Panasonic DVD-CV52 User manual

PPC PP
DVD/CD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-CV52/DVD-CV47/DVD-CV37
The servicenter list and warranty can be found on
pages 21 and 22.
En la página 23 hay una guía de referencia rápida en
español.
RQT6297-P
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
As an E NERGY S TAR Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the
E NERGY S TAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
®
Region number supported by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and
software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this player is “1”.
≥The player will play DVDs marked with labels
containing “1” or “ALL”.
24
1
1ALL
Example:
[For[U.S.A.[only[

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and
safety, please read these instructions carefully.
[DVD-CV52]: indicates features applicable to DVD-CV52 only.
[DVD-CV47]: DVD-CV47 only.
[DVD-CV37]: DVD-CV37 only.
These operating instructions are applicable to models DVD-CV52,
DVD-CV47 and DVD-CV37.
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.
Accessories
Please check and identify
the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
(For U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
(For Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have
made your purchase.
∏1 Remote control
(N2QAJB000051)
∏2 Batteries
for remote control
∏1 AC power supply cord
(RJA0065-1D)
∏1 Audio/video cable
(K2KA6CA00001)
[Note]
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit
only. Do not use it with other equipment.
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
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
Table of contents
Getting started
Accessories .............................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................4
Maintenance ............................................................................. 4
Control reference guide ..........................................................5
Disc information ....................................................................... 5
[1] Connection to a television ................................................ 6
[2] The remote control ............................................................ 6
[3] Quick setup ........................................................................ 7
Basic operations
Basic play ................................................................................. 7
Disc type information screen ................................................................ 8
When a menu screen appears on the television .................................. 8
Changing the display on the main unit ................................................. 8
Sequential mode .................................................................................. 8
Changing other discs during play ......................................................... 8
Changing the disc in the play position .................................................. 8
Replaying a scene — QUICK REPLAY ................................................ 8
Using menus to play MP3 discs ........................................................... 9
Resume function .................................................................................. 9
Skipping chapters or tracks ................................................................ 10
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH .................................................. 10
Slow-motion play ................................................................................ 10
Frame-by-frame viewing ..................................................................... 10
Starting play from a selected title or track .......................................... 10
Setting the unit to turn off — SLEEP timer ......................................... 10
Advanced operations
Convenient features .............................................................. 11
Program play ...................................................................................... 11
Random play ...................................................................................... 11
Repeat play ........................................................................................ 12
A-B repeat play ................................................................................... 12
Increasing your enjoyment of movies .................................12
[A] ADVANCED SURROUND ............................................................ 12
[B] BASS PLUS .................................................................................. 13
[C] CINEMA ........................................................................................ 13
[D] DIALOGUE ENHANCER .............................................................. 13
Soundtracks ....................................................................................... 13
Subtitles .............................................................................................. 13
Angles ................................................................................................ 13
Using On-Screen Menu Icons ............................................... 14
Common procedures .......................................................................... 14
Disc information .................................................................................. 14
Unit information .................................................................................. 15
Progress indicator .............................................................................. 15
Changing settings .................................................................. 16
Common procedures .......................................................................... 17
Entering a password (Ratings) ........................................................... 17
Digital output ...................................................................................... 17
Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound ................. 18
Reference
Troubleshooting guide .......................................................... 19
Glossary .................................................................................. 20
Servicenter List (U.S.A.) ........................................................ 21
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) ...................................................... 22
Product Service ...................................................................... 22
Guía de referencia rápida en español .................................. 23
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Specifications ......................................................... Back cover

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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.
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!
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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
(Inside of product)
RQLS0233
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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
DANGER
(FDA 21 CFR)
(IEC60825-1)
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CAUTION
RAYONNEMENT LASERVISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ATTENTION
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅUDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄKATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARO!
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARNING
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅEKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VORSICHT
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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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
Safety
1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type
described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where
one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature
ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one way. If
the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still doesn’t fit,
contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to
defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
3. Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so that it
will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it. Never
take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands. Always grasp the plug
body firmly when connecting and disconnecting it.
4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be careful
not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from
any other device as this can result in fire or electric shock.
5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug the
unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time.
Unplug the unit during lightning storms.
6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and
accessories recommended in these operating instructions.
Installation
Placement
1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation. Do
not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet. Allow at
least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of the unit. To prevent
the risk of electric shock or fire due to overheating ensure curtains and
other materials do not obstruct the unit’s ventilation.
2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit.
Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical
vibration, and shock.
3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that
generate strong magnetic fields.
4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts
and stands recommended by the manufacturer.
Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to
overturn.
7. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the unit on walls or
ceilings unless specified in the instructions.
Environment
1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as near a
bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.
2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as
radiators.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5oC (41oF) or rise above
35oC (95oF).
Maintenance
(See below for details.)
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.
Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified
service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in
these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized
servicing personnel.
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.
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep
these operating instructions handy for future reference.
Do not place the
unit on amplifiers or
equipment that may
become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays
are empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

