Panasonic DV-686A-s manual Getting started Playing discs, Press play to start playback

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Getting started

Playing discs

The basic playback controls for playing DVD, CD, SACD, Video CD/Super VCD, DivX video and MP3/WMA discs are covered here. Further functions are detailed in the next chapter.

For details on playing JPEG picture discs, see Viewing a JPEG slideshow on page 24.

Important

•Throughout this manual, the term ‘DVD’ means DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and DVD-R/ RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified.

STANDBY/ONOPEN/CLOSE

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1If the player isn’t already on, press STANDBY/ON to switch it on.

If you’re playing a DVD, disc containing DivX video files or Video CD/Super VCD, also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input.

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2 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

3 Load a disc.

Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if you’re loading a double-sided DVD disc, load it with the side you want to play face down).

4 Press (play) to start playback.

If you’re playing a DVD or Video CD/Super VCD, an on-screen menu may appear. See DVD disc menus on page 21 and Video CD/Super VCD PBC menus on page 21 for more on how to navigate these.

•If you’re playing a containing DivX video files or MP3/WMA audio files, it may take a few seconds before playback starts, etc. This is normal.

Note

•You may find with some DVD discs that some playback controls don’t work in certain parts of the disc. This is not a malfunction.

•If a disc contains a mixture of DivX video and other media file types (MP3, for example), first select whether to play the DivX video files (DivX)or the other media file types (MP3 / WMA / JPEG) from the on-screen display.

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Contents DV-686A-s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentFor Taiwan exclusively POWER-CORD CautionContents Before you start FeaturesBefore you start Chapter Before you start What’s in the box Hints on installationPutting the batteries in the remote DVD-R/RW compatibility Disc / content format playback compatibilityBefore you start CD-R/RW compatibilityAbout WMA Compressed audio compatibilityAbout DivX File format used by digital still cameras DivX video compatibilityJpeg file compatibility PC-created disc compatibilityConnecting up Chapter Connecting upEasy connections Connecting using the S-video output Connecting upConnecting using the component video output Projection monitor receiver InterlaceSTANDBY/ON Plasma displayConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverTip Connecting the digital output Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysFront panel Using the remote control Controls and displays Remote controlGetting started Chapter Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting startedSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Setting up the player for yourGetting started Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Getting started Playing discsPress play to start playback Numbers Basic playback controlsResume and Last Memory See also Resume and Last Memory belowReturn DVD disc menusVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus EnterWhy can’t I hear Sacd audio through the digital outputs? Why won’t the disc I loaded play?My DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Playing in slow motion Playing discsPlaying discs Chapter Scanning discsPress Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseViewing a Jpeg slideshow During playback, press pauseSelect the thumbnail image for what you want to play Select a view optionUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Looping a section of a discUsing random play Playing discs Using repeat playSelect a repeat play option Select a random play option Creating a program listPlay Searching a discOther functions available from the program menu ClearPress Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle option Switching subtitlesSwitching audio language/ channels Press Enter to start playbackDisplaying disc information Switching camera anglesDuring playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Playing discs Zooming the screenAudio DRC Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings menuDialog Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusVideo Adjust menu Make settings using Cursor buttons, and EnterDigital Audio Out settings Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Using the Initial Settings menuMpeg PCM Initial Settings menuVideo Output settings Language settingsOptions settings Display settingsStereo Registering a new passwordChanging your password Parental LockYou can find the Country/Area code list on Setting/changing the Parental LockSetting/changing the Country/Area code About DivX VOD contentDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Playing DivX VOD contentSelect ‘Display’ Audio Output Mode Initial Settings menu Speakers settingsDTS CD About the audio output settingsSpeaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distance Speaker DistanceUse Speaker distance for the highlightedUse the cursor up/down buttons to select a speaker Speaker InstallationDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On To change the current settingAdditional information Chapter Additional informationTaking care of your player and discs Screen sizes and disc formats Additional informationResetting the player Setting the TV systemDVD-Video regions To select a code letter or a code number Select ‘Other Language’To select either a code letter or a code Number UseCountry/Area code list Additional information Language code listCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Troubleshooting Aspect does not change DVD and CD volume MalfunctionNo picture/No color Screen is stretched orCan’t hear effect OutputSuper VCD disc is not Output properlyDigital *1 GlossaryWMA General Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation