DVD-LX97 - Portable DVD Player PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DVD-LX97 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Cher client

See page 10 for details.

AUDIO/VIDEO

DIGITALVIDEO

PalmTheater

LECTURE MULTI FORMAT

U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 40.

Canada: The warranty can be found on page 39.

If you have any questions contact/

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL".

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the main unit, but you can do the operations on the remote control if the remote controls are the same.

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.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION- LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. FDA 21 CFR / Class II CAUTION- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. IEC60825-1/ Class 3B

ATTENTION-RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE LA SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE. EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

(Bottom of product)

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

Table of contents

Preparations

1 Attaching the battery 8
Recharging the battery. 8

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...4
Maintenance. 6
Accessories 7
The remote control. 7
Approximate play times. 9
Checking the remaining battery charge .. 9
Adjusting the LCD angle 9
Discs that can be played. 10
Cards that can be played. 11
Playing discs 12
Playing SD cards 14
Useful functions. 16
Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD. 16
Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD. 16
Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP) .. 16
Repeat play. 16
To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat) . . 16
Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review) 17
Changing play speed 17
Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround) 17
Changing soundtracks 18
Changing subtitles 18
Angle select/Still picture rotation. 18
Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD). 18
All group/Program/Random play . . . 19
Enjoying higher quality audio and video. 20
Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master). 20
Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers (H.Bass) 20
Providing the suitable picture qualityfor enjoying movies (Cinema1/Cinema2) . . 20
Reducing noise in pictures (Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR). 20
Enjoying extra bass with headphones . . 21

Playing HighMAT™ discs 21
Playing programs/playlists. 21
Playing data discs. 22

Playing items in order (Playback Menu) . 22

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu). 22

Playing CD using menus 23

Playing SD cards using menus . 23

Playing items in order (SD Card Menu) 23

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu). 23

Using On-Screen Menus. 24

Changing the player settings. 26

Enjoying in a car 28

Enjoying video in the back seat with the Headrest Mounting Bracket 28

Connecting the included Car DC Adaptor . . . 30

FM transmitter 31

Using this unit with other equipment . . 32

Tips for making data discs. 33
Specifications 34
Frequently asked questions. 35
Glossary. 35
Troubleshooting guide 36
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA). . 39
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . 40
Product Service. 41
Index. Back cover

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA NOTICE:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Batteries

1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
2. Use this unit to recharge the battery pack.
3. Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified player.
4. Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The battery pack is not waterproof.)
5. Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
6. Do not touch the plug terminals (+ and -) with metal objects.

7. Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

8. Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

9. Insert with poles aligned.

10. Do not touch the terminals (+ and -) with metal objects.
11. Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
12. Keep out of reach of children

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with water. If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

1. Disposing of the batteries

Check and follow your local regulations before disposal.

CAUTION:

The batteries used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble or incinerate the batteries. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures.

Button-type battery 100^ (212°F)

Battery pack 60^ (140°F)

Do not recharge the button-type battery.

Replace only with Panasonic part number indicated below:

Button-type battery (Lithium battery)

(for remote control) CR2025

Battery pack

(Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H713

Optional battery pack

(Lithium ion battery pack) CGR-H712

Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion.

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

WARNING:

The driver must not operate this unit while the vehicle is moving.
Do not operate this unit where it can be viewed by the driver.
Driver operation or viewing of this unit while the vehicle is moving will cause distraction which may result in serious accident and personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

AC adaptor

This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V. But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only.
• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.
• When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
• Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Notice:

This product has parts that contain a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:http://www.eiae.org.

Listening caution

Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play.

If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.

Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.

Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the volume so high that you can't hear what's around you.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
  Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Leave it there.

Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while using it. The unit can become hot and cause burns.

To prevent damage

Avoid the following:

• Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.
• Pressing the LCD.
• Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.
  Do not use the unit in the following places:
• Sandy places such as beaches.
• On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equipment such as amplifiers.

Do not leave in an unventilated automobile or exposed to direct sunlight and high temperature.

-If you see this symbol

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.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

• Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

Maintenance of the lens

• Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).
  Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic dea
• You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.
• Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.

To clean discs

• Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Disc handling precautions

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.
  To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

• Do not use the following discs:

• Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc).

• Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
• Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Card handling precautions

• Do not detach the label and do not attach other labels.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegl.com.
Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.	HIGH MAT AUDIO-IMAGE
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.	Designed for Windows MediaTM
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

Accessories

Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to change.)

(For U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases" on page 41.

(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

1 Remote control (N2QAHC000021)
1 Button-type battery for remote control (for replacement, see below)

• Keep out of the small children.

Accidental swallowing of batteries can result in stomach and intestinal damage.

1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6CB00003)
1 AC adaptor (RFEA213W)
1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018)

For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

1 Car DC Adaptor (RFEC202M-M)
1 Headrest Mounting bracket (RXQ1405A)
1 Monitor holder(RGQ0442-K)
1 Rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H713)

For replacement: Available from Panasonic dealers (CGR-H713), (CGR-H712, optional)

The remote control

Insert the button-type battery (included)

1

While sliding (1), pull out (2).

Bottom

• facing up Lithium battery: CR2025

Range of use

Preparations

Attaching the battery (When the unit is off)

An optional battery pack (CGR-H712) is also available. The procedure for attaching and detaching is the same.

Bottom side of this unit

Check to make sure it is securely fastened.

Detaching

• Turn the unit off before detaching the battery pack.

When not using for long periods of time

• Remove the battery pack ( left). (Even when the unit is turned off, there is a small amount of voltage running through the unit, and this may result in a malfunction.)

• Recharge the battery for re-use.

Recharging the battery (When the unit is off)

• You can also use this unit without charging while connecting the AC adaptor and the AC power supply cord.
• You can also use this unit without charging while connecting Car DC Adaptor (→ page 30, Enjoying in a car).

To conserve power

This unit consumes 0.3 W of power even when turned off. When the unit is not going to be used for a long time, disconnect the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet.

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Recharging time :

Approx. 8 hours (CGR-H713, included)

Approx. 6 hours (CGR-H712, optional)

When finished, disconnect the AC adaptor and the AC power supply cord.

Approximate play times (Hours)

Battery pack	Play (at room temperature using headphones with the FM transmitter off)
	LCD brightness level			LCD Off
	-5	0	5 (factory preset)
CGR-H713 (included)	10 (12)	7 (8)	5 (6)	15 (18)
CGR-H712 (optional)	6 (7.5)	4 (5)	3 (4)	10 (13)

• Times for when playing SD cards are in parenthesis.
  The times indicated above may differ depending on use.
• To change the LCD brightness ( page 16, Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD).

Checking the remaining battery charge

When the unit is on ( page 12) and powered by the battery pack Press [DISPLAY] to check on the LCD (Displays for a few seconds).

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Recharge

Appears automatically when there is only a few minutes of charge remaining.

Adjusting the LCD angle

Compact

Free

When moving the unit : Close the LCD. Don't hold by the LCD.

Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc Logo	Indicated in these instructions by	Remarks
DVD-Video	DVD-V	High quality movie and music discs
DVD-Audio*1,2
DVD-AUDIO		High quality music discs
Video CD	VCD	Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
CD	CD	Music discs

Discs that cannot be played

Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs (you can still play the audio on DVD-Audio) and "Chaoji VCD" available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

*1 Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (→ page 35, Glossary) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer's intention.

