Panasonic Dmp B500 Operating Instructions

							Getting started
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∫Detaching the battery pack
When not using for long periods of time
≥Detach the battery pack ( >above).
(Even when the unit is turned off, there is a small amount of 
voltage running through the unit, and this may result in a 
malfunction.)
≥ Recharge the battery for re-use.
∫ Recharging the battery pack
Attach the battery pack and connect the AC 
adaptor ( >10).
≥The [CHARGE] indicator lights while charging the battery, 
and the [CHARGE] indicator turns off when battery charging 
is finished.
∫ Approximate recharging and play times 
(Hours)
≥ Play time indicated above may differ depending on the use.
≥ To change the LCD brightness ( >12, “Adjusting the pictures 
on the LCD screen”).
∫ Checking the remaining battery charge
Not displayed when the AC adaptor is in use.
Press [SUB MENU] while the power is “On”
Remaining charge is displayed for a few seconds at the bottom 
right of the screen.
Charge the battery pack when the display starts to flash.
≥Appears automatically when there is only a few minutes of 
charge remaining.
Turning on/off the unit
Press [POWER Í] (approx. 0.5 sec.).
The unit is turned off when [POWER Í] is pressed again.
≥ When the “Auto Power Off” is set to “On” (initially set to “On”), 
the unit will be turned off automatically after 15 minutes 
(5 minutes when the battery pack is used) when it is in 
stopped status ( >40).
≥ The startup will take time. The operation related to startup of 
the unit after turning on this unit can be quickened by setting 
the initial setup “Quick Start” ( >40) to “On”. (The power 
consumption will increase)
≥ You may hear operational sounds when the unit is turned on, 
but this is due to the initialization of the pickup unit, and it is 
not a malfunction.
After  installation of the unit and pressing [POWER Í] for the 
1st time, a screen for the basic settings will appear.
Follow the on-screen instructions and make 
the settings with [ 3,4 ] and [OK].
“On-screen Language” ( >38), “Picture Quality Mode” ( >12), 
“DST” ( >40), “Clock Adjustment” ( >40) and “Quick Start” 
(> 40) are set.
≥After completing “Easy Setting”, you can continuously 
perform “Network Easy Setting” ( >32).
≥ You can perform this setup anytime by selecting “Easy 
Setting” in the Setup menu. ( >40)
≥ You can also change this setting individually.
The unit is turned off automatically after set time has passed.
Switch by pressing the [OFF TIMER].
It will switch every time it is pressed.
Battery packRecharging*1
*1
When the unit is off [at 20oC (68 oF)]
Play*2
*2
At room temperature using headphones [at 20oC (68 oF)]
LCD brightness level
j 50i5
DY-DB30
(included/ optional)
53.532.75
DY-DB15
(optional)42.752.52.25
DY-DB100 (optional)7.55.554.5
RELEASE
DETACH ATTACH
Bottom side of this unit 2Slide.
1 Press and hold.
[CHARGE] indicator
(Orange light)
Recharge
(flashing)
Fully charged
Easy Setting
Turn the unit off automatically
Off Timer 0 : 30
e.g., 30 min.
Off1:00
0:30 2:00 3:00 6:0012:00
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Showing the FUNCTION 
MENU
Some functions of this unit can be operated from the 
FUNCTION MENU.
1Press [FUNCTION MENU].
≥Functions displayed depend on the media and operating 
conditions.
2Press [ 3,4 ] to select the item and press 
[OK].
Adjusting the pictures on 
the LCD screen
1Press [LCD MENU].
≥ It is also possible to display with the following 
procedures.
2Select the item with [ 3,4].
3Change the setting with [ 3,4,2,1 ].
Picture: Adjusting image quality
Monitor: Displaying images
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
≥ “Monitor” is not displayed during Photo Frame playback 
(> 20). Also “Picture” can be selected, but the details of 
“User” cannot be changed.
≥ If you are not using the LCD on this unit, 
select “Off”. No image mark is displayed on 
the lower left of the screen when it is set to 
“Off”.
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT].
To display images when the “Monitor” is set to “Off ”
Press [LCD MENU], [SUB MENU], [MODE] or [FUNCTION 
MENU].
!
Playback ( >14)
Play back the contents.
! Top Menu ( >14)
! Menu ( >15, 19, 22, 24)
! Viewing Picture  (> 22 )
! Viewing Video  (> 14, 24)
! Listening Music  (> 19)
! Start Photo Frame  (> 20)
! Photo Frame Settings ( >21)
! Disc  (> 14)
Switches to the disc drive.
