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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
These operating instructions are applicable to models
DVD-RV41, DVD-RV31, DVD-RV26 and DVD-RV21.
Operations in these instructions are described mainly
with the remote control, but you can do the operations on
the main unit if the controls are the same.
DIDETZU. indicates features applicable to DVD-RV41 only.
TENEN OVD-RV31 only.
(PERE): DVD-RV26 only.
[DVD-RV21]: DVD-RV21 only.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accesso-
e
ries. Use numbers indicated in parentheses
when asking for replacement parts.
Á (Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368
or web site (htip://www.panasonic.com).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.
C] Remote control
(N2QAHBO000012)
(N2QAHBO000017: DVD-RV31 for units
sold outside U.S.A. and Canada only)
Lj} Batteries
for remote control rs
[O AC power supply cord
(RJA0065-A) N
(RJA0019-1X)
[_] Audio/video cable
(VJA0788-D)
C] Power plug adaptor
(VJP2974)
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
| Table of contents |
Getting started
Accessories ........... ad 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ............. ÓN >
PRECAUTIONS .........oooooocmocoocooom.o.o.. 4
Disc information ................. ara tay 5
Disc handling... 20:33 5
Control reference guide ................... 6
The remote control ..............oooooo.o.o.o 7
Connection to a television .................. 8
Selecting TV screen type ................... 9
Basic play ..... O ami Scere walang quib Ya Rd 10
Resume function ........... 00.000. ee cee nh 11
Starting play from a selected title or track................. 11
Skipping chapters OrtrackS............ooooooooooconmmo. 12
Frame-by-frame viewing ......... cece eens 12
Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH ..................... 12
Slow-motion play... 0.0.0... 00. cc eee ee ee eens 12
Advanced operations
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and
angles «eve rara 13
Increasing your enjoyment of movies ........ 14
ADVANCED SURROUND(V.S.S)........ss sss sse esses 14
BASS PLUS oro gor a iade E d ave Vd 14
DIALOGUE ENHANCER ........... 0.0.02 cece eee eee es 15
CINEMA 0022 Shee Ata aw hh OAS Pwo ee ee Ta eee Ss 15
ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ...............s esses 15
Repeat play cios eee ele eee a a 16
Repeat play/A-B repeat play .............oooooooomomo.. 16
Changing the play sequence ............... 17
Program play/Random play.......... ooo... oooooommmo.. 17
Using On-Screen Menu Icons............... 18
Common procedures. 2... 0... ec aee 18
Icons for disc information/Shuttle screen ................. 18
Icons for unit informati0N......... oo. o.oooocoooo momo eee 20
Changing initial settings................... 21
Common procedureS..... 2... ce eee eee eee 21
Summary of initial settings ............ooooooococoromo.. 22
Entering a password «6... ce eee nee 24
Speaker setting ses ve dina A peat. wae 25
Digtal OUt «uus Cher ez weet a eae 26
Home Theater
Home Theater osuere RR RR 27
Connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel
audio input terminals ...........o.oooooooononoro eee 28
Connecting an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-
amplifier combination. ........... llle eee 28
Connecting an analog amplifier or system cornponent....... 29
Connecting a digital amplifier or system component......... 29
Connecting an active subwoofer (optional) ................ 29
Recording to MDs or cassette tapeS..............oooooo.o 29
Reference
Troubleshooting guide .................... 30
Product Service iu aoa oe SD ACA 31
Maintenance............ a qiii E wc 31
GIOSSBly. aria 5959344. JE
Servicenter List (Only for U.S.A.)............ 33
Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.) .......... 34
Guía de referencia rápida en español
(Spanish Quick Reference) .................. eese 35
Specifications ............ ees. Back cover

| SAFETY INFORMATION |
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED 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 EX-
POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASH-
ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANA-
DA.:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FUL-
LY INSERT.
DANGER -VISIBLE ANO INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID OIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM FDA 21 CFR
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LASERSATEILYLLE. ALA KATSO SÁTEESEEN.
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(Inside of unit)
DVD-RV31
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
(Back of unit}
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. lf this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
eincrease the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
eConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
eConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user's authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Pan 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
to persons.
pliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
The exclamation point within an equilatera! triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
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| PRECAUTIONS |
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions care-
fully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit
itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below.
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.
. Power Source—The unit should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.
Polarization—lf the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), that plug will
fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. tf you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
Power Cord Protection—AC power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug or
cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when
connecting or disconnecting it.
