Panasonic DVDL50D User Manual

Panasonic

Portable DVDA/ideo CD/CD Player

Operating Instructions

DVD-L50D

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Dear Customers

May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Portable

DVD/Video CD/CD Player. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Operating Instructions before at tempting to operate the player and that you note the listed precautions.

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this player, please read these instructions

completely. Please save this manual.

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Safety information

Note: Use only the AC adaptor provided. This player can be used only where the power supply is under the fol lowing conditions.

• U.S.A. and Canada: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

• Foreign: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz

It cannot be used elsewhere.

CAUTION:

PORTABLE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS PORTABLE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE/INVISI BLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE PORTABLE DVD/ViDEO CD/CD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS IN STRUCTED.

WHEN THIS PORTABLE DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE INNER COVER AND OTHER OPEN INGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS PLAYER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PER SONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX

POSE THIS PLAYER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND ANNOY

ING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

THIS PLAYER IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION!

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED)

PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the AC adaptor.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the Portable DVD/Video CD/CD Player.

CAUTION -LASEfl RADIATION WHEN OPEN,

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

AÏÏENTION-RAYONNEMENT LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.

NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU.

{Bottom of player)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri angle, 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 mainte nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ap pliance.

FCC NOTE: (U.S.A. Only)

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 protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in structions, may cause harmful interfer ence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be de termined 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 an tenna,

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached instal lation instructions and use only shield ed cables when connecting to other devices. Also, any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Safety information

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC TIONS.

• For connection to a supply in the U.S.A. and Canada, the provided AC cord must be connected to 120 V AC supply only.

•Confirm the voltage available at each country loca tion before using this player though the provided AC Adaptor operates on 100-240 V AC.

• For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A. and Canada, use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the AC outlet.

• For connection to supply which is greater than AC

125 V, use an AC cord set which is suitable for the voltage of the AC outlet and the rated current of the supplied AC adaptor. The AC cord set must be cer tified by the appropriate testing agencies according to the applicable national regulations.

•Contact either a local or foreign electrical parts dis tributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug or a proper AC cord set.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

(For U.S.A.) To order accessories, call PASC Accessory Dept. (For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you

1-888-PANA-DVD (1-888-726-2383).

have made your purchase.

□ Remote control unit.. 1

(Part No. VEQ2293)

□ Button-type

battery

.........................

for remote control unit (Part No. CR2025)

□ Audio/video cable ... 1

(Part No. VJA1065)

□ AC adaptor

(Part No. VSK0555) (Part No. VJA1095)

□ Service Center list

□ Warranty card...................................2

□ Safety instructions card □ Product information card

Q Operating Instructions manual .... 2

The model number and serial number of this player can be found on either the back or the bottom of the player. Please note them in the space provided below and re tain this booklet as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in the event of theft.

MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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___________________________________________________

1 □ AC cord.........................1

.................

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1 1

Optional accessories:

Battery pack (Model No. DY-DB50EX) S video cable Optical digital audio cable

□ Battery pack

(Model No. DY-DB50EX)

.................

□ Marks used in these instructions (pages 31^9)

• ■ This gives details on a function which can be enjoyed with DVD.

•This gives details on a function which can be enjoyed with Video CD.

(§© -This gives details on a function which can be enjoyed with CD.

Table of contents

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Safety information Accessories Features

Remote control unit preparations .

• Button-type battery (supplied) • Remote control operational notes ..

installation........................................ .. 22 Powering the player using the

•Notes regarding the button-type

battery.............................................. . . 23

Basic play

• Stopping play

• Skipping ahead or back

• Rapid advance (Rapid reverse).

Operations using the On-Screen

Menu Icons.........................................36

• Detailed descriptions of each icon

(Icons for disc information)..................38

• Detailed descriptions of each icon

(Icons for player information)

• Detailed descriptions of each icon

(Shuttle screen)...................................40

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. .22 • Remote control operation range . . . .. 23

. .30

. . 32

. . 33 .. 33

• Disc formats supported by this player

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Safety precautions...............................11

AC adaptor......................................

