Panasonic DVDRV32 - DIG. VIDEO DISC PLAY User manual

Panasonic
DVD/CD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-RV32/DVD=RV27/DVD=RV22
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
AS an ENERGY STAR@Partner, Panasonic
has determlned that this product meets the
M efficiency. *
ENERGY STAP guidelines for energy
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This manual was printed with soy based ink.
legion number supported by
his player
egion numbers are allocated to DVD players
id software according to where they are sold.
*The region number of this player is “1”.
l The player will play DVDs marked with
labels containing “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
*The region number of this player is ‘2’.
*The player will play DVDs marked with
labels containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
*The region number of this player is “3”.
*The player will play DVDs marked with
labels containing “3” or “ALL’.
Example:
@The region number of this player is “4”.
*The player will play DVDs marked with
labels containing “4” or “ALL’.
Example:
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ter list and warranty can be
found on pages 21 and 22.
En la pdgina 23 hay una guia de referen-
cia repida en espaAol.
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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-
RV32,DVD-RV27and DVDRV22.
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.. ..................................... .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. .4
Maintenance .................................... ...4
Control reference guide ............................ .5
es features applicable to DVDRV32 only.
: DVD-RV27 only.
’ Disc information.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
m: DVDRV22 only.
q Connection to a television ........................ .6
q The remote control .............................. .7
QQuickSetup .................................. ...7
Accessories
be
Please check and identify the supplied accessories
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
v for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories, contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http%
www.panasonic.com).
(For other areas)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made
your purchase.
n 1 Remote control
B (N2QAJB000050)
0 2 Batteries
for remote control
0 1 AC power supply cord
(RJA0035-2X) (RJA0019-2X)
B (for units with PX printed on the outer packaging)
0 1 Power plug adaptor
(VJP2974)
m
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
Basicplay ...................................... ...6
Replaying a scene -QUICK REPLAY. ....................... 8
Setting the unit to turn off - SLEEP timer ..................... 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
4:3 TV ZOOM function ................................... 10
Convenient features . .‘. ............................ 11
Repeatplay............................................i 1
A-Brepeatplay.........................................i 1
Programplay...........................................ll
Randomplay.......:...................................i 1
Increasing your enjoyment of movies. ............. , .. 12
Soundtracks.. ....................................... ..I 2
Subtitles...............................................i 2
Angles................................................i 2
q ADVANCED SURROUND .............................. 13
q BASS PLUS ......................................... 13
q CINEMA. ........................................... 13
m DIALOGUE ENHANCER ............................... 13
ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ........................... 13
Using On-Screen Menu Icons ........................ 14
Common procedures ..................................... 14
Disc information. ........................................ 14
Unit information. ........................................ 15
Progress indicator. ...................................... 15
Changing settings ................................. 16
Commonprocedures ..................................... 17
Entering a password (Ratings) ............................. 17
Digital output. .......................................... 17
Home Theater-Enjoying more powerful sound. ....... .18
Troubleshooting guide ............................ .19
Glossary.........................................2 0
Servicenter List (U.S.A.) ........................... .21
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) .......................... .22
Product Service (U.S.A. and Canada) ................ .22
7 Gufa de referencia rapida en espanol. ................ 23
(Spanish Quick Reference)
Specifications. ............................ Back cover

CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER-
FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-
SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON-
NEL.
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!
l D0 NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATE-
RIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION
VENTS.
.DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
.DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
.DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMEN-
TALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence 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. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY lN THE U.S.A. AND
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA:
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
AL
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.
The laser product label has not been attached to products for U.S.A., g
Canada,the Middle East and South Africa.

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 instr&ons handy for f&e reference.-
4.
5.
6.
Power source-Connect the unit to a power source of the type
described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
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 electri-
cian to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the plug.
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.
Overloading-When connecting the AC power supply cord, be care-
ful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet
from any other device as this can result in fire or electric shock.
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.
Attachments and accessories-Use only the attachments and
accessories recommended in these operating instructions.
I
Placement I
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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.
Foreign material-Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit.
Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibra-
tion, and shock.
Magnetism-Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that
generate strong magnetic fields.
Stacking-Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
Sutface-Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
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.
Wall and ceiling mounting-Do not mount the
unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the
instructions.
Environment I
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 wherelemperatures fall below 5 “C (41 OF)or rise above
35 “C (95 “F).
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.
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.
Servicing-Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described
in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized
servicing personnel.
Replacement parts-When parts need replacing ensure the servicer
uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety check-After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform
safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
Item 2 in “Safety” applies only in the U.S.A. and Canada.
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

