Panasonic Dvd Ls80 Operating Instructions Manual

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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 25, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)
≥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 timesSome 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 turn off the unit or display “Setup” menu.
–you press [∫]. (Press [;] to stop play.)
–you press [: 9] (Skip or search) etc. and arrive at another content or the start of the content 
being played.
≥Resume play (➜page 11, Stop) does not work.
DisplayAudio Video Disc
to continue PressENTER
SetupDivX RegistrationDivX Video-on-Demand
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vodOthers8 alphanumeric 
characters
About DivX VOD content
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Using On-Screen Menus
Main menus
Other Settings
Play Menu (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, 
[JPEG]: The Repeat function can be used.)
Picture Menu
1
Press once.
21Press [34] to select the menu.
2Press [1] to go to the next menu and [34] to set.Repeat step 2 if necessary.≥Items shown differ depending on the type of software.≥Press [2] to go to the previous menu.≥If the setting does not change, press [ENTER].≥To exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track, Playlist
ContentTo start from a specific item≥Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER].≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.
Time
To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only) (Except iR/iRW)1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.
2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.
To change remaining/elapsed time display
VideoTo display pixel number [[DivX] fps (frame per second) is also displayed.]
Audio(➜page 14, Changing soundtracks)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
Number Select[VCD] (with playback control)To enter number≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.
ThumbnailTo show thumbnail images
Subtitle(➜page 14, Changing subtitles)
Marker (VR)To recall a marker recorded on DVD recorders
Angle(➜page 14, Angle select)
Rotate Picture(➜page 14, Still picture rotation)
Slideshow
To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (“1 Fast” to “5 Slow”)
≥When using Slideshow, Skip/Rotate picture may not work correctly depending 
on the play position.
Other Settings(➜ See below)
Play Speed(➜page 13, Changing play speed)
Repeat(➜page 12, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat(➜page 12)
Advanced Disc Review(➜page 13)
Picture Mode(➜page 15, Cinema1/Cinema2/Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)
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)
DISPLAYENTER
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Audio Menu
Display Menu
Other Menu
H.Bass(➜page 15)
Advanced Surround(➜page 13)
Dialogue Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear 
[DVD-V] (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
Sound 
Enhancement
You can enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound.
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (recorded with 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD]
[WMA] [MP3] (recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz)
On ,------. Off
≥This feature does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.≥This does not work when H.Bass (➜page 15) or Advanced Surround 
(➜page 13) is on.
≥This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
InformationOn ,------. Off
Subtitle Position0 to -60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to -7
Just Fit Zoom
Motion pictures
To expand the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [
34] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”. 
[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 ,-----J
Manual Zoom
Motion pictures
Press [34] for fine adjustments. (Press and hold to alter faster.)
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units) –from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
[MPEG4] [DivX] only
–from 
k2.00 to k4.00 (in 0.05 units)
It may not be possible to zoom up to k4.00 depending upon the connected 
television and its settings.
Bit Rate DisplayMotion pictures On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOff, On, Auto (Switches on automatically when the images appear on the display.)
Setup(➜page 24, Changing the player settings)
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscSelect “Play as Data Disc” in the following cases:
–To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function
–To play audio ([MP3]), picture ([JPEG]) or video ([MPEG4] [DivX]) on 
DVD-RAM with recorded titles ([DVD-VR])≥To return to playing titles ([DVD-VR]), select “Play as DVD-VR”.
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Changing the player settings≥Referring to pages 24 to 25, change as required.≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
“Disc” tab
§Input a code number referring to the table on page 25. 
“Video” tab
1
Press once.
21Press [34] to select “Other Settings”.2Press [1] then [34] to select “Other Menu”.
3Press [
1] then [34] to select “Setup”.
4Press [ENTER].
Audio ≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Original (The original language designated on the disc is selected)≥Other¢¢¢¢§
Subtitle ≥Automatic [If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles 
appear in that language (If available on the disc).]
≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§
Menus≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§
Advanced Disc 
Review
Select how to review 
(➜page 13).
≥Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.≥Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.
RatingsSet 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 be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level
is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.
TV AspectChoose 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
Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the 
picture is shown.
Still ModeSpecify 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.
DISPLAYENTER
to select and press [ENTER][RETURN] to exit
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
OthersAudioEnglish
SubtitleAutomatic
MenusEnglish
RatingsLevel 8
Advanced Disc ReviewIntro Mode
≥Press [3 4 2 1] to select the menu, item, content and press 
[ENTER].
≥To enter number: press [34] to select and Press [ENTER].≥To return to the previous screen: Press [RETURN].≥To exit the screen: Press [RETURN]. Content Item
Menu
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“Audio” tab
“Display” tab
“Others” tabDynamic 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)
Menu Language≥English≥Fra nça is≥EspañolOn-Screen Messages≥On≥OffBackground during PlaySelect background during 
JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX 
video playback.≥ Black≥ Gray
DivX RegistrationYou need this registration code to purchase and play DivX 
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (➜page 21)
Re-initialize SettingThis returns all values in the 
Setup menus to the default 
settings.≥ Ye s :  The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 24) is 
set. Please enter the same password and press [ENTER]. 
When “Initialized” appears on the screen, wait for about 10 
seconds. Press 
[ENTER] and turn the unit off and on again.≥ No
Language code listAbkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:
6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian:
6669
Cambodian:7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic:7576Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:
7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian:
7775Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:
8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese:8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic:
7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:
8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese:8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese:
8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
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Using this unit with other equipmentTurn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Enjoying stereo audio
Enjoying with a television
Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.
≥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. Do not keep this unit and magnetized 
cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.
≥If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very 
loud when you switch to a television broadcast. Return the volume to its normal level before changing.
Watching video from other equipment
1Connect the equipment to this unit.
2Press [AV SELECT] to switch to “AUX” .
“AUX” lights on the unit’s display.≥Operate playback using the connected equipment. (Please read the operating instructions for the 
connected equipment)
≥The unit does not turn off automatically while “AUX” mode is on. Turn the unit off when you have 
finished using it.
AUDIO AUDIO
BlackAudio cable
(not included)White
RedL
R Amplifier/System component
AUDIO IN
Left side of this unit
  
