Panasonic DVD System Sc St1 Operating Instructions

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Disc operations
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
REPEAT
CANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTING
PL C.FOCUSSFCSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FM MODE
SETUPZOOM GROUP AUDIO
RETURN
TV VOL  TV VOL DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR /AUX
ENTER
CH SELECT
TEST
TV/VIDEO
POSITION
MEMORY
S.SRND
C.S.M
10/ENTER>
=
Numbered
buttons
q
RETURN DISPLAYerw q
ENTER
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.
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Common procedures 
1Press [DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
/Disc information (\page 22)
Progress indicator (
\right)
Unit information (
\page 22)
Original display
2
While the leftmost icon is highlighted
Press [e, r] to select the menu.Each time you press the button:/Play menu
Display menu
Audio menu
/Picture menu
3Press [w,  q] to select the item.
Unit information only
/
/
/
//
//
//
4Press [e, r] to select the setting.¡Items with “e” or “r” above and below can be changed by
[e, r].¡Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after
pressing [e, r].¡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 menusPress [RETURN] until the menus disappear.
To change the position of the icons1 Press [w, q] to select the rightmost icon. 
2 Press [e, r] to move the icons. 
(There are 5 positions.)
Progress indicator
Indicates how far you have played through an item.
Example: 
1Current position
2PG: Program number
PL: Play list number
T: Title number
Track number
G: Group number
3T: Track number in group
C: Chapter number
4Condition–play, pause, or slow/search
Play speed (\below)5Changing the time displayPress [e, r] 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(display only, cannot be changed)MP3WMA
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DVD-V
Changing play speed
(Motion picture parts only)
(Dolby Digital only)
You can slow down or speed up play.
During play
Press [w] (slower) or [q] (faster).There are five speeds:× 0.8 ,/× 0.9 ,/× 1.0 (normal speed) ,/× 1.2 ,/× 1.4
After you change the speed, output is in stereo.
Sound is stereo as long as “× 1.0” is orange.
To return to normal play (surround sound), press [q
] (play) or
[ENTER].
Normal play is also restored when you return the speed to 
× 1.0 and
clear the progress indicator.
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Disc operations
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [w, q] and change with [e, r].
Disc information
Page              1  Return            
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Slideshow   1 
!4 !3y
11:02:37% Digital1 ENG   3/2.1 ch22     ON
1 ENG 3 / 10
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   Vocal1  ∗     OFF
i
   128 kbps 44.1 kHz
o
   L    R
!0
ON
!1 er qw
1
PG: Program number 
PL: Play list number 
G: Group number 
T: Title number 
Track number 
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RAM
[e, r]
[ENTER]/
Numbered
buttons
[ENTER]
/
2
T: Track number in group
C: Chapter number 
DVD-V MP3
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3
4
TimeSelect a position to start play by
specifying a time.DVD-VDVD-ARAM
Changing the time display
( Display only)
/Elapsed play time for the program, play list, title 
or track
Remaining time for the group ( ) or 
disc ( )
/Remaining time for the program, play list, title or track
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Soundtrack(\page 17)DVD-VDVD-ARAM
5
Subtitle language(\page 17)Subtitle on/off
Track information on/off
(CD text only)CDMP3WMA
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DVD-VDVD-A
6Angle numberDVD-VDVD-A
//
//
7Track number in discMP3WMA[e, r]
[ENTER]/
Display only
Display only
Display only
Display only8Total number of tracks on disc
MP3WMA
9
!0
!2
Karaoke vocal on/off(Karaoke DVD only)
If a DVD title is a duet, select V1 or V2 to duet with the
unit.DVD-V
Current bitrate (kbps)
Current sampling frequency (kHz)
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!1
Audio mode LR ,/L ,/R,
,
VCDRAM
Menu play(with playback control only)VCD
!3Still picture number¡To return to page 1
[w, q] /Select “Return” /[ENTER]
DVD-A
!4Slideshow Picture numberDVD-A
Audio/Subtitle language
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
Play menu
OFF– – –∗  ∗ A B1 2 3
qw e r
Audio menu
OFF/48kHzOFF
qA-B repeat(\page 15)
MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM[ENTER]
Display only
wRepeat mode(\page 15)
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e
Play mode(\page 16)
---: Normal play PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
ALL: All group play ( )
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rMarker (\page 18)
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qRe-master(\page 27)
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w
Dialogue Enhancer on/off
(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center
channel)
This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.
