Panasonic Dvd Rp82 Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic operations
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Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Skip back a few seconds within the current item (program, track or title).
During play
Press [QUICK REPLAY].
[Note]This feature may not work while playing some parts of a disc or at all with
some discs.
Starting play from a selected item
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3].
[WMA] [MP3]
Press [ENTER] after pressing the numbered buttons. (You do not have to
press [S10].)
Play starts from the selected item.
[Note]≥This works only when stopped with some discs.
≥When playing DVD-Audio and you want to start play from a track in a
different group, select the group first (➡ page 12).
Setting the unit to turn off—SLEEP timer
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting.Each time you press the button:
OFF #AUTO§#60 min #90 min #120 min
  ^————————————————}
§The unit turns off 5 minutes after play
finishes.
To cancel the SLEEP timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP].
[Note]≥AUTO also works with DVDs that show a menu after play finishes.
≥AUTO does not work if you press [∫], [MENU] or [TOP MENU]. It is
activated again when you restart play.
≥AUTO does not work correctly with some discs (e.g., if menus appear
after playing Video CDs).
∫ Auto standbyThe unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop
mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.
D.MIX CDBMPGRMTRTTL  GRPTRCK
CHAPD.N.R.DVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
A B RNDPGM
A
Press PLAY to Chapter ReviewPress PLAY to Preview Chapters
The unit turns off after
60 minutes.
60 min
  ZZ
D.MIX CDBMPG RMTR TTL  GRPTRCKCHAPD.N.R.DVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG.SLEEP
AB RNDPGM
A
Position memorized
Light as you memorize positions.
Resume function
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
The position you stopped play at is recorded by the unit when “!” is
flashing on the display.
While “!” is flashing, press [1] (PLAY) to start play from where you
stopped it. (When playing DVD-Video ➡ Chapter Preview below)
≥The position is cleared when the disc tray is opened or the unit is
switched to standby.
To clear the position
Press [∫] before recalling the memorized position.
Position Memory function
This function allows you to memorize a position to start from even after
switching the unit to standby or changing discs. You can memorize
positions on up to five different discs at a time. When you memorize
another position, the earliest position is replaced.
≥This function does not work while playing some DVDs or play lists on
DVD-RAM.
1. During play, press [POSITION MEMORY].
2. Press [POWER Í] to switch the unit to standby or press [
						

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Basic operations
SLEEP POWER
SETUPOPEN/CLOSE
SLOW/SEARCHSKIP
STOP PLAY
PAUSE
MENU TOP MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
A-B REPEATCANCELAUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAYRETURN
010
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A.SRD
ZOOMPOSITION
MEMORYCINEMA
D.ENH AUDIO ONLY
PAGE
GROUP
3,4,2, 1
ENTER
PAG E AUDIO ONLY
RETURN TOP MENU
GROUP CANCEL
:, 9
Basic play
Numbered
buttons
Selecting groups to play
[DVD-A][WMA] [MP3]
The tracks on DVD-Audio and WMA/MP3 are divided into groups. How
these groups are played depends on the recording method.
1Press [GROUP].The group number changes
each time you press the button.
2Press [ENTER].
3Press the numbered buttons to select the track
number and press [ENTER].
The selected group and track begin to play.
[Note]≥You can also select groups and tracks with the cursor buttons.
≥Selection may not be allowed in some situations.
[DVD-A]
Playing all the groups in succession (➡ page 14, All group play)
Playing bonus groups
[DVD-A]
Some discs contain bonus groups. To enjoy these groups you may have to
enter a password. Refer to the disc’s jacket.
1. Select the bonus group while stopped (➡ steps 1 and 2, above).
2. Enter the 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.
≥You can erase it by pressing [CANCEL].
3. Press [ENTER].
4. Press the numbered buttons to select a track and press [ENTER] to
start play.
[Note]≥Some discs will show a menu screen to accept your password. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
≥You may have to reenter the password after removing the disc or
switching the unit to standby.
