Panasonic Dvd Lv50 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT6450
Getting Started
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RQT6450
Getting Started
∫To confirm the battery charge
Power supply
DC IN 9V
1
2
3
Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
%DC IN 9 V
The unit is in the standby condition (the [Í]
indicator lights) when the AC power supply
cord is connected. The primary circuit is 
always “live” as long as the AC adaptor is
connected to an electrical outlet.
≥The illustrations show connection for the in-
cluded rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H603).
Connect the optional rechargeable battery pack
(CGR-H601) in the same way.
≥Charge the battery packs before using them for
the first time.
∫To attach
FullLow Recharge
Battery pack 
(included and optional) 
(Lithium ion battery pack)
AC adaptor
∫When the unit is not going to be
used for a long time
The unit consumes 0.9 W when in standby
mode.
To conserve power, disconnect the AC power
supply cord from the AC outlet.
∫Approximate recharging and
play times in hours
(Actual times depend on operating conditions.
Times for the optional rechargeable battery pack
are shown in parentheses.)
Recharging
[Í] goes out
[CHG] lights
Recharging is complete when [CHG] goes
out. ([Í] lights.)
Disconnect the AC power supply cord and
AC adaptor.
Recharging[at 20oC(68oF)]
4 (6)
LCD
brightness
level
j5
0 (factory
preset)
5
LCD on
2.5 (4)
2 (3.5)
1.5 (3)
LCD off
3 (6)
Play time
≥To change the LCD brightness (➡page 22).
∫If play time dramatically reduces
after recharging
The battery pack has reached the end of its ser-
vice life (it can be recharged about 300 times). This unit
(Left side)∫To recharge 
∫(When the unit is off)
Connect to the household AC outlet while the
battery pack is attached (see left).
1
This unit (Bottom)Battery pack
2Slide the pack so it clicks and locks into
place.
∫To detach
2
1Slide and hold the latch in position.
Car adaptor (optional)
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.
≥You can enjoy sound through your car audio system by connecting a car stereo cassette adaptor
(➡page 4) to this unit’s headphone jack.
DC IN 9V
DC IN 9VTo the cigarette
lighter socket  Car adaptor
Part number DY-DC95 This unit (Left side)When the unit is on, press [DISPLAY].
The battery display appears on the LCD for a few
seconds to show the approximate remaining
charge.
(Appears automatically when there is 
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a few minutes of charge remaining.)----------}
≥Press [RETURN] to clear the on-screen menu
icons.
∫If the unit is not to be used for a
long time
≥Detach the battery pack. (Even if the unit is off,
it still uses some power. This can lead to over 
discharging of the battery and malfunction.)
≥Recharge the battery pack when you are ready
to use it again.
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RQT6450
Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
Preparations
Open the LCD (➡page 12).
1Slide [2OPEN] to open the
disc lid and insert a disc.
[RAM]
Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their 
cartridges before use.
Basic play
2Press and hold [1, – ON] to
start play.
The unit comes on automatically.
[CD]
On-screen menu icons (➡page 23) and
disc information (MP3 and CD text) appear
on the LCD.
3Adjust the volume.Using headphones (➡page 32)
To stop play
Press [∫] (➡page 14, Resume function).
To pause play
Press [;] during play.
Press [1] (Play) to restart play.
To turn the unit off
Press and hold [∫, – OFF] until “OFF” appears
on the LCD.
Turning the unit on and off with the remote
control
Press [Í].
≥You cannot use the remote control to turn the
unit on when powered by the battery pack.
To see the elapsed play time
Press [DISPLAY] to show the on-screen menu
icons (➡page 23).
Auto power-off function
The unit automatically turns off after being
stopped for 15 minutes (5 minutes when the 
battery pack is being used). Clicks
The menu language is set to English, but
you can change it to French or Spanish
(➡page 27, Display—Menu Language).
English is used in the examples.
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Label up.
(With double-sided
discs, load so the
label for the side
you want to play is
facing up.)
The LCD
Some of the LCD’s pixels (less than 0.01 %)
may light constantly or fail to light. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Open the LCD
Traditional Viewing
SlideClick!
Enhanced Angle Viewing
Note
Close the LCD when carrying it. Compact viewing
Adjusting the angle 
of the LCD
The LCD can be set to different angles to suit
your viewing style.
