with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven may cause should be moved the unit and cart The unit surfaces and cart combination combination to overturn. 4 Mounting - &ny mounting of the appliance manufacturer's recommended instructions, and should by the manufacturer.

_ follow the-

should

use a mounting

accessory
items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting it. 4. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 5. Nonuse Periods power off. - Wb_n the unit is not being used, turn the
Disconnect this unit from the AC outlet before cleaning, Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
When left unused for a long time, the unit should from the household AC outlet.

be unplugged by the

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended unit manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Environment

1. Water and Moisture Do not use this unit near water-for pool, or the like.
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming Damp basements should also be avoided. 2. Condensation conditions. immediately
- Moisture may form on the lens in the following after a heater has been turned on. from a cold environment to a
in a steamy or very humid room. when the unit is suddenly moved warm one.
If moisure forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. To correct this problem, turn on the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate. 3. Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5" C (41" F) or greater than 35" C (95" F).
1. Damage Requiring Service - The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or (b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to water; or (d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged, 2. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that descdbed in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to an authorized service personnel. For the address of an authorized servicenter: In the U.S.A., carl 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts@panasonlc.com, or visit www.panasonlc.com in Canada, call 1.800.561.5505 or visit www.panasonlc.ca 3. Replacement parts - When parts need replacing, ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristicsas,the original pads. 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.

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Operation notes

Transmission -window

About 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the signal sensor
Do not place obstacles between the remote control signal sensor and remote control unit. Do not expose the remote control signal sensor to direct sunlight or to the bright light of a fluorescent light. Take care to keep the remote control signal sensor and end of the remote control unit free from dust. If this system is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass doors' thickness or color might make it necessary to use the remote control a shorter distance from the system.

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How to open the remote control cover
I To prevent damage Never place heavy items on top of the unit. Do not disassemble or reconstruct the unit. Do not spill water or other liquids into the unit.
Press gently on the arrow and slide down,
Simple setup - Connectiontoa television
These pages explain how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so that you hear the audio through the television's speakers. Connections and procedures that enable you to enjoy the high-quality sound found on DVDs are described beginning on page 34.

The included

AC power

supply

cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other

equipment.

Connect the player to a television equipped with video and audio terminals
Turn off the power to all units. Read the operating instructions of the other equipment carefully.
Connect Your DVD Audio/Video player Directly To Your TV Set. If the DVD AudioNideo player is connected to the TV through a video cassette recorder, the picture may not be played back normally with some DVDs. So we strongly recommend you not to connect the DVD Audio/Video player to your video cassette recorder when setting up your home entertainment system.
Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
Ye[10w(VIDE0)_ Audio/Video _ cable (incluc_ed) White (L) Red (R
li Conserving power The unit consumes 15 W even when it is turned off with [POWER]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. All settings remaln in memory.

Television

Audio input terminals (white) (red)
Video input terminal (yellow)

S video input terminal

Household AC outlet (AC 120 V/60 Hz)
Audio/Video cable (included)
S video cable (not included) Connect only if your television has an S video terminal. Disconnect the yellow video cable in thiscase.

Press the numbered button corresponding to the menu item. For itemsnumbered andovenpress[->_10] t0 thenthetwodigits. e.g. 10:[->_fO] [1] _ [0] _ e.g. 25:[>tO] _ [2] _ [5]
Other buttons used to operate menus The operation of these buttons differs with the disc instructions that came with the disc for further details. [SKIP]: Shows the next menu. [RETURN]: Shows the previous menu, [MENU]: Shows the menu screen (DVD). [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen (DVD].

so read the

If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, ensure you reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.

