Panasonic SC-HT330 User Manual

Advanced

progressive scan

Provides a smoother and sharper image.

page

Compatible with a variety

of media formats

DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and more.

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High performance

sound effects

Sound field control (SFC), Dolby Pro Logic II and more.

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The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom.

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT330

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.

Region Number

The United Kingdom, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Southeast Asia and Thailand 3

Australia and N.Z. 4

Example: [The\United\Kingdom\

2 ALL

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

GCSEB GN GCT GC GS

[Note[

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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Dear customer

(Inside of product)

(Side of product)

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

≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these

operating instructions are for the United Kingdom.

≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly

with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

System SC-HT330

Main unit SA-HT330

Front speakers SB-FS335

Center speaker SB-PC335

Surround speakers SB-FS335

Subwoofer SB-W335

Safety precautions

CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

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

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.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltag e

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric

shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait)

(“EB” and “GS” area code models only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.

Figure A

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Table of contents

Table of contents

Getting started

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Simple setup

STEP 1 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEP 2 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

STEP 3 Video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 4 Antennas and AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP 5 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP 6 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Disc operations

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the main unit/Using the remote control

Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)/ Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)/ Quick replay/Skipping 30 seconds forward/ Changing the zoom ratio/Changing soundtracks/ Changing subtitles/Angle selection and Still picture rotation/ advance/Changing play speed/Repeat play/ All group, Program and Random play

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playing data discs/Playing from the selected track in the CD/ Playing HighMAT

discs/Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Main menu/Other Settings

Changing the player settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

Other operations

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/ Manual tuning/RDS broadcasting/Optional antenna connections

Sound field and sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Sound Field Control/Center Focus/Dolby Pro Logic II/ Down-mixing/Subwoofer level/Speaker level adjustments

Connecting other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Operating the television

Other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones/Enjoying Karaoke

Reference

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Setup example

Main unit

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 curtains. ≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.

The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Other speaker setup options (➜ page 26)

STEP

Positioning

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

≥The four front and surround speakers are the same.

Simple setup

Positioning

≥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.

Main unit

[Note]

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.

Center speaker

≥Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it

is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf.

≥To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly on top

of the television.

Subwoofer

Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t cause vibration. Leave 10 cm at the rear for ventilation.

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 reverberating due to a record player, a

microphone (except [The[United[Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\), noise from FM broadcasts, 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

The supplied 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 farther away from the television.

Caution

≥The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only

as indicated in this setup. 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 attempt to attach these speakers to walls using

methods other than those described in this manual.

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Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

STEP

Speaker connections

Click!

AUDIO

TVTV

AUDIUDIO

AUDIO

442

SURROUND

Rch

SURROUND

Rch

FRONT

WOOFER

SUB

Lch

Lch Lch

CENTER

Lch

SURROUND

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT

Lch

Rch

SURROUND

Rch

FRONT

Rch

FRONT

Lch

Rch

SURROUND

CENTER

Lch

SURROUND

Lch

SURROUND

2 Sheets of speaker-cable stickers

Speaker-cable sticker

2 FRONT (R)

5 CENTER

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

Main unit

White Blue

Insert the wire fully.

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires. ≥Be sure to connect only positive (white) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (blue) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect

connection can damage the speakers.

Speaker cables

≥3kshort cables: For front and center speakers ≥2klong cables: For surround speakers

1 FRONT (L)

6 SUBWOOFER

Push!

Twist off the vinyl tips of the speaker cables.

≥If the speaker cables

do not have vinyl tips, directly connect them to the terminals.

The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom.

Speaker connections

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≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.

STEP

Video connections

Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-V IDEO

OUT

VID EO

OUT

(PROGRES SIVE/INTERL ACE)

Back of the main unit

Video cable

(included)

Television

(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEOS-V IDEO

OUTOUT

VIDEO

OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

S-VIDEO

Television

(not included)

S-video cable

(not included)

Back of the main unit

Television

(not included)

Scart cable

(not included)

Back of the main unit

(PROGRES SIVE/INTERL ACE)

Television

(not included)

Video cables

(not included)

Back of the main unit

[The\United\Kingdom]

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i)(NTSC: 4 80p/480i, P AL: 576p/57 6i)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Television (not included)

Video cables (not included)

Back of the main unit

[Others]

Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.

≥Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.

Video connections

∫ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO IN

∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

[The\United\Kingdom\

∫ Television with SCART terminal

∫

Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output 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

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

Connect to terminals of the same color.

[The\United\Kingdom]

≥When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” or “S-Video/

YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 8). If “RGB/No Output” is selected, the RGB signal is output from the SCART (AV) terminal, but no signal is output from the component video output terminals.

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SCART (AV) terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video/ YPbPr” or “RGB/No Output” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 8).

To enjoy progressive video

≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 625p

(or 576p) or 525p (or 480p) compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

[The\United\Kingdom\

≥Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/

60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

STEP

Antennas and AC mains lead

AUDIO

TVTV

AUDIUDIO

AUDIO

AM ANT

LOOP

EXT

FM ANT

(75-

)

AC IN

Adhesive tape

AC mains lead

Main unit

≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥Optional antenna connections (➜ page 21).

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best. Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables.

Click!

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.

To household mains socket

AM loop antennaFM indoor antenna AC mains lead

[The\United\ Kingdom,[ [Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]

[Austral ia\and\N.Z.]

[Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,[ [the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[ [Saudi[Ara bia[and[Kuwa it]

[The\United\Kingdom,[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.5 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

[Note]

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom.