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Disc operations
Display menu
Normal0    0 OFF0
Picture menu
N480PAuto1
q
w
3
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.
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Zoom(\page 18)
VCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM
VCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM
Subtitle position/Subtitle brightness ¡Position (0 to –60): in 2 unit steps¡Brightness (Auto∗/0 to –9)∗ The brightness adjusts automatically against the
background.
DVD-VDVD-A
4
Bitrate display on/off 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)
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5OSD brightness(–3 to +3)
Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.[ENTER]
[w
, q] 
[ENTER]/ /
[e, r]Making fine adjustments to the zoom
ratio
9.438 Mbps
Bitrate
Cur.  7.507 Mbps
Ave.  6.730 Mbps5.0
Mbps
,/[w, q]
Current
bitrate
Average bitrateA record of bitrates for
a sampling period.Only when
“PROGRESSIVE” is on
q
Picture mode¡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/U3: User mode (\below)
w
Video output mode¡480I:Interlace video¡480P:Progressive video (“PROGRESSIVE” is on)
e
Transfer modeSelect the method of conversion for progressive output
to suit the type of material being played.
¡Auto1 (normal):for viewing film material¡Auto2:for viewing film material (the same as Auto 1,
but able to convert 30-frame-per-second
progressive video)
¡Video:for video material
To change the user mode1 Select User mode and press [q] to highlight the number.2 Press [e, r] to select “1”, “2” or “3”.
U1: MPEG D.N.R. (Digital Noise Reduction)U 1
U 100
00
qrtyu
r
Depth Enhancer(0 to +4)
Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a
greater feeling of depth.
t
3D-NR(0 to +4)/Dot NR(On)
Reduces overall noise/Reduces the dot noise that
occurs at the borders between colors.
yBlock NR(0 to +3)
Smoothes block noise.
u
Mosquito NR(0 to +3)
Reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting
sections of the picture.
i
Contrast(–7 to +7)
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of
the picture.
oBrightness(0 to +15)
Brightens the picture.
!0
Sharpness(–7 to +7)
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal
lines.
!1Color(–7 to +7)
Adjust the shade of the picture’s color.
!2Gamma(0 to +5)
Emphasis of outlines.
U3 U2
U 3480PAuto1Only when
“PROGRESSIVE” is on
1-3(\above)
0 U 20000
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Radio operations
The radio
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
REPEAT
CANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTING
PL C.FOCUSSFCSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FM MODE
SETUPZOOM GROUP AUDIO
RETURN
TV VOL  TV VOL DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR /AUX
ENTER
CH SELECT
TEST
TV/VIDEO
POSITION
MEMORY
S.SRND
C.S.M
10/ENTER>
=
TUNER/BAND
ENTER
FM MODESKIP
u i
2 CH 1
SLOW/SEARCH
t y
Numbered
buttons
VOLUME
–  +
Manual tuning
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”
or “AM”.
2Press [t] or [y] to select the
frequency of the required station.
TUNED: Displayed when a radio station
is tuned.
ST: Displayed when a stereo FM
broadcast is being received.
Press and hold [t
] or [y] until the frequency starts
scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a
station is found.
3Adjust the volume.
If noise is excessive in FMPress [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.
Press [FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
The mode is also canceled when you changed the frequency.
FM frequency stepThe step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive
broadcasts allocated 0.1-MHz steps.
1  Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”.
2  Press and hold [TUNER/BAND].
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.
Any FM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this
procedure. Preset them again.
When you receive poor AM radio reception
Turn off the television if it is too close to the unit.
Note
TUNEDST
MONO
Preset tuning
Preset channels to make selection simple.
Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.
Automatic presetting
1Tune to “FM 87.9 MHz” or 
“FM 87.5 MHz” (
\
\left).
2Press and hold [ENTER].Release the button when “FM AUTO” is displayed.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the
channels in ascending order.
“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set. The last
station to be set is then played.
3Tune to “AM 520 kHz”.
4Press and hold [ENTER].
“ERROR” is displayedPresetting was unsuccessful. Preset manually.
Manual presetting
1Tune to the station (\
\left).
2Press [ENTER].
3While “PGM” is flashing
Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel.
Alternatively, press [u, 2CH] or [i, CH 1] then press
[ENTER].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is
preset in that channel.
PGMCH 1
Selecting channels
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”
or “AM”.
2Press the numbered buttons or 
[u
, 2CH] or [i, CH 1] to select
the channel.
To select a 2-digit numberExample: To select channel 12, press [>
=10] \[1] \[2].
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Sound field/sound quality operations
Sound field
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
REPEAT
CANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTING
PL C.FOCUSSFCSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FM MODE
SETUPZOOM GROUP AUDIO
RETURN
TV VOL  TV VOL DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR /AUX
ENTER
CH SELECT
TEST
TV/VIDEO
POSITION
MEMORY
S.SRND
C.S.M
10/ENTER>
=
FL DISPLAYDVD/CD
CH SELECT
–TEST –MIX 2CH
% PL erw q
ENTER
VOLUME
–  +
¡Dolby Pro Logic, Super Surround, Center Focus and Subwoofer
Level adjusting (\pages 25–27) cannot be used if headphones
are connected (“ERROR” appears on the display).
¡You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these
sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs,
turn the sound field system off.
Dolby Digital and DTS
¡Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD
to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use
in cinemas.
¡This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.
Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.
The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights. 
To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-
channel) signals to 2 channels
Press and hold [–MIX 2CH].
To cancel, press and hold [–MIX 2CH] again.
To check the current settingPress [FL DISPLAY].
When “D.MIX” flashes on the display
The DVD-Audio Contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be
down-mixed.
You cannot use the “MIX 2ch” setting in the following cases:
When using headphones
When Dolby Pro Logic is on
When Super Surround is on
Note
DVD-A
MIX2ch ON
Software encoded with Dolby
Digital can be identified with
this mark.Software encoded with DTS
can be identified with this
mark.
DIGITALDTS
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding system that was developed to get a
better sense of presence from sources encoded with Dolby
Surround. The feeling of position has been improved by the addition
of a separate center speaker channel.
Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this
mark (DVD, CD, Video CD, Laser Disc, Video tape).
1Press [
%PL].
2Play a Dolby Surround source.
To cancelPress [%PL] again.
This does not work when playing multi-channel Dolby Digital.
Note
Speaker level adjustments
If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to
a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent
level.
Adjust using test signalPreparation¡Press [DVD/CD].
1  Press and hold [–TEST] to output a test signal.Lch: Front left
Cch: Center
Rch: Front right
RSch: Right surround
LSch: Left surround
2 Press [VOLUME, –] or [+] to set the volume level normally
used for enjoying the source.
3 Press [e
] (to increase) or [r] (to decrease).L, R:–16 dB to 0 dB
C, RS, LS:–10 dB to +6 dB
To stop the test signal, press and hold [–TEST] again.
To adjust speaker level during play
1  Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.¡
¡Turn off the Super Surround setting when using Dolby Digital,
DTS (\page 26).
Each time you press the button:
Lch 
/Cch /Rch /RSch /LSch /SWch
SWch: Subwoofer
¡“Sch” is displayed on the unit when using the Super Surround
setting.
Sch: Surround speakers
2 Press [e] (to increase) or [r] (to decrease).L, R: –16 dB to 0 dB
C, RS, LS, S: –10 dB to +6 dB
SW: –10 dB to +10 dB
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Sound field/sound quality operations
Sound field
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
REPEAT
CANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTING
PL C.FOCUSSFCSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FM MODE
SETUPZOOM GROUP AUDIO
RETURN
TV VOL  TV VOL DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR /AUX
ENTER
CH SELECT
TEST
TV/VIDEO
POSITION
MEMORY
S.SRND
C.S.M
10/ENTER>
=
SFC C.S.M
S.SRND C.FOCUS
Super Surround
Add surround effects to stereo sound.
