Panasonic SCPT150 Owner's manual

SCPT150
Panasonic
Brand
Panasonic
Model
SCPT150
Category
DVD players
Type
Owner's manual

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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-PT150
E
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.
USB connection for MP3 players page 31
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or “ALL”.
Region Number
Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
2
Southeast Asia and Thailand 3
Example:
For Continental Europe
2 ALL
3
5
2
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Caution for AC Mains Lead
Figure A
Figure B
Fuse cover
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control,
but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations shown are for Continental Europe.
System
SC-PT150
Main unit
SA-PT150
For Continental Europe
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Front speakers
SB-HF150 SB-HF150
Center speaker
SB-HC150 SB-HC150
Surround speakers
SB-HS151 SB-HS151
Subwoofer
SB-HW150 (Black) or SB-W340 (Silver) SB-W340
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,
• DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
• USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE
ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
VAROITUS:
VÄHENNÄ TULIPALON, SÄHKÖISKUN TAI
LAITTEISTON VAHINGOITTUMISEN VAARAA
• TÄTÄ LAITETTA EI SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE,
KOSTEUDELLE, ROISKEILLE TAI TIPPUVILLE
NESTEILLE. LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE EI SAA
MYÖSKÄÄN ASETTAA MITÄÄN NESTEELLÄ
TÄYTETTYÄ ESINETTÄ, KUTEN MALJAKKOA.
• KÄYTÄ VAIN SUOSITELTUJA LISÄVARUSTEITA.
• ÄLÄ IRROTA KANTTA (TAI TAUSTAA). SISÄLLÄ
EI OLE KÄYTTÄJÄN HUOLLETTAVISSA OLEVIA
OSIA. HUOLLON SAA SUORITTAA VAIN
AMMATTITAITOINEN HENKILÖKUNTA.
VAROITUS!
• ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
KABINET TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI
MUUHUN SULJET TUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS
ONNISTUISI. VAR MISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN
MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA,
JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA
JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TU LIPALOVAARA.
• ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA
TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
• ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA
AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
• HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA
VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
ADVARSEL:
FØLG NEDENSTÅENDE INSTRUKSER FOR Å
REDUSERE RISIKOEN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK
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• DETTE APPARATET MÅ IKKE UTSETTES FOR
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INGEN VÆSKEFYLTE GJENSTANDER, SOM F.EKS.
VASER, MÅ PLASSERES PÅ APPARATET.
• BRUK KUN ANBEFALT TILBEHØR.
• IKKE FJERN DEKSELET (ELLER BAKSIDEN);
APPARATET INNEHOLDER INGEN DELER
SOM KAN SKIFTES ELLER REPARERES AV
BRUKEREN. OVERLAT TIL KVALIFISERTE
SERVICETEKNIKERE Å UTFØRE SERVICE.
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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical
& Electronic Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products
should not be mixed with general
household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and
recycling, please take these products to
designated collection points, where they
will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
Alternatively, in some countries you may
be able to return your products to your
local retailer upon the purchase of an
equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment which could
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please
contact your local authority for further details of your
nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further
information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
This product may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is
apparent, please increase separation between the product
and the mobile telephone.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.
For Continental Europe
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.
TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away
from direct sunlight, high temperatures,
high humidity, and excessive vibration.
These conditions can damage the cabinet
and other components, thereby shortening
the unit’s service life.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources.
This can overload the unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check
the source carefully when setting the unit
up on a ship or other places where DC is
used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected
correctly and not damaged. Poor
connection and lead damage can cause
fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or
place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the
lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause
electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
This can cause electric shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the
unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can
cause electric shock or malfunction. If this
occurs, immediately disconnect the unit
from the power supply and contact your
dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the
unit. They contain flammable gases which
can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by
yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators
fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these
instructions occurs, disconnect the AC
mains lead and contact your dealer or an
authorized service center. Electric shock
or damage to the unit can occur if the unit
is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed
by unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the
unit from the power source if it is not to be
used for a long time.
