Panasonic Dmp B15 Operating Instructions

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To return to VIERA CAST Home screenPress [VIERA CAST].
To exit from VIERA CAST≥Press [FUNCTIONS], then press [RETURN] to cancel the 
menu.
≥Set the “Network Lock” to “On” to restrict using VIERA CAST. 
(>35)
≥If the audio is distorted while using the VIERA CAST feature 
set the “Audio Auto Gain Control” to “Off” (>35)
≥When the entire picture cannot be displayed on the screen, 
set the “Reduce to Screen Size” to “On”. (>35)
≥Set the “On-screen Language”, to switch the language for 
Home screen. (>34)
≥Set the “Time Zone” or “DST” when wrong time is displayed 
on the screen. (>35)
≥VIERA CASTTM home screen is subject to change without 
notice.
≥The services through VIERA CAST
TM are operated by their 
respective service providers, and service may be 
discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. 
Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or 
the continuity of the services.
≥All features of websites or content of the service may not be 
available.
≥Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.
≥Some content may only be available for specific countries 
and may be presented in specific languages.
Firmware updates
Occasionally, Panasonic releases firmware updates for this 
Portable BD player. Firmware is embedded software that 
controls this unit’s microprocessor. These updates may add or 
improve a feature of this unit. Firmware updates may also be 
released to correct operating irregularities that are discovered 
with certain movies. These updates are available at no charge. 
≥Only when connecting the AC adaptor
This unit is capable of auto firmware check if it is connected to 
the Internet via a broadband connection.
When latest firmware version is available, the following screen 
is displayed:
Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.
After the latest firmware is downloaded, the firmware will be 
updated.
≥If “No” is selected, then manually update the firmware later. 
(Dright)After the firmware is updated and the system is restarted, the 
following screen indicates that the firmware update has been 
completed.
≥Other operations are not possible during firmware updates. 
Additionally, do not perform the following operations as they 
may damage the unit:
jTurn the unit off
jRemove the AC power supply cord from the household AC 
outlet
jOpen the disc lid
≥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.
≥When the unit is connected to the Internet, communication 
charges may be generated.
≥If you do not want to check for the latest firmware version 
when the unit is turned on, set “Automatic Update Check” to 
“Off”. (>36)
≥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 website and burn it to 
a CD-R to update the firmware.
http://panasonic.net/support/
(This site is in English only.)
If the firmware update is not carried out when the unit is turned 
on, a message is displayed when displaying the FUNCTIONS 
menu.
1Press [SETUP].
2Press [3,4] to select “Others” and press [OK].
3Press [3,4] to select “Firmware Update” and press [OK].
4Press [3,4] to select “Update Now” and press [OK].
5Press [2,1] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
Automatically check the firmware
Firmware Update
The latest firmware is available.
  Latest Online Version: x.x  Current Installed Version: x.xDo you want to start firmware update?
For the update information, please visit the
following website:
http://panasonic.net/support/
Ye sNo
Manually updating the firmware
The firmware was updated.Current Installed Version: x.x
RETURNOK
The latest firmware is available.
Please update firmware in Setup.
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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.
≥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].≥
Setup menu is also possible to display with the following procedures.
1While stopped, press [SUB MENU]
2Select “Other Functions” with [3,4], and select [OK]
3Select “Setup” with [3,4], and select [OK]
Underlined items are the factory presets.
Setup menu operations
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].RETURN
SetupDiscVideoAudioDisplayTV Aspect/HDMI Function SettingsNetworkOthersOK
Summary of settings
“Disc”
DVD-Video RatingsSet 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. It will be the common password for 
“DVD-Video Ratings”, “BD-Video Ratings” 
and “Network Lock”.
≥Do not forget your password.≥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
BD-Video RatingsSet an age limit of 
BD-Video play.≥No Limit
: All BD-Video can be played.
≥0 to 254 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
Audio LanguageChoose the language for audio, subtitle 
and 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 (>36) with the numbered 
buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.
≥English≥French≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Subtitle Language≥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 ¢¢¢¢
Menu Language≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
BD-Live Internet Access [BD-V] (>17)You can restrict Internet access when BD-Live functions are used. 
≥Allow (ALL): Internet access is permitted for all BD-Live 
contents.
≥Allow (Limited)
:Internet access is permitted only for BD-Live 
contents which have content owner 
certificates.
Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live 
contents without a certificate.
≥Prohibit: Internet access is prohibited for all BD-Live 
contents.
DivX Subtitle Text [DivX]
Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX 
subtitles text (>21). 
≥This item is displayed only when pressing [SETUP] after playing 
back a file.≥Latin1English, German, Spanish, etc.
≥Latin2 Polish, Czech, Hungarian, etc.
≥Cyrillic Russian, etc.
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“Video”
Still Mode (paused video) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]
Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 
(>48, Frames and fields).≥Auto≥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.)
Seamless Play ]DVD-VR]
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and 
partially deleted titles.≥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”
Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] [DivX] 
(Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD only)
Change the dynamic range (>48) for late night viewing.≥On≥Off
Digital Audio Output≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
≥For details on digital output (>37)
Dolby D/Dolby D +/
Dolby TrueHDSelect whether Dolby Digital, 
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, 
DTS Digital Surround, 
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or 
DTS-HD Master Audio is output in 
“Bitstream” or “PCM” format.
≥Not making the proper settings 
may result in noise.
≥If the unit is connected with the 
HDMI AV OUT terminal, the 
specifications of the connected 
equipment take precedence over 
this unit and audio selected in 
these items may not be output 
(e.g., when a television is 
connected, the HDMI audio output 
of this unit is limited to down-
mixed 2ch.)≥Bitstream:
Select “Bitstream” when the connected equipment can 
decode the respective audio format. 
jConnect equipment supporting HDMI (High Bit rate Audio) 
and use a High Speed HDMI Cable in order to output high 
bit rate audio such as Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, 
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio or DTS-HD Master Audio.
≥PCM:
Select “PCM” when the connected equipment cannot decode 
the respective audio format. 
Refer to the operating instructions for connected devices to 
verify whether or not they can decode each of the audio 
formats.
DTS/DTS-HD
BD-Video Secondary Audio 
[BD-V]
Turn on/off the button click sound on the menu and audio with 
secondary video in picture-in-picture mode. (>17)≥On: The primary audio and secondary audio are mixed 
and output. The sampling frequency is converted to 
48 kHz.
≥Off: The button click sound on the menu and secondary 
audio are not output.
DownmixSwitch 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 outputted in “Stereo” in the following cases:
jAVCHD playback
jPlayback of button click sound on the menu and audio with 
secondary video in picture-in-picture mode≥Stere o
: When connected to equipment that does 
not support the virtual surround function.
≥Surround encoded:When connected to equipment that 
supports the virtual surround function (to 
convert 2-channel to multi channel 
surround).
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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)
“Display”
Status MessagesChoose whether to show status messages automatically.≥Automatic
≥Off
On-screen LanguageChoose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.≥English
≥Français≥Español
Screen Saver FunctionThis is to prevent burn-in on the television screen.≥On:
jNo activity has occurred for 10 minutes or longer, the 
screen swtiches to the other states automatically.
jWhen playing the 4:3 image, the masked-off area on the 
screen become gray.
[Only when connecting with an HDMI cable, “TV Aspect” 
(>below) is set to “16:9”  and “HDMI Resolution” 
(>below) is set to any mode other than “480p”.]
≥Off
LicenseInformation about the software used by this unit is displayed. 
“TV Aspect/HDMI Function Settings”
TV Aspect“TV Aspect” operates on the screen of the unit or the connected 
TV.To view an image connected to a 4:3 TV:
≥4:3 Pan & Scan: Video recorded for a widescreen is played 
as Pan & Scan (unless prohibited by the 
producer of the disc). When playing BD-
Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.
≥4:3 Letterbox:  Video recorded for a widescreen is played 
in the letterbox style.
To view an image on the unit or connected to a 16:9 
widescreen TV:
≥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.
HDMI Connection≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
HDMI ResolutionThe items supported by the connected devices are indicated on 
the screen as “¢”. When any item without “¢” is selected, the 
images may be distorted.
≥If the image is distorted, set to “480p” or set again correctly.≥Auto: Automatically selects the output resolution 
best suited to the connected television 
(1080/24p*, 1080i, 720p or 480p).
≥480p≥720p
≥1080i
jWhen the unit is connected to an amplifier/receiver that does 
not support the resolution set on the unit, the video cannot 
be output properly.
