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If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜page 28, 29).
Using the remote control
Stop
The position is memorized while 
“RESUME” is on the display.
≥Press [1] (play) to resume.
≥Press [∫] again to clear the 
position.
Pause≥Press [1] (play) to restart play.
Skip≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[3,4]:Group skip during 
play
[2,1]:Content skip during 
play
Search
(during play)
≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (play) to start 
normal play.
Slow-motion
(during pause)
≥[VCD] Slow-motion: forward 
direction only.
Frame-by-
frame
(during pause)
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
≥[VCD] Forward direction only.
On-screen 
item select
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDDISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SUPER SRNDC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUDIO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DVD/CD
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9 45
78
CANCEL0
10
3
TV/VIDEO
AUX
PLAY 
LISTDIRECT
NAVIGATOR
MENUTOP MENU
RETURN
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
FL DISPLAY
SHIFTANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
1
2
5
4
CANCEL
, , , 
ENTER
Numbered
buttons
SKIP
ENTER
SLOW/SEARCH
ENTER
ENTER
Select
Register
Enter number
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[VCD] with playback control
Press [∫] to cancel the PBC 
function, and then press the 
numbered buttons.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel the 
number(s).
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu
[RAM]
Shows the programs (➜page 17)
Disc menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu
[RAM]
Shows a play list (➜page 17)
[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu
Return to 
previous 
screen
Main unit 
display
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Time display
,-.Information display
[JPEG]
When Slideshow (➜page 18) is 
on:
SLIDE
,-.Information display
When Slideshow is off:
PLAY
,-.Information display
Subtitles/
Information 
screen
[RAM]
Turns subtitle on/off (➜page 13)
[DVD-V]
 [VCD] (SVCD only)
Selects the subtitle languages 
(➜page 13)
[JPEG]
Date ---. Details of the picture
 ^----- No information (_}
Starting play 
from a 
selected 
group 
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
≥A folder on WMA/MP3 and 
JPEG discs is treated as a 
“Group”.
123
456
78
09
S10ENTER
ENTER
CANCEL
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
MENU
PLAY 
LIST
RETURN
RETURN
FL DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
SHIFT
ENTER
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
RegisterSelect
Basic play
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Convenient functions
Convenient functions
You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc 
information screen.
≥You can also select the disc directly with the disc buttons on the 
main unit.
1Press [DISC] to show the Disc information 
screen.
2Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to 
select the disc.
To clear the screen
Press [DISC].
The current playback condition is displayed.
Press [QUICK OSD].
≥To exit the screen
Press [QUICK OSD].
≥[CD] [MP3] [WMA] The QUICK OSD screen will appear automatically.[RAM] [DVD-V]
 (Except iR/iRW)
Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the 
selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval 
Mode” in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (➜page 20).
1Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].
The QUICK OSD screen is displayed.
2Press [1] (play) when you find a title/
program to play.
This may not work depending on the disc and the play condition.
[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CD’s 
sequentially. Make sure that the applicable disc is in the play position 
before playing (➜ Disc information, left).
DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played.
While stopped
1Press [SHIFT]i[CD MODE].
2Press [1] (play).
[Note[
≥If the disc in the play position is not applicable (e.g. DVD), CD 
Mode does not work and “MODE” flashes.
≥HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled.
≥You cannot turn CD Mode on or off during play, or while in program 
or random mode.
≥If you want to play a DVD, press [SHIFT]i[CD MODE] again to 
cancel CD Mode. (CD Mode is also canceled when you open the 
current disc tray, select another source, or switch the unit to standby.)
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
(Except iR/iRW)
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few 
seconds.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
[RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)
Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Convenient when 
you want to skip commercials etc.
During play
Press [CM SKIP].
[RAM] It is not possible to skip through the current program if the start 
of the next program is within about one minute of the point you are 
skipping from.
Disc information
Displaying current playback 
condition (QUICK OSD)
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDDISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVELSUPER SRNDC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUD IO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DVD/CD
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9 45
78
CANCEL0
10
3
TV/VIDEO
AUX
, 
SHIFT
QUICK OSDDISC
1     5
ZOOM, CM SKIP
ANGLE/PAGE
ADVANCED
DISC REVIEWSUBTITLE, AUDIO
CD MODE
REPEAT
PLAY SPEED, 
QUICK REPLAY
RETURN
DISC
Not yet read
Empty
Disc Information
CD
DVD-Audio
Unchecked
No Disc
DVD-VideoTrack 10 Time 60:15
e.g.
