Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht920 Operating Instructions

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Discs that can be played/Main unit and disc caution
§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
∫Discs that cannot be played
PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
DVD+R, iRW, DVD-RW, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, 
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 
5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market 
including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
∫Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes 
and decodes discs with these 
symbols.
∫To prevent damage
Do not;
– load more than one disc per tray.
– touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion.
– rotate the carousel by hand.
– close the drawer by hand.
∫To clean discs
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD[ [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner 
(LF-K200DCA1, where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
∫Disc handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc 
warping, rendering it unusable).
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static 
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not 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.
Disc Logo
Indication 
used in 
operating 
instructions
Remarks
DVD-RAM[RAM]Recorded using Version 1.1 of the 
Video Recording Format (a unified 
video recording standard).≥Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD-
Video cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥Remove TYPE 2 
and 4 discs from 
their cartridges 
before use.
[JPEG]Recorded using the DCF (Design 
rule for Camera File system) 
standard.≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video 
recorders.
≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” 
in Other Menu (‹page 19).
DVD-Audio[DVD-A]—
[DVD-V]Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (‹page 19)
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]—
DVD-RPanasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
§ on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or 
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
Video CD
[VCD]—
SVCDConforming to IEC62107
CD[CD]This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function. 
(A function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals)
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as 
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
CD-R
CD-RW
—
[WMA] 
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[CD]
[VCD]≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on 
the left. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.
≥HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other 
Menu (‹page 19).
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Basic play
Basic play
VOLUME
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CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
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TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
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DISC 4 DISC 5
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CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
CANCEL
GROUP
,,
DVD/CD
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ENTER
VOLUME
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VOLUMEDISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
PHONESDOWNUP5   DISC   SELECTORINPUT
SELECTORPOWER/IDIGITAL INCD  MODETUNE  MODETUNING
OPEN/CLOSE
POWER/I
OPEN/CLOSE
INPUTSELECTOR
OPEN/CLOSE
DOWNUP
1 Power on.3 Open the drawer and place the 
disc(s).
≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you 
want to play is facing up.
≥To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] 
on the main unit.
≥Play will start from the disc in the front-left position.
4 Close the drawer.
A disc indicator lights to show the tray is in the play 
position.
Press to skip.
Press and hold to search.5 Start play.
When the disc finishes playing:If the next disc doesn’t start 
playing, select the disc 
(‹page 13, Disc selection).
6 Adjust the 
volume.
Disc select buttons/
indicators
2 Select 
“DVD/CD”.
Stop PROGRESSIVE
DISC SKIP Numbered
buttons
Progressive 
videoMain unit only
Stop
The position is memorized while 
“RESUME” is on the display.
≥Press [1] (play) to resume. 
[DVD-V] To  r e v i e w  t h e  
previous chapters 
(‹page 14, Position memory)
≥Press [∫] to clear the 
position.
Pause≥Press [1] (play) to start play.
Skip[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[34] :Group skip during 
play
[
21] :Content skip during 
play
Search
(during play)≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (play) to start play.
Slow-motion
(during pause)≥[VCD] Slow motion, forward 
direction only.
Frame-by-
frame
(during pause)≥[VCD] Forward direction only.
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SKIP
ENTER
SLOW/SEARCH
ENTER
On-screen 
item select
Enter number
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2]
[VCD] with playback control
While stopped, press the 
numbered buttons.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ‹ [2] ‹ [3] ‹ [ENTER]
≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel 
the number(s).
Starting play 
from a 
selected 
group
(while stopped)
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is 
treated as a “Group”.
