Panasonic DVD-LX110 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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Manuel d’utilisation

Portable DVD/CD Player

Lecteur DVD/CD portatif

Model No./Modèle DVD-LX110

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Cher client

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

MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK

See page 10 for details.

LECTURE MULTIFORMAT

Pour plus de renseignements, voir la page 10.

U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 40
Canada: The warranty can be found on page 39.

La garantie se trouve à la page 39.

If you have any questions contact
Pour toute demande de renseignements, appeler au

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U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Canada: 1-800-561-5505

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Example:
Exemple:

1

ALL

1

2

4

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Region number/Code régional

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

Le lecteur prend en charge les disques DVD-Vidéo
identifiés par le code régional

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.
Les instructions du présent manuel font référence à l’appareil. Toutefois, les fonctions peuvent être
activées au moyen des touches de la télécommande identiques à celles de l’appareil.

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“1”

ou par la mention

“ALL”

WARNING:

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

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA

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

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

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ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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

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

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the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

2

(Bottom of product)

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

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

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

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

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

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparations

 Attaching the battery . . . . . . . . . . . 8

 Recharging the battery. . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Checking the remaining battery charge . . 9

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

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . 10

Cards that can be played. . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Useful functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures

on the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD
Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP)
Repeat play
To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat)
Reviewing titles/programs to play

(Advanced Disc Review)
Changing play speed
Using the sleep timer (SLEEP)
Enjoying virtual surround

(Advanced Surround)
Enjoying extra bass with headphones (XBS)
Using center speaker for dialog
Changing soundtracks
Changing subtitles
Angle select/Still picture rotation
Displaying current playback condition

(Quick OSD)

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Enjoying higher quality

audio and video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Reproducing more natural audio

(Multi Re-master)
Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers

(H.Bass)
Providing the suitable picture quality

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

(Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

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All group/Program/Random play . . . 21

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Playing HighMAT

discs . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing programs/playlists. . . . . . . . 22

Playing CD using menus . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing SD cards using menus . . . . 23

Playing items in order (SD Card Menu) . . .
Playing from the selected item

(Navigation Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

(Navigation Menu)

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Tips for making data discs. . . . . . . . 25

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing the player settings . . . . . . 28

Enjoying in a car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Enjoying video in the back seat with the

Headrest Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting the included Car DC Adaptor

Using this unit with other equipment

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . 35

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

16

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

17
17

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

17

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on

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

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

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

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

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

Batteries

1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

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Use this unit to recharge the battery pack.

p

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

p

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

p

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

p

Do not touch the plug terminals (K and

L

) with metal objects.

p

Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or
throw into fire.

2. Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

p

Insert with poles aligned.

p

Do not touch the terminals (K and L)
with metal objects.

p

Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or
throw into fire.

p

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.

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CAUTION:

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

Button-type battery 100
Battery pack 60

Do not recharge the button-type battery.
Replace only with Panasonic part number
indicated below:
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

(for remote control) CR2025

Battery pack

(Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H713

Optional battery pack

(Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H712

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

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

Q

C (212 QF)

Q

C (140 QF)

RBRC

Li-ion

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WARNING:

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

CAUTION!

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

AC adaptor

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

p

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

p

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

p

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

p

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

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

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

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

For USA-California Only

This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Listening caution

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

p

Start your volume control at a low setting.

p

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

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

p

Leave it there.

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

To prevent damage

Avoid the following:

p

Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.

p

Pressing the LCD.

p

Touching the lens and other parts of the
laser pickup.

Do not use the unit in the following places:

p

Sandy places such as beaches.

p

On top of cushions, sofas, or hot

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

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in
other Countries outside the
European Union

This symbol is only valid in

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

the European Union.

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Maintenance

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

p

Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

p

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

Maintenance of the lens

p

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

p

Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C)

p

You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.

p

Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.

To clean discs

p

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dr y.

Disc handling precautions

p

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

p

Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

p

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

p

Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

p

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

p

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

p

Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc).

Maintenance

– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Card handling precautions

p

Do not detach the label and do not attach other labels.

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

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 KDigital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc.

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

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent por tfolio 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.

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

(Available from Panasonic dealers.)

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

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Accessories

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

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

(For U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 41.
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

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Remote control (N2QAHC000021)

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Button-type battery for remote control (for replacement, see below)

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Keep out of the small children.
Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and intestinal damage.

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Audio/video cable (K2KA6CB00003)

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AC adap tor (RFEA214W)

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AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018)

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For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

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Car DC Adaptor (RFEC202M-M)

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Headrest Mounting bracket (RXQ1405B)

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Monitor holder (RGQ0459-K)

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Rechargeable batter y pack (CGR-H713)
For replacement: Available from Panasonic dealers (CGR-H713, CGR-H712)
CGR-H713: Same as the included rechargeable battery pack (Playback time is the same)
CGR-H712: Playback time is shorter than the included rechargeable battery pack
(Recharging time ➜ page 8, Playback time ➜ page 9)

The remote control

Insert the button-type battery (included)

Bottom

Accessories / The remote control

While sliding (),
pull out ().

Range of use

30Q

30Q

Aim at the sensor. Maximum
range is up to 7 m (23 feet).

A

facing up

Lithium battery: CR2025

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Preparations

CHG

SLEEP

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 Attaching the battery (When the unit is off)

An optional battery pack (CGR-H712) is also available. The procedure for attaching and
detaching is the same.

Bottom side of this unit

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH

Detaching

p

Turn the unit off before detaching the battery pack.

Battery pack

Clicks into place

Check to make sure it is securely fastened.

When not using for long periods of
time

p

Remove the battery pack (➜ left).
(Even when the unit is turned off, there is a

Preparations

RELEASE

DETACH ATTACH



small amount of voltage running through the

Press and hold



unit, and this may result in a malfunction.)

p

Recharge the batter y for re-use.

 Recharging the battery (When the unit is off)

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

AC power supply cord

(included)

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DC IN 12 V

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DC IN

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You can also use this unit without charging while

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AC adaptor

(included)

connecting the AC adaptor and the AC power supply
cord.

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

➜

page 32, Enjoying in a car).

To conserve power

This unit consumes 0.3 W of power even when turned
off. When the unit is not going to be used for a long time,
disconnect the AC power supply cord from the
household AC outlet.

