Panasonic

DVD/CD PLAYER

Operating Instructions

Model NO.
DVD-CV52/DVD-CV47/DVD-CV37
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region

number

supported

by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. The region number of this player is "1". eThe player will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL".

Example:

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, _!_._A_,_ _, this product meets the ENERGY Panasonic has determined that STAR _ guidelines for energy efficiency.
The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 21 and 22. En la pdgina 23 hay una guia de referencia rdpida en espafiol.

RQT6297-P

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum pedormance and safety, please read these instruclJons carefully.

Table of contents

the ume.
Accessories... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. Maintenance.... Control reference guide... Disc information...
r;Rr;'R-,__I:ndicatesfeatures applicable to DVD-CV52 only. i I';_;;_1:DVD-CV47 only _: DVD-CV37 only. Basic play... 7 Disc type informationscreen... 8 When a menu screen appears on the television.. 8 Changing the display on the main unit.. 8 Sequential mode.... 8 Changing other discs during play.. 8 Changing the disc in the play position.. 8 RepLaying a scene -- QUICK REPLAY.. 8 Using menus to play MP3 discs... 9 Resume function.... 9 Skipping chapters or tracks... 10 Fast forward and rewind_SEARCH.. 10 Blow-motion play... Frame-by-frame viewing:... Starting play from a selected title or track.. Setting the unit to turn off -- SLEEP timer... 10 10
Accessories the suppliedaccessories. Please check andidentity
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (For U.S.4J TO order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http'.//www, panasonic.com). (For Canada) To or_lor accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. [] I Remote control (N2QAJBOOOO51)
Convenient [] 2 Batteries for remote Control

features

11 t15
Program play... Random play... Repeat play... A*B repeat play... Increasing your enjoyment of movies.. [] ADVANCED SURROUND.. [] BASS PLUS.... El CINEMA... [] DIALOGUE ENHANCER.. Souodtracks.... Subtitles.... Angles... Using On-Screen Menu Icons.. Common procedures... Disc information.... Unit information.... Progress indicator...
1 AC power supply cord (RJA0065-1 D)
1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6CA00001)
Changing settings... 16 Common procedures... 17 Entering a password (Ratings)... 17 Digital output... 17 The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Home Theater--Enjoying more powerful sound.. 18
User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME OEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONENUMBER

Troubleshooting guide... Glossary.... Servicenter List (U.S.A.)...
Product Service... 22 Guia de referencia rapida en espafiol.. 23 Limited Warranty (U.S,A.).. 22 (Spanish Quick Reference) Specifications.. Back cover
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit, Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future

raference.

MODELNUMBER.

SERIAL

NUMBER

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

I CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT BLADE OF FULLY INSERT, ELECTRIC PLUG SHOCK MATCH WIDE TO WIDE SLOT,

THE FOLLOWING

APPLIES

ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. elncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. eConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. eConsult the dealer technician for help. or an experienced radio/TV

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(See below for details.) Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Placement

1. Ventilation--Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation. Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of the unit. TO prevent the riskof electricshock or fire due to overheating ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct the unit'sventilation. 2. Foreign material---Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, and shock. Magnetism--Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that generate strong magnetic fields. Stacking---Do not place heavy objects on fop of this unit. Surface---Place the unit on a flat, level surface._=m== Carts and stands--Use the unit only with carts and stands recommended by the manufacturer. Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to overturn. Wall and ceiling mounting_Do not mount the unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the instructions

3. 4. 5. 6.

