PANASONIC DVDRA61A User Manual

DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER

Operating Instructions

Model No. DVD-RA61

AUDIO/VIDEO

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:

1

2

For Asia

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

labels containing “3” or “ALL”.

Example:

ALL

2

4

2

3

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:

ALL

3

6

2

4

For Russia

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

labels containing “5” or “All”.

Example:

ALL

4

6

2

5

[Only\for\the\United\Kingdom]

Note:

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United King­dom.

ALL

3

5

EB E A EN EU

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

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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
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZ­ARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

Getting started

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.

-

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

-

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

CAUTION

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

-

RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

-

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.

ADVARSEL

UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

-

AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN

VARO !

LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

-

SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL

VARNING

ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

-

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.

ADVARSEL

UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

-

SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG

VORSICHT

GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

-

-

SUOMI

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAAT­TAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUO­KAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI
EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOS­TEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ
NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIM­ERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN
PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS!

≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINET-

TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNIS­TUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU
MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA
VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA
SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SA-

NOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA

AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMAT-

TOMALLA TAVALLA.

(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

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

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.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI

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LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

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Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead

Getting started

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06

Basic operations

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

Playing MP3 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

Skipping chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Starting play from a selected title or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

Selecting groups to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

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 . . . .

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

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug
for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the re­placement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved
by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that
it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local
dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT
OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13-AMPERE 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

12

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

Getting started

LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

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

(Back of product)

Fuse cover

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

Figure A

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Accessories

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

∏ Remote

control . . . . . . . . . 1

(N2QAJB000018)

∏ Batteries . . . . . . . 2

for remote control

∏ AC mains lead . . . 1

[For\the\United\Kingdom]

(RJA0053-2X)

[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

(RJA0035-1X)

∏ Audio/video

cable . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(VJA0788-D)

[For\others]

(RJA0019-2X)

Getting started

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.

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO

IN

Connection to AUDIO IN
also necessary (see left)

S VIDEO

IN

For the United Kingdom,
Continental Europe and Russia

SCART

VCR

L

R

red white yellow

S video cable

(not included)

21-pin SCART
cable

(not included)

Audio/video cable (included)

red white yellow

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(

)

PCM/BITSTREAM

OPTICAL

CENTER

SUB­WOOFER

AUDIO OUT

SURROUNDLFRONT

R

SURROUND

FRONT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

2ch5.1ch

OUT

OUT

L

L

R

R

AV1

AV2

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

[For\Australia.\N.Z.\and\Asia]

Connection to AUDIO IN
also necessary (see left)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

B

P

P

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

B

P

P

R

AC IN

~

Video cable

(not included)

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

AC mains lead (included)

To household
mains socket

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/
P

R) 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/P

B/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

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4

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

This unit

AV1

AV2

cassette
recorder

AV1

AV2

Satellite receiver
or decoder

VCR

TV

SCART terminal
of television

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.

Selecting TV screen type

OPEN/CLOSE

Í

1

3·4·5

3, 4, 2, 1/

ENTER

GROUP

PAG E

O

T

STOP

E

M

P

D

U

N

SUBTITLE

SKIP

PAUSE PLAY

P

S

I

ENTER

L

A

Y

M

E

MARKER

RETURN

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

N

U

RETURN

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.

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.

SELECT

Disc

Audio

Subtitle

Menus

Ratings

English

Automatic

English

Level 8

SETUP

Getting started

123

456

789

2·6

SETUP

CANCEL

HP-V.S.S.

SETUP

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

MODE

0

REPEAT

AUDIO

ONLY

A-B

>

10

=

ANGLE

PLAY

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.

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

≥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.

in the letterbox style.

6 Press [SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Control reference guide

1
2
3

4

GROUP

5

6

7
8

9

Getting started

:

;
<

=
>

1 K < G L ? 5 8 M

/ I

PHONES

MIN MAX

N

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

AUDIO

ADVANCED

ONLY

SURROUND

SP

V.S.S.

HP

12345

67890

: P Q 9 F EO

S

10

OPEN/CLOSE

L

P

A

S

I

Y

D

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

ENTER

PAG E

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP

PAUSE PLAY

123

456

789

CANCEL

0

AUDIO

HP-V.S.S.

SP-V.S.S.

ONLY

REPEAT

A-B

SETUP

MODE

REPEAT

AUDIO/VIDEO

M

E

N

MARKER

RETURN

>

10

=

ANGLE

PLAY

MODE

?

U

@

A

B

C
D

E
F

G

H
I
J

9:

GROUP

OPEN/CLOSE

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

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M Shuttle dial (6, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

N Headphone jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

O Headphone level control (PHONES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

P FL Display
Q Standby 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.

Page

Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R Video CD

Indication used in instructions

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

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.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity pre-

vention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed

adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

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≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

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≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Audio CD

∫ 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

OPEN/CLOSE

Í

1

TOP MENU

3, 4, 2, 1/

ENTER

:, 9

L

P

A

S

I

Y

D

ENTER

SUBTITLE

PAUSE PLAY

M

E

N

U

MARKER

RETURN

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

GROUP

PAG E

O

T

STOP

U

N

E

M

P

SKIP

∫

123

456

789

CANCEL

HP-V.S.S.