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

[¦] goes out ➜ lights
[CHG] lights ➜ goes out

Recharging time :
Approx. 8 hours
Approx. 6 hours

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

CHG

Started

(CGR-H713, included)
(CGR-H712, optional)

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To
household
AC ou tl et

Finished

Approximate play times (Hours)

Play (at room temperature using headphones)

Battery pack

CGR-H713

(included)

CGR-H712

(optional)

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Times for when playing SD cards are in parenthesis.

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The times indicated above may differ depending on use.

p

To change the LCD brightness (➜ page 16, Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD).

L

6 (7)

3 (3.5) 2 (2.5) 1.5 (2) 6 (9)

LCD brightness level

5 0 5 (factory

4 (5) 3 (4) 12 (18)

preset)

LCD Off

Checking the remaining battery charge

When the unit is on (➜ page 12, 15) and powered by the battery pack

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

(flashing)

(screen)

Recharge

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

 Adjusting the LCD angle

Standard

Open the LCD

Preparations

Compact

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

Free

Slide

Clicks!

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Discs that can be played

KR/K

K

Commercial discs

Disc

Logo

DVD-Vide o

DVD-Audio

Video CD

CD

Recorded disc (Yes: Available No: Not available)

Disc

Logo

DVD-RAM

Discs that can be played

DVD-R/RW

DVD-R DL

Indicated in these

a1, 2

instructions by

[DVD-V]

[DVD-A]

[VCD]

[CD]

Recorded on a DVD

video recorder, etc.

[DVD-VR]a2[DVD-V]

Remarks

High quality
movie and
music discs

High quality
music discs

Music discs with
video
Including SVCD
(Conforming to
IEC62107)

Music discs

Recorded on a personal

a3

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

Yes — No Yes Yes Ye s

Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Necessary

Yes Yes No No No No Necessary

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Discs that cannot be played

Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD­ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs
and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be
removed from their cartridges, 2.6-GB and

5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs (you can still
play the audio on DVD-Audio) and “Chaoji
VCD” available on the market including CVD,
DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.

a1

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will
prevent down-mixing (➜ page 35,
Glossary) of all or part of their contents if
this is the manufacturer’s intention.

a2

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video
content. To play DVD-Video content, select
“Play as DVD-Video” (

).

Menu

computer, etc.

➜ page 27, Other

Necessity of

finalize

Not

Necessary

a4

RW

—

R DL

—

CD-R/RW

a1

—

p

It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording,
the recording method and how the files were created (➜ page 25, Tips for making data discs).

a

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.)

a2

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).

a

3

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

a4

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.

a5

Closing the session will also work.

Note about using a DualDisc

p

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

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

p

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

10

10

No (Yes) No No No No Necessary

No (Yes) No No No No Necessary

——Yes Yes Yes Ye s

Necessary

a5

Cards that can be played

Card
Logo

SD Memory Card/

TM

a

miniSD

p

p

Card

SD logo is a
trademark.
miniSD™ is a
trademark of SD
Card Association.

Indicated in these
instructions by

[SD[PICTURE]
[SD[VIDEO]

Remarks

p

[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.

p

[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].

p

You can use SD Memor y Cards with the following
capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).

8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB,
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)

p

Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.

p

Please confirm the latest information on the following
website. (This site is in English only.)

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

p

If the SD Memory Card is formatted or recorded on a PC, you
may not be able to use it on this unit.

p

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).

p

We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.

p

Operation is not guaranteed with MultiMediaCard.

p

MOTION JPEG and MPEG2 are not supported.

p

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

p

The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.

Structure of folders displayed by this unit

(Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as
groups on this unit. However there are no groups with

[SD\VIDEO].)

The following can be displayed on this unit.

___: Numbers XXX:Letters

Card

DCIM

___XXXXX

(Higher folder)

XXXX____.JPG

(Picture
folder)

p

Some folders cannot
be displayed
depending on the folder
name.

p

A folder name or file
name input may not be
displayed properly or
played properly.

Cards that can be played

SD_VIDEO

(Video folder)

PRL___

MOL___.ASF

a

A miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.

p

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.

p

Keep the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

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Playing discs

1 Open the lid.

OPEN

2

Insert a disc and
close the lid

.

Headphone terminals

3.5 mm (1/8

S

) stereo mini jack

[¤]

Click into
place

3 Press and hold.

Load double-sided discs so

Playing discs

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

p

DVD-RAM:

their cartridges before use.

p

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

p

To play [JPEG], [MP3] or [MPEG4] on DVD-RAM that contain both [DVD-VR] and another format (e.g.
[JPEG]), select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 27, Other Menu).

p

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

p

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

p

Total title number may not be displayed properly on KR/KRW.

p

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 36).

Remove discs from

The unit turns on and play begins.

p

When “SD” or “AUX” is displayed,
press [AV SELECT] several times
until “DISC” is displayed.

(Playing SD cards➜ page 14/
Watching video from other
equipment ➜ page 33)

ON

, – OFF]

when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor.

AV SELECT

4

Adjust the volume.

When using headphones,
turn down the volume before
connection.

VOL

Main unit operations

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

When the unit is on:
Press and play begins.



, ON] to restart play.

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

p

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

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

12

ON

OFF

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Turn unit on/play

Pause Press [

Stop

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

5

TOP MENU

2

5

8

1

4

7

3

6

=

10

9 0

>

MENU

Skip

Press [,].

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

Search Press and hold [

Press and hold [,](up to 5 steps) while paused.

Slow play

Press [, ON

p

[VCD] [] only

p

[MPEG4]: Does not work.

] to return to nor mal play.

Top men u [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Playing programs [DVD-VR] (➜ page 22)

Playback Menu

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

Playing data discs (➜ page 24)

Menu [DVD-V]
Playing playlists [DVD-VR] (➜ page 22)

Navigation Menu

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

Playing data discs (➜ page 24)

,

] (up to 5 steps).

Return

RETURN

Menu operation

ENTER

Frame-by-frame

Group skip

Remote control operations

Turn unit on/off

PLAY

2

Play Press and play begins.

Skip

Search Press [

Slow play

Enter number

10

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

Press [] to select an item and press
[ENTER] to confirm.