* 1080/24p can only be output in the conditions below when 
“24p Output” (>below) is set to “On”.
j[BD-V]Playing back 24p images
j[DVD-V]Playing back with the settings for playback “24p” 
(>24) “On”
24p Output [BD-V] [DVD-V]
This unit displays each frame at 1/24 second intervals – the 
same interval originally shot with the film camera.
≥Only when this unit is connected to a TV supporting 1080/24p 
output via an HDMI cable, you can set to “On”.
≥If this unit is connected to an HDTV through other equipment, 
it must also be 1080p compatible.≥On: Images in 1080/24p are output in 24p as they are.
jWhen outputting 1080/24p signal, we recommend using 
High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as 
shown on the cover) and are less than 5.0 meters (16.4 ft.)  
to prevent video distortion etc.
≥Off
HDMI RGB Output RangeEffective 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 OutputSet whether or not to output audio from the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.≥On≥Off
VIERA LinkSet to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with an 
HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.≥On≥Off: Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.
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“Network”
IP Address/DNS Settings (>28)
Proxy Server Settings (>29)
Network Service (>30) (VIERA CAST)
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Network LockYou can restrict using VIERA CAST.
≥Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password 
with the numbered buttons when the password screen is 
shown. It will be the common password for “DVD-Video 
Ratings”, “BD-Video Ratings” and “Network Lock”.
≥Do not forget your password.≥On≥OffChanging settings (When “On” is selected)
≥Change Password
Audio Auto Gain ControlVolume that is different depending on the contents is 
adjusted automatically to the standard volume while using the 
VIERA CAST.
≥Depending on contents, this function effect will not work.
≥Select “Off” when the audio is warped.≥On
≥Off
Reduce to Screen SizeThe screen is displayed reduced so the displayed screen of the 
content does not get truncated.≥On≥Off
Time ZoneBy selecting the time zone, it is possible to set the unit’s time to 
match your location.
≥Some VIERA CAST contents require the time zone to be set. 
Set the time zone if necessary.≥GMT s12 to r12
(The initial setting is “s5”.)
GMT s5 l
 EST (Eastern Standard Time)
GMT s6 l CST (Central Standard Time)
GMT s7 l
 MST (Mountain Standard Time)
GMT s8 l PST (Pacific Standard Time)
GMT s9 l AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
GMT s10 l HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
DSTSelect “On” when using Daylight Saving time.≥On≥Off
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Changing the unit’s settings (continued)
Language code listEnter the code with the numbered buttons.
“Others”
Auto Power Off≥During disc or SD card operation only
Select whether the unit is automatically turned off when about 
15 minutes (about 5 minutes when using the battery pack) have 
elapsed while stopped.≥On≥Off: Select when you do not want to use this function.
Quick StartSpeed of startup from power off is increased.
≥Quick Start only functions when the AC adaptor is connected.≥On: Since internal control unit will be powered, power 
consumption in standby mode (>46) will increase in 
comparison to when “Off”.
≥Off
Easy SettingYou can execute basic settings 
(“On-screen Language”).≥Ye s≥No
Restore Default SettingsThis returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen 
menu, except for “On-screen Language”, “IP Address/DNS 
Settings”, “Proxy Server Settings”, “Network Service”, “DVD-
Video Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings” to the default settings.≥Ye s≥No
DivX Registration [DivX] (>20)You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX 
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
Firmware Update (>31)≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
Automatic Update CheckWhen this equipment remains connected to the Internet, it will 
check for the latest firmware version when it is turned on and 
you can update it if necessary.≥On
≥Off
Update NowYou can update the firmware manually.
