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Panasonic DMP-B200 Operating Instructions Manual

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    Vqt3c18 operating instructions portable blu-ray disc™ player model no. Dmp-b200 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 comp...

  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains

    2 vqt3c18 getting started caution for ac mains lead (for the united kingdom and ireland) for your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse ...

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    3 vqt3c18 g e tti n g st arted [for[asia] [for[the[united[kingdom,[ireland,]continental[europe,[australia[and [new[zealand[ caution danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accordi...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4 vqt3c18 table of contents getting started caution for ac mains lead .....................................2 important safety instructions ...................2 accessories ..............................................................4 firmware updates ..................................................

  • Page 5: Firmware Updates

    5 vqt3c18 g e tti n g st arted re fe re n c e setti n g s p layb ack 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 t...

  • Page 6: Media (Disc And Card)

    6 vqt3c18 media (disc and card) information 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. This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other devices that you ca...

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    7 vqt3c18 g e tti n g st arted this chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other devices that you can use. * includes minisd card, microsd card, microsdhc card and microsdxc card the card types mentioned above will be referred to as “sd card” in these operating instructions. ≥ a minis...

  • Page 8: Overview

    8 vqt3c18 overview instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Front view rear view 1 lcd screen 2 speaker 3 disc lid 4 open the disc lid 5 turn the unit on and off (> 14) 6 [Í] indicator (> 12) when the unit is connected to the ac ma...

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    9 vqt3c18 g e tti n g st arted 1 turn the unit on and off (> 14) 2 switch the media to playback (> 16) 3 basic operations for playback (> 16 – 18) 4 use according to the instructions on the screen [for[australia,[new[zealand[and[asia] it is displayed as “r”, “g”, “y”, and “b” from the left. 5 show t...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Lcd Screen

    10 vqt3c18 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. Enjoying video in the back seat with the headrest mounting bracket you can enjoy ...

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    11 vqt3c18 g e tti n g st arted 2 adjust the lcd screen. Rotate the monitor backwards so the screen is facing out. (> 10) 3 attach the unit to the bracket. 1 while holding the unit with both hands, line up the unit just below the protruding sections (a) on the bracket. 2 press the unit down about 4 ...

  • Page 12: Preparing The Power Supply

    12 vqt3c18 preparing the power supply the unit is in the standby condition (the [Í] indicator lights) when the ac mains lead is connected. The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the ac adaptor is connected to an electrical outlet. To conserve power this unit consumes 0.4 w (approximately 4....

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    13 vqt3c18 g e tti n g st arted before connection, consult your car owner’s manual or your dealer. ≥ connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle that has a 12 v battery. It is not compatible with a vehicle that has a 24 v battery. ≥ this is a special negative grounded car dc adaptor. Using ...

  • Page 14: Turning On/off The Unit

    14 vqt3c18 turning on/off the unit press [Í]. The unit is turned off when [Í] is pressed again. ≥ press [Í] for approx. 0.5 seconds to turn on the unit when the battery pack and the remote control are used. ≥ this unit is turned off if the screen is closed while this unit is “on”. ≥ when the “automa...

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Pictures On

    15 vqt3c18 g e tti n g st arted adjusting the pictures on the lcd screen 1 press [lcd menu]. ≥ it is also possible to display with the following procedures. 2 select the item with [3, 4]. 3 change the setting with [3, 4, 2, 1]. Picture:adjusting image quality monitor:displaying images to exit the sc...

  • Page 16: Basic Play (Playing Video

    16 vqt3c18 playback basic play (playing video contents) [bd-v] [dvd-v] [dvd-vr] [avchd] [divx] [mkv] [mpeg2] instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Insert a disc or sd card (> 15). Play starts. ≥ if play does not start, press [1]...

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    17 vqt3c18 p layb ack [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 ...

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    18 vqt3c18 these functions may not work depending on the media and contents. The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function press [1] (play) to restart from this position. ≥ the memorized position is cleared in the following instances: j[∫] is pressed several times jthe disc or sd card is r...

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    19 vqt3c18 p layb ack the status messages give you information about what is currently being played. Each time you press [status], the information displayed will change. ≥ it is also possible to display with the following procedures: 1 press [option]. 2 select “status” with [ 3, 4], and press [ok]. ...

  • Page 20: Enjoying Picture-In-

    20 vqt3c18 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. To turn on/off secondary video set “video”...

  • Page 21: Regarding Divx

    21 vqt3c18 p layb ack regarding divx [divx] about divx video: divx ® is a digital video format created by divx, inc. This is an official divx certified ® device that plays divx video. Visit divx.Com for more information and software tools to convert your files into divx video. About divx video-on-de...

  • Page 22: Playing Still Pictures

    22 vqt3c18 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 > 35, “structure of folders that can play back on this unit”) 1 insert a disc or sd card...

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    23 vqt3c18 p layb ack 1 while playing press [option]. 2 press [3, 4] to select “screen aspect” and press [ok]. 3 press [2, 1] to select “normal” or “side cut”. (> 18, “screen aspect”) ≥ “zoom” does not have any effect. While playing press [status]. Each time you press [status], the information displ...

