Panasonic SC-VK62D User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Stereo System

Model No. SC-VK62D

GCGS GCS En Pe Ar

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
	Southeast Asia	3
	Example: Southeast Asia
	3	23	5

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

Please keep this manual for future reference.

RQT8092-1G

L0205KW1045

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

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

		System	SC-VK62D
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		Main unit	SA-VK62D
		Speakers	SB-VK62

¡Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for Southeast Asia.

¡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.

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Note on AC power supply cord

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differs 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)

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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, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

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.)

(Inside of product)

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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.

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.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

AC power supply cord

1 Video cable

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,

the Middle East, South

Africa and Southeast Asia

1 AM loop antenna

For Saudi Arabia and

Kuwait

1 FM indoor antenna

1 Remote control

(N2QAJB000138)

2 Batteries for remote control

Note

Table of contents
Getting started
Safety precautions ........................................................................		3
Accessories ...................................................................................		3
Simple setup
STEP1	Positioning ...............................................................	4
STEP2	Video connections ..................................................	4
STEP3 Speaker, radio and power supply connections ....		5
STEP4	The remote control ..................................................	5
STEP5	QUICK SETUP ..........................................................	6
STEP6	Setting the time .......................................................	6
DEMO function ......................................................................		6
Disc information ............................................................................		7
Control reference guide ...............................................................		8
Disc operations
Discs — Basic play .....................................................................		10
Discs — Convenient functions ..................................................		12
Disc information / Displaying current playback condition
(QUICK OSD) / Reviewing titles to play
(ADVANCED DISC REVIEW) / CD sequential play (CD MODE) /
Quick replay / Skipping 30 seconds forward /
Changing the zoom ratio / Changing the play speed /
Angle selection and Still picture rotation / Changing soundtracks /
Changing subtitles / Repeat play
Discs — Using navigation menus .............................................		14
Playing data discs / Playing from the selected track in the CD /
Playing HighMATTM discs / Playing RAM discs
Discs — Program/Random play ................................................		16
Program play (up to 32 items) / Random play /
ALL-DISC random play
Discs — Using on-screen menus ..............................................		17
Main Menu / Other Settings
Discs — Changing the player settings .....................................		18
Radio operations
The radio	......................................................................................	20
Manual tuning / Preset tuning / Selecting channels
Tape operations
Cassette tapes .............................................................................		21
Playback / Recording
Karaoke operations
Enjoying karaoke ........................................................................ 22
Adjusting the echo effect / To record your karaoke performance /
To record your voice
Other operations
Sound field ...................................................and sound quality		23
Advanced Surround / Multi Re-master—Enjoying more natural
sound / Sound field control / Using the Manual Equalizer
(MANUAL EQ) / Using the Super Sound Equalizer
Using the ..........................................................................timers		24
The play/record timer / The sleep timer
Other functions ...........................................................................		25
Muting the volume / Auto-off function / Dimming the display /
Changing the main unit’s display
Using other ...............................................................equipment		25
Using an external unit / Using headphones / Operating a
television / Changing the main unit and remote control mode /
Optional antenna connections / Digital output /
Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound
Reference
Glossary .......................................................................................		27
Troubleshooting ...............................................................guide		28
Specifications ..............................................................................		30
Tray/disc ....................................................handling procedure		31
Maintenance ................................................................................		31

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Safety precautions/Accessories/Table of contents

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

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Positioning/Video connections

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Simple setup

STEP1 Positioning

Place the speaker so that the super tweeter is on the outside.

Super tweeter

Note

You cannot take the front net off the speakers.

Caution

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

•Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

STEP2 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.

7 Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

	VIDEO COMPONENT			VIDEO IN
	OUT	VIDEO OUT
Back of the		PB
main unit	Y	PR	Video cable	Television
	S VIDEO		(included)	(not included)

OUT

7 Television with an S VIDEO IN terminal

	VIDEO COMPONENT			Television
	OUT	VIDEO OUT
Back of the		PB	S-video cable	(not included)
main unit	Y	PR	(not included)	S-VIDEO
				IN
	S VIDEO
	OUT

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

Use only supplied speakers

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

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

Positioning for best effect

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

•Place speakers on flat secure bases.

•Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with a thick curtain.

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

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.

Video cable

7 Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

			Video cables
			(not included) VIDEO IN
			COMPONENT
	VIDEO COMPONENT		Y
	OUT	VIDEO OUT
Back of the		PB	PB
main unit	Y	PR	PR
	S VIDEO		Television
	OUT		(not included)

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 (e.g. Y/PB/PR,Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480p (or

525p) or 576p (or 625p) compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

STEP3 Speaker, radio and power supply connections

AM loop antenna	FM indoor antenna	AC power supply cord
		For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,	For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
		the Middle East, South
		Africa and Southeast Asia

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

•Optional antenna connections ( A page 26).

Preparation

Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords.

OR

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

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Southeast Asia

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.

220-240V

110-127V

VOLT ADJ

Red

3 1

+ 2 Red (+)

Black ( )

Black

R L

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

	AM loop antenna	AM ANT
	Stand the antenna up on its
		LOOP
	base.
		EXT

FM indoor antenna

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive tape

FM ANT (75Ω)

1

2

(R)

(L)

To household AC socket

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BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON

AC POWER SUPPLY CORD ON

PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (approx. 0.9 W) even when it is turned off with [f] (main unit: [f/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.

STEP4 The remote control

Remote control Batteries

Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

	• Do not use
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3	rechargeable
	type batteries.

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.

7 Use

Aim at the remote control signal sensor (A page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

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Speaker, radio and power supply connections/The remote control

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						STEP5 QUICK SETUP
						The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary
		CLOCK/				settings.
	ENGLISH					Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on
		TIMER	1	2	3
						the television.
			4	5	6	1	Press [:,	DVD/CD]	to	select “DVD/CD”	as	the
			7	8	9
							source.

0

10

The unit comes on.

Press [L] when a disc is in the tray.

				2	Press	[SHIFT] +	[SETUP] to show the QUICK
			, DVD/CD		SETUP screen.
				3	Follow the messages and press [8, 9, ;, :] to
function					select, then press [ENTER] to make the settings.
					the settings.
			, , ,	,	Press [RETURN] to go back to the previous screen.
			ENTER	4	Press [ENTER] and then [SHIFT] + [SETUP] to end
time/DEMO			RETURN
	, REW/	,	SETUP	STEP6 Setting the time
	, /FF
	SHIFT
the				This is a 24-hour clock.
				1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
SETUP/Setting
					Press [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF] to set the time.
					Every time you press the button:
					CLOCK	PLAY	REC
					Previous display
QUICK				2 (within 7 seconds or so)
				3 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to finish setting the time.
					The display will return to whatever was displayed before you
					set the time.
				To display the time
				Press [CLOCK/TIMER] once when the unit is on or at standby
				mode.
				The time is shown for about 5 seconds.
				Note
				Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

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 turning on the demo.

Press and hold [–DEMO].

The display changes each time the button is held down.

DEMO OFF (off) ↔ DEMO ON (on)

– DEMO

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

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Disc information

Discs that can be played

Disc

Logo

Indication

in these

Remarks

operating

instructions

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,

RAM

DVD-RAM

personal computers, etc.

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard.

JPEG

•

To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (A page 17).

DVD-Video

—

DVD-R

Discs recorded and finalized\ on Panasonic DVD video recorders or DVD video

(DVD-Video)

cameras.

DVD-V

DVD-RW

(DVD-Video)

+R (Video)/

—

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

+RW (Video)

Video CD

—

VCD

SVCD

Conforming to IEC62107.

This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a

CD

function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).

CD

HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared

with 16 bits for all other CDs.