≥Only when connecting the AC adaptor≥Ye s≥No
Abkhazian: 6566 
Afar: 6565 
Afrikaans: 6570 
Albanian: 8381
Amharic
:6577
Arabic: 6582 
Armenian: 7289 
Assamese: 6583 
Aymara: 6589 
Azerbaijani: 6590 
Bashkir: 6665 
Basque: 6985 
Bengali; Bangla: 
6678 
Bhutani: 6890 
Bihari: 6672 
Breton: 6682 
Bulgarian: 6671 
Burmese: 7789 
Byelorussian: 6669 
Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765 
Chinese: 9072 
Corsican: 6779 
Croatian: 7282 
Czech: 6783 
Danish: 6865 
Dutch: 7876 
English: 6978 
Esperanto: 6979 
Estonian: 6984 
Faroese: 7079 
Fiji: 7074 
Finnish: 7073 
French: 7082 
Frisian: 7089 
Galician: 7176 
Georgian: 7565 
German: 6869 
Greek: 6976 
Greenlandic: 7576 
Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185 
Hausa: 7265 
Hebrew: 7387 
Hindi: 7273 
Hungarian: 7285 
Icelandic: 7383 
Indonesian: 7378 
Interlingua: 7365 
Irish: 7165 
Italian: 7384 
Japanese: 7465 
Javanese: 7487 
Kannada: 7578 
Kashmiri: 7583 
Kazakh: 7575 
Kirghiz: 7589 
Korean: 7579 
Kurdish: 7585 
Laotian: 7679 
Latin: 7665 
Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Lingala: 7678 
Lithuanian: 7684 
Macedonian: 7775 
Malagasy: 7771 
Malay: 7783 
Malayalam: 7776 
Maltese: 7784 
Maori: 7773 
Marathi: 7782 
Moldavian: 7779 
Mongolian: 7778 
Nauru:7865 
Nepali: 7869 
Norwegian: 7879 
Oriya: 7982 
Pashto, Pushto: 8083 
Persian: 7065 
Polis h: 807 6 
Por tuguese: 8084 
Punjabi: 8065 
Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance: 
8277 
Romanian: 8279 
Russian: 8285 
Samoan: 8377 
Sanskrit: 8365 
Scots Gaelic: 7168 
Serbian: 8382 
Serbo-Croatian: 8372 
Shona: 8378 
Sindhi: 8368 
Singhalese: 8373 
Slovak: 8375 
Slovenian: 8376 
Somali: 8379 
Spanish: 6983 
Sundanese: 8385 
Swahili: 8387 
Swedish: 8386 
Tagalog: 8476 
Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 
Ta t a r : 8 4 8 4  
Te lugu: 8469 
Thai: 8472 
Tibetan: 6679 
Tigrinya: 8473 
Tonga: 8479 
Turkish: 8482 
Turkmen: 8475 
Twi: 8487 
Ukrainian: 8575 
Urdu:8582 
Uzbek: 8590 
Vietnamese: 8673 
Volapük: 8679 
Welsh: 6789 
Wolof: 8779 
Xhosa: 8872 
Yiddish: 7473 
Yo ruba: 8979 
Zulu:9085 
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Audio and video information
Before connecting, read the table below, and confirm the desired audio type and necessary settings (“BD-Video Secondary Audio”, 
“Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD”). (>33)
≥The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels.
HDMI AV OUT
≥Also, depending on the specifications or the settings of the amplifier/receiver, the results of the output may vary.
*1 When the connected equipment is not supported with these audio formats, the audio is output as Dolby Digital bitstream, DTS 
Digital Surround bitstream or down-mixed 2ch PCM (e.g., TV).
*2 When the connected equipment is not supported with multi channel surround, the audio is output as down-mixed 2ch PCM.
*3[BD-V]: When playing BD-Video without secondary audio or button click sound, the audio is output as the same format as if “BD-
Video Secondary Audio” was set to “Off”.
*4 With PCM output, Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES will be PCM audio decoded as Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround respectively.
*5
[BD-V]: When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, Dolby Digital EX is output as Dolby Digital and DTS-ES is output as DTS 
Digital Surround, however if playing BD-Video without secondary audio or button click sound, the audio is output as the original format.
*6 The output is PCM audio decoded as Dolby Digital for Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD, and as DTS Digital Surround for DTS-HD 
High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio. 
*7[BD-V]: When the connecting equipment supports 7.1 channel surround, output will be extended from 5.1 ch or 6.1 ch to 7.1 ch 
according to the specification of DTS, Inc.
[BD-V]
This unit supports high bit rate audio (Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio) adopted in 
BD-Video. In order to enjoy these audio formats, the following conditions are necessary. (Part shown in the shaded area of table given above)
NECESSARY CONNECTIONS≥HDMI AV OUT terminal: (>25)
NECESSARY SETTINGS≥Set “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”. (>33)
≥Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. (>34 )
≥HDMI AV OUT terminal: Set “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “Bitstream” or “PCM”. (>33)
≥The button click sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode (>17) is not output.
