Panasonic DVD-L50PM User Manual

F^iiiasonic

Portable DVDA/ideo CD/CD Player

Operating Instructions

Model No.

DVD-L50A

DVD-L50PM

The “DVD-L50A” denotes the model for Australia and N.Z. The “DVD-L50PM” denotes the model for Latin America.

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Dear Customers

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

DVDA/ideo 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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Accessories

Piease check and identify the supplied accessories.

DVD-L50A

□ Remote control unit... 1

(Part No. VEQ2294)

□ Button-type battery------1

for remote control unit (Part No. CR2025)

□ Audio/video cable

(Part No. VJA1065)

□ AC adaptor.....................1

(Part No. VSK0576)

□ AC cord

(Part No. VJA0754)

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.........

□ Remote control unit... 1

(Part No. VEQ2293)

□ Button-type battery

for remote control unit

(Part No. CR2025)

□ Audio/video cable

(Part No. VJA1065)

□ AC adaptor

(Part No. VSK0576)

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□ Battery pack

(Model No. DY-DB50EX)

□ Operating Instructions

manuai.. □ Warranty □ Optional Warranty

Optional accessories;

•Battery pack (Model No. DY-DB50EX)

•S video cable

•Optical digital audio cable

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

.......

□ AC cord..........................1

(Part No. VJA0667)

□ Battery pack

(Model No. DY-DB50EX)

□ Power plug adaptor ... 1

(Part No. VJS1993)

□ Operating Instructions

1 1

manual.........................

□ Setup Guide

(Spanish)

........... 1

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BRIGHT dial RETURN

Q Panasonic

Lock Release Knob

LCD I (5") Wide-screen ¡

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Stereo Speakers

DISPLAY MODE

OPEN (^)

SKIP/SEARCH

{\«,»\)

SKiP(h«, ►►!)

STOP (■)NUMBER-

SUBTITLE

DISPLAY

TITLE

DVD-L50A:

SETUP

DVD-L50PM;

ACTION

Cursor buttons

(A, ▼, ◄, ►)/

SEL (Select)

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STOP (nyOFF

PAUSE (DO)

PLAY (D>)/ON Remote Control Signal Sensor

1 VEQ22B4

[7^

DISPLAY SUB^ ANGLE

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TITLE Joystick/SELECT

MENU DISPLAY

STANDBY (6) Indicator

CHARGE (CHG) Indicator

SLOW/SEARCH (◄◄, ►►)

PAUSE (II) PLAY (►)

AUDIO

ANGLE VSS

MENU PLAY MODE

CANCEL

RETURN

Safety information

Note: This player can be used only where the power supply is AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz. it cannot be used else where.

CAUTION:

THE PORTABLE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. IT USES A VISIBLE/INVISIBLE LASER BEAM THAT

COULD EXPOSE YOU TO HARM FUL LASER RADIATION IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT USED CORRECT LY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OP ERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

WHEN THIS PORTABLE DVD/VIDEO

CD/CD PLAYER IS CONNECTED TO THE WALL OUTLET OR BATTERY

PACK 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.

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!

(Bottom of player)

USING THE PRODUCT IN A MAN NER, OTHER THAN THE PROCE

DURES SPECIFIED IN THE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, MAY

RESULT IN THE EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS RADIATION.

VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,

WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN,

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

VARNING - SYNLIGOCHOSYNLIGLASERSTRALNING

NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAO. STRÄLEN ÄR FARLIG.

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 - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER

RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

ATTENTION - RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN

CAS D'OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

AOVARSEL - SYNLIGOGUSYNLIGLASERSTRALING

VED Â8NING. UNDGÂ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÂLING,

ADVARSa - SYNLIGOGUSYNLIGLASERSTRALING

NÂR DEKSEL ÂPNES. UNNGÂ EKSPONERING FÜR STRAlEN.

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NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÂTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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(Bottom of player)

ADANGER

m Caution regarding the battery pack

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

•Use this fjlayer to rechargè the battery pack.

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

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

• Do not store the battery pack in tem perature over 60°C.

• Keep the battery pack away from areas exposed to direct sunlight or in close to

aflame.

• 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.)

m 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

•Danger of explosion if battery is incor rectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.

•Do not disassemble, remodel (solder, e.g.), press, heat or throw the battery into fire.

•Keep the button-type battery out of

reach of children.

•Make sure you insert the battery with

its poles aligned.

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

M 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.

Open the facing page when using the operating Instructions.

Table of contents

Accessories

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Safety information ........................... 4

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Remote control unit preparations ... 15

•Button-type battery (included)

installation ...............................................

•Notes regarding the button-type battery

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Basic play..

• Stopping play.............................................22

•Skipping ahead or back..............................22

• Rapid advance (Rapid reverse)................23

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Features .............................................