Buttons such as 0 function the same as the controls on the remote
control.
The actual marking of the standby/on switch depends on the area.
Illustrations in these operatrng Instructions use the markings shown
In the above illustratron. I
I I Discs that can be play6
DVD-Vrdeo DVD-R
lndrcation usf
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1
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Audio CD Video CD
n instructions
1
Including CD-P&W and discs recorded wrth MP3 (and WMA for the
U.S.A. and Canada B ).
Do not use Irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can
damage the unit.
n Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, PAL discs DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
+RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD. SACD, Drvx Video Discs and Photo CD.
Only for U.S.A., Canada and units with PX printed on the outer packaging
w DVDs that can be played
Thvi;su;;hh;sam;;;~ Drgital decoder so you can play nlm
DIGITAL
This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this unit o r e r r A 1
to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs wrth
thusmark. En
SURROUND
w 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 instruc-
trans. Read the drsc’s instructrons carefully.
Page
@ Standby/on switch (&/I). ................................ .7
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In
standby mode, the unit is still consumrng a small amount of power.
@ Skip buttons (144, .H SKIP) ........................... 10
@ Stop button (M STOP) .................................. .8
@ Pause button (II PAUSE). ............................... .8
@ Top menu button (TOP MENU) ......................... .8,9
@ Cursor buttons (A, v, 4, b)/Enter button (ENTER) .......... 8
@j Display button (DISPLAY) $
............................... ‘4 t
@ Subtitle button (SUBTITLE). ............................. 12
@ Audio button (AUDIO). 5 .................................. 12
@J Program button (PROGRAM). ............................ 11 2
@) Random play button (RANDOM). ......................... 11 ‘s
0 Repeat button (REPEAT) ................................ 11
0 A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT) ......................... 11 3
@ Cancel button (CANCEL). ............................... 11
@j Advanced Surround button (m ASRD)
.................... 13
@ Bass plus button (m BASS) ............................. 13
0 One touch cinema memory button (ONE TOUCH MEMORY). .. 13
@ Sleep button (SLEEP). .................................. .8
@,I Setup button (SETUP) ............................... .7,17
@ Open/Close button (A OPEN/CLOSE) ..................... .8
@j Slow/Search buttons (44, .. SLOW/SEARCH) ............ 10
@ Play button (, PLAY). .................................. .8
@ Menu button (MENU) ................................. .8,9
@ Return button (RETURN). ............................... .7
@I Angle button (ANGLE). ................................. 12
Q Quick replay button (QUICK REPLAY) ..................... .8
Q Numbered buttons (l-9,0, 210). ......................... .8
@ Cinema button (m CINEMA) ............................. 13
@ Dialogue Enhancer button (m D.ENH). .................... 13
@ Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY). ............. .9
@j 4:3 TV ZOOM button (ZOOM). ............................ 10
@ Disctray .............................................. .
@ Shuttle dial (44, b,). ................................. 10
@ Sleep indicator (SLEEP). ................................ .8
@ Remote control signal sensor
@I Display
@ B (For units sold outside U.S.A. and Canada)
Standby indicator ((.!I, STANDBY)
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up !n standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
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n Video systems
(For the Middle East, South Africa, Asia, Australia and N.Z.)
This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems. To view PAL or
NTSC, however, your television must match the system used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video
signal to PAL 60 (L page 16, Video-NTSC DISCOutput).
n DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder are played as DVD-Vrdeo on this unit.
It may not be possrble to play these discs tn all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
w CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unrt 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 and
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/RW due to the condition
of the recording.
n Handling precautions
*Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instru-
ment.
*Do not use record cleanrng sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity pre-
vention lrquids or any other solve.nt.
*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. 8
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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, YOUshould connect an amplifier and six speakers (0 page 18).
Before connection
*Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
*Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
Television
red white vellow
Audio/video cable
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
S video cable
(not included)
EP bb
Connection to AUDIO IN also necessary (see left)
: (The illustration shows the model for the U.S.A. and Canada.)
/
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference sit
nals (Ps/Ps) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achie\
high fidelity in reproducing colors.
*The description of the component video input terminals depenc
on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/Ps, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C&s).
Connect to terminals of the same color.
*After making this connection, change the black level for a bettr
picture (- page 16, Video-Black Level Control). Television
Video cable COMPONENT
Connection to AUDIO IN also necessary (see above)
AC power supply cord
(included)
To household AC outlet
-4 (for unrts with PX printed on the outer packaging)
If the power plug does not fit your AC outlet
*Use the power plug adaptor (included).
If it still doesn’t fit, contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance.
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.
B ;DVD-RV221 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.

