Large Screen Wide SVGA

The large wide SVGA screen lets you view movies with much higher image quality than standard definition portable DVD players. With the DMP-B500, you can enjoy Blu-ray Disc™ movies or AVCHD movies and JPEG photos in an SD memory card.

PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus

PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus is a high quality image-processing technology developed by Panasonic to precisely process each pixel of the Blu-ray Disc^TM video signal in the vertical direction. It reproduces colour data with twice the accuracy of conventional systems to keep colours faithful and sharp.

 

HD Video Signal Stream Out

By simply connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI cable, you can watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies with the same level of HD image quality as you get with a component type Blu-ray Disc™ player.

 

HD Audio Signal Stream Out

By connecting to an HD Audio compatible 7.1-channel AV receiver with an HDMI cable, you can listen to Blu-ray Disc™ 7.1-channel surround sound.

*An HDTV connected with an HDMI cable is required.

Seamless GUI

You Can Control Your Portable Blu-ray Disc^TM Player with the TV Remote Control*

When the TV is on, the VIERA Link function lets you switch to portable Blu-ray Disc^TM player mode using just the Panasonic Flat TV's remote control unit. Simply press the VIERA Link button on the TV's remote control and select "Player" on the VIERA Link Menu screen. The menu will display on the TV screen, and you can begin playback of a Blu-ray disc^TM or select from the Blu-ray disc^TM menu.

*This function is available for Panasonic products that support VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 3 or above).

*An HDTV connected with an HDMI cable is required.

DLNA

Using DLNA^® technology, Panasonic portable Blu-ray Disc^TM Players can access files on the DLNA Server compliant PC* or High Definition Recorders (DIGA)**.  By simply connecting to Home Network (LAN), you can enjoy AVCHD, WMV, and JPEG on your PC or AVCHD files and JPEG &recorded programmes on your DIGA**.

*Requires Windows 7 Operating System.

**DLNA server function on DIGA currently available only for DMR-BW880, 780, XW480 and XW380)

Wireless LAN System

With wireless LAN adaptor plugged into the USB terminal, VIERA CAST and other online content can be enjoyed wirelessly by accessing to your Wireless LAN router. With high sensitivity receiving antenna, the connection will be stable, and with 1m USB cable, the antenna can be moved for better reception. Now you can setup the players freely without worrying about LAN cable wiring.

* Wireless LAN Adaptor is included. 

VIERA CAST

Because these models are compatible with the VIERA CAST function, you can access YouTube™, Picasa™, and other Internet sites from the special VIERA CAST screen. YouTube™lets you watch the newest video clips, and Picasa™lets you view Web-based photos. You can also check weather and stock information on other sites.

 

*VIERA CAST home screen design image is subject to change without notice.

*The application services offered by VIERA CAST are operated by their respective providers. Therefore, Panasonic will assume no responsibility for the continuity or the content of the services.

*Not all features of websites may be available.

*Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.

*Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.

*Requires broadband Internet service.

BD-Live

BD-Live* lets users access the internet to download data such as images and subtitles, and join in quizzes and multi-player interactive games that are linked to bonus movie content contained on Blu-ray Discs^TM. BD-Live also supports BONUSVIEW.

*BD-ROM Profile 2. To enjoy additional contents (such as BD-Live) on certain Blu-ray Disc titles, you will need to insert an SD/SDXC card (1GB or more of free space/Sold separately). Requires broadband Internet service for a fee.

Movie "Photo Frame" Function

With DMP-B500, JPEG photos and AVCHD movies shot with your Lumix (digital still cameras) and HD camcorders can be played back like a photo frame. The still images and movies can be played in combination, as well as viewed with a calendar and/or a clock.

SD Image Viewer

Still images and movie files shot with Lumix (digital still camera) and HD camcorders can be enjoyed on your large screen Full HD TV with HD quality in 1920x1080 resolutions by simply sliding an SD memory card into a Panasonic's Blu-ray products. Also with SD Image Viewer, still images can be enjoyed by making your own slideshow with music.