Panasonic SC-HT928 User manual

GCS
GC GN
GS
EE RQT7436-B
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT928
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or “ALL”.
Example: [Australia[and[N.Z.[
Region Number
The Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia
and Kuwait 2
Southeast Asia 3
Australia and N.Z. 4
Russia 5
4ALL
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Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Discs that can be played/
Main unit and disc caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Position memory/Zoom/Audio/Subtitle/
Quick replay/Page skip/Repeat play/
All group, random and program play
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing data discs/Playing HighMATTM discs/Playing
the programs/Playing a play list
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/
Manual tuning/RDS broadcasting/Optional antenna
connections
Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26
Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/
Dolby Pro Logic II/Multi Rear Surround (MRS),
Virtual Rear Surround (VRS)/Speaker level
adjustments/Down-mixing/Subwoofer level/Custom
Sound Memory
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones
Operating other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Getting started
Simple setup
STEP 1 Front and surround speaker
assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
STEP 2 Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3 Connecting speakers with the
subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 4 Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 5 Radio and system connection . . . . . 9
STEP 6 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STEP 7 QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disc operations
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other operations
Reference

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of SC-HT928 for Australia and
N.Z.
≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly
with the remote control, but you can perform operations
on the main unit if the controls are the same.
System SC-HT928
Main unit SA-HT928
Front speakers SB-PF921
Center speaker SB-PC920
Surround speakers SB-PS921
Active subwoofer SB-WA928
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
≥DO 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 MATERIALS 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 ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.
For the Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia, Saudi
Arabia and Kuwait
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
For Australia, N.Z. and Russia
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.
(Inside of product)
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
(Back of product)

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Caution for AC Mains Lead/Accessories
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait)
(“GS” area code models only)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI mark Ìon the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR COLOURED
GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF
THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure A Figure B
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied
accessories.
[Note]
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
∏1 Remote control
(EUR7722X60)
∏2 Remote control batteries
∏1 Video cable
∏1 AC mains lead
[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]
\Australia\and\N.Z.]
[Russia,[Southeast[Asia,[
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
∏1 AM loop antenna
∏1 FM indoor antenna
∏1 System cable
∏1 Speaker cable
4-m cable
∏1 Sheet of speaker-cable
stickers
∏4 Large washer screws
∏8 Small screws

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Front and surround speaker assembly
Simple setup
Front and surround speaker assembly
[Note]
The front and surround speaker pairs as well as the pipe pairs are
different.
– Check the label on the rear of the speaker before attaching the
pipe (‹page 6).
– The pipe with the shorter cable is for the front speaker unit.
Preparation
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and
perform assembly on it.
≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
1Attach the pipe to the base.
1Thread the speaker cable through the base.
2Insert the pipe.
3Secure the pipe to the
base.
Ensure the screw is
securely fastened.
2Attach the stands to the front and
surround speakers.
≥ There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands.
≥Using the polyfoam included with this unit may be convenient.
1Remove the screw and separate the mounting plate into
two parts.
2Attach plate A to the speaker.
Ensure that plate A is fastened on straight by lightly tightening the
top and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened.
You can also attach to the upper rear of the speaker.
The height of the speaker is indicated in the diagram
(‹page 5) when attaching plate A to the upper rear or lower
rear of the speaker.
3Place the pipe on plate A and attach plate B.
4Secure the plate with the same screw removed in
procedure 1.
Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and
connection.
4 pipes 4 large washer
screws
2 front and
2 surround
speaker units
8 small screws
4 bases 4 mounting plates
STEP1
The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment
to Panasonic SB-PF921 front speakers and SB-PS921
surround speakers. Only use as indicated in this setup.
Lessen excess speaker cable.
Thread the
speaker cable
through here.
Cable
Hole for screw
Groove
Insert the pipe while gently
pulling on the speaker cable.
Rear side of base
Large
washer
screw
Cable
Small screw
Plate A
Plate B
Small screws
Speaker
Plate A
Polyfoam
Rotate the pipe so that the flat
side is facing away from the
back of the speaker.
Plate B
Fit the offset into the slot
and slide plate B into the
locked position.
Offset
Slot
Plate B
Small screw

