Panasonic DVD-S49 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Model No. DVD-S49

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely. 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 Example:

The United Kingdom,
Continental Europe,
the Middle East and
South Africa

Asia 3
Australia and N.Z. 4

2

EB E GN GC GCA GCS

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe[

GCU

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

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Displaying current playback condition (Quick On Screen Display)/

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Recalling recommended audio/video setting (AV Enhancer)/

Reducing the rough noise in the background (Depth Enhancer)/
Starting play from a selected group/Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)/

Skipping 30 seconds forward/Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Changing play speed/Zoom/Angle select/Still picture rotation/advance/

Changing soundtracks/Changing subtitles/Quick replay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using navigation menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing CD/Playing HighMAT

Tips for making data discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Changing the play sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

All group/Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using On-Screen Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Main menus/Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

TM

discs/Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . 11

About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Glossary/Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Main feature index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

[Note]

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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Getting started

OperationsReference

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom and Middle East
except United Arab Emirates)

(“EB” or “GC” area code model only)

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-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì 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.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until
a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.

CAUTION!

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-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Accessories

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours 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 which is marked with the letter N or coloured

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Black or Blue.

2

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE
TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS
MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE
EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN
OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP
DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC
mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug
fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Accessories

Use numbers when asking for
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of March

2005. These may be subject to change.)

∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7631090)
∏ 1 AC mains lead

\The\United\Kingdom\
\Continental\Europe,\United\Arab\Emirates,\
\South\Africa\and\Asia\
\Australia\and\N.Z.\

∏ 2 AC mains leads

\The\Middle\East\except\United\Arab\Emirates\

∏ 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00004)
∏ 2 Remote control batteries

[Note]

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

\The\United\Kingdom\and\Republic\of\Ireland\

∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre
≥For customers within the UK: 08705 357357

For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333

≥
≥Visit our website for product information

E-mail: [e-mail]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by phoning our
Customer Care Centre Monday-Thursday 9:00am­5:30pm, Friday 9:30am-5:30pm (Excluding public
holidays).

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application at www.panasonic.co.uk

≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are

provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping

for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on
our website for further details.

(RJA0053-3X)

(RJA0019-2X)

(K2CJ2DA00008)

(RJA0053-3X)
(RJA0019-2X)

\Saudi[Arabia[

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as

DVD-RAM

≥

≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD-Video recorders using the

≥ [MPEG4] Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders

≥ [DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or

DVD-Audio

≥

DVD-Video

—

DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]

≥
≥ [DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or

DVD-RW (DVD-VR)

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

—

§

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥ 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 12, Tips for making data discs).

iR (Video)/iRW (Video)

Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras

Video CD [VCD]

Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] [VCD]

≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or

≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥ [WMA] This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the

≥ [DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or

≥ This unit is compatible with HDCD (➜ page 19, Glossary), but does not support the

[RAM]

[RAM]

unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras,
personal computers, etc.

DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.

[conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile)
video system/G.726 audio system].

MPEG audio system].

[DVD-V]

content, select “Play as DVD-Video” (➜ page 15, Other Menu

[DVD-V]

MPEG audio system]. Finalize

finalize

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

MPEG audio system].

Peak Extend function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level
signals). (During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.)

[JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras

§

[DVD-RW[‹VR›]

§

the disc after recording.

the disc after recording.

[DVD-V]

[RAM]

show the formats.

[DivX]

).

∫ Discs that cannot be played

Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD­G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed
from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and
“Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD,
DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing
(

➜

page 19, Glossary) of all or part of their contents if this
is the manufacturer’s intention. When playing such discs,
or such parts of the disc, unless the number of connected
speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification,
audio will not be output properly (e.g. part of the audio is
missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio
is played in two channels). Refer to the disc’s jacket for
more information.

∫ 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.

∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

≥

Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, read the

instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

≥ Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary

although this depends on the operating environment.

≥ Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as

they may cause malfunction.

∫ Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Discs that can be played

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STEP 1 Connection to a television

P

R

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

DIG

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

()

Please connect directly to TV.

y

O

L

≥ 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 colour.

Television

With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

VIDEO

IN

or

S VIDEO

IN

With COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

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With SCART (AV) IN

SCART (AV) IN

Connection to a television

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

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S video cable

§

Audio/video
cable (included)

L

R

OPTICAL

ITAL AUDIO OUT

Please connect directly to TV.

§

When using this connection, the audio cable
(red and white plugs) should also be connected.

Audio/video

Not used

cable (included)

PTICA

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

L

R

Y

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to a progressive output compatible
television.

1

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Select “Video/YPbPr” for the component terminals
in QUICK SETUP (➜ page 5).

2 Set “Video Output Mode” to “xxxp”, then follow the

instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 14,
Picture Menu).

\The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]

Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525
(480)/60i . 60p input terminals are progressive
compatible.

Back of the unit

Video
cables

21-pin SCART
cable

AV

P

B

P

R

≥ If the television is compatible with S-video,

select “S-Video/YPbPr”, or compatible with
RGB, select “RGB/No Output” for the AV
terminals in QUICK SETUP (➜ page 5).

∫

Connect the AC mains lead last

FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE
MIDDLE EAST ONLY (EXCEPT UNITED
ARAB EMIRATES) READ THE CAUTION
FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE
CONNECTION.

\The\Middle[East[except\United\Arab[Emirates[

Use the AC mains lead that matches the
socket for the area you live in.

