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Panasonic DMP-B100 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DMP-B100 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, Republic of 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, Republic of 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-B100
Model No.
Example:For the United Kingdom,
Republic of Ireland and Continental
Europe
Example:For the United Kingdom,
Republic of Ireland and Continental
Europe
2
ALL
2
3
5
VQT2H73

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Portable Blu-ray Disc Player DMP-B100 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

    Caution for AC Mains IMPORTANT SAFETY Gettin g started Lead INSTRUCTIONS (For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow For your safety, please read the following text carefully. the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below.
  • Page 3 CAUTION Notice about the rechargeable battery Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only The battery is designated recyclable. with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Please follow your local recycling regulations. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • 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

    Firmware updates Unit and media care Occasionally, Panasonic may release firmware updates for this Disc and card handling unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. ∫ Clean discs You can download the latest firmware version from the website DO NOT “http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/”...

  • Page 6: Media (Disc And Card) Information

    Video Recording Format ∫ BD-RE, BD-R ≥ AVCHD format [AVCHD] ≥ DivX format [DivX] Discs recorded in DR mode using Panasonic Blu-ray Disc ≥ MP3 format [MP3] recorders may not playback the audio etc., correctly. ≥ JPEG format [JPEG] rR/rRW/rR DL ≥ rVR (rR/rRW Video...
  • Page 7 ≥ Other discs that are not specifically supported microSDHC Card and microSDXC Card 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 LCD screen remote control in these operating instructions. Speaker Front View Disc lid Open the disc lid Turn the unit on and off ( [Í] indicator ( 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.
  • Page 9 Remote control 1 Turn the unit on and off ( 2 Switch the drive to playback ( 3 Basic operations for playback ( 16 – 17) 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

    About the LCD screen property damage. There may be 0.01 % or less chance of missing or constantly ≥ Only use the Panasonic bracket supplied to attach the turned on pixels, but this is not a malfunction. unit to the car seat.
  • Page 11 Adjust the LCD screen. Diagram of the Rotate the monitor backwards so the screen is facing out. Use the LCD screen in the open attached bracket and position as shown in the unit illustration below to prevent 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[Republic[of[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 included 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 FUNCTION MENU Press [Í] (approx. 0.5 sec.). Some functions of this unit can be operated from the The unit is turned off when [Í] is pressed again. FUNCTION MENU. ≥ The power is shut off if the screen is closed while the power is “On”.

  • 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 select [OK]. 3 Select “LCD Menu”...

  • Page 16: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)

    It is possible to play the HD (High Definition) video recorded on appears, continue to operate with the colour buttons on the the Panasonic High definition Video Camera on the DVD-RAM/ remote control. R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and SD (Standard Definition) Video recorded on the Panasonic SD Video Camera ≥...
  • Page 17 Other operations during play To switch from other menus to AVCHD or MPEG2 menu These functions may not work depending on the media and (If the media contains data in different file formats) contents. 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)”...

  • Page 18: Status Messages

    Status messages Direct Play The status messages give you information about what is During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes currently being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the through direct entry of the numbered buttons. information displayed will change. Play starts from the selected title or chapter.

  • Page 19: Enjoying Bonusview In Bd-Video

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

  • Page 20: Playing Still Pictures

    Playing still pictures To switch from other menus to JPEG menu (If the media contains data in different file formats) [JPEG] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. Playback of the BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL or CD-R/RW with 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK]. still pictures recorded.
  • Page 21 To repeat slideshow To select the still pictures in another folder Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play” and press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”. ∫ BD-RE, DVD-RAM To listen to Background Music (SD card only) To switch to another higher folder The music CD can be played back as Background Music (Only if there is a multiple number of higher folders during the slideshow.

  • Page 22: Playing Divx ® Videos

    ® Playing DivX videos Playing a title in another folder [DivX] While the “DIRECT NAVIGATOR” is displayed ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: Press [OPTION]. DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit Press [3, 4] to select “Folder”...
  • Page 23 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 24: Playing Music

    Playing music To switch from other menus to MP3 menu (If the media contains data in different file formats) [CD] [MP3] 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. You can play generally available a music CDs or MP3 files 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK]. recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW.

