Panasonic DVD-LX9 - Portable DVD Player User manual

Portable DVD/SD/CD Player
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-LX9
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This manual was printed with soy based ink.
AUDIO/VIDEO
Region number supported by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this player is “1”.
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing “1” or “ALL”.
RQT6912-Y
F0103CM0
1ALL 24
1
Example:
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
For U.S.A. Only
The warranty can be found on pages 48 and 49.
PP pq
For U.S.A.
As an ENERGY STARRPartner, Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STARRguidelines for energy efficiency.

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RQT6912
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment would void the user’s authority
to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
(Bottom of product)
CAUTION – VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
ATTENTION – RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET
INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The following mark and symbols are located on
bottom of the unit.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

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RQT6912
CAUTION:
Use only Panasonic car adaptor
DY-DC95.
Batteries
1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
1. ≥ Use this unit to recharge the battery pack.
1. ≥Do not use the battery pack with
equipment other than the specified
player.
1. ≥Do not use the player outside if it is
snowing or raining. (The battery pack is
not waterproof.)
1. ≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other
foreign matter on the terminals.
1. ≥Do not touch the plug terminals (iand
j) with metal objects.
1. ≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or
throw into fire.
2. Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
1. ≥Insert with poles aligned.
1. ≥Do not touch the terminals (iand j)
with metal objects.
1. ≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or
throw into fire.
1. ≥Keep out of reach of children.
If any electrolyte should come into contact
with your hands or clothes, wash it off
thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact
with your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then
consult a doctor.
3. Disposing of the batteries
1. Check and follow your local regulations
before disposal.
CAUTION:
The batteries used in this device may
present a risk of fire or chemical burn if
mistreated. Do not disassemble or
incinerate the batteries. Do not heat the
batteries above the following temperatures.
Button-type battery 100 oC (212 oF)
Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF)
Do not recharge the button-type battery.
Replace only with Panasonic part number
indicated below:
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
(for remote control) CR2025
Battery pack
(Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H604
Optional battery pack
(Lithium ion battery pack) CGP-H501
Use of other batteries may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE
U.S.A.
Notice:
This product has parts that contains a small
amount of mercury. It also contains lead in
some components. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated in your
community due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries
Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is
recyclable powers the product you have
purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY
for information on how to recycle this
battery.
RBRC
Li-ion
TM
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between
100 V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC power
supply cord must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
≥When connecting to an AC supply outside
of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
≥When connecting to a supply of greater
than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is
suited to the voltage of the AC supply and
the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥Contact an electrical parts distributor for
assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug
adaptor or AC cord set.

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RQT6912 Getting Started
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the main unit, but you can do the
operations on the remote control if the controls are the same (➡page 10).
Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(For U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website
(http://www.panasonic.com).
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have
made your purchase.
∏Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
∏(N2QAJC000005)
∏Button-type battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
∏for remote control
∏(for replacement, see right)
∏Audio/video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
∏(K2KA6CB00003)
∏AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
∏(RFEA905W-W)
∏AC power supply cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
∏(RJA0065-A)
∏Rechargeable battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . 1
∏(attached upon shipment)
∏(for replacement, see right)
∏Multi cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
∏(RAQ0032A)
∏Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
∏(RYQ0446-S)
Optional accessories:
Button-type battery (CR2025)
Replacement rechargeable battery pack
(CGR-H604: Available from Panasonic
dealers.)
Optional rechargeable battery pack (CGP-H501)
Car stereo cassette adaptor (RP-CC20)
Car adaptor (DY-DC95)
Mini optical digital audio cable (RP-CA2120)
[Available\only\in\U.S.A.]
Headphones (RP-HC100 or RP-HC70)
Note
The included AC power supply cord and AC
adaptor are for use with this unit only. Do not
use them with other equipment.
The LCD
Some of the LCD’s pixels (less than 0.01 %) may light constantly or fail to light. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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RQT6912 Getting Started
Table of contents
Basic
Operations
Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
≥Playing HighMAT discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Convenient features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
≥Starting play from a selected program, title, track or picture . . . . . 26
≥Selecting still pictures—Page Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
≥Rotating pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
≥Selecting groups to play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
≥Changing the play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
≥A-B Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
≥Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
≥Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Increasing your enjoyment of movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
≥Advanced Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
≥Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles . . . . . . . . . 30
Advanced
Operations
Changing the monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
≥Changing the size of the picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
≥Picture quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
≥Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
≥Progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
≥Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
≥Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using this unit with other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
≥Enjoying more powerful sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
≥Using this unit with a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
≥Watching video from a video camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
≥Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes . . . . . 38
Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
≥Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
≥Language code list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Reference
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Getting Started
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Disc and Card information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the angle of the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing the multi cradle and power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
≥Multi cradle (AC adaptor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
≥Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
≥Car adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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RQT6912 Getting Started
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on
the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy
for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
To prevent damage
Avoid the following;
≥Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.
≥Pressing the LCD.
≥Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.
Do not use the unit in the following places;
≥Where the temperature is below 5 oC (41 oF) or above 35 oC (95 oF). (Operating the unit
beyond this range can cause the protection circuitry to function and render the unit
inoperable.)
≥Sandy places such as beaches.
≥On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equipment such as amplifiers.
Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while using it. The unit can become hot
and cause burns.

