Panasonic PV-27DF63, PV-20DF63 Owner’s Manual

Panasonic

TV/DVD Combination

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-20DF63/PV-27DF63

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

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DIGITAL

OImTAL ALIOIO _ VIDEO

_ s an ENERGY STAR e Partner, Matsushita Electric Corporation

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.)

This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-20DF63 and PV-27DP63.

Illustrations in this manual show the PV-27DF63. Features may vary, so please read carefully.

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:

3

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.

f

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

1) Open the cover.

2) Insert batteries as
marked.

3) Close the cover.

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

r Accessories

[]Remote Control

LSSQ0346

[] Batteries 2 "AA"

[] Battery replacement caution

• DO not mix old and new batteries.

• Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries.

Pare Flat Picture Tube

This unit is equipped with pure flat Picture Tube.

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. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision

Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembl
is prohibited.

To order accessories,

call toil free
1-800-332-5368.

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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

Cable Box Universal Remote Control Feature ............................ 26

Special Features ............................................................................ 28

V-Chip Control Feature ................................................................ 30

Video/Audio Menu ......................................................................... 34

Video/Audio Adjustment ............................................................... 35

Disc Operation .............................................................................. 36

DVD Operation using On-Screen Displays ................................. 41

MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback Operation .......................................... 44

DVD Lock Feature .......................................................................... 47

Settings for DVD Operation .......................................................... 48

Language Code List ...................................................................... 51

Before Requesting Service ........................................................... 52

Warning and Instruction Displays ............................................... 54

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia para rdpida consulta ................ 55

Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 62

Customer Services Directory ....................................................... 63

Index ............................................................................................... 64

Display

20 inch diagona_ pure flat Picture Tube

Picture Tube 27 inch diagona_ pure flat Picture Tube

Tuner
Broadcast Channels VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69

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

FM Radio

Band Range

General

Power Source

Consump_on Power

Power O_

Television Sys[em
Speaker

Operating
Temperatu_

Opera[ing Humiddy

Weigh[

Dimensions _ 503 mm (19-3/4") (PV-20DF63)

(WxHxD) Z60mm 29-7/8")x651 mm (25-3/8") x

Discs played

DVD disc _.one _ayer per side

DVD-Video, DVD-R _cm(3")single-sided, single4ayer

Compact disc 5" (t2 cm) disc
(CD-DA, VIDEO CD, 3" (8 cm) disc

CD-R, CD-RW)
MP3, WMA, JPBG

Digital audio output

(PV-2ODF63)

(PV-27DF63)

tMidband A [hrough I (14 ~ 22)
_uperband d through W (23 ~ 36)

Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)

_pecial CABLE channel 5A (01)
Ul[raband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125

L87.5 MHz ~ 108.1 MHz

120 V AC, 60 HZ

Power

Approx. t 13 W {PV-20DF63)
Approx. 146 W {PV-27DF63)

Approx. 3.5 W
EIA Standard NTSC color

3ieces 5 W

5°C~35_C(41°F~95°F)
10%~75%

28 kg (61.7 Ibs.) (PV-20DF63)
47 kg (103.6 _bs.) (PV-27DF63)

604 mm (23-t3/16") x 523 ram (20-9/t 6")

503 mm 9-3/4" PV-27DF63

12 cm (5") single-sided, single4ayer
12 cm (5") single-sided, double4ayer

12 cm (5") double-sided, doubledayer

8 cm (3") single-sided, double4ayer
8cm 3" double-sided, double4ayer

one ayer per S de

Optical digital output IOp[ical connector

Pickup

Wavelength 790 nm (Video CD/CD)

655 nm DVD

LLaserpower: CLASS

qraV ll

• Designs and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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

r_ . CD-DA format

CD-R

CD-RW

• Discs pIayed 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-RQM * CD-TEXT

• DVD-AUDIO * SACD

• DVD-RW * Photo-CD

• DVD+RW

this unit

, DVD-Video

format

, DVD-Video

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

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).

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.)

© ×

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.).

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.

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OPEN/CLOSE

Opens or closes the disc tray. \\

POWER \

Turns the unit on or off, \\

FM/TV \
Sets to TV mode.

Receives FM radio signal.

\

\

MUTE

Mutesthe sound instantly.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.

SURROUND

Creates a deeper, 3-D sound effect.

NUMBER Keys

Selects a channel directly.

ANGLE

Selects the desired angle in DVD
mode.

AUDIO

Selects the desired audio mode.

TITLE

Selects the desired title by number

onsome DVDs.

SELECT AT<I_

Controls navigation around

on-screenmenu.

ACTION
Displays MainMenu.

SET /

Sets a selected menu.

SKIP- 14NI
Skips back one

Goes to

PAUSE

Pauses

frame advance

PLAY

Beginsplayback.

SLOW/SEARCH<NI

Decreases slow motion speed in Still
mode,

Reverses rapid scene search in
Play mode.

_DVD

\

Sets to DVDmode.