\Saudi[Arabia[

AC mains lead (included)

AC IN

To household mains socket

Enjoying multi-channel surround sound

Please connect directly to TV.

y

PBY

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

AV

ENHANCER

FL SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

QUICK OSD

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

TOP MENU

FUNCTIONS

SUBTITLE AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

SETUP

PLAY MODE PLAY SPEED

ZOOM

GROUP

RETURN

ENTER

∫ WITH COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN

COAXIAL IN

Amplifier with a built-in
decoder or a decoder­amplifier combination

OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.

To enjoy multi-channel surround sound, connect with 5.1 ch AUDIO OUT terminals

➜

right).

(

Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and
“MPEG

[

Except[Asia[

” (➜ page 17, “Audio” tab).

Coaxial cable

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAN)

Back of the unit

STEP 2 The remote control

∫ WITH AUDIO IN 5.1ch

To obtain maximum performance of DVD-Audio multi-channel PCM sound, this
connection is recommended.

Amplifier

(L)

SURROUND

(R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

(L)

FRONT

(R)

Audio cable Connect cables to terminals

corresponding to the speakers you
have connected.

L

FRONT L/L

SURROUND

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

R

Back of the unit

FRONT R/R

≥Change “Speaker Settings”

(➜ page 17, “Audio” tab).

∫ Batteries

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

R6/LR6, AA

≥ 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

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

REPEAT

MULTI

RE-MASTER

12345

Power ON.

To change these settings later, select “QUICK SETUP” (➜ page 17, “Others” tab).

Shows
SETUP

SETUP

QUICK

screen.

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 6), avoiding obstacles, at a
maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

RETURN

ENTER

Follow the message
and make the settings.

ENTER

Press to finish
QUICK SETUP.

SETUP

Press to exit.

Connection to a television/The remote control/QUICK SETUP

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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.

≥

[RAM]

Remove discs from their cartridges before use.

Skip

≥

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

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

Can also skip to the markers.

).

2Open the disc tray.

QUICK OSD

FL SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

1

AV

ADVANCED

ENHANCER

DISC REVIEW

123

6

45

789

CANCEL

10

0

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

STOP PAUSE PLAY

DEPTH ENHANCER

REPEAT

MULTI

RE-MASTER

MANUAL SKIP

QUICK REPLAY

2

4

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

PLAY LIST

MENU

PauseStop

Remote control sensor

4Start play.

Displaying current playback
condition ➜ page 7

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.

Standby/on indicator (Í)

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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.

6

≥ To play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both

and another format (e.g.

≥ “D.MIX” on the display indicates that a soundtrack with three or more channels can be

down-mixed to two channels (➜ page 19, Glossary).

≥ 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).

[JPEG]

), select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ Page 15, Other Menu).

[RAM]

Group skip

W

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

Frame-by-frame

(during pause)

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
[DVD-V]

[VCD]

On-screen
item select

123

Enter
number

Disc

456

789

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

PLAY LIST

menu

RETURN

Main unit

FL SELECT

display

ENTER

0

MENU

≥ Does not work while paused.

ENTER

≥ [VCD] forward direction only

ENTER

Select

Return to
previous

Register

ENTER

10

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu.

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

Plays the programs (➜ page 11).

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu.

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

Plays a play list (➜ page 11).

[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu.

Number display

:;

Time display

screen

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
[CD]

e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

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

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

Information
screen

[JPEG]

Convenient functions

QUICK OSD

(Main unit)

Press [QUICK OSD].

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

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

∫ Basics

RETURN

[VCD]

∫ Details

See page 9 for changing soundtracks

See page 9 for

See page 9, Angle select for changing angles

Aspect of current playback title

Total play time of current playback title

≥

[MPEG4]

ADVANCED

DISC REVIE

1 Press [ADVANCED DISC

REVIEW].

2 Press [1](PLAY) when

you find a title/program to

SUBTITLE

play.

≥ You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode” (➜ page 16, “Advanced

Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).

≥ This may not work depending on the play position.
≥

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

Playback condition

changing subtitles

[DivX] Video and audio information is not displayed during search.

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

(Normal playback only)

Displaying current playback condition
(Quick On Screen Display)

e.g.

[DVD-V]

Current playback number

Title

Program Playback

Play mode

e.g.

[DVD-V]

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

(Excep

t still picture part) [DVD-V]

Title

Chapter

Current position

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1
4:3
0:54:28

Chapter

This does not work when playing a play list (➜ page 11).

Elapsed play time

0 : 00 : 2211

Time

(Except

iR/iRW)

0 : 00 : 2211

Time

Basic play Convenient functions

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Convenient functions

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 “Auto”, “User1”,
“User2” or “User3”.

Off: Cancelled
Auto: The best audio and video settings are configured.
User1
User2
User3

§

You can change the settings for User1–3 to your preference (➜ page 15, “AV

Enhancer” in Other Menu).

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

Audio settings:

Multi Re-master (➜ right), Advanced Surround, Dialogue Enhancer, Sound
Enhancement (➜ page 14)

Video settings:

Picture Mode (➜ page 14), Depth Enhancer (➜ below).

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

DEPTH ENHANCER

Recalling recommended audio/video setting
(AV Enhancer)

§

: Suitable for video (

§

: Suitable for music (factory preset).

§

: Suitable for video (

[DVD-V]

) (factory preset).

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

) (factory preset).

Reducing the rough noise in the background

Functions

AV Enhancer Auto

(Depth Enhancer)

Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.