•

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

the left. Close the sessions or finalize\ the disc after recording.

WMA

•

HighMAT discs

CD-R

MP3

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.

—

CD-RW

JPEG

To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other

CD

Menu (A page 17).

VCD

•

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

WMA

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

\ 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 disc or condition of the recording.

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Disc information

7 Discs that cannot be played

DVD-Audio, 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.

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.

7 Audio format of DVDs

This unit automatically recognizes and decodes discs with these symbols.

7 To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

7 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.

7 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 (A page 19, “Video” tab — NTSC Disc Output).

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Control reference guide

Main unit

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Controlreferenceguide

1	Disc drawer
2	Disc check button [DISC CHECK] .......................................	10
3	Remote control signal sensor

4AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

Standby/on switch [f/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.

5	Multi Re-master button [MULTI RE-MASTER] ....................	23
6	Advanced surround button [ADVANCED SURROUND] ....	23
7	Deck 1/2 selection button [DECK 1/2] .................................	21
8	Record button [a REC] .......................................................	21
9	Microphone volume control [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] .............	22
	Microphone jacks [MIC 1, 2] ................................................	22
Ä Deck 1 cassette holder .........................................................		21
Å Disc tray open/close button [OPEN/CLOSE c] .................		10
Ç Disc change button [DISC CHANGE c] .............................		10
É Display
Ñ DVD/CD direct play buttons [1–5] .......................................		10
Ö Super sound EQ button [SUPER SOUND EQ] ...................		23
Ü Sound EQ button [SOUND EQ] ............................................		23
á Headphone jack [PHONES] ..................................................		25
à Deck 2 cassette holder .........................................................		21

Center console
â DVD/CD play button [:, DVD/CD] .........................................	6
ä Tape play/direction button [; :, TAPE] .............................	21
ã Tuner/band select button [BAND, TUNER] ........................	20
å AUX button [AUX] ................................................................	25
ç Stop button [L, STOP] .........................................................	10

éDisc skip/search/slow-motion play, tape fast-forward/ rewind, tune, time adjust buttons

[g, REW/4, f, 3/FF] .........................................	10, 20, 21
è Deck 1 open button [c, DECK1] .........................................	21
ê Display mode, demonstration button
[DISP MODE, –DEMO] .....................................................	6, 25
ë Deck 2 open button [c, DECK2] .........................................	21
í Volume control [VOLUME DOWN, UP] ...............................	22

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Remote control

				1
?
				2
	1	2	3	3
@	4	5	6
	7	8	9
[		0	10
\
^ ]				5
_				+
				,

{	6
	7
|	8
}	9
V	!
0

Buttons such as âfunction in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit.

ì Standby/on, TV power on/off button [f, TVf] ...............		24, 25
î Numbered buttons [0 – 9, X10] .............................................		11
These buttons have the following functions.
[1] : Progressive video button [PROGRESSIVE] ..................		11
[7]	: Echo button [ECHO] .....................................................	22
[0]	: Subtitle button [SUBTITLE] ...........................................	11
[X10] : Audio button [AUDIO] ...................................................		13
ï Quick OSD button [QUICK OSD] ..........................................		12
ñ Pause button [J] ....................................................................		11
ó Stop, Cancel button [L, CANCEL] ........................		6, 11, 15, 16
ò Manual skip, Quick replay button
[MANUAL SKIP, QUICK REPLAY] .........................................		12
ô Tuner/aux button [TUNER/AUX] ......................................		20, 25
ö Top menu, Direct navigator button
[TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR] ..........................		11, 14, 15
õ Functions, Group button [FUNCTIONS, GROUP] ....		11, 14, 17
ú Disc skip, tape fast-forward/rewind, preset channel select,
time adjust buttons [g, REW/4, f, 3/FF] .........		6, 20, 21

ùShift button [SHIFT]

To use functions labeled in orange:

While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.

û Muting button [MUTING] .......................................................			25
ü Clock/timer, Sleep timer button
[CLOCK/TIMER, SLEEP] ....................................................			6, 24
Play/record timer, Auto off button
[˚PLAY/REC, AUTO OFF] ...............................................			24, 25
FL display, Dimmer button [FL DISPLAY, DIMMER]		.....	11, 25
† Super Sound EQ button [S.SOUND EQ] ..............................			23
Sound EQ, Manual EQ button
[SOUND EQ, –MANUAL EQ] .................................................			23
Advanced surround, Multi Re-master button
[A.SRND, M.RE-MASTER] ......................................................			23
° Disc select, Tuner program button
[DISC, TUNER PGM] ........................................................			12, 20
¢ CD mode button [CD MODE] ................................................			12
Repeat button [REPEAT] .......................................................			13
Play mode button [PLAY MODE] ..............................		16, 20, 21
£ Advanced disc review, Play speed button
[A.DISC REVIEW, PLAY SPEED] .....................................			12, 13
§ Menu, Playlist, Angle/Page button
[MENU, PLAYLIST, ANGLE/PAGE]	...........................	11, 13, 14
• Cursor buttons [8,9,/, -],
Enter button [ENTER] ................................	6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 23
These buttons have the following functions.
[/, -] : TV channel select buttons	[TV CH 4, TV CH3] .......		25
¶ Return, Zoom button [RETURN, ZOOM] ..........................			6, 13
ß Slow/search, Tuning buttons
[//, --, SLOW/SEARCH] .....................................		11, 14, 20
These buttons have the following functions.
[//] : TV/AV input mode select button [TV/AV] .....................			25
[--] : Setup button [SETUP] ...................................................			6
® Volume buttons, TV volume buttons
[–, +, VOLUME, – TV VOL +] ...........................................			22, 25

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Control reference guide

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Discs — Basic play

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Discs — Basic play

1Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to open the tray.

The unit comes on.

•To load discs in other trays, press [1]–[5] to select the tray and press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to open the tray.

•You can load up to 5 discs (one per tray).

•Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

•RAM Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.

Do not pull or push the tray with your hand.

2Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to close the tray.

Check the disc location

Press [DISC CHECK] during play.

Press again to close the trays.

•To check the location of the 12 cm discs.

•If a disc is being played, the corresponding tray will not open.

•Do not remove or insert disc(s) during a disc check.

•Do not pull out the trays during a disc check.

Stop

Press [L, STOP] during play.

The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display.

•Press [:, DVD/CD] to resume.

•Press [L, STOP] again to clear the position.

Change a disc in another tray

Press [DISC CHANGE c] and then [1]–[5].

Press [DISC CHANGE c] again to close the tray.

•You can also remove a disc while another is playing.

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

3Press [1]–[5] to play the disc.

You can also press

[:, DVD/CD] if the current disc is your desired disc.

:, DVD/CD

Skip/Search/Slow-motion play

•To skip: Press [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF].

•To search: Hold down [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF] during play.

•To play in slow-motion: Hold down [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF] during pause.

•VCD Slow motion play is for forward direction only.

•Search/slow motion play speed increases up to 5 steps.

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10		• Discs	continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [L] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
		• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.

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Enjoy progressive video

Press [SHIFT] + [PROGRESSIVE].

You can enjoy progressive video (A page 4).

Enter numbers

RAMDVD-VVCDCD

Press the numbered buttons.

E.g. to select 12: [h10] A [1] A [2]

VCD with Playback control (PBC)

Press [L] to cancel the PBC functions, then press the numbered buttons.

WMAMP3JPEG

Press the numbered buttons, then press [ENTER].

E.g. to select 123: [1] A [2] A [3] A [ENTER]

•Press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL] to cancel the number(s).

L, CANCEL

Pause

Press [J] during play.

• Press [:, DVD/CD] to restart play.

