Panasonic PV-20DF25-K, PV-27DF25-K Operating Instructions Manual

InformationGetting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-20DF25-K and
PV-27DF25-K. Illustrations in this manual show the PV-27DF25-K. Fea tures may vary, so please
read care ful ly.

LSQT0940 A

TV / DVD Combination

Operating Instructions

Models No.

• Connection and Initial Setup Procedures are on pages 10 and 13.

PV-20DF25-K/PV-27DF25-K

MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK

*Ability to play back may depend on recording
conditions.

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

Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to connect, operate,
or adjust this product. Please save this manual.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable
products on the market today. Used properly, it will bring you and
your family years of enjoyment. Please fill in the information below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your unit.

Date of Purchase _____________________

Dealer Purchased From ________________

Dealer Address _______________________

Dealer Phone No. _____________________

Model No. __________________________

Serial No. ___________________________

Congratulations

Before Using

This television receiver provides display of television closed
captioning.

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093;
5,315,448; and 6,516,132.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

1 Remote Control
(EUR7724010 or EUR7724010R)

2 Batteries “AA”

Accessories

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Getting Started

Safety Precautions

WARNING

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR
MOIS TURE.

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

CAUTION

CAUTION:

LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

(Inside of product)

CAUTION:

UNIT IS A CLASS I LASER PRODUCT.
HOWEVER, THIS UNIT USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD CAUSE
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE
UNIT CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.
WHEN THIS UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET, DO NOT PLACE YOUR
EYES CLOSE TO THE OPENING OF THE DISC TRAY AND OTHER OPENINGS TO
LOOK INTO THE INSIDE OF THIS UNIT.
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 ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE UNIT YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude
to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part
of this unit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

CAUTION

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and main te nance of
this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRE CAU TIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO
THIS PRODUCT, READ AND RETAIN ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. HEED ALL
WARNINGS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE PRODUCT.

 INSTALLATION

1 POWER SOURCE CAUTION

Operate only from power source indicated on unit or in this manual. If uncertain, have

your Electric Utility Service Company or Video Products Dealer verify your home
power source.

2 POWER CORD PLUG

For safety, this unit has a polarized type plug (one wide blade), or a three-wire

grounding type plug. Always hold the plug firmly and make sure your hands are dry
when plugging in or unplugging the AC power cord. Regularly remove dust, dirt, etc.

on the plug.
POLARIZED PLUG CAUTION:
The plug fits into outlet only one way. If it cannot be fully inserted, try reversing it. If it

still will not fit, have an electrician install the proper wall outlet. Do not tamper with the

plug.
GROUNDING PLUG CAUTION:
The plug requires a three-hole grounding outlet. If necessary, have an electrician

install the proper outlet. Do not tamper with the plug.

3 POWER CORD

To avoid unit malfunction, and to protect against electrical shock, fire or personal

injury:

• Keep power cord away from heating appliances and walking traffic. Do not rest
heavy objects on, or roll such objects over the power cord.

• Do not tamper with the cord in any way.

• An extension cord should have the same type plug (polarized or grounding) and
must be securely connected.

• Overloaded wall outlets or extension cords are fire hazards.

• Frayed cords, damaged plugs, and damaged or cracked wire insulation are
hazardous and should be replaced by a qualified electrician.

4 DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATION HOLES

Ventilation openings in the cabinet release heat generated during operation. If

blocked, heat build-up may result in a fire hazard or heat damage to cassettes or
discs.

For your protection:

a. Never cover ventilation slots while unit is ON, or operate unit while placed on a

bed, sofa, rug, or other soft surface.

b. Avoid built-in installation, such as a book case or rack, unless properly ventilated.

5 AVOID EXTREMELY HOT LOCATIONS OR SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Do not place unit over or near a heater or radiator, in direct sunlight, inside closed

vehicles, in high temperature locations [over 95 °F (35 °C)], or in over 75 % humidity.
If unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm one, moisture may con dense in
unit and on the disc causing damage. Never subject unit to vibration, impact, or place
it so that the surface is tilted as internal parts may be seriously dam aged.

6 TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY

• Never place unit on support or stand that is not firm, level, and
adequately strong. The unit could fall causing serious injury to a
child or adult and damage to the unit.

• Move any appliance and cart combination with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause objects
to overturn.

• Carefully follow all operating instructions.

 USING THE UNIT

 SERVICE

Before unit is brought out of storage or moved to a new location, refer again to the
INSTALLATION section of these safe guards.

1 KEEP UNIT WELL AWAY FROM WATER OR MOISTURE,

such as vases, sinks, tubs, etc.

2 IF EXPOSED TO RAIN, MOISTURE, OR STRONG IMPACT,

unplug unit and have it inspected by a qualified service technician before use.

3 ELECTRICAL STORMS

During a lightning storm, or before leaving unit unused for extended periods of

time, disconnect all equipment from the power source as well as the antenna
and cable system.

4 WHEN UNIT IS PLUGGED IN

• DO NOT OPERATE IF:

- liquid has spilled into unit.

- unit was dropped or otherwise damaged.

- unit emits smoke, odours, or noises. Immediately unplug unit, and have it
inspected by a service technician to avoid potential fire and shock hazards.

• Never drop or push any object through openings in unit. Touching internal
parts may cause electric shock or fire hazard. Do not put any foreign object on
the tray.

• Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, away from unit to avoid electrical
interference.

5 USING ACCESSORIES

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid risk of fire,

shock, or other hazards.

6 CLEANING UNIT

Unplug unit. Use a clean, dry, chemically untreated cloth to gently remove dust

or debris. DO NOT USE cleaning fluids, aerosols, or forced air that could over­spray, or seep into unit and cause electrical shock. Any substance such as wax,
adhesive tape, etc. may mar the cabinet surface. Exposure to greasy, humid, or
dusty areas may adversely affect internal parts.

1 DO NOT SERVICE PRODUCT YOURSELF

If, after carefully following detailed operating in struc tions, the unit does not operate

properly, do not attempt to open or remove covers, or make any adjustments not
described in the manual. Unplug unit and contact a qualified service tech ni cian.

2 REPLACEMENT OF PARTS

Make sure the service technician uses only parts specified by the manufacturer,

or that have equal safety char ac ter is tics as original parts. The use of unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

3 SAFETY CHECK AFTER SERVICING

After unit is serviced or repaired, request that a thorough safety check be done as

described in the manufacturer’s service literature to ensure video unit is in safe
operating condition.

