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Portable DVD/CD Player

Operating Instructions

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Model No.

DVD-LV50

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This manual was printed with soy based ink.

As an

E

NERGY

S

TAR R Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the

E

NERGY

S

TAR R guidelines for energy efficiency.

The region number of this unit is “1”.

You can play DVD-Video marked “1”,

“ALL”, or with a region number including

“1”.

Example:

1

1

ALL

2

4

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 38 and 39.

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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!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS

OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES

OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN

MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIA-

TION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT

REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT,

IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR

IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. EN-

SURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.

TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEAT-

ING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY

OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT

THE VENTILATION VENTS.

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE SCREWS. NO

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

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.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

2

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.

(Bottom of product)

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.

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 ( i and 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 ( i and 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

o

C (212

o

F)

Battery pack 60

o

C (140

o

F)

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)

Optional battery pack

(Lithium ion battery pack)

CGR-H603

CGR-H601

Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

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.

CAUTION:

Use only Panasonic car adaptor

DY-DC95.

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.

R B R C

L i - i o n

T M

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.>

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4

Accessories

Listening caution

EST. 1924

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:

≥

Set the dial and leave it there.

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 web site

(http://www.panasonic.com).

(For Canada)

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

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Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(N2QAHC000012)

Button-type battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

∏ for remote control

∏

(for replacement, see below)

Audio/video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RJL3X001X15)

AC adaptor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(DE-891AA)

AC power supply cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(RJA0065-A)

Rechargeable battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . 1

(for replacement, see below)

Optional accessories:

Button-type battery (CR2025)

Replacement rechargeable battery pack

(CGR-H603:

Available from Panasonic dealers.)

Optional rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H601)

Car stereo cassette adaptor (RP-CC20)

Car adaptor (DY-DC95)

Mini optical digital audio cable (RP-CA2120)

S video cable

(RFX4139:

Available from Panasonic dealers.)

Available only in U.S.A.

Carrying case (RP-SB220)

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.

Table of contents

Getting Started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . 0 6

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 7

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 8

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 9

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

≥

AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

≥

Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

≥

Car adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic Operations

Adjusting the angle of the LCD . . . . . . . . . . 12

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

≥

When a menu screen appears . . . . . . . . . . . 13

≥

Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting programs to play—

DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the play list menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

≥

Playing a play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

≥

Playing specific scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Convenient features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

≥

Skipping items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

≥

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . 16

≥

Slow-motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

≥

Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

≥

Starting play from a selected program, title, or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

≥

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

≥

Virtual surround with speakers and headphones

(ADVANCED SURROUND) . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using menus to play MP3 discs and

CD text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

≥

Menu play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

≥

Finding a track to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Changing the play sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

≥

Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

≥

Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Advanced Operations

Changing the monitor settings . . . . . . . . . . 22

≥

Adjusting color intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

≥

Changing the size of the picture . . . . . . . . . 22

≥

Adjusting the brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . 23

≥

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

≥

Progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

≥

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

≥

Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

≥

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

≥

Entering a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

≥

Digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using this unit with other equipment . . . . . 29

≥

Enjoying more powerful sound. . . . . . . . . . . 29

≥

Using this unit with a television . . . . . . . . . . 30

≥

Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Reference

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). . . . . 38

Customer Services Directory

(ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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 7).

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6

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.

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.

Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while using it. The unit can become hot and cause burns.

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 o

C (41 o

F) or above 35 o

C (95 o

F). (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.

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6

5

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Control reference guide

1

OP EN

REP

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FF

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G

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–O

N

ENTER

DIS

PL

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RE

TU

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TO

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U

AUD

IO

T

OPT OU

VOL

VIDE

O

8

9

:

;

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=

>

–OFF

TOP MENU

MENU

RETURN

DISPLAY

?

@

A

B

C

ENTER

–ON

D

E

I

J

2

3

4

BRIG

HT

COL

OUR

SETUP PLAY MODE

∫

TOP MENU

;

ANGLE

1

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

1

4

7

MENU

AUDIO

ENTER

RETURN

A.SRD

CANCEL

2

5

8

3

6

9

S

10

0

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M

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Page

1

5-inch wide screen LCD

2

Colour button (COLOUR). . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3

Bright button (BRIGHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4

Monitor button (MONITOR) . . . . . . . . . . 22

5

Monaural speaker

6

Headphone jack (

Ë

). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7

Skip/Slow/Search buttons

(

:

,

9

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

8

Disc lid switch (

2

OPEN) . . . . . . . . . . . 13

9

Repeat button (REPEAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

:

Remote control signal sensor

;

Charge indicator (CHG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

<

Standby indicator (

Í

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

=

Volume dial ( VOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

>

Pause button (

;

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

?

Top menu button

(TOP MENU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14, 18

@

Menu button (MENU) . . . . . . . . . 13, 15, 27

A

Return button (RETURN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

B

Display button (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . 11, 23

C

Cursor jockey (

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

)/

Enter button (ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Slide the cursor jockey in the direction you want to move the cursor.

D

Play/On button (

1

, – ON) . . . . . . . . . . . 13

E

Stop/Off button (

∫

, – OFF) . . . . . . . . . . 13

F

Setup button (SETUP) . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 31

G

Standby/on switch (

Í

). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

H

Stop button (

∫

). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

I

Numbered buttons (1–9, 0,

S

10) . . . . . . 13

J

Slow/Search buttons (

6

,

5

) . . . . . . 16

K

Play mode button (PLAY MODE) . . . . . 20

L

Play button (

1

). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

M

Angle button (ANGLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

N

Subtitle button (SUBTITLE) . . . . . . . . . . 21

O

Audio button (AUDIO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

P

Advanced surround button

(A.SRD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Q

Cancel button (CANCEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

R

Skip buttons (

:

,

9

) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Buttons such as

> function the same as the controls on the unit.

7

Disc information

∫

Discs that can be played

DVD-RAM DVD-Video DVD-R Audio CD Video CD

8

[RAM]

Indication used in instructions

[DVD-V] [CD]

§

∫

DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized

§ on a

Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as

DVD-Video on this unit.

§

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

[VCD]

§

Including CD-R/RW and discs recorded with MP3.

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

∫

Discs that cannot be played

DVD-Audio, PAL discs, DVD-RAM (2.6 GB,

TYPE 1), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, i

RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx

Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫

DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them.

Type

∫

DVDs that can be played

≥

Non-cartridge discs

≥

Discs that can be removed from their cartridges

(TYPE 2 and 4)

You can play discs with these symbols.

∫

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of the material can control how these discs are played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫

CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-DA (digital audio) or video CD and finalized

§

.

Capacity

Recording format

≥

12 cm (5 q

) 9.4 GB

≥

(double-sided) and

≥

4.7 GB (single-sided)

≥

8 cm (3 q

) 2.8 GB

(double-sided)

Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc., using

Version 1.1 of the Video

Recording (VR) Format

(a unified video recording standard).

