Panasonic DVD-LS91 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

Manuel d’utilisation

Portable DVD/CD Player

Lecteur DVD/CD portatif

Model No./Modèle DVD-LS91

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.

Cher client

Nous vous remercions d’avoir arrêté votre choix sur cet appareil. Pour en tirer un rendement optimal, lire attentivement le présent manuel. Avant de raccorder, régler ou utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire attentivement le manuel d’utilisation. Conserver ce manuel.

MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK

See page 6 for details.

If you have any questions contact/

Pour toute demande de renseignements, appeler au

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

Canada: 1-800-561-5505

LECTURE MULTI FORMAT

Pour plus de renseignements, voir la page 6.

Region number/Code régional

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Le lecteur prend en charge les disques DVD-Vidéo identifiés par le code régional

U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 28. Canada: The warranty can be found on page 30.

La garantie se trouve à la page 28.

Example: Exemple:

“1”

ou par la mention

ALL

“ALL”

RQT8245-1Y

WARNING:

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

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.

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.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note:

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

RQT8245

the following measures:

≥

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

(Bottom of product)

≥

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

≥

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

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

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

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

Accessories

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.)

(For U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 29. (For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∑ 1

Audio/video cable (K2KA6CB00003)

∑ 1

AC adaptor (RFEA213W)

∑ 1

AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018) 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 (RFEC202M-M)

∑ 1

Rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H712)

For replacement: Available from Panasonic dealers (CGR-H712), (CGR-H713, optional)

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 play times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Checking the remaining battery charge . . . 9

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

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

Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures

on the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD Repeat play Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP) Reviewing titles/programs to play

(Advanced Disc Review) To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat) Changing play speed Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround) Changing soundtracks/Changing subtitles Angle select/Still picture rotation

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

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

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

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

(Navigation Menu)

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

Playing HighMATTM discs . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing programs/playlists. . . . . . . . 15

Playing CD using menus . . . . . . . . . 15

Enjoying higher quality

audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Reproducing more natural audio

(Multi Re-master) 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)

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

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

Enjoying in a car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . 18

Displaying current playback condition

(Quick OSD)

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

Changing the player settings . . . . . . 20

Using this unit with other equipment

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . 23

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

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

. . .

. .

. . .

. . . . . . .

. .

. . . . . . .

. . 22

. . 28

. . 30

. . 4

. .

11 11 12

12 12 12 13 13 13

Accessories/Table of contents

RQT8245

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 apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

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

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

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

Batteries

1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

≥

Use this unit to recharge the battery pack.

≥

Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified player.

≥

Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The battery pack is not waterproof.)

≥

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

≥

Do not touch the plug terminals (i and

) with metal objects.

≥

Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or

throw into fire. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

2. Disposing of the batteries

Check and follow your local regulations before disposal.

RQT8245

CAUTION:

The batteries used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble or incinerate the batteries. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures.

Battery pack 60

Replace only with Panasonic part number indicated below:

Battery pack

(Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H712

Optional battery pack

(Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H713

Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

C (140 oF)

RBRC

Li-ion

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

≥

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

≥

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

≥

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.

≥

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 or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

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

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

Listening caution

•

EST. 1924

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:

≥

Start your volume control at a low setting.

≥

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

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

≥

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:

≥

Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.

≥

Pressing the LCD.

≥

Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.

Do not use the unit in the following places:

≥

Sandy places such as beaches.

≥

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.

RQT8245

Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc

Logo

DVD-Vide o

Video CD

Recorded disc (Y: Available t: Not available)

Disc

Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

Discs that can be played

DVD-R DL

Indicated in

these

instructions by

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

[CD] Music discs

Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc.

[DVD-VR]§2[DVD-V]

Remarks

High quality movie and music discs

Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

personal computer,

§3

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

—

YYtYY

∫

Discs that cannot be played

DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges, 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.

Recorded on a

etc.

tt t

Necessity of finalize

Not Necessary

Necessary

§4

iR/iRW

—

iR DL

—

CD-R/RW

§1

—

≥

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 discs.)

§2

Discs recorded on DVD video 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 video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

§3

Discs recorded on DVD video 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

≥

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the

RQT8245

Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

≥

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.

——

(Y) (Y)

YY Y

tt t

Necessary

§5

Tips for making data discs

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

“.wma”

[MP3] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

“.MP3” “.mp3”

CD-R/RW

[JPEG] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW

“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” “.jpeg”

≥

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.

≥

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

≥

This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

Naming folders and files (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).