Press [DEPTH ENHANCER] to select from “0” through “i4”.

Depth Enhancer

≥ When you change this setting, “Picture Mode” (➜ page 14, Picture Menu) is

Convenient functions

automatically changed to “User”.

GROUP

A folder on WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video discs is treated as a “Group”.

Starting play from a selected group

[DVD-A]

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

1 While stopped, press [GROUP].
2 Press [34] or the numbered buttons to select a

group and press [ENTER].

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[DVD-A]

8

To play all groups (➜ page 12, All group play)

0

Group Search 1

Functions

MULTI

RE-MASTER

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

≥During multi-channel output of these discs, this feature reproduces the frequencies

lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

≥During 2 ch output of these discs, this feature gives you a more natural sound by

adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD­Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz. (➜ page 19, “Sampling frequency” in Glossary)

[WMA] [MP3]

This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording to give you a
sound closer to the original.

Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)

[RAM ] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A]

(Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD]

[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz)

(Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)

[VCD] [CD]

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

Setting

Functions

Multi Re-master 1

≥ This feature may not work when connected with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
≥ This does not work when Advanced Surround (➜ page 14) is on.

MANUAL SKIP

Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.

Off

1

2

3

Skipping 30 seconds forward

[DVD-V]

(Except

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

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

iR/iRW

)

[CD]

(LPCM/PPCM)

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

Other discs

Effect level

During play, press [MANUAL SKIP].

≥ This may not work depending on the play position.

REPEAT

Press [REPEAT] to select an item to be repeated.

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

[JPEG]:

Works with all JPEG content although the elapsed play time cannot be displayed

Functions

Repeat Off

)

PLAY SPEED

A

[DVD-V]

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

– Multi Re-master

Sound Enhancement (➜ page 14
– Audio output switches to 2 ch (Digital output switches to PCM).
– 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.

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

ZOOM

This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen.

Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio
or “Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V]

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

:;

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

[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

television and its settings.

NGLE/PAGE

Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle or rotate/
advance the still picture.

Changing play speed

”, “

Normal

[PLAY SPEED]

” or “

Slow

”.

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V]

to select

Functions

Play Speed

x1.4

k0.6 to k1.4 in 0.1 units.

(

➜ page 8

),

Zoom

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V]

Advanced Surround (➜ page 14

) do not work.

[VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]

) and

Functions

[VCD]

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

Angle select

[DVD-V]

(with multiple angles)

Still picture rotation [JPEG] /advance

Just Fit Zoom a1.00

[DVD-A]

e.g.

Normal

Fast

Slow

Functions

Angle 1/4

AUDIO

Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

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]

While the menu is displayed
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Changing soundtracks

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

(Karaoke discs)

[DivX]

[VCD]

(with multiple soundtracks)

[VCD]

Functions

Audio 1

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3/2 .1ch

≥ [DivX]

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

SUBTITLE

[DVD-V]

[VCD] [DivX]

Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.

≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that

are not displayed.

To clear/display the subtitles

Press [21] to select “On” or “Off”.

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

.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
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

Changing subtitles

[VCD] (SVCD with subtitles only)

that contain subtitle on/off information)

[DVD-V] [DivX] (with subtitles)

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

(On/Off only with discs

Functions

Subtitle Off

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

≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

QUICK REPLAY

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

(Except

[MPEG4] [DivX] , iR/iRW

)

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

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

Convenient functions

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Using navigation menus

TOP MENU

MENU

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

Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 15, Other Menu) to play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both
HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.

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].

All contents

WMA/MP3

JPEG

MPEG4 and
DivX video

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

FUNCTIONS

Group

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

001 Lady Starfish

Group 005/023

to display the sub menu

Content

5

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

Content 0001/0005

JPEG

RETURN

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

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10

Group and content number currently playing

:JPEG
:WMA/MP3
:MPEG4 and DivX video

Number currently selected

to exit

Playback Menu

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 elapsed play time indicator

To search by a 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 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].

[RAM]

and another format (e.g.

¢

[JPEG]

) or to play

A

Find

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]

messages and the elapsed play time indicator.

TOP MENU

MENU

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

While the menu is displayed

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

e.g. CD text

CD Text

Disc Title: All By Artist
Disc Artist: Pink Island
Track Title:

Long John Platinum

Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

1.

Ashley at Prom

2.

City Penguin
Formura one

3.

4.

Soccer
Baseball

5.

Neanderthal

6.

Cartoons

7.

Trilobites

8.

White Dwarf

9.

Discovery

10.

to select and press

ENTER

to switch between guide

RETURN

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot edit play lists and titles.

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1/23

PLAY LIST

Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

Playing the programs

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

to exit

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].

Direct Navigator

Date

No.

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 Monday feature1
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

Title

RETURN

Contents

to exit

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

≥

To return to the menu screen, press

[TOP MENU]

then press

≥ 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].

Selecting from the list

1 During play, 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].

Play list:
Play starts.

Playlist

Playlist

Group

Content

09

[RETURN]

All By Artist

No.

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

ENTER

several times.

Pink Island

Content title

to exit

RETURN

Playing a play list (Only when the disc contains a play list)

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 Do steps 1–2 (➜ above, Playing a play list).
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].

RETURN

to exit

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Using navigation menus

Choose a title and chapter.

No. Time

Title

Play
Clear

Clear all

Chapter

1

∫ Tips for making data discs

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

DVD-RAM

≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

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.