Overloading— Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Nonuse Periods— When the unit is not being used, turn the pow-
er off. When left unused for a long time, the unit should be un-
plugged from the household AC outlet.
Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by
the unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Installation
1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit near water—for ex-
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Damp basements should also be avoided.
Condensation—Moisture may form on the lens in the following
conditions...
eimmediately after a heater has been turned on.
ein a steamy or very humid room.
ewhen the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment to a
warm one.
if moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To
correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour
for the moisture to evaporate.
Heat— The unit should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in tempera-
tures less than 5°C (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
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Placement
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. Ventilation— The unit should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow
10 cm (4") clearance from the rear of the unit.
2. Foreign Material —Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject this
unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
3. Carts and Stands— The unit should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
The unit and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un-
even surfaces may cause the unit and cart combi-
nation to overturn.
4. Mounting—Any mounting of the appliance should. follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accesso-
ry recommended by the manufacturer.
Maintenance
Disconnect this unit from the AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moist-
ened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to water; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
Servicing— The user should not attempt to service the unit be-
yond that described in the operating instructions. All other servic-
ing should be referred to an authorized service personnel.
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262,
or e-mail consumerproducts € panasonic.com,
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
in Canada, contact Panasonic Canada inc. Customer Care
Centre at 1-800-561-5505,
or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicen-
tre nearest you.
Replacement parts—When parts need replacing, ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to per-
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
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Disc information
E Discs that can be played
.
Region
Video
Disc
type
number
system
DVD-Video DVD NTSC [Dvo]
VIDEO
[DVD|
Video CD MSE NTSC
ad
Indication
used in
instructions
B Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RAM, CD-ROM,
VSD, CDV, CD-G, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx
Video Discs and Photo CD.
The data on photo CDs can be damaged if you attempt to play them.
il DVDs that can be played
Df [cosy] This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play
DIGITAL DVDs with this mark.
This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this
unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy
DVDs with this mark.
DIGITAL
SURROUND
B Region Management Information (DVD only)
This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded
on DVDs. This unit's region number is “1”. You cannot play the disc if
the region number on the DVD does not correspond to the region
number on the unit.
You can play discs with labels containing the region number "1" and
"ALL".
Read the disc's instructions carefully.
B Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of the material can control how these discs are played.
This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with
some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the
disc's instructions carefully.
MP3 playback
| Disc handling |
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
{These can damage the unit.)
E How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
E If the surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
E If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
B Handling precautions
eDo not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
eDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
eDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with ex-
posed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
e Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
eDo not use CDs printed with label printers available on the market.
E Do not place or store discs in the following
places
eL ocations exposed to direct sunlight
Humid or dusty locations
eLocations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
You can use this unit to play MP3 format audio recorded for personal use with a computer etc. onto CD-R or CD-RW. Play may not be
possible in some cases due to the condition of the recording.
Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways.
eStructure of the disc (example)
Title Title
r(Album)4r— (Album) 4
Chapter (Track)
eStarting play from a selected chapter
Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].
eRepeat play
You can use chapter repeat or títle repeat.
eProgram play, random play
You cannot use program play or random play.
eDisplay during play
eOn-Screen Menu Icons for disc information during play
Total number of chapter
Current chapter Elapsed play time
(display only, cannot be changed)
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| Control reference guide
© Standby/on switch (OA, POWER) ...................- 9
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.
(2) One touch cinema memory button
(ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY) .................... 15
@ Advanced Surround button
(ADVANCED SURROUND,(V.S.S)) ................... 14
O
Bass plus button (BASS PLUS) ...................... 14
© Dialogue Enhancer button (DIALOGUE ENHANCER) .... 15
(6 Cinema button (CINEMA) .......... 00.0 ccc cece cence 15
O
DOLBY DIGITAL indicator (DOLBY DIGITAL, DECODER)
Goes out when playing a disc without Dolby Digital.
Dise tray M FIT 10
(9) Disc tray open/close button (4, OPEN/CLOSE) ........ 10
®
Skip buttons (44, PP)
@
Top menu button (TOP MENU)
o DEEZ
Menu button (MENU) ..........ssssss e essel 10
O PM
Display button (DISPLAY) ................ sess 18
Shuttle dial (44, PR) ......................... s... 12
(3 Display
Stop button (I) i.s nessas hehe ve perra 10
() Pause button (IB) ica ici 10
Play buton iM) ad 10
Joystick (A, V, 4, »)/Enter button (ENTER) .......... 10
O
Random play button (RANDOM) .............oooooo... 17
O
Repeat button (REPEAT MODE) ..................... 16
@ IDVO:RV26!
