Panasonic Dmp B100 Operating Instructions

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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.
≥ The usable functions and the operating method may vary 
with each disc, please refer to the instructions on the disc 
and/or visit their website.
To turn on/off secondary video
Set “Video” in “Secondary Video” to “On” or 
“Off” ( >22, Press [DISPLAY]  D “Disc”   D 
“Signal Type”)
The secondary video is played.
To turn on/off secondary audio
Set “Soundtrack” in “Secondary Video” to 
“On” or “Off” ( >22, Press [DISPLAY]  D 
“Disc”  D “Signal Type”)
The secondary audio is played.
≥During search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame, only the 
primary video is displayed.
≥ The playback method determined by the disc will take 
priority, so it may not play back in the manner specified with 
this unit.
≥ When the secondary video is turned off, the secondary audio 
will not be played. ≥
If the SD card you use is formatted, all data on the card will 
be erased. It cannot be recovered.
1 Insert an SD card ( >13).
2 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select 
“Other Functions” and press 
[OK].
4 Press [ 3,4] to select 
“Card Management” and 
press [OK].
5 Press [ 3,4] to select “BD-
Video Data Erase” or “Format SD Card” and press [OK].
6 Press [ 2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
7 Press [ 2,1] to select “Start” and press [OK].
≥If you experience any problems, first, try formatting the SD 
card in this unit.
≥ While using this feature, do not open the cover at the side of 
the unit, touch or remove the SD card.
Primary video Secondary video
Formatting SD cards/Deleting data
Card Management  No. of Files    6 
Free space    300 MB 
SD card 
Format this SD Card. OK 
RETURN 
BD-Video Data Erase Format SD Card 
e.g.,
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Changing settings with 
the on-screen menu
1Press [DISPLAY].
≥It is also possible to display with the following 
procedures:
≥ Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, 
etc.) and media contents, there may be some items that 
you cannot select or change.
2Press [ 3,4 ] to select the menu and press 
[ 1 ].
3Press [ 3,4 ,2 ,1 ] to select the item and 
press [ 1].
4Press [ 3,4 ] to select the setting.
≥Some items can be changed by pressing [OK].
To exit the on-screen menu
Press [DISPLAY] or [EXIT].
Signal Type
[BD-V]
! Primary Video
! Secondary Video
Video
[AVCHD]
The recording method of original video appears. 
(>23, “Video attribute”)
Soundtrack
[AVCHD]  [DVD-V]
Select the type of audio or language. 
( > 23, “Language”, “Audio attribute”)
[DVD-VR]  [MPEG2]
The audio attributes appear. ( >23, “Audio attribute”)
Subtitle
[BD-V]  [AVCHD]  [DVD-V]
Turn the subtitle on/off and select the language. 
( > 23, “Language”)
[DVD-VR]  (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Turn the subtitle on/off.
Subtitle Style
[BD-V]
Select the subtitle style.
Audio channel
[DVD-VR]  [MPEG2]
Select the audio channel number.
( > 17, “Changing audio”)
Angle
[BD-V]  [DVD-V]
Select the number of the angle.
Some items may be changed only on the disc specific menu. 
( > 14)
On-screen menu operations
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].
What you can change with the 
on-screen menu
Disc
Video: The recording method of original video 
appears. (>23, “Video attribute”)
Soundtrack: Select the type of audio or language. 
(>23, “Language”, “Audio attribute”)
Video: Select on/off of images. The recording method of original video 
appears. (>23, “Video attribute”)
Soundtrack: Select on/off of audio and the language.  (>23, “Language”, “Audio attribute”)
Video Audio 
Play Signal Type 
Subtitle 
Subtitle Style 
Off Main
- Angle - 
1ENG 
Disc 
Menus Items Settings
e.g., BD-Video
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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.
Select “Off” to cancel.
Random
[CD] [MP3]
While playing, press [ 3,4] to select “On”.
Random playback starts from the next track.
Picture
[BD-V]  [AVCHD]  [DVD-VR]  [DVD-V] [MPEG2]
Select the picture quality mode during play.