≥

Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully.

≥

Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

Note

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.

∫

To clean discs

DVD-Video, CD, Video CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

The remote control

∫

Battery (Lithium battery)

1

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥

Clean only with DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner available as an optional accessory, part number LF-K200DCA1.

≥

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.

∫

Use

Remote control signal sensor

2

3

Face + upwards.

30

°

30

°

7 m

(23 feet)

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

9

10

Power supply

AC adaptor

DC IN 9V

This unit

(Left side)

1

%

DC IN 9 V

Battery pack

(included and optional)

(Lithium ion battery pack)

≥

The illustrations show connection for the included rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H603).

Connect the optional rechargeable battery pack

(CGR-H601) in the same way.

≥

Charge the battery packs before using them for the first time.

∫

To attach

Battery pack

This unit (Bottom)

1

2

3

2

Slide the pack so it clicks and locks into place.

Household AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

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.

∫

When the unit is not going to be used for a long time

The unit consumes 0.9 W when in standby mode.

To conserve power, disconnect the AC power supply cord from the AC outlet.

∫

To recharge

∫

(When the unit is off)

Connect to the household AC outlet while the battery pack is attached (see left).

Recharging

[

Í

] goes out

[CHG] lights

Recharging is complete when [CHG] goes out. ([

Í

] lights.)

Disconnect the AC power supply cord and

AC adaptor.

∫

To detach

2

1

Slide and hold the latch in position.

∫

Approximate recharging and play times in hours

(Actual times depend on operating conditions.

Times for the optional rechargeable battery pack are shown in parentheses.)

Recharging

[at 20 o

C

(68 o

F)]

LCD brightness level

Play time

LCD on LCD off

2.5 (4)

4 (6) j

5

0 (factory preset)

2 (3.5) 3 (6)

5 1.5 (3)

≥

To change the LCD brightness (

➡ page 22).

∫

If play time dramatically reduces after recharging

The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (it can be recharged about 300 times).

∫

To confirm the battery charge

OPE

N

RE

PEA

T

CHG

–OFF

–ON

EN

TE

DIS

PLA

Y

RE

TU

RN

ME

NU

TO

P M

EN

U

AUDIO

OPT O

UT

VOL

VIDEO

Í

RETURN

DISPLAY

When the unit is on, press [DISPLAY].

The battery display appears on the LCD for a few seconds to show the approximate remaining charge.

Full

Low Recharge

(Appears automatically when there is a few minutes of charge remaining.)

----------} f

≥

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 lead to over discharging of the battery and malfunction.)

≥

Recharge the battery pack when you are ready to use it again.

Car adaptor (optional)

This unit (Left side)

DC IN 9V

DC IN 9V

Car adaptor

Part number DY-DC95

To the cigarette lighter socket

Note

≥

Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions carefully.

≥

In the interests of the traffic safety, do not perform operations on the unit or view video software 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.

11

Adjusting the angle of the LCD

The LCD can be set to different angles to suit your viewing style.

Open the LCD

OPEN

CHG

Í

Traditional Viewing

VOL

AUDIO

OPT OUT

VIDEO

Click!

Slide

OPEN

CHG

Í

–O FF

–O

N

ENT

ER

DIS

PLA

RET

URN

MEN

U

TOP

ME

NU

VOL

AUDIO

OPT OUT

VIDEO

MONITO

R BRIG

HT

COLOUR

Enhanced Angle Viewing

MONITO

R BRIG

HT

COLOU

R

OPEN

CHG

Í

–O

FF

–O

N

ENT ER

DIS

PLA

RET

URN

MEN

U

TOP ME

NU

VOL

AUDIO

OPT OUT

VIDEO

Compact viewing

MONITO

R BRIG

HT

COLOUR

OPEN

REPE

AT

CHG

Í

–O

FF

–O N

SPL

AY

RET

URN

MEN

U

TOP

ME NU

VOL

AUDIO

OPT OUT

VIDEO

12

Note

Close the LCD when carrying it.

Basic play

OPEN

REPEA

T

∫

,-OFF

;

TOP MENU

MENU

RETURN

DISPLAY

–OFF

–ON

EN

TE

R

PL

AY

RE

TU

RN

ME

NU

TO

P M

EN

U

OPT

VOL

CHG

Í

1

2

3

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,ENTER

Í

∫

TOP MENU

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

ENTER

MENU

SETUP PLAY MODE

∫

TOP MENU

;

ANGLE

1

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

1

4

7

MENU

AUDIO

2

5

8

ENTER

RETURN A.SRD

CANCEL

3

6

9

S

10

0

6 5 : 9

;

1

DISPLAY

RETURN

Numbered buttons

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 and LCD.

≥

The surface of the unit may become warm if it is used for a long time, but this is normal and not an indication of malfunction.

≥

It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to read

DVD-RAM before play.

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.

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Preparations

Open the LCD (

➡ page 12).

The menu language is set to English, but you can change it to French or Spanish

(

➡ page 27, Display—Menu Language).

English is used in the examples.

1

Slide [

2

OPEN] to open the disc lid and insert a disc.

[RAM]

Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use.

Clicks

Label up.

(With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)

Close the disc lid by hand.

2

Press and hold [

1

, – ON] to start play.

The unit comes on automatically.

[CD]

On-screen menu icons (

➡ page 23) and disc information (MP3 and CD text) appear on the LCD.

3

Adjust the volume.

Using headphones (

➡

page 32)

To stop play

Press [

∫

] (

➡ page 14, Resume function).

To pause play

Press [

;

] during play.

Press [

1

] (Play) to restart play.

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.

To see the elapsed play time

Press [DISPLAY] to show the on-screen menu icons (

➡ page 23).

Auto power-off function

The unit automatically turns off after being stopped for 15 minutes (5 minutes when the battery pack is being used).

When a menu screen appears

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 25: [

S

10]

>

[2]

>

[5]

≥

When playing DVDs, you can also use

[

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

≥

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.

To return to the menu screen

[DVD-V]

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

≥

DVD can have several menus. [TOP MENU] and [MENU] may call up different menus.

[VCD]

Press [RETURN].

13

Basic play

Resume function

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

The position you stopped play at is recorded by the unit when “

1

” flashes on the LCD.

While “

1

” is flashing, press [

1

] (Play) to start play from where you stopped it.

(

[DVD-V] ➡

Chapter Preview, see right)

≥

This only works if the disc’s elapsed play time is shown in the on-screen menu icons

(

➡ page 23).

≥

It is cleared if you open the disc lid.

≥

The unit saves the position even when you switch the unit to standby except when playing a play list (

➡ page 15).

≥

Press [

∫

] to clear the position.

Chapter Preview

[DVD-V]

The following message appears immediately after you press [

1

] (Play).

Press PLAY to Preview Chapters

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.

14

[RAM]

Selecting programs to play—

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

2

Use [

3

,

4

] to select the program.

The selected program plays in the background.

