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Panasonic DMP-B200 Owner's Manual

Panasonic DMP-B200 Owner's Manual

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions contact
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Canada : 1-800-561-5505
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Portable Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Owner's Manual
Model No. DMP-B200
VQT3C15

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  • Page 1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. If you have any questions contact U.S.A. and Puerto Rico : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) Canada : 1-800-561-5505 Owner’s Manual Portable Blu-ray Disc™ Player Model No. DMP-B200 VQT3C15...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.
  • Page 3 Batteries 1 Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥ Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥ Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit. ≥ Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The battery pack is not waterproof.) ≥...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2 Accessories ... 4 Firmware updates ... 5 Unit and media care ... 5 Media (Disc and card) information ... 6 Overview ... 8 Adjusting the LCD screen angle ... 10 Preparing the Power Supply ...

  • Page 5: Firmware Updates

    Firmware updates Occasionally, Panasonic may release firmware updates for this unit that may add or improve the way a feature operates. These updates are available free of charge. You can download the latest firmware version from the website “http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/” (This site is in English only.).

  • Page 6: Media (Disc And Card) Information

    Media (Disc and card) information Commercially sold discs This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. Type of media Features and logo BD-Video This format supports High Definition video and audio...
  • Page 7 These are usually supplied with such card, or otherwise customer provided. ≥ We recommend using a Panasonic SD card. Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/ (This site is in English only.)

  • Page 8: Overview

    Overview The Unit Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Front View DISC/SD Rear View VQT3C15 1 LCD screen 2 Speaker 3 Disc lid 4 Open the disc lid 5 Turn the unit on and off ( 6 [Í] indicator ( When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the...
  • Page 9 Remote control ∫ Insert the button-type battery (supplied) 1 Pull out the holder. Bottom Pull out while pressing here 2 Insert the battery and return the holder. _ facing up Lithium battery: CR2025 ≥ Keep the button-type battery out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Lcd Screen Angle

    Adjusting the LCD screen angle A Open the screen. B Standard C Free D Compact About the LCD screen There may be 0.01 % or less chance of missing or constantly turned on pixels, but this is not a malfunction. VQT3C15 Preparing the Power Supply...
  • Page 11 ∫ Detaching the battery pack Bottom side of this unit 2 Slide. RELEASE DETACH ATTACH 1 Press and hold. 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.) ≥...

  • Page 12: Turning On/Off The Unit

    Turning on/off the unit Press [POWER Í]. The unit is turned off when [POWER Í] is pressed again. ≥ Press [POWER Í] for approx. 0.5 seconds to turn on the unit when the battery pack and the remote control are used. ≥...

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Pictures On The Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the pictures on the LCD screen Press [LCD MENU]. ≥ 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 “LCD Menu” with [3, 4], and press [OK]. LCD Menu Picture Dynamic...

  • Page 14: Basic Play (Playing Video Contents)

    [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.
  • Page 15 Playing chapters or playlists [DVD-VR] [AVCHD] Insert a disc or SD card ( If the menu is displayed, press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select the title and press [SUB MENU]. e.g., [DVD-VR] To display the title properties Properties (recording date, etc.)
  • Page 16 Frame-by-frame 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. Screen Aspect When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the...

  • Page 17: Enjoying Picture-In-Picture In Bd-Video

    Enjoying picture-in- picture in BD-Video [BD-V] ≥ 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. Secondary video Primary video To turn on/off secondary video...

  • Page 18: Playing Still Pictures

    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. (About structure of folders 32, “Structure of folders that can be played in this unit”) Insert a disc or SD card ( ≥...
  • Page 19 To change the Screen Aspect While playing Press [SUB MENU]. Press [3, 4] to select “Screen Aspect” and press [OK]. Press [2, 1] to select “Normal” or “Side cut”. ( 16, “Screen Aspect”) ≥ “Zoom” does not have any effect. To show the photo properties While playing Press [STATUS].

  • Page 20: Playing Music

    Playing music [CD] [MP3] You can play generally available music CDs or MP3 files recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW. (About structure of folders 32, “Structure of folders that can be played in this unit”) Insert a disc ( 13).

