Panasonic DVD-RV40 User Manual

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER

Operating Instructions

Model No. DVD-RV40

DVD-RV20

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Panasonic

The photographs show DVD-RV40.

COMPACT

VIDEO

tPieiTAL VIDEOl

For the United Kingdom

and Continental Europe

■ Region number supported by this player

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

•The region number of this player is “2”.

•The player will play DVDs marked with labels

containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

etc.

For Australia and N.Z.

■ Region number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players

and software according to where they are sold.

•Theregion number of this playerls “4’’.

•The player will play DVDs marked with labels

containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

Only forthe United Kingdom

The “EB” indication shown on the packing case indicates the United Kingdom.

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.

Table of contents

These operating instructions are appiicable to models DVDRV40 and DVD-RV20. These operating instructions, however, are intended primarily for model DVD-RV40.

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indicates features applicable to DVD-RV40 only.

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IDVD-RV20DVD-RV20 only.

Accessories SAFETY INFORWIATION ...

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................ 3

Caution for AC Mains Lead SCART and S video terminal information

Disc information........................................................................... 6

Remote control preparations........................................................ 7

Control reference guide Connection to a television

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Accessories

□ Remote controf

(VEQ2380)

□ Batteries................

for remote control

□ AC mains lead

(For the United

Kingdom)

(VJA0940)

□ Audio/video cable

{VJA1062orVJA0788-D}

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

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

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(For Continental

Europe)

(VJA0664-1)

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(For Australia

and N.Z.)

(VJA0754)

Basic play.......................................................................................13

Stopping play.............................................................................. 14

Other methods of play

Still picture (Pause).....................................................................15

Skipping chapters or tracks........................................................ 15

Frame advance (Frame reverse)

Slow-motion play........................................................................ 15

Rapid advance (Rapid reverse) Canceling playback control

Using menus to play.....................................................................I6

Advanced operations

Changing soundtrack language

Changing subtitle language.........................................................18

Viewing from another angle

Changing picture quality for movie viewing |2E5iEZ0................."19

Raising dialogue volume............................................................ 19

Reproducing an Advanced Virtual Surround

Sound (V.S.S.) effect...............................................................20

Repeat play Repeating sections between two specific points

(A-B repeat)

Program piay...............................................................................22

Random play...............................................................................22

Using GUI screens..........................................................................23

Common procedures...................................................................23

Detailed descriptions of each icon

Changing initial settings............................................................... 26

Common procedures...................................................................26

1 Disc Languages.....................................................................27

2 Ratings..................................................................................28

3 Menu Language.....................................................................29

4 On-Screen Messages............................................................29

5 FL Display

9 Other Settings.......................................................................30

How different kinds of software appear on your

television.....................................................................................31

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Home theater.................................................................................32

Connecting an amplifier with 5.1 -channel audio input

terminals EnsBEEEIil...............................................................33

Connecting a subwoofer | DVD-RV201 Connecting audio equipment with 2-channel audio input

terminals................................................................................. 34

Connecting an amplifier with a built-in decoder Connecting audio equipment with digital audio input

terminals ................................................................................ 36

Selecting digital output Speaker setting |2Q5Bini!l

Troubleshooting Guide................................................................41

Disc handling ...............................................................................43

Maintenance..................................................................................43

Specifications

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Back cover

SAFETY INFORMATION

Note This player can be used only where the power supply is AC 220240 V, 50 Hz, It cannot be used else where.

CAUTION;

DVDA^IDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER, THIS DVDA/IDEO CD/CD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPO SURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS IN STRUCTED.

WHEN THIS DVDA/IDEO CD/CD PLAYER IS PLUGGED TO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS PLAYER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER

FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE

SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS

RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR

SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PER

SONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PLAYER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND

ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED AC CESSORIES ONLY.

THIS PLAYER IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION!

SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These condi tions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby short ening the unit's service life.

Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

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.

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not dam aged. 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.

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 flam

mable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

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CAUTION -LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN,

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

ATTENTION-RAYONMEMÈNT LASER EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.

ME PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU.

VORSICHT -USERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.

ЮТ IN DEN STRAHL 3LICKEF1,

ADVARSEL-USERSTRÂLINGVEDÂBNING.

SEIKKEINDISTRÂLEN,

AOVARSEL -LASERSTRÄLING NÄR DEKSEL ÂPNES.

STIRRIKKEINNISTRÂLEN.

VARNING -USERSTRALNING NÄR GENNA DEL AR OPPNAO.