  • Page 25: Using This Unit With Other Equipment

    ≥ Linked operation is possible by connecting to a ≥ If you raise the volume on the television while playing this Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier that is compatible unit, the volume may abruptly become very loud when you with the VIERA Link (HDMI) function. ( switch to a television broadcast.

  • Page 26: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link "Hdavi Control™")

    Playing music continuously even after the television is set to standby Connect this unit to your TV or other device with an HDMI When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that cable ( 25). supports HDAVI Control 2 or later and other device supports Set “VIERA Link”...

  • Page 27: Remote Control

    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: Changing Settings With The On-Screen Menu

    Changing settings with Soundtrack [AVCHD] [DVD-V] the on-screen menu Select the type of audio or language. 29, “Language”, “Audio attribute”) [DVD-VR] [MPEG2] On-screen menu operations The audio attributes appear. ( 29, “Audio attribute”) [DivX] Select the soundtrack number. Press [DISPLAY]. ≥...
  • Page 29 Picture Sound Mode Dialog Enhancer [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] [MPEG2] [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] [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: Settings

    Changing the unit’s Settings 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] 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/DTS-HD” “TV Aspect” operates on the screen of the unit or the is set to “Bitstream”, there are no downmix effects for the connected TV.

  • Page 33: Default Settings

    HDMI Output Range General Effective when connected to a device that only supports Auto Power Off RGB output. ! Standard: Select whether the unit is automatically turned off when about The video is output as it is. 15 minutes (about 5 minutes when using the battery pack) ! Enhanced: have elapsed while stopped.

  • Page 34: Enjoying High Bit Rate Audio And Video

    Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video R eference 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 35: About Mp3/Jpeg/Divx/Avchd/Mpeg2 Files

    AVCHD JPEG File format AVCHD format (V1.0) used on High Definition Video Camera File format JPEG (Panasonic and some other’s) Extension Files must have the extension “.jpg” or Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 “.JPG”. ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.5. Picture...
  • Page 36 Structure of folders that can play Structures of still picture (JPEG) folders in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW back on this unit Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were updated or taken. You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as e.g., shown below.

  • Page 37: Indicators And Screen Messages

    Indicators and screen BD-RE, BD-R, BD-Video or DVD Video with copyright messages protection cannot be played back since the device connected to the HDMI terminal is not compatible with the copyright protection. Indicators The [Í] indicator flashes rapidly. Video cannot be output since the copyright protection The unit has malfunctioned.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Power Before requesting service, please perform the No power. following steps. Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. ( The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes Do you have the latest firmware installed? 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”. ( [DivX]: Images may not be output due to how files were Is the incorrect playback media or operation function created.
  • 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 When the unit's remote control is operated, other “On”. ( Panasonic recorders or players etc. are also simultaneously operated. Angle cannot be changed. Change the remote control codes on the Panasonic Angles can only be changed during scenes where different recorders or players. angles are recorded. VQT2H73...

  • 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 included AC adaptor): Pixels: 34 k 34 to 8192 k 8192 Play Mode: Approx.

  • Page 43: Licenses

    PARTICULAR PURPOSE. non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic compliance with the AVC Standard and VC-1 Standard will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact (“AVC/VC-1 Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC/VC-1 Video that...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    Glossary DTS-HD DTS-HD is a high-quality, sophisticated audio format used in movie theatres. Previous DTS Digital Surround-compatible AVCHD equipment can play DTS-HD as DTS Digital Surround audio. AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video BD-Video supports up to 7.1 channel output. cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images.
  • 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.
  • Page 46 \Safety\information\for\customers\in\Finland\and\Norway\ SUOMI NORSK VAROITUS! ADVARSEL! LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
  • 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: Index

    (Bottom of product) (Bottom of product) (Tuotteen pohjassa) (Produktets underside) Panasonic Corporation Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany VQT2H73 C Panasonic Corporation 2010 F0110QK0...

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