When a menu screen 
appears
[DVD-V][VCD]
Press the numbered buttons to 
select an item.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5]
≥When playing DVDs, you can also use 
[3, 4, 2, 1] to select items. Press [ENTER]
to confirm your selection.
≥Read the disc’s instructions for further details
about operation.
To return to the menu screen
[DVD-V]
Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
≥DVD can have several menus. [TOP MENU]
and [MENU] may call up different menus.
[VCD]
Press [RETURN].
Note
≥If “$” appears on the LCD
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are 
displayed even after playing an item. Press [∫]
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor
and LCD.
≥The surface of the unit may become warm if it is
used for a long time, but this is normal and not
an indication of malfunction.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to read
DVD-RAM before play.
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RQT6450
Basic Operations
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RQT6450
Basic Operations
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
Preparations
Open the LCD (➡page 12).
1Slide [2OPEN] to open the
disc lid and insert a disc.
[RAM]
Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their 
cartridges before use.
Basic play
2Press and hold [1, – ON] to
start play.
The unit comes on automatically.
[CD]
On-screen menu icons (➡page 23) and
disc information (MP3 and CD text) appear
on the LCD.
3Adjust the volume.Using headphones (➡page 32)
To stop play
Press [∫] (➡page 14, Resume function).
To pause play
Press [;] during play.
Press [1] (Play) to restart play.
To turn the unit off
Press and hold [∫, – OFF] until “OFF” appears
on the LCD.
Turning the unit on and off with the remote
control
Press [Í].
≥You cannot use the remote control to turn the
unit on when powered by the battery pack.
To see the elapsed play time
Press [DISPLAY] to show the on-screen menu
icons (➡page 23).
Auto power-off function
The unit automatically turns off after being
stopped for 15 minutes (5 minutes when the 
battery pack is being used). Clicks
The menu language is set to English, but
you can change it to French or Spanish
(➡page 27, Display—Menu Language).
English is used in the examples.
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Label up.
(With double-sided
discs, load so the
label for the side
you want to play is
facing up.)
The LCD
Some of the LCD’s pixels (less than 0.01 %)
may light constantly or fail to light. This is
normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Open the LCD
Traditional Viewing
SlideClick!
Enhanced Angle Viewing
Note
Close the LCD when carrying it. Compact viewing
Adjusting the angle 
of the LCD
The LCD can be set to different angles to suit
your viewing style.
When a menu screen 
appears
[DVD-V][VCD]
Press the numbered buttons to 
select an item.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5]
≥When playing DVDs, you can also use 
[3, 4, 2, 1] to select items. Press [ENTER]
to confirm your selection.
≥Read the disc’s instructions for further details
about operation.
To return to the menu screen
[DVD-V]
Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
≥DVD can have several menus. [TOP MENU]
and [MENU] may call up different menus.
[VCD]
Press [RETURN].
Note
≥If “$” appears on the LCD
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are 
displayed even after playing an item. Press [∫]
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor
and LCD.
≥The surface of the unit may become warm if it is
used for a long time, but this is normal and not
an indication of malfunction.
≥It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to read
DVD-RAM before play.
Numbered
buttonsClose the disc lid by hand. 
						

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Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
[RAM]
Use the program list to find programs to play.
1Press [TOP MENU].
Selecting programs to play—
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date CH
O n Contents12/23(SAT)
12/26(TUE)
1/12(FRI)
1/24(WED)
2/20(TUE)10 1
4 2
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5 4
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ENTERRETURN
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SELECT
NUMBER09
2Use [3, 4] to select the 
program.
The selected program plays in the back-
ground.
≥Move the cursor jockey [4] to show other
programs if there are more than five.
≥You can select programs with the 
numbered buttons (remote control).
≥To enter a 2-digit number
≥e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5].
3Press [ENTER].Play of the program that was playing in the 
background continues.
To clear the program list
Press [TOP MENU].
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before
you called up the program list.)
To display information about a selected 
program
Select the program and move the cursor jockey
[1]. (The background picture pauses.)
Use [2, 1] to show the other programs.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot change program and disc titles.[RAM]
You can play a group of scenes, a play list, 
created on other equipment such as a DVD video
recorder.
You can also specify scenes to play.
Playing a play list
1Press [MENU].
Using the play list menu
PLAYLIST
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NoDate Length Title Contents1
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0:12:32
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10/24
11/29
12/22
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SELECT
NUMBER09
2Use [3, 4] to select the play
list.