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Front and surround speaker assembly
∫Front and surround speaker height
(Assembled diagram)
3Adjust the speaker height.
≥Check the screws you tightened on page 4.
e.g. Attaching the stand to the lower rear of the speaker
4Connect the speaker cables.
5Fasten the speaker cable to the base.
∫Preventing the speakers from falling over (Front and surround speakers)
Preparation
Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall
(‹right diagram ).
≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the
walls and pillars to which the screw eyes are going to be
fastened.
≥Consult with a qualified housing contractor concerning the
appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a
surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper
attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.
1Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the
rear of the speaker to prevent it from falling over.
2Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.
For your reference
You can enjoy good acoustics by
adjusting the height of the speaker to
the height of the television so the
center positions of both are
approximately the same.
1,160 mm
Speaker
Pipe
Base
750 mm
818 mm 575 mm
704 mm
Stoppe
r
screw
Do not
remove.
You can adjust within this range.
Attach to lower
rear of speaker.
Attach to upper
rear of speaker.
Stopper screw
Screw to stop mounting plate from moving or
sliding below this point.
1Loosen the attached speaker mounting
plate screw until the attached speaker is
slightly loose and adjustable.
Be careful not to loosen the screw too
much or the speaker may detach and fall.
2With one hand on the base and the other
holding the speaker, adjust the height of
the speaker up and down.
≥After adjusting the height, tighten the screw
on the mounting plate securely.
Phillips-head screwdriver
_:Copper
`: Silver
Push!
Rear speaker panel
1Twist off the vinyl ends of
the speaker cables.
2Press the speaker cable into the groove.
If there is any excess speaker cable,
detach the rubber cap on the top of
the pipe and thread the speaker
cable into the opening while pulling
the speaker cable from the bottom of
the base.
Insert the wire fully.
Rear side of base Cable
1Press the speaker
cable and thread
between the
hooks.
2Fit the speaker
cable into the
base cover
groove as far as
possible.
String (not included)
Screw eye (not included)
Rear of the speaker
Approx. 150 mm
e.g.
Wall

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Locating
≥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
[Note]
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for
proper ventilation.
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 won’t cause vibration. Leave 10 cm at the rear for
ventilation.
Caution
Hold the speakers by the sides. Applying pressure to the front net
can damage the speaker.
Notes on speaker use
≥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 receiving howling from a record player,
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.
Do not use a front speaker as
a surround speaker or vice
versa. Verify the type of
speaker with the label on the
rear of the speaker.
How you set up your speakers can a
ff
ect the bass and the sound
f
ield. Note the
f
ollowing 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.
STEP2Locating
Speaker labels
If irregular coloring occurs on your television
The supplied 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.
Caution
≥The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only
as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to
damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may
result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service
person if damage has occurred or if you experience a
sudden change in performance.
≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using
methods other than those described in this manual.
SUBWOOFERFRONT (L, R) SURROUND (L, R) CENTER
Main unit
Setup example
≥The left and right speaker pairs are the same with respect to the front and
surround speakers.
≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately
the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the
diagrams are approximate.

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Connecting speakers with the subwoofer
Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
\Note]
≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals.
Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.
STEP3Connecting speakers with the subwoofer
1
23
45
Sheet of speaker-cable stickersSpeaker cable
≥4-m cable: For center speaker
SUBWOOFER
Insert the wire fully.
Speaker-cable sticker
2 FRONT (R)
1 FRONT (L)
4 SURROUND (R)
3 SURROUND (L)
5 CENTER
Copper
Silver
Click!

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Video connections
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed
properly.
≥Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the
television’s operating instructions.
∫Television with a VIDEO IN terminal
∫Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal
∫Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN
terminals
\Russia]
∫Television with SCART terminal
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.)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT
terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color
difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in
order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals depends
on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).
Connect to terminals of the same color.
≥\Russia] When making this connection, select “Video/Y PB PR” or
“S-Video/Y PB PR” from QUICK SETUP (‹page 10).
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/
Y PB PR” or “RGB/No Output” from QUICK SETUP (‹page 10).
Video cable
STEP4Video connections
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
(480P/480I)
VIDEO IN
Television
(not included)
Back of the
main unit
Video cable
(included)
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
(480P/480I)
IN
S-VIDEO
S-video cable
(not included)
Television
(not included)
Back of the
main unit
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
PRPBY
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
P
B
P
R
Y
(480P/480I)
Television
(not included)
Video cables
(not included)
Back of the
main unit
AV
AV
Television
(not included)
Scart cable
(not included)
Back of the
main unit
To enjoy progressive video
≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P
compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if
connected to an incompatible television.)
≥When playing NTSC discs, change video output mode to
“480P” (‹page 19) or press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main
unit so “PROG.” appears on the display.
All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input connectors are
compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another
brand of television.
[Note]
Output from this unit is interlace if you have connected to the
television through the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART
(AV) terminal or when playing PAL discs, even if “PROG.” is on
the display.

