “Adjusting the pic tures

on the LCD screen”).

1

7 2.5 2.25 2

LCD brightness level

j5 0 +5

o

C (68oF)]

∫Checking the remaining battery charge

When the unit is on (> 12, “Tur ning on/o ff the unit”) and
powere d by the ba tt e ry pac k

Press [SUB MENU] to check on the LCD
(displays for a few seconds).

Getting started

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Turning on/off the unit

e.g., 30 min.

Off

1:000:30 2:00 3:00 6:00

12:00

OK
RETURN

Playback

DISC

Other Functions

SD card
Network
AUX

Blu-ray Disc Player

e.g.,

Showing FUNCTIONS

Press [POWER Í] (approx. 0.5 sec.).

The unit is turned off when [POWER Í] is pressed again.
≥If the screen is rotated when the unit is turned on, the display

on the screen will disappear and the unit will be automatically
turned off. (> 10)

≥The unit cannot be turned on in situations other than the

following or when the screen is rotated. (> 10)

≥When the “Auto P owe r Of f” i s set to “ On” (in it i ally s et to “ On”) ,

the unit will be turned off automatically after 15 minutes
(5 minutes when the battery pack is used) when it is in
stopped status (> 36).

≥The startup will take time. The operation relate d to startup of

the unit after turning on this unit can be quic k en ed by setting
the initi al setup “Q ui ck Start” (> 36) to “On” (initially set to
“Off”). (Th e po w er co ns umption w ill inc r ea s e)

≥You may hear operational sounds when the unit is turned on,

but this is due to the initialization of the pickup unit, and it is
not a malfunction.

Easy Setting

After i nstallat io n o f t he u nit an d pres si ng [PO WE RÍ], a screen
for the basic settings will appear.

Follow the on-screen instruction s and make
the settings with [3, 4] and [OK].

“On-screen Language” is set. (> 34)

≥You can per form this setup anytim e by selectin g “ Eas y

Setting” in the Setup menu. (> 36)

≥You can also change this setting individually. (> 34)

Turn the unit off automatically

The unit is turned off automatically after set time has passed.

Switch by pressing the [OFF TIMER].

menu

Some functions of this unit can be operated from the
FUNCTIONS menu.

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].

≥Functions disp l aye d de pend on th e me dia an d op er ati ng

conditions.

≥The FUNCTIONS menu cannot be displayed on the unit

when selecting “AUX” with [AV SELECT].
When connecting to a TV (VIERA) with an HDMI cable,
the unit’s FUNCTIONS menu can be displayed on the
TV screen.
(> 27, “Using the FUNCTIONS menu to operate this
unit”)

2 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press

[OK].

≥Playback (> 14, 30)

Show the Home screen of the VIERA CAST when selecting
“NETWORK” with [AV SELECT].

≥Top Menu (> 14)
≥Menu (> 14, 18, 22)
≥Viewing Picture (> 18)
≥Other Functions

j “Playlists”:

You can play playlists created on DVD-VR.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the playlist and press [OK].

j “Setup” (> 32)

j “Card Ma na ge ment” (> 17)
≥Disc (> 14) Switches to the disc drive.
≥SD card (> 14) Switches to the SD drive.
≥Network (> 30) Show the Home screen of the

VIERA CAST.

≥AUX (> 25)

It will switch every time it is pressed.

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Off Timer

0：30

Adjusting the pictures on

LCD Menu
Picture

Dynamic

Monitor On

Brightness
Color

RETURN

SUB

MENU

OPEN

Label si de up
(Double-sided disc:
place the label side
up that you want to
play back)

Clicks
into place.

Lens (> below)

Lens

Label si de

Insert the card with
the corner cut-side
up.

Loading the disc or SD

the LCD scr een

Press [LCD].

1

≥

It is also possible to display with the following procedures.

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2

Select “Other Functions” with
[OK].

3 Select “LCD Menu” with [3, 4], an d se le ct

[3,4], and select

[OK].

2 Select the item with [3, 4].
3 Change the setting with [3, 4, 2, 1].

≥Underlined items are the factory presets.

