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 shown in the shaded area of table given ab ove)
NECESSARY CONNECTIONS
≥ HDMI AV OUT terminal: ( >28)
NECESSARY SETTINGS
≥ Set “BD-Video Secondary Audio” to “Off”. ( >37)
≥ Set “HDMI Audio Output” to “On”. ( >39)
≥ HDMI AV OUT terminal: Set “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “Bitstream” or “PCM”. ( >37)
≥The button click sound on the menu and audio with secondary video in picture-in-picture mode ( >18) is not output.
About audio output
“Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”/
“DTS/DTS-HD” “Bitstream”*1
*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).
“PCM”*2
*2
When the connected equipment is not supported with multi channel surround, the audio is output as down-mixed 2ch PCM.
“BD-Video Secondary Audio”“On”*3
*3
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”.
“Off”“On”“Off”
Dolby Digital/
Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital
Outputs using original audio 5.1ch PCM
Dolby Digital Plus/
Dolby TrueHD
DTS Digital Surround/ DTS-ES DTS Digital 
Surround
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio/ DTS-HD Master Audio
7.1ch LPCM 5.1ch PCM
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio of BD-Video
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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 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.
DivX
File format DivX
Extension Files must have the extension “.DIVX”, 
“.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”.
Picture 
resolution Up to 1920
k1080 pixels
Reference ≥DivX certified to play DivX video up to HD 
1080p, including premium content.
Vi deo
jNumber of stream: Up to 1
j Codec: DIV3, DIV4, DIVX, DX50, DIV6
j FPS (Frame Per Second): Up to 60 fps
Audio
j Number of stream: Up to 8
j Format: MP3, MPEG, Dolby Digital
j Multi channel: Dolby Digital is possible. 
MPEG multi is 2 ch conversion.
≥ GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not 
supported.
≥ DVD-R and DVD-R DL must conform to UDF 1.02 without 
ISO9660 and UDF 1.5 with ISO9660.
≥ BD-R must conform to UDF 2.5.
Subtitles text file of DivX
File format Subtitles text file of DivX
File format MicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer
Extension Files 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.
≥ 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.
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/USB device
Prefix the file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you 
want to play them.
e.g.,
Structure of DivX folders
in BD-R/DVD-R/DVD-R DL/CD-R/CD-RW/USB device
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/USB device
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 [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 the SD 
card. Do not remove the SD card from this unit.
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  i35 oC ( i41 to 
i 95 oF)].
U72
U73
¾There was a problem when connecting the HDMI.
jConnected device is not compatible with HDMI.
j Use a cable with an HDMI logo.
j The HDMI cable is damaged.
U76
¾ 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
¾Video 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.
Authorization Error.
This unit is not authorized to play this title.
¾[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. ( >24 )
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. ( >42)
¾ Re-insert the SD card.
No disc is inserted.
¾The disc may be upside down.
Rental Expired.
¾[DivX]: The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You 
cannot play it. ( >24)
$ 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.
Cannot connect.
Please check the connection of the LAN cable.
¾When 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. 
(> 31)
IP address is not set.
¾The “IP Address” in “IP Address / DNS Settings” is “---. ---. ---
. ---”. Set the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default 
Gateway”. (Select the automatic address acquisition if 
necessary.) ( >39)
Indicators
Screen messages
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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 the router may not 
operate in DHCP mode. Check the router settings and 
operation. You may reset the router to restore it to normal.
This IP address is already in use. 
Please check the IP address setting. 
¾This unit’s IP address is used by another device. Check the 
IP addresses of this unit, personal computers, and routers, 
etc. If necessary, reconfigure them to avoid IP addresses 
from being duplicated.
Unable to perform Connection Test.
Please try again.
IP address not set correctly.
¾Turn the unit off. Disconnect the power source (the AC 
adaptor or battery pack) and reconnect it and try again. If the 
same symptom persists, then consult your dealer.
Connection Test was unsuccessful.  No reply
from host. 
Please check the connection or router settings. 
¾If you use a hub, then check the connection between the hub 
and the router. ( >31)
j Use the UPLINK port of the hub to connect to a router.
j If the hub’s Link lamp 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 Check the “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Default 
Gateway” in the “IP Address / DNS Settings”. ( >39)
¾ If the MAC address information is required, then press 
[SETUP] to display the “Network” menu. ( >39 )
Cannot connect to network.