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



While paused, press [



] only

[VCD] [

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]



Press [

p

Does not work while paused.

].

].

pYou cannot turn on the unit with the remote

control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.

Press [

,

].

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

,

] (up to 5 steps).

,

Press [
Press [

p

[VCD] [] only

p

[MPEG4]: Does not work.

] (up to 5 steps) while paused.



] (PLAY) to return to normal play.

[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

e.g. To select 12:

[

10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

e.g. To select 123:

[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

Playing discs

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13

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.

p

You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➜ page 11).

p

When you insert a SD card while the unit is on, playback starts automatically.

Headphone terminals

3.5 mm (1/8



1

Insert



Open the cover.

[¤]

S

) stereo mini jack

the card.

OPEN

Press.



Insert the card.

Cut-off corner

Playing SD cards

Label side

p

If you are using a miniSD
card, insert it into the miniSD
card adaptor that comes with
the card. Insert and remove
this adaptor from the unit.



Close the cover.

p

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

p

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 36).

w

Remove the card



Open the cover.

Press on the center
of the card until it
clicks into place.

Diagram of
inserted card

TM

TM

AV SELECT

2

ON

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 16, Adjusting
the picture quality on the LCD.)

p

[SD\VIDEO] Adjust the volume.

p

When playing a SD card that contain both “Picture” and
“Video ” content, “Picture” content will be played first.

w

To change content

TOP MENU

ADAPTER

Press to display
“SD Card Menu”.



Press on the center of the card.

Press and hold until
the power comes on.

Play begins automatically.

SD Card Menu



to select and press

Press [



or “Video” and press [ENTER].

Play begins.



TOP MENU

SD Indicator

Picture

Video

ENTER

] to select “Picture”

Pull it straight out.

VOLUME

14

OPEN

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Press.

14

Main unit operations

2

5

8

1

4

7

3

6

=

10

9 0

>

ON

OFF

TOP MENU

MENU

RETURN

ENTER

Turn unit on

Pause Press [

Stop

Press and hold and the power comes on and play
begins automatically.



, ON] to restart play.

The position is memorized when the message
appears on the screen.

p

Press [,ON] to resume. (Resume play)

Pressing [w, – OFF], removing the card or
pressing [AV SELECT] while the message
appears on the screen cancels the memorized
position where play stopped.

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

Search

[SD\VIDEO] Press and hold
Press

,

].

[,]

[, ON] to return to normal play.

(up to 5 steps).

SD Card Menu ➜ page 23, Playing items in order

Navigation Menu ➜ page 23, Playing from the selected item

Return Retur ns to the previous screen.

Menu operation

Group skip

Press [] to select an item and press
[ENTER] to confirm.

[SD\PICTURE]



Press [

].

Playing SD cards

Remote control operations

Turn unit on/off

PLAY

Play Press and play begins.

Skip Press [

Search

2

Enter number

10

pYou cannot turn on the unit with the remote

control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.

,

].

,

[SD\VIDEO] Press [
Press [



] (PLAY) to return to normal play.

] (up to 5 steps).

e.g. To select 123:

[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

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15

Useful functions

¦

















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

MONITOR MODE

1

Press once.

2

Press [] to

NORMAL: Normal (displays in 4:3 video aspect)
FULL: Stretches the picture horizontally to fill the screen

ENTER

ZOOM: Stretches the picture ver tically and horizontally
JUST:
OFF: No picture

p

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

p

The LCD turns off automatically if you close it.

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD

P

MONITOR MODE

1

Useful functions

2

ENTER

Press twice.

ress [] to select the item, and [] to change the setting.

BRIGHT: Dims or brightens the picture (U5 to 5)
COLOUR: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (U5 to 5)
SHARP:
GAMMA: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts (L1 to 2).
SD INDICATOR: Turn ON or OFF the illumination which will appear

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP)

Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.

During play, press [CM SKIP].

p

CM SKIP

This may not work depending on the play position.

p

[DVD-VR] Does not work:

-with still picture part.

-when playing a playlist.

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

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

1

DISPLAY

During play,

2

ENTER

press once.

To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat)

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

1

During play,
press once.

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16

DISPLAY

2

ENTER

Press [] to select
Press [] then [] to select
“Play Menu”.
Press [] then [] to select
“Repeat”.



Press [
content to be repeated.
Press [ENTER] .

p

To cancel, select “Off ” in the procedure 2- and press [ENTER].

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Press [] to select “Other Settings”.
Press [] then [] to select
“Play Menu”.
Press [] then [] to select
“A-B Repeat”.
Press [ENTER] at the starting and
ending points.

p

Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

select the monitor mode.

Stretches the right and left edges of the picture to fill the screen

] indicator flashes)

Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines. (L1 to 2)

“SD” is selected.

while

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except KR/KRW)

“Other Settings”

] then [] to select the

.

Menu

Repeat Off

Menu

A-B Repeat

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)













M



[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except KR/KRW)

1

DISPLAY

Press once.

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

1

DISPLAY

During play,
press once.

Using the sleep timer (SLEEP)

This feature turns the unit off after a set time.

SLEEP

2

ENTER

2

ENTER

SLEEP

Press to
change.

p

To check the remaining time, press [SLEEP].

p

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.

Lights once the
time is set.

Press [] to select “Other Settings”.
Press [] then [] to select “Play Menu”.



Press [
Press [ENTER].

Reviews each title/program.

Press [, ON] when you

] then [] to select “Advanced Disc Review”.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Chapter

Title

0 : 00 : 2211

Time

find a title/program to play.

p

You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Inter val Mode”
(➜ page 28, “Advanced Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).

p

This may not work depending on the play position.

p

[DVD-VR] Does not work:

-with still picture part.

-when playing a playlist.

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Press [] to select “Other Settings”.
Press [] then [] to select “Play

Play Speed

Speed”.
Press

[]

and [] to select

“Normal” or “

Press

p

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

p

After you change the speed
– H.Bass (➜ page 20), Advanced Surround (➜ page 18), Multi Re-

master (➜ page 20) and Sound Enhancement (➜ page 27, Audio

Menu) do not work.
– Digital output switches to PCM.
– 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.

p

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

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

0.6” to “M1.4” (in 0.1 units).

