Panasonic DVD-RP62 User Manual

Panasonic

DVD/CD PLAYER

Operating Instructions

Model No DVD^RP62

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

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Dear customer

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

Operations in these instructio ns are described mainiy with the remote controi, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Getting started

Accessories..............................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................4

Maintenance.............................................................................4

Disc information

Control reference guide..........................................................6

The remote control

Connection to a television......................................................7

Quick setup

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Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(For U.S.A.)

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site

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http://www.panasonic.com).

(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have

made your purchase.

Q 1 Remote control

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□ 2 Batteries

for remote control

Q 1 Audio/video cable

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Q| 1 AC power supply cord

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Basic play.................................................................................6

When a menu screen appears on the television Replaying a scene — QUICK REPLAY Setting the unit to turn off — SLEEP timer

Skipping items.......................................................................................................9

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH....................................................................9

Slow-motion play...................................................................................................9

Frame-by-frame viewing.......................................................................................9

Starting play from a selected item.......................................................................9

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Convenient features..............................................................10

Repeat play...........................................................................................................10

A-B repeat play.....................................................................................................10

Program play........................................................................................................10

Random play....................................................................................................... 10

Using menus to play MP3 and WMA discs.......................................................11

Resume function.................................................................................................11

Increasing your enjoyment of movies

a ADVANCED SURROUND ................................................................................ 12

□ BASS PLUS.................................................................................................... 12

□ CINEMA ......................................................................................................... 12

□ DIALOGUE ENHANCER

ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY........................................................................ 13

4:3 TV ZOOM function ....................................................................................... 13

Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles...................................................13

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Using On-Screen Menu Icons

Common procedures..........................................................................................14

Disc information..................................................................................................14

Unit information.................................................................................................. 15

Progress indicator...............................................................................................15

Changing settings

Common procedures...........................................................................................17

Entering a password (Ratings).......................................................................... 17

Digital output........................................................................................................17

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Home Theater—Enjoying more poiwerful sound

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The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit

only. Do not use it with other equipment.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE. DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS _

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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

MODEL NUMBER

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DVD-RP62

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Specifications Troubleshooting guide

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Glossary.................................................................................21

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

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Product Service.....................................................................22

Guía de referenda rápida en español

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(Spanish Quick Reference)

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.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

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CAUTION:

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

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

device. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Safety

Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type

described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.

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Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one way. If

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the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still doesn’t fit,

contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to

defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so that it

will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands. Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and disconnecting it. Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be careful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric shock. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Installation

Placement

Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation. Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of the unit. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to overheating ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct the unit’s ventilation. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, and shock. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that generate strong magnetic fields. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts and stands recommended by the manufacturer. Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to overturn. Wall and celling mounting—Do not mount the unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the instructions.

Environment

Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as radiators. Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5°C (41 °F) or rise above 35°C (95“F).

Maintenance

(See below for details.)

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Service

Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in

performance; or

(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

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

The heat can damage the unit.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, damp cloth,

g «Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. S eBefore using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully,

Disc information

Discs that can be played

Disc type

DVD-Video

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■ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-Audio, PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,

-t-RW, 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 DU

DVDs with this mark.

This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with

this mark.

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DIGITAL

SURROUND

■ 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.

■ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-DA {digital audio) or video CD and finalized*.

■ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized" on a Panasonic DVD video

recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

•A process that allows these play on compatible equipment,

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It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW and DVD-R In all cases due to

the type of disc or condition of the recording.

■ Handling precautions

•Do not write on the label side with a bail-point pen or other writing

instrument.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity

prevention 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.)

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

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

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Control reference guide

Standby/on switch (POWER (1>) ...........................................................................................8

Press to switch the unit from on to standby m ode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small am ount of power.

Skip buttons (H«, ► >! SKIP)....................................................................................................9

Stop button (■ STOP) ................................................................................................................8

Pause button (II PAUSE)............................................................................................................8

Top menu button (TOP MENU )

Cursor buttons (A, ▼, •<, ►)/Enter button (EN TER) ......................................................8

Display button (DISPLAY) ......................................................................................................14

Audio button (AUDIO) .............................................................................................................13

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE ) ...................................................................................................13

Program button (PR OG RA M).................................................................................................10

Random play button (R ANDOM) ..........................................................................................10

Repeat button (REPEAT) ........................................................................................................10

A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) .........................................................................................10

Cancel button (C ANCEL) ........................................................................................................10