*2 Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video" (→ page 25, Other Menu).

Recorded disc (Yes: Available No: Not available)

Disc Logo	Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc.		Recorded on a personal computer, etc.				Necessity of initialize*4
	DVD-VR*2	DVD-V*3	WMA	MP3	JPEG	MPEG4
DVD-RAM R.A.M. R.A.M.4.7	Yes	—	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not Necessary
DVD-R/RW DVD R R.4.7	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Necessary
DVD-R DL DVD R R DL	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	Necessary
+R/+RW —	No	(Yes)	No	No	No	No	Necessary
+R DL —	No	(Yes)	No	No	No	No	Necessary
CD-R/RW*1 —	—	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Necessary*5

• It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the recording, the recording method and how the files were created (→ page 33, Tips for making data discs).
  ^*1 This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.

(WMA MP3 JPEG This unit also plays HighMAT discs.)

^*2 Discs recorded on DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). For DVD-R DL: Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
3 Disks recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format. For +R / + RW and +R DL: Disks recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.
串 ^ 4 A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as "Necessary" on this unit, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.
^ 管 5 Closing the session will also work.

Note about using a DualDisc

• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
• Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

Cards that can be played

CardLogo	Indicated in these instructions by	Remarks
SD Memory Card/minSDTM Card*SD logo is a trademark.	SD PICTURESD VIDEO	·SD PICTURE Still PicturesJPEG data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.·SDVIDEO Moving picturesMPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders [conforming to SDVIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].·You can use SD Memory Cards with the following capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)·Useable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.·Please confirm the latest information on the following website. (This site is in English only.)http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs·If the SD Memory Card is formatted or recorded on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit.·This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted with equipment conforming to SD File System specifications Ver.1.01 such as Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders (Conforming to FAT 12 standard and FAT 16 standard).·We recommend using a Panasonic SD card.·Operation is not guaranteed with MultiMediaCard.·MOTION JPEG and MPEG2 are not supported.·Some files are not compatible with this unit and cannot be played back. For example:- Moving picture files recorded using a digital still camera with moving picture function·The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
		Structure of folders displayed by this unit(Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit. However there are no groups with SDVIDEO.)The following can be displayed on this unit.***: NumbersXXX:LettersCard
		DCIM (Higher folder)*****XXXX (Picture folder)XXXXXXXX.JPGSDVIDEOPRL**** (Video folder)MOL*****ASF

• A miniSD™ card adaptor included with the miniSD™ card is necessary.
• It may not be possible to play the above cards in all cases due to the type of cards, the condition of the recording, the recording method and how the files were created.
• Keep the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

Playing discs

1 Open the lid.

OPEN

□□□□□□□□□

2 Insert a disc and close the lid.

Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before use.
Some discs start to play automatically when the unit is on.

Headphone terminals [O] 3.5mm (1/8") stereo mini plug

3 Press and hold.

The unit turns on and play begins.

• When "SD" or "AUX" is displayed, press [AV SELECT] several times until "DISC" is displayed.

(Playing SD cards page 14/ Watching video from other equipment page 32)

4 Adjust the volume.

VOL

When using headphones, turn down the volume before connection.

• To play JPEG, MP3 or MPEG4 on DVD-RAM that contain both DVD-VR and another format (e.g. JPEG), select "Play as Data Disc" ( page 25, Other Menu).
• While stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when using the battery pack) have elapsed.
• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [■, -OFF] when you finish to preserve the unit's motor.
• Total title number may not be displayed properly on + R/ + RW .
• If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (→ page 36).

Operations

ON	Turn unit on/play	When the unit is off: Press and hold and the power comes on and play begins. When the unit is on: Press and play begins.
II	Pause	Press [▶, ON] to restart play.
-OFF	Stop	The position is memorized when “Press PLAY to resume play” appears on the screen. • Press [▶, ON] to resume. (Resume play) Opening the disc lid, or pressing [■, -OFF] while “Press PLAY to resume play” appears on the screen cancels the memorized position.
	Turn unit off	Press and hold until “OFF” is displayed.
	Skip	Press [↓←,▶] DVD-VR Can also skip to the markers.
	Search	Press and hold [↓←,▶] (up to 5 steps).
	Slow play	Press and hold [↓←,▶] (up to 5 steps) while paused. Press [▶, ON] to return to normal play. • VCD [▶] only • MPEG4: Does not work.
TOP MENU	Top menu	DVD-A DVD-V
	Playing programs	DVD-VR (→ page 21)
	Playback menu	WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Playing data discs (→ page 22)
MENU	Menu	DVD-V
	Playing playlists	DVD-VR (→ page 21)
	Navigation menu	WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Playing data discs (→ page 22)
RETURN	Return	Returns to the previous screen. VCD (with playback control) Returns to the menu.
Δ ENTER ΔV	Menu operation	Press [▲▼▶] to select an item and press [ENTER] to confirm.
	Frame-by-frame	DVD-VR DVD-V VCD While paused, press [▲▶]. VCD [▶] only
	Group skip	WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Press [▲▼]. • Does not work while paused.

Remote control operations

	Turn unit on/off	● You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.
PLAY	Play	Press and play begins.
	Skip	Press [←,→]. DVD-VR Can also skip to the markers.
	Search	Press [←,→] (up to 5 steps).
	Slow play	Press [←,→] (up to 5 steps) while paused. Press [▷] (PLAY) to return to normal play. • VCD [▷] only • MPEG4: Does not work.
1 2 3	Enter number	DVD-VR DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD e.g. To select 12: [≥10] → [1] → [2]
4 5 6 8	E10	WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 e.g. To select 123: [1] → [2] → [3] → [ENTER]
7 8 9 0

Playing SD cards

Do not remove the card or turn off the unit while the card is being read from ("Card Reading...") is on the display) or the unit is using the card. This can corrupt your data.

• You can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB ( page 11).
• When you insert a SD card while the unit is on, playback starts automatically.

1 Insert the card.

1 Open the cover.

2 Insert the card.

• If you are using a miniSDTM card, insert it into the miniSDTM card adaptor that comes with the card. Insert and remove this adaptor from the unit.

Close the cover.

2 Press and hold until the power comes on.

Play begins automatically

• When playing a SD card that contains both "Picture" and "Video" content, "Picture" content will be played first.
  SDVIDEO Adjust the volume.

When "AUX" or "DISC" is displayed, press [AV SELECT] several times until "SD" is displayed.

To change content

TOP MENU

Press to display "SD Card Menu".

Press [▲▼] to select "Picture" or "Video" and press [ENTER].Play begins.

• While stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when using the battery pack) have elapsed.
• If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide ( page 36).

Remove the card

1 Open the cover.

Press on the center of the card.

Pull it straight out.

