Panasonic SC-VK450 User Manual

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

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

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for the Middle East and South Africa.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Operating Instructions

DVD Stereo System

Model No. SC-VK450

Region number

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

Region		Number
The Middle East, South Africa,		2
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Example: 2	23	5

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

	identify the supplied accessories.
	supply cord	1 x Video	1 x AM loop	1 x FM indoor	1 x Remote	2 x Remote
		cable	antenna	antenna	control	control
For Saudi	For Saudi					batteries
Arabia, Kuwait,	Arabia and
the Middle	Kuwait
East and South
Africa

	(N2QAYB000018)
GC GS En Ar Pe	RQTV0129-2G
	L0106LH2026

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to the following system.

	System			SC-VK450
	Main unit			SA-VK450
	Speakers			SB-VK450

Inside of product

Note on AC power supply cord

(For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait)

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differs according to the type of AC power plug (figuresAand B). Confirm theAC power plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC power 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	Figure B
Fuse	Fuse
	(5 ampere)
(5 ampere)

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.

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.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

CAUTION!

The AC voltage is different according to the area.

Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.

(For details, please refer to page 5.)

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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. Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion and unwanted acoustical effects.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

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 place where DC is used.

Power cord protection

Ensure the AC power cord 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 power cord 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 power cord 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.

– If you see this symbol –

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Table of contents
Note on AC power supply cord.................	2
Safety precautions .....................................	3
Getting started............................................	4
Disc information.........................................	7
QUICK SETUP.............................................	8
Overview of controls..................................	8
Discs — Basic play...................................	10
Discs — Convenient functions................	12
Discs — Program/Random play..............	13
Discs — Using navigation menus...........	14
Discs — Using on-screen menus............	16
Discs — Changing the player settings...	18
The radio ...................................................	22
Cassette tapes..........................................	23
Microphone mixing...................................	25
Sound field and sound quality................	26
Using the timers .......................................	27
Using other equipment ............................	29
Glossary....................................................	30
Maintenance..............................................	30
When moving the unit..............................	30
Troubleshooting guide.............................	31
Specifications...........................................	34

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Getting started

Step 1- Making the connections

Connect the AC power supply cord only after all other connections have been made.

Conserving power

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

1 Video connections

•Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder

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

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

■Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

	Rear panel	Video cables
	of this unit	(not included)	COMPONENT
			VIDEO IN
	VIDEO COMPONENT		Y
	OU VIDEO OUT		PB
		PB
	Y	PR	PR
	S VIDEO		Television
		(not included)
	OUT

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 (PB/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 (example: Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).

Connect to terminals of the same color.

■Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Rear panel of this unit

VIDEO COMPONENT	VIDEO IN
OUT VIDEO OUT
PB

Y	PR Video cable	Television
S VIDEO	(included)	(not included)
OUT

■Television with an S VIDEO IN terminal

VIDEO COMPONENT			Television
OUT	VIDEO OUT
	PB	S-video cable	(not included)
			S-VIDEO
		(not included)
Y	PR		IN
S VIDEO
OUT
Rear panel
of this unit

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.)

To household AC power socket

5Power supply connection

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC POWER SUPPLY CORD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

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

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Antenna connections

■ AM loop antenna

■ FM indoor antenna

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

Stand the antenna up

on its base. Adhesive

tape

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

Note:

Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.

Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

FM outdoor antenna

	FM outdoor antenna
	(not included)
	75 Ω coaxial cable
Rear panel of	(not included)
this unit

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

AM outdoor antenna
	AM outdoor antenna (not included)
Rear panel of	5-12 m
this unit
	AM loop antenna
	(included)

• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location.

• Leave the loop antenna connected.

4Set the voltage

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Before connecting the AC power supply cord, set the voltage.

Voltage Selector

Use a flat-head screwdriver to set the voltage selector on the back of the main unit to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used.

3Speaker connections

Red

Red (+)

Black (–)

Black

Connect the right (R) side in the same way.

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Getting started (continued)

Step 2- Placement of speaker

Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channel orientation is necessary.

You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

Use only the supplied speakers

•The combination of the main unit and speakers provide the best sound. 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 a thick curtain.

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 set-up 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.

Note:

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

•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 emit strange noise (howling) from a microphone or 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.

Caution

•Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so can damage the amplifier and speakers, and can cause fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent.

•Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

Step 3- Inserting batteries into the remote control

		■ Batteries				Do not:
		• Insert so the poles (+ and –) match				• mix old and new batteries.
	AA/R6/LR6	those in the remote control.				• use different types at the same
		• Remove if the remote control is not				time.
		going to be used for a long period of				• heat or expose to flame.
		time. Store in a cool, dark place.				• take apart or short circuit.
		• Replace if the unit does not respond				• attempt to recharge alkaline or
		to the remote control even when				manganese batteries.
		held close to the front panel.				• use batteries if the covering has
		• Do not use rechargeable type				been peeled off.
		batteries.				• put heavy objects on the remote
		• Mishandling of batteries in the				control.
		remotecontrolcancauseelectrolyte				• spill liquids onto the remote control.
		leakage, which may cause a fire.				■ Use
		• If electrolyte leaks		from	the
		batteries, consult your dealer.				Aim at the remote control sensor,
						avoiding obstacles, at a maximum
		Wash thoroughly	with	water	if
						range of 7 m directly in front of the
		electrolyte comes	in contact with
						unit.

any part of your body.	Refer to page 8 for the remote
	control sensor position.

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Step 4- DEMO function

When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown

on the display.

If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO

ON”.

Press and hold [■ STOP, –DEMO].

The display changes each time the button is held down.

DEMO OFFDEMO ON

While in standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power consumption.

■ STOP, –DEMO Note:

When the DEMO function is on, the Dimmer switches off automatically.

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Disc information

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as DVD-V show the formats.

DVD-Video DVD-V

—

Video CD VCD

• Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM DVD-VRMP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX 3,4

•DVD-VR 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.

• JPEG Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.

• MPEG4 Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].

DVD-R (DVD-Video)1/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) DVD-V

• Discs recorded and finalized2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

DVD-R (VR)1/DVD-RW (VR) DVD-VR

• Discs recorded and finalized2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 or 1.2 (DVD-R only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

DVD-R/DVD-RW MP3 JPEG

• Finalize2 the disc after recording.

