Panasonic DVD-S97 Operating Instruction

Operating Instructions

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Manuel d’utilisation

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DVD/CD PLAYER

Lecteur DVD/CD

Model No./Modèle DVD-S97

Dear customer

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

Region number/Code régional

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number “1” or “ALL”.
Le lecteur prend en charge les disques DVD-Vidéo identifiés par le
code régional “1” ou par la mention “ALL”.

Example:
Exemple:

1

2

4

PP

1

ALL

Cher client

Nous vous remercions d’avoir arrêté votre choix sur cet appareil. Pour en
tirer un rendement optimal, il est recommandé de lire attentivement le
présent manuel. Conserver ce manuel pour consultation ultérieure.

This manual was printed with
soy based ink.
Ce manuel a été imprimé avec de
l’encre à base de soja.

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NERGY STAR

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As an ENERGY STAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.

A titre de participant au programme

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NERGY STAR , Panasonic a
déterminé que cet appareil respecte les
directives

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

For U.S.A. only
The warranty can be found on page 21.

La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la
página anterior a la contraportada.

d’économie d’énergie.

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NERGY STAR en matière

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

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

CAUTION:

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

≥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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

(Inside of product)

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
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 patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in
compliance with the MPEG-4 Video Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decode MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a licensed video provider. No license is granted or implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA. See http://www.mpegla.com.

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.

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

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital

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 :

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific

ATTENTION!

CET APPAREIL EST DOTÉ D’UN LECTEUR AU LASER.
L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU LE RECOURS À
DES RÉGLAGES AUTRES QUE CEUX INDIQUÉS DANS
CE MANUEL PEUVENT PRÉSENTER DES RISQUES
D’EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONS.
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOÎTIER. TOUTE RÉPARATION DOIT
ÊTRE FAITE PAR UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ ET NON
PAR L’USAGER.

MISE EN GARDE:

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU DE
CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, AINSI QUE TOUT DOMMAGE À
L’APPAREIL, NE PAS L’EXPOSER À LA PLUIE, À DES
ÉCLABOUSSURES OU À UNE HUMIDITÉ EXCESSIVE.
ÉVITER ÉGALEMENT DE PLACER DES CONTENANTS
AVEC DU LIQUIDE, TEL UN VASE, SUR L’APPAREIL.

ATTENTION

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

NE PAS OUVRIR

ATTENTION: AFIN DE PRÉVENIR LE RISQUE

DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, NE
PAS RETIRER LES VIS.
TOUTE RÉPARATION DEVRAIT
ÊTRE CONFIÉE À UN
PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.

Le symbole de l’éclair dans un triangle
équilatéral indique la présence d’une tension
suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque
de chocs électriques.

Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle
équilatéral indique que le manuel d’utilisation
inclus avec l’appareil contient d’importantes
recommandations quant au fonctionnement et
à l’entretien de ce dernier.

(Intérieur de l’appareil)

Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” et le symbole double D sont des marques de commerce de Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” et “DTS Digital Surround” sont des marques déposées de Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Cet appareil incorpore une technologie anti-piratage protégée par des brevets déposés auprès des autorités du gouvernement américain et

d’autres droits de propriété intellectuelle détenus par Macrovision Corporation et d’autres détenteurs de droits. L’utilisation de cette
technologie de protection des droits d’auteur doit être autorisée par la société Macrovision et doit se limiter à des fins de divertissement privé
à moins d’une autorisation préalable et explicite de Macrovision Corporation. Toute rétro-ingénierie ou tout démontage est interdit.

Technologie de décodage audio MPEG Layer 3 sous licence de Fraunhofer IIS et Thomson multimedia.

