Panasonic SC-HT340 User manual

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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT340
E GCS GCT GC GS
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely. Please keep this
manual for future reference.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
instructions are for Continental Europe.
Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
Advanced
Progressive scan
For Southeast Asia, Thailand,
the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Provides a smoother and sharper
image.
page 9
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing
the region number or “ALL”.
Example:
For Continental Europe
Region Number
Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
2
Southeast Asia and Thailand 3
High performance
sound effect
Sound field control (SFC), Dolby
Pro Logic II and more.
page 27
Compatible with
a variety of media
formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Video, DivX and
more.
page 11
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System SC-HT340
Main unit SA-HT340
Front speakers SB-FS340
Center speaker SB-PC340
Surround speakers SB-FS341
Subwoofer SB-W340
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Caution for AC Mains Lead
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Safety precautions
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive
vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and
other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service
life.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload
the unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully
when setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC
is used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire
or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on
the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling
the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause
electric shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
electric shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect
the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any
other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs,
disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or
an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to
the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or
reconstructed by unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the
power source if it is not to be used for a long time.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
For Continental Europe
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GETTING STARTED
Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................................................................3
Safety precautions ..........................................................................................4
Accessories ..................................................................................................6
Preparing the remote control .............................................................................6
Simple setup.................................................................................................7
• Placement of speakers ............................................................................................................................7
• Making the connections...........................................................................................................................8
• Other speaker setup options .................................................................................................................10
• Optional antenna connections ...............................................................................................................10
Disc information........................................................................................... 11
• Discs that can be played .......................................................................................................................11
Overview of controls...................................................................................... 12
• Main unit ................................................................................................................................................12
• Remote control ......................................................................................................................................12
Performing QUICK SETUP................................................................................ 13
Basic play .................................................................................................. 14
• Using the main unit................................................................................................................................14
• Using the remote control .......................................................................................................................14
DISC OPERATIONS
Advanced play ............................................................................................. 16
• Displaying current playback condition ...................................................................................................16
• Program and Random play....................................................................................................................16
Using navigation menus ................................................................................. 17
• Playing data discs..................................................................................................................................17
• Playing HighMAT™ discs ......................................................................................................................18
• Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs....................................................................................18
• Playing the selected track in the CD Text disc.......................................................................................18
Using on-screen menus .................................................................................. 19
• Functions Menu .....................................................................................................................................19
• Other Settings........................................................................................................................................20
Changing the player settings............................................................................ 22
• Player settings .......................................................................................................................................22
• Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings) .........................................................................................24
• About DivX VOD content .......................................................................................................................24
• Tips for making data discs .....................................................................................................................25
OTHER OPERATIONS
Using the radio ............................................................................................ 26
• Manual tuning ........................................................................................................................................26
• Automatic presetting..............................................................................................................................26
• Selecting the preset channels ...............................................................................................................26
• AM allocation setting .............................................................................................................................26
Using sound effects....................................................................................... 27
• Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control (SFC).......................................................................27
• Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II ...................................................................................27
• Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus ..............................................................27
• Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level.....................................................................................27
• Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments......................................................... 28
Using the microphone .................................................................................... 28
• Enjoying Karaoke ..................................................................................................................................28
Operating other equipment .............................................................................. 29
• Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television .....................................................29
• Optional connection for set top box, cable TV box or video cassette recorder .....................................29
• Operating the television.........................................................................................................................29
REFERENCE
Troubleshooting guide.................................................................................... 30
• Troubleshoot..........................................................................................................................................30
Maintenance ............................................................................................... 32
Glossary .................................................................................................... 33
Specifications.............................................................................................. 34
Language code list........................................................................................ 35
Table of contents
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Accessories
Preparing the remote control
• Do not use
rechargeable
type batteries.
R6/LR6, AA
1Insert so the
poles (+ and –)
match those in the
remote control.
Do not:
• mix old and new batteries.
• use different types of batteries at the same time.
• heat or expose batteries to flame.
• take apart or short circuit the batteries.
