Panasonic Dvd S43 Operating Instructions Manual

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If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” (➜16, “VIDEO” menu)Press [TRANSFER MODE] to select the method of 
conversion for progressive output to suit the type 
of material.AUTO1 (normal): Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately 
converts it.
AUTO2: In addition to AUTO1, automatically detects film contents with different frame 
rates and appropriately converts it. 
VIDEO: Select when using AUTO1 and AUTO2, and the content is distorted.
≥When the tray is opened, the setting will return to AUTO1.Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture 
quality.NORMAL:Normal images
CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
ANIMATION: Suitable for animation.
SOFT SKIN: Softens the skin of people in the images.
You can smooth block noise and reduce the smudging that appears around contrasting 
sections of the picture.Press [DNR] to select “1”, “2”, “3” or “OFF”.1:Light effect
2:Medium effect
3:Strong effect
OFF
Transfer modeDiscs with picturesChanging picture modeDiscs with picturesSmoothing block noiseMotion picture
TRANSFER
MODE
AUTO1
PICTURE
MODE
NORMAL
DNR
1
Playing programs/playlists
≥Titles appear only if they have been entered.
≥You cannot edit playlists and titles.
≥ Set “DVD–VR/DATA” to 
“DV D – V R
” to play [DVD-VR] on DVD-RAM 
(➜17, “OTHERS” 
menu
).
1 While stopped, press 
[DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [3 4] to select the program.
≥Press [2 1] to skip page by page.
3 Press [ENTER].
1 While stopped, press [PLAY LIST].
2 Press [3 4] to select the playlist.
≥Press [2 1] to skip page by page.
3 Press [ENTER].
Playing the programsPlaying a playlist(Only when the disc contains a playlist)
NAVIGATORDIRECT
PG DATE   LENGTH  TITLE
      01/25             MOVIE PICTURE   
 04:31             PLAYBACK  1            0:55:31 
2         
 10:00             PLAYBACK  3            0:36:00 
      01/29             PARTIAL PLAYBA 
 11:15             CK  4            0:48:55 
  0:28:20        01/25             STILL PICTURE  
 05:20             PLAYBACK 
      01/28             HYBRID PICTURE 
PLAY LIST
DATE   LENGTH  TITLE PL
      01/10             MOVIE PICTURE   
 10:00             PLAYBACK  1            0:30:11 
2
 08:01              PLAYBACK  3            0:55:31 
      01/19             PARTIAL PLAYBA 
 07:59             CK  4            0:55:29 
            0:55:30       01/15             STILL PICTURE  
 08:00             PLAYBACK 
      01/18             HYBRID PICTURE 
Convenient functions
[DVD-VR]
Playing programs/playlists
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Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs
Preparation
Set “DVD–VR/DATA” to 
“DATA
” to play [MP3] or [JPEG] contents on DVD-RAM 
(➜17, 
“OTHERS” menu
).
1
Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) 
contents only
While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press 
[ENTER].
2While the menu is displayedPress [3421] to select an item and press [ENTER].≥Repeat this step if there are multiple layers.
§Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups in these instructions.
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥Press [RETURN] to go back to previous screen.
≥Press [MENU] to display/exit the screen.
[DivX] The video content is distorted according to the recorded method to the discs. This 
unit cannot play these kinds of discs normally.
∫Select the picture in Thumbnail menu 
[JPEG]
1 While pictures are being displayed, press [TOP MENU] to display 
the thumbnails.
2 To select a picture in a group
Press [3421] to select the picture and press [ENTER].
≥Press [9] to skip forward page by page.
≥Press [:] to skip backward page by page.To select picture in other group1 Press [3] to select the group name.
2 Press [2 1] to select the group and press 
[ENTER].
3 Press [3421] to select the picture and 
press [ENTER].
