Panasonic DVD-S54 User Manual

Operating Instructions

ALL

DVD/CD PLAYER

Model No.

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.

If you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) in the U.S.A. or 1-800-561-5505 in Canada.

For the U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 26. For Canada: The warranty can be found on page 27. La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 28 a

29.

DVD-S54

Region number

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

Example:

MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK

See page 5 for details

As an ENERGY STAR Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”.

guidelines for energy efﬁciency.

Partner1,

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Table of contents Accessories

Getting started

Accessories .................................................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................4

Product Service ...........................................................................................4

Discs that can be played .............................................................................5

Maintenance .................................................................................................6

STEP 1 Connection .....................................................................................7

STEP 2 The remote control .........................................................................9

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP .................................................................................9

Operations

Basic play ...................................................................................................10

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

Program play ............................................................................................................ 12

Random play ............................................................................................................

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

Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs ...........13

Playing programs/playlists ........................................................................................

Convenient functions ................................................................................14

Displaying current playback condition/Enjoying advanced surround/ Repeat play/Changing picture mode/Changing play speed/Quick replay/

Table of contents/Accessories

Changing subtitles/Angle select/Still picture rotation ...............................................14

Changing soundtracks/Dialogue enhancer/Skipping about one minute forward/

Reducing noise in pictures/Transfer mode/Zoom .....................................................

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

On-Screen Menu 1/On-Screen Menu 2 ...................................................................16

On-Screen Menu 3/On-Screen Menu 4 ...................................................................

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

Reference

Glossary .....................................................................................................

Troubleshooting guide ..............................................................................21

About DivX VOD contents .........................................................................23

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ...............................................................24

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .......................................................26

1 Remote control (EUR7631290)

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1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00020)



1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00004)

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2 Remote control batteries



In the U.S.A. : To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 26. In Canada : To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

Note

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

• other equipment. Do not use an AC power supply cord from other equipment.

•

The included Canadian French language sheet corresponds to this unit's English displays.

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 ____________________________________________________

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ..................................................27

Referencia rápida en español (Spanish Quick Reference) ....................28

Speciﬁcations ............................................................................................30

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

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers are correct as of January 2008. These may be subject to change.)

DVD-S54

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR

PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR

YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

 DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS

TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

 USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES.

 DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER

(OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

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

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

• receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

• different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

• technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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.

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.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

(Inside of product)

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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.

Product service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualiﬁed service

personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service

(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these

operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts

speciﬁed by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the

original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in ﬁre, electric shock, or other

hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks

to conﬁrm that the unit is in proper working condition.

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.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 26.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

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Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc

Logo

DVD-Video

Video CD

Discs that cannot be played

Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CDROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be 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.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

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.

Indicated in these

instructions by

DVD-V

VCD

Remarks

High quality movie

and music discs

Including SVCD

(Conforming to

IEC62107)

Music discs

Recorded discs (

Disc

Logo



: Available,

Recorded on a DVD

video recorder, etc.



DVD-V

DVD-VR

–: Not available)

Recorded on a personal computer, etc.



WMA

MP3 JPEG

Finalizing



DivXMPEG4

DVD-RAM

–



   

–

Not necessary

DVD-R/RW

 

   

–

Necessary

DVD-R DL





()



()

– –

4R/4

R DL

CD-R/RW

•



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 6, Tips for making data

Necessary

discs).



This unit can also play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.



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



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

used.



Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video

Recording Format (a uniﬁed video recording standard).



Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media ﬁles.

Certiﬁed to the DivX Home Theater Proﬁle. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.



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.



Closing the session will also work.



Discs that can be played

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Discs that can be played

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root

track

trac

track track track

track

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Tips for making data discs

Format Disc Extension Reference

You cannot play WMA ﬁles that are copy protected.

• This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate

WMA

MP3

CD-R/RW

DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW

“.WMA” “.wma”

“.MP3” “.mp3”

“.JPG”

JPEG

MPEG4

DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW

“.jpg” “.JPEG” “.jpeg”

“.ASF” “.asf”

Discs that can be played/Maintenance

DivX

DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW

“.DIVX” “.divx” “.AVI” “.avi”

• (MBR: a ﬁle that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).

Sampling frequency:

•

DVD-RAM, DVD-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 This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

• 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.

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 video 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® media ﬁles. 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

• of 720 x 480. You can select up to 8 types of audio and

• subtitles on this unit.

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

At the time of recording, preﬁx folder and ﬁle names. This should be done 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.

•

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.

•

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

• This unit cannot play ﬁles recorded using packet write.

•

e.g.

MP3

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical speciﬁcations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth



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

• Before using a chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the

• cloth carefully. Cleaning of the lens is generally unnecessary although this depends on the

• operating environment. Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause a malfunction.

