Panasonic SA-DP1 User Manual

DVD Stereo System

AC IN

Operating Instructions

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VOLUMETUNER/AUXDVD/CDPOWER

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Model No. SC-DP1

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.

≥The region number of this player is “1”.
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing

“1” or “ALL”.

Example:

P PC

[For\U.S.A.\only]

The warranty can be found on page 39.

RQT6815-1P

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with
the remote control, but you can do the operations on the
main unit if the controls are the same.

CAUTION!

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

Getting started

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION



RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

System SC-DP1

Main unit SA-DP1

Speakers SB-DP1

(Inside of product)

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

CAUTION:

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

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

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

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

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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

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

Accessories

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

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website
(http://www.panasonic.com).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made
your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control

(N2QAJB000073)

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(RJA0065-1D)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-J)

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

∏ 1 Antenna plug

(K2RC021B0001)

[Note]

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

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________
DEALER NAME ____________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS _________________________________

__________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER ______________________________

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SC-DP1

SERIAL NUMBER

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Simple setup

STEP1 Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

STEP2 Connecting the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

STEP3 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

STEP4 Connecting the antennas and

AC power supply cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

STEP5 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

STEP6 QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP7 Setting the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Turning DEMO off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Disc operations

Discs—Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Position Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Skipping items/Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . 14

Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Discs—Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Starting play from a selected item/Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A-B repeat play/Selecting groups to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

All group play/Random play/Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Soundtracks/Subtitles/Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Marking places to play again/Variable Zoom function. . . . . . . . 18

Advanced surround/Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting still pictures—Page Skip/Dialogue enhancer. . . . . . . 19

Rotating pictures/Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY. . . . . . 19

Navigation menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG and CD text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing HighMAT discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM. . . . . 22

Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Common procedures/Progress indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Disc information/Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Radio operations

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manual tuning/Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Other functions

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Double re-master—Enjoying more natural sound . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting the bass and treble with manual equalizer . . . . . . . . 27

Using the built-in sound quality settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Enjoying more powerful bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Muting the volume/Changing the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operating a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

The play timer/The sleep timer/Using headphones. . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Getting started

Reference

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Limited Warranty (U.S.A.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with

Getting started

the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

Disc type Logo Indication used

in instructions

DVD-RAM [RAM]

DVD-Audio [DVD-A]

DVD-Video [DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD [VCD]

Including SVCD
(conforming to
IEC62107)

CD [CD]

Including CD text

CD-R/RW — [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

≥Multiple-channel signals are down-mixed to stereo (2-channel). (To

enjoy multi-channel surround sound ➡ page 33)

≥Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications.

The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

≥Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these

can damage the unit.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD and
“Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and
SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

∫ Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on
the disc type.
Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs, and Video CDs,

or a single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to

folders or albums on data discs.

Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire

movie.

Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.
Picture: a single JPEG file.
Play list: the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of

scenes on DVD-RAM

Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into

play lists on a DVD video recorder.

Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

∫ Built-in decoders

This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS
decoders so you can enjoy these
systems in stereo without connecting a
separate decoder.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

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

∫ HighMAT discs

This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3,
and/or JPEG files.

∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3 or
JPEG. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording.

∫ 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.

Ty p e ≥Non-cartridge discs

Capacity ≥12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB

Recording
format

≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then

return them when you are finished, making sure that the labels of
the disc and cartridge face the same way.

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and

another begins, may not play smoothly.

≥Discs that can be removed from their

cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

(single-sided)

≥8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB (double-sided)

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

[Note]

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.

∫ Playing PAL system DVD-Audio

This unit converts PAL to NTSC for play. The picture is compressed to
show it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched vertically.

∫ To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Getting started

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Simple setup

STEP1 Locating

AC IN

Simple setup

Speaker

(SB-DP1)

Í

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ADVANCED
SURROUND

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Main unit

(SA-DP1)

VOLUMETUNER/AUXDVD/CDPOWER

UPDOWN

OPEN/CLOSE

PHONES

[Note]

Speaker

(SB-DP1)

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32″ ) away from the system
for proper ventilation.

