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.
MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”.
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the main unit, but you can do the
operations on the remote control if the remote controls are the same.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of the models for the
United Kingdom.
EB EG
See page 8 for details.ag
Example:
2
ALL
[Note] “EB” on the packaging indicates the
United Kingdom.
RQT8234-B
2
3
5
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three
pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please
ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of
5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì
on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be
used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased
from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET
IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
Caution for AC Mains Lead
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the
wiring code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/
YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—
KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the
type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm
the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
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1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A
Figure B
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.
Figure A
Figure B
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.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible or the mains
plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.
Fuse cover
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between
110 V and 240 V.
But
≥
Obtain a suitable plug adaptor if the plug
does not fit the AC mains socket.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE
IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
Accessories
Use numbers indicated in
parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of April 2006. These
may be subject to change.)
∑ 1
Remote control (N2QAHC000021)
∑ 1
Button-type battery for remote control (for
replacement, see page 7)
≥
Keep out of the reach of small children.
Accidental swallowing of batteries can
result in stomach and intestinal damage.
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
Headrest Mounting bracket (RXQ1405B)
∑ 1
Monitor holder (RGQ0459-K)
∑ 1
Rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H712)
For replacement: Available from Panasonic
dealers (CGR-H712, CGR-H713)
CGR-H712: Same as the included
rechargeable battery pack (Playback time is
the same)
CGR-H713: Playback time is longer than
the included rechargeable battery pack
(Recharging time ➜ page 6, Playback time
➜ page 7)
[For]the]United]Kingdom[and[Republic[of[Ireland[
∫
Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
≥
For customers within the UK: 08705 357357
≥
For customers within the Republic of Ireland:
01 289 8333
≥
Visit our website for product information
E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥
Order accessory and consumable items for
your product with ease and confidence by
phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday Thursday 9:00am – 5:30pm, Friday 9:30am –
5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).
≥
Or go on line through our Internet Accessory
ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk
≥
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥
All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities
are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥
It couldn’t be simpler!
≥
Also available through our Internet is direct
shopping for a wide range of finished products,
take a browse on our website for further details.
Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee
Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long
time while using it. The unit can become
hot and cause burns.
TM
discs . . . . . . . . . 20
Accessories/Table of contents
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Precautions
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
Precautions
heat.
9) Protect the AC mains lead from being walked
on or pinched par ticularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
10)Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
11)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.
12)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
13)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as AC mains
lead 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.
Precautions for Listening with
the Headphones or Earphones
≥
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.
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.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.)
≥
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other
foreign matter on the terminals.
≥
Do not touch the plug terminals (i and
j
) with metal objects.
≥
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or
throw into fire.
≥
Do not store the battery pack in
temperature over 60
2.
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥
Insert with poles aligned.
≥
Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with
metal objects.
≥
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw
into fire.
≥
Keep out of reach of children
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.
3. Disposing of the batteries
Check and follow your local regulations before disposal.
oC.
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.
≥
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED
FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES,
ON THE UNIT.
≥
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
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.
CAUTION!
DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR
EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY
THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED
BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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.
This product may receive radio interference
caused by mobile telephones during use. If
such interference is apparent, please increase
separation between the product and the
mobile telephone.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc.
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.
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/
SOLANA/4C.
TM
HighMAT
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
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
Plays all versions of DivX
playback of DivX
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc.
and are used under license.
®
Certified product.
®
video (including DivX®6) with standard
®
media files.
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Preparations
RELEASE
DETACH ATTACH
RELEASE
DETACH ATTACH
CHG
SLEEP
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION
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
.
Battery pack
Check to make sure it is securely fastened.
Preparations
Detaching
≥
Turn the unit off before detaching the battery pack.
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.)
≥
Press and hold
Recharge the battery for re-use.
2 Recharging the battery (When the unit is off)
The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Charge before initial use.
AC mains lead (included)
RQT8234
DC IN 12 V
DC IN
D
C
I
N
1
2
V
ID
E
O
A
U
D
IOV
/O
P
T
O
U
≥
You can also use this unit without charging while
connecting the AC adaptor and the AC mains lead.
≥
You can also use this unit without charging while
T
AC adaptor
(included)
connecting Car DC Adaptor (➜ page 30, Connecting
the included 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 mains lead from the household mains socket.
The unit is in the standby condition (the [Í] indicator
lights) when the AC mains lead is connected. The
primary circuit is always “live” as long as the AC adaptor
is connected to an electrical outlet.
6
[Í] goes out ➜ lights
[CHG] lights ➜ goes out
Recharging time:
Approx. 8 hours
Approx. 10 hours
When finished, disconnect the AC
adaptor and the AC mains lead.
Clicks into place
CHG
Í
Started
(CGR-H712, included)
(CGR-H713, optional)
To
household
mains socket
Finished
Approximate play times(Hours)
Play (at room temperature using headphones)
Battery pack
CGR-H712
(included)
CGR-H713
(optional)
≥
Times for when playing SD cards are in parenthesis.
≥
The times indicated above may differ depending on use.
≥
To change the LCD brightness (➜ page 14, Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD).
j
3 (3.5)2 (2.5) 1.5 (2)6 (9)
6 (7)
LCD brightness level
50 5 (factory
4 (5)3 (4)12 (18)
preset)
LCD Off
Checking the remaining battery charge
When the unit is on (➜ page 10, 13) 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 The remote control
Insert the button-type battery
(included)
Bottom
3
2
1
While sliding (1),
pull out (2).
_
facing up
Lithium battery: CR2025
Range of use
30Q
30Q
4 Adjusting the LCD angle
Standard
Open the LCD
Free
Slide
Preparations
(flashing)
Aim at the sensor. Maximum
range is up to 7 m.
Compact
Clicks!
When moving the unit : Close the LCD. Don’t hold by the LCD.
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Discs that can be played
Commercial discs
Disc
Logo
DVD-Video
DVD-Audio
Video CD
CD
Recorded disc (Y: Available
Disc
Logo
Discs that can be played
DVD-RAM
DVD-R/RW
DVD-R DL
Indicated in these
instructions by
[DVD-V]
§1, 2
[DVD-A]
[VCD]
Recorded on a DVD
recorder, etc.
[DVD-VR]§2[DVD-V]
Y
[CD]
Remarks
High quality
movie and
music discs
High quality
music discs
Music discs with
video
Including SVCD
(Conforming to
IEC62107)
Music discs
t
: Not available)
Recorded on a personal computer,
§3
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
—
t
YYtYY Y Y
YY
ttt t t
∫
Discs that cannot be played
Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CDROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD and Photo CD,
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their
cartridges, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM,
and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market
including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not
conform to IEC62107.
