Panasonic Dvd Stereo System Sc-dp1 Operating Instructions

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Disc operations
You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a 
track to play.
1While the menu is displayed
Press [1] while a track is highlighted 
to display the contents screen.
2Press [2, 1] to move through the 
tracks and press [ENTER].
To return to the navigation menu
Press [RETURN].A menu appears after you insert the disc.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select then press 
[ENTER].
When you 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 [GUI DISP].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
∫Selecting from the lists
1While playing
Press [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].
To use the contents screen to find a track
[CD] (CD text only)
See page 34 for details about WMA/MP3/JPEG and CD text .
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
T    10 /14MENUContents
Track 10      Title/Artist
         Pink Island
         Long John Platinum          Disc             Title/Artist
        SHIPWRECKED
        ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
Playing HighMAT discs
HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are either 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or 
another menu
Play list: play star ts
Playlist
GroupLess and less
And when I was born 
Quatre gymnopedies 
Youve made me sad 
I cant quit him
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
Ziggy Starfish2
3
4
5
6 
7
8
9
10    No                Content title
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
SELECT
NUMBER09
All By Artist
Content
Group 1
Few times in summer 1Playing 
						

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Disc operations
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM
[RAM]
Use the program list to find programs to play.
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3, 4] to select the program.
The selected program plays in the background.
≥You can select programs with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
Example 23: [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]
3Press [ENTER].
The program being played in the background continues.
To clear the program list
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
[Note]
≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot change program and disc titles.You can play a group of scenes, 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
Example 23: [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]
3Press [ENTER] to start play.
To clear the play list screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
Selecting a program to play
— DIRECT NAVIGATOR
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Numbered
buttons
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Date
On11/11(MON)
11/12(TUE)
11/12(TUE)
11/16(SAT)
11/16(SAT)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
Using the play list menu
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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Disc operations
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the 
disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by 
changing this information.
1Press [GUI DISP].
Each time you press the button:
[>Disc information (➡ page 24)
l;
l>Progress indicator (➡ right)
l;
l>Unit information (➡ page 24)
l;
{=Original display
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
l;:
l>Display menu
l;:
l>Audio menu
l;:
{>Picture menu
3Press [2, 1] to select the item.
4Press [3, 4] to select the setting.
≥Items with “3” or “4” above and below can be changed by 
[3, 4].
≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing 
[3, 4].
≥Some items require different operations. Read the 
explanations on the following pages.
For your reference
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and 
the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you 
cannot select or change.
≥When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons 
are also effective for setting. After entering the numbers, press 
[ENTER] to register the setting.
To clear the menus
Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.
∫To change the position of the icons
1Press [2, 1] to select the rightmost icon.
2Press [3, 4] to move the icons.
(There are 5 positions.)
Indicates how far you have played through an item.
Example: [DVD-V]
1Current position [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
2PG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Play list number [RAM]
T: Tit le numbe r [DVD-V]
Track number [VCD] [CD]
G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
3T:  Track number in group [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
C: Chapter number [DVD-V]
P: Picture number [JPEG]
4Condition –  play, pause, or slow/search
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Play speed (➡ below)
5Changing 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]
(display only, cannot be changed)
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
You can slow down or speed up play.
During play
Press [2] (slower) or [1] (faster).
There are five speeds:
k0.8()k0.9()k1.0 (normal speed)()k1.2()k1.4
≥After you change the speed:
— Output is in stereo,
— Advanced surround does not work,
— Digital output switches to PCM.
≥Sound is stereo as long as “k1.0” is orange.
To return to normal play
Press [1 DVD/CD] or [ENTER].
Normal play is also restored when you return the speed to k1.0 and 
clear the progress indicator.
Common procedures
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Disc operations
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [2, 1] and change with [3, 4].
Audio/Subtitle language
[Play\menu] [Audio\menu] 
Disc information
1PG: Program number [RAM]
PL: Play list number [RAM]
G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] 
[JPEG]
T: Title number [DVD-V]
Track number [VCD] [CD][3, 4]
;
[ENTER]
2T: Track number in group
T:[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]
C: Chapter number [DVD-V]
P: Picture number [JPEG]
3Time [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Select a position to start play by 
specifying a time.Numbered 
buttons
;
[ENTER]
Changing the time display
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
[VCD] (SVCD only) [WMA] [MP3]: Display only
[>
Elapsed play time for the program, play list, title or trackl;:
l>
Remaining time for the group ([DVD-A]) or disc ([VCD] [CD])l;:
{>Remaining time for the program, play list, title or track
4Soundtrack [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
 (➡ page 17)
5Subtitle language 
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
 (SVCD only) (➡ page 17)
Subtitles on/off [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only)
Track information on/off [CD] (CD text only) [WMA] [MP3]
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.