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Radio and system connection/The remote control
Do not:
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
∫Use
Aim at the sensor (‹page 10), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum
range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
STEP5Radio and system connection
OPTICAL
IN
L
R
A
FM ANT
(75h)
AM ANT
LOOP
EXT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
YP B
P R
LINE
OUT
AUX
TV
AUDI O
IN
VCR
AUDI O
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
1
2
VOLT ADJ
127 V 110 V 220 V-230 V 240 V
System cable AM loop
antenna
FM indoor
antenna
AC mains lead
Subwoofer
Adhesive tape
Affix this end of the antenna
where reception is best.
AM loop antenna
Click!
System cable
To household mains socket
FM indoor antenna
Catch up
To disconnect
Press the catch
and pull out. To disconnect
Press the catch
and pull out.
[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]
\Southeast\Asia,\the\Middle\East,\
\South\Africa,\Saudi\Arabia\and\Kuwait[
Before connecting the
AC mains lead
Set the voltage.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn
the voltage selector on the back of
the subwoofer to the appropriate
position for the area in which this
system is used.
If the power supply in your area is
115 V or 120 V, please set the voltage
selector as follows:
≥For 115 V: Set to 110 V.
≥For 120 V: Set to 127 V.
AC mains lead
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned
off (For Russia, Australia and N.Z.: approx. 0.7 W or for Southeast Asia,
the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: approx. 0.9 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.
Main unit
[Australia\and\N.Z.]
Stand the antenna up on its base. Place
the antenna where reception is best.
Keep loose antenna cable away from
other wires and cables.
Catch up
≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete.
≥Optional antenna connections (‹page 23).
[Russia,[Southeast]Asia,[the[Middle[East,[
[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC
MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
STEP6The remote control
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
2
3
1
Remote control Batteries
≥Do not use
rechargeable type
batteries.
Insert so the poles (iand j) match
those in the remote control.

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QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide
The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.
To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (‹page 21).
123 4 56
Turn the unit
on.
Select
“DVD/CD”.
Shows QUICK
SETUP screen.
Follow the messages
and make the settings.
Press to
finish QUICK
SETUP.
Press to exit.
STEP7QUICK SETUP
DVD/CD
SETUP
MUTING
SHIFT
r
ENTER
RETURN
Select
Register
ENTER
SETUP
MUTING
SHIFT
r
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
9
CH
CANCEL
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEM
VCR TV
TV/AV TUNER/BAND
DIGITAL
AUX
DVD/CD
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
-/--
PLAY
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SFC
C.FOCUS
SUPER SRND
MIX 2CH
PL
SLEEP
C.S.M
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
AUDIO SETUP MUTING
FL DISPLAY PA G E GROUP AV EFFECT CD MODE REPEAT PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE
SHIFT
SLEEP
C.S.M
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
AUDIO
SETUP
MUTING
FL DISPLAY PAG E
GROUP REPEAT PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SFC
C.FOCUS
SUPER SRND
MIX 2CH
PL
(26) (24) (24) (24, 26)
(26, 27)
(14) (14) (20, 27)
(13) ( 12, 14 ) (15)
(25) (14) (14)
AV EFFECT
CD MODE
QUICK REPLAY
SUBTITLE
(13, 25)
12345
V.R.S M.R.S
C.S.M
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE MEMORY
VOLUME
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
PHONES
DOWN UP
5 DISC SELECTOR
INPUT
SELECTOR
/I
DIGITAL IN
CD MODE
TUNE MODE
TUNING
OPEN/CLOSE
Turn the unit
on/off.
(12, 13)
(13, 16, 17)
To use functions labeled in orange:
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.
Standby/on switch [Í/I]
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.
Standby/on indicator
When the unit is connected to the AC mains
supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and
goes out when the unit is turned on.
Source select button [INPUT SELECTOR] (22)
DVD/CD # FM # AM # TV # VCR # AUX #
D-IN (Digital In) # Return to DVD/CD
AC supply
indicator (AC IN)
This indicator lights
when the unit is
connected to the AC
mains supply.
(13, 16, 17)
Adjust the volume.
(22, 29)
(10)
(18, 29) (13, 29)
Control reference guide
See reference pages in brackets.
RDS ([Russia[), Progressive button (23, 12)
Remote control signal
sensor
Switch the
television’s video
input mode (29).
(12)
Select the source
DIGITAL, AUX (29)
TUNER/BAND (22)
DVD/CD (10)
V.R.S, M.R.S indicators (25)
Digital in button [DIGITAL IN] (29)
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Discs that can be played/Main unit and disc caution
Discs that can be played
§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
∫Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVD+R, iRW, DVD-RW, SACD,
Divx Video Discs and 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.
∫Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes
and decodes discs with these
symbols.
∫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 20, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).
∫To prevent damage
Do not:
–load more than one disc per tray.
–touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion.
–rotate the carousel by hand.
–close the drawer by hand.
∫To clean discs
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner
(LF-K200DCA1, where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
∫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.
Disc Logo
Indication
used in
operating
instructions
Remarks
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
≥Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD-
Video cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥Remove TYPE 2
and 4 discs from
their cartridges
before use.
[JPEG]
Recorded using the DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system)
standard.
≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video
recorders.
≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc”
in Other Menu (‹page 19).
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A] —
[DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (‹page 19)
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]
—
DVD-R
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
Video CD
[VCD]
—
SVCD
Conforming to IEC62107
CD [CD]
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.
≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
CD-R
CD-RW —
[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[CD]
[VCD]
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on
the left. Close the sessions or finalize§the disc after recording.
≥HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu (‹page 19).
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Basic play
Basic play
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
9
CH
CANCEL
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEM
VCR TV
TV/AV TUNER/BAND
DIGITAL
AUX
DVD/CD
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
PLAY
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SFC
C.FOCUS
SUPER SRND
MIX 2CH
PL
SLEEP
C.S.M
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
AUDIO SETUP MUTING
FL DISPLAY PA G E GROUP AV EFFECT CD MODE REPEAT PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE
SHIFT
-/--
CANCEL
GROUP
,,
DVD/CD
3421
ENTER
VOLUME
1 2 3 4 5
V.R.S M.R.S
C.S.M
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE MEMORY
VOLUME
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
PHONES
DOWN UP
5 DISC SELECTOR
INPUT
SELECTOR
/I
DIGITAL IN
CD MODE
TUNE MODE
TUNING
OPEN/CLOSE
/I
OPEN/CLOSE
INPUT
SELECTOR
OPEN/CLOSE
DOWN UP
1 Turn the
unit on.
3Open the drawer and place the
disc(s).
≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you
want to play is facing up.
≥To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP]
on the main unit.
≥Play will start from the disc in the front-left position.
4Close the drawer.
A disc indicator lights to show the tray is in the play
position.
Press to skip.
Press and hold to search.
5Start play.
When the disc finishes playing:
If the next disc doesn’t start
playing, select the disc
(‹page 13, Disc selection).
6Adjust the
volume.
Disc select buttons/
indicators
2 Select
“DVD/CD”.
Stop
PROGRESSIVE
DISC SKIP
Numbered
buttons
Progressive
video
Main unit only
Stop
The position is memorized while
“RESUME” is on the display.
≥Press [1] (play) to resume.
[DVD-V] To review the
previous chapters
( ‹ page 14, Position memory)
≥Press [∫] to clear the
position.
Pause ≥Press [1] (play) to start play.
Skip ≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[ 34 ] : Group skip during
play
[
21 ] : Content skip during
play
Search
(during play)
≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (play) to start play.
Slow-motion
(during pause)
≥[VCD] Slow motion, forward
direction only.
Frame-by-
frame
(during pause)
≥[VCD] Forward direction only.
PROGRESSIVE
TUNED
MP3 ST L R PTY DISC SLEEP
TTL GRP
D.MIX
PROG.
WMA CSM RND
HDCD SFC SEQ
DVD- PGM AVRCD
MONO RDS PS
SKIP
ENTER
SLOW/SEARCH
ENTER
On-screen
item select
Enter number
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ‹[1] ‹[2]
[VCD] with playback control
While stopped, press the
numbered buttons.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ‹[2] ‹[3] ‹[ENTER]
≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel
the number(s).
Starting play
from a
selected
group
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is
treated as a “Group”.
ENTER
Select
Register
123
456
78
0
9
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
-/--
CANCEL
ENTER
PAG E
GROUP
ENTER
;
Register
Select

