DVD-S422 - DVD player PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DVD-S422 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER

Model No. DVD-S42/DVD-S422

Dear customer

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.

If you have any questions contact 1-800-561-5505

Region number

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

Example:

Panasonic®

MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK

See page 4 for details

The warranty can be found on page 23.

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2

Accessories. 3

Discs that can be played 4

STEP 1 Connection 6

STEP 2 The remote control 7

STEP3 QUICK SETUP 7

Operations

Basic play 8

Changing the play sequence 9

Program play/Random play 9

Convenient functions 10

Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)/

Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)/

Recalling recommended audio/video setting (AV Enhancer)/

Controlling louder portions of audio (Night Sound Mode)/

Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers (H.Bass) 10

Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)/

Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)/

Repeat play/Quick replay/Skipping a minute forward/

Changing play speed 11

Changing subtitles/Changing soundtracks/Starting play from a selected group/

Zoom/Angle select/Still picture rotation 12

Using navigation menus 13

Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD/Playing HighMAT™ discs 13

Playing data discs 14

About DivX VOD content 15

Using On-Screen Menus 16

Main menus/Other Settings 16

Changing the player settings 18

Reference

Troubleshooting guide. 20

Maintenance 21

Specifications/Glossary 22

Limited Warranty/Product Service 23

Index 24

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.

Accessories

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to change.)

1 Remote control

(EUR7631190R)

2 Remote control batteries

1 Audio/video cable

(K2KA6BA00004)

1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00020)

• For use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with this unit.

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

SERIAL NUMBER

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.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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.

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.

Discs that can be played

Commercial discs

Disc Logo	Indicated in these instructions by	Remarks
DVD-Video DVD VIDEO VIDEO	DVD-V	High quality movie and music discs
Video CD COMPACT DISC SUPER VCD	VCD	Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
CD COMPACT DISC SUPER VCD AUDIO AUDIO TEXT	CD	Music discs

Discs that cannot be played

DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs and "Chaoji VCD" available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

Recorded discs (Yes: Available, No: Not available)

Disc Logo	Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc.		Recorded on a personal computer, etc.					Finalizing*6
	DVD-VR*2	DVD-V*4	WMA	MP3	JPEG	MPEG4	DivX
DVD-RAM DVD R AM R AM 4.7	Yes	—	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Not necessary
DVD-R/RW DVD R R W	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Necessary
DVD-R DL DVD R	Yes*3	Yes	No	No	No	No	No	Necessary
+R/+RW —	No	(Yes)*5	No	No	No	No	No	Necessary
+R DL —	No	(Yes)*5	No	No	No	No	No	Necessary
CD-R/RW*1 —	—	—	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Necessary*7

• 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 5, 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 recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
3 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
4 Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
5 Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.
6 A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as "Necessary" on this unit, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.
*7 Closing the session will also work.

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 kHzCD-R/RW:8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHzCompatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbpsThis 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 SDVIDEO 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.
DivX	DVD-RAMDVD-R/RWCD-R/RW	“.DIVX”“.divx”“.AVI”“.avi”	Plays all versions of DivX video (includingDivX® 6) [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system] with standard playback of DivX® media files.Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.DivX files greater than 2GB or have no index may not play properly on this unit.This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 ×480.You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit.

• If groups were created away from the root like "002 group" in the illustration right, the eighth one 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.

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.

e.g. MP3

root

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.

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.

■ 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 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.

Connection to a television

• Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
• Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
• Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
• Connect the terminals of the same color.

Enjoying multi-channel surround sound

Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination

Back of the unit

• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.

Change "PCM Digital Output", "Dolby Digital" and "DTS Digital Surround" ( page 19, "Audio" tab).

Connect the AC power supply cord last

To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off (1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

STEP 2 The remote control

Batteries

• Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control.
• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.
• use different types at the same time.
  heat or expose to flame.
• take apart or short circuit.
• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Use

Aim at the remote control sensor ( page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

1

Power ON.

Shows QUICK SETUP screen.

3

Follow the message and make the settings.

4

Press to finish QUICK SETUP.

5

Press to exit.