Selecting still pictures—Page Skip
[DVD-A]
During play or while paused
Press [PAGE].The page changes each time you press the button.
Improving CD sound—RE-MASTER
[CD]Main unit only
Re-master digitally converts standard 44.1-kHz/16-bit CD signals to
88.2-kHz/24-bit so sound quality approaches that of DVD-Audio.
There are 3 modes, each suited for a different music type.
Press [RE-MASTER].The indicator on the main unit lights.
Each time you press the button:
[#1: Sharp acoustic imaging. Best suited for pop and rock.
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l2: High clarity sound. Best suited for jazz.
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l3: Smooth and full sound. Best suited for classical music.
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{=OFF: Original audio quality.
[Note]If you have connected equipment digitally, ensure your equipment can
handle digital signals with sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz and Digital
Audio Output is set to “On (RE-MASTER On)” (➡ page 21, Audio—Digital
Audio Output). 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.
To enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLY
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video signal.
During play
Press [AUDIO ONLY].≥The indicator on the main unit lights.
≥AUDIO ONLY is canceled if you press the button again or turn the unit off.
[Note]≥Video is output when you stop the disc and during operations such as
search.
≥The television screen can appear unusual while video signals are not
being output.
RE-MASTER button/indicator
PAGE 1
AUDIO ONLY indicator
POWERÍ/IMULTI CH AUDIO ONLYRE-MASTERPROGRESSIVE OUTOPEN/CLOSEQUICK REPLAY
:, 9
1
1
118
e.g. MP3
Group No. Track No. in disc
Track No.
in groupTotal No. of
tracks on disc
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Basic operations
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[WMA] [MP3] : This unit can play WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MP3
files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks
and folders are treated as groups.
[CD](CD text) : This unit reads and displays the information on CD text
discs. You can display disc titles, artist names and track titles.
1Press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3, 4] to select the track and press
[ENTER].
Play continues to the last track in the last group.
“0” indicates the track currently playing.
To show other pages
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group appears.
To exit the file list
Press [TOP MENU].
[Note]≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
≥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.
≥If you play an WMA/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.
[WMA]
≥When creating a WMA disc, ensure the copyright feature is off.
≥WMA files must have the extension “.WMA” or “.wma”.
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
≥There are some files this unit cannot play (e.g., copyright protected).
“TRACK PROTECTED” or “CANNOT PLAY THIS TRACK” appear on the
unit’s display to indicate such tracks.
[MP3]
≥MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥This unit is not compatible with files with a sampling rate of 32 kHz.
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).
≥[CD] (CD text)
When making your own CD text discs
The unit plays the tracks in the order you
record them so you do not have to prefix the
titles with numbers.
Using the tree screen to find a group [WMA] [MP3]
1Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display
the tree screen.
2Press [3, 4] to select a group and press
[ENTER].
The file list for the group appears.
For your reference
Press [2, 1] to jump layers in the tree screen.
To return to the file list
Press [RETURN].
To show the text information for a track [CD] (CD text)
1Press [3, 4] to select a track.
2Press [1] to show the text information.≥Press [2, 1] to select
other tracks.
Press [ENTER] to play
tracks selected here.
To return to the list screen
Press [RETURN].
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.
Example: search for tracks including the word “LOVE”.
1Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3, 4] to select “L” and press [ENTER].Characters change in alphanumeric order each time you press [3].
≥Press [:, 9] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥Press [2] to erase a character.
≥Repeat this step to enter “O”, “V”, and “E”.
3Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].The search results screen appears.
4Press [3, 4] to select the track and press
[ENTER].
Press [4] to show other tracks if there are more than fifteen.
≥To search for the first word in a title, erase the asterisk (¢) first.
≥You can also enter numbers with the numbered buttons.
To return to the list screen
Press [RETURN]. e.g. MP3
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as
MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.You  cannot select groups
that contain no compatible
files.
