Panasonic DMP-B15 Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic DMP-B15 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMP-B15 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
Region management information
BD-Video
This unit plays BD-Video marked with labels containing the region code "A".
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL".
If you have any questions contact
:1-800-211-PANA(7262)
[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]
:1-800-561-5505
[Canada]
[Only[for[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico]
:The warranty can be found on page 51.
[Canada]
PP
Portable Blu-ray Disc Player
:The warranty can be found on page 50.

Operating Instructions

Model No.
Example:
Example:
DMP-B15
1
1
2
ALL
4
RQT9334-Y

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    If you have any questions contact :1-800-211-PANA(7262) [U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico] :1-800-561-5505 [Canada] :The warranty can be found on page 50. [Only[for[U.S.A.[and[Puerto[Rico] :The warranty can be found on page 51. [Canada] Operating Instructions Portable Blu-ray Disc Player Model No. Example: Example: DMP-B15 RQT9334-Y...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (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) Rear...
  • Page 3 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- 003. Batteries 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    “Enjoying in a car”. (Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ”)... 26 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. Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
  • Page 5: Unit And Media Care

    ∫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.
  • Page 6: Media (Disc And Card) Information

    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 media Features and logo This format supports High Definition video and audio content including:...
  • Page 7 Cards can be used, but must be used with an adaptor card. These are usually supplied with such cards, or otherwise customer provided. ≥We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.)
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The Unit Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Front View Rear View Side View Bottom View Battery pack (included) RQT9334 (ENG) Top View POWER AV SELECT 14 15 16 17 LCD screen When the screen is opened [CHARGE] indicator ( While recharging the battery pack, this indicator lights up.
  • Page 9 Remote control ∫Insert the button-type battery (included) 1 Pull out the holder. Bottom Pull out while pressing here 2 Insert the battery and return the holder. _ facing up Lithium battery: CR2025 ≥Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
  • Page 10: Installation Of The Unit

    Installation of the unit 1 Open the screen. 4 Open the stand and set the unit vertically. Open the stand and set the unit on a horizontal and stable level surface. ≥Open the stand until the stopper wire is fully stretched.
  • Page 11: Preparing The Power Supply

    Preparing the Power Supply Using the unit connected to the AC adaptor AC adaptor AC power supply cord (included) (included) 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”...
  • Page 12: Turning On/Off The Unit

    Turning on/off the unit 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.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Pictures On The Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the pictures on the LCD screen Press [LCD]. ≥It is also possible to display with the following procedures. 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4], and select [OK]. 3 Select “LCD Menu” with [3, 4], and select [OK]. LCD Menu Picture Dynamic...
  • Page 14: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)

    Playing HD Video or SD Video [AVCHD] [MPEG2] It is possible to playback 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.
  • Page 15 Chapter playback ]DVD-VR] Preparation Insert a disc ( 13). e.g., Press [AV SELECT] to select “DISC”. DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD-RAM(VR) ≥“Title View” screen is Rec. Length displayed. Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [SUB MENU]. MENU Press [3, 4] to select “View Chapters” and press [OK].
  • Page 16 Basic play (Playing video contents) (continued) Direct Play During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes through direct entry of the numbered buttons. Play starts from the selected title or chapter. [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] e.g., 5: e.g., 5: 15: [0] ≥While stopped (the image on the right is displayed on the screen), the title is designated.
  • Page 17: Enjoying Bd-Live Or Bonusview In Bd-Video

    Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video [BD-V] What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in- picture or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD- ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile. What is BD-Live? In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 2 that has a network extension function allows you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet.
  • Page 18: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures [JPEG] Playback of the BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL or CD-R/RW with still pictures recorded. This unit can also play still pictures recorded on the SD card. (About structure of folders 39, “Structure of folders that can be played in this unit”) Preparation Insert a disc or SD card ( 13).
  • Page 19 To repeat slideshow Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play” and press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”. To listen to a Background Music (SD card only) The music CD can be played back as Background Music during the slideshow. Press [3, 4] to select “Soundtrack”...
  • Page 20: Playing Divx ® Videos

    Playing DivX ® [DivX] ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. You can play DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW discs which contain DivX video contents that have been recorded on a personal computer.
  • Page 21 Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be played a set number of times Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero.
  • Page 22: Playing Music

    Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later and other device supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is turned off, since “Power off link”...
  • Page 23: Changing Settings With The On-Screen Menu

    Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations Press [DISPLAY]. ≥It is also possible to display with the following procedures: 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Select “Other Functions” with [3, 4], and select [OK]. 3 Select “Settings for Playback” with [3, 4], and select [OK]. e.g., BD-Video Disc Signal Type...
  • Page 24: Audio Menu

    Changing settings with the on-screen menu (continued) ∫Play menu Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.) Select the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of media. ≥All tracks All tracks ≥Chapter...
  • Page 25: Using This Unit With Other Equipment

