For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to models
DVD-RV41, DVD-RV31, DVD-RV26 and DVD-RV21.
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.
indicates features applicable to DVD-RV41 only.
DVD-RV31
IDVD-RV211: DVD-RV21 only.
Accessories
bd To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368
□ Remote control
□ Batteries
□ AC power supply cord ..........................................................1
□ Audio/video cable
DVD-RV31
For units sold outside U.S.A. and Canada
Q Power plug adaptor
DVD-RV31 only.
DVD-RV26 only.
please check and identify the supplied accesso
ries. Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessorres, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.
Connecting an analog amplifier or system component
Connecting a digital amplifier or system component
Connecting an active subwoofer (optional)
Recording to MDs or cassette tapes
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI
FIED 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 EX
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASH
ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANA
DA.:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FUL
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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 commu
nications. 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 re
ceiver.
• 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. Opera
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation,
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For units sold outside U.S.A. and Canada
(Back of unit)
(Inside of unit)
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
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 suffi
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
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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 ap
pliance.
DO NOT OPEN
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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PRECAUTIONS
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Before using this unit please read these operating instructions care
fully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit
itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below.
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.
Safety
Power Source—The unit should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power
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supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.
2.
Polarization—If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will
fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail fo fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
3.
Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug or
cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when
connecting or disconnecting it.
Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
5.
Nonuse Periods—When the unit is not being used, turn the pow
er off. When left unused for a long time, the unit should be un
plugged from the household AC outlet.
6.
Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by
the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Instailation
Environment
1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water—for ex
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Damp basements should also be avoided.
2. Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in the following
conditions...
•immediately after a heater has bean turned on.
•in a steamy or very humid room.
•when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To
correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour
for the moisture to evaporate.
3. Heat—The unit should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in tempera
tures less than 5"C (41"F) or greater than 35"C (95°F).
Placement
1. Ventilation—The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow
10 cm (4") clearance Irom the rear of the unit.
2. Foreign Material—Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject this
unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
3. Carts and Stands—The unit should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
The unit and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un
even surfaces may cause the unit and cart combi
nation to overturn.
4. Mounting—Any.mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accesso
ry recommended by the manufacturer.
Maintenance
Disconnect this unit from the AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist
ened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
Service
1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to water; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
2. Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the unit be
yond that described in the operating instructions. All other servic
ing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262,
or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com,
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care
Centre at 1-800-561-5505,
or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicen-
tre nearest you.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing, ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
havG the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to per
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
Do not place the unit ,
on amplifiers or equip- ^
ment that may become
hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Disc information
Disc handling
Discs that can be played
Indication
used in
instructions
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■ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, PAL discs. DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RAM, CD-ROM,
VSD, CDV, CD-G, DVD-i-RV/, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx
Video Discs and Photo CD.
The data on photo CDs can be damaged if you attempt to piay them.
Do not use irregulariy shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)
■ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
■ If the surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cioth and then wipe dry.
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DIGITAL DVDs with this mark.
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unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy
SURROUND
DVDs with this mark.
■ Region Management Information (DVD only)
This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded
on DVDs. This unit’s region number is "1". You cannot play the disc if
the region number on the DVD does not correspond to the region
number on the unit.
You can play discs with labeis containing the region number “1" and
“ALL”.
Read the disc’s instructions carefuiiy.
■ Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of the material can control how these discs are piayed.
This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with
some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the
disc’s instructions carefuiiy.
■ If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe with a soft, dry, iint-free cloth before using the disc.
■ Handling precautions
• Do not write on the labei side with a bail-point pen or other writing
instrument.
• Do not use record cieaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric
ity prevention liquids or any other soivent.
• Do not attach iabels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with ex
posed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not use CDs printed with label printers avaiiable on the market.
■ Do not place or store discs in the following
places
• Locations exposed to direct suniight
• Humid or dusty locations
• Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
MP3 playback
You can use this unit to piay MP3 format audio recorded lor personal use with a computer etc. onto CD-R or CD-RW. Play may not be
possible in some cases due to the condition of the recording.
Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways.
• Structure of the disc (example)
Title Title
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1 2 3 4 5 6
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• Display during play
Chapter (Track)
•Starting play from a selected chapter
Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].
• Repeat play
You can use chapter repeat or title repeat.
• Program play, random play
You cannot use program play or random play.
• On-Screen Menu Icons for disc information during play
Buttons such as O function the same
as the controls on the unit.