ENTER
Select
Register
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Basic play
[Note[
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when 
you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
VOLUME
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SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
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DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCRTV
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AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
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CD MODEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
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CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
TOP MENU
CD MODE RETURN MENU
FL DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
DISC 1-5
SHIFT
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VOLUME
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
PHONESDOWNUP5   DISC   SELECTORINPUT
SELECTORPOWER/IDIGITAL INCD  MODETUNE  MODETUNING
OPEN/CLOSE
CD MODE< OPEN/CLOSE
DISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP 5 DISC SELECTOR
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu
Disc menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu
[VCD]
Shows a disc menu
Return to 
previous 
screen
Main unit 
display
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3]
Time display
,-.Number display
[JPEG]
When Slideshow is on:
SLIDE
,-.Number display
When Slideshow is off:
PA LY
,-.Number display
Information 
screen[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[CD] (CD text only)
Turns the information screen on/
off.
Disc selection
≥You can also select the disc 
with 5 DISC SELECTOR 
buttons on the main unit.
Skipping to the 
next disc tray
≥While the drawer is closed 
Each time you press the 
button, the carousel moves 
clockwise by one tray.
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
RETURN
FL DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
SHIFT
123
45DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
DISC SKIP
Changing the 
other discs 
without 
interrupting 
play
≥The carousel moves one tray 
clockwise and each 
subsequent press moves it 
two trays in alternate 
directions.
Exchanging 
the discs in 
the play 
position
≥The drawer opens and the 
disc in the play position 
comes to the front-left 
position.
≥Press the button again to 
play the disc after changing 
the disc in the front-left 
position.
CD Mode 
(CD sequential 
play)
(while stopped)[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
This feature is very convenient 
if you want to play several 
music CDs sequentially.
DVD and JPEG files are 
skipped without being played.
≥HighMAT menus and Video 
CD playback control are 
disabled.
≥You cannot change the mode 
during play, program or 
random play.
≥If you want to play a DVD, 
press [CD MODE] again to 
cancel CD Mode. (CD Mode 
is also canceled when you 
switch the unit to standby.)
DISC EXCHANGE
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If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting
(‹ page 32, 33).
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DISC SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
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Convenient functions
Position memorized
Convenient functions
See below for details.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
This position is memorized even after turning off the unit, changing 
the source or moving the disc out of the play position.
Press [POSITION MEMORY].
≥Up to 5 discs.
≥When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced.
≥You cannot recall the position in CD Mode (‹page 13).
When the unit is turned on, reselect “DVD/CD”, or when the disc 
comes to the play position, “RESUME” displays.
Press [1] (play) to start play from that 
position.
To review the previous chapters [DVD-V]
Press [1] (play) while the following message is displayed.
The beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are played.
≥Do not press [1] (play) if you want to cancel review.
[RAM]
 [DVD-V] [VCD]
Press [SHIFT]i[ZOOM] 
several times to select 
the preset aspect ratio or 
“Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
Press [21].
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
≥Press and hold [21] to alter faster.[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 [21] to select “On” or “Off ” for vocals.
Read the disc’s instructions for details.
[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
[RAM] (On/Off only)
Press [SUBTITLE] several times 
to select the subtitle language.
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off ”.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few 
seconds.
[DVD-A]
During play or while paused
Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE].
The page changes each time you do this.
≥Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.
Position memory
Memorizes the position to resume play.
Zoom
Expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Audio
Changes the soundtrack.
Subtitle
Changes the subtitle language. 
Quick replay
Replays a scene.
Page skip
Selects still pictures.
VOLUME
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DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCRTV
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AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
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CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFTPAG E
SUBTITLE
POSITION
MEMORY
QUICK
REPLAY ZOOM
AUDIO 3421
ENTERSHIFT
RETURN
POSITION
MEMORY
SHIFTZOOMAUDIOr
ZOOMAUDIO
SUBTITLE
QUICK REPLAY
SHIFTPA G E
GROUP
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Position memory
Zoom
Press PLAY to Chapter ReviewPress PLAY to preview chaptersor
 Menu
Just Fit Zoom                 1.00
Audio
Subtitle
Quick replay
Page skip
 Menu
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Convenient functions
See below for details.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
During play
Press [SHIFT]i[REPEAT] 
several times to select an item to 
be repeated.
