Panasonic DVD-RV65 User manual

Panasonic
i _ r_ ¸ DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
Model NO. DVD-RV65
VIDEO
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please reed
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Dear customer Table of contents
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
•Marks used in these operating instructions
:indicatesfeatures applicabletoDVD only.
:VideoCD only.
Ir_ :AudioCD only.
Accessories
_Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
TOorder accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://
www.panasonic.com)
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made
your purchase.
[] Remote control ................ 1
(VEQ2377)
[] Batteries ..................... 2
for remote control
[] ACpower supply cord .......... 1
(RJA0065-A)
[] Audloh;Ideocable .............. 1
(VJA0788-D)
Optional accessories
S video cable (,o page 8.)
Optical digital audio cable (,o pages 34 and 35.)
Coaxial audio cable (=, pages 34 and 35.)
oThe included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
User memo:
DATE OFPURCHASE
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 DVD-RV65
SERIAL NUMBER
Accessories ......................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ............................... 3
PRECAUTIONS ...................................... 4
Control reference guide ............................... 5
Disc information ..................................... 6
Disc handling ........................................ 7
Maintenance ......................................... 7
Remote contrct preparations ........................... 7
Connection to a television ............................. 8
Basic play .......................................... 11
Stopping play ....................................... 12
Other methods of play ................................ 13
Still picture (Pause) .................................. 13
Skipping chapters or tracks ............................ 13
Frame advance (Frame reverse) ....................... 13
Slow-motion play .................................... 14
Rapid advance (Rapid reverse) ........................ 14
Starting play from a selected title or track ................. 15
Using menus to play ................................. 15
Advanced operations ................................. 16
Changing scundtrack language ........................ 16
Changing subtitle language ............................ 17
Viewing from another angle ............................ 17
Repaat play ........................................ 18
Repeating sections between two specific
points (A-B repeat) ................................ 18
Changing picture quality for movie viewing ................ 19
Raising dialogue volume ............................. ', 19
Program play ....................................... 20
Random play ....................................... 21
Reproducing an advanced Virtual Surround
Sound (V,S,S,) effect ............................... 22
Using On-Screen Menu Icons .......................... 23
Common procedures ................................. 23
Detatied descriptions of each icon ...................... 24
Changing initial settings .............................. 26
Common procedures ................................. 26
1 Disc Languages .................................. 27
2 Ratings ......................................... 28
3Menu Language .................................. 29
4 On-Screen Messages ............................. 29
5 FL Display ...................................... 29
9 Other Settings ................................... 30
How different kinds of software appear on your
television ......................................... 31
Home theater ........................................ 32
Connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel audio input
terminals ........................................ 33
Connecting an amplifier with built*in decoder .............. 34
Connecting audio equipment with digital audio input
terminals ........................................ 35
Connecting audio equipment with 2-channel audio input
terminals ........................................ 35
Selecting digital output ............................... 36
Speaker Setting ..................................... 38
Troubleshooting Guide ............................... 40
Product Service ..................................... 41
Servicenter List (US) ................................. 42
Specifications ....................................... 43

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
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN,
SPLASHING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
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FCC NOTE: (U.SA. Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its 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 ener-
gy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful in-
terference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
eRaoriant or relocate the receiving antenna.
elncreasa the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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/IV technician for
help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the at-
tached installation instructions and use only shielded cables when
connecting to other devices. Also, any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authonty to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence o!,uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
_1 The exclamation point within an equilateral thangla
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.

PRECAUTIONS
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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.
1. 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. Ifyou are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company.
2. Polarization--If the unit is equipped with a poladzed 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. If 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.
3. Power Cord Pretection--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.
4. Overloading--Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
5. Nonuse Periods--When the unit is not being used, turn the
power off. When left unused for a long time, the unit should be
unplugged from the household AC outlet.
6. Attachments_Do not use attachments not recommended by the
unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
1.
Environment
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.
2. Condensation--Moisture may form on the lens in the following
conditions..
eimmediately after a heater has been turned on.
sin 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.