A-B repeat button {A-B REPEAT) .................... 16
e
Skip/Search buttons (44, PP, 44, >P) ............ 12
A (For units sold outside U.S.A. and Canada)
Standby indicator (b, STANDBY)
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

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Buttons such as @ function the same
as the controls on the unit,
Remote control
Page
€9 Cursor buttons (A, V, <, > /Enter button (ENTER) ....10
6 Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) ...........o.oooooooomo... 13
€» Play mode button (PLAY MODE) .............<...<... 17
@) Action button (ACTION) .......... sese 9, 21
3) Slow/Search buttons (44, >> SLOW/SEARCH) ....... 12
@ Return button (RETURN) ............... seen 10
6) Audio button (AUDIO) 0.0.0.2... 00. c cece cree cree eee 13
& Angle button (ANGLE) ............0.ececee ee n 13
3 Numbered buttons (1-9, 0,210) .......o.ooomomooo.o.. 10
@) Cancel button (CANCEL) ....... cc cc eee eee eee eee eee 17
| The remote control |
e|nsert so the poles (+ and —) match those in the remote control.
eDo not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not;
emix old and new batteries.
euse different types at the same time.
eheat or expose to flame.
etake apart or short circuit.
eattempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
euse 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.
lf electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
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Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when
held close to the front panel.
Remote control signal sensor
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
eKeep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from dust.
eOperation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
Do not;
eput heavy objects on the remote control.
etake the remote control apart.
espill liquids onto the remote control.
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| Connection to a television |
These
pages
explain
how
to
connect
the
unit
to
a
television
and
set
it
up
so
you
hear
the
audio
through
the
television's
speakers.
Connections
and
procedures
that
enable
you
to enjoy
more
powerful
sounds
are
described
beginning
on
page
27.
Before connection
eDisconnect the AC power supply cord.
* Refer to the television's operating instructions.
AUDIO VIDEO
Television
(Red)(White)(Yellow)
AC power supply cord
(included)
Audiofvideo cable (included)
(Red)(White)(Yellow)
Back of the unit
3
The illustration shows DVD-RV31 for U.S.A.
To household
AC outlet
EJ S VIDEO OUT terminal
S video cable (not included)
[E] COMPONENT VIDEO OUT termina!
Video cable (not included)
(O) — Aac > Y terminal
a O — >= + Po terminal
O)
—
DAS
=
p,
terminal
TV's component video
input terminals
TV's S video
— input
terminal
EJ 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.)
EJ] COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals
(Pa/Pr) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high
fidelity in reproducing colors.
eThe description of the component video input terminals depends on
the television or monitor (e.g. Y/Pa/Pa, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/Ca/Ca). Con-
nect to terminals of the same color.
* After making this connection, change the black level for a better pic-
ture ( page 22, Video- Black Level Control).
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned
off.
: approx. 2.5 W
(For U.S.A. and Canada): approx. 2 W
(For others): approx. 4 W
: approx. 2 W
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.
For units sold outside U.S.A. and Canada
If the power plug does not fit your AC outlet
Use the power plug adaptor (included).
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If it still doesn't fit, contact either a local or foreign electrical parts
distributor for assistance.
Connect Your Unit Directly To Your Tele-
vision.
Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder
when setting up your home entertainment system, because the
picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.

4:3 Pan&Scan
4:3 Letterbox
6 ACTION
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| Selecting TV screen type |
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Change the setting to suit the aspect ratio of your television.
The menu language is set to English, but you can change it
to French or Spanish (œ page 22, Display-Menu Language).
English is used in the examples.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
1 Press [b POWER] to turn on the unit.
Press [ACTION] to show the menus.
Press [ 4, >] to select the Video tab.
Press [A, V] to select "TV Aspect"
and press [ENTER].
on Eh O N
Press [A, Y] to select the item and
press [ENTER].
*4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)
Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 soft-
ware* in the pan and scan style (@).
*4:3 Letterbox
Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 soft-
ware in the letterbox style (6).
e16:9
Select if you have a widescreen television.
*16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and
scan style will appear in the letterbox style despite the setting
here.
The Video menu is shown.
