Panasonic Dvd S55 Operating Instructions Manual

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Basic operations
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1Press [GROUP].
2Press [3, 4] to select 
the group number and 
press [ENTER].
3Press [3, 4] to select 
the track/picture 
number and press [ENTER].
≥You can also select the group and track/picture number with the 
numbered buttons.
[DVD-A]
≥Playing all the groups in succession (➜ page 16, All group play)
≥Playing bonus groups
Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after 
selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered buttons. Refer
also to the disc’s jacket.
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
[JPEG]
Memorize positions on up to five discs to restart play after switching the 
unit to standby or changing discs.
During play
1Press [POSITION MEMORY].
2Press [Í] to switch the unit to standby or press 
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Navigation menus
These menus help you find items to play.
[CD] (CD text only) [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 
1Press [TOP MENU].
e.g. [MP3]e.g. [JPEG]
“0” indicates the track currently playing.
2Press [3, 4] to select the track or [3, 4, 2, 1] 
to select the picture, and press [ENTER].
To show other pages, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev” or “Next” 
and press [ENTER].
≥After listing all the tracks or pictures in one group, the list for the 
next group appears.
To exit the menu
Press [TOP MENU].Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE”.
While the menu is displayed
1Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and press 
[ENTER].
2Press [3, 4] to select “L” and press [ENTER].
Only uppercase appear but the search also includes lower case. 
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.
≥You can erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the first word in a title.
≥You can enter numbers with the numbered buttons.
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].
You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to 
play.
While the menu is displayed
1Press [1] while a 
track is 
highlighted to 
display the 
contents screen.
2Press [2, 1] to 
move through the 
tracks and press [ENTER].
While the menu is displayed
1[WMA] [MP3]
Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display 
a tree screen.
[JPEG]
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Tree” and press 
[ENTER].
2Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a group and press 
[ENTER].
The audio navigation menu/album display for the group appears.
To return to the menu
Press [RETURN].
Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG and CD text
If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, 
check “Mixed Disc – Audio & Stills” in the SETUP menu (➜ page 20). 
Select “Stills (JPEG)” or “Audio (MP3/WMA)”.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer 
IIS and Thomson multimedia.
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.
HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are either 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
ÍSLEEP
A.SRD
AUDIO ONLY
DEPTH ENH
GROUP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
DISPLAYRETURNMENU PLAY LIST
SKIP
S
TO
PPLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCELSETUP
OPEN/CLOSE
3 2 1
9 8
S100 76 5 4
PA U S E
ENTER
:, 9
TOP MENU, 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
DISPLAYMENU,
 
PLAY LIS
T
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
RETURN
Numbered 
buttons
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      1
SELECT
NUMBER09
MENU
Next PrevTr e e
Group:  001 Penguins    Picture: filename00..
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
G            1
P             1
Total       1
SELECT
NUMBER09
JPEG ALBUM
7
6
123
4
8
5
9
Track title search [CD] (CD text only) [WMA] [MP3]
To use the contents screen to find a track[CD] (CD text only)
To use the tree screen to find a group [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
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
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
T    10 /14MENUContents
Track 10      Title/Artist
         Pink Island
         Long John Platinum          Disc             Title/Artist
        SHIPWRECKED
        ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
Tr e eG  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
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[Note]
[WMA]
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
≥WMA files must have the extension “.WMA” or “.wma”.
[MP3]
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥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.
≥MP3 files must have the extension “.MP3” or “.mp3”.
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
sTake them on a digital camera that meets the DCF (Design rule for 
Camera File system) standard. Some digital cameras have functions 
that are not supported by the DCF standard like automatic picture 
rotation which may render a picture un-viewable.
sDo not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.
sEnsure they have the extension “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG”, or “.jpeg”.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such 
formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play associated 
sound.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
≥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.
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).
While the menu is displayed
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select then press [ENTER].
≥To return to the menu screen
Press [TOP MENU].
≥To return to the menu above the current one
Press [RETURN].
≥To change the menu background 
Press [DISPLAY].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
∫Selecting from the listsWhile playing
1Press 
[MENU].
2Press [2] then [3, 4] to switch between the 
play list, group and content lists.
3Press [1] then [3, 4] to select an item and 
press [ENTER].