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Basic play
[Note[
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when
you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu
Disc menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu
[VCD]
Shows a disc menu
Return to
previous
screen
Main unit
display
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3]
Time display,-.Number display
[JPEG]
When Slideshow is on:
SLIDE,-.Number display
When Slideshow is off:
PLAY,-.Number display
Information
screen
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[CD] (CD text only)
Turns the information screen on/
off.
Disc selection
≥You can also select the disc
with 5 DISC SELECTOR
buttons on the main unit.
Skipping to the
next disc tray
Main unit only ≥While the drawer is closed
Each time you press the
button, the carousel moves
clockwise by one tray.
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
9
CH
CANCEL
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEM
VCR TV
TV/AV TUNER/BAND
DIGITAL
AUX
DVD/CD
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
PLAY
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SFC
C.FOCUS
SUPER SRND
MIX 2CH
PL
SLEEP
C.S.M
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
AUDIO SETUP MUTING
FL DISPLAY PA G E GROUP AV EFFECT CD MODE REPEAT PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE
SHIFT
-/--
TOP MENU
CD MODE
RETURN
MENU
FL DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC 1-5
SHIFT
1 2 3 4 5
V.R.S M.R.S
C.S.M
PROGRESSIVE
FM MODE MEMORY
VOLUME
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
PHONES
DOWN UP
5 DISC SELECTOR
INPUT
SELECTOR
/I
DIGITAL IN
CD MODE
TUNE MODE
TUNING
OPEN/CLOSE
CD MODE
< OPEN/CLOSE
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
5 DISC SELECTOR
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
RETURN
FL DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
123
45
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
SHIFT
r
DISC SKIP
Changing the
other discs
without
interrupting
play
Main unit only ≥The carousel moves one tray
clockwise and each
subsequent press moves it
two trays in alternate
directions.
Exchanging
the discs in
the play
position
Main unit only ≥The drawer opens and the
disc in the play position
comes to the front-left
position.
≥Press the button again to
play the disc after changing
the disc in the front-left
position.
CD Mode
(CD sequential
play)
(while stopped)
[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
This feature is very convenient
if you want to play several
music CDs sequentially.
DVD and JPEG files are
skipped without being played.
≥HighMAT menus and Video
CD playback control are
disabled.
≥You cannot change the mode
during play, program or
random play.
≥If you want to play a DVD,
press [CD MODE] again to
cancel CD Mode. (CD Mode
is also canceled when you
switch the unit to standby.)
OPEN/CLOSE
DISC SKIP
;
DISC EXCHANGE
AV EFFECT
CD MODE
;
S.SRND R
TRCK C.F
C.F
CHAP DTS
PL
DIGITAL
S
RS
LFE
LS
LC
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting
(‹page 34, 35).

