Panasonic Agvp300 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD
To get more enjoyment from movies and music (continued)
To change the settings in 
accordance with the software
Preparations
≥To view the video on a DVD or Video CD, turn on the TV and 
select the video input for this unit.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”.
ADVANCED SURROUND = V.S.S. (Virtual 
Surround Sound)
[DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] (2-channel or over only)
You can enjoy a surround-like effect if you are using two front 
speakers (SP) or headphones (HP).
The effect is broadened and the sound seems to...

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To get more enjoyment from movies and music (continued)
Variable Zoom function
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Change the zoom ratio so the pictures expands to the optimum 
size to fill the screen.
Preparation
Change the setting “TV Aspect” to suit your television. (lpage 49)
During play
1Press [DISPLAY] several times and select the Unit 
information.
 (lpage 43)
2Press [Cursor]34 to 
select the Display 
Menu.
3Press [Cursor]21 to 
select “Zoom” and press [ENTER].
4Press [Cursor]21 to select the aspect ratio....

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DVD
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
[DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [WMA]
On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about 
the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by 
changing this information.
Preparations
≥Turn on the TV and select the video input for this unit.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”.
Common procedures
1Press [DISPLAY] several times during play or when 
stopped.
 Each press:Disc information (lpage 44) )Progress indicator (lpage 44)e               vOriginal...

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MP3Using On-Screen Menu Icons (continued)
Indicates how far you have played through an item.
Disc information
Progress indicator
Audio/Subtitle language aPG:Program number [RAM]
PL:Play list number [RAM]
G:Group number [MP3] [WMA]
T:Title number [DVD-V]
Track number [VCD] [CD][Cursor]
34
;
[ENTER]
bT:Track number in group [MP3] [WMA]
C:Chapter number [DVD-V]
cTime [DVD-V] [RAM]
Select a position to start play by specifying a time.
Example: To start from one hour 46 minutes 50   
seconds...

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DVD
MP3Using On-Screen Menu Icons (continued)
Play Menu
 
ªMarker
Stores the position from which playback will resume later.
1Press [ENTER].
2Press [ENTER] again at the position to be stored.
To mark another position
Up to 5 points ([RAM] only: up to 999 points)
1) Press [Cursor]1 to select “
¢”.
2) Press [ENTER] at the point.
To recall or erase a marker
1) Press [Cursor]21 to select a marker.
2) Press [ENTER] to recall or press [CANCEL/RESET] to erase.
To mark the eleventh point and beyond [RAM[
1)...

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MP3Using On-Screen Menu Icons (continued)
Picture Menu  [DVD-V[ [RAM[ [VCD]
Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [Cursor]2 1 and change with [Cursor]34.
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U2
U3 U1
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ªWhen progressive output is on:
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ªTo change the user mode
Define your favorite picture quality.
1) Select the Picture mode “U” with [Cursor]34.
2) Press [Cursor]1 to highlight the number. 
3) Press...

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DVD
Enjoying more powerful sound
To connect to external audio devices
You can enjoy Dolby digital sound and DTS surround sound.
ªEnjoying 5.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital¢ and DTS
¢Only discs supporting Dolby Digital or 5.1-ch surround 
sound can be used. This connection is not effective for 
discs not supporting either.
≥For details, see the jacket and instructions.
≥DTS decoders not supporting DVDs cannot be used.
≥Set “Yes” for “Audio”
l“PCM Down Conversion” in the SET UP 
menus and...

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Changing settings
Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to 
the environment in which it is being used. These settings are 
retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is 
turned off. 
≥See the right page for menu and option details.
Common procedures
Preparations
≥Turn on the TV and select the video input for this unit.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”.
1Press [SET UP] to 
show the menus.
2Press [Cursor]21 
to select the menu’s 
tab.
The screen changes to...

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DVD
Changing settings (continued)
SET UP menus
≥Underlined items are the initial setting.
(continues on the next page)
Menus Items Options
Disc
DVD-VAudio
Choose the preferred audio language.
If the selected language is not recorded on the disc or a 
language has been predetermined on the disc, the language 
most prioritized on the disc is used for playback.English
French Spanish Original Other ¢¢¢¢
Original: The original language of each disc will be 
selected.
Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code number with...

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Changing settings (continued)
Preparations
≥Turn on the TV and select the video input for this unit.
≥Switch [VCR/TV/DVD] to “DVD”.
Quick Setup
The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make basic settings for 
DVD. 
While SET UP menus are displayed (lpage 48)
1Press [Cursor]21 to select “Others” tab.
2Press [Cursor]34 to select “QUICK SETUP” and 
then press [ENTER].
3Press [Cursor]34 to select “Yes” and press 
[ENTER].
4Press [Cursor]34 to select the item and press 
[ENTER].
≥Menu Language (l page 49)...