6 Press [ACTION] to end the settings.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
DVDs are recorded in a variety of aspect ratios. You can change the
way software is shown on a regular television (4:3) with the above
operation. If you have a widescreen television (16:9), use the televi-
sion's picture modes.
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3 | ~ —— Label must face upward.
(With double-sided discs,
load so the label for the side
you want to play is facing
up.)
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4 PLAY
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| Basic play |
PAZO DVD-RV31
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
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1 Press [O POWER] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [4] to open the disc tray.
3 Place the disc on the disc tray.
4 Press [>] (play).
The disc tray closes and play begins.
E To stop play
Press [B] (^ page 11, Resume function).
E To pause play EJ
Press (81) during play.
Press [>] (play) to restart play.
Playing CD-R and CD-RW
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) format audio CD-R
and CD-RW that have been finalized* upon completion of re-
cording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
* Finalizing is a process that enables CD-R/CD-RW players to
play audio CD-R and CD-RW.
eli “&” appears on the television
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
eThe disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after
you finish playing an item. Press [IB] when you finish to preserve the
units motor and your television screen.
e Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other
discs or during television broadcasts.
If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, ensure you
reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a
sudden increase in output does not occur.
E Auto power-off function
The unit Switches to the standby mode after about 30 minutes in the
stop mode.
When a menu screen appears on the
television
Remote control only
Press the numbered buttons to select an
item.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select item 23, press [210], then [2] and [3].
eWhen playing DVDs, you can also use (A, V, <4, >} to select
items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Play of the selected item now begins.
Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc's instructions for further details about operation.
{Pi} or [>], >>]: Shows the next menu.
[4] or [Mid <4]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen.
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen.
EJ DVD menus
DVDs can have several menus. The menu displayed when you press
[TOP MENU] may be different from the menu displayed when you
press [MENU].

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Numbered
buttons
| Basic play |
DITS AR (NENE) DVD-RV21
A Resume function
Stop-resume
The unit remembers the point where you stopped play as long as the
unit is on.
Standby-resume
During play, press [PLAY MODE] at the point you want to start play
again. The unit remembers the point even if you switch the unit to
standby mode.
To resume play
Press [>] (play) while "^" is flashing on the unit's display.
If you are playing DVD, the illustrated message also appears.
Pressing [>] (play) while the message is displayed, the beginning
portions of each chapter up to the current one are played and full play
resumes from the point where you stopped play or you pressed
[PLAY MODE] (Chapter preview).
(Chapter Preview feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [>] (play), the message disappears and play
starts from where you stopped it or you pressed (PLAY MODE].
p————————— na
To cancel
Press [Bi] until “>” disappears from the unit's display.
eThe resume function does not work if the disc's play time is not dis-
played.
eThe position is cleared when the disc tray is opened.
eStop-resume is canceled if the unit switches to standby automati-
cally (œ page 10, Auto power-off function). Use stanby-resume if
you want to resume play even after the unit switches to standby.
Starting play from a selected title
or track
Remote control only
While stopped
Press the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23, press (2 10], then [2] and [3].
Play starts from the selected title/track.
This may not work with some discs.
For your reference
The numbered buttons also work during play if the disc is a Karaoke
DVD, Video CD, or CD.
If the Video CD has playback control (= page 32)
Cancel menu play first.
1. Press [IB] during play until “PBC PLAY" is cleared from the unit's
display.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play.
To return to menu play, press [ll] and press [MENU].
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Y Y Y y
Chapter/track | Chapter/track | Chapter/track
DE
1 3
— — M e — ———— M —— rn
Basic play
IDVD:RV26]
A» Skipping chapters or tracks
During play or while paused
Press [44] or [PP].
Each press increases the number of skips.
B, Frame-by-frame viewing
DVD-RV31, DVD-RV26, DVD-RV21: Remote control only
While paused
Press [<4] or [P].
The frame changes each time you press the buttons.
eThe frames change in succession if you press and hold the button.
®Pressing [II] also activates forward frame-by-frame.
c. Fast forward and rewind-SEARCH
During play
Press [4-4] or [>>].
For your reference
Audio will be heard during search for most discs. You can turn this
audio off if you want to (DVD and Video CD only = page 22, Audio—
Audio during Search).
D. Slow-motion play
While paused
Press [44] or [>P].
Notes
eThe speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5
steps.
ePress [> ] (play) to restart play.
e When you release the dial during search or slow-motion, the
unit returns to the previous state (play or pause).
eYou cannot move backwards with Video CD during frame-
by-frame and slow-motion.