DVD-RAM

≥

Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

≥

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

≥

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

CD-R/RW

≥

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

≥

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.

≥

Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps

≥

You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

≥

This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).

Sampling frequency: DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1, and 48 kHz CD-R/RW :

≥

Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and

8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz

320 kbps.

≥

This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

≥

JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard Version 1.0 are displayed.

– Files that have been altered, edited or saved with

computer picture editing software may not be displayed.

≥

This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.

e.g. [MP3]

root

001 group

001

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3 002 group

001 track.mp3

003 group

002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3 004 track.mp3

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3

Discs that can be played

RQT8245

Preparations

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

1 Attaching the battery (When the unit is off)

An optional battery pack (CGR-H713) is also available. The procedure for attaching and detaching is the same.

Bottom side of this unit

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

Detaching

≥

Turn the unit off before detaching the battery pack.

Preparations

Battery pack

Check to make sure it is securely fastened.

When not using for long periods of time

≥

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.)

≥

Recharge the battery for re-use.

1 Press and hold

2 Recharging the battery (When the unit is off)

AC power supply cord

(included)

DC IN 12 V

DC IN

≥

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

≥

You can also use this unit without charging while connecting Car DC Adaptor (

To conserve power

This unit consumes 0.3 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.

RQT8245

AC adaptor

(included)

➜

page 17, Enjoying in a car).

CHG

Started

] goes out ➜ lights

[ [CHG] lights ➜ goes out

Recharging time Approx. 8 hours Approx. 10 hours

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

Clicks into place

Finished

(CGR-H712, included)

(CGR-H713, optional)

To household AC outlet

Approximate play times (Hours)

Play (at room temperature using headphones)

Battery pack

CGR-H712 6 4 3 10

CGR-H713

(optional)

≥

The times indicated above may differ depending on use.

≥

To change the LCD brightness (➜ page 11, Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD).

LCD brightness level

5 0 5 (factory preset)

10 7 5 15

LCD Off

Checking the remaining battery charge

When the unit is on (➜ page 10) and powered by the battery pack

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

(screen)

3 Adjusting the LCD angle

Standard

Open the LCD

Compact

When moving the unit : Close the LCD. Don’t hold by the LCD.

Free

Slide

Recharge

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

Clicks!

Preparations

RQT8245

Playing discs

1 Open the lid.

OPEN

Insert a disc and close the lid

Click into place

Headphone terminals [Ë

3.5 mm (1/8

) Stereo

]

AV SELECT

Load double-sided discs so

Playing discs

the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

≥

DVD-RAM: Remove discs from

their cartridges before use.

≥

Some discs start to play automatically when the unit is on.

≥

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

≥

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫

≥

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

≥

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 25).

3 Press and hold.

The unit turns on and play begins.

≥

When “AUX” is displayed, press [AV SELECT].

(

Watching video from other

equipment ➜

page 22)

, –OFF]

when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor.

Adjust the volume.

VOL

When using headphones, turn down the volume before connection.

Operations

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

When the unit is on: Press and play begins.

, ON] to restart play.

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

≥

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.

OFF

ー

RQT8245

Turn unit on/play

Pause Press [

Stop

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

TOP MENU

Skip

Search Press and hold [:

Slow play

Top menu [DVD-V]

Playing programs [DVD-VR] (➜ page 15)

Press [:,9].

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

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

[VCD] [9] only

] to return to normal play.

9] (up to 5 steps).

RETURN

ENTER

Menu [DVD-V] Playing playlists [DVD-VR] (➜ page 15)

Navigation menu

Return

Menu operation

Number Select

Frame-by-frame

Group skip

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Playing data discs (➜ page 14)

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

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

≥

Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

4Press [ENTER]. While paused, press [

] only

[VCD] [ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [

3 4

≥

Does not work while paused.

2 1

Useful functions

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

MONITOR

MODE

Press once.

Press [34] to

NORMAL:Normal FULL: Stretched horizontally

ENTER

OFF: No picture

≥

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

≥

The LCD turns off automatically if you close it.

≥

To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD

MONITOR

MODE

Press twice.

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

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

BRIGHT: Dims or brightens the picture (s5 to 5)

ENTER

COLOUR: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (s5 to 5) ≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

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

select the monitor mode.

[ENTER]

to confirm.

Playing discs/Useful functions

REPEAT

Press several times to select the content to repeat.

Repeat Off

RQT8245

Useful functions

Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP)

Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.

CM SKIP

During play, press [CM SKIP].

≥

This may not work depending on the play position.

