MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
See page 4 for details
Operating Instructions
DVD/CD PLAYER
Model No.
DVD-S43
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 the instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions contact
1-800-561-5505
Example:
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
1
2
1
ALL
containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.
4
RQTC0115-1Y
PC
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power
supply cord shall remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC
receptacle.
CAUTION!
Accessories
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.
To order accessories, call the dealer
from whom you have made your
purchase.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of
January 2007. These may be subject to change.)
.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
∏ 1 Remote control
(EUR7631240)
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
∏ 1 Audio/video cable
∏ 2 Remote control batteries
(K2KA6BA00004)
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
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.
≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED
ACCESSORIES.
≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK);
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The included Canadian French language sheet
corresponds to this unit’s English displays.
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.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE ________________________
DEALER NAME _____________________________
DEALER ADDRESS _________________________
__________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER ______________________
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 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.
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.
MODEL NUMBER
DVD-S43
SERIAL NUMBER
3
Discs that can be played
Commercial discs
Recorded discs (Yes: Available, No: Not available)
Disc
Indicated in
these
instructions by
Recorded on a DVD
Disc
Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Remarks
Finalizing§5
recorder, etc.
Logo
Logo
[DVD-VR]§2 [DVD-V]§3 [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
DVD-Video
High quality
movie and music
discs
DVD-RAM
[DVD-V]
[VCD]
[CD]
—
Not necessary
Yes
Yes
No
No Yes Yes
No Yes Yes
No No No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Video CD
CD
Music discs with
video
Including SVCD
(Conforming to
IEC62107)
DVD-R/RW
DVD-R DL
Necessary
Necessary
Yes
Yes
Music discs
∫ Discs that cannot be played
Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW,
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD,
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges,
2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs and “Chaoji VCD”
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD
that do not conform to IEC62107.
iR/iRW
§4
(Yes)
(Yes)
—
Necessary
Necessary
Necessary§6
No
No
—
No No No
No No No
Yes Yes Yes
No
No
No
No
—
iR DL
—
§4
CD-R/RW§1
Yes
Yes
∫ 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.
—
≥ It may not be possible to play the above discs in some cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the
recording, the recording method and how the files were created (➜ 5, Tips for making WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4
and DivX discs).
≥ 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.).
§1
This unit can also play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format
(a unified video recording standard).
Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary” on this unit,
the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.
Closing the session will also work.
§2
§3
§4
§5
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
§6
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital
Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
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∫ Tips for making WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX discs
Format Disc
Extension Reference
Format Disc
Extension Reference
CD-R/RW§1
DVD-R/RW§3
CD-R/RW§1
[WMA]
“.WMA”
“.wma”
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy
protected.
≥This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit
Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same
content encoded at several different bit rates).
[DivX]
“.DIVX”
“.divx”
“.AVI”
“.avi”
≥ Plays all versions of DivX video (including
DivX® 6) [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby
Digital or MPEG audio system] with standard
playback of DivX® media files.
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not
supported.
DVD-RAM§2
DVD-R/RW§3
CD-R/RW§1
[MP3]
“.MP3”
“.mp3”
≥Sampling frequency:
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW
≥ GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not
supported.
:
11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz
CD-R/RW:
8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48
kHz
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥ DivX files greater than 2GB or have no index
may not play properly on this unit.
≥ This unit supports all resolutions up to
maximum of 720 k480.
≥ You can select up to 8 types of audio and
subtitles on this unit.
DVD-RAM§2
DVD-R/RW§3
CD-R/RW§1
[JPEG]
“.JPG”
“.jpg”
“.JPEG”
“.jpeg”
≥JPEG files taken on a digital camera that
conform to DCF Standard Version 1.0 are
displayed.
– Files that have been altered, edited or
saved with computer picture editing
software may not be displayed.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures,
MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still
pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play
pictures with attached audio.
§1CD-R/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.
§2DVD-RAM
Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
§3DVD-R/RW
DVD-R/RW§3
CD-R/RW§1
[MPEG4]
“.ASF”
“.asf”
≥You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD
VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/
MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726
audio system] recorded with the Panasonic
SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this
unit.
≥Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥This unit is not compatible with multi-session. Only the default session is played.
≥
There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.
≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
Naming folders and files (Files are treated as contents
and folders are treated as groups on this unit.)
At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This
should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits,
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this
may not work at times).
≥The recording date may differ from that of the
actual date.
e.g. MP3
root
001 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
002 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
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Television
With COMPONENT VIDEO IN
With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
COMPONENT
or
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
S VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO IN
R
L
IN
IN
S video cable§
Audio/video
Video
cables
Not used
Audio/video cable
(included)
cable (included)
Back of the unit
Select “DARKER” from the “BLACK LEVEL” (➜ 16,
“VIDEO” menu).