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RQT6912 Getting Started
The model number and serial number of this
product can be found on either the back or
the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided
below and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER DVD-LX9
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
User memo:
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762
and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. C1996, 2000 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for
limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims
of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision
Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
Listening caution
Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous
situations.
Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear
outside sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
≥Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
≥Leave it there.
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MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson
multimedia.

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RQT6912 Getting Started
∫Discs that cannot be played
PAL discs (DVD-Audio can be played.),
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW,
DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, 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.
∫Built-in decoders
This unit can play discs with these symbols.
∫Video systems
NTSC is used. This unit converts still picture
parts of PAL system DVD-Audio to NTSC for
play on NTSC television. The picture is
compressed to show it in its entirety, but this
may cause it to be stretched vertically.
∫Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of these discs can control how
they are played so you may not always be able
to control play as described in these operating
instructions (for example if the play time is not
displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read
the disc’s instructions carefully.
Disc and Card information
Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs
correctly.
Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.
It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of
disc or condition of the recording.
∫CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording
disc) recorded with CD-DA, video CD, SVCD
(conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or
JPEG. Close the session or finalize after
recording.
See page 24 for more information about
WMA, MP3, and JPEG.
HighMAT discs (➡page 25)
∫DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a
Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video
camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
∫DVD-RAM discs
The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are
those recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
video cameras, personal computers, etc. using
Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard).
≥Remove discs from their cartridges before use
and return them when you are finished,
making sure that the labels of the disc and
cartridge face the same way.
≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one
program ends and another begins, may not
play smoothly.
∫Discs that can be played
Discs
DVD-RAM
[RAM]
DVD-Audio
[DVD-A]
DVD-Video
DVD-R
[DVD-V]
Video CD
SVCD
(conforming
to IEC62107)
[VCD]
CD
[CD]
CD-R/RW
—
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

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RQT6912 Getting Started
∫To clean discs
DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
DVD-RAM, DVD-R
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc
cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
∫Handling precautions
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point
pen or other writing instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
≥Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from
tape or left over peeled off stickers.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers
available on the market.
SD Memory Card
SD
≥Play may not be possible sometimes due to
the condition of the data.
≥Operation is not guaranteed with
MultiMediaCard.
≥Do not eject the card or unplug the AC adaptor
while the unit is using the card. This can
corrupt your data.
∫Handling precautions
Do not detach the label and do not attach other
labels.
Cards
∫Cards that can be played
≥SD logo is a trademark.
≥Portions of this product are protected
under copyright law and are provided
under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
≥Licensed AAC Patents (U.S. patent
numbers);
08/937,950 5,394,473 5,579,430
5,481,614 5,299,238 5,581,654
5848391 5,583,962 08/678,666
5,592,584 5,299,239 05-183,988
5,291,557 5,274,740 98/03037
5,781,888 5,299,240 5,548,574
5,451,954 5,633,981 97/02875
08/039,478 5,197,087 08/506,729
5 400 433 5 297 236 97/02874
08/211,547 5,490,170 08/576,495
5,222,189 4,914,701 98/03036
5,703,999 5,264,846 5,717,821
5,357,594 5,235,671 5,227,788
08/557,046 5,268,685 08/392,756
5 752 225 07/640,550 5,285,498
08/894,844 5,375,189