Safety precautions
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GETTING STARTED
DISC OPERATIONS
OTHER OPERATIONS
REFERENCE
Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................................................2
Safety precautions ......................................................................................4
Accessories ..............................................................................................6
Preparing the remote control .........................................................................6
Placement of speakers .................................................................................7
Simple setup ............................................................................................8
Making the connections .......................................................................................................................... 8
Other speaker setup options ................................................................................................................. 10
Optional antenna connections .............................................................................................................. 10
Performing QUICK SETUP ........................................................................... 11
Disc information ...................................................................................... 12
Discs that can be played ....................................................................................................................... 12
Overview of controls ................................................................................. 13
Main unit / Remote control .................................................................................................................... 13
Disc — Basic play .................................................................................... 14
Using the main unit / Using the remote control ..................................................................................... 14
Advanced play ......................................................................................... 16
Displaying current playback condition ................................................................................................... 16
Program and Random play ................................................................................................................... 16
Playing data discs using navigation menus ...................................................... 17
Playing data discs ................................................................................................................................. 17
Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs ................................................................................... 17
Using on-screen menus .............................................................................. 18
Functions menu .................................................................................................................................... 18
Changing the player settings ........................................................................ 21
MAIN menu ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Changing the delay time of the speakers .............................................................................................. 23
About DivX VOD content ...................................................................................................................... 24
Tips for making data discs .................................................................................................................... 24
Using the radio ........................................................................................ 26
Manual tuning ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Automatic presetting ............................................................................................................................. 26
Selecting the preset channels ............................................................................................................... 26
Using sound effects................................................................................... 27
Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus .............................................................. 27
Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level .................................................................................... 27
Changing the sound quality: Equalizer Mode (EQ) ............................................................................... 27
Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II .................................................................................. 27
Enhancing the stereo sound: Super Surround ...................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments ...................................................... 28
Enjoying Karaoke ..................................................................................... 28
Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD and VCD ..................................................................................... 28
Enjoying karaoke with other sources .................................................................................................... 29
Mic volume adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 29
Adding an echo effect ........................................................................................................................... 29
Vocal cancel function ............................................................................................................................ 29
Changing the pitch ................................................................................................................................ 29
Operating other equipment .......................................................................... 30
Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television ..................................................... 30
Optional connection for set top box, cable TV box or video cassette recorder ..................................... 30
Optional USB connection and operation ............................................................................................... 31
Operating the television ........................................................................................................................ 32
Troubleshooting guide ............................................................................... 33
Language code list ................................................................................... 36
Glossary ................................................................................................ 37
Specifi cations ......................................................................................... 38
Maintenance ................................................................................. Back cover
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
1 Remote control
For Continental Europe
(N2QAYB000091)
For Southeast Asia,
Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia
and Kuwait
(N2QAYB000092)
2 Remote control batteries
1 Sheet of speaker cable
stickers
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1 Video cable
For Southeast Asia,
Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia
and Kuwait
1 FM indoor antenna
1 AC mains lead
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
For Continental Europe,
Southeast Asia, Thailand,
the Middle East, South
Africa, Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait
Preparing the remote control
• Do not use
rechargeable
type batteries.
R6/LR6, AA
1 Insert so the
poles (+ and –)
match those in the
remote control.
Do not:
• mix old and new batteries.
• use different types of batteries at the same time.
• heat or expose batteries to fl ame.
• take apart or short circuit the batteries.
• 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
severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used
for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
7 Use
Aim at the display (\ page 13), avoiding obstacles, at a
maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.
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Placement of speakers
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound fi eld. Note the following points:
• Place speakers on fl at secure bases.
• Placing speakers too close to fl oors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick
curtains.
1
FRONT
(L, R)
2
SURROUND
(L, R)
3
CENTER
4
SUBWOOFER
Setup example
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in
the diagram are approximate.
Main unit
• Other speaker setup options (\ page 10).
• Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound
quality will be negatively affected.
• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them
from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the
speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an
even surface.
Main unit
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the
system for proper ventilation.
• To allow proper ventilation and to maintain good airfl ow
around the main unit, position it with at least 5 cm of
space on all sides.
• Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit.
Center speaker
• Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the
picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the
center speaker on a rack or shelf.
• To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly
on top of the television.
Subwoofer
• Place to the right or left of the television, on the fl oor or
a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave a
space of 30 cm from the television.
Caution
• Refrain from holding the
speaker’s net.
Example: Front speaker
Note
• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if
you play sound at high levels over extended periods.
• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player,
a microphone (except
For Continental Europe
), noise from FM
broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc,
or electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
If irregular coloring occurs on your television
The front and center speakers are designed to be used
close to a television, but the picture may be affected with
some televisions and setup combinations.
If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30
minutes.
The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from
the television.
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Simple setup
Making the connectionsMaking the connections
Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.
• Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections.
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 1 W). To save power when the
unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items
after plugging in the unit.
To household mains socket
Connect to the speakers.
Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
Be careful not to cross (short-
circuit) or reverse the polarity of
the speaker wires as doing so may
damage the speakers.
Connect to the power supply.
For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
Note
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.
6 SUBWOOFER
2 FRONT (R)
1 FRONT (L)
4 SURROUND (R)
3 SURROUND (L)
5 CENTER
Speaker-cable sticker
+ : White
− : Blue
Push!
Do not insert the
wires beyond the
wire insulation.
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Connect to the antenna.
7 FM indoor antenna
Tape the antenna where reception is
the best.
Connect to the various television terminals.
• Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.
• Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
• Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
For Continental Europe
7 Television with SCART terminal
Television
(not included)
SCART cable
(not included)
Using the SCART (AV) terminal
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “VIDEO”
to either “S-VIDEO” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-VIDEO” or “RGB” from
“VIDEO OUT-SCART” in “VIDEO” tab (\ page 22).
This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Refer to
“Operating other equipment” (\ page 30).
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
7 Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
Television
(not included)
Video cables
(not included)
Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture. These terminals can be used for either
interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR)
and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fi delity in reproducing colors.
• The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (example: Y/PB/PR,
Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB /CR).
• Connect to terminals of the same color.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
7 Television with a VIDEO IN terminal
Television
(not included)
Video cable
(included)
Adhesive tape
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Simple setup (continued)
Other speaker setup optionsOther speaker setup options
7 Attaching to a wall
You can attach the front, surround and center speakers to the wall.
• The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult
a qualifi ed building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to
the wall and speakers.
1 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall.
2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
Ø4.0 mm
Ø7.5 to 9.5 mm
4.0 to 6.0 mm
Wall or pillar
Front and surround speakers Center speaker
Optional antenna connectionsOptional antenna connections
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
Note
• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
FM outdoor antenna
(Using a television antenna)
Rear panel of
this main unit
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
75
coaxial cable
(not included)
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
• The outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
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The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is
connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).
To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
• This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 32).
To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 23).
Performing QUICK SETUP
1
Switch on the
main unit.
7 Details of settings
Menu language
Choose the language for the
on-screen messages.
• ENGLISH • (Language options)
*
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.
• STANDARD • CRT • LCD
• PROJECTION • PLASMA
TV’s Aspect Ratio
Choose the setting to suit your television
and preference.
• 4:3 PAN&SCAN • 4:3 LETTERBOX • 4:3 ZOOM
• 16:9 NORMAL • 16:9 SHRINK • 16:9 ZOOM
*
Language options :
For Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
:
FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL, DEUTSCH, РУCCКИЙ, MAGYAR, ČESKY, POLSKI
For Southeast Asia and Thailand
: 繁體中文
• Underlined items in the above table are the factory preset.
2
Select
“DVD/CD”.
3
Shows the QUICK SETUP
screen.
(Press and hold)
4
Follow the messages and
make the setting.
5
Finish the QUICK SETUP.
6
Press to exit.
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Discs that can be playedDiscs that can be played
Disc Logo
Indicated in
these
instructions by
Remarks
DVD-Video
High quality movie and music discs.
Video CD
Music discs with video.
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).
CD
Music discs.
7 Disc handling precautions (‡: Playable, *: Not playable)
Disc Logo
Recorded on a DVD
video recorder, etc.
Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Finalizing
*6
* 2
* 4
* 9
DVD-RAM
‡
—
*
‡‡‡
* 8
‡
Not
necessary
DVD-R/RW
‡‡
*
‡‡‡‡
Necessary
DVD-R DL
‡
* 3
‡
*****
Necessary
+R/+RW —
*
(
‡)
* 5
*****
Necessary
+R DL —
*
(
‡)
* 5
*****
Necessary
CD-R/RW
*1
———
‡‡‡‡‡
Necessary
*7
• It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the
recording, the recording method, or how the fi les were created (\ page 24, Tips for making data discs).
*1
This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
*2
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unifi ed video
recording standard).
*3
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras. using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unifi ed video
recording standard).
*4
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
*5
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used.
*6
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary” on this unit, the disc must fi rst be
fi nalized on the device it was recorded on.
*7
Closing the session will also work.
*8
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifi cations (ASF
standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profi le) video system/G.726 audio system].