RETURN

OPEN

REPE

AT

CHG

–OFF

Í

–ON

EN

TE

R

DIS

PL

AY

RE

TU

RN

ME

NU

TO

P M

EN

U

AUD

IO

T

OPT

OU

VOL

1 3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

ENTER

≥

Move the cursor jockey [

4

] to show other programs if there are more than five.

≥

You can select programs with the numbered buttons (remote control).

≥

To enter a 2-digit number

≥ e.g. 25: [

S

10]

>

[2]

>

[5].

3

Press [ENTER].

Play of the program that was playing in the background continues.

Use the program list to find programs to play.

1

Press [TOP MENU].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

No Date

1

12/23(SAT)

CH

10

On

21:02

2

12/26(TUE)

3

4

5

1/12(FRI)

1/24(WED)

4

2

5

14:35

20:00

19:30

2/20(TUE)

12

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

19:05

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

Contents

To clear the program list

Press [TOP MENU].

(The unit returns to the condition it was in before you called up the program list.)

To display information about a selected program

Select the program and move the cursor jockey

[

1

]. (The background picture pauses.)

Use [

2

,

1

] to show the other programs.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

For your reference

≥

Titles appear only if you have entered them.

≥

You cannot change program and disc titles.

Using the play list menu

OPEN

REPE

AT

CHG

–OFF

Í

MENU

RETURN

–ON

EN

TE

R

DIS

AY

RE

TUR

N

ME

NU

TO

P M

EN

U

IO

AUD T

OU

OPT

VOL

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

ENTER

[RAM]

You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other equipment such as a DVD video recorder.

You can also specify scenes to play.

Playing specific scenes

1

Press [MENU].

2

Use [

3

,

4

] to select the play list.

≥

You can select with the numbered buttons (remote control).

To enter a 2-digit number

e.g. 25: [

S

10]

>

[2]

>

[5].

3

Move the cursor jockey [

1

].

4

Use [

3

,

4

] to select “Scene

List” and press [ENTER].

PLAYLIST

1 10/17 0:46:35 028 Memory lane

0:00:19 3

Playing a play list

1

Press [MENU].

4

2

World

Best Hit

5 6

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

SELECT

PLAYLIST

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

1 2

World

Best Hit

4

No

1

2

3

4

Date

10/17

10/24

11/29

12/22

5

Length

0:46:35

0:09:15

0:12:32

0:07:30

3

Title

6

Contents

2

Use [

3

,

4

] to select the play list.

≥

Move the cursor jockey [

4

] to show other play lists if there are more than six.

≥

You can select with the numbered buttons (remote control).

≥

To enter a 2-digit number

≥ e.g. 25: [

S

10]

>

[2]

>

[5].

3

Press [ENTER] to start play.

ENTER RETURN

7

Prev

8

001/004

9

Next

Page

Total pages

5

Use [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select a scene and press [ENTER].

The scene starts playing.

≥

If there are more than 9 scenes, use

[

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select “Next” and press

[ENTER]. Select “Prev” to move back.

≥

You can also select a page with the numbered buttons (remote control).

≥

To enter a page number

≥ e.g. 25: [2]

>

[5]

>

[ENTER].

≥ e.g. 111: [1]

>

[1]

>

[1]

>

[ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To display information about a play list

1. Select the play list and move the cursor jockey [

1

].

2. Use [

3

,

4

] to select “Contents” and press

[ENTER].

3.

Use [

2

,

1

] to show other play lists.

To clear the play list screen

Press [MENU].

(The unit returns to the condition it was in before you called up the play list.)

15

Convenient features

:

,

9

OPEN

REP

EAT

REPEAT

;

∫

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

Numbered buttons

6

,

5

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

–OFF

–ON

EN

TE

R

DIS

PL

AY

RETU

RN

ME

NU

TO

P M

EN

U

AUD

IO

OPT

OU

VOL

;

∫

1

SETUP PLAY MODE

∫

TOP MENU

;

ANGLE

1

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

MENU

AUDIO

ENTER

RETURN

A.SRD

CANCEL

1

4

7

2

5

8

3

6

9

S

10

0

6 5 : 9

1

A.SRD

:

,

9

Slow-motion

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

O

On the main unit

N

Press and hold [

:

] or [

9

].

O

On the remote control

N

Press [

6

] or [

5

].

Frame-by-frame viewing

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

While paused

Use [

2

] or [

1

].

≥

Hold in position to move the frames in succession.

≥

Pressing [

;

] also activates forward frame-byframe.

Notes

≥

The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.

≥

Press [

1

] (Play) to restart play.

≥

You cannot move backwards with Video

CD during frame-by-frame and slowmotion.

Skipping items

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, tracks on

CDs and Video CDs, and on DVD-RAM you can skip to the start of a program, scene in a play list, or to a marker.

During play or while paused

Press [

:

] or [

9

].

Each press increases the number of skips.

Fast forward and rewind—

SEARCH

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

During play

O

On the main unit

N

Press and hold [

:

] or [

9

].

O

On the remote control

N

Press [

6

] or [

5

].

16

≥

Audio will be heard during search. You can turn this audio off if you want to (

➡ page 26,

Audio—Audio during Search).

When playing Video CDs with playback control

Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may take you to a menu screen.

Starting play from a selected program, title, or track

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Remote control only

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

Play starts from the selected item.

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 25: [

S

10]

>

[2]

>

[5] e.g. 25: [CD] (MP3 discs) [2]

>

[5]

>

[ENTER]

If the on-screen menu icons are on the LCD

(

➡

page 23)

≥

This works only when stopped with some discs.

Repeat play

Main unit only

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

During play

Press [REPEAT].

e.g. DVD-Video

C T OFF

Each time you press the button:

[RAM]

Program (PG)

>

Entire disc (A)

>

OFF

^-----------------------------------------------------}

During play list play

Scene (S)

>

Play list (PL)

§

1

>

OFF

^-------------------------------------------------}

[DVD-V]

Chapter (C)

>

Title (T)

§

2

>

OFF

^------------------------------------------}

[CD] [VCD]

Track (T)

>

Entire disc (A)

>

OFF

^-----------------------------------------------}

[CD] (MP3 discs)

Track (T)

>

Group (G)

§

2

>

OFF

^-------------------------------------------}

§

1 “PL” is not displayed while playing a specific play list scene.

§

2 “All (A)” during program and random play.

Virtual surround with speakers and headphones

(ADVANCED SURROUND)

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Remote control only

Enjoy a surround-like effect with speakers (SP)

(on other equipment) or headphones (HP). If the disc has surround effects, the effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side.

SP: Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, LPCM,

2-channel or over only

HP: Dolby Digital, MPEG, LPCM, 2-channel or over only

Preparation

Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment and reduce the volume on this unit to minimum (

➡ page 13).

Press [A.SRD] to select the level.

Each time you press the button:

e.g. SP

SP 1 SP 2 SP OFF

1 (Natural)

>

2 (Emphasized)

>

OFF (Cancel)

^---------------------------------------------------------}

To change the mode

1. Press [

2

] to select “SP” or “HP”.