≥Move the cursor jockey [4] to show other
play lists if there are more than six.
≥You can select with the numbered 
buttons (remote control).
≥To enter a 2-digit number
≥e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5].
3Press [ENTER] to start play.
To display information about a play list
1. Select the play list and move the cursor 
jockey [1].
2. Use [3, 4] to select “Contents” and press
[ENTER].
3.Use [2, 1] to show other play lists.
To clear the play list screen
Press [MENU].
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before
you called up the play list.)
5Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a
scene and press [ENTER].
The scene starts playing.
≥If there are more than 9 scenes, use 
[3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next” and press
[ENTER]. Select “Prev” to move back.
≥You can also select a page with the 
numbered buttons (remote control).
≥To enter a page number
≥e.g. 25: [2]>[5]>[ENTER].
≥e.g. 111: [1]>[1]>[1]>[ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
PLAYLIST1  10/17  0:46:35  028  Memory lane
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Playing specific scenes
1Press [MENU].
2Use [3, 4] to select the play
list.
≥You can select with the numbered 
buttons (remote control).
To enter a 2-digit number
e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5].
3Move the cursor jockey [1].
4Use [3, 4] to select “Scene
List” and press [ENTER].
Chapter Preview [DVD-V]
The following message appears immediately
after you press [1] (Play).
Press [1] (Play) while the message is displayed
and the beginning portions of each chapter up to
the current one are played. Full play resumes
from the point where you stopped play. 
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [1] (Play), the message dis-
appears and play starts from where you stopped
it.
Press PLAY to Preview Chapters
Resume function
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
The position you stopped play at is recorded by
the unit when “1” flashes on the LCD.
While “1” is flashing, press [1] (Play) to start
play from where you stopped it. 
([DVD-V]➡Chapter Preview, see right)
≥This only works if the disc’s elapsed play time 
is shown in the on-screen menu icons
(➡page 23).
≥It is cleared if you open the disc lid.
≥The unit saves the position even when you
switch the unit to standby except when playing
a play list (➡page 15).
≥Press [∫] to clear the position.
Basic play
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Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
[RAM]
Use the program list to find programs to play.
1Press [TOP MENU].
Selecting programs to play—
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date CH
O n Contents12/23(SAT)
12/26(TUE)
1/12(FRI)
1/24(WED)
2/20(TUE)10 1
4 2
2 3
5 4
12 521:02
14:35
20:00
19:30
19:05
SELECT
ENTERRETURN
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SELECT
NUMBER09
2Use [3, 4] to select the 
program.
The selected program plays in the back-
ground.
≥Move the cursor jockey [4] to show other
programs if there are more than five.
≥You can select programs with the 
numbered buttons (remote control).
≥To enter a 2-digit number
≥e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5].
3Press [ENTER].Play of the program that was playing in the 
background continues.
To clear the program list
Press [TOP MENU].
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before
you called up the program list.)
To display information about a selected 
program
Select the program and move the cursor jockey
[1]. (The background picture pauses.)
Use [2, 1] to show the other programs.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot change program and disc titles.[RAM]
You can play a group of scenes, a play list, 
created on other equipment such as a DVD video
recorder.
You can also specify scenes to play.
Playing a play list
1Press [MENU].
Using the play list menu
PLAYLIST
123
45
6
NoDate Length Title Contents1
2
3
40:46:35
0:09:15
0:12:32
0:07:30
SELECT 
ENTER RETURN
10/17
10/24
11/29
12/22
World 
Best Hit  
SELECT
NUMBER09
2Use [3, 4] to select the play
list.
≥Move the cursor jockey [4] to show other
play lists if there are more than six.
≥You can select with the numbered 
buttons (remote control).
≥To enter a 2-digit number
≥e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5].
3Press [ENTER] to start play.
To display information about a play list
1. Select the play list and move the cursor 
jockey [1].
2. Use [3, 4] to select “Contents” and press
[ENTER].
3.Use [2, 1] to show other play lists.
To clear the play list screen
Press [MENU].
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before
you called up the play list.)
5Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a
scene and press [ENTER].
The scene starts playing.
≥If there are more than 9 scenes, use 
[3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next” and press
[ENTER]. Select “Prev” to move back.
≥You can also select a page with the 
numbered buttons (remote control).
≥To enter a page number
≥e.g. 25: [2]>[5]>[ENTER].