Damage requiring service--The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply card ar the plug has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquidshave gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing--Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. 3. Replacement parts--When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts, Unauthorized substitL;tesmay 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.
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot,
The heat can damage the unit.
Before moving the unit, ensure are empty.

the disc trays

Failure to do so will dsk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

Maintenance

To clean this use using unit, alcohol, wipe paint with a soft, damp cloth. to clean the this unit. that came with the cloth carefully. eNever _ o eBefore thinner treated or benzine cloth, read

chemically

instructions
Page (_) Standby/on iwlitch (POWER (_).. 7 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. _) Skip buttons(HI<l, IHH SKIP).. 10 _) Stop button (I STOP)... 7 _) Pause button (I I PAUSE)... 7 _] Top menu button (TOP MENU)... 8, 9 _) Cursor buttons (_., V, <1, I=')/Enter button (ENTER). 8 Q) Display button (DISPLAY)... 14 _) Audio button (AUDIO).. 13 (_) Subtitle button (SUBTITLE)... 13 Disc select button (DISC), Disc buttons (DISC1 - DISCS). 8 Program button (PROGRAM)... 11 Sequential button (SEQUENTIAL).. 8 FL select button (FL SELECT)... 8 Cancel button (CANCEL).. 11 (_ Advanced Surround button (_ A.SRD).. 12 _) Bass plus button (_ BASS)... 13 _) Random play button (RANDOM).. 11 Repeat button (REPEAT)... 12 Sleep button (SLEEP)... 10 Setup button (SETUP).. 7, 17 Drawer open/close button (_ OPEN/CLOSE). 7 StawiSearch buttons (<14, IH_ SLOW/SEARCH).. 10 Play button (1_ PLAY)... 7 Menu button (MENU).. 8, 9 Return button (RETURN)._... Angle button (ANGLE)... Quick replay button (QUICK REPLAY).. Numbered buttons (1-9, 0, =>10)... Cinema button U CINEMA ).. Dialogue Enhancer button _ D.ENH).. Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY).. A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT).. Drawer.... Skip, Search buttons (1_1< _1<, IH_ IHld).. Display Advanced Surround indicator CD sequential indicator.. Disc exchange button (DISC EXCHANGE). Disc skip button (DISC SKIP).. Remote control signal sensor "O _ ,_

3.4-5-6

Drawer

DISC SKIP

Remote control only
The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to (.D page 16, Others--QUICK SETUP).
Press [POWER _ ] to turn on the unit. Press [_] to open the drawer. Place the disc(s) on the disc tray(s).
You can load discson the othertrays by pressing ]DISC SKIP] on the main unit The label of the disc must face upward. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.)
Preparation Turn on the televisionand select the appropriate video input on the television suitthe connections to forthe player.
Press [POWER Press [SETUP]to
(_) ] to turn on the unit. show

the QUICK SETUP screen.

press [__] to close the drawer.
The disc indicator will go out when the unit reads a tray as empty. elf a menu screen is shown, Unit's display see page 8. Disc No. in the' play position
Press [A, V] to select the menu language and press [ENTER]. Press [A, V] to select "Yes" press [ENTER]. to continue and

Press [1_ ] (PLAY).

position.Play the disc in the front-left _t (MP3starts discs)frm "_ __ \
Press [A, y] to select the item and [ENTER]. eAudio Language(Forsetting details-_ page 16) =SubtitleLanguage[Forsetting details-, page16) TV Aspect (For settingdetails,- "TV Aspect", elow) b
Group and track names are displayed on the television. Press [SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off. When the disc finishes playing If the sequential mode (-, page 8) is off, select the disc using the disc type information screen (m page 8). To stop play Press [11] (-, page 9, Resume lunction). To pause play Press [I I] dudng play. Press [b.] (PLAY) to restart play. To prevent damage Do not; -load more than one disc per tray, touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion erotate the carousel by hand. close the drawer by hand. elf "_" appears on the television The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after you finish playing an item. Press [111] when you finish to preserve the unit's motor and your television screen. Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs or dudng television broadcasts. Do If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier, be sure to reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.

Press [ENTER] settings.

and then [SETUP]

to end the

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. tt achieves the some sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
(When the stapled play time is displayed) The position you stopped play at is recorded by the unit when =D" is flashing on the display.
Using the tree screen to find a group
Press [1_] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen.
While "_>" is flashing, press [1_[ (PLAY) to start play from where you stopped it. (When playing DVD -, Chapter Preview below) The position is cleared when the disc is changed or the unit is switched to standby. ePress [11]to clear the position.

