PANASONIC DVDRA61A User Manual

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER

Operating Instructions

Model No. DVD-RA61

Region number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and DVD-Video according to where they are sold.

For the United Kingdom and

Continental Europe

≥The region number of this player is “2”. ≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

2 ALL 124

AUDIO/ VIDEO

For Asia

≥The region number of this player is “3”. ≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “3” or “ALL”.

Example:

3 ALL 236

For Australia and N.Z.

≥The region number of this player is “4”. ≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL 246

For Russia

≥The region number of this player is “5”. ≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “5” or “All”.

Example:

5 ALL 235

[Only\for\the\United\Kingdom]

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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

		EB		E		A		EN		EU	RQT6043-B

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

			CAUTION!
			THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
			USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
			PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
	started		THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ-
			ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
			DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
	Getting		YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
			PERSONNEL.
			WARNING:
			TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
			OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AP-
			PARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
			SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
			LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON
			THE APPARATUS.

DANGER - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.	(FDA 21 CFR)
CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.	(IEC60825-1)

ATTENTION- RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

ADVARSEL- SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

VARO! - AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

VARNING - SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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(Inside of product) (Produktets innside) (Tuotteen sisällä)

SUOMI

		VAROITUS!
		LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
		KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAAT-
		TAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUO-
		KAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
		LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
		VAROITUS:
		TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
		KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI
		EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOS-
		TEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ
		NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIM-
		ERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN
		PÄÄLLE.
		VAROITUS!
		≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINET-
		TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
		SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNIS-
		TUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU
		MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA
		VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA
		SÄHKÖISKUTAI TULIPALOVAARA.
		≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SA-
		NOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
		MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
		≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA
		AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
		≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMAT-
	RQT6043	TOMALLA TAVALLA.
		TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
		LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

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Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A

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

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. ≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL-

LY FRIENDLY MANNER.

NORSK

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVENT I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.

DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN

BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER , GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS,

OPPÅ APPARATET.

≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE

FOR MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Table of contents

Getting started

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Basic operations

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Skipping chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starting play from a selected title or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Selecting groups to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Selecting still pictures—Page Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 To enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Enjoying virtual surround effects with 2 speakers or

headphones (ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Advanced operations

Changing the play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

All group play/Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

A-B repeat play/Repeat play/Marking places to play again—MARKER . . . . 12

Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages

and angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens . . . . . . . . . . 14

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Unit information/Shuttle screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Entering a password (Ratings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Speaker setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Reference

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI mark Ìon the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE

FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL

SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO

ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR

GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

Getting started

(The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Russia.)

(Back of product)

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A		Figure B
	Fuse	Fuse
		(5 ampere)
	(5 ampere)

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Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Getting started

∏ Remote		∏ Batteries . . . . . . .	2 ∏ AC mains lead . . .	1		∏ Audio/video
control . . . . . . . . .	1	for remote control	[For\the\United\Kingdom]		[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]	cable . . . . . . . . . . .	1
(N2QAJB000018)			(RJA0053-2X)		(RJA0035-1X)	(VJA0788-D)

[For\others]

(RJA0019-2X)

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Connection to a television

Although the audio on most DVDs is designed to be played through six speakers and this unit’s factory settings assume this setup, the following describes connections that allow you to enjoy sound through your television’s speakers. To get the full benefit from the powerful 5.1-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and six speakers ( page 16).

Before connection

≥Disconnect the AC mains lead.

≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.

Connection to AUDIO IN	For the United Kingdom,	[For\Australia.\N.Z.\and\Asia]
also necessary (see left)	Continental Europe and Russia	Connection to AUDIO IN
		also necessary (see left)

	AUDIO	VIDEO	S VIDEO	SCART	COMPONENT	Video cable
	IN	IN		VCR		(not included)
			IN		VIDEO IN
	L				Y
	R				PB
					PR
	red white yellow		S video cable
			(not included)

21-pin SCART cable

(not included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

Audio/video cable (included)

PB

PR

red white yellow

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT		AUDIO OUT			VIDEO	S VIDEO
(PCM/BITSTREAM)	5.1ch			2ch	OUT	OUT
	CENTER	SURROUND	FRONT	L
		L	L			AV1
						AC IN ~
OPTICAL
						AV2
	SUB-	R	R	R
	WOOFER	SURROUND	FRONT

FOR UNITED KINGDOM ONLY

READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

AC mains lead (included)

	To household
(The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Russia.)	mains socket

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S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (PB/ PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

Connect to terminals of the same color.

Connect Your Unit Directly To Your Television.

Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder when setting up your home entertainment system, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.

SCART terminal

≥To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the AV1 terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using ( page 18, Video—AV1 Output).