2. Press [

3

,

4

] to change the mode.

Optimum seating position

Distance A

If the Video CD has playback control

1. Press [

∫

].

2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play (

➡ page 16).

3. Press [REPEAT] (

➡ above).

Note

≥

This only works if the disc’s elapsed play time is shown in the on-screen menu icons

(

➡ page 23).

≥

You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire

DVD-Video, an entire MP3 disc or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.

∫

To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters

Start program play (

➡ page 20) and press

[REPEAT] to display “A”.

Television

Speaker

3 or 4 times distance A

Seating position

Speaker

O

When using the television’s speakers

N

Distance A u

Television’s width

Note

≥

ADVANCED SURROUND will not work, or will have less effect, with some discs.

≥

Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion.

≥

The speaker on this unit will not produce any discernable effect.

17

Using menus to play MP3 discs and CD text

OPEN

:

,

9

REPEA

T

[CD]

(MP3 discs, CD text)

Menu play

CHG

–OFF

Í

–ON

EN

TE

R

TOP MENU

DIS

AY

RE

TU

RN

ME

NU

TO

P M

EN

U

IO

AUD

OU

OPT

T

VOL

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

RETURN

ENTER

Note

MP3 discs

≥

Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2

(except for extended formats). MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.

≥

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.

≥

This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

≥

This unit is not compatible with files with a sampling rate of 32 kHz.

≥

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. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.

Naming folders and files

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).

Example:

root

MP3 discs

This unit can play MP3 files recorded on

CD-R/RW with a computer.

Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups.

CD text discs

This unit reads and displays the information on

CD text discs. You can display disc titles, artist names and track titles.

1

Press [TOP MENU].

Group name (MP3 discs only)

e.g. MP3

FILE LIST

G

T

Total

1

1

1

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

9

10

7

8

5

6

No Group: 001 My Favorite Tree

1 001 Both Ends Freezing

2

3

4

002 Lady Starfish

003 Life on Jupiter

004 Metal Glue

005 Paint It Yellow

006 Pyjamamama

007 Shrimps from Mars

008 Starperson

009 Velvet Cuppermine

010 Ziggy Starfish

Prev Find Next

2

Use [

3

,

4

] to select the track and press [ENTER].

Play starts and continues to the end of the disc.

“

0

” indicates the track currently playing.

003

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

002

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

001.mp3

002.mp3

003.mp3

004.mp3

CD text discs

When making your own CD text discs

Do not put tracks into folders.

The unit plays the tracks in the order you record them so you do not have to prefix the titles with numbers.

To show other pages

Use [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select “Prev” or “Next” and press [ENTER].

18

To close the list screen

Press [TOP MENU].

Using the tree screen to find a group (MP3 discs)

1

Use [

1

] (Cursor jockey) while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.

FILE LIST

G 8

T 14

Total 123

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

Tree

MP3 music

001 My Favorite

001 Brazilian pops

002 Chinese pops

003 Czech pops

004 Hungarian pops

005 Liner notes

006 Japanese pops

007 Mexican pops

008 Philippine pops

009 Swedish pops

001 Momoko

002 Standard number

001 Piano solo

002 Vocal

G 8/16

You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.

2

Use [

3

,

4

] to select a group and press [ENTER].

The file list for the group appears.

Finding a track to play

Enter part of a track title to make a search.

Although the characters are upper case, the unit also searches for lower case.

Preparation

Press [TOP MENU] to show the list screen.

Example: search for tracks including the word “LOVE”.

1

Use [

3

,

4

] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

SELECT

9

10

6

7

8

Another Pineapple

Board The Golden Ship

Fall In The Frozen Season

Violet Sky

Pink Island

ENTER RETURN

A Next

For your reference

Use [

2

,

1

] to jump layers in the tree screen.

To return to the file list screen

Press [RETURN].

To show the text information for a track (CD text discs)

1

Use [

3

,

4

] to select a track.

TEXT

T 1/14

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

No Contents

1

2

3

One Thing To Tell You

Never Too Late

A Man With No Shadow

4

5

6

7

Hacker's Life

Distant Dark Moon

Another Pineapple

Board The Golden Ship

8

9

10

Fall In The Frozen Season

Violet Sky

Pink Island

Prev Find Next

2

Move the cursor jockey [

1

].

≥

Use [

2

,

1

] to select other tracks. Press

[ENTER] to play tracks selected here.

2

Use [

3

,

4

] to select “L” and press [ENTER].

Characters change in alphanumeric order each time you move the cursor jockey [

3

].

≥

Press [

:

,

9

] to skip between A, E, I,

O, and U.

≥

Use [

2

] to erase a character.

≥

Repeat this step to enter “O”, “V”, and “E”.

3

Use [

1

] (Cursor jockey) to select “Find” and press

[ENTER].

The search results screen appears.

4

Use [

3

,

4

] to select the track and press [ENTER].

Move the cursor jockey [

4

] to show other tracks if there are more than fourteen.

≥

To search for the first word in a title, erase the asterisk (

¢

) first.

≥

You can also enter numbers with the numbered buttons (remote control).

To return to the list screen

Press [RETURN].

19

20

Changing the play sequence

1

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

ENTER

Numbered buttons

6

,

5

SETUP PLAY MODE

∫

TOP MENU

;

ANGLE

1

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

1

4

7

MENU

AUDIO

2

5

8

ENTER

RETURN A.SRD

CANCEL

3

6

9

S

10

0

6 5 : 9

PLAY MODE

ANGLE

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

CANCEL

3

Press the numbered buttons to select a track (CD or VCD)

( or chapter (DVD-Video)

MP3 discs only

and press

[ENTER]).

≥

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other items.

≥

Times are not displayed when programming DVD-Video and MP3.

4

Press [

1

] (Play).

Play now begins in the programmed sequence.

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

Remote control only

Program play

You can select up to 32 tracks/chapters to play in the order you choose.

While stopped

1

Press [PLAY MODE] until the program play screen appears.

e.g. CD

PROGRAM

Choose a track, then press ENTER.

No

1

Track

Time

Play

Clear

Clear all

0 9

SELECT

NUMBER

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

Total Time

0:00

Press PLAY to start

2

DVD-Video, MP3 discs only

Press the numbered buttons to select a title (DVD-Video) or group (MP3 discs).

≥

Some items cannot be selected.

To add, change, or clear items

1 Press [

3

,

4

] to select the program number

(No).

2 Do steps 2 and 3 above to add or change items.

Press [CANCEL] to clear an item (or press

[

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select “Clear” and press

[ENTER]).

To move to the page before or after the one shown

Press [

6

] or [

5

].

To clear the whole program

Move to “Clear all” with [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] and press

[ENTER].

To exit the program mode

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped until the program play screen disappears.

≥

The program is retained in memory.

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [

3

,

4

] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to register the number. All the items on a disc, a title or a group are selected when you select “ALL”.