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RQT6912 Getting Started
Control reference guide
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
CHG
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASE
VIDEOAUDIO
OPTOUT
1
2
65 7 8 9:
OPEN
A.SURROUND
MONITOR MODE
PICTURE MODE
DVD/SD/AUX
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RETURN
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DC IN 9V
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19-inch wide screen LCD
2Stereo speakers
3DC IN terminal (DC IN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4Headphone jack (Ë). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5Standby indicator (Í) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6Charge indicator (CHG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7Remote control signal sensor
8Card slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9Video output/input terminal
(VIDEO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
:Audio output/input, Optical digital
output terminal
(AUDIO, OPT OUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36
;Disc lid open button (OPEN) . . . . . . . . . 16
<Advanced surround button
(A.SURROUND). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
=Monitor mode button
(MONITOR MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
>Picture mode button
(PICTURE MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
?Skip buttons (:, 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
@Input select button
(DVD/SD/AUX). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AShuttle dial (6SEARCH 5) . . . . . . 17
BTop menu button
(TOP MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 22
CMenu button (MENU) . . . . . . . . . 17, 22, 38
DCursor jockey (3, 4, 2, 1)/
Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Move the cursor jockey in the direction you
want to move the cursor.
You can turn the cursor jockey’s light on and
off (➡page 31, “BLUE LED”).
EDisplay button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . 13, 32
FVolume buttons (VOL r, s) . . . . . . . . . 16
GReturn button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
HPause button (;) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
IStop/Off button (∫, –OFF) . . . . . . . . . . 17
JPlay/On button (1, ON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
KRelease lever (2RELEASE) . . . . . . . . . 12
∫Main unit
∫Multi cradle
Left side Right side
Buttons and terminals such as 3function the same as the controls on the unit.

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∫Remote control
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TOP MENU DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
GROUP PAGE VOLUME
A.SURROUND ANGLE AUDIO
SUB
-TITLE
PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX
CANCEL
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LSetup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
MStandby/on switch (Í). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NStop button (∫). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
OAudio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, S10) . . . . . . 17
QGroup button (GROUP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RPage button (PAGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SPlay mode button (PLAY MODE) . . . . . 27
TPlay button (1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
UAngle button (ANGLE) . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 30
VSubtitle button (SUBTITLE) . . . . . . . . . . 30
WCancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Although it is not labeled [ENTER], the
cursor jockey on the remote control
functions the same as the cursor jockey on
the main unit. Press it to enter selections.
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
PORTABLEDVD
/
SD
/
CDPLAYER
DVD-LX9
DVD-RAMVIDEOPLAYBACK
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/TV/SD/AUX
OPEN
CH
AUDIO
/
VIDEO
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASEVIDEOAUDIO
OPTOUT
CHG
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASEVIDEO
CHG
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASEVIDEO
CHG
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
PORTABLEDVD
/
SD
/
CDPLAYER
DVD-LX9
DVD-RAMVIDEOPLAYBACK
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
AUDIO
/
VIDEO
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASEVIDEO
CHG
AUDIO
OPTOUT
AUDIO
OPTOUT
AUDIO
OPTOUT
Open the LCD
Traditional Viewing
Slide
Click!
Enhanced Angle Viewing
Note
Close the LCD when moving the unit.
Do not carry by the LCD.
Compact viewing
Adjusting the angle
of the LCD
Change the angle of the LCD to suit your
viewing style.