Using menus to play WMA/MP3 discs and CD text
e.g. MP3
root
002
001001
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
003
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
001.mp3
002.mp3
003.mp3
004.mp3
TreeG  7/16MP3 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
MENU
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
T    10 /14MENUContents
Track 10      Title/Artist
         Pink Island
         Long John Platinum          Disc             Title/Artist
        SHIPWRECKED
        ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
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
NUMBER
FindA
Group name
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  223
SELECT
NUMBER09
MENU
[WMA] : for U.S.A. and Canada only 
						

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Advanced operations
SLEEP POWER
SETUPOPEN/CLOSE
SLOW/SEARCHSKIP
STOP PLAY
PAUSE
MENU TOP MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
A-B REPEATCANCELAUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAYRETURN
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A.SRDCINEMA
D.ENH AUDIO ONLY
3,4,2, 1
ENTER 1 ∫
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
CANCEL
A-B REPEAT
6, 5
Convenient features
Numbered
buttons
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
Repeat play
During play
Press [REPEAT].
The indication changes each time you press the button.
[RAM] [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
Program Track
All Group
Scene
§1All§2
Playlist§1Off
Off
[DVD-V][VCD] [CD]
Chapter Track
Title All
All
§2Off
Off
§1During play list play. “Playlist” is not displayed while playing a specific
play list scene.
§2During all group, program and random play
If the Video CD has playback control
1. Press [∫] to clear “PBC” from the display.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play (➡ page 11).
3. Press [REPEAT] (➡ above).
[Note]You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD-Video, an entire WMA/
MP3 disc or all the play lists on a DVD-RAM.
∫To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Start program play (➡ right) and press [REPEAT] to display “All".
A-B repeat play
You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, title or
track.
During play
1Press [A-B REPEAT] at the starting point (A).
2Press [A-B REPEAT] at the finishing point (B).
To cancel
Press [A-B REPEAT] to display “¢¢”.
[Note]≥Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear. [DVD-V]
≥The unit automatically determines the end of a program/title/track as
point B when the end of the program/title/track is reached.
≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Program play/All group play
While stopped
Press [PROGRAM].The display changes each time you press the button.
Program_>All group ([DVD-A])_>OFF
^------------------------------------------------------------------}
Program play
You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose.
1[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3]
Press the numbered buttons to select a group
(
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]) or a title ([DVD-V]) .≥Some items cannot be
selected. [DVD-V]
≥If you select bonus groups,
you will have to enter a 4-digit
password (➡ page 12). [DVD-A]
2Press the numbered buttons to select a track
(
[DVD-A] [VCD] [CD]) or a chapter ([DVD-V]).
(
[WMA] [MP3] and press [ENTER]).≥Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.
≥Times are not displayed when programming DVD-Video and WMA/
MP3.
3Press [1] (PLAY).Some items will not be played even if you programmed them. [DVD-V]
To select using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to
register. Select “ALL” to enter all items (on the disc or in the title or group).
Changing the program
Press [3, 4] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat steps 1 and 2.
–To clear an item, 
press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).Press [6] or [5] to change pages.
To clear the whole program
Move to “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. The whole
program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.
All group play
[DVD-A]
The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc.
Press [1] (PLAY).
Random play
While stopped
1Press [RANDOM].
2[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Press the numbered buttons to
select a group (
[DVD-A]) or a title ([DVD-V]).≥Some items cannot be selected. [DVD-V]
[DVD-A]
≥You can select more than one group.
To enter all groups, select “All” using [2
, 1]
and press [ENTER].
≥To deselect a group, press the numbered
buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear.
≥If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a 4-digit
password (➡ page 12).
3Press [1] (PLAY).
To exit the random mode
Press [RANDOM] while stopped.e.g. DVD-Video
PROGRAMChoose a title and chapter, then press ENTER.No TimeT
Press PLAY to startPlayClearClear all
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
1C
SELECT
NUMBER09
e.g. DVD-Video
ChapterTitleOff
T GRPDVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
A B RNDPGM
A BT GRPDVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
ABRND PGM
Random Playback
TitlePress PLAY to start2
T GRPDVD-A
VR
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
ABRND PGM
Chapter No. Program No.