SETUP

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

MODE

0

AUDIO
ONLY

A-B

REPEAT

>

10

=

ANGLE

PLAY
MODE

<

2

MENU

RETURN

1

4

;

Numbered
buttons

[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.

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.

When a menu screen appears on the
television

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

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.

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 flash­ing 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 Re­view” or “Press PLAY to Preview Chapters” (for Asia) appears.
Press [1] (PLAY) while the message is displayed and the beginning por­tions 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.

Basic operations

∫ 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
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.

§

upon completion of

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

1/ 59

C

0 : 01

GROUP

:, 9

CANCEL

Basic operations

L

P

S

I

D

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

GROUP

ENTER

PAG E

SUBTITLE

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE PLAY

123

456

789

CANCEL

0

AUDIO

HP-V.S.S.

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

SETUP

MODE

REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

A

Y

M

E

MARKER

RETURN

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

>

10

=

ANGLE

ONLY

A-B

PLAY
MODE

root

Files in this example are
played in order from 004.mp3
to 013.mp3

001

004.mp3

005.mp3

006.mp3

N

U

2, 1/
ENTER

004.mp3– 013.mp3:
File (Chapter)

6, 5

1
;

: Folder (Title)

002

003

011.mp3

012.mp3

013.mp3

007.mp3

008.mp3

009.mp3

010.mp3

Numbered
buttons

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

PGMRND
DVD V CD
VIDEO MP3

TITLE TRACK CHAP V.S.S. BASS

A-B

CINEMA

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.

The information displayed in the GUI screens is different

Total number of chapters

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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Skipping chapters or tracks

Starting play from a selected title or track

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

During play or while paused

Press [:] or [9].

≥Each press increases the number of skips.

Frame-by-frame viewing

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

Remote control only

While paused

Move [2] or [1].

The frame changes each time you move the joystick.

≥The frames change in succession if you hold the joystick in position.
≥Pressing [;] also activates forward frame-by-frame.

Fast forward and rewind— SEARCH

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

During play

Press [6] or [5].

Turn the shuttle dial [6, 5] on the main unit.

≥Play starts again when you release the shuttle dial.
≥Audio will be heard during search for most discs. You can turn this audio

off if you want to (➡ page 18, Audio— Audio during Search).

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

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select track 23, press [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3].

Play starts from the selected item.

Note

≥This works only when stopped with some discs.
≥This may not work with some discs.

Selecting groups to play

[DVD-A]

The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups. How these groups are
played differs with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc
for further details.

1 Press [GROUP].

The group number changes
each time you press the button.

G

T

1

1

2 Press [ENTER].
3 Press the numbered buttons to select the track

number and press [ENTER].

The selected group and track begin to play.

Basic operations

Slow-motion play

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

While paused

Press [6] or [5].

Turn the shuttle dial [6, 5] on the main unit.

≥The picture stills again when you release the shuttle dial.

Notes

≥The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥You cannot move backwards with Video CD during frame-by-

frame and slow-motion.

≥Frame-by-frame and slow motion only work on the moving pic-

ture parts of DVD-Audio.

When playing Video CDs with playback control

Turning the shuttle dial or pressing buttons to perform SKIP,
search or slow-motion may take you to a menu screen.

Playing all the groups in succession (➡ page 11)

Playing bonus groups

Some discs contain bonus groups. To enjoy these groups you may have to
enter a password. Refer to the disc’s jacket.

1. Press [GROUP] to select the bonus group and press [ENTER].

2. Enter the 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press
[ENTER].
≥If you enter the wrong password, you can erase a digit by pressing

[CANCEL].

3. Press the numbered buttons to select a track and press [ENTER].

≥The bonus group can be played as many times as you like after the pass-

word has been entered until the disc is removed from the unit.

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Basic play

OPEN/CLOSE

Enjoying virtual surround effects with
2 speakers or headphones (ADVANCED
SURROUND V.S.S.)

L

P

A

S

I

Y

D

3, 4, 2, 1/
ENTER

PAGE

CANCEL

SP-V.S.S.

HP-V.S.S.

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

GROUP

PAG E

SKIP

STOP

123

456

789

CANCEL

HP-V.S.S.

SETUP

ENTER

SUBTITLE

PAUSE PLAY

0

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

MODE

M

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

>

10

=

AUDIO

ANGLE

ONLY

A-B

REPEAT

MODE

E

MARKER

RETURN

PLAY

Basic operations

Selecting still pictures—Page Skip

[DVD-A]

Remote control only

During play

Press [PAGE].

The page changes each time you press the button.

[DVD-V] [VCD]

N

U

SP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, Linear PCM, 2-channel or over

only

HP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, MPEG, Linear PCM, 2-channel or over only

Use ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) to enjoy a

6, 5

1

surround-like effect if you are using 2 front speakers or headphones.
If you are playing a disc with surround effects recorded on it, the effect is
broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side.

During play

Press [SP-V.S.S.] or [HP-V.S.S.].

Each time you press the button:

Numbered
buttons

AUDIO ONLY
PLAY MODE

^-------------------}

SP 1/HP 1: Natural effect

;

SP 2/HP 2: Emphasized effect

;

SP OFF/HP OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)

Note

≥Advanced Surround will not work, or will have less effect with some discs,

even if you select “1” or “2”.