DVD-R (DivX Video)/DVD-RW (DivX Video) DivX 3,4

• Finalize2 the disc after recording.

–+R (Video)1/+RW (Video) DVD-V

• Discs recorded and finalized2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

CD CD WMAMP3 JPEG VCD MPEG4 DivX 3,4

•This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize2 the disc after recording.

• CD 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 CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.

•WMAMP3 JPEG This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

•WMA This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates).

1Includes single-sided, dual layer discs.

2A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

3Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

4Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

• It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

Note about using a DualDisc

•The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CDDA) format so playback may not be possible.

•Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

■Audio format of DVDs

This unit automatically recognizesanddecodesdiscs 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, “Video” tab — NTSC Disc Output).

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.

■ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, 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.

■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.

■To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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QUICK SETUP

ENTER

ENTER

(Press and hold)

Switch on the	Select “DVD/CD”. Shows the QUICK	Follow the	Finish the QUICK	Exit.
unit.	SETUP screen.	messages	SETUP.
		and make the
		settings.

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Overview of controls

Main unit

Refer to the numbers in parentheses for page reference. Buttons such as function the same as the controls on the remote control.

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

		Standby/on switch [ /l]
		(10, 33)
	FRANÇAIS	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.
		Multiple discs change (11)
		Display panel
		1 Volume control (25)
		Microphone volume control (25)
		Tuner/Band selection (22)
		Microphone jack (25)

Music port jack (29)

Music port selection (29)

- 4	Deck 1 open (23)
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	forward/rewind, tuning,
	time adjustment
	Record (24, 25)
	Sound EQ (26)
	Super Sound EQ,
	Advanced Surround (26)

Deck 1 cassette holder

Remote control signal sensor

Disc trays

Disc tray open/close (10)

Single disc change (11)

Disc direct play (10)

2 Disc play (10)

Headphone jack (PHONES)

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo (not included)

3 Tape play/direction (23)

Deck 2 open (23)

Stop, demonstration (6, 23)

Deck selection (23) Deck 2 cassette holder

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Remote control

Buttons such as function the same as the controls on the main unit.

Standby/on switch (8)

Clock/timer, Dimmer (27)

TV power on/off, TV/AV, TV volume (29)

Numeric (11, 13)

Cancel (11,13)

Pause (10)

Stop (10)

Repeat (12) Tuner/Music port (22, 29)

Top menu, Direct Navigator (11, 15)

Play/record timer, FL display (11, 27)

Disc information and selection (11, 12)

Muting

1

Play mode, CD mode (12, 13)

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3

Playlist, Menu (11, 15)

Cursor, Enter (11, 13)

Functions displays (14)	Return, Setup (8, 11)
Disc skip, tape fast-forward/rewind, preset
channel selection, time adjustment	Slow/search, tuning, character skip
(11, 22, 23, 27)	(11, 14, 22)
Quick OSD (on-screen display), Sleep timer,	Super Sound EQ (26)
Auto off (12, 28)
Sound EQ (26)	Advanced surround (26)

	(Press and hold)	(Press and hold)
To mute the sound.	To dim the display	This auto off function allows you to turn off the unit in disc
• Press the button to	panel.	or tape mode only after left unused for 10 minutes.
activate.		• Press and hold successively to select “AUTO OFF” to
• Press again to cancel.		activate or cancel the function.
		SLEEP 30 → SLEEP 60 → SLEEP 90 → SLEEP 120
		SLEEP OFF AUTO OFF
		• The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.
		• If you select tuner or music port as the source, “AUTO OFF”
		turns off. It comes on again when you select disc or tape.

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Discs — Basic play

Tray/disc handling procedure

Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.

Removing the power plug

•Press [/I] to turn off the unit and then remove the power plug only after all the displays have disappeared.

Tray caution

•Always press [, OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.

•Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an accident.

Inserting a disc

•Place the disc correctly label-up as shown in the diagram.

•Insert one disc into the tray.

		–FL DISPLAY
	, MULTI CHANGE	DISC
		Numeric buttons
	, OPEN/CLOSE
	, SINGLE CHANGE	CANCEL

1~ 5

	, DVD/CD
TOP MENU	MENU
ENTER
	, ,	,
	RETURN
, /REW,	,	,
, FF/	SLOW/SEARCH

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Open the tray.		Close the tray.	Start play.
• The unit comes on.			• You can also press [1 ~ 5 ] to
Load a disc in the current tray.			select and play the other loaded discs.
DVD-VR

• Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.

	Pause
The position is memorized while “RESUME” is	• Press [ , DVD/CD] to resume play.
on the display.
, DVD/CD] to resume.
] again to clear the position.

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DVD-VDVD-VRWMAMP3 MPEG4 DivX

Press and	Time display ↔ Information display
	JPEG
hold	When Slideshow (	page 16) is on:
	SLIDE ↔ Information display
	When Slideshow (	page 16) is off:
	PLAY ↔ Information display

Track/Content skip

Search (during play)

• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.

Slow-motion play (during pause)

• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.

• VCD Slow motion play is for forward direction only.

Enter numbers

ENTER

DVD-V (while stopped)

DVD-VRVCD CD

Example: to select 12: [10][1][2] VCD with Playback control (PBC) Press [] and then press the numeric buttons to cancel the PBC functions.

Note:

The numeric buttons that can function depend on the number of tracks on the VCD.

WMAMP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

Example: to select 123: [1] [2] [3] [ENTER]

Cancel the numbers

Changing multiple discs (by main unit only)

Press the button repeatedly to check and change multiple discs.

•The tray with a disc being played will not open.

•If the player is stopped, all trays will open. To close the remaining trays simultaneously, press , OPEN/CLOSE].

Changing a single disc (by main unit only)

While one disc is playing, you can change the discs in other trays.

Press , SINGLE CHANGE] again to close the tray.

• If you select a disc which is being played, play stops and the tray opens.

Selecting a disc

	Select or		ENGLISH
	Confirm
	Disc menus		play
	DVD-V (while stopped)	DVD-VR
			Basic
	Shows a disc top menu.
	DVD-V (while stopped)	DVD-VR MPEG4 DivX	—
	Shows a disc menu.		Discs DANSK
	VCD with Playback control (PBC)
	Shows disc menu.
	Frame by frame (during pause)
	DVD-V DVD-VR VCD
	• VCD Forward direction only.

