Panasonic PV-27D53, PV-20D53 Owner’s Manual

Panasonic

TV/DVD Combination

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-20D53/PV-27D53

I. Initial Setup and Connection Procedures are on pages 10 to 11.

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of America has determined that this product or product model

meets the ENERGY STAR _ guidelines for energy efficiency.

Please read these instructionscarefully before attempting to connect,

operate or adjust thisproduct. Please save this manual.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

(Guia para r_pida consulta en aspa_ol est& incluida.) o_

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-20D53 and PV-27D53. Illustrations

in this manual show the PV-27D53. Features may vary, so please read carefully, co

MULTI FORMAT PLAYBACK

*Ability to play back may depend on recording cond_ions.

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INSTALLATION

SafetyPrecautions/Mesuresde sdcuritd

Warning : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or

Caution : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Avertisaement : Afin de pr_venir tout risque d'incendie ou de choca _lectriquea, ne pas exposer

Attention : Pour dviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans

FCC WARNING : Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning.

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 TO 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.

FCC NOTICE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential

environment. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an

electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced
rsdio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, "Something About Interference" available from

FCC local regional offices helpful.

moisture.

cet appareil & la pluie ou _ une humiditd excessive.

la borne correspondante de la prise et pouaser jusqu'au fond.
user's authority to operate.

LASER RADIATION

WHEN OPEN. DO NOT

ICAUTION: 1

STARE INTO BEAM.

RAYONNEMENT LASER
EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDER

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DANS LE FAISCEAU.

(Inside of product)

This product utilizes both s Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and other components that contain lead.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries

Alliance: <http:/_,vww.eiae.org.>

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.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning
the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any

problems.

Region Management Information
This unit is designed and manufactured to respond to the

Region Management information that is recorded on a DVD

disc. Ifthe Region number described on the DVD disc does
not correspond to the Region number of this unit, this unit
cannot play this disc.

• The region number of this player is "1."

• The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "1"
or "ALL."

Example:

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Congratulations

On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated
and reliable products an 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.

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Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.
Serial No.

1) Open the cover.

2) lmnSre_tebatteries as

3) Close the cover.

[] Battery replacement caution

• DO not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

PanaBlack TM Picture Tube (PV*27D53 only)
This unit uses a PanaBlack TM picture tube for better
color reproduction and picture contrast.

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Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603
4,577,216, 4,819,098, and 4,907,093, 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. Usa 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.

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Important Safeguards and Precautions ........................................ 2

Safety Precautions/Mesures de sdcurit_ ....................................... 3

Before Using .................................................................................... 4

Information(Unit, Disc) ................................................................... 6

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

Initial Setup (Ready to Play) ......................................................... 10

Reset Language, Channels, Clock, Time Zone Adjust ............... 12

Audio Connections ........................................................................ 14

Basic DVD Operation .................................................................... 16

TV Operation .................................................................................. 18

MTS Broadcast/TV Stereo System ............................................... 19

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

TV Timer Features ......................................................................... 22

On-Screen Display (OSD) ............................................................. 23

FM Radio ........................................................................................ 24

Special Features ............................................................................ 26

V-Chip Control Feature ................................................................ 28

Video/Audio Menu ......................................................................... 32

Video/Audio Adjustment ............................................................... 33

Disc Operation .............................................................................. 34

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays ................................. 39

MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation .......................................... 42

DVD Lock Feature .......................................................................... 45

Settings for DVD Operation .......................................................... 46

Language Code List ...................................................................... 49

Before Requesting Service ........................................................... 50

Warning and Instruction Displays ............................................... 52

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rdpida consulta ................ 53

Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 60

Customer Services Directory ....................................................... 61

Index ............................................................................................... 62

Display

Picture Tube 27 inch measured diagonal tO0 °

Tuner

Broadcast Channels VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

CABLE Channels Lowband A-5 ~ A-I (95 ~ 99)

FM Radio
Band Range

Generat

Power Source

Power On

C0nsumplJor Power

Television System

Speaker
Operating

Temperature
Operating Humiddy

Weight

Dimensions

(WxHxD)

Discs prayed

DVDdisc

DVD-Video, DVD-R

Compact disc

CD-DA. VIDEO CD.

