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Getting started

Operating Instructions

Accessories/Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

DVD/CD PLAYER

STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DVD-S295

Dear customer

Operations

Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future
reference.

Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Displaying current playback condition (Quick On Screen Display)/
Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)/
Recalling recommended audio/video setting (AV Enhancer)/
Enjoying clear sound (Sound Enhancement)/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)/Picture Mode/
Skipping 30 seconds forward/Changing play speed/
Starting play from a selected group/Angle select/Still picture rotation/ . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing soundtracks/Changing subtitles/Zoom/Quick replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operations

Model No.

Getting started

Table of contents

Changing the play sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or
“ALL”.
Example:

2

E

GCA

ALL

2
3

5

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing CD/Playing HighMATTM discs/Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . 15

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Main menus/Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Reference
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Main feature index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Reference

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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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 EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED
WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!
≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND
ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS,
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the
product and the mobile telephone.

2

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible or the mains plug or an
appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

[The\Middle\East\and\South\Africa\
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.
\Continental\Europe\
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.
SUOMI

VAROITUS!
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA
SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN
TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:
TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI
EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE,
KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI
ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ
ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA,
SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS!
≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI
MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA
TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ
VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI
HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA
VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA
JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.
≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA,
VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA
ESINEELLÄ.
≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA
AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA
VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.
Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja
pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että
siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.

NORSK

ADVARSEL!
DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER
ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER
BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN
FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å
REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT
SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES
AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:
FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN,
ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ
PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE
UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET,
VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ
HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT
MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ
APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!
≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN
BOKHYLLE, ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER
ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER
ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN
FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ
IKKE DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER,
GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.
≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE
LYS, OPPÅ APPARATET.
≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE
FOR MILJØET.
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten,
og støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle
oppstå problemer.

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Safety precautions

∏ 1

Remote control

∏ 1

AC mains lead

∏ 1

Audio/video cable

∏ 2

Remote control batteries

(EUR7631110R)

[Note]
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other
equipment.

Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high
humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other
components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the
unit.

Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do
not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a
ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection
and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy
items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause
electric shock. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this
occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which
can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Accessories/Safety precautions

Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of April 2005. These may be subject to
change.)

Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to
light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions
occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service
center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be
used for a long time.
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Accessories

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Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [RAM] show the formats.

Discs that can be played

DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
≥ [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras,
personal computers, etc.
≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD-Video recorders using the
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
≥ [MPEG4] Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders
[conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile)
video system/G.726 audio system].
≥ [DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system].
DVD-Video [DVD-V]
—
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V] [DivX]
≥ [DVD-V] Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras
≥ [DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system]. Finalize§ the disc after recording.
DVD-RW (DVD-VR) [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using
Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
—

iR (Video)/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras

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Video CD [VCD]
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

4

CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] [VCD]
≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or
finalize§ the disc after recording.
≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥ [WMA] This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the
same content encoded at several different bit rates).
≥ [DivX] Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or
MPEG audio system].
§
A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥ It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the
recording method and how the files were created (➜ page 5, Tips for making data discs).

∫ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CDROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that
cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market
including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.

∫ Handling precautions
≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may
cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).
≥ Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or
other writing instrument.
≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner,
static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers
or labels (rented discs etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

≥ 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.
≥ Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary
although this depends on the operating environment.
≥ Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as
they may cause malfunction.

∫ Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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∫ About DivX VOD content
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to
play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s
registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit
www.divx.com/vod.

Display the unit’s registration code
(➜ page 19, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)
Setup
DivX Registration
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Others

DivX Video-on-Demand
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

Press

ENTER

8 alphanumeric
characters

to continue

≥ We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then
displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX
VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased
using the previous code.
≥ If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s
code, you will not be able to play this content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)