ENTER

Skip frame-by-frame

RAMDVD-VVCD

Press [;, :] during pause.

• VCD Forward direction only.

(, ), SLOW/SEARCH

SHIFT

Disc menus

a: Press to show a disc top menu

(DVD-V ) or programs (RAM ). b: Press to show a disc menu

(DVD-V ) or playlists (RAM ).

VCD with Playback control (PBC)

Press [RETURN] to show disc menu.

									Main unit display
		Press [FL DISPLAY] to change display.
		RAM		DVD-V		WMA		MP3
		Time display ↔ Information display
											ENGLISH
		JPEG
		When Slideshow (A page 17) is on:
		SLIDE ↔ Information display
		When Slideshow (A page 17) is off:
		PLAY ↔ Information display

	Subtitles/Information screen
	Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE].
	RAM
	Selects subtitles on/off (A page 13).
	DVD-V VCD (SVCD only)
	Selects a subtitle language (A page 13).
	JPEG
	Selects the information displayed.
	Date → Details of the picture → No information
	:, DVD/CD	Basicplay
	Start play from a selected group	—
		Discs
	WMA MP3 JPEG
	Press [SHIFT] + [GROUP], then press
	[8, 9] to select, then press [ENTER] to

start play.

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

Group/Content skip during play

Group skip: Press [8, 9].

Content skip: Press [;, :].

b a

On-screen item select

Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select, then press

[ENTER] to make the settings.

• Press [RETURN] to return to previous screen.

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						Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED
						DISC REVIEW)
					RAM DVD-V (Except +R/+RW)
					Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the
				DISC	selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode”
	1	2	3		in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (A page 18).
Numbered	4	5	6	CD MODE	1	Press [A.DISC REVIEW].
buttons
	7	8	9	REPEAT		The QUICK OSD screen is displayed.
QUICK OSD		0	10	AUDIO		e.g. RAM	Time 0:01:06
SUBTITLE						Program 4
MANUAL SKIP,				A.DISC REVIEW,
				PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
				, DVD/CD	2
				ANGLE/PAGE		Press [:, DVD/CD] when you find a title/program to
						play.
,					This may not work depending on the disc and the play condition.
				ZOOM		CD sequential play (CD MODE)

VCD CD WMA MP3

SHIFT		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 and JPEG are skipped without being played.

While stopped

1 Press [CD MODE].

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.

e.g.	Disc Information
	DVD-Video
	CD	Track 10	Time 60:15
	DVD-VR
	Unchecked
	No Disc
	Empty	Not yet read

2 Press the numbered buttons ([1]–[5]) to select the disc.

To clear the screen

Press [DISC].

Displaying current playback condition

(QUICK OSD)

The current playback condition is displayed.

Press [QUICK OSD].

Current playback number

Elapsed play time

e.g.

DVD-V

Title 1

Chapter 4

Time

0:41:23

Playback

condition

Program Playback

Play

mode

Current position

•To exit the screen

Press [QUICK OSD].

•CD MP3WMA The QUICK OSD screen will appear automatically.

2 Press [:, DVD/CD].

Note

•If the disc in the play position is not applicable (e.g. 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 [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.)

Quick replay

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

(Except +R/+RW)

Press [SHIFT] + [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.

Skipping 30 seconds forward

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

RAMDVD-V (Except +R/+RW)

Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later. Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.

During play

Press [MANUAL SKIP].

RAM It is not possible to skip through the current program if the start of the next program is within about 30 seconds of the point you are skipping from.

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Changing the zoom ratio

RAMDVD-VVCD

This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

During play

Press [SHIFT] + [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”.

		Functions
Just Fit Zoom			1.00		Auto
					4:3 Standard
					European Vista
					16:9 Standard
					American Vista

	e.g.	16:9 Standard (16:9)
		4:3 Standard (4:3)

European Vista (1.66:1)

American Vista (1.85:1)

Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)

Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [;, :].

–from “x1.00” to “x1.60” (in 0.01 units)

–from “x1.60” to “x2.00” (in 0.02 units)

• Press and hold [;, :] to alter faster.

Changing the play speed

RAMDVD-V

During play

Press [SHIFT] + [PLAY SPEED] several times to select “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”.

Functions

Play Speed 1.0Normal

Fast

Slow

Changing play speed between the range of “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1 units)

Press [;, :] while the above message is displayed.

•Press [:, DVD/CD] to return to normal play.

•This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

Angle selection and Still picture rotation

Press [SHIFT] + [ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select the angle or rotate the still picture.

DVD-V (with multiple angles) – Angle selection

JPEG – Still picture rotation

Changing soundtracks

RAMDVD-V (with multiple soundtracks) VCD

Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.

RAM

VCD

e.g.

You can use this button to select “L”, “R”

DVD-V

or “LR”.

Functions

(Karaoke discs)

DVD-V

Audio

1

Press [;, :] to select “On” or “Off” for

vocals.

Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/0Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (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

Changing subtitles

DVD-V (with multiple subtitles) VCD (SVCD only)

Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE] several times 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		e.g.			DVD-V
Press [;, :] to select “On” or “Off”.
					Functions
	(On/Off only with discs that contain
			Subtitle				Off
RAM
subtitle on/off information)

Press [SHIFT] + [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.

•Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

Repeat play

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.

JPEG : Works with all JPEG content.)

During play

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

e.g. DVD-V	Functions

Repeat	Off		Off
			Chapter
			Title

RAM : Program → Disc → Off

•During playlist play: Scene → Playlist → Off DVD-V : Chapter → Title\ → Off

VCDCD : Track → Disc\ → Off

•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

WMAMP3 : Content → Group\ → Off

•When CD Mode is on: Content → Group → All CD’s → Off

•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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		1	2	3
	Numbered	4	5	6
	buttons	7	8	9
	ENGLISH
			0	10

TOP MENU,	MENU,
DIRECT	PLAYLIST,
NAVIGATOR	ANGLE/PAGE

, , , ,

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

,

SHIFT

UsingnavigationConvenient—functionsmenus
		Playing data discs
		WMA		MP3		JPEG
		You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without
		using the HighMAT function (A page 17, “Play as Data Disc” in Other
		Menu).
		Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
csDiscDi—
		1 Press [TOP MENU].
		2 Press [8, 9] to select “All” (WMA, MP3/JPEG), “Audio”
		(WMA/MP3) or “Picture” (JPEG), then press [ENTER].

•To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1Press [MENU].

2Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select the group or audio/picture content and press [ENTER].

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

3To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

To start play from the selected content

Press [8, 9].
e.g.
Navigation Menu		G 2	C 5	MP3	1:54	Group and content number
						currently playing
Sep 15 2003			Breaking The Habit			: WMA/MP3 files
Lirkin Park	Meteora		Dont_Stay
Penguins			Faint
			Hit_The_Floor_ _Abyss			; : indicates the group/content
			Lirkin Park [Hyorid Theor
			Lirkin Park_Cure For The			currently playing
			Lirkin_Park_ _Metora_
			Lirkin_Park_ _Metora_
			Lying_From_You
			Somewhere_I_Belong
			Lady Starfish			: JPEG files
			Life on Jupiter
Group 002/003				Content 0005/0012		Number currently selected
FUNCTIONS to display the sub menu				RETURN	to exit
Group		Content

•Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group or content field.

•To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a

	JPEG image on the screen.
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14	(The opposite order is not effective.)
	• To exit the screen

7 Using the submenu

1While the menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Multi

List

Tree

Thumbnail

Next group Previous group

All

Audio

Picture

Help display Find

Groups and contents are displayed.