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§§
§§
§Including CD-R/RW and discs recorded with MP3 (and WMA for
[DVD-CV52] [DVD-CV47]).
Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can
damage the unit.
∫Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
∫DVDs that can be played
This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play
DVDs with this mark.
This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this
unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy
DVDs with this mark.
∫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.
Page
1Standby/on switch (POWER Í) ..................................................... 7
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.
2Skip buttons (:,9SKIP) ...................................................... 10
3Stop button (∫STOP) ..................................................................... 7
4Pause button (;PAUSE) ................................................................ 7
5Top menu button (TOP MENU) ................................................... 8, 9
6Cursor buttons (3,4,2,1)/Enter button (ENTER) ................... 8
7Display button (DISPLAY) ............................................................. 14
8Audio button (AUDIO) ................................................................... 13
9Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) .......................................................... 13
:Disc select button (DISC), Disc buttons (DISC1 –DISC5) ........... 8
;Program button (PROGRAM) ........................................................ 11
<Sequential button (SEQUENTIAL) .................................................. 8
=FL select button (FL SELECT) ........................................................ 8
>Cancel button (CANCEL) .............................................................. 11
?Advanced Surround button ([A] A.SRD)....................................... 12
@Bass plus button ([B] BASS) ......................................................... 13
ARandom play button (RANDOM) .................................................. 11
BRepeat button (REPEAT) ............................................................... 12
CSleep button (SLEEP) .................................................................... 10
DSetup button (SETUP) ............................................................... 7, 17
EDrawer open/close button (<OPEN/CLOSE) ............................... 7
FSlow/Search buttons (6, 5SLOW/SEARCH) ....................... 10
GPlay button (1PLAY) ...................................................................... 7
HMenu button (MENU) ................................................................... 8, 9
IReturn button (RETURN) ................................................................. 7
JAngle button (ANGLE) ................................................................... 13
KQuick replay button (QUICK REPLAY) .......................................... 8
LNumbered buttons (1–9, 0, SS
SS
S10) .................................................... 8
MCinema button ([C] CINEMA) ......................................................... 13
NDialogue Enhancer button ([D] D.ENH) ........................................ 13
OPosition memory button (POSITION MEMORY) ............................ 9
A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) ................................................. 12
QDrawer ............................................................................................... 7
RSkip, Search buttons (: 6,5 9) .................................. 10
SDisplay
TAdvanced Surround indicator
UCD sequential indicator ................................................................... 8
VDisc exchange button (DISC EXCHANGE) .................................... 8
WDisc skip button (DISC SKIP) ......................................................... 7
XRemote control signal sensor
∫Discs that can be played
SLEEP
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD
POSITION
MEMORY
A-B
REPEATREPEATRANDOM
CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
SETUP
123
456
78
0
9
10
OPEN/CLOSE
ABCD
PAUSE
POWER
POWER / I
ADVANCED
SURROUND CD SEQUENTIAL
DISC
EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE
S
5
4
5
4
Disc tray number
Q
3
R
1
<
4
GV
W
TUE
X
?
Buttons such as 1function the same as the controls on the remote control.
Control reference guide
∫CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and video CD format audio CD-R
and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R/
CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of
recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the
condition of the recording.
∫DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
∫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-Video DVD-R
[DVD-V] [VCD]
Indication used in instructions
Video CDAudio CD
[CD]§§
§§
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Disc information

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AC IN
OPTICAL
SUB-
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RP R
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
[PCM/BITSTREAM]
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT
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AUDIO
IN
L
R
VIDEO
IN
IN
S VIDEO
S VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
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VIDEO OUT
[1] Connection to a television
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 full benefit from
the powerful 5.1-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and six speakers(➡page 18).
Before connection
≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
Audio/video cable
(included)
AC power
supply cord
(included)
red white yellow
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables
to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
red white yellow
S video cable
(not included)
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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.
S VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO
OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y)
signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)
Television
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference
signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to
achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals depends
on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).
Connect to terminals of the same color.
≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better
picture (➡page 16, Video—Black Level Control).
Video cable
(not included)
Television
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, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet)
directly in front of the unit.
∫Batteries
≥Insert so the poles (iand j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
[2] The remote control
R6, AA, UM-3
Television
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables
to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 2.5 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.

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started
Basic
operations
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
1Press [POWER Í] to turn on the unit.
2Press [<] to open the drawer.
3Place the disc(s) on the disc tray(s).
You can load discs on the other trays by pressing [DISC SKIP] on the
main unit.
≥The label of the disc must face upward. (With double-sided discs,
load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)
4Press [<] to close the drawer.
The disc indicator will go out when the unit reads a tray as empty.
≥If a menu screen is shown,
see page 8.
5Press [1 ] (PLAY).
Play starts from the disc in the front-left
position.
[CD] (MP3 discs)
Group and track names are displayed on
the television. Press [SUBTITLE] to turn
the display on or off.
When the disc finishes playing
If the sequential mode (➡page 8) is off, select the disc using the disc
type information screen (➡page 8).
To stop play
Press [∫] (➡page 9, Resume function).
To pause play
Press [;] during play.
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
To prevent damage
Do not; ≥load more than one disc per tray.
≥touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion
≥rotate the carousel by hand.
≥close the drawer by hand.
[Note]
≥If “/”appears on the television
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
≥The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after you
finish 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.
If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, be sure to reduce
the volume again before playing other sources so that a sudden increase
in output does not occur.
Remote control only
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 16, Others—QUICK
SETUP).
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
1Press [POWER Í ] to turn on the unit.
2Press [SETUP] to show
the QUICK SETUP screen.
3Press [3, 4] to select the menu language and
press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select “Yes”to continue and
press [ENTER].
5Press [3, 4] to select the item and press
[ENTER].
≥Audio Language (For setting details ➡page 16)
≥Subtitle Language (For setting details ➡page 16)
≥TV Aspect (For setting details ➡“TV Aspect”, below)
6Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the
settings.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫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 16, Video—TV Aspect).
≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)
The pan and scan (the original widescreen images
are converted for viewing on a regular television)
version of the video is automatically selected if
recorded on the disc.
≥4:3 Letterbox
The letterbox (the original widescreen images
appear with black bands above and below) version
of the video is automatically selected if recorded on
the disc.
POWER / I
ADVANCED
SURROUND CD SEQUENTIAL
DISC
EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE
Drawer DISC SKIP
SLEEP
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
SETUP
123
456
78
0
9
10
OPEN/CLOSE
PAUSE
POWER
RETURN
1
3•4•5•6
2•6
[3] Quick setup
1
5
1
5
SLEEP
SLOW/SEARCH
SKIP
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
SETUP
123
OPEN/CLOSE
PAUSE
POWER
5
1
SUBTITLE
2
•
4
;
∫
Basic play
Disc No. in the
play position
Disc indicator
Unit’s display
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
ASS
B
PG
DISC
2
1345
SELECT
SETUP
QUICK SETUP
Select the menu language.
ENTER RETURN
English
Français
Español