§
When using this connection, the audio cable (red
and white plugs) should also be connected.
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”, then
follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ 16,
“VIDEO” menu).
You can connect the audio cable to the 2-
channel audio input terminals of an analog
amplifier or system component to enjoy
stereo sound.
All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.
STEP 2 The remote control
≥ Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
∫ Batteries
remote control.
Coaxial cable
≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
Amplifier with a built-in
R6/LR6, AA
decoder or a decoder-
amplifier combination
≥ mix old and new batteries.
≥ use different types at the same time.
≥ heat or expose to flame.
COAXIAL IN
≥ take apart or short circuit.
≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese
batteries.
Back of the unit
≥ 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
AC power supply cord
Aim at the remote control sensor (➜ 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of
7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
STEP 3 Quick setup
To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.
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2
Press [Í].
Press [SETUP].
QUICK SETUP screen appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions and select the settings with [3 4]
3
and [ENTER].
≥ Press [RETURN] to return to previous screen.
4
5
Press [ENTER] to finish setting.
Press [SETUP] to exit the setup menu.
≥ To change these settings later, select “QUICK SETUP” (➜ 17, “OTHERS” menu).
Basic play
2Open the disc tray.
1Power ON.
Remote control sensor
3Load the disc.
≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the
4Start play.
Stop
side you want to play is facing up.
DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their
≥
cartridges before use.
Skip
Search
(during play)
≥ Press [:9] to skip chapters, tracks, etc.
Slow-motion
(during pause)
≥ [DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.
≥Up to 5 steps
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥[VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only
≥[MPEG4] [DivX] Slow-motion: Does not work.
Stop
The position is memorized when “!” flashes on the display.
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. (Resume play)
≥ Press [∫] to clear the position.
Pause
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
[Note]
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.
≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [∫]
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
≥ To play [MP3] or [JPEG] contents on DVD-RAM, set “DVD–VR/DATA” to
“OTHERS” menu).
“DATA” (➜ 17,
≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ 19, 20).
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Convenient functions
Displaying current playback condition
Quick OSD
≥ [DVD-VR] [VCD] forward direction only
Frame-by-frame
(during pause)
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
[VCD]
ENTER
Press [QUICK OSD].
e.g. [CD]
Select
Press [3 4] to change
current/elapsed play time.
Return to
Current playback number
RETURN
On-screen
Play mode
previous
screen
ENTER
–––: Normal play
PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
item select
T
1
TIME
0 : 05
Register
ENTER
Playback condition
Current position
≥ To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD] again.
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Enter
number
Repeat play
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
e.g. To select 123:
[S10] ➜[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
REPEAT
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(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
10
[JPEG]: you can use this feature even if there is no elapsed time display.)
e.g. [DVD-V]
Press [REPEAT] to select an item to be repeated.
≥ To cancel, press [REPEAT] to select “OFF”.
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu.
[DVD-VR]
TOP MENU
CHAP.
Plays the programs (➜ 11).
DIRECT
PLAY SPEED
Changing play speed
NAVIGATOR
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
[DVD-VR]
Disc
menu
MENU
1
2
During play, press [PLAY SPEED].
Press [3 4] to increase or decrease the playing speed
x
1.1
PLAY LIST
RETURN
Plays a playlist (➜ 11).
from “k0.6” to “k1.4” in 0.1 units.
[VCD] with playback control (➜ 18, Glossary)
Shows a disc menu.
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to return to the normal play.
≥ After you change the speed
– ADVANCED SURROUND (➜ 10) does not work.
– Digital audio output switches to PCM 2ch.
≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
FL SELECT
Number display
:;
Main unit
display
Time display
Skipping about one minute forward
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
Convenient when you want to skip commercials, etc.
During play, press [CM SKIP].
≥ This may not work depending on the play position.
≥ [DVD-VR] Does not work:
– with parts containing still pictures.
– when playing a playlist.
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Convenient functions
QUICK REPLAY
Quick replay
Changing subtitles
Discs with subtitles
SUBTITLE
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.
≥ To clear the subtitles, press [SUBTITLE] several times to
select “OFF”.
e.g. [DVD-V]
1: ENG
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back about 10 seconds.
≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
≥ On iR/iRW, subtitle number may be shown for subtitles
that are not displayed.
≥ This may not work depending on the discs.
ADVANCED
Enjoying virtual surround
ADVANCED SURROUND
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] (2 channels or more only)
SURROUND
Changing soundtracks
AUDIO
[DVD-V] [DivX] with multiple soundtracks
Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “A.SURROUND 1”,
“A.SURROUND 2”, “A.SURROUND 3” or “OFF”.