DVD-R/RW

≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥This unit is not compatible with multi-session. The default session only is played.

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,

Changing the play sequences

and should be done in the order you want to play them (this
may not work at times).

[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)
≥ 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).
[MP3] (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)
≥ Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320

kbps
≥ This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
[JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”)

JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conforms 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.
[MPEG4] (Extension: “.ASF” or “.asf”)
≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/

Using navigation menus

MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with the

Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.
≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
[DivX] (Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”)
≥ You can play DivX data created using ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3,

Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system].

≥ GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
≥ DivX files greater than 2GB or have no index may not play properly on this unit.

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≥ You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit.

This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 k480 (NTSC)/720 k576 (PAL).

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

Changing the play sequences

PLAY MODE

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].

All group (

^-------------Off (Normal play),-----------b

≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data

Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 15).

∫ All group play

Press [1](PLAY).

∫ Program play (up to 32 items)

1 Press the numbered buttons to select the

items (➜ page 7, Enter number).

Repeat this step to program other items.

2 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 1.
–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.

∫ Random play

1

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Press the numbered buttons to select a group
or a title (➜ page 7, Enter number).

2 Press [1](PLAY).

To exit the all group, program or random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

All group/Program/Random play

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[DVD-A]

) > Program > Random

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

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

[DVD-A]

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

e.g.

[DVD-V]

1

e.g.

[DVD-V]

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

Choose a title.

Title

to select

0 ~ 9

1

to start

PLAY

Using On-Screen Menus

1234

Select

Go to the next

FUNCTIONS

menu

ENTER

Register

Return to the previous menu

Press. Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit.

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

ENTER

Select

Register

123

456

789

10

0

RETURN

Main menus

Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track
Playlist, Content

To skip incrementally or decrementally§ (Time Slip for play
only)

Time

Video

Audio

Still Picture
Thumbnail
Subtitle
Marker (VR)
Angle
Rotate Picture

Slideshow
Other Settings

§

Except iR/iRW

1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.

2. Press [34] to select the time and press [ENTER].
≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

To start from a specific time
To change remaining/elapsed time display

To display pixel number

[DivX] fps (frame per second) is also displayed.

(➜ page 9, Changing soundtracks)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
To switch still picture
To show thumbnail images

(➜ page 9, Changing subtitles)
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders
(➜ page 9, Angle select)
(➜ page 9, Still picture rotation)
To turn on/off slideshow

To change the slideshow timing (0-30 sec)
(➜ right)

To start from a specific item

§

(Time Search)

Other Settings

Play Speed

(➜ page 9, Changing play speed)

∫ Play Menu

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, [JPEG] The Repeat and Marker
functions can be used.)

Repeat
A-B Repeat

Except [MPEG4]
[DivX]

Marker

Except

[RAM]

[DVD-RW[‹VR›]

Advanced
Disc Review

(➜ page 8, Repeat play)
To repeat a specified section

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

≥

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

To mark up to 5 positions to play again

Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [21] to select “¢”➜ [ENTER]
To recall a marker: [21] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker: [21] ➜ [CANCEL]

≥ This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
≥ Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or switch the

unit to standby.

(➜ page 7, Reviewing titles/programs to play)

(still picture part): Does not work.

Using On-Screen Menus

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Using On-Screen Menus

∫ Picture Menu ∫ Audio Menu

Picture Mode

Video Output
Mode

Transfer
Mode

Using On-Screen Menus

Source Select

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Normal: Normal images
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Animation: Suitable for animation
Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (➜ below)

Picture Adjustment
Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of

Brightness: Brightens the picture (0 to i15).
Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal

Colour: Adjust the shade of the picture’s colour (j7 to i7).
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts (0 to i5).
Depth Enhancer (➜ page 8, Reducing the rough noise in the
background)
MPEG DNR:

§

480p/525p/576p/625p (progressive)

§

480i/525i/576i/625i (interlace)

When you select “xxx
appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output
compatible television.

§

The numbers displayed depend on the geographical location and
disc being played. One of the above numbers is displayed.

If you have chosen “xxx§p” (progressive) (➜ above), select the
method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of
material.

When playing PAL discs

Auto: Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and

Video: Select when using Auto, and the video content is distorted.

When playing NTSC discs

Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in

Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content

When you select “Auto” the constructing method of the DivX contents is
automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “I
(Interlace)” or “P (Progressive)” depending on which constructing method
was used when the contents were recorded to disc.

Auto
I (Interlace)
P (Progressive)

the picture (j7 to i7).

lines. (j7 to i7)

Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that
appears around contrasting sections of the picture (0 to

§

p” (progressive) and a confirmation screen

appropriately converts it.

appropriately converts it.

addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.

is distorted.

i

3).

Advanced
Surround

Dialogue
Enhancer

Multi Re-master

Sound
Enhancement

Digital Filter

Attenuator

∫ Display Menu

Information
Subtitle Position
Subtitle Brightness

4:3 Aspect

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V]

Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers (SP) or headphones
(HP) (connect the unit to equipment that has a headphone jack).

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 with 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.

≥

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

[DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG

with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in
the center channel)

On ,------. Off
(➜ page 8, Reproducing more natural audio)

To enjoy clear sound by adding higher frequency signals not
recorded on the disc.

Except [MPEG4] [DivX]

On ,------. Off

≥ This does not work when Multi Re-master (➜ page 8) or

Advanced Surround (➜ above) is on.