• 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 severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries 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 display (\page 12), avoiding obstacles, at a
maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 Remote control
For Continental Europe
(N2QAYZ000005)
For Southeast Asia,
Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia
and Kuwait
(N2QAYZ000006)
2 Remote control batteries
1 AM loop antenna
1 FM indoor antenna
1 AC mains lead
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
For Continental Europe,
Southeast Asia, Thailand,
the Middle East, South
Africa, Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait
1 Sheet of speaker-cable
sticker
1 Video cable
For Southeast Asia,
Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia
and Kuwait
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Simple setup
• Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound
quality will be negatively affected.
• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them
from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the
speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even
surface.
Main unit
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system
for proper ventilation.
• To allow proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow
around the main unit, position it with at least 5 cm of space
on all sides.
• Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit.
Center speaker
• Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the
picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the
center speaker on a rack or shelf.
• To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly
on top of the television.
Subwoofer
• Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or
a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave a
space of 30 cm from the television.
Caution
• Refrain from holding the
speaker’s net.
Example: Front speaker
Placement of speakers
Placement of speakers
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:
• Place speakers on flat secure bases.
• Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick
curtains.
1
FRONT
(L, R)
2
SURROUND
(L, R)
3
CENTER
4
SUBWOOFER
Setup example
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in
the diagram are approximate.
Main unit
•Other speaker setup options (\page 10).
Note
•You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you
play sound at high levels over extended periods.
•Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player,
a microphone (except
For Continental Europe
), noise from FM
broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or
electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
If irregular coloring occurs on your television
The front and center speakers are designed to be used
close to a television, but the picture may be affected with
some televisions and setup combinations.
If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30
minutes.
The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers farther away from
the television.
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Simple setup (continued)
Making the connections
Making the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.
• Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections.
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 1 W). To save power when the unit is
not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after
plugging in the unit.
4 Connect to the power supply.
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
To household mains socket
3 Connect to the speakers.
Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
Note
• Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.
• Be sure to connect only positive (white) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (blue) wires to
negative (–) terminals. An incorrect connection can damage the speakers.
6SUBWOOFER
2FRONT (R)
1FRONT (L)
4SURROUND (R)
3SURROUND (L)
5CENTER
Speaker-cable sticker
Insert the wire fully.
Push!
Be careful not to
cross (short-circuit) or
reverse the polarity of
the speaker wires as
doing so may damage
the speakers.
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1 Connect to the antennas.
■AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up
on its base.
Black
Red
White
■FM indoor antenna
Tape the antenna where reception is best.
Adhesive tape
2 Connect to the various television terminals.
•Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
• Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand,
the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
■Television with COMPONENT
VIDEO IN terminals
Television
(not included)
Video cables
(not included)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for either
interlaced or progressive output and
provide a purer picture than the
S-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 (example: Y/PB/
PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).
Connect to terminals of the same
color.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
■Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal
Television
(not included)
S-video cable
(not included)
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT 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.)
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
■Television with a VIDEO IN terminal
Television
(not included)
Video cable
(included)
For Continental Europe
■Television with SCART terminal
Television
(not included)
SCART cable
(not included)
Using the SCART (AV) terminal
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output
from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or
“RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video”
or “RGB” from QUICK SETUP (\page 13).
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Simple setup (continued)
Other speaker setup options
Other speaker setup options
■Attaching to a wall
You can attach the front, surround and center speakers to the wall.
• The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kgper screw. Consult a
qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall
and speakers.
1Drive a screw (not included) into a wall.
2Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
Ø4.0 mm Ø7.5 to 9.5 mm
5.0 to 7.0 mm
Wall or pillar
Front and surround speakers Center speaker
Optional antenna connections
Optional antenna connections
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
Note
• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
FM outdoor antenna
(Using a television antenna)
Rear panel of
this main unit
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
75 :
coaxial cable
(not included)
AM outdoor antenna
(Using a vinyl wire)
Rear panel of
this main unit
AM outdoor antenna
(not included)
5 to 12 m
AM loop antenna
(included)
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
• The outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent
technician.
• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or
any other convenient location.
• Leave the AM loop antenna connected.
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Disc information
Note about using a DualDisc
• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet
the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
• Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to
insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.
■Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be
removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-
RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including
CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
■Video systems
• This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television
must match the system used on the disc.
• PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC
television.
• This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for
viewing on a PAL television (\page 23, “NTSC Disc
Output” in “Video” tab).
