Panasonic DVD-A350A User Manual

Panasonic
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Player
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Safety information

CAUTION;
WHEN THIS DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS
PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO
LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS PLAYER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION!
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Dear Customers
May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this
Panasonic DVDA/IDEO/CD player. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Operat ing Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions.

Features

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■ DVD: a completely new dimension in video
entertainment
•Subtitles may be displayed in one of a maximum of 32 lan
guages*.
•The audio soundtrack can be heard in up to 8 languages®.
•The multi-angle function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes which were shot from a number of different angles. (Limited to DVD recorded with multiple camera an gles.)
*The number of the languages recorded is dependent on the
software.

■ High quality digital audio

•TTie Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG 2 audio/Linear PCM decod er is built into the player which makes it possible to enjoy
Multi-Channel Surround sound.
•With the linear PCM sound of a 48 kHz/16 bit through 96 kHz/24 bit, audio quality exceeding that of CDs becomes possible.

■ Many convenient features

•GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens for showing the disc information or player information and providing access to many major functions of this unit
•Reproducing a virtual surround effect even when only a 2-channe! stereo system is connected. [Dolby Digital (AC-3)
5.1 ch DVD only]
•Programming of up to 5 scenes in memory (markers)
•Parental lock settings to prevent play of discs unsuitable for some audiences [DVD only]
•The remote control unit supplied has an easy-to-use joy stick, and it can control the TV as well.
■ Compatible with PAL DVD (Video CD) and
NTSC DVD (Video CD)
•This player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC
format. However, the player must be connected to a PAL TV which is capable of receiving PAL 525/60 system to play both PAL DVD (Video CD) and NTSC DVD (Video CD).
■ Compatible with Video CD and CD as well as
DVD

■ Disc formats supported by this player

The unit can play back discs bearing any of the following
marks:
noOMMCr
lo]0§®
non«. AUDIO
CD
[8 cm disc/ 12 cm disc]
DVD
[8 cm disc/ 12 cm disc]
iMOITALWffiOl

Video CD

[8 cm disc/ 12 cm disc]
DVD-A350A Contents
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
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Table of contents

Getting Started:
Safety information
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Features................................................................ 3
DVD-A350A Contents
Precautions
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Control reference guide
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Front panel display.............................................. 9
Basic connection Optional video connections Optional audio connections
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Remote control preparation...............................14
Connecting headphones
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Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD....................15
Basie Operatlpfn:
Basic play
•Basic play................................................................................15
•Stopping play.......................................................................... 17
•Skipping ahead or back...........................................................17
Rapid advance (Rapid reverse) Still picture (Pause) Frame advance [DVOA/ideo cd]
SlOW-motion play [DVO/Video CD]
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Enjoying Video CDs with playback control
without using menus [video cd only]
Operation Usfhg out $creens:
General Information about GUI screens
•Common procedures...............................................................20
Detailed descriptions of each GUI icon
•Screen for disc information.....................................................21
•Screen for player information
•Screen for slow-motion play and rapid advance
(reverse).................................................................................22
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A0ahced
Program play [video cd/cd]
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Random play [Video cd/cd]....................................24
Repeat play
• Repeat viewing (listening) ................................................25
• Repeating sections between two specific points
(A-B repeat)....................................................................26
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Storing markers in memory to be viewed
(listened) again
•storing a marker in the memory..........................................27
•Recalling/clearing a marker................................................27
Changing subtitle language [Dvd only]
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28 Changing audio soundtrack language
[DVD only].................................................................. 29
Switching vocals ON or OFF for Karaoke
discs [DVD/Vtdeo CD]....................................... 29
Viewing from another angle [dvd only]...... 30
Reproducing a virtual surround effect
[Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 ch DVD only]
Using a title menu [dvd only]
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Using a DVD menu [dvd only]..............................31
Initiai Settings:
Initial settings
•Common procedures of initial settings
•Selecting disc languages [DVD only]
•Selecting rating level [DVD only]
•Selecting language of On-Screen Display menu....................35
•Switching the On-Screen Display ON or OFF
•Selecting the display brightness.............................................36
•Selecting TV screen type
•Selecting digital output
•Speaker setting.......................................................................39
•Other settings.........................................................................41
For Your Reterence:
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Operating the TV set by the remote control
unit...................................................................42
Disc handling and maintenance
Troubleshooting
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Self-diagnosis display function Definition of terms
Specifications ....
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45 46 46
Language code list........................................... 47
Region Management
information
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Back cover

