Panasonic DVD-LS80, DVD-LS82 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Portable DVD/CD Player

Model No. DVD-LS80

DVD-LS82
DVD-LS850

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 read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions contact

U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Canada: 1-800-561-5505

Region number

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

Example:

U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 32.
Canada: The warranty can be found on page 34.

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE,

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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.

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USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.

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DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

The following mark and symbols are located on
bottom of the unit.

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.

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(Bottom of product)

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Accessories

Use numbers indicated in
parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of December 2006.
These may be subject to change.)

(For U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to
“Accessory Purchases” on page 33.
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the
dealer from whom you have made your
purchase.

∑ 1

Audio/video cable (K2KA6CB00003)

∑ 1

AC adap to r
For U.S.A. (RFEA216W or RFEA217P)
For Canada (RFEA216W)

∑ 1

AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00020)
For use with this unit only. Do not use it with
other equipment.
Also, do not use cords for other equipment
with this unit.

∑ 1

Car DC Adaptor (RFEC203M-Y)

∑ 1

Headrest Mounting Bracket (RXQ1405A)

only included with [DVD-LS82] [DVD-LS850]

∑ 1

Rechargeable battery pack

Included Optional

[DVD-LS80]

[DVD-LS850]

[DVD-LS82] CGR-H712

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Depending on the battery pack, playback
time may differ. (➜ page 9, Approximate
recharging and play times)

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[DVD-LS80] [DVD-LS850] CGR-H711 is not
available as option. When purchasing a
replacement, request one of the optional
batteries listed above.

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.

CGR-H711

CGR-H701
CGR-H712

Table of contents

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tips for making data discs

Preparations

1 Attaching the battery . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2 Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . 8

Approximate recharging and play times . . 9
Checking the remaining battery charge . . . 9

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Adjusting the LCD angle . . . . . . . . 9

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures

on the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Selecting the picture quality on the LCD . . 12

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat)
Reviewing titles/programs to play

(Advanced Disc Review)
Changing play speed
Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)

Changing soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Angle select/Still picture rotation
Displaying current playback condition

(Quick OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Enjoying higher quality

audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers (H.Bass)
Providing the suitable picture quality

for enjoying movies (Cinema1/Cinema2)
Reducing noise in pictures

(Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG)

and video (MPEG4/DivX) discs . . . . . 16

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

Playing HighMATTM discs . . . . . . . . . 17

Playing programs/playlists. . . . . . . . 17

Playing CD using menus . . . . . . . . . 17

Enjoying in a car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Enjoying video in the back seat with

the Headrest Mounting Bracket. . . . . . . . 18

Connecting the included Car DC Adaptor

About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . 21

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the player settings . . . . . . 24

Using this unit with other equipment

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . 27

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Accessories/Table of contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 for
future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this appa-16ffarse ofr.

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WARNING:

The driver must not operate this unit
while the vehicle is moving.
Do not operate this unit where it can be
viewed by the driver.
Driver operation or viewing of this unit
while the vehicle is moving will cause
distraction which may result in serious
accident and personal injury or property
damage.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN
A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.
TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between
100 V and 240 V.
But

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In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor
must be connected to a 120 V AC power
supply only.

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When connecting to an AC supply outside
of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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When connecting to a supply of greater
than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is
suited to the voltage of the AC supply and
the rated current of the AC adaptor.

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Contact an electrical parts distributor for
assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug
adaptor or AC cord set.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible.
The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from
the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from AC receptacle.

Listening caution

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Do not play your headphones or earphones
at a high volume. Hearing experts advise
against continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motorized
vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is
illegal in many areas.
You should use extreme caution or
temporarily discontinue use in potentially
hazardous situations.
Even if your headphones or earphones are
the open-air type designed to let you hear
outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so
high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound.
So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment
at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

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Start your volume control at a low setting.

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Slowly increase the sound until you can
hear it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

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Leave it there.

Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long
time while using it. The unit can become
hot and cause burns.

To prevent damage

Avoid the following:

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Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.

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Pressing the LCD.

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Touching the lens and other parts of the
laser pickup.

Do not use the unit in the following places:

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Sandy places such as beaches.

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On top of cushions, sofas, or hot

equipment such as amplifiers.
Do not leave in an unventilated automobile or
exposed to direct sunlight and high temperatures.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in
other Countries outside the
European Union

This symbol is only valid in

the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and
ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc

Logo

DVD-Vide o

Video CD

CD

Recorded disc (Yes: Available No: Not available)

Disc

Logo

DVD-RAM

Discs that can be played

DVD-R/RW

DVD-R DL

Indicated in

these

Remarks

instructions by

High quality movie

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

[CD] Music discs

Recorded on a DVD

recorder, etc.

[DVD-VR]§2[DVD-V]§3[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Yes

and music discs

Music discs with video
Including SVCD
(Conforming to
IEC62107)

Recorded on a personal computer,

—

No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Yes No No No No No

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Discs that cannot be played

Bl u- ray, HD DV D, DV D-Au dio, Ver sio n

1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD­ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD and Photo
CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be
removed from their car tridges, 2.6­GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs
and “Chaoji VCD” available on the
market including CVD, DVCD and
SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.

etc.

Necessity of

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finalize

Not

Necessary

Necessary

Necessary

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iR/iRW

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iR DL

—

CD-R/RW

§1

—

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It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the
recording, the recording method and how the files were created (➜ page 7, Tips for making data discs).

§1

This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This
unit also plays HighMAT

§2

Discs recorded on DVD recorders, DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video
Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
For DVD-R DL: Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

§3

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
For iR/iRW and iR DL: Discs recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format,
therefore some functions cannot be used.

§4

A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary”
on this unit, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.

§5

Closing the session will also work.

Note about using a DualDisc

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The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the
Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

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Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

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No (Yes) No No No No No

No (Yes) No No No No No

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TM

discs.)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Necessary

Necessary

Necessary

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Tips for making data discs

Format Disc Extension Reference
[WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA”

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If groups were created away from the root like “002 group” in the illustration below, the eighth one
and onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen.

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There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.

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This unit cannot play files recorded using packet writing.

“.wma”

Naming folders and files on data discs
(Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as
groups on this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This should be
with numbers that have an equal number of digits, and should be done
in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).

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DVD-RAM

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Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

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Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).

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This unit is not compatible with multi-session. Only the default
session is played.

CD-R/RW

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Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

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This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play
to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

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Preparations

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

1 Attaching the battery (When the unit is off)

The illustrations shown are of CGR-H711; however the steps for CGR-H712 (included with

[DVD-LS82]) or CGR-H701 (optional) are the same.

Bottom side of this unit

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

Detaching

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Turn the unit off before detaching the battery pack.

Preparations

2

1 Press and hold

2 Recharging the battery

The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge before initial use.

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DC IN 12 V

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DC IN

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You can also use this unit without charging while
connecting the AC adaptor and the AC power supply
cord.

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You can also use this unit without charging while

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connecting Car DC Adaptor (

To conserve power

This unit consumes 0.4 W of power even when turned
off. When the unit is not going to be used for a long time,
disconnect the AC power supply cord from the
household AC outlet.

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➜

page 20, Enjoying in a car).

Battery pack

AC adaptor

(included)

Clicks into place

Check to make sure it is securely fastened.

When not using for long periods of time

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Remove the battery pack (➜ left).
(Even when the unit is turned off, there is a
small amount of voltage running through the
unit, and this may result in a malfunction.)

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Recharge the battery for re-use.

AC power supply cord

(included)

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CHG

Started

[Í] goes out ➜ lights
[CHG] lights ➜ goes out

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Only when recharged with the unit
off.

Recharging time
➜ page 9, Approximate recharging

and play times

When finished, disconnect the AC
adaptor and the AC power supply cord.

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To
household
AC outlet

Í

Finished

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Approximate recharging and play times (Hours)

Play (at room temperature using headphones)

Battery pack Recharging

§1

CGR-H711

§2

CGR-H712

CGR-H701 (option) 4 5.5 3 2 7

§1

included with [DVD-LS80] [DVD-LS850] (not available as option)

§2

included with [DVD-LS82]

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The times indicated above may differ depending on use.

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To change the LCD brightness (➜ page 12, When selecting “USER MODE”).

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7

LCD brightness level

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5 0 5

6 3.5 2.5 8

12 7 5 16

Checking the remaining battery charge

When the unit is on (➜ page 11) and powered by the battery pack

Press [DISPLAY] to check on the LCD (Displays for a few seconds).

(screen)

Recharge

Appears automatically when
there is only a few minutes of
charge remaining.

3 Adjusting the LCD angle

LCD Off

(flashing)

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Playing discs

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ON

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To play audio ([MP3]), picture ([JPEG]) or video ([MPEG4] [DivX]) on DVD-RAM with recorded titles
([DVD-VR]), select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 23, Other Menu).

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While stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when
using the battery pack) have elapsed.

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Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

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If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 29).

VOL

]Note]

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DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [∫, –OFF] when you finish
to preserve the unit’s motor.

Operations

ON

OFF

TOP MENU

MENU

RETURN

When the unit is off:
Press and hold and the power comes on and play begins.

Turn unit on/play

When the unit is on:
Press and play begins.

1

Pause Press [

, ON] to restart play.

The position is memorized when “Press PLAY to
resume play” appears on the screen.

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Stop

Press [1, ON] to resume. (Resume play)

Opening the disc lid, or pressing [∫, –OFF] while
“Press PLAY to resume play” appears on the
screen cancels the memorized position.

Turn unit off Press and hold until “OFF” is displayed.

Skip

Search Press and hold [:

Slow play

Press [:,9].

[DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.

Press and hold [:,9] (up to 5 steps) while paused.
Press [1, ON

,

9] (up to 5 steps).

] to return to nor mal play.

[VCD] [9] only
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[MPEG4] [DivX]: Does not work.

Top men u [DVD-V]
Playing programs [DVD-VR] (➜ page 17)

Playback Menu

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
(➜ page 16)

Menu [DVD-V]
Playing playlists [DVD-VR] (➜ page 17)

Navigation menu

Return

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
(➜ page 16)

Returns to the previous screen.
[VCD] (with playback control) Returns to the menu.

Playing discs

ENTER

Menu operation

Number Select

Frame-by-frame

Group skip

Press [3 42 1] to select an item and press
[ENTER] to confirm.

[VCD] (with playback control)

1While the disc menu is displayed,

press [DISPLAY] to display On-Screen Menus.

2Press [34] to select “Number Select”.
3Press [1] then [34] to enter number.

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Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

4Press [ENTER].

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused, press [

1

] only

[VCD] [

2 1

].

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Press [

3 4

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Does not work while paused.

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Useful functions

Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD

MONITOR NORMAL: Normal
MONITOR FULL: Stretched horizontally

LCD-SIZE

Press to change.

Selecting the picture quality on the LCD

BRIGHT-LCD

Press to change.

∫

When selecting “USER MODE”

ENTER

MONITOR OFF: No picture

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If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “MONITOR OFF” to conserve power.
(The [Í] indicator flashes)

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The LCD turns off automatically if you close it.

DAYLIGHT: Displays the picture a bit brighter.
MOONLIGHT: Displays the picture a bit darker.
USER MODE:

➜ below

Press [34] to select the item, and [2 1] to change the setting.

BRIGHT: Adjusts the brightness of the picture (s5 to 5)
COLOR: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (s5 to 5)

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To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.

Useful functions

REPEAT

[JPEG]: you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.)

Press several times to select the content to be
repeated.

To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat)

Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
Except [DVD-VR] (still picture part) [DivX] [JPEG] and [MPEG4]

1

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Play Menu”.

