Panasonic Dvd La95 Operating Instructions Manual

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31RQT6025
VIDEO 5.1CH OUTAUDIO
OPT OUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
Change “Digital output” (➡page 41).
Listening through 2 speakers
Analog connection
This unit
(Right side) 
2-channel digital amplifier 
or mini-system
∫To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic (➡page 44)
As well as the connections shown above, you will need to connect center and sur-
round speakers. See the operating instructions for the other equipment for connection
procedures.
≥Turn V.S.S. off. Surround effects will not work correctly if V.S.S. is on (➡page 17).
Optical fiber cable
Do not bend when connecting.
Optical digital audio
input terminal
VIDEO 5.1CH OUTAUDIO
OPT OUT
 LINE IN
RL
Audio input
terminal
(white)
(black)
This unit
(Right side)
2-channel analog amplifier 
or mini-system
(including amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic)(red)
Stereo connection cable
Digital connection 
						

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32RQT6025
Connecting to a television
Enjoying a larger screen
VIDEO 5.1CH OUTAUDIO
OPT OUT
AUDIO IN
L
R
7*%&0
S VIDEO
 VIDEO
Television
Audio/video cable
(included) S video cable
(yellow) (black)(red) (yellow)
Either of these
(white)
This unit (Right side)Audio input
terminal
Use the S video
cable when
connecting the
unit to a TV set
equipped with an
S video input
terminal for the
best picture clarity
possible.S video/video input
terminal
Note
≥The unit’s speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near 
televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.
≥Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs or during TV
broadcasts. If you turn the volume up, reduce it again so that a sudden increase in output
does not occur.
Do not connect the player through your video cassette recorder
The picture may not be played back correctly due to the copy guard. 
						

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Selecting TV screen type
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Preparations
≥Turn on your television and the unit.
≥Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the connection for the player.
1Press [ACTION] to show the
menus.
≥[MENU] is also effective when
stopped (unless a DVD-RAM is
loaded).
∫To return to the previous menu
Press [RETURN].
Note
≥16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and scan style will appear in the 
letterbox style despite the setting here.
≥DVDs are recorded in a variety of aspect ratio. You can change the way software is shown
on a regular television (4:3) with the above operation. If you have a widescreen television
(16:9), use the television’s picture modes.
DiscACTION
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
ACTION
Still Mode Automatic16:9 TV Aspect
Video
ENTER    RETURN
SELECT
3Use [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”
and press [ENTER].
4Use [3, 4] to select the item and
press [ENTER].
≥4:3 Pan & Scan
≥Select if you have a regular television
and to view 16:9 software in the pan
and scan style (
a).
≥4:3 Letterbox
≥Select if you have a regular television
and to view 16:9 software in the letter-
box style (b).
≥16:9 (factory preset)
≥Select when a wide-screen television
is connected.
The Video menu screen is shown.
5Press [ACTION] to end the 
settings.
2Use [2, 1] to select the Video
tab.ab 
						

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VIDEO 5.1CH OUTAUDIO
OPT OUT
This unit (Right side)
Headphones
3.5 mm (
1⁄8q) stereo
Recording to MDs and cassettes
∫Analog recording
You can record to a cassette or MD deck without sound being affected by copy guard if you
use analog connection.
≥Use a stereo connection cable for analog connection. (➡page 31)
∫Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.
The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz/16 bit linear PCM.
Ensure the following conditions are met.
≥There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.
≥The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
1. Use an optical fiber cable for digital connection. (➡page 31)
2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
3.V.S.S.:OFF(➡page 17)
3.PCM Down Conversion:Yes(➡page 41)
3.Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround:PCM(➡page 41)
Using an optional car adaptor:Part number DY-DC95
Note
≥Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions carefully.
≥In the interests of the traffic safety, do not perform operations on the unit or view video
software while driving a vehicle.
≥Do not rest the unit directly on your lap for a long time. It can become hot and cause burns.
Place the unit in a secure position for viewing.
≥You can enjoy sound through your car audio system by connecting a car stereo cassette
adaptor (➡page 4) to this unit’s headphone jack.
Using headphones
Preparations
Turn down the volume before connection, and then adjust the level.
DC IN 9V
DC IN 9V
To the cigarette
lighter socket  Optional car adaptor This unit (Left side)
Note
When headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the unit’s stereo speakers. 
						

