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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-XP50 and DVD-XP30.
•Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
instructions are of DVD-XP30.
•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.
ITiMil : indicates features applicable to DVD-XP50 only.
EESfil : DVD-XP30 only.
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories. Use numbers indicated in
parentheses when asking tor replacement
parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site
(http./Avww.panas onic. com).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made
your purchase.
□ 1 Remote control
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□ 2 Batteries
for remote control
□ 1 Audio/video cable
(VJA0788)
[] 1 AC power supply
(RJA0065-A)
□ 1 Cleaning cloth
(RFE0088-1)
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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
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Accessories. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 4
Maintenance. 4
Disc information. 5
Connection. 6
Connection to a television.•..6
Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound.7
Control reference guide. 8
The remote control. 9
Quick Setup. 9
Enjoying progressive video.9
Basic play. 10
When a menu screen appears on the television.10
Resume function. 1 0
Using menus to play WMA/MP3 discs and CD text.11
Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY.12
Setting the unit to turn off—SLEEP timer.12
Starting play from a selected item...12
Skipping items.12
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH.12
Slow-motion play. 1 2
Frame-by-frame viewing.12
Advanced
Playing the programs on DVD-RAM. 13
Selecting a program to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR.13
Using the play list menu.13
Convenient features. 14
Improving CD sound—RE-MASTER.14
To enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLY.14
Selecting groups to play.14
Selecting still pictures—Page Skip.14
A-B repeat play.:.14
Repeat play.15
Random play.:.15
Program play/AII group play.:.15
Increasing your enjoyment of movies. 16
Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles.16
4:3 TV ZOOM function.16
ADVANCED SURROUND. 1 7
BASS PLUS.17
CINEMA/CONCERT.'.17
DIALOGUE ENHANCER. 1 7
ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY.17
Using On-Screen Menu Icons.i. 18
Common procedures.18
Disc information.18
Unit information.'.19
Progress indicator.20
Changing settings. 21
Common procedures.22
Entering a password (Ratings). 2 2
Digital output.23
Speaker Setting.23
Troubleshooting guide. 24
Glossary. 25
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). 26
Customer Services Directory (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). 26
Product Service. 26
Guta de referencia rapida en espanol. 27
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Specifications.Back cover
2

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: _
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(Inside of product)
Do not place the unit
on amplifiers or
equipment that may
become hot.
The heat can damage the 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
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
- from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult 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 Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation 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.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
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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 sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed al) warnings.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
12) U se only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
7) D o not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
13) U nplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The dropped.
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Clean this unit with the included cleaning cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

Disc information
■ Discs that can be played
Disc type Logo
Indication in these
operating instructions
DVD-RAM
DVD-Audio
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DVD-Video
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Discs recorded with WMA
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Discs recorded with MP3
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DIGITAL AUDIO
Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can
damage the unit.
■ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV. CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD,
Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
t:ia.ni : PAL discs {the audio on DVD-Audio can be played)
ku*hi : DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio and PAL discs
■ DVDs that can be played
You can play discs with these symbols.
DIGITAL
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■ 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. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
■ CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-DA
(digital audio) or video CD and finalized*.
■ DVD-RAM discs EE]
DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able
to play them.
•Non-cartridge discs
• Discs that can be removed from their cartridges
(TYPE 2 and 4)
Capacity • 12 cm (5") 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB
(single-sided)
• 8 cm (3") 2.8 GB (double-sided)
Recording
format
Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video
cameras, personal computers, etc., using Version 1.1
of the Video Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard).
• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then
return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc
carefully.
TYPE 2 or 4 disc Non-cartridge disc
• Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and
another begins, may not play smoothly.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all
cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
■ To clean discs
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe with a damp doth and then wipe dry.
DVD-RAM, DVD-R
• Clean only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional
accessory (part number LF-K200DCA1).
• Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
■ Handling precautions
• 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 attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed
adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
■ DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized* on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. ~
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Connection
This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. To get the lull benefit from
the powerful multi-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers ( ■ • page 7).
This model can decode Dolby Digital and DTS.
Etami This model can play Dolby Digital and DTS, but only in two channels.
Before connection
•Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
•Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
C Basic connection to a television
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Connect your unit directly to your television.
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.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned
off (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.
To household AC outlet
(AC120 V, 60 Hz)
Audio/video
(included)
red white yellow
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You can connect the audio cable
to the 2-channel audio input
terminals of an analog amplifier
or system component to enjoy
stereo or Dolby Pro Logic.
AC power
supply cord
(included)
Enjoying higher picture quality
Video cable
(not included)
COMPONENT '
VIDEO IN
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
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 (Ps/Pn) 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.
•After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture.
(• page 21, Video—Black Level Control)
S video cable
(not included)
$ 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.)
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
To enjoy progressive video
•Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed
correctiy if connected to an incompatible television.)