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Disc type information screen
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
You can check the kinds of discs loaded on the trays, and start playing the
preferred disc.
Remote control only
1Press [DISC].
Disc type information screen appears.
---: The unit has not determined the kind of the disc.
NoDisc: There is no disc on the tray.
2Press the disc button ([DISC1] –[DISC5]).
The disc on the selected tray starts playing.
To clear the disc type information screen
Press [DISC].
[Note]
The other numbered buttons ([6] –[9], [0], [S10]) do not work while the disc
type information screen is displayed.
When a menu screen appears on the television
[DVD-V] [VCD]
Remote control only
Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select item 23, press [S10] ➡[2] ➡[3].
≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] 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.
[9], [5 9]: Shows the next menu.
[:], [: 6]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD]
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-V]
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]
Changing the display on the main unit
Remote control only
Press [FL SELECT].
Each time you press the button:
Sequential mode
[CD] [VCD]
During play or while stopped
Press [SEQUENTIAL] ([CD SEQUENTIAL]).
Each time you press the button:
SEQ on: Plays all the CDs (including MP3 discs) and Video CDs once
each (The CD SEQUENTIAL indicator lights.)
≥The playback control function on Video CDs is canceled.
SEQ off: Plays only one disc in the play position (This mode is on
whenever you turn the unit on.)
[Note]
This feature doesn’t work during program/random paly.
Changing other discs during play
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
You can change the other discs without interrupting play.
Main unit only
1Press [<] to open the drawer.
2Press [DISC SKIP] to rotate the disc tray to the
desired position.
The carousel will move clockwise by one disc tray. Then, each press
moves the carousel in the opposite direction by two disc trays.
3Change the disc and press [<] to close the
drawer.
Changing the disc in the play position
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
Main unit only
During play or while stopped
1Press [DISC EXCHANGE].
Play is stopped (if pressed during play), the drawer opens and the disc
tray that was in the play position comes to the front-left position.
2Change the disc in the front-left position.
3Press [DISC EXCHANGE].
The drawer closes and play begins from the new disc.
Replaying a scene —QUICK REPLAY
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
Skip back a few seconds within the current item (track or title).
Remote control only
During play
Press [QUICK REPLAY].
[Note]
This feature may not work while playing some parts of a disc or at all with
some discs.
Basic play
e
u
SLEEP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD
POSITION
MEMORY
A-B
REPEATREPEATRANDOM
CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
SETUP
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9
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OPEN/CLOSE
ABCD
PAUSE
POWER
SKIP
:, 9
RETURN
QUICK
REPLAY
SEQUENTIAL
∫
POSITION
MEMORY
3, 4, 2, 1/
ENTER
DISC1 - DISC5
DISC
TOP MENU MENU
1
POWER Í
FL SELECT
Numbered
buttons
1
DVD
2
VCD
3
CD
4
NoDisc
5
–––
Time display
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
ASS
B
PG
DISC
2
1345
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
ASS
B
PG
DISC
2
1345
!#
Title/Chapter/Group/Track display
1
5
1
5
:6 , 59
POWER / I
ADVANCED
SURROUND CD SEQUENTIAL
DISC
EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE
CD SEQUENTIAL
DISC SKIP
DISC EXCHANGE
button/indicator