! SD card  (> 14)
Switches to the SD drive.
! USB device ( >14)
Switches to the USB drive.
! Network ( >31)
Show the Home screen of the VIERA CAST.
! Photo Frame ( >20)
! Other Functions
“Playlists”:
You can play playlists created on DVD-VR.
Press [
3,4,2,1] to select the playlist and press [OK].“Setup” ( >36)
“Card Management” ( >18)
OKRETURN
PlaybackTop Menu
Other Functions
SD card
DISCBlu-ray Disc Player
USB device
Network
Photo Frame
e.g.,
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Select “Other Functions” with [ 3,4], and press  [OK].
3 Select “LCD Menu” with [ 3,4], and press [OK].
! Standard: Standard
! Dynamic
: Picture with high contrast
! Night: Picture suitable for viewing in dark places
! User jBrightness:  s5 to  r5
j Color:  s5 to  r5
j Tint:  s5 to r 5
! On
:
! Off: Image display
No image
≥ When “Off” is selected, select “Yes” with [2, 1] and then 
press [OK].
LCD Menu
PictureDynamic
MonitorOn
Brightness
Color
Tint
RETURN
SUB
MENU
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							Getting started
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Loading the disc, SD card 
or USB device
1Open the screen and press [OPEN].
2Set the disc holding the unit with your hand 
and close the lid.
≥Set the disc securely until you hear a click, with the 
label side up. (Double-sided disc: place the label side up 
that you want to play back)
3Close the screen.
≥Some discs may start playing when they are loaded with the 
unit turned on.
≥ About discs with a cartridge
jDVD-RAM, DVD-R: Remove the disc from the cartridge 
and set the disc in the tray. Cartridge discs cannot be used.
j Place the disc back into the cartridge for storage to prevent 
dirt and scratches after use.
≥ Do not touch the lens as it 
may make it dirty.
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
With the cut corner at the bottom, insert the card straight in the 
direction shown in the figure, until you hear a sound.
B  SD card access indicator
≥ SD card access indicator will flash while the card is being 
read. Do not remove the SD card from this unit while the 
indicator is flashing.
To remove the card
Press the center of the card until it “clicks”, and pull the card out 
straight. ≥
Insert the media making sure it is oriented correctly. 
≥ Setup screen may display on the connected Panasonic 
device. Setup according to the operating instructions of the 
connected device. (Depending on the device, you may need 
to setup to a mode that connects to a PC)
≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the connected devices 
regarding the connection/setup.
Disc
SD card

Lens ( A)

USB device
Panasonic digital camera, etc.
Connect to USB terminal
USB connection cable (not included)
Specified cable such as 
accessory of the USB equipment
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Playback
Basic play (Playing video 
contents)
Instructions for operations are generally described using the 
remote control in these operating instructions.
Insert the media ( >13).
Play starts.
≥If play does not start, press [ 1](PLAY).
≥ If a media with data in different file formats is inserted, the file 
selection  menu is displayed. Press [ 3,4 ] to select the 
desired file format and press [OK] .
≥ If the menu is displayed, press [3 ,4 ,2, 1] to select the 
item and press [OK].
≥ If the screen prompting you to use the color buttons appears, 
continue to operate with the color buttons on the remote 
control.
≥The producers of the disc can control how discs are played, so you 
may not always be able to control play as described in these 
operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
≥When playing a set of two or more BD-Video discs, the menu 
screen may continue to display even if the disc has been ejected.
≥ The start of playback may take time depending on the media.
≥ The sound of rotation may be audible during disc playback, 
but this is not a malfunction.
Press [VOL `] or [VOL _].
≥When using headphones, turn down the volume before connection.
Press [MODE] to select “DISC”, “SD” or 
“USB”.
≥ If a media is inserted while the unit is stopped, the drive 
switches automatically depending on the inserted media.
[BD-V]  [AVCHD]  [DVD-VR]  [DVD-V] [DivX]
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].
≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW. [BD-V]
The Pop-up Menu is a special feature available with some BD-
Video discs. This menu may vary with discs. For the operating 
method, refer to the instructions for the disc.
1
Press [POP-UP MENU].
2 Press [ 3,4, 2,1] to select the item and press [OK].
≥ Pop-up Menu also appears by pressing [SUB MENU] and 
selecting “Pop-up Menu”.