≥Turn off the surround sound effects on the equipment you have connect-

ed when using this effect.

≥Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion.
≥Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced

Surround is on.

Optimum seating position

A

Speaker Speaker

OO

OWhen using the

OO

television’s speakers

Distance Al
Television’s width

NN

N

NN

3 to 4 times distance A

To enjoy even higher quality sound—
AUDIO ONLY

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

You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video signal.

Press [AUDIO ONLY].

≥The button on the main unit lights.
≥AUDIO ONLY is canceled if you press the button again or turn the unit off.

The light goes out.

Note

≥Video signals are output while the disc is stopped and when operations

such as searching are performed. The television screen can appear un­usual while video signals are not being output.

≥The television may be distorted when video signals are turned on and off

when you turn AUDIO ONLY on and off, but this is not a malfunction.

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Seating position

Using headphones

1 Set [PHONES] to “MIN” and connect the head-

phones (not included).

Headphone plug type: 6.3 mm stereo

1

PHONES

2

MIN MAX

2 Adjust headphone volume with [PHONES].

Note

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

Changing the play sequence

[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]

Remote control only

While stopped

Press [PLAY MODE] to select the play mode.

The mode changes each time you press the button. Select the mode then
follow the procedures in the next column to start play.

All group play [DVD-A]

To play all the groups in succession

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

DVD

AUDIO

Program play

To play a maximum of 32 tracks in a programmed order
e.g. DVD-Audio

PLAY MODE

ENTER

PGMRND
DVD VCD

VIDEO

AUDIO

Random play

To play tracks randomly
e.g. DVD-Audio (three groups)

Choose a group and track, then press ENTER.

G

No Time

T

6

SELECT

∫ 1

RETURN

A-B

5

1

Total Time

0 Press PLAY to start

GROUP

TITLE TRACK CHAP V.S.S. BASS

Play

Clear

Clear all

0:00

Group No. Track No. Program No.

Random Playback

Choose a group or groups

All123

CINEMA

All group play

[DVD-A]

Press [1] (PLAY).

Program play

1 Press [ENTER].
2 [DVD-Audio\only]

Move [3, 4] to select a group and press
[ENTER].

If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a 4-digit password
(➡ page 9).

3 Move [3, 4] to select a track and press [ENTER].

Each time you move the joystick,
1()2( - - - - - - - )ALL

^---------------------------------------J

≥Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 to program other tracks.
≥You can also select a group or track with the numbered buttons.
≥All the tracks on a disc are selected when you select “ALL” (all the

tracks in the selected group with DVD-Audio).

4 Press [1] (PLAY).

Play now begins in the programmed sequence.

To add or change tracks
Move [3, 4] to select an available item, then repeat steps 1–3.

To move to the page before or after the one shown

Press [6] or [5].

To clear the programmed tracks one by one

Move [3, 4] to select the item number (No) and press [CANCEL]. (Alter­natively, you can select “Clear” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].)

To clear the whole program

Move to “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc
tray is opened.

Random play

1 [DVD-Audio\only]

Move [2, 1] to select a group and press
[ENTER].

≥You can select more than one group.
≥You can also select groups with the numbered buttons.
≥If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a 4-digit pass-

word (➡ page 9).

2 Press [1] (PLAY).

Play now begins in random order.

Advanced operations

SELECT

RETURN

ENTER

0 Press PLAY to start

RND

DVD

AUDIO

Normal play

≥The program is retained in memory.

To clear a group [DVD-A]

Move [2, 1] to select the group you want to clear, then press [ENTER].

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Repeat play

PGMRND

DVD VCD

A-B

V.S.S. BASS

VIDEO

✱✱✱✱✱

PGMRND

DVD VCD

A-B

V.S.S. BASS

VIDEO

Repeat play

2, 1/

ENTER

∫

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE

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

Remote control only

Advanced operations

A-B repeat play

L

P

S

I

D

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

GROUP

ENTER

PAG E

SUBTITLE

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE PLAY

123

456

789

CANCEL

0

HP-V.S.S.

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

SETUP

MODE

REPEAT

OPEN/CLOSE

A

Y

M

RETURN

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

>

10

=

AUDIO

ANGLE

ONLY

A-B

PLAY

MODE

E

N

U

MARKER

MARKER

A-B REPEAT

During play

Press [REPEAT MODE].

Each time you press the button:

e.g. DVD-Video

C T

OFF

≥DVD-Audio

Track (T)>Whole group (G)>OFF

^----------------------------------------------------}

During All group, Program, or Random play modes, “A” is displayed
instead of “G”.

≥DVD-Video

Chapter (C)>Title (T)>OFF

^------------------------------------------}

≥Video CD/CD

Track (T)>Entire disc (A)>OFF

^------------------------------------------------}

If the Video CD has playback control

1. Press [∫] during play until “PBC PLAY” is cleared from the display.

2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play (➡ page 9).

3. Press [REPEAT MODE] (➡ above).

Note

You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Video.

∫ To repeat only your favorite tracks

[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]
Start program play (➡ page 11) and press [REPEAT MODE] to display the
repeat mode you like.