_D-R. CD-RW)

20 inch measured diagonal 90 _
deflection Picture Tube (PV-20D53)

deflection Picture Tube (PV-27D53)

Midband A through I (14 ~ 22)
Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)

Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Special CABLE channel 5A (01)

IItraband 68 ~ 94, 100 ~ 128

87.8 MHz ~ 108.1 MHz

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power

Approx. t 17 W (PV-20D53)
Approx. 150 W (PV-27D53)

Approx. 3.5 W

Off

EIA Standard NTSC color
2 pieces 3 W ()PV-20D53

zpieces5wpv-87D53)

5°C~38_C(41°F~95°F)
10%~75%

23 kg (50.6 Ibs.) (PV-20D53)
39 kg (85.8 Ibs.) (PV-27D53)

515 mm (20-5f16") x 505 mm (19-7/8") x
_74 mm t8-tl/16") (PV-2OD53)

$88mm 27- 16" x653mm 25-1 16" >
550 mm (2t-t 1/16_) (PV-27D53)

12 cm (5") single-sided, singledayer
12 cm (5") single-sided, double-layer

12 cm 5" double-sided, doubledayer

one ayer per s de

B cm (3") single-sided, single-layer
8cm ()3" single-sided, doubleqayer
8 cm (3") double-sided, double-layer

(one layer per side)

5" (12 cm) disc
3" (8 cm) disc

MP3. WMA. JPEG

Digital audio output

Optical digital output IOgtical

connector

Pickup

Wavelength 790 nm (Video CD/CD)

655 nm (DVD)

Laser power: CLASS

Disc type Disc Logo supported by

DVD-Video

DVD-R _ possible to play

R_.T cases due to the

Video CD

CD-DA

r_'_ . Video-CD format

r01_ . CD-DA format

CD-R

CD-RW

• Discs played 8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5")

• * A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Discs which cannot be played with this unit

• DVD with Region No. * CD-ROM
other than "1" or * CDV

"ALL" * CVD

• DVD of PAL system * CD-G

• DVD-ROM * CD-TEXT

• DVD-AUDIO * SACD

• DVD-RW * Photo-CD

• DVD+RW

this unit

, DVDWideo

format

. DVDWideo

formatted discs

(finalized*)
it may not be

these discs in al!

type of disc or

condition of the
recording.

, CD-DA format
, Video-CD format
, MP3/WMA/JPEG

file and finalized*.

Disc formats

• Designs and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Angle

Some DVD discs feature scenes simultaneously

shot from different angles. The ANGLE button can

be used to view the scene from different angles.
(ANGLE Indicator lights up on the unit when a

scene recorded at different angles is detected.)
Chapter Number

Titles are subdivided into numbered sections. You can
quickly search for a favorite scene using these

numbers.

DVD

A high-density optical disc on which high-quality

pictures and sound have been digitally recorded.
DVD incorporates new video compression technology

(MPEG II) and high-density recording technology

which allow entire movies to be recorded with

incredible playback quality.

Playback Control

With Video CD (version 2.0), scenes or information

may be selected for viewing or listening from an

interactive menu that appears on the TV screen.

Subtitles

Written dialogue which appears at the bottom of the
screen.

Time Number
The elapsed play time from the start of a disc or

title. Use to quickly find scenes. (May not work with

some discs.)
Title Number

For DVD discs with two or more titles, the title is
numbered as title 1, title 2, etc.

Track Number

Numbers assigned to tracks on Video CDs and

CDs to allow specific tracks to be quickly located.
Video CD

CD containing picture and sound with same quality

level as video tape. This unit also supports Video

CDs with playback control (version 2.0).

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If the disc cannot be removed,

First unplug unit.
Then, prepare a rigid wire (e.g. an
extended paper clip, etc.) and,
applying moderate force, insert it

straight into the hole at the base of
the tray. The tray will eject a little.
Now, pull the tray all the way out

and remove the disc.

Handling precautions

• Sticking a label on the disc may impair DVD*R
playback.

• DO not attach sticker to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled_off
stickers.)

• Only hold disc by edges as
shown. Fingerprints, di_t, 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.

• Be careful not to drop or bend disc.

• DO not place more than 1 disc on disc tray.

• DO not tnj to close disc I
tray when disc is not

properly placed.

• Always store discs in
their proper cases

when not in use. V

To clean disc surface

With a soft, damp (water only) cloth, gently wipe
from the center hole to the outer edge as shown

below. (Wiping in a circular pattern will scratch the
surface.)