STIBRAEJ1NÎSTRÂLEN.

VARO! -AVATTAESSA ÖLET ALTTllNA USERSATEILYLLE,

ÄLÄTUIJQTA SÄTEESEEN.

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(Inside of player)

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.

(Back of player)

DVD-RV40

(Back of player)

i DVD-RV20

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

Only for the United Kingdom

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 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the

replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTAorBSIto BS1362. Check for the ASIA mark or the BS( mark ^ 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.

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If you lose the fuse cover the

replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can

Panasonic Dealer.

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 AMP SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown

below.

if in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

plug must not be used until a

be purchased from your local

How to replace the Fuse

•There are two types of the AC Mains Lead: ® or (a) supplied with the player as shown below.

1 Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver. 2 Replace the fuse and fuse cover.

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IMPORTANT

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

Blue; Neutral

Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance 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

in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED,

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug, marked with the letter E or

Earth Symbol i.

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SCART and S video terminal informationFor the United Kingdom and Continental Europe

21-pin SCART terminal

Pin NO

AV1 (Video)/ AV2 (Playback)

1 Audio Output (R) Audio Output (R)

Audio input (R)

3 Audio Output (L) Audio Output (L)

Audio GND

No Connection No Connection

Audio Input (L)

7 No Connection No Connection

Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

9 No Connection No Connection

Through AVI to AV2 Through AVI to AV2

No Connection No Connection

No Connection

AVI (S video)

Audio Input (R) Audio input (R)

Audio GND

'Audio Input (L)

S video (C) Output GND

AVI (Standby)/ AV2 (Standby)

Audio Output (R)

Audio Output (L)

Audio GND

Blue GND

Audio Input (L)

Blue

Switching Voltage

Green GND

Through AV1 to AV2

Green

No Connection

Red GND

These fiaures show

20 IS 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2

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21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1

DVD-RV40.

•You can select “Video” or “S-Video" at the "6 AVI Output” of the initial settings “9 Other Settings” («• page 30).

•DVD-RV20 has a single SCART terminal, labeled AV, and equates AV1.

Blanking GND Blanking GND

No Connection

Blanking Blanking Blanking

Video Output GND

Video input GND Video input GND

Video Output S video (Y) Output

Video Input Video Input Video input

GND

S video (C) Output

S video (Y) Output GND

GND

Blanking GND

Red

Video Output GND

Video Input GND

Video Output

GND

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Disc information

Discs supported by this piayer

DVD-Video

VIDEO

Video CD

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Audio CD

For the purpose of these operating instructions, “DVD’' stands for DVD-Video and ‘'CD" stands for Audio CD.

[DIGITAL VIDEO]

COMPACT

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9 Region number supported by this player

For the United Kingdom and.Continental Europe;

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord ing to where they are sold.

•The region number of this player is “2”.

•The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing “2” or

“ALL”.

Example:

For Australia and N.Z.

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord ing to where they are sold.

•The region number of this player is “4".

•The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing “4" or

“ALL".

Example:

etc.

8 cm disc/

12 cm disc

8 cm disc/

12 cm disc

8 cm disc/

12 cm disc

• Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.

{Data on the disc may be damaged.)

•DVD with region number other than the region number of this player or “ALL"

®CD-G

• DVD-ROM

• DVD-R

• DVD-RW

• CVD

• CDV etc.

9 Compatible with PAL DVD/Video CD and NTSC

DVD/Video CD

This player can play discs recorded in either PAL or NTSC format.

However, the player must be connected to a Multi-system television or PAL television which is capable of receiving PAL 525/60 system to play both PAL DVD/Video CD and NTSC DVD/Video CD. The use of a Multi-system television is recommended.

Type of disc for the type of television

DVD and Video CDs are recorded using either PAL or NTSC. Refer to this table to select discs suitable for your television. ✓ Clear images are shown on the

screen.

X No clear images shown on the

screen.

Discs not supported by this

player

• Divx Video Disc

•CD-RW «DVD-Audio

• DVD-RAM »DVD-f-RW

• SVCD

• SACD

• CD-ROM

•VSD

etc.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of the material can control how these discs are played. 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 carefully. Example: «“0” appears when you press the skip buttons to move

to the next section.

• Resume, repeat play, and markers may not work during play of interactive DVDs and menu play of Video CDs with playback control.

• After showing the Karaoke menu, tracks are played successively without returning to the menu (Video CD with playback control).