≥e.g. 111: [1]>[1]>[1]>[ENTER].
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
PLAYLIST1  10/17  0:46:35  028  Memory lane
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Playing specific scenes
1Press [MENU].
2Use [3, 4] to select the play
list.
≥You can select with the numbered 
buttons (remote control).
To enter a 2-digit number
e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5].
3Move the cursor jockey [1].
4Use [3, 4] to select “Scene
List” and press [ENTER].
Chapter Preview [DVD-V]
The following message appears immediately
after you press [1] (Play).
Press [1] (Play) while the message is displayed
and the beginning portions of each chapter up to
the current one are played. Full play resumes
from the point where you stopped play. 
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [1] (Play), the message dis-
appears and play starts from where you stopped
it.
Press PLAY to Preview Chapters
Resume function
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
The position you stopped play at is recorded by
the unit when “1” flashes on the LCD.
While “1” is flashing, press [1] (Play) to start
play from where you stopped it. 
([DVD-V]➡Chapter Preview, see right)
≥This only works if the disc’s elapsed play time 
is shown in the on-screen menu icons
(➡page 23).
≥It is cleared if you open the disc lid.
≥The unit saves the position even when you
switch the unit to standby except when playing
a play list (➡page 15).
≥Press [∫] to clear the position.
Basic play
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Convenient features
Skipping items
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, tracks on
CDs and Video CDs, and on DVD-RAM you can
skip to the start of a program, scene in a play list,
or to a marker.
During play or while paused
Press [:] or [9].Each press increases the number of skips.
Fast forward and rewind—
SEARCH
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
During play
OOn the main unitN
Press and hold [:] or [9].OOn the remote controlN
Press [6] or [5].
≥Audio will be heard during search. You can turn
this audio off if you want to (➡page 26,
Audio—Audio during Search).
Slow-motion
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
While paused
OOn the main unitN
Press and hold [:] or [9].OOn the remote controlN
Press [6] or [5].
Frame-by-frame viewing
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
While paused
Use [2] or [1].
≥Hold in position to move the frames in 
succession.
≥Pressing [;] also activates forward frame-by-
frame.
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Notes
≥The speed of search and slow-motion 
increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (Play) to restart play.
≥You cannot move backwards with Video
CD during frame-by-frame and slow-
motion.
When playing Video CDs with playback
control
Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or
slow-motion may take you to a menu screen.
Starting play from a 
selected program, title, or 
track
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
Remote control only
Press the numbered buttons to 
select the item.
Play starts from the selected item.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5]
e.g. 25:[CD](MP3 discs) [2]>[5]>[ENTER]
If the on-screen menu icons are on the LCD
(➡page 23)
≥This works only when stopped with some discs.
Repeat play
Main unit only
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
During play
Press [REPEAT].e.g. DVD-Video
Each time you press the button:
[RAM]
Program (PG)>Entire disc (A)>OFF
^-----------------------------------------------------}
During play list play
Scene (S)>Play list (PL)
§1>OFF
^-------------------------------------------------}
[DVD-V]
Chapter (C)>Title (T)
§2>OFF
^------------------------------------------}
[CD][VCD]
Track (T)>Entire disc (A)>OFF
^-----------------------------------------------}
[CD](MP3 discs)
Track (T)>Group (G)
§2>OFF
^-------------------------------------------}
§1“PL” is not displayed while playing a specific
play list scene.
§2“All (A)” during program and random play.
If the Video CD has playback control
1. Press [∫].
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track
to start play (➡page 16).
3. Press [REPEAT] (➡above).
Note
≥This only works if the disc’s elapsed play time 
is shown in the on-screen menu icons
(➡page 23).
≥You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire
DVD-Video, an entire MP3 disc or all the play
lists on a DVD-RAM.
∫To repeat only your favorite
tracks/chapters
Start program play (➡page 20) and press 
[REPEAT] to display “A”.
CTOFF
Virtual surround with 
speakers and headphones 
(ADVANCED SURROUND)
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
Remote control only
Enjoy a surround-like effect with speakers (SP)
(on other equipment) or headphones (HP). If the
disc has surround effects, the effect is broad-
ened and sound seems to come from virtual
speakers on either side.
SP:Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, LPCM, 
2-channel or over only
HP:Dolby Digital, MPEG, LPCM, 2-channel or
over only
Preparation
Turn off the surround effects on the other 
equipment and reduce the volume on this unit to
minimum (➡page 13).