Precautions

Please read these precautions before operating this unit.
■ Mains lead protection
To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the fol
lowing.
•Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting
the AC mains lead to this unit.
•Do not connect or disconnect the AC mains lead when
your hands are wet.
•Keep the AC mains lead away from heating appliances.
•Never put any heavy object on the AC mains lead.
•Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC mains
lead in any way.
•Remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals.
•If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged,
turn off the power and disconnect the AC mains lead.
•if smoke, malodors or noises are emitted from the unit,
turn off the power and disconnect the AC mains lead.
■ Placement
Avoid placing the unit in areas of:
•direct sunlight or heating radiators, or closed automobiles
•high temperature (over SS^C) or high humidity (over 90%)
•excessive dust
•vibration, impact or where the surface is tilted As the internal parts may be seriously damaged.
■ Non-use Periods
When the unit is not being used, switch the unit to the stand
by mode.
When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.
■ No fingers or other objects inside
•Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous, and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disas semble the unit.
•Do not put any foreign object on the disc tray.
■ Keep away from water and magnets.
•Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liq uids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.
•Never bring magnetic objects such as speakers near to this
unit.
■ Stacking
•Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place any
thing heavy on it.
•Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
■ Condensation
Moisture may form on the lens in the following conditions...
•immediately after a heater has been turned on.
•in a steamy or very humid room.
•when the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly, in this case, turn on the power and wait about one hour for
the moisture to evaporate.
■ If there is noise Interference on the TV while a
broadcast is being received
Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast and the unit is left on. This is not a malfunction of
or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, switch this unit
3iy
mode.

Control reference guide

Main unit
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Page
O POWER, <bn button......................................................15
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
O VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND button/indicator .... 30
O Remote control signal sensor
O Display window................................................................... 9
0 ANGLE indicator..................................................................30
0 FL SCROLL button
Press to show the audio information for the disc currently being played on the unit’s display.
O OPEN/CLOSE button..........................................................15
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©SKIP buttons
0 Shuttle dial (SEARCH)..................................................18,19
0 PHONES jack.......................................................................14
© PHONES LEVEL control
0 Disc tray...............................................................................15
0 STANDBY indicator
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the
unit is turned on.
0 STOP button
0 STILUPAUSE button...........................................................18
0 PLAY button
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Control reference guide

Remote control unit
om POWER button
O ES|AV button
O POWER 6/1 button
(for DVDA/IDEO CD/CD player).
O DISPLAY button..............................
0 TITLE button
0 MARKER button
o SUBTITLE button O AUDIO button 0 SKIP buttons
0 STOP button...................................
0 STILUPAUSE button
0 Numeric buttons
•To select a 2>diglt number Example: To select track 23 Press “2" and then “3”.
0 CLEAR button
0 SETUP button
0 V.S.S. button 0 IQ CH. buttons 0 IQ VOL. buttons.
0 OPEN/CLOSE button.....................
0 MENU button
0 JoystIck/SELECT button .....
0 RETURN button
0 ANGLE button................................
0 SLOW/SEARCH buttons
0 PLAY button..............
0 PLAY MODE button
0 A-B REPEAT button
0 REPEAT MODE button
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Front panel display
Rotates during play. Rotates fast clockwise or counterclockwise during rapid advance (reverse). (See page 18.) Rotates slowly clockwise or counterclockwise during slow-motion play.
[DVDA/ideo CD] (See page 19.)
Illuminates in the stop mode.
Illuminates during playback.
O
Flashes when the RESUME function is ON.
(See page 17.) Illuminates during repeat play, (See page 25.)
O
Illuminates in the pause mode. [CD] (See page 18.)
o
Indicates the chapter number. [DVD]
0
indicates the track number. [Video CD/CD] Indicates the total playing time when the disc tray Is
©
closed. [Video CD/CD] Indicates the elapsed playing time from the start of the title/track during play.
O Indicates the current audio channel information re
corded in the disc (e.g. 2ch or 5.1 ch). O Illuminates when a DVD is loaded. 0 Illuminates In the still picture mode.
[DVD/Video CD] (See page 18.)
0 Illuminates during program play. [Video CD/CD]
(See pages 23 and 24.)
0 illuminates when Linear PCM of 96 kHz sampling is
being played.
0 Illuminates when Linear PCM of 24 bit is being played, 0 Illuminates when the disc tray is open. 0 Illuminates when the disc tray Is being closed (re
tracted).
0 Illuminates during play of a DVD.
0 Illuminates during play of an interactive DVD. 0 Illuminates during play of a Karaoke DVD. 0 Illuminates during play of an interactive Karaoke DVD. 0 Illuminates during play of a Video CD. 0 Illuminates during play of a Video CD with playback
control. 0 Illuminates during play of a CD. 0 Illuminates when playback Is Impossible.
•DVDs for which playback is prohibited by the setup “Rat ings”. (See page 34.)
•DVDs with Region No. other than “4" or “ALL”. (See page 43.)
0 Illuminates when no disc is loaded.
Basic connection
•Ensure that the power switch of this unit and other equipment to be connected is set to off before commencing connection.
•Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipments and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.
•Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.
•Ensure that you observe the colour coding when connecting audio and video cords.
Connecting to a TV set and an audio equipment
TV set (optional)
To mains supply (AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz)
Mains lead
Video/audio cord
(supplied)
S-video cord (supplied)
(supplied)
DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD player
(optional)
To audio input connectors (red, white)
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•When playing some DVD discs, TV;
::voiume:
; som® other sources, ac^ust the TV
volume to your desired level. ;v % f
•If the player Is connected to the TV ■ through a videp cassette
: the picture may not be played back
normally with some DVDs. If this is
the case, do not connect the player
■ ’ via the VCR. ;•!
Audio equipment (optional)
Optional video connections
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■cord":^