»Still picture (Pause) »Frame advance (Frame reverse)

(DVDA/ideo CD]

Using a menu

• Using a title menu

• Using a DVD menu.............................43

Playing tracks in an order you specify

or in random order (Program play/Random play)

•Playing tracks in an order you specify

(Program play)....................................44

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. . 23

..24

Changing the initial settings

•When "1 Disc Languages” is selected

•When “2 Ratings" is selected . . . .

•When “3 Menu Language" is selected

•When “4 On-Screen Messages” is selected

•When "5 TV Aspect" is selected ..

• Display modes of the LCD

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50 •When ‘‘6 Digital Audio Output" is

selected.............................................

52 • Recommended setting of “6 Digital 54

56 57 •Connecting to a stereo TV set

58 •Connecting to audio equipment 59

Audio Output”....................................

•When “9 Other Settings” is

selected.............................................

Connection.......................................

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.. 60 , . 62 . . 63

. . 66 . . 67

.66

Operating precautions

• Handling precautions..........................13

Disc handling and maintenance.........15

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• Maintenance of the main unit

• Maintenance of the LCD

Control reference guide

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15 15

Powering the player using the battery

pack (suppiied)..................................25

•Attaching the battery pack

• Detaching the battery pack

•Charging the battery pack

►Slow-motion play [DVDA/ideo CD] ... 35

• Playing tracks in random order

(Random play)....................................45

Using the multi-functions

•Changing audio soundtrack language (Multi-audio function)

•Changing subtitle language (Multi-subtitle function)

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25 25 26

46 47

• Regarding the battery pack

inserting/Removing discs

• Inserting discs

• Removing discs...................................29

• Enjoying Video CDs with playback control without using menus [Video CD]

•Viewing from another angle (Multi-angle function)

Reproducing an Advanced Virtual

Surround Sound effect

[Dolby Digital (AC-3) DVD].................49

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•Enjoying digital audio output from the audio input/output (optical digital audio output) connector

•Connecting to a decoder with Dolby Digital (AC-3) or dts (digital theater

systems) processing

• Playback from a video camera

•Connecting headphones (optional)...

Troubleshooting

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•Self-diagnosis display function

•When the STANDBY ((!)) indicator

68 or the CHARGE (CHG) indicator

flashes

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Language code list...........................

Definition of terms

69 70 Specifications

Index..................................................

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. . 77

, . 78

. .79 .. 82

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. . 83

Features

5-inch LCD Wide-screen with stereo speakers

This portable DVDA/ideo CD/CD player in cludes an LCD screen and stereo speak ers so that you can enjoy video and music without connecting to a TV set or other de vice. You can display video and listen to sounds recorded with a video camera

using the LCD screen and stereo speak ers.

•This player provides a 280,000-pixel high-resolution LCD wide-screen. This lets you enjoy sharp images.

Portable type for the user on the go

The player’s compact size, measuring 5®/is" (140 mm) wide, 6" {151.5 mm) deep and V/i' (37.7 mm) high, and light weight of only 1.4 lbs. (640 g), make it easy for you to carry it around.

Approximately three-hour continuous playing capability'' with battery pack

[supplied or optional (model No.: DYDB50EX )] (See page 25.) A newly developed lithium ion battery pro vides about three hours of continuous

playing capability. “This length of time varies depending on

the player's operating conditions. Continuous playing time of music CD is about 4.5 hours (when the outer cover is closed or the LCD is set to OFF).

Easier to use and carry

(See pages 17, 20 and 21.)

Nearly all functions can be accessed using the function buttons on the player. The compact, card-type remote control is easy

to carry and useful for remotely controlling

the player.

Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (VSS) function

(See page 49.) If the player is connected to external speakers, even when just two front speak ers are being used, the user can simply press the VSS (Virtual Surround Sound) button during playback of a Dolby Digital DVD (2 channel and above) to provide a rear surround effect. (This does not work with DVD Karaoke discs. In addition, this effect may differ depending on the kind of DVD used.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3)/dts (digital theater systems) digital output (See page 69 )

By connecting a Dolby Digital (AC-3)/dts (digital theater systems) decoder or an amplifier incorporating a Dolby Digital/dts decoder, you can enjoy high quality digital surround sound from Dolby Digital/dts discs.

Dialogue Enhancer

(See pages 32 and 41.) During playback of Dolby Digital/5.1 chan nel software, this function will boost the sound level of the center channel so that it is easier to hear the dialogue on movie software.

