Portable DVD/SD/CD Player
SETU P PLAY MODE DVD/SD /AUX

Operating Instructions

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This manual was printed with soy based ink.

AUDIO/ VIDEO

For U.S.A. As an ENERGY STARR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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. The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing 1 or ALL. Example:

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. For U.S.A. Only The warranty can be found on pages 48 and 49.

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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 following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

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.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE 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, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products 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. Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET RADIATION WHEN OPEN. INVISIBLE EN CAS DOUVERTURE. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION: 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:

Cards To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Cards that can be played

SD Memory Card
DVD-RAM, DVD-R Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
Play may not be possible sometimes due to the condition of the data. Operation is not guaranteed with MultiMediaCard. Do not eject the card or unplug the AC adaptor while the unit is using the card. This can corrupt your data.

Handling precautions

Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers. Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.
Do not detach the label and do not attach other labels. SD logo is a trademark. Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C. Licensed AAC Patents (U.S. patent numbers); 08/937,950 5,394,473 5,579,430 5,481,614 5,299,238 5,581,5,583,962 08/678,666 5,592,584 5,299,239 05-183,988 5,291,557 5,274,740 98/03037 5,781,888 5,299,240 5,548,574 5,451,954 5,633,981 97/02875 08/039,478 5,197,087 08/506,236 97/02874 08/211,547 5,490,170 08/576,495 5,222,189 4,914,701 98/03036 5,703,999 5,264,846 5,717,821 5,357,594 5,235,671 5,227,788 08/557,046 5,268,685 08/392,07/640,550 5,285,498 08/894,844 5,375,189

Getting Started 9

Control reference guide

Main unit

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Multi cradle

Left side

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Right side

RELEASE
9 : 9-inch wide screen LCD Stereo speakers DC IN terminal (DC IN). 12 Headphone jack (). 16 Standby indicator (). 13 Charge indicator (CHG). 13 Remote control signal sensor Card slot. 19 Video output/input terminal (VIDEO). 36 Audio output/input, Optical digital output terminal (AUDIO, OPT OUT). 35, 36 Disc lid open button (OPEN). 16 Advanced surround button (A.SURROUND). 29 Monitor mode button (MONITOR MODE). 31 Picture mode button (PICTURE MODE). 31

? Skip buttons (:, 9). 17 @ Input select button (DVD/SD/AUX). 16 A Shuttle dial (6 SEARCH 5). 17 B Top menu button (TOP MENU). 17, 22 C Menu button (MENU). 17, 22, 38 D Cursor jockey (3, 4, 2, 1)/ Enter button (ENTER). 17 Move the cursor jockey in the direction you want to move the cursor. You can turn the cursor jockeys light on and off ( page 31, BLUE LED). E Display button (DISPLAY). 13, 32 F Volume buttons (VOL r, s). 16 G Return button (RETURN). 17 H Pause button (;). 17 I Stop/Off button (, OFF). 17 J Play/On button (1, ON). 16 K Release lever (2 RELEASE). 12
Buttons and terminals such as 3 function the same as the controls on the unit.

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Remote control
Adjusting the angle of the LCD
Change the angle of the LCD to suit your viewing style. Open the LCD
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Traditional Viewing

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CANCEL

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SD CARD : PUSH RELEASE VIDEO AUDIO OPT OUT

VOLUME

Enhanced Angle Viewing

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Setup button (SETUP). 38 Standby/on switch (). 17 Stop button (). 17 Audio button (AUDIO). 30 Numbered buttons (19, 0, S10). 17 Group button (GROUP). 26 Page button (PAGE). 26 Play mode button (PLAY MODE). 27 Play button (1). 16 Angle button (ANGLE). 26, 30 Subtitle button (SUBTITLE). 30 Cancel button (CANCEL). 27

SD CARD : PUSH RELEASE

AUDIO OPT OUT

Compact viewing

Although it is not labeled [ENTER], the cursor jockey on the remote control functions the same as the cursor jockey on the main unit. Press it to enter selections.
Note Close the LCD when moving the unit. Do not carry by the LCD.