1

3 Press [

] then [34] to select
“A-B Repeat”.
Press [ENTER] at the starting and

4

ending points.

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Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

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To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

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1

DISPLAY

During play,
press once.

2

ENTER

Menu

Repeat Off

Menu

A-B Repeat

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)

1

1

DISPLAY

2

ENTER

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Play Menu”.

1

3 Press [

] then [34] to select “Advanced Disc

Review”.

Press once.

Press [ENTER].

Reviews each title/program.

5

Press [1, ON] when you

Chapter

Title

4

find a title/program to
play.

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You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode”
(➜ page 24, “Advanced Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).

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This may not work depending on the play position.

≥

[DVD-VR] Does not work:
– with still picture part.
– when playing a playlist.

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To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Changing play speed [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]

1

1

DISPLAY

During play,
press once.

2

ENTER

Press [34] to select
“Other Settings”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select

“Play Speed”.
Press [ENTER] and [34] to select

3

“Normal” or “

4 Press

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Press [1, ON] to return to normal play.

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After you change the speed
– H.Bass (➜ page 15), Advanced Surround (➜ below) and Sound

Enhancement (➜ page 23, Audio Menu) do not work.

– 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.

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This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

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To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

k

0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 units).

[ENTER]

.

Play Speed

0 : 00 : 2211

Time

a1.4
a1.3
a1.2
a1.1

Normal

a0.9
a0.8
a0.7
a0.6

Useful functions

Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)

Motion pictures with 2 or more channels

1

2

DISPLAY

1 Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.
2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Audio Menu”.
3 Press [1] then [34] to select “Advanced Surround”.

ENTER

4 Press [1] then [34] to select “SP 1 Natural”, “SP 2

Enhanced”, “HP 1 Natural” or “HP 2 Enhanced”

Press once.

5 Press [ENTER].

A surround sound effect can be made using 2 speakers (on other
equipment).

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When using headphones, press to select “HP 1 Natural” or
“HP 2 Enhanced”.

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When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to
come from speakers on either side of you.

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Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the
front left and right speakers or the width of the television if using the
television’s speakers.

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This does not work when H.Bass (➜ page 15) is on.

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Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.

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To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

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Useful functions

Changing soundtracks Motion pictures

1

1

DISPLAY

2

ENTER

Press once.

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[DivX]

It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.

Useful functions

Changing subtitles Discs with subtitles

1

DISPLAY

Press once.

2

ENTER

Press [34] to select “Audio”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select the

soundtrack.

3 Press

[DVD-VR] [DivX]
“L”, “R” or “L R” can be selected.

[VCD]

“L”, “R”, “L R” or “L + R” can be selected.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)

1Press [34] to select “Vocal”.
2Press [1] then [34] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals.

Read the disc’s instructions for details.

≥

[ENTER]

To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

Signal type/data

LPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3/2 .1ch

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DivX]

1

Press [34] to select

2 Press [

“Off” or “On” and the subtitle
language.

3 Press

≥

≥

≥

[ENTER]

On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are
not displayed.
[DVD-VR] (with subtitle on/off information)
– On or Off only can be selected.
– Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic

DVD Rec or d ers.

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

.

.1: Low frequency effect

(not displayed if there is no signal)

.0: No surround

1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right

3: Front leftiFront right iCenter

“Subtitle”.

1

] then [34]

to select

.

Menu

Audio 1

Menu

Subtitle

Off

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Angle select

1

DISPLAY

Press once.

2

[DVD-V]

with multiple angles

ENTER

/Still picture rotation

1

Press [34] to select

“Angle” or

“Rotate Picture”.

2Press [

] then [34]

to select

1

angle or rotate the still picture.

3 Press

≥

[ENTER]

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

.

the

[JPEG]

e.g. [DVD-V]

Menu

Angle 1/4

Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)

∫

Basics

DISPLAY

Press twice.

Playback condition

e.g. [DVD-V]

Title

Chapter

Current position

Time

Elapsed play timeCurrent playback number

0 : 00 : 2211

∫

Details

DISPLAY

Press three
times.

≥

[MPEG4] [DivX] Video and audio information is not displayed during search.

≥

To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

See page 14 for changing soundtracks
See page 14 for changing subtitles
See page 14, Angle select for changing

angles

Aspect of current playback title

Total play time of current playback title

e.g. [DVD-V]

Details-DVD-Video
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Source Aspect
Title Total Time

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1
4:3
0:54:28

Enjoying higher quality audio and video

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers

1

1

DISPLAY

Press once.

2

ENTER

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Audio Menu”.
3

Press [1] then [34] to select “H.Bass”.

4

Press [1] then [34] to select “On” or “Off”.

5

Press [ENTER].

≥

This is effective on 5.1 channel DVD-Video
and DVD-VR discs. This is also effective on some por tions of 2
channel discs as well.

≥

If the sound is distorted or there is noise, set to “Off ”.

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Providing the suitable picture quality for enjoying movies (Cinema1/Cinema2)

Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.

1

DISPLAY

2

1

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Picture Menu”.
3 Press [1] to select “Picture Mode”.

ENTER

4 Press [

1

“Cinema1” or “Cinema2”.

5

Press once.

Press [ENTER].

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Reducing noise in pictures (Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.
MPEG DNR

1

Press once.

: Smooths block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture.

2

DISPLAY

1 In the procedure 2s4 (➜ above, Cinema1/Cinema2),

select “User” and press [ENTER].

ENTER

2 Press [

3

34

Adjustment”and

Press [34

Enhancer” or “MPEG DNR”.

4

Press [2 1

(Depth Enhancer: 0 to i4, MPEG DNR: 0 to i3)

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

The above indicated features may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

(H.Bass)

[DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

.

] then [34] to select

] to select “Picture

press [ENTER]

] to select “Depth

] to change the setting.

Picture Adjustment

Depth Enhancer

.