“Copy Protection”

Some DVD discs contain a “Copy Protection" signal which can affect the video signal if the output of the player is fed through a VCR to the

TV. The picture may become unstable or the picture contrast may

change drastically. It is therefore very important to connect this DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD player according to the diagram in these Operating

Instructions.

Marks used in these operating instructions

DVD i: indicates features applicable to DVD only.

: Video CD only,

CD only.

TV type

Multi-system TV

NTSC

PAL

if;1 If you select “2 NTSC" in “7 NTSC Disc Output" in “9 Other

settings", the picture may be clearer (^page 30).

■m2 In “9 Other settings" — “7 NTSC Disc Output", select “1 PAL 60"

{"•page 30).

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•The bottom part of the picture may be cut off if the Video CD played does not comply with standards.

Disc

PAL ✓

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

PAL

NTSC

TV Monitor

X X ✓

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B Terms used in these operating instructions

•Title/Chapter fbvDl

DVDs are divided up into large sections, titles, and smaller sections, chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers.

Remote control preparations

Example:

Chapter 1 ^ Chapter 2, Chapter 3

•Track aass

Video CDs and CDs are divided up into sections called tracks, and the numbers allocated to these sections are called track numbers.

Title 1

Title 2

Chapter 1, Chapter 2

Example:

Track 1, Track 2 , Track 3 .Track 4 , Track 5

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• Playback control

If a Video CD has “playback control” written on its disc or jacket, it means that particular scenes or information can be selected for viewing interactively with the TV monitor using the menu screen. This player can play Video CDs with playback control.

Using menus to control play of a Video CD is called "menu play" in these operating instructions.

Display during menu play of a Video CD with playback control

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• Align the poles (+ and -} properly when inserting the batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.

• Do not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.

• Do not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to con tact flame or water.

• Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time,

• Do not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Do not 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. If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer. Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body.

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• interactive DVD IdvdI

An interactive DVD is DVD software which includes multiple angles, multiple plot endings, etc. The elapsed play time of some of these DVDs is not shown.

Display during play of an interactive DVD

DVD

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Operation notes

Remote control signal sensor

• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and remote control unit.

• Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of a fluorescent light.

•Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the remote control unit free from dust.

• if this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors’ thickness or colour might make it necessary to use the remote con trol a shorter distance from the system,

To prevent damage

• Never place heavy items on top of the unit.

•Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit.

• Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.

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Control reference guide

DVD-RV40

Buttons such as O function in exactiy the same way as the buttons on the piayer.

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Standby/on switch (ó/)) ...........................................................13

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is stiil consuming a smali amount of power.

Disc tray.................................................................................. 13

Virtual Surround Sound button (V.S.S.)

Cinema button (CINEMA)..................................19

Disc tray open/close button (^) Skip/Search buttons(K^/^-^, ►►/►►!) FL display STANDBY indicator {(!))

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.

Virtual Surround Sound indicator (V.S.S.)

Stop button (■) .........................................................................14

Pause button (II).......................................................................15

Play button (►) ....................................................................... 13

Rotates during play. Rotates fast clockwise or counterclockwise during rapid advance (reverse). Rotates slowly clockwise or counterclockwise during slow-motion play. IdvdI ;

IF Illuminates in the stop mode.

Illuminates during playback. Flashes when the RESUME function is ON. Illuminates during repeat play. Illuminates in the still picture (pause) mode. Elapsed playing time from the start of the title/track during play

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Page

13 15

STOP PAUSE PUY

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CD CD CD

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Audio channel information recorded in the disc being played back (e.g. 2ch or S.lch)

Surround (left)

Front (left)

A DVD is loaded. It is possible to change the angle. |dvd| Illuminates during program play. ' ¡33 Title/chapter number | dvd | Track number m Linear PCM of 96 kHz sampling is being played. Linear PCM of 24 bit is being played.

Skip buttons (!◄◄, SKIP).......................................................15

Top menu button (TOP MENU) Cursor buttons (A, ▼, ◄, ►)/Enter button (ENTER) Display button (DISPLAY)

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) ...................................................18

Play mode button (PLAY MODE)...........................................22

Repeat mode button (REPEAT MODE) ................................21

A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) .........................................21

Setup button (SETUP).............................................................26

Slow/Search buttons (◄◄, ►► SLOW/SEARCH)

Menu button (MENU) ...

Return button (RETURN) .......................................................13

Audio button (AUDIO).............................................................17

Angle button (ANGLE) ...........................................................18

Numeric buttons (1-9, 0, S10)

•To select a 2-digit number

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Example: To select track 23 Press [a 10], then [2] and [3].

