Panasonic DMP-B200 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions contact U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Canada : 1-800-561-5505

Portable Blu-ray Disc™ Player

Model No. DMP-B200

P PC

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Getting started

(Bottom of product)

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Foll ow the safety instructions on the unit and the ap pl ic a bl e s afe ty in st ruc ti o ns listed below. Keep these op erating instructions handy for future ref erence.

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 dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includi ng amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose 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, consult 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 specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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 powersupply 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.

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

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 APPARA TUS.

≥

USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

≥ DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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 MATERIALS 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 MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet, with the power cord connected directly to it. T o completely disconnect power from the unit, unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet.

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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 presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

THE FOLLOWING AP PLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A . FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasona ble protection aga inst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥ 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 that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

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

THE FOLLOWING AP PLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Batteries

•

EST. 1924

Listening caution

1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥ 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 waterproof.)

≥ 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 disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fi re. ≥ Do not heat or expose to flame. ≥ Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to

direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and 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 recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw 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

direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and

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, an d then consult a doctor.

3 Disposing of the batteries

Check and follow your local regulations before disposal.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate. Button-type battery 100 Battery pack 60

C (140 xF)

C (212 xF)

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 connected to a

120 V AC power supply only.

≥ When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or

Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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

cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥ Contact an electrical parts distributor 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 seriou s 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

Avoid the following:

≥ Spraying flammable insecti cides near the unit. ≥ Pressing the LCD. ≥ Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.

Do not use the unit in the following places:

≥ Sandy 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 temperatures.

Getting started

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 instructions.

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your muni cipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-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/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.

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 volume or discontinue use.

Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the 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 hearing adapts. To establish a safe level:

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

clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level: ≥ Leave it there.

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Ta ble of contents

Getting started

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

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

Firmware updates ....................................................5

Unit and media care ................................................. 5

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

Overview ...................................................................8

Adjusting the LCD screen angle ...........................10

Preparing the Power Supply .................................10

Turning on/off the unit ...........................................12

Showing FUNCTION MENU ...................................12

Adjusting the pictures on the LCD screen ..........13

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

Playback

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

Enjoying picture-in-picture in BD-Vide o ..............17

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

Playing music ......................................... ................20

Using this unit with other equipment ...................21

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”) .......................22

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These may be subject to change.)

[For[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 42.

[For[Canada]

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∑ 1 Remote control (N2QAJC000018) ∑ 1 Button-type battery for remote control

(for replacement > 9)

∑ 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 (RFEC207P-AB) ∑ 1 Rechargeable battery pack (DY-DB20)

[For[Canada]

The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the unit.

Settings

Changing settings with the on-screen menu ......24

Changing the unit’s settings ................. ...... ..........26

Reference

Enjoying High Bit rate Audio ................................30

About MP3/JPEG/MKV/A VCHD/M PEG2 files .......31

Indicators and screen messages .........................33

Troubleshooting guide ..........................................34

Specifications .........................................................38

Licenses .................................................................39

Glossary .................................................................40

Limited Warranty

(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) ..............42

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) .............43

Index .......................................................Back Cover

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Firmware updates

DO DO NOT

Unit and media care

Occasionally, Panasonic may release firmware updates for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge.

You can download the latest firmware version f rom the website “http://panasonic.jp/support/globa l/cs/” (Th is site is in English on ly.). After you burn the latest firmware to a CD-R disc, play the disc in the unit and update the firmware. Only when connecting the AC adaptor.

During the firmware update “DO NOT TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE UNIT OR OPEN THE DISC LID.”

≥ The [Í] and [CHARGE] indicators light while updating the

firmware and the indicators turn off when updating the firmware is finished. (> 8)

≥ To check the version of the firmware on this unit, refer to

“System Information” (> 29)

Handling the unit

≥ Close the LCD screen when moving the unit.

Don’t hold by the LCD screen.

≥

The unit does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism. Do not keep this unit and magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.

≥ Do not place the unit with the LCD display-side down when

the screen is open. Doing so may scratch the surface of the LCD and around the LCD.

Disc and card handling

∫ Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Disc and card handling precautions

≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or

fingerprints on the disc.

≥ 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

writing instrument.

≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals on

the rear side of the card.

≥ Do not use the following discs:

jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

labels (rented discs etc).

jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked. jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Getting startedReference PlaybackSettings

Maintenance

∫

T o cle an this uni t, wipe w ith a so f t, d ry clot h.

≥ Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD. ≥ Do not use a microfiber dust cloth on the LCD screen. Follow

the caution when wiping the outer casing.

≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Wiping the LCD and around the LCD with a hard cloth or

rubbing them strongly may scratch the surfaces.

∫ Maintenance of the lens

≥ Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses

(optional).

≥ Recommended product:

Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (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

The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to delete the user settings. (

≥

The operation history may be record ed in the mem ory of this unit.

34, “To return all settings to the factory preset”)

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Media (Disc and card) information

Commercially sold discs

This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging.

Type of medi a

and logo

BD-Video This format supports High

Definition video and audio content.

DVD-Video This format supports high

quality video and audio playback.

Features

Indicated

[BD-V]

[DVD-V]

User recorded media

This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other devices that you can use.

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

≥ JPEG format

BD-R ≥ Version 2 of the BD-R

≥ MKV format

DVD-RAM ≥ Version 1.1 of the DVD

≥ JPEG format ≥ AVCHD format

Formats

Recording Format

Video Recording Format

Indicated

[BD-V]

[JPEG]

[BD-V]

[MKV]

[DVD-VR]

[JPEG]

[AVCHD]

Compact Discs (CD’s) that

contain audio and music ≥ Operation and sound

quality 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-R/RW

DVD-R DL ≥ DVD-Video Format

rR/rRW/rRDL

CD-R/RW

not be possible to play the above discs in some

t may

≥ I

cases 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 paused for a few seconds at portions spliced, due to deletion or editing.

≥ DVD-Video Format ≥ Version 1.1 of the DVD

Video Recording Format

≥ AVCHD format ≥ MKV format (DVD-RW is

not supported)

≥ MP3 format (DVD-RW is

not supported)

≥ JPEG format (DVD-RW is

not supported)

≥ Version 1.2 of the DVD

Video Recording Format

≥ AVCHD format ≥ MKV format ≥ MP3 format ≥ JPEG format

≥rVR (rR/rRW Video

Recording) Format

≥ AVCHD format ≥ CD-DA format

≥ MP3 format ≥ JPEG format ≥ MKV format

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[MKV]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-VR]

[AVCHD]

[MKV] [MP3]

[JPEG]

[DVD-V]

[AVCHD]

[CD]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[MKV]

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Region management information

ALL

ADAPTER

BD-Video

This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code “A”. Example:

DVD-Video

This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example:

Discs that cannot be played in this unit

≥ 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 (Authoring) ≥ DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, +R, +R DL recorded on

another unit and not finalized

≥ BD-Video with a region code other than “A” ≥ DVD-Video with a region number other than “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 ≥ DivX discs ≥ HD DVD ≥ BD-Video discs recorded at a rate of 50 ≥ Any other disc that is not specifically supported

fields/sec

SD cards

This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other devices that you can use.

Type of media* Formats Indicated as

SD Memory Card (from 8 MB to 2 G B) SDHC Memory Card (from 4 GB to 32 G B) SDXC Memory Card (48 GB, 64 GB)

* Includes miniSD Card, microSD Card, microSDHC Card and

microSDXC Card

The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD card” in these operating instructions.

≥ miniSD Card, microSD Card,

microSDHC Card and microSDXC Card can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such card, or otherwise customer provided.

≥ We recommend using a Panasonic SD

card. Please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(This site is in English only.)

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

Card Specifications FAT12 and FAT16 formats, as well as SDHC Memory Cards in FAT32 format (Does not support long file name.) and SDXC Memory Cards in exFAT.

≥ If the SD card is used with incompatible computers or

devices, recorded contents may be erased due to the card being formatted etc.

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

the SDHC logo can be used.

≥ When using cards 48 GB and 64 GB, only SD cards using

the SDXC logo can be used.

≥ Useable memory may be 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 properly.

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

swallowing.

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

the video may momentarily pause, especially where one recording ends and the next one begins. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

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

tab (on the SD card) to “LOCK”.

≥ JPEG format ≥ AVCHD format ≥ MPEG-2 format

[JPEG] [AVCHD] [MPEG2]

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Overview

20 21

The Unit

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

Front View

2 3 4 5 6 7

DISC/SD RETURN

14 15 16 17 18

9 10

11 12

1 LCD screen 2 Speaker 3 Disc lid 4 Open the disc lid 5 Turn the unit on and off (> 12) 6[Í] indicator (> 10)

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

7 [CHARGE] indicator (> 11)

While recharging the battery pack, this indicator lights up.