D.MIX CDBMPG RMTRTTL GRPCHAPD.N.R.DVD-A
VR
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
A B RNDPGM
A
Title No.
e.g. DVD-Video
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Advanced operations
SLEEP POWER
SETUPOPEN/CLOSE
SLOW/SEARCHSKIP
STOP PLAY
PAUSE
MENU TOP MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
A-B REPEATCANCELAUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAYRETURN
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D.ENH AUDIO ONLY
RETURN 3,4,2, 1
ENTER PLAY LIST DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
Playing the programs on DVD-RAM
Numbered
buttons
[RAM]
Selecting a program to play
—DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Use the program list to find programs to play.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3, 4] to select the program.The selected program plays in the background.
≥Press [4] to show other programs if there are more than five.
≥You can select programs with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➡ [2]  ➡ [3]
3Press [ENTER].The program being played in the background continues.
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before you called up the program
list.)
To display information about a selected program
Select the program and press [1]. (The background picture pauses.)
Press [2, 1] to show the other programs.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
[Note]≥
Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥
You cannot change program and disc titles.
Using the play list menu
You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other equipment
such as a DVD video recorder.
You can also specify a scene to play.
Playing a play list
1Press [PLAY LIST].
2Press [3, 4] to select the play list.≥Press [4] to show other play lists if there are more than six.
≥You can select play lists with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➡ [2]  ➡ [3]
3Press [ENTER] to start play.
To clear the play list screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
(The unit returns to the condition it was in before you called up the play
list.)
∫To display information about a selected play list1. Select the play list and press [1].
2. Press [3, 4] to select “Contents”
and press [ENTER].
Press [2, 1] to show other play
lists.
≥To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
Playing a specific scene
1Press [PLAY LIST].
2Press [3, 4] to select the play list.≥You can select play lists with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➡ [2]  ➡ [3]
3Press [1].
4Press [3,4] to select
“Scene List” and
press [ENTER].
5Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a scene and press
[ENTER].
≥
If there are more than 9 scenes, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
“Next” and press [ENTER]. Select “Prev”  to move back.
≥
You can also select a page with the numbered buttons.
To select a number
  e.g. 23: [2] ➡ [3] ➡ [ENTER] (You do not have to press [S10].)
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date CH
OnContents12/23(SAT)
12/26(TUE)
1/12(FRI)
1/24(WED)
2/20(TUE)10 1
4 2
2 3
5 4
12 521:02
14:35
20:00
19:30
19:05
SELECT
ENTERRETURN
NoSaturday feature
Auto action
Sunday Cinema
Music
Baseball
SELECT
NUMBER09
Program Title
PLAYLIST123
45
6
NoD a t e L e n g t h T i t l e Contents1
2
3
40:46:35
0:09:15
0:12:32
0:07:30
SELECT 
ENTERRETURN
10/17
10/24
11/29
12/22
World 
Best Hit  
SELECT
NUMBER09
50:10:30
12/250:02:45
12/296
PLAYLIST123
45
6World 
Best Hit  
View
Scene List
ContentsSELECT 
ENTER RETURN
Page Total pages
PLAYLIST
SELECT 
ENTER RETURN
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001/004
1 0:00:19World 
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SELECT
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Advanced operations
Increasing your enjoyment of movies
ADVANCED SURROUND
[RAM] [DVD-V][VCD]
SP: (Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG§, 2-channel or over only)
HP: (Dolby Digital, LPCM, 2-channel or over only)
§For Australia and N.Z. only
Use ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) to enjoy a
surround-like effect if you are using 2 front speakers (SP) or headphones
(HP). (To enjoy HP-V.S.S., connect the unit to equipment that has a
headphone jack.)
If you are playing a disc with surround effects recorded on it, the effect is
broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side.