§1
Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will
prevent down-mixing (➜ page 38,
Glossary) of all or part of their contents if
this is the manufacturer’s intention.
§2
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video
content. To play DVD-Video content, select
“Play as DVD-Video” (
Menu).
etc.
YY Y Y
➜
page 25, Other
Not Necessary
Necessity of
§4
finalize
Necessary
Necessary
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iR/iRW
—
iR DL
—
CD-R/RW
—
≥
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 (
§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 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.
8
t
t
§1
——
(Y)
(Y)
ttt t t
ttt t t
YYY Y Y
➜
page 32, Tips for making data discs).
Necessary
Necessary
Necessary
§5
Cards that can be played
Card
Logo
SD Memory Card/
TM
miniSD
≥
≥
§
≥
≥
Card§
SD logo is a
trademark.
miniSD™ is a
trademark of SD
Card Association.
A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.
It may not be possible to play the above cards in all cases due to the type of cards, the condition of the
recording, the recording method and how the files were created.
Keep the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Indicated in these
instructions by
[SD[PICTURE]
[SD[VIDEO]
Remarks
≥
[SD\PICTURE] Still Pictures
JPEG data recorded with Panasonic SD multi
cameras or DVD recorders using DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
≥
[SD\VIDEO] Moving pictures
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi
cameras or DVD recorders [conforming to SD
VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4
(Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].
≥
You can use SD Memory Cards with the following
capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).
Useable memory is slightly less than the card
capacity.
≥
Please confirm the latest information on the
following website. (This site is in English only.)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
≥
You may not be able to play the following SD
Memory Cards on this unit.
– Cards formatted or recorded on a PC
– Cards with folder or file names edited on a PC
≥
This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted with
equipment conforming to SD File System
specifcations Ver. 1.01 such as Panasonic SD multi
cameras or DVD recorders (Conforming to FAT 12
standard and FAT 16 standard).
≥
We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.
≥
Operation is not guaranteed with MultiMediaCard.
≥
MOTION JPEG and MPEG2 are not supported.
≥
Some files are not compatible with this unit and
cannot be played back. For example:
– Moving picture files recorded using a digital still
camera with moving picture function
≥
The recording date may differ from that of the actual
date.
Cards that can be played
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Playing discs
1Open the lid.
Headphone terminals
‡ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
[Ë]
OPEN
2
Insert a disc and
close the lid
Click into
place
Load double-sided discs so
the label for the side you
want to play is facing up.
≥
DVD-RAM: Remove discs from
their cartridges before use.
Playing discs
≥
Some discs start to play
automatically when the unit
is on.
≥
To pl ay [JPEG], [MP3], [MPEG4] or [DivX] on DVD-RAM that contain both [DVD-VR] and another format
(e.g. [JPEG]), select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 25, Other Menu).
≥
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 34).
.
3Press and hold.
The unit turns on and play begins.
≥
When “SD” or “AUX” is displayed,
press [AV SELECT] several times
until “DISC” is displayed.
(Playing SD cards ➜ page 12/
Watching video from other
equipment ➜ page 31)
ON
AV SELE CT
Adjust the volume.
4
VOL
When using headphones,
turn down the volume before
connection.
, – OFF]
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor.
Main unit operations
When the unit is off:
Press and hold and the power comes on and play
ON
Turn unit on/play
begins.
When the unit is on:
Press and play begins.
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PausePress [
Stop
OFF
Turn unit offPress and hold until “OFF” is displayed.
1
, 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.
TOP MENU
2
5
8
1
4
7
3
6
=
10
90
>
MENU
Skip
Press [:,9].
[DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.
SearchPress and hold [:
Press and hold [:,9] (up to 5 steps) while paused.
Slow play
Press [1, ON
≥
[VCD] [9] only
≥
[MPEG4] [DivX]: Does not work.
] to return to normal play.
Top menu[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Playing programs [DVD-VR] (➜ page 20)
Playback Menu
[WMA][MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4][DivX]
Playing data discs (➜ page 22)
Menu[DVD-V]
Playing playlists[DVD-VR] (➜ page 20)
Navigation Menu
[WMA][MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Playing data discs (➜ page 22)
,
9] (up to 5 steps).
Return
RETURN
Menu operation
ENTER
Frame-by-frame
Group skip
Remote control operations
Turn unit on/off
PLAY
2
PlayPress and play begins.
Skip
Search Press [6
Slow play
10
Enter number
Returns to the previous screen.
[VCD](with playback control) Returns to the menu.
Press [3 42 1] to select an item and press
[ENTER] to confirm.
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
2 1
While paused, press [
1
] only
[VCD] [
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
3 4
Press [
≥
Does not work while paused.
].
].
≥You cannot turn on the unit with the remote
control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.
,
Press [:
9].
[DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.
,
5] (up to 5 steps).
,
Press [6
Press [
≥
[VCD] [5] only
≥
[MPEG4] [DivX]: Does not work.
[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD][CD]
e.g. To select 12:
5] (up to 5 steps) while paused.
1
] (PLAY) to return to normal play.
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
Playing discs
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Playing SD cards
Do not remove the card or turn off the unit while the card is being read from (“Card Reading…”
is on the display) or the unit is using the card. This can corrupt your data.
≥
You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➜ page 9).
≥
When you insert a SD card while the unit is on, Playback starts automatically.
Headphone terminals
‡ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
1
Insert
1
Open the cover.
OPEN
Press.
2
Insert the card.
Cut-off corner
Label side
Playing SD cards
≥
If you are using a miniSDTM
card, insert it into the
TM
card adaptor that
miniSD
comes with the card. Insert
and remove this adaptor
from the unit.
3
Close the cover.
≥
While stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when
using the battery pack) have elapsed.
≥
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 34).
∫
Remove the card
1
Open the cover.2 Press on the center of
OPEN
Press.
[Ë]
the card.
Press on the center
of the card until it
clicks into place.
Diagram of
inserted card
AV SELECT
2
When “AUX” or “DISC” is displayed, press [AV
SELECT] several times until “SD” is displayed.
(SD Indicator lights while “SD ” is selected.
To turn the illumination off ➜ page 14, Adjusting the
picture quality on the LCD.)
≥
[SD\VIDEO] Adjust the volume.
≥
When playing a SD card that contains both “Picture” and
“Video ” content, “Picture” content will be played first.
∫
To change content
TOP MENU
ADAPTER
Press to display
“SD Card Menu”.
Press and hold until the
power comes on.
ON
Play begins automatically
SD Card Menu
to select and press
Press [
“Picture” or “Video” and
press [ENTER].
Play begins.
3
Pull it straight out.
the card.