Press [A.SRD] to select the level.Each time you press the button:
e.g. SP
To change the mode
1. Press [2] to select “SP” or “HP”.
2. Press [3, 4] to change the mode.
Optimum seating position
SP   1SP   2SP  OFF
1(Natural)>2(Emphasized)>OFF(Cancel)
^---------------------------------------------------------}
Note
≥ADVANCED SURROUND will not work, or will
have less effect, with some discs.
≥Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes
distortion.
≥The speaker on this unit will not produce any
discernable effect.
OWhen using the
television’s
speakersN
Distance Au
Television’s width Numbered
buttons
Distance A
Television
Speaker Speaker
Seating
position 3 or 4 times
distance A 
						

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RQT6450
Basic Operations
16
RQT6450
Basic Operations
Convenient features
Skipping items
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, tracks on
CDs and Video CDs, and on DVD-RAM you can
skip to the start of a program, scene in a play list,
or to a marker.
During play or while paused
Press [:] or [9].Each press increases the number of skips.
Fast forward and rewind—
SEARCH
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
During play
OOn the main unitN
Press and hold [:] or [9].OOn the remote controlN
Press [6] or [5].
≥Audio will be heard during search. You can turn
this audio off if you want to (➡page 26,
Audio—Audio during Search).
Slow-motion
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
While paused
OOn the main unitN
Press and hold [:] or [9].OOn the remote controlN
Press [6] or [5].
Frame-by-frame viewing
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
While paused
Use [2] or [1].
≥Hold in position to move the frames in 
succession.
≥Pressing [;] also activates forward frame-by-
frame.
;
1
T
O
P
 M
E
N
UMENUR
ETU
RNDISPLAY
–
ON –
OFF
REPEAT
E
N
T
E
RVOLAUDIO
OPT OU
OPEN
C
H
GÍC
H
GÍ
E
N
T
E
R
:,9
3,4,2,1
∫ REPEAT
∫
5 6:9;1
13
46
7908 5 2
S10
A.SRD
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCEL
3,4,
2,1;
∫
1
A.SRD
:,9
6,5
Notes
≥The speed of search and slow-motion 
increases up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (Play) to restart play.
≥You cannot move backwards with Video
CD during frame-by-frame and slow-
motion.
When playing Video CDs with playback
control
Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or
slow-motion may take you to a menu screen.
Starting play from a 
selected program, title, or 
track
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
Remote control only
Press the numbered buttons to 
select the item.
Play starts from the selected item.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5]
e.g. 25:[CD](MP3 discs) [2]>[5]>[ENTER]
If the on-screen menu icons are on the LCD
(➡page 23)
≥This works only when stopped with some discs.
Repeat play
Main unit only
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
During play
Press [REPEAT].e.g. DVD-Video
Each time you press the button:
[RAM]
Program (PG)>Entire disc (A)>OFF
^-----------------------------------------------------}
During play list play
Scene (S)>Play list (PL)
§1>OFF
^-------------------------------------------------}
[DVD-V]
Chapter (C)>Title (T)
§2>OFF
^------------------------------------------}
[CD][VCD]
Track (T)>Entire disc (A)>OFF
^-----------------------------------------------}
[CD](MP3 discs)
Track (T)>Group (G)
§2>OFF
^-------------------------------------------}
§1“PL” is not displayed while playing a specific
play list scene.
§2“All (A)” during program and random play.
If the Video CD has playback control
1. Press [∫].
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track
to start play (➡page 16).
3. Press [REPEAT] (➡above).
Note
≥This only works if the disc’s elapsed play time 
is shown in the on-screen menu icons
(➡page 23).
≥You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire
DVD-Video, an entire MP3 disc or all the play
lists on a DVD-RAM.
∫To repeat only your favorite
tracks/chapters
Start program play (➡page 20) and press 
[REPEAT] to display “A”.
CTOFF
Virtual surround with 
speakers and headphones 
(ADVANCED SURROUND)
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
Remote control only
Enjoy a surround-like effect with speakers (SP)
(on other equipment) or headphones (HP). If the
disc has surround effects, the effect is broad-
ened and sound seems to come from virtual
speakers on either side.
