Panasonic Dvd Lx97 Operating Instructions Manual

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Cards that can be played
aA miniSDTM card adaptor included with the miniSDTM card is necessary.pIt may not be possible to play the above cards in all cases due to the type of cards, the condition of the 
recording, the recording method and how the files were created.
pKeep the SD Memory Card out of reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Card
LogoIndicated in these 
instructions byRemarks
SD Memory Card/
miniSD
TM Carda
SD logo is a trademark.
[SD[PICTURE]
[SD[VIDEO]
p[SD\PICTURE] Still Pictures
JPEG data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras 
or DVD recorders using DCF (Design rule for Camera 
File system) Standard Version 1.0.
p[SD\VIDEO] Moving pictures
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi 
cameras or DVD recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO 
specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) 
video system/G.726 audio system].
pYou can use SD Memory Cards with the following 
capacities (from 8 MB to 2 GB).
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB,
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB (Maximum)
pUseable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.pPlease confirm the latest information on the following 
website. (This site is in English only.)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs
pIf the SD Memory Card is formatted or recorded on a PC, you 
may not be able to use it on this unit.
pThis unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted with 
equipment conforming to SD File System specifcations Ver. 
1.01 such as Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders 
(Conforming to FAT 12 standard and FAT 16 standard).
pWe recommend using a Panasonic SD card.pOperation is not guaranteed with MultiMediaCard.pMOTION JPEG and MPEG2 are not suppor ted.pSome files are not compatible with this unit and cannot 
be played back. For example:
– Moving picture files recorded using a digital still 
camera with moving picture function
pThe recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
Structure of folders displayed by this unit
(Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as 
groups on this unit. However there are no groups with
[SD\VIDEO].)
The following   can be displayed on this unit.
___: Numbers XXX:Letters
XXXX.JPG
DCIM
XXXXX
MOL.ASF
SD_VIDEO
PRL
Card
(Higher folder)
(Picture 
folder)
(Video folder)pSome folders cannot 
be displayed 
depending on the folder 
name.
pA folder name or file 
name input may not be 
displayed properly or 
played properly.
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Playing discs
pTo  p l a y  [JPEG],[MP3] or [MPEG4] on DVD-RAM that contain both [DVD-VR]and another format (e.g. 
[JPEG]), select “Play as Data Disc” (➜page 25, Other Menu).
pWhile stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when 
using the battery pack) have elapsed.
pDiscs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [w, –OFF] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor.pTotal title number may not be displayed properly on KR/KRW.pIf you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜page 36).
Operations
Turn unit on/playWhen the unit is off:
Press and hold and the power comes on and play 
begins.
When the unit is on:
Press and play begins.
PausePress [
, ON] to restart play.
StopThe position is memorized when “Press PLAY to 
resume play” appears on the screen.
pPress [, ON] to resume. (Resume play)
Opening the disc lid, or pressing [w, –OFF] while 
“Press PLAY to resume play” appears on the 
screen cancels the memorized position.
Turn unit offPress and hold until “OFF” is displayed.
1Open the lid.
2Insert a disc and 
close the lid
.
Click into 
place
Load double-sided discs so 
the label for the side you 
want to play is facing up.
pDVD-RAM:Remove discs from 
their cartridges before use.
pSome discs start to play 
automatically when the unit is on.
3Press and hold. 
The unit turns on and play begins.pWhen “SD” or “AUX” is displayed, 
press [AV SELECT] several times 
until “DISC” is displayed.
(Playing SD cards➜page 14/
Watching video from other 
equipment ➜page 32)AV  S E L E C T
When using headphones, 
turn down the volume before 
connection.
OPEN
Headphone terminals [¤]
œ3.5 mm (1/8S) stereo mini plug
VOL
ON4Adjust the volume.
ON
”OFF
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Remote control operations
SkipPress [,].
[DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.
SearchPress and hold [
,](up to 5 steps).
Slow play
Press and hold [,](up to 5 steps) while paused.Press [, ON] to return to normal play.p[VCD][]only p[MPEG4]: Does not work.
To p  m e n u[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Playing programs[DVD-VR] (➜page 21)
Playback menu[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
Playing data discs(➜page 22)
Menu[DVD-V]
Playing playlists[DVD-VR] (➜page 21)
Navigation menu[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
Playing data discs (➜page 22)
ReturnReturns to the previous screen.
[VCD](with playback control) Returns to the menu.
Menu operationPress [] to select an item and press 
[ENTER] to confirm.
Frame-by-frame[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
While paused, press [
].
[VCD][]only
Group skip[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
Press [
].pDoes not work while paused.
Turn unit on/off
pYou cannot turn on the unit with the remote 
control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.
PlayPress and play begins.
SkipPress [
,].
[DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.
Search Press [
,](up to 5 steps).
Slow play Press [,](up to 5 steps) while paused.
Press  [] (PLAY) to return to normal play.p[VCD][]onlyp[MPEG4]: Does not work.
Enter number[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[
510]➜[1]➜[2]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
e.g. To select 123: 
[1]➜ [2]➜ [3]➜[ENTER]
TOP MENU
MENUMENU
RETURN
ENTERENTER
PLAY
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Playing SD cards
pWhile stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when 
using the battery pack) have elapsed.
pIf you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜page 36).
Do not remove the card or turn off the unit while the card is being read from (“Card Reading…” 
is on the display) or the unit is using the card. This can corrupt your data.
ADAPTER
Picture
Video
to select and press ENTER SD Card Menu
1Insert the card.
Headphone terminals [¤]
œ3.5 mm (1/8S) stereo mini plug
ONON
2Press and hold until the power comes on.Play begins automatically