Other methods of play

Headphone

jack [ _141/ 44 ] [_/_]

When [11] is pressed.
"[_" flashes to indicate that the resume function is active.
Using the resume function to restart play
While "_" is flashing, press [ !k ]. Play starts lrom where it was stopped.
]AUDIO ONLY] [i] [[I,] 1/4 in. (6.3 plug type: Headphone mm) stereo
This function does not work if the disc's play time is not displayed, [i] is pressed again, the disc tray is opened This function =s available when "D" is flashing. If you are PREVIEW playing function DVD-Video, you can activate the while the message, "Press PLAY CHAPTER to Chapter
Preview" is shown on your television. This message appears for a few seconds before play is resumed. Press [[1"] while this message is shown on your television and the beginning podions of each chapter up to the current one are played. Full play resumes from the point play was stopped at. CHAPTER PREVIEW is not possible with some DVD-Video.
Press [ I,<dl] (backward) or [ H_] (forward) on the remote control.

Joystick

OR [ Hl<l / <1<1 ] or [ b.b. / b.b,t ] on the main unit. Each press increases the number of skips. The first skip backwards takes you to the beginning of the current track or chapter.

SLOW/ SEARCH

[<<][ PLAY
[tl ] Numbered -buttons If pressed while a DVD or Video CD menu is on the screen, you may return to the previous menu.

During play

-- ]AUDIO ONLY]
Press [ <1<1 ] (backward) remote control.

[ _,-v ]

(forward)

on the

Each press increases the spee_ of the search. There are five speeds. OR
Press and hold [ _1,</ << ] or [ I_- / I,-IH ] on the mein unit.
The search speed increases in five steps if the button is held down
Audio will be heard during search. You can turn off auido output during deo CDs (_. Page 32). fUsing headphone to "MIN" and connect the headphones (not If pressed while a DVD or Video may rett_rn to the previous menu.

search

DVD*Video
1, Set [PHONES] included). ust headphone

CD menu

is on the screen,

volume

with [PHONES]. of time to avoid hearing damage.
Avoid listening for long periods

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llI ,.ii_l'l.l[_ll_:14,1 iii 1,11 lliil

llil,l

iilJl:_ l!J['_l[ll iJl
While stopped or playing Press the numbered buttons. To select a track or chapter numbered 10 and over, press {>10} then the two digits. e.g. t0: [_>_10] [1] _ [0] _ e.g. 25: [_>_t0] [2] _ [5] _ When playing DVD-Audio and you want to start play from a track in a different group, select the group first (,=1, age 14). P

t ivlotml I

Canceling playback control through from the beginning. 1 2. allows you to play the disc all the way
Press [ll], The "PBC" indicator on the unit's display goes out Press the numbered buttons to select the track where you want to start play. See the disc's jacket for the track numbers. playback control

To restore 1 2

While paused Press [ 44 ] (backward) remote control, or [ ll-i_ ] (forward) on the
Press [11] to stop play. Press [MENU] on the remote control. The "PBC" indicator on the unirs display

comes on

Each press increases the speed of the slow motion There are five speeds+ OR Press and main unit. hold [ t44 / 414 ] or [ I_1_ / I_IH ] on the *"

{illI 1ti

Press [AUDIO ONLY].
The lamp next to the button lights. The video signal is cut off so only the audio signals are output. AUDIO ONLY is canceled is turned off, if the button is pressed again or if the unit
The slew motion speed increases in five steps if the button is held down. Press [ _"] to resume play.

II FT_I

-,Video signals are output while the disc is stopped and when operations such as skipping or searching are performed. The television can appear unusual while video signals are not being

Only the motion picture

pads of DVO-Audio

are affected.

output, Turn the television off for a better effect if you have connected VIDEO OUT on this unit through an amplifier.

_'-i']f_,'Jl'_,

paused

Move the joystick

Press [V.S.S ] to selec

,,"",_ -:,_,
I Each time you press the button:

=,,,,_ /

VSS 1 -" VSS 2 _ VSS OFF [cancel)
[DISPLAY] TOP MENU] -[MENU]
V.SS does not work with DVD recorded in one channel or with karaoke discs " discs. Turn V.S.S c when using more than just the two front speakers. off Sound will on come from the two front speakers if V.S.S. 1 or 2 only

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s_p. ,su0w_ |
m[AUO,, Enjoy,ngV.''.throogh' /
I Enjoying V.S,S. through headphones
1. Press [DISf.AY] to shov the GUI screen on the television and. Press [DISPLAY] to show select the V.S.S. icon. select them _.S. icon. 2. Select the headphone mode. (_ Page 2.= for more det_ 25 or more details) The 'PHONS" V.S.S. indicator lights when V.S,S. is on. The "PHONES" V.S.S. inc i_F4

buttons

Restore SPEAKERS mode when you are not using headphones or _lsethe sound ore else the sound from the spe_ speakers will sound strange.
To the most from V.S.S. TO get the I ,ost from \

[v.s.,'

___._i_l
Situate yourself in front of the television approximately 3 to 4 times the distance between times the dis nee betweel the left and rightfront and right fror speakers.