Discs that can be played

≥ If groups were created away from the root like “002 group” in the illustration below, the
eighth one onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen.
≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.
≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
DVD-RAM
≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
CD-R/RW
≥ Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
≥ This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more
time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
DVD-R/RW
≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥This unit is not compatible with multi-session. The default session only is played.
Naming folders and files (Files are treated as contents
e.g. [MP3]
and folders are treated as groups on this unit.)
root 001 group
At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This
001
should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits,
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
may not work at times).
003 track.mp3
002 group
[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)
≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320
kbps
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
003 group
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
≥ This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a
file that contains the same content encoded at several
001 track.mp3
different bit rates).
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
[MP3] (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)
≥ Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320
kbps
≥ This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
[JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”)
≥ JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conforms to DCF Standard Version 1.0 are displayed.
– Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software
may not be displayed.
≥ This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still
pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.
[MPEG4] (Extension: “.ASF” or “.asf”)
≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/
MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with the
Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.
≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
[DivX] (Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”)
≥ You can play DivX data created using ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3,
Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system].
≥ GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
≥ DivX files greater than 2GB or have no index may not play properly on this unit.
≥ This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 k480 (NTSC)/720 k576 (PAL).
≥ You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit.

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this
content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when
the number of remaining plays is zero. (“Rented Movie Expired” is displayed.)
When playing this content
≥ The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
–you press [Í] or [SETUP].
–you press [∫] (STOP). [Press [;] (PAUSE) to stop play.]
–you press [: 9] (SKIP) or [6 5] (SEARCH) etc. and arrive at another
content or the start of the content being played.
≥ Resume (➜ page 8, Stop) and Marker (➜ page 16, Play Menu) functions do not work.
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∫ Tips for making data discs

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STEP 1 Connection to a television
≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥ Connect the terminals of the same colour.
≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations are of the models for the Middle East and South Africa.
≥ (\Continental\Europe\ :There is no S VIDEO OUT terminal on the unit.)

Connection to a television

Television

AUDIO IN
R
L

VIDEO
IN

or

AUDIO IN
R
L

S VIDEO
IN

S video cable§
Audio/video
cable (included)

PB

L

Y

SCART (AV) IN

Video
cables

21-pin SCART
cable

PB

L
PR

Please connect directly to TV.

§

When using this connection, the audio cable
(red and white plugs) should also be connected.

You can connect the audio cable to the 2channel audio input terminals of an analog
amplifier or system component to enjoy
stereo sound.
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COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

Not used

Audio/video
cable (included)

With SCART (AV) IN

AV
Y

R

6

\Continental\Europe\

With COMPONENT VIDEO IN

With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN

PR

R

Please connect directlyy to TV.

To enjoy progressive video

≥ If the television is compatible with S-video,
select “S-Video/YPbPr”, or compatible with
RGB, select “RGB/No Output” for the AV
terminals in QUICK SETUP (➜ page 7).

Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
1 \Continental\Europe]
Select “Video/YPbPr” for the component terminals in
QUICK SETUP (➜ page 7).
2 Set “Video Output Mode” to “xxxp”, then follow the
instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 17, Picture
Menu).
\Continental\Europe]
Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/
60i . 60p input terminals are progressive compatible.

Back of the unit

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∫ Connect the AC mains lead last

∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound
Y

To household
mains socket

PB

Coaxial cable

Amplifier with a built-in
decoder or a decoderamplifier combination

L
PR

R

COAXIAL IN

Please connect directlyy to TV.

AC mains lead (included)

AC IN

STEP 2 The remote control
∫ Batteries

≥ Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA

Do not:

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

≥ mix old and new batteries.
≥ use different types at the same time.
≥ heat or expose to flame.
≥ take apart or short circuit.
≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

∫ Use
Aim at the remote control sensor (➜ page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a
maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

1

2

3

4

5

QUICK OSD FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE

SETUP

ADVANCED
AV
ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW ENHANCER SURROUND

RETURN
ENTER

ENTER

SETUP

SOUND
ENHANCEMENT

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

MENU

ENTER
FUNCTIONS

RETURN

SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SETUP

Power ON.

Shows QUICK
SETUP screen.

To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” (➜ page 19, “Others” tab).

Follow the message
and make the settings.

Press to finish
QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

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Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and
“MPEG” (➜ page 19, “Audio” tab).

Connection to a television/The remote control/QUICK SETUP

L

R

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Basic play

1Power ON.

2Open the disc tray.

Stop

Pause

Remote control sensor

Displaying current playback
condition ➜ page 10

3Load the disc.

4Start play.

Basic play

≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges before use.

Repeat play
QUICK OSD FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE

1
Skip
≥ [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] Can also skip to the markers.

AV
ADVANCED
ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW ENHANCER SURROUND

2

Search (during play)
Slow-motion (during pause)

SOUND
ENHANCEMENT

1

2

3
PICTURE MODE

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10

≥ Up to 5 steps
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only
≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Slow-motion: Does not work.