[DVD-VR] [VCD]
[DVD-V] [DivX]
Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.
e.g. [DivX]
OFF-----) A.SURROUND 1-----) A.SURROUND 2
^--------------------A.SURROUND 3 (-----------------b
A.SURROUND1
1: MP3 160kbps 44.1kHz 2ch
[DVD-VR] [VCD]
Press [AUDIO] to select “L”, “R”, “LiR”
A.SURROUND 1: Light effect
A.SURROUND 2: Medium effect
A.SURROUND 3: Strong effect
OFF
or “L R”.
Angle select
[DVD-V] with multiple angles
ANGLE/PAGE
≥ When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from
speakers on either side of you.
≥ Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the front left and right
speakers or the width of the television if using the television’s speakers.
≥ Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle.
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Still picture rotation
[JPEG]
ANGLE/PAGE
Making the dialogue easier to hear
During pause, press [ANGLE/PAGE] to rotate the still picture.
DIALOGUE ENHANCER
DIALOGUE ENHANCER
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue
recorded in the center channel)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in
the center channel)
Zoom
ZOOM
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
1
2
[JPEG] Press [;].
Press [ZOOM] to select the zoom ratio.
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
NORMAL
NORMAL-) AUTO ([DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] only)-) k2 -) k4
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------b
NORMAL: Displayed in the size used for recording.
Press [DIALOGUE ENHANCER] to select “ON”.
ON
≥ To cancel, press [DIALOGUE ENHANCER] again to select
“OFF”.
AUTO:
Automatically zooms in and adjusts the size of images with upper and lower
black bands.
2X zoom
4X zoom
k2:
k4:
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[DVD-VR]
Playing programs/playlists
≥ Titles appear only if they have been entered.
TRANSFER
MODE
Transfer mode
Discs with pictures
≥ You cannot edit playlists and titles.
≥ Set “DVD–VR/DATA” to
“
DVD–VR
”
to play [DVD-VR] on DVD-RAM (➜ 17, “OTHERS”
menu).
If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” (➜ 16, “VIDEO” menu)
Press [TRANSFER MODE] to select the method of
AUTO1
conversion for progressive output to suit the type
Playing the programs
DIRECT
of material.
NAVIGATOR
AUTO1 (normal): Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately
converts it.
AUTO2: In addition to AUTO1, automatically detects film contents with different frame
rates and appropriately converts it.
VIDEO: Select when using AUTO1 and AUTO2, and the content is distorted.
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While stopped, press
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Press [3 4] to select the program.
≥ Press [2 1] to skip page by page.
Press [ENTER].
PG
DATE
LENGTH TITLE
MOVIE PICTURE
01/25
04:31
1
0:55:31
0:28:20
0:36:00
0:48:55
PLAYBACK
2
3
01/25
05:20
STILL PICTURE
PLAYBACK
2
3
4
≥ When the tray is opened, the setting will return to AUTO1.
01/28
10:00
HYBRID PICTURE
PLAYBACK
PICTURE
Changing picture mode
Discs with pictures
MODE
01/29
11:15
PARTIAL PLAYBA
CK
Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture
quality.
NORMAL
NORMAL: Normal images
CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
ANIMATION: Suitable for animation.
Playing a playlist
(Only when the disc contains a playlist)
PLAY LIST
SOFT SKIN: Softens the skin of people in the images.
1
2
While stopped, press [PLAY LIST].
PL
DATE
LENGTH TITLE
MOVIE PICTURE
Smoothing block noise
Motion picture
DNR
Press [3 4] to select the playlist.
≥ Press [2 1] to skip page by page.
Press [ENTER].
01/10
10:00
1
2
3
4
0:30:11
0:55:30
0:55:31
0:55:29
PLAYBACK
3
01/15
08:00
STILL PICTURE
PLAYBACK
You can smooth block noise and reduce the smudging that appears around contrasting
sections of the picture.
01/18
08:01
HYBRID PICTURE
PLAYBACK
Press [DNR] to select “1”, “2”, “3” or “OFF”.
1
1: Light effect
01/19
07:59
PARTIAL PLAYBA
CK
2: Medium effect
3: Strong effect
OFF
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Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs
Preparation
Set “DVD–VR/DATA” to
“OTHERS” menu).
∫ Select the picture in Thumbnail menu [JPEG]
“DATA
”
to play [MP3] or [JPEG] contents on DVD-RAM (➜ 17,
1
2
While pictures are being displayed, press [TOP MENU] to display
the thumbnails.
