Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DMP-B200 Panasonic
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VQT3C1 5 P PC Owner ’ s Manua l Port able Blu -ray Disc™ Player Model No. DMP-B200 Dear customer Thank you for purc hasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, oper ating or adjusting this pr oduct, please read the instructions completely.
VQT3C1 5 2 Gettin g sta rt ed IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read t hes e oper ating in struct io ns care fu lly be fore usi ng the uni t. Foll ow the safe ty instr ucti on s on the un it an d the ap pl ic a bl e s afe ty in st ruc ti ons liste d below.
Getting started VQT3 C15 3 Batteries 1 Battery pack (Lithiu m ion b attery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the ba ttery pack. ≥ Do not use the ba ttery pack w ith equi pment o ther than the specified unit. ≥ Do not use the pla yer out side if it i s snowin g or raini ng.
VQT3C1 5 4 T able of con t e nt s Getting s tarted IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTI O NS .................. . 2 Accessories ..... ....................... ........... ................. ...... 4 Firmware up dates ............ ...................... .........
Getting started Reference Playback Settings VQT3 C15 5 Firmware up dates Occasionally , Panasonic may release firm ware updates for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. Y ou can download the latest firmware v ers ion f rom the website “http://p anasonic.
VQT3C1 5 6 Media (Disc and card ) information 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.
Getting started VQT3 C15 7 BD-Vi deo This unit plays BD-Video marked with l abe ls containing the region code “A” . Example: DVD-Video This unit plays D VD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “A LL” . Example: ≥ 2.
VQT3C1 5 8 Overview Instructions for operations are gener ally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Front View Rear View 1 LCD screen 2 Spea ker 3 Disc lid 4 Open the di.
Getting started VQT3 C15 9 1 T urn the unit on a nd off ( > 12) 2 Switch th e media to p layback ( > 14) 3 Basic ope rations fo r playbac k ( > 1 4–1 5 ) 4 Us e acco rdi ng to the i nstr uc.
VQT3C1 5 10 Adjust ing the LCD scr een angl e A Open the screen. B S tandard C Free D Compact About the LCD scre e n There may be 0.01 % or less chanc e of missing or constantly turned on pixels, but this is not a malfunction.
Getting started VQT3 C15 11 ∫ Det achin g the ba tter y pa ck When not usi ng for long periods o f time ≥ Detach the battery p ack ( > above). (Even when the unit is turned of f , there is a small amount of voltage running through the unit, and this may result in a malfunction.
VQT3C1 5 12 T urning on/off the unit Press [ POWE R Í ]. The unit is turned of f when [POWER Í ] is pressed again. ≥ Press [P OWER Í ] for approx. 0.5 seconds to turn on the unit when the bat tery pack and the remot e control are used. ≥ The power is shut of f if the screen is cl osed while the power is “On”.
Getting started VQT3 C15 13 Adjustin g the pictures on the LCD scre en 1 Press [LCD MENU ]. ≥ It is also pos sible to display with the f ollowing procedures.
VQT3C1 5 14 Playback Basic play (Pla ying video content s) [BD-V] [DVD-V ] [DVD- VR] [AVCHD] [MKV] [ MPEG2] Instructions for operations are gener ally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Insert a disc or SD card ( > 13 ).
Playback VQT3 C15 15 [DVD-VR] [AVCHD] 1 Insert a disc or SD card ( > 13 ). If the menu is displayed, press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele c t th e it e m and press [OK]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sel ect the tit le and pres s [SUB MENU]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “View Chapters” or “View Playlists” and pre ss [OK].
VQT3C1 5 16 While paused, press [ 2 ] ( 2; ) or [ 1 ] ( ;1 ). Each press shows the next frame. ≥ Press and hold to change in forward o r backward succ ession. ≥ Pres s [ 1 ] (PLA Y) to rever t to normal playback speed. ≥ [BD-V] [A VCHD] : Forward direction [ 1 ] ( ;1 ) only .
Playback VQT3 C15 17 Enjoying picture-in- picture i n BD-Video [BD-V] ≥ These discs may not be on sale in certain regions. ≥ The usable funct ions and the operating method may vary with each disc, please refer to the inst ructions on the disc and/or visit their website.
VQT3C1 5 18 Playing st ill pi ctu res [JPEG] Playback of t he BD-RE, DVD- RAM/R/R DL or CD-R/RW with still pictures recorded. This unit can also play still pict ures recorded on t he SD card. (About structure of folders > 32, “S tructure of folders that can be played in this unit ”) 1 Insert a disc or SD card ( > 13).
Playback VQT3 C15 19 1 While playing Press [SUB ME NU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to se lect “Scree n Aspect” and press [OK] . 3 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to sel ect “Normal ” or “Side cut” . ( > 16, “ Screen Aspect”) ≥ “Zoom” doe s not have a ny effect.
VQT3C1 5 20 Playing mu sic [CD] [MP3] Y ou can play generally available music CDs or MP3 files recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW . (About structure of folders > 32, “S tructure of folders that can be played in this unit ”) 1 Inse rt a d isc ( > 13).
Playback VQT3 C15 21 Using this unit with oth er equipmen t It is possible to enjoy the high quality video and audio of this unit on the large screen by connecting this unit with the TV using a single cable. ≥ T urn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropr i ate operating inst ructions.
