Panasonic Dmp B500 Operating Instructions

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Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video
The audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit. (>37, “Digital Audio Output”)
≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels.
[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...

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About MP3/JPEG/DivX/
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...

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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...

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Indicators and screen 
messages
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, 45)
¾ Update of the firmware did not complete successfully. 
Perform the update again. ( >34)
The [CHARGE] indicator flashes slowly.
¾Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically 
after a few minutes. 
SD card access indicator is flashing
¾This unit is reading from the SD card, or writing to...

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Cannot obtain IP address using DHCP. 
Please check the connection or router settings. 
¾If 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. 
(> 31)
j Check 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.
¾ If the above conditions are OK, then...

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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” ( >40) in the Setup 
menu. This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-
screen menu to the default settings, except for the following 
settings.  
To return all settings to the factory preset
¾ Only when connecting the AC adaptor, reset the unit as 
follows:
No power.
¾Check...

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The unit is on but cannot be operated.
¾Is 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...

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No sound from the unit’s speaker.
¾The speaker is off if headphones are connected.
¾ Turn up the volume. ( >14)
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
¾Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ( >17)
¾ [DivX]: Audio may not be output depending on how files were 
created. ( >42)
Cannot switch audio.
¾There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because 
of how the disc was created. 
The images from this unit do not appear on the 
television.
Picture is distorted.
¾Make sure that the...

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The contents of the USB device cannot be read.
¾This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB 
devices.
¾ USB devices connected using a USB hub may not be 
recognized by this unit.
¾ If inserted during playback the USB device may not be 
recognized by this unit.
¾ On the USB device, are the settings for connecting with this 
unit set correctly? Check the operating instructions of the 
connected device.
I can’t connect to the network.
¾Are you subscribed to high speed...

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Specifications
Power supply: DC 12 V (DC IN terminal)/
DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)
Power consumption (using included AC adaptor): Play Mode: Approx. 22 W (Unit only Approx. 18 W)
Recharge mode (Quick Start “Off”): Approx. 17 W
Recharge mode (Quick Start “On”): Approx. 21 W
Standby mode (
Quick Start “Off”):Approx. 0.4 W
Standby mode (Quick Start “On”):Approx. 5 W
AC adaptor:
Power source: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 42 W
DC output: 12 V, 2500 mA
Battery pack...