≥You can also connect other equipment to AV2.

	Video
	cassette	Satellite receiver
This unit	recorder	or decoder
			SCART terminal
AV1	AV1	VCR	of television
AV2	AV2	TV

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The remote control

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

R6, AA, UM-3

1

2

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries.

≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame.

≥take apart or short circuit.

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Getting started

Selecting TV screen type

1						OPEN/CLOSE
Í
3·4·5	TO				DISPLAY
				U			M
				N
			M	E			E
		P					N
							U
3, 4, 2, 1/	GROUP				ENTER		MARKER
ENTER	PAGE						RETURN
				SUBTITLE		AUDIO	RETURN
				SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
	STOP				PAUSE PLAY
				1		2	3
				4		5	6
				7		8	9
	CANCEL
						0	=>10
						AUDIO	ANGLE
	HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY
2·6SETUP	SETUP				REPEAT	A-B	PLAY
					MODE	REPEAT	MODE

Remote control only

Change the setting to suit your television.

The menu language is set to English, but you can change it ( page 18, Display—Menu Language). English is used in the examples.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.

2 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP	Disc
	Audio	English
	Subtitle	Automatic
	Menus	English
SELECT	Ratings	Level 8

3 Move [2, 1] to select the “Video” tab.

4 Move [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect” and press

[ENTER].

5 Move [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)

Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 software in the pan and scan style.

16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and scan style will appear in the letterbox style despite the setting here.

≥4:3 Letterbox

Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 software in the letterbox style.

≥16:9

Select if you have a widescreen (16:9) television.

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

6 Press [SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Control reference guide

	1					OPEN/CLOSE
								?
	2
					D	Y
					ISPLA
	3	TO P		U			U	@
				N
							M
			M	E			E
	54						N
started		GROUP			ENTER		MARKER	A
	6	PAGE			SUBTITLE	AUDIO	RETURN	B
	7			SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH		C
	8							D
Getting
		STOP PAUSE PLAY						E
	9
								F
	:			1	2		3
				4	5		6
				7	8		9
	;	CANCEL
					0		=>10	G
	<	HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S.				AUDIO	ANGLE
						ONLY		H
		SETUP			REPEAT	A-B	PLAY
	=				MODE REPEAT		MODE	I

>J

1 K		<G L			? 58 M
/ I					6 5
	ADVANCED		AUDIO
	SURROUND		ONLY
				S10	OPEN/CLOSE GROUP : 9
	HP V.S.S.	SP
PHONES 1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	0
MIN MAX
N O	:			P	Q 9 F E

Buttons such as 5 function the same as the controls on the remote control.

		Page
1	Standby/on switch (Í/I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 5
	Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
	standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
2	Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 14
3	Top menu button (TOP MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 7
4	Joystick (3, 4, 2, 1)/Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 5
5	Group button (GROUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 9
6	Page button (PAGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 10
7	Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 13
8	Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 9
9	Stop button (∫ STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 7
: Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, S10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 7
; Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 9
< Headphone and Speaker V.S.S. buttons
	(HP-V.S.S., SP-V.S.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 10
= Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5, 19
> Repeat mode button (REPEAT MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 12
? Open/Close button (< OPEN/CLOSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 7
@ Menu button (MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 7
A Marker button (MARKER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 12
B Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 5
C Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 13
D Slow/Search buttons (6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH) . . . . . . . . .		. . 9
E Play button (1 PLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 7
F Pause button (; PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 7
G Audio only button (AUDIO ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 10
H Angle button (ANGLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 13
I Play mode button (PLAY MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 11
J A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 12
K Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 5
L Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 7
M Shuttle dial (6, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 9
N Headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 10
O Headphone level control (PHONES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 10
P FL Display

QStandby indicator (Í)

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

DVD-Audio	DVD-Video	DVD-R	Video CD	Audio CD
Indication used in instructions
[DVD-A]	[DVD-V]		[VCD]	[CD]

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

		∫ Handling precautions
		≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instru-
		ment.
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		adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
		vention liquids or any other solvent.
		≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed
		≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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		≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫ DVDs that can be played

This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play DVDs with this mark.

This unit has a DTS decoder so you can play DVDs with this mark.

∫ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫ Video systems

This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems.

To view PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the system used on the disc.

PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video signal to PAL 60 ( page 18, Video– NTSC Disc Output).

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Basic play

1					OPEN/CLOSE			2
							<
Í
TOP MENU				DISPLAY
			E			N	MENU
		P M	U			M
			N			U
						E
	O
3, 4, 2, 1/	T
	GROUP			ENTER		MARKER
ENTER	PAGE					RETURN	RETURN
			SUBTITLE		AUDIO
:, 9			SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
							14
∫	STOP			PAUSE PLAY
							;
			1		2	3
			4		5	6	Numbered
			7		8	9
							buttons
	CANCEL				0	=>10
					AUDIO	ANGLE
	HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY
	SETUP			REPEAT	A-B	PLAY
				MODE	REPEAT	MODE

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

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.