■Disc handling precautions
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may
cause disc warping, rendering it unusable.
• 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 use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers
or labels (rented discs, etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
■To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Discs that can be played
Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as show the formats.
DVD-Video
—
Video CD
• Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
DVD-RAM
*3, *4
• Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.
• Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
• Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO
specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].
DVD-R (DVD-Video)*1/DVD-RW (DVD-Video)
• Discs recorded and finalized*2on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
DVD-R (VR) 1/DVD-RW (VR)
• Discs recorded and finalized*2on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2
DVD-R DL only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
DVD-R/DVD-RW
*3, *4
• Finalized*2the disc after recording.
–+R (Video)*1/+RW (Video)
• Discs recorded and finalized*2on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
CD
*3, *4
• This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize*2the disc after
recording.
• This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which
expands the dynamic range of high-level signals).
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all
other CDs.
• This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
• This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at
several different bit rates).
*1Includes single-sided, dual layer discs.
*2A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
*3Plays all versions of DivX®video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX®media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
*4Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
• It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
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AC supply indicator [AC IN]
This indicator lights when the unit is
connected to the AC mains supply.
0OPEN/CLOSE
Open or close the
disc tray (14)
Display
7/-TUNE MODE/– FM MODE
Stop playback, Select the tuning mode (26),
Adjust the FM reception condition (26)
3/MEMORY
Disc playback (14), Memorize the receiving
radio stations (26)
+, – VOLUME
Turn the volume up
or down (14)
4/1, ¡/¢/ 4TUNING 3
Skipping or slow-search play,
Select the radio stations (26)
Standby/on switch [y/I] (14)
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.
SELECTOR (14, 26)
For Continental Europe
DVD/CD =FM =AM =TV =AUX =Returns to DVD/CD
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
DVD/CD =FM =AM =AUX =Returns to DVD/CD
Overview of controls
Main unit
Main unit
Remote control
Remote control
This function enables you to turn off the unit
automatically after the set time.
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To cancel the timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] again.
To mute the sound
• Press the button to activate.
• Press again to cancel.
To cancel
• Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume
to minimum “VOL 0”, and then raise it to the
required level.
• Muting is cancelled when you switch the unit to
standby.
Adjust the television volume (29)
Select the source
For Continental Europe
DVD: DVD/CD (13)
TUNER/BAND: FM (26) AM (26)
EXT-IN: TV (29) AUX (29)
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DVD: DVD/CD (13)
TUNER/BAND: FM (26) AM (26)
AUX: AUX (29)
Show the display on the main unit (15)
Adjust the volume of the main unit (28)
Basic operations for play (15)
Show a disc menu or play list (15)
Select or confirm menu items on the television
screen (13), Frame-by-frame (15)
Return to previous screen (15)
Television operations (29)
Switch the main unit on or off (13)
Change the television’s video input mode (29)
Select disc’s title numbers and etc.,
Enter numbers (15)
Select preset radio stations (26)
Show a disc top menu (15)
or program list (15)
Show on-screen menu (19),
Adjust the AM reception condition (26)
Set the sleep timer,
Show the Setup menu (13)
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
MIC jack
Connect a microphone (28)
MIC level
Adjust of the microphone volume (28)
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Performing QUICK SETUP
The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is
connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).
To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
• This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\page 29).
1 Switch on the
main unit.
3 Shows the
QUICK SETUP
screen.
(Press and hold)
2 Select “DVD/CD”.
4 Follow the messages and
make the setting.
\
5 Finish the QUICK SETUP.
6 Press to exit.
7Details of settings
Menu language
Choose the language for the
on-screen messages.
• English • (Language options)*1
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.
• Standard (Direct View TV)
• CRT Projector • LCD TV/Projector
• Projection TV • Plasma TV
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your
television and preference.
• 4:3: Regular aspect television
• 16:9: Widescreen television
AV Output*2• Video • S-Video • RGB
*1 Language options :
For Continental Europe : Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Polski, Svenska, Nederlands
For Southeast Asia and Thailand : ˀ
For the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait : Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Português, Русский, Nederlands
*2For Continental Europe
To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (\page 23).
• Underlined items in the above table are the factory preset.
