Panasonic DMP-B200 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMP-B200 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" or "B".
Region Code
For the United Kingdom, Ireland and Continental Europe "B"
For Asia "A"
For Australia and New Zealand "B"
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or
"ALL".
Region Number
For the United Kingdom, Ireland and Continental Europe "2"
For Asia "3"
For Australia and New Zealand "4"
Model number suffix "EB" denotes UK model.
EB
EG
GN
GA

Operating Instructions

Portable Blu-ray Disc™ Player
DMP-B200
Model No.
Example:For the United Kingdom,
Ireland and Continental Europe
Example:For the United Kingdom,
Ireland and Continental Europe
2
ALL
2
3
5
VQT3C18

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Portable Blu-ray Disc™ Player DMP-B200 Model No. 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.
  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    IMPORTANT SAFETY Caution for AC Mains Getting started INSTRUCTIONS Lead (For the United Kingdom and Ireland) Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions For your safety, please read the following text carefully. listed below.
  • Page 3 CAUTION AC adaptor Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V. with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s ≥...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.
  • Page 5: Firmware Updates

    Maintenance ∫ To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Occasionally, Panasonic may release firmware updates for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These ≥ Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.
  • Page 6: Media (Disc And Card) Information

    ≥ 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. ∫ BD-RE, BD-R Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu-ray Disc recorders may not playback the audio etc., correctly. VQT3C18...
  • Page 7 Card and microSDXC Card ≥ Other discs that are not specifically supported must be used with the attached adaptor ADAPTER that comes with the card. ≥ 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.)
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The Unit Instructions for operations are generally described using the 1 LCD screen remote control in these operating instructions. 2 Speaker Front View 3 Disc lid 4 Open the disc lid 5 Turn the unit on and off ( 6 [Í] indicator ( When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the...
  • Page 9 Remote control 1 Turn the unit on and off ( 2 Switch the media to playback ( 3 Basic operations for playback ( 16 – 18) 4 Use according to the instructions on the screen [For[Australia,[New[Zealand[and[Asia] It is displayed as “R”, “G”, “Y”, and “B” from the left. 5 Show Top menu/Direct Navigator ( 6 Selection/OK, Frame-by-frame ≥...
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Lcd Screen Angle

    ≥ Only use the Panasonic bracket supplied to attach the unit to the car seat. Attach the headrest mounting bracket to the front seat.
  • Page 11 Adjust the LCD screen. Rotate the monitor backwards so the screen is facing out. Use the LCD screen in the open Diagram of the position as shown in the attached bracket illustration below to prevent and unit abnormal audio or damage resulting from vibrations in the car.
  • Page 12: Preparing The Power Supply

    Preparing the Power Supply ∫ Detaching the battery pack Bottom side of this unit Using the unit connected to the 2 Slide. AC adaptor RELEASE [For[the[United[Kingdom[and[Ireland[only] DETACH ATTACH BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. 1 Press and hold.
  • Page 13 Connecting the supplied Car DC Adaptor Before connection, consult your car owner’s manual or your dealer. ≥ Connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle that has a 12 V battery. It is not compatible with a vehicle that has a 24 V battery.
  • Page 14: Turning On/Off The Unit

    Turning on/off the unit Showing the FUNCTION MENU Press [Í]. Some functions of this unit can be operated from the The unit is turned off when [Í] is pressed again. FUNCTION MENU. ≥ Press [Í] for approx. 0.5 seconds to turn on the unit when Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and the battery pack and the remote control are used.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Pictures On The Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the pictures on Loading the disc or SD the LCD screen card Disc Press [LCD MENU]. ≥ It is also possible to display with the following procedures. 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “To Others” with [3, 4], and press [OK]. 3 Select “LCD Menu”...
  • Page 16: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)

    Basic play (Playing video Playback ∫ To show Pop-up Menu [BD-V] contents) The Pop-up Menu is a special feature available with some BD- Video discs. This menu may vary with discs. For the operating method, refer to the instructions for the disc. [BD-V] [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] [AVCHD] [DivX] [MKV] [MPEG2] Instructions for operations are generally described using the 1 Press [POP-UP MENU].
  • Page 17 [AVCHD] [MPEG2] [DVD-VR] [AVCHD] It is possible to play the HD (High Definition) video recorded on the Panasonic High definition Video Camera on the DVD-RAM/ Insert a disc or SD card ( 15). R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and SD (Standard ≥...
  • Page 18 Other operations during play Skip These functions may not work depending on the media and contents. Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play. ≥ Each press increases the number of skips. ≥ [DivX] [MKV] : Backward direction [:] only. Stop The stopped position is memorized.
  • Page 19: Status Messages

    Status messages The status messages give you information about what is currently being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the information displayed will change. ≥ It is also possible to display with the following procedures: 1 Press [OPTION]. 2 Select “Status” with [3, 4], and press [OK]. e.g., [BD-V] Type of disc Play status...
  • Page 20: Enjoying Picture-In-Picture In Bd-Video

    Enjoying picture-in- ∫ Formatting SD cards/Deleting data ≥ If the SD card you use is formatted, all data on the card will picture in BD-Video be erased. It cannot be recovered. e.g., 1 Insert an SD card ( 15). 2 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. [BD-V] SD Card Management No.
  • Page 21: Regarding Divx