1 SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION

An outside antenna or cable system must be properly grounded to provide

some protection against built up static charges and voltage. Part 1 of the
Canadian Electrical Code, in U.S.A. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code. ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information regarding proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge
unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.

2 KEEP ANTENNA CLEAR OF HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS

Locate an outside antenna system well away

from power lines and electric light or power
circuits so it will never touch these power
sources should it ever fall. When installing
antenna, absolutely never touch power lines,
circuits or other power sources as this could
be fatal.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA
LEADIN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGEUNIT
(NECSECTION 810-20)

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION 810-21)

GROUNDCLAMPS

POWERSERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODESYSTEM
(NECART 250,PART H)

NEC

-NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE

 OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION

WARNING

5

Getting Started

Getting
Started

TV
Operation

Disc
Operation

Information

Table of Contents

InformationGetting Started TV Operation Disc Operation Information

Before Using ............................................................................................................................ 2

Safety Precautions .................................................................................................................. 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS ............................................................... 4

Information ............................................................................................................................... 6

Location of Controls ............................................................................................................... 8

Connections ........................................................................................................................... 10

Tuning TV ............................................................................................................................... 13

TV Operation .......................................................................................................................... 16

MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System ..................................................................................... 18

TV Timer Features ................................................................................................................. 19

Closed Caption System ........................................................................................................ 20

Video / Audio Setting ............................................................................................................ 22

V-Chip Control Features ....................................................................................................... 24

Display Features .................................................................................................................... 28

Basic Disc Operation ............................................................................................................ 29

DVD-RAM Operation .............................................................................................................. 33

Disc Operation -Using Information Screen- ........................................................................ 35

Special Disc Operation .........................................................................................................38

Settings for DVD Operation .................................................................................................. 41

Warning and Instruction Displays ....................................................................................... 45

Glossary ................................................................................................................................. 45

Before Requesting Service ................................................................................................... 46

Limited Warranty/Servicentre List ....................................................................................... 47

Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 48

Index ....................................................................................................................................... 49

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• Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control.

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

1 Open the cover.

3 Close the cover.

2 Insert batteries as marked.

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.

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.

Loading the Batteries

Unit auto adjusts clock for DST (Daylight Saving Time.)

DST (Daylight Saving Time)

• If your area does not observe Daylight Saving Time, select DST : OFF
(see “Manual Clock Setting” on page 14).

• Keep these time changes in mind when pro gram ming the unit for timer
recording.

■ Spring (First Sunday in April)

DST: ON ➞ Sets clock ahead one hour.

■ Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST: ON ➞ Turns clock back one hour.

Information

Information (Unit)

Discs that can be played



Discs that cannot be played

DVD with Region No. other than “1” or “ALL”, DVD from PAL
system, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD-AUDIO, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
CD-ROM, CDV, CVD, CD-G, CD-TEXT, SACD, Photo-CD.

Disc type Disc Logo

Indication in these operating
instructions

DVD-Video

DVD-V

(DVD-Video)

DVD- R*

1

DVD- RAM

*2

RAM

CD

CD

(CD-DA)

Video CD

VCD

CD-R

CD

or

VCD

CD-RW

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these
can damage the unit.

*1 DVD-Video formatted discs [finalized].

*

2

Discs recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format.

Information (Disc)

The unit may tip or fall if not situated on a stable surface, if
pushed, or during an earthquake. Use a strong rope or chain
(not included) to fasten the unit firmly to a strong wall support.

Safety Precaution

■

PV-27DF25-K only

Note:

• The “CD” sides of DualDiscs do not meet the CD-DA standard so it
may not be possible to play them on this unit.

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

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Getting Started

* A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

 DVDs that can be played

You can play discs with these symbols.

 Playing DVDs

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. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

 CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD­DA (digital audio) and finalized*.

 DVD-R discs

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

DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit
to be able to play them.

• Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another
begins, may not play smoothly.

• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return
them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully.

Non-cartridge disc

TYPE 2 or 4 disc

Type

• Non-cartridge discs

• Discs that can be removed from their cartridges (TYPE 2
and 4)

Capacity

• 12 cm (5″) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-sided)

• 8 cm (3″) 2.8 GB (double-sided)

• The region number of this player is “1”.

• The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels bearing “1” or “ALL”.

1

For U.S.A. and Canada

Example:

ALL

2

4

1

Disc Handling

This unit is designed and man u fac tured to respond to the Region
Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the
Region number described on the DVD disc does not cor re spond to
the Region number of this unit, this unit cannot play this disc.

Region Management Information

Handling precautions

• Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD­R playback.

• Do not attach sticker to disc. (Do not use
discs with exposed adhesive from tape or
left over peeled-off stickers.)

• Only hold disc by edges as shown at right.
Fin ger prints, dirt and scratches can cause
skipping and distortion.

• Do not write on label side of disc.

• Never use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids,
or any other solvent.

• Do not try to close disc tray when disc is not
properly placed.

Disc tray

Disc

If disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment, moisture
may form on the disc

Wipe away moisture with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using
disc. (See above.)

Improper disc storage

Discs can be damaged if stored or left in areas:

• Exposed to direct sunlight.

• That are humid or dusty.

• Near heat (i.e. heater, radiator, etc.).

With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipe from the centre
hole to the outer edge as shown below. (Wiping in a circular pattern
will scratch the surface.)

To clean disc surface



DVD-RAM, DVD-R :

Clean only with DVD-RAM disc cleaner. Never use cloths or
cleaners for CDs, etc.

Information (MAIN MENU Screen)

In the Main Menu display, only icons which can be selected appear
normally while those not available appear dark.

Example:
When the unit is used for the first time,
the DVD icon is dark because it cannot
be selected in this condition (see right).
However, when DVD is pressed to enter
DVD mode, the DVD icon becomes
selectable.

MAIN MENU

LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

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Remote Control Buttons

Location of Controls

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12
13

14

15
16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27
28

31

29

30

1

OPEN / CLOSE Opens or closes the disc tray.

2

POWER Turns the unit on or off.

3

DISPLAY

Displays the TV status and clock. In DVD
mode, displays disc and unit information.

4

RAPID TUNE Displays the last channel you were watching.

5

MUTE Mutes the sound instantly.

6

INPUT

Changes input source.

7

ACTION Displays Main Menu.

8

SELECT ▲▼◄► Controls navigation around on-screen menu.

9

CHANNEL UP/DOWN Selects a channel.

10

SKIP- Ι◄◄

Skips back one chapter or track. Goes to
previous menu screen.

11

STOP Stops playback.

12

STILL

Pauses picture in Playback mode and frame
advance picture in Still mode.