PLAYBACK MENUAUDIO / PICTURE
VIDEO
DivX/
MPEG4WMA/
MP3/
JPEG
ROOT01 Classics02 Jazz
03 Pops
04 Latin
05 Cinema
06 Sports
07 Others08 DivX
Soccer
BaseballDATA-DISC
:Group (Folder)
§
:DivX/MPEG4 content (File)
§
ROOT01 Classics
02 Jazz
03 Pops
04 Latin
05 Cinema
06 Sports
07 OthersFormura oneStarpersonBaseballLady
Life JupiterSoccer
ROOT
Formura one
DATA-DISC
:Group (Folder)
§
:JPEG content (File)
§
:WMA/MP3 content (File)
§
NO.4 G       1/      2  :
  C      1/      9
Group nameGroup and 
content number
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About DivX VOD content
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to 
play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit.
Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s 
registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit 
www.divx.com/vod.Display the unit’s registration code (➜17, 
REGISTRATION
 in “OTHERS” menu)
≥We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
≥After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then 
displayed in “REGISTRATION”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX 
VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the 
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased 
using the previous code.
≥If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s 
code, you will not be able to play this content. (“AUTHORIZATION ERROR” is 
displayed.)Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number 
of timesSome DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this 
content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when 
the number of remaining plays is zero. 
(“RENTAL EXPIRED” is displayed.)
When playing this content
≥The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
–you press [Í] or [SETUP].
–you press [∫]. (Press [;] to stop play.)
–you press [: 9] or [65] etc. and arrive at another content or the start of 
the content being played.
≥Resume (➜8
, Stop
) function does not work.
DIVX(R) VIDEO ON DEMAND
YOUR REGISTRATION CODE IS
XXXXXXXX
TO LEARN MORE VISIT 
www.divx.com/vodPRESS ENTER KEY TO CONTINUE OTHERS-REGISTRATION (DIVX)
8 alphanumeric 
charactersManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol 
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method 
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by 
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection 
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home 
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the 
personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance 
with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 
Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide 
MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional 
information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
.
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.
Official DivX
® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX
® video (including DivX
®6) with standard playback of DivX
® 
media files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used 
under license.
About DivX VOD content
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Changing the play sequences
1[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) 
contents only
If the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed 
Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/
PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press 
[ENTER].
2 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] 
several times to select 
“¢¢¢ PROGRAM
”.
≥When playing a disc with both WMA/MP3 and 
JPEG recorded, select “MUSIC PROGRAM” for 
WMA/MP3 or “PICTURE PROGRAM” for JPEG 
pictures.
You cannot set both “MUSIC PROGRAM” and 
“PICTURE PROGRAM”.
3 Press 
[34
] to select an item and press
 
[ENTER]
.
≥Repeat this step to program other items.
≥To select all items in a disc or group, select “ALL” 
and press [ENTER]. 
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥Press [RETURN] to return to the previous menu if any.
4 Press 
[1] (PLAY) to start play.
Clearing the program
Press [1] and then press [34] to select the item and press [CANCEL].
Clearing the whole program
Press [1] several times to select “CLEAR ALL” and press [ENTER]. The whole program 
is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.To exit the program screen 
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.1[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) 
contents only
If the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed 
Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/
PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press 
[ENTER].
2 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] 
several times to select 
“¢¢¢ RANDOM
”.
≥When playing a disc with both WMA/MP3 and 
JPEG recorded, select “MUSIC RANDOM” for 
WMA/MP3 or “PICTURE RANDOM” for JPEG 
pictures.
3
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Only when the disc has groups (folders)Press [3 4] to select a group and press [ENTER].≥“¢” will be displayed next to the selected groups. 
Press [ENTER] again to clear.
≥To select multiple groups, repeat this step.
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select all items in a disc, select “ALL”.
[DVD-V] 
Only when the disc has multiple titlesPress [3 4
] to select a title and press [ENTER].
≥“¢” will be displayed next to the selected title. 
4 Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.To exit the random screen 
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.
