Panasonic Dvd S97 Operating Instructions Manual

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(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
This position is memorized even after turning off the unit or changing the 
disc.
Press [POSITION MEMORY].
≥Up to 5 discs.
≥When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced.
≥It may not always be possible for parts of a disc to be stored.
When the unit is turned on or the disc is inserted, “
!” flashes on the 
display.
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from that position.(At this point, the memory is erased.)
Press [1] (PLAY) while the following message is displayed.
Do not press [1] (PLAY) if you want to cancel review.
To cancel 
Press [∫] while “!” is flashing.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
Press [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.
[RAM] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off ” of vocals. Read 
the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/dataLPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3
/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect 
(not displayed if there is no signal)
 0: No surround
 1: Mono surround
 2: Stereo surround (left/right)
 1: Center
 2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
[DVD-V] (with subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
Press [SUBTITLE] several times to select the subtitle language.
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off ”.
[RAM] (On/Off only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD 
Recorders. (Subtitle on/off information is also not recordable on 
Panasonic DVD-R finalized with a Panasonic DVD Recorder.)
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select the angle or 
rotate/advance the still picture.
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle select
[DVD-A] –Still picture advance
[JPEG] –Still picture rotation
[JPEG] Still picture rotation is cancelled when you open the disc tray or 
switch the unit to standby.
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4]
This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [ZOOM] several times to 
select the aspect ratio (Just Fit 
Zoom).
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Auto --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard
:;
Cinemascope2 ,----- Cinemascope1 ,----- American Vista
[MPEG4] 
Standard --. Original
^----- Full ,-----}
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
Press [2 1].
–from 
k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
≥Press and hold to alter in 0.05 units.
–from 
k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
≥Press and hold to alter in 0.1 units.
[MPEG4] only
–from 
k2.00 to k4.00 (in 0.05 units)
≥Press and hold to alter in 0.25 units.
≥It may not be possible to zoom up to X4.00 depending upon the 
connected television and its settings.
.
MPEG DNR: Smoothes block noise and reduces the smudging that 
appears around contrasting sections of the picture.
3D-NR: Reduces overall noise.
1 Press [DNR] to select the item.
2 Press [21] to adjust (MPEG DNR: 0 to i3, 3D-NR: 0 to i4).
Position memory
To review the previous chapters [DVD-V] (Within a title only)
Changing soundtracks 
Changing subtitles
POSITION MEMORY
Position memorized
Press PLAY to preview chapters
AUDIO
 Menu
Audio          1
SUBTITLE
 Menu
Subtitle Off
Angle select and Still picture rotation/
advance
Changing the zoom ratio
Reducing noise in pictures
ANGLE/PAGE
ZOOM
 Menu
Just Fit Zoom            a1.00
DNR
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Using navigation menus
You can play JPEG and MPEG4 content on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 15, “Play as Data Disc” in Other 
Menu).
While the menu is displayed
Press [3 4] to select “All”, “Audio”, “Picture” or “Video” and press [ENTER].
≥To display/exit the screen 
Press [TOP MENU].
1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [3421] to select the group and press [ENTER].
3≥To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
≥To start play from the selected content
Press [3421
] to select and press [ENTER]
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen 
Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen 
Press [MENU].
∫Using the submenu
1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [DISPLAY].
3 Press [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
∫Searching by a content or group titleHighlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search its 
content.
1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [DISPLAY].
3Press [3 4] to select 
“Find” and press [ENTER].
4Press [3 4] to select a 
character and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat to enter another character.
≥Lower case is also searched.
≥Press [6 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥Press [2] to erase a character.
≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that 
character.
5Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].The search result screen appears.
6Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press 
[ENTER].
Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4 discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
Playing items in order (Playback Menu) 
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)MENUTOP MENU
Playback Menu
ENTERto select and press
All Total 436
Audio Total 7
Picture Total 427
Video Total 2
WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4
WMA/ MP3
JPEG
MPEG4
Navigation  Menu
DISPLAYRETURNto  display  the  sub  menuGroup  005/023Content  0001/0004to  exit
Perfume
001 Brazilian 
002 Chinese 
003 Czech 
004 Hungarian 
005 Japanese 
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson 001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
5JPEG002 My favorite2005 Japanese 
001 Lady Starfish
Group and content number 
currently playing
:WMA/MP3  :JPEG 
Number currently selected
GroupContent: MPEG4 
Multi
List
Tr e e
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group
All
Audio
Picture
Video
Help display
Find
Content only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG] 
WMA/MP3, JPEG and MPEG4 
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
To switch between guide messages and
the elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title (➜ see right) Groups and content
To the previous group To the next group
MPEG4 onlyA¢Find
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Titles appear with CD text playback.e.g. CD text1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [3 4] to select the 
track and press [ENTER].
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page 
by page.
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU]
While the menu is displayed
Press [3421] to select then press [ENTER].
≥To return to the menu screen
Press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times.
≥To change the menu background 
Press [DISPLAY].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To display/exit the screen 
Press [TOP MENU].
While playing
1 Press [MENU].2 Press [2] then [3 4] to 
switch among “Playlist”, 
“Group” and “Content” lists.
3 Press [1] then [3 4] to 
select an item and press 
[ENTER].
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 
page by page.
≥To exit the screen 
Press [MENU].≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot edit play lists and titles.
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [3 4] or the 
numbered buttons to 
select the program.
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 
page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
3 Press [ENTER].
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the program.
(Only when the disc contains a play list)
1 Press [PLAY LIST].
2 Press [3 4] or the 
numbered buttons to select 
the play list.
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 
page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
3 Press [ENTER].
1 Do the steps 1–2 (➜above, Playing a play list).
2 Press [1].
3 Press [3 4] to select “Scene List” and press [ENTER].
≥Select “Contents” to show the contents of the program.4 Press [3421] to select a scene and press [ENTER].
Playing CD [CD] 
Playing HighMATTM discs
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Selecting from the list
MENU
CD Text 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.Ashley at Prom
10.
201
1/23
Disc Title:       All By Artist
Disc Artist:     Pink Island
Track Title:
      Long John Platinum
Track Artist:   SHIPWRECKED
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit
TOP MENUMENU
2 Prev3Return Next1
New Playlist Item Long Name Display TePAG E   1 / 3
Menu1Menu2
Menu3 Play list1
Play list2
Play list3Menu: Takes you to the 
next menu which 
shows play lists 
or another menu
Play list: play starts
Playlist
Playlist
Group
ContentAll  By  Artist
ENTERRETURNto  play to  selectto  exit
Content  title   No.
1
Few times in summer
Less and less
And when I was born
Quatre gymnopedies
Youve made me sad
I cant quit him
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
Ziggy starfish 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
09
Pink Island
Playing RAM discs [RAM] 
Playing the programs
Playing a play list
Playing a scene
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
Direct Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature 1
1/  1 (MON) 1:05 AM Auto action 2
2/  2 (T U E) 2:21 AM Cinema 3
3/  3 (WED) 3:37 AM Music 4
4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball 5Date
No.On
Contents
RETURNto  selectto  exit09
Title
11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin 12
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom 2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one 3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer 4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball 5Date No. Length TitleContents
Playlist
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit09
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Tips for making WMA/MP3/JPEG and MPEG4 discs (For CD-R/CD-RW)
≥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.
≥When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be 
displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen.
≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and 
computer screen.
≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
Naming folders and files
(Files are treated as content and folders 
are treated as groups on this unit.)
At the time of recording, prefix folder 
and file names. This should be with 
numbers that have an equal number of 
digits, and should be done in the order 
you want to play them (this may not 
work at times).
Files must have the extension:
“.WMA” or “.wma”
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”
“.ASF” or “.asf ”[WMA]
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
≥This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
[MP3]
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 
48 kHz
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard (Design 
rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have 
functions that are not suppor ted by the DCF Standard Version 1.0 like 
automatic picture rotation which may render a picture unviewable.
– Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other 
such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play 
pictures with attached audio.
[MPEG4]
≥You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications 
(ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio 
system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video 
recorders with this unit.
002group
001
001group
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3 003 group
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
e.g. [MP3]
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Using On-Screen Menus
The items displayed will depend on the actual connection and disc.
∫Play Menu(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: The Repeat and Marker functions can be used.)
∫Picture Menu
123 4
Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit.
∫Elapsed play time indicator
Main Menus
DISPLAY
ENTER
Select
Go to the next 
menu
Register
Return to the 
previous menu
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ENTER
RegisterSelect
RETURN
Play back condition
Current playback number
Elapsed play time/Remaining time
Press [3 4] to change the display.
(Shows only elapsed play time for WMA, MP3 and SVCD.): Normal play
ALL: All group play [DVD-A]
PGM: Program play Current positionPlay mode
RND: Random play
PBC: Playback control play [VCD]
Program/Group
Title/Chapter
Track/Playlist
ContentTo start from a specific item
Time
To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only)1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.
2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
≥Press and hold [3 4] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
VideoTo display pixel number
Audio(➜page 11)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
Still Picture To switch still picture
ThumbnailTo show thumbnail images
Subtitle(➜page 11)
Marker (VR)To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders
Angle(➜page 11)
Rotate picture
SlideshowTo turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Other Settings(➜ below)
Other Settings
Play Speed(➜ page 10)
RepeatSelect an item to be repeated.
A-B 
RepeatTo repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. Press 
[ENTER] again to cancel.
≥[RAM] (still picture part): Does not work
MarkerExcept 
[RAM]To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Press [ENTER]. (The unit is now ready to accept 
markers.)
To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [21] to select “¢”➜ [ENTER]
To recall a marker : [21] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker : [21] ➜ [CANCEL]
≥
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.
Picture 
Mode
Normal
Cinema1:Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.Cinema2:Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.Animation
Dynamic
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (➜ below)Picture Adjustment 
Contrast/Brightness/Sharpness/Color (➜page 9)
Gamma (Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.)
Depth Enhancer
Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a 
greater feeling of depth.
MPEG DNR/3D-NR (➜page 11, Reducing noise in 
pictures)
Video 
Output 
Mode
With HDMI connection (When “HDMI Video Mode” is 
set to “On”) (➜page 17, “HDMI” tab) 
Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high 
definition video.The picture quality will vary depending on 
the connected equipment. Choose the picture quality to 
your preference.
480p (progressive) 720p (progressive)
1080i (interlace)
≥“¢” will be displayed next to those video outputs 
possible with the connected equipment. Selecting an 
item without “¢” can result in the picture being distorted.
Should the picture be distorted, press and hold 
[CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly. 
The setting will return to “480p”.
≥Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal 
will be “480i”.
With HDMI connection (When “HDMI Video Mode” is set 
to “Off”) (➜page 17, “HDMI” tab) or other connections480i (interlace) 480p (progressive)
When you select “480p”and a confirmation screen 
appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive 
output compatible television.
Transfer 
Mode
If you have chosen “480p”, “720p” or “1080i” (➜ above), 
select the method of conversion for video output to suit the 
type of material.
Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film 
content and appropriately converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per socond film 
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film 
content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the 
video content is distorted.
HDMI 
Color 
Space
With HDMI connection (When “HDMI Video Mode” is 
set to “On”) (➜page 17, “HDMI” tab)
The picture quality will vary depending on the connected 
equipment. Choose the picture quality to your preference.
Should one of the items below not be possible with the 
connected equipment it will not be displayed.
RGB YCbCr (4:4:4) YCbCr (4:2:2)
≥“HDMI RGB Range” (➜page 17, “HDMI” tab) is 
available when “RGB” is selected.