≥To exit the list screen
Press [MENU].[RAM]
Use the program list to find programs to play.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot change program and disc titles.
2Press [3, 4] to select the program.
The selected program plays in the background.
≥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].
You can play a play list created on other equipment such as a DVD video 
recorder.
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 [ENTER] to start play.
≥To skip scenes, press [:] or [9].
To clear the play list screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
Playing HighMAT discs
Menu: Takes you to the next 
menu which shows play 
lists or another menuPlay list: play starts
002 group
001
001 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3 003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
e.g. [MP3]
root
Playlist
GroupLess and less
And when I was born 
Quatre gymnopedies 
Youve made me sad 
Itithi2
3
4
5
6    No                Content title
SELECT09
All By Artist
Content
Group 1
Few times in summer 1Playing
Playing the programs on DVD-RAM
Playing a play list
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date
On11/11(MON)
11/12(TUE)
11/12(TUE)
11/14(THU)
11/14(THU)1
2
3
4
511:02PM
10:35PM
10:00PM
  9:30PM
  8:05PM
SELECT
ENTERRETURN
NoMonday feature
Auto action
Cinema
Music
Baseball
SELECT
NUMBER09Nov. 2002
Used 0:49:40
Program Title
PLAYLISTNo Date Length Title1
2
3
40:46:35
0:09:15
0:12:32
0:07:30
SELECT 
ENTER RETURN
10/17
10/24
11/29
12/22
SELECT
NUMBER09
Clay Penguin
Ashley at Prom
Formula one
Soccer
50:30:20 12/23 Baseball60:08:15 12/23 Neanderthal70:15:30 12/24 Cartoons80:20:30 12/24 Trilobites90:20:00 12/25 White Dwarf100:55:00 12/25 Discovery 
						

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Increasing your enjoyment of movies and music
Some discs 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.
[VCD] (SVCD only)
Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding 
soundtracks are not recorded.
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
During play
Press [AUDIO].[RAM] [VCD][DVD-A]
[DVD-V]
The number changes each time you press the button.
≥“D.MIX” indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be down-mixed to 
two channels.
≥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 17) for audio signal type details.[DVD-A] (Moving picture par t) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only)
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] [VCD])
3. Press [3, 4] to select “OFF” or “ON”.
∫Changing the position and 
brightness of the subtitles
1. While the subtitle icon is on the screen, 
press [2,1] to highlight “Subtitle 
Position” or “Subtitle Brightness”.
2. Press [3, 4] to adjust.
≥Adjust position between 0 and s60 in 2 unit steps.
≥For brightness, select “Auto” so the brightness adjusts automatically 
against the background, or a level between 0 and s9.
[DVD-A] (Moving picture par t) [DVD-V]
During play
Press [ANGLE/PAGE].
The angle changes each time you press the button.
[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].≥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.
Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles
Soundtracks
Each time you press the button:
LR ) L ) R
^-------------------nSoundtrack playing
Soundtrack selected
A.SRD
AUDIO ONLY
DEPTH ENH
GROUP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PLAY MODEZOOM AUDIO
ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY
POSITION
MEMORY DOUBLE
RE-MASTER
RETURNMENU PLAY LIST
SKIP
S
TO
PPLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCEL
3 2 1
9 8
S100 76 5 4
PA U S E
ENTER
SUBTITLE AUDIO ONLY
A. SRD
DEPTH ENH
AUD IO
ANGLE/PAGE
DOUBLE
RE-MASTER
ZOOM
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
DEDOUBLE RE-MASTERZOOM MODE
DOWNUPOPEN/CLOSE 7 Í/I
Zoom indicatorZOOM MODE
Zoom dial
DOUBLE RE-MASTER
1         2/0  chDigital
e.g. [RAM]
192k24b 2chLPCM1  1 
3/2.1 chDigital1 English
DVD
MPEG4PGMABCDSLEEPRND A BJPEGZOOM PG SDAVAV MP3GRPTTLTRCKCHAPD.MIXRMTR A.ONLYP. P C MPROG.D.N.R.RCD WM
M
Subtitles
Angles
To enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLY
I love you
EnglishON1
Je t’aime
French ON2
e.g. [DVD-V]
00
Subtitle position
Subtitle brightness
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[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2-channel or over only)
Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers (SP) or 
headphones (HP) (connect the unit to equipment that has a headphone 
jack). The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and 
sound seems to come from speakers either side of you.
