Panasonic Dvd Lv65 Operating Instructions Manual

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Using menus to play MP3 discs and CD text
[CD](MP3 discs, CD text)
Menu play
[MP3\discs]
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.
[CD\text\discs]
This unit reads and displays the information on
CD text discs. You can display disc titles, artist
names and track titles.
1Press [TOP MENU].
e.g. MP3Group 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
Next Prev
1
2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10    No     Group:  001 My Favorite       Tree     
Find
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
G           1
T            1
Total      1
SELECT
NUMBER09
FILE LIST
TO
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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
[MP3\discs]
≥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
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 VocalSELECT
ENTER    RETURN
G           8
T          14
Total  123
SELECT
NUMBER09
FILE LIST
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
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
SELECT
NUMBER09
FindA
[CD\text\discs]
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.
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]. 
						

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Random Playback
TitlePress PLAY to start2
2[DVD-Video\only]
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.
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].
[DVD-V]
The number changes each time you press the
button.
[RAM]
LR
>L>R
^-------------}
≥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 27 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. [DVD-V]
Random play
EnglishON1
2[DVD-Video,\MP3\discs\only]
Press the numbered buttons to
select a title (DVD-Video) or
group (MP3 discs).
≥Some items cannot be selected.
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) 
(
[MP3\discs\only]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 2and 3above 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 may have different soundtracks
and subtitles.
≥Some items cannot be played even if you 
programmed them. [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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Changing the monitor settings
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
Adjusting color intensity
1Press [COLOUR].
2Use [2, 1] to adjust the color
shade and press [ENTER].
j5: light()5: dark
SD
Changing the size of the 
picture
Press [MONITOR].
Each time you press the button:
NORMAL-------------)FULL---------------]
^-OFF (no picture)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 Distance A
Television
Speaker Speaker
Seating
position 3 or 4 times
distance A
Virtual surround with speakers and headphones 
(ADVANCED SURROUND)
To change the mode
1. Press [2] to select “SP” or “HP”.
2. Press [3, 4] to change the mode.
Optimum seating position
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ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCEL
3,4,
2, 1,
ENTERA.SRD
NORMAL
Full screen
Black bands on the
right and left
Black frame
FULL
Full screen
Stretched horizontally
Stretched horizontally
ZOOM
Top and bottom cut off
Top and bottom cut off
Full screen
Note
These changes are effective only for this unit’s LCD. Make changes to the television’s settings if you
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Disc information
e.g. [DVD-V]
aPG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Playlist 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 for the track 
[CD](MP3 discs)
(display only, cannot be changed)
dSoundtrack language [DVD-V](➡page 23)
(See [A]below for language abbreviations.)eAudio signal type [RAM] [DVD-V]
(➡page 23)
(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 23)
(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 23)
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. [VCD]
[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
.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
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
:;
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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 Mode (➡page 19)
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] ➡[2, 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.
Picture Mode [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
Nor.: Normal mode
Cin.: Mellows images and enhances detail in
dark scenes.
Video menu
Bitrate Display [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
ON()OFF
Displays the bit rate (approximate values) and
type of picture (I/P/B ➡page 35, 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 24)
SP()HP
bSP/HP level [RAM] [DVD-V][VCD](➡page 24)
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
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
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 
(Ratings)
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.
1.≥If you enter a wrong number, press 
[CANCEL] to erase it.
2. Press [ENTER].
1.≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the
rating is locked.
1.≥Do not forget your password.
3. 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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SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCELCANCEL
3,4,
2,1,
ENTER
SETUP
RETURN
Numbered
buttons
Common procedures
See pages 30 and 31 for menu and option 
details.
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
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(--------------------)VideoAudio
OthersDisplay ()
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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 (➡below).§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.
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. See page 29 for details on menu 
operation.
≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
Changing settings
Menus
Disc
Video
Audio
Items
Audio
Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus
Choose the preferred language for disc
menus.
Ratings
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 29).
≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs
that do not have ratings levels recorded
on them.
TV Aspect(➡page 33)
Choose the setting to suit your television
and preference.
Still Mode(➡page 35, Glossary—Frame
still and field still)
Specify the type of picture shown when
paused.
PCM Down Conversion(➡page 29)
Dolby Digital(➡page 29)
DTS Digital Surround(➡page 29)
D. Range Compression
(Dolby Digital Only) 
(➡page 35, Glossary—Dynamic range)
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 Limit1 to 7§40 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
AutomaticField
Frame
NoYes
BitstreamPCM
PCMBitstream
Off
On
OnOff
Language code list
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 
						

