Panasonic Dmp B500 Operating Instructions

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Playback
Networ k
Connecting to a 
broadband network
The following services can be used when this unit is connected 
to broadband.
jFirmware can be updated ( >34)
j You can enjoy the BD-Live ( >18)
j You can enjoy the VIERA CAST ( >34)
≥ For details about connection method, refer to the instructions 
supplied with the connected equipment.
≥ The unit is not compatible with public wireless LAN services 
provided in airports, stations, cafes etc.
≥ Use shielded LAN cables when...

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Precautions of Wireless LAN Adaptor
The following limits are in place regarding the usage of this 
device. You must be aware of these limits before using this 
device.
Panasonic will in no way be responsible for any incidental 
damage which may arise due to a failure to obey these limits, 
or to any condition of use or disuse of this device.
≥Do not use this device to connect to any wireless 
network for which you do not have usage rights.
During automatic searches in a wireless...

Network
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Access Point Connection SettingNetwork Easy Setting (Connection Check)
Network Easy Setting (Internet Connection Check)
≥
Refer to the operating instructions of the hub or router.
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Network 
Easy Setting” in the Setup menu. ( >32)
≥ You can redo these settings individually using “Network 
Settings”. ( >39)
≥ After performing network settings on this unit, the settings 
(encryption level, etc.) of the Wireless router (Access...

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Enjoying VIERA CAST™
You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home 
screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web 
Albums. (Current as of December 2009)
Preparation≥Network connection ( >31 )
≥ Network setting ( >32)
1Press [VIERA CAST].
Message is displayed. Please read these instructions 
carefully and then press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4 ,2 ,1 ] to select the item and 
press [OK].
Operable buttons: 
[ 3, 4,2,1 ], [OK], [RETURN], colored buttons, 
numbered buttons...

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≥Downloading will require several minutes. It may take longer 
or the Internet may not be connected depending on the 
connection environment. It is required that you use a 
broadband connection.
≥ If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version 
when the unit is turned on, set “Automatic Update Check” to 
“Off”. ( >40)
≥ If downloading on this unit fails or this unit is not 
connected to the Internet, then you can download the 
latest firmware from the following...

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S e tti ngs
Changing the unit’s 
settings
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain 
intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
1While stopped
Press [SETUP].
2Press [ 3,4 ] to 
select the menu and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 3,4 ] to 
select the item and 
press [OK].
If there are any other items, repeat these steps.
4Press [3,4,2,1] to select the option and 
press [OK].
≥ There may be differences in operation methods. If this 
happens, follow the on-screen instructions...

Settings
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BD-Live Internet Access
[BD-V] (> 18 )
You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are 
used.
DivX Subtitle Text
[DivX]
Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX 
subtitles text ( >25).
≥ This item is displayed only when pressing [SETUP] after 
playing back a file.
Still Mode ( paused video ) 
[BD-V]  [AVCHD]  [DVD-V]
Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 
(> 52, “Frames and fields”).
Seamless Play 
[DVD-VR]
Select the play...

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Downmix
Switch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel 
surround sound.
≥When “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” 
is set to “Bitstream”, there are no downmix effects for the 
outputted audio.
≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases:
jAVCHD playback
j Playback of secondary audio (including the button click 
sound)
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and...

Settings
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Network Easy Setting (>32)
Network Settings
Perform network-related settings individually.
Press [OK] to show the following settings.
HDMI RGB Output Range
Effective when connected to a device that only supports 
RGB output.
! Standard
:
The video is output as it is.
! Enhanced:
When the black and white contrast of a video is low, the 
signal is enhanced to reproduce clear video.
HDMI Audio Output
Set whether or not to output audio from the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.
!On
!Off...

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Auto Power Off
Select whether the unit is automatically turned off when about 
15 minutes (about 5 minutes when using the battery pack) 
have elapsed while stopped.
Clock Adjustment
Sets the clock time, date of the calendar displayed on this unit, 
or Daylight Saving time. 
Quick Start
Speed of startup from power off is increased.
≥Quick Start only functions when the AC adaptor is connected.
Easy Setting
You can execute basic settings 
(“On-screen Language” and “Quick Start”).
Restore...