SD Indicator
Picture
Video
3 4
] to select
TOP MENU
ENTER
VOLUME
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Main unit operations
2
5
8
1
4
7
3
6
=
10
90
>
Turn unit on
ON
Press and hold and the power comes on and play
begins automatically.
OFF
TOP MENU
ME
NU
RETURN
ENTER
PausePress [
Stop
1
, ON] to restart play.
The position is memorized when the message
appears on the screen.
≥
Press [1,ON] to resume. (Resume play)
Pressing [∫, – OFF], removing the card or
pressing [AV SELECT] while the message
appears on the screen cancels the memorized
position where play stopped.
Turn unit offPress and hold until “OFF” is displayed.
,
SkipPress [:
Search
SD Card Menu
[SD\VIDEO] Press and hold
Press
➜ page 21, Playing items in order
9].
[:,9]
[1, ON] to return to normal play.
(up to 5 steps).
Navigation Menu➜ page 21, Playing from the selected item
ReturnReturns to the previous screen.
Menu operation
Group skip
Press [3 42 1] to select an item and press
[ENTER] to confirm.
[SD\PICTURE]
3 4
Press [
].
Playing SD cards
Remote control operations
Turn unit on/off
PLAY
2
PlayPress and play begins.
SkipPress [:
Search
Enter number
10
≥You cannot turn on the unit with the remote
control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.
,
9].
,
[SD\VIDEO] Press [6
Press [
1
] (PLAY)to return to normal play.
5] (up to 5 steps).
e.g. To select 123:
[1]➜ [2]➜ [3]➜[ENTER]
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Useful functions
Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD
1
MONITOR MODE
Press once.
2
Press [34] to
NORMAL:Normal (displays in 4:3 video aspect)
FULL: Stretches the picture horizontally to fill the screen
ENTER
ZOOM: Stretches the picture vertically and horizontally
JUST:
OFF: No picture
≥
If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “OFF” to conserve
power. (The [
≥
The LCD turns off automatically if you close it.
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD
1
MONITOR MODE
Press twice.
2
Press [34] to select the item, and [2 1] to change the setting.
BRIGHT: Dims or brightens the picture (s5 to 5)
COLOUR: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (s5 to 5)
ENTER
SHARP:
GAMMA: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts (j1 to 2).
SD INDICATOR: Turn ON or OFF the illumination which will appear
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Skipping 30 seconds forward (MANUAL SKIP)
Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.
During play, press [MANUAL SKIP].
≥
This may not work depending on the play position.
≥
[DVD-VR] Does not work:
-with still picture part.
-when playing a playlist.
Useful functions
MANUAL
SKIP
select the monitor mode.
Stretches the right and left edges of the picture to fill the screen
Í] indicator flashes)
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines. (j1 to 2)
while
“SD” is selected.
[DVD-VR][DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)
Repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
1
DISPLAY
During play,
press once.
[JPEG][SD[PICTURE]: you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.)
1
2
ENTER
Press [34] to select
2 Press [1] then [34] to select
“Play Menu”.
1
3 Press [
“Repeat”.
4 Press [
] then [34] to select
1
] then [34] to select the
“Other Settings”
content to be repeated.
Press [ENTER].
5
≥
To cancel, select “Off” in the procedure 2-4 and press [ENTER].
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
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][SD[PICTURE] [MPEG4] and [SD[VIDEO]
1
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1
DISPLAY
During play,
press once.
2
ENTER
Press [34] to select
2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Play Menu”.
3 Press [
1
] then [34] to select “A-B
Repeat”.
Press
4
[ENTER]
ending points.
≥
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
“Other Settings”
at the starting and
.
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
Press once.
2
ENTER
Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.
2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Play Menu”.
3 Press [
4
5
1
] then [34] to select “Advanced Disc Review”.
Press [ENTER].
Reviews each title/program.
Press [1, ON] when you
e.g. [DVD-V]
Title
Chapter
find a title/program to play.
≥
You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode”
(➜ page 26, “Advanced Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).
≥
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].
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”.
3 Press [1] and [34] to select
“Normal” or “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1
units).
4 Press
≥
≥
≥
≥
[ENTER]
Press [1, ON] to return to normal play.
After you change the speed
– H.Bass (➜ page 18), Advanced Surround (➜ page 16), Multi Re-
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].
.
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
Using the sleep timer (SLEEP)
This feature turns the unit off after a set time.
SLEEP
Press to
change.
≥
To check the remaining time, press [SLEEP].
≥
While stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when
using the battery pack) have elapsed, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.
SLEEP
Lights once the
time is set.
SLEEP 30 )SLEEP 60 ) SLEEP 120 )SLEEP 180
^======= SLEEP OFF !=======n
(unit: minutes)
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Useful functions
Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)
Motion pictures with 2 or more channels
1
DISPLAY
2
Press once.
Enjoying extra bass with headphones (XBS)
Only when headphones are connected
(Right side of the unit)
EQ MODE
Press to change.
≥
Effects will differ depending on the type of music.
Useful functions
Using center speaker for dialog
Convenient for making the dialog easier to hear.
CENTER SPEAKER
Press to change.
Changing soundtracksMotion pictures
AUDIO
(Remote control)
≥
[DivX]
16
It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.
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”
5 Press [ENTER].
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 18) is on.
≥
Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
SOUND XBS
SOUND XBS: Boosts the bass.
SOUND NORMAL: Normal sound
,------. SOUND NORMAL
CENTER SPEAKER ON (factory preset)
:
;
CENTER SPEAKER OFF
Press to select the soundtrack.
[DVD-VR] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DivX]
While the menu is displayed
[21]
Press
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
While the menu is displayed,
Press [21] to select
Read the disc’s instructions for details.
to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
“On” or “Off” of vocals.
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MP3/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
Audio playback from here.
e.g. [DVD-V]
Menu
Audio 1
Changing subtitles Discs with subtitles
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
[DVD-V]
[VCD] [DivX]
Press to select the subtitle language.
SUBTITLE
(Remote control)
To clear/display the subtitles
Press
[21] to select “On” or “Off”.
≥
On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for
subtitles that are not displayed.
(with subtitle on/off information)
[DVD-VR]
Press to select “On” or “Off”.
≥
On or Off only can be selected.
≥
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD
Recorders.
e.g. [DVD-V]
Menu
Subtitle
Off
Angle select
ANGLE
(Remote control)
[DVD-V]
with multiple angles
/Still picture rotation
Press to select the angle or rotate the still
picture.
[JPEG] [SD[PICTURE]
Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)
∫
Basics
DISPLAY
Press twice.
DISPLAY
Press three
times.