To select a picture in a group
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Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG)
contents only
While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed
Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press
[ENTER].
Press [3421] to select the picture and press [ENTER].
≥ Press [9] to skip forward page by page.
≥ Press [:] to skip backward page by page.
WMA/
MP3/
JPEG
To select picture in other group
Group and
content number
PLAYBACK MENU
1
2
Press [3] to select the group name.
Press [2 1] to select the group and press
[ENTER].
Group name
AUDIO / PICTURE
VIDEO
DivX/
MPEG4
3
Press [3421] to select the picture and
press [ENTER].
NO.4
G
1/
2
:
C
1/
9
2
While the menu is displayed
Press [3421] to select an item and press [ENTER].
≥ Repeat this step if there are multiple layers.
:Group (Folder)§
DATA-DISC
ROOT
01 Classics
02 Jazz
:DivX/MPEG4 content (File)§
03 Pops
04 Latin
05 Cinema
06 Sports
07 Others
08 DivX
Soccer
Baseball
:Group (Folder)§
:WMA/MP3 content (File)§
DATA-DISC
ROOT
01 Classics
02 Jazz
03 Pops
04 Latin
05 Cinema
06 Sports
07 Others
Formura one
Starperson
Baseball
Lady
Life
Soccer
Jupiter
:JPEG content (File)§
ROOT
Formura one
§Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups in these instructions.
≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥ Press [RETURN] to go back to previous screen.
≥ Press [MENU] to display/exit the screen.
[DivX] The video content is distorted according to the recorded method to the discs. This
unit cannot play these kinds of discs normally.
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About DivX VOD content
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to
play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” is a
trademark of DTS, Inc.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s
registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit
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.
Display the unit’s registration code
(
➜
17, REGISTRATION in “OTHERS” menu)
OTHERS-REGISTRATION (DIVX)
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the
personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance
with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4
Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide
MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and
DIVX(R) VIDEO ON DEMAND
YOUR REGISTRATION CODE IS
XXXXXXXX
8 alphanumeric
characters
TO LEARN MORE VISIT
www.divx.com/vod
PRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE
≥ We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then
displayed in “REGISTRATION”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX
VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased
using the previous code.
≥ If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s
code, you will not be able to play this content. (“AUTHORIZATION ERROR” is
displayed.)
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the
same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
Official DivX® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX®
media files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used
under license.
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number
of times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this
content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when
the number of remaining plays is zero. (“RENTAL EXPIRED” is displayed.)
When playing this content
≥ The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
–you press [Í] or [SETUP].
–you press [∫]. (Press [;] to stop play.)
–you press [: 9] or [6 5] etc. and arrive at another content or the start of
the content being played.
≥ Resume (➜ 8, Stop) function does not work.
13
Changing the play sequences
Random play
Program play
PLAY MODE
PLAY MODE
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Except [DVD-VR] (up to 30 items)
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
1
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG)
contents only
1
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG)
contents only
If the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed
If the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed
Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/
WMA/
MP3/
JPEG
Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/
PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press
PLAYBACK MENU
WMA/
MP3/
JPEG
PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press
PLAYBACK MENU
[ENTER].
AUDIO/PICTURE
[ENTER].
AUDIO/PICTURE
VIDEO
VIDEO
DivX/
MPEG4
DivX/
MPEG4
2
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]
several times to select “¢¢¢ PROGRAM”.
≥ When playing a disc with both WMA/MP3 and
JPEG recorded, select “MUSIC PROGRAM” for
WMA/MP3 or “PICTURE PROGRAM” for JPEG
pictures.
2
3
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]
several times to select “¢¢¢ RANDOM”.
e.g. [DivX]
VIDEO PROGRAM
e.g. [DivX]
SELECT CONTENT
CONTENT NAME
VIDEO RANDOM
SELECT GROUP
ALL
≥ When playing a disc with both WMA/MP3 and
JPEG recorded, select “MUSIC RANDOM” for
WMA/MP3 or “PICTURE RANDOM” for JPEG
pictures.
1
2
ALL
a01_divx001
a02_divx002
a03_divx003
3
ROOT
4
5
6
7
You cannot set both “MUSIC PROGRAM” and
“PICTURE PROGRAM”.
8
9
PRESS PLAY TO START
10
CLEAR ALL
START: PLAY
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Only when the disc has groups (folders)
3
4
Press [3 4] to select an item and press
[ENTER].
≥ Repeat this step to program other items.
≥ To select all items in a disc or group, select “ALL”
and press [ENTER].
VIDEO PROGRAM
SELECT CONTENT
CONTENT NAME
Press [3 4] to select a group and press [ENTER].
≥ “¢” will be displayed next to the selected groups.