  • Page 24: Playing Music

    24 vqt3c18 playing music [cd] [mp3] you can play generally available a music cds or mp3 files recorded onto a dvd-r/r dl and cd-r/rw. (about structure of folders > 35, “structure of folders that can play back on this unit”) 1 insert a disc (> 15). “music list” screen is displayed. ≥ if the media con...

  • Page 25: Equipment

    25 vqt3c18 p layb ack using this unit with other equipment it is possible to enjoy the high quality video and audio of this unit on the large screen by connecting this unit with the tv using a single cable. ≥ turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥...

  • Page 26: Linked Operations With

    26 vqt3c18 linked operations with the tv (viera link “hdavi control™”) preparation connect this unit to your tv or other device with an hdmi cable (> 25). 1 set “viera link” to “on” (> 33). (the default setting is “on”.) 2 set the “hdavi control” operations on the connected equipment (e.G., tv). 3 t...

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    27 vqt3c18 p layb ack if you connect this unit to the tv that supports “hdavi control 2” or later with an hdmi cable, you can operate this unit using buttons on the tv remote control. The buttons that you can use for this unit vary depending on the tv. For details, refer to the operating instruction...

  • Page 28: Changing Settings With

    28 vqt3c18 settings changing settings with the on-screen menu 1 press [display]. ≥ it is also possible to display with the following procedures: ≥ depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and media contents, there may be some items that you cannot select or change. 2 press [3,...

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    29 vqt3c18 setti n g s mode [bd-v] [avchd] [dvd-vr] [dvd-v] [divx] [mkv] [mpeg2] select the picture quality mode during play. Progressive select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (> 44, “film and video”). 24p [dvd-v] movies and other material r...

  • Page 30: Changing The Unit’S

    30 vqt3c18 changing the unit’s settings change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 while stopped press [setup]. 2 press [3, 4] to select the menu and press [ok]. 3 press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ok]. If there are any othe...

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    31 vqt3c18 setti n g s menu preference choose the language for disc menus. [bd-v] [dvd-v] ≥ some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. ≥ when the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch t...

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    32 vqt3c18 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 jpl...

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    33 vqt3c18 setti n g s tv system change the setting to match the equipment you are connecting with. ≥ if picture output is not smooth, change the setting. Quick start speed of startup from standby mode is increased. ≥ quick start only functions when the ac adaptor is connected. Energy saving setting...

  • Page 34: About Mp3/jpeg/divx/

    34 vqt3c18 reference about mp3/jpeg/divx/ mkv/avchd/mpeg2 files 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 fi...

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    35 vqt3c18 re fe re n c e ≥ 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 w...

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    36 vqt3c18 enjoying high bit rate audio the audio output differs depending on the settings on the unit. (> 31, “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 and dolby truehd...

  • Page 37: Indicators And Screen

    37 vqt3c18 re fe re n c e indicators and screen messages the [Í] indicator flashes rapidly. ¾ the unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer. The [Í] indicator flashes slowly. ¾ “monitor” on lcd menu is “off” (no image). Turn the unit off if you do not continue playing. The [Í] indicator and the [c...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide

    38 vqt3c18 troubleshooting guide before requesting service, please perform the following checks. If the problem remains unresolved, consult your dealer for instructions. To return all settings other than some settings to the factory preset. ¾ select “yes” in “default settings” in the setup menu. Thi...

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    39 vqt3c18 re fe re n c e the unit is on but cannot be operated. ¾ the unit can be operated only when the lcd screen is open. (> 10) ¾ is 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 ...

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    40 vqt3c18 the images from this unit do not appear on the television. Picture is distorted. ¾ make sure that the television is connected to hdmi av out terminal on this unit. (> 25) ¾ make sure that the television’s input setting (e.G., video 1) is correct. ¾ when “24p output” is set to “on”, hdmi a...

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    41 vqt3c18 re fe re n c e audio and video momentarily pause. ¾ this 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 programme. However, video and aud...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    42 vqt3c18 specifications specifications are subject to change without notice. *1 finalizing is necessary. *2 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. *3 udf1.02 without iso9660, udf1.5 with...

  • Page 43: Licenses

    43 vqt3c18 re fe re n c e licenses java and all java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of sun microsystems, inc. In the united states and other countries. Manufactured under license from dolby laboratories. Dolby and the double-d symbol are trademarks of dolby labora...

  • Page 44: Glossary

    44 vqt3c18 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 additi...

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    45 vqt3c18 re fe re n c e jpeg (joint photographic experts group) this is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select jpeg as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of jpeg is less deter...

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    47 vqt3c18 re fe re n c e information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment and used batteries these symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For...

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    Vqt3c18 f0111qk0 panasonic corporation web site: http://panasonic.Net c panasonic corporation 2011 (bottom of product) (tuotteen pohjassa) (produktets underside) (bottom of product) eu pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/ec, article 9(2) panasonic testing centre panasonic marketing europe gmbh win...