If the TV set is stereo

S-video output connector
The S (separate) video output connector separates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture. Use the S-video cord (optional) when connecting the player to a TV set equipped with an S-video input connector for the best possible picture quality.

If the TV set is monaural

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Optional audio connections
CoiHiecting to an AV amplifier with S.ich input connectors supporting Dolby Digital
This player contains a Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder or MPEG 2 decoder. This enables the playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG 1/2 audio or Linear PCM without the need for an external decoder with Dolby Digital, MPEG 1/2 audio or Linear PCM processing. When the player is connected to an AV amplifier with 5,1ch input connectors, you can enjoy theater-quality audio in your home when playing discs recorded in Dolby Digital, MPEG 1/2 audio or Linear PCM.
AV Amplifier with S.ich input connectors
(All sold separately.)
Front speaker (Left)
Subwoofer (Left)
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Surround speaker (Left) —

Notes:

•After connection is made, set the “Speaker setting" (such as Yes/No and Large/Smatl) according to your speaker sys tem. (See page 39.)
•if the type of the speakers connected does not satisfy the
channels recorded in an MPEG 2 or Linear PCM disc, the disc will not be played in all the channels but only in 2 chan
nels. (For example, even if the front speakers and the cen ter speaker are connected, a disc recorded in 5 channels will be played back only in 2 channels.)
•DVDs recorded in Linear PCM/96 kHz sampling in which “Center Speaker” is contained will also be played back only
in 2ch.
Center speaker
— Front speaker (Right)
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Subwoofer (Right)
Surround speaker (Right)
• If the surround speakers or the center speaker can’t be In stalled at an equal distance to (or further away from) the front speakers from the listening position, then change the delay time setting at the “Speaker setting" on page 39, to compensate.
•Set VIRTUAL SURROUND SOUND (V.S.S.) to “VSS OFF (Cancel) when using speakers other than the front speakers
[UR). If it is set to “VSS 1” (Natural effect) or “VSS 2" (Em
phasized effect), sound will be delivered only through the front speakers (UR).