On-Screen Menu Icons

(See page 36.) By simply pressing the DISPLAY button, information on the player and disc can be displayed on the screen for easy identifica tion, The player’s operations and settings can be easily accessed by operating the joystick/cursor buttons while monitoring the screen. The color and position of the On-Screen Menu Icons can be changed. (See page 57.)

Example: in the case of the DVD

Versatile DVD features

•Multi-audio function (See page 46.)

The audio soundtrack can be heard in up to 8 languages. (The number of lan guages depends on the software.)

•Multi-subtitle function (See page 47.) Subtitles may be displayed in one of a maximum of 32 languages. (The number of languages depends on the software.)

•Multi-angle function (See page 48.) This function allows you to choose the viewing angle of scenes which were shot from a number of different angles.

(Limited to DVDs recorded with multiple

camera angles.)

• Parental lock function

(See page 54.)

This function can prevent playback of

DVD software unsuitable for some audi ences (especially for children). (Limited to DVDs encoded with specific rating

level.)

Features

□ Discs which cannot be

fljQte (»tenge’

The player can play back discs bearing any of the following marks:

(DIGITAL VIDEOl

[3d§(§

DIGFTAL AUDIO

□ Region Management Information

This player is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management

Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. The Region number of this player is “1”.

If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond to the Region number of this player, this player cannot play this disc. This player will play DVD discs made for lowing symbols:

____________________

DVD

[3"(8 cm) disc/ 5"(12 cm) disc]

Video CD

[3"(8 cm) disc/ 5"(12 cm) disc]

“ALL” Regions. This player will play DVD discs marked with the fol

played with this player

«DVD with Region No. other than “1”

or “ALL”

• Disc of PAL system

• DVD-ROM

• CD-ROM

• CDV

• CD-RW

• eVD

• Divx Video Disc

• Photo CD etc.

• DVD-R/DVD-RAM

• VSD

• CD-G

• DVD-hRW

• SVCD

• CD-R

□ Important information on playing DVDs and Video CDs

Some DVDs and Video CDs are played in a certain predetermined way based on the specifications of the software designer. When you insert a disc of this type, the player may not function according to the commands you enter (see the examples below) because the disc will be played according to the specifications of the soft ware designer. For further information, see the manual provided with your disc.

Examples:

•You may press the SKIP button to go to the beginning of the next track, but in stead of skipping, the player displays the <5 mark (indicating a prohibited action).

•Some functions such as the RESUME function and the A-B repeat play do not work with an interactive DVD or during menu play of a Video CD with playback control.

Safety precautions

Please read these precautions before op erating this player.

n AC cord and AC adaptor protection

To avoid any malfunctions of the player, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the foll owing:

•Use only the AC adaptor provided.

•Do not use the player above the estab

lished ratings of the AC outlet and power distributor or do not supply an AC voltage other than 120 V in U.S.A. and Canada. (Refer to “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4.)

•Hold the plug firmly when connecting

or disconnecting the AC cord.

•Do not connect or disconnect the AC

cord when your hands are wet.

• Keep the AC cord and AC adaptor

away from heating appliances.

•Never put any heavy object on the AC

cord and AC adaptor.

•Do not attempt to repair or recon

struct the AC cord and AC adaptor in any way.

•Remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at

regular intervals.

•If liquids or foreign objects have been spilled into the player or AC adaptor, set the player to the standby mode and disconnect the AC cord.

•If the player has been dropped or oth erwise damaged, set the player to the standby mode and disconnect the AC cord.

•If smoke, malodors or noises are emit ted from the player or AC adaptor, set the player to the standby mode and disconnect the AC cord.

•If the case of the AC adaptor or the AC cord is damaged, set the player to the standby mode and disconnect the AC cord.

•If the AC adaptor is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC cord for safety.

• Do not touch the plug, the AC adaptor, battery pack or the metal part of the player during a thunderstorm.

• Do not scratch or mark the AC adap

tor, AC cord and power plug, rework them, place them in proximity to a

heating appliance, forcibly bend them, twist them, pull them, place heavy ob

jects on top of them, bunch them to

gether with other wires or units, or put a cloth over them.

• Insert the power plug securely until its prongs are completely housed inside

the AC outlet.