[ENTER]

.

SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60  SLEEP 120 SLEEP 180

SLEEP OFF 

(unit: minutes)

C1.4
C1.3
C1.2
C1.1

Normal

C0.9
C0.8
C0.7
C0.6

Useful functions

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17

Useful functions

 








AUDIO

Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)

Motion pictures with 2 or more channels

1

DISPLAY

2

ENTER

Press once.

Enjoying extra bass with headphones (XBS)

Only when headphones are connected

Useful functions

(Right side of the unit)

EQ MODE

Press to change.

p

Effects will differ depending on the type of music.

Using center speaker for dialog

Convenient for making the dialog easier to hear.

CENTER SPEAKER

Press to change.

Changing soundtracks Motion pictures

AUDIO

(Remote control)

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18

Press to select the soundtrack.

[DVD-VR] [VCD]

You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
While the menu is displayed,
Press
Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/§ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3

Press [] to select “Other Settings”.
Press [] then [] to select “Audio Menu”.
Press [] then [] to select “Advanced Surround”.
Press [] then [] to select “SP 1 Natural” , “SP 2
Enhanced”, “HP 1 Natural” or “HP 2 Enhanced”.
Press [ENTER].

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

p

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

p

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

p

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.

p

This does not work when H.Bass (➜ page 20) is on.

p

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

p

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

Audio playback from here.

e.g. [DVD-V]

[

]

to select

“On” or “Off” of vocals.

/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 leftKFront right
3: Front leftKFront right KCenter

Audio 1

Menu

Changing subtitles Discs with subtitles

 

SUBTITLE

ANGLE

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Press to select the subtitle language.

SUBTITLE

(Remote control)

Angle select

ANGLE

(Remote control)

To clear/display the subtitles

[

Press

p

On KR/KRW, a subtitle number may be shown for

subtitles that are not displayed.

[DVD-VR] (with subtitle on/off information)

Press to select “On” or “Off”.

p

On or Off only can be selected.

p

Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

[DVD-V]

] to select “On” or “Off”.

with multiple angles

/Still picture rotation

Press to select the angle or rotate the still
picture.

Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)

w

Basics

DISPLAY

Press twice.

DISPLAY

Press three
times.

p

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

p

To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

Playback condition

w

Details

See page 18 for changing soundtracks
See above
See above, Angle select for changing
angles

for changing subtitles

Aspect of current playback title

e.g. [DVD-V]

Current playback number

Title

Chapter

Current position

Total play time of current playback title

Elapsed play time

0 : 00 : 2211

Time

e.g. [DVD-V]

Details-DVD-Video
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Source Aspect

Title Total Time

e.g. [DVD-V]

Menu

Subtitle

[JPEG] [SD[PICTURE]

e.g. [DVD-V]

Menu

Angle 1/4

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1
4:3
0:54:28

Off

Useful functions

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19

Enjoying higher quality audio and video























U







K

K

2

2

Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)

p

[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.

p

[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.

p

This feature does not work when H.Bass (➜ below) or Advanced Surround (➜ page 18) is on.

p

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

p

When connecting with a digital optical cable (➜ page 33), the actual output sampling frequency
depends on “PCM Digital Output” setting in “Audio” tab (➜ page 29).

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers

2

ENTER

Setting

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

Off Off Off

1

DISPLAY

Press once.

ENTER

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

Enjoying higher quality audio and video

DISPLAY

Press once.

Reducing noise in pictures (Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

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

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

1

DISPLAY

Press once.

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

20

ENTER

2

ENTER

Press [] to select “Other Settings”.
Press [] then [] to select “Audio Menu”.
Press [] then [] to select “Multi Re-master”.
Press[

] then [] to select “1”,

“2” or “3”.

Menu

Multi Re-master 1

Press [ENTER].

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Type of music [

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)]

(H.Bass)

Effect level (Other discs)

[DVD-V]

Press [] to select “Other Settings”.
Press [] then [] to select “Audio Menu”.
Press [] then [] to select “H.Bass”.
Press [] then [] to select “On” or “Off”.
Press [ENTER].

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

p

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

p

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

.

H.Bass

Press [] to select “Other Settings”.
Press [] then [] to select “Picture Menu”.
Press [] to select “Picture Mode”.



Press [
“Cinema1” or “Cinema2”.
Press [ENTER].

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

In the procedure 2

] then [] to select

Picture Mode

(➜ above, Cinema1/Cinema2),

select “User” and press [ENTER].



Press [
Adjustment”and
Press [

] to select “Picture

press [ENTER]

] to select “Depth

Picture Adjustment

Depth Enhancer

.

Depth Enhancer

MPEG DNR

Enhancer” or “MPEG DNR”.
Press [

4,

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

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

MPEG DNR: 0 to

3)

Menu

Menu

Off

Cinema1

0

0

All group/Program/Random play [Remote\control\only]

PLAYMODE

PLAY

PLAY

Choose a title and chapter.

No.

Time

Title

Play

Clear

Clear all

Chapter

1

2

5

8

1

4

7

3

6

=

10

9 0

>

PLAY

2

5

8

1

4

7

3

6

=

10

9 0

>

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [SD[PICTURE] [SD[VIDEO]

PLAYMODE

p

Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.

While stopped

Press to change.

Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu. (➜ page 27).

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 [] to select “ALL”, then press [ENTER] again to register.

Changing the program

Press [] 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] is pressed.

All group ([DVD-A]) Program play  Random play

Off (Normal play) 

PLAY

1

2

Press to select an item
(Disc ➜ page 13, Enter
number /
SD card ➜ page 15, Enter

10

number).

Repeat this step to program
other items.

2

PLAY

All group/Program/Random play

Random play

e.g. [DVD-V]

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

Choose a title.

Title

1

to start

PLAY

to select

0 ~ 9

To exit the all group, program or random mode
Press [PLAYMODE] several times while stopped.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

1

[SD[PICTURE] [SD[VIDEO]

2

Press to select an item
(Disc ➜ page 13, Enter

10

number /
SD card ➜ page 15, Enter
number).

2

PLAY

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









OP MENU

MENU

Menu:

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

Playlist:

ENTER

While the menu is displayed

Press [

 

] to select items

and press [ENTER].