≥

[DVD-VR] Does not work:

-with still picture part.

-when playing a playlist.

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)

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

DISPLAY

Press once.

ENTER

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

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

] then [34] to select “Advanced Disc Review”.

Press [ENTER].

Reviews each title/program.

Press [1, ON] when you find a title/program to play.

≥

You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode” (➜ page 20, “Advanced Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).

≥

Useful functions

This may not work depending on the play position.

≥

[DVD-VR] Does not work:

-with still picture part.

-when playing a playlist.

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat)

Except still picture part

DISPLAY

During play, press once.

ENTER

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

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

3 Press [

] then [34] to select “A-B

Repeat”.

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.

≥

Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

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

During play, press once.

RQT8245

DISPLAY

ENTER

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Play

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

“Normal” or “

4 Press

≥ ≥

[ENTER]

Press [1, ON] to return to normal play. After you change the speed – H.Bass (➜ page 16), Advanced Surround (➜ page 13), Multi Re-

master (➜ page 16) and Sound Enhancement (➜ page 19, Audio

Menu) do not work. – Digital output switches to PCM. – 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz. This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

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

Title

0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 units). .

Chapter

Time

A-B Repeat

Play Speed

0 : 00 : 2211

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

Normal

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

Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)

Motion pictures with 2 or more channels

Press to select “SP 1 Natural”, “SP 2 Enhanced”,

MODE

“HP 1 Natural” or “HP 2 Enhanced”.

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

≥

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

≥

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

≥

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.

≥

This does not work when H.Bass (➜ page 16) is on.

≥

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

Changing soundtracks Motion pictures

DISPLAY

Press once.

ENTER

Press [34] to select “Audio”.

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

soundtrack.

3 Press

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

1Press [34] to select “Karaoke”. 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/MPEG: Signal type kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels) Example: 3

/2 .1ch

.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 rightiCenter

Changing subtitles Discs with subtitles

DISPLAY

Press once.

Angle select

DISPLAY

Press once.

2 Press [

ENTER

3 Press

≥ ≥

≥

[DVD-V]

with multiple angles

ENTER

2Press [

3 Press

≥

Press [34] to select

] then [34]

or “On” and the subtitle language.

[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 Recorders. To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

/Still picture rotation

Press [34] to select

“Rotate Picture”.

] then [34]

angle or rotate the still picture.

[ENTER]

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

“Subtitle”. to select

“Angle” or

to select

“Off”

the

Audio 1

Subtitle

[JPEG]

e.g. [DVD-V]

Angle 1/4

Useful functions

Off

RQT8245

Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

≥

Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 19, Other Menu) in the following cases:

-To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function

To pl ay

[JPEG]

[MP3]

on DVD-RAM that contain both

[DVD-VR]

and another format (e.g.

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

While the menu is displayed

Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio”, or

ENTER

“Picture” and press

≥

To display/exit the screen:

[ENTER]

Press [TOP MENU].

WMA/MP3/JPEG

WMA/MP3

JPEG

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

Press [

ENTER

3421

select the group and press [ENTER].

Press.

≥

To play content in the group in order:

Press [ENTER].

≥

To start play from the selected content:

Press [34] to select and

Playing data discs

≥

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].

press [ENTER].

Submenu

Multi List Tre e Thumbnail Next group Previous group

All Audio Picture

Help display Find

Group and content number currently playing

] to

avigation Menu

002 My favorite2

Perfume

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

DISPLAY

Group

005 Japanese

Group 005/023

to display the sub menu

001 Lady Starfish

001 Lady Starfish 002 Metal Glue 003 Life on Jupiter 004 Starperson

Content

JPEG

Content 0001/0004

RETURN

Groups and content Content only

Groups only Thumbnail images [JPEG] To the next group

To the previous group WMA/MP3 and JPEG

WMA/MP3 only JPEG only

To switch between guide messages and the playback condition indicator

o search by content or group title (➜

[JPEG]

Playback Menu

All Total 434

Audio Total 7

Picture Total 427

to select and press

:JPEG

:WMA/MP

Number

to exit

currently selected

see below)

)

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.

≥

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.

RQT8245

4 Press [34] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

(➜ see above)

Find

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

While the menu is displayed

Press [

ENTER

342 1

and press [ENTER].

≥

To return to the menu screen, press

≥

To change the menu background, press

≥

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

] 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 times.

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:

TOP MENU

To play playlists:

ENTER

All By Artist

No.