□ Do NOT disassemble or remodel this

player.

□ Placement

Avoid placing the player or AC adaptor in areas of:

•direct sunlight or heating radiators, or closed automobiles

• high temperature [over 95T (35°C)] or high humidity (over 90%)

•excessive dust or oily smoke

•vibration, impact or where the surface is tilted

• in a poorly ventilated location

as the internal parts may be seriously damaged.

n No fingers or other objects inside

•Touching internal parts of this player is dangerous, and may cause serious dam age to the player. Do not attempt to dis assemble the player.

• Do not put any foreign object inside the player or AC adaptor.

• Do not insert metal or inflammable ob

jects inside the player or AC adaptor.

•Take care not to catch your fingers when you close the inner cover.

Safety precautions

□ Keep away from water and magnets.

•Keep the player or AC adaptor away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liq uids are spilled into the player or AC adaptor, serious damage could occur.

• Keep magnetic objects such as speak ers, at a distance from this player.

□ Do not use cracked or warped discs. □ To avoid injuries from accidents

caused by inattention, do not use this player in the front seat of a mov ing vehicle, or when walking.

□ Do not use the car’s cigarette tighter

socket to suppiy power to the piayer. (Doing so may cause a malfunction.)

ADANGER

□ Caution regarding the battery pack.

•Do not use the battery pack with equip ment other than the specified player.

•Use this player to recharge the battery pack.

• Do not drop, impact, disassemble, re model, or press the battery pack.

• Do not throw the battery pack into the fire, or heat it.

• Keep the battery pack away from areas exposed to direct sunlight or in close proximity to a flame.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (@ or ©) with metal objects.

• Do not use, charge, or leave the battery pack in locations where there is static electricity.

• Do not get the terminals dirty or wet.

• Do not get dirt, sand, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

•Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. {This battery pack is not waterproof.)

□ Do not position your eyes near the

lens, and do not look at the laser light.

• Doing so may be harmful to your vision.

□ Do not operate the player for an ex

tended period of time on your lap, etc. __ _

BWhen this player is used for an

extended period of time, the bottom of the player can become hot enough to cause minor burns.

□ Caution regarding disposing of the

battery pack and the button-type battery

•Check, and follow, your local regula tions before disposal.

□ Caution regarding the button-type

battery

• Do not disassemble, remodel (solder,

e.g.), press, heat or throw the battery into the fire.

•Keep the button-type battery out of the

reach of children,

•Make sure you insert the battery with

its poles aligned.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (© or

0) with metal objects.

□ Countermeasure against electrolyte

leaking from the battery pack or the button-type battery

• If any electrolyte should come into con tact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water,

• If any electrolyte should come into con tact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

Operating precautions

□ If there is noise interference on the

TV while a broadcast is being re ceived

Depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broad

cast and the player is left on. This is not a

malfunction of the player or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, set the player to the standby mode.

□ When installing the player

•Avoid shelves and other high locations.

• Place the player in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

• Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.

□ When operating the player

•Do not expose the player to the sprays from volatile insecticides, etc. {Doing so may deform the external cabinet or cause the paint to peel off.)

• Do not push the LCD screen downward, especially using an object with a pointed end.

•After the player is used for many hours, the surface of the player becomes hot; this is normal, not a malfunction.

• Do not touch the pickup unit (the lens in particular) inside the inner cover with your hands or other objects. (Doing so

may cause a malfunction.)

•Do not insert objects into the opening

hole area of the pickup unit. (Doing so

may cause a malfunction.)

• Do not push the inner cover downward during playback. (Doing so may damage the disc inside.)

• Do not subject the player to impact dur ing playback. (Doing so may damage the disc inside.)

• Do not set the player down on a sofa for operation. (Doing so may increase the temperature inside the player and cause damage to the player.)

□ When using the player outdoors

• Do not use the player in areas where it may get wet. (If the player gets wet, it may be damaged.)

• Do not use the player in sandy or dusty locations (such as a beach). (Sand and dust may find their way inside the player and cause a malfunction.)

□ Condensation

Moisture may form on the lens in the fol lowing conditions...

• immediately after a heater has been turned on.

• in a steamy or very humid room.