≥
[MPEG4] [DivX] [SD[VIDEO] Video and audio information is not displayed during search.
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (recorded with 48 kHz only) [DVD-A] (recorded with 44.1 kHz and 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.
1
DISPLAY
Press once.
≥
This feature does not work when H.Bass (➜ below) or Advanced Surround (➜ page 16) is on.
≥
This feature does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.
≥
When connecting with a digital optical cable (➜ page 31), the actual output sampling frequency
depends on “PCM Digital Output” setting in “Audio” tab (➜ page 27).
2
Setting
1High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)Light
2Various tempos (e.g., jazz)Medium
3Low tempo (e.g., classical)Strong
OffOffOff
Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers (H.Bass
1
DISPLAY
Press once.
2
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
Press once.
Enjoying higher quality audio and video
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
DISPLAY
Press once.
The above indicated features may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
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2
: Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture.
2
1
Press [34] to select
2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Audio Menu”.
ENTER
3
Press [1] then [34] to select “Multi Re-master”.
4
Press [1] and [34] to select “1”, “2” or “3”.
5 Press [ENTER].
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Type of music [[DVD-A] [DVD-V][CD] (LPCM/PPCM)]
1
Press [34] to select
2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Audio Menu”.
ENTER
3
Press [1] then [34] to select “H.Bass”.
4
Press [1] then [34] to select “On” or “Off”.
5
Press
≥
≥
≥
1
2 Press [1] then [34] to select “Picture Menu”.
ENTER
3 Press [1] to select “Picture Mode”.
4 Press [
[ENTER]
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”.
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Press [34] to select
1
] then [34] to select
“Other Settings”
“Other Settings”
.
“Other Settings”
.
Effect level (Other discs)
)
[DVD-V]
.
.
.
“Cinema1” or “Cinema2”.
Press
5
≥
[ENTER]
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
.
1 In the procedure 2s4 (➜ above, Cinema1/Cinema2),
ENTER
select “User” and press [ENTER].
2 Press [34] to select “Picture
Adjustment”and press [ENTER].
Press [34
3
] to select “Depth
Picture Adjustment
Depth Enhancer
MPEG DNR
Enhancer” or “MPEG DNR”.
Press [2 1
4
i4,
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
] to change the setting. (Depth Enhancer: 0 to
MPEG DNR: 0 to i3)
Menu
Multi Re-master 1
Menu
H.Bass
Menu
Picture Mode
Cinema1
0
0
Off
All group/Program/Random play [Remote\control\only]
Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.
While stopped
Press to change.
Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 25).
All group play[DVD-A]
All Group Playback
Press PLAY to start
Program play(up to 32 items)
e.g. [DVD-V]
1
Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group)
Press [ENTER] and [34] to select “ALL”, then press [ENTER] again to register.
Changing the program
Press [34] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat step 1.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
Clearing the whole program
Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off,
the disc lid is opened, the card is removed or [AV SELECT] (Main unit) is pressed.
Random play
e.g. [DVD-V]
Random Playback
Press PLAY to start
Choose a title.
Title
1
PLAY
0 9
to select
〜
to start
All group ([DVD-A]) )Program play ) Random play
^== Off (Normal play) !=n
PLAY
1
2
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
1
[SD[PICTURE] [SD[VIDEO]
2
Press to select an item
(Disc ➜ page 11, Enter
number /
SD card ➜ page 13, Enter
10
number).
Repeat this step to program
other items.
Press to select an item.
(Disc ➜ page 11, Enter
10
number /
SD card ➜ page 13, Enter
number).
2
PLAY
2
PLAY
All group/Program/Random play
To exit the all group, program or random mode
Press [PLAYMODE] several times while stopped.
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Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA][MP3][JPEG]
Menu:
Takes you to the next menu which
shows playlists or another menu.
Playlist:
ENTER
While the menu is displayed
Press [
342 1
] to select items
and press [ENTER].
Play starts.
≥
To return to the menu screen, press
≥
To change the menu background, press
≥
To display/exit the screen: press [TOP MENU].
Selecting from the list
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [2] then [3 4] to switch among “Playlist”, “Group” and
[TOP MENU]
[DISPLAY]
. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
then press
[RETURN]
Playlist
Group
Content
Playlist
“Content” lists.
3. Press [1] then [3 4] to select an item and press
Press [1] to show the contents of the program (Only when playing the program).
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Title
On
RETURN
the numbered buttons
to exit
To play playlists:
MENU
Playlist
DateNo.Total TimeTitle
0:00:01 City Penguin1
11/1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4
6/10 0:00:01 Baseball5
9/11
0:00:01 City Penguin6
4/12 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom7
8/11
0:13:22 Formula one8
4/ 2 0:05:30 Soccer9
4/12 0:07:29 Baseball10
0 9
〜
to select and press
≥
Only when the disc contains a playlist.
ENTER
on the remote control (➜page 11).
2
Press [34] to select the
program or playlist and
press [ENTER].
to exit
RETURN
several times.
All By Artist
No.
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 play
ENTER
to select
ENTER
Content title
Pink Island
RETURN
to exit
Playing CD using menus [CD]
discs/Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD using menus
TM
Titles appear with CD text playback.
1Press [34] to select the
MENU
Press.
Playing HighMAT
Press [DISPLAY] to switch between guide messages and the playback condition indicator.
20
e.g. CD text
CD Text
Disc Title
:
All By Artist
Pink Island
Disc Artist
:
Track Title
:
Long John Platinum
SHIPWRECKED
Track Artist
:
1.
Ashley at Prom
2.
City Penguin
Formula one
3.
4.
Soccer
Baseball
5.
Neanderthal
6.
Cartoons
7.
Trilobites
8.
White Dwarf
9.
Discovery
10.
to select and press
ENTER
RETURN
2
201
1/23
to exit
ENTER
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
tracks and press
[ENTER].
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Playing SD cards using menus [SD[PICTURE] [SD[VIDEO]
Playing items in order (SD Card Menu)
1
TOP MENU
SD Card Menu
2
Picture
Video
Press.
to select and press
ENTER
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
Press [34] to select
“Picture” or “Video” and
ENTER
press [ENTER].
≥
When “No Picture content” or
“No Video content” is
displayed, press [TOP MENU]
again to return to the SD Card
Menu.
1
MENU
2
ENTER
Press.
[SD\PICTURE]
SD Picture
Group
100DVD
1
234
5
6
9
PrevNext
001/001
0 9
to select and press
〜
[SD\VIDEO]
SD Video
22/ 4/2006 17:42
0 9
to select
〜
≥
To show other pages: Press [3421] to select “Prev” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
≥
To exit the screen: Press [MENU].