RQT6297
Basic operations
9
[CD] (MP3 discs)
This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer.
Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.
Remote control only
1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
A file list appears.
2Press [3, 4] to select the track and press
[ENTER].
Play starts and continues to the last track in the last group.
≥“0”indicates the track currently playing.
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev”or “Next”and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group appears.
To close the file list screen
Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
Using the tree screen to find a group
1Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
2Press [3, 4] to select a group and press
[ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
For your reference
Press [2, 1] to jump layers in the tree screen.
To return to the file list screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats). MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3”or “.mp3”.
≥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.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥This unit is not compatible with files with a sampling rate of 32 kHz.
[DVD-CV52] [DVD-CV47]
This unit can also play Windows Media Audio (WMA).
≥When creating a WMA disc, ensure the copyright feature is off.
≥WMA files must have the extension “.WMA”or “.wma”.
≥This unit can play WMA files with a compression rate of 48 kbps or more.
≥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.
Using menus to play MP3 discs
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).
Resume function
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
(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 [1] (PLAY) to start play from where you
stopped it. (When playing DVD ➡Chapter Preview below)
≥The position is cleared when the disc is changed or the unit is switched
to standby.
≥Press [∫] to clear the position.
Position Memory function
Remote control only
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 doesn’t work if the sequential mode is on.
1. During play, press [POSITION MEMORY].
2. Press [POWER Í] to switch the unit to standby, or change the disc.
3. When you are ready to play the disc again, press [1] (PLAY).
Play starts from the memorized position and the position is cleared.
(When playing DVD ➡Chapter Preview below)
To clear the position
Press [∫] before recalling the memorized position.
Chapter Preview [DVD-V]
The message appears immediately
after you press [1] (PLAY).
Press [1] (PLAY) while the message is displayed and the beginning
portions of each chapter up to 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 [1] (PLAY), the message disappears and play starts
from where you pressed [∫] or [POSITION MEMORY].
002
001 001
root
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
003
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
004.mp3
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
ASS
B
PG
DISC
2
1345
Position memorized
Press PLAY to Preview Chapters
Example:
MP3
Group name
SELECT
File list
ENTER RETURN
G 1
T 1
Total 1
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Metal Glue
005 Paint ItYellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
009 Velvet Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
NextPrev
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
No Group: 001 My Favorite Tree
You cannot select groups that
contain no compatible files.
SELECT
File list
ENTER RETURN
G 8
T 14
Total 123
Tree
G 8/16
MP3 music
001 My favorite
001 Brazilian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops
004 Hungarian pops
005 Liner notes
006 Japanese pops
007 Mexican pops
007 Philippine pops
008 Swedish pops
001 Momoko
002 Standard number
001 Piano solo
002 Vocal
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as
MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

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Basic operations
Frame-by-frame viewing
[DVD-V]][VCD]
Remote control only
While paused
Press [2] or [1].
The frame changes each time you press the button.
≥The frames change in succession if you press and hold the button.
≥Pressing [;] also activates forward frame-by-frame.
Notes
≥The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥You cannot move backwards with Video CD during slow-motion
and frame-by-frame.
When playing Video CDs with playback control
Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may take you
to a menu screen.
Starting play from a selected title or track
[DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
Remote control only
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23, press [S10] ➡[2] ➡[3].
≥[CD] (MP3 discs)
Press [ENTER] after pressing the numbered buttons. (You do
not have to press [S10].)
Play starts from the selected item.
]Note]
This works only when stopped with some discs.
Setting the unit to turn off — SLEEP timer
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
Remote control only
Press [SLEEP] to select
the setting.
Each time you press the button:
OFF #AUTO§§
§§
§#60 min #90 min #120 min
^————————————————}
§§
§§
§The unit turns off 5 minutes after play
finishes.
To cancel the SLEEP timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP].
[Note]
≥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).
∫Auto standby
The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop
mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.
Basic play
Skipping chapters or tracks
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
During play or while paused
Press [:] or [9].
≥Press [: 6] or [5 9] on the main unit.
≥Each press increases the number of skips.
Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH
[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]
During play
Press [6] or [5].
≥Press and hold [: 6] or [5 9] on the main unit.
≥Audio will be heard during search (except for WMA files). You can turn
this audio off if you want to (➡page 16, Audio—Audio during Search).
Slow-motion play
[DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused
Press [6] or [5].
≥Press and hold [: 6] or [5 9] on the main unit.
: 6, 5 9
POWER / I
ADVANCED
SURROUND CD SEQUENTIAL
DISC
EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE
Numbered
buttons
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
ASS
B
SLEEP
PG
DISC
2
1345
The unit turns off after
60 minutes.
60 min
Z
Z
SLEEP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
SETUP
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10
OPEN/CLOSE
PAUSE
POWER
SKIP
:, 9
SLEEP
6, 5
;
1
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RQT6297
Advanced operations
Program play
Remote control only
You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose.
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
When the sequential mode is on
[CD]][VCD]
You can program all the items on discs.
While stopped
1Press [PROGRAM].
2-1Press the numbered buttons to select a disc.
-2[MP3\discs\only] Press the numbered buttons to
select a group.
≥Some items cannot be selected.
3Press the numbered buttons to select a track
(and, for MP3 discs press [ENTER]).
≥Repeat steps 2and 3 to program other items.
4Press [1] (PLAY).
Play now begins in the programmed sequence.
[Note]
≥You can enter DVDs, empty trays, and item numbers for items not
recorded on discs, but they are not played.
≥If the chapter or track number flashes after entering it with the numbered
buttons, press [ENTER] to continue to the next item.
When the sequential mode is off
[DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.
While stopped
1Press [PROGRAM].
2[DVD,\MP3\discs\only] Press the numbered buttons to
select a title (DVD) or group (MP3 discs).
≥Some items cannot be selected.
≥Different titles have different soundtracks and subtitles.
Convenient features
3Press the numbered buttons to select a track (CD
or VCD) or chapter (DVD) (and, for MP3 discs
press [ENTER]).
≥Repeat steps 2and 3to program other items.
4Press [1] (PLAY).
Play now begins in the programmed sequence.
≥Some items cannot be played even if you programmed them. [DVD-V]
[Note]
You cannot program if there is no disc on the tray in the play position.
To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, then press [ENTER]
again to register the number.
All the items on a disc, a title or a group are selected when you select
“ALL”.
To add or change items
Press [3 , 4] to select an available item, then repeat steps 2and 3.
To move to the page before or after the one shown
Press [6] or [5].
To clear the programmed items one by one
Press [3 , 4] to select the item number (No) and press [CANCEL].
(Alternatively, you can select “Clear”with [3 , 4 , 2 , 1] and press
[ENTER].)
To clear the whole program
Move to “Clear all”with [3 , 4 , 2 , 1] and press [ENTER]. The whole
program is also cleared when the disc is moved out of the play position
while the sequential mode is off or if you turn the unit off.
To exit the program mode
Press [PROGRAM] while stopped. (The program is retained in
memory.)
Random play
Remote control only
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
When the sequential mode is on
[CD]][VCD]
You can play all discs in random order .
While stopped
1Press [RANDOM].
2Press [1] (PLAY).
Play now begins in random order.
To exit the random mode
Press [RANDOM] while stopped.
[Note]
≥DVDs and empty trays are skipped during random play.
≥The playback control function on Video CDs is canceled.
When the sequential mode is off
[DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order .
While stopped
1Press [RANDOM].
2Press the numbered buttons to select a title (DVD
only) and press [1] (PLAY).
≥Some titles cannot be selected. [DVD-V]
Play now begins in random order.
To exit the random mode
Press [RANDOM] while stopped.
[Note]
The playback control function on Video CDs is canceled.
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD
POSITION
MEMORY
A-B
REPEATREPEATRANDOM
CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
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10
ABCD
PAUSE
SKIP
6, 5
1
3,4,2, 1/
ENTER
PROGRAM
RANDOM
CANCEL
Numbered
buttons
PROGRAM Choose a track, then press ENTER.
No T/G C/T
Disc
Press PLAY to start
Play
Clear
Clear all
SELECT
ENTER RETURN
1
Track (CD,
VCD) No.
Group (MP3
discs) No.
Disc No.
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
INEMA
CD.MIX
.SRD
A
PGM RND
ASS
B
AB
SEQ
.ENH
DSLEEP
DISC
2
1345
Random Playback
Press PLAY to start
AUDIO
DVD
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK
GROUP
INEMA
CD.MIX
.SRD
A
PGM RND
ASS
BSEQ
.ENH
DSLEEP
DISC
2
1345