Main unit operations

ON ▶	Turn unit on	Press and hold and the power comes on and play begins automatically.
II	Pause	Press [▶, ON] to restart play.
-OFF ■	Stop	The position is memorized when the message appears on the screen. • Press [▶, ON] to resume. (Resume play) Pressing [■, -OFF], removing the card or pressing [AV SELECT] while the message appears on the screen cancels the memorized position where play stopped.
	Turn unit off	Press and hold until “OFF” is displayed.
←→	Skip	Press [↓←, →→].
	Search	SDVIDEO Press and hold [↓←, →→] (up to 5 steps). Press [▶, ON] to return to normal play.
TOP MENU	SD Card Menu	→ page 23, Playing items in order (SD Card Menu)
MENU	Navigation menu	→ page 23, Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
RETURN	Return	Returns to the previous screen.
▲ ENTER	Menu operation	Press [▲▼→] to select an item and press [ENTER] to confirm.
	Group skip	SD PICTURE Press [▲▼].

Remote control operations

	Turn unit on/off	● You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.
PLAY	Play	Press and play begins.
	Skip	Press [←,▶].
	Search	SDVIDEO Press [←,▶] (up to 5 steps). Press [▶] (PLAY) to return to normal play.
1 2 3 4 5 6 ≧10 7 8 9 0	Enter number	e.g. To select 123: [1] → [2] → [3] → [ENTER]

Useful functions

Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD

1

MONITOR MODE

Press once.

2

Press [ ] to select the monitor mode.

NORMAL: Normal (displays in 4:3 video aspect)

FULL: Stretched horizontally

OFF: No picture

• If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select "OFF" to conserve power. (The [O] indicator flashes)
  The LCD turns off automatically if you close it.
• To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD

1

MONITOR MODE

Press twice.

2

Press [ ] to select the item, and [ ] to change the setting.

BRIGHT: Dims or brightens the picture (-5 to 5)

COLOUR: Adjusts the shade of the picture's color (-5 to 5)

• To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP) DVD-VR DVD-V (Except +R / + RW

CMSKIP

Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.

During play, press [CM SKIP].

• This may not work depending on the play position.

DVD-VR Does not work:

-with still picture part.

-when playing a playlist.

Repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.

JPEG SD PICTURE : you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.)

1

DISPLAY

During play, press once.

2

① Press [▲▼] to select "Other Settings".
② Press [ ] then [ ] to select "Play Menu".
③ Press [ ] then [ ] to select "Repeat".
④ Press [ ] then [ ▲▼] to select the content to be repeated.
⑤ Press [ENTER].
- To cancel, select "Off" in the procedure 2-(4) and press [ENTER].
- To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Menu
Repeat

To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat)

Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.

Except DVD-VR (still picture part) JPEG SD PICTURE MPEG4 and SDVIDEO

1

DISPLAY

During play, press once.

2

① Press [▲▼] to select "Other Settings".
② Press [▶] then [▲▼] to select "Play Menu".
③ Press [ ] then [ ] to select "A-B Repeat".
④ Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
- Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
- To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Off

Menu

A-B Repeat**

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Press once.

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Useful functions

Changing soundtracks Motion pictures

AUDIO

(Remotecnrol)

Press to select the soundtrack.

DVD-VR VCD

You can use this button to select "L", "R" or "LR".

DVD-V (Karaoke discs)

While the menu is displayed,

Press [▶▶] to select "On" or "Off" of vocals.

Read the disc's instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)

Example: 3/2_1ch

3.1: 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

Changing subtitles Discs with subtitles

SUBTITLE

(Remote control)

DVD-V VCD

Press to select the subtitle language.

To clear/display the subtitles

Press [▶] to select "On" or "Off".

• On +R/+RW , a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed.

Menu

Audio 1

Menu

Subtitle

DVD-VR (with subtitle on/off information)

Press to select "On" or "Off".

• On or Off only can be selected.
• Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

Angle select DVDv with multiple angles/Still picture rotation JPEG SD PICTURE

ANGLE

(Remote control)

Press to select the angle or rotate the still picture.

e.g. DVD-V

Menu

Angle 1/4

Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)

DISPLAY

Press twice.

Basics

e.g. DVD-V

Current playback number

Elapsed play time

DISPLAY

Press three times.

Details

See above for changing soundtracks

See above for changing subtitles

See above, Angle select for changing

S

Aspect of current playback title

e.g. DVD-V

Details-DVD-Video

Audio

Audio

Subit 1

Angle

Source

Title To

：
1/1
171
4.3
0:54:28

Total play time of current playback title

• MPEG4 Video and audio information is not displayed during search.
• To exit the screen : Press [RETURN].

While stopped Press to change.

All group (DVD - A) Program play Random play Off (Normal play)

• Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.

Select "Play as Data Disc" in Other Menu. ( page 25).

All group play DVD-A

PLAY

Program play (up to 32 items)

e.g. DVD-V

1

Press to select an item (Disc page 13, Enter number / SD card page 15, Enter number).

Repeat this step to program other items.

2
PLAY

Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group)

Press [ENTER] and [ ] to select "ALL", then press [ENTER] again to register.

Changing the program

Press [ ] to select an item.

-To change an item, repeat step 1.

-To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select "Clear" and press [ENTER]).

Clearing the whole program

Select "Clear all" and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off, the disc lid is opened, the card is removed or [AV SELECT] is pressed.

Random play

e.g. DVD-V

1 DVD-A DVD-V WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 SD PICTURE SDVIDEO

Press to select an item (Disc page 13, Enter number /

SD card page 15, Enter number).

2
PLAY

Enjoying higher quality audio and video

Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)

• DVD-VR DVD-V (recorded with 48 kHz only) DVD-A (recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only) VCD CD: This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz.
  WMA MP3 (recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz): reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

1 DISPLAY

Press once.

2

① Press [▲▼] to select "Other Settings".
② Press [▶] then [▲▼] to select "Audio Menu".
③ Press [▶] then [▲▼] to select "Multi Re-master".
④ Press [ENTER] and [▲▼] to select "1", "2" or "3".
Menu

Multi Re-master 1

⑤ Press [ENTER].
- To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Setting	Type of music [DVD-A DVD-V CD (LPCM/PPCM)]	Effect level (Other discs)
1	High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)	Light
2	Various tempos (e.g., jazz)	Medium
3	Low tempo (e.g., classical)	Strong
Off	Off	Off

• This feature does not work when H.Bass (→ below) or Advanced Surround (→ page 17) is on.
• This feature does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.
• When connecting with a digital optical cable ( page 32), the actual output sampling frequency depends on "PCM Digital Output" setting in "Audio" tab ( page 27).

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers (H.Bass) DVD

1 DISPLAY

Press once.

2

① Press [▲▼] to select "Other Settings".
② Press [ ] then [ ] to select "Audio Menu".
③ Press [▶] then [▲▼] to select “H.Bass”.
④ Press [▶] then [▲▼] to select “On” or “Off”.
⑤ Press [ENTER].

• To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
• This is effective on 5.1 channel DVD video discs. This is also effective on some portions of 2 channel discs as well.
• If the sound is distorted or there is noise, set to "Off".

Providing the suitable picture quality for enjoying movies (Cinema1/Cinema2)

Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.

1 DISPLAY

Press once.

2

① Press [▲▼] to select "Other Settings".

② Press [ ] then [ ] to select "Picture Menu".

③ Press [▶] to select "Picture Mode".
④ Press [ ] then [ ] to select "Cinema1" or "Cinema2".
- To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Reducing noise in pictures (Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)

Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.