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Basic play
8, PAUSE
7, STOP 3, PLAY
FL DISPLAY
5, ∞, 2, 3,
ENTER
1, ¡,
SLOW/SEARCH
DVD
CANCEL
4, ¢,
4, 3, SKIP
Numeric buttons
y
Using the main unit
Using the main unit
Using the remote control
Using the remote control
1 Power on.
2 Select “DVD/CD”.
4 Start playback and adjust the volume.
\
3 Load a disc in the tray.
• Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want
to play is facing up.
• For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before
use.
MENU,
PLAY LIST
RETURN
TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
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Stop
The position is memorized while “RESUME” is
on the display.
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume.
• Press [7, STOP] again to clear the position.
Pause
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback.
Search (during play)
• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal
playback.
Slow-motion play (during pause)
• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
• Slow motion play is for forward
direction only.
• Except .
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal
playback.
Main unit display
Time display ↔Information display
When Slideshow (\page 19) is on:
SLIDE ↔Information display
When Slideshow (\page 19) is off:
PLAY ↔Information display
Track or content skip
Group or content skip (during play)
• This feature does not work
during program and random
play (\page 16).
Group skip: Press [5, ∞].
Content skip: Press [2, 3].
Enter numbers
(while stopped)
Example: To select 12,
[ h 10] \[1] \[2]
with Playback control (PBC)
Press [7, STOP] and then press the
numeric buttons to cancel the PBC
functions.
Note
• The numeric buttons that can function
depend on the number of tracks on the
VCD.
Example: To select 123,
[1] \[2] \[3] \[ENTER]
Cancel the numbers
Disc menus
Shows a disc top menu.
Shows the program (\page 18).
Shows a disc menu.
Shows the play list (\page 18).
with Playback control (PBC)
Shows a disc menu.
On-screen item select
Select
Confirm
Select
Frame-by-frame (during pause)
≠
• Forward direction only.
Return to previous screen
Note
• Disc continues to rotate while menus are displayed.
Press [7, STOP] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and
your television screen.
• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.
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Advanced play
3, PLAY
5, ∞, 2, 3,
ENTER
Numeric
buttons
PLAY MODE
Displaying current playback condition
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Every time you press the button:
Functions Menu (\page 19) →Basics →Details
Off (No on-screen display)
■Basics
Example:
Current playback
number
Elapsed
play time
Current positionPlay mode
Playback condition
■Details
Example:
Audio information
Subtitle information
Angle information
Aspect of current title
Total play time of
current title
• Video and audio information is not
displayed during search.
Program play (up to 32 items)
1Press the numeric buttons to select the items.
(Press [ENTER] to
confirm the selection.)
Example:
• Repeat this step to program other items.
• To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select 25, [ h 10] \[2] \[5]
[2] \[5] \[ENTER]
2Press [3, PLAY].
To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [5, ∞] to select an item, then press
[ENTER] again to confirm.
To select all the items
While the “Chapter”, “Track” or “Content” field is
highlighted, press [5, ∞] to select “ALL”.
Then press [ENTER] again to confirm.
Example:
To change the selected program
1. Press [5, ∞] to select the program number.
2. Press the numeric buttons to change each item.
( Press [ENTER] to
confirm the selection.)
To clear the selected program
1. Press [5, ∞] to select the program number.
2. Press [CANCEL] (or press [5, ∞, 2, 3] to select
“Clear” and press [ENTER]).
To clear the whole program
Select “Clear all” with [5, ∞, 2, 3] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the unit is
turned off, the disc tray is opened or another source is
selected.
Random play
1Press the numeric buttons to select a group or a
title. ( Press [ENTER]
to confirm the selection.)
Example:
• To deselect a group, press the numeric buttons
corresponding to the group you want to clear.
2Press [3, PLAY].
Program and Random play
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.
Program and random playback screens appear
sequentially.
Program Random
Off (Normal play)*
*Select “Off” condition to exit the program or random
mode.
To exit program or random play mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
Note
• Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (\page 21) will
be effective if the following functions are not available to play
WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents.
• Some items cannot be played even if you have
programmed them.
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Using navigation menus
1, ¡
5, ∞, 2, 3,
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
TOP MENU
Playing data discs
Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (\page 21)
will be effective if the following functions are not
available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX
video contents.