≥ Press [POP-UP MENU] to exit the screen.
[AVCHD]  [MPEG2]
It is possible to play the HD (High-Definition) video recorded on 
the Panasonic High-definition Video Camera on the DVD-RAM/
R/RW/R DL/+R/+RW/+R DL or SD card, and SD (Standard 
Definition) Video recorded on the Panasonic SD Video Camera 
on the SD card.
1Insert a disc or SD card ( >13).
≥“Video (AVCHD)” or “Video (MPEG-2)” screen is 
displayed.
≥ If a media containing data in different file formats is 
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed.
Press [ 3,4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)” or “Play 
Video (MPEG-2)” and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4 ,2 ,1 ] to select the title and 
press [OK].
≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/
+RW.
To return to the menu screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].
To exit the menu screen
Press [EXIT].
To adjust the volume
Switch the media to playback
To show menus
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Title ViewVideoPicture
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10 9/  5
9/  5
9/  5
9/  6
9/  6
9/  6
9/  7
9/  7
9/  7
9/  7
Wed
Wed
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri IN 2
IN 2
VHS
VHS  
 
 
IN 2
IN 2 10:00AM
11:30AM11:59PM
10:00AM 11:30AM11:59PM
10:00AM
10:30AM
11:30AM11:59PMRec. Length
No. Date Day
Channel
StartTitle NameDVD-RAM(VR)
RGSUB
MENU PlayPrevious NextRETURNVideo
PictureBYPage  01/02
0:15 (SP)
e.g., DVD-RAM
To show Pop-up Menu
Playing HD Video or SD Video
SD Card
Play Video (AVCHD)
Select an action or press [RETURN].
Play Pictures (JPEG)
Play Video (MPEG-2)Select Shooting Date
OK
RETURN
SUB
MENU
e.g., 
DIRECT NAVIGATORVideo (MPEG-2)Video
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
0109/  5
9/  5
9/  5
9/  6
9/  6
9/  6
9/  7
9/  7
9/  7
9/  7 Wed
Wed
Wed
Thu
Thu
Thu
Fri
Fri
Fri
Fri  
 
 
10:00AM
11:30AM11:59PM
10:00AM 11:30AM11:59PM
10:00AM
10:30AM
11:30AM11:59PMRec. Length
No. Date Day
Start Title NameSD CARD
SUB
MENU PlayPrevious NextRETURNPage  01/02
0:15.47
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							Playback
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(If the media contains data in different file formats)
1Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select “Play Video (AVCHD)” or “Play 
Video (MPEG-2)” and press [OK].
≥ It may pause for a few seconds on the break of images when 
editing such as partial deletion is performed.
≥ 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.
≥ It is not possible to playback AVCHD and MPEG2 video 
which have been dragged and dropped, copied and pasted to 
the media.
[AVCHD] [JPEG]
It is possible to continuously playback high definition motion 
pictures (AVCHD) and still pictures (JPEG) shot with Panasonic 
digital high definition video cameras etc., recorded onto the SD 
card, in order of shooting date.
1Insert an SD card ( >13).
2Select “Select Shooting Date” with [ 3,4 ] 
and then press [OK].
“Shooting Date View” screen is displayed.
3Select the date with [ 3,4 ,2, 1], and then 
press [OK].
≥ Select the month with [3, 4], and select the day with 
[ 2, 1].
≥ It is also possible to playback by pressing [ 1] (PLAY).
To display the next still picture or motion picture
While playing, press [ 9].
To stop the playback
While playing, press [ ∫].
To display the screen listing the shooting dates
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].
≥ [AVCHD] : It may pause for a few seconds on the break of 
images when editing such as partial deletion is performed.
(If the media contains data in different file formats)
1 Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select “Select Shooting Date” and press 
[OK]. After performing step 2 (
>left)
3Press [SUB MENU].
4Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Slideshow 
Settings” and press [OK].
5Select the item to set with [ 3,4 ] 
( > below).
6After the setup is completed, select “Set” 
with [ 3,4 ,2 ,1], and then press [OK].
Playback Mode
! Picture
! Picture & Video (AVCHD)
Display Interval
Press [ 2,1] to select the interval (“Long”, “Normal” or 
“Short”).
≥ When a still picture with a large number of pixels is 
played, the display interval may become longer. Even if 
the setting is changed, the display interval may not 
become shorter.