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Convenient functions
Convenient functions
See below for details.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
This position is memorized even after turning off the unit, changing
the source or changing the disc out of the play position.
Press [POSITION MEMORY].
≥Up to 5 discs.
≥When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced.
≥You cannot recall the position in CD Mode (‹page 13).
When the unit is turned on, reselect “DVD/CD”, or when the disc
comes to the play position, “RESUME” is displayed.
Press [1] (play) to start play from that
position.
To review the previous chapters [DVD-V]
Press [1] (play) while the following message is displayed.
The beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are played.
≥Do not press [1] (play) if you want to cancel review.
[RAM]
[DVD-V] [VCD]
Press [SHIFT]i[ZOOM]
several times to select the
preset aspect ratio or
“Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
Press [21].
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
≥Press and hold [21] to alter faster.
[DVD-A]
[DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
Press [AUDIO] several times to select the
soundtrack.
[RAM] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals.
Read the disc’s instructions for details.
[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
[RAM] (On/Off only)
Press [SUBTITLE] several
times to select the subtitle
language.
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off”.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few
seconds.
[DVD-A]
During play or while paused
Press [SHIFT] i[PAGE].
The page changes each time you do this.
≥Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.
Position memory
Memorizes the position to resume play.
Zoom
Expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Audio
Changes the soundtrack.
Subtitle
Changes the subtitle language.
Quick replay
Replays a scene.
Page skip
Selects still pictures.
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
9
CH
CANCEL
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEM
VCR TV
TV/AV TUNER/BAND
DIGITAL
AUX
DVD/CD
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
PLAY
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SFC
C.FOCUS
SUPER SRND
MIX 2CH
PL
SLEEP
C.S.M
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
AUDIO SETUP MUTING
FL DISPLAY PA G E GROUP AV EFFECT CD MODE REPEAT PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE
SHIFT
-/--
PAGE
SUBTITLE
POSITION
MEMORY
QUICK
REPLAY
ZOOM
AUDIO
3421
ENTER
SHIFT
RETURN
POSITION
MEMORY
ZOOM
AUDIO
SHIFT
r
ZOOM
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
QUICK REPLAY
PAG E
GROUP
SHIFT
r
Position memory
Zoom
Position memorized
Press PLAY to preview chapters Press PLAY to Chapter Review
or
Menu
Just Fit Zoom  1.00
Audio
Subtitle
Quick replay
Page skip
Menu
Audio 1
Menu
Subtitle Off

