Panasonic Sc Pt250ee S Operating Instructions

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Connect to the various television terminals.
Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.
 Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.
 Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.
For Continental Europe
■  Television with SCART terminal
Television
(not included)
SCART cable
(not included)
Using the SCART (AV) terminal
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “VIDEO” 
to either “S-VIDEO” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-VIDEO/YPbPr” or “RGB/ NO 
OUTPUT” from QUICK SETUP (\ page 12).
This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Refer to 
“Operating other equipment” (\ page 32).
■  Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
Television
(not included)Video cables
(not included)
Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for either interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals 
outputs the color difference signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high  delity in 
reproducing colors.
 The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (example: Y/P
B/PR, 
Y/ B-Y/ R-Y, Y/ CB/CR).
 Connect to terminals of the same color.
For Continental Europe
 Panasonic televisions with “PROGRESSIVE” input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult the 
manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
■  Television with a VIDEO IN terminal
Television
(not included)Video cable
(included)
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The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is 
connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).
To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
 This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 34).
 Performing QUICK SETUP
1 Switch on the 
main unit.
2 Select “DVD/
CD”.3 Shows the QUICK SETUP 
screen
(Press and hold)
4 Follow the messages and 
make the setting.
5 Finish the QUICK SETUP.
6 Press to exit.
To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in “OTHERS” tab (\ page 25).
■  Details of settings
Menu language
Choose the language for the 
on-screen messages. *1
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.  
 
TV’s Aspect Ratio
Choose the setting to suit your television 
and preference.  
 9 NORMAL   9 SHRINK   9 ZOOM
VIDEO OUT - SCART
*2
Choose the video signal format to 
be output from the SCART (AV) and 
Component terminal.   / NO OUTPUT
*1 Language options :
 
For Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait :
 FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL, DEUTSCH, РУCCКИЙ, MAGYAR, ČESKY, POLSKI
 
For Southeast Asia and Thailand : 繁體中文
*2 For Continental Europe
 Underlined items in the above table are the factory preset.
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 Disc information
Discs that can be playedDiscs that can be played
■ Commercial discs
Disc LogoIndicated in 
these
instructions byRemarks
DVD -Video
High quality movie and music discs.
Video CD
  