Content title

Few times in summer

Less and less

And when I was born

Quatre gymnopedies

You've made me sad

I can't quit him Evening glory

Wheeling spin

Velvet Cuppermine

Ziggy starfish

to playto select

Pink Island

to exit

RETURN

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

RETURN

Playlist

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

to exit

4/22 0:07:29 Baseball10

to select and press

ENTER

≥

Only when the disc contains a playlist.

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

to exit

RETURN

Playing CD using menus [CD]

Titles appear with CD text playback.

1 Press [34] to select the

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

e.g. CD text

CD Text

Disc Title: All By Artist Disc Artist: Pink Island Track Title:

Long John Platinum

Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

Ashley at Prom

City Penguin Formura one

Soccer Baseball

Neanderthal

Cartoons

Trilobites

White Dwarf

Discovery

10.

to select and press

ENTER

RETURN

201

1/23

to exit

ENTER

≥

To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

tracks and press [ENTER].

discs/Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD using menus

Playing HighMAT

RQT8245

Enjoying higher quality audio and video

Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)

≥

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (recorded with 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD]: This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz.

≥

[WMA] [MP3] (recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz): reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

DISPLAY

Press once.

Setting

1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock) Light 2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium 3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong

≥ ≥ ≥

Off Off Off

This feature does not work when H.Bass (➜ below) or Advanced Surround (➜ page 13) is on. This feature does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW. When connecting with a digital optical cable (➜ page 22), the actual output sampling frequency depends on “PCM Digital Output” setting in “Audio” tab (➜ page 21).

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers

DISPLAY

Press once.

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.

DISPLAY

Enjoying higher quality audio and video

Press once.

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

Press once.

RQT8245

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

DISPLAY

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

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

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

ENTER

Press [1] then [34] to select “Multi Re-master”.

3 4

Press [ENTER]

and [34] to select “1”, “2” or “3”. Press [ENTER].

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Type of music [[DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM)] Effect level (Other discs)

(H.Bass)

Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.

[DVD-V]

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

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

ENTER

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

Press [ENTER].

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

≥

This is effective on 5.1 channel DVD video discs. This is also effective on some portions of 2 channel discs as well.

≥

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

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 [

] then [34] to select “Cinema1” or “Cinema2”. Press [ENTER].

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

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

ENTER

select “User” and press [ENTER].

2 Press [

Adjustment”and Press [34

] to select “Picture

press [ENTER]

] to select “Depth

Picture Adjustment

Depth Enhancer

MPEG DNR

Enhancer” or “MPEG DNR”. Press [2 1

i4,

≥

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

] to change the setting. (Depth Enhancer: 0 to

MPEG DNR: 0 to i3)

Multi Re-master 1

H.Bass

Picture Mode

Cinema1

Off

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.

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.

To the cigarette lighter socket

Replacing the fuse

Replace only with the specified 125 V/250 V, 3 A fuse. Use of any other type can cause fire.

W (Wide): Set to this position if the plug is loose. N (Narrow) (factory preset): Set to this position for normal use.

DC IN

Car DC Adaptor (included)

Left side of this unit

Place the unit on a stable surface

Replace the fuse. (125 V/250 V, 3 A type)

Open

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 function (➜ page 10) may not work.

≥

Leave some slack in the cord.

≥

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

Enjoying in a car

(Left side of this unit)

≥

You can enjoy audio through your car audio system by connecting a car

stereo cassette adaptor (not included: RP-CC20) to the headphone jack on the left side of this unit.

≥

You can enjoy video in the back seat attaching the unit on the headrest of

the front seat using Portable DVD Car Kit (not included: DY-CB9).

RQT8245

Using On-Screen Menus

DISPLAY

Press once.

Main menus

Program, Group, Title Chapter, Track, Playlist Content

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

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

Time

Audio

Number Select

[VCD] (with playback control)

Thumbnail Subtitle Marker (VR)

Using On-Screen Menus

Angle Rotate Picture

Slideshow

Other Settings

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

To change remaining/elapsed time display

(➜ page 13, Changing soundtracks)

To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency

To show thumbnail images

(➜ page 13, Changing subtitles)

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders

(➜ page 13, Angle select) (➜ page 13, Still picture rotation)

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

≥

(➜ See below)

ENTER

≥

Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

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

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.

To en t er nu mber

≥

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

RQT8245

(➜ page 12, Changing play speed)

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed,

[JPEG]: Repeat function can be used.)

(➜ page 11, Repeat play) (➜ page 12) (➜ page 12)

(➜ page 16, Cinema1/Cinema2/Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

+ 42 hidden pages