Play starts.

p

To return to the menu screen, press

p

To change the menu background, press

p

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

Selecting from the list

1. Press [MENU].

2. Press [

3. Press [

p

To exit the screen: Press [MENU].

] then [

“Content” lists.

] then [

] to switch among “Playlist”, “Group” and

] to select an item and press

[TOP MENU]

[DISPLAY]

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

then press

[ENTER].

[RETURN]

Playlist

Group

Content

several times.

Playlist

All By Artist

No.

1
2

3
4
5
6

7

8
9

10

ENTER

0 9

to select

Content title

Few times in summer

Less and less

And when I was born

Quatre gymnopedies

You've made me sad

I can't quit him
Evening glory

Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine

Ziggy starfish

to play

Pink Island

RETURN

to exit

Playing programs/playlists [DVD-VR]

p

Titles appear only if they have been entered.

p

You cannot edit playlists and titles.

To play programs:

1

TTOP MENU

Direct Navigator

Contents

No.

discs / Playing programs/playlists

TM

Date

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature1
1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 PM Auto action2

2/ 2 (TUE ) 2:21 PM Cinema3

3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 PM Music4
4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball5

to select

0 9

p

You can also use the numbered buttons on the remote control (➜page 13).

p

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

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Title

On

to exit

RETURN

To play playlists:

MENU

Playlist

DateNo. Total Time Title

11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball5

4/11 0:00:01 City Penguin6
4/ 15 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom7
4/ 17 0:13:22 Formula one8
4/ 20 0:05:30 Soccer9
4/22 0:07:29 Baseball10

0 9

to select and press

p

Only when the disc contains a playlist.

ENTER

RETURN

to exit

2

ENTER

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

Playing HighMAT

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Playing CD using menus [CD]

MENU



OP MENU

MENU







Titles appear with CD text playback.

1

MENU

Press.

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

e.g. CD text

CD Text

Disc Title

: All By Artist

Disc Artist

: Pink Island

Track Title

: Ashley at Prom

Track Artist

: SHIPWRECKED

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

201

1/23

to exit

2

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Press [] to select
the tracks and press

ENTER

[ENTER].

Playing SD cards using menus [SD[PICTURE] [SD[VIDEO]

Playing items in order (SD Card Menu)

12

TTOP MENU

SD Card Menu

Picture

Video

Press.



to select and press

ENTER

Press [
“Picture” or “Video” and
press [ENTER].

ENTER

p

When “No Picture content” or
“No Video content” is displayed,
press [TOP MENU] again to
return to the SD Card Menu.

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

] to select

1

MENU

2

ENTER

Press.

[SD\PICTURE]

SD Picture

Group

100DVD

1

2 3 4

5

6

9

Prev Next

001/001

0 9

to select and press

〜

[SD\VIDEO]

SD Video

2/5/2006 05:42 PM

0 9

to select

〜

p

To show other pages: Press [] to select “Prev” or “Next” and press [ENTER].

p

To exit the screen: Press [MENU].



9

Total

8

7

ENTER

to exit

RETURN



MPEG4 0:00:03



Content

No.

MOL0011

MOL002

2
3 MOL003
4

MOL004

5

005

MOL

6

MOL

006

MOL

007

7

Prev Next

to exit

RETURN

[SD\PICTURE]

Press [] to select the content and press
[ENTER].

To select contents in the other
group

Press [] to select “Group”
and press [ENTER].

Press [] to select
group and press [ENTER]

the

SD Picture

グループ

DCIM\100CDPFP

1

5

9

.

0 9

〜

Press [] to select
the content and press
[ENTER].

[SD\VIDEO]

Press [] to select the content.

100DVD

No.

100CDPFP1

101CDPFP

2

2 3 4

3102CDPFP
4

103CDPFP

5

104CDPFP

6

105CDPFP

6

106CDPFP

7

107CDPFP

8

108CDPFP

9

Prev Next

01/06

ENTER

to select and press

Total 

9

Group

8

7

to return

RETURN

Playing CD using menus / Playing SD cards using menus

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Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

MENU

2

¢

p

Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 27, Other Menu) in the following cases:

-To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.
To play

[JPEG],[MP3]

-

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

ENTER

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

MENU

1

Press.

Playing data discs

p

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.)

p

To exit the screen: Press [MENU].

w

Using the submenu

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

1 Press [DISPLAY].
2 Press [

the sub menu and
press [ENTER].

or

[MPEG4]

on DVD-RAM that contain both

While the menu is displayed

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

p

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

Press [



[ENTER]

Group and content number currently playing

] to

select the group

ENTER

and press [ENTER].

p

To play content in the group in order:

Press [ENTER].

p

To start play from the selected content:

Press[]to select and
press [ENTER].

Submenu



] to select

Multi
List
Tre e
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group

All
Audio
Picture
Video

Help display
Find

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 only

To switch between guide messages and the
playback condition indicator
T

[DVD-VR]

and another format (e.g.

All content

WMA/MP3

N

avigationMenu

002 My favorite2

Perfume

001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2

001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal

DISPLAY

Group

.

005 Japanese

Group 005/023

to display the sub menu

001 Lady Starfish

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

Content

JPEG

MPEG4

5

o search by content or group title (➜



JPEG

Content 0001/0005

to exit

RETURN

Playback Menu

All

Audio

Picture

Video

to select and press

Number
currently
selected

see below)

[JPEG]

Tot a l

438

Tot a l

9

427

Tot a l

Tot a l

2

ENTER

: JPEG
: WMA/MP3
: MPEG4

).

w

Searching by a content or group title

Press [] 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 [] to select a character and press [ENTER].

p

Repeat to enter another character.

p

Lower case is also searched.

p

Press and hold [,] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.

p

Press [] to erase a character.

p

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

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

24

24

(➜ see above)

A

Find

Tips for making data discs

Format Disc Extension Reference

p

[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

p

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.

p

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

p

This unit cannot play files recorded using packet writing (➜ page 35, Glossary).

