Panasonic DMP-B500 operating instructions Basic play Playing video contents

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.

To adjust the volume

Press [VOL `] or [VOL _].

≥When using headphones, turn down the volume before connection.

Switch the media to playback

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.

To show menus

[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [DivX] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].

≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW. e.g., DVD-RAM

DIRECT NAVIGATOR		Title View
DVD-RAM(VR)								Video		Picture
		No. Date		Day	Channel			Start	Title Name
		01	9/ 5 Wed				10:00AM
		02	9/ 5 Wed		IN 2		11:30AM
Rec. Length		03	9/ 5 Wed		IN 2	11:59PM
	0:15 (SP)	04	9/ 6	Thu	VHS		10:00AM
		05	9/ 6	Thu	VHS		11:30AM
		06	9/ 6	Thu			11:59PM
		07	9/ 7	Fri			10:00AM
		08	9/ 7	Fri			10:30AM
		09	9/ 7	Fri	IN 2		11:30AM
		10	9/ 7	Fri	IN 2		11:59PM			Page 01/02
SUB	Play			 Previous				 Next
		R Video		G Picture				B		Y
MENU	RETURN

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To show Pop-up Menu

[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.

1Press [POP-UP MENU].

2Press [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.

Playing HD Video or SD Video

[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.

1 Insert 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].

e.g.,

SD Card

Play Pictures (JPEG)

Play Video (AVCHD)

Play Video (MPEG-2)

Select Shooting Date

Select an action or press [RETURN].

SUB	OK
MENU	RETURN

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the title and press [OK].

≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/ +RW.

e.g.,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR		Video (MPEG-2)
SD CARD					Video
	No.	Date	Day	Start	Title Name
	001	9/ 5 Wed 10:00AM
	002	9/ 5 Wed 11:30AM
Rec. Length	003	9/ 5 Wed 11:59PM
0:15.47	004	9/ 6	Thu 10:00AM
	005	9/ 6	Thu 11:30AM
	006	9/ 6	Thu 11:59PM
	007	9/ 7	Fri	10:00AM
	008	9/ 7	Fri	10:30AM
	009	9/ 7	Fri	11:30AM
	010	9/ 7	Fri	11:59PM	Page 01/02
SUB	Play		 Previous		 Next
MENU	RETURN

To return to the menu screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR/TOP MENU].

To exit the menu screen

Press [EXIT].

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