*9
Functions added with DivX ultra are not supported.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifi cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
7 Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM,
CDV, CD-G, SACD, 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.
7 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 22, “NTSC DISC
OUT” in “VIDEO” tab).
Disc information
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(27)
(27, 29)
(27) (27)
(28) (16, 28)
(27)
Remote controlRemote control
Overview of controls
Adjust the television volume (32)
Select the source
DVD: DVD/CD (11)
FM (26)
For Continental Europe
EXT-IN: AV
*2
(32), AUX (30), USB (31)
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle
East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
EXT-IN: AUX (30), USB (31)
Show the current disc’s playback condition (16)
Adjust the volume of the main unit (28)
Basic operations for play (15)
Show a disc menu or play list (15)
Select or confi rm menu items on the television
screen (11), Frame-by-frame (15)
Return to previous screen (15),
Show the Setup menu (11)
Television operations (32)
Switch the main unit on or off (11)
Change the television’s video input mode (32)
Select disc’s title numbers and etc.,
Enter numbers (15)
Select preset radio stations (26)
Show a disc top menu (15)
or program list (15)
Show on-screen menu (18),
*1
Karaoke (28)
Show the display on the main unit (15),
Set the sleep timer
This function enables you to turn off the unit
automatically after the set time.
SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90
OFF
SLEEP 120
To cancel the timer
Press and hold [−SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confi rm the remaining time
Press and hold [−SLEEP] again.
To mute the sound
To cancel
• Press [MUTING] again or adjust the
volume.
• Muting is cancelled when you switch the
unit to standby.
Main unitMain unit
*
1
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
*
2
“AV” works only when the scart cable is connected (\ page 30).
AC supply indicator [AC IN]
This indicator lights when the unit is
connected to the AC mains supply.
0 OPEN/CLOSE
Open or close the
disc tray (14)
Display
7/-TUNE MODE/–FM MODE
Stop playback, Select the tuning mode (26),
Adjust the FM reception condition (26)
3
/MEMORY
Disc playback (14),
Memorize the receiving radio stations (26)
+, – VOLUME
Turn the volume up
or down (14)
4/1, ¡/¢ / 4 TUNING 3
Skipping or slow-search play,
Select the radio stations (26)
Standby/on switch [y/I] (14)
Press to switch the unit from on
to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of
power.
SELECTOR (14, 26)
For Continental Europe
DVD/CD = USB = FM = AV
*2
= AUX =
Returns to DVD/CD
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle
East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
DVD/CD = USB = FM = AUX =
Returns to DVD/CD
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle
East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
MIC jack
Connect a microphone (28)
MIC LEVEL
Adjust the microphone volume (28)
USB port
Connect a USB device (31)
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8, PAUSE
7, STOP
3, PLAY
FL DISPLAY
5, ∞, 2, 3,
ENTER
1, ¡,
SLOW/SEARCH
DVD
CANCEL
4, ¢,
4, 3, SKIP
Numeric buttons
y
MENU,
PLAY LIST
-RETURN
TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Disc — Basic play
Using the main unitUsing the main unit
Using the remote controlUsing the remote control
1
Power on.
2
Select “DVD/CD”.
4
Adjust the volume and start playback.
3
Load a disc in the tray.
• Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you
want to play is facing up.
• For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before
use.
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Pause
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback.
Search (during play)
• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal
playback.
Stop
The position is memorised while “RESUME” is
on the display.
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume.
• Press [7, STOP] again to clear the position.
Slow-motion play (during pause)
• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
• Slow motion play is for forward
direction only.
• Except .
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal
playback.
Main unit display
Time display Information display
SLIDE Information display
Skip
Enter numbers
(while stopped)
Example: To select 12,
with Playback control (PBC)
Press [7, STOP] and then press the
numeric buttons to cancel the PBC
functions.
Note
• The numeric buttons that can function
depend on the number of tracks on the
VCD.
Cancel the numbers
On-screen item select
Confi rm
Select
Select
Disc menus
Shows a disc top menu.
Shows the program (\ page 17).
Shows a disc menu.
Shows the playlist (\ page 17).
with Playback control (PBC)
Shows a disc menu.
Frame-by-frame (during pause)
• Forward
direction only.
Return to previous screen
Note
• DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE
DISPLAYED.
Press [7, STOP] when you fi nish to preserve the unit’s motor
and your television screen.
• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.