≥Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will
be negatively affected.

≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from
falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Positioning for best effect

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound
field. Note the following points.

≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result

in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtain.

Notes on speaker use

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you

play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound.
–When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player,

noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an

oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.
–When adjusting the sound quality.
–When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but
the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup
combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the
television.

Caution
≥Use the speakers only with the

recommended system. Failure to do
so may lead to damage to the
amplifier and/or the speakers, and
may result in the risk of fire. Consult
a qualified service person if damage
has occurred or if you experience a
sudden change in performance.

≥Do not attach these speakers to walls

or ceilings.

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STEP2 Connecting the speakers

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

Connect cords so tag colors match
the terminal colors.

1

L

3

2

2

R

White

Red

HIGH(6≠) LOW(6≠)

SPEAKERS(SB-DP1)

Blue

Right speaker

Black

Confirm the colors of the tags on the
ends of the cords.

White

EXT

OPTICAL

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

R

AM ANT

LOOP

AUX

Blue

VIDEO

OUT

L

FM ANT

Black

75≠

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRP

SUBWOOFER

OUT

B

+--+

L

L

R

HIGH

SPEAKERS

Red

Y

(6≠)

LOW

(6≠)

(SB-DP1)

Silver(Blue tag)

Copper(White tag)

AM ANT

FM ANT

75≠

EXT

LOOP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRP

Y

SUBWOOFER

OUT

B

L

R

HIGH

SPEAKERS

(6≠)

LOW

(6≠)

(SB-DP1)

OPTICAL

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

R

AUX

VIDEO

OUT

L

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j)

speaker wires.

≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to

positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires
to negative (j) terminals.

Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

Simple setup

AC IN

Left speaker

Copper(Red tag)

Silver(Black tag)

AC IN

Copper(White tag)

Silver(Blue tag)

Silver(Black tag)

Copper(Red tag)

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STEP3 Television

Video cable

∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Connect directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because
the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.

VIDEO
IN

Television

(not included)

Simple setup

Video cable

(included)

AM ANT

EXT

OPTICAL

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

R

AUX

LOOP

VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

OUT

L

FM ANT

75≠

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRP

SUBWOOFER

OUT

B

L

R

HIGH

SPEAKERS

Y

(6≠)

LOW

(6≠)

(SB-DP1)

AC IN

∫ Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output
(➡ page 10) and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT
terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference
signals (P

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve

high fidelity in reproducing colors. The description of the component
video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C

B/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.

B/PR,

≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture

(➡ page 30, Video—Black Level Control).

OPTICAL

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

EXT

R

AM ANT

AUX

LOOP

VIDEO

OUT

L

COMPONENT

FM ANT

75≠

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRP

PRP

SUBWOOFER

OUT

VIDEO IN

R

P

B

P

Y

Y

Y

B

B

L

R

HIGH

(6≠)

LOW

SPEAKERS

(SB-DP1)

Video cables

(not included)

AC IN

(6≠)

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∫ Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT
terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals.

S-VIDEO

IN

OPTICAL

EXT

OUT

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT

R

AM ANT

AUX

LOOP

VIDEO

OUT

L

FM ANT

75≠

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRP

SUBWOOFER

OUT

S-video cable

(not included)

Y

B

L

R

HIGH

(6≠)

LOW

(6≠)

SPEAKERS

(SB-DP1)

AC IN

(Actual results depend on the television.)

STEP4 Connecting the antennas and AC power supply cord

5

Connect the AC power supply cord after
all other connections are complete.

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on
its base.
Keep loose antenna cord
away from other wires
and cords.

FM indoor antenna

Fix the other end of the antenna where
reception is best.

Click!

AM ANT

FM ANTAM ANT

FM ANT

75≠

EXT

LOOP

LOOP

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PRP

SUBWOOFER

OUT

B

+-

L

R

HIGH

SPEAKERS

OPTICAL

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

R

AUX

VIDEO

OUT

L

Adhesive tape

Y

(6≠)

LOW

(6≠)

(SB-DP1)

AM loop antenna AC power supply cord

FM indoor antenna

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (approx. 0.9 W) even when it is
turned off with [Í]. To save power when the unit is not to be
used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging the
unit.