7
ENTER
No.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
MPEG4 0:00:03
MOL0011
MOL002
MOL003
MOL004
MOL005
MOL006
MOL
Prev Next
9
Total
to exit
RETURN
Content
007
to exit
RETURN
[SD\PICTURE]
Press [3421] to select the content and press
[ENTER].
To select contents in the other
group
1 Press [3] to select “Group”
and press [ENTER].
2 Press [34] to select
the
group and press [ENTER]
SD Picture
グループ
DCIM\100CDPFP
1
5
9
.
0 9
〜
3 Press [3421] to select
the content and press
[ENTER].
[SD\VIDEO]
Press [34] to select the content.
100DVD
No.
100CDPFP1
101CDPFP
2
234
3102CDPFP
4
103CDPFP
5
104CDPFP
6
105CDPFP
6
106CDPFP
7
107CDPFP
8
108CDPFP
9
PrevNext
01/06
ENTER
to select and press
Total
9
Group
8
7
to return
RETURN
Playing SD cards using menus
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Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
_
≥
Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 25, Other Menu) in the following cases:
-To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.
To play
[JPEG], [MP3], [MPEG4] or
-
Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
While the menu is displayed
Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio”,
ENTER
“Picture” or “Video” and press
≥
To display/exit the screen:
Press [TOP MENU].
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
MENU
1
≥
To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen
Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3. (The opposite order is not effective.)
≥
To exit the screen: Press [MENU].
∫
Playing data discs
While the navigation menu (➜ see above) is displayed.
1 Press [DISPLAY].
2 Press [
2
ENTER
Press.
≥
To play content in the group in order:
Press [ENTER].
≥
To start play from the selected content:
Press [34] to select and
press [ENTER].
Using the submenu
34
] to select
the sub menu and
press [ENTER].
[DivX] on DVD-RAM that contain both
Press [
3421
] to
select the group
and press [ENTER].
Submenu
Multi
List
Tre e
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group
All
Audio
Picture
Video
Help display
Find
[DVD-VR]
and another format (e.g.
All content
[ENTER]
.
WMA/MP3
JPEG
MPEG4 and
DivX video
Group and content number currently playing
N
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
Content
5
001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
005 Starperson
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 (➜
Playback Menu
All
Audio
Picture
Video
to select and press
JPEG
Content 0001/0005
to exit
RETURN
ENTER
: JPEG
: WMA/MP3
: MPEG4
and DivX
video
Number
currently
selected
see below)
[JPEG]).
Tota l
438
Tota l
9
427
Tota l
2
Tota l
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Searching by a content or group title
Press [21] 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.
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Press and hold [:,9] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
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Press [2] to erase a character.
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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.
4 Press [34] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].
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(➜ see above)
A
Find
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 27, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Others
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We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
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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.
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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. (“Rented Movie Expired” is displayed.)
When playing this content
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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] or [6 5] (Remote control) etc. and arrive at another content or the start
of the content being played.
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Resume play (➜ page 10, Stop) and Marker (➜ page 24, Play Menu) do not work.
DivX Registration
DivX Video-on-Demand
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod
ENTER
to continuePress
8 alphanumeric
characters
Using On-Screen Menus
Refer to pages 24 to 25 for the menus.
1
1
DISPLAY
Press once.
2
ENTER
Press [34] to select the menu.
2 Press [1] to go to the next menu and [34] to set.
Repeat step 2 if necessary.
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Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
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Press [2] to go to the previous menu.
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There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons
and [ENTER] on the remote control.
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If the setting does not change, press [ENTER].
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To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
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Using On-Screen Menus
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.
2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
Auto1
Auto2: In addition to Auto1, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates
Video
When playing [MPEG4] [DivX] [SD[VIDEO]
Auto:Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
Video: Select when using Auto, and the content is distorted.
Cinema: Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough
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Press and hold [34] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
e.g. Playback from 1 hour 46 minutes and 50 seconds (Enter using the remote control) :
[1] ➜ [4] ➜ [6] ➜ [5] ➜ [0] ➜ [ENTER]
To change remaining/elapsed time display
To display pixel number [[DivX] fps (frame per second) is also displayed.]
(➜ page 16, Changing soundtracks)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
To switch still picture
To show thumbnail images
(normal): Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
and appropriately converts it.
: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the content is distorted.
when Auto is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as
shown in the illustration to the right, then select Auto.
When the disc lid is opened, the setting will return to Auto or Auto1.
This may not be displayed depending on the type of contents.
To start from a specific item
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Press [34] to select and press [ENTER].
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Press and hold [34] to alter faster.
(Except iR/iRW)
(➜ page 15, Changing play speed)
(➜ page 14, Repeat play)
(➜ page 14)
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position:[ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [21] to select “¢”➜[ENTER]
To recall a marker:[21] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker:[21] ➜ [CANCEL] (Remote control)
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This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
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Markers you add clear when you open the disc lid, remove the card,
press [AV SELECT] or switch the unit to standby.
(➜ page 15)
(Continued on the next page)
(Except iR/iRW)
Picture Menu (Continued)
When you select “
Source
distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “
Select
depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
[DivX]
AutoI (Interlace)P (Progressive)
Auto
Audio Menu
H.Bass
Advanced Surround
Dialogue
Enhancer
Multi Re-master
Sound
Enhancement
(➜ page 18)
(➜ page 16)
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue
recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
[DivX]
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
(➜ page 18)
You can enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound.
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (recorded with 48 kHz only)
[DVD-A] (recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD]
[WMA] [MP3] (recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz)
On ,------. Off
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This feature does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.
≥
This does not work when
(➜ page 16) or Multi Re-master (➜ page 18) is on.
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This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Display Menu
Information
Subtitle Position
Subtitle Brightness
Just Fit Zoom
Manual Zoom
Bit Rate Display
GUI See-through
On ,------. Off ([JPEG] [SD[PICTURE]: Off, Date)
0 to -60 (in 2 units)
Auto, 0 to -7
Motion pictures
To expand the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [
34
[DVD-VR]
Auto ,--. 4:3 Standard ,--. European Vista ,--. 16:9 Standard
::
;;
Cinemascope2 ,------. Cinemascope1 ,-------. American Vista
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Depending on the disc, the preset aspect ratio may not be displayed.
[MPEG4] [DivX] [SD[VIDEO]
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] [SD[VIDEO] only
–from
k2.00 to k4.00 (in 0.05 units)
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.)
Other Menu
Setup
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-Audio
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data Disc
” the constructing method of the
H.Bass (
] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”.
[DVD-V][VCD]
DivX
contents is automatically
I (Interlace)
➜ page 18), Advanced Surround
” or “
P (Progressive)
k4.00 depending upon the connected
(➜ page 26, Changing the player settings)
Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-Video contents on DVD-
Audio.