6Angle number [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (➡ page 17)
Rotating pictures [JPEG] (➡ page 19)
0()90()180()270
^_________J
7Track/picture number in disc [WMA] [MP3] 
[JPEG][3, 4]
;
[ENTER]
8Total number of tracks/pictures on disc
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]Display 
only
9Karaoke vocal on/off
[DVD-V] (Karaoke DVD only)
If a DVD title is a duet, select V1 or V2 to duet with the 
unit.
:Current bitrate (kbps)
Current sampling frequency (kHz)
[WMA] [MP3]Display 
only
;Audio mode [RAM] [VCD]
LR()L()R
^_____J
Select “Return”>[ENTER]
>Slideshow [DVD-A]
Picture numberDisplay 
only
Slideshow setting on/off [JPEG]
Slideshow timing [JPEG]
0 – 30 sec
ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: DutchSVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: JapaneseCHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai
¢:Others
Unit information
1A-B repeat (➡ page 15)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3][ENTER]
2Repeat mode (➡ page 15)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
3Play mode (➡ page 16)
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
---: Normal play PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
ALL: All group play ([DVD-A])Display 
only
4Marker [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]➡ page 
18
1Advanced surround (VSS) (➡ page 19)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
≥VSS mode SP()HP
≥SP/HP level 1()2()OFF
^_____J
2Double re-master (➡ page 27)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
3Dialogue enhancer on/off (➡ page 19) [DVD-V]
 SP    OFF
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Disc operations
[Display\menu] [Picture\menu]
To change the user mode
1 Select User mode and press [1] to highlight the number. 
2Press [3, 4] to select “1” or “2”.
U1
U2 14:3 Aspect
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]
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.
2Zoom (➡ page 18)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD][ENTER]
;
[2, 1]
;
[ENTER]
Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratio
3Subtitle position/Subtitle brightness [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥Position (0 to j60): in 2 unit steps
≥Brightness (Auto
§/0 to j9)§The brightness adjusts automatically against the 
background.
4Bitrate display on/off [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
During play: shows the bitrate (approximate values) of the 
video being played
While paused: shows the data volume of the frame and 
type of picture (➡ page 34, Glossary — I/P/
B)
To change the bitrate display:
5OSD brightness (j3 to i3)
Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.
Current 
bitrate
Average bitrateA record of bitrates for 
a sampling period. [2, 1]1Picture mode (➡ page 19, Cinema)
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]
N:Normal mode
S:Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts)
F:Fine mode (Details are sharper)
C1:Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes
C2:Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark 
scenes
U1/U2:User mode (➡ below)
2Video output mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]
480I:Interlace video
480P:Progressive video (“PROGRESSIVE” appears on the 
display.)
≥You can change the video output mode only when 
“Progressive Out (Component)” in the Video menu is set 
to “Enable” (➡ page 30).
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be 
displayed.
3Transfer mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to 
suit the type of material being played.
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
4Contrast (j7 to i7)
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the 
picture.
5Brightness (0 to i15)
Brightens the picture.
6Sharpness (j7 to i7)
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines.
7Color (j7 to i7)
Adjust the shade of the picture’s color.
8Gamma (0 to i5)
Adjust the emphasis of outlines.
480
Only when “PROGRESSIVE”
is on
U 2
Only when “PROGRESSIVE” 
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Radio operations
The radio
1Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or 
“AM”.
Each time you press the button:
FM
>AM>AU X
^_____b
2Press [6] or [5] to select the 
frequency of the desired station.
TUNED: Displayed when a radio station is 
tuned.
ST: Displayed when a stereo FM broadcast 
is being received.
Press and hold [6] or [5] until the frequency starts 
scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station 
is found.
≥You can also use [:/X] or [W/9] on the main unit.
3Adjust the volume.
∫If noise is excessive in FM
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] to display 
“MONO”.
Press and hold [PLAY MODE] again to cancel the mode.
The mode is also canceled when you changed the frequency.
∫FM frequency step (Main unit only)
The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive 
broadcasts allocated 0.1-MHz steps.