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ChapterTime4Title1 0:41:23
Program Playback
e.g. [DVD-V]Elapsed play time
Current playback number
Current position Play mode Playback
condition
Reviewing titles to play 
(ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)
CD sequential play
(CD MODE)
Quick replay
Skipping one minute forward 
(CM SKIP)
ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW
ProgramTime4 0:01:06
04
e.g. [RAM]
SHIFTCD MODE
PLAY MODE
MODECD
PLAY SPEEDQUICK REPLAY
ZOOM
CM SKIP
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Convenient functions
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
During play
Press [SHIFT]i[ZOOM] several times to select 
the preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or 
“Auto”. 
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [2,1].
–from “k1.00” to “k1.60” (in 0.01 units)
–from “k1.60” to “k2.00” (in 0.02 units)
≥Press and hold [2,1] to alter faster.
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]
During play
Press [SHIFT]i[PLAY SPEED] several times 
to select “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”.
Changing play speed between the range of “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 
0.1 units)
Press [2,1]
 while the above message is displayed.
≥Press [1] (play) to return to normal play.
≥After you change the speed
– Dolby Pro LogicII and Sound Enhancement do not work. 
– Audio output switches to 2ch.
≥This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] several times 
to select the angle or rotate/advance the still 
picture.
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle selection
[JPEG] –Still picture rotation
[DVD-A] –Still picture advance 
(Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.)[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
Press [AUDIO] several times to select the 
soundtrack.
[RAM] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or 
“LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [2,1] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals.
Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3
/2 .1ch
[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] several times to 
select the subtitle language.
≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that 
are not displayed.
To display/clear the subtitles
Press [2,1] to select “On” or “Off”.
[RAM] (On/Off only with discs that contain 
subtitle on/off information)
Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] to select “On” or 
“Off”.
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic 
DVD Recorders.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
During play
Press [REPEAT] several times to select an 
item to be repeated.
[RAM]: Program>Disc>Off
≥During play list play: Scene>Playlist>Off
[DVD-A]: Track>Group
§>Off
[DVD-V]: Chapter>Title§>Off
[VCD]
 [CD]: Track>Disc§>Off
≥When CD Mode is on: Track>Disc>All CD’s>Off
≥When CD Mode is on, during program and random play: 
Tr a c k>All CD’s>Off
[WMA]
 [MP3]: Content>Group§>Off≥When CD Mode is on: Content>Group>All CD’s>Off
≥When CD Mode is on, during program and random play: 
Content>All CD’s>Off
[JPEG]
: Group§>Off
§“All” is displayed during program and random play.
Changing the zoom ratio
Changing play speed
Angle selection and Still 
picture rotation/advance
SHIFTZOOM
CM SKIP
Functions
Just Fit Zoom1.00
4:3 Standard
European Vista
16:9 Standard
American Vista
Cinemascope1
Cinemascope2 Auto
16:9 Standard (16:9)
4:3 Standard (4:3)
European Vista (1.66:1)
American Vista (1.85:1)
Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)
Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)e.g. 
SHIFTPLAY SPEEDQUICK REPLAY
Functions
Play Speed 1.0
Fast
Slow Normal
SHIFTANGLE/PAGEGROUP
Changing soundtracks
.1: Low frequency effect
.1:(not displayed if there is no signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
Changing subtitles
Repeat play
SUBTITLEAUDIO
Functions
Audio 1
e.g. [DVD-V]
SHIFTSUBTITLEAUDIO
Functions
SubtitleOff
REPEAT
Functions
Repeat Off
Chapter
Title Off
e.g. [DVD-V]
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Convenient functions
Convenient functions
≥Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select 
“Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 19).
≥[DVD-A] 
Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears 
after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered 
buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.
∫When CD Mode is off
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.
1[DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press the numbered buttons to 
select a group (
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press 
[ENTER]) or title.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. To select 25: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [5]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [2] ➜ [5] ➜ [ENTER]
2Press the numbered buttons to select a 
chapter or track (
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press 
[ENTER]). 
≥Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.
≥[VCD] [CD] Step 1 is unnecessary.
3Press [1] (play).