Press [ENTER] again to clear.
≥ To select multiple groups, repeat this step.
≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥ To select all items in a disc, select “ALL”.
a01_divx001
a02_divx002
1
2
ALL
a01_divx001
a02_divx002
a03_divx003
3
4
5
6
7
≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
8
9
≥
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous menu if any.
10
CLEAR ALL
START: PLAY
[DVD-V]
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
Only when the disc has multiple titles
Press [3 4] to select a title and press [ENTER].
≥ “¢” will be displayed next to the selected title.
Clearing the program
Press [1] and then press [3 4] to select the item and press [CANCEL].
Clearing the whole program
Press [1] several times to select “CLEAR ALL” and press [ENTER]. The whole program
is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.
4
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
To exit the random screen
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.
To exit the program screen
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.
14
Using on-screen menus
Each time you press the button:
Select
Select
FUNCTIONS
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
RETURN
1
2
3
4
On-screen menu 1 (Disc/Play)
;
ENTER
ENTER
9
On-screen menu 2 (Video)
;
10
Register
Register
On-screen menu 3 (Audio)
;
exit
Display the on-screen menus.
Select the item.
Make the settings.
Press to exit.
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
On-screen menu 1 (Disc/Play)
On-screen menu 2 (Video)
PICTURE
PG SEARCH
PL SEARCH
To start from a specific item
Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER].
➜ 11, Changing picture mode
e.g.
[DVD-V]
MODE
TITLE SEARCH
CHAPTER SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
CONTENT SEARCH
≥[VCD] This does not work when using
playback control (➜ 18, Glossary).
➜ 10, Zoom
ZOOM
T1 C2
DNR
➜ 11, Smoothing block noise
➜ 10, Changing soundtracks
AUDIO
TRANSFER
MODE
➜ 11, Transfer mode
➜ 9, Changing play speed
PLAY SPEED
When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the
DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If
the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or
“PROGRESSIVE” depending on which constructing method
was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
AUTO
➜ 9, Repeat play
A-B repeat
SOURCE
SELECT
[DivX]
1
2
Press [3 4] to select “A-B”.
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending
points.
REPEAT MODE
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
≥Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
➜ 10, Changing subtitles
On-screen menu 3 (Audio)
DIALOGUE
➜ 10, Angle select
➜ 10, Making the dialogue easier to hear
ENHANCER
DATE DISPLAY
Select “ON” to display shooting date
ON()OFF
ADVANCED
SURROUND
[JPEG]
➜ 10, Enjoying virtual surround
ROTATION
[JPEG]
➜ 10, Still picture rotation
15
Changing the player settings
1
2
3
4
5
Select
Select
Select
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
SETUP
SETUP
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
9
10
Register
Register
Register
Shows setup menu.
Select the menu.
Select the item.
Make the settings.
Press to exit.
≥ Underlined items are the factory preset.
≥ The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
∫ “DISC” menu
SETTING STATE
∫ “VIDEO” menu
SETTING STATE
Display the current setting of the items below
Display the current setting of the items below
ORIGINAL§1
TV ASPECT
Choose the setting to suit your
television and preference.
TV TYPE
Select to suit the type of
television.
STILL MODE
Specify the type of picture
shown when paused.
4:3PAN&SCAN
4:3ZOOM
4:3LETTERBOX
16:9NORMAL
16:9ZOOM
AUDIO
Choose the audio
language.
ENGLISH
FRENCH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
OTHER----§2
16:9SHRINK
AUTO§3
SPANISH
STANDARD
LCD
PLASMA
CRT
PROJECTION
SUBTITLE
Choose the subtitle
language.
OTHER----§2
AUTO
MENUS
Choosethelanguage
for disc menus.
ENGLISH
OTHER----§2
FIELD:
The picture is not blurred, but picture
quality is lower.
FRAME: Overall quality is high, but the picture
may appear blurred.
RATINGS
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
Set a ratings level to 0 LOCK ALL: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
BLACK LEVEL
LIGHTER: When connected through VIDEO OUT or
S VIDEO OUT.
DARKER: When connected through COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT.
limit DVD-Video play. 1 to 7:
To prohibit play of DVD-Video with
corresponding ratings recorded on them.
Change the black level of the
picture if you connected a
television through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
terminals.
8 NO LIMIT: To play all discs.
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
VIDEO OUT (I/P)
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding
the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if
connecting to a progressive
output compatible television.
When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message
screen will appear.
≥For progressive output, press [3] and then press
[ENTER].
PASSWORD
Change the
password for
“RATINGS”
(➜ above).
1
2
Select “CHANGE” and press [ENTER].