Position Memory function

You cannot select groups that contain no compatible tiles. Remote control only

to select a group

and press
The file list for the group appears.
This function allows you to memorize a position to start from even after switching the unit to standby or changing discs. You can memorize positions on up to five different discs at a time. When you memorize another position, the earliest position is replaced. eThis function doesn't work if the sequential mode is on. t. During play, press [POSITION MEMORY]. POS_ memorized
For your reference Press [,, I_] to jump layers in the tree screen. To return to the file list screen Press [RETURN). =Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). MP3 files must have the extension =.MP3" or ".rap3". =This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more lime for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this. eThis unit is not compatible with ID3 tags. eThis unit is not compatible with files with a sampling rate of 32 kHz.
2. Press [POWER _)1 to switch the unit to standby, or change the disc. 3. When you are ready to play the disc again, press [1_] (PLAY). Play starts from the memorized position and the position is cleared. (When playing DVD -- Chapter Preview below) To clear the position Press [11[before recalling the memorized position. f Chapter Preview
The message appears immediately after you press [1_] (PLAY). This unit can also play Windows Media Audio (WMA). eWhen creating a WMA disc, ensure the copyrightfeature is off. eWMA files must have the extension ".WMA" or ".wma". eThis unit can play WMA files with a compression rate of 48 kbps or more. eNoise may occur when playing WMA files. eThere are some files this unit cannot play (e,g., copyright protected), "TRACK PROTECTED" or "CANNOT PLAY THIS TRACK" appear on the unit's display to indicate such tracks, Press [1_] (pLAY) while the message is displayed and the beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are played. Full play ,_, o_ resumes from the point where you pressed [11]or [POSITION MEMORY]. _O (This feature works onlywithin a title.) If you do not press [1_] (pLAY), the message disappears and play starts from where you pressed [111] r [POSITION MEMORY]. o

Basic play

Remote control only While paused

Press [4] or [b-].

The frame changes each time you press the burton. The frames change in succession if you press and hold the button. Pressing [I I] atso activates forward frame-by-frame. Notes The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps. Press [Ib] (PLAy) to restart play. You cannot move backwards with Video CD during slow-motion and frame-by-frame. When playing Video CDs with playback control Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may take you to a menu screen. tn

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Remote conb'ol only
Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
To select a 2-digit number Example: To select track 23, press [--> -, [2] ,._ [3]. lg] e___ (MP3 diSCS) Press [ENTER] after pressing the numbered buttons. (You de not have to press [-->101.) Play starts from the selected item.

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During play or white paused

Press [ _

] or [ _
This works onlywhen stopped with some discs.
=Press [_1<1 <14] or [IHb IH_] on the main unit. Each press increases the number of skips.

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Remote control only During play

Press [qq]

or [IHb].
Press and hold [ I<1<14_] or [IH_ I_ I on the main unit. Audio will be heard during search (except for WMA files). You can turn this audio oft if you want to (," page 16, Audio_Audio during Search).
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting. Eachtimeyoupressthe button: OFF --*AUTO"-*60 rain_90 rain_120 rain t J The unit turns off 5 minutes after play finishes.

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While paused
The unit turns off after 60 minutes.
Press [<1<1]or [IH_],
To cancel the SLEEP timer Press and hold {HI< <1<1]or [IH_ b,b.I] on the main unit. Press [SLEEP] to select "OFF". To confirm the remaining time Press [SLEEP].
AUTO also works with DVDs that show a menu after play finishes. AUTO does not work if you press [11], [MENU], or [TOP MENU]. It is activated again when you restart play. AUTO does not work correctly with some discs (e.g., if menus appear after playing video CDs). o