[RAM]: PG REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF
≥During play list play: SCENE REPEAT>PL REPEAT>REPEAT OFF
[DVD-A]: TRACK REPEAT>GROUP REPEAT§>REPEAT OFF
[DVD-V]
: CHAPTER REPEAT>TITLE REPEAT§>REPEAT OFF
[VCD]
 [CD] (There is no on-screen display.)
TRACK REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF
[WMA]
 [MP3] (There is no on-screen display.)CONTENT REPEAT>GROUP REPEAT§>REPEAT OFF
[JPEG] (There is no on-screen display.)
GROUP REPEAT§>REPEAT OFF
§During all group ([DVD-A]), program and random play “ALL REPEAT” 
is displayed.
∫All group play
[DVD-A]
Press [1] (play).
∫Random play
[VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.)
1-DISC: You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in 
random order.
ALL-DISC: You can play all the items on all the discs 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 title 
or a group ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]).
[DVD-A]
≥To enter all groups, press [21] to select “All” and press [ENTER].≥To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons 
corresponding to the group you want to clear.
2Press [1] (play).
≥You can play a maximum of 999 audio/picture contents in 
random order.
∫Program play (up to 24 items)
[VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.)
You can program all the items on discs.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can program all the items on a 
disc in the play position.
1[VCD] [CD]
Press [SHIFT]i
([DISC1]–[DISC5]).
2Press the numbered buttons to select the 
items (
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]).
 
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g.To select 25: [S10]‹[2]‹[5]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [2]‹[5]‹[ENTER]
≥Repeat this step to program other items.
≥[VCD] [CD] Step 1 is unnecessary when programming tracks 
on the same disc.
≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
To select an item using the cursor buttons 
Press [ENTER] and [34] to select an item, then press 
[ENTER] again to register. All the items in the selected disc, 
title or group are selected when you select “ALL”.
3Press [1] (play).
To add or change the program
[VCD] [CD] (Add only): Repeat steps 1 and 2.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Press [34] to select an item, then repeat step 2.
≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to skip 8 lines at a time.
To clear an item
[VCD] [CD] Press [CANCEL].
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1Press [34] to select an item.
2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3421] to select “Clear” and 
press [ENTER]).
To clear the whole program
[VCD] [CD] Press [∫] so “CLEAR” is displayed.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Press [3421] to select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. 
[Note]
≥[DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Times are not displayed while programming.≥[VCD] [CD] Items the unit cannot find can be programmed but are 
canceled during play. This is also the case if you program DVD-
RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, WMA, MP3 and JPEG.
≥The program is cleared when you switch the unit to standby, select 
another source, exit program mode by pressing [PLAY MODE] or 
move the disc out of the play position.
[VCD] [CD] The program is retained in memory.
Repeat play
All group, random and program play
Each time you press the button while stopped:
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
All group ([DVD-A])>Program> Random>off (Normal play)
^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------}
[VCD]
 [CD] (There is no on-screen display.)
Program>1-DISC random >ALL-DISC random >off (Normal play) ^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------}
To exit all group, program and random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
≥Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program 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.
VOLUME
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CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
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PLAY 
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QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
CANCEL
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
3421
ENTER
SHIFTPAG E
Numbered
buttonsSHIFTREPEAT
PLAY MODE
r
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
Repeat play
All group, random and program play
 Menu
Repeat      Off
All Group Playback
Press PLAY to start
Random Playback
Title
Choose a title.
1
to selectPLAYto startPLAY 0  ~  9
e.g. [DVD-V]
1Title No. ChapterTime
Program Play
ENTER
PLAYto  select  and  pressto  exit
PlayClearClear all
Choose a title and chapter.
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Using navigation menus
Using navigation menus
See below and the following page for details.
[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).
∫Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM)
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio” or 
“Picture” and press [ENTER].
≥To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].
∫Using navigation menus
1Press [MENU].
2Press [3421] to select the group or 
audio/picture content and press [ENTER].
≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a 
JPEG image on the screen
Select a JPEG file first, and then select tracks.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
1Press [TOP MENU] 
or 
[MENU].