Situatee.,n you fron.

istening position

V.S.S. _.S.S.

1 and 2 effects and ! effects V.S.S. 1 The front speakers sound like they they are furt further apart. If the disc has surround V.S.S. 2

SPEAKERS | _i_ /

speaker ch_ channels recorded on it, then sc sound appears to come from the sides even if surround surround speakers aren't being used. Sound appears to come from left and right front speakers.
The V.S.S. 1 effects are broadened.

PHONES

cmefrm
The V.S.S. 1 effect is broadened.

Using menus

Changing soundtracks
Some DVDs have such as multiple soundtracks during Apart from the main feature, DVDs may have other material recorded on them, Other DVDs require you to use menus to enjoy them The actual operation of the menus depends on the disc, so here we will explain only the basic steps. While stopped or playing

Fran_ais ESpa_c4 EngliSh

2. FRENCH 3. ENGLiSH(factory SPANISH

setting)

Press RETURN

_oexit

Select "4 On-Screen __

"t

Select the item you want to change and press.
Select the new setting and press.
41_Disc Languages Rafing_s 3 Menu Language 40_Screen 5 FL Display MeSSages Bnght LeVel English 8 i_

41Item

8 JO_ _r_en ME_SageS

Co_c_ andPo_IK_ _

I1. On-Screen Messages t 1 On (factory setting) Messages appear on the television when

2. Color and Position 1

Blue (factory setting)

Violet

_L 7 Dig_alAudioOutpul _. 8 Speaker Seffing 9 Other ,_tlinos

F=ress RETURN

_ Mu_-channel

Io exit

O_Screen Ms_4g_ On
you perform operations. Content 2, Off 1 Messages will not appear.

_1_ o{_ _ _

Green Blue _Messages ',appear Violet ', slightly lower , on the Green.__ creen. Ii, s

press RETURNto exit

Select settings 4. 5, or 6 if the messages are cut oft at the top of the screen

1 Disc Languiges

Select the brightness and press.
1. Bright (factory setting) 2. Dim

_ I_-o_

_ D_n Dunng DVONCD play (Aulo]
I1_3 Mer_ Language Engl_h 140m_ctun Messages

15 FL_=y _Ls TV_

_,.8 Speaker Se_ing 9 Other Se_tings Press RETURN

Brk_t 4:3

MUIrJ_J]anr_ 1o exlt
3. Dim During DVD/VCD Play (Auto) 4. Off During Play (Auto) Settings 3 and 4 are recommended for movie viewing. The display brightens temporarily during some operations such as fast forward and rewind. The unit's lights are also turned off if 3 or 4 is chosen.
To return to the previous menu Press[RETURN].

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While stopped, [ACTtON].

0-o 0-o _D3

Other Settings

>C>OI

>O_I
t D_SCLanguages Ratings 3 Menu L&ngu_ge 4 C_ Screln Me.Sages 5 FL D,Splay _ TV ASqe_t 70ig,t al A_dl,_ Output

Level Ertgllsh

B_lghl 4 3

8 Speaker Sating

Mulll _.hannei ;o e=lt

Other settings are possible tQ enhance your viewing experience Still Mode Change these settings to ehmmate blurnng and Improve ptcture quahty when the p_ctureis paused _. Audio during Search You can choose to have the sound on or off during search (DVD-Vtdeo and Vtdeo CO only) TV Mode {4:3) You can choose how software made for a wldeeereen televmlon is d=spLayed on a regular television Dynamic Range Compression You can reduce the dynamic range for late night viewing Still Picture Display You Can Choose to show or not 9_howthe picturetype when the picture =spaused Black Level Control You can choose the black fever of the picture, "Ltghter"or "Darker" DVD-Video Mode You can demde bow the pictures contained on some DVD-Audlo discs are shown Item

