Panasonic DMP-B100 Operating Instructions Manual

Portable blu-ray disc player

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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)
The warranty can be found on page 35.
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Operating Instructions

Portable Blu-ray Disc Player
DMP-B100
Model No.
Example:
Example:
1
ALL
1
2
4
VQT2H71

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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) The warranty can be found on page 35. Operating Instructions Portable Blu-ray Disc Player Model No. Example: Example: DMP-B100 VQT2H71...
  • 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)
  • Page 3 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. ≥ Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The battery pack is not waterproof.) ≥...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table 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 ...
  • Page 5: Firmware Updates

    Firmware updates 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 from the website “http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/” (This site is in English only.).
  • 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 BD-Video...
  • Page 7 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.)
  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The Unit Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Front View DISC/SD Rear View VQT2H71 LCD screen Speaker 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 ∫ 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: Adjusting The Lcd Screen Angle

    Adjusting the LCD screen angle A Open the screen. B Standard C Free D Compact When moving the unit: ≥ Close the LCD screen. Don’t hold by the LCD screen. 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.
  • Page 11 ∫ Detaching the battery pack Bottom side of this unit 2 Slide. RELEASE DETACH ATTACH 1 Press and hold. 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.) ≥...
  • 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. ≥ The power is shut off if the screen is closed while the power is “On”. ≥ When the “Auto Power Off” 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 (...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Pictures On The Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the pictures on the LCD screen 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 select [OK]. 3 Select “LCD Menu” with [3, 4], and select [OK]. LCD Menu Picture Dynamic...
  • Page 14: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)

    [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.
  • Page 15 To switch from other menus to AVCHD or MPEG2 menu (If the media contains data in different file formats) 1 Press [FUNCTION MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Menu” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)” or “Play Video (MPEG-2)”...
  • Page 16 Other operations during play These functions may not work depending on the media and contents. Stop The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. ≥ The memorized position is cleared in the following instances: j[∫] is pressed several times jThe disc or SD card is removed jThe unit is turned off due to such occurrences as power...
  • Page 17: Status Messages

    Screen Aspect When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Other Functions” and press [OK]. 3 Press [3, 4] to select “Screen Aspect”...
  • 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 27, “Structure of folders that can be played in this unit”) Insert a disc or SD card ( ∫...
  • Page 19 To repeat slideshow Press [3, 4] to select “Repeat Play” and press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”. To listen to 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 Music

    Playing music [CD] [MP3] You can play generally available music CDs or MP3 files recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW. (About structure of folders 27, “Structure of folders that can be played in this unit”) Insert a disc ( 13).
  • Page 21: Enjoying Bonusview In Bd-Video

    Enjoying 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. ≥ These discs may not be on sale in certain regions. ≥...
  • Page 22: 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].
  • Page 23 Play 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: Chapter ! Playlists: Playlist...
  • Page 24: 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 25: System Information

    Video Still Mode ( paused video ) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 33, “Frames and fields”). ! Auto: Automatically selects the type of picture shown. ! Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Auto” is selected. (The picture is coarser.) ! Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly...
  • Page 26: Reference

    ≥ DVD-RAM must conform to UDF 2.0. ≥ BD-RE must conform to UDF 2.5. AVCHD File format AVCHD format (V1.0) used on High Definition Video Camera (Panasonic and some other’s) Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.5. MPEG2 File format...
  • Page 27 Structure of folders that can be played in this unit You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders.
  • Page 28: Indicators And Screen Messages

    Indicators and screen messages Indicators The [Í] indicator flashes rapidly. The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer. The [Í] indicator and the [CHARGE] indicator flash rapidly. Update of the firmware did not complete successfully. Perform the update again. ( The [CHARGE] indicator flashes rapidly. There is a problem with the battery pack.
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide

    Firmware updates may be released to correct operating irregularities that are discovered with certain movies. ( Make the following checks and visit our website for more information. http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/ Enter the model number. Even so, you still have trouble, Visit our website to find a service center.
  • Page 30 Operation The unit is on but cannot be operated. The unit can be operated only when the LCD screen is open. Is the incorrect playback media or operation function selected? The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.
  • Page 31 When a recorder or player etc. is operated with a remote control, the unit is also simultaneously operated. When the unit’s remote control is operated, other Panasonic recorders or players etc. are also simultaneously operated. Change the remote control codes on the Panasonic recorders or players. cover) VQT2H71...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal) Power consumption (using included AC adaptor): Play Mode: Approx. 18 W (Unit only Approx. 15.5 W) Recharge mode (Quick Start “Off”): Recharge mode (Quick Start “On”): Standby mode (Quick Start “Off”): Standby mode (Quick Start “On”): AC adaptor: Power source:...
  • Page 33: 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 34: Licenses

    MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contact us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our...
  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either...
  • Page 36: Index

    DTS ..... . . 33 DTS-HD ....33 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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