@[ itd), [4], [44]: Backward
(>>), (9* ], [>>]: Forward
When playing Video CDs with playback control
Turning the shuttle dial or pressing buttons to perform skip,
search or slow-motion may take you to a menu screen.

ANGLE
AUDIO
|
SUBTITLE ES Cs cw |
|
|
Numbered
buttons
T
Soundtrack language number
Lights when the audio on a multi-channel
disc is down-mixed to 2 channels and output
through the AUDIO OUT terminals f
Lights when playing a
muiti-channel disc
Angle number
Changing soundtracks,
subtitle languages and
angles
ZO AER IA | DVD-RV21
Remote control only
Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and cam-
era angles, and you can change these during play.
|
During play
Press [AUDIO].
The number changes each time you press the button.
e You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on kara-
oke discs. Read the disc's instructions for details.
|
During play
Press [SUBTITLE].
The number changes each time you press the button.
Advanced operations EE
To clear/display the subtitles
1. Press [SUBTITLE].
2. Press [P].
3. Press [A, Y] to select "ON" or "OFF".
|
During play
Press [ANGLE].
The number changes each time you press the button.
Notes regarding soundtracks, subtitle languages
and angles
eYou can also use [A, VW] or the numbered buttons to change
the soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles.
e Some discs allow changes to soundtracks, subtitle languages
and angles only by using the disc's menus.
eSoundtrack and subtitle languages can be set before play
with the initial settings (œ page 22, Disc-Audio and Subtitle).
e'—" or “-—" is displayed instead of the language number in
circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the
disc.
eSome discs allow you to set angles before multi-angle
scenes are played. Read the instructions that come with the
DVD.
ein some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the
selected one immediately.
elf the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs,
turn the subtitles off. .
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ADVANCED
SURROUND
ADVANCED
SURROUND
ADVANCED
SURROUND
ES CAMERAS
$
RI a 2 ANE
Speaker
3 to 4 times distance A
` Seating position _
Increasing
your
enjoyment
of
movies
You
can
easily
control
the
following
features,
used
for
increasing
your
enjoyment
of movies,
with
the
buttons
on
the
main
unit.
e ADVANCED SURROUND (V.S.S)
*BASS PLUS
eDIALOGUE ENHANCER
eCINEMA .
*ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY
The
one
touch
cinema
memory
allows
you
to
reselect
the
settings
you made for the above features with a single button press.
A ADVANCED SURROUND
AA LIETEN DERE) (DVD-Rv21]
(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only)
Use
Advanced
Surround
(Virtual
Surround
Sound)
to
enjoy
a
surround-like
effect
if
you
are
using
2
front
speakers.
If
you
are
play-
ing
a
disc
with
surround
effects
recorded
on
it,
the
effect
is
broadened
and
sound
seems
to
come
from
virtual
speakers
on
either
side.
Press
[ADVANCED
SURROUND
].
Each time you press the button:
1: Natural effect
l
2: Emphasized effect
M
OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)
eThe
V.S.S.
indicator
lights
up
when
Advanced
Surround
is
on.
*e Advanced Surround does not work with Karaoke DVDs.
e
Advanced
Surround
will
not
work,
or
will
have
less
effect,
with
some
discs.
eTurn
off
the
surround
sound
effects
on
the
equipment
you
have
con-
nected
when
using
this
effect.
eTurn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion.
eSound
will
only
come
from
the
two
front
speakers
if
Advanced
Sur-
round
is
on.
Optimum seating position (@)
B BASS PLUS
AAN [AAPA] | DVD-RV21
Main unit only
Turn
BASS
PLUS
on
when
you
have
connected
an
active
subwoofer
to
the
SUBWOOFER
terminal
on
the
rear
of
the
unit
(=
page
29).
Press [BASS PLUS].
Each time you press the button:
OFF
ON (Factory preset): Indicator lights up.

DIALOGUE
ENHANCER CINEMA
ONE TOUCH
CINEMA MEMORY
DIALOGUE
ENHANCER CINEMA
ONE TOUCH
CINEMA MEMORY
DIALOGUE
ENHANCER
CINEMA
ONE TOUCH
CINEMA MEMORY
Increasing your enjoyment of movies
ENTES] [DVD-Rv21
Main unit only
A DIALOGUE ENHANCER
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is
recorded in the center channel)
This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.
Press [DIALOGUE ENHANCER].