Note

≥

The whole program is cleared when the unit is turned off, or the disc lid is opened.

[DVD-V]

≥

Different titles have different soundtracks and subtitles.

≥

Some items cannot be played even if you programmed them.

Random play

While stopped

1

Press [PLAY MODE] until the random play screen appears.

e.g. CD

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

2

DVD-Video only

Press the numbered buttons to select a title.

3

Press [

1

] (Play).

Play now begins in random order.

≥

Some titles cannot be selected.

[DVD-V]

To exit the random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped until the random play screen disappears.

Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles

Remote control only

Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change these during play.

≥

“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc.

Soundtracks

Subtitles

[DVD-V] : You can change the subtitle number and turn the subtitles on and off.

[RAM] : You can turn the subtitles on and off.

During play

Press [SUBTITLE].

The number changes each time you press the button.

1

ON

English

[RAM] [DVD-V]

During play

Press [AUDIO].

The number changes each time you press the button.

1

Digital

English 3/2.1 ch

≥

In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately.

≥

If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.

≥

You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

≥

Refer to [B] on page 24 for audio signal type details.

To clear/display the subtitles

1. Press [SUBTITLE].

2. Press [

1

]. (

[DVD-V]

)

3. Press [

3

,

4

] to select “ON” or “OFF”.

Angles

[DVD-V]

During play

Press [ANGLE].

The number changes each time you press the button.

1

21

Changing the monitor settings

OPEN

REP

EAT

MONIT

OR

BRIGHT

COLOUR

CHG

–OFF

MONITOR

BRIGHT

COLOUR

2

,

1

–ON

EN

TE

R

PL

AY

RE

TU

RN

ME

NU

TO

P M

EN

U

IO

AUD T

OPT

OU

VOL

VIDE

O

Í

Changing the size of the picture

Press [MONITOR].

Each time you press the button:

NORMAL

-------------)

FULL

---------------]

^-

OFF (no picture)

<

ZOOM

(--}

The picture mode and size

The picture shown on the LCD depends on the mode and the size recorded on the disc

(

➡ below).

≥

If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select

“OFF” (no picture) to conserve power.

≥

(The [

Í

] indicator flashes.).

≥

The LCD turns off if you close it.

≥

Horizontal lines may appear in the picture when the mode is switched to“ZOOM”, but this is not an indication of malfunction.

Í

indicator

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Adjusting color intensity

1

Press [COLOUR].

2

Use [

2

,

1

] to adjust the color shade.

j

5: light

()

5: dark

3

Press [COLOUR] to clear the display.

Adjusting the brightness

1

Press [BRIGHT].

2

Use [

2

,

1

] to adjust the brightness.

j

5: dark

()

5: light

Power consumption increases with the level of brightness.

3

Press [BRIGHT] to clear the display.

Note

These changes are effective only for this unit’s

LCD. Make changes to the television’s settings if you have connected one.

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Software

Mode

Widescreen

4:3

NORMAL

Full screen

Te quiero

Black bands on the right and left.

4:3,

(Letterbox)

Te quiero

Black frame.

FULL

Full screen

ZOOM

Top and bottom cut off.

Te quiero

Stretched horizontally.

Te quiero

Top and bottom cut off.

Te quiero

Stretched horizontally.

Te quiero

Te quiero

Full screen

Te quiero

Using On-Screen Menu Icons

OPEN

REP

EAT

RETURN

CHG

–OFF

DISPLAY

–ON

EN

TE

R

DIS

PL

AY

RE

TU

RN

ME

TO

P M

NU

EN

U

AUD

IO

OPT

OU

VOL

Í

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

ENTER

For your reference

≥

Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software, there are some items you cannot select or change.

≥

When numbers are displayed (e.g.title No.), the numbered buttons (remote control) are also effective for setting. After entering numbers, press [ENTER] to register the setting.

To clear the icons

Press [RETURN] until they clear.

∫

To change the position of the icons

1. Use [

2

,

1

] to select the rightmost icon.

2. Use [

3

,

4

] to move the icons.

2.

(There are 5 positions.)

On-Screen menu icons contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information.

Progress indicator

Common procedures

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

1

Press [DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button:

Indicates how far you have played through an item.

e.g. DVD-Video

Disc information

>

Progress indicator

: ;

Original display

<

Unit information

(

➡ step 2)

2

Unit information only

While the leftmost icon is highlighted

Use [

3

,

4

] to select the menu.

Each time you use the cursor jockey:

Play menu

()

Video menu

u e u e

Display menu

()

Audio menu

3

Use [

2

,

1

] to select the item.

4

Use [

3

,

4

] to select the setting.

≥

Items with “

3

” or “

4

” above and below can be changed by [

3

,

4

].

≥

Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after using [

3

,

4

].

≥

Some items require different operations.

Read the explanations on the following pages.

a

Current position

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] b

PG: Program number

[RAM]

PL: Play list number

[RAM]

T: Title number

[DVD-V]

T: Track number

[CD] [VCD]

G: Group number

[CD] (MP3 discs) c

C: Chapter number

[DVD-V]

T: Track number in group

T:

[CD]

(MP3 discs) d

Condition–play, pause, or slow/search

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] e

Changing the time display

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

≥

Use [

3

,

4

] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the program, track or title (or chapter during program and random play).

Elapsed play time

[CD] (MP3 discs)

(display only, cannot be changed)

23

Using On-Screen Menu Icons

Disc information

e.g. DVD-Video

Unit information

Play menu Video menu

e.g. MP3 disc e.g. Video CD

a

PG: Program number

[RAM]

PL: Play list number

[RAM]

T: Title number

[DVD-V]

T: Track number

[CD] [VCD]

G: Group number

[CD]

(MP3 discs) b

C: Chapter number

[DVD-V]

T: Track number in group

T:

[CD]

(MP3 discs) c

Time

[RAM] [DVD-V]

≥

Use [

3

,

4

] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the program or title (or chapter during program and random play).

≥

Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].

Changing the time display

[CD] [VCD]

Use [

3

,

4

] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the track, or remaining time for the disc.

Elapsed play time

[CD] (MP3 discs)

(display only, cannot be changed) d

Soundtrack language

[RAM] [DVD-V]

(

➡ page 21)

(See [A] below for language abbreviations.) e

Audio signal type

[RAM] [DVD-V]

(

➡ page 21)

(See

[B] below for details.)

Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only)

[DVD-V]

Solo: OFF or ON

Duet: OFF, 1 i

2, V1 or V2 f

Subtitle language

[DVD-V]

(

➡ page 21)

(See

[A] below for language abbreviations.)

Subtitles on/off

[RAM] [DVD-V]

ON

()

OFF

Track information display on/off

[CD]

(MP3 discs, CD text discs)

ON

()

OFF g

Angle number

[DVD-V]

(

➡ page 21) h

Track number in disc

[CD]

(MP3 discs) i

Total number of tracks on disc

[CD]

(MP3 discs) j

Audio mode

[RAM] [VCD]

LR

()

L

()

R

^---------------------J k

Menu play

[VCD]

(with playback control only)

Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.