13

SEARCH ◄◄ /
SLOW-

Activates reverse rapid scene search in Play
mode.
Increases reverse slow motion speed in still
mode. (Up to 5 levels)

14

AUDIO Selects the desired audio mode.

15

ANGLE Selects the desired angle in DVD mode.

16

TIMER Set ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER.

17

RETURN Returns to DVD menu screen.

18

DVD Set to DVD mode.

19

TV Sets to TV mode.

20

NUMBER Keys Selects a channel directly.

21

ADD/DELETE/
CLEAR

Adds or deletes a channel. Cancels an item
on the screen.

22

MENU / PLAY LIST

Displays DVD menu. Displays Play List.
(DVD-RAM)

23

SET Sets selected menu.

24

VOLUME UP/DOWN Adjusts volume.

25

PLAY Begins playback.

26

SKIP+ ►►Ι

Skips one chapter or track. Goes to next
menu screen.

27

TITLE / D.NAVI

Selects the desired title by number on some
DVDs. Displays Direct Navigator. (DVD-RAM).

28

SEARCH ►► /
SLOW+

Activates forward rapid scene search in Play
mode.
Increases forward slow motion speed in still
mode. (Up to 5 levels)

29

SURROUND / VSS Creates a deeper, 3-D sound effect.

30

SUB TITLE Selects a different subtitle language.

31

ZOOM Enlarges specific portions of DVD picture.

9

Getting Started

Front View

Unit Buttons

<Model PV-27DF25-K unit shown>

Rear View

<Model PV-27DF25-K unit shown>

1

Built In
Speakers

Equipped with 2 front
speakers.

2

Phones Jack

Connect an ear phone or
headphones.

3

Video Input
Connector 2

Connect from other
component. (LINE 2)

4

Audio Input
Connector 2

Connect from other
component. (LINE 2)

5

Disc Tray Place compatible discs here.

6

POWER Turns the unit on or off.

7

VOLUME UP/
DOWN

Adjusts volume.

8

CHANNEL
UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

9

DVD Operation

SKIP-

Skips back one chapter
or track. Goes to previous
menu screen.

10

SKIP+

Skips one chapter or track.
Goes to next menu screen.

11

STOP Stops playback.

12

PLAY Begins playback.

13

OPEN/
CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc
tray.

23 6

45

789101112

13 15

14

1

14

ON TIMER
Indicator

Lights when the On Timer
is set.

15

Remote Sensor

Receives infrared signal from
remote control.

1 AC Power Plug

When plugged into an
AC outlet, this unit
consumes 1.5 W of
electric power in OFF
condition.

2

Optical digital audio output
connector

Outputs audio signal.
(Digital)

3

Audio Output Connector
(L/R)

Outputs audio signal.
(Analog)

123 45 6

4 Audi o Input Conne ctor 1

Connect f rom other
component. (LINE 1)

5 Vid eo Input Conn ector 1

Connect f rom other
component. (LINE 1)

6

VH F/UHF Ante nna
Input Terminal

Input term inal for an
antenna or cable box
signal.

10

 Antenna Connection

Connect the cable from the Antenna to the VHF/UHF terminal
on the unit.

 Cable Connection

Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company
to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.

Overtightening “Nut type” RF coaxial cables may damage
jacks. Finger tighten only.

• Turn off the power supply for all com po nents before making any connections.

• If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to
fashion a cable to suit the component concerned.

• Read the instruction manual for each system component care ful ly before connecting it.

Notes on con nec tions

Connecting the RF in Terminal

Note to CABLE system installer:

This re mind er is pro vid ed to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System
Installer’s at ten tion to Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro vides
guide lines for proper grounding and, in par tic u lar, specifies that
the cable ground shall be con nect ed to the ground ing system of
the build ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Mixer

VHF
Antenna

UHF
Antenna

Or

Cable Box

In from CABLE

CAUTION

Connections

Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment

 AV Input terminal 1 is used

Connecting the “1, 2” AV Input Terminals

Notes:

• Similar connections are available at the “1, 2” AV input terminals.

• AV Input terminal 2 is located on the front of the unit.

Audio
OUT

Video
OUT

RL

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Getting Started

Enjoy the powerful movie theatre and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and
speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog.

Connect an AV amplifier with Dolby Digital or DTS
decoders

 Digital connection

Connecting the Audio Output Terminal

Please see amplifier manual
for speaker requirements.

Speakers (example)

Amplifier with built in Dolby Digital
or DTS decoders.

Firmly connect the
cable to the connector.

OPTICAL

OPTICAL

Connect a Digital amplifier

Enjoy “Dolby Digital” or “DTS” surround sound.

Smart one-line connection is possible.

Don’t place the unit on amplifier or
equipment that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.

WARNING

12

Connect an analog amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo sound
with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz.

 Analog connection

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Caution for optical digital audio output connector:

• Be sure to refer to page 43 regarding output settings of Dolby Digital,
DTS, and PCM.

• CDs and Video CDs can be played as usual.

• Audio from the Digital Audio Out terminal is only output during playback.

• When connecting an amplifier which contains the Dolby Digital or DTS
decoder, be sure to select “Bitstream”. When connecting an amplifier
which does not contain the Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to
select “PCM”. (See page 43.) Otherwise, attempting to play a DVD may
cause such a high level of noise that it may harm your hearing and
damage your speakers.

Notes:

• Some DTS decoders which do not support DVD-DTS Interface may not
work properly with the unit.

• Avoid bending/twisting the optical digital cable when connecting.

For your reference:

• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by
the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1-channel
surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique
enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.

• Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are
recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to
96 kHz/24 bit.

• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the
full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full

5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the
Dolby Surround mark. For information on Panasonic or Technics Dolby
Pro Logic Surround Sound Decoders please contact your local dealer.

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

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No’s. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762,
6,487,535 and other U.S. and world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks
of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2003 Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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TV Operation

POWER

ACTION
SELECT

▲▼◄►/
SET

EJECT

STOP

POWER

PLAY

Tuning TV

Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

Plug the unit power cord into an AC wall outlet.

Settings are made automatically. When
complete, this screen appears.

If setup is incomplete, the following
screen appears. Check connection of
Antenna/Cable to the RF in Terminal,
then try to manually set the clock as
follows.

a. Press ACTION on the Remote

Control to display SET
CLOCK Menu screen.

b. Press ▲▼ to select the

month and press SET to set.
In the same manner, select
and set the date, year, time,
and DST (Daylight Saving
Time).

• Press ◄ repeatedly to move the
cursor. Press ▲▼ to make a
correction.

c. Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and exit.