•Disc formats supported by this

player.......................................................... 9

Safety precautions

•Remote control operation range

• Remote control operational notes .... 15

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Powering the player using the

AC adaptor

•Still picture (Pause)

•Frame advance (Frame reverse) [DVDA/ldeo CD]

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Operations using the GUI screens... 25

• Detailed descriptions of each icon (Screen for disc Information)

•Detailed descriptions of each icon (Screen for player information)

•Detailed descriptions of each icon

(Shuttle screen)

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Changing the initial settings

•When “1 Disc Languages” is

selected......................................................34

•When “2 Ratings” is selected

(Parental lock function) ............................

•When “3 Menu Language” Is

selected......................................................37

•When “4 On-Screen Messages” is

selected......................................................37

•When “5 TV Aspect” is selected

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Program play

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Random piay....................................30

Using the muiti-functions

•Viewing from another angle

(Multi-angle function)

•Changing audio soundtrack

language (Multi-audio function)

•When “6 Digital Audio Output” is

selected

•When “9 Other Settings” is

selected

•Display modes of the LCD

•Recommended setting of “6 Digital

Audio Output”............................................ 42

Connection

•Connecting to a stereo TV set...................43

•Connecting to audio equipment

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Operating precautions ....................

©Handling precautions.

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Disc handling and maintenance..... 14

•Maintenance of the player

• Maintenance of the LCD

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14 14

Powering the player using the battery

pack (included)

•Attaching the battery pack..........................17

• Detaching the battery pack

•Charging the battery pack

•Slow-motion play [DVDA/ideo CD]

•Changing subtitle language (Multi-subtitle function)

Using a menu

•Using a title menu..................................... 32

• Using a DVD menu....................................32

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17 18

Inserting/Removing discs................19

• Inserting discs

• Removing discs.........................................19

•Enjoying Video CDs with playback control without using menus

[Video CD]...........................................

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.24

Reproducing an Advanced Virtual

Surround Sound (VSS) effect

[Dolby Digital (AC-3) DVD

(2 channel and above)].............

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

output) connector.......................................45

•Connecting to a decoder with Dolby

Digital (AC-3) or dts (digital theater

systems) processing..................................46

• Playback from a video camera

•Connecting headphones

Troubleshooting ..

•Self-diagnosis display function...................53

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47 47

•When the STANDBY (cb) indicator or the CHARGE (CHG) indicator

flashes........................................................54

Language code list

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Definition of terms....................... 56

Specifications___........ Back cover

Features

5-inch LCD Wide-screen* with stereo speakers

“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

The player’s compact size, measuring 140

mm wide, 151.5 mm deep and 37.7 mm high, and light weight of only 640 g, make it easy for you to carry it around.

Approximately three-hour con tinuous piaying capabiiity with

battery pack

[included or optional (model No.; DYDB50EX)] (See page 17.)

Doiby Digitai (AC-3)/dts (digital

theater systems) digital output

(See page 46.)

Dialogue Enhancer

(See pages 20 and 27.)

Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens (See page 25.)

DVD‘L50A only;

Compatible (Video CD)

with

and

PAL

NTSC

DVD DVD

(Video CD)

To enjoy both PAL DVD (Vicieo CD) and

NTSC DVD (Video CD) on an externai TV, the player must be connected to a PAL TV which is capable of receiving PAL 525/60 system.

Advanced Virtual Surround Sound (VSS) function

(See page 33.)

Versatile DVD features

•Multi-angle function (See page 30.)

• Multi-audio function (See page 31.)

• Multi-subtitle function (See page 31.)

• Parental lock function (See page 35.)

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by

method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection

technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for

home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

B Important information on piaying 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 0 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.

: B Discs which cannot be

played with this player

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

DVD

[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]

nCOMBACT

IDIGITALVIDEQI

Video CD

[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]

(«¡Dg®

DIGITAL AUDIO

[8 cm disc/12 cm disc]

»DVD with Region No. other than “4”

or "ALL”

• DVD-ROM

• CD-ROM

•CDV

• CD-RW

•CVD

•CD-R

• Divx Video Disc

DVD-L5GPM only:

•Discs of PAL system etc.

• DVD-R/DVD-RAM

•VSD

•CD-G

•DVD+RW

• SVCD

• Photo CD

M 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 “4”. 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 “ALL” Regions.

This player will play DVD discs marked with labels containing the Region number

“4” or “ALL”:

Example;

I Marks used in these instructions (pages 21-41)

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

^^H"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.

■This gives details on a function which can be operated by the player’s function buttons.

•This gives details on a function which can be operated by the remote control unit’s function buttons.

Safety precautions

Please read these precautions before op erating this player.

S 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 fol lowing:

eUse only the AC adaptor provided.

»Do not use the player above the estab-

iished ratings of the AC outlet and power distributor or do not supply an AC voltage outside the 100-240 V range.