Cet appareil est fabriqué sous licence du portfolio de brevet MPEG-4 pour utilisation personnelle et non commerciale d’un consommateur qui
(i) code les signaux vidéo en conformité avec la norme vidéo MPEG-4 (“MPEG-4 Video”) et (ou) (ii) décode le signal vidéo MPEG-4 qui a été
codé par un consommateur dans une activité personnelle et non commerciale et (ou) l’a obtenu d’un fournisseur vidéo licencié. Aucune
licence n’est octroyée pour toute autre utilisation.
Pour tout autre renseignement, communiquer avec MPEG LA.Voir page http://www.mpegla.com.

Windows Media et le logotype Windows sont des marques de commerce ou des marques déposées de
Microsoft Corporation aux États-Unis et (ou) dans d’autres pays.

WMA est un format de compression développé par Microsoft Corporation. On y retrouve la même qualité sonore
qu’avec les MP3 avec des fichiers de taille plus petite que les MP3.

HighMAT™ et le logotype HighMAT sont des marques de commerce ou des marques déposées de
Microsoft Corporation aux États-Unis et(ou) dans d’autres pays.

commerce de Pacific Microsonics, Inc. aux États-Unis et(ou) dans d’autres pays.

Système HDCD fabriqué sous licence de Pacific Microsonics, Inc. Ce produit est couvert par les brevets suivants: États-Unis: 5,479,168,
5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531; Australie: 669114. Autres brevets en instance.

HDMI, le logo HDMI et High Definition Multimedia Interface sont des marques de commerce ou des marques déposées de HDMI Licensing LLC.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital

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et Pacific Microsonics™ sont soit des marques déposées, soit des marques de

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Accessories

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Only for U.S.A.)

“Accessory Purchases” on page 21.

(Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the
dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.

∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7720KG0)
∏ 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00016)
∏ 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA2CA00009)

∏ 1 HDMI cable (K1HA19DA0001)
∏ 2 Remote control batteries

To order accessories, refer to

[Note]

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

Table of contents

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

DVD-S97

Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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

Discs that can be played/Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) . . . . . . . 6

Enjoying multi-channel surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

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

STEP 4 Television operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Operations

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

Enjoying higher quality audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Recalling recommended audio/video setting—AV Enhancer . . . . . . 9

Reproducing more natural audio—Multi Re-master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Enjoying even higher quality sound— AUDIO ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Changing the play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

All group/Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Changing play speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Starting play from a selected group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Quick replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Angle select and Still picture rotation/advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing the zoom ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Reducing noise in pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing HighMAT

Playing RAM discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

TM

discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Main Menus/Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reference

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14)

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

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Discs that can be played

Disc Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

Indication

in these

operating

instructions

[RAM]

[JPEG]

[MPEG4]

[DVD-A]

[DVD-V]

Remarks

Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal
computers, etc.

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) standard Vesion 1.0.

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].

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➜ Back cover, 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.

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” (➜ page 15, Other Menu).

—

≥To play JPEG or MPEG4 files, select

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

[DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD

[VCD]

SVCD

CD [CD]

[CD]

[VCD]

CD-R
CD-RW

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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 disc or condition of the recording.

—

[WMA]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[MPEG4]

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVDiR, iRW, DVD-RW, SACD, Divx
Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their
cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not
conform to IEC62107.

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You can play DVD-Audio, however still pictures may be displayed enlarged.

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

—

Conforming to IEC62107

This unit is compatible with HDCD (➜ Back cover, Glossary), but does not support the
Peak Extend function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).

≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.

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

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finalize

the disc after recording.

≥HighMAT discs

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 15,
Other Menu).

≥[WMA] This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

∫ Audio format of DVDs

You can play discs with these symbols.

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and “Chaoji VCD”

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on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or DVD-

Disc handling

∫ To clean discs

DVD-Audio,DVD-Video,Video CD, SVCD and CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM and DVD-R

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫ 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.