[BD-V]
Many BD-Video movie contents are recorded in 24 frames/second in accordance with the film materials. However, they will normally 
be output in 60 frames/second in accordance with the display format. These can be output in 24p as the original. Therefore, high-
quality video can be enjoyed, such as the improved clarity, enhanced perspective, etc.
NECESSARY CONNECTIONS≥Connect to a TV supporting 1080/24p input via an HDMI cable.
NECESSARY SETTINGS≥“24p Output” and “HDMI Audio Output”: “On” (>34)
About audio from audio output terminals
Te r m i n a lHDMI AV OUT
“Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby 
TrueHD”/“DTS/DTS-HD” “Bitstream”*1“PCM”*2
“BD-Video Secondary Audio”“On”*3“Off”“On”“Off”
Dolby Digital/
Dolby Digital EX*4Dolby Digital/
Dolby Digital EX*5Dolby Digital/
Dolby Digital EX
5.1ch PCM*
6Dolby Digital PlusDolby DigitalDolby Digital Plus
Dolby TrueHDDolby TrueHD
DTS Digital Surround/
DTS-ES*4DTS Digital Surround/
DTS-ES*5DTS Digital Surround/
DTS-ES[DVD-V]5.1ch
[BD-V]7.1ch *7
DTS-HD High Resolution AudioDTS Digital Surround
DTS-HD High 
Resolution Audio
[BD-V]7.1ch*6, *7
DTS-HD Master AudioDTS-HD Master Audio
7.1ch LPCMDown-mixed 5.1ch 
PCM7.1ch PCMDown-mixed 5.1ch 
PCM*37.1ch PCM
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video
Regarding 24p output
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About MP3/JPEG/DivX 
files
≥English alphabet and Arabic numerals are displayed 
correctly. Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
≥The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is 
displayed on a computer.
≥
Depending on how you create the media (writing software), files 
and folders may not play in the order you numbered them.
≥This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
≥
Depending on the recording conditions, the media may not play. ≥Operation may take time to complete when there are many files 
and/or folders and some files may not display or be playable.
MP3
File format MP3
Playable 
mediaCD-R*
1, CD-RW*1, DVD-R*1,, DVD-R DL*1
ExtensionFiles must have the extension “.mp3” or 
“.MP3”.
Compression 
rate32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling 
rate44.1 kHz/48 kHz
ReferenceID3 tags: version 1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
ID3 is a tag embedded in MP3 track to provide 
information about the track.
This unit supports the versions listed above 
but only titles and the names of artists can be 
displayed.
≥If there is a large amount of still picture data 
etc. within a MP3 file, play may not be 
possible.
JPEG
File format JPEG
Playable 
mediaCD-R*
1, CD-RW*1, DVD-RAM*2, DVD-R*1, 
DVD-R DL*1, BD-RE*3, SD card
ExtensionFiles must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Picture 
resolutionbetween 34k34 and 8192k8192 pixels
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
ReferenceJPEG conforming DCF*
4 is supported.
Thawing Time: approx. 2 sec. (7 M pixels)
≥MOTION JPEG and Progressive JPEG is 
not supported
DivX 
File format DivX
Playable 
mediaCD-R*
1, CD-RW*1, DVD-R*1, DVD-R DL*1
ExtensionFiles must have the extension “.DIVX”, “.divx”, 
“.AVI” or “.avi”.
Picture 
resolutionbetween 32k32 and 720k576 pixels
Reference≥Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
Vi de o
jNumber of stream: Up to 1
jCodec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DV50, DIV6
jFPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 30 fps
Audio
jNumber of stream: Up to 8
jFormat: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital
jMulti channel: Dolby Digital is possible. 
MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.
≥GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not 
supported.
≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater 
than 2 GB.
Subtitles text file of DivX 
File format Subtitles text file of DivX
Playable 
mediaCD-R*
1, CD-RW*1, DVD-R*1, DVD-R DL*1
File formatMicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer
ExtensionFiles must have the extension “.SRT”, “.srt”, 
“.SUB”, “.sub”, “.TXT”, or “.txt”
Reference≥The DivX video file and subtitles text file are 
inside the same folder, and the file names 
are the same except for the file extensions.
≥If there are more than one subtitles text files 
inside the same folder, they are displayed in 
the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, 
“.txt”.
≥In the following situations, the subtitles 
cannot be displayed as recorded. 
