Panasonic DVD-S25, DVD-S23 User Manual

DVD/CD PLAYER

®

Operating Instructions

The illustration shows the models for U.S.A. and Canada.

Model No. DVD-S25/DVD-S23

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully before
connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this
manual for future reference.

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or “ALL”.

Region Number

U.S.A. and Canada 1
The Middle East and South Africa 2
Asia 3
Australia and N.Z. 4
Russia 5

Example: [U.S.A.[and\Canada[

1

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
instructions are of the models for U.S.A. and Canada.

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Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

STEP 1 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEP 2 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Operations

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Increasing your enjoyment of movies . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using navigation menus

Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Referencia rápida en español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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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!

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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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

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DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH
AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

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DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.

For the U.S.A. and Canada

CAUTION:

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

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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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 operation.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Accessories

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

(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
(For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

 1 Remote control

 1 AC power supply cord

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[ (EUR7621070)
[Other\areas] (EUR7621080)

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[ (RJA0065-K)
[Australia\and\N.Z.] (RJA0035-2X)
[Other\areas] (RJA0019-2X)

Disc information

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Discs that can be played

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD [VCD]

CD [CD] —

 1 Audio/video cable (JAC3315N)

 2 Remote control batteries

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.

You may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions, e.g. some functions do not work when the play time is not
displayed. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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

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It may not be possible to play DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc
or condition of the recording.

You may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
instructions, e.g. some functions do not work when playback control is on.
To cancel playback control, press the numbered buttons in the stop mode
(➜ page 5, Enter number).

Accessories/Disc information

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This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA,

CD-R/RW

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A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

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Discs that cannot be played

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

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Built-in decoders

This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS
decoders so you can enjoy discs
that display the indicated logo in
stereo without connecting a separate decoder.

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Video systems

[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Asia,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]

– This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must

match the system used on the disc.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a

PAL television (➜ page 12, Video—NTSC Disc Output).
– Output is interlace (576I), when playing PAL discs.

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[

PAL discs cannot be played.

—

[WMA]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

video CD, WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close the sessions or finalize
after recording.

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It may not be possible to play CD-R and CD-RW in all cases due to the
type of disc or condition of the recording.

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To clean discs

DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe
dry.

DVD-R

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Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner
(LF-K200DCA1, where available).

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Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

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Handling precautions

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Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc
warping, rendering it unusable).

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Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other
writing instrument.

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Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

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Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

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Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

labels (rented discs etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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the disc

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STEP 1 The remote control

Y

R

L

C

(

)

D

T

(PCM/

)

CO

L

DIG

T

V

T

Í

SLEEP

A.SRD

PICTURE MODE

FL SELECT

GROUP

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

RETURN

MENU

SKIP

STOP

PLAY

SLOW

/SEARCH

CANCEL

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE

321

98

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10

0

7

654

PAU SE

ENTER

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Batteries

R6, AA, UM-3

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in
the remote control.

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Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

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mix old and new batteries.

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use different types at the same time.

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heat or expose to flame.

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take apart or short circuit.

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attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese
batteries.

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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.

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Use

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

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STEP 2 Connection to a television

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Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

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Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.

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Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.

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Connect the terminals of the same color.

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To enjoy more powerful sound ➜ page 14

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Television with VIDEO IN terminal

Tel evision

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO IN

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Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

Television

AUDIO IN

R L

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

4

Audio/video cable

(included)

AUDIO OUT

L

R

BITSTREAM

COAXIA

VIDEO OUT

480P/480I

P

OMPONENT VIDEO OUT

IGITAL AUDIO OU

The remote control/Connection to a television/QUICK SETUP

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Connect the AC power supply cord last

AC power supply cord

(included)

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP

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Video cables

Back of the unit

Back of the unit

Audio cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

ITAL AUDIO OU

AUDIO OUT

L

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To enjoy progressive video ➜ page 11

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

AXIA

IDEO OU

Y

(480P/480I)

P

B

RR

P

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[

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Select “Darker” in “Black Level Control” in the SETUP menu
(➜ page 12).

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is
turned off. [U.S.A.[and\Canada[ 1 W

To household AC
outlet

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.

[Other\areas] 2 W

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

123 4 5

Í

Power ON. Shows

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the SETUP menu (➜ page 13).

SETUP

QUICK
SETUP
screen.

ENTER

RETURN

Follow the
message and
make the
settings.