1 Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [TUNER/AUX].
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current 
minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The 
minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
[Note]
Any FM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this
procedure. Preset them again.
Preset channels to make selection simple.
Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.
1Tune to “FM 87.9” or
“FM 87.5” (➡ left).
2Press and hold [PROGRAM].
Release the button when “AUTO” is displayed.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the 
channels in ascending order.
When finished, the last station to be set is then played.
3Tune to “AM 520”.
4Press and hold [PROGRAM].
1Tune to the station (➡left).
2Press [PROGRAM].
3While “–” is flashing
Press the numbered buttons to select 
a channel.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset 
in that channel.
1Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or 
“AM”.
Each time you press the button:
FM
>AM>AU X
^____b
2Press the numbered buttons or
[:, X] or [9, W] to select the 
channel.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select channel 12, press [S10] ➨ [1] ➨ [2]
≥You cannot select the channel with [:/X] or [W/9] on 
the main unit.
Manual tuning
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Numbered
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Preset tuning
Automatic presetting
Manual presetting
Selecting channels
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Other functions
Convenient functions
[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:
[Note]
The actual output sampling frequency depends on the PCM Digital 
Output setting (➡ page 31) when using a digital connection (➡ page 
33).
1Press and hold [SOUND] to select 
“MANUAL EQ”.
Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ!#PRESET EQ
2Press [SOUND] to select “BASS” or 
“TREBLE”.
Each time you press the button:
BASS>TREBLE>Original display
 
^_______n
3While displaying “BASS” or “TREBLE”
Press [VOLUME] to adjust the level 
(
s4 to r4).
1Press and hold [SOUND] to select 
“PRESET EQ”.
Each time you press and hold the button:
MANUAL EQ()PRESET EQ
2Press [SOUND] to select a setting.
Each time you press the button:
Heavy:Adds punch to rock (factory preset).
Clear:Clarifies higher sounds.
Soft:For background music.
Vocal:Makes vocals more alive.
OFF:Canceled (no effect is added).
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
TVÍTV/VIDEO
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SOUNDDOUBLE
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1/96kHz
Output sampling frequency
Adjusting the bass and treble with 
manual equalizer
Using the built-in sound quality 
settings
MANUAL  EQ
BASS     0
BASS     1
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Other functions
Convenient functions
Preparation
≥Connect an active subwoofer (not included). See below for 
connection.
≥Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center.
[Adjusting	he\bass]
Press [SHIFT]r[SUBWOOFER].
Each time you press the buttons:
SUB W LOW (factory preset)>SUB W MID>SUB W MAX
   ^----------------------------------------------------------------------------------}
Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference.
[Note]
When using headphones, the subwoofer should be switched off.
Press [MUTING].
Volume is reduced to minimum.
To cancel
Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (– – dB), 
then raise it to the required level.
Muting is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby.
You can display the time or dim the display.
Press [SHIFT]r[DISPLAY] until the display 
you want appears.
Each time you press the buttons:
A)Clock (The time appears.)
lv
lDimmer On (The display dims.)
lv
{=Dimmer Off (Original display)
[Note]
The original display is restored when you:
—Turn the unit off.
—Select another source.
Face the remote control at the television for the following operations.
Turning the television on/off
Press [SHIFT]r[TVÍ].
Switching the television’s video input mode
Press [SHIFT]r[TV/VIDEO].
Changing channels
Press [SHIFT]r[TV CHX] or [SHIFT]r[TV CHW].
Adjusting the volume
Press [SHIFT]r[TV VOLr] or [SHIFT]r[TV VOLs].
[Note]
Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.
Enjoying more powerful bass
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RETURN
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ENTER MUTING
TV/VIDEO
TV
SHIFT DISPLAYSLEEP
PLAY
CLOCK/TIMER
VOLUME
TV VOL
TV VOL
SUBWOOFER
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SKIP
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TV CH
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ENTER
DOUBLE
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AM ANT
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTPRP
YBEXTOPTICAL
OUT
S-VIDEO
RR
LL
--
AUXSUBWOOFEROUT
OUTVIDEOOUT
LOOP75≠
HIGH(6≠)SPEAKERS(LO
FM ANT
SUBWOOFEROUT
Audio cable
(not included)
To  t h e  
subwoofer’s
input terminal
SUB  W  MID
Muting the volume
Changing the display
Operating a television
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Other functions
This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time.
Preparation
Turn the unit on and set the time (➡ page 11).
1Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select 
“FPLAY”.
Each time you press the button:
Clock )FPLAY )Original display
^________b
2Within 8 seconds
1Press [:,X] or [9,W] to select 
the start time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER] or [ENTER].
31Press [:,X] or [9,W] to select 
the finish time.
2Press [CLOCK/TIMER] or [ENTER].
41Play the desired source.
To play an external source
➡ page 33
To set only your favorite tracks/chapters
Start program play (➡ page 16).
2Adjust the volume.
When playing a disc, press [∫] to stop play before step 5.
5Press [FPLAY].
6Press [Í] to turn the unit off.
The timer starts at the set time with the volume increasing gradually 
to the set level.
To cancel
Press [FPLAY] to clear “FPLAY”. The timer comes on at the set 
time everyday if the timer is on.
To check settings
(While the unit is off)
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
The settings are displayed in the following order:
Start time )Finish time )Source )Vo l u m e
(While the unit is on)
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] until “FPLAY” appears on the display.
The start and finish times are displayed.
To change the settings
1Turn the unit on and press [FPLAY] to clear “FPLAY”.
2Do steps 1–6 again.To enjoy the desired source after the timer setting is completed
1Turn the unit on and play the desired source.
2After playing, turn the unit off.
Even if you change the volume and source, the timer will start in 
these preset conditions.
If you select “AUX” as the source
Set the connected equipment’s timer to the same time. (See the 
instruction manual that came with the equipment.)
This timer turns the unit off after a set time.
Press [SHIFT]r[SLEEP] to select the time 
(minutes).
Each time you press the button:
SLEEP 30_--)SLEEP 60_--)SLEEP 90
  ^-=SLEEP OFF(=SLEEP 120(_}
To cancel the timer
Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To check the SLEEP setting
Press [SLEEP] once.
The remaining time appears.
To change the setting
Press [SLEEP] to display the remaining time, then press again to 
select the required time.
[Note]
The sleep timer can be used in combination with the play timer. The 
sleep timer always has priority. Be sure not to overlap timer settings.
1Reduce the volume and connect the 
headphones (not included).
Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo
2Adjust headphone volume with 
[VOLUME].
Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
[Note]
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing 
damage.
The play timer
PLAY
ON        AM   6:30
OFF      AM   7:40OFF      AM   7:40
TIMER  PLAY
The sleep timer
Using headphones
SLEEP         30
PHONESUP DOWN
AC  IN
VOLUME TUNER/AUX DVD/CDPOWER///I -DEMO
OPEN/CLOSE
ADVANCED
SURROUNDÍ
VOLUME 
						

							30
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Other functions
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. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 31 for details on 
menu operation.
Menus Items Options (Underlined items are the factory preset.)
DiscAudio
Choose the preferred audio language.EnglishFrench Spanish Original Other ¢¢¢¢
Original: The original language of each disc will be 
selected.
Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code number with the numbered 
buttons (➡ page 32).
Subtitle
Choose the preferred subtitle language.Automatic
English French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢
Automatic: If the language selected for “Audio” is not 
available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if available on that disc.
Menus
Choose the preferred language for disc menus. English
French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢
Ratings (➡ page 31)
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 Limit:
All DVD-Video can be played.
1 to 7:   Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
0 Lock All:  Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings (When level 0 – 7 is selected)
Unlock Player Change Password
Change Level Temporary Unlock
VideoTV Aspect (➡ page 10)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.4:3 Pan&Scan4:3 Letterbox 16:9
Progressive Out (Component)
Choose “Enable” to enable progressive output.Disable
Enable
TV Type (➡ page 10)
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 to a TV through the VIDEO OUT 
or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
Darker: when connected to a TV through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR) terminals.
AudioPCM Digital Output (➡ page 31) Off Up to 48 kHzUp to 96 kHz Up to 192 kHz
Dolby Digital (➡ page 31) Bitstream
PCM
DTS Digital Surround (➡ page 31) PCM
Bitstream
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.Off
On: For clear dialogue when listening at low volume.
Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during search. On
Off
≥This feature doesn’t work for some discs.
DisplayMenu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-
screen messages.EnglishFrançais Español
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.On
Off
OthersHighMAT
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 the type of file played on discs 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, turn 
the unit off or change the source.Off
: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.
On: DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio can be 
played.
QUICK SETUP (➡ page 10)
Answer questions to make basic settings.Ye s N o