8 Remote control signal sensor (> 9) 9 Change the screen settings (> 13) 10 Adjust the volume (> 14) 11 Show the sub menu 12 Selection/OK

≥ To select: Press up, down, left, or right ([3, 4, 2, 1]) ≥ To enter: Press [OK]

13 Headphone terminal [Ë]

(‡ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack)

14 Switch the media to playback

It will switch every time it is pressed.

Rear View

DISC SD

15 Playback (> 14) 16 Stop (> 15) 17 Skip title numbers, etc. (> 15) 18 Return to previous screen 19 DC IN terminal (> 10) 20 HDMI AV OUT terminal (> 21) 21 SD card slot (> 13) 22 Exhaust opening

About the exhaust opening:

Do not block the exhaust opening on the side, or use in a place that will block the exhaust opening. The heat will build up internally, and may cause a fire or deformation of the outer casing.

23 Battery pack (supplied)

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Remote control

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ヨ

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ヺ

ヷヰロ

ビ

ピ

ヒ

フ

ブ

プ

ヘ

ベ

パ

ペ

6 7

13 14 15

Bottom

Pull out while pressing here

facing up

Lithium bat te r y: CR2025

Remote control signal sensor

Within 30 degrees angle either left or right

Within 20 degrees angle either up or down

Remote control transmitter

Within 7 m (23 ft.) in front

1 Turn the unit on and off (> 12) 2 Switch the media to playback (> 14) 3 Basic operations for playback (> 14–15) 4 Use according to the instruct ions on the screen 5 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (> 14) 6 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame

≥ To select: Press up, down, left, or right ([3, 4, 2, 1]) ≥ To enter: Press [OK] ≥ Frame forward / Frame backward:

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

7 Show the sub menu 8 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 9 Cancel the values that were entered 10 Mute the sound

Press again to clear

11 Adjust the volume (> 14) 12 Exit the menu screen 13 Show FUNCTION MENU (> 12) 14 Show Pop-up menu (> 14) 15 Select audio (> 16) 16 Return to previous screen 17 Show on-screen menu (> 24) 18 Show status messages (> 16) 19 Turn the unit off automatically (> 12) 20 Change the screen settings (> 13) 21 Change the setup of this unit (> 26)

Getting started

∫ Insert the button-type battery (supplied)

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

The distance and angles are approximate.

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Adjusting the LCD screen

AC adaptor

(supplied)

To a household AC outlet

AC power supply cord

(supplied)

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH





Bottom side of this unit

Battery pack

(supplied)

Preparing the Power

angle





A Open the screen. B Standard C Free D Compact

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.

Supply

Using the unit connected to the AC adaptor

The unit is in the standby condition (the [Í] indicator lights) when the AC power supply cord is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet.

To conserve power

This unit consumes 0.3 W ([For[U.S.A.]) or 0.4 W ([For[Canada]) (Approximately 4 W ([For[U.S.A.]) or 4.5 W ([For[Canada]) when Quick Start is set to “On”) of power even when turned off. When the unit is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC power supply 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 supplied 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.

1 Bring in from the left, aligning the grooves. 2 Slide all the way to the right until you hear a "click".

Check to make sure it is securely fastened.

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∫ Detaching the battery pack

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

Bottom side of this unit

2 Slide.

1 Press and hold.

Recharge

(flashing)

Fully charged

Car DC Adaptor (supplied)







125 V/250 V, 3.15 A type

Connecting the supplied Car DC Adaptor

Before connection, consult your car owner’s manual or your dealer.

≥

Connect to t he ci gare tt e lig hte r so cket of a v ehi cle that has a 12V battery. It is not compatible with a vehicle that has a 24 V battery.

≥ This is a special negative grounded Car DC Adaptor. Using

this Car DC Adaptor with a plus grounded car can cause malfunction and lead to fire.

When not using for long periods of time

≥ Detach the battery pack (> above).

(Even when the unit is turned off, there is a small amount of voltage running through the unit, and this may result in a malfunction.)

≥ Recharge the battery for re-use.

∫ Recharging the battery pack

Attach the battery pack and connect the AC ad aptor (>10).

The [CHARGE] indicator (>8) light s wh ile ch argi ng the bat tery, and the [CHARGE] indicator turns off when battery charging is finished. ≥ “ECO-charge”(> 29) function can be used with this unit.

Charging mark is displayed for a few seconds on the lower right of the screen while the power is “Off”.

