Panasonic DVD-S422 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER

MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK

See page 4 for details

Model No. DVD-S42/DVD-S422

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 read the instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions contact

1-800-561-5505

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.

PC

Example:

1

ALL

1

2

4

The warranty can be found on page 23.

Getting started

OperationsReference

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Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operations

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Changing the play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)/

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)/
Recalling recommended audio/video setting (AV Enhancer)/
Controlling louder portions of audio
Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers

Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)/

Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)/
Repeat play/Quick replay/Skipping a minute forward/

Changing play speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Changing subtitles/Changing soundtracks/

Zoom/Angle select/Still picture rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD/Playing HighMAT™ discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Main menus/Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Reference

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications/Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Limited Warranty/Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Table of contents/I

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

(Night Sound Mode)

(H.Bass) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Starting play from a selected group/

/

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.

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 power-supply 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.

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Accessories

To order accessories, call the dealer
from whom you have made your
purchase.

Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2006.
These may be subject to change.)

∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7631190R)
∏ 2 Remote control batteries
∏ 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00004)
∏ 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00020)

≥For use with this unit only. Do not use it with

other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other
equipment with this unit.

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.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power
supply cord shall remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC
receptacle.

Accessories

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

SERIAL NUMBER

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.

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Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc

Logo

DVD-Video

Indicated in

these

instructions

by

[DVD-V]

Remarks

High quality
movie and music
discs

Recorded discs (Yes: Available, No: Not available)

Disc

Logo

DVD-RAM

Recorded on a DVD
video recorder, etc.

[DVD-VR]§2[DVD-V]

Ye s

Recorded on a personal computer, etc.

§4

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

—

N o Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Not necessary

[MPEG4]

[DivX]

Finalizing

§6

Video CD

[VCD]

Music discs with
video
Including SVCD
(Conforming to
IEC62107)

CD

[CD] Music discs

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be

Discs that can be played

removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM,
PAL discs and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including
CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

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DVD-R/RW

Ye s Ye s N o Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Necessary

DVD-R DL

§3

Ye s

iR/iRW

—

iR

DL

—

CD-R/RW

§1

—

≥ It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording,

the recording method and how the files were created (➜ page 5, Tips for making data discs).

§1

This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

§2

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format
(a unified video recording standard).

§3

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard).

§4

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.

§5

Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.

§6

A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary” on this unit,
the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.

§7

Closing the session will also work.

No (Ye s )§5No No No No No Necessary

No (Ye s )§5No No No No No Necessary

——

Ye s N o N o No N o N o Necessary

Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s

Necessary

§7

∫ Tips for making data discs

Format Disc Extension Reference
[WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA”

“.wma”

[MP3] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

“.MP3”
“.mp3”

CD-R/RW

[JPEG] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW
CD-R/RW

“.JPG”
“.jpg”
“.JPEG”
“.jpeg”

[MPEG4] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

“.ASF”
“.asf”

CD-R/RW

[DivX] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW
CD-R/RW

“.DIVX”
“.divx”
“.AVI”
“.avi”

≥ If groups were created away from the root like “002 group” in the illustration right, the

eighth one onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen.

≥

There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

Compatible compression rate:

≥

between 48 kbps and 320 kbps

≥

You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

≥

This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit
Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same
content encoded at several different bit rates).

≥

Sampling frequency:
DVD-RAM, DV D-R /RW

11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz
CD-R/RW:
8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz

≥ Compatible compression rate:

between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

≥ This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥

JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform
to DCF Standard Version 1.0 are displayed.

– Files that have been altered, edited or

saved with computer picture editing
software may not be displayed.

≥ This unit cannot display moving pictures,

MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still
pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play
pictures with attached audio.

≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD

VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/
MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726
audio system] recorded with the Panasonic
SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this
unit.

≥ The recording date may differ from that of

the actual date.

≥ Plays all versions of DivX video (including

®

DivX

6) [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio system] with standard
playback of DivX
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

≥

GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

≥ DivX files greater than 2GB or have no index

may not play properly on this unit.
This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum

≥

k

480.

of 720

≥ You can select up to 8 types of audio and

subtitles on this unit.

:

®

media files.

Naming folders and files (Files are treated as contents
and folders are treated as groups on this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This
should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits,
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this
may not work at times).

DVD-RAM

≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥This unit is not compatible with multi-session. Only the

default session is played.

CD-R/RW

≥ Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
≥ This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more

time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications

e.g. [MP3]

root

001 group

001

003 group

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
002 group

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3

of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

∫ Handling precautions

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

unusable).