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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.
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 & Scan style will appear in the letterbox
style despite the setting here.
ab
∫;1
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
7*%&0
S VIDEO
 VIDEO
Television
Audio/video cable
(included)S video cable
§
black yellowyellow white
Either of these red
This unit (Right side)S VIDEO input terminal:
achieves a more vivid
picture than the VIDEO
input terminal.
≥When making this
connection, ensure you
connect the audio
cables to the
corresponding audio
input terminals on the
television.
§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. Do not keep this unit and 
magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.
≥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].
Watching video from a video camera
1Connect the video camera to this unit.
VIDEO VOLAUDIO
OPT OUT
2Press [DVD/SD/AUX] to select “AUX”.
Note
≥“AUX” mode is canceled when this unit is turned off.
≥Auto standby function (➡page 13) does not work while the “AUX” mode is on. Turn the unit off when
you have finished using it.yellow yellow
blackwhite
red Audio/video cable
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Bitstream
This is the digital form of multi-channel audio
data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into
its various channels.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on
DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals devel-
oped by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo
(2-channel) audio, these signals can also be
multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio 
information can be recorded on the disc using
this method.
Dolby Pro Logic
A surround system where a 4-channel audio
track is recorded as 2 channels and then is re-
stored to 4 channels for play. The surround chan-
nel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie the-
aters around the world. There is good separation
between the channels, so realistic sound effects
are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the
lowest level of sound that can be heard above
the noise of the equipment and the highest level
of sound before distortion occurs.Frame still and field still
A still is shown when you pause a moving 
picture. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating
fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but
overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the
information of a frame still so picture quality is
lower.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopt-
ed for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using
these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the
best to use when adjusting the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I or
P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past
and future I and P-pictures so it has the 
lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar
to those found on CDs.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can 
select scenes and information with menus.
Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
≥Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.
Connect the recording equipment with an optical fiber cable (➡[A]page 34).
Note
≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met:athe disc doesn’t have protection preventing 
digital recording, and bthe recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of
48 kHz.
≥You cannot record MP3.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➡page 24)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡page 29)
Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (➡page 29)
≥Analogue recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment. Connect the recording equipment
with a stereo connection cable (➡[B]page 34). There are no limitations on recording analogue signals
as there are with digital signals.
Glossary
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 29).
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 29).
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
A
B
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Solution
Check that the battery is inserted correctly. 9
Replace the battery if it is drained. 9
Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor. 9
This function is dependent on software availability.
Some DVDs require you to change the languages through menus.
This function is dependent on software availability.
Turn the subtitles on. G
Subtitles may fail to appear around the A and B points in A-B repeat,
and around the points you marked to play again.
This function is dependent on software availability. 
There may be parts of multi-angle DVDs where different angles are
not recorded.
Do the following to reset the unit to its original factory settings 
(SD settings are unaffected). While the unit is stopped, press and
hold [;], [:] (backward), and [1, – ON] on the main unit for
about 3 seconds until the message “Initialized” disappears from
the LCD, then turn the unit off.
Separate the unit from mobile phones.
The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.
Turn up the volume. =
Check all connections and settings. M, P, R
Check input mode of the other equipment.
ADVANCED SURROUND may cause distortion with some discs. 
Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if this occurs. H
Problem
No operation with
remote control.
The audio soundtrack
or subtitle language
cannot be changed.
Subtitles not shown.
Angles cannot be
changed.
You have forgottenyour ratings password.
You want to reset the
unit to the factory
settings.
There is a lot of noise.
No sound from the
unit’s speaker.
No sound from other
speakers.
Distorted sound.
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points,
or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or 
e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://www. panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, 
web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers :.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
No power.
Unit turns off
automatically.
Unit doesn’t work
when powered by
battery.
Cannot charge or the
[CHG] indicator fails to
light.
No response when
buttons are pressed.
Play fails to start or
stops soon after
starting.
Solution
Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. :
You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is
powered by the battery pack.
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.
The unit and battery pack have protection circuitry that activate if they
become too hot or too cold. They will not work if this occurs. Use the
unit and battery pack between 5oC (41oF) and 35oC (95oF).
The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.
The charging time increases if the battery pack is warm and charging
may not be possible under some circumstances. Wait for it to cool.
Check connection to the AC adaptor. :
Some discs prohibit certain operations.
If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by
lightning or static electricity. Try turning the unit off and on again.
Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or
battery pack) reconnect the power and turn the unit on again.
Condensation may have formed in the unit. 
Wait 1 or 2 hours for it to clear.
This unit cannot play discs other than those specified. 8
Clean the disc. 9
Ensure the disc is inserted correctly. =
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On-Screen Menu Icons
are cut off or are not
displayed at all.
No On-Screen display.
“Check the disc.”
“X”
“UNPLAYABLE CARD”
“CHECK CARD”
“NO FILE”
“ ERROR 01”
“ ERROR 02”
“ ERROR 03”
“H ∑∑”
∑∑stands for a
number.
“U11”
Use [3, 4] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them
down. J
Go to the Display menu in the SETUP screen, and select “On” for“On-Screen Messages”. O
Clean the disc. 9
You are trying to play incompatible or corrupted data. This data
cannot be played.
The data cannot be played.
The card cannot be played or the unit failed to read the card. 
Try reinserting it. >
Data the unit can play is not recorded on the card or you haven’t
inserted a card.
A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer.
The battery pack has been recharging for 12 hours but has failed to
recharge for some reason. Recharge again.
You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge
at normal temperature.
Trouble has occurred. The number appearing after H depends on the
problem. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack) reconnect the
power and turn the unit on again. 
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and
contact a qualified service person.
Note
The following do not indicate malfunction.
≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.
≥The battery pack warms up after recharging or during use.
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.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Displays
∫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.)
≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your 
fingers.
Problem
The LCD is dark.
The picture is
disrupted during fast
forward and rewind.
SD moving picture
quality is poor (jittering
or blocky).
No picture on the LCD 
Picture from another
unit not shown on the
LCD.
Picture doesn’t appear
on the television (or
the size of the picture
seems wrong).
LCD pixels turn black
or radiate different
colors.
Solution
Adjust the brightness. I
Some disruption is normal.
Select a picture mode other than “OFF” (no picture). I
Check connections. Q
Ensure the input setting is correct. Q
Ensure the power of the connected equipment is on.
Check connections. P
Check that the television is on.
Check that the input mode on the television is correct.
Check the settings in “Video — TV Aspect”. Q
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.
[Í] and [CHG] indicators
The [Í] indicatorflashes rapidly.
The [Í] indicator
flashes slowly.
The [CHG] indicator
flashes rapidly.
The [CHG] indicator
flashes slowly.
The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the display mode is set to“OFF” (no picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished.
There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check
the message on the LCD. W
Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a
few minutes. ;
Troubleshooting Guide