9 giber

5eriln_s Pness _ETURN

Intttal setttngs

screen
2 Audio during Search 1. St=ll Mode Automatic (factory setting) On (factory sethngj The unit _utDJ')3ahcaJJy Sound Js heard during, selects held sttlL frame sttll or search Ftetd 2. Off The unit shows held Stills Sound is not heard during which are less blurred search Ftelds contain only haft a (DVD-Vldeo and VLdeo CD frame so picture qualify [s only) poor 3, Frame The unit shows frame shLLs, which are sharper Frames are composed of two fields so the picture appears blurred Reference See the glossary for more informatton about helds and frames (,e Page 45)
{ Repeat to make other changes
Select "9 Other Settings" _ Select the item you want

and press.--

to change and press.
I DI3C Languages 2 R._IiN_ 3 t_u Langulge Messages Br_hl 4:3 Output Mult]_hanOel Level English _ l; _

41O :lr_{

[ Other ,3etllngs 2

Aud_dudng _arch

0RangeCo_press,:._ TV Mode (4:3_ S_11P_tL*re DiSplay

Off Pin&Scan Off

GII;: 4 On.Screen _135 FL Display
_=6 "r_ Aspe_i _= 7 Dqgital Aud_ 8 SDeakel

Se111_

9 Other 5etllngs Press RETURN
'_ Io exit P_es s RETURN to exit

t_ ex[i

3. TV Mode (4:3)
4. Dynamic Range Compression

5. Still Picture Display

6. Slack

Level Control

7. DVD-Video
1. Pan & Scan , t. (factory setting) During play of software designed for widescreen televisions on a regular television, the picture is enlarged. This causes the sides of the picture to be cut ! off, but the screen is filled, i Software not designated pan and scan is played as letterbox. 2. Letlerbox During play of soflwere designed for widescreen televisions on a regular television, the entire picture is shown. This causes black portions to appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

You want to connect a 2-channel analog amplifier (including Dolby Pro Logic amplifiers), You want to connect a 2-channel digital amplifier.
No settings required Some settings are required on Dolby Pro Logic amplifiers No settings required
You want to record onto a cassette deck or other analog recording device. P You want to record onto an MD deck or other digital recording device.*3
A cassette deck An amplifier (=) Page 37) An MD deck ('_ Page 37)

No settings required

You want to connect 3 speakers.
An amplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals Your speakers, two front and one center. (_ Page 35) An amplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals Your speakers, two front and two surround. (_" Page 35)
Set center to on (Large or Small). Set surround to "No". =Correct output balance Set delay time Set surround to on (Large or Small). Set center to "No", Correct output balance Set delay time
You want to connect 4 speakers.
Set PCM Down Conversion to "No"
1 Equipment listed are examples. 2 If your decoder is not able to handle DTS signals, set Colby Digital to "Bitstream" and DTS Digital Surround to "PCM". 3 Connect digital equipment that is able to handle a 48 kHz/16 bit sampling rate. You cannot record digitally if there is a copy guard on the disc.
Turn V.S.S. (=_ page iS on,

16) off when you connect

more than just the two front speakers.

wtll not be output

from the o her speakers

if V.S.S.

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Advanced connections

Connecting o basic 5.1-channelsurround

system

This is the basic system you witl need to fully enjoy the high quality sound found on DVD-Audio and to enjoy home theater with DVD-Video.
White(L) Stereo connection cable (not included)

5 lch ,_UDIQ OUT

/,.GIN
I _ _._ I I _1_ _ i "", " _'Recrding CcaSSnee_t to a deck _ _ _ I | _L_ _ _ =$'page 8 for dstails on how to connect your television. I Stereo connection | cables (not included) -Positioning of your 5.1-channel speaker system not included