Contents only

Groups only

Thumbnail images JPEG

To go to next group WMAMP3

To go to previous group WMAMP3

WMA/MP3 and JPEG

WMA/MP3 only

JPEG only

To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator To search by content or group title ( see below)

2 Press [8, 9] to select the submenu and press [ENTER].

7 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 submenu is displayed (A see above)

Press [8, 9] to select “Find”	Find
A
and press [ENTER].

2Press [8, 9] 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 asterisk () again, display the submenu again and select “Find”.

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

The search results screen appears.

4Press [8, 9] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

Playing from the selected track in the CD

CD

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

e.g. CD text

CD Text			T
Title		: Celine Dion One Heart
Artist		: Celine Dion
		: I Drove All Night (Album
		:

Need (Album Version)

Version)

(Album Version)

Version)

Version)

Love

to select and press ENTER

RETURN to exit

2Press [8, 9] to select the track and press [ENTER].

•Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

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

•To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

14	Press [MENU].

ound field and sound quality

Playing HighMATTM discs

WMAMP3JPEG

1While stopped

Press [TOP MENU].

2Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select the item, then press

[ENTER].

• Repeat this step if necessary.

e.g.
New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te		PAG E	1/3
Menu1	Play list1		Menu2
Play list2	Menu3	Play list3
Prev	Return		Next

Menu: Take 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 [L].

Selecting from the list

1 During play	e.g.
Press [MENU].				Playlist				All by Artist		The Beatles
								No.	Content title
2 Press [;] then [8, 9]
		Playlist						1	Love Me Do
		Group						2	From Me to You
to switch among		Content						3	She Loves You
“Playlist”, “Group”								4	I Want to Hold Your Hand
								5	Can’t Buy Me Love
and “Content” lists.
3 Press [:] then [8, 9]
to select an item and		0 ~ 9					to select		ENTER to play	RETURN to exit
press [ENTER].

•Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

•To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

Playing RAM discs

RAM

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

•You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2	Press [8, 9] or the	e.g.	Direct Navigator
	numbered buttons to
	select the program.
	• Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/		No.			Date	On	Title	Contents
	PAGE] to skip page by page.		1	11/		1(WED)	12:05	Friends of a feather
			2		1/	1(MON)	1:05	Sunny day
	• To select a 2-digit number		3		2/	2(TUE)	2:21	Penguins habitat
			4		3/	3(WED)	3:37	Irresistible
	e.g. 23: [h10] A [2] A[3].		5		4/ 10(THU)		11:05	Hot cakes
			0 ~ 9		to select				RETURN to exit
	• Press [:] to show the contents
	of the program and the disc.

3 Press [ENTER].

•To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Playing a playlist

(Only when the disc contains a playlist)

1

Press [PLAYLIST].

2 Press [8, 9] or the

e.g.

numbered buttons to

P l a y l i s t

select the playlist.

1

11/1

0:00:01

City Penguin

No. Date

Length

T i t l e

• Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/

2

1/ 1

0:01:20

Ashley at Prom

3

2/ 2

1:10:04

Formula one

PAGE] to skip page by page.

4

3/ 3

0:10:20

Soccer

5

4/10

0:00:01

Baseball

• To select a 2-digit number

6

4/11

0:00:01

City Penguin

8

4/ 17

0:13:22

Formula one

7

4/ 15

0:01:10

Ashley at Prom

e.g. 23: [h10] A [2] A[3].

9

4/ 20

0:05:30

Soccer

10

4/22

0:07:29

Baseball

3

Press [ENTER].

to

select and press ENTER

0

9

RETURN to exit

•To exit the screen

Press [PLAYLIST].

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Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)

•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

e.g.

MP3

Files are treated as contents and folders

root

are treated as groups on this unit.

001group

At the time of recording, prefix folder and

001

file names with 3-digit numbers in the order

001track.mp3

you want to play them (this may not work at

002track.mp3

times).

003track.mp3

002group

Files must have the extension:

“.WMA” or “.wma”

“.MP3” or “.mp3”

003group

001track.mp3

“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

004track.mp3

001track.mp3

WMA

• You cannot play WMA files that are copy

002track.mp3

003track.mp3

protected.

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

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 (e.g.: TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

HighMATTM and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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	1	2	3
Numbered	4	5	6
buttons
	7	8	9
		0	10	PLAY MODE
CANCEL
				, DVD/CD
				, , , ,
				ENTER
FUNCTIONS
SHIFT

Discs — Program/Random play

Starting program/random play While stopped

Press [PLAY MODE] to 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.

Program play (up to 32 items)

When CD mode is off

DVD-VVCDCD WMAMP3JPEG

You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.

1 DVD-V Press the numbered buttons to select a group

(WMAMP3JPEG then press [ENTER]) or title.

• To select a 2-digit number

e.g.

DVD-V

e.g. 25: [ 10] A [2] A[5]

Program Playback

h

[2] A [5]

Choose a title and chapter.

WMA

MP3

JPEG

No. Disc T/G

C/T

1

Play

A [ENTER]

Clear

Clear all

to select and press

ENTER

PLAY to start

2Press the numbered buttons to select a chapter or track (WMAMP3JPEG then press [ENTER]).

• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

3Press [:, DVD/CD].

Discs — Program/Random play

When CD mode is on (A page 12)

VCDCD WMAMP3

You can program all the items on all the discs.

1Press the numbered buttons ([1]–[5]) to select a disc.

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

•To select a 2-digit number e.g. 25: [h10] A [2] A[5]

WMAMP3 [2] A [5] A [ENTER]

•Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

3Press [:, DVD/CD].

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [8, 9] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to register.

To change a selected program

1.Press [8, 9] to select an item.

2.Repeat above steps 1 and 2.

To clear a selected program

1.Press [8, 9] to select an item.

2.Press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL] (or press [8, 9, /, -] to select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

Select “Clear all” with [8, 9, /, -] 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).

Random play

When CD mode is off

VCDCD

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

DVD-VWMAMP3JPEG

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

1

DVD-V

WMA

MP3

JPEG

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or

title.

e.g.

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 (A page 12)

VCDCD WMAMP3

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

Press [:, DVD/CD].	e.g.	CD		Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

• Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (A page 17).

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Discs — Using on-screen menus

1	Press [FUNCTIONS] once.	3 Press [,, 9, ;, :] to select the item, then press
2	Press [,, 9, ;, :] to select the menu, then press	[ENTER] to make the settings.
	[ENTER] to begin selecting items.	Alternatively, press the numbered buttons.

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Main Menu

Program, Group, Title,							To start from a specific item
Chapter, Track, Playlist,
Content
		To skip incrementally or decrementally
		(Time Slip for play only)
		1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip
Time		indicator.
		2 Press [8, 9] to select the time and press
(Except		[ENTER].
+R/+RW)		• Press and hold [8, 9] to alter faster.
		To start from a specific time (Time
		Search)
		To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio		(A page 13, Changing soundtracks)
						To display the current disc type
		WMA		MP3

Thumbnail		To show thumbnail images
Subtitle		(A page 13, Changing subtitles)
			To recall a marker recorded on
		RAM
Marker (VR)		DVD-Video recorders
		To recall a marker:
		Press [8, 9] A Press [ENTER]
Angle		(multiple angles)
		To select the angle
Rotate Picture		To rotate pictures
Slideshow		To turn slideshow on/off
		To change the slideshow timing (0 – 30 sec)
Other Settings		(A see below)

Other Settings

					To change play speed
Play Speed		RAM		DVD-V
		– from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)
L Play Menu