•In QUICK SETUP, set "Progressive Out” to "Enable” (— page 9).
For your reference
•All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another
brand of television.

Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers
There are two types of connection, digital and analog.
Q Digital fETsEfll UN SEMI El Analog (ma-m
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy Connect an amplifier with multi-channel audio input terminals to enjoy
surround sound. surround sound.
You can also enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of To obtain maximum performance of DVD-Audio multi-channel linear PCM
88.2 and 96 kHz if the material isn’t copy-protected and the equipment you sound, the connections Q below are recommended.
connect is compatible with these signals. There are no limitations on sampling frequency with this kind of
connection.
• The equipment connections described are examples.
• Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Change “Digital output” page 23).
■ * You can also connect to a digital amplifier or system
component to enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic.
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
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To the subwoofer’s
input terminal
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Audio cable
SURROUND
SUBWOOFER
Connect cables to terminals corresponding to- 1 V- >
the speakers you have connected.
Change “Speaker Setting” (• page 23).
You can enjoy more powerful bass by connecting an
active subwoofer.
• Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front
center.
•Turn BASS PLUS on to boost the output from the
subwoofer (• page 17).
•Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your
preference.
• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD-Video.
• If you don't connect a subwoofer, it is advisable to connect front
speakers (L7R) capable of producing bass of less than 100 Hz.
•Attenuator
If connected to a digital amplifier using connection Q above, sound
distortion may occur from the center, surround and subwoofer speakers.
In this event, turn on the attenuator ( ■ * page 19).
■ Recording
• Digital recording Connection Q above)
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.
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•With DVD, the following conditions must be met: © the disc doesn't
have protection preventing digital recording, and ©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 (- ■ page 17)
Digital Audio Output: On (RE-MASTER Off) ( ■ * page 21)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes,
Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM page 23)
• Analog recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment. There are
no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with digital signals.
Connect the equipment to the unit's 2-channel AUDIO OUT (OR)
terminals.
QM1 Select "2-channel" in “Speaker Setting” (•* page 21) when:
-using FRONT (L7R) AUDIO OUT terminals or,
-using connection B above.
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Control reference guide
Page
(D Standby/on button ((!)).9
Press to switch the unit trom on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still consuminga small amount of power.
<D Skip buttons (! ◄◄ , SKIP).12
© Stop button { ■ STOP).•.10
@ Pause button (II PAUSE).10
(5) wtfni Top menu, Direct navigator button
(TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR).10, 13
KtsfcM Top menu button (TOP MENU).10
© Cursor buttons (A, T, ◄ , ► ) , Enter button (ENTER).9
® Display button (DISPLAY).18
© Audio button (AUDIO).16
© Subtitle button (SUBTITLE).16
® Program button (PROGRAM).15
© Random button (RANDOM).15
© Repeat button (REPEAT).15
© A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) ..;.14
©) Cancel button (CANCEL).15
© Advanced Surround button (A.SRD).17
© Audio only button (AUDIO ONLY).14
© mj.ni Group button (GROUP).14
© wa.ni Page button (PAGE).14
® Sleep button (SLEEP).12
© Setup button (SETUP)...9, 22
© Open/Close button (A OPEN/CLOSE).10
© Slow/Search buttons ( ◄ ◄ , ►► SLOW/SEARCH).12
@ Play button ( ► PLAY).10
® ESI Menu, Play list button (MENU, PLAY LIST).10,13
Mrfeil Menu button (MENU). 1 0
© Return button (RETURN).9
© Angle button (ANGLE).16
© Quick replay button (QUICK REPLAY).12
© Numbered buttons (1-9, 0, S10). 10
© 12223 Cinema button (CINEMA).17
Wtffll Cinema/Concert button (CINEMA/CONCERT).17
© Dialogue Enhancer button (D.ENH) ...... . 1 7
© Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY).10
@ 4:3 TV zoom button (ZOOM). 1 6
© Bass plus button (BASS).....17
@ rotM'i One touch cinema memory button
(ONE TOUCH MEMORY).17
© Display
© Disc tray.10
© Skip/Slow/Search buttons (W^/-*-*, ►► / ► ► !).12
® Re-master button (RE-MASTER).14
© Remote control signal sensor
Buttons such as Q function the same as the controls on the remote
control.

The remote control
Batteries
• Insert so the poles (+ and —) match those in the remote control.
• Do not use 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.
■ Use
Aim at the sensor (~ page 8, Control reference guide), avoiding obstacles,
at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
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The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first
time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. You can
access this screen again later if you need to (• page 21, Others—QUICK
SETUP).
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
Press [(!)] to turn on the unit.
Press [SETUP] to
show the QUICK
SETUP screen.
Press [A, ▼ ] to select
the menu language
and press [ENTER].
Press [A, ▼ ] to select
press [ENTER].
|Q Press [A, ▼ ] to select the item and press
[ENTER].