MANUAL SKIP

CANCEL

SKIP
STOP

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Stop

8

The position is memorized when “!” flashes on the display.
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to resume.
≥ Press [∫] to clear the position.
≥ Even after the unit is turned off, the position is memorized
(Normal playback only).

QUICK REPLAY

SLOW/SEARCH
PAUSE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY

4

PLAY LIST

MENU

TOP MENU

Pause

ENTER
FUNCTIONS

≥ Select “Repeat” or “A-B Repeat” (➜ page 16, Play Menu).

RETURN

SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SETUP

≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

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Standby/on indicator (Í)
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby
mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
≥ To play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both [RAM]
and another format (e.g. [JPEG]), select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 17, Other Menu).
≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 20, 21).

≥ Does not work while paused.

Group skip
ENTER

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[MPEG4] [DivX]

≥ [VCD] forward direction only

Frame-by-frame
(during pause)
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
[DVD-V] [VCD]

ENTER

Select

On-screen
item select

ENTER

Register

DivX
A video compression format developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. that compresses
video files without any considerable loss of video quality.

Enter
number

MPEG4
A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly
efficient recording at a low bit rate.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10

Return to
previous
screen

RETURN

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
ENTER

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
e.g. To select 123: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR [DVD-V]

TOP MENU

Disc
menu

PLAY LIST

MENU
RETURN

Main unit
display

FL SELECT

Shows a disc top menu.
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
Plays the programs (➜ page 15).

Basic play

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the
unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
Plays a play list (➜ page 15).
[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu.

Number display
:;
Time display

Information
screen
[JPEG]

SUBTITLE

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Standby/on switch (Í/I)

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Convenient functions
QUICK OSD

(Main unit)

Displaying current playback condition
(Quick On Screen Display)

Basics ------------> Details
^-------- Off ,-------b

≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording.
e.g. [DVD-V]
Current playback number
Title

1

Chapter

1

Elapsed play time
Time

0 : 00 : 22

Playback condition
Program Playback

Play mode

When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the individual settings indicated below.
Audio settings:
Advanced Surround (➜ page 11), Sound Enhancement (➜ below),
Dialogue Enhancer (➜ page 17)
Video settings:
Picture Mode (➜ page 11)

Current position

∫ Details

SOUND
ENHANCEMENT

e.g. [DVD-V]

Convenient functions

Functions
AV Enhancer On

Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”.

∫ Basics

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Recalling recommended audio/video setting
(AV Enhancer)

By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined
and the best audio and video settings are configured.

Press [QUICK OSD].

10

AV
ENHANCER

Enjoying clear sound (Sound Enhancement)
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

See page 12 for changing soundtracks
See page 12 for changing subtitles
See page 11, Angle select for changing angles
Aspect of current playback title
Total play time of current playback title

Details-DVD-Video
1
DTS 3/2.1ch
Audio
Subtitle
1/1
Angle
Source Aspect 4:3
Title Total Time 0:54:28

≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Video and audio information is not displayed during search.
ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] (Except still picture part) [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)
(Normal playback only)

1 Press [ADVANCED DISC
REVIEW].
2 Press [1] (PLAY) when
you find a title/program to
play.

Title

1

Chapter

1

Time

0 : 00 : 22

≥ You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode” (➜ page 18, “Advanced
Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).
≥ This may not work depending on the play position.
≥ [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] This does not work when playing a play list (➜ page 15).

You can enjoy clear sound by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc.

Press [SOUND ENHANCEMENT] to select
“On”.
≥ This does not work when Advanced Surround
(➜ page 11) is on.
≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording.

Functions
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Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)

PLAY SPEED

Changing play speed [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V]

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels)

Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “SP 1”,
“SP 2”, “HP 1” or “HP 2”.
SP (Speaker) 1 Natural
HP (Headphone) 1 Natural

SP 2 Enhanced
HP 2 Enhanced Off

Functions
Advanced Surround SP 1

≥ When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from
speakers on either side of you.
≥ When using headphones from the connected equipment, select “HP 1” or “HP 2”.
≥ Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the front left and right
speakers or the width of the television if using the television’s speakers.
≥ Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
PICTURE MODE

During play, press [PLAY SPEED] to select
“Fast”, “Normal” or “Slow”.
Fine adjustments
While the menu is displayed
Press [2 1] to increase or decrease the playing
speed from k0.6 to k1.4 in 0.1 units.