Progressive
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit 
the type of material being played ( >33, “Film and video”).
Dialog Enhancer
[BD-V]  [AVCHD]  [DVD-VR]  [DVD-V] [MPEG2] (3 channels or more 
only, including a center channel)
The volume of the center channel is raised to make dialog 
easier to hear.
Language
Audio attribute
Video attribute
Play
! All tracks: All tracks
! Chapter: Chapter
! Playlists: Playlist
! Title: Title
! One track: Track
! Off
! On !Off
Video
!Normal: Default setting
! Soft:  Soft picture with smoother video
! Fine: Details are sharper
! Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark 
scenes.
! User:  You can make further adjustments. 
(>below)
1 Press [ 1] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [OK].
2 Select the item using [ 3,4] and adjust it with [ 2,1].
Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and  dark parts of the picture ( j7 to i 7).
Brightness: Brightens the picture (0 to  i15).
Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the 
horizontal lines ( j6 to i6).
Color: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color ( j7 
to  i7).
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark portions of the  screen (0 to i5).
3D NR: Reduces the rough noise in the background 
to give a greater feeling of depth (0 to  i4).
Integrated NR: Smoothes block noise and reduces the  smudging that appears around contrasting 
sections of the picture (0 to i 3).
!Auto: Automatically detects the film and video 
content, and appropriately converts it.
! Video: Select when using “Auto” and the content is 
distorted.
Audio
!On !Off
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch
SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese
CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: VietnameseTHA: Thai
POL: Polish
CES: Czech
SLK: Slovak
HUN: Hungarian
FIN: Finnish
ARA: Arabic
HIN: Hindi
PER: Persian
IND: Indonesian
MRI: Maori
BUL: Bulgarian
RUM: Romanian
GRE: Greek
TUR: Turkish
¢:Others
LPCM/Digital/Digital+/
TrueHD/DTS/DTS 96/DTS-HD HI 
RES/DTS-HD MSTR/MPEGSignal type
ch (channel)Number of channels
k (kHz)Sampling frequency
b (bit)Number of bits
bps (bit per second)Transfer rate of bit
MPEG-2/MPEG-4 AVC/VC-1Video recording method
480/576/720/1080Video Format
24p/50i/60i/50p/60pVideo Frame rate
YCbCr4:2:2/YCbCr4:4:4/RGBColor Space
bps (bit per second)Transfer rate of bit
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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 for the operation.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP] or [EXIT].
≥Setup menu is also possible to display with the following 
procedures.
1 While stopped, press [SUB MENU]
2 Select “Other Functions” with [ 3,4], and select [OK]
3 Select “Setup” with [ 3,4], and select [OK]
Underlined items are the factory presets.
DVD-Video Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with 
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
BD-Video Ratings
Set an age limit of BD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with 
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
Audio Language
Choose the language for audio.
[BD-V]  [DVD-V]
≥ Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes 
you make here.
≥ When the selected language is not available on the disc, the 
default language is played. There are discs where you can 
only switch the language from the menu screen. ( >14)
≥ Enter a code ( >34) with the numbered buttons when you 
select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
Subtitle Language
Choose the language for subtitle.
[BD-V]  [DVD-V]
≥ Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes 
you make here.
≥ When the selected language is not available on the disc, the 
default language is played. There are discs where you can 
only switch the language from the menu screen. ( >14)
≥ Enter a code ( >34) with the numbered buttons when you 
select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
Menu Language
Choose the language for disc menus.
[BD-V]  [DVD-V]
≥ Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes 
you make here.
≥ When the selected language is not available on the disc, the 
default language is played. There are discs where you can 
only switch the language from the menu screen. ( >14)
≥ Enter a code ( >34) with the numbered buttons when you 
select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
Setup menu operations
About the password
The password of the following items are common.
Don’t forget your password.
≥ “DVD-Video Ratings”
≥ “BD-Video Ratings”
Summary of settings
Disc
! 8 No Limit:
All DVD-Video can be played.
! 1 to 7:
Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings 
recorded on them.
