Panasonic Dvd Lv50 Operating Instructions Manual

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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
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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
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On-Screen menu icons contain information
about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to
perform operations by changing this information.
Common procedures
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
1Press [DISPLAY].Each time you press the button:
Disc information>Progress indicator
:;
Original display
						

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On-Screen menu icons contain information
about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to
perform operations by changing this information.
Common procedures
[RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
1Press [DISPLAY].Each time you press the button:
Disc information>Progress indicator
:;
Original display
						

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Unit information
Play menu
aA-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD][ENTER] (start point) ➡[ENTER] (finish point)To cancel: [ENTER]
≥This feature works only within a program/
track/title.
≥The unit automatically determines the end
of a program/track/title as point B when the
end of the program/track/title is reached.
≥Subtitles around point A or B may fail to 
appear.
bRepeat play (➡page 17)
cPlay mode display [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
---: Normal play
PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
dMarker
[DVD-V][CD][VCD]: 5 positions
[RAM]: 999 positions
If places have been marked (e.g., with a 
DVD video recorder), they are displayed.
[ENTER] ➡[1] to select “¢” (The unit is now
ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position:
[ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position:
[2, 1] ➡[ENTER]
To recall a marker: [2, 1] ➡[ENTER]
To erase a marker: [2, 1] ➡[CANCEL]
[RAM]
≥To mark the eleventh point and beyond
≥1. [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon
≥2. [3, 4] to select “11–20”
≥You can select the next group when the
current group is full.
≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play
list.
≥The markers are ordered by time. This
means that the marker numbers can
change when you add and erase markers.
≥You can clear existing markers, but they
are restored when you open the disc lid or
switch the unit to standby.
Disc information
e.g. DVD-Video
aPG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Play list number [RAM]
T: Title number [DVD-V]
T: Track number [CD][VCD]
G: Group number [CD](MP3 discs)
bC: Chapter number [DVD-V]
T: Track number in group 
T:[CD](MP3 discs)
cTime [RAM] [DVD-V]
≥Use [3,4] to show the elapsed play time
or remaining time for the program or title (or
chapter during program and random play).
≥Select a position to start play by specifying
a time with the numbered buttons and
press [ENTER].
Changing the time display [CD][VCD]
Use [3,4] to show the elapsed play time,
remaining time for the track, or remaining
time for the disc.
Elapsed play time [CD](MP3 discs)
(display only, cannot be changed)
dSoundtrack language [RAM] [DVD-V]
(➡page 21)
(See [A]below for language abbreviations.)eAudio signal type [RAM] [DVD-V]
(➡page 21)
(See [B]below for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only)
[DVD-V]
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, 1i2, V1 or V2
fSubtitle language [DVD-V](➡page 21)
(See [A]below for language abbreviations.)
Subtitles on/off [RAM] [DVD-V]
ON()OFF
Track information display on/off 
[CD](MP3 discs, CD text discs)
ON()OFF
gAngle number [DVD-V](➡page 21)
hTrack number in disc [CD](MP3 discs)
iTotal number of tracks on disc 
[CD](MP3 discs)
jAudio mode [RAM][VCD]
LR()L()R
^---------------------J
kMenu play [VCD]
(with playback control only)
Indicates whether menu play (playback 
control) is on or off. e.g. MP3 disc e.g. Video CD
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
Digital picture mode [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
Nor.: Normal mode
Cin.: Mellows images and enhances detail in
dark scenes.
Video menu
Bit-rate display [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
ON()OFF
Displays the bit rate (approximate values) and
type of picture (I/P/B ➡page 33, Glossary)
During play:Shows the average bit rate of the
video being played
While paused:Shows the data volume of the
frame
Display menu