1Unwind speaker wire,
then fit the wire back
into the groove of the
speaker base.
2Twist and pull off the vinyl tip.
3Connect the speakers.
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Preparing the multi cradle and power supply
Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Fit so unit
clicks firmly
into place.
The unit is in the standby condition (the [Í]
indicator lights) when the AC power supply
cord is connected. The primary circuit is
always “live”as long as the AC adaptor is
connected to an electrical outlet.
BEFORE USE
Make sure the built-in battery is attached
whenever you use the unit.
DC IN 9V
PULL
Ë
Remove the
insulation sheet
When using only the player
Connect the AC adaptor directly to the player’s
DC IN terminal.
SPEAKER
HAUT
PARLEUR
COMPONENTVIDEO OUT S VIDEO
OUT
(480P/480I)
YP B P R
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER SORROUND
AUDIOOUT VIDEO
OUT
5.1ch
2ch(MIX)
FRONT
RLRL
R
4≠
L
+
-
+
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SPEAKER
HAUT
PARLEUR
4≠
Push the levers and insert the wires.
Light gray
No line
Black line
Dark gray
DC IN 9V
Ë
DC IN 9V
1
2
DC IN
DC IN
4Attach to cradle.
(When the unit is off)
Make sure built-in battery
is attached.
≥To conserve power
When the unit is not going to be used for a long
time, disconnect the AC power supply cord from
the AC outlet.
The unit consumes a small amount of power
(approx. 0.9 W, when in the multi cradle) when
in standby mode.
∫To detach
(When the unit is off)
Pull the lever so the unit lifts off the cradle.
Multi cradle (AC adaptor)
Caution
Use the speakers only with
the recommended system.
Failure to do so may lead to
damage to the connected
equipment 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.
RELEASE
VIDEO AUDIO
OPT OUT
SD CARD : PUSH RELEASE

When the unit is on and powered by the battery
pack
Press [DISPLAY].
The battery display appears on the LCD for a
few seconds to show the approximate remaining
charge.
(Appears automatically when there is f
a few minutes of charge remaining.) ----------}
≥Press [RETURN] to clear the on-screen menu
icons.
∫If the unit is not to be used for a
long time
≥Detach the battery pack. (Even if the unit is off,
it still uses some power. This can drain the
battery completely and lead to a malfunction.)
≥Recharge the battery pack when you are
ready to use it again.
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∫To confirm the battery charge≥Charge the battery pack before using it for the
first time.
≥Use together with the optional battery pack
(➡page 14) for longer play.
≥For replacement (➡page 4)
∫To recharge
∫(When the unit is off)
Attach the unit to the multi cradle (➡left).
≥You can also connect the AC adaptor directly
to the player to recharge the battery.
[Recharging]
CHG
Full Low Recharge
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
∫Recharging and play times
Times shown are approximate. Actual times
depend on operating conditions.
Recharging [at 20 oC (68 oF)]: 4 (13) hours
Play (in hours, at room temperature, using
headphones)
[CHG] lights
[Í] goes out
Recharging is complete when [CHG] goes
out. ([Í] lights.)
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
P
ICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
CHG
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASE
VIDEOAUDIO
OPTOUT
RETURN
DISPLAY
DVD
SD
j5
2.5 (7.5)
3 (9)
0 (factory
preset)
2 (6)
2.5 (7.5)
i5
1.5 (4.5)
2 (6)
LCD brightness level
LCD off
3.5 (10.5)
8 (24)
≥Times for when used along with the optional
battery pack are in parentheses.
≥To change the LCD brightness (➡page 31).
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Preparing the multi cradle and power supply
1
2
DC IN
This unit (Bottom)
Battery pack
Part number CGP-H501
≥Connect the AC adaptor directly to the player’s
DC IN terminal to recharge the battery pack.
∫To detach (When the unit is off)
2
1
Slide and hold.
∫To attach the optional battery
pack (When the unit is off)
Use together with built-in battery pack.
1
2
Bottom
Slide and hold.
∫To attach (When the unit is off)
∫To detach the built-in battery
pack (When the unit is off)
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
1
2
Bottom
Push the battery so
it clicks into place.
Slide the pack so it
clicks and locks into place.

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Car adaptor (optional)
Note
≥Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions
carefully.
≥In the interests of the traffic safety, do not
perform operations on the unit or watch video
while driving a vehicle.
≥You can enjoy sound through your car audio
system by connecting a car stereo cassette
adaptor (➡page 4) to this unit’s headphone
jack.
DC IN 9V Ë
Ë
DC IN
To the cigarette
lighter socket
Car adaptor
Part number DY-DC95
This unit (Left side)
12
3
Face +upwards.
Aim at the sensor,
avoiding obstacles, at a
maximum range of 7 m
(23 feet) directly in front
of the unit.
30˚
30˚
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
CHG
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASE
VIDEOAUDIO
OPTOUT
Remote control
signal sensor
7 m
(23 feet)
The remote control
∫Battery (Lithium battery)
Replacement: CR2025
∫Use