AC IN

AC IN

AC power supply cord

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

Click!

1

3

Simple setup

STEP

Remote control

The remote control

Batteries

R6, AA, UM-3

≥Insert so the poles (i and j)

1

2

match those in the remote

3

control.

≥Do not use rechargeable type

batteries.

2

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.

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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STEP6 QUICK SETUP

TVÍ

Í

TV/VIDEO

CLOCK/

SLEEP

F

TIMER

S

0

VOLU M

E

DVD/CD

PLAY LIST

r

M

ENU

ANGLE

s

QUICK REPLAY

ZOOM

SLOW/SEARCH

DOUBLE

SOUND

RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER

PLAY

10

GROUP

TV

CH

RETURN

2

W

RETURN

PAG E

TV

X

CH

GUI DISP

DISPLAY

PROGRAM

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

AUDIO

U

/A

R

E

N

U

T

CANCEL

NAVIGATOR

T

C

E

IR

D

TOP M

X

SKIP

SHIFT

SETUP

132

465

798

SUBTITLE

MUTING

X

P.MEMORY

TV VOL

ENU

ENTER

ENTER

TV VOL

W

SURROUND

CINEMA D.ENH

1

3, 7

Simple setup

4–7

1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [1 DVD/CD] to select “DVD/

CD” as the source.

Press [∫] when a disc is in the tray.

3 Press [SETUP] to show the QUICK

SETUP screen.

SETUP

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English
Français
Español

4 Press [3, 4] to select the menu

language and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to

continue and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

≥Audio Language (➡ page 30)

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the
first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary
settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to
(➡ page 30, Others—QUICK SETUP).

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the unit.

≥Subtitle Language (➡ page 30)
≥TV Type (➡ below)
≥TV Aspect (➡ below)
≥Progressive Out (➡ page 30)
≥PCM Digital Output (➡ page 30)

7 Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to

end the settings.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

≥Standard (Direct View TV) (factory preset)
≥CRT Projector
≥LCD TV/Projector
≥Projection TV
≥Plasma TV

∫ TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television.
If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video
on some discs is shown (➡ page 30, Video—TV Aspect).

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (factory preset)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the
screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless
prohibited by the producer of the disc).

≥4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the
letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

∫ To enjoy progressive video

1 Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P

compatible television (➡ page 8). (Video will not be displayed

correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)
2 In QUICK SETUP, set “Progressive Out” to “Enable”.
3 Change “Video output mode” to “480P”(➡ page 25).
≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P

input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you
have another brand of television.

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or

S-VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace, irrespective of the
settings.

STEP7 Setting the time

TVÍ

Í

TV/VIDEO

CLOCK/

TIMER

0

r

TV VOL

ENTER

ENTER

TV VOL

s

QUICK REPLAY

SLOW/SEARCH

SOUND

SLEEP

F

PLAY

S

10

VOLU M

E

DVD/CD

PLAY LIST

M

E

NU

GROUP

RETURN

ANGLE

ZOOM

DOUBLE

RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER

CH

1, 3

TV

W

3

DISPLAY

2

SHIFT

D

PAG E

TV

CH

X

GUI DISP

DISPLAY

PROGRAM

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

AUDIO

X

U

/A

R

E

N

TU

CANCEL

NAVIGATOR

T

C

E

IR

TOP MENU

X

SKIP

SHIFT

SETUP

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P.MEMORY

W

SURROUND

CINEMA D.ENH

This is a 12-hour clock.

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the

clock.

AM :

Each time you press the button:

Clock> FPLAY> Original display

^________b

2 Within 10 seconds

Press [:,X] or [9,W] to set the
time.

The time display can be changed quickly by holding down
the buttons.

3 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] or [ENTER].

The time is set and the original display is restored.

To display the time when the unit is off

Press [SHIFT] r [DISPLAY].
The clock is shown for about 5 seconds.