1µ101 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10marker
pin iconaADVANCED SURROUND mode 
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD](➡page 17)
SP()HP
bSP/HP level [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD](➡page 17)
1()2()OFF
^----------------------J
cDialogue Enhancer [DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital/DTS, 3-channel or over only)
ON()OFF
The volume of the dialogue from the center
channel is raised when you select “ON”.
Audio menu
[A]Audio/Subtitle language
ENG: English ESP: Spanish DAN: Danish CHI: Chinese VIE: Vietnamese
FRA: French NLD: Dutch POR: Portuguese KOR: Korean THA: Thai
DEU: German SVE: Swedish RUS: Russian MAL: Malay¢: Others
ITA: Italian NOR: Norwegian JPN: Japanese
[B]Signal type/data
LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type b (bit): Number of bits
k (kHz): Sampling frequency ch (channel): Number of channels
Example: 3
/2.1ch
.1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
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Unit information
Play menu
aA-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-V][CD][VCD][ENTER] (start point) ➡[ENTER] (finish point)To cancel: [ENTER]
≥This feature works only within a program/
track/title.
≥The unit automatically determines the end
of a program/track/title as point B when the
end of the program/track/title is reached.
≥Subtitles around point A or B may fail to 
appear.
bRepeat play (➡page 17)
cPlay mode display [DVD-V][CD][VCD]
---: Normal play
PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
dMarker
[DVD-V][CD][VCD]: 5 positions
[RAM]: 999 positions
If places have been marked (e.g., with a 
DVD video recorder), they are displayed.
[ENTER] ➡[1] to select “¢” (The unit is now
ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position:
[ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position:
[2, 1] ➡[ENTER]
To recall a marker: [2, 1] ➡[ENTER]
To erase a marker: [2, 1] ➡[CANCEL]
[RAM]
≥To mark the eleventh point and beyond
≥1. [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon
≥2. [3, 4] to select “11–20”
≥You can select the next group when the
current group is full.
≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play
list.
≥The markers are ordered by time. This
means that the marker numbers can
change when you add and erase markers.
≥You can clear existing markers, but they
are restored when you open the disc lid or
switch the unit to standby.
Disc information
e.g. DVD-Video
aPG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Play list number [RAM]
T: Title number [DVD-V]
T: Track number [CD][VCD]
G: Group number [CD](MP3 discs)
bC: Chapter number [DVD-V]
T: Track number in group 
T:[CD](MP3 discs)
cTime [RAM] [DVD-V]
≥Use [3,4] to show the elapsed play time
or remaining time for the program or title (or
chapter during program and random play).
≥Select a position to start play by specifying
a time with the numbered buttons and
press [ENTER].
Changing the time display [CD][VCD]
Use [3,4] to show the elapsed play time,
remaining time for the track, or remaining
time for the disc.
Elapsed play time [CD](MP3 discs)
(display only, cannot be changed)
dSoundtrack language [RAM] [DVD-V]
(➡page 21)
(See [A]below for language abbreviations.)eAudio signal type [RAM] [DVD-V]
(➡page 21)
(See [B]below for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only)
[DVD-V]
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, 1i2, V1 or V2
fSubtitle language [DVD-V](➡page 21)
(See [A]below for language abbreviations.)
Subtitles on/off [RAM] [DVD-V]
ON()OFF
Track information display on/off 
[CD](MP3 discs, CD text discs)
ON()OFF
gAngle number [DVD-V](➡page 21)
hTrack number in disc [CD](MP3 discs)
iTotal number of tracks on disc 
[CD](MP3 discs)
jAudio mode [RAM][VCD]
LR()L()R
^---------------------J
kMenu play [VCD]
(with playback control only)
Indicates whether menu play (playback 
control) is on or off. e.g. MP3 disc e.g. Video CD
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
Digital picture mode [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
Nor.: Normal mode
Cin.: Mellows images and enhances detail in
dark scenes.
Video menu
Bit-rate display [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
ON()OFF
Displays the bit rate (approximate values) and
type of picture (I/P/B ➡page 33, Glossary)
During play:Shows the average bit rate of the
video being played
While paused:Shows the data volume of the
frame
Display menu