Program play Except [DVD-VR] (up to 30 items)
PLAY MODE
PLAYBACK MENUAUDIO/PICTURE
VIDEO
WMA/
MP3/
JPEG
DivX/
MPEG4
SELECT  CONTENTCONTENT NAMEa01_divx001
a02_divx002
a03_divx003
1
109
8 7 6
5 4
3 2 ALL
VIDEO PROGRAM
CLEAR  ALL
START: PLAYe.g. [DivX]SELECT  CONTENTCONTENT NAMEa01_divx001
a03_divx003
1
109 8
7 6
5 4
3 2 ALLa01_divx001
a02_divx002
a02_divx002
CLEAR  ALL
START: PLAYVIDEO PROGRAM
Random play [DVD-V]
 [VCD] [CD]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
PLAY MODE
PLAYBACK MENUAUDIO/PICTURE
VIDEO
WMA/
MP3/
JPEG
DivX/
MPEG4
P R E S S  P L AY TO START VIDEO RANDOM
  SELECT GROUP
        ALL
           ROOT
e.g. [DivX]
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Using on-screen menus
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.1
Each time you press the button:
23 4
Display the on-screen menus. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.
FUNCTIONS
On-screen menu 1 (Disc/Play)
;
On-screen menu 2 (Video)
;
On-screen menu 3 (Audio)
;
exit
ENTER
Select
Register
123
456
789
0
10
ENTER
Select
Register
RETURN
 On-screen menu 1 (Disc/Play)e.g. 
[DVD-V]
PG SEARCH
PL SEARCH
TITLE SEARCH
CHAPTER SEARCH
TRACK SEARCH
CONTENT SEARCHTo start from a specific item
Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER].
≥[VCD]This does not work when using 
playback control (➜18, Glossary).AU D I O
➜10, Changing soundtracks
PLAY SPEED
➜9, Changing play speed
REPEAT MODE
➜9, Repeat play
A-B repeat
1 Press [3 4] to select “A-B”.
2 Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending 
points.
≥Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
SUBTITLE
➜10, Changing subtitles
ANGLE
➜10, Angle select
DATE DISPLAY[JPEG]Select “ON” to display shooting date
ON()OFFROTATION[JPEG]➜10, Still picture rotation
C2 T1
On-screen menu 2 (Video)
PICTURE 
MODE
➜11, Changing picture mode
ZOOM
➜10, Zoom
DNR
➜11, Smoothing block noise
TRANSFER 
MODE
➜11, Transfer mode
SOURCE 
SELECT[DivX]When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the 
DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If 
the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or 
“PROGRESSIVE” depending on which constructing method 
was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
AU TO
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
On-screen menu 3 (Audio)
DIALOGUE 
ENHANCER
➜10, Making the dialogue easier to hear
ADVANCED 
SURROUND
➜10, Enjoying virtual surround
Using on-screen menus
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Changing the player settings
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
≥The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.∫“DISC” menu∫“VIDEO” menu 1234 5Shows setup menu. Select the menu. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.
SETUP
ENTER
Select
RegisterSelect
Register
ENTER
123
456
789
0
10
Select
Register
ENTER
SETUP
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
AUDIO
Choose the audio 
language.ENGLISH
FRENCH SPANISH ORIGINAL
§1
OTHER----
§2
SUBTITLE
Choose the subtitle 
language.AUTO
§3
ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH
OTHER----§2
MENUS
Choose the language 
for disc menus.ENGLISH
FRENCH SPANISH OTHER----
§2
RATINGS
Set a ratings level to 
limit DVD-Video play.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
0 LOCK ALL: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
1 to 7: To prohibit play of DVD-Video with 
corresponding ratings recorded on them.
8 NO LIMIT
: To play all discs.
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown. 
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding 
the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
PA S S W O R D
Change the 
password for 
“RATINGS” 
(➜above).1 Select “CHANGE” and press [ENTER].
2 Enter the current password with the numbered buttons, 
then press [ENTER].
3 Enter the new password with the numbered buttons, then 
press [ENTER].
4 When “VERIFY” is displayed, please verify the password 
and input it again.
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items belowTV ASPECT
Choose the setting to suit your 
television and preference.
4:3PAN&SCAN
4:3LETTERBOX
4:3ZOOM 16:9NORMAL
16:9SHRINK 16:9ZOOM
TV TYPE
Select to suit the type of 
television.
STANDARD
CRT
LCD PROJECTION
PLASMA
STILL MODE
Specify the type of picture 
shown when paused.AU TO
FIELD: The picture is not blurred, but picture 
quality is lower.
