Panasonic DVD-F85 User Manual

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DVD/CD PLAYER

Operating Instructions

Model No. DVD-F85

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 keep this manual for future
reference.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.

P PC

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ENERGY STAR

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Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number “1” or “ALL”.

Example

1

1

ALL

2

4

The warranty for the U.S.A. is on page 26.
En la página 27 hay una guía de referencia rápida en

español.

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories. Use numbers indicated in
parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.) To order acc essories contact 1-800-332-53 68 or
web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom
you have made your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAJB000070)

∏ 2 Remote control batteries

Getting started

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(RJA0065-A)

∏ 1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6CA00001)

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do
not use it with other equipment.

Table of contents

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________________
DEALER NAME _______________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER _________________________________

The model number and serial number of this product can be found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the
space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER ______________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________________

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
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, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
THE APPARATUS.

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

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CAUTION
CAUTION
VARNING
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARO!
VORSICHT
ATTENTION

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate ra dio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit differen t from that

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment wo uld
void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two condit i ons: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

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AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR

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ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

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UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

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UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
AVATT AESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

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LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN

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ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS

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D’OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

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to which the receiver is connected.

FDA 21 CFR / Class II

IEC60825-1 / Class 3b

RQLXS0054

(Inside of product)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty .

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

Getting started

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed
below. Keep these operating instructions handy f or future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

Getting started

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

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

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles , and the point where they e xit from
the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the man uf acturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in a ny w a y, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

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1 Standby/on button (Í). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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2 Disc select button (DISC), Disc buttons (DISC 1–DISC 5) . . . . . 11
3 Sequential button (SEQUENTIAL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 FL select button (FL SELECT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5 Group button (GROUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Cancel button (CANCEL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7 Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8 Stop button (∫ STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Top menu, Direct navigator b utton

(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13

: Cursor buttons (3, 4, 2, 1), Enter button (ENTER). . . . . . . . . . 9
; Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
< Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
= Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
> Play mode button (PLAY MODE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
? Zoom button (ZOOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
@ Sleep button (SLEEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 21
B Drawer open/close button (< OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, S10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
D Slow/Search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
E Play button (1 PLAY). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
F Pause button (; PAUSE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
G Menu, Play list button (MENU, PLAY LIST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13
H Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
I Angle/page button (ANGLE/PAGE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
J Quick replay button (QUICK REPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
K Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY). . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
L Double re-master button (DOUBLE RE-MASTER). . . . . . . . . . . . 15
M Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
N FL Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
O Standby/on switch (POWER Í/I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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.

P Audio only button (AUDIO ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Q Disc indicators (DISC 1–5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
R Skip, Search buttons (4, 5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
S Disc exchange button (DISC EXCHANGE). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
T Disc skip button (DISC SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
U Remote control signal sensor

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Disc tray number

Buttons such as 8 function the same as those on the remot e co ntrol.

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Connection

AC IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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PCM/BITSTREAM

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AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

OPTICAL

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SUB­WOOFER SURROUND FRONT

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5.1ch

2ch

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT

AC IN

Before connection

≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
≥Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Connection to a television

This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. To get the full benefit
from the powerful multi-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers .

≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless

otherwise indicated.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

Getting started

Connect your unit directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder
when setting up your home entertainment system, because
the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy
guard.

Basic connection to a
television

Television

AUDIO

IN

L
R

red white yellow

Audio/video cable
(included)

red white yellow

VIDEO

IN

Y ou can connect the audio cable
to the 2-channel audio input
terminals of an analog amplifier
or system component to enjoy
stereo or Dolby Pro Logic.

For better pictures

Television’s
COMPONENT VIDEO
IN terminals

Video cable (not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressiv e output (➜ page 9)
and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using
these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P
(Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.The
description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or
monitor (e.g. Y/P

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the same

color.
≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better pictu re.

(➜ page 20, Video—Black Level Control)

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

B/PR) and luminance signal

Television’s
S VIDEO IN
terminal

S video cable (not included)

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than
the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance
(C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend
on the television.)

∫ Power connection

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 0.6 W).
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it
from the household AC outlet.

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Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC power supply cord (included)

Home Theater – Enjoying more powerful sound

AC IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

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AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

OPTICAL

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SURROUND FRONT

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5.1ch 2ch

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO O

Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifie r and speakers.
There are two types of connection, digital and analog.
\A\ Digital
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy
surround sound.
You can also enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies
such as 96 and 192 kHz if the material isn’t copy-protected and the
equipment you connect is compatible with these signals.

[Note]

If you don’t connect a subwoofer, it is advisable to connect front
speakers (L/R) capable of producing bass of less than 100 Hz.