Each time you press the button:
ON: Indicator lights up.
OFF (Factory preset)
B CINEMA
You can enjoy better pictures by changing the picture quality.
Press [CINEMA].
Each time you press the button:
C: Cinema mode: Indicator lights up.
Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
|
N: Normal mode (Factory preset)
Advanced operations EE
For your reference
You can make finer adjustments to the picture if desired (= page 20,
Digital picture mode—User mode).
C ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY
This feature allows you to reselect the settings you made for AD-
VANCED SURROUND (V.S.8), BASS PLUS, DIALOGUE EN-
HANCER and CINEMA with one button press.
[Putting the settings into memory |
After making the settings
Press and hold [ONE TOUCH CINEMA
MEMORY] until it lights.
The settings remain in the memory even if you turn the unit off.
Press [ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY].
The button's light comes on.
To cancel
Press [ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY] to turn it off and return the
settings for the features to the factory preset.
e ADVANCED SURROUND(Y S.S): OFF
eBASS PLUS: ON
eDIALOGUE ENHANCER: OFF
eCINEMA: OFF (normal)
The button's light also turns off if you press any of the other buttons to
change the settings.
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REPEAT MODE
A-B REPEAT
Sty
A-B REPEAT
ES
Numbered
buttons
| Repeat play |
Ake : Remote control only
PADO ARIE PAEH AS] | DVD-RV21
A Repeat play
During play
Press [REPEAT MODE].
The display changes as illustrated.
eDVD
Chapter ((8)) > Title ((6)) — off (O)
A E
eVideo CD/CD
Track (@))— Entire disc ((e)) — off (©)
pl 5 ——— |
eli "S" appears on the television, press [lil] to clear “[>" on the unit's
display, press [>] (play) then press [REPEAT MODE].
If the Video CD has playback control
Cancel menu play first.
1. Press [E] during play until “PBC PLAY” is cleared from the unit's
display.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play.
3. Press [REPEAT MODE] (= above).
To return to menu play, press [lil] and press [MENU].
e Repeat play may not work as desired with some DVDs.
Repeat play does not work if the disc’s elapsed play time is not
shown on the unit's display.
e There is no mode for repeating the whole DVD.
Bi To repeat only your favorite tracks
1. Program the tracks you want (= page 17).
2. Press [>] (play). Play will start.
3. Press [REPEAT MODE} to display “oT” or"(*5A".
B A-B repeat play
You can repeat a section between points A and B within a title or
irack.
1 During play
Press [A-B REPEAT] at the starting
point (A).
2 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the finishing
point (B).
To cancel
Press [A-B REPEAT] until *(*5« e” is displayed.
e A-B repeat play does not work if the DVD's elapsed play time is not
shown on the unit's display.
e Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear
(DVD).
eThe unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point 8
when the end of the title/track is reached.

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No Track
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DOY
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Cr Press PLAY to start
Track No.
Program No.
PLAY MODE UE
1 a . Random Playback
Press PLAY to start
| Changing the play sequence |
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A' Program play
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You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose.
1 While stopped
Press [PLAY MODE] until the program
play screen appears.
Press the numbered buttons to select
the track.
eTo select a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23, press [210], then [2] and [3].
eTo select a track using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [A, V] to select a track, then press
[ENTER] again to register the track number.
ə Repeat step 2 to select another track.
e"Total Time" tells you the total time of the programmed
tracks.
3 Press [>] (play).
Play now begins in the programmed sequence.
To add or change tracks
Press [A, V]to select an available item, then repeat step 2.
To move to the page before or after the one shown
Press [44, PP].
To clear the programmed tracks one by one
Press [A, V]to select the track and press [CANCEL]. (Alternatively
you can select "Clear" and press [ENTER].)
To clear the whole program
Move to “Clear all" with [A, V, «4, >] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the
disc tray is opened.
To exit the program mode
Press [PLAY MODE] white stopped until the program play screen dis-
appears.
eThe program is retained in memory.
B Random play
DVD-RV41: Remote control only
The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order.
1 While stopped
Press [PLAY MODE] until the random
play screen appears.
2
Press [P] (play).
Play now begins in random order.
To exit random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped until the random play screen dis-
appears.
DVD-RV31 [IDVD!RV26]
The random play screen also appears if you press [RANDOM] on the
main unit.
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Numbered
buttons
| Using On-Screen Menu Icons
DVD-RV41
PANA CALHAS | DVD-RV21j: Remote control only
On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the
disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by chang-
ing this information.