ENTER

Press to
finish
QUICK
SETUP.

SETUP

Press to
exit.

Basic play

Í

SLEEP

A.SRD

PICTURE MODE

FL SELECT

GROUP

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

ZOOM REPEAT

AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY

POSITION
MEMORY

RETURN

MENU

SKIP

STOP

PLA

Y

SLO

W

/SEARCH

CANCEL

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE

321

98

S

10

0

7

654

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ENTER

1

Power ON.

POWER

Í

/

I

2

Open the disc tray.

OPEN/CLOSE

Remote control
signal sensor

POWER

Í

/

I

3

Load the disc.

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Load double-sided
discs so the label for

OPEN/CLOSE

4

Start play.

Press to skip.
Press and hold to
–search
–slow-motion.

the side you want to
play is facing up.

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Check “Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills” in the SETUP menu (➜ page 13) if the disc includes both WMA/MP3 and JPEG.

Stop

STOP

The position is memorized
when “!” flashes on the
display.

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Press [1] (PLAY) to
resume. [DVD-V] ➜ page 7,
To review the previous
chapters

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Press [∫] to clear the
position.

Enter number

1

4

7

0

[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

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While stopped, selecting

32

tracks using this method

65

98

will cancel playback

S

10

control. [VCD]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

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Pause

Skip

PAU S E

SKIP

Press [1] (PLAY) to start
play.

(Group skip [JPEG] )

ENTER

Disc menu

TOP MENU

MENU

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu

[VCD]

Shows a disc menu

RETURN

RETURN

FL SELECT

SUBTITLE

Number display

:;

Time display

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Turns the information screen
on/off

Search

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Frame-by­frame

(during pause)

On-screen
item select

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

ENTER

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Up to 5 steps

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Press [1] (PLAY) to start
play.

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[VCD] Slow motion, forward

direction only

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[VCD] forward direction only

Select

Register

Return to
previous
screen

Main unit dis­play

Information
screen

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Standby/on switch (Í/I)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small

[Note]

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫]
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television
screen.

amount of power.

[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Asia,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]

Standby/on 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.

Pause.Stop.

Basic play

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Increasing your enjoyment of movies

Í

SLEEP

A.SRD

PICTURE MODE

FL SELECT

GROUP

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

ZOOM REPEAT

AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY

POSITION
MEMORY

RETURN

MENU

SKIP

STOP

PLA

Y

SLO

W

/SEARCH

CANCEL

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE

321

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10

0

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ENTER

x1.00

A.SRD

PICTURE MODE

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

Advanced Surround

[DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels)

Press [A.SRD] to select “SP1” or “SP2”.

SP1: Natural effect
SP2: Enhanced effect

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When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems
to come from speakers on either side of you.

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When using headphones from the connected equipment,
select “HP” by pressing [

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Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between
the front left and right speakers or the width of the television if
using the televisions speakers.

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Do not use in combination with surround effects on other
equipment.

Increasing your enjoyment of movies

Picture Mode

[DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]

Press [PICTURE MODE].

Normal: Normal mode.
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark

Animation: Adjusts image quality suited for viewing animations.
Dynamic: Adjusts to a more vibrant image by emphasizing

scenes.

scenes.

contrast.

2

] and [

34

].

Advanced Surround

Virtual surround with television’s speakers

Picture Mode

Picture quality suitable for movies

Subtitle

Zoom

Expanding the picture to fit the screen

See below for detail.

Subtitle

[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles)

SP 1

Cinema1

Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.

On/Off

ON
English

1

Language

00

Brightness

Position

To clear/display the subtitles

3

Press [1] and then [

4] to select “ON” or “OFF”.

To change the subtitle position and brightness

1

Press [

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] and then [3 4] to adjust.
Position: 0 to j60 in 2 unit steps
Brightness: “Auto” to automatically adjust the brightness
against the background, or 0 to

Zoom

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Press [ZOOM] to select
the preset aspect ratio.

Preset zoom ratios suitable for
the following video formats are
available.

4:3 Standard American Vista

European Vista Cinemascope 1

16:9 Standard Cinemascope 2

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You can also select the preset aspect ratio by pressing
[ENTER] and [

Fine adjustments

Press [3 4].
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

4 : 3 1.85 : 1

1.66 : 1

16 : 9

2

1].

j

9

Zoom - 4:3 Standard

Video format

Zoom ratio

2.35 : 1

2.55 : 1

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