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

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

DVD-RAM

p

Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

p

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

p

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

CD-R/RW

p

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

p

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

Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and
320 kbps

p

You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

p

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

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

p

Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and

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

320 kbps.

p

This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

p

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.

p

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.

p

You can play
specifications (ASF standard)/
video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with the
Panasonic
unit.

p

The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.

MPEG4

data [conforming to SD VIDEO

MPEG4

(Simple Profile)

SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this

e.g. [MP3]

root

001 group

001

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

002 group

001 track.mp3

003 group

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

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

Tips for making data discs

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Using On-Screen Menus




 

1

DISPLAY

Press once.

2

ENTER

Main menus

Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track, Playlist
Content

Time

Video

Audio

Still Picture
Thumbnail

Using On-Screen Menus

Subtitle
Marker (VR)
Angle
Rotate Picture

Slideshow

Other Settings

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

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

2. Press [] to select the time and press [ENTER].

p

Press and hold [] 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

(➜ page 18, Changing soundtracks)

To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
To switch still picture
To show thumbnail images

(➜ page 19, Changing subtitles)

To recall a marker recorded on DVD recorders

(➜ page 19, Angle select)
(➜ page 19, Still picture rotation)

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

p

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

(➜ See below)

Other Settings

Play Speed

Play Menu

Repeat
A-B Repeat

Marker

Except [DVD-VR]

Advanced Disc Review

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed,

[JPEG] [SD[PICTURE] : The Repeat and Marker functions can be used.)

Press [] to select the menu.
Press [] to go to the next menu and [] to set.

Repeat step  if necessary.

p

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

p

Press [] to go to the previous menu.

p

There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons
and [ENTER] on the remote control.

p

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

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

To start from a specific item

p

Press [] to select and press [ENTER].

p

Press and hold [] to alter faster.

(Except KR/KRW)

(➜ page 17, Changing play speed)

(➜ page 16, Repeat play)
(➜ page 16)

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: [
To recall a marker: [] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker: []➜ [CANCEL] (Remote control)

p

This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.

p

Markers you add clear when you open the disc lid, remove the card,
press [AV SELECT] or switch the unit to standby.

(➜ page 17)

] to select “_”➜ [ENTER]

(Except KR/KRW)

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Picture Menu



Picture Mode
Transfer Mode

(LCD only)

(➜ page 20, Cinema1/Cinema2/Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

Auto1(normal):
Auto2: In addition to Auto1, automatically detects film contents with different

Video:

p

Audio Menu

H.Bass
Advanced Surround

Dialogue Enhancer

Multi Re-master

Sound Enhancement

Display Menu

Information
Subtitle Position
Subtitle Brightness

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom

Bit Rate Display

GUI See-through

Other Menu

Setup
Play as DVD-Video

or

Play as DVD-Audio
Play as DVD-VR

Play as HighMAT

or

Play as Data Disc

Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.

frame rates and appropriately converts it.

Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the content is distorted.

When the disc lid is opened, the setting will return to Auto1.

(➜ page 20)
(➜ page 18)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

(

Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)

[DVD-V]

On Off

(➜ page 20)

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

p

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

p

This does not work when
(➜ page 18) or Multi Re-master (➜ page 20) is on.

p

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

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 [

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

Auto  4:3 Standard  European Vista  16:9 Standard




Cinemascope2  Cinemascope1  American Vista

p

[MPEG4] [SD[VIDEO]

Standard  Original

Motion pictures

Press [] for fine adjustments. (Press and hold to alter faster.)
–from M1.00 to M1.60 (in 0.01 units) –from M1.60 to M2.00 (in 0.02 units)
[MPEG4] [SD[VIDEO] only
–from M2.00 to M4.00 (in 0.05 units)
It may not be possible to zoom up to M4.00 depending upon the connected
television and its settings.

Motion pictures On
Off, On, Auto (Switches on automatically when the images appear on

the display.)

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

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

 Full 

(➜ page 28, Changing the player settings)

Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-Video contents on DVD­Audio.

p

Select “Play as Data Disc”
RAM that contain both
play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function.

H.Bass (

➜ page 20), Advanced Surround

Off

to play

[DVD-VR]

[JPEG],[MP3]

and another format (e.g.

or

[MPEG4]

on DVD-

[JPEG]) or to

Using On-Screen Menus

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Changing the player settings

SETUP

ENTER

p

Referring to pages 28 to 29, change as required.

p

Underlined items are the factory presets.

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

1

SETUP

2

ENTER

(Remote control)

(Remote control or main unit)

Item

[ENTER]

Content

Intro Mode

[RETURN] to exit

p

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

p

To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

p

The menu is also displayed using on-screen menus.
(➜ page 27, “Setup” in Other Menu)

Menu

Setup

Disc

Video

Audio

Display

Others



to select and press

Audio English

Subtitle Automatic

Menus English

Advanced Disc Review

Ratings level 8

“Disc” tab

Audio

Subtitle

Menus
Advanced Disc

Changing the player settings

Review

Select how to
review
(➜ page 17).

Ratings

Set a ratings level
to limit DVD-Video
play.

p

Follow the on­screen
instructions.

a

Input a code number referring to the table on page 29.

p

EnglishpFren ch

p

Original (The or iginal language designated on the disc is selected)

p

Other

p

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

p

EnglishpFrench

p

EnglishpFren ch

p

Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.

p

Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

p

8 No Limit.

p

1 to 7: To prohibit play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings

p

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.

a

____

recorded on them.

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

“Video” tab

p

TV Aspect

Choose the
setting to suit your
television and
preference.

Still Mode

Specify the type of
picture shown

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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).

p

4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

p

16:9: Widescreen television
Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the
picture is shown.

p

Automatic

p

Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.

p

Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

Press [
menu, item, content and press [ENTER].

p

Spanish

p

Spanish

p

Spanish



p

p

] to select the

____
____

a

a

Other

Other

“Audio” tab

PCM Digital

a

Output

Dolby Digital

DTS Digital
Surround

Dynamic Range
Compression

a

aOnly when connected using a digital optical cable (➜ page 33)

Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select
the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.

p

Off: When not connected using a digital optical cable

p

Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz

p

Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz

p

Up to 192 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 kHz

pSignals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.
p

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.

a

p

Bitstream

p

PCM

p

Bitstream

p

PCM

p Off
p On:

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).