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

When audio is output from 2 ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals (➜page 4, 5)
Normal: A clear timbre.
Slow:

When audio is output from 2 ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals (➜page 4, 5)

Switch on if sound is distorted.

On ,------. Off

To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on
a 16:9 aspect television
Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Auto: The standard setting is “Shrink”. However this

Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.

Gives music atmosphere, with softness and a feeling of depth.

automatically changes to “Zoom” with a letterbox picture.

[VCD] (2 or more channels)

[Except\Asia]

On ,------. Off
0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Auto, 0 to s7

, 3-channel or over,

Just Fit Zoom
Manual Zoom
Bit Rate Display
GUI See-through
GUI Brightness
Quick OSD

∫ Other Menu

AV Enhancer

Setup
Play as DVD-Video

or

Play as DVD-Audio
Play as DVD-VR

Play as HighMAT

or

Play as Data Disc

(➜ page 9, Zoom)
(➜ page 9, Zoom)

]RAM\ [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V]

Off, On, Auto
s3 to r3
(➜ page 7, Displaying current playback condition)

To preset the settings

You can preset your favorite video/audio effects onto “User1”,
“User2” and “User3”.

Preparation

Adjust the settings indicated below to your preference.
(When “Auto” is selected, this is not available.)

Audio settings:

Multi Re-master (➜ page 8, Reproducing more natural
audio)
Advanced Surround/Dialogue Enhancer/
Sound Enhancement (➜ page 14, Audio Menu)

Video settings:

Depth Enhancer (➜ page 8, Reducing the rough noise in the
background)
Picture Mode (➜ page 14, Picture Menu)

1. Select “Save Settings” and press [ENTER].

2. Press [34] to select the setting location (User1, User2 or
User3) and press [ENTER].

3. Follow the instructions on the menu screen and press
[ENTER] last.

To recall the settings

audio/video setting)

To confirm the settings

1. Press [34] to select “User1”, “User2” or “User3” and
press [ENTER].

2. Select “Save Settings” and press [ENTER] twice.

To exit the screen, select “No” and press [ENTER].

(➜ page 16, Changing the player settings)

Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-Video contents on
DVD -Audi o.

Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX
video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both
another format (e.g.
using the HighMAT function.

[VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] On ,------. Off

(➜ page 8, Recalling recommended

[RAM]

[JPEG]

) or to play HighMAT discs without

and

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

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
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.

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product
is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA : 5,479,168, 5,638,074,
5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia:
669114, with other patents pending.

Official DivX Certified™
Plays DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX
Certified™ technical requirements).

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and
are used under license.

and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or

®

, High Definition Compatible Digital

, HDCD

product.

®

VOD video content (in compliance with DivX

®

and Pacific Microsonics™

Using On-Screen Menus

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Changing the player settings

1234 5

Select

SETUP

ENTER

Go right

Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.

≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥ Underlined items are the factory preset.

The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

∫ “Disc” tab

Audio

Choose the audio
language.

Subtitle

Choose the subtitle
language.

Menus

Choose the
language for disc
menus.

Advanced Disc
Review

Select how to review
(➜ page 7).

Ratings

Set a ratings level to
limit DVD-Video play.
≥ Follow the on-

screen instructions.

Changing the player settings

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English
Other

Automatic
Other

English (Language options)§1Other

≥ Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also

changes this setting.

Intro Mode
Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

8 No Limit
0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.

When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not forget your password.

A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the rat­ings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.

(Language options)§1Original

§3

¢¢¢¢

§4

English (Language options)

§3

¢¢¢¢

: Reviews each title/program.

1 to 7

16

¢¢¢¢

Select

ENTER

Register

ENTER

Select

Register

123

456

789

10

0

SETUP

∫ “Video” tab

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit
your television and
preference.

§2

§1

§3

TV Type

Select to suit the type of
television.

Time Delay

When connected with an AV
amplifier and Plasma display,
adjust if you notice the audio is
out of sync with the video.

Video Out (AV/Component)

Choose the video signal format
to be output from the SCART
and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
terminals (

➜

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture
shown when paused.

NTSC Disc Output

Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output
when playing NTSC discs.

Picture/Video Output

Choose the video signal
format to be output for
JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX
video.

page 4).

4:3 Pan&Scan

television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are
cut off so it fills the screen (unless
prohibited by the disc).
4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect
television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the
letterbox style.

: Regular aspect

16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
Standard (Direct View TV) CRT Projector

LCD TV/Projector Projection TV
Plasma TV

0ms 20ms 40ms 60ms
80ms 100ms

§

5

Video/YPbPr
S-Video/YPbPr
RGB/No Output

Automatic
Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture

Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may

PA L6 0
NTSC

[Asia]

Automatic
PA L
NTSC/PAL60: Output will depend on “NTSC Disc

[Asia]

≥ If picture output is not smooth during playback,

quality is lower.

appear blurred.

: NTSC discs can be viewed on PAL television.

: Output signal from NTSC discs remains as NTSC.

: “NTSC” is the factory preset.

: (

[Except\Asia]

: “NTSC/PAL60” is the factory preset.

)

Output” setting (➜ above).

change the setting.

∫ “Audio” tab ∫ “Display” tab

PCM Digital Output

Check the digital input
limitations of the
equipment you
connect using
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
and select the
maximum sampling
frequency of
digital output.

or
terminal

PCM

Dolby Digital

With COAXIAL or
OPTICAL connections
(➜ page 5)

DTS Digital
Surround

With COAXIAL or
OPTICAL connections
(➜ page 5)

§5 §

MPEG

6

With COAXIAL or
OPTICAL connections
(➜ page 5)

Dynamic Range
Compression

Speaker Settings

Choose the settings
to suit your audio
system and the
listening environment
(➜ page 18,
Changing the
speaker setting to
suit your speakers).