Functions
Play Speed

x1.4

Normal
Fast
Slow

≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to return to the normal play.
≥ After you change the speed
– Advanced Surround (➜ left) and Sound Enhancement (➜ page 10) do not work.
– Digital output switches to PCM-2ch.
– 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.
≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

GROUP

Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture
quality for movie viewing.

Functions

Normal images
Picture Mode
Mellows images and enhances detail in dark
scenes.
Cinema2:
Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Animation: Suitable for animation
Dynamic:
Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
Normal:
Cinema1:

MANUAL SKIP

Skipping 30 seconds forward [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
[DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) (Normal playback only)

Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.

During play, press [MANUAL SKIP].

Normal

Starting play from a selected group
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

A folder on WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video discs is treated as a “Group”.

1 Press [GROUP].
2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select a
group and press [ENTER].
ANGLE/PAGE

Functions
Group Search 1

Angle select [DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
Still picture rotation [JPEG]

Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle or rotate the
still picture.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Functions
Angle

Convenient functions

Picture Mode [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

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Convenient functions
AUDIO

Changing soundtracks

ZOOM

[DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple soundtracks)
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [VCD]

Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.

This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen.

Functions

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [VCD]
Audio
1
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DivX]
While the menu is displayed
Press [2 1] to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
While the menu is displayed
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Convenient functions

Signal type/data
LPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect
(not displayed if there is no signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
≥ [DivX] It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.
SUBTITLE

Changing subtitles [DVD-V] [DivX] (with subtitles)
[VCD] (SVCD with subtitles only) [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] (On/Off only with discs
that contain subtitle on/off information)

[DVD-V] [VCD] [DivX]

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Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.

12

≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that
are not displayed.
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off”.
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

Zoom [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Functions
Subtitle

Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.
≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

Off

Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio
or “Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)

Functions
Just Fit Zoom

[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Auto --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard
:
;
Cinemascope2 ,------ Cinemascope1 ,------- American Vista
[MPEG4] [DivX]
Standard --. Original
^----- Full ,-----}
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
Press [2 1] while the menu is displayed. (Press and hold to alter faster.)
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units), from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

a1.00

[MPEG4] [DivX] only
–from k2.00 to k4.00 (in 0.05 units)
≥It may not be possible to zoom up to k4.00 depending upon the connected
television and its settings.

QUICK REPLAY

Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
(Except [MPEG4] [DivX] , iR/iRW)

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.
≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

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Changing the play sequences
PLAY MODE

Program/Random play
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].
Program ---) Random---) Off (Normal play)
^-------------------------------------------b
≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data
Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 17).

∫ Program play (up to 32 items)
Choose a title and chapter.
No. Title Chapter Time
11
Play

2 Press [1] (PLAY).

Clear
Clear all

Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group)
Press [ENTER] and [3 4] to select “ALL”, then press
[ENTER] again to register.
Changing the program
Press [3 4] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat step 1.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

Clearing the whole program
Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit
is turned off or the disc tray is opened.

∫ Random play
1 [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Press the numbered buttons to select a group
or a title (➜ page 9, Enter number).
2 Press [1] (PLAY).
To exit the program or random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

e.g. [DVD-V]
Random
Press Playback
PLAY to start
Choose a title.
Title 1
0 ~ 9 to select

PLAY to start

Changing the play sequences

Repeat this step to program other items.

e.g. [DVD-V]

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1 Press the numbered buttons to select the
items (➜ page 9, Enter number).

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Using navigation menus
Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
TOP MENU

MENU

Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 17, Other Menu) to play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both [RAM] and another format (e.g. [JPEG]) or to play
HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.

∫ Using the submenu

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
While the menu is displayed

Playback Menu

Press [3 4] to select
“All”, “Audio”, “Picture”
or “Video” and press
[ENTER].

All contents

≥ To display/exit the screen,
press [TOP MENU].