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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 could be damaged if stored or left in areas:

• exposed to direct sunlight.

• that are humid or dusty.

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

OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or c_oses the disc tray.

POWER

Turns the unit on or off.

Displa s the TV status and \

clock, in DVD mode, displays

disc and unit information.

RAPIDTUNE
DISPLAYy., •

Displays the last channel
you were watching.

MUTE

Mutes the sound instantly.

TIMER

Sets ON TIMER or SLEEP TIMER. \4

ACTION

Displays Main Menu.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel

SKIP- I_1_

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

STOP

Stops playback.

PAUSE
Pauses picture in Play mode and

frame advance picture in Still mode.

SEARCH/SLOW_1
Decreases slow motion speed inStill

Play mode.

AUDIO

Selects the desired audio mode.

ANGLE
Selects the desired angle in DVD mode.

RETURN
Returns to Menu screen.

FMrrV
Sets to TV mode.

\

_ Selects a channel directly.

\\\\

\-- TITLE

_ SEARCH/SLOW Io_

\ Selects a different subtitle

\ language.

\

\

\ ZOOM

Receives FM radio signal.

DVD

Sets to DVD mode.

NUMBER Keys

ADD/DELETE/CLEAR

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

MENU

Displays DVD menu.

SELECT Av<I_
Controls navigation around

on-screen menu.

SET

Sets a selected menu.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

PLAY

Begins playback.

SKIP+ I_1

Skips one chapter or track. Goes

to next menu screen.

Selects the desired title by
number on some DVDs.

increases slow motion speed in
Sti!l mode. Forwards raid scene

search in Play mode.

SURROUND/V.S.S.

Creates a deeper, 3_D sound
effect.

SUBTITLE

Entarges specific portions of

picture.

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POWER

Turns the unit on or off.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.
CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel,

STOP

Stops playback.

SKIP I_

Skips back one chapter or

track. Goes to previous menu
screen.

PLAY

Begins playback.

SKIP I1_1

Skipsone chapter or track,

Goes to next menu screen.

Lights when the

Sleep-Timer is set.
ON TIMER Indicator

Lights when the On-Timer
is set.

ANGLE Indicator
Lights when a scene

recorded at a different
angles is detected.

Remote Sensor

OPEN/CLOSE
Opens or doses the disc tray.

PAUSE

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

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AC Power Plug \ _ Audio Output Connector (L/R)

When plugged into F_ J _...... ___ _ j ......... _/ Connect to other component.

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unitconsumesIf/ ............................

3.5 W of electric .......... ____'__

power in OFF I)1/ _- --i_---_iH ii_mmHHHHmH_ VHF/UHF Antenna InputTerminal

condition. III _ L-mU_#-m_'H-m_-m-mU_-_-L-m__-m InfromyourAntennaorCable.

Connect to Dolby Digital decoder or dts (LINE 1)
decoder. For details, see page 14. Connect from other component.

Please make all cable or antenna connections before powering on.

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For ANTJCable
Connect the cable from Antenna/Cable to

the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit.

IN from

AN_/CABLE

VHF/UHF

For DSS/Cable Box
Connect the OUT jack on your cable box

to the VHF/UHF terminal on the unit with
a RF cable.

WARNING

vertightening "NL_ type" RF coaxial cables

ay damage jacks. Finger tighten only.

VHF/UHF

Cable TV
Converter Box

IN from

ANT/CABLE

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Plug the unit power cord into an AC
wall outlet,

Press POWER* on the remote or unit,

The unit comes on and auto channel
and clock set starts,

If AUTO CLOCK SET IS INCOMPLETE
screen appears, set the clock using MANUAL
CLOCK SET procedure on next page.

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

turned off.

Settings ere made automatically. When
setup is done, this screen appears.

• Function buttons are inoperative during Initial Setup.

• Depending on condiSons, Auto Clock Set may take
longer than 30 minutes. If so, press STOP to stop

setup and perform settings manually. (See page

12-13.)

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POWER

ACTION_

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POWER

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually

set the clock as follows.

1

2

DST (Daylight
Saving Time).

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK andexit.

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When moving unit to a new location, or if a mistake
was made in the Initial Setup section.

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

• Spring (First Sunday in April)
DST: ON --_ Sets clock ahead one hour.