MPEG DNR: Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture.

1 DISPLAY

Press once.

2

① In the procedure 2-④ (→ above, Cinema1/Cinema2), select "User" and press [ENTER].
② Press [▲▼] to select "Picture Adjustment"and press [ENTER].
③ Press [▲▼] to select "Depth Enhancer" or "MPEG DNR".
④ Press [▲▶] to change the setting. (Depth Enhancer: 0 to +4, MPEG DNR: 0 to +3)
- To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

The above indicated features may not work depending on the disc's recording.

XBS NORMAL

XBS: Boosts the bass.

NORMAL: Normal sound

Press to change.

• Effects will differ depending on the type of music.

Playing HighMAT™ discs

WMA

MP3

JPEG

While the menu is displayed

Press [▲▼▲] to select items and press [ENTER].

Menu:

Takes you to the next menu which shows playlists or another menu.

[ \text{Listing:} ]

Play starts.

• To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times.
• To change the menu background, press [DISPLAY]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
• To display/exit the screen: press [TOP MENU].

Selecting from the list

1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [▲] then [▲▼] to switch among " Playlist", "Group" and "Content" lists.
3. Press [▶] then [▲▼] to select an item and press [ENTER].
4. To exit the screen: Press [MENU].

Playing programs/playlists

• Titles appear only if they have been entered.
• You cannot edit playlists and titles.

1 To play programs:

TOP MENU

To play playlists:

MENU

2

Press [▲▼] to select the program or playlist and press [ENTER].

• Only when the disc contains a playlist.

• You can also use the numbered buttons on the remote control (→ page 13).

• Press [▶] to show the contents of the program (Only when playing the program).
• To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Playing data discs WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4

• Select "Play as Data Disc" ( page 25, Other Menu) in the following cases:

-To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.

-To play JPEG, MP3 or MPEG4 on DVD-RAM that contain both DVD-VR and another format (e.g. JPEG).

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

While the menu is displayed Press [▲▼] to select "All", "Audio", "Picture" or "Video" and press [ENTER].

To display/exit the screen:

Press [TOP MENU].

All content	All	Total 438
WMA/MP3	Audio	Total 9
JPEG	Picture	Total 427
MPEG4	Video	Total 2

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 MENU 2 Press [▲▼▶] to select the group and press [ENTER]. Press.

• To play content in the group in order: Press [ENTER].
• To start play from the selected content: Press [▲▼] to select and press [ENTER].

• To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen
  Select a JPEG file first, and then select WMA/MP3. (The opposite order is not effective.)
• To exit the screen: Press [MENU].

Using the submenu

While the navigation menu ( see above) is displayed.

1 Press [DISPLAY].
2 Press [▲▼] to select the sub menu and press [ENTER].

Submenu

✓Multi	Groups and content
List	Content only
Tree	Groups only
Thumbsail	Thumbsail images JPEG
Next group	To the next group
Previous group	To the previous group
✓All	All content
Audio	WMA/MP3 only
Picture	JPEG only
Video	MPEG4
✓Help display	To switch between guide messages and the playback condition indicator
Find	To search by content or group title (→ see below)

Searching by a content or group title

Press [▶▶] to highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search its content.

1 Select "Find" and press [ENTER]. ( see above)

2 Press [ ] to select a character and press [ENTER].

Repeat to enter another character.
- Lower case is also searched.
- Press and hold [1, 2, 3] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
- Press [ ] to erase a character.
- Erase the asterisk (*) to search for titles starting with that character.

3 Press [▶] to select "Find" and press [ENTER]. The search result screen appears.
4 Press [ ] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

Playing CD using menus CD

Titles appear with CD text playback.

1
Press.

e.g. CD text

2

Press [ ] to select the tracks and press [ENTER].

• To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Press [DISPLAY] to switch between guide messages and the playback condition indicator.

Playing SD cards using menus

SD PICTURE SDVIDEO

Playing items in order (SD Card Menu)

1
TOP MENU
Press.

2

Press [▲▼] to select "Picture" or "Video" and press [ENTER].

• When "No picture content" or "No video content" is displayed press [TOP MENU] again to return to the SD Card Menu.

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1
MENU
Press.

2
SD PICTURE

Press [▲▼▲] to select the content and press [ENTER].

To select contents in the other group

① Press [▲] to select "Group" and press [ENTER].
② Press [ ] to select the group and press [ENTER].
③ Press [ ] to select the content and press [ENTER].

SD PICTURE
SDVIDEO

SDVIDEO

Press [▲▼▶] to select the content.

• To show other pages: Press [▲▼▲] to select "Prev" or "Next" and press [ENTER].
• To exit the screen: Press [MENU].

Using On-Screen Menus

1 DISPLAY 2 Press once.

① Press [▲▼] to select the menu.
② Press [▶] to go to the next menu and [ ] to set.

Repeat step ② if necessary.

• Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
• Press [<] to go to the previous menu.
• There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote control.
• If the setting does not change, press [ENTER].
• To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].

Main menus

Program, Group, Title Chapter, Track, Playlist Content	To start from a specific item ●Press [▲▼] to select and press [ENTER]. ●Press and hold [▲▼] to alter faster.
Time	To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only) (Except +R/+RW) 1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator. 2. Press [▲▼] to select the time and press [ENTER]. ●Press and hold [▲▼] to alter faster. To start from a specific time (Time Search) (Except +R/+RW) Using the numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote control To change remaining/ elapsed time display
Video	To display pixel number
Audio	(→ page 18, Changing soundtracks)
	To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
Still Picture	To switch still picture
Thumbnail	To show thumbnail images
Subtitle	(→ page 18, Changing subtitles)
Marker (VR)	To recall a marker recorded on DVD recorders
Angle	(→ page 18, Angle select)
Rotate Picture	(→ page 18, Still picture rotation)
Slideshow	To turn on/off slideshow To change the slideshow timing ("1 Fast" to "5 Slow") ●When using Slideshow, Skip/Rotate picture may not work correctly depending on the play position.
Other Settings	(→ See below)

Other Settings

Play Speed	→ page 17, Changing play speed)
Play Menu (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, JPEG SD PICTURE : The Repeat and Marker functions can be used.)
Repeat	→ page 16, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat	→ page 16)
Marker Except DVD-VR	To mark up to 5 positions to play again [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.) To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point) To mark another position: [▲ ▲] to select “*”→ [ENTER] To recall a marker: [▲ ▲] → [ENTER] To erase a marker: [▲ ▲]→ [CANCEL] (Remote control) · This feature doesn’t work during program and random play. · Markers you add clear when you open the disc lid, remove the card, press [AV SELECT] or switch the unit to standby.