Music discs with video.
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).
CD
Music discs.
■ Recorded discs (‡: Playable, *: Not playable)
Disc LogoRecorded on a DVD 
video recorder, etc.Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Finalizing*6
 *2 *4 *9
DVD -RAM‡—*‡‡‡*8‡Not 
necessary
DVD -R / RW
‡‡*‡‡‡‡Necessary
DVD -R DL
‡*3‡*****
Necessary
+R/+RW —*
(
‡)*5*****
Necessary
+R DL —*
(
‡)*5*****
Necessary
CD-R /RW
*1———‡‡‡‡‡Necessary *7
 It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the 
recording, the recording method, or how the  les were created (\ page 26, Tips for making data discs).
*1  This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.*2  Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a uni ed video 
recording standard).
*3  Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a uni ed video 
recording standard).
*4  Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.*5  Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used.*6 A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary” on this unit, the disc must  rst be 
 nalized on the device it was recorded on.
*7  Closing the session will also work.*8  MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO speci cations (ASF 
standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Pro le) video system /G.726 audio system].
*9 Functions added with DivX ultra are not supported.
Note about using a DualDiscThe digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical speci cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio 
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
■  Discs that cannot be playedDVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, 
CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be 
removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-
RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including 
CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
■ Video systems This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television 
must match the system used on the disc.
 PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC 
television.
 This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for 
viewing on a PAL television (\ page 24, “NTSC DISC 
OUT” in “VIDEO” tab).
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 Overview of controls
AC supply indicator [AC IN]This indicator lights when the unit 
is connected to the AC mains 
supply.
0 OPEN/CLOSEOpen or close the 
disc tray (16)
Display 7 /- TUNE  MODE /– FM  MODE
Stop playback, Select the tuning mode (28), 
Adjust the FM reception condition (28)
4/1, ¡/¢ / 4 TUNE 3Skipping or slow-search play, 
Select the radio stations (28)
MUSIC PORT jackConnect an external device (33)
Main unitMain unit
+, – VOLUMETurn the volume 
up or down (16)
SELECTOR (16, 28)
For Continental Europe
DVD / CD  USB  FM  AV*2
MUSIC. P.  AUX
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, 
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
DVD / CD  USB  FM  AUX  MUSIC P.
\
 USB portConnect a USB device (33)
Standby/on switch [y/I] (16)Press to switch the unit from on to 
standby mode or vice versa. In standby 
mode, the unit is still consuming a small 
amount of power.
3
/MEMORYDisc playback (16), 
Memorise the receiving 
radio stations (28)
MIC jackConnect a microphone (30)MIC VOLAdjust the microphone volume (30)
Headphones
(not included)
Headphone plug type:Ø3.5 mm stereo mini plug
 Reduce the volume before 
connecting.
 Audio is automatically 
switched to 2-channel stereo.
 To prevent hearing damage, 
avoid listening for prolonged 
periods of time.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle 
East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Remote control signal sensor
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(29)
(29, 31)(29) (29)
(30) (18, 30)(29)
Adjust the television volume (34)
Select the source
DVD : DVD / CD (12)
FM (28)
For Continental EuropeEXT-IN: USB (33), AV 2 (34), AUX (32), 
MUSIC P. (33)
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle 
East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
EXT-IN: USB (33), AUX (32), MUSIC P. (33)
Show the current disc’s playback condition 
(18)
Adjust the volume of the main unit (30)
Basic operations for play (17)
Show a disc menu or play list (17)
Select or con rm menu items on the 
television screen (12), Frame-by-frame (17)
Return to previous screen (17),
Show the Setup menu (12) Te l e v i s i o n  o p e r a t i o n s  (34)
Switch the main unit on or off (16)
Change the television’s video input mode (34)
Select disc’s title numbers and etc., 
Enter numbers (17)
Select preset radio stations (28)
Show a disc top menu (17) 
or program list (17)
Show on-screen menu (20),
*1Karaoke (30)
Show the display on the main unit (17),
Set the sleep timer 
This function enables you to turn off the unit 
automatically after the set time.
SLEEP 30  SLEEP 60  SLEEP 90
OFF 
 SLEEP 120
To cancel the timer
Press and hold [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confi rm the remaining time
Press and hold [SLEEP] again.
To mute the sound
To cancel
 Press [MUTING] again or adjust the 
volume.
 Muting is cancelled when you switch the 
unit to standby.
*1 For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait*2   “AV” works only when the scart cable is connected (\ page 32).
Remote controlRemote control
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 Disc — Basic play
Using the main unitUsing the main unit
Using the remote controlUsing the remote control
1 Power on.2 Select “DVD/CD”.
4 Adjust the volume and start 
playback.3 Load a disc in the tray.
 Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you 
want to play is facing up.
 For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before 
use.
3, PLAY
5, ∞, 2, 3, 
ENTER 1, ¡, 
SLOW/SEARCH DVD
MENU, 
PLAY LIST
-RETURN
8, PAUSE 7, STOP
FL DISPLAYCANCEL
4, ¢, 
4, 3, SKIP Numeric buttons
y
TOP MENU, 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
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DISC OPERATIONS
Pause
3, PLAY] to resume playback.
Search (during play)
 Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
3, PLAY] to resume normal 
playback.
Stop
The position is memorised while “RESUME” is 
on the display.
3, PLAY] to resume.
7, STOP] again to clear the position.
Slow-motion play (during pause)
 Play speed increases up to 5 steps.
 Slow motion play is for forward 
direction only.

 .
3, PLAY] to resume normal 
playback.
Main unit display
     Time display   Information display
SLIDE   Information display
Skip
Enter numbers
 (while stopped)   
Example: To select 12,
 with Playback control (PBC)
Press [7, STOP] and then press the 
numeric buttons to cancel the PBC 
functions.
Note
 The numeric buttons that can function 
depend on the number of tracks on the 
VCD.
Cancel the numbers
On-screen item select
Con rm Select
Select
Disc menus
Shows a disc top menu.
Shows the program (\ page 19).
Shows a disc menu.
Shows the playlist (\ page 19).
 with Playback control (PBC)
Shows a disc menu.
Frame-by-frame (during pause)
    Forward 
direction only.
Return to previous screen
Note
DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE 
DISPLAYED.
 Press [7, STOP] when you  nish to preserve the unit’s motor 
and your television screen.
 Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R /+RW.
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 Advanced play
Program and Random play
       
 (during stop)
 
Example:   
Program  Random
Off (Normal play)
To exit program or random play mode while stopped.
 (several times)

 Some items cannot be played even if you 
have programmed them.
 Program and random play functions only within the 
selected “AUDIO”, “PICTURE” and “VIDEO” folder.
Program play (up to 30 items)
1  To select the items.
 Press [-RETURN] to select from the previous 
folders.
 Repeat this step to program other items.
 Example:  
RT : STA PLAY CLE ALLAR VD V PROGRAM D
T1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 SELECT T I T LE T I T L CEH .AP
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
TITLE 6
TITLE 7
 