Press [S.SRND].
Each time you press the button:
MUSIC /MOVIE /OFF
¡You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the
best surround effect (\page 25, Speaker level adjustments).
¡Turn Super Surround off when playing a DVD recorded with
Dolby Digital or DTS. The surround effects will not be reproduced
correctly if this is left on.
¡Dolby Pro Logic (\page 25) switches off.
Note
,
S.SRND
Sound Field Control
Press [SFC] to select a setting.
Each time you press the button:HEAVY:Adds punch to rock.CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.SOFT:For background music.DISCO:Reverberates sound to make you feel like you were in a
disco.
LIVE:Makes vocals more alive.HALL:Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall.FLAT:Canceled (no effect is added) (factory preset).
To check the current settingPress [SFC].
SFC
Center Focus
(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is
coming from within the television.
Press [C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:
CENTER FOCUS 1 (Normal) /CENTER FOCUS 2 (Enhanced)
OFF 
,
¡
This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.¡This will have less effect when Dolby Pro Logic is turned on.
,
C.F
Custom Sound Memory—Store the
sound settings
Store the sound settings for a disc so the unit recalls them the next
time you play it.
¡Number of discs: 30¡Settings: Dolby Pro Logic, Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound
Field Control, Super Surround
Store the settings
1Make the settings.
2Press and hold [C.S.M].
Recall the settingsThe unit recalls the settings when you play the disc again.
¡The settings are replaced if you change them.¡When you store settings for a 31st disc, the earliest settings
disappear.
¡Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is lit and the settings return to those
that were on before the settings are recalled.
¡Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is out and you are playing a disc for
which you stored settings and those settings are recalled.
CSM
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Sound field/sound quality operations
Sound quality
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
REPEAT
CANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTING
PL C.FOCUSSFCSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FM MODE
SETUPZOOM GROUP AUDIO
RETURN
TV VOL  TV VOL DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR /AUX
ENTER
CH SELECT
TEST
TV/VIDEO
POSITION
MEMORY
S.SRND
C.S.M
10/ENTER>
=
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
DISPLAYerw q
Adjusting the bass
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
Each time you press the button:
SUB W 1 /SUB W 2 /SUB W 3 /SUB W 4 (factory preset)
Sound effect is improved with each number increment.,
SUB W 2
Re-master—Enjoying more natural
sound
Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHzThis feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher
frequency signals not recorded on the disc.
Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHzThis feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to
give you a sound closer to the original.
1During play
Press [DISPLAY] until the unit
information screen is displayed
(\ \page 22).
2Press [e, r] to select the audio menu.
3Press [w, q] to select “Re-master”.
4Press [e, r].Each time you press the button:
OFF/48kHzOFF
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Setting
1Fast tempo 
(Example, pops and rock)Light
2Various tempos 
(Example, jazz)Medium
3Slow tempo
(Example, classical)Strong
OFF Off OffType of musicCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM
Effect level
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Other functions
Convenient functions
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
REPEAT
CANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTING
PL C.FOCUSSFCSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FM MODE
SETUPZOOM GROUP AUDIO
RETURN
TV VOL  TV VOL DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR /AUX
ENTER
CH SELECT
TEST
TV/VIDEO
POSITION
MEMORY
S.SRND
C.S.M
10/ENTER>
=
SLEEP
–DIMMER
MUTING VOLUME
–  +
Muting the volume
Press [MUTING].
Volume is reduced to minimum.
To cancelPress [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.
MUTING
Dimming the display
Press and hold [–DIMMER].
To return to the original brightness, press and hold [–DIMMER]
again.
The display also returns to the original brightness when you switch
the unit to standby.
The sleep timer
This timer turns the unit off after a set time.