“Display” tab

Menu Language
On-Screen Messages

Background during Play

Select background during JPEG
and MPEG4 video playback.

p

English

p

OnpOff

p

Fran çai spEspañol

p Black p Gray

“Others” tab

Re-initialize Setting

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

p

Yes :

The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (

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

p

No

seconds. Press

[ENTER]

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.)

➜ page 28

) is

[ENTER]

.

and turn the unit off and on again.

Changing the player settings

Language code list

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

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

Cambodian:7577
Catalan: 6765

6678

6669

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

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

Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian:

7686

7775

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

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

Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285

8083

8277

Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic:

Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:

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

7168

8372

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

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

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Enjoying in a car

p

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.

p

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.

p

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

p

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

p

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.

1 Attaching the headrest bracket to the front seat.

 Adjust the headrest so there is an open

space of about 3 cm

Enjoying in a car

3

(1

/16S).

 Close the buckle and adjust the belt

until it fits tightly around the headrest.

Side view

Headrest Mounting
Bracket (included)

Attach to the seat so
that the label side of
the bracket can be
seen from the rear
of the seat.

2 Attaching the monitor holder.

 Fold the monitor down towards the front

of the unit and attach the monitor holder.

Detaching the monitor

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Monitor holder
(included)

Press the monitor
holder as shown
to detach it.

If this space is
larger than 3 cm

3

(1

/16S), the unit

could become
loose and cause
injury in the
event of an
accident etc.

 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.

3 Attaching the unit to the bracket.

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

p

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.

5

(

/32Sto3/16S) so that the protrusions on the bracket fit into

When correctly
attached,
you will hear a
locking sound.

click!

Enjoying in a car

Diagram of attached bracket

p

Depending on the type of headrest, you
may not be able to attach the bracket.

23 cm (9 1/16S

)

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

p

The angle of the monitor may shift
while driving due to vibration, etc.

q

Releasing the unit from the bracket

Release
button

 Press the release buttons (left and right) in

towards the center of the bracket.

 Lift the unit up to release it.

p

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.

p

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 batter y.

p

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

p

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 batter y 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.

p

Turn the unit off before stopping the engine while using Car DC Adaptor, otherwise resume play
(➜ page 12, 15) may not work.

p

Leave some slack in the cord.

p

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

(Left side of this unit)

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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.

Using this unit with other equipment

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

Enjoying with 5.1ch audio

AV amplifier with

Left side of this unit

AUDI O

AUDI O

/OPT OUT

/OPT OUT

p

Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, and “DTS Digital Surround” (➜ page 29).

p

[DVD-A] Output will be only 2 channels.

Digital optical cable (not included)

p

Do not bend sharply.

p

Align and insert.

Connect the 6 speakers to the amplifier’s

5.1ch audio output terminals.

Enjoying with 2ch audio

Audio cable

Left side of this unit

AUDI O

AUDI O

/OPT OUT

/OPT OUT

(not included)

Black

Enjoying with a television

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

AUDI O

AUDI O

/OPT OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

Left side of this unit

p

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.

p

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

Audio/video cable (included)

Yel low

Black

Watching video from other equipment

1 Connect the equipment to this unit.

Audio/video cable (included)

Yel low

AUDI O

AUDI O

/OPT OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

Left side of this unit

/OPT OUT

Black

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

“AUX” lights on the unit’s display.

p

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

p

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

Dolby Digital/DTS logo

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier/System component

White

Red

Yel low

White

Red

Yellow

White

Red

L

AUDIO IN

R

Television

VIDEO IN

L

AUDIO IN

R

e.g. Video camera

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

Using this unit with other equipment

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Specifications

Operating temperature range:

Operating humidity range:

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

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

DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG
MPEG4

(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR,

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

JPEG
(6)

KR/RW (Video)

(7)KR DL
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD

MP3

HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

Signal system: NTSC
LCD screen: 11
Composite-video output/input:

Output/input level: 1 Vp-p (75
Output/input terminal:  3.5 mm mini jack
Number of terminals: 1 system

Specifications

Audio output/input:

Output/input level: 1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 kj)
Output/input terminal: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Number of terminals: 1 system

Audio performance:

(1) Frequency response:

p

p

p

(2) S/N ratio:

p

(3) Dynamic range:

p

p

(4) Total harmonic distortion:

p

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:  3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Number of terminals: 2 systems

Pickup:

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

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K

5 to K35QC (K41 to K95QF)

5 to 85 % RH (no condensation)

a

2, 6

, MPEG4

2, 6

, MPEG4

4, 6, 7

a

a4, 6, 7

a4, 6, 7

5, 6

)

, MP3

, MP3

a

a

(Video)

a2, 6

, WMA

a3, 6

S

a4, 6, 7

, JPEG

a-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD

(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)

a8, 10, 11

:

, MP3

a

5, 6

)

a

5, 6

)

, MPEG4

a

2, 6

a7, 9, 12

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, 2A

Car DC Adaptor:

DC output: 12 V, 2 A

a1

,

Battery pack (lithium ion)

a

5, 6

,

CGR-H713 (included):

Dimensions (W

(excluding protrusions and battery):

j

)

Mass (including battery): 1985 g (70.01 oz )

]Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.

p

Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).

a1

Conforming to IEC62107

a2

MPEG-1 Layer3, MPEG-2 Layer3

a3

Windows Media Audio Ver 9.0 L3.
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

a4

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160M120 and
6144M4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4 :2:0,
4:2:2 or 4:4:4)

a5

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.

a6

The total combined maximum number of
recognizable audio, picture and movie contents and
groups: 4000 audio, picture and movie contents
and 400 groups.

a7

a5, 9

Extremely long and slender pictures may not be
displayed.

a8

Useable memory capacities: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB,
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

a9

Total maximum number of recognizable picture and
video files and folders
Picture: 4000 files and 398 folders
Video: 4000 files and 398 folders

a10

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)

a11

miniSDTM card is supported. (miniSDTM adaptor is
required.)

a12

Conforming to SD Picture specifications
Picture resolution: between 160
6144
4:2:2 or 4:4:4)

DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)

(using included AC adaptor)

23 W (Unit only: 20 W)

:

(Vehicle with 12 V battery only)

Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 6750 mAh

MDMH)

287.6 mmM216.0 mmM50.3a mm

30.5 mm (1

(11

25

/64S) including battery]

3

/16S) including battery]

a

[D=238.5 mm (9

[H=55.3 mm (2

(without battery): 1638 g (57.77 oz )

M4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0,

approx. 0.3 W

21

/64SM833/64SM2S)

13

/64S) at lowest point

M120 and

:

13 W

Frequently asked questions

T
c
t

s

V

A

w

s
s

Reference pages are shown in parentheses.