SP:Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, LPCM, 
2-channel or over only
HP:Dolby Digital, MPEG, LPCM, 2-channel or
over only
Preparation
Turn off the surround effects on the other 
equipment and reduce the volume on this unit to
minimum (➡page 13).
Press [A.SRD] to select the level.Each time you press the button:
e.g. SP
To change the mode
1. Press [2] to select “SP” or “HP”.
2. Press [3, 4] to change the mode.
Optimum seating position
SP   1SP   2SP  OFF
1(Natural)>2(Emphasized)>OFF(Cancel)
^---------------------------------------------------------}
Note
≥ADVANCED SURROUND will not work, or will
have less effect, with some discs.
≥Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes
distortion.
≥The speaker on this unit will not produce any
discernable effect.
OWhen using the
television’s
speakersN
Distance Au
Television’s width Numbered
buttons
Distance A
Television
Speaker Speaker
Seating
position 3 or 4 times
distance A 
						

							19
RQT6450
Basic Operations
18
RQT6450
Basic Operations
Using menus to play MP3 discs and CD text
[CD](MP3 discs, CD text)
Menu play
This unit can play MP3 files recorded on 
CD-R/RW with a computer.
Files are treated as tracks and folders are 
treated as groups.
This unit reads and displays the information on
CD text discs. You can display disc titles, artist
names and track titles.
1Press [TOP MENU].
CD text discs
MP3 discs
Group name (MP3 discs only)
2Use [3, 4] to select the track
and press [ENTER].
Play starts and continues to the end of the
disc.
“0” indicates the track currently playing.
To show other pages
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev” or “Next” and
press [ENTER].
To close the list screen
Press [TOP MENU].
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter 
004 Metal Glue 
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
009 Velvet  Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
NextFind Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10    No     Group:  001 My Favorite       Tree
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
G
T
Total 1
1
1
SELECT
NUMBER09
FILE LIST
T
O
P
 M
EN
UMENURE
TU
R
NDISPLAY
–
ON –
OFF
REPEAT
E
N
T
E
RVOLAUDIO
OPT OUT
OPEN
C
H
GÍ
E
N
T
E
R:,9
3,4,2,1,
ENTERRETURN
TOP MENU
Using the tree screen to find
a group (MP3 discs)
1Use [1] (Cursor jockey) while
a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
Note
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2
(except for extended formats). MP3 files must
have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥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.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥This unit is not compatible with files with a 
sampling rate of 32 kHz.
≥If you play an MP3 track that includes still pic-
ture data, it will take some time before the
music itself starts playing and the elapsed time
will not be displayed during this time. Even after
the track starts, the correct play time will not be
displayed.
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).
Example:
root
MP3 discs
TreeG  8/16MP3 music
    001 My Favorite
        001 Brazilian pops
        002 Chinese pops
        003 Czech pops
        004 Hungarian pops
        005 Liner notes
        006 Japanese pops
        007 Mexican pops
        008 Philippine pops
        009 Swedish pops
            001 Momoko
    002 Standard number
        001 Piano solo
        002 Vocal
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
FILE LISTG           8
T          14
Total  123
SELECT
NUMBER09
002
001001
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
003
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
004.mp3
1Use [3, 4] to select a track.
One Thing To Tell You
Never Too  Late
A Man With No Shadow
Hackers Life 
Distant Dark Moon
Another Pineapple
Board The Golden Ship
Fall In The Frozen SeasonViolet Sky
Pink Island
NextFind Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10    No                                            Contents
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
T      1/14TEXT
SELECT
NUMBER09
Finding a track to play
Enter part of a track title to make a search.
Although the characters are upper case, the unit
also searches for lower case.
Preparation
Press [TOP MENU] to show the list screen.
Example: search for tracks including the
word “LOVE”.
1Use [3, 4] to select “Find”
and press [ENTER].
2Use [3, 4] to select “L” and
press [ENTER].
Characters change in alphanumeric order
each time you move the cursor jockey [3].
≥Press [:, 9] to skip between A, E, I,
O, and U.
≥Use [2] to erase a character.
≥Repeat this step to enter “O”, “V”, and “E”.
3Use [1] (Cursor jockey) to 
select “Find” and press
[ENTER].
The search results screen appears.
4Use [3, 4] to select the track
and press [ENTER].
Move the cursor jockey [4] to show other
tracks if there are more than fourteen.
≥To search for the first word in a title, erase the
asterisk (¢) first.