Advanced Disc Review (→ page 17)

Picture Menu

Picture Mode	(→ page 20, Cinema1/Cinema2/Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)
Audio Menu
H.Bass	(→ page 20)
Advanced Surround	(→ page 17)
Dialogue Enhancer	To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear DVD-VR (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On ←→ Off
Multi Re-master	(→ page 20)
Sound Enhancement	You can enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound. DVD-VR DVD-VR (recorded with 48 kHz only) DVD-A (recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only) VCD CD WMA MP3 (recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz) On ←→ Off · This feature does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW. · This does not work when H.Bass (→ page 20), Advanced Surround (→ page 17) or Multi Re-master (→ page 20) is on. · This may not work depending on the disc's recording.
Display Menu
Information	On ←→ Off (JPEG SD PICTURE:Off, Date)
Subtitle Position	0 to -60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle Brightness	Auto, 0 to -7
Just Fit Zoom	Motion pictures To expand the letterbox picture to fit the screen. Press [▲▼] to select the preset aspect ratio or "Auto". DVD-VR DVD-VR VCD Auto ←4:3 Standard ←→ European Vista ←→ 16:9 Standard ↑ ↓ Cinemascope2 ←→ Cinemascope1 ←→ American Vista · Depending on the disc, the preset aspect ratio may not be displayed. MPEG4 SDVIDEO Standard ←→ Original ↑→ Full ←→
Manual Zoom	Motion pictures Press [▲▼] for fine adjustments. (Press and hold to alter faster.) -from ×1.00 to ×1.60 (in 0.01 units) -from ×1.60 to ×2.00 (in 0.02 units) MPEG4 SDVIDEO only -from ×2.00 to ×4.00 (in 0.05 units) It may not be possible to zoom up to ×4.00 depending upon the connected television and its settings.
Bit Rate Display	Motion pictures On ←→ Off
GUI See-through	Off, On, Auto (Switches on automatically when the images appear on the display.)
Other Menu
Setup	(→ page 26, Changing the player settings)
Play as DVD-Video or Play as DVD-Audio	Select "Play as DVD-Video" to play DVD-Video contents on DVD- Audio.
Play as DVD-VR Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc	· Select "Play as Data Disc" to play JPEG, MP3 or MPEG4 on DVD- RAM that contain both DVD-VR and another format (e.g. JPEG) or to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function.

Changing the player settings

Referring to pages 26 to 27, change as required.
- Underlined items are the factory presets.

The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

(Remote control)

(Remote control or main unit)

Press [▲▼▲] to select the menu, item, content and press [ENTER].

• To return to the previous screen: press [RETURN].
• To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
• The menu is also displayed using on-screen menus. ( page 25, "Setup" in Other Menu)

"Disc" tab

Audio	• English • French • Spanish • Original (The original language designated on the disc is selected) • Other*****
Subtitle	• Automatic [If the language selected for "Audio" is not available, subtitles appear in that language (If available on the disc).] • English • French • Spanish • Other*****
Menu	• English • French • Spanish • Other*****
Advanced Disc Review Select how to review (→ page 17).	• Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program. • Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.
Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. • Follow the on-screen instructions.	Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) • 8 No Limit. • 1 to 7: To prohibit play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them. • 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels. When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown. Follow the on-screen instructions. Do not forget your password. A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.

※Input a code number referring to the table on page 27.

"Video" tab

TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.	·4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). ·4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style. ·16:9: Widescreen television Use the television's screen modes to change the way the picture is shown.
Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused.	·Automatic ·Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. ·Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

"Audio" tab

PCM Digital Output*	Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. ·Off: When not connected using a digital optical cable ·Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz ·Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz ·Up to 192 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 kHz ·Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz. ·Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if it can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment's operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital*	·Bitstream ·PCM	Select "Bitsream" when the equipment can decode the bitsream (digital form of multi-channel data). Otherwise, select "PCM". (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.)
DTS Digital Surround*	·Bitstream ·PCM
Dynamic Range Compression	·Off ·On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital).

※Only when connected using a digital optical cable (→ page 32)

"Display" tab

Menu Language	• English • Français • Espanol
On-Screen Messages	• On • Off
Background during Play Select background during JPEG and MPEG4 video playback.	• Black • Gray

"Others" tab

Re-initialize Setting This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings.

● Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (→ page 26) is set. Please enter the same password and press [ENTER]. When “ Initialized” appears on the screen, wait for about 10 seconds. Press [ENTER] and turn the unit off and on again. ● No

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566	Chinese: 9072	Hindi: 7273	Malagasy: 7771	Samoan: 8377	Tibetan: 6679
Afar: 6565	Corsican: 6779	Hungarian: 7285	Malay: 7776	Sanskrit: 8365	Tigritya: 8473
Afrikaans: 6570	Croatian: 7282	Icelandic: 7383	Malayalam: 7776	Scots Gaelic:	Tonga: 8479
Albanian: 8381	Czech: 6783	Indonesian: 7378	Maltese: 7784	7168	Turkish: 8482
Ameharic: 6577	Danish: 6865	Interlingua: 7365	Maori: 7772	Serbian: 8382	Turkmen: 8475
Arabic: 6582	Dutch: 7876	Irish: 7165	Marathi: 7782	Serbo-Croatian:	Twi: 8487
Armenian: 7289	English: 6978	Italian: 7384	Moldavian: 7779	8372	Ukrainian: 8575
Assamese: 6583	Esperanto: 6979	Japanese: 7465	Mongolian: 7778	Shona: 8378	Urdu: 8582
Aymara: 6589	Estonian: 6984	Javanese: 7487	Nauru: 7865	Sindhi: 8368	Uzbek: 8590
Azerbaijani: 6590	Faroese: 7079	Kannada: 7578	Nepali: 7869	Singhalese: 8373	Vietnamese:
Bashkir: 6665	Fiji: 7074	Kashmiri: 7583	Norwegian: 7879	Slovak: 8375	8673
Basque: 6985	Finnish: 7073	Kazakh: 7575	Oriya: 7982	Slovenian: 8376	Volapuk: 8679
Bengali: Bangla: 6678	French: 7082	Kirghiz: 7589	Pashto, Pushto: 8083	Somali: 8379	Welsh: 6789
	Frisian: 7089	Korean: 7579		Spanish: 6983	Wolof: 8779
Bhutani: 6890	Galician: 7176	Kurdish: 7585	Persian: 7065	Sundanese:8385	Xhosa: 8872
Bihari: 6672	Georgian: 7565	Laotian: 7679	Polish: 8076	Swahili: 8387	Yiddish: 7473
Breton: 6682	German: 6869	Latin: 7665	Portuguese:8084	Swedish: 8386	Yoruba: 8979
Bulgarian: 6671	Greek: 6976	Latvian, Lettish: 7686	Punjabi: 8065	Tagalog: 8476	Zulu: 9085
Burmese: 7789	Greenlandic:7576		Quechua: 8185	Tajik: 8471
Byelorussian: 6669	Guarani: 7178	Lingala: 7678	Rhaeto-Romance: 8277	Tamil: 8465
	Gujarati: 7185	Lithuanian: 7684		Tatar: 8484
Cambodian:7577	Hausa: 7265	Macedonian: 7775	Romanian: 8279	Telugu: 8469
Catalan: 6765	Hebrew: 7387		Russian: 8285	Thai: 8472

Enjoying in a car

• Do not leave the unit on a surface that may become hot such as a dashboard. The unit is not heat-resistant so may malfunction.
• The driver must not operate this unit while the vehicle is moving.

Do not operate this unit where it can be viewed by the driver.