Repeat Play
Repeats the slideshow. 
Press [ 2,1] to select “On” or “Off”.
Soundtrack (Music CD) 
The music CD can be played back as Background Music 
during the slideshow.
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.
≥ Background Music will not play while playing back motion 
pictures. 
To switch from other menus to AVCHD or 
MPEG2 menu
Continuously playing back HD 
Video (AVCHD) or still pictures in 
order of shooting date 
(slideshow)
To switch from other menus to shooting 
date
DIRECT NAVIGATOR Shooting Date View
Jan 2009SunMon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat.
.12 3 4 567891011121314 15 16 17 18 192021 22 23 24 25 262728 29 30 31
SD card
SUB
MENUSlideshow
DatePictureVideo( AVCHD )00:00.0031/14(Mon)
SlideshowPage0006/0006Next monthPrevious monthRETURN
Changing the slideshow settings
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[DVD-VR]  [AVCHD]
1Insert a disc or SD card ( >13).
≥If the menu is displayed, press [ 3,4 ] to select the item 
and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4 ] to select the title and press 
[SUB MENU].
3Press [ 3,4 ] to select “View Chapters” and 
press [OK].
4Press [ 3,4 ,2 ,1 ] to select the chapter 
and press [OK].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [EXIT]. These functions may not work depending on the media and 
contents.
The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press [
1] (PLAY) to restart from this position.
≥ The memorized position is cleared in the following instances:
j[∫ ] is pressed several times
j The media is removed
j The unit is turned off due to such occurrences as power 
outage, the removal of the AC adaptor or waste of the 
battery pack’s remaining power when the unit is turned on
≥ [BD-V] : On BD-Video discs including BD-J ( >52), the resume 
play function does not work.
≥ [DivX]  [MPEG2] : The position is cleared if the unit is turned off.
≥ Press [ ;] again or [ 1] (PLAY) to restart play.
The speed increases up to 5 steps.
≥ Press [ 1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed.
≥ For some discs, the speed may not change.
Search
While playing, press [ 6] or [ 5].
≥ [DVD-VR]  [DVD-V]: Audio is heard during the first step of 
forward search.
≥ [BD-V]  [AVCHD]  [DivX]  [MPEG2]: Audio is not heard during all 
steps of search.
≥ [CD]  [MP3]: The speed is fixed to a single step.
Slow-motion
While paused, press [ 6] or [ 5].
≥ [BD-V]  [AVCHD] : Forward direction [ 5] only.
≥ [DVD-VR] : If continued for approx. 5 minutes, slow-motion play 
pauses automatically.
Skip to the title, chapter or track you want to play.
≥ Each press increases the number of skips.
≥ [DivX]: Backward direction [ :] only.
Chapter playback
Properties
 View Chapters
To display the title properties 
(recording date, etc.)
To select the chapter
e.g., 
[AVCHD]
DIRECT NAVIGATORChapter ViewSD CARD
Play
RETURN
2009.11.15Video
Page  01/01
001
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---0:00.00002003004
005
e.g.,  [AVCHD]
Other operations during play
Stop
Pause
Search/Slow-motion
Skip
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							Playback
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During playback, you can access specific recordings or scenes 
through direct entry of the numbered buttons. 
Play starts from the selected title or chapter.
≥While stopped (the image on the right is 
displayed on the screen), the title is 
designated. While playing, the chapter is 
designated.
While paused, press [ 2] (2; ) or [ 1] (;1 ).
Each press shows the next frame.
≥ Press and hold to change in forward or backward 
succession.
≥ Press [ 1] (PLAY) to revert to normal playback speed.
≥ [BD-V]  [AVCHD]  : Forward direction [ 1] (;1) only.
When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right 
sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the 
screen.
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select “Other Functions” and press [OK].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select “Screen Aspect” and press [OK].
4 Press [ 2,1] to select “Side cut” or “Zoom”.
≥ Please note that the top, bottom and sides of the image will 
be cut off in images with no black bars.
≥
Screen aspect will return to “Normal” in the following instances:j The drive is switched
j The unit is turned on/off
≥ [BD-V]  [DVD-V] : “Side cut” does not have any effect.
≥ When “TV Aspect” ( >38) is set to “4:3 Pan & Scan” or “4:3 
Letterbox”, the “Zoom” effect is disabled. The status messages give you information about what is 
currently being played. Each time you press [STATUS], the 
information displayed will change.
