Panasonic DV-686A-s manual Before you start, Disc / content format playback compatibility

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•Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the unit’s feet.

Disc / content format playback compatibility

This player is compatible with a wide range of disc types (media) and formats. Playable discs will generally feature one of the following logos on the disc and/or disc packaging. Note however that some disc types, such as recordable CD and DVD, may be in an unplayable format—see below for further compatibility information.

Please also note that recordable discs cannot be recorded using this player.

DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW

Audio CD Video CD

CD-R

CD-RW

Super Audio CD

Fujicolor CD

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

• is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.

•Also compatible with KODAK Picture CD

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.

Super VCD

CD-R/RW compatibility

•Compatible formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/ Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA, JPEG or DivX video files

*ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file systems are both compatible with this player.

•Multi-session playback: No

•Unfinalized disc playback: No

•File structure (may differ): Up to 299 folders on a disc; up to 648 folders and files (combined) within each folder

DVD-R/RW compatibility

•Compatible formats: DVD-Video, Video Recording (VR)*

*Edit points may not play exactly as edited; screen may go momentarily blank at edited points.

•Unfinalized playback: No

•WMA/MP3/JPEG file playback on DVD-R/ RW: No

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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