•

Clean discs



Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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STEP 1 Connection

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

S video cable

Audio/video cable

(included)



Audio/video cable

Back of the unit

(included)

With COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Not used

Connection

Video cables



When using this connection, the audio cable

(red and white plugs) should also be connected.

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

Select “DARKER” from the “BLACK LEVEL” ( page 18, “VIDEO” menu).

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to a progressive output compatible television.

• Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “OFF” (

• Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”, 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.

 page 19, “HDMI” menu).

 page 19, “VIDEO” menu).

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HDMI IN

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

VIDEO IN

STEP 1 Connection

Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( Page 20, Glossary)

By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-deﬁnition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-deﬁnition video (1080p,1080i). You can also enjoy surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible ampliﬁer with multi-channel output terminals.

With HDMI compatible television

To enjoy digital high-deﬁnition video and high quality audio with a single cable.

You can enjoy surround sound by connecting

• an ampliﬁer with COAXIAL terminal ( page 9).

Connection

Television

HDMI cable

With HDMI compatible television and ampliﬁer

To enjoy digital surround sound in addition to digital high-deﬁnition video.

Television

HDMI cable

Multi-channel speakers

Ampliﬁer



With HDMI compatible ampliﬁer

You can still enjoy surround sound when your television is not HDMI compatible by connecting an HDMI compatible ampliﬁer.

Television

Not used

Audio/video

(included)

cable



Multi-channel speakers

Ampliﬁer



Not used



HDMI cable

Back of the unit

Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “ON” and “AUDIO

• OUT” to “ON” (



DVD-V

Audio will be output in 2 channels when output as PCM. Change “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” (



You can also use the S VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO terminals.

To enjoy high-deﬁnition video, connect to an HDMI compatible high-deﬁnition television and set “VIDEO FORMAT” ( page 17, On-Screen Menu 4).

• For stable operation and preventing deterioration of video quality, please purchase an HDMI cable 5.0 m (16

• It is compatible with the VIERA Link

•

 page 19, “HDMI” menu).

“HDAVI ControlTM” ( pages 24 to 25).

Back of the unit Back of the unit

Set “AUDIO OUT” to “ON”. When you connect to a television

Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “ON” and “AUDIO

• OUT” to “ON” (

 page 19, “HDMI” menu).

• through the COMPONENT VIDEO terminal only, set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “OFF”, too (

page 19, “AUDIO” menu).



/5 feet) or less in length with the HDMI logo.

 page 19, “HDMI” menu).

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COAXIAL IN

Enjoying surround sound

AC IN

R6/LR6, AA

Connect the AC power supply cord last

Ampliﬁer with a built-in decoder or a decoder-ampliﬁer combination

You cannot use DTS Digital Surround

• decoders incompatible with DVD.

Set “AUDIO OUT” to “OFF” ( page 19, “HDMI” menu), and change

“PCM OUTPUT”, “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” (

 page 19, “AUDIO” menu).

STEP 2 The remote control

Batteries

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP

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

Coaxial cable

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.

Back of the unit

Insert so the poles (4 and 3) match those in the remote

• control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

• Do not heat or expose to ﬂame.

• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to

• direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Do not:

mix old and new batteries.

• use different types at the same time.

• take apart or short circuit.

•

2 3

Select

AC power supply cord

To household AC outlet

attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

•

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the ﬂuid contacts and may cause a ﬁre. Remove batteries 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 10), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front

of the unit.

(included)

Connection/The remote control/QUICK SETUP

Power on

To change these settings later, select “QUICK SETUP” (

Shows QUICK SETUP screen.

Follow the message and make the settings.

 page 19, “OTHERS” menu).

Press to ﬁnish QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

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POWER

OPEN/CLOSE

Basic play

Power ON.

Load the disc.

Load double-sided discs so the

• label for the side you want to play is facing up.

Skip

Press [u i] to skip titles, chapters, tracks, etc.

•

Basic play

DVD-VR

Can also skip to the markers.

•

Stop

The position is memorized when “RESUME STOP” is displayed on your television screen.

Press [q] (PLAY) to resume. (Resume play)

•

Press [g] to clear the position.

•

Remote control sensor

Stop

Open the disc tray.

Start play.

Search Slow-motion

Up to 5 steps

•

Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.

•

VCD

(during play)

(during pause)

Slow-motion: Forward direction only.

• Slow-motion: Does not work.

DivXMPEG4

Pause

Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.•

Standby/on switch (8)

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.

Note

DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [

• when you ﬁnish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

MP3 JPEG

To play

• ( page 19, “OTHERS” menu).

Total title number may not be displayed properly on

•

If you are experiencing problems, refer to “Troubleshooting guide” (

or contents on DVD-RAM, set “DVD-VR/DATA” to “DATA”

4R/4RW.

 pages 21 to 23).

+ 22 hidden pages