Please confirm Network Settings or BD-Live
Internet Access in Setup.
¾When you set “BD-Live Internet Access” to “Allow ( Limited )” 
and play BD-Live contents which do not have a content 
owner certificate, the Internet access of the content is not 
allowed. If you allow the content to connect to Internet, set 
“BD-Live Internet Access” to “Allow ( ALL )”. ( >37)
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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 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.
Unit turns off automatically.
¾ Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. ( >10)
¾ The 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”). ( >40) Turn the unit on 
again.
¾ Press [OFF TIMER] and the unit will be turned off 
automatically. ( >11 )
¾ Safety devices may be operating. Press [POWER Í/I] and 
turn the unit on.
¾ When using VIERA Link (HDMI), the unit will be 
automatically turned off if the TV is turned off. If VIERA Link 
(HDMI) is not being used, set “VIERA Link” settings to “Off”. 
(> 39)
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. ( >34)
4
Make the following checks and visit our 
website for more information.
For USA  : 
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/
Enter the model number.
For Canada :  
http://www.panasonic.ca 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 (United States and Puerto 
Rico)” ( >54) or “Limited Warranty (Only for 
Canada)” ( >55).
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
j “On-screen Language”
j “Network Easy Setting”
j “LAN Connection Mode”
j “Access Point Connection Setting”
j “IP Address / DNS Settings”
j “Proxy Server Settings”
j “Lock”
j “Date”
j “Time”
j “DVD-Video Ratings”
j “BD-Video Ratings”
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.
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 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)
¾ [DivX]: If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage 
where you purchased it. ( >24)
No response when remote control buttons pressed.
¾Check 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”. ( >40)
¾ Start up takes time in the following situations.
jImmediately after a power failure or the AC adaptor is 
connected.
j When the unit is connected with an HDMI cable.
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.
Cannot set “On” in “24p Output”.
¾Only when this unit is connected to a TV supporting 24p 
output via an HDMI cable, you can set to “On”. ( >38)
Buttons do not work.
¾Touch the operation panel ( >8) lightly with a finger. It may 
not respond when pressing with the tip of finger nail or with a 
gloved finger.
No picture on the LCD. 
¾ Check connections. ( >10)
¾ Select “On” in “Monitor”. (> 12)
¾ [DivX]: Images may not be output due to how files were 
created. ( >42)
The LCD is dark.
¾Select the appropriate Picture Quality mode. ( >12)
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.
Picture is distorted.
¾The quality of video will lower on the screen of this unit when 
HDMI is connected. ( >28)
There is a lot of after-image when playing video.
¾Turn “3D NR” or “Integrated NR” off if it is on. ( >27)
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. ( >38)
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. ( >42)
OperationLCD
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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 television is connected to HDMI AV OUT 
terminal on this unit. ( >28)
¾ Make sure that the television’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is 
correct.
¾ When “24p Output” is set to “On”, HDMI authentication takes 
place where 24p images switch to other images, and a black 
screen is displayed. ( >38 )
¾ When “24p Output” is set to “On”, jittering may occur while 
playing DVD-Video other than 24p images. In this case, turn 
“24p Output” to “Off”. ( >38)
¾ An incorrect resolution is selected in “
HDMI Resolut ion”, 
when the television is connected to HDMI AV OUT terminal. 
Set the item again. 
¾ Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are 
connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of 
connected devices.
Video is not output in high definition.
¾Confirm that the “HDMI Resolution” in the Setup menu is set 
properly. ( >38)
Audio is not output in bitstream.
¾Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD audio are not 
output in bitstream. To output the bitstream, select “Restore 
Default Settings” to restore the factory presets and make 
proper settings.
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.
¾Use the television to change the aspect. Refer to your 
television’s operating instructions.
¾ When using an HDMI cable, change “TV Aspect” type to “4:3 
Pan & Scan”. ( >38)
No sound from other speakers.
¾Check all connections and settings. ( >28)
Cannot hear the desired audio type.
¾Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are 
connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of 
connected devices.
Cannot switch audio.
¾When connecting an amplifier/receiver using an HDMI cable, 
you cannot switch the audio if “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby 
TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” is set to “Bitstream”. Set “Dolby 
D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS/DTS-HD” to “PCM”. 