• Playing HighMAT™ discs (\page 18).
Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
1Press [TOP MENU].
Example:
All contents
WMA/MP3
JPEG
MPEG4 and DivX video
2While the menu is displayed
Press [5, ∞] to select “All”, “Audio”, “Picture” or
“Video” and press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].
Playing from the selected item
(Navigation Menu)
1Press [MENU].
Example:
Group and content
number currently playing
: JPEG
: WMA/MP3
: MPEG4 and
DivX video
ContentGroup
2Press [2] followed by [5, ∞] to select the group
and press [ENTER].
3To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
To start play from the selected content
Press [5, ∞] to select and press [ENTER].
To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing
a JPEG image on the screen
Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
■Using the submenu
1While the Navigation Menu is displayed
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [5, ∞] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Groups and contents are displayed
To search by content or group title
(\see below)
To switch between guide messages and the
elapsed play time indicator
MPEG4 and DivX video only
JPEG only
WMA/MP3 only
WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video
To go to previous group
To go to next group
Thumbnail images
Groups only
Contents only
■Searching by a content or group title
Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content
title to search its content.
1While the submenu is displayed (\see above)
Press [5, ∞] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
2Press [5, ∞] to select a character and press
[ENTER].
• Repeat to enter another character.
• Lower case is also searched.
• Press [1, ¡] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
• Press [2] to erase a character.
• Leave the asterisk (✱) when you search for the titles
including the character you enter.
• Erase the asterisk (✱) to search for the titles starting
with the character you enter. To add the asterisk (✱)
again, display the submenu again and select “Find”.
3Press [3] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
4Press [5, ∞] to select the content or group and
press [ENTER].
MENU
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MENU,
PLAY LIST
5, ∞, 2, 3,
ENTER
TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
FUNCTIONS
Using navigation menus (continued)
Playing HighMAT™ discs
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [5, ∞, 2, 3] to select the item, and then press
[ENTER].
• Repeat this step if necessary.
Example:
Menu:Takes you to the next menu which
shows play lists or another menu
Play list: Play starts
To change the menu background
Press [FUNCTIONS].
The background changes to the one recorded on the
disc.
To exit the screen
Press [7, STOP].
Selecting from the list
1During play
Press [MENU].
Example:
2Press [2] followed by [5, ∞] to switch among
“Playlist”,“Group” and “Content” lists.
3Press [3] followed by [5, ∞] to select an item and
press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs
• Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
• You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.
Playing the programs
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [5, ∞] or the numeric buttons to select the
program.
• Press [3] to show the contents of the program and
the disc.
3Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Playing a play list
Applicable only when the disc contains a play list.
1Press [PLAY LIST].
2Press [5, ∞] or the numeric buttons to select the play
list.
3Press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
To play scenes one by one
1While the play list menu is displayed
Press [3].
2Press [5, ∞] to select “Scene List” and press
[ENTER].
• “Contents” shows play list information.
3Press [5, ∞, 2, 3] to select a scene and press
[ENTER].
/Playing the selected track in the
CD Text disc
Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.
1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
Example: CD Text
2Press [5, ∞] to select the track and press [ENTER].
• Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition
and current position.
To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
7, STOP
Numeric
buttons
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Using on-screen menus
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Functions Menu
Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Track
Playlist
Content
To start from a specific item
Example: To select program 12
Press the numeric buttons:
[1] \[2] \[ENTER]
Time
(Except
+R/+RW)
To skip incrementally or decrementally*
(Time slip) (during play)
1. Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip
indicator.
2. Press [5, ∞] to select the time and press
[ENTER].
• To change the steps quickly, press and
hold [5, ∞].
To start from a specific time*(Time Search)
To change the elapsed or remaining time
display
Video To display the pixel number
Fps (frame per second) is also
displayed.
Audio (with multiple soundtracks)
To select audio soundtrack
To select “L”, “R” or “LR”
(Karaoke disc)
To select “On” or “Off” for vocals
• Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Audio Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/ŸDigital/DTS/MP3/MPEG:
Signal type kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch
(Number of channels)
Example: 3 /2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect
(not displayed if there is
no signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2:
Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front left + Front right
3: Front left + Front right + Center
•It may take some time for play to start if
you change the audio on a DivX video disc.