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Select “Play as Data Disc”
DVD-RAM that contain both
to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function.
to play
[JPEG], [MP3], [MPEG4]
[DVD-VR]
and another format (e.g.
or
”
[DivX]
on
[JPEG]) or
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SETUP
ENTER
Changing the player settings
≥
Referring to pages 26 to 27, change as required.
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Underlined items are the factory presets.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
1
SETUP
2
ENTER
(Remote control)
Menu
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Others
to select and press
Item
AudioEnglish
SubtitleAutomatic
MenusEnglish
Advanced Disc Review
RatingsLevel 8
ENTER
(Remote control or main unit)
Content
≥
To return to the previous screen: press [RETURN].
≥
To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
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Intro Mode
RETURN
The menu is also displayed using on-screen menus.
(
➜ page 25,“Setup” in
to exit
“Disc” tab
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
Advanced Disc
Review
Select how to review
(➜ page 15).
Ratings
Set a ratings level to
limit DVD-Video play.
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Follow the onscreen instructions.
1
§
The original language designated on the disc is selected.
2
§
If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (If available
Changing the player settings
on the disc).
3
§
Input a code number referring to the table on page 27.
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English≥Original
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Other¢¢¢¢
≥
Automatic
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Other¢¢¢¢
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English≥Other
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Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
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Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥
8 No Limit
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1 to 7: To prohibit play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings
≥
0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
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.
§
3
§
2
≥English
§
3
recorded on them.
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
“Video” tab
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TV Aspect
Choose the setting to
suit your television
and preference.
Still Mode
Specify the type of
picture shown when
paused.
NTSC Disc Output
Choose
NTSC
playing
Picture/Video Output
Choose the video signal
format to be output for
JPEG, MPEG4 and
DivX video.
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PA L
60 or
discs.
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).
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4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
≥
16:9: Widescreen television
Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the picture
is shown.
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Automatic
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Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
≥
Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
NTSC
output when
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Automatic≥PA L
≥
NTSC/PAL60:
≥ PAL60: When connected to a PAL television
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Output will depend on “
If picture output is not smooth during playback, change the setting.
Press [3 4 2 1] to select the
menu, item, content and press [ENTER].
Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select
the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.
≥
Off:When not connected using a digital optical cable
≥
Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz
≥
Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz
≥
Up to 192 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 kHz
≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.
≥
Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if it can
handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details.
§
≥ Bitstream
≥ PCM
≥ Bitstream
≥ PCM
≥ PCM
≥ Bitstream
≥ Off
≥ On:
Select “Bitstream” when the equipment can decode the
bitstream (digital form of multi-channel data). Otherwise, select
“PCM”. (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a
decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage
your speakers and hearing.)
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.)
§Only when connected using a digital optical cable (➜ page 31)
“Display” tab
≥
Menu Language
On-Screen Messages
Background during Play
Select background during JPEG, MPEG4 and
DivX video playback.
English≥Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español
≥
Polski≥Svenska ≥Nederlands
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On≥Off
Black≥ Grey
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“Others” tab
DivX Registration
Re-initialise Setting
This returns all values in
the Setup menus to the
default settings.
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Videoon-Demand (VOD) content. (➜ page 23)
≥
Ye s:
The password screen is shown if “
Please enter the same password and press
Initialised
” appears on the screen, wait for about 10 seconds.
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.
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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.
≥
Please insert the disc or card 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 injury.
1Attaching the headrest bracket to the front seat.
1 Adjust the headrest so there is an open
space of about 3 cm.
2 Close the buckle and adjust the belt
until it fits tightly around the headrest.
Side view
Headrest
Bracket (included)
Attach to the seat so
Enjoying in a car
that the label side of
the bracket can be
seen from the rear
of the seat.
Mounting
2Attaching the monitor holder.
1 Fold the monitor down towards the front
of the unit and attach the monitor holder.
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Monitor holder
(included)
Press the monitor
holder as shown
to detach it.
If this space is
larger than 3 cm,
the unit could
become loose
and cause injury
in the event of
an accident etc.
2 Rotate the monitor backwards so the
screen is facing out, and lock into place
with the monitor holder.
Check that the monitor is
locked into position.
After use, detach
the monitor holder
from the unit. You
can store it in the
bracket.
Label side of
the bracket
Check that this part
is closed.
3Attaching 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 so that the protrusions on the bracket fit into the holes
on the bottom of the unit.
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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.
Line up the protruding
sections here.
When correctly
attached,
you will hear a
locking sound.
click!
Diagram of attached bracket
≥
Depending on the type of headrest, you
may not be able to attach the bracket.
23 cm
or less
In the event of an accident
etc., the unit could become
loose and cause injury.
You can use the monitor in
the open position as shown in
the illustration to the right.
The angle of the monitor can
be adjusted up to about 30°.
30
≥
The angle of the monitor may shift
while driving due to vibration, etc.
q
Releasing the unit from the bracket
Release
button
1 Press the release buttons (left and right) in
towards the center of the bracket.
2 Lift the unit up to release it.
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Do not press the release buttons any time other
than when detaching the unit from the bracket.
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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.
W
N
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.
Enjoying in a car
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)
2
Close
3
Open
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 10, 13) may not work.
≥
Leave some slack in the cord.
≥
No responsibility will be taken for damage that occurs due to faulty installation.
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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)
Using this unit with other equipment
Vid
Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Enjoying with 5.1ch audio
AV amplifier with Dolby Digital/
DTS logo
Left side of this unit
AUDI O
AUDI O
/OPT OUT
/OPT OUT
Digital optical cable (not included)
≥
Do not bend sharply.
≥
Align and insert.
≥
Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital
Surround” and “MPEG” (➜ page 27).
≥
[DVD-A] Output will be only 2 channels.
OPTICAL IN
Connect the 6 speakers to the
amplifier’s 5.1 ch audio output
terminals.
Enjoying with 2 ch audio
Amplifier/System component
Left side of this unit
AUDI O
AUDI O
/OPT OUT
/OPT OUT
Audio cable (not included)
Black
White
Red
L
AUDIO IN
R
Enjoying with a television
Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.
Audio/video cable (included)
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDI O
/OPT OUT
/OPT OUT
Yellow
Black
Yel low
White
Red
Left side of this unit
Use the RCAJ adaptor (not included) if your TV has a 21-pin SCART terminal.
Audio/Video cable (included)
Yel low
AUDI O
AUDI O
/OPT OUT
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.