3. 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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1.
2.
3.
4.
Placement I
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 ofthe unit.
Foreign Material--Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall into and liquids are not spilled intothe unit. Do not subject this
unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.
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.
Mounting--Any mounting of the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Disconnect this unitfrom 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, scoudng 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 p_ughas 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.
2. 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.
For the address of an authorized servicenter:
In the U.S.A., call 1-800.211-7262,
e-mail [email protected],
or visit www.panasonic.com
in Canada, call 1.800-561.5505
or visit www.panasonic.ca
3. 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.
4. Safety check--After repairs or service, ask the servicer to
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.

Control reference guide
Buttons such as O function the same
as the controls on the player.
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Page
(_) Standby/on switch (POWER (b/I) ..................... 11
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.
_) Diec tray ......................................... 11
_) Disc tray open/close button (_ OPEN/CLOSE) ......... 11
_) Skip buttons (HI<I, IH_) ........................ 11, 13
(_) Virtual Surround Sound button/indicator (V.S.S.) ....... 22
_) Cinema button/Indicator (CINEMA) ................... 19
FL dtsplay
®Stop button (11) ................................... 12
_) Pause button (11) .................................. 13
Play button (1>) ................................... 11
Shuttle dial (<1_1, IH_) ............................. 14
_llP== Rotates during play.
_4b,_ Rotates fast clockwise or counterclockwise during
rapid advance (rapid reverse).
Rotates slowly clockwise or counterclockwise
during slow-motion play. [-DVD_
_llr d Illuminates in the stop mode.
P41_'w
Q Illuminates during playback.
Flashes when the RESUME function is ON.
Illuminates during repeat play.
Illuminates in the still picture (pause) mode.
Elapsed playing time from the start of the title/track during
play
(_ Audio channel information recorded in the disc being
played beck (e.g. 2ch or 5.1ch)
,,_ Center
Surround (left)_ I. m _Surround (right)
Itt_R ID-_ Subwoofer
Front (left)__ T-- Front (right)
A DVD is loaded.
_) It is possible to change the angle. [_
Illuminates during program play. _
_) Title/chapter number
Track number _
Linear PCM of 96 kHz sampling is being played.
Linear PCM of 24 bit is being played.
Page
Top menu button (TOP MENU) ................... 11, 15
Cursor buttons (,k,V,'4, l_)/Enter button (ENTER) ..... 11
Display button (DISPLAY) .......................... 23
Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) ......................... 17
Play mode button (PLAY MODE) ..................... 20
Repeat mode button (REPEAT MODE) ................ 18
A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) .................... 18
Action button (ACTION) ............................ 26
Slow/Search buttons (<1<1, IH_ SLOW/SEARCH) ....... 14
Menu button (MENU) ............................ 11, 15
Return button (RETURN) ........................... 11
Audio button (AUDIO) .............................. 16
Angle button (ANGLE) ............................. 17
_) Numeric buttons (1-9, 0, _10) ....................... 11
eTo select a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23
Press [=>10}, then [2] and [3].
Cancel button (CANCEL) ........................... 20

Disc information
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ODiscs supported by this unit QDiscs not supported by this
unit
DVD-Video _. 8 cm (3") disc/
v,=,_o 12 cm (5") disc
Video CD (_ 8 cm (3") disc/
12 cm (5") disc
Audio CD {_(_1_ 8 cm (3") disc/
12 cm (5") disc
mon'JJL Lib'liBIO
• Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.
(Data on the disc may be damaged.)
eDVD with region number other than "1" or "ALL"
• PAL discs eCD-G eDivx Video Disc
eDVD-ROM eCD-RW eDVD-Audio
eDVD-R eDVD-RAM eDVD+RW
eDVD-RW oSVCD eCD-ROM
eCVD eSACD eVSD
=CDV
etc.
For the purpose of these operating instructions, =DVD" stands for DVD-Video and "CD" stands for Audio CD.
•Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software accord-
ing to where they are sold.
• The region number of this unitis "1".
oThe unit will play DVDs marked with labels containing the region
number "1" or "ALL".
etc.
•Terms used in these operating instructions
• Title/Chapter [_
DVDs are divided up intolarge sections, titles, and smaller sections,
chapters. The numbers allocated to these sections are called title
numbers and chapter numbers.
Example:Title 1 •. Title 2 ,
IChapter!,-chapter 2, Chapter3! Chapter! lChapter
•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 adisc with
some operations described inthese operating instructions. Read the
disc's instructions carefully.
Example: e"_" appears when you press the skip buttons to move
to the next section.
• Resume, repeat play, and markers may not work during
play of interactive DVDs and menu play of Video CDs
with playback control,
• After showing the Kareoke menu, tracks are played
successively without returning to the menu (Video CD
with playback control).
•Track _
Video CDs and CDs are divided up into sections called tracks, and
the numbers allocated to these sections are called track numbers.
Example: ]
Track 1:Track 2:Track 3,Track 4:Track 511
=Playback control I_
If aVideo CD has "playback contmi" written on it or its jacket, it
means that particular scenes or information can be selected for
viewing interactively with the TV monitor using the menu screen.
This unit can play Video CDs with playback control.
Using menus to control play of a Video CD is called "menu play" in
these operating instructions.
Display during menu play of s Video CD with playback control
•Interactive DVD bl_
An interactive DVD isDVD software which includes multiple angles,
multiple plot endings, etc. The elapsed play time of some of these
DVDs isnot shown.
Display during play of an interactive DVD
DVD
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Disc handling Remote control preparations
Do not use irregulady shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
These can damage the unit.)
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•How to hold a disc
Donottouchtherecorded surface.
•If the surface is dirty
Wipeitwitha dampclothand thenwipedry.
•If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe with a soft, dry, lint-frse cloth before using the disc.
•Handling precautions
oDo not write on the label side with aball-point pen or other wdting
instrument.
oDo not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent•
oDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with ex-
posed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
eDo not use scratch-proof protectors or covers other than those
specified for use with this unit.
•Do not place or store discs in the following
places
oLocations exposed to direct sunlight
oHumid or dusty locations
oLocations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soap-
and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.
oNever use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
oBefore using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
Use of batteries ]
oAlign the poles (+ and -) properly when inserting the batteries.
oDo not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
aDo not recharge ordinary dry cell batteries.
aDo not heat or disassemble the batteries. Do not allow them to
contact flame or water.
oRemove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time.
ode not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
oDo not use rechargeable type batteries.
eDo not use battedes if the covedng has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
Operation notes ]
Remote control signal sensor
/ 30°
/
Transmission
window
_\ About 7meters
(23 feet) in front of
•, the signal sensor
• Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor
and remote control unit,
eDo not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or
to the bright light of a fluorescent light.
eTake care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the
remote control unit free from the dust.
elf this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors'
thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote
control a shorter distance from the system.
Iprevent damage
To
eNever placeheavyitemsontop ofthe unit.
oDo notdisassembleorreconstructtheunit,
oDo notspillwaterorotherliquidsintotheunit.
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Connection to a television
•Ensure that this unit and other equipment to be connected are switched to the standby mode or off and disconnect the AC power supply cord
before commencing connection.
oread through the instructions before connecting other equipment.
•Ensure that you observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cables.
•See page 32 for info}mation about how to upgrade your system with other audio/visual equipment.
i • Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.oTV volume may be lower when playing DVDs than during television broadcasts. Turn the volume up while playing DVDs and reduce it to the
previous level before switching the source back to television to avoid sudden changes in volume.
'_ •When you have finished connection, select the appropriate screen type at the initial setting"6 TV Aspect" according to your television (4:3/16:9)
1 No needed if connect the unit to a conventional television
(- page O). changes are you (4:3).