Press once.(When pressed twice, the elapsed 
play time indicator appears. ➜ below)
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∫Audio Menu
∫Display Menu∫Other Menu
Dolby Pro 
Logic II
Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5 
channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and 
Right Surround) from any stereo program material.
Off
Movie:Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround.
Music:Stereo sources.
≥This does not work when playing multi-channel audio.
≥This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV 
OUT terminal.
Advanced 
Surround
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels)
Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers 
(SP) or headphones(HP) (connect the unit to equipment 
that has a headpphone jack).
SP (Speaker) 1 NaturalSP 2 Enhanced
HP (Headphone) 1 NaturalHP 2 EnhancedOff
≥When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound 
seems to come from speakers on either side of you.
≥When using headphones from the connected 
equipment, select “HP 1” or “HP 2”.
≥Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance 
between the front left and right speakers or the width of 
the television if using the television’s speakers.
≥Do not use in combination with surround effects on 
other equipment.
Dialogue 
EnhancerTo make the dialogue in movies easier to hear 
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the 
dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
Multi Re-
master(➜ page 9)
Digital 
Filter
When audio is output from 2 ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT 
terminals (➜page 6, 7)
Normal:A clear timbre.
Slow:Gives music atmosphere, with softness and a 
feeling of depth.
Attenuator 
When audio is output from 2 ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT 
terminals (➜page 6, 7)
Switch on if sound is distorted.
On ,------. Off
InformationOn ,------. Off
([JPEG] [MPEG4]: Off, Date, Details)
Subtitle 
Position0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle 
BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect 
screens on a 16:9 aspect television.
Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Auto: The standard setting is “Shrink”. However this 
automatically changes to “Zoom” with a 
Letterbox picture.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
Just Fit Zoom(➜ page 11, Changing the zoom ratio)
Manual Zoom(➜ page 11, Changing the zoom ratio)
Bit Rate Display[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4]
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOn ,------. Off
GUI Brightnesss3 to r3
HDMI StatusIndicates various information when 
connected with HDMI AV OUT terminal.
(➜ below, Confirming HDMI information)
Sleep
Auto§,.30 min,.60 min,.90 min,.120 min^----------------------------. Off ,------------------------J§Auto:
Turns the unit off 5 minutes after play 
finishes.
– Also works with DVDs that show a 
menu after play finishes.
– Does not work if you stop play or show 
a disc menu. It is activated again when 
you restart play.
≥When “30 min”–“120 min” is set, the 
remaining time will be displayed.
AV Enhancer
To preset the settings
You can preset your favorite video/audio 
effects onto “User1”, “User2” and “User3”.
Preparation
Adjust the settings indicated below to your 
preference. (When “Auto” is selected,this 
is not available.)
Audio settings:
Multi Re-master (➜page 9) 
Advanced Surround/Dialogue Enhancer/
Dolby Pro Logic II (➜ left)
Video settings:
Picture Mode (➜page 14)
Gamma/Depth Enhancer (➜page 14)
Contrast/Brightness/Sharpness/Color 
(➜page 9)
MPEG DNR/3D-NR (➜page 11, 
Reducing noise in pictures)
1. Select “Save Settings” and press 
[ENTER].
2. Press [34] to select the setting 
location (User1, User2 or User3) and 
press [ENTER].
3. Follow the instructions on the menu 
screen and press [ENTER] last.
To recall the settings
 (➜ page 9, Recalling 
recommended audio/video setting—AV 
Enhancer)
To confirm the settings
1. Press [34] to select “User1”, “User2” 
or “User3” and press [ENTER].
2. Select “Save Settings” and press 
[ENTER] twice.
To exit the screen, select “No” and press 
[ENTER].
Setup(➜ page 16)
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-Audio≥Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-
Video contents on DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data Disc≥Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG 
or MPEG4 content on DVD-RAM or to 
play a HighMAT disc without using the 
HighMAT function.
HDMI Status----- HDMI is connected.