Enter the current password with the numbered buttons,
then press [ENTER].
Enter the new password with the numbered buttons, then
press [ENTER].
When “VERIFY” is displayed, please verify the password
and input it again.
≥Press [RETURN] to cancel.
3
4
16
∫ “AUDIO” menu
SETTING STATE
∫ “OTHERS” menu
Display the current setting of the items below
SETTING STATE
Display the current setting of the items below
PCM OUTPUT
Check the digital input
limitations of the
equipment you connect
using COAXIAL terminal
and select the maximum
sampling frequency of
PCM digital output.
UP TO 48 kHz:
REGISTRATION
Displays the unit’s
registration code.
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
Select “SHOW CODE” and press [ENTER].
(➜ 13, About DivX VOD content)
When connected to equipment compatible with
44.1 or 48 kHz
UP TO 96 kHz:
When connected to equipment compatible with
88.2 or 96 kHz
≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to
48 or 44.1 kHz.
≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling
frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96
kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions for
details.
JPEG TIME
To change the slideshow timing
1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1 unit)
15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5 unit)
60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30 unit)
≥“3 SEC” is the factory preset.
FL DIMMER
BRIGHT
DIM
Changes the
brightness of the
unit’s display.
AUTO: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you
DOLBY DIGITAL
With COAXIAL
connections (➜ 7)
BITSTREAM
Select “BITSTREAM” when the
equipment can decode the bitstream
(digital form of multi-channel data).
Otherwise, select “PCM”. (If the
bitstream is output to the equipment
without a decoder, high levels of
noise can be output and may
perform some operations.
AUTO POWER OFF
ON:
The unit switches to standby mode after about 30
minutes in the stop mode.
PCM
DTS
BITSTREAM
OFF
With COAXIAL
connections (➜ 7)
QUICK SETUP
DVD–VR/DATA
Select “SET” and press [ENTER].
PCM
DVD–VR: To play [DVD-VR] on DVD-RAM.
damage your speakers and hearing.)
DATA:
To play [MP3] or [JPEG] contents on DVD-RAM.
DYNAMIC RANGE
ON: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low
through compressing the range of the lowest
sound level and the highest sound level.
Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works
with DOLBY DIGITAL)
DEFAULTS
This returns all
values in the setup
Select “RESET” and press [ENTER].
The password screen is shown if “RATINGS” (➜ 16) is set.
Please enter the same password with the numbered buttons,
menus to the default then press [ENTER], then turn the unit off and on again.
settings.
OFF
§1
The original language designed on the disc is selected.
Input a code number referring to the table (➜ 18).
If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitles appear in that
language (If available on the disc).
§2
∫ “DISPLAY” menu
SETTING STATE
§3
Display the current setting of the items below
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
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Glossary
Language code list
DivX
Abkhazian:
Afar:
6566 Gujarati:
7185 Quechua:
7265 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277
8185
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain
highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file
6565 Hausa:
6570 Hebrew:
8381 Hindi:
6577 Hungarian:
6582 Icelandic:
7289 Indonesian:
6583 Interlingua:
6589 Irish:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Ameharic:
Arabic:
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
7387 Romanian:
7273 Russian:
7285 Samoan:
7383 Sanskrit:
7378 Scots Gaelic:
7365 Serbian:
7165 Serbo-Croatian:
7384 Shona:
7465 Sindhi:
7487 Singhalese:
7578 Slovak:
7583 Slovenian:
7575 Somali:
7589 Spanish:
7579 Sundanese:
7585 Swahili:
7679 Swedish:
7665 Tagalog:
7686 Tajik:
8279
8285
8377
8365
7168
8382
8372
8378
8368
8373
8375
8376
8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
size.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type
has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.
Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30 frames per second as well).
Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate for TV
drama programs or animation.
6590 Italian:
6665 Japanese:
6985 Javanese:
Basque:
Finalize
Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Kannada:
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on
equipment that can play such media.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
6890 Kashmiri:
6672 Kazakh:
6682 Kirghiz:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
Byelorussian:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
Chinese:
Corsican:
Croatian:
Czech:
6671 Korean:
7789 Kurdish:
6669 Laotian:
7577 Latin:
6765 Latvian, Lettish:
9072 Lingala:
6779 Lithuanian:
7282 Macedonian:
6783 Malagasy:
6865 Malay:
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG
as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–
1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality
considering the degree of compression.
7678 Tamil:
7684 Tatar:
7775 Telugu:
7771 Thai:
MPEG4
A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly
efficient recording at a low bit rate.