Conserving power
•The unit consumes approx, 2.0 W even when it is turned off with [POWER _/I]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
•_ unplug it from the household AC outlet.
q)
Connect Your Unlt Directly To Your Tele- Do not place the
vision, unit on ampllflers or
If the unit Is connected to the television through a video cassette other equipment
recorder, the picture may not be played correchy due to the whi_h may become
copy guard. So we strongly recommend you do not connect the
unit to your video cassette recorder when setUng up your home hot.
entertainment system. The heat can damage the unit.
eConneot to the tete_ision section if you connect the unit to a
combined televi_K)n-video player,
Audioh/ideo cable (included) --
(See the note at the bottom of this page.) --
RL_AUDtO VIDEO S VIDEO
IN IN IN
: ON
:
S video output terminal
Television
......TO household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
[]
AC power supply cord --
(included)
--S video cable
L J
Back of the unit
The S (separate) video output terminal achieves a clearer picture
than the video output terminal by separating the chrominance (C)
and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the television.
(Actual results depend on the television.)
elf your television is monaural, use a stereo-monaural audio cable instead of the supplied audio/video cable. The video part of the cable (yellow)
can stillbe used if required. Audio cable
_(_.:_1 _ _ To unit's audio output terminal (white, "L")
To TV audio input terminal 4i _To unit's audio output terminal (red, "R")

Television
Audio/video cabte
Bask of the unit
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COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
YPo P_
Video cable
!_ (---- Component video output terminals (Y/'P./PA)
_The component video output termina_soutput the color
"_J_-----'--I ]difference signals (Ps/P_) and luminance signal (Y)
,po_ I/separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
I _predoc_ngcolo_.
_-_ (_ I___J eThe description of the component video input
"_" __l,'_"I terminals depends on the television or monitor
=====r--J (e.g. Y/Pe/PR, Y/B-Y/Roy, Y/Ce/CR and so on).
Connect to terminals of the same color.
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P= 3.4 RETURN
POWER
ACTION
%0 2 Ratings LeVel 8
I3 Menu Language Engfish
I4 On-Screen Messages
I5FL Display BPIght
6 TV ASpe¢l 4:3
_.7 Di_t al Audio Output
8 Speaker Setting 2-channel
90iher _Press RETURN to exil
OOI_ yourTVasPeot
I
_I 2,6:9 ES2
PressRETURNtoexit
Connection to a television
•Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD
The menulanguageforthisunithasbeensettoEnglish.butyoucan
changethe languageto Frenchor Spanish(-, "3 Menu Language".
page29). Englishhasbeenusedinthe examplesshown.
Select the TV aspect, conventional size screen (4:3) or widescreen
(16:9), according to your television.
Preparations
eEnsure connections to your television and audio equipment are
correct.
eTurn on your television and other equipment.
=,Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of
connection you have made (e.g., VCR 2).
1Press [POWER (_] to switch on the
2
3
4
power.
Press [ACTION] in the stop mode.
The initialsettings screen is displayed.
Press the cursor buttons [A, _'] to
select "6 TV Aspect" and press
[ENTER].
Press the cursor buttons [&, T] to
select a TV aspect and press
[ENTER],
1 4:3 (Factory preset)
Select when a conventional television is connected.
2 16:9
Select when a widescreen television isconnected.
Setting is finished and the initial settings screen in step 2 is
displayed.
To cancel during setup operation
Press [RETURN]. (The previous screen is displayed.)
To exit the initial settings screen
Press [ACTION] or [RETURN].
For your reference
eFor further details on the images which appear on the TV screen,
see page 31.
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1 3 2 4
I<NI, IH_
I<1<1, IH_I SKIP_
TOP MENU _MENU
Cursor _ _Q_
Numeric
_ buttons
2
Labelmustfaceupward:
(Withdouble-sideddiscs,
loadsothelabelfor theside
youwenttoplayisfacing
up,)
12 cm (5") disc
8cm (3") disc
Basic play
Preparations
eEnsure connections to your television and audio equipment are
correct.
eTurn on your television and other equipment.
eSwitch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of
connection you have made (e.g., VCR 2).