All

Total 436

WMA/MP3
JPEG

Audio

Total 7

Picture

Total 427

MPEG4 and
DivX video

Video
to select and press

Total 2
ENTER

Using navigation menus

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [3 4 2 1] to select the group and press [ENTER].
3 ≥To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
≥To start play from the selected content
Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER].
Group and content number currently playing
Navigation Menu
002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish
Perfume
001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal

FUNCTIONS

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JPEG

:JPEG

001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
005 Starperson

:WMA/MP3
:MPEG4 and DivX video

Content 0001/0005

Group 005/023
to display the sub menu

Group

14

5

RETURN

to exit

Number currently selected

Content

≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥ To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen
Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group

Groups and content
Content only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG]
To the next group
To the previous group

All
Audio
Picture
Video

WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
MPEG4 and DivX video only

Help display
Find

To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator
To search by a content or group title (➜ see below)

∫ Searching by a content or group title
1 Press [MENU].
≥Press [2 1] to highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search
its content.

2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [3 4] to select “Find” and
press [ENTER].
4 Press [3 4] to select a character and
press [ENTER].

¢ A

Find

≥ Repeat to enter another character.
≥ Lower case is also searched.
≥ Press [6 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥ Press [2] to erase a character.
≥ Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that character.

5 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.

6 Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

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DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST

Playing CD [CD]
Titles appear with CD text playback.

e.g. CD text

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [3 4] to select the
track and press [ENTER].

Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs
[RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›]

MENU

CD Text

2 01

1/23

Disc Title:
All By Artist
Disc Artist: Pink Island
Track Title: Long John Platinum
Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by
page.
≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot edit play lists and titles.

Playing the programs

Ashley at Prom
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

to select and press ENTER

RETURN

to exit

Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide
messages and the elapsed play time indicator.

Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
TOP MENU MENU

2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons
to select the program.

Direct Navigator

≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the
program.

3 Press [ENTER].

No.

Date

On

1
2

11/ 1(WED)
1/ 1 (MON)

0:05
1:05

3
4
5

2/ 2 (TUE)
3/ 3 (WED)
4/10(THU)

2:21
3:37
11:05

0

Contents

Title
Monday feature
Auto action
Cinema
Music
Baseball

9 to select

RETURN

to exit

Press [3 4 2 1] to select then press [ENTER].

Playing a play list (Only when the disc contains a play list)

Play list:
Play starts.

1 Press [PLAY LIST].
2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons
to select the play list.

≥ To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times.
≥ To change the menu background, press [FUNCTIONS].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥ To display/exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].

≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

No.
1
2
3
4
5

3 Press [ENTER].
0

Playlist

All By Artist

Group

3
4
5
6

Content

to select

You've made me sad

ENTER to play

Title
City Penguin
Ashley at Prom
Formula one
Soccer
Baseball

9 to select and press ENTER

1 Do steps 1–2 (➜ above, Playing a play list).
2 Press [1].
3 Press [3 4] to select “Scene List” and press [ENTER].

Quatre gymnopedies

I can't quit him
Evening glory
8 Wheeling spin
9 Velvet Cuppermine
10 Ziggy starfish

9

Total Time
0:00:01
0:01:20
1:10:04
0:10:20
0:00:01

Contents

RETURN

to exit

Playing a scene

And when I was born

7

0

Date
11/1
1/ 1
2/ 2
3/ 3
4/10

Pink Island

No.
Content title
1 Few times in summer
2 Less and less

Playlist

2

1

≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

Selecting from the list
1 During play, press [MENU].
2 Press [2] then [3 4] to switch among
“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.
3 Press [1] then [3 4] to select an item
and press [ENTER].

Playlist

≥Select “Contents” to show the contents of the program.
RETURN

to exit

4 Press [3421] to select a scene and press [ENTER].

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Menu:
Takes you to the next menu which
shows play lists or another menu.

Using navigation menus

While the menu is displayed

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Using On-Screen Menus

1

2

3

4

Select
Go to the next
menu

FUNCTIONS

Select

ENTER

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10

RETURN

ENTER

Register

Register
Return to the previous menu

Press.

Select the menu.

Make the settings.

Press to exit.