Danish:
7783 Tibetan:
7776 Tigrinya:
7784 Tonga:
7773 Turkish:
7782 Turkmen:
7779 Twi:
7778 Ukrainian:
7865 Urdu:
7869 Uzbek:
7879 Vietnamese:
7982 Volapük:
8083 Welsh:
7065 Wolof:
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its
size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
Dutch:
7876 Malayalam:
6978 Maltese:
6979 Maori:
6984 Marathi:
7079 Moldavian:
7074 Mongolian:
7073 Nauru:
English:
Esperanto:
Estonian:
Faroese:
Fiji:
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
Finnish:
French:
Frisian:
Galician:
Georgian:
German:
Greek:
7082 Nepali:
7089 Norwegian:
7176 Oriya:
7565 Pashto, Pushto:
6869 Persian:
6976 Polish:
8076 Xhosa:
8084 Yiddish:
8065 Yoruba:
Zulu:
Greenlandic:
Guarani:
7576 Portuguese:
7178 Punjabi:
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to
“Product information” on page 22. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
Power
Play doesn’t start. ≥ If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback
No power.
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household
may not be possible.
AC outlet. (7)
≥This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still
picture data.
≥ If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where
you purchased it. (Example: www.divx.com/vod)
The unit is
≥When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, the unit
automatically switches to standby after approximately 30
minutes in the stop mode. (17)
automatically
switched to the
standby mode.
No subtitles.
≥ Display the subtitles. (10)
No operation
The subtitles
overlap closed
captions recorded
on discs.
≥ Clear the subtitles. (10)
No response
when any buttons
pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in
these operating instructions. (4)
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to
evaporate.
In A-B repeat,
point B is
automatically set.
≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Repeat play is
automatically
canceled.
≥ Repeat play may be canceled when you press
[QUICK REPLAY] or [CM SKIP].
No response
when remote
control buttons
pressed.
≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7)
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and
operate. (8)
Picture incorrect
Picture distorted.
≥ Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video
cassette recorder. (6)
≥ Make sure that progressive output has not been selected
when the connected television is not progressive compatible.
Press and hold [RETURN] until the picture displays correctly.
The settings will return to “INTERLACE”.
≥ [DivX] Change “SOURCE SELECT” in “On-screen menu 2
(Video)”. (15)
≥ Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (16)
≥ Use the television to change the aspect. If your television
does not have that function, change “TV ASPECT”. (16)
≥ Change the Zoom setting. (10)
No picture or
sound.
≥Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected
equipment.
≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
You have
≥While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold
[1] (PLAY) and [∫] on the unit and then also press and hold
[POWER Í/I] on the unit until “INITIALIZED” disappears
from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All
settings will return to the default values.
forgotten your
ratings password.
Reset all the
Picture size
doesn’t fit the
screen.
settings to Factory
Preset.
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
Picture stops.
≥ Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.
The television
may display
incorrectly or
colours appear
faded.
Menu not
displayed
correctly.
≥PAL discs cannot be played.
It takes time
≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still
≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible television to
enjoy progressive video.
before play starts.
picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time
will not be displayed, however this is normal.
≥This is normal on DivX video.
The program play
function do not
work.
≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
≥ Restore the zoom ratio to “NORMAL”. (10)
≥ Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (16)
Menu doesn’t
appear. [VCD] with
playback control
≥Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).
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Troubleshooting guide
Progressive video
There is ghosting
when progressive
output is on.
≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material
used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use
interlace output. Change “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO”
menu to “INTERLACE”. (16)
≥ Trouble may have occurred. Turn the unit off and then back
to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥ If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number
and contact a qualified service person.
The number
following “H”
Pictures not in
progressive
output.
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT
or S VIDEO OUT terminal output will be interlace.
depends on the
status of the unit.
≥ You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥ You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
Closed captions
not displayed.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be
displayed.
Television displays
Sound incorrect
Sound distorted.
“ERR H∑∑”
(∑∑ stands for a
number.)
≥ Trouble may have occurred. The number following “ERR H”
depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Set ADVANCED SURROUND to “OFF”. (10)
Piercing noise
comes from the
speakers.
≥If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not
include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” in “AUDIO” menu. (17)
≥ If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number
and contact a qualified service person.
Effects do not
work.
≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting
bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (7)
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with
some discs.
≥ADVANCED SURROUND does not work if you have
changed the play speed. (9)
“ERR U11”
≥ The disc may be dirty. (21)
≥ You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
“/”
≥ The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
“NO DISC”
≥ You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥ You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
No sound
≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play
speed.
“CANNOT PLAY
AUDIO”
“NO AUDIO”
≥ Audio has not been recorded, or recorded in a format this
unit cannot playback. Video playback only is possible. (5)
≥[DivX] Audio may not be output due to how files were
created. (5)
Recording
“THIS TYPE OF
≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)
DISC CANNOT BE ≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)
PLAYED. PLEASE ≥ You inserted a blank disc.