  • Page 21: Using This Unit With Other Equipment

    ≥ 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. ( ≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

  • Page 22: Linked Operations With The Tv (Viera Link™ "Hdavi Control™")

    Playing music continuously even after turning off power to the television When the unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) that supports HDAVI Control 2 or later and other device supports VIERA Link, the unit is turned off if the power to the television is turned off, since “Power off link”...
  • Page 23 Easy control only with VIERA remote control 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.

  • Page 24: Settings

    Settings Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations Press [DISPLAY]. ≥ It is also possible to display with the following procedures: 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Select “Settings for Playback” with [3, 4], and press [OK]. e.g., BD-Video Media Signal Type Play...
  • Page 25 Play 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. ! All tracks: All tracks ! Chapter: Chapter ! Playlists: Playlist ! Title:...

  • Page 26: Changing The Unit's Settings

    Changing the unit’s settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations While stopped Press [SETUP]. Press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [OK]. Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK].
  • Page 27 Video Still Mode ( paused video ) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 40, “Frames and fields”). ! Auto: Automatically selects the type of picture shown. ! 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...
  • Page 28 Downmix Switch the downmix system for playing back multi-channel surround sound. ≥ When “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD” or “DTS” is set to “Bitstream”, there are no downmix effects for the outputted audio. ≥ The audio will be output in “Stereo” in the following cases: jAVCHD playback jPlayback of secondary audio (including the button click sound)
  • Page 29 HDMI RGB Output Range Effective 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 Output Set whether or not to output audio from the HDMI AV OUT terminal.

  • Page 30: Enjoying High Bit Rate Audio

    Enjoying High Bit rate Audio Reference About audio output The audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit. ( ≥ The number of channels listed is the maximum possible number of output channels. “Dolby D/Dolby D +/Dolby TrueHD”/ “DTS”...

  • Page 31: About Mp3/Jpeg/Mkv/Avchd/Mpeg2 Files

    AVCHD File format AVCHD format (V1.0) used on High Definition Video Camera (Panasonic and some others) Codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.5. MPEG2 File format...
  • Page 32 Structure of folders that can be played in this unit 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.

  • Page 33: Indicators And Screen Messages

    Indicators and screen messages Indicators 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 if you do not continue playing. The [Í] indicator and the [CHARGE] indicator flash rapidly.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    ( Make the following checks and visit our website for more information. For USA : www.panasonic.com/help Enter the model number. For Canada : http://www.panasonic.ca Or visit our website to find a service center.
  • Page 35 Operation The unit is on but cannot be operated. The unit can be operated only when the LCD screen is open. Is the incorrect playback media or operation function selected? The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.
  • Page 36 Sound No sound from the unit’s speaker. The speaker is off if headphones are connected. Turn up the volume. ( Cannot hear the desired audio type. Press [AUDIO] to select the audio. ( [MKV]: Audio may not be output depending on how files were created.
  • Page 37 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. Change the remote control codes on the Panasonic recorders or players. VQT3C15...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal) Power consumption (using supplied AC adaptor): Play Mode: Approx. 15 W (Unit only Approx. 12 W) Recharge mode (Quick Start “Off”): Recharge mode (Quick Start “On”): Standby mode (Quick Start “Off”): [For[Canada] Standby mode (Quick Start “On”): [For[Canada]...

  • Page 39: Licenses

    MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our...

  • Page 40: Glossary

    Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in addition to playing normal video.
  • Page 41 P4HD (Pixel Precision Progressive Processing for HD) This is a processor which makes use of an exclusive Panasonic algorithm. Various processing is supported, including a high-level conversion of the TV scanning format from interlace to progressive and a high-level conversion of standard resolution (480i or 576i) video signal to a 1080 High Definition video signal.

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 43: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    Home Theater Systems Product - One (1) year, parts and labour This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

  • Page 44: Index

    F File format ....31 Firmware update ... . . 5 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com...

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