≥You can also enter numbers with the numbered
buttons (remote control).
Another Pineapple
Board The Golden Ship
Fall In The Frozen SeasonViolet Sky
Pink Island
NextFind Prev
6 
7
8
9
10
Find*A
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
SELECT
NUMBER09
When making your own CD text discs
Do not put tracks into folders.
The unit plays the tracks in the order you record
them so you do not have to prefix the titles with
numbers.CD text discs
To show the text information
for a track (CD text discs)
2Move the cursor jockey [1].≥Use [2, 1] to select other tracks. Press
[ENTER] to play tracks selected here.
To return to the list screen
Press [RETURN].You cannot select groups that contain no
compatible files.
2Use [3, 4] to select a group
and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
For your reference
Use [2, 1] to jump layers in the tree screen.
To return to the file list screen
Press [RETURN].
e.g. MP3 
						

							19
RQT6450
Basic Operations
18
RQT6450
Basic Operations
Using menus to play MP3 discs and CD text
[CD](MP3 discs, CD text)
Menu play
This unit can play MP3 files recorded on 
CD-R/RW with a computer.
Files are treated as tracks and folders are 
treated as groups.
This unit reads and displays the information on
CD text discs. You can display disc titles, artist
names and track titles.
1Press [TOP MENU].
CD text discs
MP3 discs
Group name (MP3 discs only)
2Use [3, 4] to select the track
and press [ENTER].
Play starts and continues to the end of the
disc.
“0” indicates the track currently playing.
To show other pages
Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev” or “Next” and
press [ENTER].
To close the list screen
Press [TOP MENU].
001 Both Ends Freezing
002 Lady Starfish
003 Life on Jupiter 
004 Metal Glue 
005 Paint It Yellow
006 Pyjamamama
007 Shrimps from Mars
008 Starperson
009 Velvet  Cuppermine
010 Ziggy Starfish
NextFind Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10    No     Group:  001 My Favorite       Tree
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
G
T
Total 1
1
1
SELECT
NUMBER09
FILE LIST
T
O
P
 M
EN
UMENURE
TU
R
NDISPLAY
–
ON –
OFF
REPEAT
E
N
T
E
RVOLAUDIO
OPT OUT
OPEN
C
H
GÍ
E
N
T
E
R:,9
3,4,2,1,
ENTERRETURN
TOP MENU
Using the tree screen to find
a group (MP3 discs)
1Use [1] (Cursor jockey) while
a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
Note
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2
(except for extended formats). MP3 files must
have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥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.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥This unit is not compatible with files with a 
sampling rate of 32 kHz.
≥If you play an MP3 track that includes still pic-
ture data, it will take some time before the
music itself starts playing and the elapsed time
will not be displayed during this time. Even after
the track starts, the correct play time will not be
displayed.
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).
Example:
root
MP3 discs
TreeG  8/16MP3 music
    001 My Favorite
        001 Brazilian pops
        002 Chinese pops
        003 Czech pops
        004 Hungarian pops
        005 Liner notes
        006 Japanese pops
        007 Mexican pops
        008 Philippine pops
        009 Swedish pops
            001 Momoko
    002 Standard number
        001 Piano solo
        002 Vocal
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
FILE LISTG           8
T          14
Total  123
SELECT
NUMBER09
002
001001
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
003
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
004.mp3
1Use [3, 4] to select a track.
One Thing To Tell You
Never Too  Late
A Man With No Shadow
Hackers Life 
Distant Dark Moon
Another Pineapple
Board The Golden Ship
Fall In The Frozen SeasonViolet Sky
Pink Island
NextFind Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10    No                                            Contents
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
T      1/14TEXT
SELECT
NUMBER09
Finding a track to play
Enter part of a track title to make a search.
Although the characters are upper case, the unit
also searches for lower case.
Preparation
Press [TOP MENU] to show the list screen.
Example: search for tracks including the
word “LOVE”.
1Use [3, 4] to select “Find”
and press [ENTER].
2Use [3, 4] to select “L” and
press [ENTER].
Characters change in alphanumeric order
each time you move the cursor jockey [3].
≥Press [:, 9] to skip between A, E, I,
O, and U.
≥Use [2] to erase a character.
≥Repeat this step to enter “O”, “V”, and “E”.
3Use [1] (Cursor jockey) to 
select “Find” and press
[ENTER].
The search results screen appears.