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Advanced play
Program and Random play
(during stop)
Example:
Program Random
Off (Normal play)
To exit program or random play mode while stopped.
(several times)
•
Some items cannot be played even if you
have programmed them.
• Program and random play functions only within the
selected “AUDIO”, “PICTURE” and “VIDEO” folder.
Program play (up to 30 items)
1 To select the items.
• Press [-RETURN] to select from the previous
folders.
• Repeat this step to program other items.
Example:
RT :STA PLAY CLE ALLAR
VD V PROGRAMD
T
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SELECT T I TLE T I TL CEH .AP
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
TITLE 6
TITLE 7
RT :STA PLAY CLE ALLLAR
VD V PROGRAMD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
SELECT CHAPTER T I TL CEH .AP
CHA
ALL
P. 1
CHAP . 2
CHAP . 3
CHAP . 4
CHAP . 5
CHAP . 6
CHAP . 7
CHAP . 8
CHAP . 9
2
2
3
3
5
5
5
5
2
2
1
2
6
3
1
5
7
8
1
4
2
To select all the Items
Press [5, ∞] to select “ALL”.
Then press [ENTER] again to confi rm.
To clear the selected program
1.
Press [3, 5, ∞] to select the program number.
2. Press [CANCEL].
To clear the whole program
Select “CLEAR ALL” with [3] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the unit is
turned off, the disc tray is opened or another source is
selected.
Random play
1 To select a title.
Example:
SSPRE RTSTAPLAY TO
VD V RANDOMD
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
TITLE 6
TITLE 7
SELECT T I TLE
SSPRE RTSTAPLAY TO
VD V RANDOMD
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
TITLE 6
TITLE 7
SELECT T I TLE
✱
• Press [ENTER] again to cancel the selection.
2
Displaying current playback condition
(during play)
Example:
T1 C TIME 0:13:032
1
5 6
2 3 4
T1 C TIME 2:30:212
3
The OSD’s (on-screen display) abbreviations are as
described below;
1 Current playback item
example: T = Title (
) or Track ( )
C = Content (
)
PG = Program or PL = Playlist (
)
2 Current playback chapter
example: C= Chapter ( )
3 Elapsed or remaining play time
(Press [5, ∞] to view the elapsed or remaining play
time.)
4 Play mode condition
5 Playback condition
6 Current playback position
Note
Remaining play time cannot be viewed.
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Playing data discs using navigation menus
Playing data discs
Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 23) to play
WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX content.
Playing items in order (PLAYBACK MENU)
LAYBACK MENUP
AUD I O
/
PCTURE
VIDEO
I
To select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO”.
Playing from the selected item
1
ATA–D I SCD
Baby
Bike & ar
Ca r t oo
Ca t & D g
~
OROT
C
n
o
Hams t r
Mickey Fr
Other A
e
&
nimal
Other C te
Panda
u
Pho ost
Pokem n
disney 2005
~
–
disney 2005
~
–
disney 2005
~
–
disney 2005
~
–
disney 2005
~
–
disney 2005
~
–
o
Pooh da
Au t umn
n
~
Fr
: JPEG
: WMA/MP3
content (File)
*
: MPEG4 and
DivX video
content (File)
*
: Group (Folder)
*
*
Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups
in these instructions.
Maximum fi le or folder name: approximate 12 characters
2 To select the group.
3 To start play from the selected content.
To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs
• Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the
disc.
• You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.
Playing the programs
1
(during stop)
GDATELENTH TI
02/
10:00:00
19 : 33
01234567890123
45678901234 . . .
ABCDEFGH I JKLMN
OPQRSTUVWXY . . .
21
07/
20:00:06
16 : 47
20
02/
30:00:00
19 : 34
21
02/
40:00:00
19 : 34
21
TELP
G
2 To select from the program.
3
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Playing a play list
Applicable only when the disc contains a play list.
1
PL#0 1
PL#0 2
LDATELENTH TI
09/
10:00:06
08 : 50
60
09/
20:02:00
08 : 50
60
09/
30:00:21
08 : 54
60
09/
40:00:10
08 : 54
60
TELP
G
2 To select from the play list.
3
To exit the screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
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Using on-screen menus
1
Display the functions
screen.
4
Press to exit.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format.
2
Select the item.
Confi rm
Select
Select
3
Make the settings.