Insert the card.
Press on the center 
of the card until it 
clicks into place.
Cut-off 
corner
pIf you are using a 
miniSDTM card, 
insert it into the 
miniSD
TM card 
adaptor that 
comes with the 
card. Insert and 
remove this 
adaptor from the 
unit.

Close the cover. 
Open the cover.
1
AV SELECT
Press to display 
“SD Card Menu”.VO LUM E
pYou can use SD Memory Cards with capacities from 8 MB to 2 GB (➜ page 11).pWhen you insert a SD card while the unit is on, playback starts automatically.
TO P MENU
TOP MENU
wTo change content
p[SD\VIDEO]Adjust the volume.When “AUX” or “DISC” is displayed, press 
[AV SELECT] several times until “SD” is displayed.
Press [] to select “Picture” or “Video” 
and press [ENTER].Play begins. Label side
pWhen playing a SD card that contain both “Picture” and 
“Video ” content, “Picture” content will be played first.
wRemove the card
Open the cover.Press on the center of the card.
Pull it straight out.
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Main unit operations
Remote control operations
Turn unit onPress and hold and the power comes on and play 
begins automatically.
PausePress [
, ON] to restart play.
StopThe position is memorized when the message 
appears on the screen.
pPress [,ON] to resume. (Resume play)
Pressing [w, –OFF], removing the card or 
pressing [AV SELECT] while the message 
appears on the screen cancels the memorized 
position where play stopped.
Turn unit offPress and hold until “OFF” is displayed.
SkipPress [
,].
Search[SD\VIDEO] Press and hold [,](up to 5 steps).
Press [, ON] to return to normal play.
SD Card Menu➜page 23, Playing items in order (SD Card 
Menu)
Navigation menu➜page 23, Playing from the selected item 
(Navigation Menu)
ReturnReturns to the previous screen.
Menu operationPress [] to select an item and press 
[ENTER] to confirm.
Group skip[SD\PICTURE]
Press [
].
Turn unit on/off
pYou cannot turn on the unit with the remote 
control if the unit is powered by the battery pack.
PlayPress and play begins.
SkipPress [
,].
Search [SD\VIDEO] Press [
,](up to 5 steps).
Press [] (PLAY) to return to normal play.
Enter numbere.g. To select 123: 
[1]➜ [2]➜ [3]➜[ENTER]
ONON
”OFF
TTOP MENUOP MENU
MENUMENU
RETURN
ENTERENTER
PLAY
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Useful functions
Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD
Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD
Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V](Except KR/KRW)
Repeat play(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.[JPEG] [SD[PICTURE] : you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.)
To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat)Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
Except [DVD-VR] (still picture part)[JPEG] [SD[PICTURE] [MPEG4] and [SD\VIDEO]
Press [] to select the monitor mode.NORMAL:Normal (displays in 4:3 video aspect)FULL: Stretched horizontallyOFF: No picturepIf you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “OFF” to conserve power.(The [¦] indicator flashes)pThe LCD turns off automatically if you close it.pTo exit the screen : Press [RETURN].
Press [] to select the item, and [] to change the setting.BRIGHT:Dims or brightens the picture (U5 to 5)
COLOUR: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (U5 to 5)
pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select 
“Play Menu”.
	Press [] then [] to select 
“Repeat”.