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[A]

Audio/Subtitle language

ENG: English ESP: Spanish

FRA: French NLD: Dutch

DEU: German SVE: Swedish

DAN: Danish

POR: Portuguese

RUS: Russian

ITA: Italian NOR: Norwegian JPN: Japanese

[B]

Signal type/data

CHI: Chinese VIE: Vietnamese

KOR: Korean

MAL: Malay

THA: Thai

¢

: Others

LPCM/

Î

Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels

Example: 3/2 .1ch

.1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)

.

0: No surround

.

1: Mono surround

.

2: Stereo surround (left/right)

.

1: Center

.

2: Front left i

Front right

.

3: Front left i

Front right i

Center a

A-B repeat

[RAM] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

[ENTER] (start point)

➡

[ENTER] (finish point)

To cancel: [ENTER]

≥

This feature works only within a program/ track/title.

≥

The unit automatically determines the end of a program/track/title as point B when the end of the program/track/title is reached.

≥

Subtitles around point A or B may fail to appear.

b Repeat play (

➡ page 17) c

Play mode display

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD]

---: Normal play

PGM: Program play

RND: Random play d

Marker

[DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] : 5 positions

[RAM] : 999 positions

If places have been marked (e.g., with a

DVD video recorder), they are displayed.

[ENTER]

➡

[

1

] to select “

¢

” (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)

To mark a position:

[ENTER] (at the desired point)

To mark another position:

[

2

,

1

]

➡

[ENTER]

To recall a marker: [

2

,

1

]

➡

[ENTER]

To erase a marker: [

2

,

1

]

➡

[CANCEL]

[RAM]

≥

To mark the eleventh point and beyond

≥

1. [

2

,

1

] to select the marker pin icon marker pin icon 1 − 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

≥

2. [

3

,

4

] to select “11–20”

≥

You can select the next group when the current group is full.

≥

This feature doesn’t work while using a play list.

≥

The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker numbers can change when you add and erase markers.

≥

You can clear existing markers, but they are restored when you open the disc lid or switch the unit to standby.

Digital picture mode

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Nor.: Normal mode

Cin.: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.

Audio menu

a

ADVANCED SURROUND mode

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

(

➡ page 17)

SP

()

HP b

SP/HP level

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

(

➡ page 17)

1

()

2

()

OFF

^----------------------J c

Dialogue Enhancer

[DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital/DTS, 3-channel or over only)

ON

()

OFF

The volume of the dialogue from the center channel is raised when you select “ON”.

Display menu

Bit-rate display

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

ON

()

OFF

Displays the bit rate (approximate values) and type of picture (I/P/B

➡ page 33, Glossary)

During play: Shows the average bit rate of the video being played

While paused: Shows the data volume of the frame

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Changing settings

This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preference and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even the unit is turned off.

≥

Underlined items are the factory presets.

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Menus

Disc

Video

Audio

Audio

[DVD-V]

Items

Choose the preferred audio language.

Subtitle

[DVD-V]

Choose the preferred subtitle language.

Menus

[DVD-V]

Choose the preferred language for disc menus.

Ratings

[DVD-V]

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

≥

The password screen is shown if you

≥ choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose

≥

“Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been

≥ selected (

➡ page 28).

≥

Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded on them.

TV Aspect (

➡ page 31)

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

Still Mode (

➡ page 33, Glossary)

Specify the type of picture shown when paused.

Audio during Search

Choose whether to have sound during search.

English

Original

§

1

Automatic

§

3

Spanish

8 No Limit

1 to 7

§

4

0 Lock All

Options

French

English French

Other

¢¢¢¢ §

2

English French

Other

¢¢¢¢

§

2

Setting ratings

(When level 8 is selected)

Spanish

Other

¢¢¢¢

§

2

Spanish

Changing ratings

(When level 0–7 is selected)

Unlock Player Change Level

Change Password Temporary Unlock

4:3 Pan&Scan

4:3 Letterbox

16:9

Automatic

Field

Frame

PCM Down Conversion

[DVD-V]

(

➡ page 28)

Dolby Digital

[DVD-V]

(

➡ page 28)

No

D. Range Compression

[RAM] [DVD-V]

(Dolby Digital Only) (

➡ page 33, Glossary)

Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

Bitstream

DTS Digital Surround

[DVD-V]

(

➡ page 28) PCM

Off

On

Yes

PCM

Bitstream

On

Off

Menus

Display

Items

Menu Language

Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-screen messages.

English

Options

Français Español

On-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.

On Off

Others Demo

A demonstration of the unit’s on-screen displays starts when you select “On”.

The demonstration stops and the setting reverts to “Off” when you press a button

(except [MONITOR], [BRIGHT], and

[COLOUR]).

Off On

§

1 The original language of each disc will be selected.

§

2 Input a code number with the numbered buttons (

➡ page 40).

§

3 If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

§

4 Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.

Common procedures

2

Press [

2

,

1

] to select the menu’s tab.

The screen changes to display the menu.

Disc

()

Video

()

Audio

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

ENTER

SETUP PLAY MODE

∫

TOP MENU

;

ANGLE

1

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

MENU

AUDIO

ENTER

RETURN

A.SRD

CANCEL

1 2 3

SETUP

RETURN

1

Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

eu

Others eu

Display

(--------------------)

3

Press [

3

,

4

] to select the item and press [ENTER].

4

Press [

3

,

4

] to select the option and press [ENTER].

The screen now shows the menu again.

SETUP

Disc

SELECT TAB

Audio

Subtitle

Menus

Ratings

English

Automatic

English

Level 8

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

For your reference

Press [MENU] on the main unit to access the SETUP menus while stopped (unless a

DVD-RAM is loaded).

27

28

Changing settings

Digital output

ENTER

SETUP PLAY MODE

∫

TOP MENU

;

ANGLE

1

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ENTER

MENU RETURN

A.SRD

[DVD-V]

Change these settings when you have connected digital equipment.

PCM Down Conversion

Numbered buttons

1

4

7

6

Entering a password

Remote control only

2

5

8

5

3

6

9

:

CANCEL

S

10

0

9

CANCEL

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz.

Select “Yes” if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of

96 kHz.

≥

Select “No” if you use analogue connection, irrespective of the type of equipment.

No (Factory preset):

Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc has copy protection. Select “Yes” in this case.

Yes:

Converted to 48 kHz for output.

[DVD-V]

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].

1.

≥

If you enter a wrong number, press

[CANCEL] to erase it before you press

[ENTER].

1.

≥

The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.

1.

≥

Do not forget your password.

2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Dolby Digital and DTS Digital

Surround

Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):

Select if the equipment can decode the signal.

PCM (Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround):

Select if the equipment cannot decode the signal.

IMPORTANT

If the equipment cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.