Driver operation or viewing of this unit while the vehicle is moving will cause distraction which may result in serious accident and personal injury or property damage.

Enjoying video in the back seat with the Headrest Mounting Bracket

You can enjoy video in the back seat attaching the unit to the back of the front seat.

• Please insert the disc or card before attaching the unit to the headrest bracket.

• Do not attach or detach while driving, and do not attach in the following locations, otherwise it may result in injury or traffic accidents:

-anywhere other than the back of the seat

-in a location that interferes with the driver's view or operation of the car

-in a location that interferes with the operation of an airbag

-in a location that interferes with the driving instruments

• Make sure that the bracket belt is securely fastened, and check the lock on the unit.

In the event of an accident, sudden acceleration, or braking, the unit could become loose and cause injury.

1 Attaching the headrest bracket to the front seat.

① Adjust the headrest so there is an open space of about 3 cm (1 316 ).

② Close the buckle and adjust the belt until it fits tightly around the headrest.

Headrest Mounting Bracket (included)

Attach to the seat so that the label side of the bracket can be seen from the rear of the seat.

Side view

2 Attaching the monitor holder.

① Fold the monitor down towards the front of the unit and attach the monitor holder.

② Rotate the monitor backwards so the screen is facing out, and lock into place with the monitor holder.

Check that the monitor is locked into position.

Detaching the monitor

Press the monitor holder as shown to detach it.

After use, detach the monitor holder from the unit. You can store it in the bracket.

3 Attaching the unit to the bracket.

While holding the unit with both hands, line up the unit just below the protruding sections on the bracket. Press the unit down about 4 to 5mm (^9 / 32'' to ^3 / 16'') so that the protrusions on the bracket fit into the holes on the bottom of the unit.

• Do not use until you make sure that the unit is not loose and cannot be lifted upwards.

Line up the protruding sections here.

When correctly attached, you will hear a locking sound.

Diagram of attached bracket

Use the monitor in the open position as shown in the illustration to the right to prevent abnormal audio or damage resulting from vibrations in the car.

The angle of the monitor can be adjusted up to about 30^ .

• The angle of the monitor may shift while driving due to vibration, etc.

• Depending on the type of headrest, you may not be able to attach the bracket.

Releasing the unit from the bracket

① Press the release buttons (left and right) in towards the center of the bracket.
② Lift the unit up to release it.
- Do not press the release buttons any time other than when detaching the unit from the bracket.

Enjoying in a car

Connecting the included Car DC Adaptor

Before connection, consult your car owner's manual or your dealer.

• Connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle that has a 12V battery. It is not compatible with a vehicle that has a 24V battery.
• This is a special negative grounded Car DC Adaptor. Using this Car DC Adaptor with a plus grounded car can cause malfunction and lead to fire.

Replacing the fuse

Replace only with the specified 125 V/250 V, 3 A fuse. Use of any other type can cause fire.

Cautions

• To avoid draining your car battery

• Disconnect the Car DC Adaptor from the cigarette lighter after use. The Car DC Adaptor continues to consume some power even if it is not being used, and if a battery pack is attached to this unit, it will start recharging which uses more power.

-Do not use the Car DC Adaptor for long periods when the engine is not running.

• Turn the unit off before stopping the engine while using Car DC Adaptor, otherwise resume play ( page 12) may not work.
• Leave some slack in the cord.
• No responsibility will be taken for damage that occurs due to faulty installation.

(Left side of this unit)

You can enjoy audio through your car audio system by connecting a car stereo cassette adaptor (not included: RP-CC20) to the headphone jack on the left

side of this unit.

You can enjoy listening to discs or SD cards through your FM radio channel (e.g. car stereo) by transmitting audio signals from this unit.

• The FM transmitter can also be used with normal FM radio-equipped devices.

Preparation: Unplug headphones and audio/video cable from the unit.

• When connected, the FM transmitter will not work.

1 Play the disc or SD card. ( page 12 or page 14)

2

Press to display the menu.

If the menu is not displayed, check the "Preparation" steps listed above.

3

Press [▲▼▲▶] to select "ON".

The orange lamp next to the [FM-TM] button lights up.

• No sound is heard from this unit. For the volume on this unit, set the on screen volume level using the following indications.

DVD movies: the far right side
- Others: near the middle

The above settings are to be used only as a rough estimate. Depending on the recording conditions of the disc or card, the actual appropriate volume level may differ. If the volume is inappropriate in step 5, readjust the volume.

4 Tune the radio to the 88.3 MHz FM frequency.

When another FM broadcast is heard.

(→ see below, "When this has not been successful")

5 Adjust the volume using the radio.

To turn off the FM transmitter: Press [FM-TM] and then [ ] to select "OFF". To exit the screen: Press [FM-TM].

When this has not been successful

1

Press to display the menu.

2

① Press [▲▼] to select the frequency ("88.3 MHz") (factory preset).
(2) Press [▲▶], to select a frequency between 88.3 MHz and 107.7 MHz which is not being used by any broadcasting stations.

The frequency can be set in 0.1 MHz increments.

3 Tune the FM radio into the frequency selected in step 2.

• If you experience noise or distortion of audio, move the radio antenna closer to the unit. Or select "MONO" from the menu screen using [ ] . If the audio quality still does not improve, then change the radio frequency ( above, "When this has not been successful").

Using this unit with other equipment

Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Enjoying with 5.1ch audio

• Change "PCM Digital Output", "Dolby Digital", and "DTS Digital Surround" ( page 27).
  DVD-A Output will be only 2 channels.

Enjoying with 2ch audio

Enjoying with a television

Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.

• The unit's speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism. Do not keep this unit and magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.
• If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very loud when you switch to a television broadcast. Return the volume to its normal level before changing.

Watching video from other equipment

1 Connect the equipment to this unit.

2 Press [AV SELECT] to switch to "AUX".

"AUX" lights on the unit's display.

• Operate playback using the connected equipment. (Please read the operating instructions for the connected equipment)
• The unit does not turn off automatically while "AUX" mode is on. Turn the unit off when you have finished using it.

Tips for making data discs

Format	Disc	Extension	Reference
WMA	CD-R/RW	“.WMA”“.wma”	Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbpsYou cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).
MP3	DVD-RAMDVD-R/RWCD-R/RW	“.MP3”“.mp3”	Sampling frequency: DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1, and 48 kHz CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHzCompatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps.This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
JPEG	DVD-RAMDVD-R/RWCD-R/RW	“.JPG”“.jpg”“.JPEG”“.jpeg”	JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard Version 1.0 are displayed.- Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.- This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.
MPEG4	DVD-RAMDVD-R/RWCD-R/RW	“.ASF”“.asf”	You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this unit.The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.

• If groups were created away from the root like "002 group" in the illustration below, the eighth one and onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen.
• There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.
• This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write ( page 35, Glossary).

Naming folders and files

(Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits, and should be done in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).

DVD-RAM

• Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

• Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
• This unit is not compatible with multi-session. Only the default session is played.