Press [A.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
To change the mode
Press [2] and then [3, 4] to select “SP” or “HP”.
Optimum seating position

Distance A = Television’s width
≥This does not work or has less 
effect with some discs.
≥Turn off if it causes distortion.
≥Do not use in combination with 
surround effects on other 
equipment.
(For analog connection)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD]
Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher 
frequency signals not recorded on the disc.
[WMA] [MP3]
Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you 
a sound closer to the original.
During play
Press [DOUBLE RE-MASTER].
Each time you press the button:
[DVD-A]
During play
Press [ANGLE/PAGE].
The page changes each time you press the button.[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
[DVD-A] (Moving picture part)
Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fill 
the screen.
During play
Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio.The zoom ratio changes each time you press 
the button.
The popup shows the video format suited to the 
ratio. 
4:3 Standard  ) European Vista  ) 16:9 Standard
:;
Cinemascope2
 (  Cinemascope1 (  American Vista
Refer to the disc’s instructions and “Screen size” below for the aspect ratio 
of the picture.
∫Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratioWhile the ZOOM icon is displayed:
Press [3, 4].The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.60 and in 0.02 units 
between 1.60 and 2.00.
∫On the main unit 1. Press [ZOOM MODE].
Each time you press the button:
2. Turn and hold the zoom dial.
UP (right): to zoom in 
DOWN (left): to zoom out
To restore the original ratio
Press [ZOOM] until the ratio returns to 1.00.
The ratio also returns to 1.00 when you open the disc tray or switch the 
unit to standby. The ratio may return to 1.00 when a menu is displayed.
∫Screen sizeMovies are made using a variety of screen sizes.
Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of 
depth.
Press [DEPTH ENH].
Each time you press the button:
0  ) _1  ) _2  ) _3  ) _4 
^____________b
≥This does not work while using Cinema 1 or 2 (➜ page 19, Picture 
mode).
Advanced Surround
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{--SP1/HP1:
vNatural effect
SP2/HP2:
vEmphasized effect
SP OFF/HP OFF:Cancel (Factory preset)
Double Re-master – Enjoying more natural sound
Setting[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD]
Type of music[WMA] [MP3]
Effect level
1 High tempo (e.g., pops and rock) Light
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong
OFF Off Off
Selecting still pictures – Page Skip 
DVD
MPEGMPEG4PGMPGMABBCDSLEEPSLEEPRNDRNDABJPEGJPEGZOOMZOOMPGPGSDSDAVAAVMPMP3GRCDCDWMWM
MSP   1
ASpeaker Speaker
3 to 4 times 
distance A
Seating position
1/96kHz
Output sampling frequency
PAGE 1
Variable Zoom function
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{--Manual Zoom Mode:
vMake fine adjustments (the zoom 
indicator lights)
Preset Zoom Mode:
vSelect a preset ratio to suit the images 
(the zoom indicator lights)
Zoom Mode Off
Depth Enhancer
x1.00
Zoom - 4:3 Standard
=     
European Vista (1.66:1)
American Vista (1.85:1)
Cinemascope 1 (2.35:1)
Cinemascope 2 (2.55:1)16:9 Standard
4:3 Standard
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Changing play sequence
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
While stopped
Press [PLAY MODE]. 
The display changes each time you press the button.
All group ([DVD-A]) _> Program _> Random _> Off (Normal)
^_______________________}
[DVD-A]
If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a password 
(➜ page 11).
[DVD-A]
The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc.
Press [1] (PLAY).
You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose.
1Press the numbered buttons to select a group, 
title, chapter, or track (
[WMA] [MP3] then press 
[ENTER]).
≥Some items cannot be 
selected. [DVD-V]
≥Repeat this step to program 
other items.
≥Times are not displayed when 
programming DVD-Video and 
WMA/MP3.
2Press [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 step 1.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip items.
To clear the whole program
Select “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.
1[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Press the numbered buttons to 
select a group or a title.
[DVD-V]
Some items cannot be selected.
[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.
2Press [1] (PLAY).
To exit the all group/program/random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.
[Note]Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.
From “Others” in the SETUP menu, set “HighMAT” to “Disable” (➜ page 20) and reload the disc for the setting to be effective.