1
2
Press [POWER _/I] to switch on the
power.
Press [_ OPEN/CLOSE] to open the
disc tray.
3Place the disc on the disc tray. I
elnsert inside the guides.
ado not load more than one disc. _t
4Press [1_].
The disc tray is automatically closed and play begins.
= oo°,tor
Press the cursor buttons [A, T, <1, I_]
and press [ENTER], or press the numeric
buttons, to select the item.
Play of the selected item now begins.
eThe cursor buttons are not effective for selecting items on Video
CDs.
•Other buttons used to operate menus
Readthedisc's instructionsforfurtherdetailsaboutoperation,
[IH=H SKIP]: Shows the next menu.
[I,<1<1SKIP]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. I_
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen.
•"NO PLAY" is displayed on the FL display if you load the following
kinds of discs that cannot be played:
•DVD for which play is prohibited by the initial settings
"2 Ratings" (-,, page 28).
oDVD with a region number other than "1" or "ALL" (-, page 6).
elf "_" appears on the TV monitor when a button is pressed, the
operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
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[]
1
2
STOP Ft._y
BSTOP_ _ •PLAY
POWER 1"2
POWER _Ft._Y
1.2
Basic play
Press [111]during play.
eThe unit records the point where [11] was pressed duhng play
("D" flashes on the unit's FL display.)
To resume play from where you stopped
(RESUME function)
Press [1_] while "D" is flashing on the FLdisplay.
Playwillresumefromthepointwhere [11}waspressed,
To clear the RESUME function
Press [11] again or open the disc tray while "[>" is flashing on the FL
display.
sThe RESUME function works only with titles for which the elapsed
playing time appears on the unit's FL display during play.
==This feature •mains active if the unit is switched to the standby
mode and then turned back ON.
]Chapter preview function I
This function plays the first few seconds of each chapter from the
beginning of the title up to the point where operation was stopped.
This makes it possible to review previous chapters.
1. Press [_.] while "D" is flashing on the FL display.
(The message illustrated is briefly displayed.)
2. Press [1_] again while the message is displayed on the
screen.
Normal play will commence from the point where operation was
stopped.
eCansaling the RESUME function will also clear the chapter preview
function.
sThe chapter preview function may notwork with some DVDs,
•After operation
When the unit is net in use, remove the disc and press
[POWER S/I] to switch the unitto the standby mode.
The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode after
approx. 30 minutes have elapsed in the stop mode.
(Auto power-off function)
•The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after
the unit has finished playing a particular item. Stop the unit when
you finish viewing to preserve the unit's motor and your television
screen.

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! I PAUSE _ _ I_ PLAY
1,41<1,I_IH SKIP _
Oursor--I
buttons
[]
PAUSE
SKIP
Reverse Forward
Reverse Forward
(DVD only]
Other methods of play
Features on the next few pages are accessed primarily by using the
remote control.
Press [I I PAUSE] during play.
To return to normal play
Press [1_ PLAY].
Press [HI<, IHIH SKIP] during play or
while paused.
Playposition
+- [_q<] -*1+- [_] --+
For your reference
•When [ I,<1<, _ SKIP] is pressed dudng menu play of Video CDs
with playback control, a menu screen may be recalled.
Press the cursor buttons [<1, I_] while
paused.
• The disc is advanced (reversed) by one frame each time the cursor
buttons [<1, b.] are pressed.
• When the cursor buttons [',11,I_] are held, consecutive frame ad-
vance (reverse) is activated.
To return to normal play
Press lib pLAY].
oFor Video CDs, frame reverse is not an available function.
For your reference
• Pressing [I I PAUSE] also activates frame advance.
• Whether the pictures are advanced by a =Frame ° or "Field" is
automatic, but you can change the initial settings to choose how the
picture is advanced (-, "1 Stiff Mode" in "9 Other Settings", page
30).