Furthermore, depending on the methods 
used to create the file or the state of the 
recording, only parts of the subtitles may be 
displayed, or the subtitles may not be 
displayed at all.
j When special text or characters are 
included in the subtitles text.
j When the file size is larger than 256 KB.
j When characters with specified styling 
are included in the subtitle data.
jCodes that specify the character style 
within files are displayed as subtitle 
characters. 
j When data with a different format exists 
within the subtitle data.
≥If the file name of the DivX video file is not 
displayed correctly on the menu screen (the 
file name is displayed as “_”), the subtitles 
text may not be displayed correctly. 
≥Depending on the disc, the subtitles text 
cannot be displayed when search and other 
such operations are being performed.
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RQT9334
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*1 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.
*2 Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
*3 Discs must conform to UDF 2.5.
*4 Design rule for Camera File system: unified standard 
established by Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 
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
XXX: up to 5 figures
*3¢¢¢¢: from 0001 to 9999
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.,
Structure of DivX 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.,
001 
010XXXX.mp3011XXXX.mp3012XXXX.mp3
003XXXX.mp3004XXXX.mp3005XXXX.mp3
006XXXX.mp3007XXXX.mp3008XXXX.mp3009XXXX.mp3
001XXXX.mp3002XXXX.mp3
Root
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
P0000010.divxP0000011.divxP0000012.divx
P0000003.divxP0000004.divxP0000005.divx
P0000001.divxP0000002.divx
P0000006.divxP0000007.divxP0000008.divxP0000009.divx
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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Reference
Indicators and screen messages
Indicators
Screen messages
The [Í] indicator flashes 
rapidly.≥The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
The 
[Í] indicator flashes 
slowly.≥“Monitor” on LCD Menu is “Off” (no image). Turn the unit off when no image is being played.
The [CHARGE] indicator 
flashes rapidly.≥There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check the message on the 
LCD. (Dbelow, 41)
The [CHARGE] indicator 
flashes slowly.≥Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a few minutes. 
Cannot read. Please check the 
disc.≥Clean the disc. (>5)
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (>6)
   ERROR U580≥A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer.
   ERROR U581≥The battery pack has been recharging but has failed to recharge for some reason. Recharge 
again.
   ERROR U582≥You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge at normal temperature 
[i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)].
PLEASE WAIT≥The unit is starting up. Wait until the display disappears.
F99≥The unit is not operating correctly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit for 3 seconds or longer 
and turn off the unit. Then, turn on the unit again by pressing [POWER Í/I].
U72
U73≥There was a problem when connecting the HDMI.
jConnected device is not compatible with HDMI.
jUse a cable with an HDMI logo.
jThe HDMI cable is damaged.
U76≥BD-RE, BD-R, BD-Video or DVD Video with copyright protection cannot be played back 
since the device connected to the HDMI terminal is not compatible with the copyright 
protection.
U77≥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.)≥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.
Authorization Error.
This unit is not authorized to 
play this title.≥[DivX]: You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different 
registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit.  (>20)
Cannot play.≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). (>6)
Cannot display on this unit.≥You tried to play a non-compatible image. (>38)
≥Re-insert the SD card.
No disc is inserted.≥The disc may be upside down.
Rental Expired.≥[DivX]: The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it.  (>20)
$ This operation is not 
available.≥Some 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.≥Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform search or skip when film previews 
and warning screens are being played back.
Cannot connect.
Please check the connection of 
the LAN cable.≥When a hub is used but its Link lamp does not light up, check the cable connection, LAN 
terminal connection, cable itself (a crossover cable may have been used by mistake), etc. 
(>28)
IP address is not set.≥The “IP Address” in “IP Address/DNS Settings” is “---. ---. ---. ---”. Set the “IP Address”, 
“Subnet Mask”, and “Default Gateway”. (Select the automatic address acquisition if 
necessary.) (>29)
Cannot obtain IP address using 
DHCP. 
Please check the connection or 
router settings. ≥If you use a hub, then check the connection between the hub and the router.
jUse the UPLINK port of the hub to connect to a router. (>28)
jCheck whether or not the hub’s Link lamp lights up. If it does not light up, then check the 
cable connection, LAN terminal connection, cable itself (a crossover cable may have 
been used by mistake), etc.
≥If the above conditions are OK, then the router may not operate in DHCP mode. Check the 
router settings and operation. You may reset the router to restore it to normal. (>29)
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