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

Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or

≥

any other solvent.

≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ 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.

Discs that can be played

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STEP 1 Connection

P

R

P

.

∫ Connection to a television

≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥ Connect the terminals of the same color.

Television

With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN

With COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Connection

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AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO

IN

or

S video cable

Audio/video
cable (included)

L

R

Please connect directly to TV.

§

When using this connection, the audio cable

(red and white plugs) should also be connected.

You can connect the audio cable to the 2­channel audio input terminals of an analog
amplifier or system component to enjoy
stereo sound.

S VIDEO

IN

§

Back of the unit

Audio/video
cable (included)

Select “Darker” from the “Black Level Control” (➜ page 18,
“Video” tab).

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, then follow the instructions
on the menu screen

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

AUDIO IN

R L

L

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Not used

P

Y

lease connect directly to TV

B

P

R

(➜ page 17, Picture Menu).

Video
cables

Pl

R

P

R

∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound

AC IN

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

AV

ENHANCER

FL SELECT

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED
SURROUND

H.BASS

FUNCTIONS

SUBTITLE AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

SETUP

PLAY MODE PLAY SPEED

ZOOM

GROUP

RETURN

ENTER

∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last

Amplifier with a built-in
decoder or a decoder­amplifier combination

Coaxial cable

COAXIAL IN

Back of the unit

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

Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS Digital Surround”
(➜ page 19, “Audio” tab).

STEP 2 The remote control

∫ Batteries

R6/LR6, AA

≥ Insert so the poles (i and j) 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 off.

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP

NIGHT
SOUND

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

12345

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

MENU

PLAY LIST

ease connect directly to TV.

SETUP

AC power supply cord (included)

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

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off (1 W). To save
power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC
outlet.

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 remote control sensor (➜ page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a
maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

RETURN

ENTER

ENTER

SETUP

Connection/The remote control/QUICK SETUP

Power ON.

Shows
SETUP

QUICK

screen.

F

ollow the message

and make the settings.

To change these settings later, select “QUICK SETUP” (➜ page 19, “Others” tab).

Press to finish
QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

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Basic play

1Power ON.

3Load the disc.

≥

Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want
to play is facing up.

≥

DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before use.

Skip

≥ [DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.

Basic play

Stop

The position is memorized when “!” flashes on the display.
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. (
≥ Press [∫] to clear the position.

≥ Even after the unit is turned off, the position is memorized

(

Normal playback only

).

Resume play

)

2Open the disc tray.

Remote control sensor

CM SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

MENU

PLAY LIST

PauseStop

4Start play.

Repeat play

≥ Select “Repeat” (➜ page 11, Repeat play) or “A-B Repeat”

(➜ page 16, Play Menu).

Search (during play)
Slow-motion (during pause)

≥ Up to 5 steps
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only
≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Slow-motion: Does not work.

Pause

≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

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 amount of power.

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≥

To play

[MP3], [JPEG], [MPEG4]

and another format (e.g.

≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to

preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 20, 21).

or

[DivX] contents on DVD-RAM that contain both

[JPEG]),

select “Play as Data Disc” (➜

page 17, Other Menu).

[DVD-VR]

Group skip

Choose a title and chapter.

No. Time

Title

Play

Clear

Clear all

Chapter

1

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[MPEG4] [DivX]

Frame-by-frame

(during pause)

[DVD-VR]

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

On-screen
item select

123

Enter
number

Disc
menu

456

7 8 9

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

≥ Does not work while paused.

ENTER

≥ [VCD] forward direction only

ENTER

Select

ENTER

Register

ENTER

10

0

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu.

[DVD-VR]

Plays the programs (➜ page 13).

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Plays data discs (➜ page 14).

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu.

[DVD-VR]

Plays a playlist (➜ page 13).

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Plays data discs (➜ page 14).
[VCD] with playback control

Shows a disc menu.

Return to
previous

RETURN

screen

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

e.g. To select 123: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

Changing the play sequence

Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select “Play as Data Disc”
in Other Menu (➜ page 17).

PLAY MODE

1 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several times.
2 Press the numbered buttons to select the

items (➜ left, Enter number).

Repeat this step to program other items.

3 Press [1](PLAY).

Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or
group)

Press [ENTER] and [34] to select “ALL”, then press
[ENTER] again to register.

Changing the program

Press [34] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat step 2.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

Clearing the whole program

Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit
is turned off or the disc tray is opened.

PLAY MODE

1 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several

times.

2

[DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Press the numbered buttons to select a group
or a title (➜ left, Enter number).