You can repeat a section between points A and B within a title or track.

1 During play

Press [A-B REPEAT] at the starting point (A).

A

✱

2 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the finishing point (B).

To cancel

Press [A-B REPEAT] until “`¢¢” is displayed.

Note

≥A-B repeat play does not work if the DVD’s elapsed play time is not

shown on the unit’s display.

≥Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear (DVD).
≥The unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point B when

the end of the title/track is reached.

Marking places to play again––MARKER

You can mark specific points on a disc to return to later. All the markers are
cleared when the unit is turned off, or the disc tray is opened.

1 Press [MARKER].

2 Press [ENTER] at the point you want to mark.

To select another marker, move [2, 1].

To play from a marked position

Move [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [ENTER].

To clear a marker

Move [2, 1] to select a marker number and press [CANCEL].

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Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles

192k24b 2ch

LPCM

3/2.1 ch

Digital

Î

1 ENG

Subtitles

OPEN/CLOSE

L

P

A

S

I

Y

D

3, 4, 1

SUBTITLE

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

GROUP

PAG E

SKIP

STOP

123

456

789

CANCEL

HP-V.S.S.

SETUP

ENTER

SUBTITLE

PAUSE PLAY

0

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

MODE

M

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

>

10

=

AUDIO

ANGLE

ONLY

A-B

REPEAT

MODE

E

N

U

MARKER

RETURN

PLAY

AUDIO

ANGLE

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Remote control only

Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera
angles, and you can change these during play.

During play

Press [SUBTITLE].

The number changes each time you press the button.

1

ON

ENG

2

I love you

Subtitle language number

To clear/display the subtitles

1. Press [SUBTITLE].

2. Move [1].

3. Move [3, 4] to select “OFF” or “ON”.

Angles

During play

Press [ANGLE].

The number changes each time you press the button.

1

2

ON

FRA

Je t’aime

Advanced operations

Soundtracks

During play

Press [AUDIO].

The number changes each time you press the button.

DVD-VideoDVD-Audio

1

1

Soundtrack selected

Soundtrack playing

e.g. DVD-Video

PGMRND

DVD VCD
VIDEO MP

AUDIO

≥Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when changing DVD-

Audio soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures.

≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded on a DVD-Audio, two

soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO].
The soundtrack currently playing is number 1.

≥You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke

discs. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP D.N.R. D.MIX P.PCM V.S.S. BASS

A-B

3

Indicates that a multi-channel
soundtrack can be down-mixed to
two channels.

MLT.CH

CINEMA

Lights when a multi-chan­nel soundtrack is playing.

Angle number

Notes regarding soundtracks and subtitle languages

≥“–” or “––” is displayed instead of the language number in circum-

stances such as when no language is recorded on the disc.

≥In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected

one immediately.

≥Refer to [D] and [E] on page 15 for language abbreviations and audio

signal type details.

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Using Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens

P B C

L R

ON

Page

1

OPEN/CLOSE

L

P

A

S

I

Y

3, 4, 2, 1/
ENTER

D

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

GROUP

ENTER

PAG E

SUBTITLE

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE PLAY

123

456

789

CANCEL

0

HP-V.S.S.

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

SETUP

MODE

REPEAT

M

E

MARKER

RETURN

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

>

10

=

AUDIO

ANGLE

ONLY

A-B

PLAY

MODE

N

U

DISPLAY

RETURN

Numbered
buttons

For your reference

≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the

type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot
select or change.

≥When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons are

also effective for setting. After entering numbers, press [ENTER] to regis­ter the setting.

To clear the icons

Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.

∫ To change the position of the icons

1. Move [2, 1] to select the rightmost icon.

2. Move [3, 4] to move the icons.

(There are 5 positions)

Disc information

A

ª

e.g. DVD-Video

Digital

T

C

1 : 46 : 50

2

2

Î

1 ENG 3/2.1 ch

cba d e f g

e.g. DVD-Audio e.g. Video CD

ON

1

ENG

1

GUI screens are menus that contain information about the disc or unit.
These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this informa­tion.

Advanced operations

Common procedures

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

Remote control only

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button:

[A] Disc information>[B] Unit information (➡ step 2)

:;

Original display(- [C] Shuttle screen

≥The screens depend on the disc contents.

2 [Unit\information\only]

While the leftmost icon is highlighted

Move [3, 4] to select the menu.

Each time you move the joystick:
Play menu(-----)Video menu

ee
uu

Display menu()Audio menu

3 Move [2, 1] to select the item.
4 Move [3, 4] to select the setting.

≥Items with “3” or “4” above and below can be changed by [3, 4].
≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after moving [3, 4].
≥Some items require different operations. Read the explanations on

the following pages.

h

ji

a T: Title number [DVD-V]

G: Group number [DVD-A]

b C: Chapter number [DVD-V]

T: Track number [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]

c Time [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbered
buttons.

Changing the time display [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]

Move [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the
track, or remaining time for the disc/group (DVD-A).

d Soundtrack language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 13)

(See [D] on page 15 for language abbreviations.)

e Audio signal type [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 13)

(See [E] on page 15 for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only) [DVD-V]
Solo: OFF or ON Duet: OFF, V1iV2, V1 or V2

f Subtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 13)

(See [D] on page 15 for language abbreviations.)

