Panasonic Dvd Lx9 Operating Instructions Manual

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Changing the monitor settings
Changing the size of the 
picture
Select how to show 4:3-aspect pictures on the
LCD.
Press [MONITOR MODE].Each time you press the button:
NORMAL_-)FULL_-)ZOOM_-]
^-OFF (no picture)
						

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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
1Press [DISPLAY].Each time you press the button:
Disc information>Progress indicator
:;
Original display
						

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Disc information
aPG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Playlist number [RAM]
T: Title number [DVD-V]
T: Track number [VCD][CD]
G: Group number 
[DVD-A][WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
bC: Chapter number [DVD-V]
T: Track number [DVD-A][WMA] [MP3]
P: Picture number [JPEG]
cTime [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD][CD]
≥Use [3,4] to show the elapsed play time
or remaining time.
[DVD-A][VCD][CD]
[)Elapsed play time
l:;
lRemaining time for the track
l:;
{)Remaining time for the disc/group
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥Select a position to start play by specifying
a time with the numbered buttons and
press [ENTER].
Elapsed play time 
[VCD](SVCD only)[WMA] [MP3]
For display only, cannot be changed.
dSoundtrack language
(See [A]right for language abbreviations.)
Audio signal type
(See [B]right for details.)
Audio Mode (➡page 30, Soundtracks)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only)
[DVD-V]
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, V1iV2, V1 or V2
Current bitrate[WMA] [MP3]
Current sampling frequency[WMA] [MP3]
eSubtitle language
(See [A]right for language abbreviations.)
Subtitles on/off 
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD](SVCD only)
ON()OFF
Track Information on/off 
[WMA] [MP3] [CD](CD text only)
ON()OFF
Picture information [JPEG]
Date()Full()OFF
^=======JfAngle number (➡page 30)
gMenu play [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback
control) is on or off.
hTrack/picture number in disc 
Total number of tracks/pictures on disc
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
iStill picture number [DVD-A]
Selected picture is shown during play.
jSlideshow setting [JPEG]
ON()OFF
Slideshow timing [JPEG]
0 sec–30 sec
gd
128kbps
44.1kHz 12 18
ce hdi
Page1Slideshow
ON   5 sec
j
[A]Audio/Subtitle language
ENG: English POR: Portuguese
FRA: French RUS: Russian
DEU: German JPN: Japanese
ITA: Italian CHI: Chinese
ESP: Spanish KOR: Korean
NLD: Dutch MAL: Malay
SVE: Swedish VIE: Vietnamese
NOR: Norwegian THA: Thai
DAN: Danish¢: Others
[B]Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: 
Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
e.g.: 3
/2.1ch
.1: Low frequency effect 
(not displayed if there is no
signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
.3: Front leftiFront
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Unit information
Play menu Display menu
aA-B Repeat (➡page 28)
bRepeat Mode (➡page 28)
cPlay mode display
[DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD][CD] [WMA] [MP3]
---: Normal play
PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
ALL: All group play ([DVD-A])
dMarker (➡page 29)
Picture menu
N480PAuto1
cba
a4:3 Aspect 
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD][JPEG]
Select how to show images made for 4:3
aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television.
Normal: laterally stretches images made
for a 4:3 screen.
Auto: expands suitable 4:3 letterbox
images to fill more of the screen.
Other images appear in full in the
center of the screen.
Shrink: images appear in the center of the
screen.
Zoom:
expands all images to fill the
screen.
≥If your television has a similar feature, use
it instead for a better effect.
bZoom [RAM] [DVD-A](Moving picture part)
[DVD-V][VCD]
Change the zoom ratio so the picture
expands to the optimum size to fill the
screen.
To select the aspect ratio:
[ENTER]>[2, 1]>[ENTER]
[>4:3 Standard()European Vista( ----]
u
v
Cinemascope2 16:9 Standard
ef
{>Cinemascope1()American Vista(-}
To make fine adjustments to the zoom
ratio:[3, 4]
k1.00–k2.00
cSubtitle Position/Brightness (➡page 30)
dBitrate Display [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD]
ON()OFF
During play:Shows the average bitrate
(approximate values) of the
video being played
While paused:Shows the data volume of
the frame and type of
picture (I/P/B ➡page 46,
Glossary)
To change the bitrate display:
0Normal0
d bac
1.00t
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
aPicture Mode 
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD][JPEG]
N: Normal mode
C1: Mellows images and enhances detail in
dark scenes.
C2: Sharpens images and enhances detail
in dark scenes
bVideo output mode
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD][JPEG]
480I: Interlace video
480P: Progressive video
≥
You can change the video output mode only
when “Progressive Out (Component)” in the
SETUP menu is set to “Enable” (
➡page 39).≥When progressive output is on, closed
captions will not be displayed.
cTransfer mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD]
Select the method of conversion for progressive
output to suit the type of material being played
(Film and video 
➡page 46, Glossary).Auto1 (normal): for viewing film materialAuto2: for viewing film material (the same as
Auto1, but able to convert 30-frame-
per-second progressive video)
Video: for video materialAudio menu
aAdvanced Surround (➡page 29)
bDialogue 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”.
Current bitrate
A record of bitrates for
a sampling period. Average bitrate f[2, 1]
v
Bitrate
Cur.  7.507 Mbps
Ave.  6.730 Mbps5.0
Mbps
9.438 Mbps 
						