Using this unit with other equipment

Enjoying more powerful sound

This model can play Dolby Digital and DTS, but only in two channels. You must connect a unit with a

Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.

Note

≥

The equipment connections described are examples.

≥

Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

≥

Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

A

Digital connection

To enjoy multi-channel surround sound

Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination.

≥

Change the settings in “Digital output”

(

➡ page 28).

Note

You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.

Amplifier

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Connect a digital amplifier or system component.

≥

Change the settings in “Digital output”

≥

(

➡ page 28).

Speakers (Example)

You can enjoy surround sound by connecting three or more speakers.

OPTICAL IN

Optical fiber cable

Do not bend sharply.

B

Analogue connection

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Connect an analogue amplifier or system component.

VOL

AUDIO

OPT OUT

VIDEO

This unit (Right side)

LINE IN

L

R

white red black

Stereo connection cable

Analog amplifier or mini-system

29

Using this unit with other equipment

Using this unit with a television

Connection

Television

AUDIO IN

L

R

S VIDEO

(white) (red) (yellow)

S video cable

§

Audio/video cable

(included)

Either of these

(black) (yellow)

S VIDEO input terminal:

achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO input terminal.

30

VOL

AUDIO

OPT OUT

VIDEO

This unit (Right side)

§

S video cable is not included

§

Available from Panasonic dealers. Part number: RFX4139

Note

≥

The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.

≥

Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs or during TV broadcasts. If you turn the volume up, reduce it again so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.

Do not connect the player through your video cassette recorder

The picture may not be played back correctly due to the copy guard.

Selecting TV screen type

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

,

ENTER

SETUP PLAY MODE

∫

TOP MENU

;

MENU

1

ANGLE

1

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ENTER

RETURN A.SRD

CANCEL

2 3

SETUP

RETURN

4

Press [

3

,

4

] to select the item and press [ENTER].

≥

4:3 Pan & Scan

≥

Regular television (to view 16:9 software in the pan and scan style a ).

≥

4:3 Letterbox

≥

Regular television (to view 16:9 software in the letterbox style b

).

≥

16:9 (factory preset)

≥

Wide-screen television.

≥

Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the picture is shown.

≥ a b

Preparations

Turn on your television and switch the video input mode on the television to suit the connection for the unit.

1

Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

5

Press [SETUP] to end the settings.

SETUP

Disc

SELECT TAB

Audio

Subtitle

Menus

Ratings

English

Automatic

English

Level 8

2

Press [

2

,

1

] to select the

Video tab.

3

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “TV

Aspect” and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous menu

Press [RETURN].

Note

≥

Press [MENU] on the main unit to access the SETUP menus while stopped (unless a

DVD-RAM is loaded).

≥

16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and scan style will appear in the letterbox style despite the setting here.

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Using this unit with other equipment

Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes

≥

Digital recording

You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.

Connect the recording equipment with an optical fiber cable (

➡ [A] page 29).

Note

≥

With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of

48 kHz.

≥

You cannot record MP3.

When recording DVDs, make the following settings.

ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (

➡ page 17)

PCM Down Conversion: Yes (

➡ page 28)

Dolby Digital: PCM (

➡ page 28)

DTS Digital Surround: PCM (

➡ page 28)

≥

Analogue recording

You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment. Connect the recording equipment with a stereo connection cable (

➡ [B] page 29). There are no limitations on recording analogue signals as there are with digital signals.

Using headphones

Preparations

Turn down the volume before connection, and then adjust the level.

Headphones

3.5 mm ( 1 ⁄

8 q

) stereo

DC IN 9V

This unit (Left side)

Note

When headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the unit’s speaker.

Glossary

Bitstream

This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels.

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on

DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

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. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on the disc using this method.

Dolby Pro Logic

A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Frame still and field still

A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.

A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

I:

Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P: Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I or

P-pictures.

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

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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. C 1996, 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.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Before requesting service, make the below 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 [email protected], or web site (http://www. panasonic.com).

In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre close to you.

Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers : .

Problem

No power.

Unit turns off automatically.

Unit doesn’t work when powered by battery.

Cannot charge or the

[CHG] indicator fails to light.

No response when buttons are pressed.

Play fails to start or stops soon after starting.

Solution

Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack.

: ;

You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.

The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes

(5 minutes when the unit is powered by the battery pack) to conserve power. Turn the unit on again.

The unit and battery pack have protection circuitry that activate if they become too hot or too cold. They will not work if this occurs. Use the unit and battery pack between 5 o

C (41 o

F) and 35 o

C (95 o

F).

The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.

The charging time increases if the battery pack is warm and charging may not be possible under some circumstances. Wait for it to cool.

Check connection to the AC adaptor.

:

Some discs prohibit certain operations.

If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by lightning or static electricity. Try turning the unit off and on again.

Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack) reconnect the power and turn the unit on again.

Condensation may have formed in the unit.

Wait 1 or 2 hours for it to clear.

This unit cannot play discs other than those specified.

8

Clean the disc.

9

Ensure the disc is inserted correctly.

=

Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

Problem

No operation with remote control.

The audio soundtrack or subtitle language cannot be changed.

Subtitles not shown.

Angles cannot be changed.

Solution

Check that the battery is inserted correctly. 9

Replace the battery if it is drained. 9

Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor. 9

This function is dependent on software availability.

Some DVDs require you to change the languages through menus.

This function is dependent on software availability.

Turn the subtitles on. E

Subtitles may fail to appear around the A and B points in A-B repeat, and around the points you marked to play again.

This function is dependent on software availability.

There may be parts of multi-angle DVDs where different angles are not recorded.

Do the following to reset the unit to its original factory settings. While

the unit is stopped, press and hold [

;

], [

:

] (backward), and

[

1

, – ON] on the main unit for about 3 seconds until the message “Initialized” disappears from the LCD, then turn the unit off.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

You want to reset the unit to the factory settings.

There is a lot of noise.

No sound from the unit’s speaker.

No sound from other speakers.

Distorted sound.

Separate the unit from mobile phones.

The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.

Turn up the volume. =

Check all connections and settings. L , M , N

Check input mode of the other equipment.

ADVANCED SURROUND may cause distortion with some discs.

Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if this occurs.

A

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36

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

The LCD is dark.

The picture is disrupted during fast forward and rewind.

No picture on the LCD

Picture doesn’t appear on the television (or the size of the picture seems wrong).

LCD pixels turn black or radiate different colors.

Adjust the brightness. F

Some disruption is normal.

Solution

Select a picture mode other than “OFF” (no picture).

Check connections. N

Check that the television is on.

F

Check that the input mode on the television is correct.

Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. O

The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the pixels are active, but of the remaining of 0.01 %, there are pixels that may be black or emit light constantly. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

[

Í

] and [CHG] indicators

The [

Í

] indicator flashes rapidly.

The [

Í

] indicator flashes slowly.

The [CHG] indicator flashes rapidly.

The [CHG] indicator flashes slowly.

The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.

The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the display mode is set to

“OFF” (no picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished.