Auto standby

The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.
Press the numbered buttons to select a track (CD or VCD) or chapter (DVD) (and, for MP3 discs press [ENTER]).
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other _tems
Press [IP-] (PLAY). Playnowbegins tn theprogrammed sequence Some hemscannot e played b eventfyouprogrammed them rcfft_i
You cannot program ff there is no disc on the tray in the play position To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [& , ] to select an Item, then press [ENTER] again to register the number All the ttems on a disc, a title or a group are selected when you select "ALL" To add or change items Press [A, ] to select an avatlabEedem, then repeat steps 2 and 3 To move to the page before or after the one shown Press [] or [IH_] To clear the programmed items one by one Press [& , ] to select the rtem number (No) and press [CANCEL] [Altematwely, you can select "Clear" wtth[& , , , Ib] and press [ENTER[ ) To clear the whole program Move to "Clear all" with [&, , , I_] and press [ENTER[ The whole programis also cleared when the disc ts moved out of the play posdton whde the sequential mode _soff or ff you turn the umtoff To exit the program mode Press [PROGRAM] whde stopped memory ) 1= (The program ts retained tn

"_ Each time you press the button:

e.g.DVD-V

_._ _._). _
(Dolby Digital, 2-channel or over only) Use ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) to enjoy a surround-like effect it you are using 2 front speakers. If you are playing a disc with surround effects recorded on it, the effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side. During play

Track (T)._-*Entire t

disc (_))'2_AII discs IS)'* OFF, I
[MP3 discs) Track (T),,-->Oroup (G)-2,-_AII discs (S),3 t. OFF_

Press [ []

A.SRD].
Each time you press the button: '"Chapter (1)" or "Track (1)" during program play. ="All (A)" during program and random play. 3Only when the sequential mode is on (DVDs are sldDped). It the Video CD has playback ontrol 1. Press [111dudng play until=PBC_ is cleared from the display. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play (-, page 10), 3. Press [REPEAT] (,D above).
2: Emphasized effect 1: Natural effect OFF: Cancel (Factory preset) Optimum seating position <When using the television's speakers> Distance A=Television's width
You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD or an entire MP3 disc.
To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters
Start program play (-, page 1t) and press [REPEAT] to display "A".

Speaker

You can repeata sectionbetweenpoints andB within titleor track. A a During play 1 Press [A-B REPEAT] Press [A-B REPEAT] at the starting at the finishing point (A). point (B).

Seating

3 to 4 times

distance

poslton
oADVANCED SURROUND will not work. or will have less effectwithsome discs. Turn off the surround sound effects on the equipment you have connected when using this effect. Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion. **" is displayed.
To cancel Press [A-B REPEAT] until "_
_o, Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear. _ The unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point B when the end of the title/track is reached. A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

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Remote control only Remote control only Turn BASS PLUS on when you have connected an active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER terminal on the rear of the unit (-, page 18). Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change these dudng play. "-" or "- -" is displayed instead ofthe language number in circumstances such as when no languages is recorded on the disc.

Press [ [] BASS].

Each time you press the button:
ioFP i a2'22;2, ' preset)

[e] _1_1 :ihtff:l

Press [AUDIO].
The number changes each time you press the button. Indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be down-mixed to two channels.
oYou can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the dise's instruction fordetails, Refer to [] on page t5 for audio signal type details. During play
Remote control only You can change the picture quality for movie viewing.

Press [ [] CINEMA].

Cin.2: Sharpens images and enhances detait in dark scenes. Cin.l: Mallows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Nor,: Normal mode (Factory preset)

Press [SUBTITLE].

The number changes each time you press the button.

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For your reference You can make finer adjustments to the picture if desired (-, page t5, Digital picture mode-User mode).
in some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately. oil the subtitles ovedap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. To 1. 2. 3. clear/display the subtitles Press [SUBTITLE], Press [1_]. Press [A, V] to select =OFF" or "ON ".
(Dofoy Digital, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue recorded in the center channel) Remote control only
This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.

Press [ANGLE].