Press [A.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
[#SP1/HP1: Natural effect
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lSP2/HP2: Emphasized effect
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{=SP OFF/HP OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)
To change the mode: [2] ➡ [3,4] to select “SP” or “HP”
Optimum seating position

Distance A=Television’s width
[Note]≥ADVANCED SURROUND will not work, or will have less effect with some
discs.
≥Turn off the surround sound effects on the equipment you have
connected when using this effect.
≥Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion.
≥Even if three or more speakers are connected, output from this unit will
be in stereo (two channels) when ADVANCED SURROUND is on.
≥Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off when using Dolby Pro Logic. Dolby
Pro Logic will not work correctly if it is on.
CINEMA
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V][VCD]
You can change the picture quality for movie viewing.
Press [CINEMA].Each time you press the button:
[#Cinema1:Mellows images and
l|enhances detail in dark scenes.
lv
lCinema2:Sharpens images and
l|enhances detail in dark scenes.
lv
{=Normal:Normal mode (Factory preset)
For your reference
You can make finer adjustments to the picture if desired (➡ page 20,
Picture Menu).
DIALOGUE ENHANCER
[DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is
recorded in the center channel)
This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.
Press [D.ENH].Each time you press the button:
ON (———)OFF (Factory preset)
[Note]DIALOGUE ENHANCER will not work or will have less effect with some
discs.
SLEEP POWER
SETUPOPEN/CLOSE
SLOW/SEARCHSKIP
STOP PLAY
PAUSE
MENU TOP MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
A-B REPEATCANCELAUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAYRETURN
010
123
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A.SRD
ZOOMPOSITION
MEMORYCINEMA
D.ENH AUDIO ONLY
PAGE
GROUP
ANGLE
ZOOM
D.ENH CINEMA
A.SRD
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
3,4,2, 1
ENTER
D.MIX CDBMPG RMTR
TTL  GRPTRCK
CHAPD.N.R.DVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
AB RNDPGM
A
A
Seating position Speaker Speaker
3 to 4 times distance A
Cinema1
D.MIX CDBMPG RMTR
TTL  GRPTRCK
CHAPD.N.R.DVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
A B RNDPGM
A
ON
D.MIX CDBMPG RMTR
TTL  GRPTRCK
CHAPD.N.R.DVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
A B RNDPGM
A
SP   1
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Advanced operations
Subtitles
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] : You can change the subtitle language 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-A] [DVD-V])
3. Press [3, 4] to select “OFF” or “ON”.
Angles
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
During play
Press [ANGLE].
The angle changes each time you press the button.
ON
D.MIX CD BMPG RMTR
TTL  GRPTRCK
CHAPD.N.R.DVD-A
VRCD
WMA
MP3A.ONLY
PROG. SLEEP
A B RNDPGMA
I love youJe t’aime
EnglishONFrenchON12
12192k24b 2chLPCM1  1 
Soundtrack selected Soundtrack playing
e.g. DVD-Video
4:3 TV ZOOM function
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Widescreen software often appears as a letterbox picture (➡ page 9) when
shown on a regular 4:3 aspect television. Use 4:3 TV ZOOM to expand
these pictures to fill more of the television. (The sides of the picture are cut
off when you do this.)
During play
Press [ZOOM].
Each time you press the button:
ON (———)OFF (Factory preset)
≥4:3 TV ZOOM is canceled when the disc tray is opened or the unit is
switched to standby.
[Note]≥Depending on the video format of the disc and current play status, this
feature may not work as described.
≥Menus may act or appear differently while 4:3 TV ZOOM is on.
Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles
Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera
angles, and you can change them 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-A] [DVD-V][VCD]
During play
Press [AUDIO].
[RAM][VCD][DVD-A]
Each time you press the button:
LR ) L ) R
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[DVD-V]
The number changes each time
you press the button.
≥Depending on the signal type of the recording on DVD-RAM, sometimes
the audio settings will not be activated even if the display changes.
≥Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when playing DVD-
Audio and DVD-RAM soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures.
≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded on a DVD-Audio, two
soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO].
The soundtrack currently playing is number 1.
≥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] (➡ page 19) for audio signal type details.
3/2.1 chDigital1 English
≥The MULTI CH indicator on the main unit lights when a multi-channel
soundtrack is playing.
≥Indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be down-mixed to two
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Advanced operations
SLEEP POWER
SETUPOPEN/CLOSE
SLOW/SEARCHSKIP
STOP PLAY
PAUSE
MENU TOP MENUDIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
ENTER
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PROGRAM
RANDOM
REPEAT
A-B REPEATCANCELAUDIO ANGLE
QUICK REPLAYRETURN
010
123
456
789
A.SRDCINEMA
D.ENH AUDIO ONLY
DVD PLAYER
RETURN 3,4,2, 1
ENTER
DISPLAY
CANCEL
Disc information
e.g. DVD-Video
e.g. WMA/MP3 disc
e.g. Video CD e.g. DVD-Audio
aPG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Play list number [RAM]
T: Title number [DVD-V]
Track number[VCD] [CD]
G: Group number[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
bT: Track number in group[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
C: Chapter number [DVD-V]
cTime [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥Press [3,4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
program, group, track 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 [VCD] [CD]
Press [3,4] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the
track, or remaining time for the disc.
Elapsed play time [WMA] [MP3]
(display only, cannot be changed)
dSoundtrack language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 17)
(See [A] on page 19 for language abbreviations.)
eAudio signal type [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 17)
(See [B] on page 19 for details.)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only) [DVD-V]
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, V1 i V2, V1 or V2
fSubtitle language [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 17)
(See [A] on page 19 for language abbreviations.)
Subtitles on/off [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
ON () OFF
Track information on/off [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text)
ON () OFF
gAngle number [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 17)
hTrack number in disc [WMA] [MP3]
iTotal number of tracks on disc [WMA] [MP3]
jCurrent bitrate [WMA] [MP3]
kCurrent sampling frequency [WMA] [MP3]
lAudio mode [RAM] [VCD] (➡ page 17)
LR () L () R
^-------------------------J
mMenu play [VCD] (with playback control only)
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
nStill picture number [DVD-A]
Selected picture is shown during play.
Numbered
buttons
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that 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 (➡ right) -----)Progress indicator (➡ page 20)
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Original display (---------------------- Unit information (➡ pages 19 , 20)
2[Unit\information\only]
While the leftmost icon is highlighted
Press [3, 4] to select the menu.Each time you press the button:
Play Menu (-----) Picture Menu
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u u
Display Menu () Audio Menu
3Press [2, 1] to select the item.
4Press [3, 4] to select the setting.≥Items with “3” or “4” above and below can be changed by [3,4].
≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing
[3,4].
≥Some items require different operations. Read the following
explanations.
For your reference
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the
type of software, there are some items that you cannot select or change.
≥When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons are
also effective for setting. Press [ENTER] to register the setting.
To clear the menus
Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.
∫ To change the position of the icons1. Press [2, 1] to select the Bar Position icon.
2. Press [3, 4] to move the icons. (There are 5 positions.)
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
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Advanced operations
Audio Menu
e.g. DVD-Video
a
ADVANCED SURROUND [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD](➡ page 16)
≥VSS mode
SP()HP
≥SP/HP level
1 ()2 ()OFF
^-----------------------J
bDIALOGUE ENHANCER [DVD-V] (➡ page 16)
ON ()OFF
cRE-MASTER [CD] (➡ page 12)
1 ()2()3 ()OFF
^-----------------------------------J
Unit information
Play Menu
e.g. DVD-Video
aA-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] (➡ page 14)
[ENTER] (start point) ➡ [ENTER]  (finish point)
To cancel: [ENTER]
bRepeat mode (➡ page 14)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3][DVD-V][VCD] [CD]
PG: Program T: Track C: Chapter T: Track
A: All G: Group T: Title A: All
S: Scene
§1A: All§2A: All§2OFF: Off
PL: Playlist§1OFF: Off OFF: Off
OFF: Off
§1During play list play. “PL” is not displayed while playing a specific
play list scene.