Subtitles on/off

ON()OFF

g Angle number [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 13)
h Still picture number [DVD-A]

Selected picture is shown during play.

i Audio mode [VCD]

LR()L()R
^---------------------J

j Menu play [VCD] (with playback control only)

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

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I P B

B

ª

Play menu Audio menu

AB

ab c d

a A-B repeat [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] (➡ page 12)

[ENTER] (start point) ➡ [ENTER] (finish point)
To cancel: [ENTER]

b Repeat play [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] (➡ page 12)

≥DVD-Audio

Track (T)(>Whole group (G)(>OFF

^-----------------------------------------------------------J

≥DVD-Video

Chapter (C)(>Title (T)(>OFF

^------------------------------------------------J

≥Video CD/CD

Track (T)(>Entire disc (A)(>OFF

^------------------------------------------------------J

c Play mode display [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]

---: Normal play PGM: Program play
RND: Random play ALL: All group play ([DVD-A])

d Marker [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] (➡ page 12)

Video menu

––– 1 2 3 ✱✱

OFF

N

Digital picture mode [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

N: Normal mode
C: Cinema mode (Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.)
U: User mode
The following items are also displayed when you select “U”.

U

a Contrast (j7 to i7)
b Brightness (0 to i15)
c Sharpness (j6 to i6)
d Color (j7 to i7)

0 0 0

0

a b c d

SP OFF

a ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S. mode [DVD-V] [VCD] (➡ page 10)

SP()HP

b SP/HP level [DVD-V] [VCD] (➡ page 10)

1()2()OFF

^---------------------J

c Dialogue Enhancer [DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital/DTS, 3-channel or over only)
ON()OFF
The volume of the dialogue from the center channel is raised when you
select “ON”.

Display menu

OFF

ca b

I P B

OFF BRIGHT

ab

a IPB display [DVD-V] (➡ page 21)

ON()OFF
Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture mode.

b Display dimmer

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
BRIGHT()DIM()AUTO

^---------------------------------J

§

The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform ope-

rations such as slow-motion, search, and pause.

§

([DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD])

Advanced operations

Shuttle screen

C

ª

r

j

100

E: Slow-motion play (Backward) [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
;: Pause
D: Slow-motion play (Forward) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
6: Search (Backward)
1: Play
5: Search (Forward)

Note

The numbers on either side of the shuttle screen indicate the maximum
speeds of the search.

100

[D] Audio/Subtitle language

ENG: English SVE: Swedish CHI: Chinese
FRA: French NOR: Norwegian KOR: Korean
DEU: German DAN: Danish MAL: Malay
ITA: Italian POR: Portuguese VIE: Vietnamese
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian THA: Thai
NLD: Dutch JPN: Japanese ¢: Others

[E] Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels

Example:

3/2 .1ch

.1: Subwoofer signal

(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)

0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)

1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SUB­WOOFER

R

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

SURROUNDLFRONT

L

L

2ch5.1ch

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SUB­WOOFER

R

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

SURROUNDLFRONT

L

L

2ch5.1ch

Home Theater— Enjoying more powerful sound

This unit has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders (➡ page 21).
You can enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with Dolby Digital and DTS by connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel input
terminals. You do not need to purchase separate Dolby Digital or DTS decoders.

Use analog connection to enjoy audio recorded with high sampling frequencies (over 48 kHz). To protect the rights of the producers of this
kind of material, this audio will be down-sampled to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz if you use digital connection.

To enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound

Analog connection

Connect an amplifier with 5.1-channel audio input terminals.

Change “Speaker setting” (➡ page 19).

White WhiteRed RedWhite Red

Advanced operations

Digital connection

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combi­nation.

Change “Digital output” (➡ page 20).

Back of the unit Back of the unit

Audio cable

Connect cables to
terminals corresponding
to the speakers you have
connected.

Optical digital audio
cable

Do not bend when
connecting.

Insert fully,
with this side
facing up.

SUB-

WOOFER

SURROUND FRONTCENTER

(L) (R) (R) (L)

Amplifier

Speakers

You can enjoy surround sound by connecting from
three to six speakers.
Example: Six speakers

Note

≥Turn speaker and headphone V.S.S. (➡ page 10) off when you connect

through the 5.1-channel output terminals. The unit does not output the
signals for channels other than the front speakers when V.S.S. is on.

≥If you do not connect a subwoofer, it is advisable to connect front spea-

kers (L/R) capable of producing bass of less than 100 Hz.

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OPTICAL

Note

You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD-Video.

Note

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SUB­WOOFER

R

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

SURROUND

L

FRONT

L

L

2ch5.1ch

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(

PCM/BITSTREAM

)

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SUB­WOOFER

R

R

FRONT

R

SURROUND

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

SURROUND

L

FRONT

L

L

2ch5.1ch

≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Analog connection

ªA

Connect an analog amplifier or system component.

Audio cable

AUX IN

Digital connection

ªB

Connect a digital amplifier or system component.

Change “Digital output” (➡ page 20).

WhiteRed

Insert fully,
with this side
facing up.

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend when connecting.