To change these settings later, select "QUICK SETUP" ( page 19, "Others" tab).

Basic play

Power ON.

Load the disc.

• 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.

Open the disc tray.

OPEN/ CLOSE

Stop Pause

Remote control sensor

Start play.

Skip

DVD-VR Can also skip to the markers.

Stop

The position is memorized when “>” flashes on the display.

• Press [▶] (PLAY) to resume. (Resume play)
• Press [■] to clear the position.
• Even after the unit is turned off, the position is memorized (Normal playback only).

Repeat play

• Select "Repeat" ( page 11, Repeat play) or "A-B Repeat"
  () page 16, Play Menu).

Search (during play)

Slow-motion (during pause)

Up to 5 steps
- Press [▶] (PLAY) to restart play.
VCD Slow-motion: forward direction only
MPEG4 DivX Slow-motion: Does not work.

Pause

• Press [▶] (PLAY) to restart play.

Standby/on switch (I/I)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

• To play MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents on DVD-RAM that contain both DVD-VR and another format (e.g. JPEG), select "Play as Data Disc" (→ page 17, Other Menu).
• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [■] when you finish to preserve the unit's motor and your television screen.
• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/ + RW .

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide ( page 20, 21).

Group skip WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX		● Does not work while paused.
Frame-by-frame (during pause) DVD-VR DVD-V VCD		● VCD forward direction only
On-screen item select	Select Enter Register		Return to previous screen	RETURN
Enter number	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10	DVD-VR DVD-V VCD CD e.g. To select 12: [≥10] → [1] → [2] WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX e.g. To select 123: [1] → [2] → [3] → [ENTER]
Disc menu	TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR	DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs (→ page 13). WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Plays data discs (→ page 14).
	MENU PLAY LIST	DVD-V Shows a disc menu. DVD-VR Plays a playlist (→ page 13). WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Plays data discs (→ page 14).
	RETURN	VCD with playback control Shows a discord menu.
Main unit display	FL SELECT Time display	Number display ↓ Information screen JPEG	SUBTITLE □

Changing the play sequence

Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select "Play as Data Disc" in Other Menu (→ page 17).

PLAY MODE

Program play (up to 32 items) (Except DVD-VR)

1 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several times.
2 Press the numbered buttons to select the items ( left, Enter number).

Repeat this step to program other items.

3 Press [▶] (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.

e.g. DVD-V

Changing the program

Press [▲▼] to select an item.

-To change an item, repeat step 2.
-To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select "Clear" and press [ENTER]).
- Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

Clearing the whole program

Select "Clear all" and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.

PLAY MODE

Random play (Except DVD-VR)

1 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several times.
2 DVD.V WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title ( left, Enter number).

3 Press [▶] (PLAY).

e.g. DVD-V

To exit the program or random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

Convenient functions

Press [QUICK OSD].

Basics Details

Off

Basics

Details

• MPEG4 DivX "Video" and "Audio" information is not displayed during search.

1 Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW]. Reviews each title/program.

2 Press [▶] (PLAY) when you find a title/program to play.

• You can also review each 10 minutes. Select "Interval Mode" (→ page 18, "Advanced Disc Review" in "Disc" tab).
• This may not work depending on the play position.
  DVD-VR Does not work:

with parts containing still pictures.
- when playing a playlist.

By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings are configured.

Press [AV ENHANCER] to select "On".

• This may not work depending on the disc's recording.

When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the individual settings indicated below. Audio settings: Night Sound Mode, H.Bass ( below), Advanced Surround, Multi Re-master ( page 11), Dialogue Enhancer, Sound Enhancement ( page 17) Video settings: Picture Mode ( page 16)

You can enjoy movies and music late at night because the quieter parts of the audio are accentuated.

Press [NIGHT SOUND] to select "On".

• This may not work depending on the disc's recording.
  This does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.

Press [H.BASS] to select "On".

• This may not work depending on the disc's recording.
  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".
• This does not work when Night Sound Mode ( above) is on.