VQT3C1 5 22 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link™ “HDA VI Control™”) Pre parat io n Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receive r with an HDMI cable ( > 21 ). 1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( > 29). (The default setting is “On”.
Playback VQT3 C15 23 If you connect this unit to the TV t hat supports “HDA VI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, yo u can enjoy using more convenient functions. Y ou can operate this unit using buttons on t he TV remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit v ary depending on the TV .
VQT3C1 5 24 Settings Changing se tti ngs with the on-sc ree n menu 1 Press [DISPL AY]. ≥ It is also pos sible to display with the following procedures: ≥ Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and m edia contents, t here may be s ome items that you cannot select or change.
Settings VQT3 C15 25 Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the display .) Select the item wh ich you want to r epeat. The items d isplayed differ depending on the type of media. Select “O ff” to cancel. Random [CD] [M P3] While playing, press [ 3 , 4 ] to sel e ct “On” .
VQT3C1 5 26 Changing the unit’ s settings Change the unit’s settings if nece ssary . The se ttings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby . 1 While stopped Press [SE TUP]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and press [OK] . 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to sele ct the it em a nd press [OK] .
Settings VQT3 C15 27 Still Mo de ( paused video ) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD- V] Select the type of picture shown when you p ause playbac k ( > 40, “Frames and fields”). Seamless P lay [DVD-VR] Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles.
VQT3C1 5 28 Downmix Switch the downm ix system for playing back multi-channel surround sound. ≥ When “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby T rueHD” or “DTS” is set to “Bitstream”, there are no downmix effects for the outputted audio.
Settings VQT3 C15 29 Quick Start S p eed of startup from power off is inc reased. ≥ Quick St art only functions w hen the AC adaptor is connected. Energy Saving Settings Press [OK] to show the following settings. Easy Setting Y ou c an execute basic settings (“On-scr een Language” and “Q uick S t art”).
VQT3C1 5 30 Reference Enjoying High Bit rate Audio The audio output dif fers depending on the settings on t he unit. ( > 27, “Digital Audio Output”) ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum pos sible number of output channels. [BD-V] This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus and Do lby TrueHD) adopted in BD-Video.
Reference VQT3 C15 31 About MP3/JPEG/MKV/ A VCHD/MPEG2 files * De sign rule for Camer a File system: unified standard established by Japan Elect ronics and Inform ation T e chnology Industries A ssociat ion (JEIT A). ≥ DVD-RAM must conform to UDF 2.
VQT3C1 5 32 Y ou can play files on this unit by structure of folders as shown be low . However depen ding on the m ethod of writing dat a ( writ ing so ft ware), play may not be i n the order you numbered the fold ers.
Reference VQT3 C15 33 Indicato rs and screen messa ges The [ Í ] indica tor flashes rapidly. ¾ The unit has m alfunctioned. Consult your dealer . The [ Í ] indica tor flashes slowly. ¾ “Monitor” on LCD Menu is “ Off” (no image). T ur n the unit off if you do not continue playing.
VQT3C1 5 34 T rou bleshootin g gui de Before reque sting service, pl ease perf orm the fol low in g ste ps. To return all se ttings other tha n some settings to the factory preset. ¾ Select “Y es” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu.
Reference VQT3 C15 35 The unit is on but cannot be operate d. ¾ The unit can be operat ed only when the LCD screen is open. ( > 10) ¾ Is the incorrect playback media or operation function selected? ¾ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor .
VQT3C1 5 36 No sound from th e unit’s speaker. ¾ The speaker is off if headphones are connected. ¾ Turn up the volume. ( > 14) Cannot hear the desired audio type. ¾ Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ( > 16) ¾ [MKV] : Audio may not be output depending on how files were created.
Reference VQT3 C15 37 Audio and vid eo momentarily p ause. ¾ This occurs between play list chapters or scenes ( [AVCHD] ). ¾ When playing a title recorded on both lay ers, the unit automatically switches between layers and plays the title in the same way as a normal program.
VQT3C1 5 38 S pecifications S pecifications are subj ect to change without notice. *1 Final izi ng is necessa ry. *2 ISO96 60 level 1 or 2 (exc ept for extend ed format s),Joliet This unit is compa tible with multi-session. This unit is not co mpatible with packet writing .
Reference VQT3 C15 39 Lice nses Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademark s of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United S tates and other countries. Manufactured und er license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are t rademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
VQT3C1 5 40 Glossary A V CHD A VCHD is a new format ( standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and t hese applications are called BD-J.
Reference VQT3 C15 41 MPEG2 (Movin g Pictu re Expe rts Group) A standard for efficiently compres sing and expanding color video. MPEG2 is a compression standard used f or DVD and s atellite based digital broadcasting.
VQT3C1 5 42 Limited W a rranty (ONL Y FOR U.S. A. AND PUERT O RICO) Panasonic Consum er Electronics Company , Division of Panasoni c Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way , Secaucus, New Jers.
Reference VQT3 C15 43 Limited W arranty (ON L Y FOR CANADA ) Panasonic Can ada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr ive, Mississauga, Ontario L4 W 2T3 P ANASONIC P RODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc.
VQT3C1 5 F1210B L0 Inde x A Audio Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26 A VC H D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 , 40 C Cha p t e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 F File format . . . .
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