Select
Confi rm
Functions menu
TRACK SEARCH
TITLE SEARCH
CONTENT SEARCH
CHAPTER SEARCH
PG (Program) SEARCH
PL (Playlist) SEARCH
To start from a specifi c item
Example:
T
TITLE SEARCH
2 C 1 1: ENG /3 2.1c h
OFF
OFF
x1 . 0
1
AUDIO
Example:
T2 C1
OFF
OFF
x1.0
1
1: ENG /3ch2.1
AUD IO
(with multiple soundtracks)
To select audio soundtrack
To select “L”, “R” , “L+R” or “L R”
(Karaoke disc) (\ page 28, Enjoying Karaoke)
To select “ON” or “OFF” for vocals
To select “OFF”, “V2”, “V1” or “V1+V2” for different vocal selections
• Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/
ŸDigital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of
channels)
Example: 3 /2 .1ch
.
1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is no signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2:
Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front left + Front right
3: Front left + Front right + Center
•
It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.
DATE DISPLAY
: OFF ON
C
DATE D I SPLAY
8 OFF
OFF
0
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Functions menu (continued)
PLAY SPEED
To change play speed
– from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)
Example:
T
PLAY SPEED
2C2 1:✱✱✱ /20ch
OFF
: 1ENG
x1 . 0
1
• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal playback.
• After you change the speed.
– Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect.
– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo.
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.
• This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
ROTATION
To rotate a picture (during pause)
:
0 90 180 270
C
ROT AT I ON
8OFF 0
OFF
REPEAT MODE
Example:
T
REPEAT MODE
2C2 1:✱✱✱ /20ch x1.0
OFF
: 1 E NG 1
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
: OFF TITLE CHAP. (Chapter) A–B
: OFF ALL PG (Program) or PL (Playlist) A–B
: OFF ALL TRACK A–B
: OFF ALL GROUP
*1
CONTENT A–B
: OFF ALL GROUP
*1
CONTENT
: OFF ALL GROUP
*1
*1
“GROUP” will not be displayed during program or random play.
SUBTITLE
To select subtitle language
Example:
T
SUBT I T EL
2C2 1:✱✱✱ /20ch
OFF
: 1ENG 1
x1 . 0
(with multiple subtitles)
(SVCD only)
• On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed.
•
“ON” or “OFF” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off
information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders).
ANGLE
(with multiple angles) To select a video angle
Example:
T
ANGL E
2C2 1:✱✱✱ /20ch
OFF
: 1 1ENG
x1 . 0
PICTURE MODE
Example:
N
PICTURE M EOD
ORMAL NO R AML
NORMAL : Normal images.
CINEMA1 : Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
CINEMA2 : Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
DYNAMIC : Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
ANIMATION : Suitable for animation.
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Using on-screen menus (continued)
Functions menu (continued)
ZOOM
To select various zoom sizes
Example:
N
ZOOM
ORMAL NO R AML
NORMAL
AUTO
x2
x4
SOURCE SELECT
When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished
and output. If the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or “PROGRESSIVE” depending on which
constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
AUTO
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
Example:
N
SOURCE ESCLE T
ORMAL NO R AML
UA T O
DIALOGUE ENHANCER
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
Example:
O
DIALOGUE AENH RNCE
FF
OFF
(Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center
channel)
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
OFF ON
Dolby PLII
OFF MOVIE MUSIC
(\ page 27, Enhancing the stereo sound : Dolby Pro Logic II)
Example:
O
Do l by PLII
FF
OFF
KARAOKE MODE
*2
OFF ON (\ page 28, Enjoying Karaoke)
Example:
O
KARAOKE MODE
FF
TRANSFER MODE
*2
Example:
N
TRANSFER DMO E
ORMAL
AUTO
NO R AML
If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” ( page 22, “VIDEO” tab), press [5, ∞] to
select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
• The setting will return to AUTO or AUTO1 when the disc tray is opened.
When playing PAL discs or MPEG4 or DivX video contents
AUTO : Automatically detects the fi lm and video content, and appropriately converts it.
VIDEO : Select when using AUTO, and the content is distorted.
FILM : Select this if the edges of the fi lm content appear jagged or rough when
AUTO is selected.However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the
illustration to the right, then select AUTO.
When playing NTSC discs
AUTO1 : Automatically detects the fi lm and video content, and appropriately converts it.
AUTO2 : In addition to AUTO1, automatically detects fi lm contents with different frame rates and
appropriately converts it.
VIDEO : Select when using AUTO1 and AUTO2, and the content is distorted.
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Brand
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Model
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