•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, piace 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 outiet.

m Do NOT disassembie or remodel this

player.

n Placement

Avoid placing the player or AC adaptor in areas of:

•direct sunlight or heating radiators, or closed automobiles

•high temperature (over 35°C) or high hu midity (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.

SB 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.

M 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.

m 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.

M Do not use cracked or warped discs. M Do not use the car's cigarette lighter

socket to supply power to the player.

•Doing so may cause a malfunction.

PDo not position your eyes near the

lens, and do not look at the laser light.

•Doing so may be harmful to your vision.

m Do not operate the player for an ex

tended period of time on your lap, etc.

•When this player is used for an extended period of time, the bottom of the player can become hot enough to cause minor burns.

Operating precautions

a 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 whiie you are watching a TV broad cast and the player is ieft on. This is not a malfunction of the player or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, set the player to the standby mode.

B 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.

M When operating the player

•Do not expose the player to the sprays from volatile insecticides, etc. (Doing so

may deform the externa! 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 or AC adaptor becomes hot; this is normal, not a mal function.

•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.)

9 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.)

M 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.

M 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.

M 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.

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a 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.)

optional (model No. DY-DB50EX)] must always be used. (See pages 17 and 18.)

tremely high temperature (over approx. 60°C) such as inside of the car in hot summer or in the car trunk or of extreme

ly low temperature (under approx.

-10°C). (Doing so may cause the outer case deformation, or adversely affect battery pack performance and quality.)

^ When moving or transporting the

p Bayer

disc if one is inside, and disconnect the AC adaptor and other cords.

tion, place the player in its original pack

ing carton.

jects when moving or transporting it.

M When the piayer is not going to be

used for a long time

@To conserve power, set the piayer 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.)

may attach to the lens or other parts,

which may cause a malfunction.)

Disc handling and maintenance

m Handling precautions

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.

M 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

•Be sure to press and hold STOP (□) to set the player to the standby mode and disconnect the AC adaptor before main taining 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.

M 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.)

5 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.

M Maintenance of the lens

• if dust is attached to the lens, remove dust carefully with an air blower for cam

era lenses. Be careful not to touch the lens with your

fingers.

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

• Drops of water spilled on the LCD screen may cause discoloration; wipe them dry

immediately.

Remote control unit preparations

•4 While sliding the release knob to

8 the left,

O Insert the holder.

M 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.

--------------------

pull out the holder.

•Keep the button-type battery out of

Remote control signal sensor

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.

7 m

Powering the player using the AC adaptor

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 (inciuded)

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.)

For your reference:

• If the battery pack is not going to be used for a long time, it must be detached from the player. (If it is left attached, a low level of current will still flow even though the player is turned off.) If it is left in this state, it may excessively discharge, rendering it unusable even after it has been recharged.

(Recharge the battery pack before use because the battery pack is discharging even

when it is detached from the player.)

•The AC adaptor is equipped with an overcharge-prevention circuit. However, to protect the battery pack, be sure to detach it from the player upon completion of the charging.

Powering the player using the battery pack (included)

«I Connect the battery pack to the

^ player. (See page 17.)

O Connect AC adaptor to the play^ er and to AC outlet. (See page

16.)

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

For your reference:

ion battery pack. It generates electrical

energy through an internal chemical re action. This chemical reaction is easily

affected by temperature and humidity conditions. The effects become more se

vere as the temperature increases or de

creases. In locations where the temperature is low, the battery pack may not fully charge, or the CHARGE (CHG) indicator may flash about 5 minutes after you start using it. At higher temperatures, a protector circuit may be activated, mak

ing the battery pack inoperative.

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 2 seconds to set the player to the standby mode.

•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 48.

• It takes about 6 hours (at 20°C) to charge

the battery pack and, once fully charged,

the battery will be good for approximately 3 hours of continuous playback (with the

BRIGHT dial set to the center position). (See page 20.) However, usage time will differ depending on the operating condi-

tion. (If the brightness is set higher, the

battery operating time will be shorter.)

•The battery pack has a service life of ap proximately 300 charge-discharge cy cles. (It may depend on the operating condition.) The charging time or operat ing time on one full charge will be gradu ally shorter. If the time becomes noticeably shorter than it used to be, the battery pack has reached the end of its service life and should be replaced.

M Notes when charging the battery

pack

•When the battery pack is to be used for the first time, charge it fully before use.

• Upon completion of the charging, be sure

to disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet. (If it is left connected, up to about 2.0 W of power will be consumed.)

M Notes when using the battery pack

• For battery pack protection, do not charge an already fully-charged battery pack.

M Notes when storing the battery pack

•Store the battery pack in areas where temperature is at 15°C-25°C.

• Do not store the battery pack in areas of extremely cold or high temperature, high

humidity or excessive oily smoke.

•When storing the battery pack for a long

period of time, discharge and fully

recharge it once a year and store it

again.

M Notes when disposing of the battery

pack

•Check, and follow, your local regulations before disposal.

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