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RQT6297
Advanced operations
Use the [A] [B] [C] [D] buttons to control the following features, used to
enhance your enjoyment of movies.
[Note]
Turn ADVANCED SURROUND and BASS PLUS off when using Dolby Pro
Logic. Dolby Pro Logic will not work correctly if they are on.
ª
AADVANCED SURROUND
[DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital, 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.
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.
During play
Press [ [A] A.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
[# 1: Natural effect
l;
l2: Emphasized effect
l;
{= OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)
Optimum seating position
<When using the television’s speakers>
Distance A=Television’s width
[Note]
≥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.
1
Increasing your enjoyment of moviesConvenient features
[DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
Remote control only
Repeat play
During play
Press [REPEAT].
Each time you press the button:
[DVD-V]
Chapter (C)§§
§§
§1>Title (T)§§
§§
§2>OFF
^---------------------------------------------}
[CD]][VCD]
Track (T)§§
§§
§1>Entire disc (D)§§
§§
§2>All discs (S)§§
§§
§3
^--------------------------- OFF,----------------------------}
[CD] (MP3 discs)
Track (T)§§
§§
§1>Group (G)§§
§§
§2>All discs (S)§§
§§
§3
^--------------------------- OFF,--------------------}
§§
§§
§1 “Chapter (1)”or “Track (1)”during program play.
§§
§§
§2 “All (A)”during program and random play.
§§
§§
§3 Only when the sequential mode is on (DVDs are skipped).
If the Video CD has playback control
1. Press [∫] during play until “PBC”is cleared from the display.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play (➡page 10).
3. Press [REPEAT] (➡above).
[Note]
You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD or an entire MP3 disc.
∫To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters
Start program play (➡page 11) and press [REPEAT] to display “A”.
A-B Repeat play
You can repeat a section between points A and B within a title or track.
During play
1Press [A-B REPEAT] at the starting point (A).
2Press [A-B REPEAT] at the finishing point (B).
To cancel
Press [A-B REPEAT] until “1 ¢¢”is displayed.
[Note]
≥Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear. [DVD-V]
≥The unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point B when
the end of the title/track is reached.
≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
C T OFF
A B
CHAP
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
INEMA
CD.MIX
.SRD
A
PGM RND
ASS
B
AB
SEQ
.ENH
DSLEEP
PG
DISC
2
1345
Numbered
buttons
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
INEMA
CD.MIX
.SRD
A
PGM RND
ASS
B
AB
SEQ
.ENH
DSLEEP
PG
DISC
2
1345
A
Seating positon
Speaker Speaker
3 to 4 times distance A
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
.SRD
A
ASS
B
PG
DISC
2
1345
e.g. DVD-V
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD
POSITION
MEMORY
A-B
REPEATREPEATRANDOM
CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
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ABCD
PAUSE
SKIP
AUDIO
SUBTITLE ANGLE
BASS CINEMA
D.ENH
A.SRD
3,4, 1
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD
POSITION
MEMORY
A-B
REPEATREPEATRANDOM
CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
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10
ABCD
PAUSE
SKIP
∫
REPEAT A-B REPEAT