•Audio Language {• page 21)
•Subtitle Language (-» page 21)
•TV Aspect (— right)
• Progressive Out (•* page 21)
•EEl Speaker Setting (-» page 21)
H Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the
settings.
■ TV Aspect
Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9" (widescreen) to suit your television.
If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on
some discs is shown (~ page 21, Video—TV Aspect).
•4:3 Letterbox
Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style on a
4:3 aspect television.
■ Viewing 4:3 aspect pictures on a 16:9
widescreen television using progressive output
16:9 aspect pictures are shown correctly, but 4:3 aspect pictures are
stretched horizontally to fill the screen.
•It your television can change the aspect when input is progressive
Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.
• If your television cannot change the aspect when input is
progressive
Switch Video output mode to "4801" (• below) so the “PROG.OUT’
indicator on the unit's display goes out. Output will now be interlace and
4:3 aspect picture is shown in the middle of the screen.
•4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)
Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen
of a 4:3 aspect television (unless prohibited by the
producer ol the disc).
Enjoying
Preparation
•Connect through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (— page 6).
•In QUICK SETUP (or SETUP menus • page 21), set “Progressive Ouf
to “Enable”.
1. Press (DISPLAY) to display Unit information.
2 .
While the leftmost icon is
highlighted, press [A, ▼ ]
to select Picture Menu.
Press [ ■ < ► ] to select Video output mode.
Press [A, ▼ ] to select “480P” so the
“PROG.OUT indicator on the unit’s display
lights.
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•Although the “PROG.OUT indicator lights on the unit’s display, output
will still only be interlace if you have connected the unit to your television
through the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminals.
•When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
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Basic
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Basic play
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Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
To select a 2-digit number
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•When playing DVDs, you can also use [A, ▼ , ► ) 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.
[ ► »],[ ►► / ► »]: Shows the next menu.
[W^], [(^^/ ◄◄ ]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. MftUl
(TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen, nrjigii i»vi»b’s
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen.
When television
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(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
The position you stopped play at is recorded by the unit when is
flashing on the display.
While is flashing, press [ ► ] (PLAY) to start
play from where you stopped it. (When playing
DVD-Video •* Chapter Preview below)
•The position is cleared when the disc tray is
opened or the unit is switched to standby.
To clear the position
Press ( ■ ] before recalling the memorized position.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
Press [(!)] to turn on the unit.
For progressive output ■ » page 9, Enjoying progressive video
Press [^] to open the disc tray.
Place the disc on the disc tray.
• Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use. i;m.m
• Label-up (With double-sided discs, load
so the label for the side you want to play
is facing up.)
Press [ ► ] (PLAY).
The disc tray closes and play begins.
|WMA|[MP3]
Group and track names are displayed on the television. Press
[SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off.
To stop play
Press [H] (~ right, Resume function).
To pause play
Press [II].
Press [ ► ] (PLAY) to restart play.
•If “0” appears on the television
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed even after playing an
item. Press [ ■ ] when you finish to preserve the unit's motor and your
television screen.
• Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs
or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume before playing other
cm sources so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.
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[ Position Memory function _
This function allows you to memorize a position to start from even after
switching the unit to standby or changing discs. You can memorize
positions on up to five different discs at a time. When you memorize
another position, the earliest position is replaced.
•This function does not work while playing some DVDs or play lists on
DVD-RAM. :
1. During play, press [POSITION MEMORY],
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Light as you memorize positions.
2. Press [(])] to switch the unit to standby, or press [A] to remove the
disc.
3. When you are ready to play the disc again, press [ ► ] (PLAY).
Play starts from the memorized position and the position is cleared.
(When playing DVD-Video • Chapter Preview below)
To clear the position
Press [ ■ ] before recalling the memorized position.
j Chapter Preview
The following message appears immediately after you press [ ► ] (PLAY).
Press [ ► ] (PLAY) while the message is
displayed and the beginning portions of
each chapter up lo the current one are
played. Full play resumes from the point
where you pressed ( ■ ) or (POSITION MEMORY].
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [ ► ] (PLAY), the message disappears and play starts
from where you pressed [ ■ ] or [POSITION MEMORY].
Press PLAY to Preview Chapters

|WMA|fMP3]
This unit can play WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MP3 files recorded
on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are
treated as groups.
I CD | (CD text)
This unit reads and displays the information on CD text discs. You can
display disc titles, artist names and track titles.
Press [TOP MENU].
Press [A,T] tO e
select the track
and press
[ENTER].
Play continues to the
last track in the last
group.
“Gr” indicates the track
currently playing. i
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Group name
006 Pyjamamaro*
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To show other pages
Press [ ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , ► ] to select “Prev" or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group appears.
To exit the tile list
Press [TOP MENU].
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• Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
•This unit is compatible with 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.
• If you play an WMA/MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take
some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed time will
not be displayed during this time. Even after the track starts, the correct
play time will not be displayed.