ADVANCED SURROUND

Enjoying virtual surround Advanced Surround Motion pictures with 2 or more channels

Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select "SP 1", "SP 2", "HP 1" or "HP 2".

SP (Speaker) 1 (Natural) SP 2 (Enhanced) HP (Headphone) 1 (Natural) HP 2 (Enhanced) Off

• When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from speakers on either side of you.
• When using headphones from the connected equipment, select "HP 1" or "HP 2".
• Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the front left and right speakers or the width of the television if using the television's speakers.
• Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
• This does not work when Night Sound Mode or H.Bass ( page 10) is on.

MULTI RE-MASTER

Reproducing more natural audio

Multi Re-master

DVD-VR DVD-V (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) VCD CD

• This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded with 48kHz at 96 kHz. ( page 22, "Sampling frequency" in Glossary)

WMA MP3 (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz)

This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

Press [MULTI RE-MASTER] to select "1", "2" or "3".

Setting	DVD-V CD (LPCM) Type of music	Other discs Effect level
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

• When connecting with COAXIAL terminal, the actual output sampling frequency depends on "PCM Digital Output" setting in "Audio" tab ( page 19).
• This may not work depending on the disc's recording.
• This does not work when Night Sound Mode, H.Bass ( page 10) or Advanced Surround ( above) is on.
  This does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.

Functions
Multi Re-master	1

FUNCTIONS

Repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed JPEG: you can use this feature even if the elapsed time is not displayed.)

1 Press [FUNCTIONS].
2 Press [ ] to select "Other Settings" and press [] .
3 Press [▲▼] to select "Play Menu" and press [▶].
4 Press [▲▼] to select "Repeat" and press [▶].
5 Press [▲▼] to select an item to be repeated and press [ENTER].
- Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected will differ.

QUICK REPLAY ○

Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed) DVD-VR DVD-V WMA MP3 VCD CD

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.

• This may not work depending on the disc's recording.
• This does not work with +R/+RW .

CM SKIP

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

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 parts containing still pictures.
- when playing a playlist.

PLAY SPEED

Changing play speed DVD-VR DVD-V

During play, press [PLAY SPEED] to select

"Fast", "Normal" or "Slow".

Fine adjustments

While the menu is displayed

Press [▶▶] to increase or decrease the playing

speed from × 0.6 to × 1.4 in 0.1 units.

Functions
Play Speed ≦ x1.4	Normal
	√Fast
	Slow

• Press [▶] (PLAY) to return to the normal play.
  After you change the speed
• Night Sound Mode, H.Bass (→ page 10), Advanced Surround (→ left), Multi Remaster (→ left) and Sound Enhancement (→ page 17) do not work.
• Digital output switches to PCM.
• 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.
• This may not work depending on the disc's recording.

SUBTITLE

Changing subtitles Discs with subtitles

DVD-V DivX

Press [SUBTITLE] 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.

e.g. DVD-V

Functions

Subtitle

Off

DVD-VR (with subtitle on/off information)

Press [SUBTITLE] to select "On" or "Off".

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

AUDIO

Changing soundtracks Motion pictures

Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.

DVD-VR VCD

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

Functions

Audio 1

DivX

While the menu is displayed

Press [▲▶] 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/D Digital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type

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

Example: 3/2.1ch

1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is no signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front left+Front right
3: Front left+Front right+Center

• DivX It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.

GROUP	Starting play from a selected group
	WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

A folder on WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video discs is treated as a "Group".

1 Press [GROUP].

2 Press [ ] or the numbered buttons to select a group and press [ENTER].

Functions

Group Search -1

ZOOM	Zoom Motion pictures

This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen.

Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio or "Auto". (Just Fit Zoom)

DVD-VR DVD-V 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 DivX

Standard Original

Full

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

Press [▶▶] while the menu is displayed. (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 DivX 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.

ANGLE/PAGE

Angle select DVD-V with multiple angles Still picture rotation JPEG

Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle or rotate the still picture.

e.g. DVD-V

Functions

Angle

1/4

Using navigation menus

DIRECT AVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

Playing programs/playlists DVD-VR

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

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [ ] or the numbered buttons to select the program.

• Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
  To select a 2-digit number e.g.23: [≥ 10] [2] [3]
• Press [▶] to show the contents of the program.

3 Press [ENTER].

Playing a playlist (Only when the disc contains a playlist)

1 Press [PLAY LIST].
2 Press [ ] or the numbered buttons to select the play list.

• Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
  To select a 2-digit number e.g.23: [≥ 10] [2] [3]
  3 Press [ENTER].

Playing a scene

1 Perform steps 1-2 ( above, Playing a playlist).
2 Press [▶].
3 Press [▲▼] to select "Scene List" and press [ENTER].

• Select "Contents" to show the contents of the program.
  4 Press [ ] to select a scene and press [ENTER].

Playing CD CD

MENU

Titles appear with CD text playback.

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

• Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
• To exit the screen, press [MENU].

e.g. CD text

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

TOP MENU

Playing HighMAT™ discs WMA MP3 JPEG

While the menu is displayed

Press [▲▼▲▶] to select items then press [ENTER].

Menu:

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

[ \text{Playlist:} ]
[ \text{Play starts.} ]

• To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times.
• To change the menu background, press [FUNCTIONS]. 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].
- Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
- To exit the screen, press [MENU].

TOP MENU

MENU

Playing data discs WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX

Select "Play as Data Disc" (→ page 17, Other Menu) in the following cases:

-To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function
-To play MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX 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].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [ ] to select the group and press [ENTER].
3 To play content in the group in order Press [ENTER].
To start play from the selected content Press [▲▼] to select and press [ENTER].

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

Using the submenu

1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [ ] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Searching by a content or group title

1 Press [MENU].

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

2 Press [FUNCTIONS].

3 Press [▲▼] to select "Find" and press [ENTER].

4 Press [▲▼] to select a character and press [ENTER].

• Repeat the above steps to enter another character.
• Lower case is also searched.
• Press [▲▲▶] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
• Press [←] to erase a character.
• Erase the asterisk (*) to search for the titles starting with that character.

5 Press [▶] to select "Find" and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

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

About DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.

Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit's registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.

Display the unit's registration code

( page 19, "DivX Registration" in "Others" tab)

8 alphanumeric characters

• We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
• After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in "DivX Registration". Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.
• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit's code, you will not be able to play this content. ("Authorization Error" is displayed.)

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. ("Rental Expired" is displayed.)

When playing this content

• The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if -you press [O] or [SETUP].

-you press [■] (STOP). [Press [■] (PAUSE) to stop play.]
- you press [▶▶] (SKIP) or [▶▶] (SEARCH) etc. and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played.
- Resume ( page 8, Stop) and Marker ( page 16, Play Menu) functions do not work.

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.
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.
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 Media™
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.
Official DivX® Certified product Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.	DIVX® VIDEO

Using On-Screen Menus

1

FUNCTIONS

Press.

2

Select the menu.

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

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) 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) To change remaining/ elapsed time display
Video	To display pixel number DVR fps (frame per second) is also displayed.
Audio	(→ page 12, Changing soundtracks)
	To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
Thumbnail	To show thumbnail images
Subtitle	(→ page 12, Changing subtitles)
Marker (VR)	To recall a marker recorded on DVD recorders
Angle	(→ page 12, Angle select)
Rotate Picture	(→ page 12, Still picture rotation)
Slideshow	To turn on/off slideshow To change the slideshow timing (1 Fast → 5 Slow) • When using Slideshow, Skip/Rotate picture may not work correctly depending on the play position.
Other Settings	(→ below)
* Except +R/+RW
Other Settings
Play Speed	(→ page 11, Changing play speed)
AV Enhancer	(→ page 10)

3

Make the settings.

4

RETURN

Press to exit.

Play Menu

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, JPEG The Repeat and Marker functions can be used.)