Case 1

Case 2

Initial Setup (Ready to Play)

• Function buttons are void during Initial Setup.

• If Auto Clock Set takes more than 30 minutes, press STOP and perform
settings manually. (See pages 14-15.)

5 Press ▲▼ to select “AUTO SET,” then press SET.

Note:

• After Channel Auto Set is finished, Clock Auto Set will be performed. (If
clock is set manually, Clock Auto Set will not be performed.)

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “CH.”

3 Press SET to display SET UP

CHANNEL screen.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

Automatic Channel Setting

4 Press ▲▼ to select “ANTENNA,” then press SET to

set your antenna system (“TV” or “CABLE”).

CH AUTO SET PROCEEDING

AUTO CLOCK SET

PROCEEDING

CANCEL:STOP

10/25/2005 TUE 11:45AM
DST:ON
SETTING : CH 10

AUTO CLOCK SET

COMPLETED

AUTO CLOCK SET

IS INCOMPLETE

PLEASE SET CLOCK BY
PRESSING ACTION KEY

SET CLOCK

1/ 1/2005 SAT 12:00AM

DST:ON

SELECT: SET:SET
START :ACTION

SET CLOCK

10/25/2005 TUE 11:45AM

DST:ON

SELECT: SET:SET
START :ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP CHANNEL

ANTENNA : CABLE

AUTO SET
WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

CH ▲▼

ADD/DLT

VOL +

NUMBER Keys

SKIP Ι◄◄

STOP

1 Press POWER on the Remote Control or unit.

3 Auto channel and clock set start.

• If you use a cable box, turn it on and set it
to the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
channel in your time zone. If you use a DSS
receiver, it must be turned off.

2 Press ▲, ▼, or VOL+ to select

language.

SELECT LANGUAGE

PRESS CH :English

APPUYER CH :Français

OPRIMIR VOL+ :Español

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 To add channel:

Select channel with NUMBER keys and press ADD/DLT.

 To delete channel:

Select channel with CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys and press ADD/
DLT.

Add or Delete a Chan nel

4 Press ▲▼ to select “AUTO CLOCK SET,” then

press SET.

3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.”

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

Automatic Clock Setting

4 Press ▲▼ to select “MANUAL,” then press SET.

(“TIME ZONE ADJUST” appears only when auto clock is set.)

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.”

3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

5 Press ▲▼ and press SET to select and set the

month, date, year, time, and DST (Daylight Saving
Time).

To Make Corrections, repeatedly press ◄ to move

to error, then correct.

6 Press ACTION twice to start the clock and exit this

mode.

Manual Clock Setting

CHANNEL 08 ADDED

CHANNEL 08 DELETED

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET CLOCK

10/25/2005 TUE 11:45AM

DST:ON

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET

MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

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TV Operation

4 Press ▲▼ to select “TIME ZONE ADJUST” and

press SET to subtract or add hour(s) as necessary.

5 Press ACTION twice to exit.

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “CLOCK.”

3 Press SET to display SET CLOCK screen.

Time Zone Adjust

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “LANGUAGE.”

3 Press SET repeatedly.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

4 Press ACTION to exit.

For French

For Spanish

For English

Change Language Setting

Reset all unit Memory Func tions

Returns to factory setting. Use if relocating unit, or if Initial Setup
needs to be redone.

• Make sure a disc is not inserted in unit.

1 Turn the unit Power on.

2 Hold down both PLAY and SKIP Ι◄◄ on the unit for

more than 5 seconds.

• The power will shut off.

3 Perform “Initial Setup” on page 13.

English Spanish

French

+1

0

-1

Note:

• If set manually time zone does not appear.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST :+1

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET CLOCK

AUTO CLOCK SET
MANUAL

TIME ZONE ADJUST : 0

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

MENU

DVD BLOCAGE LANGUE

TELE HORLOGE CANAL

SEL.: REGLER:SET
FIN :ACTION

MENU PRINCIPAL

DVD BLOQUEO IDIOMA

TV RELOJ CANAL

ELEGIR: FIJAR:SET
TERMINAR:ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

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TV Operation

 Method 1:

Press CH ▲▼. The display will change as follows.

 Select desired channel:

Press CH ▲▼ or NUMBER keys.

 Adjust desired volume level:

Press VOL + or VOL -.

CH▲▼

100 key

Selecting Input Mode

Using the CH/VOL Button

VOL+/-

RAPID
TUNE

MUTE

 Method 2:

Press INPUT. The display will change as follows.

INPUT

AV Input Terminal 2

Notes:

• The diagram at right is an example.

• TV CH 2 and CABLE CH 1 represent
the lowest channels in memory,
while TV CH 69 and CABLE CH 125
represent the highest channels in
memory.

LINE2

LINE1

TUNER

LINE 1:

Signal of source connected to AV Input terminal 1 is displayed.
(Rear of the unit.)

LINE 2:

Signal of source connected to AV Input terminal 2 is displayed.

TUNER:

Signal of source connected to VHF/UHF terminal is displayed.

(TV)

CH69

(CABLE)

CH125

LINE2

(TV)
CH2

(CABLE)

CH1

When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the NUMBER
keys, first press the 100 key, and then enter the remaining two
digits.

Example 1:

To select channel 125, first press the 100 key, then 2, then 5.

Example 2:

To select channel 12, first press the 1 key, then 2.

Example 3:

To select channel 2, first press the 0 key, then 2.

Using the Number and 100 keys

LINE1

NUMBER
keys

 Method 3:

1 Press ACTION for MAIN MENU.
2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV”, then press SET for

SET UP TV screen.

3 Press ▲▼ to select “INPUT SELECT,” and then

press SET to select “TUNER”, “LINE 1”, or “LINE 2.”

4 Press ACTION twice to exit this mode.

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP TV

CAPTION

INPUT SELECT :TUNER

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

ACTION
SELECT

▲▼◄►/
SET

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TV Operation

You can hear a deeper, 3-D sound effect using just the unit’s two
front speakers.

1 Press SURROUND.

•”SURROUND ON” is displayed.

Notes:

• Surround sound effect is not available for normal (mono) broadcasts.

• The surround effect (TV mode only) is not output to Audio Output L/R
Connector.

Surround Sound System

To Cancel, press SURROUND.

When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a
broadcast signal is weak or non-existent.

ON:

Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not
always be clearly visible.

OFF:

Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or weak.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.
2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “CH.”