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STEP 1

5.1ch

2ch

L

R

R

Y

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480p/480i)

(p )

(p )

SURROUND

FRONT L/L

FER

FRONT R/R

VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

5.1ch

2ch

P

B

Y

P

R

R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480p/480i)

UT

5.1ch

2ch

L

L

P

B

Y

P

R

R

R

SURROUND

FRONT L/L

FRONT R/R

V

O

T

S VIDEO

OUT

COAXIAL

COMP

AUDIO O UT

5.1ch

2ch

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

L

L

P

B

P

R

R

R

OPTICAL

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT L/L

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R/R

COAXIAL

AUDIO O UT

5.1ch

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

L

R

OPTICAL

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT L/L

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R/R

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

CENTER

SUBWOOF

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

P

B

Y

P

R

VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

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.

WITH VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN

L

or

VIDEO

IN

Audio/video
cable

(included)

S VIDEO

IN

S video cable

AUDIO IN

R

Television

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WITH COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO IN

R

L

L

R

Audio/
video
cable

(included)

Not used

COMPONENT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

Video
cables

Back of the unit

IDE

OU

Amplifier

Audio/video
cable

(included)

Not used

Not used

, “Video” tab )

VIDEO IN

§

§

(480p/480i)

§

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 system component to enjoy stereo
sound.

Select “Darker” from the “Black Level Control” (➜page 16

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
1 Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” (➜ page 17, “HDMI” tab).

Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, then follow the instructions

2

on the menu screen

All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors are compatible.

(➜ page 14, Picture Menu).

Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last

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.

AC IN

AC power supply cord (included)

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

Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) (‹ Back cover, Glossary)

By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (720p,1080i).
You can also enjoy multi-channel 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 multi-channel surround sound by

connecting an amplifier with other audio
terminals (

➜

page 7

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

(included)

).

Television

With HDMI compatible television
and amplifier

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

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

HDMI OUT

HDMI IN

Television

To the multi-channel
speakers

Amplifier

HDMI cable

(included)

With HDMI compatible amplifier

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

Television

To the multi-channel
speakers

HDMI IN

HDMI cable

(included)

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Back of the unit

≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “On” and “HDMI

Audio Output” to “On”
(➜ page 17, “HDMI” tab).

≥To enjoy high-definition video, connect to an HDMI compatible high-definition television and set “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 14,
≥This unit has HDMI Ver 1.1 (EDID Ver 1.3, up to 512 Bytes). It is not compatible with the HDMI Control Function (CEC).

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≥Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM (➜ Back cover, Glossary), the audio from the CPPM copy protected DVD-Audio cannot

be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the audio cable (L, R) of the Audio/Video cable to an HDMI compatible AUDIO IN terminal.

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Back of the unit

≥

Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “On” and “HDMI
Audio Output” to “On”

➜

page 17, “HDMI” tab).

(

Back of the unit

≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” and “HDMI

Audio Output” to “On” (➜ page 17, “HDMI” tab).

§

You can also use the S VIDEO and

COMPONENT VIDEO terminals.

Picture Menu

).

Enjoying multi-channel surround sound

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

5

.

AUDIO OUT

5.1c h

L

R

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT L/L

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R/R

L

R

2ch

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

PLAY LIST

MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY

RETURN

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

SHARPNESS

COLOR

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

SETUP

FL SELECT

TV

TV/VIDEO

CH

VOLUME

≥Select “Off” in “HDMI Audio Output” (➜ page 17, “HDMI” tab).

WITH COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN

≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround

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

COAXIAL IN

OPTICAL IN

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) or HDMI terminals (➜ page 6)

(

Amplifier

WITH AUDIO IN 5.1ch

To obtain maximum performance of DVD-Audio multi-channel linear PCM
sound, this connection is recommended.To enjoy digital multi-channel
surround sound, connect to an amplifier with HDMI terminals. (

COAXIAL IN

CENTER SUBWOOFER

SURROUND
(L) (R)

FRONT

(L) (R)

➜page 6)

Coaxial
cable

STEP 2

∫ Batteries

STEP 3

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

≥Change “PCM Digital Output”,

“Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital
Surround”
(➜ page 16,“Audio” tab ).