Repeat	(→ page 11, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat	To repeat a specified sectionPress [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.Press [ENTER] again to cancel.DVD+VR (parts containing still pictures): Does not work.
MarkerExcept DVD+VR	To mark up to 5 positions to play againPress [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]This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.Markers you added will clear when you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby.
AdvancedDisc Review	(→ page 10)

Picture Menu

Picture Mode	Normal: Normal images Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation: Suitable for animation Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images. User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (→ below)
	Picture Adjustment Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture (-7 to +7). Brightness: Brightens the picture (0 to +15). Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines (-7 to +7). Color: Adjust the shade of the picture's color (-7 to +7). Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts (0 to +5). Depth Enhancer: Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth (0 to +4). MPEG DNR: Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture (0 to +3).
Video Output Mode	480i (interlace) 480p (progressive) When you select "480p" and a confirmation screen appears, select "Yes" only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television.
Transfer Mode	If you have chosen "480p" (→ above), select the method of conversion to suit the type of material. • When the tray is opened, the setting will return to Auto1. Auto1 (normal): Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it. Auto2: In addition to Auto1, automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it. Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the content is distorted.
Source Select DivX	When you select "Auto" the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select "I (Interlace)" or "P (Progressive)" depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc. Auto I (Interlace) P (Progressive)

Audio Menu

Night Sound Mode	(→ page 10)
H.Bass	(→ page 10)
Advanced Surround	(→ page 11)
Dialogue Enhancer	To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear DVDV (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) DivX (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On ←→ Off
Multi Re-master	(→ page 11)
Sound Enhancement	You can enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound. DVD-VR DVD-V (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) VCD CD WMA MP3 (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz) On ←→ Off ·This does not work when Night Sound Mode, H.Bass (→ page 10), Advanced Surround or Multi Re-master (→ page 11) is on. ·This may not work depending on the disc's recording. ·This does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.
Attenuator	With AUDIO OUT connections (→ page 6) Switch on if sound is distorted. On ←→ Off

Display Menu

Information		On←→Off
Subtitle Position		0 to -60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle Brightness		Auto, 0 to -7
4:3 Aspect	To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television
	Normal: Laterally stretches images.
	Auto: The standard setting is "Shrink". However, this automatically changes to "Zoom" with a letterbox picture.
	Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
	Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
Just Fit Zoom		(→ page 12, Zoom)
Manual Zoom		(→ page 12, Zoom)
Bit Rate Display		Motion pictures On←→Off
GUI See-through		Off, On, Auto (Switches on automatically when the images appear on the display.)
GUI Brightness		-3 to +3
Quick OSD		(→ page 10)

Other Menu

Setup	(→ page 18, Changing the player settings)
Play as DVD-VR	Select “Play as Data Disc” to play MP3 JPEG MPEG4 or DivX on DVD-RAM that contain both DVD-VR and another format (e.g. JPEG) or to play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.
Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc

Referring to pages 18 to 19, change as required.
- The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
- Underlined items are the factory preset.

QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

"Disc" tab

Audio Choose the audio language.	English French Spanish Original*1 Other****2
Subtitle Choose the subtitle language.	Automatic*3 English French Spanish Other****2
Menu Choose the language for disc menus.	English French Spanish Other****2 • Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.
Advanced Disc Review Select how to review (→ page 10).	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 appear if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.

1 The original language designated on the disc is selected.
2 Input a code number referring to the Language code list (→ page 19).
*3 If the language selected for "Audio" is not available, subtitles appear in that language (If available on the disc).

“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 (16:9)
TV Type Select to suit the type of television.	Standard (Direct View TV) CRT Projector LCD TV/Projector Projection TV Plasma TV
Time Delay When connected with an AV amplifier and Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video.	0ms 20ms 40ms 60ms 80ms 100ms
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.
Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.	Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT. Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

"Audio" tab

PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.	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 •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 they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment's operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital With COAXIAL connections (→ page 7)	Bitstream PCM	Select "Bitstream" when the equipment can decode the bitstream (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 With COAXIAL connections (→ page 7)	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)

"Display" tab

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

"Others" tab

FL Dimmer Changes the brightness of the unit's display.	Bright Dim Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you perform some operations.
Auto Power Off	On: The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode. Off
DivX Registration Displays the unit's registration code.	You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (→ page 15, About DivX VOD content)
QUICK SETUP	Yes No
Re-initialize Setting This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings.	Yes: The password screen is shown if "Ratings" (→ page 18) is set. Please enter the same password and press [ENTER]. After "INI" on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again. No