3 Press SET to display SET UP CHANNEL screen.

6 Press ACTION twice to return to the normal screen.

4 Press ▲▼ to select “WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY.”
5 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

Note:

• If the unit is connected to equipment which has a blue screen feature,
selecting “ON” will have no effect on the other equipment.

Weak Signal Display Feature

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you were watching.

Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to
restore the previous sound level.

Audio Mute

Rapid Tune

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP CHANNEL

ANTENNA : CABLE
AUTO SET

WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY:OFF

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

18

MTS Broadcast / TV Stereo System

The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen
displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “

” mark
while the selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To
change the audio mode for these broadcasts, see the “Audio Mode
for TV Viewing” section.

1 Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal

being received.

 MTS Stereo broadcast:

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Select
STEREO audio mode.

• If stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers, select
MONO audio mode for possible improvement.

 SAP broadcast:

Secondary Audio Program (sub language).
Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.

1 Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as

described above. (Arrow shows selection.)

• Each press of AUDIO will change the audio mode as shown below.

• “SAP” is selected with first press of AUDIO.

 MONO broadcast:

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

< Example >

Equipped with -TV Noise Reduction for true MTS
reproduction.

-TV Noise Reduction is required for good

stereo separation and audio fidelity.

is a registered

trademark, and is licensed by

Technology Licensing.

 MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast:

Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main language) and
Secondary Audio Program (sub language) broadcasts are being
received simultaneously. Select the STEREO or SAP audio
mode.

DISPLAY

AUDIO

Receivable Broadcast Types

Audio Mode for TV Viewing

12:00AM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

12:00AM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

12:00AM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

12:00AM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

12:00AM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

12:00AM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

12:00AM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

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TV Operation

This unit can be set to automatically power on in one of 2 modes
(TV or Disc.)

Note:

• If no button on the remote or unit is pressed within 60 minutes after unit
turns itself on, it will turn itself back off.

1 Press TIMER to display SET TIMER screen.

To Cancel ON-TIMER,

Repeat steps 1-3. Then, press ADD/DLT to clear the time in
steps 4-5. Now, press TIMER to end. “ON TIMER END” briefly
appears on-screen.

2 Press ▲▼ to select “ON TIMER.”
3 Press SET to display ON TIMER screen.

4 Press ▲▼ to select desired settings.
5 Press SET to set the ON-TIMER time and ON-TIMER

mode.

To Make Corrections, use ▲▼ and ◄ ► to move back and
correct.

6 Press TIMER to set ON TIMER.

• “ON TIMER SET” is displayed.

• ON-TIMER Indicator lights up on the unit.

This unit can be set for auto power off.

1 Press TIMER to display SET TIMER screen.
2 Press ▲▼ to select “SLEEP TIMER.”
3 Press SET repeatedly to select the desired time.

To cancel, press SET repeatedly
until 0 appears.

4 Press TIMER to return to the normal screen.

• Pressing DISPLAY with sleep timer set displays remaining time.

• Make sure a disc is inserted if Disc (DVD/
CD/Video CD) mode is selected.

ON-TIMER

Sleep Timer

TIMER

DISPLAY

ADD/DLT

30 60

0 90

ON-TIMER mode
selection order

CH01

CH125

Disc

Lowest
channel

Highest
channel

TV Timer Features

SELECT
▲▼◄►/
SET

ON-TIMER
Indicator

ON TIMER

10:00AM CH 05

CANCEL:ADD/DLT
SELECT: SET:SET
END :TIMER

SET TIMER

ON TIMER

SLEEP TIMER: 0

SELECT: SET:SET
END :TIMER

SET TIMER

ON TIMER

SLEEP TIMER: 0

SELECT: SET:SET
END :TIMER

ON TIMER

6:--AM CH --

SELECT: SET:SET
END :TIMER

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Closed Caption System

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system not only allows the hearing impaired to
enjoy selected programs, but also allows one to watch programs
with the volume muted.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

8 Press ACTION three times to return to the normal

screen.

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”

4 Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION”.
5 Press SET to display CAPTION screen.

6 Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION MODE.”
7 Press SET repeatedly to select mode.

Closed Caption Mode Feature

3 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.

 Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2

A narration of selected TV programs is displayed.
Check TV program listings for CC (Closed Caption)

broadcasts.

 Caption Mode: TEXT C1 or C2

Most of the screen will be blocked out. When the TV station
broadcasts information, such as program listings, it will
appear in this space.

 Caption Mode: OFF

Closed Caption/Text narration will not be displayed.

Notes:

• The closed caption or text signal may be broadcast over C1, C2, or both.
Also, text contents can vary so you may wish to try different settings.

• The closed caption display may overlap the display of a Disc.

MUTE

OFF CAP C1

TEXT C2 CAP C2 TEXT C1

ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP TV

CAPTION

INPUT SELECT :TUNER
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

CAPTION

CAPTION MODE : OFF

CC ON MUTE : CAP C1

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SELECT
▲▼◄►/
SET

21

TV Operation

Closed Caption narration, if available, is displayed when MUTE
button is pressed for silence.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

Note:

• When a disc supporting closed captions is used, the subtitle and the
closed caption may overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or caption mode
off. (See page 32.)

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”
3 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.

10

Press ACTION three times to return to the normal

screen.

11

Press MUTE to mute the sound and display closed

captioning.

• To cancel, press MUTE again.

4 Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION”.
5 Press SET to display CAPTION screen.

6 Press ▲▼ to select “CAPTION MODE.”
7 Press SET repeatedly to select “OFF.”

8 Press ▲▼ to select “CC ON MUTE.”
9 Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode.

• The caption may be broadcast over CAP C1 or C2.

Caption On Mute Feature

NO CAP C1

CAP C2

 CC ON MUTE: CAP C1 or C2

A narration of selected TV programs is displayed when
MUTE button is pressed for silence.

 CC ON MUTE: NO

A narration will not be displayed when MUTE button is
pressed for silence.

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP TV

CAPTION

INPUT SELECT :TUNER
SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO
DVD VOL ADJUST :+2

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

CAPTION

CAPTION MODE : OFF

CC ON MUTE : CAP C1

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

CAPTION

CAPTION MODE : OFF

CC ON MUTE : CAP C1

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

22

Video / Audio Setting

1 Perform steps 1 - 5 at left.
2 Press ▲▼ to select “AUDIO MENU.”

3 Press SET to select desired mode.

4 Press ACTION three times to end setup.

Notes:

• The effects of this feature on the signal are not output to the Audio/Video
Output Connector.

• When AUDIO MENU mode is “AUTO,” the AUDIO ADJUST setting will be
“STANDARD.”

• AUDIO MENU settings remain in memory.