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•When creating a WMA disc, ensure the copyright feature is off.
•WMA files must have the extension “.WMA" or “.wma”.
• Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
•There are some files this unit cannot play (e.g., copyright protected).
“TRACK PROTECTED” or “CANNOT PLAY THIS TRACK" appear on the
unit’s display to indicate such tracks.
• MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3" or “.mp3”.
•This unit is not compatible with ID3 lags.
•E323I This unit is not compatible with files with a sampling rate of
32 kHz.
Naming folders and files
At the time of recording, prefix folder and file
names with 3-digit numbers in the order you
want to play them (this may not work at times).
• |CPj (CD text)
When making your own CD text discs
The unit plays the tracks in the order you
record them so you do not have to prefix the
titles with numbers.
e.g. MP3
-001 .mp3
-002.mp3
-003.mp3
-004,mp3
-0O1.mp3
-002.mp3
-003. mp3
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
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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.
Designed for
Windows
Media ™
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1 Press [ ► ] while a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
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Tree
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001 Brazilian pops
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-083 Czech pops
- 004 Hungarian pops
- 006 Japanese pops
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■ You cannot select
groups that contain no
compatible files.
2 Press [A,T] to select a group and press
[ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
For your reference
Press ( ◄ , ► ] to jump layers in the tree screen.
To return to the file list
Press [RETURN],
To show the text information for a track (cd) (CD text)
1 Press [A, ▼ ] to select a track.
2 Press [ ► ] to show | ucu „ if —.nHHr. =
the text
information.
• Press [ ◄ , ► ] to select
other tracks. Press
[ENTER] to play tracks
selected here.
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Track 10 Title/Artisl
• Pink Island
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To return to the list screen
Press [RETURN],
Finding a track to play
Enter part of a track title to make a search. Although the characters are
upper case, the unit also searches for lower case.
Example: search for tracks including the word “LOVE”.
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select “L” and press [ENTER].
Characters change in alphanumeric order each time you press [A
• Press [! ◄◄ , ►► !] to skip between A, E, t, O and U.
• Press [ ◄ ] to erase a character.
• Repeat this step to enter “O", “V”, and “E”.
3 Press [ ► ] to select “Find” and press [ENTER],
The search results screen appears.
4 Press [A, ▼ 3 to select the track and press
[ENTER],
Press [ ▼ ] to show other tracks if there are more than fifteen.
•To search for the first word in a title, erase the asterisk (*) first.
•You can also enter numbers with the numbered buttons.
To return to the list screen
Press [RETURN],
Basic
operations

Basic
operations
Basic play
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SLEEP
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QUICK
REPLAY
Numbered
buttons
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Skip back a few seconds within the current item (program, track or title).
During play
Press [QUICK REPLAY],
This feature may not work while playing some parts of a disc or at all with
some discs.
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Press [SLEEP] to select the setting.
Each time you press the button:
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Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [a 10] - [2] - (3]
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Press [ENTER] after pressing the numbered buttons. (You do not have to
press [S10].)
Play starts from the selected item.
•This works only when stopped with some discs.
•When playing DVD-Audio and you want to start play from a track in a
different group, select the group first {-* page 14).
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You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, tracks on DVD-Audio, CDs and
Video CDs, and on DVD-RAM you can skip to the start of a program,
scene in a play list, or to a marker.
During play or while paused
Press [\MM] or [ ► ► !].
•Press (! ◄◄ / ◄◄ ] or [ ►► / ► W] on the main unit.
•Each press increases the number of skips.
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During play
Press [ ◄ ◄ ] or [ ► ► ] .
• Press and hold [K^/^-^l] or [ ►► / ► ► I] on the main unit.
•You may erase sound during search (•* page 21, Audio—Audio during
Search).
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While paused
Press [«< ◄ ] or [ ►► ] .
• Press and hold [! ◄◄ / ◄◄ ] or [ ►► / ► ► !] on the main unit.
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While paused
Press [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] -
The frame changes each time you press the button.
To cancel the SLEEP timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFP.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP],
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•AUTO also works with DVDs that show a menu after play finishes.
•AUTO does not work if you press [ ■ ], [MENU] or [TOP MENU], It is
activated again when you restart play.
•AUTO does not work correctly with some discs (e.g., if menus appear
after playing Video CDs).
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S The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop
o mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.
•The frames change in succession if you press and hold the button.
• Pressing [I I] also activates forward frame-by-frame.
Notes
•The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.
• Press [ ► ] (PLAY) to restart play.
• You cannot move backwards with Video CD during slow-motion and
frame-by-frame.
•Slow motion and frame-by-frame only work on the moving picture
parts of DVD-Audio.
•When playing Video CDs with playback control
Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may take
you to a menu screen.

Playing the programs on DVD-RAM
only
PLAY LIST
►
ENTER
RETURN
Numbered
buttons
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Use the program list to find programs to play.