3 Press [1](PLAY).

Program play (up to 32 items)

Random play

(Except

[DVD-VR]

(Except

)

[DVD-VR]

e.g. [DVD-V]

1

e.g.

[DVD-V]

Random Playback

Random Playback

0 ~ 9

0 ~ 9

)

Press PLAY to start

Press PLAY to start

Choose a title.

Choose a title.

Title

Title

1

1

PLAY

PLAY

to select

to select

to start

to start

Changing the play sequence

Basic play

Main unit
display

FL SELECT

Number display

:;

Time display

Information
screen

[JPEG]

SUBTITLE

To exit the program or random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

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Convenient functions

W

QUICK OSD

[DVD-S42]

(Main unit)

Displaying current playback condition

Quick OSD

Press [QUICK OSD].

Basics ------------> Details

^-------- Off ,-------b

∫ Basics

e.g. [DVD-V]

Elapsed play time

Time

Playback condition

Current playback number

Title

Program Playback

Play mode

Chapter

Current position

∫ Details

See page 12 for changing soundtracks
See page 12 for changing subtitles

See page 12, Angle select for changing
angles

Aspect of current playback title

≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] “Video” and “Audio” information is not displayed during search.

ADVANCED

DISC REVIE

Convenient functions

1 Press [ADVANCED DISC

2 Press [1](PLAY) when you

≥ You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode” (➜ page 18, “Advanced

Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).

≥ This may not work depending on the play position.
≥ [DVD-VR] Does not work:

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– when playing a playlist.

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[DVD-S422]

(Main unit)

REVIEW].

Reviews each title/program.

find a title/program to play.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Details-DVD-Video
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Source Aspect
Title Total Time

Total play time of current playback title

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1
4:3
0:54:28

Reviewing titles/programs to play

Advanced Disc Review

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)
(Normal playback only)

Title

Chapter

Time

AV

ENHANCER

Recalling recommended audio/video setting

AV Enhancer

By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically
determined and the best audio and video settings are configured.

Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”.

≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the individual settings indicated
below.

Audio settings:

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Night Sound Mode, H.Bass (➜ below), Advanced Surround, Multi Re-master
(➜ page 11), Dialogue Enhancer, Sound Enhancement (➜ page 17)

Video settings:

Picture Mode (➜ page 16)

NIGHT
SOUND

You can enjoy movies and music late at night because
the quieter parts of the audio are accentuated.

Press [NIGHT SOUND] to select “On”.

≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
≥ This does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.

H.BASS

Controlling louder portions of audio

Except [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Night Sound Mode

Night Sound Mode On

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers

[DVD-V]

H.Bass

Press [H.BASS] to select “On”.

≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
≥ This is effective on 5.1 channel DVD video discs.

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This is also effective on some portions of 2 channel discs as
well.

≥ If the sound is distorted or there is noise, set to “Off”.
≥ This does not work when Night Sound Mode (➜ above) is on.

Functions

AV Enhancer On

Functions

Functions

H.Bass On

ADVANCED

D

R

SURROUN

Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “SP 1”,
“SP 2”, “HP 1” or “HP 2”.

SP (Speaker) 1 (Natural) SP 2 (Enhanced)
HP (Headphone) 1 (Natural) HP 2 (Enhanced) Off

≥ When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from

speakers on either side of you.

≥ When using headphones from the connected equipment, select “HP 1” or “HP 2”.
≥ 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 television’s speakers.

≥ Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
≥ This does not work when Night Sound Mode or H.Bass (➜ page 10) is on.

.

MULTI RE-MASTE

[DVD-VR]

≥This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals

not recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96
kHz. (➜ page 22, “Sampling frequency” in Glossary)

[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz)
This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording to give you a
sound closer to the original.

Enjoying virtual surround

Motion pictures with 2 or more channels

Advanced Surround

Reproducing more natural audio

[DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD]

Functions

Advanced Surround

SP 1

Multi Re-master

Press [MULTI RE-MASTER] to select “1”, “2” or “3”.

Setting [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM)

Type of music
1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock) Light
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong

Off Off Off

≥ When connecting with COAXIAL terminal, the actual output sampling frequency

depends on “PCM Digital Output” setting in “Audio” tab (➜ page 19).

≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
≥ This does not work when Night Sound Mode, H.Bass (➜ page 10) or Advanced

Surround (➜ above) is on.

≥ This does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.

Other discs

Effect level

Functions

Multi Re-master 1

.