1µ101 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10marker
pin iconaADVANCED SURROUND mode 
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD](➡page 17)
SP()HP
bSP/HP level [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD](➡page 17)
1()2()OFF
^----------------------J
cDialogue Enhancer [DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital/DTS, 3-channel or over only)
ON()OFF
The volume of the dialogue from the center
channel is raised when you select “ON”.
Audio menu
[A]Audio/Subtitle language
ENG: English ESP: Spanish DAN: Danish CHI: Chinese VIE: Vietnamese
FRA: French NLD: Dutch POR: Portuguese KOR: Korean THA: Thai
DEU: German SVE: Swedish RUS: Russian MAL: Malay¢: Others
ITA: Italian NOR: Norwegian JPN: Japanese
[B]Signal type/data
LPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type b (bit): Number of bits
k (kHz): Sampling frequency ch (channel): Number of channels
Example: 3
/2.1ch
.1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
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§1The original language of each disc will be selected.§2Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➡page 40).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically 
appear if available on that disc.
§4Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.
Common procedures
Menus
Display
Others
Items
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.
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]).
Options
English
Français Español
OnOff
OffOn
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the 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.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
Changing settings
Menus
Disc
Video
Audio
Items
Audio[DVD-V]
Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle[DVD-V]
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus[DVD-V]
Choose the preferred language for disc
menus.
Ratings[DVD-V]
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥The password screen is shown if you 
≥choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose 
≥“Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been 
≥selected (➡page 28).
≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs
that do not have ratings levels recorded
on them.
TV Aspect(➡page 31)
Choose the setting to suit your television
and preference.
Still Mode(➡page 33, Glossary)
Specify the type of picture shown when
paused.
PCM Down Conversion[DVD-V]
(➡page 28)
Dolby Digital[DVD-V](➡page 28)
DTS Digital Surround[DVD-V](➡page 28)
D. Range Compression[RAM] [DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital Only) (➡page 33, Glossary)
Change the dynamic range for late night
viewing.
Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during
search.
Options
English
French SpanishOriginal§1Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Automatic§3English FrenchSpanish Other ¢¢¢¢§2
EnglishFrench Spanish
Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Setting ratings 
(When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit
1 to 7§4
0 Lock All
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
AutomaticFieldFrame
No
Yes
BitstreamPCM
PCMBitstream
Off
On
OnOff
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PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCEL
3,4,
2,1,
ENTER
SETUP
RETURN
1Press [SETUP] to show the
menus.
Disc
SELECT
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
TA B
2Press [2, 1] to select the
menu’s tab.
The screen changes to display the menu.
Disc
()
(--------------------)VideoAudio
OthersDisplay ()
e
ue
u
3Press [3, 4] to select the item
and press [ENTER].
4Press [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 [SETUP].
For your reference
Press [MENU] on the main unit to access 
the SETUP menus while stopped (unless a 
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§1The original language of each disc will be selected.§2Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➡page 40).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically 
appear if available on that disc.
§4Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.
Common procedures
Menus
Display
Others
Items
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.
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]).
Options
English
Français Español
OnOff
OffOn
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the 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.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
Changing settings
Menus
Disc
Video
Audio
Items
Audio[DVD-V]
Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle[DVD-V]
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus[DVD-V]
Choose the preferred language for disc
menus.
Ratings[DVD-V]
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥The password screen is shown if you 
≥choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose 
≥“Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been 
≥selected (➡page 28).
≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs
that do not have ratings levels recorded
on them.
TV Aspect(➡page 31)
Choose the setting to suit your television
and preference.
Still Mode(➡page 33, Glossary)
Specify the type of picture shown when
paused.
PCM Down Conversion[DVD-V]
(➡page 28)
Dolby Digital[DVD-V](➡page 28)
DTS Digital Surround[DVD-V](➡page 28)
D. Range Compression[RAM] [DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital Only) (➡page 33, Glossary)
Change the dynamic range for late night
viewing.
Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during
search.
Options
English
French SpanishOriginal§1Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Automatic§3English FrenchSpanish Other ¢¢¢¢§2
EnglishFrench Spanish
Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Setting ratings 
(When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit
1 to 7§4
0 Lock All
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
AutomaticFieldFrame
No
Yes
BitstreamPCM
PCMBitstream
Off
On
OnOff
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SETUP
ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCEL
3,4,
2,1,
ENTER
SETUP
RETURN
1Press [SETUP] to show the
menus.
Disc
SELECT
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
TA B
2Press [2, 1] to select the
menu’s tab.
The screen changes to display the menu.
Disc
()
(--------------------)VideoAudio
OthersDisplay ()
e
ue
u
3Press [3, 4] to select the item
and press [ENTER].
4Press [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 [SETUP].
For your reference
Press [MENU] on the main unit to access 
the SETUP menus while stopped (unless a 
DVD-RAM is loaded). 
						