	Repeat	(A page 13)
		Except						(Still picture part)
				JPEG			RAM
	A-B Repeat	To repeat a specified section
		Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending
		points. Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
		Except
			RAM
		To mark		up	to 5 positions to play again
		Press [ENTER]. (The unit is now ready to
		accept markers.)
		To mark a position:
	Marker	Press [ENTER] (at the desired point)
		To mark another position:
		Press [;, :] to select “								” A Press [ENTER]
		To recall a marker:
		Press [;, :] A Press [ENTER]
		To erase a marker:
		Press [;, :] A Press [SHIFT]+[CANCEL]
		• This feature does not work during program
		and random play.
	Advanced	[A page 12, Reviewing titles to play
	Disc Review	(ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)]
	L Picture Menu
		Normal
		Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances
				detail in dark scenes.
		Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances
				detail in dark scenes.
		Animation
		Dynamic
	Picture Mode	User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture
		Adjustment”) (A see below)
		Picture Adjustment
		Contrast					Sharpness
		Brightness					Color\1 (or Colour\2)
		Gamma (Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.)
		Depth Enhancer (Reduces the rough noise in
		the background to give a greater feeling of
		depth.)
		• NTSC disc
		480i\1 (or 525i\2) (Interlace)
		↔ 480p\1 (or 525p\2) (Progressive)
	Video Output	• PAL disc
		576i\1 (or 625i\2) (Interlace)
	Mode	↔ 576p\1 (or 625p\2) (Progressive)
		When you select “480p (or 525p)” or “576p (or
		625p)”, a confirmation screen appears. Select
		“Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output
		compatible television.

\1 For Southeast Asia

\2 For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle East and South Africa

If you have chosen “480p (or 525p)” or “576p (or

625p)”, (A see left), select the method of

conversion for video output to suit the type of

material.

When you play NTSC discs

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

film content and appropriately

Transfer

converts it.

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second

Mode

film content in addition to 24 frame-per-

second film content.

Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and

the video content is distorted.

When you play PAL discs

Auto: Detects 25 frame-per-second film

content and appropriately converts it.

Video: Select when using Auto, and the video

content is distorted.

L Audio Menu

Advanced

(A page 23)

Surround

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

Dialogue

DVD-V

(Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or

Enhancer

higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center

channel)

On ↔ Off

Multi

(A page 23)

Re-master

Sound

Enhances audio output to produce a warm

hall-like sound.

Enhancement

On ↔ Off

L Display Menu

Information

: Off, Date, Details

JPEG

Subtitle Position

0 to –60 (in 2 unit steps)

Subtitle Brightness

Auto, 0 to –7

Just Fit Zoom

To select the appropriate screen size

to fit your TV screen

Manual Zoom

To zoom in and out manually

Bit Rate Display

On ↔ Off

RAM

DVD-V

VCD

GUI See-through

Off, On, Auto

GUI Brightness

–3 to +3

L Other Menu

Setup

(A page 18)

Play as DVD-VR,

• Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG

Play as HighMAT

files on DVD-RAM or to play HighMAT

or

disc without using the HighMAT function.

Play as Data Disc

ENGLISH

Discs — Using on-screen menus

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Discs — Changing the player settings

ENGLISH

Discs — Changing the player settings

						1 Press [SHIFT] + [SETUP] to show the setup menu.
							• If you have not set QUICK SETUP (A page 6), the QUICK
							SETUP screen appears.
						2	Press [8, 9] to select the tab, then press [:] to
							begin selecting the items.
						3 Press [8, 9] to select the item, then press [ENTER]
	1	2	3				to begin selecting the settings.
Numbered	4	5	6			4	Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select, then press [ENTER] to
buttons							make the settings.
	7	8	9
							Alternatively, press the numbered buttons.
		0	10				e.g. Setup menu
								Setup			Item
							Tab	Disc	Audio	English
								Video			Setting
									Subtitle	Automatic
								Audio
									Menus	English
								Display
								Others	Advanced Disc Review	Intro Mode
			,	,	,	,			Ratings	Level 8
			ENTER
								to select and press ENTER		RETURN to exit

		• To exit, press [SHIFT]+[SETUP].
	SETUP	• The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to
		standby.
SHIFT		• Underlined items in the following diagram are the factory
		preset.
		The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items
		in the shaded area.

L “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
	• Other
SETUP also changes this setting.		\3
Advanced Disc Review	• Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
(A page 12)	• 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				\2	The original language designated on the disc is selected.
			: Chinese	\3	Input a code number referring to the table on page 19.
	For Southeast Asia
		: French,	German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian	\4	If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle
	For others
		and Dutch			appears in that language (if available on the disc).

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L “Video” tab

TV Aspect

• 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)

Choose the setting suit your television

The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen

and preference.

(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 playing

• NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.

NTSC discs (A page 7, Video systems).

(

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle East and South Africa

: “PAL60” is the factory preset)

L “Audio” tab

PCM Digital Output (A page 26)

• Up to 48 kHz

•Up to 96 kHz

Dolby Digital (A page 26)

• Bitstream

•PCM

DTS Digital Surround (A page 26)

• Bitstream

•PCM

MPEG\6 (A page 26)

• PCM

•Bitstream

Dynamic Range Compression

•

Of

f

• 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)

L “Display” tab

Menu Language

\5 •English

•

\6 •English

• Français

• Deutsch

• Italiano

• Español

• Português • Pуcский • Nederlands

On-Screen Messages

• On

•Off

L “Others” tab

QUICK SETUP

• Yes

•No

Re-initialize Setting\5 (or Re-initialise

• Yes: The password screen is shown if Ratings (A page 18) are set. Please enter the

Setting\6)

same password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit to the default

This returns all values in the Setup menus

• No

settings.

off and on again.

\5

\6

For Southeast Asia

For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle East and South Africa

Language code list

Danish:

6865

Italian:

7384

Norwegian:

7879

Swedish:

8386

Abkhazian:

6566

Afar:

6565

Dutch:

7876

Japanese:

7465

Oriya:

7982

Tagalog:

8476

Afrikaans:

6570

English:

6978

Javanese:

7487

Pashto, Pushto:

8083

Tajik:

8471

Albanian:

8381

Esperanto:

6979

Kannada:

7578

Persian:

7065

Tamil:

8465

Ameharic:

6577

Estonian:

6984

Kashmiri:

7583

Polish:

8076

Tatar:

8484

Arabic:

6582

Faroese:

7079

Kazakh:

7575

Portuguese:

8084

Telugu:

8469

Armenian:

7289

Fiji:

7074

Kirghiz:

7589

Punjabi:

8065

Thai:

8472

Assamese:

6583

Finnish:

7073

Korean:

7579

Quechua:

8185

Tibetan:

6679

Aymara:

6588

French:

7082

Kurdish:

7585

Rhaeto-Romance: 8277

Tigrinya:

8473

Azerbaijani:

6590

Frisian:

7089

Laotian:

7679

Romanian:

8279

Tonga:

8479

Bashkir:

6665

Galician:

7176

Latin:

7665

Russian:

8285

Turkish:

8482

Basque:

6985

Georgian:

7565

Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Samoan:

8377

Turkmen:

8475

Bengali; Bangla:

6678

German:

6869

Lingala:

7678

Sanskrit:

8365

Twi:

8487

Bhutani:

6890

Greek:

6976

Lithuanian:

7684

Scots Gaelic:

7168

Ukrainian:

8575

Bihari:

6672

Greenlandic:

7576

Macedonian:

7775

Serbian:

8382

Urdu:

8582

Breton:

6682

Guarani:

7178

Malagasy:

7771

Serbo-Croatian:

8372

Uzbek:

8590

Bulgarian:

6671

Gujarati:

7185

Malay:

7783

Shona:

8378

Vietnamese:

8673

Burmese:

7789

Hausa:

7265

Malayalam:

7776

Sindhi:

8368

Volapük:

8679

Byelorussian:

