Panasonic Dvd Rp56 Operating Instructions Manual

							DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-RP56
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT6012-PUCA
This manual was printed with soy based ink.En la página 31 hay una guía de referencia
rápida en español.

Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is “1”.
You can play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or
“ALL”.
See page 3 for details.

	

The servicenter list and warranty can be
found on pages 28 and 29. 
						

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and re-
ceiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM-
ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EX-
POSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS-
TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FUL-
LY INSERT.
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Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Note
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use it with other equipment.
AccessoriesPlease check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement
parts.
(Only for U.S.A.): To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
(Only for Canada): To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
Remote control  . . . . . . . . 1
(N2QAHB000012)Batteries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
for remote controlAC power supply
cord  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
(RJA0065-A)Audio/video cable  . . . . . . 1
(VJA0788-D) 
						

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Getting started
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Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and
angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Icons for disc information/Shuttle screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
Icons for unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Changing initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20
Summary of initial settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  21
Entering a password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Digital output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Home Theater
Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23Connecting an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-
amplifier combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Connecting an analog amplifier or system component . . . . . . .  24
Connecting a digital amplifier or system component . . . . . . . . .  24
Connecting an active subwoofer (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Recording to MDs or cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Reference
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Servicenter List (U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Guía de referencia rápida en español
(Spanish Quick Reference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Back cover
Getting started
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 04
Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Basic operations
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09Playing CD-R/RW and MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Skipping chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Fast forward and rewind–SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Slow-motion play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Starting play from a selected title or track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Advanced operations
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12Repeat play/A-B repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Changing the play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Increasing your enjoyment of movies . . . . . . . .  14ADVANCED SURROUND 
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
BASS PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
DIALOGUE ENHANCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
CINEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Table of contents

 Discs that can be played
LogoDisc type
DVD-Video
Video CD
Audio CD
Video
system
NTSC
NTSC
–
Indication
used in
instructions





Region
number
–
–
1
ALL
3
4 1
Disc information

 DVDs that can be played
This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play
DVDs with this mark.
This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this
unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy
DVDs with this mark.

 Region Management Information (DVD only)This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded
on DVDs. This unit’s region number is “1”. You cannot play the disc if
the region number on the DVD does not correspond to the region
number on the unit.
You can play discs with labels containing the region number “1” and
“ALL”. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Playing DVDs and Video CDsThe producer of the material can control how these discs are played.
This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with
some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the
disc’s instructions carefully.

 Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RAM, CD-ROM,
CDV, CD-G, RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs
and Photo CD. 
						

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Safety
1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type
described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug
where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature en-
sures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one
way. If the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still
doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do
not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
3. Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so
that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands.
Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and discon-
necting it.
4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be
careful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord,
or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric
shock.
5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug
the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a
long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.
6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and
accessories recommended in these operating instructions.
Installation
Placement
1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventila-
tion. Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or
cabinet. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of
the unit. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to over-
heating ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct the
unit’s ventilation.
2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the
unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechani-
cal vibration, and shock.
3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices
that generate strong magnetic fields.
4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts and stands rec-
ommended by the manufacturer. Move carts with
care. Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces can cause carts to overturn.
7. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the
unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the in-
structions.
Environment
1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as
near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.
2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as
radiators.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5C (41F) or rise
above 35C (95F).
Maintenance
(See page 27 for details.)
Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.
Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked
change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that de-
scribed in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to
authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to per-
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
Do not place the unit
on amplifiers or equip-
ment that may become
hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER!DVD-RP56
SERIAL NUMBER
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASEDEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below.
Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 
						

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Disc handling
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)

How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.

If the surface is dirtyWipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm
environment, moisture may form on the disc
Wipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.

Handling precautions
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with ex-
posed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Do not place or store discs in the following
places
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Humid or dusty locations
Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance30° 30°
The remote control
Batteries
Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not;mix old and new batteries.
use different types at the same time.
heat or expose to flame.
take apart or short circuit.
attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
If electrolyte leaks from the batteries, consult your dealer.
Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any
part of your body.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when
held close to the front panel.
Use
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m
(23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.
Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
Do not;put heavy objects on the remote control.
take the remote control apart.
spill liquids onto the remote control.Remote control signal sensor
7 m (23 feet)
R6, AA
1
2 
						

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PB
PR
YAC INL
R
SUB-
 WOOFER
AUDIO OUTVIDEO
OUTS VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(480P/480I)
AUDIO
IN
L
RVIDEO
IN
PB
PR
Y
Connection to a television
This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. Connections and
procedures that enable you to enjoy more powerful sounds are described beginning on page 23.





Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
To household
AC outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
Audio/video cable (included)Television
AC power supply cord
(included)
Back of the unit

	
 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.)


 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive out-
put 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). Con-
nect to terminals of the same color.
After making this connection, change the black level for a better pic-
ture (
 page 21, Video–Black Level Control).
Conserving powerThis unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned
off (approx. 2 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a
long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Connect Your Unit Directly To Your
Television.
Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder
when setting up your home entertainment system, because
the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.
	
 S VIDEO OUT terminal


 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalS-video cable (not included)
TV’s S-video
input
terminal
Video cable (not included)
TV’s component video
input terminalsY terminal
P
B terminal
P
R terminal Audio/video cable (included)
Yellow (VIDEO)
White (L)
Red (R)
To enjoy progressive video
1. Connect to the component video (480p) input terminals on
a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system.
2. Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] on the front panel so the
indicator lights (
 page 9).
Note
The screen may shift off center when using progressive out-
put. Adjust the position of the screen if this occurs
(
 page 19, Video—Horizontal position).
Video will not be displayed correctly if you connect to a
television that is incompatible with this unit’s copy guard
system.
The unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT
and S VIDEO OUT terminals when the “PROGRESSIVE
OUT” indicator is on.
For your reference
All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p
input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if
you have another brand of television. 
						

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Selecting TV screen type
Remote control only
Change the setting to suit your television.
Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
1Press [ POWER] to turn on the unit.
2Press [ACTION] to show the menus.
3Press [, 	] to select the Video tab.
4Press [
, ] to select “TV Aspect”
and press [ENTER].
5Press [
, ] to select the item and
press [ENTER].
4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)
Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 soft-
ware
 in the pan and scan style (
).
4:3 Letterbox
Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 soft-
ware in the letterbox style ().
16:9
Select if you have a widescreen television.
16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and
scan style will appear in the letterbox style despite the setting
here.
The Video menu is shown.
6Press [ACTION] to end the settings.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
For your reference
DVDs are recorded in a variety of aspect ratios. You can change the
way software is shown on a regular television (4:3) with the above
operation. If you have a widescreen television (16:9), use the televi-
sion’s screen modes. The menu language is set to English, but you can change it
to French or Spanish (
 page 21, Display–Menu Language).
English is used in the examples.
1
4·5
2
3
6
POWER
STOPPAUSEPLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP
TOP MENUMENU
DISPLAY
PLAY MODE SUBTITLEAUDIO ANGLE
ENTERRETURN
123A-B REPEAT456
789
ACTIONCANCEL0S10
6 :9 5∫; 1SLOW  / SEARCH
V.S.S.
<
REPEAT MODE
ACTION
ACTION
ENTER

ACTION
Still Mode
Black Level Control
Automatic
Lighter 4:3 Pan&Scan TV Aspect
Video
ACTION
SELECT
TV Aspect
4:3 Letterbox
16:9
4:3 Pan&Scan
Í
POWER
Í
ab
DiscACTION
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
ENTER    RETURN
ENTER    RETURN
SELECT
1
2·6 3·4·5
RETURN 
						

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POWER
STOPPAUSEPLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP
TOP MENUMENU
DISPLAY
PLAY MODE SUBTITLEAUDIO ANGLE
ENTER
RETURN
123A-B REPEAT456
789
ACTION CANCEL0S10
6 :9 5∫; 1SLOW  / SEARCH
V.S.S.
<
REPEAT MODE
1
8
A
J
K
L
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9
B
D
G
H
3
I
C
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F
Buttons:such:as:
 function the same
as the controls on the unit.
Remote control
Page

Top menu button (TOP MENU)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
Cursor buttons (
, , , 	)/Enter button (ENTER)  . . . .09
Display button (DISPLAY)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Subtitle button (SUBTITLE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Play mode button (PLAY MODE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13
Repeat mode button (REPEAT MODE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Action button (ACTION)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 20
	Slow/Search buttons (
,  SLOW/SEARCH)  . . . . . . . 11

Menu button (MENU)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
Return button (RETURN)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
Audio button (AUDIO)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Angle button (ANGLE)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, 10)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09
Cancel button (CANCEL)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
OPEN/CLOSERANDOMPROGRESSIVE  
OUT
DIALOGUE
ENHANCER ADVANCED
SURROUND ONE TOUCH
CINEMA MEMORYBASS
PLUS
CINEMA
POWER
V.S.S.
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Basic operations
RQT6012
1
2
3
4
A
B
ReadingClosePLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
1<
POWER
Í
PAUSE
;
TOP MENU
MENU
Open
PGM RND
DVDVCDA-BTITLETRACK CHAP V.S.S.BASSCINEMA
VIDEO
PGM RND
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VIDEO
OPEN/CLOSERANDOMPROGRESSIVE  
OUT
DIALOGUE
ENHANCER ADVANCED
SURROUND ONE TOUCH
CINEMA MEMORYBASS
PLUS
CINEMA
POWER
V.S.S.
POWER
STOPPAUSEPLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP
TOP MENUMENU
DISPLAY
PLAY MODE SUBTITLEAUDIO ANGLE
ENTERRETURN
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1
TOP MENU
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTERMENU
RETURN :, 9∫∫
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PROGRESSIVE
OUT
Numbered
buttons
Basic play