FRAME: Overall quality is high, but the picture 
may appear blurred.
BLACK LEVEL
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.
VIDEO OUT (I/P)
Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if 
connecting to a progressive 
output compatible television.INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message 
screen will appear. 
≥For progressive output, press [3] and then press 
[ENTER].
≥Press [RETURN] to cancel.
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∫“AUDIO” menu
∫“DISPLAY” menu ∫“OTHERS” menu 
§1The original language designed on the disc is selected.§2Input a code number referring to the table (➜18).§3If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitles appear in that 
language (If available on the disc). SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
PCM OUTPUT
Check the digital input 
limitations of the 
equipment you connect 
using COAXIAL terminal 
and select the maximum 
sampling frequency of 
PCM digital output.
UP TO 48 kHz
:
When connected to equipment compatible with 
44.1 or 48 kHz
UP TO 96 kHz:
When connected to equipment compatible with 
88.2 or 96 kHz
≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 
48 or 44.1 kHz.
≥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
With COAXIAL 
connections (➜7)BITSTREAM
PCMSelect “BITSTREAM” when the 
equipment can decode the bitstream 
(digital form of multi-channel data). 
Otherwise, select “PCM”. (If the 
bitstream is output to the equipment 
without a decoder, high levels of 
noise can be output and may 
damage your speakers and hearing.) DTS
With COAXIAL 
connections (➜7)BITSTREAMPCM
DYNAMIC RANGE ON: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low 
through compressing the range of the lowest 
sound level and the highest sound level. 
Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works 
with DOLBY DIGITAL)
OFF
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items belowLANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
REGISTRATION
Displays the unit’s 
registration code.You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX 
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
Select “SHOW CODE” and press [ENTER].
(➜13, About DivX VOD content)
JPEG TIMETo change the slideshow timing
1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1 unit)
15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5 unit)
60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30 unit)
≥“3 SEC” is the factory preset.
FL DIMMER
Changes the 
brightness of the 
unit’s display.BRIGHT
DIM
AU TO: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you 
perform some operations.
AUTO POWER OFF ON:  The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 
minutes in the stop mode.
OFF
QUICK SETUP
Select “SET” and press [ENTER].
DVD–VR/DATA DVD–VR
:To  p l a y  [DVD-VR]
 on DVD-RAM.
DATA:To  p l a y  [MP3] or [JPEG] 
contents 
on DVD-RAM.
DEFAULTS
This returns all 
values in the setup 
menus to the default 
settings.Select “RESET” and press [ENTER].
The password screen is shown if “RATINGS” (➜16) is set. 
Please enter the same password with the numbered buttons, 
then press [ENTER], then turn the unit off and on again.
Changing the player settings
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Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance: 8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085Language code list
Glossary
DivX
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain 
highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file 
size.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type 
has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.
Film: Recorded at 24 frames per second. (Recorded at 30 frames per second as well). 
Generally appropriate for motion picture films. 
Video: Recorded at 30 frames/60 fields per second. Generally appropriate for TV 
drama programs or animation. 
Finalize
A process that makes play of a recorded CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, etc. possible on 
equipment that can play such media.
After finalizing, the disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing/decoding colour still pictures. If you select JPEG 
as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–
1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality 
considering the degree of compression.
MPEG4
A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly 
efficient recording at a low bit rate. 
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its 
size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. 
(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to 
“Product information” on page 22. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)Power
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrectPicture incorrectNo power.
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household 
AC outlet. (7)
The unit is 
automatically 
switched to the 
standby mode.≥When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, the unit 
automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 
minutes in the stop mode. (17)
No response 
when any buttons 
pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in 
these operating instructions. (4)
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, 
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit 
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, 
disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to 
evaporate.
No response 
when remote 
control buttons 
pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7)
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and 
operate. (8)
No picture or 
sound.
≥Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected 
equipment.
≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
You have 
forgotten your 
ratings password.
Reset all the 
settings to Factory 
Preset.≥While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold 
[1] (PLAY) and [∫] on the unit and then also press and hold 
[POWER Í/I] on the unit until “INITIALIZED” disappears 
from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All 
settings will return to the default values.