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[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Preparations
≥Open the LCD (➡page 11).
≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges.
[1] Press [OPEN] to open the disc
lid and insert a disc.
Playing discs
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
PORTABLEDVD
/
SD
/
CDPLAYER
DVD-LX9
DVD-RAMVIDEOPLAYBACK
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
AUDIO
/
VIDEO
DCIN9V
CHG
[2] Press and hold [1, ON] to
start play.
The unit comes on automatically.
≥When a source other than DVD is
selected
≥Press [DVD/SD/AUX] to select “DVD”
and press [1] (Play).
≥If the disc contains both audio data
(WMA and MP3) and JPEG
≥Check “Mixed Disc-Audio&Stills”setting
in the SETUP menu (➡page 42). Select
“Stills (JPEG)”or “Audio (MP3/WMA)”,
then open and close the lid so the unit
reads the disc again.
≥[CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
≥On-screen menu icons (➡page 32) and
disc information [[WMA] [MP3] [CD]
(CD text only)] appear on the display.
[3] Adjust the volume.
Using headphones
Turn down the volume before connection,
and then adjust the level.
Clicks
The menu language is set to English, but
you can change it to French or Spanish
(➡page 40, Display—Menu Language).
English is used in the examples.
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TOP MENU DISPLAY
MENU
RETURN
GROUP PAGE VOLUME
A.SURROUND ANGLE AUDIO
SUB
-TITLE
PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX
CANCEL
Í
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MENU
RETURN
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
CHG
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASE
VIDEOAUDIO
OPTOUT
Ë
[1]
;
[2] [3]
Label up.
(With double-sided discs,
load so the label for the side
you want to play is facing up.)
Note
≥If “$”appears on the LCD
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are
displayed even after playing an item. Press [∫]
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor.
Close the disc lid by hand.
Headphones
3.5 mm (1⁄8q)
stereo
≥Play may not be possible when you hold the
unit at different angles.
Numbered
buttons

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To turn the unit off
Press and hold [∫, –OFF] until “OFF”appears
on the LCD.
Turning the unit on and off with the remote
control
Press [Í].
≥You cannot use the remote control to turn the
unit on when powered by the battery pack.
Auto standby function
The unit automatically turns off after being
stopped for 15 minutes (5 minutes when the
battery pack is being used).
Press [∫].
“!”flashes on the display. Press [1] (Play) to restart from this position or [∫] to
clear it.
DVD-Video: Press [1] (Play) again to review chapters (➡below).
Press [;].
Press [1] (Play) to restart.
Press [:] (backward) or [9] (forward).
Group skip [JPEG]
Use [4] (backward) or [3] (forward).
OMain unitNTurn the shuttle dial.
OMain unitNRelease the shuttle dial to restart play.
ORemote controlNPress [6] (backward) or [5] (forward).
ORemote controlNPress [1] (Play) to restart play.
You can turn off the sound during search (➡page 40, Audio—Audio during Search).
While paused
OMain unitNTurn the shuttle dial.
ORemote controlNPress [6] (backward) or [5] (forward).
≥Press [1] (Play) to restart play.
While paused, use [2] (backward) or [1] (forward).
Move and hold to change in succession.
Or, press [;] repeatedly for forward frame-by-frame.
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and [ENTER] to confirm.
Or, press the numbered buttons.
To return to the menu
[DVD-A] Press [TOP MENU].
[DVD-V] Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
[VCD] Press [RETURN].
Stop
Pause
Skip
Search
Slow-
motion
Frame-
by-frame
Menus
Notes
≥The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.
≥Slow-motion and frame-by-frame only work on moving pictures.
When playing Video CDs
≥You cannot move backwards during frame-by-frame and slow-motion.
≥Turning the shuttle dial or pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may take
you to a menu screen.
Chapter Preview [DVD-V]
The following message appears immediately
after you press [1] (Play).
Press [1] (Play) while the message is displayed
and the beginning portions of each chapter up
to the current one are played. Full play resumes
from the point where you stopped play.
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [1] (Play), the message
disappears and play starts from where you
stopped it.
Press PLAY to Preview Chapters