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Group/Content skip (during play)

WMAMP3 JPEG

•A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a “Group”.

Group skip: Press [ ,	].
Content skip: Press [	, ].
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On-screen item select

Select

ENTER

	Confirm	5
		-
	Select
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	Press [ ] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your	11
	television screen.
	• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.	11

Discs — Convenient functions

	ENGLISH		Disc information
		You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded
		with the “Disc Information” screen.
		•	You can also select the disc directly with the disc
			buttons on the main unit.
		1	Press [DISC] to show the “Disc Information”
			screen.
			Example:
			Disc Information
			DVD-Video
			CD	Track 10	Time 60:15
			DVD-VR
			Unchecked
	DANSK		No Disc
			Empty	Not yet read
		2	Press the numeric buttons ([1] ~ [5]) to select
			and play the disc.

To clear the screen

Press [DISC].

	FRANÇAIS	CD sequential play (CD MODE)
		VCD CD WMA MP3
		This feature is very convenient if you want to play several
		music CDs sequentially. Make sure that the applicable
		disc is in the play position before playing.
		DVD, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX are skipped without being
		played.
		While stopped
		1 Press and hold [–CD MODE].

4	2 Press [ , DVD/CD].
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	Note:
	Press and hold [–CD MODE].
	• If the disc in the play position is not applicable (example:
	DVD), CD MODE does not work.
	• HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are
	disabled.
	• You cannot change the mode during play, or while in program
	or random mode.
	• If you want to play a DVD, press and hold [–CD MODE] again
	to cancel CD MODE. (CD MODE is also canceled when you
	open the current disc tray, switch the unit to standby or select
	another source.)
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Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)

The current playback condition is displayed.

Press [QUICK OSD].

Example: DVD-V

Current playback number				Elapsed play time
Title 1		Chapter 4		Time	0:41:23

Playback
condition	Program Playback

Play mode

Current position

Press [QUICK OSD] again to display detailed playback conditions.

To exit the screen

Press [QUICK OSD].

• CD WMA MP3 The QUICK OSD screen will appear automatically.

Repeat play

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. JPEG : Works with all JPEG contents.)

During play

Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.

Example: DVD-V	Functions

							Repeat	Off	Off
									Chapter
									Title
DVD-VR				: Program → Disc → Off
• During playlist play: Scene → Playlist → Off
			: Chapter → Title			→ Off
DVD-V
						→ Off
VCD		CD			: Track → Disc

• When CD MODE is on: Track → Disc → All CD’s → Off

• When CD MODE is on, during program and random play: Track → All CD’s → Off

WMA MP3 MPEG4 DivX : Content → Group→ Off

•WMA MP3 When CD MODE is on: Content → Group → All CD’s → Off

•WMA MP3 When CD MODE is on, during program and random play: Content → All CD’s → Off

JPEG : Group→ Off

“All” is displayed during program and random play.

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(While stopped or in RESUME mode)

Start program/random

Play and select the desired mode.

Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.

Every time you press the button:

Program → Random → off (Normal play)

To exit program or random play mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

Note:

Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu

(page 17).

When CD MODE is off

DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

You can program all the items on a disc.

1DVD-V Press the numeric buttons to select a group or title ( WMAMP3 JPEG then press [ENTER]).

•To select a 2-digit number

Example: 25:

[10][2][5]

WMAMP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

[2][5][ENTER]

Example: DVD-V

Program Playback

Choose a title and chapter.

No.	Disc	T/G	C/T	Play
1
				Clear
				Clear all
to select and press			ENTER	PLAY to start

2Press the numeric buttons to select a chapter or track ( WMAMP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX then press [ENTER]).

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

3 Press [, DVD/CD].

When CD MODE is on (page 12)

VCD CD WMA MP3

You can program all the items on all the discs.

1	Press the numeric buttons ([1] ~ [5]) to select a
	disc.

2Press the numeric buttons to select the items ( WMAMP3 then press [ENTER]).

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

3 Press [, DVD/CD].

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [, ] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to confirm the number.

To change a selected program

a.Press [,] to select an item.

b.Repeat above steps 1 and 2.

To clear a selected program

a.Press [,] to select an item.

b.Press [CANCEL] (or press [, , , ] to select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

Select “Clear all” with [,,,] and press [ENTER].

Note:

The program is retained in memory unless one of the following occurs:

–The current disc tray is opened.

–Another source is selected.

–The unit is switched to standby.

–CD MODE is turned on or off.

–You manually select another disc (while CD MODE is off).

When CD MODE is off

VCD CD

You can play all the items on a disc in random order.

DVD-V WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

You can play the selected item(s) on a disc in random order.

1DVD-V Press the numeric buttons to select a group or title ( WMAMP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX then press [ENTER]).

Example: DVD-V	Random Playback
	Choose a title.
	Title	1
	0 ~ 9 to select	PLAY to start

2 Press [, DVD/CD].

ALL-DISC random play

When CD MODE is on (page 12)

VCD CD WMA MP3

You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.

Press [, DVD/CD].

Example: CD	Random Playback
	Press PLAY to start

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Playing data discs

WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

You can play JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video contents on DVD-VR or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (page 17, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

1 Press [TOP MENU].

2Press [,] to select “All” (WMA/MP3/JPEG/ MPEG4/DivX video), “Audio” (WMA/MP3), “Picture” (JPEG) or “Video” (MPEG4/DivX video), and press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU] or [RETURN].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 Press [MENU].

2Press [,,,] to select the group or audio/ picture/video content and press [ENTER].

•After listing all the contents in one group, the list for the next group appears.

3	To play content in the group in order
	Press [ENTER].
	To start play from the selected content
	Press [ ,	] and press [ENTER].
	Example:		Group and content
			number currently playing
			: WMA/MP3 files
			: indicates the group/
			content currently
			playing
			: MPEG4 and DivX
			video
			: JPEG files
			Number currently
Group		Content	selected

To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on the screen

Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents. (The opposite order is not effective.)

To exit the screen

Press [MENU] or [RETURN].