FUNCTIONS

Repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed

[JPEG]:

you can use this feature even if the elapsed time is not

displayed.)

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [34] to select
3 Press [34] to select
4

Press [34] to select

5

Press [34] to select

≥ Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ.

QUICK REPLAY

Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)

[DVD-VR]

“Other Settings”and press [1].
“Play Menu”

“Repeat” and press [1].

and press [1].

an item to be repeated and press [ENTER].

[DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [VCD] [CD]

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.

≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
≥ This does not work with +R/+RW.

CM SKIP

Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.

Skipping a minute forward

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except

iR/iRW

)

During play, press [CM SKIP].

≥ This may not work depending on the play position.
≥ [DVD-VR] Does not work:

– with parts containing still pictures.
– when playing a playlist.

PLAY SPEED

During play, press
“

Fast

Fine adjustments

While the menu is displayed
Press [21] to increase or decrease the playing
speed from

≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to return to the normal play.
≥ After you change the speed

– Night Sound Mode, H.Bass

master
– Digital output switches to PCM.
– 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.

≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

Changing play speed [DVD-VR]

”, “

Normal

k0.6 to k1.4 in 0.1 units.

(

➜ left

[PLAY SPEED]

” or “

Slow

”.

(

) and

➜ page 10), Advanced Surround (➜ left), Multi Re-

Sound Enhancement (➜ page 17

to select

[DVD-V]

Play Speed

) do not work.

Functions

x1.4

Normal

Fast

Slow

Convenient functions

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Convenient functions

[DVD-V]

SUBTITLE

[DVD-V] [DivX]

Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.

To clear/display the subtitles

Press [21] to select “On” or “Off”.
≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that

are not displayed.

[DVD-VR]

Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.

≥ Only On or Off can be selected.
≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

AUDIO

Changing subtitles

Discs with subtitles

(with subtitle on/off information)

Changing soundtracks

Motion pictures

e.g. [DVD-V]

Subtitle Off

Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.

[DVD-VR] [VCD]

You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.

[DivX]

While the menu is displayed
Press [21] to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.

[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
While the menu is displayed
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Audio 1

Signal type/data

LPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3

Convenient functions

≥ [DivX]

/2 .1ch

.1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is no signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right

It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.

3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

Functions

Functions

GROUP

A folder on WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and

1 Press [GROUP].

2 Press [34] or the numbered buttons to select a

group and press [ENTER].

ZOOM

This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen.

Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio

or “Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Auto --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard

:;

Cinemascope2 ,------ Cinemascope1 ,------- American Vista

≥ Depending on the disc, the preset aspect ratio may not be displayed.

[MPEG4] [DivX]

Standard --. Original

^----- Full ,-----}

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

Press [21] while the menu is displayed. (Press and hold to alter faster.)

–from

[MPEG4] [DivX] only

–from

≥ It may not be possible to zoom up to

and its settings.

ANGLE/PAGE

Starting play from a selected group

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

DivX video

discs is treated as a “Group”.

Group Search 1

Zoom

Motion pictures

Functions

Just Fit Zoom a1.00

k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units), from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

k2.00 to k4.00 (in 0.05 units)

k4.00 depending upon the connected television

Angle select [DVD-V] with multiple angles

Functions

Still picture rotation [JPEG]

Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle or rotate the

still picture.

e.g.

Functions

Angle 1/4

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Using navigation menus

DIRECT

PLAY LIST

NAVIGATOR

≥Titles appear only if they have been entered.
≥You cannot edit playlists and titles.

Playing programs/playlists [DVD-VR]

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [34] or the numbered buttons

Direct Navigator

to select the program.

≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

≥Press [1] to show the contents of the

program.

3 Press [ENTER].

Date

No.

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 Monday featureAM

1

1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 Auto action2
2/ 2 (TUE ) 2:21 Cinema3
3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 Music4
4/10 (THU) 11:05 Baseball5

to select

09

On

PM
PM
PM
AM

Playing a playlist (Only when the disc contains a playlist)

1 Press [PLAY LIST].
2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons

to select the play list.

≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

3 Press [ENTER].

Playlist

2

1

DateNo. Total Time Title Contents

11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball5

09

to select and press

ENTER

Playing a scene

1 Perform steps 1–2 (➜ above, Playing a playlist).
2 Press [1].
3 Press [3 4] to select “Scene List” and press [ENTER].

≥Select “Contents” to show the contents of the program.

4 Press [3421] to select a scene and press [ENTER].

Title

RETURN

RETURN

MENU

Playing CD [CD]

Titles appear with CD text playback.