Back of the unit

The remote control

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

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥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.
≥

remote control.

use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts
and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used
for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫ Use

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

QUICK SETUP

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

123 4 5

DVD

SETUP

RETURN

ENTER

ENTER

Audio cable

Connect cables to
terminals corresponding to
the speakers you have
connected.

≥Change “Speaker

Settings” (➜ page 16,
“Audio” tab).

SETUP

Power ON.

Shows QUICK
SETUP
screen.

Follow the
message and
make the settings.

Press to finish
QUICK
SETUP.

Press to
exit.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” (➜ page 17, “Others” tab).

STEP 4

Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.

e.g., 01: [0] ➡ [1]

Television operation (You can use this unit’s remote control to operate your television.)

TV

VOLUME

CH

TV/VIDEO

TV operation

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic
National

01, 02

QUASAR
FISHER 10 MAGNAVOX 03 SHARP 06, 07

Test by turning on the television and changing channels. Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.
≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible

with your television.

GE 05 MITSUBISHI 13 SONY 08
GOLDSTAR 15, 16, 17 PHILIPS (RC-5) 03 SYLVANIA 03

HITACHI 12 RCA 05 THOMSON 05
JVC 11 SAMSUNG 14, 18, 19 TOSHIBA 09
LG 15, 16, 17 SANYO 10 ZENITH 04

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Basic play

Stop

Pause

FL SELECT

AV ENHANCER

CANCEL

SKIP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

CONTRAST

SUBTITLE

TV

TV/VIDEO

RE-MASTER

PAUSE

ENTER

BRIGHTNESS

AUDIO

MULTI

SHARPNESS

ANGLE/PAGE

VOLUME

CH

AUDIO ONLY

PLAY SPEED

POSITION MEMORY

QUICK REPLAY

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SETUP

COLOR

1

Power ON.

2

Open the disc tray.

(➜ page 9)

PauseStop

Remote control
signal sensor

720p/1080i

MENU

3

Load the disc.

Load double-sided discs so the label for

≥

the side you want to play is facing up.

4

Start play.

Press to skip.
Press and hold to
–search (during play)
–slow-motion (during

pause)

≥[RAM] Remove discs from their

cartridges before use.

STOP

PAUSE

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

[DVD-V]

To review the previous

(➜ page 11, Position

chapters

memory).

≥Press [∫] to clear the position.

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart

play.

Enter number

123

456

789

CANCEL

ENTER

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

0

10

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

e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel the

number(s).

Skips items.
≥[RAM] Can also skip to the

markers [➜ page 14, Marker

Skip

SKIP

(VR)].

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

Group skip

Search

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Frame-by­frame

ENTER

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

Skips groups.

≥Does not work while paused.

≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
≥[VCD] Slow motion:

Forward direction only.

≥[MPEG4] Slow motion :

Does not work.

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

≥[VCD] forward direction only.

(during pause)

Select

On-screen
item select

ENTER

Register

[Note]

≥

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

channels can be down-mixed to two channels. (

➜

Back cover, Glossary)

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

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

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide
(➜ page 18, 19).

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[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu.

[RAM]

Plays the programs (➜page 13).

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu.

[RAM]

Plays a play list (➜ page 13

[VCD] with playback control

Shows a disc menu.

Disc menu

Return to
previous

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

PLAY LIST

MENU

RETURN

RETURN

screen

Main unit

FL SELECT

display

Information

SUBTITLE

screen

∫ Standby/on switch (POWER 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.

Number display

:;

Time display

[RAM]

Turns subtitle on/off ( ➜page 11).
[DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only)

Selects the subtitle languages
( ➜page 11).

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
[CD] (CD text only)

Turns the information screen on/
off.

)

.

Enjoying higher quality audio and video

AV ENHANCER

(Main unit)

Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “Auto”,
“User1”, “User2” or “User3”

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

§

: Suitable for video ([DVD-V]) (factory preset).

User1

§

: Suitable for audio (factory preset).

User2

§

: Suitable for video ([RAM]) (factory preset).

