Disc information Remote control, Quick setup

Disc information

The remote control

	∫ Discs that can be played
	DVD-RAM	DVD-Audio	DVD-Video	DVD-R	SVCD	Video CD	CD	CD-R/RW
								`
started	Shown as				Conforming to
	Shown as				IEC62107
	“DVD-VR” on
	the display

Getting	[RAM]	[DVD-A]		[DVD-V]		[VCD]	[CD]	[WMA] [MP3]
								[JPEG]
	Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g.
	heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.
	It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫Batteries

R6, AA, UM-3

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

Do not:

≥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.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫Use

Aim at the sensor (➜ page 3, Control reference guide), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Getting started

∫Discs that cannot be played

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

∫ Built-in decoders

You can play discs with these symbols.

∫Video systems

≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the system used on the disc.

≥PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

≥This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (➜ page 18, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

≥Output is interlace (576I) when playing PAL discs.

∫Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫DVD-RAM discs

The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

≥Remove discs from their cartridges before use and return them when you are finished, making sure that the labels of the disc and cartridge face the same way.

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

∫DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

∫CD-R and CD-RW discs

∫HighMAT discs

This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, and/or JPEG files.

∫Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc type.

Track:	the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs, or a
	single WMA/MP3 file.
Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:	collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or
	albums on data discs.
Title:	the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.
Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.
Picture:	a single JPEG file.
Play list:	the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of scenes
	on DVD-RAM.
Scene:	DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play
	lists on a DVD video recorder.

Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

∫To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean with a DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Quick setup

Í			[2]0[6]
	SLEEP	SETUP	[2]0[6]
[1]	SLEEP	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
[1]
A.SRD
	1	2	3
AUDIO ONLY
	4	5	6
DEPTH ENH
	7	8	9
GROUP	CANCEL	0
		0	S10
SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
		SLOW/SEARCH
STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
STOP			PLAY
DIRECT NAVIGATOR			PLAY LIST
TOP			MENU
MENU
[3]`[6]	ENTER
[3]`[6]
			RETURN
DISPLAY			RETURN
[1]

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

[1]	Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
[2]	Press [SETUP] to	SETUP	QUICK SETUP
	show the QUICK	SETUP	QUICK SETUP
	show the QUICK		Select the menu language.
	SETUP screen.		English	Français
	e.g. Units for the United		Deutsch	Italiano
	Kingdom	SELECT	Español	Português
	Kingdom	SELECT	Svenska	Nederlands
[3]	Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to		Svenska	Nederlands
[3]	Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to	ENTER RETURN

select the menu

language and press [ENTER].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to continue and press [ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].

≥Audio language (➜ page 18) ≥Subtitle language (➜ page 18) ≥TV Type (➜ page 18)

≥TV Aspect (➜ below)

≥Video Out (AV/Component)§ (➜ page 18) ≥Progressive Out (Component) (➜ below)

Only displayed when setting “Video Out (AV/Component)” to “Y PB PR”.§

≥Speaker Setting (➜ page 18) ≥PCM Digital Output (➜ page 19)

§Applies only to the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.

[6]Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To access this screen again later

➜page 18, Others—QUICK SETUP

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording.

See page 11 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.

∫TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on some discs is shown (➜ page 18, Video—TV Aspect).

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).

≥4:3 Letterbox

∫To enjoy progressive video

1.Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

2.In QUICK SETUP, set “Video Out (AV/Component)” to “Y PB PR”, and set “Progressive Out (Component)” to “Enable (NTSC Disc Only)”.

3.When playing NTSC discs, change video output mode to “480P” (➜ page 17).

≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input

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Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT or SCART (AV), output will be interlace, irrespective of the settings.

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