Press [ [] D.ENH]. Eachtimeyoupressthe button: ON _-_OFF (Factorypreset)

Dialogue

Enhancer
will not work or will have less effect with some discs.
For your reters_tc_ eDepend=ng on the cond=tlon the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the of type of software you are playing, there ate some items that you cannot select or change oWhen numbers are dmplayed (e g t_tleNo ), the numbered buttons are also effechve for se_ng After entenng numbers, press [ENTERI to rog=sterthe se_ng To eleas"the icons Press [RETURN] unbl the menus d=sappear ENTER To change the position of the icons r_
Press [<1, Ib] to eeiect the nghtmost icon. Press [,k. V] to move the mons (There are 5 postedns )

Numbered bu_ona

[] Audio/Subtitle language ENG: English SVE: Swedish FRA: French NOR: Norwegian DEU: German DAN: Danish ITA: italian POR: Portuguese ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian NLD: Dutch JPN: Japanese [] Signal type/data LPCM/nn Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels Example: /2.lch 1T _-.1: Subwoofer signal L
CHh KOR: MAL: VIE: THA: *:
Chinese Korean Malay Vietnamese Thai Others
(not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal)
1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/dght) I L---- 0: NO surround 1: Center 2: Front left+Front dght 3: Front leff+Froct right+Canter

Changing settings

This chart shows the settings for th;s unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being usucL11less settings are retolned in memory until they are changed, even it the unit Is turned off. See page 17 for detolts on menu oporaUon.
Disc _- ,m,'_ _'_'_ Audio _
Choose the preferred audio language. Subtitle _ Choose the preferred subtitle language. Menus _ Choose the preferred language for disc menus. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit OVD play. eThe password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose" Ratings+ when levels 0 to 7 have been selected. (,_ page 17) Salect "Level 0" to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded on them.

Options _

(Undedined items are the factory preseL) French Spanish Spanish

Original 1 ` _&0_ ==

Other >_ .2 English French
Other _ _< ,= _ _ French Other _ _ _k,= Spanish
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) 1 to 7 =+ 0 Lock All Changing ratings 0Nhen level 0-7 is selected) Unlock Rayer Change Password Change Level Temporary Unlock P_ " 4:3 Letterbox 16:9 Fietd Frame
"IV Aspect (=_page 7) Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. Still Mode (=, page 20. Glossary) Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
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/PeJPR) te_misats. No _ Off Off On _ On Off ; Yes PCM Bitstream On Off Frangais Off On Espa_ol

Audio ) ;_

PCM Down Conversion _ DoIby Digital _

(-- page 17)

(=' page 17) (-, page 17)

DTS Digital Surround _

D. Range Compression _ Doiby Digital only (-* page 20, Glossary) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Audio during Search Choose whether to have sound dunng search, "s Display Menu Language Choose the preferredlanguagefor these menus and the on-screenmessages. On-Screen Messages Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not. Others :_t Demo A demonstration of the unit'son-screen displays starts when you select "On". The "Off". reverts to demonstration stops when you press a button and the setting QUICK SETUP (-* page 7) Answer questions to make basic settings.

,' The ohginal language ol each disc wiltbe selected. =Input a code number with the numbered buttons (see below). 3 If the language selected for "Audio" is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc. + Prohibits play of DVDs with corresponding ratings recorded on them. sThe feature doesn't work for WMA files.

Language

code list Georgian:

Germar_:

Abkhazian: 6566 Byelorussian: 6669 Afar: 6565 Cambaclian: 7577 Afrikaans: 6570 Catalan: 6765 Albanian: 8381 Chinese: 9072 Amehasc: 6577 Corsican: 6779 Arabic: 6582 Croatian: 7282 Armenian: 7289 Czech: 6783 Assamese: 6583 Danish: 6865 Aymara: 6588 DutCh: 7876 Azerbatjani: 6590 English: 6978 9ashkir: 6665 Esperanto: 6979 Basque: 6985 Estonian: 6984 Bengali; Bengla: 6678 Faroese: 7079 Bhutani: 6890 Fiii: 7074 Biha6: 6672 Finnish: 7073 Breton: 6682 French: 7082 Bulgarian: 6671 i FSsian: 7089 Burmese: 7789 GaLician: 7176

7487 7578

Kashmiti: Kazakh: Kirghiz: Korean: Kurbish: Laotian: Lahn: Latvian, Lingala: Lithuanian: Macedonian: Malagasy: Malay: Malayalam: MaBese: Maon: Macathi: Moldavian:
Greek: Greenlandic: Guarani: GujaraS:

Hausa:

Lettish:76Be 7782 7779
Hebrew: Hindi: Hungarian: Icelandic: Indonesian: lateflingua: Irish: ItalLan: Japanese: Javanese: Kannada:
Mongolian: 7778 NaunJ: 7865 Nepati: 7869 NorWegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Past,to, Pusato:8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punlabi: 8065 CueChua: 8185 Rhastc-Bemance: 8277 Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 SanSkrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382
5erbo-Cmafian: Shona: Sindhi: Singhalese: Slovak: Slovenian: Somali: SpanLsh: Sundanese: Swahili: Swedish: Tagalng: Tajik: Tamil: Tatar: Telugu: Thai: _betan:

8472 6679

T_rinya: Tonga: Turkish: Turkmen: Twi: Ukrainian: Urdu: Uzbek: Vietnamese: VolapOk: Welsh: Wok)f: Xhosa: Y'_dish: Yoruba: Zulu:

8979 9085

[I]&J II1,

&,V ENTER

The password screen is shown when you select levels Oto 7. 1. Input a 4-digd password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. elf you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you press [ENTER]. eThe lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. eDo not forget your password. 2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits,
Now, when you insert a DVD that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television. Follow the on*screen instructions

Numbered buffons

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Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).

PCM Down Conversion

1 O_"O
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. Select "Yes" if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz. eSelect"No" if youuse analog con_n irrespeclJve f the typeofequipment. o

Remotecontrolonly Seepage 16 for menu and optiondetails.

Press [SETUP]

to showthe

menus.

No (Factory preset): Output as 96 kHz. There is no output if the disc has copy protection. Select "Yes" in this case. Yes: Converted to 48 kHz for output. I Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround I
Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital): Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal. PCM: Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal. Off (Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround): Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase (-, page 7).
Press [<1, I_] to select the menu's tab.
The screen changes to display the menu Disc Video Audio
IMPORTANT If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to PCM or Off. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.

Others Display

Press [A, Y] to select the item you want to change and press [ENTER].
Press [&, T] to select the option [ENTER], The screen nowshows the menu again.

to the previous screen

To return

Press [RETURN1.

When you are finished Press [SETUP 1

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This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digitalor DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound.
=The equipment connections described are examples. Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. =Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Digital connection

To enjoy 5.1-ch surround sound Connect an amplifier with a built-indecoder or a decoder-amplifier combination. =Change the settings in "Digital output"to suitthe equipment you connect (=, page 17). To enjoy stereo or Dothy Pro Logic Connect a digital amplifier or system component. =Change the settings in "Digital output" ('* page 17).

nalog connection

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic Connect an analog amplifier or system component. Amplifier or system
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround lecoders not suited to DVD.

Speakers (example)

Frame still and field still Frames are the st_llpictures that go together to make a moving picture, There are about 30 frames shown each second, One frame is made up of two fie_ds.A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames. A stBIis shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame stiBis made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may _ppear blurred, bat overall qualityis high. A field still is not blurred, but it has onlyhalf the information of a frame stBI so picturequality is lower I/P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVDVideo, codes frames using these 3 picture types. h thtra coded picture(I-picture) This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself. This means it has the best picture quality and is the pest to use when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture (P-picture) This picture is calculated based on past I or P_ictures. B: Bidirectionalty-predictive coded picture (B-picture) This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation) Theseare uncompresseddigitalsignals, imilar s tothosefoundonCDs.
Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus (cafiedmenu play in these instructions).

Technics

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Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions:

Power consumption

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in standby mode: approx. 2.5 W
SpacificatJonsare subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"DTS", =DTS Digital Surround" and "DTS Digital Out" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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 protectiontechnology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other dghts 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.

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