INSERT A
DIFFERENT
DISC.”
Cannot record to
digital recording
equipment.
(Incorrect sound
recorded.)
≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing
digital recording.
≥You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot
handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥Make the following settings:
– ADVANCED SURROUND:
– PCM OUTPUT:
– DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS:
“THIS DISC MAY
NOT BE PLAYED
IN YOUR
≥ You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”,
“ALL” or multiple region numbers including “1”. (Cover)
OFF (10)
UP TO 48 kHz (17)
PCM (17)
REGION.”
“AUTHORIZATION ≥ You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was
Unit displays
purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play
ERROR”
≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)
≥You inserted a blank disc.
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)
the content on this unit. (13)
“RENTAL
EXPIRED”
≥ The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You
cannot play it. (13)
≥The disc may be dirty. (21)
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
20
Maintenance
Specifications
Signal system:
Operating temperature range:
NTSC
Digital audio output:
Coaxial digital output:
Pickup:
Wave length:
Laser power:
Power supply:
Power consumption:
∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
Pin jack
≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this
unit.
i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)
Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:
653 nm/790 nm
CLASS 1/CLASS 1M
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
8 W
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
≥ Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary
although this depends on the operating environment.
≥ Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as
they may cause malfunction.
(1)DVD (DVD-Video, DivX§6, 7
)
(2)DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG§4, 7, MP3§2, 7
)
(3)DVD-R (DVD-Video, DivX§6, 7, MP3§2, 7, JPEG§4, 7
MPEG4§5, 7, DVD-VR)
,
Power consumption in standby mode:
approx. 1 W
Dimensions (WkDkH):
(4)DVD-R DL (DVD-Video)
430 mm k231 mmk43 mm (excluding protrusions)
(16 15/16zk9 1/16zk1 11/16z)
(5)DVD-RW (DVD-Video, MPEG4§5, 7, DivX§6, 7, MP3§2, 7
,
,
JPEG§4, 7, DVD-VR)
∫ Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
430 mm k263 mmk43 mm (including protrusions)
(16 15/16zk10 6/16zk1 11/16z)
(6)iR/iRW (Video)
(7)iR DL (Video)
(8)CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD§1, MP3§2, 7
Mass:
approx. 2.0 kg (4.4 lb)
WMA§3, 7, JPEG§4, 7, MPEG4§5, 7, DivX§6, 7
)
Video output:
Output level:
Output connector:
§1
§2
§3
Conforming to IEC62107
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Pin jack (1 system)
MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
S-video output:
Y output level:
C output level:
§4
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Picture resolution:
between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Output connector:
S terminal (1 system)
Component video output:
[NTSC: 525 (480)p/525 (480)i]
§5
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi
cameras or DVD video recorders
Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF
standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/
G.726 audio system
Y output level:
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PB output level:
PR output level:
Output connector:
§6
®
®
Plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)
®
Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
with standard playback of DivX media files. Certified
to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
Audio output:
Output level:
Output connector:
Number of connectors:
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
The total combined maximum number of recognizable
audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000
audio, picture and video contents and 256 groups.
2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Pin jack
2 channel: 1 system
§7
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥ DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥ CD Audio:
(2) S/N ratio:
4 Hz to 20 kHz
≥ CD Audio:
115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥ DVD (linear audio):
≥ CD Audio:
92 dB
90 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥ CD Audio:
0.003 %
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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
Ninety (90) days
Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)
Panasonic Audio / SD Audio Product
Panasonic DVD Product
Panasonic Combination DVD Player / VCR
Panasonic Combination DVD Recorder / VCR
Accessories including rechargeable batteries
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not
designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it
cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #:
1-800 #:
(905) 624-5505
1-800-561-5505
Fax #:
Email link:
(905) 238-2360
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link: "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support"
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
.
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service
personnel if:
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts
specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original
parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to
confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these
operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit
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–If you see this symbol–
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
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Index
A A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
ADVANCED SURROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Angle select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C CM SKIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
D DIALOGUE ENHANCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DivX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12, 13, 18
Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
E Enter number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
F Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 18
J JPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12, 18
M Menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MPEG4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12, 18
MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12, 18
O On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
(Inside of product)
P Picture Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Play speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Program play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Q Quick OSD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Quick replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
R Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rotate picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
S Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
w WMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12
Z Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
As an ENERGY STAR®
Participant, Panasonic has
determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This manual was printed with
soy based ink.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
p
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
RQTC0115-1Y
F0107AK1017
C 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in China
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