Depth Enhancer

MPEG DNR

Menu

H.Bass

Menu

Picture Mode

0
0

Off

Cinema1

Useful functions/Enjoying higher quality audio and video

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Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and

p

¢

video (MPEG4/DivX) discs

Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 23, Other Menu) in the following cases:
–To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function
–To play audio (

≥

To return to playing titles ([DVD-VR]), select “Play as DVD-VR” in “Other Menu” (➜ page 23).

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1

MENU

Press once.

≥

To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen

Select a JPEG file first, and then select WMA/MP3. (The opposite order is not effective.)

≥

To exit the screen : Press [MENU].

∫

Using the submenu

While the navigation menu (➜ see above) is displayed.

1 Press [DISPLAY].
2 Press [34] to select

the sub menu and
press [ENTER].

∫

Searching by a content or group title

Press [2 1] to highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search its content.

1 Select “Find” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [34] to select a character and press [ENTER].

≥

Repeat to enter another character.

≥

Lower case is also searched.

Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (MPEG4/DivX) discs

≥

Press and hold [:,9] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.

≥

Press [2] to erase a character.

≥

Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for titles starting with that character.

3 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER]. The search result screen appears.

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ENTER

[MP3]

), picture (

[JPEG]

) or video (

[MPEG4] [DivX]

While the menu is displayed

Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio”,
“Picture” or “Video” and press

≥

To display/exit the screen:
Press [TOP MENU].

2

ENTER

Press [

3421

to select the
group and press
[ENTER].

≥

To play content in the group in order:

Press [ENTER].

≥

To start play from the selected content:

Press [34] to select and
press [ENTER].

Submenu

Multi
List
Tre e
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group

All
Audio
Picture
Video

Help display
Find

(➜ see above)

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[MPEG4] [DivX]

) on DVD-RAM with recorded titles (

Playback Menu

5

001 Lady Starfish

002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
005 Starperson

All

Audio

Picture

Video



to select and press

JPEG

Content 0001/0005

to exit

RETURN

All content

N

avigation Menu

001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2

001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
004 Hungarian

005 Japanese

006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal

to display the sub menu

WMA/MP3

.

MPEG4 and
DivX video

005 Japanese

Group 005/023

JPEG

001 Lady Starfish

Content

[ENTER]

Group and content number currently playing

]

002 My favorite2

Perfume

DISPLAY

Grou

Groups and content
Content only

Groups only

Thumbnail images [JPEG]
To the next group

To the previous group

All content

WMA/MP3 only

JPEG only

MPEG4 and DivX video only
To switch between guide messages and the
playback condition indicator

T

o search by content or group title (➜

A

ENTER

: JPEG
: WMA/MP3
: MPEG4

and DivX
video

Number
currently
selected

see below)

[DVD-VR]

Tota l

438

Tota l

9

Tota l

427

2

Tota l

Find

)

Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

While the menu is displayed

Press [

342 1

ENTER

≥

To return to the menu screen, press

≥

To change the menu background, press

≥

To display/exit the screen: press [TOP MENU].

and press [ENTER].

] to select items

[TOP MENU]

[DISPLAY]

then press

. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

Selecting from the list

1. Press [MENU].

2. Press [2] then [3 4] to switch among “Playlist”, “Group” and

“Content” lists.

3. Press [1] then [3 4] to select an item and press

≥

To exit the screen : Press [MENU].

[ENTER].

Menu:

Takes you to the next menu which
shows playlists or another menu.

Playlist:

Play starts.

[RETURN]

several time s.

Playlist

Playlist

Group

Content

Playing programs/playlists [DVD-VR]

≥

Titles appear only if they have been entered.

≥

You cannot edit playlists and titles.

To play programs:

1

To play playlists:

2

ENTER

All By Artist

No.

Content title

1

Few times in summer

2

Less and less

3

And when I was born

4

Quatre gymnopedies

5

You've made me sad

6

I can't quit him
Evening glory

7

Wheeling spin

8

Velvet Cuppermine

9

Ziggy starfish

10

to playto select

Pink Island

to exit

RETURN

TOP MENU

Direct Navigator

Contents

No.

Date

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature1

1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 PM Auto action2

2/ 2 (TUE ) 2:21 PM Cinema3

3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 PM Music4

4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball5

to select

≥

Press [1] to show the contents of the program (Only when playing the program).

≥

To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

Title

On

RETURN

Playlist

to exit

to select and press

≥

Only when the disc contains a playlist.

MENU

DateNo. Total Time Title

11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin1

1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2

2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3

3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4

4/10 0:00:01 Baseball5

4/11 0:00:01 City Penguin6

4/ 15 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom7

4/ 17 0:13:22 Formula one8

4/ 20 0:05:30 Soccer9

4/22 0:07:29 Baseball10

ENTER

RETURN

to exit

ENTER

Press [34] to select the
program or playlist and
press [ENTER].

Playing CD using menus [CD]

Titles appear with CD text playback.

1 Press [34] to select the

MENU

Press [DISPLAY] to switch between guide messages and the playback condition indicator.

e.g. CD text

CD

:

All By Artist

Disc Title

:

BLAZE

Disc Artist

:

AFTER THE RAIN

Track Title

:

BRAZE

Track Artist

1.

AFTER THE RAIN

2.

NEVER MORE

3.

EAT ME

4.

RAT RACE

5.

Garasu No Jealousy

6.

BAD BOY

7.

SHOUT MY LOUD VOICE

8.

RUN TO THE SKY

9.

YOU SEND ME

10.

DO THE NIGHT

to select and press ENTER

No.

001 Kanenonaiyoru

1

Content title

1 / 17 2:21

RETURN

2

ENTER

≥

To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

to exit

tracks and press
[ENTER].

discs/Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD using menus

TM

Playing HighMAT

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Enjoying in a car

≥

Do not leave the unit on a surface that may become hot such as a dashboard. The unit is
not heat-resistant so may malfunction.