• VIDEO MENU settings do not remain in memory.

6 Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO MENU.”
7 Press SET repeatedly to select desired mode.

8 Press ACTION three times to end setup.

NORMAL Factory setting.

MOVIE Picture is adjusted for a movie-like feel.

NIGHT

Colour and picture intensity are adjusted to be
easier on the eyes for night viewing.

This feature allows easy setting of picture and sound suitable for
each program source.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”
3 Press SET to display SET UP TV screen.

4 Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5 Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.

MUSIC

Sound suited to music.
(Factory setting)

SPEECH Sound suited to dialogue.
NORMAL

AUTO

[Audio AGC (Auto Gain Control)] The sound level is
automatically adjusted to suit the program source.

Low

Standard

High

Volume level

TV TV

CD

AUDIO MENU : NORMAL

Volume level

Low

Standard

High

TV TV

CD

AUDIO MENU : AUTO

<Audio AGC Example>

MOVIE Sound suited to movies.

Video Menu

Audio Menu

SET UP TV

CAPTION
INPUT SELECT :TUNER

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO

DVD VOL ADJUST :+2

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO MENU :NORMAL

VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST

AUDIO MENU :MUSIC

AUDIO ADJUST

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

ACTION

SELECT
▲▼◄►/
SET

23

TV Operation

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”
3 Press SET to display SET UP TV

screen.

4 Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5 Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.

6 Press ▲▼ to select “VIDEO ADJUST.”
7 Press SET to display VIDEO ADJUST screen.

8 Press ▲▼ to select an item.
9 Press ◄► to adjust.

 To Reset VIDEO Controls.

Press ▲▼ and SET to select and set “STANDARD.” All
controls return to their factory settings.

10

Press ACTION four times to end setup.

COLOR Control Adjust colour intensity.

TINT Control Adjust for natural flesh tones.

BRIGHTNESS
Control

Adjust picture brightness.

PICTURE Control

Adjust picture intensity by adjusting
both contrast and colour level in the
proper balance.

SHARPNESS
Control

Increases or decreases the level of
detail in the image.

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “TV.”
3 Press SET to display SET UP TV

screen.

10

Press ACTION four times to end setup.

4 Press ▲▼ to select “SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO.”
5 Press SET to display SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO screen.

6 Press ▲▼ to select “AUDIO ADJUST.”
7 Press SET to display AUDIO ADJUST screen.

8 Press ▲▼ to select an item.
9 Press ◄► to adjust.

 To Reset AUDIO Controls.

Press ▲▼ and SET to select and set “STANDARD.” All
controls return to their factory settings.

BASS Control

To adjust the intensity of low
frequency sound.

TREBLE Control

To adjust the intensity of high
frequency sound.

BALANCE
Control

Controls the difference in audio level
between the left and right speaker.

• The levels set here do not affect other audio equipment when
connected to the Audio Output L/R Connector.

Video Adjustment Audio Adjustment

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP TV

CAPTION
INPUT SELECT :TUNER

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO

DVD VOL ADJUST :+2

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP TV

CAPTION
INPUT SELECT :TUNER

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO

DVD VOL ADJUST :+2

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO MENU :NORMAL

VIDEO ADJUST

AUDIO MENU :MUSIC
AUDIO ADJUST

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

SET UP VIDEO/AUDIO

VIDEO MENU :NORMAL
VIDEO ADJUST
AUDIO MENU :MUSIC

AUDIO ADJUST

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIDEO ADJUST

COLOR

TINT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
STANDARD

SELECT: ADJUST:
END :ACTION

AUDIO ADJUST

BASS

TREBLE
BALANCE
STANDARD

SELECT: ADJUST:
END :ACTION

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V-Chip Control Features

1 Press ACTION to display MAIN MENU.

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or
change rating settings.

Notes:

• Some rental movies do not include V-Chip data.

• Do not forget your secret code.

• Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed
unless the secret code is entered.

• Step 5 not necessary when changing rating.

6 Press SET to display Ratings menu (see pages

25-27). Or press ACTION twice to exit.

4 Press NUMBER keys to enter your secret code.

• Take care that you are not observed entering the secret code.

 To Make Corrections

a. Press ◄ repeatedly to move the cursor.
b. Press NUMBER keys to make the correction.

2 Press ▲▼◄► to select “LOCK.”
3 Press SET to display LOCK screen.

Enter Secret Code

Changing your secret code

You will need your current code.

1 While this OSD (on screen display) is displayed,

press ADD/DLT (CLEAR) to clear current code.

2 Enter new secret code.

V-Chip Control Feature is...

This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block
unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES, US TV PROGRAMS
Ratings, Canadian English Language Ratings and Canadian
French Language Ratings.

5 Enter same code again for confirmation.

ADD/DLT
(CLEAR)

NUMBER
keys

MAIN MENU

DVD LOCK LANGUAGE

TV CLOCK CH

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE

**--

ENTER :0-9
END :ACTION

LOCK

CONFIRM 4-DIGIT CODE

****
****

RECOGNIZED

CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT
CONTINUE:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE

****

RECOGNIZED

CHANGE CODE:ADD/DLT
CONTINUE:SET
END :ACTION

SELECT
▲▼◄►/
SET

ACTION

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TV Operation

1 Press ▲▼ to select “US TV PROGRAMS.”

• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip setting menu. Please
refer to page 26 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

3 Press ▲▼ to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.”
4 Press SET to display screen.

 NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS:

Some TV shows, such as news,
sports, weather, bulletins, emergency
information have no ratings.

5 Press ▲▼ to select “VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.”
6 Press SET to set “YES” or “NO.”

7 Press ▲▼ to select and SET to set ratings to be

blocked.

• See “US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Chart” on page 27.

• You may select from standard TV ratings (chart 1), or customize to a
specific content rating (chart 2).

• Ratings highlighted in green will be blocked. Ratings in white letters
will not be blocked.

8 Press ACTION three times to exit this mode.

US TV PROGRAMS Ratings

2 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

ON:

V-Chip Control is activated.

OFF:

V-Chip Control is deactivated.

1 Press ▲▼ to select “US MOVIES.”

• “NEXT PAGE” displays CANADIAN V-Chip settings menu. Please
refer to page 26 for more details on Canadian tapes or broadcasts.

If LOCK menu is not displayed, perform “Enter Secret
Code” steps on page 24.

ON:

V-Chip Control is activated.

OFF:

V-Chip Control is deactivated.

3 Press ▲▼ to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.”
4 Press SET to display screen.

5 Press ▲▼ to select “VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.”
6 Press SET to set “YES” or “NO.”

 NR (Not Rated) PROGRAMS:

Some movies, such as old movies or
foreign movies, have no ratings.