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Convenient functions
See below for details.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
During play
Press [SHIFT]i[REPEAT]
several times to select an item to
be repeated.
[RAM]:PG REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF
≥ During play list play: SCENE REPEAT > PL REPEAT > REPEAT OFF
[DVD-A]: TRACK REPEAT>GROUP REPEAT
§
>REPEAT OFF
[DVD-V]: CHAPTER REPEAT>TITLE REPEAT
§
>REPEAT OFF
[VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.)
TRACK REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF
[WMA]
[MP3] (There is no on-screen display.)
CONTENT REPEAT > GROUP REPEAT
§
> REPEAT OFF
[JPEG] (There is no on-screen display.)
GROUP REPEAT
§
>REPEAT OFF
§
During all group ([DVD-A]), program and random play “ALL REPEAT”
is displayed.
∫All group play
[DVD-A]
Press [1] (play).
∫Random play
[VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.)
1-DISC: You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in
random order.
ALL- DISC : You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in random order.
1[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Press the numbered
buttons to select a title
or a group ( [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press
[ENTER]).
[DVD-A]
≥ To enter all groups, press [ 21 ] to select “All” and press [ENTER].
≥To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons
corresponding to the group you want to clear.
2Press [1] (play).
≥You can play a maximum of 999 audio/picture contents in
random order.
∫Program play (up to 24 items)
[VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen
display.)
You can program all the items on discs.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can program all the items on a
disc in the play position.
1[VCD] [CD]
Press [SHIFT]i([DISC1]–[DISC5]).
2Press the numbered buttons to select the
items ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]).
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g.To select 25: [S10]‹[2]‹[5]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [2]‹[5]‹[ENTER]
≥Repeat this step to program other items.
≥[VCD] [CD] Step 1 is unnecessary when programming tracks
on the same disc.
≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [34] to select an item, then press
[ENTER] again to register. All the items in the selected disc,
title or group are selected when you select “ALL”.
3Press [1] (play).
To add or change the program
[VCD] [CD] (Add only): Repeat steps 1 and 2.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Press [34] to select an item, then repeat step 2.
≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to skip 8 lines at a time.
To clear an item
[VCD] [CD] Press [CANCEL].
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1Press[34] to select an item.
2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3421] to select “Clear” and
press [ENTER]).
To clear the whole program
[VCD] [CD] Press [∫] so “CLEAR” is displayed.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Press [3421] to select “Clear all” and press [ENTER].
[Note]
≥ [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Times are not displayed while programming.
≥[VCD] [CD] Items which the unit cannot find can be programmed but
are canceled during play. This is also the case if you program
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, WMA, MP3 and JPEG.
≥The program is cleared when you switch the unit to standby, select
another source, exit program mode by pressing [PLAY MODE] or
move the disc out of the play position.
[VCD] [CD] The program is retained in memory.
Repeat play
All group, random and program play
Each time you press the button while stopped:
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
All group ([DVD-A])>Program> Random>off (Normal play)
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------}
[VCD]
[CD] (There is no on-screen display.)
Program > 1-DISC random > ALL - DISC random > off (Normal play)
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------}
To exit all group, program and random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.
Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (
‹ page 19).
≥ [DVD-A] Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen
appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the
numbered buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the
disc’s jacket.
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
9
CH
CANCEL
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
PLAY
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SFC
C.FOCUS
SUPER SRND
MIX 2CH
PL
SLEEP
C.S.M
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
AUDIO SETUP MUTING
FL DISPLAY PA G E GROUP AV EFFECT CD MODE REPEAT PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE
SHIFT
-/--
CANCEL
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
3421
ENTER
SHIFT
PAGE
Numbered
buttons
SHIFT
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
r
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
Repeat play
All group, random and program play
Menu
Repeat Off
All Group Playback
Press PLAY to start
Random Playback
Title
Choose a title.
1
to select PLAY to start
PLAY
0 ~ 9
e.g. [DVD-V]
1
TitleNo. Chapter Time
Program Play
ENTER PLAY
to select and press
to exit
Play
Clear
Clear all
Choose a title and chapter.
e.g. [DVD-V]
TUNED
MP3 ST L R PTY DISC SLEEP
TTL GRP
D.MIX
PROG.
WMA CSM RND
HDCD SFC SEQ
DVD-
S.SRND R
TRCK C.F
CHAP DTS
PL
DIGITAL PGM AVRCD
MONO RDS PS
S
RS
LFE
LS
L C
e.g. [CD]
Disc No. Track No. Program No.

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Using navigation menus
Using navigation menus
See below and the following page for details.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using
the HighMAT function (
‹ page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).
∫Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM)
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio” or
“Picture” and press [ENTER].
≥To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].
∫Using navigation menus
1Press [MENU].
2Press [3421] to select the group or
audio/picture content 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 tracks.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
1 Press [TOP MENU] or
[MENU] .
2Press [34] to
move through the
tracks and press
[ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to skip to 10 lines at a time.
1While the menu is displayed
Press [DISPLAY].
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
2Press [3 4] to select the sub menu and
press [ENTER].
Playing data discs
Playing HighMATTM discs
Playing the programs
Playing a play list
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
9
CH
CANCEL
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
TV/AV TUNER/BAND
DIGITAL
AUX
DVD/CD
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
PLAY
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOL
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SFC
C.FOCUS
SUPER SRND
MIX 2CH
PL
SLEEP
C.S.M
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
AUDIO SETUP MUTING
FL DISPLAY PA G E GROUP AV EFFECT CD MODE REPEAT PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE
SHIFT
-/--
TOP MENU,
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
MENU,
PLAY LIST
,
DISPLAY
3421
ENTER
PAGE
SHIFT
Numbered
buttons
TOP MENU
MENU
or
TOP MENU
MENU
or
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
PLAY
LIST
Playing data discs
To use the contents screen to find a track
[CD] (CD text only)
N avigation M enu
DISPLAY
RETURN
to display the sub menu
Group 005/023 Content 0001/0004
to exit
Perfume
001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal
001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
5
JPEG
002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish
Group and content
number currently playing
: JPEG files
: WMA/MP3 files
Number currently selected
Group Audio/picture contents
CDText
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Ashley at Prom
10.
201
1/23
Disc Title: All By Artist
Disc Artist: Pink Island
Track title: Long John Platinum
Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery
ENTER
RETURN
to select and press
to exit
Using the submenu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
∫ Searching by content or group title [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Place the cursor on the group title to search a group, or place the
cursor on the content title to search contents.
1 Select “Find” (‹above).
2 Press [3 4] to select a character and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat to enter another character.
≥Lower case is also searched.
≥Press [65] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥Press [2] to erase a character.
≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that
character.
3 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
4 Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press
[ENTER].
Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group
All
Audio
Picture
Help display
Find
Contents only
Thumbnail images [JPEG]
WMA/MP3 and JPEG files
WMA/MP3 files only
JPEG files only
To search by content or group title
(‹below)
Groups and content
To go to next groups
[WMA] [MP3]
Groups only
To switch between guide messages and
the elapsed play time indicator
To go to previous groups
[WMA] [MP3]
A
¢Find