Advanced operations

L

R

OPTICAL

Amplifier or system component

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic

≥If you connect an amplifier that can decode Dolby Pro Logic, you will also need to connect center and surround speakers to enjoy surround

sound. Read the instructions for the equipment for connection details.

≥Turn Advanced Surround off (➡ page 10). Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if Advanced Surround is on.

Recording to MDs or cassette tapes

∫ Analog recording

You can record to an MD or cassette deck. Using analog connection
means sound will be unaffected by the copy guards found on DVDs.

To make an analog recording

Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (➡ [A] above).

∫ Digital recording

You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.

The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz/16 bit linear PCM.
Ensure the following conditions are met.

≥There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.
≥The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

To make a digital recording

1. Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable
(➡ [B] above).

2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S.: OFF (➡ page 10)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡ page 20)
Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG: PCM (➡ page 20)

MPEG: Not available in Asia.

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Changing settings

This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is
being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 19 for details on menu
operation.

≥Underlined items are the factory preset.

Menus

Disc

Video

Audio

Advanced operations

Display

Others

Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Choose the preferred audio language.

Subtitle [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Choose the preferred subtitle language.

Menus [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Choose the preferred language for disc menus.

Ratings [DVD-V]

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you

choose “ Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been selected. (➡ page 19)

≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels

recorded on them.

TV Aspect (➡ page 5)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

(For the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Russia)
AV1 Output (➡ page 4)

Choose the video signal format to be output from the AV1 SCART terminal.

Still Mode (➡ page 21)
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.

NTSC Disc Output

Choose whether PAL 60 or NTSC signals are output during playback of
NTSC discs (➡ page 6).

Speaker Setting [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 19)
Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening
environment.

PCM Down Conversion [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 20)

Dolby Digital [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 20)

DTS Digital Surround [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 20)

(For the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Russia, Australia and
N.Z.) MPEG [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 20)

D. Range Compression [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Audio during Search [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Choose whether to have sound during search.

Menu Language

Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-screen messages.

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.

DVD-Video Mode

Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.
The setting returns to “Off” when you remove the disc or turn the unit off.

Demo

A demonstration of the unit’s on-screen displays starts when you select
“On”. The demonstration stops when you press a button and the setting
reverts to “Off”.

Items

Options

English French German Italian
Spanish Original

Automatic§3English French German
Italian Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢

English French German Italian
Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢

For Asia: Language options are English and
Chinese.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

8 No Limit 1 to 7

Changing ratings (When level 0– 7 is selected)

Unlock Player Change Level
Change Password Temporary Unlock

4:3 Pan&Scan 4:3 Letterbox 16:9

Video S-Video RGB

Automatic Field Frame

PAL60: when connected to a PAL television.
NTSC: when connected to an NTSC television.
(For Asia: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)

Multi-channel

§5

Speaker presence and size
Delay time Channel balance

2-channel

§6

No Yes

Bitstream PCM

PCM Bitstream

PCM Bitstream

Off On

On Off

English Français Deutsch
Italiano Español
For Asia: English

On Off

§8

Off On

Off On

§1

Other ¢¢¢¢

§2

§4

0 Lock All

§7

§2

§2

Remarks

§1

The original language of each disc will be selected.

§2

Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➡ page 23).

§3

If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

§4

Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.

§5

When you have connected 3 or more speakers.

§6

When you have connected 2 speakers or an amplifier with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder.

§7

Audio will still be heard during search with some DVD-Audio.

§8

Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio. On: DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio can be played.

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LS LS

Entering a password (Ratings)

OPEN/CLOSE

L

P

A

S

I

Y

D

3, 4, 2, 1/

ENTER

CANCEL

SETUP

U

N

E

M

P

O

T

GROUP

PAG E

SKIP

STOP

123

456

789

CANCEL

HP-V.S.S.

SETUP

ENTER

SUBTITLE

PAUSE PLAY

SP-V.S.S.

REPEAT

MODE

AUDIO

SLOW/SEARCH

0

AUDIO

ONLY

A-B

REPEAT

M

E

N

U

MARKER

RETURN

>

10

=

ANGLE

PLAY

MODE

Common procedures

Remote control only

See page 18 for menu and option details.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

SETUP

Disc

RETURN

Numbered
buttons

[DVD-V]

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

SETUP

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

Ratings

Enter a 4-digit password,

then press ENTER.

Password

✱✱✱✱

1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press
[ENTER].
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you

press [ENTER].

≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
≥Do not forget your password.

2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit
you set, a message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Speaker setting

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Change speaker presence and size a, delay time b, and channel
balance c to suit the speakers you have connected.

These settings are not necessary when you select “2-channel”
(only two speakers are connected).

Front (L)

a

Center

b a c

Front (R)

a

Advanced operations

English

Automatic

English

Level 8

SELECT

Audio

Subtitle

Menus

Ratings

2 Move [2, 1] to select the menu’s tab.

The screen changes to display the menu.

Disc menu Video menu Audio menu

(---) (---)

::
;;

Others menu Display menu

(------------------------------------------------------)

3 Move [3, 4] to select the item you want to

change and press [ENTER].

4 Move [3, 4] to select the option and press

[ENTER].