Remote control
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Batteries
• Insert so the poles {+ and -) match those in the remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not;
•mix old and new batteries.
•use different types at the same time.
•heat or expose to flame.
•take apart or short circuit.
•attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• use batteries if the covering has been peeled oft.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when
held close to the front panel.
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit,
• Keep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from dust.
•Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
Do not;
•put heavy objects on the remote control,
•take the remote control apart.
•spill liquids onto the remote control.
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Connection to a television
DVD-RV41 I DVD-RV31
These pages explain how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. Connections and
procedures that enable you to enjoy more powerful sounds are described beginning on page 27.
Before connection
• Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
• Refer to the television's operating instructions.
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The S-vtdeo 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/Ph) 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/Pa/Pn, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/Cb/Cr). Con
nect to terminals of the same color.
• After making this connection, change the black level for a better pic
ture (•• page 22, Video-Black Level Control).
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned
off.
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To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.
DVD-RV31
For units sold outside U.S.A. and Canada
If the power plug does not fit your AC outlet
Use the power plug adaptor (included).
If it still doesn't fit, contact either a local or foreign electrical parts
distributor for assistance.
{For U.S.A. and Canada); approx. 2 W
(For others): approx. 4 W
IDVD-RV21 ; approx. 2 W
Connect Your Unit Directly To Your Tele
vision.
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.
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Remote control only
Change the setting to suit the aspect ratio of your television.
The menu language is set to English, but you can change it
to French or Spanish {» page 22, Display-Menu Language).
English is used in the examples.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 soft
ware in the letterbox style (®).
• 16:9
Select if you have a widescreen television.
*16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and
scan style will appear in the letterbox style despite the setting
here.
The Video menu is shown.
6 Press [ACTION] to end the settings.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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DVDs are recorded in a variety of aspect ratios. You can change the
way software is shown on a regular television (4:3) with the above
operation. If you have a widescreen television (16:9), use the televi
sion’s picture modes. '
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Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections lor the player,
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1 Press [c!) POWER] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [A] to open the disc tray.
3 Place the disc on the disc tray.
4 Press [►] (play).
The disc tray closes and play begins.
■ To stop play
Press [■] page 11, Resume function).
■ To pause play Q
Press [II] during play.
Press [►] (play) to restart play.
Playing CD-R and CD-RW
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R
and CD-RW that have been finalized'- upon completion of re
cording.
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
Label must face upward.
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■ If “(Si” 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, ensure you
reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a
sudden increase in output does not occur.
■ Auto power-off function
The unit switches to the standby mode after about 30 minutes in the
stop mode.
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television
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Press the numbered buttons to select an
item.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select item 23, press [SIO], then [2] and [3].
•When playing DVDs, you can also use [A, T, ►) 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.
[ ] or [ : Shows the next menu.
[ t«] or [ , ◄-<]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.
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DVDs can have several menus. The menu displayed when you press
[TOP MENU] may be different from the menu displayed when you
press [MENU],
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Press PLAY to Preview Chapters
Stop-resume
The unit remembers the point where you stopped play as long as the
unit is on.
Standby-resume
During play, press [PLAY MODE] at the point you want to start play
again. The unit remembers the point even if you switch the unit to
standby mode.
To resume play
Press [►] (play) while “I>” is flashing on the unit’s display.
If you are playing DVD, the illustrated message also appears.
Pressing (►] (play) while the message is displayed, the beginning
portions of each chapter up to the current one are played and full play
resumes from the point where you stopped play or you pressed
[PLAY MODE]
(Chapter Preview feature works only within a title.)
if you do not press [►] (play), the message disappears and play
starts from where you stopped it or you pressed (PLAY MODE].
To cancel
Press [■] until “O" disappears from the unit's display.
•The resume function does not work it the disc’s play time is not dis
played.
•The position is cleared when the disc tray is opened.
• Stop-resume is canceled if the unit switches to standby automati
cally (■• page 10, Auto power-off function). Use stanby-resume if
you want 10 resume play even after the unit switches to standby.
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Starting play from a selected title
or track
Remote control only
While stopped
Press the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23, press [SIO], then [2] and [3].
Play starts from the selected litle/track.
This may not work with some discs.
For your reference
The numbered butfons also work during play it the disc is a Karaoke
DVD, Video CD, or CD.
If the Video CD has playback control (•• page 32)
Cancel menu play first.
1. Press [■] during play until “PBC PLAY” is cleared from the unit’s
display.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play.
To return to menu play, press [■] and press [MENU].
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