Using the sub menu

1While the menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Groups and contents are displayed. Contents only

Groups only

Thumbnail images JPEG

To go to next group WMA MP3

MPEG4 DivX

To go to previous group WMA MP3

MPEG4 DivX

WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video WMA/MP3 only

JPEG only

MPEG4 only

To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator

To search by content or group title (see below)

2Press [,] to select the sub menu and press [ENTER].

Searching by content or group title

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search its content.

1 While the sub menu is displayed (			see above)
Press [ , ] to select “Find”
and press [ENTER].
		A		Find

2Press [,] to select a character and press [ENTER].

•Repeat to enter other characters.

•Lower case is also searched.

•Press [, ] to skip between A, E, I, O, and U.

•Press [] to erase a character.

•Leave the asterisk (*) when you search for the titles including the character you enter.

•Erase the asterisk (*) to search for the titles starting with the character you enter. To add the

asteriskand select(*)“Find”.again, display the sub menu again

3Press [] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search results screen appears.

4Press [,] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

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/	Playing from the selected track
	in the CD

CD Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1	Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
	Example: CD text	CD Text			T	0:53
		Disc Title		: Celine Dion One Heart
		Disc Artist		: Celine Dion
		Track Title		: I Drove All Night (Album Version)
		Track Artist		:
			Drove All Night (Album Version
			Love Is All We Need (Album Version)
			AITH (Album Version)
				His Touch (Album Version)
			One Heart (Album Version)
			Stand By Your side (Album Version)
			NAKED (Album Version)
			Sorry For Love (Album Version)
			Have You Ever Been In Love (Album Version)
			Reveal (Album Version)
			to select and press ENTER		RETURN	to exit

2Press [,] to select the track and press [ENTER].

•Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback position and current position.

To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU], [MENU] or [RETURN].

Playing HighMATTM discs

WMA MP3 JPEG

While stopped

1 Press [TOP MENU].

2Press [,,,] to select the item and press [ENTER].

• Repeat this step if necessary.

Example:

Menu: Takes you to

			the next menu
			which shows
			playlists or
			another menu
			Playlist: Play starts

To change the menu background

Press [FUNCTIONS].

The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

To exit the screen

Press [].

Selecting from the list

1Press [MENU].

Example:

All by Artist	The Beatles
No.	Content title

1Love Me Do

	2	From Me to You
Content	3	She Loves You
	4	I Want to Hold Your Hand
	5	Canʼt Buy Me Love

0 ~ 9 to select ENTER to play

RETURN to exit

2Press [] then [,] to switch among “Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

3Press [] then [,] to select an item and press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [MENU] or [RETURN].

Playing DVD-VR discs

DVD-VR

•Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.

•You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

Playing the programs

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Example:

Direct Navigator

No.		Date	On	Title	Contents
1	11/	1(WED)	12:05	Friends of a feather
2	1/	1(MON)	1:05	Sunny day
3	2/	2(TUE)	2:21	Penguins habitat
4	3/	3(WED)	3:37	Irresistible
5	4/ 10(THU)		11:05	Hot cakes
0 ~ 9 to select				RETURN	to exit

2Press [,] or the numeric buttons to select the program.

•Press [] to show the contents of the program and the disc.

3 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] or [RETURN].

Playing a playlist

(Only when the disc contains a playlist)

1Press [PLAYLIST].

Example:

2Press [,] or the numeric buttons to select the playlist.

3 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [PLAYLIST] or [RETURN].

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1	Select	Go to the	3		Select
		next menu		Select
	ENTER
	Return to the	Confirm			Confirm
	previous menu
Displays the	Select the menu.				Make the settings.	Exit.
FUNCTIONS screen.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc being played.
	Example:

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Functions Menu

Program, Group, Title, Chapter,							To start from a specific
Track, Playlist, Content							item
Time	Time Slip (during play)
(Except	DVD-V			DVD-VR
						DivX
+R/+RW)	To skip			incrementally or decrementally
	1	Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.
	2	Press [ , ] to select the time and press
		[ENTER].
		• Press and hold [					, ] to alter faster.

Time Search DVD-VDVD-VR DivX

To start from a specific time

Elapsed/Remaining time

DVD-V

DVD-VR

VCD

CD

MPEG4

DivX

elapsed or remaining time

To change between

display

Video

To display the pixel number

MPEG4

DivX

fps (frame per second) is also

displayed.

Audio

(with multiple soundtracks)

DVD-V

DVD-VR

VCD

To select the desired soundtrack

DVD-VR

VCD

“R” or “LR”

To select

“L”,

DivX

To select “1” or “Audio L R”

DVD-V

DVD-VR

(Karaoke discs)

Press [

,

] to

select “OFF”, “V1”, “V2” or “V1+V2”

for vocals.

Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/

Digital/DTS/MPEG4: Signal type

kHz: Sampling frequency

bit: Number of bits

channel: Number of channels

Example: 3 /2 .1ch

.1 :Low frequency effect (not

displayed if there is no signal)

0 :No surround

1 :Mono surround

2 :Stereo surround (left/right)

1 :Center

2 :Front left + Front right

3 :Front left + Front right +

Center

WMA MP3 To display the current disc type

Thumbnail	JPEG		To show thumbnail images
Subtitle					(with multiple subtitles)
	DVD-V			DivX
	VCD	(SVCD only)

To select the subtitle language

•On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed.

	To display/clear the subtitles
	Press [ ,				] to select “On” or “Off” and press
	[ENTER].
	DVD-VR				DivX	(On/Off only with discs that contain
	subtitle			on/off		information)
	• Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded
	using Panasonic DVD Recorders.
	DivX		video files that do not display “Text” do not
	• DivX
	contain subtitles text.
	Subtitles text cannot be displayed.
Marker				To recall a marker recorded on DVD-
	DVD-VR
(VR)	Video			recorders
	To recall a marker:
	Press [ ,				] Press [ENTER]
Angle	(multiple angles)
	To select the angle
Rotate	To rotate pictures
Picture
Slideshow
	JPEG		slideshow on/off
	To turn
	To change the slideshow speed – from “1 Fast”
	to “6 Slow” (in 1 unit step)
Other	( see below)
Settings

Other Settings

Play

To change play speed

DVD-V

DVD-VR

Speed

– from

“x0.6” to

“x1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)

Play Menu

Repeat

( page 12)

A-B

Except

JPEG

DVD-VR

(Still picture part)

MPEG4

Repeat

DivX

To repeat a specified section

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.

Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

Marker
	Except	DVD-VR
	To mark	up to 5			positions to play again
	Press [ENTER]. (The unit is now ready to accept
	markers.)
	To mark a position:
	Press [ENTER] at the desired point.
	To mark another position:
	Press [ ,		] to select “ ” Press [ENTER]
	To recall a marker:					*
	Press [ ,		]	Press [ENTER]
	To erase a marker:
	Press [ ,		]	Press [CANCEL]

•This feature does not work during program and random play.

Advanced

DVD-V

DVD-VR

(Except +R/+RW)

Disc

Allows

you to

browse the disc contents and start

Review

playing from the selected position. You can select

either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” (

page 18).

Example:

DVD-VR

Program 4

Time

0:01:06

Press [ , DVD/CD] when you find a title/program to

play.

This may not work depending on the disc and the

play condition.

Picture Menu

Picture

VCD

JPEG

MPEG4

DVD-V

DVD-VR

DivX

Mode

Normal

Cinema1 :Mellows images and enhances detail in

dark scenes.

Cinema2 :Sharpens images and enhances detail in

Animation

dark scenes.

Dynamic

User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture

Adjustment”) (

see below)

Picture Adjustment

Contrast

Sharpness

Brightness

Colour

Gamma (Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.)

Depth Enhancer (Reduces the rough noise in the

background to give a greater feeling of depth.)

Video

VCD

JPEG

MPEG4

DVD-V

DVD-VR

DivX

Output

480p/525p/576p/625p (progressive)

Mode

480i/525i/576i/625i (interlace)

When you select “xxx p” (progressive) and a

confirmation screen appears, select “Yes” only

if connecting to a progressive output compatible

television.

The numbers displayed depend on the

geographical location and disc being played. One

of the above numbers is displayed.

Transfer

VCD

MPEG4

DivX

DVD-V

DVD-VR

Mode

If you

have chosen “xxx p” (progressive)

( see above), select the method of conversion for

progressive output to suit the type of material.

When playing PAL discs, MPEG4 or DivX video

contents

Auto: Detects 25 frame-per-second film content

and appropriately converts it.

Video: Select when using Auto, and the video

content is distorted.

Cinema

When playing NTSC discs

Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film

content and appropriately converts

it.

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film

content in addition to 24 frame-per-second

film content.

Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the

video content is distorted.

Source

When you select “Auto” the constructing method

Select

of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished

and output. If the picture is distorted, select “I

(Interlace)” or “P (Progressive)“ depending on which

constructing method was used when the contents

were recorded to disc.

Auto

I (Interlace)

P (Progressive)

Audio Menu

Advanced

(

page 26)

Surround

Dialogue

To make the dialogue in movies easier to

Enhancer

hear

DVD-V

(Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG4, 3-channel

or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the

center channel)

On ↔ Off

Sound

Enhances audio output to produce a warm hall-

Enhancement

like sound.

On ↔ Off

Display Menu

Information

JPEG

On ↔ Off

Subtitle

0 to –60 (in 2 unit steps)

Position

Subtitle

Auto, 0 to –7

Brightness

4:3 Aspect

VCD

JPEG

MPEG4

DVD-V

DVD-VR

DivX

To select how to show images made for 4:3

aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television

The “TV Aspect” needs to be set to “16:9”

( page 19, “Video tab”) prior to selecting

“4:3 Aspect”.

Normal:Laterally stretches images.

Auto:

Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill

more of the screen. Other images

appear in full in the center of the

screen.

Shrink: Images appear in the center of the

screen.

Zoom: Expands all images to fill the screen.

If your television has a similar feature, use it

instead for a better effect.

Just Fit Zoom

DVD-VR

(motion picture parts only)

DVD-V

VCD

ratios suitable for the following

Preset

zoom

video formats are available.

Auto

4:3 Standard

4:3

European Vista

1.66:1

16:9 Standard

16:9

American Vista

1.85:1

Cinemascope1

2.35:1

Cinemascope2

2.55:1

MPEG4

DivX

Standard

Original

Full

Manual Zoom

DVD-VR

(motion picture parts only)

VCD

MPEG4

DivX

DVD-V

Press [

,

].

– from x1.00 to x1.60 (in 0.01 units)

– from x1.60 to x2.00 (in 0.02 units)

–

MPEG4

DivX

from x2.00 to x4.00 (in 0.05

units)

Bit Rate

DVD-VR

(motion picture parts only)

Display

DVD-V

VCD

MPEG4

DivX

When

you select “On”:

During play:

shows the bit rate (approximate

values) of the video being played

During pause: shows the data volume of the

frame and type of picture

( page 30, Glossary—I/P/B)

GUI See-

To enable the on-screen menu to become

through

translucent

Off, On, Auto

GUI

To adjust the brightness of the on-screen

Brightness

displays

–3 to +3

Other Menu

Setup

(

page 18)

Play as DVD-

Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files

VR, Play as

on DVD-RAM or to play HighMAT disc without

HighMAT or

using the HighMAT function.

Play as Data

Disc

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1	Setup			Item	2	Select	Go to item
Tab
	Disc	Audio	English
	Video			Setting
		Subtitle	Automatic
	Audio	Menus	English
(Press and hold)	Display
	Others	AdvancedDiscReview	IntroMode			Go to item
		Ratings	Level8
	to select and press ENTER		RETURN to exit
Display the Setup menu.						Select the tab.

•If you have not set QUICK SETUP page 8), the QUICK SETUP screen appears.

3	Select	4	Select	5
	Go to		Confirm
	setting
	Select the item.		Make the setting.	Exit.

•The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

•Underlined items in the following diagram are the factory preset.

The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

“Disc” tab

	Audio	• English	• (Language options) 1		• Original 2	•Other	****	3
	Choose the audio language.
	Subtitle	• Automatic 4	• English		• (Language options) 1	•Other	****	3
	Choose the subtitle language.
	Menus	• English
	Choose the language for disc menus.	• (Language options) 1
	Changing the menu language in QUICK
	SETUP also changes this setting.	• Other ****	3
	Advanced Disc Review
		• Intro Mode:	Reviews each title/program.
		• Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10-minute interval within a
			title/program.
	Ratings	Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
	Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video	• 8 No Limit	• 1 to 7	• 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.
	play.
		Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
	• Follow the on-screen instructions.
		• Unlock Player	• Change Password		• Change Level	• Temporary Unlock
		When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
		Follow the on-screen instructions.
		Do not forget your password.
		A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit.
		Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.