n Batteries
. /
*Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control.
*Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
amix old and new batteries.
*use different types at the same time.
l heat or expose to flame.
*take apart or short circuit.
oattempt 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 Q
items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. P)
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Remove if the remote control is not gorng to be used for a long period of cm
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trme. Store in a cool, dark place.
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m ”
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
2*6
RETURN
Remote control only
1 Press [POWER C!l] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [SETUP] to show the Quick Setup screen.
e.g. For U.S.A., Canada and units with PX printed on the outer pack-
aging
3 Press [A, ‘I] to select the menu language and
press [ENTER].
4 Press [A, v] to select “Yes” to continue and
press [ENTER].
5 Press [A, v] to select the item and press
[ENTER].
*Audio Language (For setting details * page 16)
*Subtitle Language (For setting details 0 page 16)
*TV Aspect (For setting details ) below)
6 Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the set-
tings.
The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first
time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. To return to the previous Screen
Press [RETURN].
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video Input on the televi- n TV Aspect
sion to suit the connections for the player. Select “4:3” (regular) or “169 (widescreen) to suit your television.
If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on
some drscs ISshown (0 page 16, Vrdeo-TV Aspect).
1
l 4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset) I- -1
The pan and scan (the original widescreen I I
I
images are converted for viewing on a regular I I
television) version of the video is automatically I
selected If recorded on the disc. 1 -I
l 4:3 Letterbox
The letterbox (the original widescreen images
appear with black bands above and below) ver-
sion of the video is automatically selected If
recorded on the drsc.

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al
SUBTITLE
SLEEP
2
RETURN
When a menu screen appears on the television
QUICKREP1
.AY
Numbered
buttons
POSITION
1 3 2 4
QUICK
m VCD
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate vrdeo input on the televl-
sion to suit the connections for the player.
1 Press [POWER 01 to turn on the unit.
2 Press [A] to open the disc tray.
3 Place the disc on the disc tray.
Label must face upward.
(With double-sided discs, load so the label for
the side you want to play is facing up.)
4 Press [,I (PLAY).
disc tray closes and play begins.
(MP3 discs)
Group and track names are displayed on the television.
Press [SUBTITLE] to change the display.
To stop play
Press [m] (0 page 9, Resume function).
To pause play
F? Press [I I] during play.
g Press [b] (PLAY) to restart play.
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*If “Q” 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 [m] when you finrsh to preserve the unit’s
motor and your televrsion 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 televisron or amplifier, be sure to reduce
the volume again before playing other sources so that a sudden increase
in output does not occur.
Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select item 23, press [ZlO] * [2] * [3].
*When playing DVDs, you can also use [A, v, 4, .] to select items.
Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.
Play of the selected item now begins
Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
[,H]: Shows the next menu.
[ 1441: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. ma
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. m
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. m
During play
Press [QUICK REPLAY].
Play skips back a few seconds each time you press the button
*You cannot skip beyond the beginning of a track or title
*This feature doesn’t work with some discs.
For example:
Remote control only
Press [SLEEP] to select the
setting.
Each time you press the button: The unit turns off after
60 minutes.
OFF-AUTO -60 min-90 min-120 min
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The unit turns off 5 minutes after play finishes.
The SLEEP indicator lights when the sleep timer is on
To cancel the SLEEP timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”
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 [ml, [MENU], or [TOP MENU]. It is acti-
vated again when you restart play.
*AUTO does not work correctly with some discs (e.g., if menus appear
after playing video CDs).
n Auto standby
The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop
mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.