Off: When not connected with COAXIAL or

Up to 48 kHz:

Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible

Up to 192 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible

≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or

44.1 kHz.

≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of

88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your
equipment’s operating instructions for details.

Bitstream

Bitstream

PCM

Off
On:

OPTICAL terminal
When connected to equipment compatible
with 44.1 or 48 kHz

with 88.2 or 96 kHz

with 176.4 or 192 kHz

PCM Select “Bitstream” when the

PCM

Bitstream

Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through
compressing the range of the lowest sound level and
the highest sound level. Convenient for late night
viewing. (Only works with

equipment can decode the
bitstream (digital form of multi­channel data). Otherwise,
select “PCM”. (If the bitstream
is output to the equipment
without a decoder, high levels
of noise can be output and
may damage your speakers
and hearing.)

Dolby Digital

Speaker Type

Multi-channel
2-channel: when 2 speakers are connected.

: when 3 or more speakers are connected.

Multi-channel Setting (If you select “Multi-channel”)

Speaker presence and size
Delay time
Channel balance

Menu Language

On-Screen Messages
Background during

Play

Select background
during JPEG,
MPEG4 and DivX
video playback.

∫ “Others” tab

FL Dimmer

Changes the brightness
of the unit’s display.

Auto Power Off On: The unit switches to standby mode after about 30

DivX Registration

Displays the unit’s
registration code.

QUICK SETUP Yes No
Re-initialise Setting

This returns all
values in the Setup

)

menus to the default
settings.

§1

Language options

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]

French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish and Dutch

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

French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch

[Asia]

: Chinese

§2

The original language designed on the disc is selected.

§3

Input a code number referring to the table (➜ page 18).

§4

If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language
(If available on the disc).

§5

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]

§6

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

§7

[Asia]

§5

English Français Deutsch Italiano Español
Polski Svenska Nederlands

§6

English Français Deutsch Italiano Español
Português Русский Nederlands

§7

English
On Off
Black Grey

Bright Dim
Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you

perform some operations.

minutes in the stop mode.

Off

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (➜ page 19, About DivX
VOD con tent)

Yes : The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 16)

are set. Please enter the same password. After “INIT”
on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on
again.

No

:

:

Changing the player settings

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Changing the player settings

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers

If you select “Multi-channel” (➜ page 17, “Speaker
Settings” in “Audio” tab), the following setting (a) is
required. (Select settings b c to suit your preference if
desirable.)

Front (L) Center Front (R)

a

Exit

Tes t
signal

— Surround —

(LS) (RS)

a c b c a

Speaker presence and size (a)

1. Press [3 4 2 1] to select an item and press
[ENTER].

2. Press [3 4] to change the content and press
[ENTER].

Icon examples:

Surround speaker (LS)

≥ Large: Select when the speaker supports low-

Changing the player settings

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frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction.

≥ Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-

frequency reproduction.

If the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will
automatically be set to “Large”. (In this case, we
recommend connecting a speaker that can reproduce
bass below 100 Hz.)

LS

L

Exit
Tes t

LS

b a c

C

m s

0.0

m s

0

0.0

d B

0

d B

0

d Bd B

0

LS

a

R

SW

RS

Subwoofer

c a

NoLarge Small

Delay time (b)

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)

If either distance d or f is less than e, find the
difference in the relevant table and change to the
recommended setting.

1. Press [3 4 2 1] to select an item and press
[ENTER].

2. Press [3 4] to change the content and press
[ENTER].

: Recommended

placement

L

C

d

f

RS

LS

d Center speaker

Approx. 34 cm

R

Approx. 68 cm
Approx. 102 cm

e

Approx. 136 cm

SW

Approx. 170 cm

f Surround speakers

Approx. 170 cm
Approx. 340 cm
Approx. 510 cm

Difference

Difference

Setting

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

Setting

5.0

10.0

15.0

ms
ms
ms
ms
ms

ms

ms
ms

Channel balance (c)

1. Select “Test” and press [ENTER].

A test signal is output.
Front (L)_—)Center_—)Front (R)

:;

Surround (LS)(—————=Surround (RS)

2. While listening to the test signal, press [3 4] to
adjust the volume of the center and surround
speakers so they are the same apparent volume
as the front speakers (s6 to r6 dB).

(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)

3. Press [ENTER].

The test signal stops.
≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its

volume, play something, then return to this screen
to adjust to suit your taste.

To finish the speaker setting

Press [3 4 2 1] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085

8277

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 17, “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.
(“Rented Movie Expired” or “Rental Expired” is displayed.)

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 (

Menu) functions do not work.

DivX Registration

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

ENTER

to continuePress

➜

page 6, Stop

8 alphanumeric
characters

) and Marker (➜page 13,

Play

Glossary

DivX

A video compression format developed by
DivXNetworks, Inc. that compresses video files without
any considerable loss of video quality.

Down-mixing

This is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio
(surround sound) on some discs into two channels.
When you want to listen to the audio on a DVD with a 5.1
channel digital surround track through your television
speakers, the down-mixed audio will be output.
Some DVD-Audio prevent down-mixing of all or part of
their contents. When playing such discs, or such parts of
the disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the
same as the disc’s channel specification, audio will not
be output properly.