4Use [3, 4] to select the track
and press [ENTER].
Move the cursor jockey [4] to show other
tracks if there are more than fourteen.
≥To search for the first word in a title, erase the
asterisk (¢) first.
≥You can also enter numbers with the numbered
buttons (remote control).
Another Pineapple
Board The Golden Ship
Fall In The Frozen SeasonViolet Sky
Pink Island
NextFind Prev
6 
7
8
9
10
Find*A
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
SELECT
NUMBER09
When making your own CD text discs
Do not put tracks into folders.
The unit plays the tracks in the order you record
them so you do not have to prefix the titles with
numbers.CD text discs
To show the text information
for a track (CD text discs)
2Move the cursor jockey [1].≥Use [2, 1] to select other tracks. Press
[ENTER] to play tracks selected here.
To return to the list screen
Press [RETURN].You cannot select groups that contain no
compatible files.
2Use [3, 4] to select a group
and press [ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
For your reference
Use [2, 1] to jump layers in the tree screen.
To return to the file list screen
Press [RETURN].
e.g. MP3 
						

							21
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Basic Operations
20
RQT6450
Basic Operations
Random Playback
Press PLAY to start
2
Press the numbered buttons to
select a title.
3Press [1] (Play).Play now begins in random order.
≥Some titles cannot be selected. [DVD-V]
To exit the random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped until the 
random play screen disappears.DVD-Video only
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and 
angles
Remote control only
Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle
languages and camera angles, and you can
change these during play.
≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language
number in circumstances such as when no 
language is recorded on the disc.
Soundtracks
[RAM] [DVD-V]
During play
Press [AUDIO].The number changes each time you press the
button.
≥You can also use this button to turn the 
vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the
disc’s instructions for details.
≥Refer to [B]on page 24 for audio signal type 
details.
3/2.1 chDigital1 English
Subtitles
[DVD-V]: You can change the subtitle number
and turn the subtitles on and off.
[RAM]: You can turn the subtitles on and off.
During play
Press [SUBTITLE].The number changes each time you press the
button.
≥In some cases, the subtitle language is not
changed to the selected one immediately.
≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions 
recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.
To clear/display the subtitles
1. Press [SUBTITLE].
2. Press [1]. ([DVD-V])
3. Press [3, 4] to select “ON” or “OFF”.
Angles
[DVD-V]
During play
Press [ANGLE].The number changes each time you press the
button.
1
While stopped
1Press [PLAY MODE] until the
random play screen appears.
e.g. CD
Random play
EnglishON1
2
Press the numbered buttons to
select a title (DVD-Video) or
group (MP3 discs).
≥Some items cannot be selected. DVD-Video, MP3 discs only
Changing the play sequence
PROGRAMChoose a track, then press ENTER.
No TimeTrack
Total Time
Press PLAY to start
PlayClearClear all
0:00SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
1
SELECT
NUMBER09
3Press the numbered buttons to
select a track (CD or VCD) 
or chapter (DVD-Video) 
( and press
[ENTER]).
≥Repeat steps 2and 3to program other
items.
≥Times are not displayed when program-
ming DVD-Video and MP3.
4Press [1] (Play).Play now begins in the programmed 
sequence.
To add, change, or clear items
1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number
(No).
2 Do steps 2 and 3 above to add or change
items.
Press [CANCEL] to clear an item (or press
[3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press
[ENTER]).
To move to the page before or after the one
shown
Press [6] or [5].
To clear the whole program
Move to “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press
[ENTER].
To exit the program mode
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped until the 
program play screen disappears.
≥The program is retained in memory.
To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item,
then press [ENTER] again to register the num-
ber. All the items on a disc, a title or a group are
selected when you select “ALL”.
Note
≥The whole program is cleared when the unit is
turned off, or the disc lid is opened.
[DVD-V]
≥Different titles have different soundtracks and
subtitles.
≥Some items cannot be played even if you 
programmed them.MP3 discs only
[DVD-V][CD][VCD]
Remote control only
Program play
You can select up to 32 tracks/chapters to play in
the order you choose.
While stopped
1Press [PLAY MODE] until the
program play screen appears.
e.g. CD
∫
5 6:9;1
13
46
7908 5
2
S10
A.SRD
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCEL
3,4,
2, 1,
ENTER1
AUDIO
CANCEL
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
PLAY MODE
6,5
Numbered
buttons