k:J (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.
1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
A file list appears. Group name
I
2 Press [A,71 to select the track and press
[ENTER].
Play starts and continues to the last track in the last group.
“m” indicates the track currently playing.
To show other pages
Press [A, v, 4, .] 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
1 Press [b] while a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
You cannot select groups that do&in no compatible files.
Press [A, V] to select a group and press [ENTER].
To clear the position before play
2
Press [ml.
The file list for the group appears.
For your reference
*You can memorize positions on up to five different discs at a time. When
you memorize another position, the earliest position is replaced.
*Press [4, ,] to jump layers in the tree screen.
ml
*Discs must conform to IS09660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended for-
mats). MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
*This unit IScompatible 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 min-
imum to avoid this.
Chapter Preview m
One of these messages appears immediately after you press [b] (PLAY).
l Thrs unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
*This unit is not compatible with files with a sampling rate of 32 kHz.
*When creating a WMA disc, ensure the copyright feature is off.
l WMA flies must have the extension “.WMA” or;.wma”.
*This unit can play WMA flies 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.
Press [,I (PLAY) while the message is displayed and the beginning por-
tions of each chapter up to the current one are played. Full play resumes
from the point where you pressed [m] or [POSITION MEMORY].
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [b] (PLAY), the message disappears and play starts
from where you pressed [m] or [POSITION MEMORY].
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows
Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in both the Unlted States
and other countries.
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).
Example: MP3
root
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
The position you stopped play at is recorded by the unit when “D” is flash-
mg on the display. _ c
While “D” is flashing, press [b] (PLAY) to start play from where you
stopped it. (When playing DVD * Chapter Preview below)
*The position is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the unit is
switched to standby.
*Press [m] to clear the position.
Position Memory function
This function allows you to memorize a position to start from even after
switching the unit to standby or changing discs.
During play, press [POSITION
MEMORY].
Press [POWER 01 to switch the
unit to standby, or press [A] to
remove the disc.
When you are ready to play the disc again, press [,I (PLAY).
Play starts from the memorized positlon and the position is cleared.
(When playing DVD 0 Chapter Preview below)

4, ./ENTER
44, . .
b
Numbered
buttons
ZOOM
During play or while paused
Press [IA+] or [WI.
*Each press increases the number of skips.
m jVCD
During play
Press [++I or [FF].
Turn the shuttle dial [44, FF] on the marn unit.
*Play starts again when you release the shuttle dial.
*Audio will be heard during search. You can turn this audio off if you want
to (*page 16, Audio-Audio during Search).
While paused
Press [44] or [,,I.
Turn the shuttle dial [44, FF] on the main unit
mpm-
Remote control only
While paused
Press [4] or [,I.
The frame changes each time you press the button.
n
*The frames change in succession if you press and hold the button.
*Pressing [I I] also activates forward frame-by-frame.
*The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.
*Press [F] (PLAY) to restart play.
*You cannot move backwards with Video CD durrng slow-motion
When playing Video CDs with playback control
Turning the shuttle dial or pressing buttons to perform skip, search
or slow-matron may take you to a menu screen.
Em zg]
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select track 23, press [ZlO] - [2] * [3].
Play starts from the selected item
*This works only when stopped with some discs.
l MP3 discs
Press [ENTER] after pressing the numbered buttons. (You do not have to
press [? IO].)
Remote control only
Widescreen software often appears as a letterbox picture when shown on
a regular 4:3 aspect television. Use 4:3 TV ZOOM to expand these pic-
tures to fill more of the television. (The sides of the picture are cut off when
you do this.)
During play
Press [ZOOM].
l Press again to cancel.
l 4:3 TV ZOOM is also canceled when you open the disc tray or switch the
unit to standby.
*Depending on the video format of the disc and current play status, thus
feature may not work as described.
oMenus may act or appear differently while 4:3 TV ZOOM is on.
*The picture stills again when you release the shuttle dial

A, v, 4, .I
ENTER \.
Numbered
buttons
(When the elapsed play time is di~~lsy~)
During play
Press [REPEAT].
For example: DVD
Each time you press the button: * -b
m
Chapter (C)-Title (T) -OFF 4 I
T I
~vcol
Track (T)-Entire disc (A)-OFF
f I
(MP3 discs)
Track (T)-Group (G) -OFF
t I
“All (A)” during program and random play.
If the Video CD has playback control
1. Press [W] during play until “PBC PLAY” is cleared from the display.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play (* page 10).
3. Press [REPEAT] (0 above).
rim
You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD or an entire MP3 drsc.
W To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters
Start program play (see right) and press [REPEAT] to display “A”.
You can repeat a section between points A and B within a title or track.
During play
1 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the starting point (A).
2 Press [A-B REPEAT] at the finishing point (B).
e.
To cancel
Press [A-B REPEAT] untrl “0~ ” ISdisplayed
m
*Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear. m
*The unit automatically determrnes 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]
Remote control only
You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose
While stopped
1 Press [PROGRAM].
e.g. CD
I
Track No. Program No.
2 ~DVD, MP3 discs only1Press the numbered buttons to
select a title (DVD) or group (MP3 discs).
*Some items cannot be selected. 8
*Different trtles have different soundtrack and subtitles. g
3 Press the numbered buttons to select a track (CD $
or VCD) or chapter (DVD) (and, for MP3 discs 8
press [ENTER]). ‘D
*Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other items. 8
*To select an item using the cursor buttons I
Press [ENTER] and [A, v] to select an item, then press [ENTER]
again to register the number. 9
All the items on a disc, a title or a group are selected when you
select “ALL’.
*Times are not displayed when programming DVD and MP3.
4 Press [,I (PLAY).
Play now begins in the programmed sequence.
*Some items cannot be played even if you programmed them. m
To add or change items
Press [A, v] to select an available item, then repeat steps 2 and 3.
To move to the page before or after the one shown
Press [44] or [,,I.
To clear the programmed items one by one
Press [A, v] to select the item number (No) and press [CANCEL]. (Alter-
natively, you can select “Clear” with [A, v, 4, .] and press [ENTER].)
To clear the whole program
Move to “Clear all” with [A, v, 4, .] and press [ENTER]. The whole pro-
gram is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.
To exit the program mode
Press [PROGRAM] while stopped. (The program is retained in memory.)
While stopped
1 Press CRANDOMI.
e.g. CD
2 Press the numbered buttons to select a title (DVD
only) and press [,I (PLAY).
aSome titles cannot be selected. m
Play now begins in random order. 8
G!
To exit the random mode
Press [RANDOM] while stopped.