2Press [34] to move 
through the tracks 
and press [ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to 
skip 10 lines at a time.
1While the menu is displayed
Press [DISPLAY].
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
2Press [3 4] to select the sub menu and 
press [ENTER].
Playing data discs
Playing HighMAT
TM discs
Playing the programs
Playing a play list
VOLUME
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SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
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DIRECT 
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RETURN
DISPLAY
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
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CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
TOP MENU,
DIRECT
NAVIGATORMENU,
PLAY LIST
,
DISPLAY3421
ENTER
PAG E
SHIFT
Numbered
buttonsMENUTOP MENU
or
TOP MENUMENU
or
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
PLAY 
LIST
Playing data discs
To use the contents screen to find a track 
[CD] (CD text only)
Navigation  Menu
DISPLAYRETURNto  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
CD Text
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.Ashley at Prom
10.
201
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
Using the submenu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
∫Searching by content or group title [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 
Place the cursor on the group title to search a group, or place the 
cursor on the content title to search contents.
1 Select “Find” (‹ above).
2 Press [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.
≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that 
character.
3 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
4 Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press 
[ENTER].
Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group
All
Audio
Picture
Help display
Find
Contents only
Thumbnail images [JPEG] 
WMA/MP3 and JPEG files
WMA/MP3 files only
JPEG files only
To switch between guide messages and 
the elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title 
(‹below) Groups and content
To go to next groups 
[WMA] [MP3]
To go to previous groups [WMA] [MP3]
Groups only
A¢Find
Group and content 
number currently playing
:JPEG files
:WMA/MP3 files
Number currently selected
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Using navigation menus
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1While stopped
Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3421] to select the item 
following the on-screen instructions.
≥To change the menu background
Press [DISPLAY].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To exit the screen
Press [∫].
∫Selecting from the list
1During play
Press [MENU].
2Press [2] then 
[34] to switch 
among Playlist, 
Group and 
Content lists.
3Press [1] then 
[
34] to select an item and press [ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to skip 10 lines at a time.
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].[RAM]
1Press [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR].
≥Titles appear only if you 
have entered them.
≥You cannot change 
program and disc titles.
2Press [34] or the 
numbered buttons 
to select the program.
≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to skip 5 lines at a time.
≥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].
≥To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[RAM]
(Only when the disc contains a play list)
1Press [PLAY LIST].
2Press [34] or the 
numbered buttons 
to select the play 
list.
≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to 
skip 10 lines at a time.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ‹ [2] ‹ [3]
3Press [ENTER].
≥To exit the screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
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 
for mats).
≥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.
Naming folders and files
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.
[MP3]
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥Compatible sampling rate: 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 un-viewable.
– 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 
associated sound.
Playing HighMATTM discs
2 PREV3RETURN NEXT1
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
10
Playing the programs
Playing a play list
Direct Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 Monday feature 1
1/  1 (MON) 1:05 Auto action 2
2/  2 (T U E) 2:21 Cinema 3
3/  3 (WED) 3:37 Music 4
4/10(THU)11:05 Baseball 5Date
No.On
Title Contents
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit09
11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin 1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom 2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one 3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer 4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball 5Date No. LengthTitle
Playlist
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit
4/11 0:00:01 City Penguin 6
4/ 15 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom 7
4/ 17 0:13:22 Formula one 8
4/ 20 0:05:30 Soccer 9
4/22 0:07:29 Baseball 10
09
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
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Using on-screen menus
Using on-screen menus
(Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.)
∫Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
1234
Press once.
(When pressed twice, the elapsed play 
time indicator appears ‹ below.)
Items shown differ depending on the 
type of software.
Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit.
Main Menu
DISPLAY
ENTER
Go to the 
next menu Select
Register
Return to the 
previous menu123
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09DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTERENTER
Select
Register
DISPLAY
Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Tr a c k  
Playlist
ContentTo start from a specific item
Time
To skip incrementally or decrementally 
(Time Slip)
1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip 
indicator.
2Press [34] to select the time and press 
[ENTER].
≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio
(‹page 14)
[WMA] [MP3]
To display the current bitrate or sampling 
frequency
Still Picture To switch still pictures
ThumbnailTo show thumbnail images
Subtitle(‹page 14)
Marker (VR)
[RAM]
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video 
recorders
To recall a marker: [34] ‹ [ENTER]
Angle(with multiple angles)
To select the angle
Rotate PictureTo rotate picture
SlideshowTo turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Other Settings
Current playback item
Press [34] to select the elapsed 
play time or the remaining time. Condition — p l ay,  p a u s e,  o r  s l ow / s e a r c hCurrent position
∫Elapsed play time indicator
(Except [JPEG])
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)
≥After you change the speed
– Output is in stereo.
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted 
to 48 kHz.
Repeat (‹page 15)
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: [ENTER] (at the desired
point)
To mark another position:  [21] ‹ [ENTER]
To recall a marker: [21] ‹ [ENTER]
To erase a marker: [21] ‹ [CANCEL]
≥This feature does not work during program 
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Using on-screen menus
∫Picture Menu
∫Audio Menu∫Display Menu
∫Other Menu
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
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.
This does not work while using Cinema1 or 2 
(‹ above).
Video Output 
Mode≥480I (Interlace) ,------. 480P (Progressive)
Transfer Mode
If you have chosen “480P” (‹ above), select 
the method of conversion for progressive 
output to suit the type of material.
Auto1(normal):For viewing film material
Auto2:For viewing film material (the same as 
Auto1, but able to convert 30-frame-
per-second progressive video)
Video:For video material
Dolby Pro 
Logic II(‹page 24) 
Dialogue 
Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel 
or over, with the dialogue recorded in the 
center channel)
On ,------. Off
Multi 
Re-master
[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)[DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 
kHz only)
[VCD] [CD]
≥During 2ch output of these discs, 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 48 kHz at 96 kHz. 
(Sampling frequency ‹page 34)
≥During multi-channel output of these discs, 
this feature reproduces the frequencies lost 
during recording to give you a sound closer 
to the original.
[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.
1 > 2 > 3 > Off
^----------------------------}
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)
1High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)
2Various tempos (e.g., jazz)
3Low tempo (e.g., classical)
Other discs
1Light effect
2Medium effect
3Strong effect
InformationOn ,------. Off
([JPEG]: Off, Date, Details)
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made 
for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 
aspect television
Normal:Horizontally stretches 
images.
Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images 
to fill more of the screen. 
Other images appear in full in 
the center of the screen.
Shrink:Images appear in the center 
of the screen.
Zoom:Expands all images to fill the 
screen.
If your television has a similar feature, 
use it instead for a better effect.
Just Fit ZoomTo select the appropriate screen size 
to fit your TV screen
Manual ZoomTo zoom in and out manually
Bitrate Display
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) 
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOn ,------. Off
GUI Brightnesss3 to r3
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-AudioWhile stopped
≥Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play 
DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR, 
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscWhile stopped
≥Select “Play as Data Disc” to play 
JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to play a 
HighMAT disc without using the 
HighMAT function.
3/2 .1ch
.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
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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
(Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.)
 
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
∫ “Disc” tab
§1The original language designated on the disc is selected.§2Input a code number referring to the table on page 34.
§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle 
appears in that language (If available on the disc).
∫ “Video” tab
1234 5
Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.
SHIFTSETUPMUTINGrENTER
Select
Go right
ENTER
Select
Register123
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09DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
ENTER
Select
Register
SHIFTSETUPMUTINGr
VideoAudioDisplayOthers Disc
Setup
AudioEnglish
MenusEnglishSubtitleAutomatic
RatingsLevel 8
ENTERRETURNto  select and pressto  exit
Ta b
Setting ItemThe QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in 
the shaded area.
Audio
Choose the audio language.≥English
≥French≥Spanish≥Original§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
§3≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.
≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
≥Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.
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≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
≥Unlock Player≥Change Password≥Change Level≥Temporary Unlock
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 a 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 (Y/PB/PR)