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

Main menus

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Using On-Screen Menus

Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track
Playlist, Content

16

Time

Video
Audio
Thumbnail
Subtitle
Marker (VR)
Angle
Rotate Picture
Slideshow
Other Settings
§

Other Settings
To start from a specific item

To skip incrementally or decrementally§ (Time Slip for play
only)
1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.
2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
≥Press and hold [3 4] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time§ (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
To display pixel number
[DivX] fps (frame per second) is also displayed.
(➜ page 12, Changing soundtracks)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
To show thumbnail images
(➜ page 12, Changing subtitles)

(➜ page 11, Changing play speed)
Play Speed
AV Enhancer (➜ page 10, Recalling recommended audio/video setting)

∫ Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, [JPEG] The Repeat and Marker
functions can be used.)

Repeat
A-B Repeat

Marker
Except [RAM]
[DVD-RW[‹VR›]

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders
(➜ page 11, Angle select)
(➜ page 11, Still picture rotation)
To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0-30 sec)
(➜ right)

Except iR/iRW

Advanced
Disc Review

Select an item to be repeated.
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
≥ [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] (still picture part): Does not work.
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position:
[ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [2 1] to select “¢”➜ [ENTER]
To recall a marker:
[2 1] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker:
[2 1] ➜ [CANCEL]
≥ This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
≥ Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or switch the
unit to standby.
(➜ page 10, Reviewing titles/programs to play)

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∫ Picture Menu

∫ Audio Menu

Picture Mode (➜ page 11, Picture Mode)

Advanced
Surround

480p/525p/576p/625p (progressive)
§480i/525i/576i/625i (interlace)
When you select “xxx§p” (progressive) and a confirmation screen
Video Output
appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output
Mode
compatible television.

Dialogue
Enhancer

§

The numbers displayed depend on the geographical location and
disc being played. One of the above numbers is displayed.
If you have chosen “xxx§p” (progressive) (➜ above), select the
method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of
material.

Transfer
Mode

When playing PAL discs
Auto:
Detects 25 frame-per-second film content and
appropriately converts it.
Video: Select when using Auto, and the video content is distorted.

When playing NTSC discs
Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and
appropriately converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in
addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content
is distorted.
When you select “Auto” the constructing method of the DivX contents is
automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “I
(Interlace)” or “P (Progressive)” depending on which constructing method
Source Select was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
Auto
I (Interlace)
P (Progressive)

Sound
Enhancement
Attenuator

(➜ page 11, Enjoying virtual surround)
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or over, with the
dialogue recorded in the center channel)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in
the center channel)
On ,------. Off
(➜ page 10, Enjoying clear sound)
With AUDIO OUT connections (➜ page 6)
Switch on if sound is distorted.
On ,------. Off

∫ Display Menu
Information
Subtitle Position
Subtitle Brightness

4:3 Aspect

Just Fit Zoom
Manual Zoom
GUI See-through
GUI Brightness
Quick OSD

On ,------. Off
0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Auto, 0 to s7

To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens
on a 16:9 aspect television
Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Auto:
The standard setting is “Shrink”. However this
automatically changes to “Zoom” with a letterbox
picture.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
(➜ page 12, Zoom)
(➜ page 12, Zoom)
Off, On, Auto
s3 to r3
(➜ page 10, Displaying current playback condition)

∫ Other Menu
Setup
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data Disc

Using On-Screen Menus

§

(➜ page 18, Changing the player settings)
Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX
video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both [RAM] and
another format (e.g. [JPEG]) or to play HighMAT discs without
using the HighMAT function.

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Changing the player settings

1

2

3

4

5

Select

Select

Select

SETUP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

10

SETUP

ENTER
ENTER

ENTER

Register

Go right

Shows Setup menu.

Register

Select the tab.

Select the item.

The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

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Changing the player settings

∫ “Disc” tab

18

Audio
Choose the audio
language.
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle
language.
Menus
Choose the
language for disc
menus.
Advanced Disc
Review
Select how to review
(➜ page 10).
Ratings
Set a ratings level to
limit DVD-Video play.
≥ Follow the onscreen instructions.

(Language options)§1
English
Other¢¢¢¢§3
Automatic§4
Other¢¢¢¢§3

English

Make the settings.

Press to exit.

∫ “Video” tab

≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥ Underlined items are the factory preset.

TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit
your television and
preference.