AUDIO
SUBTITLE
[il BASS
1 A.SRD
ONETOUCH
MEMORY
ANGLE
1 D.ENH
1 CINEMA
m ADVANCED SURROUND
ONETOUCH CINEMA MEMORY
Remote control only
Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera
angles, and you can change these during play.
l “--” or “--” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances
such as when no language is recorded on the disc.
During play
Press [AUDIO].
The number changes each time you press the button.
Indicates that a multi-channel
soundtrack can be down-mixed
to two channels.
*You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke
g discs. Read the disc’s instructions for details.
5 *Refer to Q on page 15 for audio signal type details.
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.
elf the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subti-
tles off
To clear/display the subtitles
1. Press [SUBTITLE].
2. Press [,I.
3. Press [A, v] to select “OFF” or “ON”.
a
During play
Press [ANGLE].
The number changes each time you press the button

Use the m q q q buttons to control the following features, used to
enhance your enjoyment of movies. ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY
then allows you to store the settings and recall them at a touch of a button.
llm
Turn Advanced Surround and BASS PLUS off when using Dolby Pro
Logic. Dolby Pro Logic will not work correctly if they are on.
(Dolby Digital, P-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 vrrtual speakers on either side.
During play
Press [ q A.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
1: Natural effect
I
2: Emphasized effect
I
L OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)
Optimum seating position
Speaker Speaker
<When using the
television’s speakers> 3 to 4 times distance A
Distance A=
Televisron’s width
Seating position
aAdvanced Surround will not work, or wih have less effect with some
discs.
*Turn off the surround sound effects on the equipment you have con-
nected when using this effect.
*Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion.
m m
Turn BASS PLUS on when you have connected an active subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER terminal on the rear of the unit (0 page 18).
Press [ q BASS].
Each time you press the button:
.
OFF
I
1: Natural bass effect (Factory preset)
L
i 2: Emphasrzed bass effect
You can change the picture quality for movie viewing.
Press [ q CINEMA].
Each time you press the button:
.
Cin.1: Mellows images and enhances
I detail in dark scenes.
Cin.2: Sharpens images and enhances
I detail in dark scenes.
i Nor.: Normal mode (Factory preset)
For your reference
You can make finer adjustments to the picture if desired (- page 15, Digi-
tal picture mode-User mode).
m (Dolby Digital, O-channel or over, where the dialogue is
recorded in the center channel)
This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.
Press [ q D.ENH].
Each time you press the button:
ON +--+ OFF (Factory preset)
Dralogue 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 and DIALOGUE ENHANCER with
one button press.
Putting the settings into memory
After making the settings
Press and hold [ONE TOUCH MEMORY].
The button on the main unit lights.
The settings remain in the memory even if you turn the unit off
Recallingthengsl
Press [ONE TOUCH MEMORY].
The button on the main unit lights.
To cancel
Press [ONE TOUCH MEMORY] to turn it off and return the settings for the
features to the factory preset.
l m ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF
.m BASS PLUS: 1
l I CINEMA: Nor.
l a DIALOGUE ENHANCER: OFF
The button’s light also turns off if you press any of the other buttons to
change the settings.