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Preparing the multi cradle and power supply
BEFORE USE Remove the insulation sheet
Attach to cradle. (When the unit is off)
Make sure built-in battery is attached.
Make sure the built-in battery is attached whenever you use the unit.

[MUSIC] You can play the play lists you created with SD-Jukebox. 1. While the menu is on the screen 1. Press [3, 4] to select SELECT PLAYLIST and press [ENTER]. Example:

SELECT PLAYLIST

Zooming pictures
[MPEG4] 1. While the menu is on the screen 1. Press [3, 4] to select SCREEN. 2. Press [2, 1] to change the size. 1. FULL (zoom)()NORMAL Picture quality worsens and parts of the picture may be cut off when you select FULL.
DefaultPlaylist PLAYLIST1 PLAYLIST2
To close the menu screen Press [MENU].
Recording to an SD card on a computer
You can copy still and moving pictures to your SD card by connecting it to a computer with a USB Reader/Writer (BN-SDCAP) or PC card adapter (BN-SDABP). Create folders as shown below. root

DCIM 100CDPFP

Naming files
JPEG still pictures Example: MPEG 4 moving pictures Example:

IMGA 0001.JPG

Four characters Four numbers

JPEG files

SD_VIDEO PRL001

MOL001.ASF

Three characters (numerals 0 to 9 and letters A to F: hexadecimal name)

MPEG4 files

SD_VOICE SD_VC100
Ensure that none of the files in a folder have the same last 4 (or 3) characters. Files so named cannot be played. SD_VOICE and SD_AUDIO are hidden folders created when you record voice or audio files, and play automatically on other equipment. This unit needs the folders on SD cards to play the files. Do not delete them on your computer.

Voice files

SD_AUDIO

Music files

DCIM, SD_VIDEO, SD_VOICE and SD_AUDIO are necessary to play files but have no effect on operation. You may be unable to play some files due to the origin of the copy, or the naming of folders and files.

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2. Press [3, 4] to select the play list and press [ENTER]. Select the first play list A to play all the tracks recorded on the card.
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM [RAM]
Use [3, 4] to select the play list. Press [ENTER].

Playing specific scenes

TOP MENU MENU RETURN
1. Select the play list and move the cursor jockey [1]. 2. Use [3, 4] to select Scene List and press [ENTER].
PLAYLIST 1 10/17 0:46:35 028
Selecting programs to play DIRECT NAVIGATOR Basic Operations

1 0:00:19

SELECT NUMBER SELECT

Press [TOP MENU].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

ENTER RETURN

001/004
12/23(SAT) 12/26(TUE) 1/12(FRI) 1/24(WED) 2/20(TUE)

Program Title

Contents
10 21:02 Saturday feature 4 14:35 Auto action 2 20:00 Sunday Cinema 5 19:30 Music 12 19:05 Baseball

SELECT ENTER RETURN

To use the contents screen to find a track [CD] (CD text only)
You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to play.
Use [1] while a track is highlighted to display the contents screen.

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Title/Artist SHIPWRECKED ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

Track 10

Title/Artist
Pink Island Long John Platinum
Use [2, 1] to move through the tracks and press [ENTER].
To use the tree screen to find a group [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
While the menu is displayed [WMA] [MP3]
Use [1] while a track is highlighted to display a tree screen.

[JPEG]

Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select Tree and press [ENTER].

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MP3 music 001 My favorite 001 Brazilian pops 002 Chinese pops 003 Czech pops 004 Hungarian pops 005 Liner notes 006 Japanese pops 007 Mexican pops 008 Philippine pops 009 Swedish pops 001 Momoko 002 Standard number 001 Piano solo 002 Vocal G 8/16
You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.
Naming folders and files At the time of e.g. MP3 recording, prefix root 001 group folder and file names with 3-digit 001 numbers in the 001 track.mptrack.mp3 order you want to 003 track.mp3 play them (this may 002 group not work at times).
003 group 001 track.mptrack.mptrack.mptrack.mp3
A menu appears after you insert the disc.
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select then press [ENTER].
When you press [ENTER]: Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Play list: Play starts To return to the menu screen Press [TOP MENU]. To return to the menu above the current one Press [RETURN]. To change the menu background Press [DISPLAY]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
001 track.mptrack.mptrack.mp3