Preparation
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the player.
1Press [
 POWER] to turn on the unit.For progressive output
Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator lights.
2Press [] to open the disc tray.
3Place the disc on the disc tray.
4Press [] (PLAY).The disc tray closes and play begins.
To stop playPress [] (
page 10, Resume function).
To pause play 
Press [] during play.
Press [] (PLAY) to restart play.
Note
If “
” appears on the television
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after
you finish playing an item. Press [] when you finish to preserve the
unit’s motor and your television screen.
Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other
discs or during television broadcasts.
If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, be sure to
reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a
sudden increase in output does not occur.
Auto power-off
The unit switches to the standby mode after about 30 minutes in the
stop mode.
When a menu screen appears on the
television
Remote control only


Press the cursor buttons [, , 	, ] to
select an item and press [ENTER].
You can also use the numbered buttons.


Press the numbered buttons to select an
item.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select item 23, press [
10], then [2] and [3].
Play of the selected item now begins.
Other buttons used to operate menus
Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
[]: Shows the next menu.
[]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. 

[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. 

[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. 

 DVD menus
DVDs can have several menus. The menu displayed when you press
[TOP MENU] may be different from the menu displayed when you
press [MENU]. Label must face upward.
(With double-sided discs, load
so the label for the side you
want to play is facing up.)
Unit’s display
(e.g. DVD is loaded)
Title Title Title
Menu Menu The disc’s
top menuMenu 
						

							Basic operations
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B
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Press PLAY to Preview Chapters
POWER
STOPPAUSEPLAY
OPEN/CLOSE
SKIP
TOP MENUMENU
DISPLAY
PLAY MODESUBTITLEAUDIO ANGLE
ENTERRETURN
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ACTION CANCEL0S10
6 :9 5∫;1SLOW  / SEARCH
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OPEN/CLOSERANDOMPROGRESSIVE  
OUT
DIALOGUE
ENHANCER ADVANCED
SURROUND ONE TOUCH
CINEMA MEMORYBASS
PLUS
CINEMA
POWER
V. S . S .
1∫
PLAY MODEENTER
1∫
Basic play

APlaying CD-R/RW and MP3


This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they are formatted as CD-DA
(digital audio) or video CD and finalized (a process that allows CD-R
and CD-RW to be played on compatible equipment).
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition
of the recording.
Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways.
Structure of the disc (example) 

Starting play from a selected chapter
Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].
Example: Chapter 23: [2] 
 [3] 
 [ENTER]
(Pressing [
10] is unnecessary.)
Repeat play
You can use chapter repeat or title repeat.
Program play, random play
You cannot use program play or random play.
Display during play 
On-Screen Menu Icons for disc information during play 
Note
If you play an MP3 track that includes still picture 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.
This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
Refer to the glossary on page 25 for more information about MP3.

BResume function




If you press [] during play, the unit remembers the position.
If you press [] (PLAY) while “” is flashing, play restarts from the
position you stopped it.
To start play from a memorized position after switching the unit
to standby
Press [PLAY MODE] during play. (The message “Position memo-
rized” appears on the television.) Now when you press [] (PLAY)
after switching the unit to standby and back on, play starts from the
memorized position.
Even after you memorize a position by pressing [PLAY MODE], play
will start from the point you stopped play if you press [] (PLAY)
before switching the unit to standby.
If you are playing DVD, the illustrated message  also appears.
Press [] (PLAY) while the message is displayed and the beginning
portions of each chapter up to the current one are played. Full play
resumes from the point where you stopped play or you pressed
[PLAY MODE].
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [] (PLAY), the message disappears and play
starts from where you stopped it or you pressed [PLAY MODE].
To cancel
Press [] until “” disappears from the unit’s display.
Note
The resume function does not work if the disc’s play time is not dis-
played.
The position is cleared when the disc tray is opened.
The position memorized when you press [] is cleared if you switch
the unit to standby or it switches to standby automatically
(
 page 9, Auto power-off). Numbered
buttons
Current chapterTotal number of chapters
Elapsed play time
(display only, cannot be changed) Title
(Album)
Chapter(Track)Title
(Album)