    Regarding 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. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: ®...
  • Page 22: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures Useful functions during still picture play [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 Start Slideshow recorded on the SD card. You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. (About structure of folders 35, “Structure of folders that can play back on this unit”)
  • Page 23 To change the Screen Aspect While playing Press [OPTION]. Press [3, 4] to select “Screen Aspect” and press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select “Normal” or “Side cut”. ( 18, “Screen Aspect”) ≥ “Zoom” does not have any effect. To show the still picture properties While playing Press [STATUS].
  • Page 24: Playing Music

    Playing music Playing a track in another folder [MP3] [CD] [MP3] You can play generally available a music CDs or MP3 files recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW. While the “Music list” is displayed (About structure of folders 35, “Structure of folders that can Press [OPTION].
  • Page 25: Using This Unit With Other Equipment

    ≥ 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. ≥ Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
  • Page 26: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™")

    Playing music continuously even after the television is set to standby Preparation When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later and other device supports Connect this unit to your TV or other device with an HDMI...
  • Page 27 Easy control only with VIERA Using the OPTION menu to operate this unit remote control By using the TV remote control, you can play discs using the If you connect this unit to the TV that supports “Control Panel” and display the Top Menu (for BD-Video and “HDAVI Control 2”...
  • Page 28: Settings

    Changing settings with Settings Soundtrack [AVCHD] [DVD-V] the on-screen menu Select the type of audio or language. 29, “Language”, “Audio attribute”) [DVD-VR] [MPEG2] The audio attributes appear. ( 29, “Audio attribute”) On-screen menu operations [DivX] [MKV] Select the soundtrack number. Press [DISPLAY].
  • Page 29 Picture Sound Mode Dialogue Enhancer [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] [MKV] [MPEG2] [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] [MKV] [MPEG2] Select the picture quality mode during play. (3 channels or more only, including a centre channel) The volume of the centre channel is raised to make dialog ! Normal: Default setting easier to hear.
  • Page 30: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s BD-Video Ratings Set an age limit of BD-Video play. settings Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown. ! No Limit: Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain All BD-Video can be played.
  • Page 31 Menu Preference Sound Choose the language for disc menus. [BD-V] [DVD-V] Dynamic Range Compression ≥ Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX] [MKV] you make here. You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly. ≥...
  • Page 32 Downmix TV Aspect / HDMI Function Settings Switch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel surround sound. TV Aspect ≥ When “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS” is set to “TV Aspect” operates on the screen of the unit or the “Bitstream”, there are no downmix effects for the outputted connected TV.
  • Page 33: Default Settings

    HDMI Output Range Others Effective when connected to a device that only supports RGB output. Quick Start ! Standard: Speed of startup from standby mode is increased. The video is output as it is. ≥ Quick Start only functions when the AC adaptor is connected. ! Enhanced: ! On: When the black and white contrast of a video is low, the...
  • Page 34: Reference

    File format AVCHD format (V1.0) used on High jNumber of streams: Up to 1 Definition Video Camera jCodec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DX50, DIV6 (Panasonic and some others) jFPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 60 fps Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.5.
  • Page 35 ≥ With certain recording states and folder structures, the play Structures of still picture (JPEG) folders order may differ or playback may not be possible. in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW ≥ CD-R, CD-RW : ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were formats), Joliet updated or taken.
  • Page 36: Enjoying High Bit Rate Audio

    Enjoying High Bit rate Audio About audio output The audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit. ( 31, “Digital Audio Output”) ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels. “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”/ “Bitstream”...
  • Page 37: Indicators And Screen Messages

    Indicators and screen F ∑∑ H ∑∑ messages (∑∑ stands for a number.) A problem has occurred. (Numbers following the “F” or the “H” will be different depending on the status of the unit) Turn Indicators off the unit once, and turn it back on. Alternatively, turn off the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and the battery pack, and The [Í] indicator flashes rapidly.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Power Before requesting service, please perform the No power. following checks. Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. ( If the problem remains unresolved, consult your The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes too hot or too cold.
  • Page 39 Operation No picture on the LCD. The unit is on but cannot be operated. Check connections. ( The unit can be operated only when the LCD screen is open. Select “On” in “Monitor”. ( Nothing is displayed on the LCD when “24p” of playback Is the incorrect playback media or operation function setting is set to “On”.
  • Page 40 The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right. Connection Screen size is wrong. Use the television to change the aspect. Refer to your The images from this unit do not appear on the television’s operating instructions. television. When using an HDMI cable, change “TV Aspect” type to “4:3 Picture is distorted.
  • Page 41 Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to Panasonic recorders or players etc. are also “On”. ( simultaneously operated. Change the remote control codes on the Panasonic Angle cannot be changed. recorders or players. Angles can only be changed during scenes where different angles are recorded.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications SD card: SD Memory Card formatted FAT12, FAT16, FAT32 , exFAT Power supply: DC 12 V (DC IN terminal)/ JPEG, AVCHD format, MPEG-2 DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal) JPEG Power consumption (using supplied AC adaptor): Pixels: 34 k 34 to 8192 k 8192 Play Mode: Approx.
  • Page 43: Licenses

    (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact...
  • Page 44: Glossary

    Glossary DTS-HD Master Audio This is a lossless audio format and compatible with 96 kHz/ 7.1ch or less. In addition, faithful reproduction of the master AVCHD audio is enabled using lossless audio encoding technology. AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output.
  • Page 45 This is a type of PCM format. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video. These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · on CDs. 60p input terminals are progressive compatible.
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  • Page 47 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
  • Page 48 (Bottom of product) (Tuotteen pohjassa) (Bottom of product) (Produktets underside) Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net C Panasonic Corporation 2011 VQT3C18...

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