! 0 Lock All:
Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing settings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
! Unlock Player !Change Password
! Change Level !Te m p o r a r y  U n l o c k
RETURN
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Aspect SettingOthers
OK
!No Limit:
All BD-Video can be played.
! Enter year(s):
Prohibits play of BD-Video with corresponding ratings 
recorded on them.
! 0 to 21 year(s):
Prohibits play of BD-Video with corresponding ratings 
recorded on them.
Changing settings (When 0 to 254 year(s) is selected)
! Unlock Player !Change Password
! Change Level !Te m p o r a r y  U n l o c k
! English
!French !Spanish
! Original:
The original language of each disc will be selected.
! Other  ¢¢¢¢
! Automatic
:
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not 
available, subtitles of that language will automatically 
appear if available on that disc.
! English !French !Spanish
! Other  ¢¢¢¢
! English
!French !Spanish
! Other  ¢¢¢¢
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Still Mode ( paused video ) 
[BD-V] [AVCHD]  [DVD-V]
Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 
(> 33, “Frames and fields”).
Seamless Play 
[DVD-VR]
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and 
partially deleted titles.
Dynamic Range Compression
[BD-V]  [AVCHD]  [DVD-V]
You can listen at low volumes but still hear dialog clearly.
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)
≥ “Auto” is effective only when playing Dolby TrueHD.
Downmix
Switch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel 
surround sound.
≥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 on-screen 
messages.
Screen Saver Function
License
Information about the software used by this unit is displayed.
TV Aspect
“TV Aspect” operates on the screen of the unit.
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.
Quick StartSpeed 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 Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen 
menu, except for “On-screen Language”, “DVD-Video Ratings” 
and “BD-Video Ratings” to the default settings.
System Information
Display firmware version of this unit.
Video
! 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 
when “Auto” is selected. 
(The picture is clearer and finer.)
! On
:
The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does 
not work while searching or when there are several audio 
types included on the playlist. Additionally, the positioning 
of chapter segments may change slightly.
! Off:
The points where chapters in playlists change are played 
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Audio
!On !Off! Auto
! Stereo
!Surround encoded
Display
!Automatic!Off
! English
!Français !Español
!On:
j If there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR screen switches to FUNCTION screen 
automatically.
j While playing and pausing, etc., this function is not 
available.
j As for Music (CD-DA, MP3), regardless of the setting, if 
there is no operation for 2 minutes, DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR screen switches to the other states 
automatically.
j When playing the 4:3 image, the masked-off area on the 
screen become black.
! Off
TV Aspect Setting
!16:9:
Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 4:3 
ratio image in the center of the screen.
! 16:9 Full:
Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 
horizontally stretched 16:9 image.
Others
!On
!Off:
Select when you do not want to use this function.
! On:
Since internal control unit will be powered, power 
consumption in standby mode ( >32) will increase in 
comparison to when “Off”.
! Off
!Ye s !No
!Ye s !No
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Reference
About MP3/JPEG/AVCHD/
MPEG2 files≥With certain recording states and folder structures, the play 
order may differ or playback may not be possible.
≥ CD-R, CD-RW : ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats), Joliet
This unit is compatible with multi-session.
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.
≥ DVD-R, DVD-R DL (except for AVCHD) : ISO9660 level 1 or 
2 (except for extended formats), Joliet, UDF bridge (UDF 
1.02/ISO9660)
This unit is not compatible with multi-session.
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.
MP3
File format MP3
Extension Files must have the extension “.mp3” or 
“.MP3”.
Compression 
rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling 
rate 44.1 kHz/48 kHz
Reference ID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
(Only titles and the names of artists)
JPEG
File format JPEG
ExtensionFiles must have the extension “.jpg” or 
“.JPG”.
Picture 
resolution between 34
k34 and 8192 k8192 pixels
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Reference JPEG conforming DCF* is supported.
≥MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG is 
not supported.
* Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard  established by Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 
≥ 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 SD-Video format* used on Standard 
Definition Video Camera
(Panasonic and some other’s)
Codec MPEG2
* SD-Video Entertainment Video Profile
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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. : Folder which can be displayed with this unit
¢¢¢: Numbers
XXX: Letters
*1¢¢¢: from 001 to 999*2¢¢¢: from 100 to 999
XXXXX: 5 figures
*3¢¢¢¢: from 0001 to 9999
XXXX: 4 figures
Structure of folders that can be 
played in this unit
Structure of MP3 folders
in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW
Prefix the file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you 
want to play them.
e.g.,
001 
010XXXX.mp3011XXXX.mp3012XXXX.mp3
003XXXX.mp3004XXXX.mp3005XXXX.mp3
006XXXX.mp3007XXXX.mp3008XXXX.mp3009XXXX.mp3
001XXXX.mp3002XXXX.mp3
Root
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Structures of still picture (JPEG) folders
in DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW
Files inside a folder are displayed in the order they were 
updated or taken.
e.g.,
in BD-RE/DVD-RAM
≥ Folder structure is not displayed.
e.g.,
in SD card
Displays JPEG files in all folders.
≥ Folder structure is not displayed.
e.g.,
P0000010.jpgP0000011.jpgP0000012.jpg
P0000003.jpgP0000004.jpgP0000005.jpg
P0000001.jpgP0000002.jpg
P0000006.jpgP0000007.jpgP0000008.jpgP0000009.jpg
Root
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
DCIM
JPEG
XXXX.JPG
P0000001.jpgP0000002.jpg
XXXXX
XXXXX
DCIM
XXXX.JPG
*1
*2*3
*3
*2
Root
XXXX.JPG
P0000001.jpg
DCIM
P0000003.jpgP0000004.jpg
XXXXX
P0000002.jpg
*3
*2
Root
Folder A
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Indicators and screen 
messages
The [Í] indicator flashes rapidly.
¾The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
The [ Í] indicator and the [CHARGE] indicator flash 
rapidly.
¾ Update of the firmware did not complete successfully. 
Perform the update again. ( >5)
The [CHARGE] indicator flashes rapidly.
¾There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and 
check the message on the LCD. ( >below)
The [CHARGE] indicator flashes slowly.
¾Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically 
after a few minutes. 
Cannot read. Please check the disc.
¾Clean the disc. ( >5)
¾ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. ( >6)
  ERROR U580
¾A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your 
dealer.
  ERROR U581
¾The battery pack has been recharging but has failed to 
recharge for some reason. Recharge again.
  ERROR U582
¾You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. 
Recharge at normal temperature [ i5 to i 35 oC ( i41 to i 95 
oF)].
U77
¾ Video cannot be output since the copyright protection 
information on the BD-RE, BD-R, BD-Video or DVD Video 
being played back is not valid.
F  ∑∑
H  ∑∑
( ∑∑ stands for a number.)
¾ A problem has occurred. (Numbers following the “F” or the 
“H” will be different depending on the status of the unit) Turn 
off the unit once, and turn it back on. Alternatively, turn off the 
unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and the battery pack, and 
attach them back again.
Cannot play.
¾You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL 
video, etc.). ( >6)
Cannot display on this unit.
¾You tried to play a non-compatible image. ( >26)
¾ Re-insert the SD card.
No disc is inserted.
¾The disc may be upside down.
$  This operation is not available.
¾Some operations are unsupported by the unit. For example;
j[BD-V] : During playback, reverse slow-motion or reverse 
frame-by-frame is not possible.
$  This operation is prohibited by this disc.
¾Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform 
search or skip when film previews and warning screens are 
being played back.
Indicators
Screen messages
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, please perform the 
following steps.
To return all settings other than some settings to 
the factory preset.
¾Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu.
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen 
menu, except for “On-screen Language”, “DVD-Video 
Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings” to the default settings. 
(> 25)
To return all settings to the factory preset
¾Only when connecting the AC adaptor, reset the unit as 
follows:
No power.
¾Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. ( >10 )
¾ The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes 
too hot or too cold. The unit will not work if this occurs. Use 
the unit between 5 
oC (41 oF) and 35 oC (95 oF).