1 Language options : French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch

2 The original language designated on the disc is selected.

3 Input a code number referring to the table on page 35.

4 If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle appears in that language (if available on the disc).

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TV Aspect	• 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Choose the setting suit your television and	The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills
preference.	the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
	• 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
	Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style.
	• 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
TV Type	• Standard (Direct View TV)
Select to suit the type of television.	• CRT Projector		• LCD TV/Projector
	• Projection TV		• Plasma TV
Time Delay	• 0ms	• 20ms	• 40ms	• 60ms	• 80ms	• 100ms
When connected with a Plasma display,
adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync
with the video.
Still Mode	• Automatic
Specify the type of picture shown when	• Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
paused.	• Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
NTSC Disc Output	• PAL60: When connected to a PAL television.
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when	• NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.
playing NTSC discs ( page 7, Video
systems).
Picture/Video Output	• Automatic	• PAL	• NTSC/PAL60
“Audio” tab
Dynamic Range Compression	• Off
	• On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest
	sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing.
	(Only works with Dolby Digital)
“Display” tab
Menu Language	• English	• Français • Deutsch		• Italiano • Español • Português • Pуcский • Nederlands
On-Screen Messages	• On	• Off
Background during Play	• Black	• Grey
Select background during JPEG, MPEG4
and DivX video playback.

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DivX Registration	You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
Displays the unit’s registration code.	( page 20, “About DivX VOD content”)
QUICK SETUP	• Yes	• No
Re-initialise Setting	• Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” ( page 18) are set. Please enter the
This returns all values in the SETUP		same password. After “Initialised” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on
menus to the default settings.	• No	again. All settings will return to the default values.

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About DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.

Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.

Display the unit’s registration code

page 19, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)

Setup

DivX Registration

	Disc
	Video	DivX Video-on-Demand
	Audio		8 alphanumeric
		Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
	Display
	Others	To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod	characters

Press ENTER to continue

•We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.

•After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.

Types of subtitles text file that can be displayed

•If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero.

(“Rented Movie Expired” or “Rental Expired” is displayed.)

When playing this content

• The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if

– you press	] or press and hold [–SETUP].
– you press	]. [Press ] (pause) to stop play.]
– you press	,	] (skip) or	,	] (search) etc. and
arrive at another content or the start of the content
being played.
• Resume	page 10, Stop) and Marker				page 17, Play

Menu) functions do not work.

Subtitles text that satisfy the following conditions can be displayed on this unit.

•File format: MicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer

•File extension: “.SRT”, “.srt”, “.SUB”, “.sub”, “.TXT”, or “.txt”

•File name: No more than 44 characters excluding the file extension

•The DivX video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.

•If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”.

Limitations of this unit

•In the following situations, the subtitles cannot be displayed as recorded.

•Furthermore, depending on the methods used to create the file or the state of the recording, only parts of the subtitles may be displayed, or the subtitles may not be displayed at all.

–When special text or characters are included in the subtitles text.

–When characters with styling specified are included in the subtitle data. Codes that specify the character style within files are displayed as subtitle characters.

–When data with a different format exists within the subtitle data.

•If the file name of the DivX video file is not displayed correctly on the menu screen (the file name is displayed as “_”), the subtitles text may not be displayed correctly.

•The subtitles text cannot be displayed when search, Time Search, Time Slip, and other such operations are being performed.

•The subtitles text cannot be displayed when Quick OSD, On-Screen Menus, Navigation Menu and other such menu screens are being displayed.

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•Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

•This unit supports multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

•When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen.

•There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.

•This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

Naming folders and files

Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).

Files must have the extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”

“.MP3” or “.mp3”

“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

Example: MP3 root

001group

001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

002group

001track.mp3

003group 002track.mp3

003track.mp3

004track.mp3

001track.mp3

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

MP3

•This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

•Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz.

JPEG

•To view JPEG files on this unit:

–Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture unviewable.

–Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.

•This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (example: TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.

WMA

•You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

•This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).

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The radio

Manual tuning

1 2

Select “FM” or “AM”.	Select the frequency.
The unit comes on.	Press and hold	] or	] until the frequency
	starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning
	stops when a station is found.

“TUNED” is displayed when a radio station is tuned.

“ST” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

If noise is excessive in FM

Press [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

Monaural sound is selected and noise reduces when reception is weak.

Press [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode. “MONO” is also canceled if the frequency is changed.

AM allocation setting (main unit only)

This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in 10 kHz steps in addition to the 9 kHz steps.

To change the step from 9 kHz to 10 kHz

1 Select “FM”.

2Press and hold [TUNER, BAND].

After a few seconds the display changes to a flashing display of the current minimum frequency.

3Continue to hold down [TUNER, BAND].

•When the minimum frequency changes, release the button. To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

•After changing the setting, previously preset frequency will be cleared.

Memory preset (remote control only)

There are two methods of pre-setting stations.

Automatic presetting : All the stations the tuner can receive are preset.

Manual presetting : You can select the stations to preset and the order they are preset in. Up to 15 stations each can be set in the FM and AM bands.

Preparation

Press [TUNER/MUSIC P.] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Automatic presetting

Manual presetting

ENTER

Press and hold until the frequency changes.

Perform the following once each for FM and AM.

Preparation

Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin.

•The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. The last station to be set is then played.

Pre-set the stations one at a time.

Tune to the

station ENTER

( see above).

While “PGM” is flashing on the display

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel.

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Selecting a preset station

1

2

		Select the channel.
	or	• To select a 2-digit number
		Example: 12: [ 10] [1] [2].

Select “FM” or “AM”.

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Cassette tapes

Playback

You can use either DECK 1 or DECK 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes.

High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit will not be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes.

Front side

or

(Main unit)

Insert with the side to be played facing towards you and the exposed tape facing down.

Open the desired deck.

Insert the cassette.

Close the deck by hand.

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Start playback.

Every time you press the button: F↔R

F: Forward side is played. R: Reverse side is played.