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•PLAY
<<1, •• SLOW/SEARCH
Jl_rt]FJ
I_II[_IAtSEARCH
(DVD only) [
I_II[_Mi/SEARCH
Reverse For_a_
Other methods of play
Press [<14, IH_ SLOW/SEARCH] while
paused (- page13).
•Each press increases the speed of slow-motion.
On the main unit
Turn the shuttle dial [<<, ,_'] while
paused (- paget3).
•The speed of slow-motion increases the more you turn the shuttle
dial.
• The picture stills again when you release the shuttle dial.
• There are 5 speeds of slow-motion.
To return to normal play
Press [1_ PLAY].
• For Video CDs, slow-motion play in reverse is not an available func-
tion.
For your reference
• When [4<, IH_ SLOW/SEARCH] or the shuttle dial [<1<1,IH_] on
the main unit is used during menu play of Video CDs with playback
control, a menu screen may be recalled.
Press [<1<, IH_ SLOW/SEARCH] during
play.
eEach press increases the speed of the search.
On the main unit
Turn the shuttle dial [<1<, I_1_] during
play.
• The speed of the search increases the more you turn the shuttle
dial.
•Play starts again when you release the shuttle dial.
• There are 5speedsofadvance(reverse).
To return to normal play
Press[1_PLAY].
For your reference
• When [<1<1, I_b. SLOW/SEARCH] or the shuffle dial [<4, IH_] on
the main unit is used during menu play of Video CDs with playback
control, a menu screen may be recalled.
•For DVDs and Video CDs, audio willbe heard during searching (for-
ward direction only) at the initial search speed (To turn audio off.
-, "2 Audio during Search" in "9 Other Settings", page 30).
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i STOP--"----(_
Numeric
buttons
TOPMENU MENU
2
B Example: If you press the buttons while you are playing title 2
Title 1 Title2 ,, Title3
IMENU •
Theendisc'st°P Menu i Menu i Menu:
Other methods of play
Preparation (Video CDs with playback control only)
Press [e STOP] to cancel menu play,
("PBC" willbe cleared from the unit's FL display,)
While stopped
Press the numeric buttons.
TOselect a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23
Press [=>10], then [2] and [3].
Play starts from the selected title/track. II
-.The numeric buttons also work during play if the disc is a Karaoke m
DVD, Video CD, or CD. ="
eThis may not work with some discs. _Q.
[] To return to menu play of a Video CD with playback
control
press[i STOP]to stopplay, press [MENU],and press the numeric
buttonstoselectan item.
"PBC"lightsontheunit'sFLdisplay.
By calling up menus during play, you can start play from a specific
title or chapter, or change the soundtrack and subtitle languages.
1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU] during
play to display the menu.
oPress again to return to what you were watching,
2Press the cursor buttons [A, _I', 4,
I_] to select an item and press [EN-
TER].
The setected item is confirmed.
oRepeat if other menus are shown.
DVDs can have several menus, The menu displayed when you press
[TOP MENU] may be different from the menu displayed when you
press [MENU], []
For your reference
eMenu content depends on the disc. These operating instructions
describe basic steps.
eBoth buttons take you to the same menu if the disc has only one
menu.
n

Cursor
button_
ENTER AUDIO
iNumeric
buttons
AUDIO
Soundtracklanguage --
number being played
(=-" indicates a sound
track is not recorded.)
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Digital
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1
AUDIO
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Advanced operations
Some DVDs have more than one soundtrack language recorded on
them, and you can change soundtreck language during play.
Press [AUDIO] during play to display the
current language number.
The number changes each time you press the button.
eYou can also use the cursor buttons [A, V] or the numeric buttons
to change the language number.
To clear the display
Press [ENTER].
For your reference
oyou can only select languages or sound formats if they have been
recorded on the disc you are playing.
elf the RESUME function (-_ page 12) iscanceled or if you stop play
of an interactive DVD, the soundtrack languages revert to the initial
settings (m page 27).
eSome discs allow changes to soundtreck languages only by using
the disc's menus.