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 (➜ below)
Advanced Surround/Dialogue Enhancer/Dolby Pro Logic II (➜ page 15)

Video settings:

Picture Mode (➜ page 14)
Gamma/Depth Enhancer (➜ page 14)
Contrast/Brightness/Sharpness/Color (➜ right)
MPEG DNR/3D-NR (➜ page 11, Reducing noise in pictures)

MULTI

RE-MASTER

[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
[DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only)

[VCD] [CD]

≥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 DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz.
( ➜ Back cover, “Sampling frequency“ in Glossary)

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

Reproducing more natural audio—
Multi Re-master

Recalling recommended audio/
video setting—AV Enhancer

Menu

AV Enhancer Auto

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

Menu

Multi Re-master 1

Setting [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)

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

Adjusting the Re-master level [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)
Press [21] to adjust the level (j6 to i6 dB).

Off

1 96kHz

2
3
Level

Type of music

0 dB

Output sampling
frequency

Re-master level

Other discs

Effect level

AUDIO ONLY

You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video output.

During play

Enjoying even higher quality sound—
AUDIO ONLY

Press [AUDIO ONLY].

≥AUDIO ONLY is canceled if you press [AUDIO ONLY] again or switch the

unit to standby.

≥There may be output to the screen when:

—the disc is stopped.
—performing operations such as searching.
— on screen display or the menu screen appears.

≥Audio and video will not be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal while

this function is on.

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

Contrast

Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture.

1. Press [CONTRAST].

Contrast

2. Press [21] to adjust (j7 to i7).

Brightness

Brightens the picture.

1. Press [BRIGHTNESS].

2. Press [21] to adjust (0 to i15).

Sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines.

1. Press [SHARPNESS].

2. Press [21] to adjust (j7 to i7).

Color

Adjust the shade of the picture’s color.

1. Press [COLOR].

2. Press [21] to adjust (j7 to i7).

SHARPNESS

COLOR

Adjusting picture mode

0

≥This feature may not work when connected with DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or

HDMI AV OUT terminals.

AV Enhancer and Multi Re-master may not work depending on the
discs recording.

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Changing the play sequence

Choose a title and chapter.
No. Time

Title

Play
Clear

Clear all

Chapter

1

Convenient functions

PLAY MODE

All group/Program/Random play

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].

Each time you press the button:
All group ([DVD-A]) > Program > Random

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

≥Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.

Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 15, Other Menu).

∫ All Group play

Press [1] (PLAY).

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

∫ Program play (up to 32 items)

1 Press the numbered buttons to

select the items. (➜ page 8, 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 [3 4] to select “ALL”, then press [ENTER] again to
register.

Changing the program

Press [3 4] 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.

e.g. [DVD-V]

1

PLAY SPEED

Changing play speed

[RAM] [DVD-V]

Press [W, PLAY SPEED]
or [X, PLAY SPEED].

–from k0.6 to k1.4 (in 0.1 units)

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

– Multi Re-master (➜ page 9), Advanced Surround and Dolby Pro Logic

II (➜ page 15, Audio Menu) do not work.

– Audio output switches to 2ch.
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.

≥This function may not work depending on the discs recording.

GROUP

Starting play from a selected group

[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
A folder on WMA/MP3, JPEG and MPEG4 discs is treated as a “Group”.

While stopped

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

to select a group and press [ENTER].

[DVD-A] To play all groups (➜ left, All Group play)

e.g. [RAM]

DVD-VR
a0.9

Menu

Group Search 1

∫ Random play

1([DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4])

Press the numbered buttons to
select a group or a title.
(➜ page 8, Enter number)

2 Press [1] (PLAY).

To exit the all group, program or random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

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e.g. [DVD-V]

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

Choose a title

Title

to select

0 ~ 9

1

to start

PLAY

QUICK REPLAY

Quick replay

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)

[MPEG4] : Does not work.

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

This function may not work depending on the discs recording.