≥
It is also possible to display with the following procedures:
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Select “Status” with [ 3,4], and press [OK].
≥ It is also possible to display with the following procedures:
1 Press [SUB MENU].
2 Select “Other Functions” with [ 3,4], and press [OK].
3 Select “Audio” with [ 3,4], and press  [OK].
[BD-V]  [DVD-V]
You can change the audio channel number each time you 
press [AUDIO] or [ 3,4]. This allows you to change the 
soundtrack language ( >26, “Soundtrack”), etc.
[DVD-VR]  [DivX]  [MPEG2]
AudioLR >AudioL >Audio R
^---------------------------------}
You can change soundtracks each time you press [AUDIO].
Direct Play
[BD-V]  [AVCHD]
e.g.,   5: [0]  B [0]  B [5]
15: [0]  B [1]  B [5] [DVD-V]
e.g.,   5: [0] 
B [5]
15: [1]  B [5]
Frame-by-frame
Screen Aspect
! Normal: Normal output
! Side cut: The black bars on the right and left sides of 
the 16:9 image disappear and the image is 
enlarged. Please note that the right and left 
sides of the image are cut off when the 
black bar is not displayed.
! Zoom: The black bars on the top and bottom sides 
of the 4:3 image disappear and the image is 
enlarged. Please note that the top and 
bottom sides of the image are cut off when 
the black bar is not displayed.
Status messages
Changing audio
PlayBD-Video
 T1     C1     0:05.140:20.52
T: Title
C: Chapter
PL: Playlist Items change 
depending on the 
media played.
No display
Current position
Type of disc
Play status
Elapsed time in the title
e.g., 
[BD-V]
Depending on the kind of media or the playback status, this 
display may not appear. Total time
Soundtrack 1 ENG Digital  3/2.1ch
English is selected.
e.g., 
[DVD-V]
Play DVD-RAM(VR) 
AudioLR 
 “AudioLR” 
is selected e.g., 
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Enjoying BD-Live or 
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.
What is BD-Live?
In addition to the BONUSVIEW function, BD-Video supporting 
BD-ROM Profile 2 that has a network extension function allows 
you to enjoy more functions such as subtitles, exclusive images 
and online games by connecting this unit to the Internet. In 
order to use the Internet feature, you must have this unit 
connected to a broadband network ( >31).
≥ 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
Press [PIP]. 
The secondary video is played.
To turn on/off secondary audio
Press [SECONDARY AUDIO]. 
The secondary audio is played.
≥ During search/slow-motion or frame-by-frame, only the 
primary video is displayed.
≥ When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” in “Digital Audio Output” 
is set to “Off”, secondary audio will not be played even if you 
set “Soundtrack” in “Secondary Video” to “On”. Please check 
that “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On” ( >37).
≥ 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. Many BD-Live compatible discs require content to be 
downloaded onto an SD card (
>53, “Local storage”), in 
order to access the available BD-Live features.
≥ An SD card with 1 GB or more of free space (SD Speed 
Class Rating 2 or higher) needs to be inserted prior to 
inserting the BD-Live compatible disc.
Some BD-Live content available on the Blu-ray discs may 
require an Internet account to be created in order to access 
the BD-Live content. Follow the screen display or instruction 
manual of the disc for information on acquiring an account.
1Connect to the network ( >31).
2Insert an SD card ( >13).
≥If the SD card menu screen is displayed, press [EXIT] or 
[RETURN] to clear the screen.
3Insert the disc ( >13).
≥For operation method, refer to the instructions on the disc.
To use the above functions, it is recommended that you format the 
card on this unit. Format the card using the following procedures:
≥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.
≥ A message may be displayed when the SD card doesnt have 
enough storage capacity for BD-Live content.
Please make space available on the current SD card, or 
insert another SD card.
≥ While using this feature, do not touch or remove the SD card.
≥ The unit must be connected to the Internet and set up to use 
the BD-Live functions ( >31–33) . “BD-Live Internet Access” 
may need to be changed for certain discs  (>37).
≥ When discs supporting BD-Live are played back, the player 
or disc IDs may be sent to the content provider via the 
Internet.  You can restrict Internet access  (>37).
≥ The playback may be paused depending on the 
communication environment. Some functions may be 
disabled to prevent skipping to sections that have not been 
downloaded, etc.