F

There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check the message on the LCD.

U

Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a few minutes.

;

Displays

On-Screen Menu Icons are cut off or are not displayed at all.

No On-Screen display.

Use [

3

,

4

] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down. G

Go to the Display menu in the SETUP screen, and select “On” for

“On-Screen Messages”. K

Clean the disc. 9 “Check the disc.” appears on the LCD.

ERROR

∑ ∑

∑ ∑ stands for a number.

H

∑∑

∑∑ stands for a number.

“

“

“

ERROR 01”: A problem has occurred with the battery pack.

Consult your dealer.

ERROR 02”: The battery pack has been recharging for

12 hours but has failed to recharging for some reason. Recharge again.

ERROR 03”: You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge at normal temperature.

Trouble has occurred. The number appearing after H depends on the problem. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack) reconnect the power and turn the unit on again.

If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.

Note

The following do not indicate malfunction.

≥

Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.

≥

The battery pack warms up after recharging or during use.

Maintenance

∫

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

≥

Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

≥

Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

≥

Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

∫

Maintenance of the lens

≥

Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).

≥

Recommended product:

≥≥

Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C)

≥≥

(Available from Panasonic dealers.)

≥

Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey

07094

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto

Rico 00985

Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer

Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or

Part Name

DVD Player

DVD Recorder

Rechargeable

Batteries,

DVD-RAM Disc

(in exchange for defective item)

Parts

One (1) Year

One (1) Year

Ten (10) Days

Labor

Ninety (90) Days

One (1) Year

Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If nonrechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty

ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT

AS LISTED UNDER “ LIMITED WARRANTY

COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE

FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR

ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRAN-

TY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS

AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WAR-

RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO

THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

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.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or

Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs

Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED

BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPON-

SIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

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;

Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST.

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)

Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)

(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910

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-LV50

SERIAL NUMBER

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

1.

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or

1.

(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

1.

(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or

1.

(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

1.

(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.

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.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).

In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

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Language code list

6566: Abkhazian

6565: Afar

6570: Afrikaans

8381: Albanian

6577: Ameharic

6582: Arabic

7289: Armenian

6583: Assamese

6588: Aymara

6590: Azerbaijani

6665: Bashkir

6985: Basque

6678: Bengali;

Bangla

6890: Bhutani

6672: Bihari

6682: Breton

6671: Bulgarian

7789: Burmese

6669: Byelorussian

7577: Cambodian

6765: Catalan

9072: Chinese

6779: Corsican

7282: Croatian

6783: Czech

6865: Danish

7876: Dutch

6978: English

6979: Esperanto

6984: Estonian

7079: Faroese

7074: Fiji

7073: Finnish

7082: French

7089: Frisian

7176: Galician

7565: Georgian

6869: German

6976: Greek

7576: Greenlandic

7178: Guarani

7185: Gujarati

7265: Hausa

7387: Hebrew

7273: Hindi

7285: Hungarian

7383: Icelandic

7378: Indonesian

7365: Interlingua

7165: Irish

7384: Italian

7465: Japanese

7487: Javanese

7578: Kannada

7583: Kashmiri

7575: Kazakh

7589: Kirghiz

7579: Korean

7585: Kurdish

7679: Laotian

7665: Latin

7686: Latvian,

Lettish

7678: Lingala

7684: Lithuanian

7775: Macedonian

7771: Malagasy

7783: Malay

7776: Malayalam

7784: Maltese

7773: Maori

7782: Marathi

7779: Moldavian

7778: Mongolian

7865: Nauru

7869: Nepali

7879: Norwegian

7982: Oriya

8083: Pashto, Pushto

7065: Persian

8076: Polish

8084: Portuguese

8065: Punjabi

8185: Quechua

8277: Rhaeto-

Romance

8279: Romanian

8285: Russian

8377: Samoan

8365: Sanskrit

7168: Scots Gaelic

8382: Serbian

8372: Serbo-Croatian

8378: Shona

8368: Sindhi

8373: Singhalese

8375: Slovak

8376: Slovenian

8379: Somali

6983: Spanish

8385: Sundanese

8387: Swahili

8386: Swedish

8476: Tagalog

8471: Tajik

8465: Tamil

8484: Tatar

8469: Telugu

8472: Thai

6679: Tibetan

8473: Tigrinya

8479: Tonga

8482: Turkish

8475: Turkmen

8487: Twi

8575: Ukrainian

8582: Urdu

8590: Uzbek

8673: Vietnamese

8679: Volapük

6789: Welsh

8779: Wolof

8872: Xhosa

7473: Yiddish

8979: Yoruba

9085: Zulu

Specifications

Operating temperature range:

i

5 to i

35 o

C ( i

41 to i

95 o

F)

Operating humidity range:

5–90 % RH (no condensation)

Discs played: DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible)

DVD-Video

Compact disc [CD-DA

(CD-TEXT compatible), Video CD]

Signal system:

LCD screen:

CD-R/CD-RW

[CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible),

Video CD, MP3 formatted discs]

DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)

NTSC

5 q

α

-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD

Video output:

Output level: 1 Vp-p (75

≠

)

Output terminal:

Number of terminals:

S-video output:

Y output level:

Mini-jack

1 system

C output level:

Output terminal:

1 Vp-p (75

≠

)

0.286 Vp-p (75

≠

Mini-jack

)

Number of terminals: 1 system

(also used for video output)

Audio output:

Output level: 1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k

≠

)

Output terminal:

Number of terminals:

Stereo mini-jack

1 system

Audio performance:

(1) Frequency response:

(1)

≥

DVD (linear audio):

4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)

(1)

≥

CD audio: 4 Hz–20 kHz

(2) S/N ratio:

(1)

≥

CD audio: 115 dB

(3) Dynamic range:

(1)

≥

DVD (linear audio):

(1)

≥

CD audio:

(4) Total harmonic distortion:

(1)

≥

CD audio:

98 dB

97 dB

0.008 %

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output: Mini optical terminal

Number of terminals: 1 system

(also used for audio output)

Pickup:

Wave length:

Laser power:

658 nm/790 nm

CLASS II /CLASS I

Power supply:

DC 9 V (DC IN terminal)/

DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)

Power consumption:

10 W (Unit only: 8 W)

Recharge mode 12 W

(when using included AC adaptor)

AC adaptor

Power source:

AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

DC output:

20 W

9 V, 1400 mA

Battery pack CGR-H603 (lithium ion)

Voltage:

7.2 V

Capacity:

2000 mAh

Dimensions: 144 (W) k

140 (D) k

32.5

§

(H) mm

Mass:

[5 21 ⁄

32 q

(W) k

5 1 ⁄

2 q

(D) k

1 9 ⁄

32 q

(H)]

(excluding protrusions)

§

28.7 mm (1 1 ⁄

8 q

) at lowest point

566 g

(19.96 oz.)

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Power consumption in standby mode: 0.9 W

(when using included AC adaptor)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

C

2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Japan

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