Press [] then [] to select the 
content to be repeated.
Press [ENTER] .
pTo cancel, select “Off ” in the procedure 2-
 and press [ENTER].pTo exit the screen : Press [RETURN].
MONITOR
MODE1
Press once.
ENTER
2
MONITOR
MODE1
Press twice.
ENTER
2
CM SKIP
Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.During play, press [CM SKIP].pThis may not work depending on the play position.p[DVD-VR] Does not work:
-with still picture part.
-when playing a playlist.
DISPLAY1
During play, 
press once.
ENTER
2
Repeat        Off
Menu
Useful functions
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select
“Play Menu”.
	Press [] then [] to select 
“A-B Repeat”.

Press [ENTER] at the starting and 
ending points.
pPress [ENTER] again to cancel.pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
DISPLAY1
During play, 
press once.
ENTER
2
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Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)[DVD-VR] [DVD-V](Except KR/KRW)
Changing play speed [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround) Motion pictures with 2 or more channels
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select “Play Menu”.	Press [] then [] to select “Advanced Disc Review”.

Press [ENTER].Reviews each title/program.Press [, ON] when you 
find a title/program to play.
pYou can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode”  
(➜page 26, “Advanced Disc Review” in “Disc”  tab).
pThis may not work depending on the play position.p[DVD-VR] Does not work:
-with still picture part.
-when playing a playlist.
pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select “Play 
Speed”.
	Press [ENTER] and [] to select 
“Normal” or “MM1.4Ž (in 0.1 units).
Press[ENTER].
pPress [, ON] to return to normal play.pAfter you change the speed
– H.Bass (➜page 20), Advanced Surround (➜below), Multi Re-
master (➜page 20) and Sound Enhancement (➜page 25, Audio 
Menu) do not work.
– Digital output switches to PCM.
– 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.
pThis may not work depending on the disc’s recording.pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select “Audio Menu”.	Press [] then [] to select “Advanced Surround”.
Press [] then [] to select “SP 1 Natural” or “SP 2 
Enhanced”.
Press [ENTER].A surround sound effect can be made using 2 speakers (on other 
equipment).
pWhen using headphones, press to select “HP 1 Natural” or 
“HP 2 Enhanced”.
pWhen using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to 
come from speakers on either side of you.
pOptimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the front 
left and right speakers or the width of the television if using the 
television’s speakers.
pThis does not work when H.Bass (➜page 20) is on.pDo not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN]
DISPLAY1
Press once.
ENTER
2
ChapterTitleTime0 : 00 : 22 1 1
DISPLAY1
During play, 
press once.
ENTER
2C1.4
C1.3
C1.2
C1.1
C0.9
C0.8
C0.7
C0.6
Normal Play Speed
1
Press once.
DISPLAY
ENTER
2
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Changing soundtracksMotion pictures
Press to select the soundtrack.[DVD-VR] [VCD] 
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
While the menu is displayed, 
Press [] to select “On” or “Off ” of vocals.Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/dataLPCM/PPCM/§ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 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 leftKFr on t r ig ht
3: Front leftKFr on t r ig htKCenter
Changing subtitlesDiscs with subtitles
[DVD-V] [VCD]
Press to select the subtitle language.To clear/display the subtitles
Press [] to select “On” or “Off”.pOnKR/KRW, a subtitle number may be shown for 
subtitles that are not displayed. 
[DVD-VR](with subtitle on/off information)
Press to select “On” or “Off”.pOn or Off only can be selected.pSubtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.
Angle select [DVD-V] with multiple angles/Still picture rotation [JPEG] [SD[PICTURE]
Press to select the angle or rotate the still 
picture.
Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)
p[MPEG4]Video and audio information is not displayed during search.pTo exit the screen : Press [RETURN].
AUDIOAU D I O
(Remote control)
 Menu
Audio          1
SUBTITLESUBTITLE
(Remote control)SubtitleOff
Menu
ANGLEANGLE
(Remote control) Menu
Angle 1/4
e.g. [DVD-V]
DISPLAY
Press twice.ChapterTitleTime0 : 00 : 22 1 1
e.g.[DVD-V]
Playback condition
Current positionElapsed play time Current playback numberwBasics
DISPLAY
Press three 
times.
Details-DVD-Video
  Audio
  Subtitle
  Angle
  Source Aspect
  Title Total Time
1         DTS 3/2.1ch
1/1
4:3
0:54:28
e.g.[DVD-V]See above for changing soundtracks
See above for changing subtitles
See above, Angle select for changing 