∫ When selecting other settings than “AUX” wit h

[AVSELECT]

Picture:Adjusting i ma ge quali ty

≥Standard: Standard
≥Dynamic
≥Night: Picture suitable for viewing in dark places
≥User j Brightness :j5 to +5

Monitor:Displaying images

≥On
≥Off:

: Picture with high contrast

j Color :j5 to +5

:

Image display
No image

card

Disc

Open the screen and press [OPEN].

1
2 Set the disc holding the unit with your hand

and close the lid.

3 Close the screen.

≥Some discs may s tart playing when it is loaded with the unit

turned on.

≥About discs with a cartridge

j BD-RE with a cartridge: It cannot be used with this unit. (It

cannot be used even if the disc is taken out from the
cartridge.)

j DVD-RAM , 8 cm dis c: R em o ve th e di sc fro m the cartridg e

and set the disc in the tray

j Plac e t he disc ba ck int o the ca r tri dg e for sto ra ge to pr ev ent

dirt and scratches after use.

≥Do not touch the lens as it may

make it dir ty .

Getting started

∫ When selecting “AUX” with [AVSELECT] (> 25)
PICTURE:Adjusting image quality

≥STANDARD: Standard
≥DYNAMIC
≥NIGHT: Picture suitable for viewing in dark places
≥USER j BRIGHTNESS :j5 to 5

MONITOR:Displaying images

≥NORMAL
≥FULL:
≥OFF:

≥If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “Off (OFF)” to

conserve power. (The [Í] indicator flashes. )

≥If the settings in “PICTURE” are changed when “AUX” is

selected, the settings in “Picture” will also change.
The settings will change in the same way even when
something other than “AUX” is selected.

To exit the screen

Press [LCD] or [RETURN].

To displ ay images w hen t he “Monitor ( MONIT OR)” i s
set to “Off (OFF)”

Press [LCD] or [SUB MENU]

: Picture with high contrast

j COLOR :j5 to 5

When y ou want to view 4:3 images

:

When y ou want to view 16:9 images
No image

SD card

1 Open the cover at the side of the unit.
2 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.

≥Press on the center of the card until it clicks into place.

3 Close the cover.

To remove the card

In step 2 abo ve, p ress th e c en ter of the c ar d unti l it “ cl ic ks” , an d
pull the card out straight .

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Playback

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

Video

Picture



01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10

9/ 5
9/ 5
9/ 5
9/ 6
9/ 6
9/ 6
9/ 7
9/ 7
9/ 7
9/ 7

Wed
Wed
Wed

Thu
Thu
Thu
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri

IN 2
IN 2
VHS
VHS

IN 2
IN 2

10:00AM
11:30AM

11:59PM
10:00AM
11:30AM

11:59PM
10:00AM
10:30AM
11:30AM

11:59PM

Rec. Length

No.

Date Day

Channel

Start

Title Name

DVD-RAM(VR)

R G



SUB

MENU

Play

Previous Next

RETURN

Video Picture

Page 01/02

0:15 (SP)

e.g., DVD-RAM

SD Card

Play Video (AVCHD)

Select an action or press [RETURN].

Play Pictures (JPEG)

Play Video (MPEG-2)

OK
RETURN

SUB

MENU

e.g.,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Video (MPEG-2)

Video



001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010

9/ 5
9/ 5
9/ 5
9/ 6
9/ 6
9/ 6
9/ 7
9/ 7
9/ 7
9/ 7

Wed
Wed
Wed

Thu
Thu
Thu
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri

10:00AM

11:30AM
11:59PM

10:00AM

11:30AM

11:59PM
10:00AM
10:30AM

11:30AM

11:59PM

Rec. Length

No.

Date Day

Start

Title Name

SD CARD



SUB

MENU

Play

Previous Next

RETURN

Page 01/02

0:15.47

e.g.,

Basic play (Playing video

Playing HD Video or SD Video

contents)

Instructions for operations are generally described using the
remote control in these operating instructions.

Preparation

Insert a disc or SD card (> 13).

Press [AV SELECT] to select “DISC” or “SD”.

Play starts.

≥If play does not start, press [1](PLAY).
≥If a media with data in different file formats is inserted, the file

selection menu is displayed. Press [3, 4] to select the
desired file for mat and press [OK].

≥If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

item an d press [OK].

≥If the screen prompt ing you to use the co lor buttons appears,

continue to operate with the color buttons on the remote
control.

≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE

DISPLAYED. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the
unit’s motor.

≥The producer s of the disc can control how discs ar e played.

So you m ay no t a lwa ys be a bl e to co ntr ol pl ay as de scr i bed i n
these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions
carefully.

≥When playing a set of two or mo re BD-Vi deo discs, the menu

screen may continue to display even if the disc has been
ejected.

≥The start of playba ck may tak e time depending on the disc or

SD card.

≥The sound of rotation may be audible during disc playback,

but this is not a malfunction.

[AVCHD] [MPEG2]
It is possible to playback the HD (High Definition) video
recorded on the Panasonic High definition Vi deo Camera o n
the DVD-RAM/R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and S D
(Standard Defini tion) Video recorded on the Panasonic SD
Video Camera on the SD card.

Preparation

Insert a disc or SD card (> 13).

1 Press [AV SELECT] to select “DISC” or

“SD”.

≥“Video (AVCHD)” or “Video (MPEG-2)” screen is

displayed.

≥If a media containing data in different file formats is

inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed.
Press [3, 4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)” or “Play

Video (MPEG-2)” and press [OK].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and

press [OK].

≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/

+RW.

To adjust the volume

Press [j VOL] or [i VOL].

≥When using headphones, turn down the volume before

connection.

To sh ow m enu s

[BD-V] [AVCHD] ]DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX]

Press [TOP MENU/DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.

To show Pop-up menu

[BD-V]

The Pop-u p menu is a special feature avail able with some BD­Video discs. This menu may vary with discs. For the operating
method, refer to the instructions for the disc.

1 Press [POP-UP MENU].

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2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].
≥Pop-up menu also appears by pressing [SUB MENU] and

selecting “Pop-up Menu”.

≥Press [POP-UP MEN U] to exit the screen.

T o return to the menu screen

Press [DIREC T NAVIGATOR].

T o exit the menu screen

Press [RETURN].

To switch from other menus to AVCHD or
MPEG2 menu

(If th e media contains dat a in different fi le formats)

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and pr ess [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)” or “Play Video

(MPEG-2)” and press [OK].

≥It may pause for a few seconds on the break of images when

editing such as partial deletion is performed.

≥High definition video (transfer rate of 18

cannot be played back correctly if it was r ecorded on a DVD
compatible to double speed or slower.

Mbps or faster)

Chapter playback

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

Video

Picture



01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10

9/ 5
9/ 5
9/ 5
9/ 6
9/ 6
9/ 6
9/ 7
9/ 7
9/ 7
9/ 7

Wed
Wed
Wed

Thu
Thu
Thu
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri

IN 2
IN 2
VHS
VHS

IN 2
IN 2

10:00AM
11:30AM

11:59PM
10:00AM
11:30AM

11:59PM
10:00AM
10:30AM
11:30AM

11:59PM

Rec. Length

No.

Date Day

Channel

Start

Title Name

DVD-RAM(VR)

R G



SUB

MENU

Play

Previous Next

RETURN

Video Picture

Page 01/02

0:15 (SP)

e.g.,

Properties

View Chapters

To picture

To display the title properties
(recor din g da te , etc .)

Playing still pictures (> 18)

To select the chapter

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Chapter View

DVD-RAM(VR)

Video

Picture

Play
RETURN

Page 001/001

002 003

Play01

0:00.20

---

---

You are now in ‘‘Chapter View.’’
Please select the chapter you
would like to start playback.
Press [RETURN] for ‘‘Title View.’’

001

0:00.00

e.g.,

Other operations during play

]DVD-VR]

Preparation

Insert a dis c (> 13).

1 Press [AV SELECT]

to select “DISC”.

≥“Title View” screen is

displayed.

2 Press [3, 4] to

select the title and
press [SUB MENU].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “View Chapters”

and press [OK].

4 Press [2, 1] to select the chapter and

press [OK].

These functions may not work depending on the media.

Stop

The stopped position is memorized.

Resume play function

Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
≥The memorized position is cleared in the following instances:

j [∫] is pr essed several times.
j The disc or SD car d is removed.
j The unit is turned off due to such occurrences as power

outage, the removal of the AC adaptor or waste of the
battery pack’s remaining power when the unit is turned on.

≥[BD-V]: On BD-Video discs including BD-J (> 48), the resume

play fu nction does not work.