 
 
VIDEOVIDEO
AUD I O AUD I O
Television 
AUDIO IN L
RVIDEO IN Audio/video cable (included)
Ye l l o w
Black
Left side of this unit
Ye l l o w
White
Red
  
 
 
VIDEOVIDEO
AUD I O AUD I O
e.g. Video camera
AUD I O O UTL
R
VIDEO OUT
Audio/video cable (included)
Ye l l o w
Black
Left side of this unit
Ye l l o w
White
Red
Using this unit with other equipment
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Frequently asked questions
Reference pages are shown in parentheses.
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.≥Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Maintenance of the lens≥Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).≥Recommended product:
Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) 
(Available from Panasonic dealers.)
≥You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.To clean discs≥Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
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 drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or cartridges when you are not 
using them.
≥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. Can I play a DVD-Video 
bought in another country?You can play if the region number includes “1” or “ALL” and the 
video standard is NTSC. Check the disc jacket.
Can I use on an airplane or in 
a hospital?Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect 
equipment on an airplane or in a hospital.
Please obey the rules and/or instructions indicated by the hospital 
or airline.
Can I use in a car?You can use this unit by connecting with the included 
Car DC Adaptor for power. Damage may occur if you do not use 
the specified car adaptor. (20)
Can I connect with a 
computer?You can enjoy use of the computer as a television monitor when 
connecting with the AV input terminal on a computer. However, 
you cannot operate this unit as peripheral equipment.
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
Frequently asked questions/Maintenance
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Specifications
Operating temperature range:i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)
Operating humidity range: 5 to 85 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played [8 cm (3  z) or 12 cm (5  z)]:
(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX
§6, 8)
(2)DVD-RAM (DVD-VR§9, JPEG§4,  6, 7, 
MP3§2, 6, MPEG4§5, 6 , DivX§6, 8)(3)DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR§9,
JPEG§4, 6, 7, MP3§2, 6, MPEG4§5, 6 , DivX§6, 8)(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR§9)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR§9, JPEG§4, 6, 7, MP3§2, 6, MPEG4§5, 6 , DivX§6, 8)(6)iR/RW (Video)
(7)iR DL (Video)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, 
SVCD
§1, MP3§2, 6, WMA§3, 6, JPEG§4, 6, 7, 
MPEG4§5, 6 , DivX§6, 8, HighMAT Level 2 
(Audio and Image)]
Signal system: NTSC
LCD screen: 8.5
q α -Si, TFT wide-screen LCD 
Composite-video output/input:
Output/input level: 1 Vp-p (75 
≠)
Output/input terminal:
‡ 3.5 mm (1/8
q) mini jack
Number of terminals:  1 system (output/input selectable)
Audio output/input:
Output/input level:1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k≠)Output/input terminal:
‡ 3.5 mm (1/8q) stereo mini jack
Number of terminals: 1 system (output/input selectable)
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): 91 dB≥CD audio: 92 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD audio: 0.01 %
Headphone output:
Output: ‡ 3.5 mm (1/8
q) stereo mini jack
Number of terminals: 2 systems
Pickup: Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm (DVD/CD)
Laser power:
(For U.S.A.) CLASS II/CLASS I (DVD/CD)
(For Canada) CLASS 1M/CLASS 1M (DVD/CD)
Power supply: DC 12 V (DC IN terminal)/
DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)
Power consumption 
(using included AC adaptor):
14 W (Unit only: 12 W)
Power consumption in Standby mode
(using included AC adaptor): approx. 0.4 W
Power consumption in Recharge mode(using included AC adaptor): 12 W
AC adaptor: Power source: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 22 W
DC output: 12 V, 1.3 A
Car DC Adaptor: DC output: 12 V, 1.5 A
(Vehicle with 12 V battery only)
Battery pack  (lithium ion)
[DVD-LS80]  [DVD-LS850]  CGR-H711 (included):
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 2250 mAh
[DVD-LS82]  CGR-H712  (included):
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 4500 mAh
Dimensions  (W
kDkH)(excluding protrusions and battery):242.6 mmk173.5 mmk46.0§ mm
(9 9/16qk6 27/32qk1 13/16q)§23.9 mm (15/16q) at lowest point
[DVD-LS80]  [DVD-LS850]
[D=173.5 mm (6 27/32q) including batter y]
[H=46.6 mm (1 27/32q) including batter y][DVD-LS82]  [D=179.3 mm (7 1/16q) including batter y]
[H=51.5 mm (2 1/32q) including batter y]Mass (Weight) (including battery): [DVD-LS80]  [DVD-LS850]
approximately 1032 g (36.40 oz )[DVD-LS82] approximately 1120 g (39.51 oz )(without battery):  890 g (31.39 oz )
]Note]Specifications are subject to change without notice.
§ 1Conforming to IEC62107§2MPEG-1 Layer3, MPEG-2 Layer3§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 k120 and 
6144 k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 
4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
§ 5MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD 
multi cameras or DVD recorders 
Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF 
standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system /
G.726 audio system.
§ 6The total combined maximum number of 
recognizable audio, picture and movie 
contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and 
movie contents and 400 groups.