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [34] to select the

track and press [ENTER].

≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by

page.

≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide
messages and the playback condition indicator.

Contents

While the menu is displayed

to exit

TOP MENU

MENU

Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [3421] to select items then press [ENTER].

Menu:
Takes you to the next menu which
shows playlists or another menu.

≥

To return to the menu screen, press

[TOP MENU]

≥ To change the menu background, press [FUNCTIONS].

The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

≥ To display/exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].

to exit

Selecting from the list

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [2] then [34] to switch among

“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

3 Press [1] then [34] to select an item

and press [ENTER].

≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

e.g. CD text

CD Text

Disc Title: All By Artist
Disc Artist: Pink Island

Ashley at Prom

Track Title:
Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

1.

Ashley at Prom

2.

City Penguin
Formula one

3.

4.

Soccer
Baseball

5.

Neanderthal

6.

Cartoons

7.

Trilobites

8.

White Dwarf

9.

Discovery

10.

to select and press

then press

Playlist

Playlist

Group

Content

ENTER

Playlist:
Play starts.

[RETURN]

09

ENTER

several times.

All By Artist

No.

Content title

1

Few times in summer

2

Less and less

3

And when I was born

4

Quatre gymnopedies

5

You've made me sad

6

I can't quit him
Evening glory

7

Wheeling spin

8

Velvet Cuppermine

9

Ziggy starfish

10

to playto select

RETURN

1/23

201

to exit

Pink Island

RETURN

Using navigation menus

to exit

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Using navigation menus

¢

MENU

TOP MENU

Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 17, Other Menu) in the following cases:

-To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function

-To play [MP3], [JPEG], [MPEG4] or [DivX] on DVD-RAM that contain both [DVD-VR] and another format (e.g. [JPEG])

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

While the menu is displayed

Press [34] to select
“All”, “Audio”, “Picture”
or “Video” and press
[ENTER].

≥ To display/exit the screen,

press [TOP MENU].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [3421] to select the group and press [ENTER].
3 ≥To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

≥To start play from the selected content

Press [34] to select and press [ENTER].

N

avigation Menu

005 Japanese

002 My favorite2

Perfume

001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2

001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal

Using navigation menus

≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥ To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen

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≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

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Group 005/023

FUNCTIONS

to display the sub menu

Group

Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3.
(The opposite order is not effective.)

Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Playback Menu

001 Lady Starfish

001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
005 Starperson

Content

JPEG

5

Content 0001/0005

RETURN

All contents

WMA/MP3

JPEG

MPEG4 and
DivX video

Group and content number currently playing

:JPEG
:WMA/MP3
:MPEG4 and DivX video

Number currently selected

to exit

All Total 436

Audio Total 7

Picture Total 427

Video Total 2

to select and press

ENTER

∫ Using the submenu

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [34] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group

All
Audio
Picture
Video

Help display
Find

Groups and content
Content only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG]
To the next group

To the previous group
WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video

WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
MPEG4 and DivX video only

To switch between guide messages and the playback condition indicator
To search by content or group title (➜ see below)

∫ Searching by a content or group title

1 Press [MENU].

≥Press [21] to highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search

its content.

2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [34] to select “Find” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select a character and

press [ENTER].

≥ Repeat the above steps to enter another character.
≥ Lower case is also searched.
≥ Press [65] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥ Press [2] to erase a character.
≥ Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that character.

5 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

6 Press [34] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

A

Find

About DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to
play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.

Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s
registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit
www.divx.com/vod.

Display the unit’s registration code

(➜page 19, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)

Setup

Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Others

≥ We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then

displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX
VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased
using the previous code.

≥ If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s

code, you will not be able to play this content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this
content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when
the number of remaining plays is zero.

When playing this content
≥ The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if

–you press [Í] or [SETUP].
–you press [∫] (STOP). [Press [;] (PAUSE) to stop play.]
–you press [: 9] (SKIP) or [6 5] (SEARCH) etc. and arrive at another

content or the start of the content being played.

≥ Resume (

DivX Registration

DivX Video-on-Demand
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

ENTER

to continuePress

➜

page 8, Stop

8 alphanumeric

characters

(“Rental Expired” is displayed.)

) and Marker (➜page 16,

Play Menu) functions do not work.

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

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method

claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the
personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance
with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4
Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide
MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and
licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

TM

HighMAT
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3
with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

Official DivX
Plays all versions of DivX
standard playback of DivX
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or

®

Certified product

®

video (including DivX® 6) with

®

media files.

About DivX VOD content

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