HDMI Information
  Audio Stream
  Max Channel
  Video Format
  Color SpacePCM/Dolby Digital/DTS
6ch
480p/720p/1080i
YCbCr(4:4:4)/YCbCr(4:2:2)/RGB
∫Confirming HDMI information
Connection status
(➜ page 11, Changing soundtracks)
Shows the maximum channel number of the 
connected equipment.
(➜ page 14, Video Output Mode)
(➜ page 14, HDMI Color Space)
≥All possible outputs are displayed.
≥The current output for “Audio Stream”, “Video Format” and “Color Space” will be underlined.
≥When “Off ” is selected in “HDMI Audio Output” (➜ page 17, “HDMI” tab) “– – –” will be displayed in “Audio Stream” and “Max Channel”.
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Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
∫“Disc” tab
∫“Video” tab 
∫“Audio” tab
1234 5
Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.
SETUPENTER
Select
Go right
ENTER
Select
Register
ENTER
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SETUP
The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the 
shaded area.
Audio
Choose the audio language.
≥ English≥ French≥ Spanish≥ Original§1≥ Other¢¢¢¢§2
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.≥ Automatic§3≥ English≥ Fre nch≥ Spanish≥ Other¢¢¢¢§2
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.≥ English≥ French≥ Spanish≥ Other¢¢¢¢§2≥Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥Follow the on-screen instructions.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥ 8 No Limit≥ 1 to 7≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
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.
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your television 
and preference.≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless 
prohibited by the disc).
≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)  
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
≥ 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.≥ Standard (Direct View TV)≥ CRT Projector≥ LCD TV/Projector≥ Projection TV≥ Plasma TV
Time Delay
When connected with an AV amplifier and 
Plasma display, adjust if you notice the 
audio is out of sync with the video.
≥ 0ms≥ 20ms≥ 40ms≥ 60ms ≥ 80ms≥ 100ms 
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.≥ Automatic≥ Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.≥ Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
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.
PCM Digital Output
Check the digital input limitations of the 
equipment you connect using COAXIAL or 
OPTICAL terminal and select the maximum 
sampling frequency of PCM digital output.Off:When not connected with COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal.
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.
Up to 192 kHz:When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 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, OPTICAL or HDMI AV 
OUT connections 
(➜ page 6, 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.
When audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the connected 
equipment does not support the item selected, the actual output will 
depend on the peformance of this connected epuipment. DTS Digital Surround
With COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI AV 
OUT connections 
(➜ page 6, 7)
≥ Bitstream≥ PCM
Dynamic Range Compression
≥ Off≥ 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)
Audio during Search≥ On≥ OffSpeaker Settings
Choose the settings to suit your audio 
system and the listening environment. 
(➜page 17, Changing the speaker setting 
to suit your speakers)Speaker Type≥ Multi-channel:when 3 or more speakers are connected.≥ 2-channel: when 2 speakers are connected.
Multi-channel Setting (If you select “Multi-channel”)
≥Speaker presence and size≥Delay time≥Channel balance
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∫“HDMI” tab 
∫“Display” tab 
∫“Others” tab 
§1The original language designed on the disc is selected.§2Input a code number referring to the table on page 20.
§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle appear in 
that language (If available on the disc).
If you select “Multi-channel” (➜page 16, “Speaker Settings” in “Audio” tab), the following setting (a) is required. (Select settings b c to suit your 
preference if desirable.)
1. Press [3 4 2 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
2. Press [3 4] to change the content and press [ENTER].
Icon examples: 
Surround speaker (LS)
≥Large: Select when the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) 
reproduction.
≥Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-frequency 
reproduction.
If the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will automatically be set 
to “Large”. (In this case, we recommend connecting a speaker that can 
reproduce bass below 100 Hz.)(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
If either distance d or f is less than e, find the difference in the relevant 
table and change to the recommended setting.
1. Press [3 4 2 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
2. Press [3 4] to change the content and press [ENTER].
This does not work when connected with HDMI terminals and “HDMI 
Audio Output” (
➜above, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”.
1. Select “Test” and press [ENTER].
A test signal is output.