Advanced Surround button (Q A.SR D) ..............................................................................12

Bass plus button ([□ BASS) ..................................................................................................12

One touch cinem a memory button (ONE TOUCH MEMORY) .. 13

Sleep button (SLEEP)................................................................................................................9

Setup button (SETUP) ......................................................................................................8,17

Open/close button (a OPEN/CLOSE).....................................................................................8

Slow/Search buttons (-<-^, ►► SLOW/SEARCH) ............................................................9

Play button (► PLAY)................................................................................................................ 8

Menu button (MENU ) .................................................................................................................9

Return button (RETURN) ..........................................................................................................8

Angle button (ANGLE) ....................................................................................................... 13

Quick replay button (QUICK REPLAY) .................................................................................9

Numbered buttons (1-9, 0, ^10) ..............................................................................................9

Cinema button (Q CINEMA) ...................................................................................................12

Dialogue Enhancer button (E] D.ENH) ...............................................................................12

Position m em ory button (POSITION MEMORY)

4:3 TV ZOOM button (ZOOM).................................................................................................13

Display

Disc tray.........................................................................................................................................8

Shuttle dial (^^.^^) .....................................................................................................................9

Rem ote control signal sensor Progressive out button/indicator (PROGRESSIVE OUT)

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The remote control

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.

■ Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Connection to a television

This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television's speakers. To get the full benefit from the powerful multi-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers (* page 18).

Before connection

• Disconnect the AC power supply cord,

• Refer to the television’s operating instructions.

To enjoy progressive video

•Connect to the component video (480p) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. {Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

• In QUICK SETUP, set "Progressive Out” to “Enable’ page 8),

For your reference

All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

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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.

To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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supply cord

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S 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.

•After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture {“ page 16, Video—Black Level Control).

Television

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Video cable

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When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television. ^

Conserving power ^

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx, 2 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug It from the household AC outlet. ■

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VIDEO IN

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.)

S video cable

(not included)

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

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The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to ( “ page 16, Others—QUICK SETUP).

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

Press [POWER Ò] to turn on the unit.

Press [SETUP] to show

QUICK SETUP

the QUICK SETUP screen.

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Press [A, ▼] to select the menu language and

press [ENTER]. Press [A, ▼] to select “Yes” to continue and

press [ENTER]. Press [A, ▼] to select the item and press

[ENTER].

•Audio Language (For setting details * page 16)

• Subtitle Language (For setting details — page 15)

•TV Aspect (For setting details • "TV Aspect", below)

• Progressive Out (For setting details * page 16)

Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9" (widescreen) to suit your television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on some

discs is shown (• page 16, Video—TV Aspect).

•4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc),

•4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

■ Viewing 4:3 aspect pictures on a 16:9 widescreen

television using progressive output

16:9 aspect pictures are shown correctly, but 4:3 aspect pictures are

stretched horizontally to fill the screen.

Ю *11 your television can change the aspect when input is progressive

S Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.

^ «11 your television cannot change the aspect when input is

progressive

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator goes out. Output will now

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be interlace and 4:3 aspect picture is shown in the middle of the screen.

Basic play

1 Press [POWER c!)] to turn on the unit.

For progressive output

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator lights.

2 Press [^] to open the disc tray. 3 Place the disc on the disc tray.

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

4 Press [►] (PLAY).

The disc tray closes and play begins. S3 (MP3/WMA)

Group and track names are displayed on the television. Press [SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off.

To stop play

Press [■] (• page 11, Resume function).

To pause play

Press [I I] during play. Press (►] (PLAY) to restart play.

CHS

• If “0” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed even after 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. Reduce the volume before playing other

sources so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.

• Progressive output is not possible if the “Progressive Out" setting is left

as "Disable" in the QUICK SETUP menus.

•Although the progressive out indicator lights if you press (PROGRESSIVE OUT) after changing the “Progressive OuT setting to “Enable", output will still only be interlace if you have connected the unit to your television through the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminals.

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Panasonic DVD-RP62 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Operating Instructions

RQT6526P

Accessories

Table of contents

CAUTION!

WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAUTION

CAUTION:

Safety

Installation

Maintenance

Service

Disc information

Control reference guide

The remote control

Batteries

■ Use

Connection to a television

To enjoy progressive video

■ TV Aspect

1 Press [POWER c!)] to turn on the unit.

2 Press [^] to open the disc tray. 3 Place the disc on the disc tray.

4 Press [►] (PLAY).