§ 7Extremely long and slender pictures may not 
be displayed.
§ 8Plays all versions of DivX® video (including 
DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media 
files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile.
§ 9CPRM doesn’t cope with it.
Specifications
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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 “Customer Services Directory” on 
page 33 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 33 if you reside in Canada. In 
other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
The following do not indicate malfunction.≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.≥The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use.≥The surface and area around the unit becoming warm when used for long periods.
No power.
≥Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)≥The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes too hot 
or too cold. The unit will not work if this occurs. Use the unit between 
5 
oC (41 oF) and 35 oC (95 oF).
Unit turns off 
automatically.≥The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes
(5 minutes when the unit is powered by the battery pack) to conserve 
power. Turn the unit on again.
Cannot charge or the 
[CHG] indicator fails to 
light.
≥The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot or too 
cold, and charging may not be possible under some circumstances.
≥Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)
Play time dramatically 
reduced after recharging.≥The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be 
recharged about 300 times).
No response when any 
buttons pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these 
operating instructions. (6)
≥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 power 
source (AC or battery pack), and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.≥Please insert the disc correctly. (10)You have forgotten your 
ratings password.≥While stopped, press and hold [:] and [;] on the unit and then 
also press and hold [1, ON] on the unit until “Initialized” disappears 
from the screen. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return 
to the default values.
No picture or sound.≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
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.
Menu doesn’t appear. 
[VCD] with playback control≥Press [∫, – OFF] twice and then press [1, ON].
Subtitle position is wrong.≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (23)
No subtitles.≥Display the subtitles. (14)The subtitles overlap closed 
captions recorded on discs.≥Clear the subtitles. (14)
In A-B repeat, point B is 
automatically set.≥If you have set only the starting point (point A), the end of an item 
becomes point B when it is reached.
Power
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrectTroubleshooting guide
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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.
Picture distorted.≥There may be some video distortion during search, but this is normal.≥Picture quality may worsen or some frames may be skipped when 
viewing MPEG4, but this is normal.
≥[DivX] Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. (22) Picture stops.≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB.
No picture on the LCD. 
≥Check connections. (8)≥Select a LCD-SIZE other than “MONITOR OFF” (No picture).
(12, Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD).
The LCD is dark.≥Select “DAYLIGHT” or adjust the brightness. (12)
LCD pixels turn black or 
radiate different colors.
≥The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the 
pixels are active, but of the remaining of 0.01 %, there are pixels that 
may be black or emit light constantly. This phenomenon is not a 
malfunction.
Picture doesn’t appear on 
the television (or the size 
of the picture seems 
wrong).≥Check connections. (26)≥Check that the television is on.≥Check that the input mode on the television is correct.≥Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. (24)≥Turn off the zooming feature on your television if you are using Zoom. (23)≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not 
connected through a video cassette recorder. (26)
≥Use the television to change the aspect. ≥Adjust “Just Fit Zoom” in Display Menu. (23)
Menu not displayed 
correctly.
≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (23)≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (23)Auto zoom function does 
not work well.≥Turn off the zooming feature on your television.≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (23)≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may 
not work depending on the type of disc.
Sound distorted.
≥Select “Off ” in “Advanced Surround”. (13) ≥Move unit away from mobile phones.≥Noise may occur when playing WMA or MPEG4 files.Effects do not work.≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.≥H.Bass, Advanced Surround and Sound Enhancement do not work if 
you have changed the play speed.
No sound from the unit’s 
speaker.≥The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.≥Turn up the volume. (10)No sound from other speakers.≥Check all connections and settings. (26)
No sound when you 
change the play speed.≥There may be a pause in sound. This is not a malfunction.
No sound.≥[DivX] Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (7)
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
Picture incorrect
Sound incorrect
Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting guide
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