Push.

Re-tighten the terminal screw.

Insert the wire fully.

Loosen the terminal screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver.

White

Red

Black

STEP

The remote control

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Do not use

rechargeable type batteries.

Remote control Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

Antennas and AC mains lead/The remote control

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 display (➜ page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

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The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

STEP

QUICK SETUP

Select

MEMORY

FM MODE

TUNE MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

DOWN

VOLUME

PHONES

TUNING

INPUT SELECTOR

AC IN

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

SETUP

FUNCTIONS

TV/VCR

MIX 2CH

SHIFT

PLAYLIST

ENTER

S10

TUNER/

BAND

DVD/CD

ADVANCED DISC REVIEW

SLEEP

TV/AV

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO CH SELECT TEST

FL DISPLAY

GROUP

SUBTITLE ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP

QUICK OSD

REPEAT

ANGLE/PAGE

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

CANCEL

SLOW / SEARCH

VOLUME

MUTING TV VOL

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

TV CH

(22)

MIX 2CH

(22)

SFC

(22)

C.FOCUS

(23)

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

(25)

MUTING

(12, 13)

(12)

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

(11)

FL DISPLAY

(23)

TEST

(23)

CH SELECT

(12)

AUDI O

(12)

MANUAL SKIP

(12)

ZOOM

(13)

SUBTITLE

(11)

GROUP

(13)

REPEAT

(13)

ANGLE/PAGE

(11)

PROGRESSIVE

(13)

PLAY MODE

(12)

QUICK OSD

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

INPUT SELECTOR (20)

DVD/CD#FM#AM#TV#VCR# Return to DVD/CD

Display

<OPEN/CLOSE

Open/Close the disc tray (10)

PHONES Connect headphones (25)

4, 5/X TUNING W Skipping or slow-search play (10)/ Select the radio stations (20)

Standby/on switch [Í/I]

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. (10)

Select disc’s title numbers/Enter numbers (11)

To use functions labeled in orange:

While pressing [SHIFT],

press the corresponding button.

Select or register menu items on the television screen, Frame-by-frame (11)

Basic operations for play (10, 11)

Show on-screen menu (16),

Adjust the AM reception condition (20),

Display RDS text data (21) ([The\United\Kingdom] only)

or Show the Setup menu (18)

Channel select (20, 24)

Show a disc menu (14) or play list (15)

Return to previous screen (11)

Select the source TUNER/BAND (20), DVD/CD (8)

Turn the unit on/off (8)

Set the sleep timer (25) or

Switch the television’s video input mode (24)

Television and Video cassette recorder

operations (24)

Control reference guide

See reference pages in brackets.

Adjust the volume of the unit (11) or the TV (24)

Show a disc top menu (14) or program list (15)

VOLUM E Turn up/down the volume (10)

∫/TUNE MODE Stop playing (10)/Select the tuning mode (20)

;/FM MODE Pause (10)/Adjust the FM reception condition (20)

1/MEMORY

Play discs (10)/Memorize the receiving radio stations (20)

The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom.

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

1 2 3 4 5 6

DVD/CD

Turn o n the unit.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 19).

Select “DVD/CD”.

QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide

SETUP

SHIFT

FUNCTIONS

Show the QUICK SETUP screen.

ENTER

Follow the messages and make the settings.

ENTER

Press to finish QUICK SETUP.

RETURN

SHIFT

FUNCTIONS

Press to exit.

SETUP

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Discs that can be played

Indication in

Disc Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

these operating

instructions

[RAM]

[JPEG]

[DVD-A] —

[DVD-V]

Remarks

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

Recorded DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. ≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 17).

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 17).

—

with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders

using the

DVD-R (DVD-Video)/ DVD-RW (DVD-Video)

iR (Video)/ iRW (Video)

DVD-RW (DVD-VR)

Video CD

SVCD

CD [CD]

CD-R CD-RW

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the recording method and how

the files were created (➜ page 15, Tips for making data discs).

—

[DVD-V]

[DVD-RW[‹VR›]

[VCD]

[WMA]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[CD]

[VCD]

Discs recorded and finalized

Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

Discs recorded and finalized using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

—

Conforming to IEC62107

This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals). HDCD-encoded CD’s sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CD’s.

≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats

on the left. Close the sessions or finalize

≥HighMAT discs

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only. To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 17).

≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras

the disc after recording.

Discs that can be played/Disc handling

∫ Discs that cannot be played

Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

∫ Audio format of DVD’s

This unit automatically recognizes and decodes discs with these symbols.

∫ Video systems

– This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match

the system used on the disc. – PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. – This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL

television (➜ page 19, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

Disc handling

∫ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Disc handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc

warping, rendering it unusable).

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

instrument.

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs, etc.). – Discs that are badly warped or cracked. – Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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Basic play

MEMORY

FM MODE

TUNE MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

DOWN

VOLUME

PHONES

TUNING

INPUT SELECTOR

AC IN

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

INPUT SELECTOR

Press to skip. Press and hold to –search

(during play)

–slow-motion (during pause)

(Motion picture part)

≥Press [1] (play) to start normal play.

6 Adjust the volume.5 Start play.

The tray is automatically closed.

3 Open the disc tray.

∫ (Stop)

2 Select “DVD/CD”.

1 Turn the unit on.

4 Load the disc.

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side

you want to play is facing up.

; (Pause)

≥[RAM] Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.

The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom.

Basic play

Using the main unit

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[Note[

≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. ≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

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