A, v, 4, .I
ENTER
DISPLAY
CANCEL
RETURN
Numbered
buttons
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.
1 Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
Disc information-Progress indicator B (- page 15)
T 1
Original display- Unit information (‘step 2)
2 1Unit information only]
While the leftmost icon is highlighted
Press [A, V] to select the menu.
Each time you press the button:
Play menu - Video menu
I I
Display menu-Audio menu
3 Press [4, b] to select the item.
4 Press [A, V] to select the setting.
*Items with “A” or “v” above and below can be changed by [A, v].
*Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing
[A, w.
*Some items require different operations. Read the following expla-
nations.
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 reg-
ister the setting.
To clear the icons
Press [RETURN] until thesmenus disappear.
n To change the position of the icons
1. Press [4, .] to select the rightmost icon.
2. Press [A, v] to move the icons.
(There are 5 positions.)
e.g. DVD
e.g. MP3 disc
e.g. Video CD
@T: Title number m
G: Group number (MP3 discs)
@ C: Chapter number m
T: Track number in group (MP3 discs)
T: Track number t!!!BI
@ Time=
aPress [A, v] to show the elapsed play time or remainrng trme for the
title (or chapter during program and random play).
*Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbered
buttons.
Changing the time display pi]
Press [A, v] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the
track, or remaining for the disc.
Elapsed play time (MP3 discs)
(display only, cannot be changed)
@ Soundtrack language m (0 page 12)
(See q on page 15 for language abbreviations.)
@ Audio signal type m (0 page 12)
(See 0 on page 15 for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only) m
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, Vi +V2, Vl or V2
@ Subtitle language m (- page 12)
(See q on page 15 for language abbreviations.)
Subtitles on/off
ON-OFF
Groupfrrack name display on/off (MP3 discs)
ON-OFF
@ Aw ge
12)
@ Trac
0 Tota
0 Audio mode VCD
LRHLHR
t t
@ Menu play m (with playback control only)
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

I Plav menu I Audio menu
[ENTER] (start point)- [ENTER] (finish point)
To cancel: [ENTER]
@ Repeat play (0 page 11)
ma (MP3 discs)
Chapter (C)-Title (T) k (T)wGroup (G)
LOFF~ &~FFC’
lIr_c_o_
k (T)HEntrre disc (A)
&OFF~’ (A)” during program and random play.
@ Play mode display m REii
---: Normal pl PGM: ram play RND: Random play
Q Marker m -vcD
You can mark up to 5 positions to play again.
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a posrtion: [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [4, .] * [ENTER]
To recall a marker: [4, .I -[ENTER]
To erase a marker: [4, .] - [CANCEL]
1 Video menu I
Digital picture mode m I@%, (0 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”.
@ Contrast (-7 to +7)
@ Brightness (0 to+ 15) h ‘b d
@ Color (-7 to f7)
Indicates how far you have played through an item. (B only)
e.g. DVD
@ Current position m
@ T: Title number
G: Group number
@ C: Chapter number m
T: Track number
T: Track number (MP3 discs)
@ Time=
*Press [A, v] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
title (or chapter during program and random play).
*Select a positron to start play by specifying a trme with the numbered
buttons.
Changing the time display
Press [A, v] to show the el y time or remaining time for the
track.
Elapsed play time (MP3 discs)
(display only, cannot be changed)
@ Advanced Surround m (0 Page 13)
1~2~OFF
/
@ Bass Plus m PEE (* paw 13)
1~2~OFF
t t
@ Dialogue Enhancer m (0 page 13)
ON-OFF
Display menu
@ 4:3 TV ZOOM m (0 page 10)
ON-OFF
@ IPB display m (*page 20, Glossary)
ON-OFF
Displays the picture type (l/P/B) in the still picture mode
@ Display dimmer m m
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
Brig:t-Dim++y’ (m VCD])
The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform oper-
ations such as slow-motion, search, and pause.
p Audio/Subtitle language
ENG: English SVE: Swedish CHI: Chinese
FRA: French NOR: Norwegian KOR: Korean
DEU: German DAN: Danish MAL: Malay
ITA: ltalran POR: Portuguese VIE: Vietnamese
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian THA: Thai
NLD: Dutch JPN: Japanese x: Others
q Signal type/data
LPCM/OO DigitallDTWMPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
Example: a/z ,lch
(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
2: Front left+Front right
3: Front left+Front right+Center