All group play
ÍSLEEP
A.SRD
AUDIO ONLY
DEPTH ENH
GROUP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE
PLAY MODEZOOM AUD IO
ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY
POSITION
MEMORY DOUBLE
RE-MASTER
RETURNMENU PLAY LIST
SKIP
ST
O
PPLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCELSETUP
OPEN/CLOSE
3 2 1
9 8
S100 76 5 4
PA U S E
ENTER
ANGLE/PAGE
PLAY MODECANCEL
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
1
Numbered 
buttons
Program play
Random play
PROGRAMChoose a title and chapter, then press ENTER.No TimeT
Press PLAY to startPlayClearClear all
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
1C
SELECT
NUMBER09
DVD
MPEG4PGMABCDSLEEPRND A BJPEGZOOM PG SDAVAV MP3GRPTTLTRCKCHAPD.MIXRMTR A.ONLYP. P C MPROG.D.N.R.RCD WM
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Title No. Chapter No. Program No.
Random Playback
TitlePress PLAY to start2
e.g. [DVD-V]
DVD
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Using On-Screen Menu Icons
On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc 
or unit and allow you to perform operations by changing this information.
1Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
Disc information (➜ right)  )Progress indicator (➜ page 19)
ev
Original display(------------------- Unit information (➜ page 18–19)
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()Audio Menu()Display Menu
^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J
3Press [2, 1] to select the item.
4Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
≥Change items with “3” or “4” above and below with [3, 4] (press 
[ENTER] if the setting doesn’t change).
≥Change numbered items with the numbered buttons and press 
[ENTER].
≥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.
≥Read the following explanations for other items.
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.)
Common procedures
DISPLAY CANCEL
RETURN
SLEEP
A.SRD
AUDIO ONLY
DEPTH ENH
GROUP
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP
MENU
DISPLAYRETURNMENU PLAY LIST
SKIP
STO
PPLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
CANCELSETUP
OPEN/CLOSE
3 2 1
9 8
S100 76 5 4
PA U S E
ENTER
1
3, 4, 2, 1 
ENTER
Numbered 
buttons
Disc information
e.g. 
[DVD-V][RAM]PG: Program number PL: Play list number
[DVD-V]T: Title number C: Chapter number
[VCD] [CD]T: Track number
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
G: Group number T: Track number in group
[JPEG]G: Group number P: Picture number in group
Time [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥Press [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining 
time for the program, play list, 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 [VCD] (SVCD only) [WMA] [MP3]
For display only, cannot be changed.
Audio mode (➜ page 14, Soundtracks)
Soundtrack language (➜ [A] below)
Audio signal type (➜ [B] below)
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only) [DVD-V]
Solo: OFF or ON
Duet: OFF, V1 i V2, V1 or V2
Current bitrate [WMA] [MP3]
Current sampling frequency [WMA] [MP3]
Subtitle language (➜ [A] below)
Subtitles on/off
ON()OFF
Track information on/off [CD] (CD text only) [WMA] [MP3]
ON()OFF
Picture information [JPEG]
Full:  Group title, picture title, picture size, file size, date of 
shooting, and camera model used
§.
Date:  Date of shooting only.
OFF: No display. 
§Actual displays depend on the camera and data.
Angle number (➜ page 14)
[WMA] [MP3]
Track number in disc/Total number of tracks on disc
[JPEG]
Picture number in disc/Total number of pictures on disc
Menu play [VCD]
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.
Still picture number [DVD-A]
Selected picture is shown during play.
Slideshow setting [JPEG]
ON()OFF
Slideshow timing [JPEG]
0 – 30 sec
[A]Audio/Subtitle language
ENG: English SVE: Swedish CHI: Chinese
FRA: French NOR: Norwegian KOR: Korean
DEU: German DAN: Danish MAL: Malay
ITA: Italian POR: Portuguese VIE: Vietnamese
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian THA: Thai
NLD: Dutch JPN: Japanese¢:Others[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
.1 Low frequency effect
(not displayed if there is no signal)
 0:  No surround
 1:  Mono surround
 2:  Stereo surround (left/right)
 1:  Center
 2:  Front leftiFron t r ig ht
 3:  Front leftiFron t r ig htiCenter 
						

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Advanced operations
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
 Play Menu Display Menu
Unit information
A-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
Repeat a section between points A and B within an item.