Cancel button (CANCEL) .......................................................22

SETUP rare:

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ÜCD CD

CD @

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Subwoofer Front (right)

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Connection to a television

• Ensure that this player and other equipment to be connected are switched to the standby mode or off and disconnect the AC mains lead before commencing connection.

• Do not block ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.

• Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment.

• Ensure that you observe the colour coding when connecting audio and video cables.

•See page 32 for information about how to upgrade your system with other audio/visual equipment.

•Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.

•TV volume may be lower when playing DVDs than during television broadcasts. Turn the volume up while playing DVDs and reduce it to the previous level before switching the source back to television to avoid sudden changes in volume.

•When you have finished connection, select the appropriate screen type at the initial setting “6 TV Aspect” according to your television {4:3/16:9)

(■• page 12). Mo changes are needed if you connect the player to a conventional television (4:3).

Conserving power

•The unit consumes approximately 4.0 W even when it is turned off with [0/1]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the mains socket.

Connect Your Player Directly To Your

Television.

If the player is connected to the television through a video cas sette recorder, the picture may not be piayed back correctly due to the copy guard. So we strongly recommend you: do not con

nect the player to your video cassette recorder when setting up your home entertainment system.

•Connect to the television section if you connect the player to a combined teievision-videp player.

Television

Audio/video cable (supplied)

(See the note at the foot of this

page.)

Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.

The heat can damage the player.

To household mains socket (AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz)

S video cable S video output terminal

The S (separate) video output terminal achieves a dearer picture than the video output terminal by separating the colour (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the television.

(Actual results depend on the television.)

AC mains lead

(supplied)

(The United Kingdom only) BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.

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• DVD-RV20 has 1 VIDEO OUT terminal.

• If your television is monaural, use a stereo-monaural audio cable instead of the supplied audio/video cable. The video part of the cable (yellow) can still be used if required.

To TV audio input terminal

Audio cable

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To player audio output terminal (white, “L”) To player audio output terminal (red, “R")

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Connection to a television

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DVD-R V40/

Television

Direction of

signal flow

FOR ÂÜDIO/VIDEO USE ONLY (DVD)

Note

Audio and video out through RCA terminais (AUDIO OUT jacks in red and whiteA/iDEO OUT Jack in yellow} are only: from DVD playback, not from other sources connected to the SCART terminals.

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Television

Direction of

signal flow

FOR AUDIO/VIDEO USE ONLY(DVD)

Note

Audio and video out through RCA terminals (AUDIO OUT jacks in red and whiteA/lDEO

: OUT jack iri yellow)-are only from DVD

playback, not from other sources connected to the SCART terminals.

21-pin SCART terminals

To 21-pin SCART

terminal of television

21-pin SCART cables

Satellite receiver

Back of the player

21-pin SCART cable

Decoder

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Back of the player

VCR

21-pin SCART terminals

• Additional equipment and cables are not supplied,

•To view pictures from the video cassette recorder, set the player to the standby mode.

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Back of the player

• DVD-RV20 has 1 VIDEO OUT terminal.

• If your television is monaural, use a stereo-monaural audio cable instead of the supplied audio/video cable. The video part of the cable (yellow) can still be used if required. Audio cable „—fr-t.

These figures show DVD-RV40C

To TV audio input terminal lc~-

I „ ^ To player audio output terminal (white, “L")

COMPONENT ^

VIDEO IN

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To player audio output terminal (red, “R")

Video cable

Back of the player

• DVD-RV20 hast VIDEO OUT terminal.

•Additional equipment and cables are not supplied.

These figures show DVD-RV40.

Component video output terminals (Y/Pb/Pr)

The component video output terminals output the colour difference signals (Pb/Pr) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in

reproducing colours.

•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 and so on). Connect to terminals of the same colour.

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Connection to a television

B Before enjoying DVDA^ideo CD/CD

The menu language for this player has been set to English, but you can change the language to French (example) (•• “3 Menu Lan guage", page 29). English has been used in the examples shown.

Select the TV aspect, conventional size screen (4:3) or wide-screen (16:9), according to your television.

Preparations

«Ensure connections to your television and audio equipment are

correct.

•Turn on your television and other equipment.

(For Australia and N.Z.)

•Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g. VCR 2).

(For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe)

•Select the Audio/Video (AV) position, e.g. AVI, AV2, which has been connected to the player.

1 Press [cb] to switch on the power. 2 Press [SETUP] in the stop mode.

The initial settings screen is displayed.

