Panasonic Dmp B500 Operating Instructions

Getting started
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∫Detaching the battery pack
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.)
≥ Recharge the battery for re-use.
∫ Recharging the battery pack
Attach the battery pack and connect the AC 
adaptor ( >10).
≥The [CHARGE] indicator lights while charging the battery, 
and the [CHARGE] indicator turns off when...

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Showing the FUNCTION 
MENU
Some functions of this unit can be operated from the 
FUNCTION MENU.
1Press [FUNCTION MENU].
≥Functions displayed depend on the media and operating 
conditions.
2Press [ 3,4 ] to select the item and press 
[OK].
Adjusting the pictures on 
the LCD screen
1Press [LCD MENU].
≥ It is also possible to display with the following 
procedures.
2Select the item with [ 3,4].
3Change the setting with [ 3,4,2,1 ].
Picture: Adjusting image quality
Monitor: Displaying...

Getting started
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Loading the disc, SD card 
or USB device
1Open the screen and press [OPEN].
2Set the disc holding the unit with your hand 
and close the lid.
≥Set the disc securely until you hear a click, with the 
label side up. (Double-sided disc: place the label side up 
that you want to play back)
3Close the screen.
≥Some discs may start playing when they are loaded with the 
unit turned on.
≥ About discs with a cartridge
jDVD-RAM, DVD-R: Remove the disc from the cartridge 
and...

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Playback
Basic play (Playing video 
contents)
Instructions for operations are generally described using the 
remote control in these operating instructions.
Insert the media ( >13).
Play starts.
≥If play does not start, press [ 1](PLAY).
≥ If a media with data in different file formats is inserted, the file 
selection  menu is displayed. Press [ 3,4 ] to select the 
desired file format and press [OK] .
≥ If the menu is displayed, press [3 ,4 ,2, 1] to select the 
item and press [OK].
≥...

Playback
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(If the media contains data in different file formats)
1Press [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)” and press [OK].
≥ It may pause for a few seconds on the break of images when 
editing such as partial deletion is performed.
≥ High definition video (transfer rate of 18 Mbps or faster) 
cannot be played back correctly if it was recorded on a DVD 
compatible to double speed or...

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[DVD-VR]  [AVCHD]
1Insert a disc or SD card ( >13).
≥If the menu is displayed, press [ 3,4 ] to select the item 
and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4 ] to select the title and press 
[SUB MENU].
3Press [ 3,4 ] to select “View Chapters” and 
press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4 ,2 ,1 ] to select the chapter 
and press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT]. These functions may not work depending on the media and 
contents.
The stopped position is memorized....

Playback
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During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes 
through direct entry of the numbered buttons. 
Play starts from the selected title or chapter.
≥While stopped (the image on the right is 
displayed on the screen), the title is 
designated. While playing, the chapter is 
designated.
While paused, press [ 2] (2; ) or [ 1] (;1 ).
Each press shows the next frame.
≥ Press and hold to change in forward or backward 
succession.
≥ Press [ 1] (PLAY) to revert to normal...

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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...

Playback
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Playing music
[CD] [MP3]
You can play generally available music CDs or MP3 files 
recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW and USB device.
(About structure of folders  >43, “Structure of folders that can 
be played in this unit”)
1Insert a disc or USB device ( >13).
“Music list” screen is displayed.
≥If the media containing data in different file formats is 
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press 
[3, 4] to select “Play Music (MP3)” and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4...

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Playing back motion 
pictures or still pictures 
as a Photo Frame
It is possible to use this unit as a Photo Frame, continuously 
playing back still pictures (JPEG) and motion pictures (AVCHD) 
recorded on an SD card. 
1Press [PHOTO FRAME].
2Insert an SD card (> 13).
≥Data recorded on the SD card will be played back in order of 
date and time.
≥ Audio for motion pictures will not play.
≥ Motion pictures are played back in chapter units.
≥ Aspect ratio of motion pictures is fixed to...