Switching vocals ON or OFF for Karaokediscs
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1. Press [AUDIO] during play.
2. Press the cursor buttons [A, V, <1, I_] or press [AUDIO] to
change the setting.
DVD Karaoke [4, I_]
=Sole
---: Vocal OFF
ON: Vocal ON
•Choose "---" for Karaoke.
oDuet
---: Vocal OFF
1+2: Vocal 1, 2 ON
Vl: Vocal 1only ON
V2: Vocal 2 _nty ON
eChoose "V1" or "V2" to duet with the unit.
Video CD ([A, V] or [AUDIO])
LR: Vocals (Vocals seem to come from the right)
L: No Vocals
R: Vocals (Vocals seem to come from both left and dght)
eChoose "L" for Karaoke.
2
AUDIO
DVD
Video CD
To clearthe display
Press[ENTER],
For your reference
• Karaoke discs may show a menu after each track. Some will have a
menu that allows you to play all the tracks.
eSome discs require different operations from those described. Read
the disc's instructions for details.
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Cursor
O SUBTITLE
Numeric
buttons
SUBTITLE
Subtitle language number being played
Advanced operations
Some DVDs have more than one subtitle ianguage recorded on
them, and you can change subtitle language during play,
Press [SUBTITLE] during play to display
the current language number.
The number changes each time you press the button.
eYou can also use the cursor buttons [A, _r] or the numedc buttons
to change the language number.
e-- -" is displayed in circumstances such as when subtitles are not
recorded on the disc.
1SUBTITLE
To clear the display
Press [ENTER 1
]TO clear/display the subtitles I
1. Press[SUBTITLE].
2. Press the cursor buttons [<1, I_] to select "ON" or "OFF".
•In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected
one immediately.
eWhen a disc supporting closed captions is played, the subtitles and
closed captions may ovedap each other on the TV monitor. In this
case, turn the subtitles off.
For your reference
eYou can only select languages if they have been recorded on the
disc you are playing.
elf the RESUME function (m page 12) is canceled or if you stop play
of an interactive DVD, the subtitle languages revert to the initial
settings (-, page 27).
eSome discs allow changes to subtitle languages only by using the
disc's menus.
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Some DVDs allow you to view the same scene from different angles.
"ANGLE" lights on the FL display to indicate that the feature is
available.
Press [ANGLE] during play to display the
current angle number.
The number changes each time you press the button.
eYou can also use the cursor buttons [A V] or the numeric buttons
to change the angle.
To clear the display
Press [ENTER].
ANGLE
Angle number being played back
For your reference
eYou can only select angles if they have been recorded on the disc
you are playing.
eSome discs allow you to set angles before multi-angle scenes are
played.
eSome discs allow changes to angles only by using the disc's
menus.
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REPEAT _m
MODE'_
3
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REPEATMODE
REPEATMODE
Advanced operations
Press [REPEAT MODE] during play.
Each time you press the button, the TV monitor changes as illustrat-
ed and the disc will repeat a chapter or title (DVD) or a track (Video
CD/CD). Repeat play starts when the display changes.
oDVD
Normal play
Repeat of chapter being played
(_) Repeat of title being played
Cancel repeat mode (Normal play)
=,Video CD/CD
® Normal play
O Repeat of track being played
@ Repeat of entire disc contents
Cancel repeat mode (Normal play)
To return to normal play
Press(REPEAT MODE]until=__..3OFF"isdisplayed,
oRepeat play may not work as desired with some DVDs.
eRepeat play does not work with interactive DVDs or during menu
play of a Video CD with playback control.
eThera is no mode for repeating the whole DVD.
]To enjoy program repeat play I
If you press (REPEAT MODE] during program play (=_ page 20), the
display changes as illustrated.
(_) Program play
0Repeat of track being played
®Repeat of all programmed tracks
QCancel repeat mode (Program play)
To return to program play
Press [REPEAT MODE( until "___3OFF" isdisplayed.