§2During all group, program and random play
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
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] : 5 positions
[RAM] : 999 positions
If places have been marked (e.g., with a DVD video recorder), they are
displayed.
[ENTER] (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 tray or switch the unit to standby.
[Note]
≥This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
≥All the markers are cleared when the disc tray is opened or the unit is
switched to standby.Display Menu
e.g. DVD-Video
a4:3 TV ZOOM [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 17)
ON ()OFF
bBitrate display [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Displays the bitrate (approximate values) and type of picture
(➡ page 25, Glossary—I/P/B)
ON ()OFF
To change the bitrate display: [2, 1]
≥During play: shows the average bitrate of the
video being played
eWhile paused: shows the data volume of the
uframe
≥A record of bitrates for a
sampling period.
cOSD brightness (j3 to i3)
Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.
dFL dimmer [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
Bright ()Dim ()Auto
§ ([RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD])
^---------------------------------------J
§The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform
operations such as slow-motion, search, and pause.
b acd
b adc
1–1012345678910
9.438 Mbps
b ac
SP OFFOFFOFF
[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.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[B]Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits
ch (channel): Number of channels
Example: 
3/2 .1ch
Bitrate
Cur.  7.507 Mbps
Ave.  6.730 Mbps5.0
Mbps
Current bitrate
Average bitrateBitrate record
[WMA] : for U.S.A. and Canada only 
						

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Advanced operations
Picture Menu
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
aPicture mode (➡ page 16, CINEMA)
≥N: Normal mode
≥C1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes
≥C2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes
≥U1/U2/U3
§: User mode (➡ right)§U3 appears only when the progressive out indicator is off.
bVideo output mode
(➡ page 25, Glossary—Interlace and progressive output)
480I: Interlace video (the progressive out indicator off)
e
u
480P: Progressive video (the progressive out indicator on)
You can change the video output mode only when “Progressive Out” in
the Video menu is set to “Enable” (➡ page 21).
cTransfer mode
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type
of material being played (➡ page 25, Glossary—Film and video).
≥Auto 1 (normal): for viewing film material
≥Auto 2: for viewing film material (the same as Auto 1, but able to
convert 30-frame-per-second progressive video)
≥Video: for video material
dHorizontal position (j20 to i20)
Change the picture’s position if it is off center.
1. Press [ENTER].
2. Press [2, 1] to move the picture.
3. Press [ENTER] to enter the position (saved even if you turn the unit
off).
Unit information
ab
N480P
dc
Auto1
eafg
U 1
ba
U 2480P
dc
Auto1
ab
N480I
When the progressive out indicator is off
U 3
ba
480I
eafg
U 2
haij
U 1
aCurrent position [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
bPG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Play list number [RAM]
T: Title number [DVD-V]
Track number[VCD] [CD]
G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
cT: Track number in group [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
C: Chapter number [DVD-V]
Progress indicator
Indicates how far you have played through an item.
dCondition – play, pause, or slow/search
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
eChanging the time display [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Press [3,4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the
program, track or title (or chapter during program and random play).
Elapsed play time [WMA] [MP3]
(display only, cannot be changed)
U 1
∫ User mode∫ User mode
When the progressive out indicator is on
∫ User mode
To change the user mode
1. Select User mode and press [1] to highlight the number.
2. Press [3,4] to select “1”, “2” or “3”.
—MPEG Digital Noise Reduction—
e3D-NR (0 to i4)
Reduces overall noise.
fBlock NR (0 to i3)
Smoothes block noise.
gMosquito NR (0 to i3)
Reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the
picture.
—Picture Control—
hContrast (j7 to i7)
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture.
iBrightness (0 to i15)
Brightens the picture.
jColor (j7 to i7)
Adjust the shade of the picture’s color.
e.g. DVD-Video
a
debc