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.).

After you burn the latest firmware to a CD-R disc, play the disc in the unit and update the firmware.

Only when connecting the AC adaptor.

During the firmware update “DO NOT TURN OFF OR UNPLUG THE UNIT OR OPEN THE DISC LID.”

The [Í] and [CHARGE] indicators light while updating the firmware and the indicators turn off when updating the firmware is finished. (> 8)

To check the version of the firmware on this unit, refer to “System Information” (> 25)

Unit and media care

Disc and card handling

Clean discs

DO

DO NOT

started

 

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Getting

 

Disc and card handling precautions

≥ Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent scratches or

 

fingerprints on the disc.

 

≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc

 

warping, rendering it unusable).

 

≥ Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other

 

writing instrument.

 

≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

 

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

 

≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

 

≥ Clean any dust, water, or foreign matter from the terminals on

Playback

jDiscs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

the rear side of the card.

 

≥ Do not use the following discs:

 

labels (rented discs etc).

 

jDiscs that are badly warped or cracked.

 

jIrregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

 

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥ Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

 

≥ Do not use a microfiber dust cloth on the LCD screen. Follow

 

the caution when wiping the outer casing.

 

≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

Settings

≥ Wiping the LCD and around the LCD with a hard cloth or

 

rubbing them strongly may scratch the surfaces.

 

Maintenance of the lens

Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).

Recommended product:

Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic dealers.)

You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.

Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.

To dispose or transfer this unit

The unit may keep the user settings information in the unit. If

Reference

you discard this unit either by disposal or transfer, then follow

 

the procedure to return all the settings to the factory presets to

 

delete the user settings. (> 29, “To return all settings to the

 

factory preset”)

 

The operation history may be recorded in the memory of this unit.

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Panasonic DMP-B100 operating instructions Firmware updates, Unit and media care, Disc and card handling, Maintenance