CD-R/RW

• Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
• This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

Specifications

Operating temperature range:

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Operating humidity range:

5 to 85 % RH (no condensation)

Discs played [8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5")]:

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio)
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG4.6.7, MP32.6, MPEG45.6)
(3) DVD-R (DVD, Video, DVR, JPEG,4,6,7, MP32,6, MPEG4,5,6)
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG, 4.6, 7, MP3,2.6, MPEG4.5,6)
(6) +R / RW (Video)
(7) +R DL (Video)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD1, MP32,6, WMA3,6, JPEG4,6,7, MPEG45,6, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

Signal system: NTSC

LCD screen: 9^ -Si, TFT wide-screen LCD

Composite-video output/input:

Output/output level: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)

Number of terminals: 1 system

(output/input selectable)

Audio output/input:

Output/output level: 1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 kΩ)

Output/Input terminal: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack

Number of terminals: 1 system

(output/input selectable)

Audio performance:

(1) Frequency response:

DVD (linear audio):

4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)

DVD-Audio

4 Hz to 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)

CD audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz

(2) S/N ratio:

CD audio: 115 dB

(3) Dynamic range:

DVD (linear audio): 98 dB

CD audio: 97 dB

(4) Total harmonic distortion:

• CD audio: 0.008%

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output: Mini optical terminal

Number of terminals: 1 system

(also used for audio output/Input)

FM transmitter:

Frequency Range (TX): 88.3 MHz to 107.7 MHz

(Digital tuning in 0.1 MHz steps)

Output system: Stereo / Mono

(selection is possible)

SDPlayback\*8,10,11:

Picture Playback: JPEG*7,9,12

Video Playback: MPEG4*5,9

Headphone output:

Number of terminals: 2 systems

Pickup:

Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm (DVD/CD)

Laser power: CLASS II/CLASS I (DVD/CD)

Power supply: DC 12 V (DC IN terminal) DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)

Power consumption (using included AC adaptor):

13 W (Unit only: 10 W)

Power consumption in Standby mode

(using included AC adaptor):

approx. 0.3 W

Power consumption in Recharge mode

(using included AC adaptor): 17 W

AC adaptor:

Power source: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 28 W

DC output: 12 V, 1.5 A

Car DC Adaptor:

DC output: 12 V, 2 A

(Vehicle with 12V battery only)

Battery pack (lithium ion)

CGR-H713 (included):

Voltage: 7.2 V

Capacity: 6750 mAh

Dimensions (W×D×H)

(excluding protrusions and battery):

*24.3 mm (61/64") at lowest point

[D=201.4 mm (7 ^15 / _16 )] including battery]

[H = 51.5mm (2^1 / 32^ ) including battery]

Mass (including battery): 1229 g (43.35 oz)

(without battery): 879 g (31.01 oz)

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Useable capacity will be less (SD Memory Card).

^*1 Conforming to IEC62107

*2 MPEG-1 Layer3, MPEG-2 Layer3

*3 Windows Media Audio Ver 9.0 L3.

Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

4 Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files Picture resolution: between 160× 120 and 6144× 4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)

*5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders

Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/ G.726 audio system.

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and movie contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and movie contents and 400 groups.

*7 Extremely long and slender pictures may not be displayed.

*8 Useable memory capacities: 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB

※ ^ 念 Total maximum number of recognizable picture and video files and folders

Picture: 4000 files and 398 folders

Video: 4000 files and 398 folders

*10 SD card formatted with equipment conforming to SD File System specifications Ver. 1.01 such as Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders (Conforming to FAT 12 standard and FA 16 standard)

^*11 miniSD™ card is supported. (miniSD™ adaptor is required.)

^*12 Conforming to SD Picture specifications Picture resolution: between 160 × 120 and 6144 × 4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)

Frequently asked questions

Reference pages are shown in parentheses.

What kind of equipment is necessary to enjoy 5.1ch audio?	Connect to an AV amplifier (that has 5.1ch audio output terminals) displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo. (32) DVDA: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.
Can I play a DVD-Video bought in another country?	You can play if the region number includes “1” or “ALL” and the video standard is NTSC. Check the disc jacket.
Can I use on an airplane or in a hospital?	Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect equipment on an airplane or in a hospital. Please obey the rules and/or instructions indicated by the hospital or airline.
Can I connect with a computer?	You can enjoy use of the computer as a television monitor when connecting with the AV input terminal on a computer. However, you cannot operate this unit as peripheral equipment.

Glossary

Down-mixing

This is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs into two channels. When you want to listen to the audio on a DVD with a 5.1 channel digital surround track through your television speakers, the down-mixed audio will be output.

Some DVD-Audio prevent down-mixing of all or part of their contents. When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, audio will not be output properly.

MPEG4

A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate.

Packet Writing

"Packet Writing" is one method of data recording used. Very small amounts of data referred to as "Packets" are divided into very small units and written as "Packets". Music CDs cannot be created with this method.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER	DVD-LX97
SERIAL NUMBER

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the "Customer Services Directory" on page 41 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the "Product information" on page 41 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

The following do not indicate malfunction.

Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.
- The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use.
- The surface and area around the unit becoming warm when used for long periods.

Power

No power.

• Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)
• You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.
• The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes too hot or too cold. The unit will not work if this occurs. Use the unit between 5^ ( 41^ ) and 35^ ( 95^ ).
• The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes (5 minutes when the unit is powered by the battery pack) to conserve power. Turn the unit on again.
• The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.
• The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot or too cold, and charging may not be possible under some circumstances.
• Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)
• The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be recharged about 300 times).
• Set the plug switch to "N" (Narrow) or "W" (Wide) to adjust the plug size depending on the type of socket. (30)

No operation

No response when any buttons pressed.

• This unit cannot play discs or cards other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. (10, 11)
• The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), and then reconnect it.
• Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
• Check that the battery is installed correctly. (7)
• The battery is depleted: Replace it with new one. (7)
• Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. (7)
• While stopped, press and hold [▶] and [■] on the unit and then also press and hold [▶, ON] on the unit until "initialized" disappears from the screen. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.
• Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
• The card format is not compatible with the unit. (The contents on the card may be damaged.) Format using a Panasonic SD multi camera, DVD recorder or similar device in FAT 12 system or FAT 16 system based on SD Memory Card specifications. (11)
• The card contains a folder structure and/or file extensions that are not compatible with this unit.

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

It takes time before play starts.

• Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed; however, this is normal.

The program and random play functions do not work. DVB-DV

These functions do not work with some DVD-Video.

Menu doesn't appear. VCD with playback control

• Press [■, -OFF] twice and then press [▶, ON].

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

The on-screen menu shows “2” as a soundtrack option when [AUDIO] is pressed, but the audio does not change. DVD-A	● Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown.
Play restarts from the beginning of the track when soundtrack is changed. DVD-A	● This is normal on DVD-Audio.
Subtitle position is wrong. No subtitles.	● Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (25)● Display the subtitles. (18)
The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs.	● Clear the subtitles. (18)
In A-B repeat, point B is automatically set.	● The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Play doesn’t start.	● This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data.● If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible.