2 SETUP

^lENTE

0 1 Languages

; CSa 3 Menu Language

S3 4 On-Screen Messages

S FL Display

66S- 6 TV Aspect 4:3

E6S. 7 Digital Audio Output

: ^ a Speaker Setting

9 Other Settings

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Prass RETURN to exit

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Select your TV aspect

1 - ■Q-'

2 16:9 □

Press RETURN to exit

Level 8tf English

Bright

2-channel

3 Press the cursor buttons [A, T] to

seiect “6 TV Aspect” and press [ENTER].

4 Press the cursor buttons [A, ▼] to

select the TV aspect and press

[ENTER].

1 4:3 (Factory preset)

Select when a conventional television is connected.

2 16:9

Select when a wide-screen television is connected.

Setting is finished and the initial settings screen in step 2 is displayed.

To cancel during setup operation

Press [RETURN]. (The previous screen is displayed.)

To exit the initial settings screen

Press [SETUP] or [RETURN],

For your reference

• For further details on the images which appear from the TV screen, see page 31.

•The optimum settings for your television may differ from those shown above.

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Basic play

Preparations

• Ensure connections to your television and audio equipment are correct.

•Turn on your television and other equipment.

(For Australia and N.Z.)

• Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g. VCR 2).

(For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe)

• Select the Audio/Video (AV) position, e.g,, AVI, AV2, which has been connected to the player.

1 Press [c!)/l] to switch on the power. 2 Press l^] to open the disc tray. 3 Place the disc on the disc tray.

• Insert inside the guides.

• Do not load more than one disc.

4 Press [►].

The disc tray is automatically closed and play begins.

When a menu screen appears on the

TV monitor

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Press the cursor buttons [A, T, ◄, ►]

and press [ENTER], or press the numeric

buttons, to select the item.

Play of the selected item now begins.

•The cursor buttons are not effective for selecting items for Video CDs.

B Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation. [►►/►►I], [►►! SKIP]: Shows the next menu.

[ SKIP]: Shows the previous menu. [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. I DVD | [MENU]; Shows the menu screen, 'DVDI

• “NO PLAY” is displayed on the FL display if you load the following kinds of discs and they cannot be played:

•DVD for which playback is prohibited by the initial settings

“2 Ratings” page 28).

•DVD with a region number other than the region number of this

player or “ALL” (• page 6).

•If the disc is put in upside down (and it is a single sided disc).

•When “0" appears on the TV monitor when a button is pressed, the operation is prohibited by the player or disc.

•When [►] is pressed immediately after a DVD disc is loaded into

the tray, playback will take a little longer to start than when [►] is

pressed from the STOP mode. It usually takes a little while before picture and sound appear on the television after [►] is pressed, this is not a malfunction of the player.

• When NTSC DVD/Video CD is played, the picture may roll up or down on some televisions; adjust this using the vertical hold control on the television. Televisions not equipped with a vertical hold control cannot correct this condition. The playback picture may shrink vertically and black bars may appear both on the top and

bottom of the screen, or the picture may be in black and white. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Basic play

Press [■] during play.

•The player records the point where [■] was pressed during play. ("I>" flashes on the player’s FL display.)

To resume play from where you stopped it

(RESUME function)

Press [►] while “t>” is flashing on the FL display. Play will resume from the point where [■] was pressed.

To clear the RESUME function

Press [■] again or open the disc tray while “[>” is flashing on the FL display.

•The RESUME function works only with titles for which the elapsed playing time appears on the player’s FL display during playback.

•This feature remains active if the player is switched to the standby mode and then turned back ON.

Chapter review function

This function plays the first few seconds of each chapter from the

beginning of the title up to the point where operation was stopped. This makes it possible to review previous chapters.

1. Press [►] while “t>” is flashing on the FL display.

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PLAY

1-2

{The message illustrated is briefly displayed.)

2. Press [>■] again while the message is displayed on the

screen.

Normal playback wifi commence from the point where operation was

stopped.

•Canceling the RESUME function will also clear the chapter review function.

•The chapter review function may not work with some DVDs,

■ After operation

When the player is not in use, remove the disc and press [c!)/l] to switch the player to the standby mode. The player is automatically switched to the standby mode after 30 minutes or so have elapsed in the stop mode.

(Auto power-off function)

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Press PLAY to Chapter ReMew

•The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after the player has finished playing a particular item. Stop the player when you finish viewing to preserve the player’s motor and prevent screen burn.

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