Panasonic DV-686A-s manual Super VCD disc is not, Output properly, Can’t hear effect

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Additional information

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Problem

Remedy

Cannot play multi-

• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 5.1 Channel

channel audio

(page 40).

 

• Check that the Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG Out settings

 

(pages 34–35) are suitable for your amplifier/receiver—check the

 

instruction manual that came with your amplifier/receiver.

 

DVD-Audio and SACDs do not output multichannel digital audio.

 

Listen through the player’s analog outputs.

 

• Check that the settings in the Speaker Installation screen are

 

correct (page 43).

 

• Check the audio options available from the disc menu.

 

 

Cannot listen to high-

• Make sure that Linear PCM Out is set to Downsample Off

sampling rate audio

(page 35).

through the digital

• As a copy-protection measure, some DVDs do not output 96kHz

output.

audio. In this case, even if set to Downsample Off, the player

 

automatically outputs the audio at 48 kHz. This is not a malfunction.

Cannot output 192kHz or • The player does not output digital audio at these sampling rates. The 176.4kHz digital audio. digital output is automatically downsampled.

Cannot output 96kHz or • Check that Linear PCM Out is set to Downsample Off (page 35).

88.2kHz digital audio. • Some discs are digital copy protected and do not output high sampling rate digital audio. In this case the output is automatically downsampled.

No DTS audio output. • If this unit is connected to a non-DTS compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, set DTS Out to DTS > PCM (page 35). If you do not do this, noise will be output when you play a DTS disc.

If this unit is connected to a DTS-compatible amplifier or decoder using a digital audio cable, check the amplifier settings, and that the cable is properly connected.

Audio mix does not sound right or sounds incomplete (for example, inaudible dialog).

Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel if you've connected to the stereo inputs on your amplifier or TV (page 40).

The audio recorded on a • If the audio is switched to [2] when playing a Super VCD that

Super VCD disc is not

contains only one stereo soundtrack, there may be no sound at all.

output properly.

Press AUDIO to change the soundtrack.

 

 

Can’t hear effect of

• Virtual Surround does not work with SACD or DVD-Audio.

Virtual Surround

• The Virtual Surround effect is only output through the AUDIO OUT

 

(2ch) analog audio outputs.

 

• Make sure that Audio Output Mode is set to 2 Channel (page 40).

 

• The effectiveness of Virtual Surround varies with the disc.

 

 

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Contents DV-686A-s Risk of Electric Shock Do not Open Operating EnvironmentFor Taiwan exclusively POWER-CORD CautionContents Features Before you startBefore you start Chapter Hints on installation Before you start What’s in the boxPutting the batteries in the remote DVD-R/RW compatibility Disc / content format playback compatibilityBefore you start CD-R/RW compatibilityCompressed audio compatibility About WMAAbout DivX File format used by digital still cameras DivX video compatibilityJpeg file compatibility PC-created disc compatibilityConnecting up Connecting up ChapterEasy connections Connecting up Connecting using the S-video outputConnecting using the component video output Projection monitor receiver InterlaceSTANDBY/ON Plasma displayConnecting up Connecting to an AV receiver Connecting the multichannel analog outputsTip Connecting the digital output Controls and displays Controls and displays ChapterFront panel Using the remote control Controls and displays Remote controlGetting started Chapter Switching onUsing the on-screen displays Getting startedSetting up the player for your Setting the language of this player’s on-screen displaysGetting started Getting started Playing discs Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray Load a discPress 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 won’t the disc I loaded play? Why can’t I hear Sacd audio through the digital outputs?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 a view option Select the thumbnail image for what you want to playUse the cursor buttons Enter to navigate To resume normal playback, select ‘Off’ from the menu Looping a section of a discPlaying discs Using repeat play Using random 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 contentPlaying DivX VOD content Displaying your DivX VOD registration codeSelect ‘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 Additional information ChapterTaking care of your player and discs Screen sizes and disc formats Additional informationSetting the TV system Resetting the playerDVD-Video regions To select a code letter or a code number Select ‘Other Language’To select either a code letter or a code Number UseAdditional information Language code list Country/Area 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