/OPT OUT
Black
Yel low
White
Red
RCAJ adaptor (not included)
Television
VIDEO IN
L
AUDIO IN
R
To the
television’s
21-pin
SCART
terminal
Watching video from other equipment
1Connect the equipment to this unit.
e.g.
Audio/video cable (included)
Yel low
AUDIO
AUDI O
/OPT OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
Left side of this unit
2Press [AV SELECT] to switch to “AUX”.
“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.
/OPT OUT
Black
Yel low
White
Red
eo camera
VIDEO OUT
L
AUDIO OUT
R
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Tips for making data discs
Format DiscExtension 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”
[MPEG4] DVD-RAM
DVD-R/RW
“.ASF”
“.asf”
CD-R/RW
[DivX]DVD-RAM
DVD-R/RW
CD-R/RW
“.DIVX”
“.divx”
“.AVI”
“.avi”
≥
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 writing (➜ page 38, Glossary).
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
Tips for making data discs
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
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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
≥
This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that
contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).
Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 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.
≥
You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO
specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video
system/G.726 audio system] recorded with the Panasonic
SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this unit.
≥
The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
≥
Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX® 6) [DivX
video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system]
with standard playback of DivX
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
≥
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
≥
DivX files greater than 2GB or have no index may not play
properly on this unit.
≥
This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720
480 (NTSC)/720 k576 (PAL).
k
≥
You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit.
WMA
files that are copy protected.
®
media files.
e.g. [MP3]
root
001 group
001
003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
002 group
What kind of equipment is
necessary to enjoy 5.1ch
audio?
Can I play a DVD-Video
bought in another country?
Can I use on an airplane or
in a hospital?
Can I connect with a
computer?
Connect to an AV amplifier (that has 5.1ch audio output terminals)
displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo. (31)[DVD-A]: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play
multi channel surround sound.
You can play if the region number includes “2” or “ALL”.
Check the disc jacket. (Cover)
Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect
equipment on an airplane or in a hospital.
Please obey the rules and/or instructions indicated by the hospital or airline.
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.
Card handling precautions
Do not detach the label and do not attach other labels.
Frequently asked questions/Maintenance
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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, 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.
Difficulty inserting the plug
or the plug is loose when
connecting Car DC Adaptor.
No operation
No response when any
buttons pressed.
No response when
remote control buttons
pressed.
You have forgotten your
ratings password.
Troubleshooting guide
No picture or sound.
The contents of the SD
card cannot be read.
Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (6)
≥You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is
powered by the battery pack.
≥
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
≥
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 sleep timer functioned. (15)
≥
The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.
≥
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. (6)
≥
The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be
recharged about 300 times).
≥
Set the plug switch to “N” (Narrow) or “W” (Wide) to adjust the plug
size depending on the type of socket. (30)
≥
This unit cannot play discs or cards other than the ones listed in
these operating instructions. (8, 9)
≥
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 or the card correctly. (10, 12)
≥
Check that the battery is installed correctly. (7)
≥
The battery is depleted: Replace it with new one. (7)
≥
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.
≥
While stopped, press and hold [:] and [;] on the unit and then
also press and hold [1, ON] on the unit until “Initialised” 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.
≥
The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the
card may be damaged.) Format using a Panasonic SD multi camera,
DVD recorder or similar device in FAT 12 system or FAT 16 system
based on SD Memory Card specifications. (9)
≥
The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are
not compatible with this unit.
o
C and 35 oC.
(7)
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
It takes time before play
starts.
The program and random play
functions do not work.
Menu doesn’t appear.
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[DVD-V]
≥
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.
≥
These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
≥
Press [∫, – OFF] twice and then press [1,ON].
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
The on-screen menu shows “2” as a
soundtrack option when [AUDIO] is pressed,
but the audio does not change.
Play restarts from the beginning of the track
when soundtrack is changed.
Subtitle position is wrong.≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (25)
No subtitles.
In A-B repeat, point B is
automatically set.
Play doesn’t start.
[DVD-A]
[DVD-A]
≥
Display the subtitles. (17)
≥
If you have set only the starting point (point A), the end of an item
becomes point B when it is reached.
≥
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.
≥
This is normal on DVD-Audio. Even if a second
soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will
normally be shown.
≥
This is normal on tracks
only tracks
.
with still pictures
Picture incorrect
Picture distorted.
Picture stops.
No picture on the LCD. ≥Check connections. (6)
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.
≥
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] or [SD[VIDEO], but this is normal.
≥
[DivX] Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. (25)
≥
Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB.
≥
Select a monitor mode other than “OFF” (No picture). (14, Selecting
how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD).
≥
Adjust the brightness. (14)
≥
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. (31)
≥
Check that the television is on.
≥
Check that the input mode on the television is correct.
≥
Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. (26)
≥
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. (31)
≥
Use the television to change the aspect.
≥
Adjust “Just Fit Zoom” in Display Menu. (25)
≥
Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (25)
≥
Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (25)
≥
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 or card.
(25)
Sound incorrect
No sound from the unit’s
speakers.
Sound distorted.
Piercing noise comes
from the speakers.
≥
The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.
≥
Turn up the volume. (10, 12)
≥
Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (16)
≥
Move unit away from mobile phones.
≥
Noise may occur when playing WMA or MPEG4 files.
≥
The disc may have restrictions on the method of audio output. With
some multi-channel discs, audio will not be output properly. Refer to
the disc’s jacket for more information.
≥
If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include
decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital
Surround” or “MPEG” in “Audio” tab. (27)
[DVD-A]
(Continued on the next page)
or
audio-
(25)
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Troubleshooting guide
Sound incorrect
Effects do not work.
No sound from center speaker.≥Press [CENTER SPEAKER]. (16)
No sound from other speakers.≥Check all connections and settings. (31)
No sound
the play speed.
5.1 ch audio does not
work.
when you change
Recording
Cannot record to digital
recording equipment.
(Incorrect sound
recorded.)
Displays
“/”
No On-Screen display.
“Check the disc.”
“U11”
“ ERROR 01”
“ ERROR 02”
“ ERROR 03”
∑∑”
“H
∑∑ stands for a number.
Troubleshooting guide
“Cannot display group xx,
content xx”
“
Authorization Error
“Rented Movie Expired”≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it.
[Í] and [CHG] indicators
The [Í] indicator flashes
rapidly.
The [Í] indicator flashes
slowly.
The [CHG] indicator
flashes rapidly.
The [CHG] indicator
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≥
None of the audio effects work when the unit is connected through
the digital optical cable and is outputting bitstream signals. (31)
≥
Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
≥
H.Bass, Advanced Surround, Multi Re-master and Sound
Enhancement do not work if you have changed the play speed.
≥
There may be a pause in sound. This is not a malfunction.
≥
[DivX]
Audio may not be output due to how files were created.
≥
Output is 2 channels if you have changed the play speed.
≥
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels.
≥
You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥
You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing digital recording.
≥
You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot handle
signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥
Make the following settings:
– Advanced Surround:Off (16)
– PCM Digital Output:Up to 48 kHz (27)
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG:PCM (27)
≥
The operation is prohibited by the unit, disc or card.
≥
Select “On” for “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. (27)
≥
Clean the disc. (33)
≥
You inser ted a disc that has not been finalized. (8)
≥
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. (32)
”
≥
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 unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
≥
The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the monitor mode is set to
“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.
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:‡ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Number of terminals:1 system
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥
≥
≥
(2) S/N ratio:
≥
(3) Dynamic range:
≥
≥
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥
Digital audio output:
Optical digital output:Mini optical terminal
Number of terminals:1 system
SD Playback
Picture Playback:JPEG
Video Playback:MPEG4
Headphone output:
Output:
Number of terminals:2 systems
Pickup:
Wave length:662 nm/785 nm (DVD/CD)
Laser power:
NORSK
Pickup:
Bølgelengde:662 nm/785 nm
Laserstyrke:Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
5 to 85 % RH (no condensation)
§6, 13
DivX
, DVD-Audio)
§
4, 6, 7
§
2, 6
, MP3
5, 6
5, 6
, DivX
, DivX
,
§6, 13
§6, 13
§
§4, 6, 7
§4, 6, 7
5, 6
, DivX
, MP3
, MP3
§6, 13
§2, 6
§2, 6
)
, MPEG4
, MPEG4
§
§
(Video)
§2, 6
§3, 6
, WMA
§6, 13
, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and
§4, 6, 7
, JPEG
‡ 3.5 mm mini jack
, MPEG4
§
5, 6
≠
(output/input selectable)
(output/input selectable)
DVD (linear audio):
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
DVD-Audio:
4 Hz to 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
CD audio:4 Hz to 20 kHz
CD audio:115 dB
DVD (linear audio):98 dB
CD audio:97 dB
CD audio:0.008 %
(also used for audio output/input)
§8, 10, 11
:
§7, 9, 12
§5, 9
‡ 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
CLASS 1M/CLASS 1M (DVD/CD)
(med sikkerhets-beskyttelse)
Power supply:DC 12 V (DC IN terminal)/
Power consumption
Power consumption in Standby mode
(using included AC adaptor)
Power consumption in Recharge mode
(using included AC adaptor)
AC adaptor:
)
Power source:AC 110 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:36 W
DC output:12 V, 2 A
)
Car DC Adaptor:
DC output:12 V, 2 A
§1
,
,
Battery pack (lithium ion)
CGR-H712 (
Dimensions (W
(excluding protrusions and battery):
)
Mass (including battery):1875 g
]Note]
≥
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
≥
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
≥
Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).
§1
Conforming to IEC62107
§2
MPEG-1 Layer3, MPEG-2 Layer3
§3
Windows Media Audio Ver 9.0 L3.
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
§4
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160k120 and
6144k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0,
4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
§5
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD
multi cameras or DVD recorders
Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF
standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system /
G.726 audio system.
§6
The total combined maximum number of
recognizable
and groups: 4000
contents and 400 groups.
§7
Extremely long and slender pictures may not be displayed.
Total maximum number of recognizable picture
and video files and folders
Picture: 4000 files and 398 folders
Video: 4000 files and 398 folders
§10
SD card formatted with equipment conforming to SD
File System specifications Ver. 1.01 such as
Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders
(Conforming to FAT 12 standard and FAT 16
standard)
§11
miniSDTM card is supported. (miniSDTM adaptor is
required.)
§12
Conforming to SD Picture specifications
Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096
pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
§13
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including
DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media
files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)
(using included AC adaptor)
23 W (Unit only: 20 W)
:
:13 W
(Vehicle with 12 V battery only)
included):
Voltage:7.2 V
Capacity:4500 mAh
kDkH)
287.6 mmk216.0 mmk50.3§ mm
§
30.5 mm at lowest point
(D=221.7 mm including battery)
(H=55.3 mm including battery)
(without battery):1638 g
audio, picture and movie contents
audio, picture and movie
:
approx. 0.3 W
Specifications
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Glossary
DivX
DivX is a popular media technology created by
DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly
compressed video with high visual quality that
maintains a relatively small file size.
Down-mixing
This is a process of remixing the multi-channel
audio (surround sound) on some discs into two
channels. When you want to listen to the audio
on a DVD with a 5.1 channel digital surround
track through your television speakers, the downmixed audio will be output.
Some DVD-Audio prevent down-mixing of all or part
of their contents. When playing such discs, or such
parts of the disc, audio will not be output properly.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or
video. This unit can determine which type has
been used, then uses the most suitable method
of video output for the LCD.
Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL
discs) or 24 frames per second (NTSC
discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30
frames per second as well). Generally
appropriate for motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per
second (PAL discs) or 30 frames/60 fields
per second (NTSC discs). Generally
appropriate for TV drama programs or
animation.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Glossary
(private households)
basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your
local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any
potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further
details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer
or supplier for further information.
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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This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge
MPEG4
A compression system for use on mobile devices
or a network, that allows highly efficient
recording at a low bit rate.
Packet Writing
“Packet Writing” is one method of data recording
used. Very small amounts of data referred to as
“Packets” are divided into very small units and
written as “Packets”. Music CDs cannot be
created with this method.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the
heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples
taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding).
Sampling frequency is the number of samples
taken per second, so larger numbers mean more
faithful reproduction of the original sound.
SUOMINORSK
VAR OITU S!
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN
TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA
TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VAR OITU S:
TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI
TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON
VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA
SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE
TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ
ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA,
SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
VAR OITU S!
≥
ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN
TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN,
JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN
MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA
TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN
YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA
SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.
≥
ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA,
VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA
ESINEELLÄ.
≥
ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA
AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
≥
HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA
VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU
KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.
Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja
pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa,
että siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman
sattuessa.
ADVARSEL!
DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER
ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER
BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN
FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI
Å REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT
SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ
UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.
ADVARSEL:
FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK
STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE
APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET,
VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER
IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN,
SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.
ADVARSEL!
≥
APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE,
ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET
LUKKET STE D HVOR VENTI LASJONSFORHOLDE NE
ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER
ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET
AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
≥
APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER
MÅ
BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.
≥
PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE
LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.
≥
BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE
FOR MILJØET.
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL
BRUK UNDER MODERATE
KLIMAFORHOLD.
Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av ACstikkontakten, og støpslet må være lett
tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå problemer.