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1A-BREPEAT
2A-BREPEAT
1
2
Press [A-B REPEAT] during play at
the point where repeat play is to start
(A).
Press [A-B REPEAT] at the point
where repeat play is to be concluded
(B),
Repeat play of the section between points A and Bstarts.
To return to normal play
Press [A-B REPEAT] until "_ • ," is displayed.
eA-B repeat play does not work with interactive DVDs.
,=Some subtitles recorded around point A or Bmay fail to appear
(DVD),
eA-B repeat play works only within atitle (DVD) ora track (Video CD/
CD).
For your reference
eThe unitautomatically determines the end of a title/track as point B
when the end of the title/track is reached•

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I]
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1
2
CINEMA button/indicator
CINEMA
%
1'" " _:" "RETURN
i_ C,_NCEL
CANCEL _ •
DISPLAY
%
i
Advanced operations
Press [CINEMA] on the unit while a disc is
loaded.
The indicator lights.
Each time you press the button:
N: Normal mode
I
C: Cinema mode (Cinema position)
Mellows movies and enhances detail in dark scenes.
To restore the standard picture mode
Press [CINEMA].
For your reference m
eYou can also use the On-Screen Menu icons (-_"_) Cinema mode", I
page 25). mm
This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear (=, =(_)
Dialogue Enhancer", page 25).
This function is effective with Dolby Digital, 3 channels orover, where
the dialogue is recorded in the center channel.
1
2
Press [DISPLAY] during play until the
illustrated screen appears.
Press the cursor buttons [_, I_] to
select the icon.
3Press the cursor buttons [A, !'] to
select the mode.
OFF: Normal volume
ON: Louder volume for dialogue
3To clear the On-Screen Menu Icons
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL].

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1=
3
T
SLOW/SEARCH
Cursor _
buttons/ __
ENTER _y_
9®®1---2
CANCEL__
PLAYMODE L;lear
FL display (e.g. CD)
h_. _L j Z
Flashes
QQQ
,"., =7 -_.'r ,
Track NO
Program No
PLAY
Advanced operations
The unit plays the tracks on a disc in the order you specify.
You can program up to 32 tracks.
1Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped
until the illustrated screen appears.
olf "_" appears on the television, press [11 STOP] to cancel
the RESUME function, then press [PLAY MODE].
2Press the numeric buttons to select
the track (., item _on page 5 for number entry).
The selected track is stored in memory.
elf you press [ENTER], you can use the cursor buttons [A, V]
to select a track. Press [ENTER] to register the track
number.
eRepeat step 2to select another track.
elf you enter over 32 tracks, the last programmed track is
replaced with the new one.
3Press [1_ PLAY].
Play now begins in the programmed sequence.
To exit the screen
Press [PLAY MODE] twice.
To add or change tracks
1. Press [i STOP] twice during program play to show the program
play screen.
2. Press the cursor buttons[k, V}toselect an available item, thec
repeat program play step 2.
ePress [4<, Ibi_ SLOW/SEARCH] to turn the program list pages to
make the selection faster.
To return to normal play
1. Press [11STOP] twice during program play.
(Program play is suspended.)
2. press [PLAY MODE] twice.
3. Press [1_ PLAY].
oThe program is retained in memory.
Operation by observing the unit's FL display
eUse the numeric buttons to enter track numbers.
eTo check the program, press the cursor buttons [&, V] while
stopped. Each time you press the cursor buttons [&, V], the pro-
gram contents (track/program number) will be displayed.
I Clearing the program [
When the program play screen isdisplayed
oTo clear the programmed tracks one by one
Select the track, move to "Clear" with the cursor buttons [&, V, _1,
I_] and press [ENTER], (Selecting the track and pressing
[CANCEL] also clears the programmed track.)
=To clear the whole program
Move to "Clear all" withthe cursor buttons [&, V, <, I_] and press
[ENTER]. (The program is also cleared when the unit is switched to
the standby mode or turned off, or the disc tray is opened.)
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