[ENTER] (start point) ➜ [ENTER] (finish point) 
To cancel: [ENTER]
≥Subtitles recorded around A and B may fail to appear.
≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
Repeat mode
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
[JPEG]
[RAM]
PG: Program
A: All
S: Scene
§1
PL: Playlist§1
OFF: Off[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
T: Track
G: Group
A: All
§2
OFF: Off[DVD-V]
C: Chapter
T: Title
A: All
§2
OFF: Off
[VCD] [CD]
T: Track
A: All
OFF: Off[JPEG]
G: Group
OFF: Off
§1 During play list play.§2 During all group, program and random play.
≥You can also repeat play of content (“C”) and group (“G”) 
on HighMAT discs.
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.3. Select an item to repeat.
To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Start program play (➜ page 16) and display “A”.
Play mode display [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
---:  Normal play PGM: Program play
RND: Random play ALL: All group play ([DVD-A])
Marker
[RAM] : 999 positions
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] : 5 positions
[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. Press [2,1] to select the marker pin icon.
2. Press [3,4] to select “11–20”.
≥You can select the next group when the 
current group is full.
3. Press [1].
≥The markers are ordered by time. This 
means that the marker numbers can change when you add 
and erase markers.
≥If places have been marked (e.g., with a DVD video 
recorder), they are displayed.
≥You can clear existing markers, but they are restored when 
you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby.
≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play list.
[Note]≥This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
≥Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or 
switch the unit to standby.
1–10
4:3 Aspect
Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on 
a 16:9 aspect television.
Normal: Laterally stretches images made for a 4:3 screen.
Auto: Expands suitable 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of 
the screen. Other images appear in full in the 
center of the screen.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands all images to fill the screen.
If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a 
better effect.
Zoom (➜ page 15)
To select preset aspect ratio
Press [ENTER] and then [2,1] to select. Press [ENTER] to 
finish.
Subtitle Position/Brightness (➜ page 14)
Bitrate Display on/off 
[RAM] [DVD-A] (Moving picture par t) [DVD-V] [VCD]
When you select “ON”:
During play: Shows the average bitrate (approximate 
values) of the video being played
While paused: Shows the data volume of the frame and type 
of picture (➜ page 23, Glossary—I/P/B)
While the display is on, press [2,1] to change the display:
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l [2, 1]
u
 
OSD Brightness (j3 to i3)
Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.
9.438 Mbps
Bitrate
Cur.  7.507 Mbps
Ave.  6.730 Mbps5.0
Mbps
A record of bitrates for a 
sampling period. Current bitrate
Average bitrate 
						

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Advanced operations
 Audio Menu
 Picture Menu Picture Menu
∫User modePress [1] while “U1”, “U2” or “U3” is highlighted and then press [3,4] to 
select “1”, “2” or “3”.
U1: MPEG D.N.R. (Digital Noise Reduction)
U2: Picture Control
U3: Video output mode➜left
Indicates how far you have played through an item.
Changing 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, play list, track or title (or chapter during program and random 
play).
Elapsed play time [VCD] (SVCD only) [WMA] [MP3]
For display only, cannot be changed.
∫Changing play speed [DVD-A] (Moving picture par t) [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
You can slow down or speed up play.
Press [2] (slower) or [1] (faster).
There are five speeds:
a0.8 ,. a0.9 ,. a1.0 (normal speed) ,. a1.2 ,. a1.4
≥After you change the speed:
jOutput is in stereo,
jAdvanced Surround does not work,
jDigital output switches to PCM.
≥Sound is stereo as long as “a1.0” is orange.
To return to normal play
Press [1] (PLAY).
Advanced Surround (➜ page 15)
Double Re-master (➜ page 15)
Dialogue Enhancer
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over only, where the 
dialogue is recorded in the center channel)
This makes the dialogue in movies 
easier to hear.
ON()OFF (Factory preset)
≥This does not work or has less 
effect with some discs.
Attenuator (For analog connection)
Switch on if sound is distorted.