    TV using a single cable. ≥Linked operation is possible by connecting to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier that is compatible with the VIERA Link (HDMI) function. ( ≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
  • Page 26: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control Tm ")

    EZ Sync VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier/receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable.
  • Page 27 Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.
  • Page 28: Network

    Broadband network N etwor k connection The following services can be used when this unit is connected to the internet via a broadband connection. ≥Firmware can be updated ( ≥You can enjoy the BD-Live ( ≥You can enjoy the VIERA CAST ( Internet The unit Straight LAN cable...
  • Page 29 Setting the IP address In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. Set the IP address only when the router has no DHCP server functions or when the router’s DHCP server function is disabled. After performing steps 1 – 3 ( Press [3, 4] to select “IP Address Auto Configuration (DHCP)”...
  • Page 30: Enjoying Viera Cast Tm

    [OK] to start VIERA CAST function. Welcome to Network Service Your Panasonic Network Service allows you to access web-based content on your Player/Recorder. Some web content may be inappropriate for some viewers. You may disable the Network Service feature by following the instructions found in your Operating Instructions.
  • Page 31: Firmware Updates

    Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. ≥All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
  • Page 32: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations While stopped Press [SETUP]. Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].
  • Page 33 “Video” Still Mode (paused video) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 48, Frames and fields). Seamless Play ]DVD-VR] Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially deleted titles. “Audio” Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX] (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range (...
  • Page 34 Changing the unit’s settings “Display” Status Messages Choose whether to show status messages automatically. On-screen Language Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages. Screen Saver Function This is to prevent burn-in on the television screen. License “TV Aspect/HDMI Function Settings” TV Aspect “TV Aspect”...
  • Page 35 “Network” IP Address/DNS Settings ( Proxy Server Settings ( Network Service ( 30) (VIERA CAST) ≥Press [OK] to show the following settings. Network Lock You can restrict using VIERA CAST. ≥Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
  • Page 36: Quick Start

    Changing the unit’s settings “Others” Auto Power Off ≥During disc or SD card operation only Select whether the unit is automatically turned off when about 15 minutes (about 5 minutes when using the battery pack) have elapsed while stopped. Quick Start Speed of startup from power off is increased.
  • Page 37: Audio And Video Information

    Audio and video information About audio from audio output terminals Before connecting, read the table below, and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”). ( ≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels. HDMI AV OUT Terminal “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby...
  • Page 38: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx Files

    About MP3/JPEG/DivX files File format Playable CD-R* , CD-RW* media Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”. Compression 32 kbps to 320 kbps rate Sampling 44.1 kHz/48 kHz rate Reference ID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide information about the track.
  • Page 39 *1 ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats), Joliet This unit is compatible with multi-session. This unit is not compatible with packet writing. *2 Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. *3 Discs must conform to UDF 2.5. *4 Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
  • Page 40: Indicators And Screen Messages

    R eference Indicators and screen messages Indicators [Í] indicator flashes rapidly. [Í] indicator flashes slowly. The [CHARGE] indicator flashes rapidly. The [CHARGE] indicator flashes slowly. Screen messages Cannot read. Please check the disc. ERROR U580 ERROR U581 ERROR U582 PLEASE WAIT F ∑∑...
  • Page 41 This IP address is already in ≥This unit’s IP address is used by another device. Check the IP addresses of this unit, use. personal computers, and routers, etc. If necessary, reconfigure them to avoid IP addresses Please check the IP address from being duplicated.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 50 if you reside in the U.S.A.
  • Page 43 Operation The unit is on but cannot be ≥The unit can be operated only when closed with the screen facing outwards. ( operated. ≥Is the incorrect playback media or operation function selected? ≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other ≥Condensation has formed.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting guide Connection The images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted. Jittering occurs. The screen changes automatically. Video is not output in high definition. Audio is not output in bitstream. The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.
  • Page 45 ≥When using the unit with only the battery pack, operate after turning the unit on. ( When a recorder or player etc. ≥Change the remote control codes on the Panasonic recorders or players. is operated with a remote control, the unit is also simultaneously operated.
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal) Power consumption (using included AC adaptor): Play Mode: Approx. 22 W (Unit only Approx. 18 W) Recharge mode: Standby mode (Quick Start “Off”): Standby mode (Quick Start “On”): AC adaptor: Power source: Power consumption: DC output: Car DC Adaptor:...
  • Page 47: Licenses

    Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “x.v.Color™” is a trademark. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
  • Page 48: Glossary

    Glossary AVCHD AVCHD 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 these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in addition to playing normal video.
  • Page 49 IP address allocated to every device connected to the router is the network portion. VIERA CAST An information service unique to Panasonic where specific Web sites can be viewed on this unit by connecting to the Internet without using a PC.
  • Page 50: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico Only)

    For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 51: Limited Warranty (For Canada Only)

    Limited Warranty (For Canada Only) PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 52: Index

    DTS ....33, 37, 48 DTS-HD ....33, 37, 48 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com...

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