Selecting from the lists

While playing
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

All By Artist Group 1

Playing

Playlist Group Content

Content title Few times in summer Less and less And when I was born Quatre gymnopedies You've made me sad

Playing HighMAT discs

HighMAT (High performance Media Access Technology) is a new standard for storing audio, image, and video data files on CD media. When you create a HighMAT CD using compliant PC software, you can make playlist settings and also record text information such as titles and artist names. File searching is made easy using CDs recorded in HighMAT through use of a versatile navigation system. CDs recorded in HighMAT can also be played on your PC. This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, or JPEG data. There are some differences from other WMA/MP3/JPEG discs.

To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Start program play ( page 27) and select A ( above).
Increasing your enjoyment of movies

Marker

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can mark up to 5 positions to play again. [RAM]: 999 positions [RAM]: If places have been marked (e.g., with a DVD video recorder), they are displayed.

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Do steps 1 to 3 on page 32 to select Marker.

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3421 ENTER Marker

Press [ENTER].

[RAM] Use [1] to select.
Advanced Surround Basic Operations
The unit is now ready to accept markers.
Press [ENTER] to mark a position.
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2-channel or over only) Enjoy a surround-like effect with 2 speakers (SP) (on other equipment) or headphones (HP). If the disc has surround effects, the effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side. Preparation Turn off the surround effects on the other equipment.
To recall a marker: [2, 1] [ENTER] To erase a marker: [2, 1] [CANCEL] To mark another position: [2, 1] [ENTER] [RAM] To mark the eleventh point and beyond 1. Use [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon.

Press [A.SURROUND].

Each time you press the button: e.g. SP

SP 1 SP 2

SP OFF
2. Use [3, 4] to select 1120. You can select the next group when the current group is full. This feature doesnt work while using a play list. The markers are ordered by time. This means that the marker numbers can change when you add and erase markers. You can clear existing markers, but they are restored when you open the disc lid, select another source or switch the unit to standby. Note This feature doesnt work during program and random play. Markers you add clear when you open the disc lid, select another source, or switch the unit to standby.
1 (Natural)>2 (Emphasized)>OFF (Cancel) ^---------------------------------------------------------} To change the mode [2]>[3, 4] to select SP or HP. Optimum seating position Distance A Television Speaker 3 or 4 times distance A Seating position Speaker OWhen using the televisions speakersN Distance Au Televisions width
Note Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced Surround is on. Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion.

Subtitles

3421 ENTER SUBTITLE ANGLE
[DVD-A] (Moving picture part) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only): You can change the subtitle number and turn the subtitles on and off. [RAM]: You can turn the subtitles on and off. During play

Press [SUBTITLE].

The number changes each time you press the button.

ON 1 English

Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles

Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change these during play. or is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc. [VCD] (SVCD only) Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding soundtracks are not recorded.
In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately. If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.

Soundtracks

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] During play
To clear/display the subtitles 1. Press [SUBTITLE]. 2. Press [1]. ([DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]) 3. Press [3, 4] to select ON or OFF.

Press [AUDIO].

[DVD-V] The number changes each time you press the button. Digital 1 English 3/2.1 ch [DVD-A] Soundtrack playing

1 LPCM 1 192k24b 2ch

Changing the position and brightness of the subtitles
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] 1. While the subtitle icon is on the screen, use [2, 1] to highlight Subtitle Position or Subtitle Brightness. Subtitle Position Subtitle Brightness 2. Use [3, 4] to adjust. Adjust position between 0 and j60 in 2 unit steps. For brightness, select Auto so the brightness adjusts automatically against the background, or a level between 0 and j9.
Sound track selected [RAM] [VCD] Each time you press the button: LR>L>R ^-------------} You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the discs instructions for details. Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when playing DVD-Audio and DVD-RAM soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures. Even if a second soundtrack isnt recorded on a DVD-Audio, two soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO]. The soundtrack currently playing is number 1. Refer to [B] on page 33 for audio signal type details.