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [A, ▼ ] to select the program.
The selected program plays in the background.
• Press [ ▼ ] to show other programs if there are more than five.
•You can select programs with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g.23: [£10] -* [2] - [3]
3 Press [ENTER].
The program being played in the background continues.
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before you called up the
program list.)
To display information about a selected program
Select the program and press [ ► ] . (The background picture pauses.)
Press [ ◄ , ► ] to show the other programs.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN],
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•Titles appear only if you have entered them.
• You cannot change program and disc titles.
You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other equipment
such as a DVD video recorder.
You can also specify scenes to play.
2 Press [A, ▼ ] to select the play list.
• Press [ ▼ ] to show other play lists if there are more than six.
• You can select play lists with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g.23: [£ 10] - [2] - [3]
3 Press [ENTER] to start play.
To clear the play list screen
Press [PLAY LIST],
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before you called up the play
list.)
■ To display information about a selected play list
1. Select the play list and press [ ► ] .
2. Press [ ▲ , ▼ ] to select
“Contents" and press [ENTER].
Press [ ◄ , ► ] to show other play
lists.
• To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN],
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1
2
3
4
5
Press [PLAY LIST].
Press [A, V] to select the play list.
•You can select play lists with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g.23: [£ 10] • [2] - [3]
Press [ ► ] .
Press [A, ▼ ] to select
“Scene List” and press
[ENTER].
Press [A, T, ◄ , ► ] to select a scene and press
[ENTER].
• If there are more than 9 scenes, press [A, ▼ , ◄,► ] to select
“Next" and press [ENTER], Select “Prev” to move back.
• You can also select a page with the numbered buttons.
To select a number
e.g. 23: [2] ■ * [3] ■ * [ENTER] (You do not have to press [g10].)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Advanced
operations

Advanced
operations
Convenient features
MASTER
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Main unit only
Re-master digitally converts standard 44.1-kHz/16-bit CD signals to
88.2-kHz/24-bit so sound quality approaches that of DVD-Audio.
There are 3 modes, each suited for a different music type.
Press [RE-MASTER].
The indicator on the unit’s display lights.
Each time you press the button:
|—» 1: Sharp acoustic imaging. Best suited for
| pop and rock.
2: High clarity sound. Best suited for jazz.
3: Smooth and full sound. Best suited for
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— OFF: Original audio quality.
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The tracks on DVD-Audio and WMA/MP3 are divided into groups. How
these groups are played depends on the recording method.
e.g. MP3
1 Press [GROUP].
The group number changes
each time you press the Group No.
button.
2 Press [ENTER].
3 Press the numbered buttons to select the track
j Track No. in disc
Track No.
in group
Total No. of
tracks on disc
number and press [ENTER].
The selected group and track begin to play.
•You can also select groups and tracks with the cursor buttons.
•Selection may not be allowed in some situations.
HH»gj Playing all the groups in succession (>• page 15, All group
play)
[ Playing bonus groups
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Some discs contain bonus groups. To enjoy these groups you may have to
enter a password. Refer to the disc's jacket.
1. Select the bonus group while stopped (^ steps 1 and 2, above).
2. Enter the 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.
• You can erase it by pressing [CANCEL].
3. Press [ENTER],
4. Press the numbered buttons to select a track and press [ENTER] to
start play.
• Some discs will show a menu screen to accept your password. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
•You may have to reenter the password after removing the disc or
switching the unit to standby.
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During play or while paused
Press [PAGE].
The page changes each time you press the button.
If you have connected equipment digitally, ensure your equipment can
handle digital signals with sampling frequencies of 88.2 kH 2 and Digital
Audio Output is set to “On (RE-MASTER On)” (~ page 21, Audio—Digital
Audio Output). 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.
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You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video signal.
During play
Press [AUDIO ONLY].
The indicator on the unit's display lights.
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• AUDIO ONLY is canceled if you press the button again or turn the unit off.
S • Video is output when you stop the disc and during operations such as
g search.
«The television screen can appear unusual while video signals are not
QS being output.
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(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, title or
track.
During play
1 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the
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2 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the finishing point (B).
To cancel
Press [A-B REPEAT] to display
• Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear.
•The unit automatically determines the end of a program/title/track as
point B when the end of the program/title/track is reached.
•A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

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(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
During play
Press [REPEAT].
The indication changes each time you press the button:
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Program Track Chapter Track
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Scene* 1 All* 2
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Playlist* 1
Off
Off Oft
*' During play list play. “Playlist" is not displayed while playing a specific
play list scene.
• 2 During all group, program and random play
If the Video CD has playback control
1. Press [ ■ ] to clear “PBC PLAY" from the display.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play (~ page 12).
3. Press [REPEAT] (— above).
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You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Video, an entire
WMA/MP3 disc or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.
■ To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters
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Start program play (• right) and press [REPEAT] to display “All”.