 
RT : STA PLAY CLE ALLL AR VD V PROGRAM D
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 SELECT CHAPTER T I T L CEH .AP
CHAAL L
P. 1
CHAP . 2
CHAP . 3
CHAP . 4
CHAP . 5
CHAP . 6
CHAP . 7
CHAP .8
CHAP . 92
2
3
3
5
5
5
5
2
21
2
6
3
1
5
7
8
1
4
2 
To select all the items
Press [5, ∞] to select “ALL”.
Then press [ENTER] again to con rm.
To clear the selected program
1.
 Press [3, 5, ∞] to select the program number.
2. Press [CANCEL].
To clear the whole program
Select “CLEAR ALL” with [3] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the unit is 
turned off, the disc tray is opened or another source is 
selected.
Random play
1  To select a title.
    
Example:   
SS PRE RTSTA PLAY TO VD V RANDOM D
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
TITLE 6
TITLE 7 SELECT T I T LE
 
 
SS PRE RTSTA PLAY TO VD V RANDOM D
TITLE 1
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
TITLE 5
TITLE 6
TITLE 7 SELECT T I T LE
✱
 Press [ENTER] again to cancel the selection.
2 
Displaying current playback condition
 (during play)
 
Example: 
T1 C TIME 0:13:032
1
56
234
T1 C TIME 2:30:212
3
The OSD’s (on-screen display) abbreviations are as 
described below;
1
 Current playback item
  example:  T = Title () or Track ( )
    C = Content (
   )
    PG = Program or PL = Playlist (
)
2 Current playback chapter
  example: C = Chapter ()
3 Elapsed or remaining play time
 (Press [5, ∞] to view the elapsed or remaining play 
time.)
4
 Play mode condition
5 Playback condition
6 Current playback position
Note
 Remaining play time cannot be viewed.
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DISC OPERATIONS
 Playing data discs using navigation menus
Playing data discs
Select “DATA” in “OTHERS” tab  (\ page 25) to play 
WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX content.
    
Playing items in order (PLAYBACK MENU)
LAYBACK MENU P
AUD I O
/PCTURE
VIDEOI
To select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO”.
    
Playing from the selected item
1 
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Fr
: JPEG
: WMA/MP3 
content (File)
*
: MPEG4 and 
DivX video 
content (File)
*
: Group (Folder)*
*
 Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as 
groups in these instructions.
  Maximum  le or folder name: approximate 12 characters
2  To select the group.
    
3  To start play from the selected content.
    
To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs
 Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the 
disc.
 You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.
Playing the programs
1  
(during stop)
GDATELENTH TI
02 /
10:00:00
19 : 3301 23 45 67890123
45 678901234 . . .
AB CD E F GH I J K L MN
OPQR ST UVWXY . . . 2 1
07 /
20:00:06
16 : 472 0
02 /
30:00:00
19 : 342 1
02 /
40:00:00
19 : 342 1TEL P
G
2  To select from the program.
3 
To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Playing a play list
Applicable only when the disc contains a play list.
1  
(during stop)
PL # 0 1
PL # 0 2 LDATELENTH TI
09 /
10:00:06
08:506 0
09 /
20:02:00
08:506 0
09 /
30:00:21
08:546 0
09 /
40:00:10
08:546 0TEL P
G
2  To select from the play list.
3 
To exit the screen
Press [PLAY LIST].
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 Using on-screen menus
1 Display the functions 
screen.4 Press to exit.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc as well as the recording format.
2 Select the item.
Con rm Select
Select
3 Make the settings.
Select
Con rm
Functions menu
TRACK SEARCH 
TITLE SEARCH 
CONTENT SEARCH 
CHAPTER SEARCH 
PG (Program) SEARCH 
PL (Playlist) SEARCHTo start from a specifi c item
Example: 
T
TITLE SEARCH2C 1 1: ENG /3 2.1 c h
OF F
 OFFx1 . 0
 1
AUDIOExample: 
T2 C1
OF F
 OFFx1.0
 1 1: ENG /3ch2.1
AUD I O
  (with multiple soundtracks)
To select audio soundtrack
  To select “L”, “R” , “L+ R” or “L R”
 (Karaoke disc) (\ page 30, Enjoying Karaoke)
To select “ON” or “OFF” for vocals
To select “OFF”, “V2”, “V1” or “V1+V2” for different vocal selections
 Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type /data
LPCM /PPCM /
ŸDigital /DTS/ MP3 / 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: M ono surroun d
  2: Stereo surround (left/right)
 1: Center
  2: Front left + Front right
  3: Front left + Front right + Center
 
 It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.
DATE DISPLAY
 : OFF   ON
C
DAT E D I S P L AY8OF F
OF F0
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