HDCD (High-Definition Compatible Digital)

HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are
encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all
other CDs.

MPEG4

A compression system for use on mobile devices or a
network, that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit
rate.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of
sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods
into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the
number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers
mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and
other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service
life. Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltag e

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.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and
not damaged. 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.

Foreign matter

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 flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into
the unit.

Service

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.

About DivX VOD content

Glossary

Safety precautions

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19

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult
your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

Power

No power. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains

The unit is
automatically
switched to the
standby mode.

socket. (4)

≥ When “Auto Power Off” is set to “On”, the unit automatically

switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the
stop mode. (17)

No operation

No response
when any buttons
pressed.

No response
when remote
control buttons
pressed.

No picture or
sound.

You have
forgotten your
ratings password.

Troubleshooting guide

Reset all the settings
to Factory Preset.

≥ This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in

these operating instructions. (3)

≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,

static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

≥
≥ Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (5)

≥ The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (5)
≥ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and

operate. (6)

≥ Check the video or audio connection. (4, 5)
≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected

equipment.

≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
≥ While stopped, press and hold [QUICK OSD] and [;] on the

unit and then also press and hold [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the
unit until “Initialised” disappears from the television. Turn the
unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default
values.

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

It takes time
before play starts.

The program and
random play functions
do not work.

Menu doesn’t
appear. [VCD] with

playback control

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[DVD-V]

≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still

picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time
will not be displayed; however, this is normal. [MP3]

≥This is normal on DivX video. [DivX]
≥ These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.

≥ Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).

20

The on-screen menu shows “2”
as a soundtrack option when

AUDIO

] is pressed, but the

[
audio does not change.

Play doesn’t start. ≥This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that

Play restarts from the
beginning of the track when
soundtrack is changed.

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥ Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display

No subtitles. ≥Display the subtitles. (9)
In A-B Repeat, point B is

automatically set.
Repeat play is automatically

canceled.

[DVD-A]

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted. ≥ Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video

≥ Make sure that progressive output has not been selected

Picture size
doesn’t fit the
screen.

Picture stops. ≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.
The television

may display
incorrectly or
colours appear
faded.

≥ Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. (14) [DivX]
≥ Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. (16)

≥

≥ Change the Zoom setting. (9)

≥ The unit and television are using different video systems.

≥

≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two

numbers will normally be shown.

[WMA]

contains still picture data.

≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the

homepage where you purchased the DivX VOD
content. (Example: www.divx.com/vod) [DivX]

≥If a disc contains CD-DA (

proper playback may not be possible.

≥This is normal on DVD-Audio.

[DVD-A]

Menu) (14)

≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is

reached.

≥ A-B Repeat is canceled when you press

[QUICK REPLAY].

≥ Repeat play may be canceled when you press

[MANUAL SKIP] or [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].

cassette recorder. (4)

when the connected television is not progressive compatible.
Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly.
The settings will return to “xxxi” (interlace).

U

se the television to change the aspect. If your television does not

have that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.

[Asia] Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
\Others] Use a multi-system or PAL television.

The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television.
–

PA L

discs cannot be correctly viewed on an

–This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL

television (“NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

[MPEG4]

[CD]

) and other formats,

NTSC

(16)

(14)

[DivX]

television.

Menu not di splayed
correctly.

Auto zoom
function does not
work well.

≥ Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (9)
≥ Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (14)
≥ Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. (14)

≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function.
≥ Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (9)
≥ Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes

and may not work depending on the type of disc.

Progressive video

There is ghosting
when progressive
output is on.

Pictures not in
progressive output.

≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material

used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use
interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture
Menu to “xxxi” (interlace). (14)

≥ If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT

or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.

Sound incorrect

Sound distorted. ≥ Set “Advanced Surround” in Audio Menu to “Off”. (14)

Piercing noise
comes from the
speakers.

Effects do not
work.

No sound ≥

≥ Set “Attenuator” in Audio Menu to “On” if it causes distortion

with 2 ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT connections. (14)

≥ The disc may have restrictions on the method of audio

output. With some multi-channel discs, unless the number of
connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel
specification, audio will not be output properly. Refer to the
disc’s jacket for more information.

≥

Match the speaker settings with the connected equipment.

If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not

≥

include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital”,
“DTS Digital Surround” or “MPEG

≥

None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting
bitstream signals from the

≥

Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

≥

Multi Re-master, Advanced Surround and Sound Enhancement
do not work if you have changed the play speed.

There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed.

≥

Audio may not be output due to how files were created.

[DVD-A]

§

1

” in “Audio” tab.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

terminal.

Recording

Cannot record to
digital recording
equipment.
(Incorrect sound
recorded.)

≥ You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥ You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing

digital recording.

≥ You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot

handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

≥ Make the following settings:

– Advanced Surround: Off (14)
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (17)
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG

§1

:PCM (17)

(18)

(17)

(5)

[DivX] (12)

Unit displays

“NOPLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (3)

“U11” ≥ The disc may be dirty. (3)
“H∑∑”

(∑∑

stands for a

number.)

“NODISC” ≥ You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.

≥ You inserted a blank disc.
≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (3)

≥ Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H”

depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC
mains lead, and then reconnect it.

≥ If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number

and contact a qualified service person.

You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly.