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.
Menus
Disc Items Audio m
Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle m
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus m
Choose the preferred language for disc menus.
Ratings m
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 (0 page 17).
*Select Level “0” to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels
recorded on them.
OptiOnS (Underlined items are the factory preset.)
m French German’ Italian 1
Spanish Original.* Other %x**J
Automatic -4 English French German”’
Italian-r Spanish Other Cx** 3
-8 French German \r Italian I’
Spanish Other ~XXW 3
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit 1to75 0 Lock All
Changi;lg raiings<When i&l b.riiS SeieCt&i)~
Unlock Player Change Password
Change Level Temporary Unlock
4:3 Pan&Scan 4:3 Letterbox 16:9
Automatic Field Frame
m: when connected to a TV through the VIDEO
OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Darker: when connected to a TV through the COM-
PONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR)terminals.
w: when connected to a PAL television.
NTSC: when connected to an NTSC television.
(For Asia: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)
Video
TV Aspect (-r page 7)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Still Mode (0 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.
NTSC Disc Output
Choose whether PAL 60 or NTSC signals are output during playback of
NTSC discs (0 page 5).
PCM Down Conversion m (0 page 17)
Dolby Digital m (* page 17)
DTS Digital Surround m (0 page 17)
MPEG m (* page 17)
D. Range Compression m Dolby Digital only (*page 20, Glossary)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
Audio
No
Yes
Bitstream PCM
Qf! Bitstream
pJg Bitstream
Qf! On
Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during search.
Menu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-screen mes-
sages.
on
Off
6m Francais Espaiiol
‘TEnQliSh Francais Deutsch Italian0 EspaAol
‘8 EJgisJ WC
on Off
off On
Yes No
Display
Others
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
Demo
A demonstration of the units on-screen displays starts when you select “On”. The
demonstration stops when you press a button and the setting reverts to “Off”.
QUICK SETUP
Answer questions to make basic settings.
*I . a . . ..A...
@
- . . . . . . . . . . .
German and Italian are not available.
ix2The original language of each disc will be selected.
x3Input a code number with the numbered buttons (see below).
*4 If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.
*5 Prohibits play of DVDs with corresponding ratings recorded on them.
*6 For U.S.A., Canada and units with PX printed on outer packaging. / .’ For the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and N.Z. / * For Asia
f Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566 Byelorussian: 6669 Georgian: 7565 Kashmir” 7583
Afar: 6565 Cambodian: 7577 German: 6869 Kazakh: 7575 a372 Tigrinya: 8473 8378 Tonqa: 8479
Mongolian:
Nauru:
Nepal~.
Norwegian,
Oriya:
Pashto, Pushto:
Persia”:
7778 Serbo-CroatIan:
7865 Shona:
7869 Sindhl:
7879 Smghalese:
7982 Slovak:
a083 SIOV~“I~“:
7065 Somall:
a076 Spanish:
a084 sundanese:
8065 Swahlll:
8185 Swedish.
!:a277 Tag&g:
8279 Tajlk:
8285 Tamll:
8377 Tat%
8365 Telugu:
7168 Thai:
8382 Tibetan:
6765
6779
Greek:
Guaran~:
6976
7178
9072 Greenlandic, 7576 Kurdish. 7585
Macedontan:
Laotian:
Kirghlz
7679
7775
Latin:
7589
7665
L&wan. Lettlsh: 7686
Llngala:
Korea”:
7678
Lithuanian:
7579
7684
a368 Tut&h: a482
a373 Turkme”: a475
i Afrikaans: 6570 Catalan:
Albanian: a381 Chinese:
Ameharic: 6577 Corsica”:
Arabic: 6582 Croatian:
Armenian: 7289 Czech:
Assamese: 6583 Danish:
Aymara: 6588 Dutch:
Azerbaijani: 6590 English:
Bashkir: 6665 Esperanto:
Basque: 6985 Estonian:
Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Faroese:
Bhutani: 6890 Fiji:
Bihari: 6672 Finnish:
Breton: 6682 French:
Bulgaria”: 6671 Frlsian:
Burmese: 7769 Galiclan:
c
a375
8376
a379
6983
8385
8387
a386
8476
a471
Twi: a487
7282 Gujarati: 7185
6783 Hausa: 7265 Ukrainian: a575
Urdu: 8582
6865
7876
6978
6979
6984
7079
7074
7073
7082
7089
7176
Hebrew: 7387 Uzbek: 8590
Hindi:
Icel&d,c:
7273
7383
Hunaarian: 7285 Portuguese: Punjabi:
Quechua:
Rhaeto-Romance
ROmSnlS”:
RUSSl.Sl:
Samoa”:
Sanskrit:
Scats Gaelic:
Serbian:
Vietnamese: 8673
Volaotik: 8679
Welih: 6789
W&f: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: a979
Zulu: 9085
Indonesia”: 7378 Malagasy: 7771
Interlinaua: 7365 Malw 7783
Irish: _ 7165 Mal&am: 7776
Italla”: 7384 Maltese: 7784
Japanese: 7465 Maw: 7773
Javanese: 7487 Mar&hi: 7782
Kannada. 7578 Moldavia”. 7779
8465
8484
8469
a472
6679
- - -