-- LIGHT
See below.

-- DSS/CABLE
Set the remote to control some

basic DSS or Cable box
functions.

_ TIMER

Sets ON TIMER or SLEEP
TIMER.

UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

Displays the last channel you
were watching,

ADD/DELETE/CLEAR

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

Selects a different subtitle
language.

DISPLAY/ENTER

Displays the TV status and
clock.

In DVD mode, displays disc
and unit information,

ln DSS or CABLE mode, it may
be necessary after channel

selection, monu.

_ RaeEtTrUnatNoMenu screen.

\ _ SKIP+ I_-I

' Skips one chapter or track,

Goes to next menu screen.

\ _ ZOOM
\ Enlarges specific portions of

_ picture.

STOP

Stops playback.

SLOW/SEARCH

Increases slow motion speed in
Still mode,

Forwards rapid scene search
in Play mode,

When LIGHT is pressed, (FM/TV, DVD, DSS/CABLE, CH UP/DOWN, VOL +/_) buttons witl light for 5 seconds for

easy button location. If no button is pressed in 5 seconds, the light goes out to conserve the batteries.

<Model PV-27DF63 unit shown>

onesJack ISLEEPT ca*o,

(LINE 2)
Connect from other component,

S-Video Input Connector 2 (LINE 2)

Connect from other component with

S-Video.

POWER

Turns the unit on or off.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

Adjusts volume.

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

Selects a channel.
PAUSE

Pauses picture in Play mode and

frame advance picture in Still

mode.

STOP

Stops playback.

<Model PV-27DF63 unit shown>

AC Power Plug

When plugged into an AC outlet, this unit
consumes 3.5 W of electric power in OFF
condition.

Optical digital audio output connector
Connect to Dolby Digital decoder or dts
decoder. For details, see page 14.

Audio Output Connector (L/R)

Connect to other component.

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 closes the disc tray.

SKIP IIH_l
Skips one chapter or track.

Goes to next menu screen.

PLAY

Begins playback.
SKIP 1<14

Skips back one chapter or

track. Goes to previous menu

screen.

Connector 1 (LINE 1)

Connect from other component

Audio/Video Input Connector 1

Connect from other component.

with S-Video.

(LINE 1)

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.

INfrom
ANT/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.

I I e_bEow

VHF/UHF

Converter B0x

_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 Initia_ 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

SELECT

SET

ACTION

STOP --

POWER STOP

If AUTO CLOCK SET was incomplete, manually

set the clock as follows.

1

2

DST (Daylight
Saving Time).

Press ACTION twice to start CLOCK and

exit.

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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 is provided 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_I • to
select language

icon.

2) Press SET
repeatedly.

For Spanish

For French

• Channels

1) Press AV< • to
select "CH."

2) Press SET.

3) Press AY to select
"ANTENNA:' then

press SET to set
your antenna system

("TV" or "CABLE").

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

press SET.

• After Char_e_ Auto Set is
finished, Clock Auto Set will be

performed.

(If c}ock is set manea}ly, Clock
Auto Set will not be performed,)

• Clock

1) Press AV<I • to
select "CLOCK:'

2) Press SET.

("TIME ZONE ADJUST"

appears only when
auto clock is set.)

3) Press AY 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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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 '_TtME

ZONE ADJUST"
and press • or

• to subtract or
add hour(s) as

necessary.

:iO_ C _- CHAr

_ (3_ QD
_QDQ_

NUMBER

(Z_ QD GD --keys

(_, GD _ --ABD/BLT

_ SELECT

"'SET

ACTION

(_

Add or Delete a Channel

To add channel:

Select channel with NUMBER
keys and press ADD/DLT.

4) Press ACTION

twice to exit.

• "TIME ZONE ADJUST"

retrains t_ '0" it c_ock is set

manualty.

To delete channel:
Select channel with CH Av
or NUMBER keys and press

ADD/DLT.

En_oythe powerful movie theater 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,

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• Digital connection
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and

DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound,
You can also enjoy stereo sound with sampling
frequencies of 48 kHz if the material is not

copy-protected and the equipme_',t you connect

is compatible with these signals,

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conhectt_

cableto the
connector,

I _ Firmly

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• Analog connection

Connect _r_amplifier to eniey high-quality stereo
_ound with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz,

14

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i Speakers (example)

)

Connect three or
more speakers for

surround sound.

Speakers (example) I

_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 49.)

.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 49). 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 49).

• 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

DVD

_>10

NUMBER

TITLE

keys

SELECT

AV<I•

SET
STOP

SKIP- I_1<1

PAUSE_

SLOW/
SEARCH

<4

/ \

MENU
RETURN

PLAY
SKIP+IHIH

SLOW/

SEARCH

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.

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.

• Holddiscbyitsedgesonly(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.

OPEN/CLOSE.

<Example 1>

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

Press SKIP+ IHI_I or SKIP- 141_1to go to next or
previous menu screen.