(> 37)
The capacity of the SD card decreased.
¾When a BD-Video that supports BD-Live is used, and an SD 
card is in the slot, data may be written to the SD card. ( >18)
Music on an SD card cannot be played.
¾Data that can be played from an SD card are AVCHD, 
MPEG2 and JPEG data. ( >7)
The contents of the card cannot be read.
¾The card is not compatible or the contents on the card may 
be damaged. ( >7)
¾ Turn off and then turn on the unit again.
Still picture or motion picture does not display.
¾Check that the SD card is inserted. ( >13)
¾ It is not a format compatible with this unit. Or, the contents of 
the SD card may be damaged. ( >7)
¾ Playback of still pictures and motion pictures that were edited 
with a PC etc. may not be possible.
Sound
Connection
Card
Photo Frame
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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 internet connection? 
Check that the LAN cable is properly connected. ( >31)
¾ Have you plugged a telephone cord into the LAN terminal on 
this unit? Connect with a straight LAN cable. ( >31)
¾ Confirm the power for the modem or broadband router is 
turned on.
¾ Confirm the network settings. Follow any instructions you 
may have received from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) 
and make changes to the settings.
¾ Are the broadband router settings correct? Read the 
operating instructions for the broadband router.
¾ Is the broadband router and/or modem connected correctly? 
Check the operating instructions for each device and connect 
accordingly.
¾ Check the “Network” and “BD-Live Internet Access” settings. 
(> 32, 37, 39)
VIERA CAST does not operate or connect.
¾Is the network connection correct? ( >31)
¾ Image of the video contents may be incomplete or may not 
display depending on how busy the environment or the 
connected line is.
Audio and video momentarily pause.
¾This occurs between playlist chapters or scenes ( [AVCHD]).
¾ When playing a title recorded on both layers, the unit 
automatically switches between layers and plays the title in 
the same way as a normal program. However, video and 
audio may momentarily cut out when the unit is switching 
layers.
BD-Video or DVD-Video is not played.
¾Ensure the disc is for the correct BD-Video region code or 
DVD-Video region number, and is not defective. ( >cover)
¾ You have set a ratings level to limit BD-Video or DVD-Video 
play. Change this setting. ( >36 )
Picture-in-picture is not played with BD-Video.
¾Confirm whether the disc supports picture-in-picture.
BD-Live is not played with BD-Video. 
¾Confirm whether the disc supports BD-Live. ( >18)
¾ The inserted SD card does not have sufficient available 
capacity. ( >18 )
¾ The SD card is write-protected. ( >7)
¾ Sub contents copied to an SD card are provided by the disc 
producer as a part of the BD-Video content. Even if you 
record images and audio onto an SD card, it cannot be 
played as a BD-Live. ( >18)
Alternative soundtrack and subtitles cannot be 
selected.
¾The languages are not recorded on the media.
¾ You may not be able to use the on-screen menu to change 
the soundtrack and subtitles on some discs. Use the disc’s 
menus to make changes. ( >14)
No subtitles.
¾Subtitles are not recorded on the media.
¾ Turn the subtitles on. Set “Subtitle” on the on-screen menu to 
“On”. (> 26)
Angle cannot be changed.
¾Angles can only be changed during scenes where different 
angles are recorded.
The resume play function does not work.
¾The 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.
¾ The resume play function may not work depending on the 
media.
¾ [BD-V] : On BD-Video discs including BD-J, the resume play 
function does not work.
You have forgotten your ratings password.
¾ While the media is removed, press and hold [ :] (SKIP) 
and [
SUB MENU] on the unit at the same time for more 
than 5 seconds. “DVD-Video Ratings”, “BD-Video Ratings” 
and “Lock” will return to the default settings.
The VIERA Link does not work.
¾ When using the unit with only the battery pack, operate after 
turning the unit on. ( >11 )
When a recorder or player etc. is operated with a 
remote control, the unit is also simultaneously 
operated.
When the unit’s remote control is operated, other 
Panasonic recorders or players etc. are also 
simultaneously operated.
¾Change the remote control codes on the Panasonic 
recorders or players.