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Enjoying more powerful sound
Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on
DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.
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.
Change the settings in “Audio” (➡page 40).
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic
Connect a digital amplifier or system component
and change the settings in “Audio” (➡page 40).
Connecting to a receiver or
amplifier with built in
decoders (Digital connection)
VIDEO 
OUTSUB 
WOOFERCENTER SORROUNDAUDIO OUTVIDEO 
OUT5.1ch
2ch (MIX)FRONT
RLRLL
+
-SPEAKERHAUT 
PARLEUR4≠
OPTICAL
CENTER SUB-
WOOFERSURROUND(L)FRONT(R) (R) (L)
AUDIO, OPT OUT
Amplifier Speakers(Example)
You can enjoy surround sound by
connecting three or more speakers.
Optical fiber cable
Do not bend sharply.
Connecting to a receiver or amplifier with 5.1 audio input terminals
(Analog connection)
Change “Speaker Setting” (➡page 40).
≥Use this connection to enjoy multi channel LPCM DVD-Audio.
Audio cable
This unit (Right side)
Using this unit with other equipment
Multi cradle
Note
≥You can only use DTS Digital Surround decoders that are compatible with DVD.
≥There is no audio output when using a digital connection.
SD 
						

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Using this unit with other equipment
Using this unit with a television
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
L
R
SORROUNDAUDIO OUTVIDEO 
OUT5.1ch
2ch (MIX)FRONT
LRLL
+
-SPEAKERHAUT 
PARLEUR4≠
Television
Audio/video cable
(not included)yellow red white
Right side
Note
≥The speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place near televisions, personal computers,
magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) 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. Before connecting, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Do not connect the player through your video cassette recorder.The picture may not be played
back correctly due to the copy guard.
Audio/video cable(included) You can connect the
audio cable to the 
2-channel audio input
terminals of an analog
amplifier or system
component to enjoy
stereo or Dolby Pro
Logic.
Enjoying higher
picture quality
yellow
red white
yellowblackyellow red white
Connecting the multi cradle
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Press [DVD/SD/AUX] to select “AUX”.Control play on the camera.
Auto standby function (➡page 17) 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
(included) This unit (Right side)
Video camera
SPEAKERHAUT 
PARLEUR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO 
OUT
(480P/480I)YPBPRSUB 
WOOFERCENTER SORROUNDAUDIO OUTVIDEO 
OUT5.1ch
2ch (MIX)FRONT
RLRLR4≠
+
-
Television’s
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
terminalsTelevision’s
S VIDEO IN
terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalThese terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S
VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals
outputs the color difference signals (P
B/PR) and luminance
signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
reproducing colors. The description of the component video
input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g.
Y/P
B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the
same color.
≥After making this connection, change the black level for a
better picture (➡page 39, Video—Black Level Control)
S VIDEO OUT terminalThe S video terminal achieves a
more vivid picture than the VIDEO
OUT terminal by separating the
chrominance (C) and luminance
(Y) signals. (Actual results depend
on the television.) Video cable(not included)S video cable(not included)
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input
terminals on the television.
Note
There is no video output when connected with the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.
To enjoy progressive video1. Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P compatible television. (Video will not
be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)
2. In SETUP menu, set “Progressive Out (Component)” to “Enable” (➡page 39).
3. Change “Video output mode” to “480P” (➡page 34).
≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible.
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be
interlace, irrespective of the settings.
Watching video from a video camera
SD
Multi cradle 
						

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7890S10
ÍSETUP
TOP MENUDISPLAY
MENURETURNA.SURROUND ANGLEAUDIOSUB
-TITLE
PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX
CANCEL
RETURN3421
ENTER SETUP
CANCEL
Changing settings
Numbered
buttons
Common procedures
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()Video()Audio
Others(===)Display
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).
Using this unit with 
other equipment
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 (➡page 35).
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 WMA/MP3.
When recording DVDs, make the following
settings.
Advanced Surround: OFF (➡page 29)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡page 40)
Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM
(➡page 40)
≥Analog recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other
recording equipment. There are no limitations
on recording analog signals as there are with
digital signals.
Connect the recording equipment to
AUDIO, OPT OUT on the player with the
audio/video cable (included) (➡page 36)
Or
FRONT L R [2ch (MIX)] on the multi-cradle
(➡page 36). 
[In the SETUP menu, set “Speaker Setting” to
“2-channel” (➡page 40).]e
ue
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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.
Menus
Disc
Video
Items
Audio
Choose the preferred audio language.
English
French Spanish Original§1Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Subtitle
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Automatic
§3English French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Menus
Choose the preferred language for disc menus.
English
French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
8 No Limit
1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.
0 Lock All
§1The original language of each disc is selected.§2Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➡page 42).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language willautomatically appear if available on that disc.
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular television 
(to view 16:9 software in the pan and scan style)
4:3 Letterbox: Regular television 
(to view 16:9 software in the letterbox style)
16:9
: Wide-screen television
Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the picture is
shown.
Progressive Out (Component)
Choose “Enable” to enable progressive output.
Disable
Enable
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Automatic
Field Frame
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
Lighter
: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT.Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR).

Entering a password
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.≥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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Changing settings
Menus
Audio
Display
Items
Speaker Setting(Analog connection)
Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environment.
Multi-channel: when 3 or more speakers are connected (➡right).
2-channel
: when 2 speakers or an amplifier with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder is
connected.
PCM Down Conversion(Digital connection)
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Select “Yes” if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling
frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
No
: Output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Yes: Converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz.
≥Signals are converted to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above settings if the
signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can
handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital(Digital connection)
Select “Bitstream” if the equipment can decode the signal.
Bitstream
PCM
DTS Digital Surround(Digital connection)
Select “Bitstream” if the equipment can decode the signal.
PCM
Bitstream
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital Only) 
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
Off
On
Audio during Search§
Choose whether to have sound during search.OnOff§Audio will be heard when playing some DVD-Audio despite the settings you makehere.
Menu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-screen messages.
English
Français Español
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
OnOff
IMPORTANT (Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround)
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.