It takes time 
before play starts. 
≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still 
picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time 
will not be displayed, however this is normal.
≥This is normal on DivX video.
The program play 
function do not 
work. ≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
Menu doesn’t 
appear. [VCD] with 
playback control
≥Press [∫] twice and then press [1](PLAY).
Play doesn’t start. 
≥If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback 
may not be possible. 
≥This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still 
picture data.
≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where 
you purchased it. (Example: www.divx.com/vod)
No subtitles.≥Display the subtitles. (10)
The subtitles 
overlap closed 
captions recorded 
on discs.
≥Clear the subtitles. (10)
In A-B repeat, 
point B is 
automatically set.≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Repeat play is 
automatically 
canceled.
≥Repeat play may be canceled when you press 
[QUICK REPLAY] or [CM SKIP].
Picture distorted.
≥Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video 
cassette recorder. (6)
≥Make sure that progressive output has not been selected 
when the connected television is not progressive compatible. 
Press and hold [RETURN] until the picture displays correctly. 
The settings will return to “INTERLACE”.
≥[DivX] Change “SOURCE SELECT” in “On-screen menu 2 
(Video)”. (15)
Picture size 
doesn’t fit the 
screen.≥Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (16)
≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television 
does not have that function, change “TV ASPECT”. (16)
≥Change the Zoom setting. (10)
Picture stops.
≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.
The television 
may display 
incorrectly or 
colours appear 
faded.≥PAL discs cannot be played. 
≥Connect to a progressive output compatible television to 
enjoy progressive video.
Menu not 
displayed 
correctly.
≥Restore the zoom ratio to “NORMAL”. (10)
≥Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (16)
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Progressive video
Sound incorrect
Recording
Unit displaysTelevision displaysThere is ghosting 
when progressive 
output is on.
≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material 
used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use 
interlace output. Change “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in 
“VIDEO
” 
menu to “INTERLACE”. (16)
Pictures not in 
progressive 
output.≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT 
or S VIDEO OUT terminal output will be interlace.
Closed captions 
not displayed.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be 
displayed.
Sound distorted.
≥Set ADVANCED SURROUND to “OFF”. (10)
Piercing noise 
comes from the 
speakers.≥If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not 
include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in 
“DOLBY DIGITAL” or “DTS” in “AUDIO” menu. (17)
Effects do not 
work.
≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting 
bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (7)
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with 
some discs.
≥ADVANCED SURROUND does not work if you have 
changed the play speed. (9)
No sound≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play 
speed.
≥[DivX] Audio may not be output due to how files were 
created. (5)
Cannot record to 
digital recording 
equipment.
(Incorrect sound 
recorded.)
≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing 
digital recording.
≥You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot 
handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥Make the following settings:
– ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (10)
– PCM OUTPUT: UP TO 48 kHz (17)
– DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS: PCM (17)
 
≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)
≥You inserted a blank disc.
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)
≥The disc may be dirty. (21)
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
≥Trouble may have occurred. Turn the unit off and then back 
to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC 
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number 
and contact a qualified service person.
≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
“ERR H∑∑”
(∑∑ 
stands for a 
number.)
≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “ERR H” 
depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then 
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC 
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number 
and contact a qualified service person.
“ERR U11”≥The disc may be dirty. (21)
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
“/”
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
“NO DISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
“CANNOT PLAY 
AUDIO”
“NO AUDIO”
≥Audio has not been recorded, or recorded in a format this 
unit cannot playback. Video playback only is possible. (5)
“THIS TYPE OF 
DISC CANNOT BE 
PLAYED. PLEASE 
INSERT A 
DIFFERENT 
DISC.”≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)
≥You inserted a blank disc.
“THIS DISC MAY 
NOT BE PLAYED 
IN YOUR 
REGION.”
≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”, 
“ALL” or multiple region numbers including “1”. (Cover)
“AUTHORIZATION 
ERROR”≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was 
purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play 
the content on this unit. (13)
“RENTAL 
EXPIRED”
≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You 
cannot play it. (13)
The number 
following “H” 
depends on the 
status of the unit. 
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