USB device
Network
Other difficulties with playback
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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 (lithium ion): Included/Optional: DY-DB30
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity (Minimum): 5400 mAh
Optional: DY-DB15
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity (Minimum): 4200 mAh
Optional: DY-DB100
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity (Minimum): 8100 mAh
Dimensions (W kDk H) 
(excluding protrusions and battery): 262 mm (W)k55.1 mm (D) k200.5 mm (H)
(10 
5/16qk2 11/64qk7 57/64q)
Mass (Weight): (including 
battery) Approx. 1766g (62.3 oz)
(without 
battery) Approx. 1531g (54.0 oz)
Operating temperature range:
i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)
Operating humidity range: 10 to 80 % RH (no condensation)
LCD screen: 10.1q WIDE-SVGA LCD (1024 k600k RGB)
HDMI AUDIO/VIDEO output: Number of terminals: 1 system (19pins TypeA)
LAN: Number of terminals: 1 system (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
USB slot: Number of terminals: 1 system (USB2.0)
SD card slot: Number of terminals: 1 system
Speaker: Output: 0.5 W i  0.5 W (8 
≠)
Headphone output: Output: ‡ 3.5 mm (1/8
q) stereo mini jack
Number of terminals: 1 system
Pickup: Wave length: 405 nm/660 nm/780 nm (BD/DVD/CD)
Laser power:
CLASS II/CLASS II/CLASS I (BD/DVD/CD)HHS/for USA
CLASS 1M/CLASS 1M/CLASS 1M (BD/DVD/CD) IEC/for Canada
Wireless LAN Adaptor
Dimensions (Wk Hk D) 
44 mm (W) k27 mm (H) k72 mm (D)
(1  
3/4qk1 1/8qk2 7/8q)
Mass (Weight): Approx. 29
g (1.02 oz)
Antenna:  Tx 1, Rx 2
Interface: USB2.0Standard Compliance:
IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b
Transmission system: MISO-OFDM system, OFDM system, DSSS system
Frequency Range: IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11a:
5.15 GHz - 5.35 GHz/5.47 GHz - 5.825 GHz
IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11b / IEEE802.11n: 2.4 GHz - 2.4835 GHz
Transfer rate (standard)
*11:
IEEE802.11n: Tx Max. 150 Mbps, Rx Max. 300 Mbps IEEE802.11g / IEEE802.11a: Max. 54 Mbps IEEE802.11b: Max. 11 Mbps
Access Mode:
Infrastructure mode
Security: WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)WEP (64 bit / 128 bit)
(This unit supports WPA and WPA2 encryption.)
Playable disc: BD-Video
BD-ROM: Version 2
BD-RE: Version 3 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), 
JPEG
BD-R: Version 2 (Single Layer, Dual Layer), 
DivX
*4, *5
DVD-RAM: DVD Video Recording format*10, 
AVCHD format, JPEG
DVD-R/DVD-R DL: DVD-Video format
*1, DVD-Video 
Recording format*1, *10, AVCHD format*1, 
DivX*2, *3, *5, JPEG*2, MP3*2
DVD-RW: DVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video 
Recording format*1, *10, AVCHD format*1
+R/+RW/+R DL: Video*1, AVCHD format*1
DVD-Video: DVD-Video format
CD-Audio: CD-DA
CD-R/CD-RW: CD-DA, JPEG
*2, MP3*2, DivX*2, *5
SD card: SD Memory Card*6 formatted FAT12,
FAT 1 6 ,  FAT 3 2*7, exFAT*9
JPEG, AVCHD format, MPEG-2
USB: USB Standard: USB 2.0 High Speed MP3, JPEG, DivX
Format: FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
JPEG
*8:
Pixels: 34 
k 34 to 8192 k 8192
Sub Sampling: 4:2:2, 4:2:0
Maximum numbers of folders
≥ CD-R, CD-RW: 99
≥ BD-RE, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL
, SD card , USB device: 300
Maximum numbers of files
≥ CD-R, CD-RW: 999
≥ BD-RE: 9999
≥
DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, SD card, USB device:3000
MP3: Compression rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
AVCHD (H.264): File format: AVCHD format V1.0
HDMI: 480p(525p) / 1080i(1125i) / 720p(750p) /1080p(1125p) HDMI (x.v.Color™, High Bit rate Audio)
This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
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