Random
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1
2
Press [RANDOM].
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Press the numbered buttons to
select a group f promh or a title
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• Some items cannot be selected, ■■ rim'l I _[
• You can select more than one group. To enter all groups, select
“All" using [ ◄ , ► ] and press [ENTER].
• To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons corresponding to
the group you want to clear,
• If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a 4-digit
password page 14).
3 Press [ ► ] (PLAY).
To exit the random mode
Press [RANDOM] while stopped.
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While stopped
Press [PROGRAM].
The display changes each time you press the button.
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You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose.
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Press the numbered buttons to select a group
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• Some items cannot be e.g. DVD-Video
Title No. Chapter No. Program No.
2 Press the numbered buttons to select a track
( mm lECTi f cpi ) or a chapter funai ).
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•Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.
•Times are not displayed when programming DVD-Video and WMA/
MP3.
3 Press [ ► ] (PLAY).
• Some items will not be played even if you programmed them.
To select using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [A, V] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to
register. Select “ALL" to enter all items (on the disc or in the title or group).
Changing the program
Press [A, ▼ ] to select an item.
-To change an item, repeat steps 1 and 2.
-To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
Press [ ◄ ◄ ] or [ ►► ] to change pages.
To clear the whole program
Move to “Clear all" with [A, ▼ , ◄ , ► ] and press [ENTER], The whole
program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is
opened.
[ All group play
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The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc.
Press [ ► ] (PLAY).
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operations
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Advanced
operations
Increasing your enjoyment of movies
subtitles
QB3 angles
Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera
angles, and you can change them during play.
or “—” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances
such as when no language is recorded on the disc.
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During play
Press [AUDIO].
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Each time you press the button:
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The number changes each time you press the button,
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• Indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be down-mixed to two
channels.
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•You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke
discs, Read the disc’s instructions for details.
• Refer to Q {• page 19) for audio signal type details.
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•Depending on the signal type of the recording on DVD-RAM, sometimes
the audio settings will not be activated even if the display changes.
•Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when playing DVD-
Audio and DVD-RAM soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures.
•Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded on a DVD-Audio, two
soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO].
The soundtrack currently playing is number 1.
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subtitles on and off.
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During play
Press [SUBTITLE],
The number changes each time you press the button.
• In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one
immediately.
• If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the
subtitles off.
To clear/display the subtitles
1. Press [SUBTITLE],
2. Press [ ► ].
3. Press [A, ▼ ] to select “OFF' or “ON".'
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During play
Press [ANGLE].
The number changes each time you press the button.
function
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when shown on a regular 4:3 aspect television. Use 4:3 TV ZOOM to
expand these pictures to fill more of the television. (The sides of the
picture are cut off when you do this.)
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During play
Press [ZOOM].
Each time you press the button:
ON *- ► OFF (Factory preset)
•4:3 TV ZOOM is canceled when the disc tray is opened or the unit is
switched to standby.
•Depending on the video format of the disc and current play status, this
feature may not work as described.
•Menus may act or appear differently while 4:3 TV ZOOM is on.

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SP: (Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, 2-channel or over only)
HP: (Dolby Digital, LPCM, 2-channel or over only)
Use ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) to enjoy a
surround-like effect if you are using 2 front speakers (SP) or headphones
(HP). (To enjoy HP-V.S.S., connect the unit to equipment that has a
headphone jack.)
If you are playing a disc with surround effects recorded on it, the effect is
broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side.
Press [A.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
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SP2/HP2: Emphasized effect
SP OFF/HP OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)
To change the mode:
[ ◄ ] • [A, ▼ ] to select "SP" or “HP”
Optimum seating position
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7*11 Speaker
<When using the television’s
speakers >
Distance A=Television's width
3 to 4 times
distance A
Seating position
•ADVANCED SURROUND will not work, or will have less effect with some
discs.
•Turn off the surround sound effects on the equipment you have
connected when using this effect.
•Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion.
• Even if three or more speakers are connected, output from this unit wilt
be in stereo (two channels) when ADVANCED SURROUND is on.
• Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off when using Dolby Pro Logic. Dolby
Pro Logic will not work correctly if it is on.
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Turn BASS PLUS on when you have connected an active subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER terminal on the rear of the unit (• page 7).
Press [BASS],
Each time you press the button:
» 2: Emphasized bass effect
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OFF
1: Natural bass effect (Factory preset)
•Turn BASS PLUS off when using Dolby Pro Logic. Dolby Pro Logic will
not work correctly if it is on.
You can change the quality of the picture and audio to suit the material you
are playing.
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Each time you press the button: - [___-
i—» Cinema 1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes
Cinema 2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Normal: Normal mode (Factory preset)
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( E nhance detail in dark scenes, suppress brightness and
add power to sound when watching live performances.
— Normal: Normal mode (Factory preset)
For your reference
• You can make finer adjustments to the picture if desired ( ■ • page 20,
Picture Menu).