The screen now shows the menu again.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

Exit

Test

SETUP

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

L

Exit

Test

LS

m s

C

0

m s

0

0

d B

d B

d Bd B

R

0

SW

0

RS

0

signal

accab

(L) (R)

Surround

c a

Subwoofer

Speaker presence and size (a)

1. Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].

2. Move [3, 4] to select the setting and press [ENTER].

Icon examples: Surround speaker (L)

SmallLarge

No

Large: When the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) repro-

duction.

Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-frequency

reproduction.
The size setting for the front speakers is automatically determined by the
setting for the subwoofer.

(Continued on next page)

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Changing settings

Delay time (b)

[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only)

For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for
the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you
have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position,
adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
If distance d (from the center speaker) and f (from the surround speak­ers) are the same as or greater than e (from the front speakers), leave the
delay time as “0”, the factory preset.
If either distance d or f is less than e, find the difference in the relevant
table and change to the recommended setting.

L

C

d

R

e

SW

f

LS

Changing the delay time

1. Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].

2. Move [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

≥Center speaker ≥Surround speakers

Advanced operations

Difference

Approx. 50 cm

Approx. 100 cm

Approx. 150 cm

Approx. 200 cm

Setting

1.3 ms

2.6 ms

3.9 ms

5.3 ms

RS

Difference

Approx. 200 cm

Approx. 400 cm

Approx. 600 cm

Setting

5.3 ms

10.6 ms

15.9 ms

Channel balance (c)

1. Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Test” and press [ENTER].

A test signal is output from one speaker at a time, starting with the front
left speaker and proceeding clockwise.

FRONT(L)_--)CENTER_--)FRONT(R)

:;

SURROUND(L)(-----------==SURROUND(R)

2. While listening to the test signal, move [3, 4] to adjust the vol-

ume of the center and surround speakers so they are the same
apparent volume as the front speakers.

(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)

3. Press [ENTER].

The test signal stops.

Note

No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play something,
then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.

Digital output

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this
unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output the high-quality audio signals (sampling frequencies
of 96 kHz and 88.2 kHz) on discs that do not have copyright protection.
Choose the settings to suit the equipment you have connected.

Equipment

(Able to handle

88.2 kHz or more)

Yes

No

Note

≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even

if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions
for details.

≥Signals are down-sampled to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the

above settings if they have a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz or more or
are copyright protected.

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround and MPEG

Bitstream: Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.

(Factory preset for Dolby Digital)
PCM: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
(Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround and MPEG)

IMPORTANT
If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the setting
must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipment cannot pro­cess will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which
can damage your hearing and the speakers.

§

MPEG: Not available in Asia.

Setting

No

Yes

Audio output

Output as is

Down-sampled to
48 kHz or 44.1 kHz

§

When you are finished

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

Note

The unit may be unable to output as set here due to limitations imposed by
the unit itself or the disc being played. (The FL display’s “P.PCM” indicator
lights or “D.MIX” indicator goes out in these cases.)

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Safety precautions

Glossary

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high tem­peratures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can
damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s
service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and
cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting
the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged.
Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not
pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains
lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock
or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or mal­function. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power
supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable
gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indi­cators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered
in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact
your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to
the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by
unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it
is not to be used for a long time.

Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is
called decoding.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel
audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc
using this method.

Dolby Pro Logic

A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as
2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround chan­nel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world.
There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects
are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can
be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound
before distortion occurs.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture.
There are about 30 frames shown each second.
One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields
one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up
of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall
quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still
so picture quality is lower.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD­Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: Intra coded picture (I-picture)

This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself.
This means it has the best picture quality and is the best to use when
adjusting the picture.

P: Predictive coded picture (P-picture)

This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture (B-picture)

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P­pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

PCM is the usual digital method used for music CDs. DVDs have a greater
volume so they use linear PCM, which has a higher sampling rate. Com­pressed PCM signals are called packed PCM (PPCM).

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information
with menus (called menu play in these instructions).

Reference

Maintenance

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

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came

with the cloth carefully.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor
adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 4.

Power

No power.

The unit is automatically
switched to the standby mode.

Operation

≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains socket. 4

≥To conserve power, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop

mode. Turn the power back to ON.

No response when buttons
pressed.

No operations can be performed
with the remote control.

Play fails to start even when
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.

Alternative languages fail to be
selected.

No subtitles.

Soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not the one selected
with the SETUP menus.

Reference

Angle cannot be changed.

Dialogue Enhancer has no effect.

You have forgotten your ratings
password.

Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.

Sound

≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.

Reset procedure:

Press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then
reconnect it.

≥Check the batteries are installed correctly. 5
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. 5
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. 5

≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD and CD. 6
≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region number as

the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit on the rear panel.

≥The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.
≥Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards. 7

≥An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.
≥In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected with [AUDIO] or

[SUBTITLE]. Try selecting it from the disc’s menu if one is available. 7

≥Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them.
≥Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles. =

≥The language is not recorded on the disc.

≥This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, these

angles may be recorded for specific scenes only. =

≥This feature does not work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals.

≥While stopped, press and hold [:] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold [<] on the unit until

“Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All initial settings will return to the default values.

No sound.
Distorted sound.

Piercing noise comes from the
speakers.