\B\ Analog
Connect an amplifier with multi-channel audio input terminals to enjoy
surround sound.
This unit can decode Dolby Digital and DTS and there are no limitations
on sampling frequency with this kind of connection.
To obtain maximum performance of DVD-Audio m ul ti- ch annel linear PCM
sound, the connections \B\ below are recommended.

Getting started

Digital connection

A

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(

PCM/BITSTREAM

OPTICAL

Insert fully,
with this side
facing up.

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when
connecting.

OPTICAL

Change “Digital output”
(➡ page 21).

≥You can connect to a digital amplifier or system

component to enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic.

Analog connection

B

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CENTER

SUB­WOOFER

AUDIO OUT

5.1ch

L

R

SURROUND FRONT

L

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Audio cable

Connect cables
to terminals
corresponding to
the speakers you
have connected.

CENTER

SUB­WOOFER

SURROUND
(L) (R)

FRONT

(L) (R)

Change “Speaker setting”
(➡ page 22).

Amplifier

^

≥Switch the attenuator on if sound is distorted

with this connection (➜ page 19).

Speakers (example)

Connect three or more speakers for surround sound.

∫ Recording Output
Digital recording

Connection [A] to digital recording equipment
≥With DVD , the f ollowin g conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t ha ve

protection preventing digit al recording, and b the recording equipment

can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.
When recording, make the following settings.
–Advanced surround: OFF (➜ page 19)
–PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (➜ page 21)
–Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (➜ page 21)

Analog recording

There are no limitations on r ecordi ng anal og sig nals as ther e are wi th d igita l
signals.
≥Connect the equipment to the unit’ s 2-channel AUDIO OUT (L/R)

terminals.
or

≥Select “2-channel” in “Speaker Setting” (➜ page 20) when connecting

the equipment to the unit’s FRONT (L/R) 5.1-channel AUDIO OUT
terminals.

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Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

DVD-RAM DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R SVCD Video CD CD CD-R/RW

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Shown as
“DVD-VR” on
the display

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g.
heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

Getting started

It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of di sc or condition of the recording.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx
Video Discs, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their
cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on
the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.

∫ Built-in decod ers

You can play discs with these symbols.

∫ Video systems

NTSC is used. This unit converts still pictures on PAL system DVD-Audio
discs for play on NTSC video systems. The picture is compressed to show
it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched v ertically.

∫ Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may
not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD
has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫ DVD-RAM discs

The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those recorded with DVD
video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. using
Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording
standard).
≥Remove discs from their cartridges before use and return them when

you are finished, making sure that the labels of the disc and cartridge
face the same way.

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and

another begins, may not play smoothly.

∫ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

Conforming to
IEC62107

∫ Disc str u cture

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the
disc type.
Track: the smallest division on DVD-Aud io, CDs, and Video CDs, or a

single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equ iv alent t o folders or

albums on data discs.

Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.
Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.
Picture: a single JPEG file.
Play list: the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of scenes

on DVD-RAM.

Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play

lists on a DVD video recorder.

Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

∫ To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe
dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean only with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫ Handling precautions

≥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 attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs wit h exposed

adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

[JPEG]

∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recordi ng disc) recor ded with CD-DA,
video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close
the session or finalize after recording.

See page 13 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.

∫ HighMAT discs

This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, an d/or
JPEG files.

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The remote control

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∫ Batteries

R6, AA, UM-3

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Quick setup

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[1]

Do not:

≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time .
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can da mage
items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of
time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor (➜ page 5, Control reference guide), avoiding
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23feet) directly in front of the unit.

[1] Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
[2] Press [SETUP] to show the QUICK SETUP

screen.

SETUP

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English
Français
Español

Getting started

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The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first
time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on t he
television to suit the connections for the player.

∫ TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your television.
If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on
some discs is shown (➜ page 20, Video—TV Aspect).

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)
Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen
of a 4:3 aspect television (unless prohibited by the
producer of the disc).

≥4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the letter bo x style
on a 4:3 aspect television.

[3] Press [3, 4] to select the menu language and

press [ENTER].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to continue and

press [ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4] to select the item and press

[ENTER].

≥Audio Language (➜ page 20)
≥Subtitle Language (➜ page 20)
≥TV Type (➜ page 20)
≥TV Aspect (➜ below)
≥Progressive Out (➜ page 20)
≥Speaker Setting (➜ page 20)
≥PCM Digital Output (➜ page 21)

[6] Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the

settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To access this screen again later
➜ page 20, Others—QUICK SETUP

∫ To enjoy progressive video

1. Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P
compatible television. (Video will not be displa yed correctly if
connected to an incompatible television.)

2. In QUICK SETUP, set “Progressive Out” to “Enable”.

3. Change Video output mode to “480P” (➜ page 18).

≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input

connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S

VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace, irrespective of the settings.

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