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. (33)
[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 “1” or “ALL” and the
video standard is NTSC. Check the disc jacket.

Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect
equipment on an air plane or in a hospital.
Please obey the rules and/or instructions indicated by the hospital
or airline.
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.

Glossary

Down-mixing

his is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs into two

hannels. When you want to listen to the audio on a DVD with a 5.1 channel digital surround track

hrough your television speakers, the down-mixed audio will be output.

Some DVD-Audio prevent down-mixing of all or part of their contents. When playing such discs, or

uch 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 24 or 30 frames per second.

Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

ideo: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or

animation.

MPEG4

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

ith this method.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at

et periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per
econd, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

The model number and serial number of this
product can be found on either the back or
the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided
below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DVD-LX11 0

Frequently asked questions / Glossary

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or
if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on
page 41 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 41 if you reside in Canada.
In other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

The following do not indicate malfunction.

p

Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.

p

The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use.

p

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.

Troubleshooting guide

No operation

No response when any
buttons pressed.

No response when
remote control buttons
pressed.

You have forgotten your
ratings password.

No picture or sound.
The contents of the SD

card cannot be read.

p

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

pYou cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is

powered by the battery pack.

p

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

p

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.

p

The sleep timer functioned. (17)

p

The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.

p

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

p

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

p

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

p

Set the plug switch to “N” (Narrow) or “W” (Wide) to adjust the plug
size depending on the type of socket. (32)

p

This unit cannot play discs or cards other than the ones listed in
these operating instructions. (10, 11)

p

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.

p

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

p

Please insert the disc or the card correctly. (12, 14)

p

Check that the battery is installed correctly. (7)

p

The battery is depleted: Replace it with new one. (7)

p

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

p

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

p

Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

p

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. (11)

p

The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are
not compatible with this unit.

Q

C (41 QF) and 35 QC (95 QF).

(7)

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

It takes time before play
starts. [MP3]

The program and random play
functions do not work.

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[VCD] with playback control

36

[DVD-V]

p

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.

p

These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.

p

Press [w, – OFF] twice and then press [, 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.

[DVD-A]

Play restarts from the
beginning of the track
when soundtrack is
changed. [DVD-A]

Subtitle position is wrong.pAdjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (27)
No subtitles.
The subtitles overlap closed

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

automatically set.
Play doesn’t start.

p

This is normal on DVD-Audio. Even if a second soundtrack isn’t
recorded, two numbers will normally be shown.

p

This is normal on tracks

p

Display the subtitles. (19)

p

Clear the subtitles. (19)

p

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

p

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

p

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

with still pictures

or

audio-only tracks

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted.

No picture on the LCD. pCheck connections. (8)

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.

p

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

p

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

p

Select a monitor mode other than “OFF” (No picture). (16, Selecting
how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD).

p

Adjust the brightness. (16)

p

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.

p

Check connections. (33)

p

Check that the television is on.

p

Check that the input mode on the television is correct.

p

Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. (28)

p

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

p

Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not
connected through a video cassette recorder. (33)

p

Use the television to change the aspect.

p

Adjust “Just Fit Zoom” in Display Menu.(27)

p

Restore the zoom ratio to C1.00. (27)

p

Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (27)

p

Turn off the zooming feature on your television

p

Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.

p

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

.

(27)

Sound incorrect

No sound from the unit’s
speakers.

Sound distorted.

p

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

p

Turn up the volume. (12, 14)

p

Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (18)

p

Move unit away from mobile phones.

p

Noise may occur when playing WMA or MPEG4 files.

p

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.

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Sound incorrect

Piercing noise comes
from the speakers.

Effects do not work.

No sound from center speaker.pPress [CENTER SPEAKER]. (18)
No sound from other speakers.pCheck all connections and settings. (33)
No sound when you

change the play speed.

5.1 ch audio does not
work.

Recording

Cannot record to digital
recording equipment.
(Incorrect sound
recorded.)

Troubleshooting guide

Displays

“

”
No On-Screen display.
“Check the disc.”

“U11”

“ ERROR 01”

“ ERROR 02”

“ ERROR 03”

“H

tt”
tt stands for a number.

“Cannot display group xx,
content xx”

[¦] and [CHG] indicators

] indicator flashes

The [
rapidly.

The [¦] indicator flashes
slowly.

The [CHG] indicator
flashes rapidly.

The [CHG] indicator

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p

If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include
decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital” or “DTS Digital
Surround” in “Audio” tab. (29)

p

None of the audio effects work when the unit is connected through
the digital optical cable and is outputting bitstream signals. (33)

p

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

p

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

p

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

p

Output is 2 channels if you have changed the play speed.

p

This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels.

p

You cannot record WMA/MP3.

p

You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing digital recording.

p

You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot handle
signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

p

Make the following settings:
– Advanced Surround: Off (18)
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (29)
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (29)

p

The operation is prohibited by the unit, disc or card.

p

Select “On” for “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. (29)

p

Clean the disc. (6)

p

You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (10)

p

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

p

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

p

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

p

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.

p

You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (25)

p

The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.

p

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.

p

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

p

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

K5 to K35 QC (K41 to K95 QF)].

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

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

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

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

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

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

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

WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: [phone]

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

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

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

TM

Link : “Servicentres

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

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

locator” under “Customer support”

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

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

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

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

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

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

Mail-In Service

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

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

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

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

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

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Product or Part Na me Parts Labor

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

Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)

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

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

(collectively

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Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

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

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

Ten (10) Days Not Applicable

Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(As examples, this

Customer Services Directory

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

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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

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

Accessory Purchases

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

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

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

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

Service in Puerto Rico

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

F1104

Product Service

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

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

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating

instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the

manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that

the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

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

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

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

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