∫When CD Mode is on (➜page 12)
[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
You can program all the items on all the discs.
1Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to 
select a disc.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the 
items (
[WMA] [MP3] then press [ENTER]). 
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. To select 25: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [5]
[WMA] [MP3] [2] ➜ [5] ➜ [ENTER]
≥Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.
3Press [1] (play).
To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [3,4] to select an item, then press [ENTER] 
again to register.
To change the selected program
1 Press [3,4] to select an item.
2 Repeat above steps 1 and 2.
To clear the selected program
1 Press [3,4] to select an item.
2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3,4,2,1] to select “Clear” and 
press [ENTER]).
To clear the whole program
Select “Clear all” with [3,4,2,1] and press [ENTER]. 
[Note[
The program is retained in memory unless one of the following 
occurs:
– The current disc tray is opened.
– Another source is selected.
– The unit is switched to standby.
– CD Mode is turned on or off.
– You manually select another disc (while CD Mode is off).
Program/Random playCD MODE
PLAY MODE
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.
Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
Program __--__--________--__--) Random
§
^------------------------ off (Normal play) (_____}
§“ALL-DISC” (➜page 15) is displayed on the main unit’s display 
when CD Mode is on (➜page 12).
To exit program or random play mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDDISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL SUPER SRNDC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUDIO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSDSLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DVD/CD
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9 45
78
CANCEL0
10
3
TV/VIDEO
AUX
, , , 
ENTER
1 _
 5
PLAY MODE
CANCEL
Numbered
buttons
Program play (up to 32 items)
Program Playback
ENTERto select and pressPLAYto start
Disc No. T / G C / TPlayClearClear all
Choose a title and chapter.1
e.g. [DVD-V]
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∫When CD Mode is off
[VCD] [CD]
You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random 
order.
[DVD-A]
 [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in random 
order.
1[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Press the numbered buttons to select a 
group or a title.
[DVD-A]
≥To enter all groups, press [2,1] to select “All” and press 
[ENTER].
≥To deselect a group, press the numbered button 
corresponding to the group you want to clear.
2Press [1] (play).
∫When CD Mode is on (➜page 12)
[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.
Press [1] (play).
Random play
ALL-DISC random play
Random Playback
TitleChoose a title.1
0 ~ 9PLAYto start
to select
e.g. [DVD-V]
RND
Random Playback
Press PLAY to start
e.g. [CD]
RND
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered 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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo 
are trademarks, or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other 
countries.
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.
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are 
either trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
, HDCD
®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and 
Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific 
Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the 
following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 
5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in 
Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.
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Using navigation menus
Using navigation menus
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without 
using the HighMAT function (➜page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in 
Other Menu).
≥Playing HighMAT
TM discs (➜page 17)
1Press [TOP MENU].
≥To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “All”, “Audio” or 
“Picture” and press [ENTER].
1Press [MENU].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the group 
and press 
[ENTER].
3To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
To start play from the selected content
Press [3,4] to select and [ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group 
or content field.
≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a 
JPEG image on the screen
Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
∫Using the submenu
1While the menu is displayed
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
∫Searching by a content or group title
Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search 
its content.
1While the submenu is displayed (➜above)
Press [3,4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select a character and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat to enter another character.
≥Lower case is also searched.
≥Press [6, 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥Press [2] to erase a character.
≥Leave the asterisk (¢) when you search for the titles including 
the character you enter.
≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with the 
character you enter. To add the asterisk (¢) again, display the 
submenu again and select “Find”.
3Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
4Press [3,4] to select the content or group and 
press [ENTER].
[CD]
Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.
1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and press 
[ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and 
current position.
≥To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
Playing data discs
Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL SUPER SRNDC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUD IO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9 45
78
CANCEL0
10
3
, , , 
ENTER
SHIFTANGLE/PAGEFUNCTIONSTOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
MENU,
PLAY LIST
,
Numbered
buttons
TOP MENUMENU
Playback Menu
ENTERto select and press
All Total 436
Audio Total 7
Picture Total 427
WMA/MP3/JPEG
WMA/MP3
JPEGe.g.
Navigation  Menu
FUNCTIONSRETURNto  display  the  sub  menuGroup  005/023Content  0001/0004to  exit
Perfume
001 Brazilian 
002 Chinese 
003 Czech 
004 Hungarian 
005 Japanese 
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson 001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
5JPEG002 My favorite2005 Japanese 
001 Lady Starfish
Group and content number 
currently playing
:JPEG
:WMA/MP3
Number currently selected
Content
Group e.g.