• BEES T urn on the attenuator if sound output from the speakers (two
channels) is distorted while “Concert" is on ( ■ * page 19, Audio Menu).
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recorded in the center channel)
This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.
Press [D.ENH]. r=—
Each time you press the button: I*®* *
ON<-»OFF (Factory preset)
DIALOGUE ENHANCER will not work or will have less effect with some
discs.
This feature allows you to reselect the settings you made for ADVANCED
SURROUND, BASS PLUS, CINEMA/CONCERT and DIALOGUE
ENHANCER with one button press.
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After making the settings
Press and hold [ONE TOUCH MEMORY]
“0” lights. j -
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Press [ONE TOUCH MEMORY].
“(h)” lights.
To cancel
Press [ONE TOUCH MEMORY] to turn it off and return the settings for the
features to the factory preset.
• ADVANCED SURROUND: SP OFF/HP OFF
• BASS PLUS: 1
•CINEMA/CONCERT: Normal
• DIALOGUE ENHANCER: OFF
1®” goes out il you press any of the other buttons to change the settings.
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Advanced
operations

Advanced
operations
Using On-Screen Menu icons
RETURN
Numbered
buttons
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On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc
or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this
information.
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1 Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
Oise information (» right) — ‘Progress indicator (~ page 20)
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Original display*-Unit information (• pages 19, 20)
2 | Unit Information onlyl
While the leftmost icon is highlighted
Press [A, ▼ ] to select the menu.
Each time you press the button:
Play Menu*-‘Picture Menu
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Display Menu * —* Audio Menu
3 Press [ ◄ , ► ] to select the item. •
4 Press [A, V] to select the setting.
• Items with “A” or“T” above and below can be changed by [A, ▼ ] .
• Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing
[A.T],
• Some items require different operations. Read the following
explanations.
For your reference
•Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the
type of software, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
•When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons are
also effective for setting. Press [ENTER] to register the setting.
To clear the menus
Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.
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information
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PL: Play list number l:MM
T: Title number EQ22
Track number mmi |CD|
G: Group number |wma| |MP3|
© T: Track number in group [WMA] |MP3|
C: Chapter number nvna’i
© Time umi IJJjJlJ’J I * Vi * A'l
• Press [ ▲ , ▼ ] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
program, group, track or title (or chapter during program and random
play).
• Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbered
buttons and press [ENTER],
Changing the time display E33 1 col
Press [A, T] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the
track, or remaining time for the disc.
Elapsed play time |WMA| |MP3|
(display only, cannot be changed)
© Soundtrack language nvj»g:HH T J»a T A (•» oaae 161
(See □ on page 19 for language abbreviations.)
© Audio signal type HTTl nvnrf l hwm page 16)
(See Q on page 19 for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only) ni’i»B'j
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, VI + V2, VI or V2
© Subtitle language EE23 EQS3 (• page 16)
(See □ on page 19 for language abbreviations.)
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ON*—‘OFF
Track information on/off IwmaI I m ps] ( cdI (CD text)
ON*—»OFF
© Angle number hhuj «»ma T A (^ page 16)
© Track number in disc |wma| |MP3|
© Total number of tracks on disc |wma| |MP3l
© Current bitrate IwmaI |mp3|
© Current sampling frequency | wma 1 1 MP3 1
© Audio mode itfj.'.i (• page 16)
LR *—> L *—> R
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© Menu play FEE) (with playback control only)
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
© Still picture number nvoPii
Selected picture is shown during play.
H To change the position of the icons
1. Press [ ◄ , ► ] to select the Bar Position icon.
2. Press [A. V] to move the icons. (There are 5 positions.)

Play Menu
e.g. DVD-Video
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[ENTER] (start point) • [ENTER] (finish point)
To cancel: [ENTER]
Repeat mode ( ■ * page 15)
PG: Program
A: All
S: Scene*'
PL: Playlist* 1
OFF: Off
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T: Track
G: Group
A: All* 2
OFF: Off
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C: Chapter
T: Title
A: All* 2
OFF: Off
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T: Track
A: All
OFF: Off
*'During play list play. “PL’ is not displayed while playing a specific
play list scene.
*2 D uring all group, program and random play
© Plav mode display nPlfcg.% IFPP1 [CP] I WMA 11 MP3]
—: Normal play
PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
ALL: All group play (135*21)
© Marker
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lifcwi : 999 positions
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [•< ► ] *• [ENTER]
To recall a marker: [ ◄ , ► ] « * [ENTER]
To erase a marker: [ ◄ , ► ] - » [CANCEL]
To mark the eleventh point and beyond
1. [ ◄ , ► ] to select the marker pin icon
2. [A, ▼ ] to select “11-20"
You can select the next group
when the current group is full.
•This feature doesn't work
while using a play list.
•The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker
numbers can change when you add and erase markers.