Press [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 timerPress [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.
To check the SLEEP settingPress [SLEEP] once.¡The time remaining appears.
To change the settingPress [SLEEP] to display the remaining time, then press again to
select the required time.
/
,
SLEEP
SLEEP 30
Using headphones
1Reduce the volume and connect the
headphones (not included).
Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8) stereo
2Adjust headphone volume with
[VOLUME, –, +].
Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
Note
Bottom view
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Other functions
Changing settings
Disc
Video
AudioAudio
Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus
Choose the preferred language for disc menus.English
French Spanish Original Other ∗∗∗∗Original:  The original language of each disc will be
selected.
Other
∗∗∗∗: Input a code number with the numbered
buttons (\page 31).
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.
English
French Spanish Other ∗∗∗∗
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 Level
Change Password Temporary Unlock
4:3 Pan&Scan
4:3 Letterbox 16:9
Items Options
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 30 for
details on menu operation.
¡Underlined items are the factory preset.
Ratings(\page 30)
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.
TV Aspect(\page 12)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Standard (Direct View TV)
CRT Projector LCD TV/Projector
Projection TV Plasma TV TV Type(\page 12)
Select to suit the type of television.
Automatic
Field Frame Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Menus
Display
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. Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture
if you connected a television through the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT terminals.
Multi-channel
Center: 0
/1.3/2.6/3.9/5.3 ms
Surround (L/R): 0/5.3/10.6/15.9 ms Speaker Setting (\page 30)
Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.
OffOn: For clear dialog when listening at low volume. Dynamic Range Compression(Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
On
Off
¡This feature doesn’t work for some discs. Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during search.
EnglishFrançais Español Menu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-
screen messages.
OnOff On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.
On: DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio can be played. 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.
Yes (Menu language, Audio language, Subtitle language, 
TV type, TV aspect)
NoQUICK SETUP(\page 12)
Answer questions to make basic settings.
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Other functions
Changing settings
AV SYSTEM
SLEEP
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
REPEAT
CANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
MUTING
PL C.FOCUSSFCSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
FM MODE
SETUPZOOM GROUP AUDIO
RETURN
TV VOL  TV VOL DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR /AUX
ENTER
CH SELECT
TEST
TV/VIDEO
POSITION
MEMORY
S.SRND
C.S.M
10/ENTER>
=
DVD/CD
CANCEL
SETUPRETURN Numbered
buttons
erw q
ENTER
Common procedures
See page 29 for menu and option details.PreparationPress [DVD/CD].
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [w, q] to select the menu’s tab.The screen changes to display the menu.
Disc Video Audio Display Others
3Press [e, r] to select the item you
want to change and press [ENTER].
4Press [e, r, w, q] to select the option
and press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
To return to the previous screenPress [RETURN].When you are finishedPress [SETUP].
,
,
Disc
SELECT
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
TAB
ENTER    RETURN
,/,/,/,/
Entering a password (Ratings)
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1  Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press
[ENTER].
¡If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it
before you press [ENTER].
¡The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.¡Do not forget your password.2  Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
DVD-V
Changing the delay time 
(Speaker Setting)
(Center and surround speakers only)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers,
except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the
seating position. If you have to place the center or surround
speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to
make up for the difference.
DVD-V
1 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the delay time box and press
[ENTER].
2 Press [e
, r] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
Values
If distance aor bis greater than or equal to distance c, set to “0”.
If distance aor bis less than distance c, set as follows.
aCenter speaker
Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings
limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
RLC
LSRS
Oms
Oms
SWExit
SELECT
ENTER
RETURN
SETUP
Center delay time
Exit
Surround delay time
L
a
bcR
C
LS RS
Difference
Approx. 50 cm (1-1/2 feet)
Approx. 100 cm (3 feet)
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)Setting
1.3 ms
2.6 ms
3.9 ms
5.3 ms
Difference
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Approx. 400 cm (12 feet)
Approx. 600 cm (18 feet)Setting
05.3 ms
10.6 ms
15.9 ms
bSurround speakers
When you are finished
Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].