Angles

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] During play

Press [ANGLE].

Changing the monitor settings

Picture quality

Press [PICTURE MODE].
-5 BRIGHT COLOUR SHARP GAMMA AI MODE BLUE LED

OFF OFF

PICTURE MODE indicator
Use [3, 4] to select the item. Use [2, 1] to select the setting.
Changing the size of the picture
Select how to show 4:3-aspect pictures on the LCD.
BRIGHT Brightens the picture. Power consumption increases with the level of brightness. COLOUR Adjust the shade of the picture's color. SHARP Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines. GAMMA Adjusts the brightness of dark parts of the picture. AI MODE Make a clear distinction between black and white. BLUE LED Turn the cursor jockeys light on and off. The cursor jockey flashes during some operations, even if you select OFF.

Press [MONITOR MODE].

Each time you press the button: NORMAL_-)FULL_-)ZOOM_ -] ^-OFF (no picture)<JUST(-------} The picture mode and size The picture shown on the LCD depends on the mode and the size recorded on the disc ( below). If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select OFF to conserve power. (The [] indicator flashes.). The LCD turns off if you close it. NORMAL is the best setting to show 16:9-aspect pictures. Mode NORMAL Disc

To clear the screen

Press [PICTURE MODE]. ZOOM Stretched vertically and horizontally. JUST Fills the screen for a more natural picture.
FULL Stretched horizontally.

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4:3 Letterbox

Te quiero Te quiero

Note These changes are effective only for this units LCD. Make changes to the televisions settings if you have connected one.

Advanced Operations 31

Using On-Screen Menu Icons
For your reference Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software, there are some items you cannot select or change. When numbers are displayed (e.g.title No.), the numbered buttons (remote control) are also effective for setting. After entering numbers, press [ENTER] to register the setting. To clear the icons Press [RETURN] until they clear.

DISPLAY RETURN 1

To change the position of the icons
On-Screen Menu Icons contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. 1. Use [2, 1] to select the Bar position icon. 2. Use [3, 4] to move the icons. 2. (There are 5 positions.)

Common procedures

Progress indicator
Indicates how far you have played through an item. e.g. [DVD-V]

Press [DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button: Disc information > Progress indicator : ; Original display < Unit information ( step 2)
[Unit\information\only] While the leftmost icon is highlighted
Use [3, 4] to select the menu.
Each time you use the cursor jockey: Play menu () e u Display menu () Picture menu e u Audio menu
Use [2, 1] to select the item. Use [3, 4] to select the setting.
Items with 3 or 4 above and below can be changed by [3, 4]. Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after using [3, 4]. Some items require different operations. Read the explanations on the following pages.
a Current position b Conditionplay, pause, or slow/search c Changing the time display [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Use [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time. Elapsed play time [VCD] (SVCD only) [WMA] [MP3] For display only, cannot be changed. Changing play speed [DVD-A] (Moving picture part) [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) You can slow down or speed up play. Use [2] (slower) or [1] (faster). There are five speeds: k0.8,.k0.9,.k1.0 (normal speed),.k1.2,.k1.4 After you change the speed: Output is in stereo. You cannot use Advanced Surround. Digital output switches to PCM. Sound is stereo as long as k1.0 is orange. To return to normal play Press [1] (Play).