Language code list

Abkhazian:	6566	Byelorussian:	6669	Georgian:	7565	Kashmiri:	7583	Mongolian:	7778	Serbo-Croatian:	8372	Tigrinya:	8473
Afar:	6565	Cambodian:	7577	German:	6869	Kazakh:	7575	Nauru:	7865	Shona:	8378	Tonga:	8479
Afrikaans:	6570	Catalan:	6765	Greek:	6976	Kirghiz:	7589	Nepali:	7869	Sindhi:	8368	Turkish:	8482
Albanian:	8381	Chinese:	9072	Greenlandic:	7576	Korean:	7579	Norwegian:	7879	Singhalese:	8373	Turkmen:	8475
Ameharic:	6577	Corsican:	6779	Guarani:	7178	Kurdish:	7585	Oriya:	7982	Slovak:	8375	Twi:	8487
Arabic:	6582	Croatian:	7282	Gujarati:	7185	Laotian:	7679	Pashto, Pushto:	8083	Slovenian:	8376	Ukrainian:	8575
Armenian:	7289	Czech:	6783	Hausa:	7265	Latin:	7665	Persian:	7065	Somali:	8379	Urdu:	8582
Assamese:	6583	Danish:	6865	Hebrew:	7387	Latvian, Lettish:	7686	Polish:	8076	Spanish:	6983	Uzbek:	8590
Aymara:	6589	Dutch:	7876	Hindi:	7273	Lingala:	7678	Portuguese:	8084	Sundanese:	8385	Vietnamese:	8673
Azerbaijani:	6590	English:	6978	Hungarian:	7285	Lithuanian:	7684	Punjabi:	8065	Swahili:	8387	Volapuk:	8679
Bashkir:	6665	Esperanto:	6979	Icelandic:	7383	Macedonian:	7775	Quechua:	8185	Swedish:	8386	Welsh:	6789
Basque:	6985	Estonian:	6984	Indonesian:	7378	Malagasy:	7771	Rhaeto-Romance:	8277	Tagalog:	8476	Wolof:	8779
Bengali; Bangla:	6678	Faroese:	7079	Interlingua:	7365	Malay:	7783	Romanian:	8279	Tajik:	8471	Xhosa:	8872
Bhutani:	6890	Fiji:	7074	Irish:	7165	Malayalam:	7776	Russian:	8285	Tamil:	8465	Yiddish:	7473
Bihari:	6672	Finnish:	7073	Italian:	7384	Maltese:	7784	Samoan:	8377	Tatar:	8484	Yoruba:	8979
Breton:	6682	French:	7082	Japanese:	7465	Maori:	7773	Sanskrit:	8365	Telugu:	8469	Zulu:	9085
Bulgarian:	6671	Frisian:	7089	Javanese:	7487	Marathi:	7782	Scots Gaelic:	7168	Thai:	8472
Burmese:	7789	Galician:	7176	Kannada:	7578	Moldavian:	7779	Serbian:	8382	Tibetan:	6679

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 "Product information" on page 23. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)

Power

No power.	• Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. (7)
The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.	• When “Auto Power Off” is set to “On”, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. (19)

No operation

No response when any buttons are pressed.	·This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. (4) ·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 AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it. ·Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
No response when remote control buttons are pressed.	·Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7) ·The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7) ·Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. (8)
No picture or sound.	·Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7) ·Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment. ·Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
You have forgotten your ratings password. Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.	·While stopped, press and hold [QUICK OSD] [DVD-S42] or [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] [DVD-S422] and [II] on the unit and then also press and hold [▲OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit until "initialized" disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.

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. ●This is normal on DivX video.
The program and random play functions do not work.	●These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
Menu doesn't appear. VCD with playback control	●Press [■] twice and then press [▶] (PLAY).

