Panasonic DMP-B500 operating instructions Table of contents

A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8- BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of AC adaptor and Wireless LAN Adaptor.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V.

But

≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.

≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

≥When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.

≥Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

WARNING

DRIVER MUST NOT OPERATE OR VIEW THIS UNIT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.

Doing so will distract the driver and could cause a collision resulting in serious injury or property damage.

Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while using it. The unit can become hot and cause burns.

To prevent damage

Avoid the following:

≥Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.

≥Pressing the LCD.

≥Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup. Do not use the unit in the following places:

≥Sandy places such as beaches.

≥On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equipment such as amplifiers. Do not leave in an unventilated automobile or exposed to direct sunlight and high temperatures.

Listening caution

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Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

≥Start your volume control at a low setting.

≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

≥Leave it there.

Table of contents
Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS		2
Accessories		5
Unit and media care		5
Media (Disc, card and USB device) information		...6
Overview		8
Installation of the unit		10
Preparing the Power Supply		10
Turning on/off the unit		11
Showing the FUNCTION MENU		12
Adjusting the pictures on the LCD screen		12
Loading the disc, SD card or USB device		13
Playback
Basic play (Playing video contents)		14
Enjoying BD-Live or BONUSVIEW
in BD-Video		18
Playing music		19
Playing back motion pictures
or still pictures as a Photo Frame		20
Playing still pictures		22
Playing DivX® videos		24
Changing settings with the on-screen menu		26
Using this unit with other equipment		28
Linked operations with the TV
(VIERA Link™ “HDAVI Control™”)		29
Network
Connecting to a broadband network		31
Network Easy Setting		32
Enjoying VIERA CAST™		34
Firmware updates		34
Settings
Changing the unit’s settings		36
Reference
Enjoying High Bit rate Audio and Video	..............	41
About MP3/JPEG/DivX/AVCHD/MPEG2 files		42
Indicators and screen messages		44
Troubleshooting guide		46
Specifications		50
Licenses		51
Glossary		52
Limited Warranty
(ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO)		54
Limited Warranty (Only for Canada)		55
Index	Back cover

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