• Autumn (Last Sunday in October)

DST: OFF .-_ Turns clock back one hour.

• Ifyour area does not observe Daylight Saving Time,
select DST : OFF (see "Clock"on p_ges 12and 13).

Note to CABLE system installer:

This reminder isprovided to call the CABLE

(Cable TV) System Installers attention to Article
820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

that the cable ground shall be connected to the

grounding system of the building, as close to

the point of cable entry as practical.

Turn the unit Power

on.

Press and hold both PLAY and _ on the unit

for more than S seconds.

• The power will shut off.

Pertorm"lnitialSetup"onpagelO.

1

Press ACTION*

to display MAIN MENU.

2 • Language

1) Press AV'4 • to
select language

icon.

2) Press SET
repeatedly.

For Spanish

For French

• Channels

1) Press AV< • to
select "CH."

2) Press SET.

3) Press &y to select
"ANTENNA:' then
press SET to set
your antenna system

("TV" or "CABLE").

4) Press AY to setect
"AUTO SET," then

press SET.

• After Channe_ Auto Set is
finished, Clock Auto Set will be
performed.
(li dock isset manea_ly, Clock

Auto Set will not be performed,)

• Clock

1) Press J,V<I • to
select "CLOCK:'

2) Press SET.

("TIME ZONE ADJUST"

appears only when
auto clock is set.)

3) Press &y to select
"MANUAL" then

press SET.

(ForAuto Clock Set,

select"AUTO CLOCK
SET:'and press SET.)

For English

3) Press ACTION
to exit.

<Example MANUAL

CLOCK SET screen>

Continued on
the next page.

*Important:
If a remote control button does not work when pressed, press
the FM/TV button on the remote and try the button again.

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O O O O NUMBER

4) Press AV 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.

5) Press ACTION
twice to start the

clock and exit this
mode.

• Time Zone Adjust

(Only when Auto Clock is set.)

1) Press A.V'q • to
select "CLOCK."

2) Press SET.

3) Press AV to
select "TIME

ZONE ADJUST"
and press • or

• to subtract or
add hour(s) as
necessary.

ACTION

ADD/DLT

_"SE'ECT",.

=_ SET

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Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with NUMBER
keys and press ADD/DLT.

CHAY

4) Press ACTION
twice to exit.

• "TIME ZONE ADJUST"

returns to 'O" if clock is o._t

manually.

To delete channel:
Select channel with CH Av

or NUMBER keys and press
ADD/DLT.

EnVy the powerful movie theater and haft-like sound available with multiple cl_annel audio found on DVOs
by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digitaland analog.

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• Digital connection
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and

OTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
You can also enjoy stereo sound with sampling

frequencies of 48 kHz Afthe material is not
copy-protected ar_ the eduipme_"4 you connect

is compatible with these sigr_als,

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I • Analog connection

Connect an amplifier to enjoy high-quality stereo
souRd with samp ng frequencies of 96 kHz,

L Speakers (example)

] _ _} }_ _ } more speakers for
__NJ surround sound.

N _ Connect three or

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_Check List

[] Turn down the volume, then turn this unit, as well

as other equipment to be connected, off before
proceeding with connection.

[] Do not block ventilation holes of any equipment

and arrange them so that air can circulate freely.

[] Read through the instructions before connecting

other equipment.

[] Ensure that you observe the color coding when

connecting audio and video cables.

Enjoying digital audio output from the
digital audio output connector

Notes on audio output from the optical
digitalaudio output connector

Disc recording from connector

DVD _inear PCM Linear PCM (2ch)

Video CD V1PEG1 (44.1 kHz sampling)

CD Linear PCM (44.1 kHz sampling)

MP3 V1P3 (It depends on the MP3 file)

WMA _VMA 0t depends on the WMA file)

*_ The type of audio output from the connector can be

selected by the Settings for DVD Operation. (See
page 47.)

.2 Sound having 96 kHz sampling is converted into

48 kHz sampling when it is output from the unit's
optical digital audio output connector.

For your reference:

• Dotby Digital is a digital sound compression technique
developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Supporting 5.t _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. White
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 fulI 5.1 channel Dolby Digitat
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.