Front (L)_—)Center_—)Front (R)
:;Surround (LS)(—————=Surround (RS)
2. While listening to the test signal, press [3 4] to adjust the 
volume of the center and surround speakers so they are the 
same apparent volume as the front speakers (s6 to r6dB).
(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)
3. Press [ENTER].
The test signal stops.
≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play 
something, then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.
To finish the speaker setting
Press [3 4 2 1] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. HDMI RGB Range
Set “HDMI Color Space” to “RGB” (➜page 14, 
Picture Menu) .≥ Standard≥ Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct.
HDMI Video Mode
≥ On: When video output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal.≥ Off: When video output is from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (output is 480p from HDMI AV 
OUT terminal).
HDMI Audio Output
≥ On: When audio output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal.≥ Off: When audio output is not from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
Menu Language≥ English≥ Français≥ Español
On-Screen Messages
≥ On≥ Off
Background during Play
Select background during JPEG and 
MPEG4 playback.
≥ Black≥ Gray
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥ Bright≥ Dim≥ Auto:The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform some operations.
Auto Power Off
≥ On: The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.≥ Off
QUICK SETUP≥ Ye s≥ No
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in the Setup menus to 
the default settings.
≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 16) is set. Please enter the same password.After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.≥ No
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers
Speaker presence and size (a)
m s
m s
d B
 0
d Bd B L
Exit
Te s t
LSR
SW
C
RS d B
 0
 0
 0.0 0  0.0
b   a   caa
c  a  (LS)                                     (RS)
a  c                b               c  a
Exit
Test 
signalFront (L) Center Front (R)
— Surround —
Subwoofer
LSLS
No Large Small
Delay time (b)
d Center speaker
Difference Setting
Approx. 34 cm (1
1⁄10 feet)1.0 ms
Approx. 68 cm (21⁄5 feet)2.0 ms
Approx. 102 cm (33⁄10 feet)3.0 ms
Approx. 136 cm (42⁄5 feet)4.0 ms
Approx. 170 cm (51⁄2 feet)5.0 ms
f Surround speakers
Difference Setting
Approx. 170 cm (5
1⁄2 feet)5.0 ms
Approx. 340 cm (11 feet)10.0 ms
Approx. 510 cm (161⁄2 feet)15.0 ms
Channel balance (c)
LSRS
LR
SW
fe d
C
: Recommended placement
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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 remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the 
problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 21 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 20 if you reside in Canada.
PowerPag e
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
Subtitle
A-B repeat
Picture incorrect
No power.≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.6
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.
≥The Sleep timer functioned.17
15
No response when any buttons 
pressed.≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥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.
5
–
–
No response when remote 
control buttons pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.7
7
8
Cannot operate the television.≥Re-enter the remote control code after you change batteries.7
No picture or sound.≥Check the video or audio connection.
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.6, 7
–
–
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory 
Preset.≥While stopped, press and hold [D] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold 
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Progressive videoPage
Sound incorrect
Recording
Unit displays
Television displays
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came 
with the cloth carefully.
There is ghosting when 
progressive or HDMI 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 Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”.
When connecting with HDMI AV OUT terminal, connect with the other terminals and change the 
settings in the following order:
1. Select “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off ”.
2. Select “Video Output Mode” to “480i”.14
17
14
Pictures not in progressive output.≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.–Closed captions not displayed.≥When progressive output or HDMI output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.–
Sound distorted.≥Set “Advanced Surround” in Audio Menu to “Off ”.
≥Set “Attenuator” in Audio Menu to “On” if it causes distor tion with 2 ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT connections.≥Noise may occur when playing WMA.
≥The disc may have restrictions on the method of audio output. With some multi-channel discs, unless 
the number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification, audio will not be 
output properly. Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.
 [DVD-A]
≥With HDMI AV OUT connections, audio may not be output from other terminals in the way that was set.≥Match the speaker settings with the connected equipment.≥When connecting to an amplifier with the HDMI cable, match the speaker settings on this unit and 
the amplifier with the presence and size of connected speakers.