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Playing SD cards SD
You can play the following types of data recorded on an SD Memory Card:
Still pictures [PICTURE]
JPEG files taken on digital cameras conforming to DCF
standards (set down by the Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association).
Moving pictures [MPEG4]
MPEG4 files (ASF format) taken on a digital video camera
or SD Multi AV Device.
Music [MUSIC]
MP3 and AAC audio files recorded with “Panasonic Media
Manager”or “SD-Jukebox”, software included with
Panasonic SD Multi AV Device and SD Audio Player.
Voice [VOICE]
G.726 files recorded on a digital video camera or
SD Multi AV Device.
LOCK
Some files are not compatible with this unit and cannot be played back. For example:
–Moving picture files recorded using a digital still camera with moving picture function
–IC recorder voice files etc
SD Memory Card

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SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
CHG
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASE
VIDEOAUDIO
OPTOUT
Ë
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[1]
[2]
;
∫, -OFF
TOP MENU
[3] [4]
DVD/SD/AUX
[1] Insert and slide the card until
it clicks into place.
MENU
RETURN
SPLAY
VOL
ON
SDCARD: PUSHRELEASE
≥To remove, press on the center of the
card to unlock, then pull straight out.
[2] Press and hold [1, ON] to turn
the unit on.
When a source other than SD is
selected
Press [DVD/SD/AUX] to select “SD”.
[3] 1Use [3, 4] to select the
mode and press [ENTER].
2Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
a file and press [ENTER].
[PICTURE]
Press [:, 9] to show other
pictures.
[4] Adjust the volume.
Using headphones
Turn down the volume before connection,
and then adjust the level.
To stop and return to the list
Press [∫].
To pause play
Press [;] during play.
Press [1] (Play) to restart play.
To change the mode
Press [TOP MENU] then select the mode.
To turn the unit off
Press and hold [∫, –OFF] until “OFF”appears
on the LCD.
Turning the unit on and off with the remote
control
Press [Í].
≥You cannot use the remote control to turn the
unit on when powered by the battery pack.
Note
≥Menus and pictures may take some time to
appear.
[MUSIC]
If you have attached still pictures to an audio file
(using SD-Jukebox Ver. 3.0) the unit can also
show the first of these pictures.
Headphones
3.5 mm (1⁄8q)
stereo
Do not face the slot towards your face when
inserting and removing cards. The slot
mechanism has a spring so the card may
eject with force.
Beveled edge
Label
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PICTURE
MPEG4
MUSIC
VOICE
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Playing SD cards SD
SEARCH
ENTER
OFF
MENU
RETURN
TOPMENUDISPLAY
VOL
ON
A.SURROUND
MONITORMODE
PICTUREMODE
DVD/SD/AUX
OPEN
CHG
SDCARD:PUSHRELEASE
VIDEOAUDIO
OPTOUT
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[PICTURE]
While a picture is displayed
Press [1] (Play).
The pictures appear for five seconds each
starting at the picture where you started.
[PICTURE] [MPEG4] [MUSIC] [VOICE]
The settings you make here are maintained
even if you switch the unit to standby.
While stopped
Press [MENU].
Actual menus depend on the mode.
E.g., MPEG4
[MPEG4] [MUSIC]
1. While the menu is on the screen
1. Press [3, 4] to select “REPEAT”.
2. Press [2, 1] to select the item you want to
repeat.
1. ALL§()1 FILE/MUSIC()OFF
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§[MUSIC]
§Repeats all the tracks in a play list if you have
selected a play list.
[PICTURE] [MPEG4] [MUSIC] [VOICE]
Choose whether to show information such as
the recording date and elapsed time.
1. While the menu is on the screen
1. Press [3, 4] to select “DISPLAY”.
2. Press [2, 1] to switch it on or off.
Slideshow—show still
pictures one after another
Skipping files
Fast forward and rewind—
SEARCH
[PICTURE] [MPEG4] [MUSIC] [VOICE]
During play
Press [:] or [9].
Each press increases the number of skips.
[MPEG4] [MUSIC] [VOICE]
During play
Press and hold [:] or [9].
[MPEG4]
The elapsed play time changes but the picture
stills during search.
≥If the elapsed play time doesn’t appear, set
DISPLAY to ON (➡right).
Play resumes when you reach the beginning of
a file.
[VOICE]
There are two search speeds.
Accessing other features
with the menus
Repeat play
Switching the on screen
display on and off
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SETUP MENU
SCREEN
REPEAT
DISPLAY
FULL
OFF
ON