To display the current bitrate or sampling
frequency
Thumbnail To show thumbnail images
Subtitle (with multiple subtitles)
(SVCD only)
To select the subtitle language
• On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown
for subtitles that are not displayed.
•“On” or “Off” appears only with
discs that contain subtitle on/off information
(Subtitle on/off information cannot be
recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders).
Marker (VR) To recall a marker recorded on
DVD-Video recorders
Press [5, ∞] \Press [ENTER]
Angle (with multiple angles)
To select a video angle
Rotate
Picture
To rotate pictures
Slideshow
To turn the slideshow on or off
To change the slideshow speed
– from “1 Fast” to “5 Slow” (in 1-unit steps)
Other
Settings
(\page 20)
1 Display the “Functions”
screen.
2 Select the menu.
Go to the
next menu
Confirm
Select
Return to the
previous menu
3 Make the settings.
Select
Confirm
4 Press to exit.
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Using on-screen menus (continued)
Other Settings
Play Speed
To change play speed
– from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal playback.
• After you change the speed.
– Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement
have no effect.
– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo.
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted
to 48 kHz.
• This function may not work depending on the
disc’s recording.
7Play Menu
Repeat (Only when the elapsed play time can be
displayed.)
: Off →Chapter →Title*
: Off →Program →All
During playlist play: Off →Scene →Playlist
: Off →Track →All
:
Off →Content →Group*
: Off →Group*
“All” is displayed during program or random
play.
A-B Repeat Except (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending
points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker Except
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Press [ENTER]. (The unit is now ready to accept
markers.)
To mark a position:
Press [ENTER] at the desired point.
To mark another position:
Press [2, 3] to select “✱” \Press [ENTER]
To recall a marker:
Press [2, 3] \Press [ENTER]
To erase a marker:
Press [2, 3] \Press [CANCEL]
• This feature does not work during program
and random play.
• Markers you add are cleared when you
open the disc tray or switch the main unit to
standby.
Advanced
Disc Review (Except +R/+RW) (Except
still picture part and when playing a play list)
Allows you to browse the disc contents and
start playing from the selected position. You
can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode”
in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab
(\page 22).
Example:
Press [3, PLAY] when you find a title or
program of your choice.
• This may not work depending on the disc and
the play position.
7Picture Menu
Picture Mode Normal
Cinema1 : Mellows images and enhances
detail in dark scenes.
Cinema2 : Sharpens images and enhances
detail in dark scenes.
Animation: Suitable for animation.
Dynamic : Enhances the contrast for powerful
images.
User : Press [ENTER] to select “Picture
Adjustment” (\see below)
Picture Adjustment
Contrast : Increases the contrast
between light and dark parts
of the picture.
Brightness : Brightens the picture.
Sharpness : Adjusts the sharpness of the
edges of horizontal lines.
Colour : Adjusts the shade of the
picture’s color.
Gamma : Adjusts the brightness of
dark parts.
Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise
in the background to give a
greater feeling of depth.
Video Output
Mode*1
To select suitable picture quality with your
television
*480p/576p (progressive)
*480i/576i (interlace)
When you select “xxx*p” (progressive) and
a confirmation screen appears, select “Yes”
only if connecting to a progressive output
compatible television.
*The numbers displayed depend on the disc
being played. One of the above numbers is
displayed.
Transfer
Mode*1
If you have chosen “xxx p” (progressive)
( see above), select the method of
conversion for progressive output to suit the
type of material.
• The setting will return to Auto or Auto1 when
the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off
or another source is selected.
When playing PAL discs, MPEG4 or DivX video
contents
Auto :Automatically detects the film and
video content, and appropriately
converts it.
Video :Select when using Auto, and the
content is distorted.
Cinema: Select this if the edges
of the film content
appear jagged or
rough when Auto
is selected.
However, if the video content is
distorted as shown in the illustration
to the right, then select Auto.
When playing NTSC discs
Auto1 :Automatically detects the film and
video content, and appropriately
converts it.
Auto2 :In addition to Auto1, automatically
detects film contents with different frame
rates and appropriately converts it.
Video :Select when using Auto1 and Auto2,
and the content is distorted.
*1For Southeast Asia,Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
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