≥

The driver must not operate this unit while the vehicle is moving.
Do not operate this unit where it can be viewed by the driver.

Driver operation or viewing of this unit while the vehicle is moving will cause distraction which may
result in serious accident and personal injury or property damage.

Enjoying video in the back seat with the Headrest Mounting Bracket

You can enjoy video in the back seat attaching the unit to the back of the front seat.

[DVD-LS82] [DVD-LS850] included

[DVD-LS80] not included

≥

Please insert the disc before attaching the unit to the headrest bracket.

≥

Do not attach or detach while driving, and do not attach in the following locations,
otherwise it may result in injury or traffic accidents:

–anywhere other than the back of the seat
–in a location that interferes with the driver’s view or operation of the car
–in a location that interferes with the operation of an airbag
–in a location that interferes with the driving instruments

≥

Make sure that the bracket belt is securely fastened, and check the lock on the unit.

In the event of an accident, sudden acceleration, or braking, the unit could become loose and cause injur y.

1 Attaching the headrest bracket to the front seat.

Enjoying in a car

2 Adjusting the monitor.

1 Fold the monitor down towards the front

of the unit.

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2 Rotate the monitor backwards so the

screen is facing out.

3 Attaching the unit to the bracket.

While holding the unit with both hands, line up the unit just below the protruding sections on the
bracket. Press the unit down about 4 to 5 mm
the holes on the bottom of the unit.

≥

Please check the following points before use.
–The bracket is securely fastened to the unit.
–The unit is not loose and cannot be lifted upwards.

5

(

/32q to 3/16q) so that the protrusions on the bracket fit into

30°

Enjoying in a car

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Enjoying in a car

Connecting the included Car DC Adaptor

Before connection, consult your car owner’s manual or your dealer.

≥

Connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle that has a 12 V battery. It is not compatible with a
vehicle that has a 24 V battery.

≥

This is a special negative grounded Car DC Adaptor. Using this Car DC Adaptor with a plus
grounded car can cause malfunction and lead to fire.

Car DC Adaptor
(included)

DC IN

To the cigarette

Left side of this unit

Place the unit on a stable surface.

Replacing the fuse

Replace only with the specified 125 V/250 V, 2.5 A fuse. Use of any other type can cause fire.

Replace the fuse. (125 V/250 V, 2.5 A type)

2

Enjoying in a car

3

1

Cautions

≥

To avoid draining your car battery

–Disconnect the Car DC Adaptor from the cigarette lighter after use. The Car DC Adaptor continues

to consume some power even if it is not being used, and if a battery pack is attached to this unit, it
will start recharging which uses more power.

–Do not use the Car DC Adaptor for long periods when the engine is not running.

≥

Turn the unit off before stopping the engine while using Car DC Adaptor, otherwise resume play
(➜ page 11) may not work.

≥

Leave some slack in the cord.

≥

No responsibility will be taken for damage that occurs due to faulty installation.

lighter socket

Close

Open

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You can enjoy audio through your car audio system by connecting a car
stereo cassette adaptor (not included) to the headphone jack on the left side
of this unit.

(Left side of this unit)

About DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX
VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.

Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code
and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.

Display the unit’s registration code

(➜ page 25, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)

Setup

Disc
Video
Audio

Display

Others

≥

We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.

≥

After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in “DivX
Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code
to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to
play any content that you purchased using the previous code.

≥

If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s code, you will
not be able to play this content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the
remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining
plays is zero. (“Rental Expired” is displayed.)
When playing this content

≥

The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
–you turn off the unit or display “Setup” menu.
–you press [∫]. (Press [;] to stop play.)
–you press [: 9] (Skip or search) etc. and arrive at another content or the star t of the content

≥

Resume play (➜ page 11, Stop) does not work.

DivX Registration

DivX Video-on-Demand

Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX

To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

ENTER

being played.

8 alphanumeric
characters

to continuePress

About DivX VOD content

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Using On-Screen Menus

1

1

DISPLAY

2

Press once.

Main menus

Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track, Playlist
Content

Time

Video

Audio

Number Select

[VCD] (with playback control)

Thumbnail
Subtitle
Marker (VR)
Angle
Rotate Picture

Using On-Screen Menus

Slideshow

Other Settings

ENTER

To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only)

1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.

2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].

≥

To change remaining/elapsed time display
To display pixel number [[DivX] fps (frame per second) is also displayed.]

(➜ page 14, Changing soundtracks)

To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency

To show thumbnail images

(➜ page 14, Changing subtitles)

To recall a marker recorded on DVD recorders

(➜ page 14, Angle select)

(➜ page 14, Still picture rotation)

To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (“1 Fast” to “5 Slow”)

≥

When using Slideshow, Skip/Rotate picture may not work correctly depending
on the play position.

(➜ See below)

Press [34] to select the menu.

2 Press [1] to go to the next menu and [34] to set.

Repeat step 2 if necessary.

≥

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

≥

Press [2] to go to the previous menu.

≥

If the setting does not change, press [ENTER].

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

To start from a specific item

≥

Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER].

≥

Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

To enter number

≥

Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

(Except iR/iRW)

Other Settings

Play Speed

Play Menu

Repeat
A-B Repeat
Advanced Disc Review

Picture Menu

Picture Mode

Source Select

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(➜ page 13, Changing play speed)

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed,
[JPEG]: The Repeat function can be used.)

(➜ page 12, Repeat play)

(➜ page 12)

(➜ page 13)

(➜ page 15, Cinema1/Cinema2/Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

[DivX]

When you select “
automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select
“

I (Interlace)

method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.