Optional audio connections

Connoting to a decbder with Dolby Digital
■prefc^^ing''"" ^ "■ ■■
When DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio are played,
Dolby Digital bitstream or MPEG audio bitstream is output from the
piayer’s OPTICAL digital audio output connector or COAXIAL digital audio output connector. When the player is connected to a Dolby Dig ital decoder or MPEG audio decoder, you can enjoy theater-quality
audio in your home. [An optical digital cable or coaxial audio cable
(both optional) is required when an optional Dolby Digital decoder or
MPEG audio decoder is used.]
Notes when connecting the optical digital cable (optional)
•Remove the dust protection cap from the connector and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations of both the cable and the connector match (B).
•Keep the dust protection cap and always reattach the cap when not
using the connector to protect against dust.
Concerning the audio output from the unit’s optlcal/coax­lal digital audio output connector
Disc
DVD Dolby Digital
Video CD
CD
*'The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by the
initial settings. (See page 3€.)
*=Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into 48 kHz sampling
when it is output from the unit’s optical/coaxial digital audio output connector.
For your reference;
•Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital sound compression technique de veloped by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-chan­nei) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to
be efficiently recorded on a disc.
•Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit
up to 96 kHz/24 bit.
• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full
5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.
Sound recording format
(AC-3)
Linear PCM (48/96 kHz 16/20/24 bit)
MPEG 1/MPEG 2 MPEG audio bitstream or
MPEG 1 PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)
Linear PCM
Optical/coaxial digital audio output from connector
Dolby Digital bitstream (2-5.1 ch) or PCM (2ch) (48 kHz/16 bit)*’
Linear PCM (2ch) (48 kHz sampling/16 bit only)*® or no output*’
PCM(2ch) (16 bit)*’
Linear PCM
(44.1 kHz sampling)
DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD player
Coaxial audio­cable (optional)
Decoder or Amplifier with
Dolby Digital (AC-3)/MPEG processing (optional)
TV set (optional)
— Video/audio cord (supplied)
S-video cord (supplied)
(See page 11.)
or
To coaxial digital audio input connector
Optical digital
cable (optional)
To optical digital audio input connector
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Remote control preparation

Battery installation El
Insert the batteries while observing the correct {+) and {-) polarities as illustrated at right.

Service life of batteries

•The batteries normally last for about one year although this depends on how often and for what operations the remote control is used.
•If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is oper ated near the player, replace the batteries.
•Use size "AA", R6P batteries.
Notes:
•Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
•Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassem ble, heat or throw the batteries into the fire.
•Do not drop, step on or otherwise impact the remote control unit. This may damage the parts or lead to malfunction.
•Do not mix old and new batteries.
•If the remote control unit is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries. Otherwise, electrolyte may teak which may lead not only to malfunctioning but also to burns if contact is made with the electro
lyte.
•Wipe away any electrolyte leaking inside the remote control unit, and install new batteries.
•If any electrolyte should come into contact with parts of your body, wash it off thoroughly with water.
Remòte control operation rari^ É
Point the remote control unit no more than about 7 m from the remote control sensor and within about 60° of the front of the unit.
•The operating distance may vary according to the bright ness of the room.
Notes:
•Do not point bright lights at the remote control sensor.
•Do not place objects between the remote control unit and
the remote control sensor.
•Do not use this remote control unit while simultaneously op erating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

Connecting headphones a

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7 Connect the headphones.

•Headphones with a stereo plug (M6) can be connected.

2 Adjust the volume.

Caution:

Avoid listening to sound at levels which may be harmful to your ears.

i^efdre dnjoying DVDA^iddo Cp/CO

the On-Screen menu language of your player has
, been factory pre-set to English. .
iif you wputil like to Change the menu language to f rench,: Spanish, German or Italian^ please refer to “Selecting language of On-Screen Display menu” bn
If the expianatioris given belovy it is assumed that: En glish has been selected as the menu language. :

Basic play

Preparations

•Switch the TV ON and select “Video" as the TV input.
•Switch on the stereo system's power if the player has been connected to a stereo system.
Basic play

1 Press Power to switch on the power.

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to
open the disc tray.

3 Place a disc onto the disc tray.

Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces, posi tion it with the printed title side facing up, align it with the guides, and place it in its proper position. © 8 cm disc (D 12 cm disc
4 Press PLAY.
: C 1 bsei iRead i nal
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The disc tray is automatically closed and play begins.
•When the disc tray is closed by pressing OPEN/CLOSE, press PLAY to commence play.
•When a menu screen appears on the TV monitor
In case of DVDs with menu or Video CDs with playback control, a menu screen appears on the TV monitor. Perform step 5 on page 16 to commence play.
TITLE MENU"
Castles
Lovers
Birds
(Continued on the next page)
(Example of DVD)
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