_ound Optical digital audio output
format

Dolby Digitalbitstream

:)olby Digital (1-5.1 ch) or PCM (45 kHz

sampling/16 bit only) *_

$8/96 kHz 48 kHz sampling/16 bit

16/20/24 bit) only).2

:its sampling/16 bit only)*_

Bitstream or PCM (48 kHz
PCM

Linear PCM

Linear PCM

Linear PCM

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Caution for optical digital audio

output connector:

• When connecting an amplifier (with an Optical
digital input connector) which does not contain

the Dolby Digital or dts decoder, be sure to

select "PCM" at "Dolby Digital" and "PCM" at
'dts" o1the Settings for DVD Operation "AUDIO

OUTPUT" (see page 47). Otherwise, any
attempt to play DVDs may cause such a high
level 01 noise that it may be harmful to your
ears and damage your speakers.

• When a dts decoder is connected, pIease
select "Bitstream" at "dts" of the Settings for
DVD Operation "AUDIO OUTPUT." tf "PCM" is

selected, there will be stereo sound. (See
page 47).

• V_deo CDs and CDs can be p_ayed as usual.

• Some dts decoders which do not support
DVD-dts Interface may not work properly with

the unit.

Manufactured under license from Digital

Theater Systems, inc. US Pat. No.

5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380,
5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. "DTS" is a registered

trademark of Digital Theater Systems,

Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Ail rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D

symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.

[] Check List

[] Cable or antenna is connected.
[] Power cord is plugged in.
[] It unit is connected to an audio amplifier, turn

the stereo system's power on.

OPEN/

CLOSE

POWER

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SELECT

AT<I_

SET

____>10

STOP --

SKIP-

NUMBER
keys

MENU

PLAY
SKIP+ b_l

TITLE

Press POWER* on the remote or unit,

Insert a disc.

• If adisc is already inserted, go to step 3.

(Depending on thedisc, playback may start
automatically.)

1) Press OPEN/CLOSE.

2) Place disc into disc tray.

• Holddiscbyits edgesonly(page

7)withprintedskteupanduse

guidestoplaceintotray.UseO
3"(8cm)or _ 5"(12cm)disc.

Press PLAY to start play. Disc tray

closes automatically.

I • You may also close the

tray by pressing

• Data reading time differs
with each disc.

<Example 1>

OPEN/CLOSE.

PAUSE_

SEARCH --

/SLOW_41

RETURN

o oo.o

/Do

SEARCH/
SLOWI_

Operation using unit buttons

3PressPLAY.2"6

Insert disc. Press

OPEN/CLOSE.

1Press POWER. 5 Press STOP.

*_Interactive DVD_.

May include multiple camera angles, studes, etc.

.2 Video CD with playback control...

Particular scenes or information can be
interactively selected from a menu that appears

on the screen.

If an interactive DVD*_

or a Video CD with

playback control .2 is
used and a TITLE MENU

appears, go to step 4.

TITLE MENU

_1

Dogs

of the world

<Example 2>

Using NUMBER key(s) starts play automatically.
The number of available titles varies with each disc.

<input Example>

1 digit number 1 o.. 1
2 digit number 12 ,-.. >-10--,1-.2

3 digit number 123 .,-.100-* 1-,2-.3

prees SKIP+ IIH_l or SKIP- 1"41<1to go to next or
previous menu screen.

• SKIP function not available with all discs.
Please refer to disc jacketfor operaSoninformation.

TO return to MENU (play stops)

Press TITLE, MENU, or RETURN. (DVD)
Press RETURN. (Video CD)

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Press &V<l • or
NUMBER key(s)

(see below) to

press SET or PLAY

to start playing

• "Pressing SETor

select title, and

PLAY"is not
necessary when using

NUMBER keys.

Press STOP to stop play.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

• Forward/Reverse rapid scene search

-* Press SEARCH/SLOW _ or
SEARCH/SLOW.d< during play.

-* Press PLAY to release.

• Startir_ forward/reversesearchduringp_aysta_ed from
menuon VideoCDs mayrecallmenu.

• Searchspeed, slowat first, increaseswitheach
additionalpressofthe button upto5 levels.

• Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip

-* Press SKIP+ b'_l or SKIP-1'<I41 dudng
play,

Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or track

(Video CDICD).

Pressing SKIP- 141_Ionce midway through a
chapter/track returns to start ef that chapter/track.

Each additional p_ess skips back erie chapter/track.

• Pressing SKIP+ I)_1_1or SKIP-I<I_ during play
started from menu on Video CDs may recall menu.