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Digital output
[DVD-V]
Change these settings when you have 
connected digital equipment.
Bitstream(Factory preset for Dolby Digital):
Select if the equipment can decode the signal.
PCM(Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround):
Select if the equipment cannot decode the 
signal.
IMPORTANT
If the equipment cannot decode the signal,
the setting must be changed to PCM. If not,
signals the equipment cannot process will be
output, causing high levels of noise which
can damage your hearing and the speakers.
PCM Down Conversion
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital
Surround
Select how to output audio with a sampling 
frequency of 96 kHz.
Select “Yes” if the equipment you connect cannot
process signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz.
≥Select “No” if you use analogue connection, 
irrespective of the type of equipment.
No (Factory preset):
Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc
has copy protection. Select “Yes” in this case.
Yes:
Converted to 48 kHz for output.
Changing settings
Entering a password
Remote control only
[DVD-V]
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.
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.
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ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCELCANCEL
ENTER
Numbered
buttons
Using this unit with other equipment
Enjoying more powerful sound
This model can play Dolby Digital and DTS, but only in two channels. You must connect a unit with a
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
Note
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect a digital amplifier or system component.
≥Change the settings in “Digital output” 
≥(➡page 28).
Digital connection
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a
decoder-amplifier combination.
≥Change the settings in “Digital output” 
(➡page 28).
Note
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
VIDEO VOLAUDIO
OPT OUT
OPTICAL IN
 LINE IN
RL
Amplifier
Speakers(Example)
You can enjoy surround sound
by connecting three or more
speakers.
Optical fiber cable
Do not bend sharply.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect an analogue amplifier or system
component.
Analogue connection
white
redblack
Stereo connection cableThis unit (Right side)
Analog amplifier or mini-system
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Digital output
[DVD-V]
Change these settings when you have 
connected digital equipment.
Bitstream(Factory preset for Dolby Digital):
Select if the equipment can decode the signal.
PCM(Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround):
Select if the equipment cannot decode the 
signal.
IMPORTANT
If the equipment cannot decode the signal,
the setting must be changed to PCM. If not,
signals the equipment cannot process will be
output, causing high levels of noise which
can damage your hearing and the speakers.
PCM Down Conversion
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital
Surround
Select how to output audio with a sampling 
frequency of 96 kHz.
Select “Yes” if the equipment you connect cannot
process signals with a sampling frequency of
96 kHz.
≥Select “No” if you use analogue connection, 
irrespective of the type of equipment.
No (Factory preset):
Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc
has copy protection. Select “Yes” in this case.
Yes:
Converted to 48 kHz for output.
Changing settings
Entering a password
Remote control only
[DVD-V]
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.
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.
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SETUP
ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCELCANCEL
ENTER
Numbered
buttons
Using this unit with other equipment
Enjoying more powerful sound
This model can play Dolby Digital and DTS, but only in two channels. You must connect a unit with a
Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
Note
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect a digital amplifier or system component.
≥Change the settings in “Digital output” 
≥(➡page 28).
Digital connection
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a
decoder-amplifier combination.
≥Change the settings in “Digital output” 
(➡page 28).
Note
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround
decoders not suited to DVD.
VIDEO VOLAUDIO
OPT OUT
OPTICAL IN
 LINE IN
RL
Amplifier
Speakers(Example)
You can enjoy surround sound
by connecting three or more
speakers.
Optical fiber cable
Do not bend sharply.
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect an analogue amplifier or system
component.
Analogue connection
white
redblack
Stereo connection cableThis unit (Right side)
Analog amplifier or mini-system
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Advanced Operations
Preparations
Turn on your television and switch the video
input mode on the television to suit the connec-
tion for the unit.
1Press [SETUP] to show the
menus.
Disc
SELECT
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
TA B
4Press [3, 4] to select the item
and press [ENTER].
≥4:3 Pan & Scan
≥Regular television (to view 16:9 software
in the pan and scan style a).
≥4:3 Letterbox
≥Regular television (to view 16:9 software
in the letterbox style b).
≥16:9 (factory preset)
≥Wide-screen television.
≥Use the television’s screen modes to
change the way the picture is shown.
≥ab
5Press [SETUP] to end the 
settings.
To return to the previous menu
Press [RETURN].
Note
≥Press [MENU] on the main unit to access 
the SETUP menus while stopped (unless a 
DVD-RAM is loaded).
≥16:9 software prohibited from being shown in
the pan and scan style will appear in the letter-
box style despite the setting here.

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132
A.SRD
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCEL
3,4,
2, 1,
ENTER
SETUP
RETURN
Using this unit with other equipment
Using this unit with a television
VIDEO VOLAUDIO
OPT OUT
AUDIO IN
L
R
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S VIDEO
 VIDEO
Television
Audio/video cable
(included)S video cable
§
(black) (yellow)(yellow) (white)
Either of these (red)
This unit (Right side)S VIDEO input terminal:
achieves a more vivid
picture than the VIDEO
input terminal.
§S video cable is not included§Available from Panasonic dealers. Part number:RFX4139
Note
≥The unit’s speaker does 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.
Selecting TV screen typeConnection
2Press [2, 1] to select the
Video tab.
3Press [3, 4] to select “TV
Aspect” and press [ENTER].