Center peaker s Television_ubwoofer Speaker cords (not included _ _-_ -_ Front speaker (left).
2-channelinput (e.g. "CD") ,/
___a.,,,,e_,._e3_ surround I ! !il1 center sub
front w0o_er right left dgh, left

Front speaker (right)

,=.O ooooooo
O o o o _ ] [ Amplifier with 5,1-channel Input terminals
Surround speaker (left) ,.=,_ _

Surround speaker (right)

I Connectinga surroundsystemthrougha digital sounddecoder
By adding a Dolby Digital and DTS digital decoder to your system, you are able to expand your system's possibilities. A digital surround processor, which has multiple input terminals, is recommended.

Stereo

connection

(not included)

)ptical

digital

Remove

dust cap

White (L) _ Red (R) _lmJ a_"
Do not bend or twist the cable. Insert the dust cap when (not included) use. the terminal is not in _[_._]

r;FJ_F11g _%'_T_ll

_L_O_' _

o oo_ sol I_pp/I 0o/[

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Optical digital cable _'_ (not included)y I_

===l=ol=ll=.

Coaxial cable (not included)
,4. page 8 for details on how to connect your television.
Either one of these (The coaxial cable is used if you connect both.)
Dolby Dlgitat/DTS decoder
Positioning of your 5.1-channel speaker e/stem (not included)
Stereo connection cables i !

Centerspeaker

(notincluded) I front left right I I centersub woofer

t I surroun(_ left right

Television Speaker cords not included) Frontspeaker (left)
_bwoo_) Frontspeakm (right)

o o o o o o o

Amplifier

<SO

with 5.1-channel

speaker (left) Surround

speaker (right) Surround

input terminals

Connecting a 2-channel analog amplifier Use one set of the AUDIO OUT terminals 5.1-channel audio is down mixed to 2 channels when output through these terminals.

_['--P. i*] J_ 1 UJiLt

Recordingto a cassette deck connected lhrough an amplifier
Connect the amplifier to one set of the AUDIO only OUT terminals, for the front
If you use 5.1-channel connection, speakers will be recorded

the sound

Front(loft)_ Center _ Front (right) Surround(left) _ Surround(right)
Ideal center speaker position.. ,::.:-r Center. Front
Center speaker Set delay time to 0 ms if DF is less than or equal to Dc.

(f (_F--DC =

then set to 1.3 ms 2.6 ms 3.9 ms 5.3 ms
Adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers so they are the same apparent I votume as the front speakers. The front speakers cannot be adjusted here and there =sno signal output from the subwoofer. Adjusting volume Move the joystick up or down when the test signal is output from the speaker you want to adjust, The signal wnl continue to come from that speaker as long as you continue adjustments. To stop the test signal Press the joystick. To adjust the volume of the subwoofer 1. Use the joystick to highlight the channe balance box for the subwoofer and press. 2. Move the joystick up to raise the volume or down to lower the volume and press.

:"

50 cm 100 cm
t50 cm 200 cm Surround speakers Ds are equal. If DF-DS = 200 cm 400 cm 600 cm
I Surround delay time to 0 ms if DF and Set

,+%.++'+"I

,,, i.,
then set to 5.3 ms 10.6 ms t 5.9 ms

. "

Ideal Surround speaker position
Place all your speakers within this circumference
The factory setting is 0 ms for both types of speakers.
To exit Highlightthe "Exit" box and press the joystick.
To clear the menus Press ]RETURN] untilto return the previous screen.
Summary of initial settings
This is a list of items you are able to change before playing discs (initial settings). See the relevant pages for more details. Underlined values are factory settings.