Playing from the selected
track in the CD
Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
All
Audio
Picture
Next group
Previous group
Help display
Find
Contents only
Thumbnail images [JPEG]
WMA/MP3 and JPEG
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
To switch between guide messages and the 
elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title (➜below)
Groups and contents are displayed.
To go to next group [WMA] [MP3]
To go to previous group [WMA] [MP3] Groups only
A¢Find
TOP MENUMENU
CD Text
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.Ashley at Prom
10.
63 00
1/23
Disc Title:       All By Artist
Disc Artist:     Pink Island
Track title:      Long John Platinum
Track Artist:   SHIPWRECKED
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit
e.g. CD text
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Using navigation menus
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the item, 
then press [ENTER].
≥Repeat this step if necessary.
≥To change the menu background
Press [FUNCTIONS].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To exit the screen
Press [∫].
1During play
Press [MENU].
2Press [2] then [3,4] to switch among 
“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.
3Press [1] then [3,4] to select an item 
and press [ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].[RAM]
≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4] or the numbered buttons to 
select the program.
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the program and the disc.
3Press [ENTER].
(Only when the disc contains a play list)
1Press [PLAY LIST].
≥To exit the screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
2Press [3,4] or the numbered buttons to 
select the play list.
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
3Press [ENTER].
Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats).
≥This unit supports 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.
≥When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will 
be displayed on one 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 content and folders 
are treated as groups on this unit.)
At the time of recording, prefix folder and 
file names with 3-digit numbers in the 
order you want to play them (this may not 
work at times).
Files must have the extension:
“.WMA” or “.wma”
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”[WMA]
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
≥This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
[MP3]
≥This unit does not support ID3 tags.
≥Compatible sampling rates: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 
and 48 kHz.
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard 
(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital 
cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF 
Standard Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may 
render a picture unviewable.
– Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different 
name.
≥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.
Playing HighMATTM discs
Selecting from the list
TOP MENUMENU

 PREVRETURN NEXT
New Playlist Item Long Name Display TePAGE  1/3
Menu1Menu2
Menu3 Play list1
Play list2
Play list3Menu: Takes you to the next 
menu which shows 
play lists or another 
menu
Play list: play starts e.g.
Playlist
Playlist
Group
ContentAll  By  Artist
ENTERRETURNto  play to  selectto  exit09
Content  title   No.
1
Few times in summer
Less and less
And when I was born
Quatre gymnopedies
Youve made me sad
I cant quit him
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
Ziggy starfish 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10e.g.
Playing RAM discs
Playing the programs
Playing a play list
DIRECT 
NAVIGATORPLAY 
LIST
Direct Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature 1
1/  1 (MON) 1:05 AM Auto action 2
2/  2 (TU E) 2:21 AM Cinema 3
3/  3 (WED) 3:37 AM Music 4
4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball 5Date
No.On
Title Contents
RETURNto  selectto  exit09
e.g.
11/11 0:00:01 City Penguin 1
12/  1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom 2
1/  2 1:10:04 Special 3
2/  3 0:10:20 Soccer 4
2/10 0:25:01 Baseball 5
3/12 0:06:13 Home 6
3/  1 0:01:20 Drama 7
4/  2 1:00:12 Goodbye 8
4/  3 0:30:20 Soccer 2 9
4/10 1:00:01 Baseball 2 10Date No. LengthTitle
Playlist
to  select and press09RETURNENTERto  exit
e.g.
002 group
001
001 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3 003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
e.g. [MP3]root
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Using on-screen menus
Using on-screen menus
1Press once.
2Select the menu.
3Make the settings.
4Press to exit.
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDDISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL SUPER SRNDC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUDIO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DVD/CD
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9 45
78
CANCEL0
10
3
TV/VIDEO
AUX
, , , 
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
CANCEL
Numbered
buttons
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
Go to the 
next menu Select
Register
Return to the 
previous menu
ENTER
123
456
78
09
S10ENTER
Select
Register
FUNCTIONS
Items shown differ depending on the 
type of disc.
Main menu
Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Track
Playlist
ContentTo start from a specific item
Time§ Except iR/
iRWTo skip incrementally or decrementally
§ (Time 
Slip for play only)
1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip 
indicator.