ON()OFF (Factory preset)
Picture mode
N: Normal mode
S: Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts)
F: Fine mode (Details are shar per)
C1 (Cinema1):Mellows images and enhances 
detail in dark scenes
C2 (Cinema2):Sharpens images and 
enhances detail in dark scenes
U1/U2/U3: User mode (➜ right)
Video output mode
480I:Interlace video
480P:Progressive video
≥You can change the video output mode only when 
“Progressive Out (Component)” in the SETUP menu is set 
to “Enable” (➜page 20).
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be 
displayed.
Transfer mode
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to 
suit the type of material being played (➜ page 23, 
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
DVD
MPEG MPEG4PGM
PGMABCDSLEEP
SLEEPRNDABJPEG
JPEGZOOM
ZOOMPG
PGSD
SDAVAAVMP
MP3GRCDWM
M
DVD
MPEG MPEG4PGM
PGMABCDDSLEEPRND
RND A BJPEG
JPEGZOOM PG SDAVAV MP3RCD
CD WM
M
Depth Enhancer (➜ page 15)
3D-NR (0 to i4)/Dot NR (On)
Reduces overall noise/Reduces the dot noise that occurs at 
the borders between colors.
Block NR (0 to i3)
Smoothes block noise.
Mosquito NR (0 to i3)
Reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting 
sections of the picture.
Contrast (j7 to i7)
Adjusts the contrast between light and dark parts of the 
picture.
Brightness (0 to i15)
Adjusts the picture brightness.
Sharpness (j7 to i7)
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines.
Color (j7 to i7)
Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color.
Gamma (0 to i5)
Adjusts the brightness of dark parts of the picture.
Progress indicator
e.g. [DVD-V]Current position
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Advanced operations
Changing settings
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is 
being used. The changes remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. See page 21 for operation.
§1The original language of each disc is selected.§2Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➜ page 22).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that 
language will automatically appear if available on that disc.
§4Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on 
them.
§5Audio will be heard when playing some DVD-Audio despite the settings 
you make here.
Menus Items Options (Underlined items are the factory preset.)
Disc Audio
Choose the audio language.English
French Spanish
Original§1Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.Automatic§3English French
Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.EnglishFrench Spanish
Other ¢¢¢¢§2
Ratings (➜ page 21)
≥Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose 
“Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been selected.
≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded 
on them.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit1 to 7§40 Lock All
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
Unlock Player Change Password
Change Level Temporary Unlock
Video TV Aspect (➜ page 9)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.4:3 Pan&Scan
4:3 Letterbox 16:9
Progressive Out (Component)
Choose “Enable” to enable progressive output.Disable
Enable
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.Standard (Direct View TV)
CRT Projector
LCD TV/Projector Projection TV
Plasma TV
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.Automatic
Field Frame
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.Lighter
: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S 
VIDEO OUT.
Darker: When connected through COMPONENT 
VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR).
Audio Speaker Setting (➜ page 22)
Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environment.Multi-channel:
when 3 or more speakers are connected.
≥Speaker presence and size
≥Delay time≥Channel balance
2-channel:
when 2 speakers or an amplifier with a Dolby Pro 
Logic decoder is connected.
Digital Audio Output (➜ page 21)
Select whether to output digital signals or not.On
Off
PCM Down Conversion (➜ page 21) No
Ye s
Dolby Digital (➜ page 21) Bitstream
PCM
DTS Digital Surround (➜ page 21) PCM
Bitstream
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.Off
On
Audio during Search
§5
Choose whether to have sound during search.OnOff
Display Menu Language
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.English
Français Español
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.On
Off
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.Bright
Dim
Auto: The display is dimmed during play, but 
brightens when you perform operations such as 
slow-motion, search, and pause.
Others HighMAT
Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs, or as regular WMA/MP3/JPEG discs. 
(Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.)Enable
: Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs.
Disable: Play HighMAT discs as regular WMA/MP3/
JPEG discs.
Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills
Select which type of file the unit plays when playing a disc containing both JPEG 
and WMA/MP3. (Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.)Audio (MP3/WMA)
Stills (JPEG)
DVD-Video Mode
Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.
The setting returns to “Off ” when you remove the disc or turn the unit off.Off
: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.
On: You can play DVD-Video content on DVD-Audio.
DemoOff
On: A demonstration of the on-screen displays 
starts. Press any button to stop it.
QUICK SETUP (➜ page 9)
Answer questions to make basic settings.Ye s N o