¾ Hold down [POWER Í/I] for some time.
¾ The unit may not come on immediately after it is turned off. 
Once the “BYE” display disappears, press [POWER Í/I] and 
turn the unit on.
¾ The unit can be turned on only when the unit’s screen is 
open. ( >10)
Unit turns off automatically.
¾The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 
15 minutes (about 5 minutes when the unit is powered by the 
battery pack) to conserve power (only when “Auto Power Off” 
in the Setup menu is set to “On”). ( >25) Turn the unit on 
again.
¾ Press [OFF TIMER] and the unit will be turned off 
automatically. ( >12)
¾ Safety devices may be operating.Press [POWER Í/I] and 
turn the unit on.
¾ If the screen is closed when the unit is turned on, the display 
on the screen will disappear and the unit will be automatically 
turned off. ( >10)
Cannot charge or the [CHARGE] indicator fails to 
light.
¾The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot 
or too cold, and charging may not be possible under some 
circumstances.
¾ Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. ( >10 )
Play time dramatically reduced after recharging.
¾The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can 
be recharged about 300 times).
Do you have the latest firmware installed?Firmware updates may be released to correct operating 
irregularities that are discovered with certain movies. ( >5)
4
Make the following checks and  visit our 
website for more information.
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/
Enter the model number.
4
Even so, you still have trouble,
Visit our website to find a service center.You can find a service center near you easily on our website.
Other support information :
“Customer Services Directory” ( >35)
The following do not indicate malfunction.
≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.
≥ The battery pack warming up when recharging or during 
use.
≥ The surface and area around the unit becoming warm 
when used for long periods.
Move the unit after waiting for 3 minutes after unplugging 
the AC adaptor when it needs to be moved or maintained.
≥ Operating noises when the unit is turned on.
Safety devices may be operating when the unit does not 
respond to operations.
1 Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn it off.
If the unit is not turned off, hold down for approximately 
3 seconds to force the power off.
2 Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn it on.
If operation is still not possible after performing the 
above operations, consult the dealer where the unit was 
purchased.
To reset this unit
1 Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn off the unit.
2 Press and hold [POWER Í/I] and [  RETURN] on the 
unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds.
3 The power will turn on and then turn off.
Power
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The unit is on but cannot be operated.
¾The unit can be operated only when the LCD screen is open. 
(> 10)
¾ Is the incorrect playback media or operation function 
selected?
¾ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static 
electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and 
then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect 
the power source (AC or battery pack), and then reconnect it.
¾ Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to 
evaporate.
Play fails to start even when [ 1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops immediately.
¾ Insert the media correctly with the label facing up. ( >13)
¾ The media is dirty. ( >5)
¾ You tried to play a blank media or unplayable media on this 
unit. ( >6)
No response when remote control buttons pressed.
¾The unit can be operated only when the LCD screen is open. 
(> 10)
¾ Check that the battery is installed correctly. ( >9)
¾ The battery is depleted: Replace it with new one. ( >9)
¾ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and 
operate. ( >9)
Start up is slow.
It takes time before play starts.
¾Make sure that “Quick Start” is set to “On”. ( >25)
¾ Start up takes time in the following situations.
jImmediately after a power failure or the AC adaptor is 
connected.
Played back image is distorted or does not play 
back correctly. (
[AVCHD])
¾ 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 slower.
No picture on the LCD. 
¾Check connections. ( >10)
The LCD  is dark.
¾Select the appropriate picture quality mode. ( >13)
LCD pixels turn black or radiate different colors.
¾The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 
99.99 % of the pixels are active, but of the remaining of 
0.01 %, there are pixels that may be black or emit light 
constantly. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
There is a lot of after-image when playing video.
¾Turn “3D NR” or “Integrated NR” off if it is on. ( >23)
A black band is displayed around the edge of the 
screen.
The aspect ratio of the screen is abnormal.
¾Confirm the “TV Aspect” is set properly. ( >25)
Still pictures (JPEG) do not play back normally.
¾The images that were edited on the PC, such as Progressive 
JPEG, etc., may not play back. ( >26)
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