Stop

Fast forward or rewind

Select between loaded decks

(main unit: )

Note:

Reverse mode (while Tape is selected as the source)

Every time you press and hold the button:

Press
		: One side is played.
and
		: Both sides are played.
hold.
		(forward → reverse)
		Play stops at the end of the reverse
		side.
		: Both sides are played repeatedly until
		[ ] (main unit: [ , STOP]) is pressed.
	To listen to 2 tapes consecutively, load a tape
	into each deck and select “			”. Both tapes
	will be played repeatedly until [			] (main unit:
	[ , STOP]) is pressed.

•Tape playback is momentarily interrupted if you open the other deck.

•Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or get caught in the mechanism.

•Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and should be taken up before the tape is played.

•Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving parts if used incorrectly. Use tapes appropriate to this unit’s auto-reverse mechanism.

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Cassette tapes (continued)

Recording

Selection of tapes for recording

Use normal position tapes.

High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.

Preparation

• Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately.

		2		3
					(Press and hold)
		(Main unit)
Getting started.		Open DECK 2 and insert a cassette			Select the reverse mode.
		page 23).		Every time you press and hold the button:
		The tape direction is automatically set to
		“F ”.			:One side only records.
				,	:Both sides record
					(forward → reverse).
				“	”isautomaticallychangedto“ ”when
				[ , REC] on the main unit is pressed.
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Select the source to be recorded.
Radio recording:		Disc recording:		Tape-to-tape recording:
Tune to the required		Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
station	page 22).
		Prepare the desired disc recording
					Open DECK 1 on the main unit and
		mode.
					insert the cassette you want to record.
		• To record programmed items
		[perform steps 1 and 2, “Program
		play (up to 32 items)”	page 13)].
		Ensure disc is stopped.
5		Note:

• Multi-channel sources (3 to 5.1 channels) are automatically downmixed to 2 channels during recording.

	(Main unit)	• Changes to volume and sound or field quality do not affect recording.
		• You cannot open DECK 1 while recording.
	Start
		• You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with the other.
	recording

Stop recording

If the tape finishes before the disc

The disc continues playing. Press [] (main unit: [, STOP]) to stop it.

Erasure prevention

Use a screwdriver or similar object to break out the tab.

Side A

Tab for side B

Tab for side A

Erase a tape

1

2Insert the recorded tape into DECK 2. Ensure there is no tape in DECK 1.

3

(Press and hold)

4

(Main unit)

To re-record on a protected cassette

Cover the hole with adhesive tape.

Adhesive tape

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Microphone mixing

The buttons described for “Microphone mixing” are for the main unit unless indicated otherwise.

Enjoying the microphone mixing

You can enjoy microphone mixing from various sources (cassette, disc, radio or portable equipment).

1Firstly, lower the volume with [MIC VOL MIN, then connect the microphone.

Use a dynamic microphone. Plug type : 6.3 mm monaural

2 Start playing the music source.

3Adjust the volume with [VOL UP] or [VOL DOWN] and [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] and sing along.

Note:

•If a strange noise (howling) is emitted during use, move the microphone away from the speakers, or turn down the microphone volume.

•When you are not using the microphone, disconnect it from the microphone jack, and turn down the microphone volume level to “MIN”.

•Sound adjustments can be made using microphone mixing but recording will not be affected.

	To record your voice
1	Press [OPEN ] for DECK 2 and insert the
	cassette to be recorded.

Ensure that there is no tape in DECK 1.

2Lower the volume with [MIC VOL MIN, MAX], then connect the microphone.

3 Press , REC] to start recording.

4Speak through the microphone and adjust the volume with [VOL UP] or [VOL DOWN] and [MIC VOL MIN, MAX].

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Record microphone mixing

1 Press [OPEN ] for DECK 2 and insert the cassette to be recorded.

Insert with the side to be recorded facing towards you and the exposed tape facing down.

2Lower the volume with [MIC VOL MIN, MAX], then connect the microphone.

3Select the music source:

• When singing along with discs

Insert the desired disc

page 10).

•When singing along with cassette

Insert the desired cassette into DECK 1 page 23).

This is applicable only during stop mode.

•When singing along with radio

Select your desired station

page 22).

•When singing along from a portable audio equipment

Connect and prepare the portable audio equipment page 29).

4 Press , REC] and start microphone mixing.

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Sound field and sound quality

You may experience a reduction in sound quality when sound field systems are used with some sources. occurs, turn the sound field system off.

ENGLISH	Advanced Surround
	DVD-V DVD-VR

Enjoy a surround-like effect which broadens playing discs with surround effects. Sound seems come from speakers on either side of you.

Press [A.SRND] (main unit: press and hold [–A.SURROUND]).

Every time you press the button: 1 Natural

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			Off (factory preset)				A
	Optimum seating				Speaker					Speaker
	position
	• This does not work
		or has less effect
		with some discs.
	• Do not use in				3 to 4 times
		combination with
					distance A
		surround effects on
		other equipment.
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			Sound field control
	Press [SOUND] (main unit: [SOUND EQ]) to select a
	setting.
4	Every time you press the button:
	HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
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	CLEAR:			Clarifies higher sounds.
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	SOFT:			For background music.
	DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like
	LIVE:			you are in a disco.
				Makes vocals more alive.
	HALL:			Expands sound to make you feel like you are
				in a hall.
	EQ-OFF: Canceled (no effect is						added)			(factory
				preset).
	MANUAL EQ: see right).

To check the current setting

Press [SOUND] (main unit: [SOUND EQ]).

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	Using the Manual Equalizer
	(MANUAL EQ)
Create your own sound quality effects.
1	Press [SOUND] to select “MANUAL EQ”.
2	(Within 12 seconds or so)
	Change the sound quality with the cursor

buttons.

Select the sound range to be adjusted with ] or ].

BASS ↔ MID ↔ TREBLE

Adjust the level with ] or ]. (–3 to +3)

Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality.

The original display is restored on the display panel in about 3 seconds.

To cancel

Press [SOUND] to select “EQ-OFF”.

The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the next time you select “MANUAL EQ”.

Using the Super Sound Equalizer

Turning on the super sound equalizer gives you a more powerful sound.

Press [S.SOUND EQ]

The “S.SOUND EQ” indicator lights up.

To cancel

Press [S.SOUND EQ] to turn off the indicator.