7 Press ▲▼ to select and SET to set ratings to be

blocked.

• See “US MOVIES Ratings Chart” on page 27.

8 Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and

continue with US TV PROGRAMS Ratings. Or, press
ACTION three times to exit.

US MOVIES Ratings

2 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

NEXT PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

NEXT PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES

G UNLOCKED
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X

CONTAINS NO RATING

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES

G UNLOCKED

PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X

GENERAL AUDIENCE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

NEXT PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

NEXT PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES

TV-Y UNLOCKED
TV-Y7 FV

TV-G
TV-PG V S L D
TV-14 V S L D

TV-MA V S L

CONTAINS NO RATING

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEW NR PROGRAMS? : YES

TV-Y UNLOCKED

TV-Y7 FV

TV-G
TV-PG V S L D
TV-14 V S L D

TV-MA V S L

FOR ALL CHILDREN

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

26

Canadian English Language Ratings

1 Press ▲▼ to select “NEXT PAGE.”
2 Press SET to display screen.

3 Press ▲▼ to select “CANADIAN ENGLISH.”
4 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

ON:

V-Chip Control is activated.

OFF:

V-Chip Control is deactivated.

 E (Exempt) PROGRAMS:

Some TV shows, such as news,
sports, weather, bulletins, and
emergency information have no
ratings.

5 Press ▲▼ to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.”
6 Press SET to display screen.

7 Press ▲▼ to select “VIEW E PROGRAMS?.”
8 Press SET to set “YES” or “NO.”

9 Press ▲▼ to select and SET to set ratings to be

blocked.

• See “Canadian English Language Ratings Chart” on page 27.

10

Press ACTION to redisplay LOCK menu and

continue with Canadian French Language Ratings.
Or, press ACTION three times to exit.

Canadian French Language Ratings

1 Press ▲▼ to select “NEXT PAGE.”
2 Press SET to display screen.

3 Press ▲▼ to select “CANADIAN FRENCH.”
4 Press SET to set “ON” or “OFF.”

ON:

V-Chip Control is activated.

OFF:

V-Chip Control is deactivated.

5 Press ▲▼ to select “CHANGE SETTINGS.”
6 Press SET to display screen.

9 Repeatedly press ▲▼ to select and SET to set

ratings to be blocked.

• See “Canadian French Language Ratings Chart” on page 27.

 E (Exempt) PROGRAMS:

Some TV shows, such as news,
sports, weather, bulletins, and
emergency information have no
ratings.

7 Press ▲▼ to select “VIEW E PROGRAMS?.”
8 Press SET to set “YES” or “NO.”

10

Press ACTION three times to exit this mode.

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

NEXT PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

CANADIAN ENGLISH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

CANADIAN FRENCH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

PREVIOUS PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

CANADIAN ENGLISH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

CANADIAN FRENCH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

PREVIOUS PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEWEPROGRAMS?:YES

C UNLOCKED
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+

EXEMPT

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEWEPROGRAMS?:YES

C UNLOCKED

C8+
G
PG
14+
18+

FOR CHILDREN

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

NEXT PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

CANADIAN ENGLISH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

CANADIAN FRENCH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

PREVIOUS PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

CANADIAN ENGLISH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

CANADIAN FRENCH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

PREVIOUS PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEWEPROGRAMS?:YES

G UNLOCKED

8ANS+
13 ANS+
16 ANS+
18 ANS+

EXEMPT

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

VIEWEPROGRAMS?:YES

G UNLOCKED

8ANS+
13 ANS+
16 ANS+
18 ANS+

GENERAL AUDIENCE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

27

TV Operation

G General Audience

8 ANS + Not recommended for young children

13 ANS +

Programming may not be suitable for children under
the age of 13

16 ANS +

Programming is not suitable for children under the age
of 16

18 ANS + Programming restricted to adults

C Children

C8+ Children 8 years and older

G General Audience

PG Parental Guidance

14+ Viewers 14 years and older

18+ Adult Programming

FV Fantasy Violence

V Violence

S Sexual Situations

L Adult Language

D Sexually Suggestive Dialogue

TV-Y

FOR ALL CHILDREN:

Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2-6.

TV-Y7

FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER:

May contain mild physical or comedic violence which may frighten
children under 7.

TV-G

GENERAL AUDIENCE:

Contains little or no violence, strong language, or sexual dialogue
or situations.

TV-PG

PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

May contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some
suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

TV-14

PARENTS CAUTIONED:

May contain sophisticated themes, sexual situations, strong
language, and more intense violence.

TV-MA

MATURE AUDIENCE:

May contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence,
and sexual situations.

Chart 2

Chart 1

G

GENERAL AUDIENCE:

All ages admitted.

PG

PARENTAL GUIDANCE:

Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13

PARENTS CAUTIONED:

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R

RESTRICTED:

Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult.

NC-17

OVER AGE 17 ONLY:

No one 17 and under admitted.

X ADULTS ONLY:

<Canadian French Rating>

<US Rating>

If a program or movie exceeds the ratings you have set, a message
will appear on a black background and sound is muted.

<When V-Chip Control is activated>

Blocking Message

CH 08

PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED

RATING:PG-13
ACCESS CODE ----

ENTER :0-9

CH 08

PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED

RATING:13ANS+
ACCESS CODE ----

ENTER :0-9

<US Rating> <Canadian Rating>

<Example: US Rating>

 Temporarily Deactivate

V-Chip Control

Press NUMBER keys to enter your
secret code in the Blocking Message
screen.

• V-Chip Control is reactivated when
power is turned off or power failure
occurs.

 Deactivate V-Chip Control

To View a Blocked Program/Movie

1 Enter your secret code.

(See page 24.)

2 Then, set US MOVIES and/or US TV PROGRAMS

and/or CANADIAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE and/or
CANADIAN FRENCH LANGUAGE to “OFF” using
▲▼ and SET. (Ratings set on pages 24-27 are
retained and will be in effect when V-Chip Control is
activated again.)

CH08

PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED

RATING:PG-13
ACCESS CODE *---

ENTER :0-9

US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Chart

US MOVIES Ratings Chart

Canadian English Language Ratings Chart

Canadian French Language Ratings Chart

LOCK

CANADIAN ENGLISH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

CANADIAN FRENCH :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

PREVIOUS PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

US MOVIES :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

US TV PROGRAMS :OFF

CHANGE SETTINGS

NEXT PAGE

SELECT: SET:SET
END :ACTION

LOCK

ENTER 4-DIGIT CODE

**--

ENTER :0-9
END :ACTION

28

Display Features

1 Press DISPLAY

to display or remove the overlay.