Simple setup

Turning DEMO off

AC IN

ADVANCED
SURROUND

Í

I

/

//

-DEMO

sDEMO

Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

A demonstration of the display is shown in standby mode if you
have not set the clock.

You can reduce the power consumed in standby mode by turning
the demonstration off.

VOLUMETUNER/AUXDVD/CDPOWER

OPEN/CLOSE

UPDOWN

PHONES

While the DEMO display is shown

Press and hold [–DEMO] until “DEMO
OFF” is displayed.

DEMO OFF

Each time you press and hold the button:
DEMO OFF

() DEMO ON

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Control reference guide

Remote control

TVÍ

Í

TV/VIDEO

CLOCK/

SLEEP

TIMER

F

S

S

0

0

VOLUME

DVD/CD

PLAY LIST

r

M

ENU

ANGLE

s

QUICK REPLAY

ZOOM

SLOW/SEARCH

DOUBLE

SOUND

RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER

PLAY

10

10

GROUP

TV

W

CH

RETURN

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

PROGRAM

PLAY MODE

REPEAT

AUDIO

SETUP

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Getting started

:

TUNER/AUX

CANCEL

MUTING

P.MEMORY

;

TV VOL

NAVIGATOR

DIRECT

<

=

PAG E

TV

CH

X

GUI DISP

TOP MENU

ENTER

ENTER

>

DISPLAY

?

SHIFT

@

A

X

SKIP

TV VOL

W

SURROUND

CINEMA D.ENH

1 Standby/on, TV standby/on switch [Í, TVÍ]. . . . . . . . .10, 28

2 Setup, TV/VIDEO button [SETUP, TV/VIDEO] . . . . . . . . .10, 28

3 Program button [PROGRAM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 26

4 Play mode button [PLAY MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 26

5 Repeat button [REPEAT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

6 Subtitle button [SUBTITLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

7 Audio button [AUDIO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

8 Muting button [MUTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

9 Tuner/Aux button [TUNER/AUX]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

: Pause, Position memory button [;, P.MEMORY]. . . . . . . . .13

; Stop, Cancel button [∫, CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 16

< Direct navigator, Top menu, Page button

[DIRECT NAVIGATOR, TOP MENU, PAGE]. . . . . . . . .14, 19, 22

= Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1], Enter button [ENTER] . . . . .10

These buttons have the following functions.

[3, 4]: TV volume buttons [TV VOL i,j] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

[2, 1]: TV channel buttons [TV CH X,W]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

> GUI display, Display button [GUI DISP, DISPLAY] . . . . .23, 28

? Skip, Preset channel buttons

[: 9, X SKIP W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 26

@ Shift button [SHIFT]

To use functions labeled in orange:
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.

A Advanced Surround, Cinema button

[SURROUND, CINEMA] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

B Play timer, Sleep timer button [FPLAY, SLEEP]. . . . . . . . . .29

C Clock/Timer button [CLOCK/TIMER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 29

D Numbered buttons [1–9, 0, S10] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

E Volume buttons [s, r, VOLUME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

F Play button [1 DVD/CD] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

G Play list, Menu, Group button

[PLAY LIST, MENU, GROUP]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15, 22

H Return, Angle button [RETURN, ANGLE] . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 17

I Slow/search, Tuning buttons

[6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 26

These buttons have the following functions.

[6]: Quick replay button [QUICK REPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

[5]: Zoom button [ZOOM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

J Double re-master, Subwoofer button

[DOUBLE RE-MASTER, SUBWOOFER]. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 28

K Sound, Dialogue enhancer button [SOUND, D.ENH] . . . 19, 27

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AC IN

ADVANCED
SURROUND

Í

I

/

//

-DEMO

QR ? STF VU9

Main unit

Buttons 9, ? and F function the same as the controls on the
remote control.

L AC supply indicator [AC IN]

VOLUMETUNER/AUXDVD/CDPOWER

OPEN/CLOSE

UPDOWN

PHONES

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC power
supply.