Play doesn’t start.	●This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data. ●If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased the DivX VOD content. (Example: www.divx.com/vod) ●If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible.
Subtitle position is wrong.	●Adjust the position. ("Subtitle Position" in Display Menu) (17)
No subtitles.	●Display the subtitles. (12)
The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs.	●Clear the subtitles. (12)
In A-B Repeat, point B is automatically set.	●The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Repeat play is automatically canceled.	●A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY]. ●Repeat play may be canceled when you press [CM SKIP] or [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted.	·Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder. (6) ·Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected television is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The settings will return to "480i" (interlace). ·DivX Change "Source Select" in Picture Menu. (17)
Picture size doesn't fit the screen.	·Change "TV Aspect" in "Video" tab. (18) ·Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change "4:3 Aspect" in Display Menu. (17) ·Change the Zoom setting. (12)
Picture stops.	·Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.
The television may display incorrectly or colors appear faded.	·PAL discs cannot be played. ·Connect to a progressive output compatible television to enjoy progressive video.
Menu not displayed correctly.	·Restore the zoom ratio to ×1.00. (12) ·Set "Subtitle Position" in Display Menu to "0". (17) ·Set "4:3 Aspect" in Display Menu to "Normal". (17)
Auto zoom function does not work well.	·Turn off TV's zoom function. ·Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (12) ·Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc.

Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on.	● This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Change "Video Output Mode" in Picture Menu to "480". (17)
Pictures not in progressive output.	● If the unit is connected to the television throughVIDEO OUT or SVIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.
Closed captions not displayed.	● When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.

Sound incorrect

Sound distorted.	• Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (11) • Set “Attenuator” in Audio Menu to “On” if it causes distortion with AUDIO OUT connections. (17) • Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
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. (19)
Effects do not work.	• None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (7) • Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. • Night Sound Mode, H.Bass, Advanced Surround, Multi Re-master and Sound Enhancement do not work if you have changed the play speed.
No sound	• There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed. • DivX Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (5)

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 48 kHz. ● Make the following settings: - Advanced Surround: - PCM Digital Output: - Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround:

Off (11) Up to 48 kHz (19) PCM (19)

Unit displays

“noPLAY”	● You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)● You inserted a blank disc.● You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)
“U11”	● The disc may be dirty. (right)● You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)
“H□□”(□□ stands for a number.)	● Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.● If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.

“nodISC”

● You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one. ● You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)

Television displays

“○”	●The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
“Cannot play group xx, content xx”	●You are trying to play incompatible group or content. (5)
“Cannot display group xx, content xx”
“Group xx, content xx is protected”	●You are trying to play protected group or content. You cannot play it.
“Cannot play audio”	●Audio has not been recorded, or recorded in a format this unit cannot playback. Only video playback is possible. (5)
“No audio”
“Check the disc”	●This disc may be dirty. (below)
“This disc may not be played in your region”	●You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”, “ALL” or multiple region numbers including “1”. (cover)
No on-screen display.	●Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. (19)
“Authorization Error”	●You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit. (15)
“Rental Expired”	●The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (15)

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
• Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.
• Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction.

Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Specifications

Signal system: NTSC

Operating temperature range: +5 to +35^ (+41 to +95°F)

Operating humidity range: 5 to 90% RH (no condensation)

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

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX6,7)
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG4,7, MP32,7, MPEG45,7, DivX6,7)
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG4,7, MP32,7, MPEG45,7, DivX6,7)
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG4,7, MP32,7, MPEG45,7, DivX6,7)
(6) +R / + RW (Video)
(7) +R DL (Video)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD]1, MP32.7, WMA3.7, JPEG4.7,MPEG45.7, DivX*6.7, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

Video output: Output level: 1 Vp-p (75Ω) Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)

S-video output:
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Output connector: S terminal (1 system)

Component video output: (480p/480i)
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Pb output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Pr output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Output connector: Pin jack (Y: green, Pb: blue, PR: red) (1 system)

Audio output:
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors: 2 channel: 1 system

Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
- DVD (linear audio):
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
- CD Audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz

(2) S/N ratio: CD Audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range: DVD (linear audio): 102 dB CD Audio: 98 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion: CD Audio: 0.003 %

Digital audio output: Coaxial digital output: Pin jack

Pickup: Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm Laser power: CLASS 2/CLASS 3A

Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 11 W
Power consumption in standby mode: 1 W

Dimensions (W× D× H) 430~mm× 251~mm× 43~mm (16^15 / 16''× 9^14 / 16''× 1^11 / 16'' Mass: approx. 2.2kg (4.8 lb)

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

1Conforming to IEC62107
2MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
3Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3 Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
4Exif 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) Extremely long and slender pictures may not be displayed.
5MPEG4 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
6 Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
*7The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups.