Auto I (Interlace) P (Progressive)

Auto

” or “

P (Progressive)

” the constructing method of the

” depending on which constructing

DivX

contents is

Audio Menu

H.Bass
Advanced Surround

Dialogue Enhancer

Sound
Enhancement

Display Menu

Information
Subtitle Position
Subtitle Brightness

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom

Bit Rate Display
GUI See-through

Other Menu

Setup

Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT

or

Play as Data Disc

(➜ page 15)

(➜ page 13)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded
in the center channel)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the
center channel)

On ,------. Off
You can enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound.

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (recorded with 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD]
[WMA] [MP3] (recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz)

On ,------. Off

≥

This feature does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.

≥

This does not work when
(➜ page 13) is on.

≥

This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

On ,------. Off

0 to -60 (in 2 units)

Auto, 0 to -7

Motion pictures

To expand the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [

34

] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”.

[DVD-V] [VCD]

[DVD-VR]

Auto ,--. 4:3 Standard ,--. European Vista ,--. 16:9 Standard

::
;;

Cinemascope2 ,------. Cinemascope1 ,-------. American Vista

≥

Depending on the disc, the preset aspect ratio may not be displayed.

[MPEG4] [DivX]

Standard ,--. Original
^-----. Full ,-----J

Motion pictures

Press [34] for fine adjustments. (Press and hold to alter faster.)
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units) –from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
[MPEG4] [DivX] only

k2.00 to k4.00 (in 0.05 units)

–from
It may not be possible to zoom up to
television and its settings.

Motion pictures On ,------. Off

Off, On, Auto (Switches on automatically when the images appear on the display.)

(➜ page 24, Changing the player settings)

Select “Play as Data Disc” in the following cases:
–To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function
–To play audio (

DVD-RAM with recorded titles (

≥

To return to playing titles ([DVD-VR]), select “Play as DVD-VR”.

[MP3]

H.Bass (

), picture (

➜ page 15) or Advanced Surround

k4.00 depending upon the connected

[JPEG]

) or video (

[DVD-VR]

)

[MPEG4] [DivX]

) on

Using On-Screen Menus

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Changing the player settings

≥

Referring to pages 24 to 25, change as required.

≥

Underlined items are the factory presets.

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

1

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Other Menu”.
3 Press [
4

English≥Fren ch
Original (The original language designated on the disc is selected)
Other

¢¢¢¢

Automatic [If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles
appear in that language (If available on the disc).]
English≥French

English≥Fren ch

Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.

8 No Limit.
1 to 7: To prohibit play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings

0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.

4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills
the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
16:9: Widescreen television

Automatic
Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

1

] then [34] to select “Setup”.

Press [ENTER].

≥

Press [3 4 2 1] to select the menu, item, content and press
[ENTER].

≥

To enter number: press [34] to select and Press

≥

To return to the previous screen: Press [RETURN].

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

§

recorded on them.

When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Changing the player settings

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1

DISPLAY

2

ENTER

Press once.

Item

[ENTER]

Content

Intro Mode

[RETURN] to exit

Menu

Setup

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

Others



to select and press

Audio English

Subtitle Automatic

Menus English

Advanced Disc Review

Ratings Level 8

“Disc” tab

Audio

Subtitle

Menus
Advanced Disc

Review

Select how to review
(➜ page 13).

Ratings

Set a ratings level
to limit DVD-Video
play.

≥

Follow the on­screen
instructions.

§

Input a code number referring to the table on page 25.

≥
≥

≥

≥

≥
≥
≥

≥

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

≥
≥

≥

Do not forget your password.

A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level
is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.

“Video” tab

TV Aspect

Choose the
setting to suit your
television and
preference.

Still Mode

Specify the type of
picture shown
when paused.

≥

≥

≥

Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the
picture is shown.

≥
≥
≥

≥

Spanish

≥

Spanish

≥

Spanish

≥
≥

Other

Other

¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢

§

§

[ENTER]

.

“Audio” tab

Dynamic Range
Compression

≥ Off
≥ On:

“Display” tab

Menu Language
On-Screen Messages
Background during Play

Select background during
JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX
video playback.

“Others” tab

DivX Registration

Re-initialize Setting

This returns all values in the
Setup menus to the default
settings.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani:6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:

Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byeloru ssian:

Cambodian:7577
Catalan: 6765

6678

6669

Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic:7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387

Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing
the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level.
Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)

≥

English≥Français≥Español

≥

On≥Off

Black ≥ Gray

≥

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (➜ page 21)

≥

Yes :

The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (

set. Please enter the same password and press
When “Initialized” appears on the screen, wait for about 10
seconds. Press

≥

No

Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:

Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian:

7686

7775

[ENTER]

Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:

Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese:8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:

Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285

8083

8277

and turn the unit off and on again.

Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic:

Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:

Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese:8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese:8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472

➜ page 24

7168

8372

) is

[ENTER]

Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese:

Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085

8673

.

Changing the player settings

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Using this unit with other equipment

AUDIO

AUDIO

Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Enjoying stereo audio

Amplifier/System component

Audio cable

(not included)

Black

Left side of this unit

White

Red

Enjoying with a television

Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.

Audio/video cable (included)

Yel low

VIDEO

VIDEO

Left side of this unit

≥

The unit’s speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal
computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism. Do not keep this unit and magnetized
cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.

≥

If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very
loud when you switch to a television broadcast. Return the volume to its normal level before changing.

AUDI O

AUDI O

Black

Yel low

White

Red

Watching video from other equipment

1 Connect the equipment to this unit.

L

R

L

AUDIO IN

R

Television

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

Audio/video cable (included)

Yel low

VIDEO

VIDEO

Left side of this unit

2 Press [AV SELECT] to switch to “AUX” .

Using this unit with other equipment

“AUX” lights on the unit’s display.

≥

Operate playback using the connected equipment. (Please read the operating instructions for the
connected equipment)

≥

The unit does not turn off automatically while “AUX” mode is on. Turn the unit off when you have
finished using it.

AUDI O

AUDI O

Black

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Yel low

White

Red

e.g. Video camera

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

Frequently asked questions

Reference pages are shown in parentheses.