• SKIP function not available w_thaJldiscs.
Please refer to disc jacketfor operaSoninformation.

TO return to MENU (play stops)

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

Press STOP to stop play.

Press OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

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Press &V<l • or
NUMBER key(s)

(see below) to

press SET or PLAY

to start playing

• "Pressing SETor

J elect title, and

PLAY"isnot
necessary when using

NUMBER keys.

• Forward/Reverse rapid scene search

-* Press SLOW/SEARCH Jl_ or

SLOW/SEARCH 4HI during play.

-* Press PLAY to release.

• Staffing fo_ward/_verse search during pray stsAed from
menu or] Video CDS may recsJl menu.

• Search speed, sidw atfi_t, ir_creeses _v_-_eac_

additionaI press of the button up to 5 levels.

• Forward/Reverse Chapter/Track Skip

-_ Press SKIP+ IH_I or SKIP- I_'ql during
play,

Each press skips a chapter (DVD) or track

(Video CDICD).

Pressing SKIP- I_I_ once midway through a

chapter/track returns to start of that chapter/track.
Each edditione_ pi'ess skips back one chapter/track.

• Pressing SKIP+ _1 or SKIP- I_ dudn# play
started fron_menu or V_deoCOs me_ _e_a3_menu.

Current playback position

Reverse Skip _-'--_- Forward Skip

• Still (Pause) Picture

-_ Press PAUSE during play.

-* Press PLAY to release.

• DVD/Video CD : The unit willenterStill picturemode.

• CD : The unit willemer 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_omatically (see page 50).

• Slow Motion picture (DVD/Video CD)

-+ Press SLOW/SEARCH _ or
SLOW/SEARCH 4HI (DVD only) in Still

mode.

-+ Press PLAY to retease.

• 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,

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

corresponding operation is prohibitedby the

unit or the disc.

- f ! •

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 discs for which elapsed

play time is displayed duringplay.

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

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

2. Press NUMBER key(s) to select desired

track (play begins).

• Chesk discfor traok numbers.

• Press"l"tostartstbeginningofdisc.

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

appears. Now, go to step 4 (previous page).

• Please read the disc jacket for operation information.

• tf a single sided disc Is pieced in upside down, 'q'NIS

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

• Remove disc and press unit POWER off whe_ _t 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* an the remote or unit.

Check List

Ca_e o: antenna is o3nr_ected,

[] Power cord is plugged in.

2

3

• Using the 100 key

When selectin9 CABLE channels 100 t(_125 with

the NUMBER keys, first press the 100 key, and

then enter the remaining two digits.

• Rapid Tune

Press R-TUNE to display the last channel you

were watching.

• Audio Mute

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

• Phones

Conne¢l an earphone (not supplied) or headphones
(not supplied) to the Phones Jack,

Use CH J,V or

NUMBER keys to
select a channel.

Press VOL ÷ or
VOL - to adjust

volume.

PHONES VOL+/VOL-

Jack

CH &V <

keys

tO0

CHAV

RAPID

TUNE

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•Equipped with ,-Ibz'-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 _lbzj Technology
Licensing.

DISPLAY _ @'_ @'_

AUDIO _ _ _' '_

The following are possible audio broadcast types and on-screen

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

MONO broadcast

Normal monaural sound 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 >

Closed Caption is ...

This multbuse 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

1) Press A,T,_
I_"to select

"TV/'

2) Press SET to

displaySET

UP TV screen.

1) Press J,T to

select

"CAPTION ."

2) Press SET to
display

CAPTION

screen,

1)PressAT to

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f--_OFF---_CA1_01-_

TEXTC2 TEXTCl

_-_ CAPC2

Press ACTION three times to return tothe normal screen.

select
CAPTION

MODE.

2) Press SET

repeatedly to
select mode.

(See left.)

Closed Caption Mode Selections
Caption Mode: CAP C1 or 02

A narration of selected TV

_rograms is displayed.

hack TV program listings for CC

(Closed 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.

• 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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Closed Caption narration, ifavailable, is displayed when

MUTE button is pressed.

Press ACTION to display MAiN MENU.

MUTE

SELECT

A.I'411_

SET

ACTION

j,_ _)Press&T_III_ to

select "TM."

2) Press SET to display
SET UP TV screen.

1) Press AV to select

"CAPTION."

2) Press SET to display
CAPTION screen.

1) Press AVto selectCAPTION MODE.

2) Press SET repeatedly
to select "OFF."

1) Press _I,V to select

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CC ON MUTE.

2) Press SET repeatedly

to select desired mode.

• Each press of SET willchange
the display as shown left.

• The caption may be broadcast

everCAP C1 or C2.

• When a disc supporting closed caption is
used, the subtitle and the closed caption may

overlap. In this case, turn the subtitle or
caption o_ mute mode off. (See page 36.)

Press ACTION three times to return to the normal

screen.

Press MUTE to mute the sound and display

closed captioning.

• To c_nceL press MUTE again.

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