angles
Aspect of current playback title
Total play time of current playback title
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All group/Program/Random play [Remote\control\only]
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [SD[PICTURE] [SD[VIDEO]
All group ([DVD-A])Program play  Random play
Off (Normal play) 
pDisable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.
Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu. (➜page 25).
All group play[DVD-A]
Program play(up to 32 items)
Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group)
Press [ENTER] and [] to select “ALL”, then press [ENTER] again to register.
Changing the program
Press [] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat step 1.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
Clearing the whole program
Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off, 
the disc lid is opened, the card is removed or [AV SELECT] is pressed.
Random play 
To exit the all group, program or random mode
Press [PLAYMODE] several times while stopped.
PLAYMODEPLAYMODEWhile stoppedPress to change.
PLAYPLAYAll Group Playback
Press PLAY to start
PLAYPLAYChoose a title and chapter.
No.TimeTitlePlayClearClear all
Chapter11
1Press to select an item 
(Disc ➜page 13, Enter 
number / 
SD card ➜page 15, Enter 
number).
Repeat this step to program 
other items.
2e.g. [DVD-V]
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to selectto startTitleChoose a title.
1
PLAY0~  9
PLAYPLAY
1
Press to select an item
(Disc ➜page 13, Enter 
number / 
SD card ➜page 15, Enter 
number).
2e.g. [DVD-V]
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Enjoying higher quality audio and video
Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)
p[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (recorded with 48 kHz only)[DVD-A] (recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only)
[VCD] [CD]: This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding higher frequency signals not 
recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz.
p[WMA] [MP3](recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz): reproduces the frequencies lost 
during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
pThis feature does not work when H.Bass (➜ below) or Advanced Surround (➜page 17) is on.pThis feature does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.pWhen connecting with a digital optical cable (➜page 32), the actual output sampling frequency 
depends on “PCM Digital Output” setting in “Audio” tab (➜page 27).
Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers (H.Bass) [DVD-V]
Providing the suitable picture quality for enjoying movies (Cinema1/Cinema2)
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Reducing noise in pictures (Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)
Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.MPEG DNR: Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture.
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select “Audio Menu”.	Press [] then [] to select “Multi Re-master”.
Press [ENTER] and [] to select 
“1”, “2” or “3”.
Press [ENTER].pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].SettingType of music [[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD](LPCM/PPCM)]Effect level (Other discs)
1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock) Light
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong
Off Off Off
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select “Audio Menu”.	Press [] then [] to select “H.Bass”.
Press [] then [] to select “On” or “Off”.Press [ENTER].pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].pThis is effective on 5.1 channel DVD video discs. This is also effective 
on some portions of 2 channel discs as well.
pIf the sound is distorted or there is noise, set to “Off ”.
Press [] to select “Other Settings”.Press [] then [] to select “Picture Menu”.	Press [] to select “Picture Mode”.
Press [] then [] to select 
“Cinema1” or “Cinema2”.
Press [ENTER].pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
In the procedure 2U
(➜ above, Cinema1/Cinema2), 
select “User” and press [ENTER].
Press [] to select “Picture 
Adjustment”and press [ENTER].	Press [] to select “Depth 
Enhancer” or “MPEG DNR”.

Press [] to change the setting. (Depth Enhancer: 0 to K4, MPEG DNR: 0 to K3)pTo exit the screen: Press [RETURN].
The above indicated features may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
DISPLAY1
Press once.
ENTER
2
 Menu
Multi Re-master       1
DISPLAY1
Press once.
ENTER
2
 Menu
H.BassOff
DISPLAY1
Press once.
ENTER
2
 Menu
Picture ModeCinema1
DISPLAY1
Press once.
ENTER
2
Picture  Adjustment Depth EnhancerDepth Enhancer0MPEG DNR0
Enjoying higher quality audio and video