6669

Hebrew:

7387

Maltese:

7784

Singhalese:

8373

Welsh:

6789

Cambodian:

7577

Hindi:

7273

Maori:

7773

Slovak:

8375

Wolof:

8779

Catalan:

6765

Hungarian:

7285

Marathi:

7782

Slovenian:

8376

Xhosa:

8872

Chinese:

9072

Icelandic:

7383

Moldavian:

7779

Somali:

8379

Yiddish:

7473

Corsican:

6779

Indonesian:

7378

Mongolian:

7778

Spanish:

6983

Yoruba:

8979

Croatian:

7282

Interlingua:

7365

Nauru:

7865

Sundanese:

8385

Zulu:

9085

Czech:

6783

Irish:

7165

Nepali:

7869

Swahili:

8387

ENGLISH

Discs — Changing the player settings

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BAND, TUNER, TAPE

	DECK 1/2	, DVD/CD
ENGLISH	REC
	, /FF
	, STOP
	, REW/ ,
	, DECK1	, DECK2
	DECK 1	DECK 2

	1	2	3	TUNER PGM
Numbered	4	5	6
buttons
	7	8	9
		0	10	PLAY MODE

radio	, DVD/CD
	TUNER/AUX
The	, TAPE

, REW/ ,

,

,/FF

SHIFT

The radio

Manual tuning

1Press [TUNER/AUX] (main unit: [BAND, TUNER]) to select “FM” or “AM”.

The unit comes on.

2Press [(] or [)] (main unit: [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF]) to select the frequency.

Press and hold [(] or [)] (main unit: [g, REW/4] or

[f, 3/FF]) 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.

L 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.

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The radio

L AM allocation setting (main unit only)

The step is factory-set to 9 kHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated to 10 kHz steps.

1.Select “FM”.

2.Press and hold [BAND, TUNER].

After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.

To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

Note

After changing the “allocation” setting, the frequencies you previously preset in the memory will be cleared. Preset them again.

Preset tuning

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/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Automatic presetting

Do the following once each for FM and AM.

Preparation: Tune to the frequency where pre-setting is to begin.

Press [SHIFT] + [TUNER PGM] until the frequency changes.

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

Manual presetting

Pre-set the stations one at a time.

1Tune to the station (A see left).

2Press [SHIFT] + [TUNER PGM].

3While “PGM” is flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

Alternatively, press [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF] then press [SHIFT]+[TUNER PGM].

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

Selecting channels

Remote control only

1Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2Press the numbered buttons or [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF] to select the channel.

•To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [h10] A [1] A[2].

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.

1Press [; :, TAPE].

The unit comes on.

If a cassette was loaded, play starts automatically (One touch play).

2Press [c, DECK1] or [c, DECK2] on the main unit and

insert the cassette.

Insert with the side to be played	Front side
facing towards you and the exposed
tape facing down.
Close the holder by hand.

3Press [; :, TAPE] to start playback.

Every time you press the button: F: ↔ ;R

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

To stop tape playback

Press [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]).

To select the reverse mode

While TAPE is selected as the source

Press and hold [PLAY MODE].

Every time you press and hold the button:

: One side is played.

: Both sides are played. (forward → reverse) Play stops at the end of the reverse side.

: Both sides are played repeatedly until [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]) is pressed.

To listen to 2 tapes consecutively, load a tape into each deck and select “”. Both tapes will be played repeatedly until [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]) is pressed.

To fast-forward or rewind

Press [g, REW/4] (rewind) or [f, 3/FF] (fast-forward).

To select between loaded decks

Press [PLAY MODE] (main unit: [DECK 1/2]).

Note

•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.

Recording

	Selection of tapes for recording
	Use normal position tapes.
	High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit will	ENGLISH
	not be able to record or erase them correctly.

Preparation:

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

• Press [; :, TAPE] and then [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]).

1 Press [c, DECK2] on the main unit and insert the cassette to be recorded.

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

The tape direction is automatically set to “F:”.

2 Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to select the reverse mode.

Every time you press and hold the button:

: One side only records.

, : Both sides record (forward → reverse).

“ ” is automatically changed to “” when [[ REC] is pressed.

3 Select the source to be recorded.

	Radio recording:
	Tune to the required station. (A page 20)
	Disc recording:	tapes
	1Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
	Press [:, DVD/CD] and then [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]).
	2Prepare the desired disc recording mode.	Cassette
	• To record programmed items [A do steps 1–2 on page 16,
	“Program play (up to 32 items)”].
	Ensure disc is stopped.
	Tape-to-tape recording:
	1Press [; :, TAPE] and then [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]).

2Press [c, DECK1] on the main unit and insert the cassette you want to record.

4 Press [[ REC] on the main unit to start recording.

To stop recording

Press [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]).

If the tape finishes before the disc

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

Note

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

•Changes to volume and sound or field quality do not affect recording.

•You cannot open deck 1 while recording.

•You cannot fast-forward or rewind one deck while recording with the other.

Erasure prevention

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

	Tab for side B Tab for side A
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the hole with adhesive tape.
To erase a tape
1.	Press [; :, TAPE] and then	Adhesive tape
	[L] (main unit: [L, STOP]).
2.	Insert the recorded tape into deck 2.		RQT8092
	Ensure there is no tape in deck 1.		21
3.	Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to select the reverse mode.
4.	Press [[ REC] on the main unit.		21

	MULTI				, STOP
	RE-MASTER
	ADVANCED
	SURROUND			SUPER
ENGLISH	REC			SOUND EQ
	MIC VOL			SOUND EQ
	MIN, MAX			VOLUME
				DOWN, UP
	Microphone(s)
	(not included)
	S.SOUND EQ
	SOUND EQ,			A.SRND,
				M.RE-MASTER
	MANUAL EQ	1	2	3
		4	5	6
	ECHO	7	8	9
			0	10
				AUDIO
karaoke				, , ,	,
				ENTER
Enjoying	SHIFT			, +,
				VOLUME

Enjoying karaoke

Preparation:

•Lower the microphone volume with [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] on the main unit, then connect the microphone(s) to the microphone jack(s). Use a dynamic microphone.

Plug type: 6.3 mm monaural.

•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”.

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Enjoying karaoke

1Insert the disc and start play (A page 10).

2DVD-V

1 Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] during play.

2Press [8] or [9] then [ENTER], or [;, :] to select the mode.

Solo discs	Duet discs
Off: Vocals off	Off:	Vocals off
On: Vocals on	V1+V2:	Both parts
	V1:	Part 1 only
	V2:	Part 2 only

RAMVCD

Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO].

Every time you press the button:

AUDIO L R (LR) : Left channel sound is heard from the left speaker and right channel sound is heard from the right speaker (Vocal and accompaniment).

AUDIO L (L) : Only left channel sound (No vocal). AUDIO R (R) : Only right channel sound (Vocal).

•Select no vocal for karaoke.

•Vocal and no vocal may be reversed.

•Actual operations depend on the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

3Start singing and adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOLUME DOWN, UP]) and [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] on the main unit.

Adjusting the echo effect

Press [SHIFT] + [ECHO].

Every time you press the button:

ECHO 1 → ECHO 2 → ECHO 3 → ECHO 4 → ECHO OFF (off)

↑

The effect increases with the level.

To record your karaoke performance

Preparation:

•Do the preparatory steps 1–2 on page 21.

•Insert the disc and start play (A page 10).

1Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] to select the voice mode.

2Adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOLUME DOWN, UP]) and [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] on the main unit.

3Press [[ REC] on the main unit and start karaoke performance.

To stop recording

Press [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]).

To record your voice

Preparation: Do the preparatory steps 1–2 on page 21. Ensure that there is no tape in deck 1.