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RQT6297
Advanced operations
ª
BBASS PLUS
[DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
Remote control only
Turn BASS PLUS on when you have connected an active subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER terminal on the rear of the unit (➡page 18).
Press [ [B] BASS].
Each time you press the button:
[# OFF
l;
l1: Natural bass effect (Factory preset)
l;
{= 2: Emphasized bass effect
[DVD-V]
Remote control only
Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera
angles, and you can change these during play.
≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances
such as when no languages is recorded on the disc.
Soundtracks
During play
Press [AUDIO].
The number changes each
time you press the button.
≥You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke
discs. Read the disc’s instruction for details.
≥Refer to [B] on page 15 for audio signal type details.
ª
CCINEMA
[DVD-V] [VCD]
Remote control only
You can change the picture quality for movie viewing.
Press [ [C] CINEMA].
Each time you press the button:
[# Cin.1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
l;
lCin.2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
l;
{= Nor.: Normal mode (Factory preset)
For your reference
You can make finer adjustments to the picture if desired (➡page 15,
Digital picture mode–User mode).
ª
DDIALOGUE ENHANCER
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is
recorded in the center channel)
Remote control only
This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.
Press [ [D] D.ENH].
Each time you press the button:
ON (———)OFF (Factory preset)
[Note]
Dialogue Enhancer will not work or will have less effect with some discs.
Indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack
can be down-mixed to two channels.
3/2.1 ch
Digital
1 English
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
INEMA
C
PG
DISC
2
1345
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
.ENH
D
PG
DISC
2
1345
ON
Subtitles
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 [1].
3. Press [3, 4] to select “OFF”or “ON”.
Angles
During play
Press [ANGLE].
The number changes each time you press the button.
I love you
Je t’aime
English
ON
French
ON
12
12
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
ASS
B
PG
DISC
2
1345
1
AUDIO
DVD
VIDEO
VR
CD
WMA
MP3
TRACK CHAP
GROUP TITLE
D.MIX
ASS
B
PG
DISC
2
1345
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RQT6297
Advanced operations
For your reference
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the
type of software you are playing, 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. After entering numbers, press [ENTER] to
register the setting.
To clear the icons
Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.
∫To change the position of the icons
1. Press [2, 1] to select the rightmost icon.
2. Press [3, 4] to move the icons.
(There are 5 positions.)
Disc information
e.g. DVD-V
e.g. MP3 disc
e.g. Video CD
aD: Disc number [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
bT: Title number [DVD-V]
G: Group number [CD] (MP3 discs)
T: Track number [CD]][VCD]
cC: Chapter number [DVD-V]
T: Track number in group [CD] (MP3 discs)
dTime [DVD-V]
≥Press [3,4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
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 [CD]][VCD]
Press [3,4] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the
track, or remaining time for the disc.
Elapsed play time [CD] (MP3 discs)
(display only, cannot be changed)
eSoundtrack language [DVD-V] (➡page 13)
(See [A] on page 15 for language abbreviations.)
fAudio signal type [DVD-V] (➡page 13)
(See [B] on page 15 for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only) [DVD-V]
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, V1 iV2, V1 or V2
gSubtitle language [DVD-V] (➡page 13)
(See [A] on page 15 for language abbreviations.)
Subtitles on/off [DVD-V]
ON () OFF
Group/Track name display on/off [CD] (MP3 discs)
ON () OFF
hAngle number [DVD-V] (➡page 13)
iTrack number in disc [CD] (MP3 discs)
jTotal number of tracks on disc [CD] (MP3 discs)
kAudio mode [VCD]
LR () L () R
^-------------------------J
lMenu play [VCD] (with playback control only)
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
Numbered
buttons
D
2
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.
Common procedures
[DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
Remote control only
1Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
Disc information -----)Progress indicator [DVD-CV52] (➡page 15)
ev
Original display (----- Unit information (➡step 2)
2[Unit\information\only]
While the leftmost icon is highlighted
Press [3, 4] to select the menu.
Each time you press the button:
Play menu (-----) Video menu
e e
u u
Display menu () Audio menu
3Press [2, 1] to select the item.
4Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
≥Items with “3”or “4”above and below can be changed by [3,4].
≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing
[3,4].
≥Some items require different operations. Read the following
explanations.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
SLEEP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD
POSITION
MEMORY
A-B
REPEATREPEATRANDOM
CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
SETUP
123
456
78
0
9
10
OPEN/CLOSE
ABCD
PAUSE
POWER
SKIP
RETURN
DISPLAY
CANCEL
3, 4, 2, 1/
ENTER