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Using navigation menus
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1While stopped
Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3421] to select the item
following the on-screen instructions.
≥To change the menu background
Press [DISPLAY].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To exit the screen
Press [∫].
∫Selecting from the list
1During play
Press [MENU].
2Press [2] then
[34] to switch
among Playlist,
Group and Content
lists.
3Press [1] then [34] to select an item
and press [ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to skip 10 lines at a time.
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
[RAM]
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Titles appear only if you
have entered them.
≥You cannot change
program and disc titles.
2Press [34] or the
numbered buttons
to select the
program.
≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to skip 5 lines at a time.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ‹[2] ‹[3]
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the program and the disc.
3Press [ENTER].
≥To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[RAM]
(Only when the disc contains a play list)
1Press [PLAY LIST].
2Press [34] or the
numbered buttons
to select the play
list.
≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to
skip 10 lines at a time.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ‹[2] ‹[3]
3Press [ENTER].
≥To exit the screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of
sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
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).
Files must have the extension:
“.WMA” or “.wma”
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”
[WMA]
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
[MP3]
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1
and 48 kHz
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard
(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital
cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF
Standard Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may
render a picture un-viewable.
– Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different
name.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other
such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play
associated sound.
Playing HighMATTM discs
2 Prev
3 Return
Next 1
New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAGE 1/3
Menu1 Menu2
Menu3
Play list1
Play list2 Play list3
Menu: Takes you to the next
menu which shows play
lists or another menu
Play list: play starts
e.g.
Playlist
Playlist
Group
Content
All By Artist
ENTER
RETURN
to playto select
to exit
09
Content title
No.
1Few times in summer
Less and less
And when I was born
Quatre gymnopedies
You've made me sad
I can't quit him
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
Ziggy starfish
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Playing the programs
Playing a play list
Direct Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 Monday feature1
1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 Auto action2
2/ 2 (TU E) 2:21 Cinema3
3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 Music4
4/10(THU) 11:05 Baseball5
Date
No. On Title Contents
ENTER
RETURN
to select and press
to exit
09
11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball5
DateNo. Length Title
Playlist
ENTER
RETURN
to select and press
to exit
4/11 0:00:01 City Penguin6
4/ 15 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom7
4/ 17 0:13:22 Formula one8
4/ 20 0:05:30 Soccer9
4/22 0:07:29 Baseball10
09
002 group
001
001 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
e.g. [MP3]
root