Item Audio and content

Settings
E_/French/Spanish/Original/Other _/English/French/Spanish/Othe _/French/Spanish/Ot Lock All her r

1, Disc Languages

Subtitle Menus
2. Ratings 3. Menu Language
_V7/6/5/4/3/2/1/0 E_/Frangais/Espa6ol On-Screen Messages
QD/Off BlueNioleVGreen/Blue Green (slightly lower) During Play (Auto) (slightly Iower)Niolet (slightly lower)/

4. On-Screen Messages

Color and Position

5, FL Display

_t/Dim/Dim

During

DVD/VCD

Play (Auto)/Off

6. TV Aspect 16:9
Standard (Direct View TV)/CRT Projector/LCD Projector/ Projection TV Standard (Direct View TV)/CRT Projector/LCD Projector/ Projection TV lO

PCM Down Conversion

No/Yes Ritstream/PCM PCM/Bitstream Front speaker(L JR): _/Small 38

Digital Audio Output

Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround
Speaker mode Multi8. Speaker Setting channel Delay time Channel balance 2-channel Still Mode Audio during Search TV Mode (4:3) 9. Other Settings D.Range Compression Still Picture Display Black Level Control DVD-Video Mode
Center speaker: Larae/Small/No Subwoofer: Yes/No Surround speaker(LS/RS): L_Lg_/Small/No Center speaker: _)/1.3/2.6/3.9/5,3 ms Surround speaker: 2/5.3/10.6/15,9 ms All channel: 2/6 dB 40

Bitstream This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. (e.g., 5.1-
still picture. fields, so the picture may of a
A still is shown when you pause a moving A frame still is made up of two alternating appear blurred, but overall quality is high
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the informalion frame still so picture quality is lower
I/P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD, codes frames usingthese three picture types, I: Intra coded picture (I-picture) This is the standard pictureand is a complete picture in itself. This means it has the best picture quafity and is the best to use when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture (]_-picture) This picture is calculated based on past I and P-pictures. B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture (B-picture) This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and Ppictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
This is the smallest division on DVD-Audio, usually equates to a single song. CD, and Video CD, and _.
Index indexes are included on some DVD-Audio to further divide tracks into smaller sections. Chapter This is the smallest divisionon DVD-Video and is roughlyequivalent to a track.
The tracks on DVD-Audio grouping depends are divided up into groups. The method of on the disc.
Title This is the largest division on DVD-Video Playback control (PBC) This method of controllingdisc play is included on version 2.0 Video CDs. You are able to interact with the disc through menus.

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Troubleshooting guide
you are experiencing. Some simple checks or
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause Of the problem a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or it the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions. For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servicenter In the U.S.A. and Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A., cat 1-800-211-7262, e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, In Canada, call 1-800-561-5505 or visit www.panasonic.ca or visit www.panasonic.com

Play does not start after selecting a title. Subtitles not shown. The soundtrack or subtitle language cannot bechanged, Angles cannot be changed.
Languages you selected in the initial settings menu are not used for the soundtrack and subtitles. =You have forgotten password. your ratings
Reset the unit to its original factory settings. Do the following to restore the unit to the condition it was in at the time of shipment. This clears the ratingssettings. Press [ _1< /.4<1], [II ], and [ ] (OPEN/CLOSE) on the main unit at the same time for about 3 seconds until the message "Initialized" disappears from the television screen.

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I Self-diagnosis display function When an error or trouble is detected during operation, a service number appears in the FL display When a service number appears, check out the details given below, Service Ci"_ e C i<. iiE][3 [] [] stands number i) i _i;C

Disc is dirty.

Player status

Wipe the disc clean.

Press [POWER] to set the player to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press [POWER] to set the player to the standby mode, disconnect the AC plug, and then reconnect it.

Remedy

Trouble may have occurred. The number following "H" differs depending on the status of the player

lor a number.

If the service number

fails to be cleared

even when the remedial
action is taken, ask a service technician

to repair the player,

Listeningcaution

Maintenance

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing We recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure noise, to excessive
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in a soapand-water solution or a weak detergent solution. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructionsthat came with the cloth carefully.

Digital audio output: Optical digital output: Coaxial digital output: PHONES jack: Output connector: Output level: Pickup: Wave length: Laser power:
Optical terminal Pin jack 6.3 mm stereo jack 180 mVrms (32 _, -20 d_) 685 nm CLASS
J Power consumption in standby mode: 1.5 W Specifications are subject to change without notice, Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other dght owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Consumer

Electronics

Sales Company,

Canada Inc.
Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.pana$onlc.com
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