≥[CD] [MP3] [DivX] [MPEG2]: The position is cleared if the unit is

turned off.

Pause

≥Pres s [;] again or [1] (P LAY) to restar t play.

Search/Slow-motion

Playback

The speed increases up to 5 steps.

≥Pres s [1] (PLAY) to revert to norm al playback speed.
≥For some discs, the speed ma y not change.

Search

While playing, press [6] or [5].
≥]DVD-VR] [DVD-V]:

Audio is heard during the first level of forward search.

≥[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DivX] [MPEG2]: Audio is not heard during all

levels of search.

≥[CD] [MP3]: The speed is fixed to a single step.

Slow-motion

While paused, press [6] or [5].
≥[BD-V] [AVCHD]: Forward direction [5] only.
≥]DVD-VR]: If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play

pauses automatically.

Skip

Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.

≥Each press increases the number of skips.
≥[DivX]: Backward direction [:] only.

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Basic play (Playing video contents)

Play

BD-Video

 T1 C1 0:05.14

0:20.52

T: Tit le
C: Chapter

PL: Playlist

Items change
depending on the
disc played.

No display

Curre nt po si ti o n

Type of disc Play status

Elapsed tim e in the title

e.g., [BD-V]

Depending on the kind of disc or the playback status, this
displ ay may not app ear.

Total time

Soundtrack

1 ENG

Digital 3/2.1ch

Englis h is sele c ted .

e.g., [DVD-V]

Play

DVD-RAM(VR)

AudioLR

“AudioLR”
is selected

e.g.,

(continued)

Status messages

Direct Play

During pl ayba ck , yo u ca n ac ces s spe cif ic re cord in gs or scen es
through direct entry of the numbered buttons.
Play starts fro m the selected title or chapter.

[BD-V] [AVCHD]

e.g., 5: [0] B [0] B [5]

15: [0] B [1] B [5]

[DVD-V]

e.g., 5: [0] B [5]

15: [1] B [5]

≥While stopped (the image on the right is

displa yed on the sc reen), the title is
designated. While playing, the chapter is
designated.

Frame-by-frame

While paused, press [2] (2;) or [1] (;1).
Each press shows the next frame.

≥Press and hold to change in forward or backward succession.
≥Pres s [1] (PLAY) to revert to norm al playback speed.
≥[BD-V] [AVCHD] : Forward direction [1] (;1) only.

Screen Aspect

The status messages give you information about wha t is
currently being played . Each time you press [STATUS], the
informa tio n displaye d will change.
≥It is also possible to display with the following procedures:

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Select “Status” with [3, 4], and select [OK].

Changing audio during play

When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right
side s of the screen, you can enla r ge the im age to fill the
screen.

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [3, 4] to select “Other Functions” and press [OK].
3 Press [3, 4] to sele ct “Screen Aspect” and press [OK].
4 Press [2, 1] to select “Side cut” or “Zoom”.

Normal: Normal output
Side cut: The black bars on the right and left sides of the 16:9

image disappear and the image is enlarged. Please
note that the right and left sides of the image are cut
off when the black bar is not displayed.

Zoom: The black bars o n the top and bottom side s of the 4:3

image disappear and the im age is enlarged. Please
note that the top and bottom sides of the image are
cut off when the black bar is not displayed.

≥Please note that the top, bottom and sides of the image will

be cut off in imag es with no black bars.

≥

Screen aspect will return to “Normal” in the following instances:

j Playback of images starts/ends

j The unit is tu rned on/off
≥[BD-V] [DVD-V]: “Side cut” does not have any effect.
≥When “TV Aspect” (> 34) is set to “4:3 Pan & Scan” or “4:3

Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect is disabled.

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≥It is also possible to display with the following procedures:

1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Select “Other Function s” with [3, 4], and select [OK].
3 Select “Audio” with [3, 4], and select [OK].

[BD-V] [DVD-V]

You can ch ange the audio channe l number each time you
press [ AU D IO ] or [ 3, 4]. This allo w s yo u to change the
soundtrack language (> 23, Soundtrack), etc.

]DVD-VR] [DivX] [MPEG2]
AudioLR>AudioL>Audio R

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You can change soundtracks each time you press [AUDIO] or
[OK].