Glossary

DivX

DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.

Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30 frames per second as well). Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.

MPEG4

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

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.

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

One (1) year, parts and labour

Panasonic Audio & DVD Product

One (1) year, parts and labour

Accessories including rechargeable batteries

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.

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.

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 : "Servicentres™ locator" under "Customer support"

Panasonic Factory Service:

Richmond British Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

Richmond BC V6W 1K8

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Mississauga Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga ON L4W 2T3

Tel: [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.

1. 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.
2. 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:

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.

Index

A-A-B Repeat 16
Advanced Disc Review 10
Advanced Surround. 11
Angle select 12
AV Enhancer. 10
CD text playback 13
CMSKIP 11
Dialogue Enhancer. 17
DIRECT NAVIGATOR. 13
DivX. 15
Dolby Digital 12, 19
DTS 12, 19
Enter number 9
Finalize 4
Functions 16
H.Bass. 10
HighMAT. 13
Just Fit Zoom 12
Manual Zoom 12
Marker 16
Menu 9,14
Multi Re-master 11
Navigation Menu. 14
NightSoundMode. 10
On-Screen Menus. 16

Picture Mode. 16
Playlist 13
Play speed 11
Playback Menu 14
Program play 9
Programs 13
Quick OSD. 10
Quick Replay 11
QUICK SETUP 7
RRandom play. 9
Re-initialize Setting 19
Repeat. 11
Resume play. 8
Rotate Picture. 12
Setup 18
Sound Enhancement. 17
Soundtrack. 12
Subtitle 12
Time Slip for play only. 16
Top Menu 9,14
Zoom 12

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This manual was printed with soy based ink.

-If you see this symbol

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

13/14

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.

CAUTION	-LASER, RADIATION WHEN OPEN, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.	FDA 21 CFR / Class II
CAUTION	-VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.	IEC68085-1 / Class 3b
ATTENTION	-RAYONMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CASED'OUTERVERTRE, EXPOSITION DANGEREUSSE AU FAISCEAU.
ADVARSL	-SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LARSTRALING VED ABBING, UNOGA UDS/ETTELE FOR STRALING.
VARIO	-AVATTAESSA OLET ALTINA NAKYVAJA JA NAKYMATON LASERSTELYL, ALA KATSO SATESEEN.
VARYING	-SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LARSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL XR OPPNAD, BETRAKTJA EK STRALEN.
ADVARSL	-SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LARSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES.
VORSICH	-SIGHTBARE UNSIGHTBARE LARSTRAHUNG, WENN ABODECKUNG GEOFNET, NIGHT DEM STRAH, AUSAZSETEN.
注意	-打开时有可见及不可见激光辐射,避免激光束照射。
注意	-二乙基酮＜可视及不可视物＜荧-光出是未。

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ENERGY STAR

As an ENERGY STAR

Participant, Panasonic has

determined that this product

meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

ÉTAPE 1 Raccordement. 6

ETAPE 2 Telecommande 7

ÉTAPE 3 CONFIGURATION RAPIDE. 7

Fonctions

Lecture de base 8

IMPORTANT MISES EN GARDE

ÉTAPE 1 Raccordement

Faisceau laser: CLASSE 2/CLASSE 3A

notreservicea laclienteau: N^ detelephone: [phone]

Ligne sans frais: 1-800-561-5505

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

Richmond, BC V6W 1K8

Tel.: [phone]

Téléc.: [phone]

Mississauga, Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.

Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3

Tel.: [phone]

Téléç.: [phone]

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

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