Please keep this manual for future reference. As an NERGY TAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency. ∫ <OPEN/CLOSE DISC EXCHANGE...
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). (For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. ∏ 1...
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CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
Control reference guide OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP SETUP DISC DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 SEQUENTIAL DISC4 DISC5 FL SELECT GROUP CANCEL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN < SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY DOUBLE POSITION PLAY MODE ZOOM RE-MASTER MEMORY > POWER Í...
Connection Before connection ≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord. ≥Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Connection to a television This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. To get the full benefit from the powerful multi-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers.
Home Theater – Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. \A\ Digital Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.
≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly. ∫ 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. ∫ 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.
2. In QUICK SETUP, set “Progressive Out” to “Enable”. 3. Change Video output mode to “480P” ( ≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
Basic play SLEEP DISC DISC1 DISC SEQUENTIAL DISC4 SEQUENTIAL FL SELECT FL SELECT GROUP CANCEL GROUP :, 9 ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SUBTITLE PLAY MODE ZOOM RE-MASTER 4, 5 POWER Í...
Disc type screen Check the discs loaded and select a disc to play. Press [DISC]. Disc type screen DVD-V NoDisc Empty Press the disc button ([DISC 1] – [DISC 5]). To clear the screen Press [DISC]. Changing the main unit display Press [FL SELECT].
Navigation menus SLEEP DISC DISC1 SEQUENTIAL DISC4 FL SELECT GROUP CANCEL :, 9 DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU, DIRECT MENU NAVIGATOR ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG and CD text If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, check the “Mixed Disc—Audio &...
[Note] [WMA] ≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. ≥WMA files must have the extension “.WMA” or “.wma”. [MP3] ≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags. ≥If you play an MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed time will not be displayed during this time.
Convenient features SLEEP DISC DISC1 SEQUENTIAL DISC4 FL SELECT GROUP CANCEL DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SUBTITLE PLAY MODE ZOOM ZOOM POWER Í /I DOUBLE RE-MASTER AUDIO ONLY DISC AUDIO ONLY DOUBLE RE-MASTER Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera...
Selecting still pictures—Page Skip [DVD-A] During play Press [ANGLE/PAGE]. The page changes each time you press the button. Variable Zoom function [RAM] [DVD-A] (Moving picture part) [DVD-V] [VCD] Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fill the screen.
Changing play sequence SLEEP DISC DISC1 SEQUENTIAL DISC4 FL SELECT GROUP CANCEL CANCEL DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE PLAY MODE ZOOM PLAY MODE While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. The display changes each time you press the button. Program_>Random_>Off (normal) ^-----------------------------------_----} Random play...
Using On-Screen Menu Icons OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP SETUP DISC DISC1 DISC2 SEQUENTIAL DISC4 DISC5 FL SELECT GROUP CANCEL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit and allow you to perform operations by changing this information.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons Unit information Play Menu A-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (When the elapsed play time is displayed) Repeat a section between points A and B within an item. [ENTER] (start point) To cancel: [ENTER] ≥Subtitles recorded around A and B may fail to appear. ≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Audio Menu Advanced surround (VSS) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2-channel or greater) Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers (SP) or headphones (HP) (connect the unit to equipment that has a headphone jack). The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and sound seems to come from speakers on either side of you.
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. The changes remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. See page 21 for operation. Menus Disc Audio...
OPEN/CLOSE SLEEP SETUP DISC DISC1 DISC2 SEQUENTIAL DISC4 DISC5 FL SELECT GROUP CANCEL CANCEL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY Common procedures See page 20 for menu and option details. Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
Changing settings Speaker setting For analog connection ( page 7) Change speaker presence and size a, delay time b, and channel balance c to suit the speakers you have connected when you select “Multi-channel” (3 or more speakers are connected). Front (L) SETUP Exit...
Glossary Bitstream The digital form of multi-channel data (e.g. 5.1 channel) before decoding. Decoder A decoder restores coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
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Sound ≥Check the connections. No sound. ≥Check the volume on the equipment you have connected. Distorted sound. ≥Ensure that the input settings on the other equipment are correct. ≥Turn Advanced surround off if it causes distortion. ≥Turn Attenuator on if it causes distortion with analog connection. ≥Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced surround is on.
Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Customer Services Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm;...
Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexión a un televisor AUDIO A la toma de CA del hogar rojo blanco amarillo Cable de alimentación de CA (suministrado) rojo blanco amarillo AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ( PCM/BITSTREAM ) 5 . 1 c h OPTICAL CENTER AC IN...
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