Original§2

(Language options)§1

English
(Language options)§1 Other¢¢¢¢§3
≥ Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also
changes this setting.
Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit
1 to 7
0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding
the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

TV Type
Select to suit the type of
television.
Time Delay
When connected with an AV
amplifier and Plasma display,
adjust if you notice the audio is
out of sync with the video.
Video Out (AV/Component)§5
Choose the video signal format
to be output from the SCART
and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
terminals (➜ page 6).
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture
shown when paused.

NTSC Disc Output
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output
when playing NTSC discs.
Picture/Video Output
Choose the video signal
format to be output for
JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX
video.

4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect
television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are
cut off so it fills the screen (unless
prohibited by the disc).
4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect
television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the
letterbox style.
16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
Standard (Direct View TV)
CRT Projector
LCD TV/Projector
Projection TV
Plasma TV
0ms
20ms
40ms
60ms
80ms
100ms

Video/YPbPr
S-Video/YPbPr
RGB/No Output
Automatic
Field:
The picture is not blurred, but picture
quality is lower.
Frame:
Overall quality is high, but the picture may
appear blurred.
PAL60: NTSC discs can be viewed on PAL television.
NTSC:
Output signal from NTSC discs remains as NTSC.
Automatic
PAL
NTSC/PAL60: Output will depend on “NTSC Disc
Output” setting (➜ above).
≥ If picture output is not smooth during playback,
change the setting.

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∫ “Others” tab
Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible
with 44.1 or 48 kHz
Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible
with 88.2 or 96 kHz
≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or
44.1 kHz.
≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of
88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your
equipment’s operating instructions for details.
Bitstream

PCM

Bitstream

PCM

PCM

Bitstream

Off
On:

Select “Bitstream” when the
equipment can decode the
bitstream (digital form of multichannel data). Otherwise,
select “PCM”. (If the bitstream
is output to the equipment
without a decoder, high levels
of noise can be output and
may damage your speakers
and hearing.)

Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through
compressing the range of the lowest sound level and
the highest sound level. Convenient for late night
viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)

∫ “Display” tab
§5

Menu Language
On-Screen Messages
Background during
Play
Select background
during JPEG,
MPEG4 and DivX
video playback.

English
Polski
English
Português

§6

On
Black

Français
Svenska
Français
Русский

Off
Grey

Deutsch
Italiano
Nederlands
Deutsch
Italiano
Nederlands

Español
Español

FL Dimmer
Changes the
brightness of the
unit’s display.
Auto Power Off

Bright
Dim
Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you
perform some operations.
On:

The unit switches to standby mode after about 30
minutes in the stop mode.

Off
DivX Registration
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (➜ page 5, About DivX
Displays the unit’s
VOD content)
registration code.
QUICK SETUP
Yes
No
Re-initialise Setting Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 18)
are set. Please enter the same password. After “INI” on
This returns all
the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
values in the Setup
No
menus to the default
settings.
§1 Language options
\Continental\Europe]:
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish and Dutch
[The\Middle\East\and\South\Africa\:
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch
§2 The original language designed on the disc is selected.
§3
Input a code number referring to the table (➜ page 23).
§4
If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language
(If available on the disc).
§5
\Continental\Europe]
§6 [The\Middle\East\and\South\Africa\

Changing the player settings

PCM Digital Output
Check the digital input
limitations of the
equipment you
connect using
COAXIAL terminal and
select the maximum
sampling frequency of
PCM digital output.
Dolby Digital
With COAXIAL
connections (➜ page 7)
DTS Digital Surround
With COAXIAL
connections (➜ page 7)
MPEG
With COAXIAL
connections (➜ page 7)
Dynamic Range
Compression

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult
your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

Power
No power.

≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains
socket. (7)

The unit is
automatically
switched to the
standby mode.

≥ When “Auto Power Off” is set to “On”, the unit automatically
switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the
stop mode. (19)

No operation

Troubleshooting guide

No response
when any buttons
pressed.

No response
when remote
control buttons
pressed.
No picture or
sound.

You have
forgotten your
ratings password.
Reset all the settings
to Factory Preset.

≥ This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in
these operating instructions. (4)
≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
≥ Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
≥ Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)
≥ The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7)
≥ Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and
operate. (8)
≥ Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)
≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected
equipment.
≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
≥ While stopped, press and hold [QUICK OSD] and [;] on the
unit and then also press and hold [
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