POSITION MEMORY

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

This position is memorized even after turning off the unit or changing the
disc.

Position memory

Press [POSITION MEMORY].

Position memorized

≥ Up to 5 discs.
≥ When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced.
≥ It may not always be possible for parts of a disc to be stored.

When the unit is turned on or the disc is inserted, “
display.

!” flashes on the

Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from that position.

(At this point, the memory is erased.)

ANGLE/PAGE

Angle select and Still picture rotation/
advance

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

[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle select
[DVD-A] –Still picture advance

[JPEG] –Still picture rotation

[JPEG] Still picture rotation is cancelled when you open the disc tray or

switch the unit to standby.

To review the previous chapters

Press [1] (PLAY) while the following message is displayed.

Press PLAY to preview chapters

Do not press [1] (PLAY) if you want to cancel review.

To cancel

Press [∫] while “!” is flashing.

AUDIO

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]

Changing soundtracks

[DVD-V]

(Within a title only)

Press [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.

[RAM] [VCD]

You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read
the disc’s instructions for details.

Menu

Audio 1

Signal type/data

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

[DVD-V] (with subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)

SUBTITLE

/2 .1ch

.1: Low frequency effect

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

3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

Changing subtitles

Press [SUBTITLE] several times to select the subtitle language.

To clear/display the subtitles

Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off”.

[RAM] (On/Off only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

Menu

Subtitle Off

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

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

Recorders. (Subtitle on/off information is also not recordable on
Panasonic DVD-R finalized with a Panasonic DVD Recorder.)

ZOOM

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4]
This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

Press [ZOOM] several times to
select the aspect ratio (Just Fit
Zoom).

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Auto --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard

:;

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

[MPEG4]
Standard --. Original

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

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

Press [2 1].
–from

≥Press and hold to alter in 0.05 units.

–from

≥Press and hold to alter in 0.1 units.
[MPEG4] only
–from

≥Press and hold to alter in 0.25 units.

≥It may not be possible to zoom up to X4.00 depending upon the

connected television and its settings.

.

DNR

MPEG DNR: Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that

3D-NR: Reduces overall noise.

Changing the zoom ratio

Menu

Just Fit Zoom a1.00

k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)

k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

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

Reducing noise in pictures

appears around contrasting sections of the picture.

1 Press [DNR] to select the item.
2 Press [21] to adjust (MPEG DNR: 0 to i3, 3D-NR: 0 to i4).

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Using navigation menus

TOP MENU

MENU

Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4 discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]

You can play JPEG and MPEG4 content on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 15, “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu).

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

While the menu is displayed

Press [3 4] to select “All”, “Audio”, “Picture” or “Video” and press [ENTER].

Playback Menu

WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4

WMA/ MP3
JPEG
MPEG4

All Total 436

Audio Total 7

Picture Total 427

Video Total 2

to select and press

ENTER

≥To display/exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

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

Press [ENTER].

002 My favorite2

Perfume

≥To start play from the selected content

Press [3421

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

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

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

] to select and press [ENTER]

DISPLAY

Group

N

avigation Menu

005 Japanese

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

to display the sub menu

001 Lady Starfish

Group 005/023

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

Content

JPEG

5

Content 0001/0004

RETURN

Group and content number
currently playing

:JPEG
:WMA/MP3

: MPEG4

Number currently selected

to exit

∫ Using the submenu

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

Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group

All
Audio
Picture
Video

Help display
Find

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Content only

Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG]

To the next group
To the previous group

WMA/MP3, JPEG and MPEG4
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only

MPEG4 only
To switch between guide messages and

the elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title (➜ see right)

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∫ Searching by a content or group title

Highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search its
content.

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [DISPLAY].
3Press [3 4] to select

“Find” and press [ENTER].

4Press [3 4] to select a

character and press [ENTER].

≥Repeat to enter another character.
≥Lower case is also searched.
≥Press [6 5] 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.

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

The search result screen appears.

6Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press

[ENTER].

¢

A

Find