2Press [3,4] to select the time and press 
[ENTER].
≥Press and hold [3,4] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time
§ (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio
(➜page 13, Changing soundtracks)
[WMA] [MP3]
To display the current disc type
Still PictureTo switch still pictures
ThumbnailTo show thumbnail images
Subtitle(➜page 13, Changing subtitles)
Marker (VR)
[RAM]
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video 
recorders
To recall a marker: Press [3,4] ➜ Press 
[ENTER]
Angle(with multiple angles)
To select the angle
Rotate 
PictureTo  r o t a t e  p i c t u r e
SlideshowTo turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Other 
Settings(➜page 19)
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∫Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
∫Picture Menu∫Audio Menu
∫Display Menu
∫Other Menu
Other Settings
Play Speed[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
–from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)
Repeat(➜page 13, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat
Except [JPEG] [RAM] (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. 
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker
Except [RAM]
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept 
markers.)
To  mark  a position: Press [ENTER] (at the desired 
point)
To mark another position: Press [2,1] to select 
“¢” ➜ Press [ENTER]
To recall a marker: Press [2,1] ➜ Press 
[ENTER]
To erase a marker: Press [2,1] ➜ Press 
[CANCEL]
≥This feature does not work during program and 
random play.
Advanced 
Disc Review[➜page 12, Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED 
DISC REVIEW)]
Picture 
Mode
Normal
Cinema1:  Mellows images and enhances detail 
in dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail 
in dark scenes.
Animation
Dynamic
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture 
Adjustment”) (➜below)
Picture Adjustment
Contrast Brightness
Sharpness Color
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer
Reduces the rough noise in the background to 
give a greater feeling of depth.
Video 
Output 
Mode480i (Interlace) ,--. 480p (Progressive)
When you select “480p”, 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 for progressive output to 
suit the type of material.
Auto1 (normal):Detects 24 frame-per-second 
film content and appropriately 
converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film 
content in addition to 24 frame-per-
second film content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and 
the video content is distorted.
Dolby Pro 
LogicII(➜page 22, Dolby Pro LogicII)
Dialogue 
Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or 
higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center 
channel)
On ,------. Off
Sound 
EnhancementEnhances audio output to produce a warm hall-like 
sound.
On ,------. Off
Information[JPEG] Off, Date, Details
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
Just Fit ZoomTo select the appropriate screen size 
to fit your TV screen
Manual ZoomTo zoom in and out manually
Bit Rate Display[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOff, On, Auto
GUI Brightnesss3 to r3
Setup(➜page 20)
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-AudioSelect “Play as DVD-Video” to play 
DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR, 
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscSelect “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG 
files on DVD-RAM or to play a HighMAT 
disc without using the HighMAT 
function.
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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset in the following diagram.
∫“Disc” tab
§1The original language designated on the disc is selected.§2Input a code number referring to the table on page 30.
§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles 
appear in that language (if available on the disc).
∫“Video” tab
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDDISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SUPER SRNDC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUDIO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DVD/CD
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9 45
78
CANCEL0
10
3
TV/VIDEO
AUX
, , , 
ENTER
SHIFT
SETUP
Numbered
buttons
VideoAudioDisplayOthers Disc
Setup
AudioEnglish
MenusEnglish
Advanced Disc ReviewIntro Mode
SubtitleAutomatic
RatingsLevel 8
ENTERRETURNto  select and pressto  exit
Ta b
SettingItem
1Show the Setup menu.
If you have not set QUICK SETUP 
(➜page 8), the QUICK SETUP 
screen appears.
2Select the tab.
3Select the item.
4Make the settings.
5Press to exit.
SHIFTSETUP
MUTING
ENTER
Select
Go right
ENTER
Select
Register
ENTER
123
456
78
09
S10ENTER
Select
Register
SHIFTSETUP
MUTING
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
AudioChoose the audio language.≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Original§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
SubtitleChoose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
§3≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
MenusChoose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in 
QUICK SETUP also changes this 
setting.≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Advanced Disc Review(➜page 12)≥Intro Mode:  Reviews each title/program.
≥Interval Mode:  Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10 minute interval within a title/program.
RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video 
play.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥8 No Limit≥1 to 7≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
When you select your 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. 
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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)
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