Current playback position

Reverse Skip _---_- Forward Skip

• When _ appears on the screen while a
button is being pressed, it means that the

corresponding operation is prohibited by the

unit or the disc.

The unit memorizes the point where STOP is
pressed.

Press PLAY to resume play from this point.
Pressing STOP again or opening the tray cancels

RESUME, however, RESUME is not canceled

when power is turned off and on,

• RESUME works only with dlsos for which elapsed
play time is displayed during play.

Power turns off after unit has been in Stop mode
(DVD) fer about 5 minutes.

• Still (Pause) Picture

-* Press PAUSE during play,

-* Press PLAY to release.

• DVD/Video CD : The unit willenter Still picturemode.

• CD : The unit willenter Pause mode.

• Frame by Frame picture (DVD/Video

CD)

-* Press PAUSE in Still mode,
Press PLAY to release.

• Each press advances picture one frame.

• Hold down for consecutive frame advance,

• Whether pictures are advanced by "FRAME" or
"FIELD" is selected aL_ematically (see page 48).

• Slow Motion picture (DVD/Video CD)

-* Press SEARCH/SLOW _1) or
SEARCH/SLOW 41_I(DVD only) in Still

mode.

-* Press PLAY to release.

• Slew motion speed, slow at first, is increasedwith
each additional press of the bL_ton up to5 levels,

• Reverse slow motion isnot availablefor video CDs,

1. Do steps 1-3 (previous page).
When menu appears, press STOP.

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

• Check disc for track numbers.

• Press"l"tostartatbeginningofdisc.

To Resume Menu use,
Press STOP, and press PLAY, then the menu

appears. New, ge to step 4 (previous page).

• Please read the disc jacket for operation information.

• tf a single sided disc is placed in upside down, 'q'NIS

TYPE OF DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED. PLEASE
INSERT A DIFFERENT DISC" is displayed.

• Remove disc end 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.

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Press POWER* on the remote or unit. _ Check List

Use CH &V or

NUMBER keys to

select a channel

[_ Cable or antenna is connected,
C] Power cord is #lagged in.

3

POWER --
RAPtD --

TUNE

• Using the 100 key

When selecting CABLE channeL_ 100 ta 125 with
the NUMBER keys. first press the 100 key. and

then enter the remaining two digits.

MUTE --
100 Key--

CH&V

POWER

VOL +/VOL - PHONES

Jack

(D (_ _D ,::]D

_-0 (_ QD(Z)

--NUMBER

keys

--MENU

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• Rapid Tune
Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you

were watching,

• Audio Mute
Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound, Press

again to restore the previous sound level.

• Phones
Connect an earphone (not supplied) or headphones

_notsupplied) to the Phones Jack,

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CH&V--

--VOL+/-

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•Equipped with rlbz=-TV Noise

Reduction for true MTS
reproduction.

dbx=-TV Noise Reduction is
required for good stereo separation

and audio fidelity.
dbx®is a registered trademark, and

is licensed by Abzj Technology
Licensing.

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The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen

displays. The signal being received is indicated with an "[e"
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 below.

Press DISPLAY to display the broadcast signal being
received.

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.

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.

AUDIO O 0 0 0

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O0

MONO broadcast

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Press AUDIO to select the desired audio mode as described above.

(Arrow shows selection.)

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

• "SAP" is selected withfirst pressof AUDIO.

< Example >

Normal monaural sound broadcast.

Closed Caption is ...

This multi-use system net only allows thehearing impairedto enjoy selectedprograms,butalso makes
useful informationfrom TV stations available to everyone.

Press ACTION* to display MAIN MENU.

2

3

4

(_>0FF--->OA? C1-_

TEXTC2 TEXTCl

_-_ CAPC2

Press ACTION three times to return to
the normal screen.

1) Press Ay,_
Jl_to select

"TV/'

2) Press SET to

displaySET

UP TV screen.

1) Press AY to

select

"CAPTION."

2) Press SET to
display

CAPTION
screen,

1) Press A_ to
select
CAPTION
MODE.

2) Press SET
repeatedly to

se_e_ mode.
(See left.)

Closed Caption Mode Selections
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or 02

A narration of selected TV

_rograms is displayed.

hock TV program listings for CC

(CJosed Capfion) broadcasts.
Caption Mode: TEXT 01 or 02

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.

k'q':J_

• 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.

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