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≥Check the connections. 4 @ A
≥Check the volume on the equipment you have connected.
≥Ensure that the input settings for the television and stereo system are correct.
≥If you have connected this unit to an amplifier through the AUDIO OUT (5.1 ch) terminals, go to the Audio

menu in the SETUP menus, and change “Speaker Setting” to suit your speakers. Select the large or small
icon for all the speakers you have connected. C

≥Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion. :
≥Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced Surround is on. Turn Advanced

Surround off if you are using three or more speakers. :

≥Due to the specifications on some types of televisions, both video and audio may be cut off when you turn

the AUDIO ONLY feature on. :

≥If the “D.MIX” indicator on the FL display goes out while playing a multi-channel DVD-Audio disc, sound

will only be output from speakers specified by the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

≥If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, ensure you

have selected the correct settings for “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “MPEG” in the SETUP
menu’s Audio menu. D

Picture

Picture distorted.

No picture.

The picture shown on the
television is not normal.
(The sides of the picture are cut
off or black bands appear at the
top and bottom of the screen.)

Picture quality is poor.

The SETUP menus and other
screens shown on the television
are displayed incorrectly.
Colors appear faded.

Displays

“NO PLAY” appears on the
unit’s display.

No on-screen display.

GUI screens not displayed or
only partially displayed on the
television.

The disc’s menu is displayed in
a different language.

No menu play.

“CHECK THE DISC” appears on
the unit’s display.

“ERROR” appears on the unit’s
display.

“H∑∑” appears on the unit’s
display.

∑∑ stands for a number.

“NO DISC” appears on the
unit’s display.

≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.
≥The screen may be disrupted briefly when you turn on and off the AUDIO ONLY feature. :

≥Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. 4
≥Make sure the television is on.
≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

≥Go to the Video menu in the SETUP screen, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television. You may also

need to change the screen mode on the television itself. 5

≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette

recorder.

≥Check the settings in the GUI screen’s video menu. ?

≥The unit and television are using different video systems.

[For]the]United]Kingdom,]Continental]Europe,]Russia,]Australia]and]N.Z.]
Use a multi-system or PAL television.
[For]Asia]
Use a multi-system or NTSC television.

≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. 6

≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”. B

≥Move [3, 4] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down. >

≥Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”. B

≥Menus are only displayed if they are recorded on the disc.

≥Disc is dirty. Wipe the disc clean.

≥The track playing has been recorded with a nonstandard system.

≥Trouble is likely to have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.

Reset procedure:

Press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press [Í] to switch
the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.

≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.

≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. 7

Reference

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali;Bangla
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765

: 6678

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: 7686
Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 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: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance

: 8277

Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
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

: 8372

Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085

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Specifications

Signal system: PAL 625/50, PAL 525/60, NTSC
Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC
Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played (8 or 12 cm):

(1) DVD-Video

(1) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)

(2) DVD-Audio
(3) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(4) Video CD
(5) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs)
(6) MP3

≥Maximum number of chapters and titles recognizable: 999 chap-

ters and 511 titles

≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

Video output:

Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output terminal:

[For\the\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe\and\Russia]

[For\Australia,\N.Z.\and\Asia] Pin jack (2 systems)

S video output:

Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level: NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Output terminal:

[For\the\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe\and\Russia]

[For\Australia,\N.Z.\and\Asia] S terminal (1 system)

Component video output: [For\Australia,\N.Z.\and\Asia]

Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P

B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

P

R output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Output terminal: Pin jack

Number of terminals: 1 system

RGB video output:

[For\the\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe\and\Russia]

R output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
G output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output terminal: AV1
Number of terminal: 1 system

Audio output:

Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output terminal:

[For\the\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe\and\Russia]

[For\Australia,\N.Z.\and\Asia] Pin jack

Number of terminals:

2ch: 1 system

5.1ch discrete output (5.1ch): 1 system

Pin jack (2 systems)/AV1/AV2

PAL; 0.300 Vp-p (75 ≠)

S terminal (1 system)/AV1

(Y: green, P

Pin jack/AV1/AV2

B: blue, PR: red)

Audio performance:

(1) Frequency response:

≥DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

≥DVD-Audio: 4 Hz–88 kHz (
≥CD audio: 4 Hz –20 kHz

(2) S/N ratio:

≥CD audio: 115 dB

(3) Dynamic range:

≥DVD (linear audio): 102 dB
≥CD audio: 98 dB

(4) Total harmonic distortion:

≥CD audio: 0.0025 %

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output: Optical terminal

Phones jack: Stereo, 6.3 mm jack
Pickup: Wave length: 658 nm/790 nm

Laser power: CLASS 2/CLASS 1

NORSK
Pickup: Bølgelengde: 658 nm/790 nm

Laser-styrke: Ingen farlig strålning sendes ut

Power supply:

[For\the\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]

[For\Asia] AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 15 W
Dimensions: 430 (W)k248 (D)k82 (H) mm

Mass: 2.6 kg

Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 4 W

Note

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

[For\the\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]

4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)

192 kHz sampling

KLASSE 2/KLASSE 1

AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz

(excluding protrusions)

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

[For\Asia]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.

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This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile tele­phones during use. If such interference is apparent, please in­crease separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

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

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.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No.5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. C 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights
reserved.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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