• Markers placed using a recording device (e.g. DVD video recorder)
will be displayed. While these may be erased temporarily, they will be
redisplayed if the disc tray is opened or the unit is switched to
standby.
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•This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
•All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened or the unit is
switched to standby.
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® ADVANCED SURROUND EQ3 EQ3Q 5333 (• page 17)
•VSS mode SP*—>HP
• SP/HP level 1 <—*2—>OFF
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© KEEEI BASS PLUS rw.yj ffraraicDllWMAl|MP3l (— page 17)
1 <—>2<—»OFF
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© DIALOGUE ENHANCER FPPHfl («*page 17)
ON-OFF
© RE-MASTER | CP | (— page 14)
1 *_>2<—*3*—>OFF
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® Attenuator i:n.'i IA’IiM KPE1 [CP] I WMA 11 MP3 1
(E223 • pa9e 7, Note—Attenuator)
(EEEE1 *• page 17, CINEMA/CONCERT—For your reference)
ON-*—»OFF
Display Menu
e.g. DVD-Video
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© 4:3 TV ZOOM EED EQjQ ( ■ * page 16)
ON*—*OFF
© Bitrate display FTTT1 ITO71
Displays the bitrate (approximate values) and type of picture
(-* page 25, Glossary—l/P/B)
ON*— ♦ O FF
To change the bitrate display: [ ◄ , ► ]
► During play: shows the average bitrate of
the video being played
While paused: shows the data volume of the
frame
•A record of bitrates for
9.438 Mbps ►
1 -Bitrate ._ .
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|| Ave. 6.730 Mbps "
Mbps
a sampling period.
Current bitrate | Bitrate record
Average bitrate
© OSD brightness (-3 to +3)
Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.
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Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
Bright*—»Dim<—>Auto* (i&wi itmml
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* The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform
operations such as slow-motion, search, and pause.
□ Audio/Subtitle language
ENG:
English POR:
Portuguese
FRA:
French
RUS:
Russian
DEU:
German
JPN;
Japanese
ITA: Italian CHI:
Chinese
ESP:
Spanish
KOR: Korean
NLD: Dutch
MAL:
Malay
SVE:
Swedish
VIE:
Vietnamese
NOR:
Norwegian
THA:
Thai
DAN:
Danish
*: Others
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□ Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/DO Digifal/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
Example: 3/2 Jch
Subwoofer signal
(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
No surround
Mono surround
Stereo surround (left/right)
Center
Front left+Front right
3: Front left-F Front right+Center
Advanced
operations

Advanced
© Picture mode (- page 17, CINEMA/CONCERT)
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• N; Normal mode
•Cl: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes
•C2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes
• U1AJ2/U3*: User mode (• right)
• N: Normal mode
•C (Cinema): Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes
•C (Concert): Enhance detail in dark scenes, suppress brightness
and add power to sound when watching live performances
• U1/U2/U3*: User mode ( ■ • right)
• U3 appears only when the progressive out indicator on the unit's
display is off,
© Video output mode
(• page 25, Glossary—Interlace and progressive output)
4601: (Interlace video)*—>480P: (Progressive video)
You can change the video output mode only when “Progressive Out” in
the Video menu is set to “Enable* ( ■ » page 21).
© Transfer mode
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type
of material being played { ■ * page 25, Glossary—Film and video).
•Auto 1 (normal): for viewing film material
• Auto 2: for viewing film material (the same as Auto 1, but able to
convert 30-frame-per-second progressive video)
•Video: for video material
© Horizontal position (-20 to +20)
Change the picture's position if it is off center.
1. Press [ENTER],
2. Press [ ◄ , ► ] to move the picture.
3. Press [ENTER] to enter the position (saved even if you turn the
unit off).
■ User mode
To change the user mode
1. Select User mode and press [ ► ] to highlight the number.
2. Press [A, T] to select “1", “2* or*3".
— MPEG Digital Noise Reduction —
© 3D-NR (0 to +4)
Reduces overall noise.
© Block NR (0 to +3)
Smoothes block noise.
© Mosquito NR (0 to +3)
Reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of
the picture.
— Picture Control —
© Contrast (—7 to +7)
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture.
© Brightness (0 to+15)
Brightens the picture.
© Color (-7 to+7)
Adjust the shade of the picture’s color.
© Current position amm [CD] | WMAI [MP3]
© PG: Program number
PL: Play list number ftf-V.i
T: Title number I'lVS'i
Track number |cp|
£ G: Group number |wma| [mp 3 ]
k © T: Track number in group I'H'JJ I WMA I |MP3|
tr C: Chapter number mmn’j
© Condition - play, pause, or slow/search
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© Changing the time display DTI iTj.gj KTOil fco]
Press (A, ▼ ] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
program, track or title (or chapter during program and random play).
Elapsed play time |wma]| MP31
(display only, cannot be changed)