A, v, 4, .I
ENTER
CANCEL
SETUP
RETURN
Remote control only
See page 16 for menu and optron details.
1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
*The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the
first time after purchase (* page 7).
2 Press [4, ,] to select the menu’s tab.
The screen changes to drsplay the menu
DISC Video Audio
i
Others
i
Display
3 Press [A, V] to select the item you want to
change and press [ENTER]. J
4 Press [A, V] to select the option and press
[ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
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 televtsion.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this
unrt’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).
PCM Down Conversion E
Select how to output the high-quality 96.kHz audio signals on discs that do .g
not have copyright protection. !!
No (Factory preset): B
Output as 96 kHz. The equipment you connect must be compatible with
these signals. $
g
Yes: E
Down-sampled to 48 kHzil6 bit. 9
Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround and MPEG;
Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):
Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.
PCM (Factory preset for MPEG ):
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
Only for the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and N.Z.
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 set-
ting 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.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP]

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 Drgital or
DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
*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.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
or a decoder-amplifier combination.
*Change the settings in “Digital output” to
- Dolby Digital decoder: set “Dolby Digi-
tal” to “Bitstream”
*Go to “Digital output” and change the
settings to “PCM” and “Off” (0 page 17)
- DTS decoder: set “DTS Digital Sur-
round” to “Bitstream”
- MPEG decoder: set “MPEG ” to
“Bitstream”
I*Only for the Middle East, South Africa,
Australia and N.Z.
m
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
Amplifier with built-in decoder
or a diaital amolifier
Speakers
You can enjoy surround sound by con-
netting from three to six speakers.
Example: Six speakers
I
Optical digital audio cable
Insert fully, with this
side facing up.
--
Analog connection
Toenjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
>onnect an analog amplifier or system component.
Connecting an active subwoofer
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 (0 page 13).
*Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.
To the subwoofer’s input terminal +
W Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
*Digital recording *Analog recording
You can record the digital signal directly onto digital recording equipment. You can record to a drgital recordrng equipment or cassette deck. Using
The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 k&/l6 bit linear PCM. analog connection means sound will be unaffected by the copy guards
Ensure the following conditions are met. found on DVDs.
*The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. To make an analog recording
To make a digital recording Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (0 H above).
1. Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable
(* q above).
2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (-page 13)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (0 page 17)
Dolby Digital: PCM (* page 17)
8 DTS Digital Surround: Off (*page 17)
%
i
MPEG’: PCM (0 page 17)
xOnly for the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and N.Z.

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 l-800-21 l-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site
(http://www.panasonicom).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at l-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.
In other areas, consult your dealer.
Power Page
The unit is automatically *To conserve power, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in -
switched to the standby mode. the stop mode. Turn the power back to ON.
*The unit was switched to standbv bv the SLEEP timer. I I
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Operation
No operations can be performed
with the remote control. *Check the batteries are installed correctly. *The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
*Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate
Alternative languages fail to be *In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected with [AUDIO] or
[SUBTITLE]. Try selectinrl it from the disc’s menu if one is available.
No subtitles.
l Sub$tles appear only with discs that contain them.
*Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles,
1 Angle cannot be changed. *This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles 12
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.
Sound
*While stopped, press and hold [ 1441 and [I I] on the unit and then also press and hold [C] on
the unit until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.
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his unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal,
ct settings for “Dolby DigItal”, “DTS Digital Surround” and

*Ensure that the equipment is connected properly.
*Make sure the television is on.
*Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VfDEQ 1) is correct
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*You inserted a disc the unrt cannot play: insert one it can.
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“HOO”
00 stands for a number. *Trouble is likely to have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Reset procedure:
Press [POWER &] to switch the unrt to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatrvely, press
[POWER &] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and
then reconnect it. 1
note the service number and contact a qualified service person.
Television displays
*Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”.
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The disc’s menu is displayed in *Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”. 16
a different language. I I
Bitstream Frame still and field still
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 Laborato-
ries. 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 chan-
nels 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.
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving prcture.
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.
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MPEG 2, the video compressron standard .adopted for use with DVD-
Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: lntra coded picture (l-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-pic-
tures 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 instructrons).