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Unit information
aA-B repeat [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD] (➡page 12)
[ENTER] (start point) ➡[ENTER] (finish point)
To cancel: [ENTER]
bRepeat play (➡page 12)
[DVD-V] [CD] (MP3 discs)
Chapter (C)§§
§§
§1(------->Title (T)§§
§§
§2Track (T)§§
§§
§1(------------------> Group (G)§§
§§
§2
^-----------------> OFF (----------------J ^> OFF(> All discs (S)§§
§§
§3( - -- -J
[CD] [VCD]
Track (T)§§
§§
§1(--------->Entire disc (D)§§
§§
§2
^>OFF(> All discs (S)§§
§§
§3( - -- -- -J
§§
§§
§1 “Chapter (1)”or “Track (1)”during program play.
§§
§§
§2 “All (A)”during program and random play.
§§
§§
§3 Only when the sequential mode is on (DVDs are skipped).
cPlay mode display [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
---: Normal play PGM: Program play RND: Random play
dMarker [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
You can mark up to 5 positions to play again.
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [2,1] ➡[ENTER]
To recall a marker: [2,1] ➡[ENTER]
To erase a marker: [2,1] ➡[CANCEL]
Video menu
Digital picture mode [DVD-V]][VCD] (➡page 13)
Nor.: Normal mode
Cin.1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes
Cin.2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes
User: User mode
The following items are also displayed when you select “User”.
aContrast (j7 to i7)
bBrightness (0 to i15)
cColor (j7 to i7)
Progress indicator
Indicates how far you have played through an item. ([DVD-CV52] only)
e.g. DVD-V
aCurrent position [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
bT: Title number [DVD-V]
G: Group number [CD] (MP3 discs)
T: Track number [CD] [VCD]
cC: Chapter number [DVD-V]
T: Track number in group [CD] (MP3 discs)
dCondition –play, pause, or slow/search [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
eTime [DVD-V]
≥Press [3,4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
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 [CD] [VCD]
Press [3,4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
track.
Elapsed play time [CD] (MP3 discs)
(display only, cannot be changed)
Play menu Audio menu
Display menu
a4:3 TV ZOOM [DVD-V]
ON ()OFF
Expand a letterbox picture (➡page 7) to fill more of a regular 4:3 aspect
television (The sides of the picture are cut off when you select ON).
≥4:3 TV ZOOM is cleared when you change discs or switch the unit 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.
bIPB display [DVD-V] (➡page 20, Glossary)
ON ()OFF
Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture mode.
cDisplay dimmer [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD]
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
Bright ()Dim ()Auto§§
§§
§([DVD-V] [VCD] )
^-------------------------J
§§
§§
§The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform
operations such as slow-motion, search, and pause.
aADVANCED SURROUND [DVD-V] (➡page 12)
1 ()2 ()OFF
^----------------------J
bBASS PLUS [DVD-V] [CD]][VCD] (➡page 13)
1 ()2 ()OFF
^----------------------J
cDIALOGUE ENHANCER [DVD-V] (➡page 13)
ON ()OFF
[A] Audio/Subtitle language
ENG: English SVE: Swedish CHI: Chinese
FRA: French NOR: Norwegian KOR: Korean
DEU: German DAN: Danish MAL: Malay
ITA: Italian POR: Portuguese VIE: Vietnamese
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian THA: Thai
NLD: Dutch JPN: Japanese ¢: Others
[B] Signal type/data
LPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
Example: 3/2 .1ch
.1: Subwoofer signal
(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
a
de
bc

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Advanced operations
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being
used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 17 for details on menu operation.
§§
§§
§1The original language of each disc will be selected.
§§
§§
§2Input a code number with the numbered buttons (see below).
§§
§§
§3If the language selected for “Audio”is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.
§§
§§
§4Prohibits play of DVDs with corresponding ratings recorded on them.
§§
§§
§5The feature doesn’t work for WMA files.
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali ; Bangla : 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Language code list
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance :8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian :8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Options (Underlined items are the factory preset.)
English French Spanish
Original§§
§§
§1Other ¢¢¢¢§§
§§
§2
Automatic§§
§§
§3English French Spanish
Other ¢¢¢¢§§
§§
§2
English French Spanish
Other ¢¢¢¢§§
§§
§2
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit 1 to 7§§
§§
§40 Lock All
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
Unlock Player Change Password
Change Level Temporary Unlock
4:3 Pan&Scan 4:3 Letterbox 16:9
Automatic Field Frame
Lighter: when connected to a TV through the VIDEO
OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Darker: when connected to a TV through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals.
No Yes
Bitstream PCM
Off Bitstream
Off On
On Off
English Français Español
On Off
Off On
Yes No
Items
Audio [DVD-V]
Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle [DVD-V]
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus [DVD-V]
Choose the preferred language for disc menus.
Ratings [DVD-V]
Set a ratings level to limit DVD play.
≥The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you
choose “Ratings”when levels 0 to 7 have been selected. (➡page 17)
≥Select “Level 0”to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels
recorded on them.
TV Aspect (➡page 7)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Still Mode (➡page 20, Glossary)
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
PCM Down Conversion [DVD-V] (➡page 17)
Dolby Digital [DVD-V] (➡page 17)
DTS Digital Surround [DVD-V] (➡page 17)
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] Dolby Digital only (➡page 20, Glossary)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during search.§§
§§
§5
Menu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-screen messages.
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
Demo
A demonstration of the unit’s on-screen displays starts when you select
“On”. The demonstration stops when you press a button and the setting
reverts to “Off”.
QUICK SETUP (➡page 7)
Answer questions to make basic settings.
Menus
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Others
Changing settings

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Common procedures
Remote control only
See page 16 for menu and option details.
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
≥The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the
first time after purchase (➡page 7).
2Press [2, 1] to select the menu’s tab.
The screen changes to display the menu.
Disc Video Audio
(---) (---)
Others Display
(------------------------------------------------------)
3Press [3, 4] to select the item you want to
change and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the option and press
[ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
Entering a password (Ratings)
[DVD-V]
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press
[ENTER].
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you
press [ENTER].
≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
≥Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
Now, when you insert a DVD that exceeds the ratings limit you set,
a message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Digital output
[DVD-V]
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this
unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Select
“Yes”if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling
frequency of 96 kHz.
≥Select “No”if you use analog connection irrespective of the type of equipment.
No (Factory preset):
Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc has copy protection. Select
“Yes”in this case.
Yes:
Converted to 48 kHz for output.
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):
Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.
PCM:
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
Off (Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround):
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
IMPORTANT
If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the
setting must be changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the equipment
cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of
noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.
Disc
SELECT
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
Ratings
English
English
Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
TAB
e
ue
u
Numbered
buttons
SLEEP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP PLAY
MENUTOP MENU
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3
PROGRAM DISC4 DISC5
SEQUENTIAL
FL SELECT
A.SRD
POSITION
MEMORY
A-B
REPEATREPEATRANDOM
CINEMA D.ENH
BASS
CANCEL
AUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
SETUP
123
456
78
0
9
10
OPEN/CLOSE
ABCD
PAUSE
POWER
SKIP
RETURN
CANCEL
SETUP
3,4,2,1/
ENTER