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Setting the time

This is a 24-hour clock.

1		2	3
		(within 7 seconds
		or so)
Select “CLOCK”.		Set the time.	Finish the setting.
Every time you press the button:
CLOCK	PLAY	REC
Previous display
Display the time		Note:
		Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at standby mode.

The time is shown for a few seconds.

The play/record timer

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to wake you up (play timer) or to record a radio station or from the music port source (record timer).

The play and record timers cannot be used together.

Preparation

•Turn the unit on and set the clock.

•For the play timer, prepare the desired music source; cassette (DECK 2 has the priority), disc number (1 ~ 5), radio or music port source, and set the volume.

• For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs			page 24) and insert the tape in DECK 2
	page 24) and tune to the radio station	page 22) or select the music port source		page 29).
1		2	3

		Select the timer function.		Set the ON time.	Proceed to set the OFF time.
Every time you press the button:					• Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set
		CLOCK PLAY REC			the OFF time.

Previous display

PLAY: to set the play timer

REC: to set the record timer

(Proceed to the next step within 7 seconds)

4

Display the timer indicator.

Every time you press the button:

PLAY REC

(off)

PLAY: to turn the play timer on

REC: to turn the record timer on

(The indicator does not appear if the start and finish times or the clock has not been set.)

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Turn the unit off.

The unit must be off for the timers to operate.

• Play timer: Play will start in the set condition at the set time with volume increasing gradually to the set level.

• Record timer:The unit comes on 30 seconds before the set time with the volume muted.

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Using the timers (continued) The play/record timer (continued)

Cancel the timer

Press PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator

from the display.

(The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)

Change the source or volume

When the unit is on

1. Press [PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display.

2.Make changes to the source or volume.

3.Perform steps 3 and 4 page 27).

If you use the unit after the timers are set

After using, check that the correct cassette/disc(s) are loaded before turning the unit off.

Note:

•If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the finish time setting will not be activated.

•If MUSIC PORT is selected as the source when the timer comes on, the system turns on and engages MUSIC PORT as the source. If you wish to playback or record from the portable audio equipment, just activate the equipment’s play mode and increase the volume. (See the portable audio equipment’s instruction manual.)

Change the play/record times

When the unit is on

Perform steps 1, 2 and 4 page 27).

Check the settings

Press [CLOCK/TIMER] while the unit is on to select “ PLAY” or “ REC”.

•The settings are shown in the following order:

–Play timer: start time → finish time

→source → volume

–Record timer: start time → finish time

→source

To check the settings while the unit is off

1.Press [CLOCK/TIMER].

2.During clock display, press [CLOCK/TIMER] again.

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The sleep timer

This timer turns the unit off after a set time.

Set the sleep timer

While enjoying the desired source

Press and hold successively to select the time (minutes).

Every time you press and hold the button:

SLEEP 30 → SLEEP 60 → SLEEP 90 → SLEEP 120

SLEEP OFFAUTO OFF

Cancel the sleep timer

Press and hold successively to select

“SLEEP OFF”.

Note:

•The sleep timer will be turned off when you start recording.

•You can use the sleep timer in combination with the play/record timer.

•Make sure the unit is off before the play/record timer’s start time.

Confirm the remaining time

Press and hold to show the remaining time.

Change the settings

Press and hold successively to select a new setting.

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Using other equipment

Connecting to a portable audio equipment

This feature enables you to enjoy music from a portable audio equipment.

MUSIC PORT jack

Audio cord (not included)

Portable audio equipment (not included)

Playing from a portable audio

equipment

Switch off the equalizer function (if there is any) of the portable audio equipment before you plug into the MUSIC PORT jack. Otherwise, sound from the speaker may be distorted.

1Plug the audio cord into the MUSIC PORT jack and press [TUNER/MUSIC P.] repeatedly to select “MUSIC PORT”.

2Play the portable audio equipment. (See the portable audio equipment’s instruction manual.)

Note:

All peripheral components and cables are sold separately.

Recording from a portable audio equipment

1Press [TUNER/MUSIC P.] repeatedly to select “MUSIC PORT”.

2	Play the portable audio equipment.
3	Press , REC] on the main unit to start
	recording.

Operating a television

Point the remote control at the television for the following operations.

Turn the television on/off

Switch the television’s video input mode

Adjust the volume

Note:

Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.

Changing the main unit and remote control mode

The remote control and main unit are factory-set to “REMOTE 1” mode.

If your remote control affects other equipment during operation, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2” mode.

To switch to “REMOTE 2” mode

1While pressing and holding [MUSIC P.] on the main unit

Press and hold [2] until “REMOTE 2” appears on the main unit display.

2Press and hold [ENTER] and [2] for at least 2 seconds.

The main unit and remote control are now set to operate in “REMOTE 2” mode.

To return to “REMOTE 1” mode

Perform steps 1 and 2 above but use [1] instead of [2] for both steps. (“REMOTE 1” appears on the main unit during step 1.)

The remote control cannot work with the main unit if their modes are different.

“REMOTE 1” or “REMOTE 2” appears on the main unit display when you operate the remote control.

If “REMOTE 1” appears (The main unit is in “REMOTE 1” mode.)

Press and hold [ENTER] and [1] on the remote control for at least 2 seconds.

If “REMOTE 2” appears (The main unit is in “REMOTE 2” mode.)

Press and hold [ENTER] and [2] on the remote control for at least 2 seconds.

Note:

You can still operate a television using the remote control (see above) even after switching the mode.

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Glossary

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

DivX

DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.

For NTSC

Film is 24 or 30 frames per second, with motion picture film generally being 24 frames per second. Video is 60 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).

For PAL

Film is 25 frames per second. Video is 50 fields per second (two fields making up one frame).

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture.

There are about 30 frames shown each second.

One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames.

A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

Progressive/Interlace

The PAL video signal standard has 576 (or 625) interlaced

(i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p (or 625p), uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 480i (or 525i) and 480p (or 525p) respectively.

Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video.

Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

MPEG4

A compression system for use on mobile devises or a network, that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate.

I/P/B

I: Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P:Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures. B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding).

Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

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Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

•Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

For a cleaner crisper sound (cassette deck)

Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included).

When moving the unit

1all discs.

2/I] to turn the unit off.

3 Disconnect the AC power supply cord.

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