M Advanced Surround indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

N Display

O Volume control [VOLUME, DOWN, UP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

P Remote control signal sensor

Q Standby/on switch [Í/I POWER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of
power.

R Advanced Surround button [ADVANCED SURROUND] . . . .19

S Stop, Demo button [∫, –DEMO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 13

T Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

U Open/close button [< OPEN/CLOSE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

V Headphone jack [PHONES] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Discs—Basic play

TVÍ

TV/VIDEO

SETUP

PROGRAM

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S

10

REPEAT

AUDIO

TU

N

E

R

/A

U

X

D

IR

E

C

T

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

PLAY LIST

M

ENU

CANCEL

MUTING

VOLUME

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

CLOCK/

TIMER

SLEEP

F

PLAY

Í

P.MEMORY

TV VOL

r

TV VOL

s

PAG E

ENTER

GUI DISP

DISPLAY

QUICK REPLAY

ZOOM

SHIFT

SURROUND

CINEMA D.ENH

SUBWOOFER

SOUND

DOUBLE

RE-MASTER

SLOW/SEARCH

ANGLE

RETURN

TV

CH

X

TV

CH

W

X

SKIP

W

GROUP

DVD/CD

4

AC IN

ADVANCED
SURROUND

Í

Í

I

/

Í/I POWER

//

-DEMO

VOLUMETUNER/AUXDVD/CDPOWER

OPEN/CLOSE

UPDOWN

PHONES

21,3

Í

SUBTITLE

4
1,3

P.MEMORY

SHIFT

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

Preparation

≥Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the

television to suit the connections for the unit.

1 Press [1 DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”

as the source.

≥Press [∫] when a disc is in the tray.
≥If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and

JPEG, check “Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills” setting in the
SETUP menu (➡ page 30). Select “Stills (JPEG)” to play
JPEG or “Audio (MP3/WMA)” to play WMA/MP3.

2 Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the

disc tray and place the disc.

≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs

≥Label-up (With double-sided

Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] again to close and start play.

When a menu appears after inserting a HighMAT disc

➡ page 21

from their cartridges before
use. [RAM]

discs, load so the label for the
side you want to play is facing
up.)

3 If play doesn’t start after step 2

Press [1 DVD/CD].

[CD] (CD text only) [WMA] [MP3]
Track information appears on the television. Press
[SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off.

4 Adjust the volume.

∫ To pause play

Press [;] during play.
Press [1 DVD/CD] to restart play.

∫ To stop play

Press [∫] (➡ below, Resume function).

[Note]

≥If “$” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥It may take some time for play to start but this is normal.
≥Multiple-channel signals are down-mixed to stereo (2-channel). (To

enjoy multi-channel surround sound ➡ page 33)

If “D.MIX” flashes on the display [DVD-A]

The DVD-Audio contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be
down-mixed.

Position Memory function

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

During play

Press [SHIFT]r[P.MEMORY] to memorize
a position.

Position memorized

Press again to replace the position.
This position is saved even if you turn the unit off, change the source
or open the disc tray. When you turn the unit on, reselect “DVD/CD”
or reinsert the disc whose position you memorized, “RESUME” lights
on the display. Press [1 DVD/CD] to start play from the memorized
position. The position is cleared.
≥You can memorize positions on up to five different discs at a time.

When you memorize another position, the earliest position is
replaced.

Resume function

“RESUME” lights on the display when the unit has recorded the
position at which you stopped play.
Press [1 DVD/CD] to start play from that position.
≥The position is cleared when you:

—Turn the unit off.
—Select another source or open the disc tray.

≥Press [∫] to clear the position.

Chapter Preview

[DVD-V]

The following message appears
immediately after you press [1 DVD /
CD] when “RESUME” is displayed.
Press [1 DVD/CD] while the message
is displayed and the beginning portions of each chapter up to the
current one are played.
Full play resumes from the point where you pressed [∫] or
[SHIFT]_[P.MEMORY].
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [1 DVD/CD], the message disappears and play
starts from where you pressed [∫] or [SHIFT]_[P.MEMORY].

Press PLAY to Preview Chapters

Disc operations

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