When you change channels, channel number will be displayed.

When the selected channel has no broadcast signal with the Weak
Signal Display Feature set to “OFF” (see page 17), the screen will
turn solid blue.

TV Status & Clock Display

Blue Screen Display

Channel Display

No broadcast signal in TV mode (Only when Weak Signal Display is
set to OFF (see page 17)).

Power turns off.

Note:

• This feature is cancelled if any button is pressed during above conditions.

Auto Shut Off

DISPLAY

08

12:00PM CH 08

STEREO
SAP
MONO

RATING:PG-13

3 Current Time

1 Receivable Broadcast Types

(See page 18.)

4 Channel

1

3

4

2

2 Rating level

29

Disc Operation

3 Press OPEN/CLOSE.

• If a disc is already inserted, go to step 5. (Depending on the disc,
playback may start automatically.)

5 Press PLAY to start

play. Disc tray closes
automatically.

• You may also close the tray by
pressing OPEN/CLOSE.

• Data reading time differs with each
disc.

If an interactive DVD*1 or a Video CD with playback
control*

2

is used and a Main MENU of disc appears, go to

step 6.

7 Press STOP to stop playing.

8 Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

6 Press ▲▼◄► to select title and press SET to

start play. Or, pressing NUMBER keys starts play
automatically.

• The number of available titles varies with each disc.

1 Press POWER on the remote or unit.

4 Place disc into disc tray.

• Hold disc by its edges only (page 7)
with printed side up and use guides
to place into tray. Use 1 3″(8 cm) or

2

5″ (12 cm) disc.

CLOSE

READING

1 MAIN STORY
2 SUBTITLE
3 AUDIO SOUNDTRACK
4 INFORMATION

LOVE STORY

<Example>

Play Disc

1

2

To return to Main MENU of DVD (play stops):

Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN.

To return to Main MENU of Video CD (play stops):

Press RETURN.

While Main MENU is displayed, press SKIP+ ►►Ι or SKIP-
Ι◄◄ to go to next or previous Main MENU of disc screen.

• SKIP function not available with all discs. Please refer to disc jacket
for operation information.

NUMBER
keys

SELECT
▲▼◄►/
SET

OPEN /
CLOSE

POWER DVD

MENU

10

STOP

STILL

SEARCH◄◄ /
SLOW-

SKIP-

Ι◄◄

PLAY

SKIP+ ►►Ι

TITLE
SEARCH ►► /

SLOW+

SUB TITLE

If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press the
DVD button on the remote and try the button again.

2 Press DVD to set remote to DVD mode.

POWER

STOP

PLAY

OPEN /
CLOSE

Insert
disc

Basic Disc Operation

*1 Interactive DVD...

May include multiple camera angles,
stories, etc.

*

2

Video CD with playback control...

Particular scenes or information
can be interactively selected from a
menu that appears on the screen.

AUDIO

ZOOM

DISPLAY

30

1 Press SEARCH ►► /SLOW+ or SEARCH ◄◄ /SLOW-

during play.

• Search speed, slow at first, increases with each additional press of
the button up to 5 levels.

• Starting forward/reverse search during play started from menu on
Video CDs may recall menu.

2 Press PLAY to release.

1 Press SKIP+ ►►Ι or SKIP- ΙΙ◄◄ during play.

1 Press STILL during play.

• DVD/Video CD: The unit will enter Still picture mode.

• CD: The unit will enter Pause mode.

2 Press PLAY to release.

1 Press STILL in Still mode.

• Each press advances picture one frame.

• Hold down for consecutive frame advance.

2 Press PLAY to release.

1 Press SEARCH ►► /SLOW+ or SEARCH ◄◄ /SLOW-

in Still mode.

• Slow motion speed, slow at first, is increased with each additional
press of the button up to 5 levels.

• Reverse slow motion is not available for video CDs.

2 Press PLAY to release.

Power turns off after unit is in stop mode with wallpaper displayed
for about 5 minutes.

Forward/Reverse Rapid Scene Search

Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip

Still (Pause) Picture

Frame by Frame Picture

Slow Motion Picture

Auto-Power Off function

Current playback position

Forward S kip

Reverse Skip

Chapter/Track Chapter/Track Chapter/Track

Note:

• Whether pictures are advanced by “FRAME” or “FIELD” is selected
automatically (see page 44).

2 Each press skips a chapter (DVD), track (CD/Video

CD) or Program/Play List/Marker (DVD-RAM).

• Pressing SKIP- Ι◄◄ within 3 seconds of a track/chapter/program/play
list start point skips to the previous start point.

When a NUMBER key is used in disc mode, it performs a different
operation from TV mode.

Using the NUMBER keys

Example 1:

To select 12, first press the

10 key, then 1, then 2.

Example 2:

To select 2, press the 2 key.

DVD and CD/Video CD

• Pressing SKIP- Ι◄◄ once midway through a chapter/track returns to
start of that chapter/track. Each additional press skips back one
chapter/track.

DVD- RAM

• Pressing SKIP- Ι◄◄ once midway through a program/play list returns
to start of that program/play list. Each additional press skips back one
program/play list.

Current playback position

Forward S kip

Reverse Skip

Program/Play List Program/Play List Program/Play List

Marker

Enjoy Video CDs featuring
playback control without using menus

1 Do steps 1-5 (previous page).

When menu appears, press STOP.

2 Press NUMBER key(s) to select desired track (play

begins).

• Check disc for track numbers.

• Press “1” to start at beginning of disc.

 To Resume Menu use,

Press STOP, and press PLAY, then the menu appears. Now, go
to step 6 (previous page).

Note:

• Please read the disc jacket for operation information.

• If a single sided disc is placed in upside down, “THIS TYPE OF DISC
CANNOT BE PLAYED. PLEASE INSERT A DIFFERENT DISC” is
displayed.

• Remove disc and press unit POWER off when not in use.

• Disc continues to rotate with menu displayed even after play is done.
Press STOP to clear menu display when finished with menu.

VCD

• Pressing SKIP+ ►►Ι or SKIP- Ι◄◄ during play started from menu
on Video CDs may recall menu.

DVD-V CD

RAM

VCD

DVD-V CD

RAM

VCD

DVD-V CD

RAM

VCD

DVD-V CD

RAM

VCD

DVD-V

RAM

VCD

DVD-V CD

RAM

VCD

DVD-V

RAM

VCD