2 Press [<] to open the disc tray.

3 Place the disc on the disc tray.

Label must face upward. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)

4 Press [1] (PLAY).

The disc tray closes and play begins.

∫ To stop play

Press [∫] ( Resume function at right).

∫ To pause play

Press [;] during play.

Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Playing CD-R and CD-RW

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and video CD format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized§ upon completion of recording.

It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

§Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW.

Note

≥If “$” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after you finish playing an item. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs or during television broadcasts.

If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, be sure to reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.

∫ Auto standby

The unit switches to the standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode.

				operations
	When a menu screen appears on the
	television
	[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
	Press the numbered buttons to select an item.			Basic
	To select a 2-digit number
	Example: To select item 23, press [S10] [2] [3].
	≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select items.
	Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
	Play of the selected item now begins.
	Other buttons used to operate menus
	Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
	[9]: Shows the next menu.
	[:]: Shows the previous menu.
	[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD]
	[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
	[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]
	Resume function
	[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
	The position you stopped play at is recorded by the unit when “!” is flash-
	ing on the unit’s display.
	While “!” is flashing on the unit’s display, press [1] (PLAY) to start play
	from where you stopped it.
	If you are playing DVD-Video, the message “Press PLAY to Chapter Re-
	view” or “Press PLAY to Preview Chapters” (for Asia) appears.
	Press [1] (PLAY) while the message is displayed and the beginning por-
	tions of each chapter up to the current one are played. Full play resumes
	from the point where you stopped play.
	(This feature works only within a title.)
	If you do not press [1] (PLAY), the message disappears and play starts
	from where you stopped it.
	To cancel
	Press [∫] until “!” disappears from the unit’s display.
	Note
	≥The resume function does not work if the disc’s play time is not displayed.
	≥The position is cleared when the disc tray is opened.

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Basic play

				OPEN/CLOSE
				DISPLAY
			U	M
			N
		M	E	E
O	P			N
				U
T					2, 1/
GROUP				ENTER MARKER
GROUP				RETURN	ENTER
PAGE

SUBTITLE AUDIO

SKIP	SLOW/SEARCH
:, 9	6, 5
STOP	PAUSE PLAY

operations	CANCEL		buttons
			1
			;
	1	2	3
	4	5	6
	7	8	Numbered
			9
Basic	CANCEL	0	=>10
		AUDIO	ANGLE
	HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY
	REPEAT	A-B	PLAY
	SETUP MODE	REPEAT MODE

Playing MP3 discs

MP3 refers to the type of music file that is compressed using MPEG audio layer 3.

When making MP3 discs to play on this unit

Disc format

Conform to ISO9660 level 1 and level 2

File format

MP3 files that have the suffix “.MP3” or “.mp3”.

To play in a certain order

Prefix the folder and file names with numbers with the same number of digits at the time of recording.

Files may not be recorded in the numbered order if the prefixes have different numbers of digits, for example 1.mp3, 2.mp3, 10.mp3. Some writing software may also cause recording to occur in a different order.

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root

Files in this example are		001
played in order from 004.mp3
to 013.mp3					004.mp3
					005.mp3
: Folder (Title)					006.mp3
						003
004.mp3 – 013.mp3:								011.mp3
File (Chapter)								012.mp3
								013.mp3
			002

007.mp3

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

How MP3 discs differ to CDs

A file is a single audio track and is treated as a chapter on this unit. A folder (album) is treated as a title on this unit.

The display during play is different

PGM RNDA-B	TITLE TRACK CHAP	V.S.S. BASS	CINEMA
DVD V CD
VIDEO MP3

The information displayed in the GUI screens is different

Total number of chapters

C		0 : 01
1/	59

Chapter playing

Elapsed playing time

(cannot be changed)

The method of specifying a chapter to play is different

Press [ENTER] after pressing the numbered buttons.

For example, to select chapter 23, press [2] [3] [ENTER]. You do not have to press [S10].

Repeat play

You can repeat chapters or titles.

Limitations on MP3 play

≥You cannot use program or random play.

≥The time information may not be displayed correctly.

≥If both MP3 and CD-DA data is recorded on the disc, only the data type used for the first track is played.

≥It may take some time for play to start if the disc includes still picture data or if there are many folders on the disc.

≥Noise may be output if a file is suffixed “.MP3” or “.mp3” but is not actually an MP3 file.

≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags and packet-write format.

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