Panasonic Dmp B500 Operating Instructions

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1Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2Press [3,4 ] to select “Photo Frame 
Settings” and press [OK].
3Select the item to set with [ 3,4 ] 
( > below).
4After the setup is completed, select “Set” 
with [ 3,4 ,2, 1], and then press [OK].
Playback Mode
Select the data to playback with [2, 1].
≥ Underlined items are the factory presets.
Display Interval
Soundtrack (Music CD)
It is possible to play a music CD as Background Music 
during Photo Frame playback.
Display Mode
Sets the screen...

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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 or USB memory.
(About structure of folders  >43, “Structure of folders that can 
be played in this unit”)
1Insert a disc, SD card or USB device ( >13).
∫ BD-RE, DVD-RAM
“Album View” screen is displayed.
≥When the “Title View” screen is displayed, press the [G] 
button to switch to the “Album View” screen.
≥
If the...

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To repeat slideshow
Press [3,4] to select “Repeat Play” and press [ 2,1] to 
select “On” or “Off”.
To listen to Background Music
The MP3 that is recorded on the USB device or the music 
CD can be played back as Background Music during the
slideshow.
Press [ 3,4] to select “Soundtrack” and press [ 2,1 ] to 
select “On” or “Off”.
≥ You cannot search or skip the music.
≥ When the slideshow stops, the playback of the music 
also stops.
≥ When both the music CD and the USB device...

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Playing DivX® videos
[DivX]
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an 
official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit 
www.divx.com for more information and software tools to 
convert your files into DivX video.
You can play BD-R, DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW discs and USB 
device which contain DivX video contents that have been 
recorded on a personal computer.
(About structure of folders  >43, “Structure of folders that can 
be played in...

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Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be 
played a set number of times
Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of 
times.
When you play this content, the number of times already 
played and initially playable number of times is displayed.
The remaining number of plays decreases each time a 
program is played. However, when playing from the point 
where play was previously stopped, the remaining number of 
plays does not decrease due to the resume play...

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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...

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Repeat Play
(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the 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] [DivX] [MPEG2]
Select the picture quality mode during play.
Progressive
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to...

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Using this unit with other 
equipment
It is possible to enjoy the high quality video and audio of this 
unit on the large screen by connecting this unit with the TV 
using a single cable.
≥Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the 
appropriate operating instructions.
≥ Linked operation is possible by connecting to a 
Panasonic TV (VIERA) or amplifier that is compatible 
with the VIERA Link (HDMI) function. ( >29)
Preparation
Connect the devices to the unit.
You can enjoy...

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Linked operations with 
the TV
(VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)
Preparation
Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier/receiver with an HDMI 
cable (>28).
1Set “VIERA Link” to “On” ( >39). 
(The default setting is “On”.)
2Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the 
connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible 
equipment and select this unit’s input 
channel on the connected TV so that the 
“HDAVI Control” function works properly.
Also when the...

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If you connect this unit to the TV that supports 
“HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can enjoy 
using more convenient functions.
You can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote 
control.
The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on 
the TV. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV.
Use the remote control supplied with this unit if you cannot 
operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.
≥The operation of this unit...