≥

(6)

Television displays

“/” ≥ The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
“Cannot play group xx,

content xx”
“Cannot display group

xx, content xx”

“

Group xx, content

xx is protected
“Cannot play audio”

“No audio”
“Check the disc” ≥ This disc may be dirty. (3)
“This disc may not

be played in your
region”

No on-screen display.≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab.
“Authorization Error”

“

Rented Movie

§2

Expired

”

“Rental Expired”

§1

MPEG:

[Except\Asia]
\Asia]

[Except\Asia]

§2

§3

≥ You are trying to play incompatible group or content. (12)

≥ You are trying to play protected group or content. You cannot

”

play it.

≥ Audio has not been recorded, or recorded in a format this unit

cannot playback. Video playback only is possible. (12)

≥ You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the

same or includes the same region number as the unit or if the
DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for
the unit on the rear panel. (Cover)

≥ You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was

purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play
the content on this unit. [DivX] (19)

≥ The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot

play it. [DivX] (19)

§3

(17)

Troubleshooting guide

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Specifications

Signal system: PAL 625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC
Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played (8 cm or 12 cm):

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DivX
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DivX
(5) iR/iRW (Video)
(6) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD

Video output:

Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output terminal:

§5, 7

MPEG4

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]
[Others]

S-video output:

Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level: NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Output terminal:

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]
[Others]

Component video output:

[NTSC: 525 (480)p/525 (480)i, PAL: 625 (576)p/625 (576)i]
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

P
P

R output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Output terminal: Pin jack (Y: green, P

RGB video output:

R output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
G

output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output terminal: AV

Specifications

Audio output:

Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output terminal:

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]
[Others]

Number of terminals: 2 channel:1 system

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§6, 7

§6, 7

, DivX

, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe]

§6, 7

, MPEG4

)

§5, 7

§6, 7

, DivX

)

§1

, MP3

§2, 7

, WMA

§3, 7

, JPEG

§4, 7

) (4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, DivX

Pin jack (1 system)/AV

Pin jack (1 system)

PAL; 0.300 Vp-p (75 ≠)

S terminal (1 system)/AV

S terminal (1 system)

B: blue, PR: red) (1 system)

5.1-channel discrete output (5.1 channel):1 system

§6, 7

§4, 7

,

Pin jack/AV

Pin jack

Audio performance:

(1) Frequency response:

≥DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

≥DVD Audio: 4 Hz to 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)

)

≥CD Audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz

(2) S/N ratio:

≥CD Audio: 115 dB

(3) Dynamic range:

≥DVD (linear audio): 102 dB
≥CD Audio: 98 dB

(4) Total harmonic distortion:

≥CD Audio: 0.0025 %

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output: Optical terminal
Coaxial digital output: Pin jack

Pickup:

Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm
Laser power: CLASS 2/CLASS 3A

NORSK
Pickup:

Bølgelengde: 662 nm/785 nm
Laserstyrke: Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut

Power supply:

[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia\and]N.Z.]
[Continental\Europe\
[Others]

Power consumption: 11 W
Power consumption in standby mode
Dimensions (WkDkH): 430 mm k248 mmk43 mm
Mass: 2.2 kg

[Note]

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are
approximate.

§1

Conforming to IEC62107

§2

MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

§3

Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

§4

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

§5

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

§6

DivX 3.11, 4.x, 5.x
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

§7

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and video
contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups.

:approx. 1 W

4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)

AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz

AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

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!

≥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 OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION

OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,

SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the
product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible or the mains plug or an
appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa\and\Asia]

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.

[The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe,[Australia\and\N.Z.\

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

SUOMI

VAR OITUS !

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA
SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAR OITUS :

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI
EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE,
KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI
ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ
ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA,
SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAR OITUS !

≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA

KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI
MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA
TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ
VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI
HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA
VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA
JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA

SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA,
VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA
ESINEELLÄ.

≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA

AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA

VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja
pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että
siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.

NORSK

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER
ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER
BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN
FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å
REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT
SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES
AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN,
ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ
PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE
UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET,
VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ
HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT
MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ
APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN

BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER
ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER
ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ

IKKE DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER,
GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE

LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.
BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE

≥

FOR MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten,
og støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle
oppstå problemer.

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Main feature index (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

Displays current playback
condition (7)

Reviews titles/programs
to play (7)

Recalls recommended
audio/video setting (8)

Shows a disc top menu (7)
or program list (11)

Shows On-Screen Menus (13)

Changes subtitles (9)

Changes soundtracks (9)

All group/program/random play

(12)

Changes play speed (9)

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

123

45

789

CANCEL

0

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

SUBTITLE AUDIO

PLAY MODE PLAY SPEED

FL SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

AV

ENHANCER

RE-MASTER

DEPTH ENHANCER

6

MANUAL SKIP

QUICK REPLAY

10

SLOW/SEARCH

ANGLE/PAGE

ZOOM

REPEAT

MULTI

PLAY LIST

MENU

RETURN

SETUP

GROUP

Changes the unit’s display (7)

Repeat play (8)

Reproduces more natural audio

(8)

Reduces noise in pictures (8)

Skips 30 seconds forward (8)

Skips back a few seconds (9)

Shows a disc menu (7, 10, 11)
or play list (11)

Changes angles or rotates/
advances still pictures (9)

Selects groups to play (8)
Changes the zoom ratio (9)

(Inside of product)

(Produktets innside)

(Tuotteen sisällä)

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

(Back of product)
The illustration shows the models for the United Kingdom and
Continental Europe.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. p
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

RQT8117-B

F0305AK0