•when the player is moved from a cold en

vironment to a warm one. If moisture forms inside this player, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn on

the power and wait about 1 to 2 hours for the moisture to evaporate.

□ When bringing the player on board

an aircraft

•The electromagnetic waves emitted by

the player may interfere with the aircraft’s instruments. Follow the instructions given

by the flight attendants.

□ When bringing the player Into a hos

pital

•The electromagnetic waves emitted by

the player may interfere with the medical equipment in the hospital. Follow the in structions given by the medical person nel.

Operating precautions

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□ When bringing the player inside a car

• Do not use the car’s cigarette lighter socket to supply power to the player. (Doing so may cause a malfunction.)

•The exclusive battery pack [supplied or optional (model No.: DY-DB50EX)] must always be used. (See pages 25-27.)

• Do not leave the player in areas of ex tremely high temperature [over approx.

140°F (eO'C)] such as inside of the car in hot summer or in the car trunk or of ex

tremely low temperature [under approx.

14T (-lO'C)]. (Doing so may cause the outer case deformation, or adversely af fect battery pack performance and quali

ty.)

□ When moving or transporting the

player

•When moving the player, remove the disc if one is inside, and disconnect the AC adaptor and other cords.

•When transporting the player for reloca tion, place the player in its original pack ing carton.

• Do not drop the player or bump it into ob jects when moving or transporting it.

□ When the player is not going to be

used for a long time

•To conserve power, set the player to the standby mode, and disconnect the AC adaptor from the AC outlet. (Even when the player is set to the standby mode, power equivalent to about 2.0 W will be consumed unless the AC adaptor is dis connected.)

•Be sure to close the inner cover. (Dust may attach to the lens or other parts, which may cause a malfunction.)

Disc handling and maintenance

□ Handling precautions

•Hold the disc by the edges so the sur face will not be soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.

•Do not write on the label side with a ball point pen or other writing instruments.

•Do not use record cleaning sprays, ben zine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

•Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

•Do not install more than 1 disc.

• Do not try to close the inner cover when the disc is not installed properly.

•Be sure to store the disc in its exclusive case when not in use.

□ If the surface is soiled

Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth. When wiping discs, always move the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.

(If you wipe the discs using a circular mo tion, circular scratches are likely to occur, which will cause noise.)

□ improper disc storage

You can damage discs if you store them in the following places:

•Areas exposed to direct sunlight

• Humid or dusty areas

•Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance

Maintenance

• Be sure to press and hold STOP (□) to set the player to the standby mode and disconnect the plug of the AC adaptor before maintaining the player.

•Wipe this player with a dry, soft cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, wipe clean with a cloth which has been dipped in a weak soap-and-water solution and wrung out thoroughly, and then wipe again with a dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, benzine, thinner, cleaning fluid or other chemicals. And do not use compressed air to remove dust.

□ Maintenance of the lens

• If dust is attached to the lens, remove dust carefully with an air blower for cam era lenses (optional). Be careful not to touch the lens with your

fingers.

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□ If the disc is brought from a cold to a

warm environment, moisture may form on the disc

Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lintfree cloth before using the disc.

•Wipe the LCD screen with a dry, soft cloth.

• Drops of water spilled on the LCD screen may cause discoloration: wipe them dry immediately.

Control reference guide

Player (Front view)

Lock release knob

Slide the knob to the right and then open the outer cover. (See page 28.)

DISPLAY MODE button [DISPLAY MODE]

Press to select the display mode of the LCD. (When the player is turned ON, will be selected.) (See page 59.)

Stereo speakers*^

BRIGHT dial [BRIGHT]

Turn to adjust the brightness of the screen.

LCD (5') Wide-screen

Remote control signal sensor

Point the remote control unit at the sensor when operating the player. (See page 23.)

CHARGE indicator [CHG]

• Illuminates during charging.

•Goes off when charging is completed or when the battery is charged.

• Refer to the page 78 about flashing.

*The built-in stereo speakers may not provide satisfactory sound volume and sound qual

ity depending on the disc. In this case, it is recommended to connect headphones (op tional) or external speakers. (See pages 67-70.)

STANDBY indicator [O]

•Illuminates in the standby mode.

•Goes off when the player is turned on.

•Refer to the page 78 about flashing.