Common procedures
1 Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
Icons for disc information (@)
|
icons for unit information (©)
i
Shuttle screen (©)
{
Original display (@)
eThe screens depend on the disc contents.
2 [Icons for unit information only |
While the leftmost icon is highlighted
Press [A, V] to select the menu.
Each time you press the button:
Play menu (©)
y
T
Video menu (()
L1
Audio menu ((8))
Lf
Display menu (œ)
Press [ 4, >] to select the item.
i Y
Press [A, V]to select the setting.
Items with "A" or "V" above and below can be changed by
[A, V]. Other items use different buttons. See page 20 for
details.
For your reference
eSome functions cannot be accessed from the stop mode (e.g.
changing the soundtrack language).
ePress [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing (A , V].
eWhen numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons
are also effective for setting. When numbers are entered with the
numbered buttons, press [ENTER] to register the setting.
To clear the icons
Press [RETURN].
When [RETURN] is pressed while one of the icons for unit informa-
tion is highlighted, the leftmost icon is highlighted. The icons are
cleared when you press [RETURN] while the leftmost icon is high-
lighted.
E To change the position of the icons
You can lower the position of the icons on the screen if they are cut
off for some reason. There are 5 positions to choose from.
1. Press [ 4, >] to select the rightmost icon. IY
2. Press [A, V] to move the icons.

Icons for disc information
eme
y [DVD |
[DVD]
Title number
Track number
Chapter number
Time (select a position to start
play by specifying a time)
Changing the time display
Track elapsed time
Lf
Track remaining time
11
Disc remaining time
Soundtrack language
(See EJ at right for language
abbreviations.)
Audio signal type
(See BJ at right for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off
(Karaoke DVD only)
Solo : OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, V1+V2, V1 or V2
Subtitle language
(See EJ at right for language
abbreviations.)
Subtitles on/off
ON-— OFF
Slow-motion play
4t: Backward
>: Forward
«4: Backward
>>: Forward
MERERI
Content
Angle number
Audio mode
LR -—L-—R
pel xil
(with playback control only)
Menu play
Indicates whether menu play
(playback control) is on or off.
EJ Audio/Subtitle language
Swedish
Norwegian
Danish Malay
Portuguese Vietnamese
Russian Thai
Japanese > Others
Chinese
Korean
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch
E] Signal type/data
LPCM/DU Digital/DTS: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
Example:
3/2 .1ch
.1: Subwoofer signal
(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
: No surround
: Mono surround
: Stereo surround (left/right) NÃ- O
: Center
: Front left+ Front right
: Front left+ Front right-- Center
eThere are five speeds for both backward and forward slow-motion
and search.
eThe numbers on either side of the shuttle screen indicate the maxi-
mum speeds of the search.
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| Using On-Screen Menu Icons |
Icons for unit information
Icons for play menu
Lusit
age
A-B repeat (= page 16)
[ENTER] (start point) = [ENTER] (finish point)
To cancel
[ENTER]
Repeat play (= page 16)
C (Chapter) eT (Title) + OFF
A CNN
T(Frack) — A (All) + OFF
pl ll eed
Play mode display
- Off
PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
Marker
You can mark up to 5 positions to play again.
[ENTER]
(The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position
[ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position
[4, >] = [ENTER]
To recall a marker
[«, >] = [ENTER]
To erase a marker
[*4, >] = [CANCEL]
Digital picture mode
N: Normal mode C: Cinema mode (œ page 15)
U: User mode
(= see below)
-+
The following items are also displayed when you
select “U”.
Color (—7 to +7)
am Digital, 2-channel or over only)
Advanced Surround (= page 14)
tecn
[DVD:RV26}
Bass Plus
(= page 14)
OFF.— ON
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over only)
Dialogue Enhancer
(= page 15)
ON-OFF
Icons for display menu
e]
IPB display (= page 32)
Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture
mode.
ON-—OFF
Display dimmer
Changes the brightness of the unit's display.
BRIGHT > DIM -— AUTO*
| ee
*The display is dimmed during play, but
brightens when you perform operations such
as slow-motion, search, and pause.
+
A-B
repeat
play
(DVD),
repeat
play
and
marker
functions
do
not
work
if
the
disc's
elapsed
play
time
is
not
shown
on
the
unit's
display.
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markers
are
cleared
when
the
unit
is
turned
off,
or the
disc tray
is
opened.