Playing secondary video (picture-
in-picture) and secondary audio
Primary video Secondary video
Enjoying BD-Live discs with 
Internet
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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Playing music
[CD] [MP3]
You can play generally available music CDs or MP3 files 
recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL, CD-R/RW and USB device.
(About structure of folders  >43, “Structure of folders that can 
be played in this unit”)
1Insert a disc or USB device ( >13).
“Music list” screen is displayed.
≥If the media containing data in different file formats is 
inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press 
[3, 4] to select “Play Music (MP3)” and press [OK].
2Press [ 3,4 ] to select the track and press 
[OK].
Play starts on the selected track.
≥ Playback for some media may start automatically.
≥ You can use search and skip functions. ( >16)
≥ The screen switches to Screen Saver mode if there is no 
operation for 2 minutes after starting playback. (Playback 
continues.) (If the media contains data in different file formats)
1
Press [FUNCTION MENU].
2 Press [ 3,4] to select “Menu” and press [OK].
3 Press [ 3,4] to select “Play Music (MP3)” and press [OK].
[MP3]
1While the “Music list” is displayed
Press [SUB MENU].
2Press [ 3,4 ] to select “Select Folder” and 
press [OK].
3Press [ 3,4 ] to select a folder and press 
[OK].
≥ You cannot select folders that contain no compatible tracks.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
CD
Select an action or press [RETURN].OK
RETURN
SUB
MENU
Play Pictures (JPEG)Play Video (DivX)
Play Music (MP3)
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DIRECT NAVIGATORMusic listCD
No.
Track Name Play Time Track1
Track1 4min30sec 
3min41sec 
4min30sec 
3min11sec 
5min  2sec 
Track25 Tracks / Total Play Time 20min54sec
Track3
Track4
Track5
Play
RETURN
“ ” indicates the track currently playing.
e.g.,  [CD]
To switch from other menus to MP3 menu
Playing a track in another folder
DIRECT NAVIGATORSelect Folder
CD(MP3)
    001 My favorite
        002 Brazilian pops
        003 Chinese pops
        004 Czech pops
        005 Hungarian pops
        006 Liner notes
        007 Japanese pops
        
008 Mexican pops        009 Philippine pops
        010 Swedish pops
            011 Momoko
    012 Standard number
        013 Piano solo
        014Vocal
MP3 music   F  6/25
OK RETURN
Selected folder 
No. /Total folders
If the folder has no 
track, “– –” is 
displayed as folder 
number.
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Playing back motion 
pictures or still pictures 
as a Photo Frame
It is possible to use this unit as a Photo Frame, continuously 
playing back still pictures (JPEG) and motion pictures (AVCHD) 
recorded on an SD card. 
1Press [PHOTO FRAME].
2Insert an SD card (> 13).
≥Data recorded on the SD card will be played back in order of 
date and time.
≥ Audio for motion pictures will not play.
≥ Motion pictures are played back in chapter units.
≥ Aspect ratio of motion pictures is fixed to 16:9.
≥ Displaying of motion picture menus or subtitles, pause, 
forward search, backward search, or slow-motion cannot be 
used.
≥ With still pictures that do not have an aspect ratio 4:3 or 16:9, 
the left and right sides, or top and bottom may be trimmed.
≥ When it is connected to another TV, it may cause a screen 
burn-in on the connected TV if it is played back for a long 
period of time. Do not connect to another TV when playing 
back for a long period of time.
To display the next still picture or motion picture
While playing, press [ 9].
To stop the playback
While playing, press [ ∫].
To change the date and time display
Set “Clock Adjustment” ( >40) in the Setup menu.
Press [CALENDAR].
It will switch every time it is pressed in accordance with the 
setting of [FRAME MODE] ( >below).
* It will switch only when still pictures or motion pictures that  can be played back are recorded on the SD card. 
≥ Underlined items are the factory presets.
Press [FRAME MODE].
It will switch every time it is pressed.
e.g., 
When “Clock & Image” is selected in  [CALENDAR] ( >above)
≥ It will not switch when “Image” or “Image & Small Clock” is 
selected in [CALENDAR] ( >above).
≥ Underlined items are the factory presets.
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∫ When “Black” or “Ivory” is selected in 
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∫ When “White” or “Red” is selected in 
[FRAME MODE]
1 Clock
2 Clock & Calendar
3 Calendar & Image4Clock & Image
5 Image*
6 Image & Small Clock*
Switching the display design
1Black
2White
3 Ivory
4 Red
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