15
15
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–
–
16
17
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 Digital Surround” in “Audio” tab.16
Effects do not work.≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals from the DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT or HDMI AV OUT terminal. 
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
≥With HDMI AV OUT connections:
– Dolby Pro Logic II does not work.
– Plays HDCD discs as normal CDs.
– AUDIO ONLY does not work.16
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–
–
–
No sound≥Audio may not be heared when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce 
the number of connected devices.
≥When AUDIO ONLY is on: 
– Audio may not be output depending on the type of television.
– Video and audio cannot be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Set this function to “Off ”.
≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed.–
–
9
10
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
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM
–
–
–
15
16
16
“NOPLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥You inserted a blank disc.5
–
“U11”≥The disc may be dirty.5
“U15”≥You inserted a DVD-R that has not been finalized.5
“H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a number.≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “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.
–
–
“NODISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly.–
8
“U70-1”≥The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.–
“U70-∑”
∑ stands for a number.
The actual number following “U70-” 
will depend on the state of this unit.≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.
– The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
– The HDMI cable is too long.
– The HDMI cable is damaged.–
–
–
“/”≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.–“Cannot display group xx, content xx”≥You are trying to play incompatible groups or content.13“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
“Check the disc”≥This disc may be dirty.5
“Due to copyright protection, 
audio cannot be output from 
HDMI”≥Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM (➜Back cover, Glossary), the audio from the 
CPPM copy protected DVD-Audio cannot be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. Connect the audio cable of 
the Audio/Video cable (L, R) to a HDMI compatible AUDIO IN terminal.6
While “HDMI Status” displayed, 
any items are not underlined.≥If you select an item without an “¢” in the “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu, it will not be 
underlined.14
“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 number 
including “1”.Cover
No on-screen display.≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. 17
When setting “Video Output 
Mode”, “¢”  is not displayed next 
to a video output possible with 
the connected equipment.≥If the connected equipment is compatible, selecting an item without an “¢”  will not distor t the picture.14
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Specifications
Signal system:NTSC
Operating temperature range:i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 xF)
Operating humidity range:5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG, MPEG4 formatted discs)
(2) DVD-Audio (3) DVD-Video
(4) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible) (5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(6) Video CD
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
(8) CD-R/CD-RW
(CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG4 formatted discs)(9) MP3/WMA§
≥Compatible compression rate:
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
(10) JPEG
§
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
≥Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
(11) MPEG4
§
≥MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or 
DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications 
(ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 
audio system]
(12) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
Video output:
Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output:
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level:  0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: S terminal (1 system)
Component video output:(480p/480i)
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P
B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
 Audio output:
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors:  2 channel: 1 system
5.1channel discrete output: 1 system
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz –22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz –44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥DVD-Audio: 4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
≥CD Audio: 4 Hz –20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio:
≥CD Audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥DVD (linear audio): 110 dB
≥CD Audio: 100 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD Audio: 0.002 %
Digital audio output:
Optical digital output: Optical terminal
Coaxial digital output: Pin jack
HDMI AV output:19 pin
Pickup:
Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm
Laser power:
[U.S.A. CLASS IIa/CLASS I\Canada] CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
Power supply:AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:17 W
Power consumption in standby mode:
approx. 1 WDimensions (WkDkH):430 mmk249 mmk59 mm
[16 15/16zk9 13/16zk2 5/16z]
Mass:2.5 kg (5.6 lb.)
[Note]Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions 
are approximate.
§The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and 
movie contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and movie contents 
and 400 groups.
1.Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified 
service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in 
performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2.Servicing— Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described 
in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized 
servicing personnel.
3.Replacement parts— When parts need replacing ensure the servicer 
uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may 
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4.Safety check— After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform 
safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 21.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 
1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an 
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 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: 7178
Gujarati: 7185Hausa: 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: 7678Lithuanian: 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: 8065
Quechua: 8185Rhaeto-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: 8465Tatar: 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: 9085
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