“ECO-charge” is set to “On”

“ECO-charge” is set to “Off”

ᵣᵡᵭ

∫

Approximate recharging and play times

Recharging

Battery pack

DY-DB20

(supplied)

DY-DB30 (optional)

DY-DB300

(optional)

at 20 oC (68 oF) / using headphones / LCD brightness level is “s5” (> 13, “Adjusting the pictures on the LCD screen”).

When the battery pack is recharged setting “ECO-charge” to “Off” (When the battery pack is recharged setting “ECO-charge” to “On”, the battery duration is about 80 %.)

≥ Play time indicated above may differ depending on the use.

“ECO-charge”

“Off” “On”

4 3.25 4

5 4 5

7 5.5 8

∫ Checking the remaining battery charge

Not displayed when the AC adaptor is in use.

Press [SUB MENU] while the power is “On”

Remaining charge is displayed for a few seconds at the bottom right of the screen.

Play

(Hours)

*1,*2

1 Connect the car DC adaptor to the unit. 2 Connect the car DC a d aptor to the ci ga r et t e

lighter socket.

Replacing the fuse

Replace only with the specified 125 V/250 V, 3.15 A fuse. Use of any other type can cause fire.

1 Open the socket. 2 Replace the fuse. 3 Close the socket.

Cautions

≥ To avoid draining y our c a r battery

Disconnect t he Car D C Adapt or fr om the ci garet te li ghter aft er

use. The Car DC Adaptor continues to consume some power even if it is n ot be ing u sed , a nd if a b att ery pa ck i s at t ach ed t o this unit, it will start recharging which uses more power.

jDo not use the Car DC Adaptor for long periods when the

engine is not running.

≥ Leave some slack in the cord. ≥ No responsibility will be taken for damage that occurs due to

faulty installation.

Getting started

Charge the battery pack when the display starts to flash. ≥ Appears automatically when there is only a few minutes of

charge remaining.

≥ The power may turn off without the display flashing when the

media is played back with the battery low on charge.

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Turning on/off the unit

e.g., 30 min.

Off

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12:00

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Disc SetupSD

RETURN

e.g.,

Showing FUNCTION

Press [POWER Í].

The unit is turned off when [POWER Í] is pressed again. ≥ Press [POWERÍ] for approx. 0.5 seconds to turn on the

unit when the battery pack and the remote control are used.

≥ The power is shut off if the screen is closed while the power

is “On”.

≥ When the “Automatic Standby (No Action)” is set to “On”

(initially set 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 (> 29).

≥ The startup will take time. The operation related to startup of

the unit after turning on this unit can be quickened by setting the initial setup “Quick Start” (> 29) to “On” (initia l l y s e t to “Off”). (The power consumption will increase)

≥ Y ou 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 opening the LCD screen and pressing [POWER Í] for the 1st time, a screen for the basic settings will appear.

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

“On-screen Language” (> 28), “Picture Quality Mode” (> 13) and “Quick Start” (> 29) are set.

≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy

Setting” in the Player Settings menu. (> 29)

≥ You can also change this setting individually. (> 13, 28, 29)

Some functions of this unit can be operated from FUNCTION MENU.

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [OK].

≥ When multiple contents are recorded, select the types of

contents or the title.

≥ If there are any other items, repeat these steps.

A Items

! SD

“Photos” (> 18) “Videos (AVCHD)” (> 14) “Videos (MPEG-2)” (> 14)

! Disc

“Videos” (> 14) “Photos” (> 18) “Music (MP3)” (> 20) “Videos (AVCHD)” (> 14)

! Setup

“Player Settings” (> 26) “LCD Menu” (> 13) “SD Card Management” (> 17)

Turn the unit off automatically

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

Switch by pressing the [OFF TIMER].

Off Timer 0 : 30

It will switch every time it is pressed.

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B Icon

Remaining battery charge (> 11) Using the AC adaptor

To show the FUNCTION MENU screen

Press [FUNCTION MENU]. ≥ FUNCTION MENU also appears by pressing [SUB MENU]

and selecting “FUNCTION MENU”.

≥ Items to be displayed may vary with the media.

Adjusting the pictures on

Lens (A)

Loading the disc or SD

the LCD screen

1 Press [LCD MENU].

≥ It is also possible to display with the following

procedures.

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4], and press [OK]. 3 Select “LCD Menu” with [3, 4], and press [OK].

LCD Menu

Picture

Brightness Color Tint

Monitor On

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

Picture:Adjusting image quality

! Standard: Standard ! Dynamic ! Night: Picture suitable for viewing in dark places ! User jBrightness: s5 to r5

Monitor:Displaying images

! On ! Off: ≥ When “Off” is selected, select “Yes” with [2, 1], and then

press [OK].