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AUX IN
SUB-
WOOFER
OPTICAL
L
R
OPTICAL IN
L
R
AC IN
OPTICAL
SUB-
WOOFER
RP R
LP B
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
[
PCM/BITSTREAM
]
AUDIO OUT
COMP
VIDEO
~
Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound
This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or
DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
[Note]
≥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.
You can enjoy surround sound
by connecting from three to six
speakers.
∫Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
≥Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.
Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable
(➡[A] above).
[Note]
≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: athe disc doesn’t have
protection preventing digital recording, and bthe recording equipment
can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥You cannot record DTS signals.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➡page 12)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡page 17)
Dolby Digital: PCM (➡page 17)
DTS Digital Surround: Off (➡page 17)
≥Analog recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment.
Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (➡[B] above).
There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with
digital signals.
To enjoy 5.1-ch surround sound
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder
or a decoder-amplifier combination.
≥Change the settings in “Digital output” to
suit the equipment you connect (➡page 17).
[Note]
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
Digital connection Analog connection
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect a digital amplifier or
system component.
≥Change the settings in “Digital
output” (➡page 17).
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 13).
≥Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.
To the subwoofer’s input terminal
Audio cable
Amplifier or system
component
Audio cable
Amplifier
Insert fully, with
this side facing up.
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend sharply when connecting.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect an analog amplifier or system component.
Connecting an active subwoofer
Speakers (example)

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6, 18
–
–
12
17
Sound
No sound.
Distorted sound.
Piercing noise comes from the
speakers.
≥Check the connections.
≥Check the volume on the equipment you have connected.
≥Ensure that the input settings for the television and stereo system are correct.
≥Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion.
≥If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal,
ensure you have selected the correct settings for “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround”in the
SETUP menu’s Audio menu.
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not
solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.
Operation
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–
6
6
5
–
5
Cover
page
–
–
8
–
8
–
–
13
–
13
–
–
–
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external
factor.
Reset procedure:
Press [POWER Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [POWER Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power
supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Check the batteries are installed correctly.
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD, CD and Video CD.
≥You can only play DVD if their region number is “1”, “ALL”or multiple region number
including “1”.
≥The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.
≥Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.
≥The sequential mode is on. Press [SEQUENTIAL] ([CD SEQUENTIAL]) to turn the sequential
mode off.
≥An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.
≥In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected with [AUDIO] or
[SUBTITLE]. Try selecting it from the disc’s menu if one is available.
≥Menus are only displayed if they are recorded on the disc.
≥Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them.
≥Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles.
≥The language is not recorded on the disc.
≥This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles
recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.
≥This feature does not work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals.
≥While stopped, press and hold [:6] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold [<]
on the unit until “Initialized”disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.
≥If possible, remove the discs at the front of the drawer, then turn the unit off and back on again.
6
–
10
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.
≥To conserve power, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in
the stop mode. Turn the power back to ON.
≥The unit was switched to standby by the SLEEP timer.
Power Page
No power.
The unit is automatically
switched to the standby mode.
No response when buttons
pressed.
No operations can be performed
with the remote control.
Play fails to start even when
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
Cannot play DVD
Alternative languages fail to be
selected.
No menu play.
No subtitles.
Soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not the one selected
with the SETUP menus.
Angle cannot be changed.
Dialogue Enhancer has no effect.
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.
The drawer stops while
opening.

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Glossary
Bitstream
This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel)
before it is decoded into its various channels.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is
called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1-channel
audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc
using this method.
Dolby Pro Logic
A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2
channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel
is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world.
There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects
are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can
be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound
before distortion occurs.
Frame still and field still
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture.
There are about 30 frames shown each second.
One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields
one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up
of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall
quality is high. A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information
of a frame still so picture quality is lower.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-
Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: Intra coded picture (I-picture)
This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself. This
means it has the best picture quality and is the best to use when
adjusting the picture.
P: Predictive coded picture (P-picture)
This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.
B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture (B-picture)
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures
so it has the lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information
with menus (called menu play in these instructions).
Picture Page
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6
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7, 16
–
15
15
≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.
≥Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
≥Make sure the television is on.
≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
≥Go to the Video menu in the SETUP screen, and change “TV Aspect”to suit your television. You
may also need to change the screen mode on the television itself.
≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video
cassette recorder.
≥The 4:3 TV ZOOM function is on.
≥Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu Icons’Video menu.
Picture distorted.
No picture.
The picture shown on the
television is not normal.
(The sides of the picture are cut
off or black bands appear at the
top and bottom of the screen.)
Picture quality is poor.
Troubleshooting guide
≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥Disc is dirty. Wipe the disc clean.
≥Trouble is likely to have occurred. The number following “H”depends on the status of the unit.
Reset procedure:
Press [POWER Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively,
press [POWER Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply
cord, and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.
“NoPLAY”
“CHECK”
“H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a number.
Unit displays
5
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≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On”for “On-Screen Messages”.
≥Press [3, 4] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down.
≥Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”.
Television displays
16
14
16
No on-screen display.
On-Screen Menu Icons not
displayed or only partially
displayed on the television.
The disc’s menu is displayed in
a different language.