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted.	● Picture quality may worsen or some frames may be skipped when viewing MPEG4 or SD VIDEO, but this is normal.
No picture on the LCD.	● Select a monitor mode other than “OFF” (No picture). (16, Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD).
The LCD is dark.	● Adjust the brightness. (16)
LCD pixels turn black or radiate different colors.	● The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the pixels are active, but of the remaining of 0.01 %, there are pixels that may be black or emit light constantly. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Picture doesn’t appear on the television (or the size of the picture seems wrong).	● Check connections. (32)● Check that the television is on.● Check that the input mode on the television is correct.● Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. (26)● Turn off the zooming feature on your television if you are using Zoom. (25)● Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. (32)
Menu not displayed correctly.	● Restore the zoom ratio to ×1.00. (25)● Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (25)
Auto zoom function does not work well.	● Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (25)● Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc or card.

Sound incorrect

No sound from the unit's speakers.	·Turn off the FM transmitter. When [FM-TM] is on (lights orange), no sound is heard from the unit's speakers. When not using the FM transmitter, press [FM-TM] to off (lights goes out). (31) ·The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected. ·Turn up the volume. (12, 14)
Sound distorted.	·Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (17) ·Move unit away from mobile phones. ·Noise may occur when playing WMA or MPEG4 files. ·The disc may have restrictions on the method of audio output. With some multi-channel discs, audio will not be output properly. Refer to the disc's jacket for more information. DVD-A
Piercing noise comes from the speakers.	·If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital” or “DTS Digital Surround” in “Audio” tab. (27)

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Troubleshooting guide

Sound incorrect

Effects do not work.

• None of the audio effects work when the unit is connected through the digital optical cable and is outputting bitstream signals. (32)
• Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
• H.Bass, Advanced Surround, Multi Re-master and Sound Enhancement do not work if you have changed the play speed.
• Check all connections and settings. (32)
• There may be a pause in sound.
• FM transmitter does not work when the audio/video cable or headphones are connected.

Recording

Cannot record to digital recording equipment. (Incorrect sound recorded.)

• You cannot record WMA/MP3.
• You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing digital recording.

• You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48kHz .
  Make the following settings:

• Advanced Surround:

• PCM Digital Output:
  -Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround:

Off (17)

Up to 48 kHz (27)

PCM (27)

Displays

"0
No On-Screen display.
"Check the disc." "U11"
ERROR01
“ERR02”
ERROR03
“H□□”
stands for a number.

"Cannot display group xx, content xx"

• The operation is prohibited by the unit, disc or card.
• Select "On" for "On-Screen Messages" in "Display" tab. (27)
  Clean the disc. (6)
• You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (10)
• A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer.
• The battery pack has been recharging for 20 hours but has failed to recharge for some reason. Recharge again.
• You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge at normal temperature [+5 to +35^ (+41 to +95^)] .
• Trouble has occurred. The number appearing after "H" depends on the problem. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power and turn the unit on again. If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and consult your dealer.
• You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (33)

[O] and [CHG] indicators

The [ ] indicator flashes rapidly.

The [ ] indicator flashes slowly.

The [CHG] indicator flashes rapidly.

The [CHG] indicator flashes slowly.

• The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
• The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the monitor mode is set to "OFF" (No picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished.
• There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check the message on the LCD. (above)
• Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a few minutes.

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product

Panasonic Audio & DVD Product

Accessories including rechargeable batteries

One (1) year, parts and labour

One (1) year, parts and labour

Ninety (90) days

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50~km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTYES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone #: [phone]

1-800#: 1-800-561-5505

Fax #: [phone]

Email link: "Contact Us" on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link : "ServicentrestM locator" under "Customer support"

Panasonic Factory Service:

Richmond British Columbia

Mississauga Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

5770 Ambler Drive

Richmond BC V6W 1K8

Mississauga ON L4W 2T3

Tel: [phone]

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period

indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("Limited Warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name	Parts	Labor
DVD Player	One (1) Year	Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable Batteries(in exchange for defective item)	Ten (10) Days	Not Applicable
Headrest mounting bracket, Headphones,Accessories(in exchange for defective item)	Ninety (90) Days	Not Applicable

During the "Labor" Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:

Panasonic Services Company

Customer Servicenter

Suite B

4900 George McVay Drive

McAllen, TX 78503

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax [phone].

When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone and/or email address where you can be reached.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE. AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTYES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTYOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infernteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

F1104

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

1. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
2. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
3. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to "Customer Services Directory" above.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

MISE EN GARDE:

AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOCÉLECTRIQUES, AINSI QUE TOUTDOMMAGE À L'APPAREIL, NE PAS L'EXPOSER À LA PLUIE, À DESÉCLABOUSSURES OU À UNE HUMIDITÉ EXCESSIVE. ÉVITER ÉGALEMENT DE PLACER DES CONTENANTS AVEC DU LIQUIDE, TEL UN VASE, SUR L'APPAREIL.

ATTENTION!

CET APPAREIL EST DOTÉ D'UN LECTEUR AU LASER. L'UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU LE RECOURS À DES RÉGLAGES AUTRES QUE CEUX INDIQUÉS DANS CE MANUEL PEUVENT PRÉSENTER DES RISQUES D'EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONS. NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITIER. TOUTE RÉPARATION DOIT ÉTRE FAITE PAR UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ ET NON PAR L'USAGER.

CAUTION- VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED.

AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

IEC60825-1/Class3B

ATTENTION-RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE

DANGEREUX EN CAS D'OUVERTURE ET LORSQUE LA

SECURITE EST NEUTRALISEE.

EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.

IMPORTANT MISES EN GARDE

Designed for
Windows
MediaTM

Accessoires

Lors de la commande de pieces de rechange, utiliser les nombres indiqués entre parentheses.

CLASS II/CLASS I (DVD/CD)

Bloc-batterie (lithum-ion)

CGR-H713 (inclus)

Tension: 7,2 V

Puissance: 6750 mAh

Panasonic Canada Inc.

Certificat de garantie limitee Panasonic/Technics

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

Richmond, BC V6W 1K8

Tel.: [phone]

Téléç. : [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.

Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3

Tél.: [phone]

Téléc.: [phone]

Advanced Disc Review 17

Advanced Surround 17

All group play. 19

Angle select 18

AV SELECT. 12, 14, 32

Car DC Adaptor 30

CD text playback 23

Cinema1/Cinema2 20

CMSKIP 16

Depth Enhancer 20

Dialogue Enhancer 25

DISPLAY 16,24

Dolby Digital. 18, 27, 32

DTS 18,27,32

EQ MODE 21

Finalize 10

FM transmitter 31

H.Bass 20

Headrest Mounting Bracket 28

HighMAT 21

1 Just Fit Zoom 25

Manual Zoom 25

Marker. 24

MONITOR MODE 16

MPEG DNR 20

MENU 13,15,21,22

Multi Re-master 20

Navigation Menu 22

On-Screen Menus 24

Playlist 21

Play speed 17

Playback Menu. 22

Programs 21

Program play 19

Quick OSD 18

Re-initialize Setting 27

Repeat play 16

Random play 19

Resume play 12

Rotate Picture 18

SD cards. 14, 23

Setup. 26

Time Slip for play only 24

TOP MENU 13, 15, 21, 22

Index

TOP MENU (Menu principal) 13, 15, 21, 22

V Vitesse de lecture. 17

±b Zoom manuel 25

PRINTED WITH

SOYINK

TM

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985