Dynamic

SUB

RETURN

: Picture with high contrast

jColor: s5 to r5 jTint: s5 to r5

Image display No image

card

Disc

Getting started



1 Press [OPEN]. 2 Set the disc and close the lid.

≥ Set the disc securely until you hear a "click", with the

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

≥ Some discs may start playing when they are loaded with the

unit turned on.

≥ About discs with a cartridge

jDVD-RAM, DVD-R: Remove the disc from the cartridge

and set the disc in the tray. Cartridge discs cannot be used.

jPlace the disc back into the cartridge for storage to prevent

dirt and scratches after use.

≥ Do not touch the lens as it

may make it dirty.

SD card

To exit the screen

Press [EXIT].

To display images when the “M onitor” is set to “Off ”

Press [LCD MENU], [SUB MENU] or [DISC/SD].

≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ≥ If you are not using the LCD on this unit,

select “Off”. No image mark is displayed on the lower left of the screen when it is set to “Off”.

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

≥ With the label side up, insert the card straight in the

direction shown in the figure, until you hear a sound.

3 Close the cover.

To remove the card

In step 2 above, press the center of the card until it “clicks”, and pull the card out straight.

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Playback

e.g., DVD-RAM

e.g.,

Basic play (Playing video contents)

[BD-V] [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] [AVCHD] [MKV] [MPEG2] Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions.

Insert a disc or SD card (> 13).

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 format and press [OK].

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

item and press [OK].

≥ If the screen prompting you to use the color buttons appears,

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

∫ Displaying subtitle text

[MKV]

You can display subtitle text on MKV video disc with this unit. The operation might be different or it may not operate properly depending on the way the file was made or the state of this unit (playing, stopped, etc.).

Set “Subtitle” in “Media” (> 24)

≥ MKV video files that do not display “Text” do not contain

subtitle text.

≥ If the subtitle text is not displayed correctly, try changing the

language settings. (> 26)

∫ Playing a title in another folder

[MKV]

1 While the “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” is displayed

Press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Select Folder” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select a folder and press [OK].

≥ You cannot select folders that contain no compatible files.

≥ The producers of the disc can control how discs are played,

so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

≥ When playing a set of two or more BD-Video discs, the menu

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

≥ The start of playback may take time depending on the disc or

SD card.

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

but this is not a malfunction.

∫ To adjust the volume

Press [VOL `] or [VOL _].

≥ When using headphones, turn down the volume before

connection.

∫ Switch the media to playback

Press [DISC/SD] to select “DISC” or “SD”.

≥ If a media is inserted while the unit is stopped, the drive

switches automatically depending on the inserted media.

∫ To show menus

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title View

DVD-RAM(VR)

Rec. Length

SUB

0:15 (SP)

Play RETURN

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No.

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03 04

9/ 6 9/ 6

9/ 6

9/ 7

Wed Wed Wed Thu Thu Thu Fri Fri Fri Fri

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IN 2

11:30AM

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VHS

10:00AM

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

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11:30AM

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Previous Next

Title Name

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≥ The menu also appears by pressing [SUB MENU] and

selecting “Top Menu” or “Menu”.

∫ To show Pop-up menu

[BD-V]

The Pop-up menu is a special feature available 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]. 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”.

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

Playing HD Video or SD Video

[AVCHD] [MPEG2] It is possible to play the HD (High Definition) video recorded on the Panasonic High definition Video Camera on the DVD-RAM/ R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and SD (Standard Definition) Video recorded on the Panasonic SD Video Camera on the SD card.

1 Insert a disc or SD card (> 13).

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

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Rec. Length

SD CARD

SUB

Video (MPEG-2)

Start

10:00AM 11:30AM

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

Previous Next

Title Name

Page 01/02

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Date Day

No.

001

9/ 5

Wed

9/ 5

002

Wed

9/ 5

003

Wed

0:15.47

004

Thu

9/ 6

Thu

9/ 6

005

Thu

9/ 6

006

Fri

9/ 7

007

9/ 7

008

Fri

9/ 7

009

Fri

9/ 7

010

Fri

Play RETURN

≥ If a media containing data in different file formats is

inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press [3, 4] to select “Videos (AVCHD)” or “Videos (MPEG-2)” and press [OK].

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

press [OK].

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

+RW.

To exit the menu screen

Press [EXIT].

≥ 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 Mbps or faster)

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

≥ It is not possible to playback AVCHD and MPEG2 video

which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to the media.

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