Function buttons

SKIP/SEARCH buttons [\AM , ►►!]

Press for skipping ahead/back or rapid advance/reverse {see page 33)

or for slow-motion play (see page 35).

Reverse direction Forward direction

MENU button [MENU]

When pressed during play, the DVD menu recorded on the disc will be displayed. (See page 43.) When pressed in the stop mode, the initial settings screen will be displayed (See page 51.)

RETURN button [RETURN]

Press to return to the previous menu.

OPEN button [^]

Press to open the inner

cover. (See page 28.)

STOP [nyPOWER OFF [POWER OFF] button

Press to stop playback. (See page 32.) If this button is kept pressed when the player is ON, the player will be set to the standby mode (if the AC adaptor is used) or the player will be turned off (if

the battery pack is used).

PAUSE button [UU ]

Press to place the player in

the still picture/pause mode.

(See page 34.)

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TITLE button [TITLE]

Press to show the title menu

recorded on the disc. (See page 43.)

Joystick/SELECT button [SELECT]

Make the selection by tilting the joystick forwards, backwards or to the left or right, and then press SELECT to enter the selection. (See page 31.)

DISPLAY button [DISPLAY]

Press to show the On-Screen Menu Icons. (See page 37.)

PLAY [>]/POWER ON [POWER ON] button

Press to start playback. (See page 31.) If this button is pressed in the standby mode (if the AC adaptor is used) or when the player is OFF (if the battery pack is used), the player will be turned on. When the disc is loaded, playback starts automatically.

Control reference guide

Player (Left-side view)

DC input connector [C-i^^DC IN 9V]

Connect the AC adaptor (supplied). (See pages 24 and 26.)

S video output connector [S VIDEO OUT]

For connection of an S video cable (optional) to an external monitor. (See page 66.)

Video input/output connector [VIDEO]

For connection of the audio/video cable (supplied) to

an external monitor. (See pages 66 and 70.)

Volume level [VOLUME]

Turn to adjust the volume level output from the built-in stereo speakers or the headphones.

0: No sound is heard

10: Maximum

Audio input/output (optical digital audio output) connector [AUDIO/OPT OUT]

For connection of the audio/video cabie (supplied) or optical digital audio cable (optional) to an external audio system. The type of the output signal will be automatically selected according to the cord or cable to be connected. (See pages 66-70.)

In/Out select switch [LINE SEL fHii IN]

GHQ: Select this setting when sending video or audio signals to an external device

(such as a stereo or TV set) from the video input/output connector and audio input/output (optical digital audio output) connector. Normally, this setting should be used. (See pages 66, 67 and 69.)

IN: Select this setting when sending video or audio signals from an external device

such as a video camera to the video input/output connector and audio input/output (optical digital audio output) connector so that the images appear on the screen. (See page 70.) (Be sure to return to the position in normal playback.)

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Headphone jack [PHONES]

For connection of the headphones (optional) with a Vb" (3.5 mm) stereo plug. (See page 70.)

Player (Right-side view)

When this switch is slid toward the “HOLD” direction, the HOLD function (for preventing errors in operation) is activated. (If a function button is pressed when the HOLD function is ON, “HOLD” is displayed on the screen and the STANDBY indicator fiashes.)

Connect the battery pack [supplied or optionai (modei No.: DY-DB50EX)]. (See page 25.)

Note:

• Be careful not to touch the battery connector terminals. (Doing so may cause the termi nals to become misshapen.) Do not allow any metallic object to come into contact with the terminals. (Doing so could

damage the player.)

HOLD function:

The hold function ensures that even when a function button is inadvertently pressed while the player is being carried, the function corresponding to the button will not be acknowl edged. (It prevents the function buttons from being pressed during operation, so as not to

interrupt playback.)

Control reference guide

Remote control unit

Buttons used for basic operations

PLAY button

Press to start playback.

(See page 31.)

If this button is pressed in the standby mode (if the AC adaptor is used), the player will

be turned on. When the disc is

loaded, playback starts automatically. (It is impossible to turn on the player with the

remote control unit if the player

is powered by the battery pack.)

PAUSE button

Press to place the player in the still picture/pause mode. (See page 34.)

STOP button

Press to stop playback. (See page 32.)