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Watching video from a video camera
1Connect the video camera to this unit.
2Press [DVD/AUX] to select “AUX”.
Note
≥“AUX” mode is canceled when this unit is turned off.
≥Auto power-off function (➡page 12) does not work while the “AUX” mode is on. Turn the
unit off when you have finished using it.
Using an optional battery pack:Part number CGP-H501
VIDEO 5.1CH OUTAUDIO
OPT OUT
(yellow) (yellow)
(black)(white)
(red) Audio/video cable
(included) This unit (Right side)
Video camera
Use together with built-in battery.
Charge the battery pack before using it for
the first time.
∫To attach
∫
1Confirm that the marks on the bottom
of the unit and battery match.
DC IN 9V
LOCK UNLOCK
LOCK UNLOCK
12
Optional battery pack
Bottom of the unit
Bottom of the unit
DC IN 9V
LOCK UNLOCK
1
2
∫Approximate recharging and play
times
(Actual times depend on operating 
conditions.)
∫Fit the battery pack firmly so it clicks into
place.
∫To recharge (When the unit is off)
Connect to the household AC outlet while
the battery pack is attached (➡page 10).≥Brightness is factory preset to “0”.
≥
To change the LCD brightness (➡page 19).
∫To detach
1Slide the latch and hold in position.
≥To confirm the charge (➡page 11).
≥Press [DISPLAY].
≥If the unit is not to be used for a long time,
detach the battery pack (➡page 11).
Note
Refer to “IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS” on pages 6 and 7. Recharging is complete when [CHG]
goes out. (The [Í] indicator lights.)
Disconnect the AC power supply cord
and AC adaptor.
Recharging[at 20oC(68oF)]
10 hours
10 hours
10 hours
LCD
brightness
level
j5
0
5
LCD on
8 hours
6 hours 
30 minutes
5 hours
LCD off
11 hours 30 minutes
11 hours 
30 minutes
11 hours 
30 minutes
Play time 
						

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This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 38 for details on menu 
operation.
≥The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can
change the language by going to “Menu Language” in the Display menu.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
Changing initial settings
Summary of initial settings 
Menus
Disc
Video
Audio
Items
Audio
Choose the preferred audio language.§1
SubtitleChoose the preferred subtitle language.§1
Menus
Choose the preferred language for disc
menus.§1
Ratings(➡page 39)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video
play.
≥The password screen is shown if you 
≥choose levels 0 to 7.
≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs 
≥that do not have ratings levels recorded 
≥on them.
≥The password screen is shown when
you select “Ratings” if levels 0 to 7 have
been selected.
TV Aspect(➡page 33)
Choose the setting to suit your television
and preference.
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when
paused.
Speaker Setting 
Choose the settings to suit your audio
system and the listening environment
(➡pages 42 and 43).
DVD-VDVD-A
DVD-V
DVD-VDVD-A
DVD-VDVD-A
DVD-VDVD-A
Options
English
French SpanishOriginal§2Other ¢¢¢¢§3
Automatic§4English FrenchSpanish Other ¢¢¢¢§3
EnglishFrench Spanish
Other ¢¢¢¢§3
Setting ratings 
(When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit
: All DVD-Video can be 
played.
1 to 7: Prohibits play of 
DVD-Video with 
corresponding ratings 
recorded on them.
0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all
DVD-Video.
Changing ratings 
(When level 0 – 7 is selected)
Unlock Player Change Level
Change Password Temporary Unlock
4:3 Pan&Scan
4:3 Letterbox
16:9
AutomaticField§5
Frame§6
Multi-channel:when 3 or more speakers are
connected.
≥Speaker presence and size
≥Delay time≥Channel balance
2-channel:
when 2 speakers or an amplifier
with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder is
connected. 
						

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§1Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.§2The original language of each disc will be selected.§3Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➡page 40).§4If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if available on that disc.
§5Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.§6Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen 
clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
§7Audio will be heard when playing some DVD-Audio despite the settings you make here.§8DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.§9DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio can be played.
Menus
Audio
Display
Others
Items
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output the audio signals on
discs that do not have copyright
protection (➡page 41).
Dolby Digital
Digital output of Dolby Digital signals
(➡page 41)
DTS Digital Surround 
Digital output of DTS Digital Surround
signals (➡page 41)
D. Range Compression
(Dolby Digital Only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
Audio during Search 
Choose whether to have sound during search.
Menu Language
Choose the preferred language for these
menus and the on-screen messages.
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen
messages or not.
DVD-Video Mode
Select how to play pictures contained on
some DVD-Audio.
The setting returns to “Off” when you
remove the disc or turn the unit off.
Demo
A demonstration of the unit’s on-screen
displays starts when you select “On”. 
The demonstration stops and the setting
reverts to “Off” when you press a button
(except [MONITOR], [BRIGHT], and
[COLOUR]).
VCD DVD-VDVD-ARAM
DVD-VDVD-ARAM
DVD-VDVD-A
DVD-VDVD-A
DVD-VDVD-A
Options
No
Yes
BitstreamPCM
PCMBitstream
OffOn
OnOff§7
EnglishFrançais Español
OnOff
Off§8On§9
OffOn 
						

