Panasonic DV-686A-s manual Before you start Chapter, Features

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Before you start

Features

•DVD-Audio and SACD compatible Experience the super high-quality audio perfor- mance of DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD (SACD).

•Super VCD compatible

This player supports the IEC’s Super VCD stan- dard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two stereo soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.

•24-bit/192kHz compatible DAC

The on-board 24-bit/192kHz DAC means that this player is fully compatible with high sampling-rate discs, capable of delivering exceptional sound quality in terms of dynamic range, low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.

•Built-in Dolby*1 Digital and DTS*2 decoding with multichannel outputs

This player features multichannel analog outputs for connection to an AV amplifier to give you stunning surround sound from Dolby Digital, DTS and multichannel DVD-Audio discs.

•PureCinema Progressive Scan video When connected to a progressive scan- compatible TV or monitor using the component video outputs, you can enjoy extremely stable, flicker free images, with the same frame refresh rate as the original movie.

•New Disc Navigator with moving pictures

The new Disc Navigator enables you play the first few seconds of each title or chapter in a thumbnail image on screen.

•DSP effects for enhanced playback See Audio Settings and Video Adjust menus on page 32.

•Picture zoom

See Zooming the screen on page 31.

•MP3 and WMA compatibility

See Compressed audio compatibility on page 8.

•JPEG compatibility

See JPEG file compatibility on page 9.

•DivX video compatibility

See DivX video compatibility on page 9.

•Energy saving design

An auto power-off function switches the player into standby if not used for about 30 minutes.

*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

*2 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc.

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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 Chapter FeaturesBefore you start Putting the batteries in the remote Hints on installationBefore you start What’s in the box Before you start Disc / content format playback compatibilityCD-R/RW compatibility DVD-R/RW compatibilityAbout DivX Compressed audio compatibilityAbout WMA Jpeg file compatibility DivX video compatibilityPC-created disc compatibility File format used by digital still camerasEasy connections Connecting upConnecting up Chapter Connecting using the component video output Connecting upConnecting using the S-video output STANDBY/ON InterlacePlasma display Projection monitor receiverTip Connecting up Connecting to an AV receiverConnecting the multichannel analog outputs Connecting the digital output Front panel Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Using the remote control Controls and displays Remote controlUsing the on-screen displays Switching onGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started Setting up the player for yourSetting the language of this player’s on-screen displays Press play to start playback Getting started Playing discsPress OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a disc Resume and Last Memory Basic playback controlsSee also Resume and Last Memory below NumbersVideo CD/Super VCD PBC menus DVD disc menusEnter ReturnMy DVD-Audio disc starts playing, but then suddenly stops Why won’t the disc I loaded play?Why can’t I hear Sacd audio through the digital outputs? Playing discs Chapter Playing discsScanning discs Playing in slow motionViewing a Jpeg slideshow Playing discs Frame advance/frame reverseDuring playback, press pause PressUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate Select a view optionSelect the thumbnail image for what you want to play To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Looping a section of a discSelect a repeat play option Playing discs Using repeat playUsing random play Select a random play option Creating a program listOther functions available from the program menu Searching a discClear PlaySwitching audio language/ channels Switching subtitlesPress Enter to start playback Press Subtitle repeatedly to select a subtitle optionDuring playback or when paused, press Angle to switch angle Switching camera anglesPlaying discs Zooming the screen Displaying disc informationAudio Settings and Video Adjust menus Chapter Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusAudio Settings menu Audio DRCVideo Adjust menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menusMake settings using Cursor buttons, and Enter DialogInitial Settings menu Chapter Initial Settings menuUsing the Initial Settings menu Digital Audio Out settingsVideo Output settings Initial Settings menuLanguage settings Mpeg PCMOptions settings Display settingsChanging your password Registering a new passwordParental Lock StereoSetting/changing the Country/Area code Setting/changing the Parental LockAbout DivX VOD content You can find the Country/Area code list onSelect ‘Display’ Playing DivX VOD contentDisplaying your DivX VOD registration code Audio Output Mode Initial Settings menu Speakers settingsDTS CD About the audio output settingsUse Speaker DistanceSpeaker distance for the highlighted Speaker Use Cursor up/down to Change the distanceDefault settings L/R Large C Large SL SR LargeSW On Speaker InstallationTo change the current setting Use the cursor up/down buttons to select a speakerTaking care of your player and discs Additional informationAdditional information Chapter Screen sizes and disc formats Additional informationDVD-Video regions Setting the TV systemResetting the player To select either a code letter or a code Select ‘Other Language’Number Use To select a code letter or a code numberCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Additional information Troubleshooting No picture/No color DVD and CD volume MalfunctionScreen is stretched or Aspect does not changeSuper VCD disc is not OutputOutput properly Can’t hear effectDigital *1 GlossaryWMA General Additional information SpecificationsPioneer Corporation