1Press [[ REC] on the main unit to start recording.

2Speak through the microphone and adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOLUME DOWN, UP]) and [MIC VOL MIN, MAX] on the main unit.

Sound field and sound quality

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

Advanced Surround

RAMDVD-V

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

Press [A.SRND] (main unit: [ADVANCED SURROUND]).

Each time you press the button:

1Natural

2Enhanced

Off (factory preset)

Optimum seating position

•This does not work or has less effect with some discs.

•Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.

Speaker	A
	Speaker

3 to 4 times distance A

Seating position

Multi Re-master — Enjoying more natural sound

RAMDVD-VCD VCD

Discs recorded with multi channels LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc.

WMAMP3

Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

During play

Every time you press [SHIFT] + [M.RE-MASTER] (main unit: [MULTI RE-MASTER]):

Setting

RAM

DVD-V

CD

VCD

WMA

MP3

Type of music

Effect level

1

High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)

Light

2

Various tempos (e.g., jazz)

Medium

3

Low tempo (e.g., classical)

Strong

Off

Off

Off

Note

The actual output sampling frequency depends on the PCM Digital Output setting (A page 19, “PCM Digital Output” in the “Audio” tab) when using a digital connection (A page 26, Home Theater— Enjoying more powerful sound).

Sound field control

Press [SOUND EQ] to select a setting.

	Every time you press the button:
	HEAVY:	Adds punch to rock.		ENGLISH
	CLEAR:	Clarifies higher sounds.
	SOFT:	For background music.
	DISCO:	Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a
		disco.
	LIVE:	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).

To check the current setting

Press [SOUND EQ].

Using the Manual Equalizer (MANUAL EQ)

Create your own sound quality effects.

1Press and hold [–MANUAL EQ] until “MANUAL EQ” appears.

2(Within 12 seconds)

Change the sound quality with the cursor buttons.

1 Select the sound range to be adjusted with [;] or [:].

BASS ↔ MID ↔ TREBLE

2 Adjust the level with [8] or [9].

	(–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 EQ] to select “EQ-OFF”.
	The changes you make are stored and automatically recalled the
	next time you select “MANUAL EQ”.
			quality
	Using the Super Sound Equalizer
	Turning on the super sound equalizer gives you a more powerful
	sound.		sound
	Press [S.SOUND EQ] (main unit: [SUPER SOUND EQ]).
	The “S.SOUND EQ” indicator lights up.		and
	To cancel
	Press [S.SOUND EQ] (main unit: [SUPER SOUND EQ]) to turn off		fieldSound
	the indicator.

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			Headphones
			(not included)
ENGLISH	VOLUME
	DOWN, UP
	REC
	AUX
	, STOP
	DISP MODE		PHONES
	TV		DIMMER
	CLOCK/		PLAY/
	TIMER,		REC,
	SLEEP		AUTO OFF
	1	2	3
	1, 2	5	6
	4
	7	8	9
		0	10
	TUNER/AUX
			TV CH	,
			TV CH	,
			ENTER
	, REW/ ,
Usingthetimers	, /FF		TV/AV
	SHIFT		, +,
	MUTING		TV VOL

Using the timers

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 aux source (record timer).

The play and record timers cannot be used together.

Preparation:

•Turn the unit on and set the clock (A page 6).

•For the play timer, prepare the desired music source (tape/disc/ radio/aux), and set the volume.

•For the record timer, check the cassette’s erasure prevention tabs (A page 21) and insert the tape in deck 2 (A page 21). Tune to the radio station (A page 20) or select the aux source

(A page 25).

1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the timer function.

Every time you press the button:

CLOCK PLAY REC

Previous display

rPLAY: to set the play timer rREC: to set the record timer

(Proceed to the next step within 7 seconds)

2		ON time setting
RQT8092		1 Press [g, REW/4] or [f, 3/FF] to set the start
		time.
24
		2 Press [CLOCK/TIMER].

24OFF time setting Repeat steps 1 and 2.

Using the timers

The play/record timer

3Press [rPLAY/REC] to display the timer indicator.

Every time you press the button:

PLAY REC (off)

rPLAY: to turn the play timer on rREC: to turn the record timer on

(The indicator doesn’t appear if the start and finish times or the clock hasn’t been set.)

4 Press [f] to 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.

To cancel the timer

Press [rPLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.)

To change the settings (when the unit is on)

To change the play/record times

Do steps 1, 2 and 4.

To change the source or volume

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

2.Make changes to the source or volume.

3.Do steps 3 to 4.

To check the settings

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

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, press [CLOCK/TIMER] twice.

If you use the unit after the timers are set

After using, check that the correct tape/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 you selected AUX as the source, when the timer comes on, the unit turns on and engages “AUX” as the source. If you want to playback or record from a connected unit, set that unit’s timer to the same time. (See the connected unit’s instruction manual.)

The sleep timer

This timer turns the unit off after a set time.

While enjoying the desired source:

Press [SHIFT] + [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes).

Every time you press the button:

SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120 SLEEP OFF

To cancel the sleep timer

Press [SHIFT+[SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] once.

The remaining time is shown for about 5 seconds.

To change the setting

Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] to select the new setting.

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.

Note

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

Other functions

Muting the volume

Press [MUTING].

Volume is reduced to minimum.

To cancel

Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (--dB), then raise it to the required level.

Muting is also canceled when you switched the unit to standby.

Auto-off function

When disc or tape is selected as the source

To save power, the unit turns off if it is left unused for ten minutes.

This function does not work if the source is tuner or AUX.

Press [SHIFT] + [AUTO OFF].

“AUTO OFF” is shown on the main unit’s display.

The setting is maintained even if the unit is turned off.

If you select tuner or AUX as the source, “AUTO OFF” goes out. It comes on again when you select disc or tape.

To cancel

Press [SHIFT]+[AUTO OFF] again.

Dimming the display

Press [SHIFT] + [DIMMER].

To return to the original brightness, press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] again.

Changing the main unit’s display

Press [DISP MODE] to select the desired display mode.

Every time you press the button:

Normal Peak hold Reflection (off)

Using other equipment

Using an external unit

You can connect an analog player with a built-in phono equalizer.

Back of
the main R	L
unit
(R)	(L)

Analog player (not included)

1Press [TUNER/AUX] (main unit: [AUX]) to select “AUX”.

The unit comes on.

2For listening : Proceed to step 3.

For recording : Press [[ REC] on the main unit (recording starts).

Press [L] (main unit: [L, STOP]) to stop recording.

3 Start playback from external source.

•For details, refer to the instruction manual of the units which are to be connected.

•When units other than those described above are to be connected, please consult your audio dealer.

		Using other equipment
		Using headphones
	1	Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not
		included).
		Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm stereo		ENGLISH
	2	Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME DOWN, UP]

on the main unit.

Note

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

Operating a television

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

Turning the television on/off

Press [SHIFT] + [TVf].

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [SHIFT] + [TV/AV].

Changing channels

Press [SHIFT] + [TV CH4] or [SHIFT] + [TV CH3].

Adjusting the volume

Press [SHIFT] + [TV VOL+] or [SHIFT] + [–TV VOL].

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

1 While pressing and holding [AUX] on the main unit

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

	2 Press and hold [ENTER] and [2] for at least 2		equipment
	seconds.
	The main unit and remote control are now set to	operate in
	“REMOTE 2” mode.
	To return to “REMOTE 1” mode		other
	(“REMOTE 1” appears on the main unit during step 1.)
	Do steps 1 and 2 above but use [1] instead of [2] for both steps.		functions/Using
	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.)		Other
	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 (A see above) even after switching the mode.

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Using other equipment

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.

FM outdoor antenna
ENGLISH	FM outdoor antenna
	(not included)
Back of the	75 coaxial cable
	(not included)
main unit
FM ANT
(75Ω)

•Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

•The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

AM outdoor antenna

		AM outdoor antenna
		(not included)
Back of the		5 -12 m
main unit
	1
AM ANT
LOOP
EXT
		2

AM loop antenna

(included)

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

convenient location.

• Leave the loop antenna connected.

Note

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

equipment

Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

Change the settings when you have connected equipment through

Digital output

DVD-V

RAM

VCD

CD

WMA

MP3

other

this unit’s OPTICAL OUT terminal.

Using

PCM Digital Output

Select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.

Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect.

Off:

When not connected digitally

Up to 48 kHz (factory preset):

Signals over 48 kHz converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz

Up to 96 kHz:

Signals over 96 kHz converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz

Note

•Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz irrespective of the setting.

•Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details.

Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround and MPEG

Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital

Surround):

Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.

PCM (Factory preset for MPEG):

Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.

MPEG: For areas except Southeast Asia.

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	26	If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the
		setting must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipment

26cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.

Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful

sound

Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVD-Video by connecting an amplifier and speakers.

Before connection

•Disconnect the AC power supply cord.

•Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

•The equipment connections described are examples.

•Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

Amplifier (not included)

(DVD) IN

Speakers (example)

Connect three or more speakers for surround sound.

Optical digital audio cable

(not included)

Do not bend sharply when connecting.

Back of the main unit

OPTICAL

OUT

To enjoy multi-channel surround sound

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination.

Change the settings in “PCM Digital Output” in the “Audio” tab (A page 19).

•You can only use DTS Digital Surround decoders that are compatible with DVD.

Recording Output

•With DVD, the following conditions must be met: athe disc doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

•You cannot record WMA/MP3.

When recording DVDs, make the following settings.

–Advanced Surround: Off (A page 23).

–PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (A page 19, “Audio” tab).

–Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG\: PCM (A page 19,

“Audio” tab).

\MPEG: For areas except Southeast Asia.

Glossary

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal.

This is called decoding.

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.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adapted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

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.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is		ENGLISH
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and
Pacific MicrosonicsTM are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific
Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the
following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161,
5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in
Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.

Glossary

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

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Troubleshooting guide

Power

Page

No power.

• Insert the AC power supply cord securely.

5

The unit is automatically

• The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer or auto-off function.

24, 25

switched to the standby mode.

Unresponsive or inoperable function

No response when buttons

• This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.

7, 15

pressed.

• Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

—

• The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external

—

factor. Turn the unit off then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power

supply cord, and then reconnect it.

• Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

—

No operations can be

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

5

performed with the remote

• The batteries are depleted: replace them with new ones.

5

control.

• Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

8

• The remote control and main unit are in different modes.

25

Change the remote control mode to match the main unit mode.

Cannot play DVDs.

• CD Mode is on. Press [SHIFT]+[CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off.

12

No picture or sound.

• Check the video or audio connection.

4, 5

• Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.

—

• Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded in it.

—

You have forgotten your

• While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [L, STOP] on the main unit and

—

ratings password.

[h10] on the remote control until “Initialized (or Initialised)” disappears from the television.

Reset all the settings to Factory

Turn the unit off and on again.

Preset.

All settings will return to the default values.

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

It takes time before play starts.

• Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts,

—

the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.

MP3

Folders deeper than the eighth

• Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.

—

layer on a data disc are not

displayed correctly.

WMA

MP3

JPEG

A menu screen appears during

• This is normal for Video CDs.

—

skip or search.

VCD

Playback control menu doesn’t

• Press [L] twice and then press [:, DVD/CD].

—

appear.

VCD

with playback control

The program and random play

• These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.

—

functions do not work.

DVD-V

Programmed items are not

• Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.

—

played.

DVD-V

Scenes are skipped

• If you change the volume or sound field/quality setting during ADVANCED DISC REVIEW, the

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intermittently.

function continues without the on-screen display. Press [A.DISC REVIEW] again to cancel the

RAM

DVD-V

function.

Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong.

• Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in the Display Menu.)

17

No subtitles.

• Display the subtitles.

13

Marker

Cannot add markers.

• You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM.

—

• If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.

—

A-B repeat

Point B is automatically set.

• The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

—

A-B repeat is automatically

• A-B repeat is canceled when you press [SHIFT]+[QUICK REPLAY].

—

canceled.

Sound

Sound distorted.

• Noise may occur when playing WMA.

—

Effects do not work.

• Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

—

• Multi Re-master and Advanced Surround do not work if you have changed the play speed.

—

Humming heard during play.

• An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and

—

cords away from this unit’s cables.

No sound

• There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed.

13

Menus

The Setup menu cannot be

• Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

—

accessed.

• Cancel program and random play.

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Picture abnormal or un-viewable					Page
Picture distorted.	• Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.				—
	• Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video				4
		cassette recorder.
Picture size doesn’t fit the	• Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.				19
screen.	• Change the Zoom setting.				13
The television may display	• The unit and television are using different video systems.				—
incorrectly or colors appear		For Southeast Asia		Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
faded.	•	For others	Use a multi-system or PAL television.
		The system	used on the disc does not match your television.
		– 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 (“NTSC Disc			19
		Output” in “Video” tab.)
Menu is not displayed	• Restore the zoom ratio to “x1.00”.				13
correctly.	• Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.				17
Auto zoom function does not	• Turn off TV’s zoom function.				—
work well.	• Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.				13
	• Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on				—
		the type of disc.
The picture on the television	• Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.				—
disappears or stripes appear	• If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.				—
on the screen.	• The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television from the unit.				—
Progressive video
There is ghosting when	• This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be				17
progressive output is on.		corrected if you use interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to
		“480i (or 525i)” or “576i (or 625i)”.
Picture not in progressive	• Press [SHIFT]+[PROGRESSIVE] so “PRG” is displayed. Or select “480p (or 525p)” or				11, 17
output.		“576p (or 625p)” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
	• If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal, output				4
		will be interlace, even if “PRG” is displayed.
Listening to the radio
Noise is heard.	• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.				—
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.	• Use an outdoor antenna.				26
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.	• Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.				—
A low hum is heard during AM	• Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.				—
broadcasts.
Unit displays
Although the unit is on standby	• Turn off the demo function.				6
mode, the display lights up and	• If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically.				6
changes continuously.
The display is dark.	• Press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] to brighten the display.				25
“NO PLAY”	• You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one that can.				7
	• You inserted a blank disc.				—
“NO DISC”	• You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.				—
	• You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.				31
“F61”	• Check and correct the speaker cord connections.				5
		If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
“DVD U11”	• Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.				7
“ERROR”	• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.				—
“DVD HMM”	• Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.				—
MM stands for a number.		Turn the unit off and back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power
		supply cord, and then reconnect it.
	• If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.				—

Television displays

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Troubleshooting guide

“This disc may not be played	• You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region number	—
in your region”	as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit on the back of
	the main unit.
No on-screen display.	• Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab.	19
“ ”	• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.	—
“Cannot display group xx,	• You are trying to display incompatible contents.	—
content xx”
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.	• Clean the heads.	31
Recording is not possible.	• If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape.	21

Memory reset (Initialization)

When the following situations occur, refer to the instructions below to reset the memory:

•There is no response when buttons are pressed.

•You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

To reset memory

1 Disconnect the AC power supply cord. (Wait at least 3 minutes before proceeding to step 2.)

2While pressing and holding down [y/I] on the main unit, reconnect the AC power supply cord.

“– – – – – – – – – ” appears on the display.

3Release [y/I].

All the settings are returned to the factory preset.

You will need to reset the memory items.

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