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2Use [2, 1] to select the tab for
settings you want to change.
The screen changes to display the
menu.
Disc menu
e
u
Video menu
e
u
Audio menu
e
u
Display menu
e
u
Others menu Change the initial settings to suit your preference 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 the unit is turned off.
Common procedures
Changing initial settings
See pages 36 and 37 for menu and option
details.
1Press [ACTION] to show the
menus.
≥[MENU] is also effective when
stopped (unless a DVD-RAM is
loaded).
The screen shows the disc settings
menu first.
DiscACTION
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
3Use [3, 4] to select the item you
want to change and press
[ENTER].
4Use [3, 4] to select the option
and press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu
again.
∫To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
∫When you are finished
Press [ACTION].
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Entering a password 
Refer also to “Common procedures” (➡page 38) and the Disc menu in “Summary of initial
settings” (➡page 36).
Remote control onlyDVD-V
ACTION
ENTER  RETURN
Enter a 4-digit password,
then press ENTER.Ratings
✱✱✱✱PasswordSELECT
ACTION
SELECT
ENTER  RETURN
Ratings
Unlock Player
Change Password
Change Level 
Temporary Unlock
Now, when you insert a DVD-Video
that exceeds the ratings limit you set,
a message appears on the screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions.When setting ratings
(when level is 8)
When changing ratings
(when level is set to 0 to 7)
The password screen is shown when you
select “Ratings”.
1. Input your 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. The password screen is shown when you
select levels 0 to 7.
1. Input a 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons and press [ENTER].
1.≥If you enter a wrong number, press
[CANCEL] to erase it before you press
[ENTER].
1.The lock symbol appears closed to show
the rating is locked.
1.Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.2. Select the item with [3, 4] and press
[ENTER], and follow the on-screen 
instructions. 
						

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Language code list
Changing initial settings
7678: Lingala
7684: Lithuanian
7775: Macedonian
7771: Malagasy
7783: Malay
7776: Malayalam
7784: Maltese
7773: Maori
7782: Marathi
7779: Moldavian
7778: Mongolian
7865: Nauru
7869: Nepali
7879: Norwegian
7982: Oriya
8083: Pashto, Pushto
7065: Persian
8076: Polish
8084: Portuguese
8065: Punjabi
8185: Quechua
8277: Rhaeto-
Romance
8279: Romanian
8285: Russian
8377: Samoan
8365: Sanskrit
7168: Scots Gaelic
8382: Serbian
8372: Serbo-Croatian
8378: Shona
8368: Sindhi
6566: Abkhazian
6565: Afar
6570: Afrikaans
8381: Albanian
6577: Ameharic
6582: Arabic
7289: Armenian
6583: Assamese
6588: Aymara
6590: Azerbaijani
6665: Bashkir
6985: Basque
6678: Bengali;
Bangla
6890: Bhutani
6672: Bihari
6682: Breton
6671: Bulgarian
7789: Burmese
6669: Byelorussian
7577: Cambodian
6765: Catalan
9072: Chinese
6779: Corsican
7282: Croatian
6783: Czech
6865: Danish
7876: Dutch
6978: English
6979: Esperanto
6984: Estonian
7079: Faroese 
7074: Fiji
7073: Finnish
7082: French
7089: Frisian
7176: Galician
7565: Georgian
6869: German
6976: Greek
7576: Greenlandic
7178: Guarani
7185: Gujarati
7265: Hausa
7387: Hebrew
7273: Hindi
7285: Hungarian
7383: Icelandic
7378: Indonesian
7365: Interlingua
7165: Irish
7384: Italian
7465: Japanese
7487: Javanese
7578: Kannada
7583: Kashmiri
7575: Kazakh
7589: Kirghiz
7579: Korean
7585: Kurdish
7679: Laotian
7665: Latin
7686: Latvian,
Lettish 
8373: Singhalese
8375: Slovak
8376: Slovenian
8379: Somali
6983: Spanish
8385: Sundanese
8387: Swahili
8386: Swedish
8476: Tagalog
8471: Tajik
8465: Tamil
8484: Tatar
8469: Telugu
8472: Thai
6679: Tibetan
8473: Tigrinya
8479: Tonga
8482: Turkish
8475: Turkmen
8487: Twi
8575: Ukrainian
8582: Urdu
8590: Uzbek
8673: Vietnamese
8679: Volapük
6789: Welsh
8779: Wolof
8872: Xhosa
7473: Yiddish
8979: Yoruba
9085: Zulu