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Using on-screen menus
Using on-screen menus
(Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.)
∫Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
1234
Press once.
(When pressed twice, the elapsed
play time indicator appears ‹
below.)
Items shown differ depending on
the type of software.
Select the menu. Make the settings. Press twice to exit.
DISPLAY
ENTER
Go to the
next menu
Select
Register
Return to the
previous menu
ENTER
123
456
78
0
9
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
-/--
Select
Register
DISPLAY
Main Menu
Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Track
Playlist
Content
To start from a specific item
Time
To skip incrementally or decrementally
(Time Slip)
1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip
indicator.
2Press[34] to select the time and press
[ENTER].
≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio
(‹page 14)
[WMA] [MP3]
To display the current bitrate or sampling
frequency
Still Picture To switch still pictures
Thumbnail To show thumbnail images
Subtitle (‹page 14)
Marker (VR)
[RAM]
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video
recorders
To recall a marker: [34]‹[ENTER]
Angle (with multiple angles)
To select the angle
Rotate Picture To rotate picture
Slideshow To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Other Settings
Current playback item Press [34] to select the elapsed
play time or the remaining time.
Condition—play, pause, or slow/search Current position
∫Elapsed play time indicator
(Except [JPEG])
Play Speed
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
–from k0.6 to k1.4 (in 0.1 unit steps)
≥After you change the speed
– Output is in stereo.
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted
to 48 kHz.
Repeat (‹page 15)
A-B Repeat
Except [JPEG] [RAM] (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending
points. Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker
Except [RAM]
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept
markers.)
To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired
point)
To mark another position: [21] ‹[ENTER]
To recall a marker: [21] ‹[ENTER]
To erase a marker: [21] ‹[CANCEL]
≥This feature does not work during program
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Using on-screen menus
∫Picture Menu
∫Audio Menu
∫Display Menu
∫Other Menu
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz(Sampling frequency)/bit/ch(Number of channels)
Picture Mode
Normal
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances
detail in dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances
detail in dark scenes.
Animation
Dynamic
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture
Adjustment”) (‹below)
Picture Adjustment
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Colour
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
When playing NTSC discs
≥480I (Interlace) ,------. 480P (Progressive)
Transfer Mode
If you have chosen “480P” (‹above), select
the method of conversion for progressive
output to suit the type of material.
Auto1(normal):For viewing film material
Auto2: For viewing film material (the same as
Auto1, but able to convert 30-frame-
per-second progressive video)
Video: For video material
Dolby Pro
Logic II
(‹page 24)
Dialogue
Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to
hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel
or over, with the dialogue recorded in the
center channel)
On ,------. Off
Multi
Re-master
[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
[DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48
kHz only)
[VCD] [CD]
≥During 2ch output of these discs, this
feature gives you a more natural sound by
adding the higher frequency signals not
recorded on the disc, for example, playing
DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz.
(Sampling frequency ‹page 31)
≥During multi-channel output of these discs,
this feature reproduces the frequencies lost
during recording to give you a sound closer
to the original.
[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8
kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz)
This feature reproduces the higher
frequencies lost during recording to give you a
sound closer to the original.
1 --. 2 --. 3 --.Off
^------------------------}
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)
1High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)
2Various tempos (e.g., jazz)
3Low tempo (e.g., classical)
Other discs
1Light effect
2Medium effect
3Strong effect
Information On ,------. Off
([JPEG]: Off, Date, Details)
Subtitle Position 0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Subtitle Brightness Auto, 0 to s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made
for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9
aspect television
Normal: Horizontally stretches images.
Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images
to fill more of the screen.
Other images appear in full in
the center of the screen.
Shrink: Images appear in the center
of the screen.
Zoom: Expands all images to fill the
screen.
If your television has a similar feature,
use it instead for a better effect.
Just Fit Zoom To select the appropriate screen size
to fit your TV screen
Manual Zoom To zoom in and out manually
Bitrate Display
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
On ,------. Off
GUI See-through On ,------. Off
GUI Brightness s3 to r3
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-Audio
While stopped
≥Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play
DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR,
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data Disc
While stopped
≥Select “Play as Data Disc” to play
JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to play a
HighMAT disc without using the
HighMAT function.
3/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect
.1: (not displayed if there is no signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
Example:

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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
(Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.)
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
∫ “Disc” tab
§1Language options
[Southeast\Asia]: Chinese
[Others]: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish
and Dutch
§2The original language designated on the disc is selected.
§3Input a code number referring to the table on page 31.
§4The unit will automatically display subtitles in the selected
language (if available on the disc) when the same “Audio”
language is not available.
∫ “Video” tab
1234 5
Shows the Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.
SHIFT
SETUP
MUTING
r
ENTER
Go right
Select
ENTER
Select
Register
ENTER
123
456
78
0
9
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10
-/--
Select
Register
SHIFT
r
SETUP
MUTING
Video
Audio
Display
Others
Disc
Setup
Audio English
Menus English
Subtitle Automatic
Ratings Level 8
ENTER
RETURN
to select and press
to exit
Item
SettingTab The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in
the shaded area.
Audio
Choose the audio language.
≥English ≥(Language options)§1≥Original§2≥Other¢¢¢¢§3
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.
≥Automatic§4≥English ≥(Language options)§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§3
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language from
QUICK SETUP also changes this
setting.
≥English ≥(Language options)§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§3
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video
play.
≥Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7 ≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
≥Unlock Player ≥Change Password ≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your
television and preference.
≥4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless
prohibited by the disc).
≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.
≥Standard (Direct View TV)
≥CRT Projector ≥LCD TV/Projector
≥Projection TV ≥Plasma TV
Time Delay
When connected with a Plasma
display, adjust if you notice the audio
is out of sync with the video.
≥0ms ≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥100ms
[Russia]
Video Out (AV/Component)
Choose the video signal format to be
output from the SCART (AV) and
Component terminal.
≥Video/Y PB PR ≥S-Video/Y PB PR
≥RGB/No Output
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown
when paused.
≥Automatic
≥Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
≥Frame:
Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
NTSC Disc Output
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when
playing NTSC discs (‹page 11)
≥PAL60: When connected to a PAL television.
≥NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.
([Southeast\Asia]: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)