Can I play a DVD-Video
bought in another country?
Can I use on an airplane or in
a hospital?

Can I use in a car? You can use this unit by connecting with the included

Can I connect with a
computer?

You can play if the region number includes “1” or “ALL” and the
video standard is NTSC. Check the disc jacket.
Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect
equipment on an air plane or in a hospital.
Please obey the rules and/or instructions indicated by the hospital
or airline.

Car DC Adaptor for power. Damage may occur if you do not use
the specified car adaptor. (20)
You can enjoy use of the computer as a television monitor when
connecting with the AV input terminal on a computer. However,
you cannot operate this unit as peripheral equipment.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥

Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

≥

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

Maintenance of the lens

≥

Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).

≥

Recommended product:

Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C)
(Available from Panasonic dealers.)

≥

You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.

≥

Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.

To clean discs

≥

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Disc handling precautions

≥

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may
cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).

≥

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 use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥

Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.

≥

To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not
using them.

≥

Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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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Specifications

Operating temperature range:

Operating humidity range:

Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX
(2)

(3)

(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR

(6)iR/
(7)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD,

Signal system: NTSC
LCD screen: 8.5
Composite-video output/input:

Output/input level: 1 Vp-p (75
Output/input terminal:

Number of terminals: 1 system

Audio output/input:

Output/input level:1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k≠)
Output/input terminal:

Number of terminals: 1 system

Audio performance:

(1) Frequency response:

(2) S/N ratio:

(3) Dynamic range:

(4) Total harmonic distortion:

Headphone output:

Output: ‡ 3.5 mm (1/8
Number of terminals: 2 systems

Pickup:

Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm (DVD/CD)
Laser power:

(For U.S.A.) CLASS II/CLASS I (DVD/CD)
(For Canada) CLASS 1M/CLASS 1M (DVD/CD)

i

5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)

5 to 85 % RH (no condensation)

§

6, 8

)

§

9

§

DVD-RAM (DVD-VR

§

2, 6

MP3
DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR

§

4, 6, 7

JPEG

§

4, 6, 7

JPEG

RW (Video)

i

R DL

(Video)

§1

SVCD
MPEG4
(Audio and Image)]

§

, MPEG4

, MP3

§

5, 6

§

2, 6

, MP3

, MPEG4

§

2, 6

, MP3

, MPEG4

§2, 6

, WMA

5, 6

§

6, 8

, DivX

q

α-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD

‡ 3.5 mm (1/8

4, 6, 7

, JPEG

,

DivX

, HighMAT Level 2

§3, 6

§

6, 8

)

§

9

,

§

5, 6

§

5, 6

, JPEG

,

, DivX

§

9

§

9

,

, DivX

q) mini jack

(output/input selectable)

‡ 3.5 mm (1/8

q) stereo mini jack

(output/input selectable)

≥

DVD (linear audio):

4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)

≥

CD audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz

≥

CD audio: 115 dB

≥

DVD (linear audio): 91 dB

≥

CD audio: 92 dB

≥

CD audio: 0.01 %

q

) stereo mini jack

§

)

§

§4, 6, 7

Power supply: DC 12 V (DC IN ter minal)/

Power consumption

Power consumption in Standby mode
(using included AC adaptor)

Power consumption in Recharge mode

(using included AC adaptor)

AC adaptor:

6, 8

)

6, 8

Car DC Adaptor:

)

Battery pack (lithium ion)

,

Dimensions (W
(excluding protrusions and battery):

≠

)

DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)

(using included AC adaptor)

14 W (Unit only: 12 W)

:

:

Power source: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 22 W
DC output: 12 V, 1.3 A

DC output: 12 V, 1.5 A

[DVD-LS80] [DVD-LS850] CGR-H711 (included):

[DVD-LS82] CGR-H712 (included):

(Vehicle with 12 V battery only)

Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 2250 mAh

Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 4500 mAh

kDkH)

242.6 mmk173.5 mmk46.0k

:

approx. 0.4 W

12 W

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or
if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on
page 33 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 33 if you reside in Canada. In
other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

The following do not indicate malfunction.

≥

Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.

≥

The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use.

≥

The surface and area around the unit becoming warm when used for long periods.

Power

No power.

Unit turns off
automatically.

Cannot charge or the
[CHG] indicator fails to
light.

Play time dramatically
reduced after recharging.

No operation

No response when any
buttons pressed.

You have forgotten your
ratings password.

No picture or sound.

≥

Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)

≥

The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes too hot
or too cold. The unit will not work if this occurs. Use the unit between
5

o

C (41 oF) and 35 oC (95 oF).

≥

The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes
(5 minutes when the unit is powered by the battery pack) to conserve
power. Turn the unit on again.

≥

The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot or too
cold, and charging may not be possible under some circumstances.

≥

Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)

≥

The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be
recharged about 300 times).

≥

This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these
operating instructions. (6)

≥

The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static
electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power
source (AC or battery pack), and then reconnect it.

≥

Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

≥

Please insert the disc correctly. (10)

≥

While stopped, press and hold [:] and [;] on the unit and then
also press and hold [1, ON] on the unit until “Initialized” disappears
from the screen. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return
to the default values.

≥

Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

≥

It takes time before play
starts.

Menu doesn’t appear.

[VCD] with playback control

Subtitle position is wrong.≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (23)
No subtitles.
The subtitles overlap closed

captions recorded on discs.
In A-B repeat, point B is

automatically set.

Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data.
Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed;
however, this is normal.

≥

This is normal on DivX video.

≥

Press [∫, – OFF] twice and then press [1, ON].

≥

Display the subtitles. (14)

≥

Clear the subtitles. (14)

≥

If you have set only the starting point (point A), the end of an item
becomes point B when it is reached.

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Troubleshooting guide

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

Play doesn’t star t.

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted.

Picture stops.
No picture on the LCD.

The LCD is dark.
LCD pixels turn black or

radiate different colors.