If this button is kept pressed when the player is ON, the player will be set to the standby mode (if the AC adaptor is used) or the player will be turned off (if the battery pack is used).

DISPLAY button -----------------------

Press to show the On-Screen Menu Icons. (See page 37.)

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SKIP buttons

Press for skipping ahead/back. (See page 33.)

I: Reverse direction I: Forward direction

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SLOW/SEARCH buttons

Press for rapid advance/ reverse (see page 33) or for slow-motion play (see page 35).

Reserve direction

►► : Forward direction

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PLAY

MODE

CANCEL

DVD PLAYER

TITLE button

Press to show the title menu recorded on the disc. (See page 43.)

Cursor buttons/SELECT button -

Make the selection by pressing the cursor buttons (A, ►), and then press SELECT to enter the selection. (See page 31.)

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RETURN button —

Press to return to the previous menu.

MENU button

When pressed during play, the DVD menu recorded on the disc will be displayed. (See page 43.) When pressed in the stop mode, the initial settings screen will be displayed. (See page 51.)

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Buttons used for advanced operations

NUMBER button

Press to change to number input mode, then press the button corresponding to the desired number.

•Entering numbers

Example: Entering “6"

Example: Entering “16”

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•To exit number input mode

during the input process:

Press NUMBER.

AUDIO button

Press to change the audio soundtrack language for DVD, to switch the vocal mode for DVD Karaoke, or to select “LR”, “L” or “R” for Video CD. (See page 46.)

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SUBTITLE button

Press to change the

subtitle language.

(See page 47.)

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ANGLE button

Press to view from another angle. (See page 48.)

ACTION button----------------------

Press to show the initial settings screen, (See page 51.)

Virtual Surround Sound button [VSS] --------------------------------------------------------

Press to activate the Virtual Surround Sound effect. [This effect works only during playback of DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital Surround Sound (2ch and above).] (See page 49.)

PLAY MODE button

Press to select “Normal play”, “Program play" or “Random play”. (See pages 44 and 45.)

Remote control unit preparations

While sliding the release knob

to the left,

pull out the holder.

□ Service life of the battery

•The button-type battery (Lithium battery) normally lasts for about one year although this depends on how often, and for what operations, the remote control unit is used.

• If the remote control unit fails to work even when it is operated near the player, replace the battery.

• Use CR2025 battery.

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• Keep the button-type battery out of

the reach of children.

• Make sure you insert the battery with its poles aligned.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or throw the battery into a fire.

•Wipe away any electrolyte leaking inside the remote control unit, and install new battery.

• If any electrolyte should come into con tact with parts of your body, wash it off thoroughly with water.

• Do not drop, step on or otherwise impact the remote control unit. This may damage the parts or lead to malfunction.

• If the remote control unit is not going to be used for a long time, remove the battery. Otherwise, electrolyte may leak which may lead, not only to malfunction, but also, to burns if contact is made with the electrolyte.

• 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 operating the remote control unit of any other equipment.

•

Remote control signal sensor

23 feet (7 m)

Powering the player using the AC adaptor

(Referto “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"

on page 4.)

Standby mode:

This refers to a condition in which the AC adaptor is connected to the AC outlet and the

player is consuming a small amount of power (approx. 2.0 W).

Powering the player using the battery pack (supplied)

Slide the battery pack in the direction indicated by the arrow until the release button clicks.

(The battery pack is attachecJ.)

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Powering the player using the battery pack (supplied)

*1 Attach the battery pack to

the player (see page 25).

2 Connect the AC adaptor to

the player.

AC adaptor

(supplied)

AC cord

(supplied)

For your reference:

•The battery pack will not be charged when the player is ON (during play or in the stop mode). Charging will start when the STOP (□) button is pressed and held for approximately two seconds to set the player to the standby mode.

Q Connect the AC cord to the

AC adaptor.

^ Connect the plug of the AC

cord to AC outlet.

[Charging starts and the CHARGE (CHG) indicator lights in red.]

To AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz in U.S.A. and Canada)

(Refer to “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

on page 4.)

•The CHARGE (CHG) indicator goes off when charging is completed. Disconnect the AC adaptor and the AC cord after confirming the CHARGE (CHG) indicator

is OFF.

•in the case where charging fails to start,

refer to the notes on page 71.

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