Picture doesn’t appear on
the television (or the size
of the picture seems
wrong).

Menu not displayed
correctly.
Auto zoom function does
not work well.

≥

This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data.

≥

If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you
purchased the DivX VOD content. (Example: www.divx.com/vod)

≥

If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible.

≥

There may be some video distortion during search, but this is normal.

≥

Picture quality may worsen or some frames may be skipped when
viewing MPEG4, but this is normal.

≥

[DivX] Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. (22)

≥

Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB.

≥

Check connections. (8)

≥

Select a LCD-SIZE other than “MONITOR OFF” (No picture).
(12, Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD).

≥

Select “DAYLIGHT” or adjust the brightness. (12)

≥

The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the
pixels are active, but of the remaining of 0.01 %, there are pixels that
may be black or emit light constantly. This phenomenon is not a
malfunction.

≥

Check connections. (26)

≥

Check that the television is on.

≥

Check that the input mode on the television is correct.

≥

Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. (24)

≥

Turn off the zooming feature on your television if you are using Zoom.

≥

Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not
connected through a video cassette recorder. (26)

≥

Use the television to change the aspect.

≥

Adjust “Just Fit Zoom” in Display Menu. (23)

≥

Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (23)

≥

Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (23)

≥

Turn off the zooming feature on your television.

≥

Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.

≥

Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may
not work depending on the type of disc.

(23)

(23)

Sound incorrect

Troubleshooting guide

Sound distorted.

Effects do not work.

No sound from the unit’s
speaker.

No sound from other speakers.≥Check all connections and settings. (26)
No sound when you

change the play speed.
No sound.

≥

Select “Off ” in “Advanced Surround”. (13)

≥

Move unit away from mobile phones.

≥

Noise may occur when playing WMA or MPEG4 files.

≥

Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

≥

H.Bass, Advanced Surround and Sound Enhancement do not work if
you have changed the play speed.

≥

The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.

≥

Turn up the volume. (10)

≥

There may be a pause in sound. This is not a malfunction.

≥

[DivX] Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (7)

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Displays

“/”
No On-Screen display.≥Select “On” for “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. (25)
“Check the disc.”
“U11”

“ ERROR 01”

“ ERROR 02”

“ ERROR 03”

∑∑”

“H

∑∑ stands for a

number.

“Cannot display group xx,
content xx”

“

Authorization Error”≥

“Rental Expired”

≥

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥

Clean the disc. (27)

≥

You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (6)

≥

A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer.

≥

The battery pack has been recharging for 20 hours but has failed to
recharge for some reason. Recharge again.

≥

You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge at
normal temperature [

≥

Trouble has occurred. The number appearing after “H” depends on the
problem. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power
and turn the unit on again.
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and
consult your dealer.

≥

You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (7)

You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a
different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit.

≥

The DivX VOD cont ent has zero remaining plays. You cannot pl ay it.

i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)].

[Í] and [CHG] indicators

The [Í] indicator
flashes rapidly.

The [Í] indicator
flashes slowly.

The [CHG] indicator
flashes rapidly.

The [CHG] indicator
flashes slowly.

≥

The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.

≥

The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the LCD-SIZE is set to
“MONITOR OFF” (No picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished.

≥

There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check
the message on the LCD. (above)

≥

Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a
few minutes.

(21)

(21)

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North
America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in
materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company or
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period

DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days

Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)

Headrest mounting bracket, Headphones,
Accessories
(in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be
no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This
Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This
Limited Warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A
purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date
is required for Limited Warranty service.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining
repairs please ship the product to:

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto
Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax [phone].

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it
prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original
carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and
provide a day time phone and/or email address where
you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF
OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE,
AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR
OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF
OF PURCHASE.

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Product or Part Na me Parts Labor

Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503

(collectively

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985

indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of
original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Ten (10) Days Not Applicable

Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to
defects in mater ials or workmanship, and DOES NOT
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The
Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages
which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which
result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling,
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, light ning damage,
modificatio n, or commercial use (such as hotel, office,
restaurant, o r other business), rental use of the product, or
service by a nyone other than a Factor y Servicenter or othe r
Authorized Ser vicer, or damage that is attr ibutable to acts of
God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS
LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone
remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to
and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or
images, data or other recorded content. The items listed
are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusio n or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on
how long an impli ed Limited Warranty lasts, so the
exclusions may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. If a problem with t his product develops during or
after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your
satisfaction, then wr ite to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs
Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED
BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.

(As examples, this

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Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter;
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our
Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our
Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

F1104

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating
instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the
manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that
the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Ser vices Directory” above.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the
website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)/Product Service

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship
and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Portable/Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD) One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio/SD Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Combination DVD Player/VCR One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder/VCR One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has
been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or
abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially.
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: [phone]

1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: [phone]
Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca

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Link : “Servicentres

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

locator” under “Customer support”

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0” is a trademark of DTS, lnc.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited
viewing uses only.

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.

This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the personal and non­commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual
Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer
engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider
licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any
other use. Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses
and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

HighMAT™
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third
parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license
from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound
quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

Official DivX® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX
of DivX
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and
are used under license.

and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered

®

®

media files.

video (including DivX®6) with standard playback

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

This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury.
Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org>

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Index

A

A-B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Advanced Disc Review . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Advanced Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Angle select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

AV SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

B

BRIGHT-LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

C

Car DC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

CD text playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cinema1/Cinema2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

D

Depth Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dialogue Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 22, 24

DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 21

Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

F

Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

H

H.Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Headrest Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . 18

HighMAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

J

Just Fit Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

L

LCD-SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

M

Manual Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 16, 17

MPEG DNR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MPEG4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

N

Number Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 22

O

On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Play speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

P

Playback Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Q

Quick OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

R

Re-initialize Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Rotate Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

S

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Sound Enhancement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

T

Time Slip for play only . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

TOP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 16, 17

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North
America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in China

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985

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