Changing settings

3421 ENTER CANCEL
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

Audio Subtitle Menus

SELECT TAB
English Automatic English Level 8

Ratings

Press [2, 1] to select the menus tab.
The screen changes to display the menu. Disc()Video()Audio e e u u Others(===)Display
Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4] to select the option and press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN]. When you are finished Press [SETUP].
For your reference Press [MENU] on the main unit to access the SETUP menus while stopped (unless a DVD-RAM is loaded).
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preference 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 the unit is turned off. Underlined items are the factory presets. Menus Disc Items Audio Choose the preferred audio language. French Spanish Original1 Other 2 English Subtitle Choose the preferred subtitle language. Spanish Other 2 Automatic3 English French Menus Choose the preferred language for disc menus. French Spanish Other 2 English Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. 8 No Limit 1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them. 0 Lock All Entering a password The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons. 1. If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it. 2. Press [ENTER]. 1. Do not forget your password. 3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits. Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions.
The original language of each disc is selected. Input a code number with the numbered buttons ( page 42). If the language selected for Audio is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular television (to view 16:9 software in the pan and scan style) Regular television (to view 16:9 software in the letterbox style) Wide-screen television 16:9: Use the televisions screen modes to change the way the picture is shown. Progressive Out (Component) Choose Enable to enable progressive output. Enable Disable Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused. Field Frame Automatic Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT. Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR). 4:3 Letterbox:

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Menus Audio Items Speaker Setting (Analog connection) Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environment. Multi-channel: when 3 or more speakers are connected ( right). 2-channel: when 2 speakers or an amplifier with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder is connected. PCM Down Conversion (Digital connection) Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Select Yes if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. No: Output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. Yes: Converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. Signals are converted to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the disc has copy protection. Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipments operating instructions for details. Dolby Digital (Digital connection) Select Bitstream if the equipment can decode the signal. Bitstream PCM DTS Digital Surround (Digital connection) Select Bitstream if the equipment can decode the signal. PCM Bitstream
IMPORTANT (Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround) If the equipment cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers. Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital Only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. On Off Audio during Search Choose whether to have sound during search. On Off

You have forgotten your ratings password. You want to reset the unit to the factory settings.
Do the following to reset the unit to its original factory settings (SD settings are unaffected). While the unit is stopped, press and hold [;], [:] (backward), and [1, ON] on the main unit for about 3 seconds until the message Initialized disappears from the display, then turn the unit off.
Angles cannot be changed.
This function is dependent on software availability. There may be parts of multi-angle DVDs where different angles are not recorded.

Reference 43

The file recorded on SD is not displayed.
The unit doesnt play the data type (WMA/MP3 or JPEG) selected in the Mixed Disc-Audio&Stills in the SETUP menu. Reload the disc for the setting to be effective. Open and close the disc lid, then press [1] (Play) to start play.
There is a lot of noise. No sound from the units speaker. No sound from other speakers. Distorted sound. Move unit away from mobile phones. The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected. Turn up the volume. @ Check all connections and settings. SU, X, Y Check input mode of the other equipment. Advanced Surround may cause distortion with some discs. Turn Advanced Surround off if this occurs. M Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced Surround is on. Turn Advanced Surround off if you are using three or more speakers. M Some DVD-Audio specify the number of channels to be played and prohibit down-mixing to 2 channels. Read the discs instructions for details. Press [1] (Play) to restore normal play after changing the speed. P Noise may occur when playing WMA files. SD There may be some noise output when playing MPEG4 and VOICE files, but this is normal. Dialogue Enhancer and Advanced Surround do not work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals. Advanced Surround does not work if you have changed the play speed. P Adjust the brightness. O Some disruption is normal during SEARCH. SD Picture quality may worsen or some frames may be skipped when viewing MPEG4, but this is normal. Restore the zoom ratio to k1.00. R Set the subtitle position to 0. N Set 4:3 Aspect to Normal. R Select a picture mode other than OFF (no picture). O Check connections. U Ensure the input setting is correct. U Ensure the power of the connected equipment is on. Check connections. T, U Check that the television is on. Check that the input mode on the television is correct. Check the settings in VideoTV Aspect. W Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one. If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try changing 4:3 Aspect with the on-screen menu icons. R Turn off the zooming feature of your television if you are using Variable Zoom. R Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. T Change Video output mode to 480I. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. R The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the pixels are active, but of the remaining of 0.01 %, there are pixels that may be black or emit light constantly. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Sound effects do not work.

Picture

The LCD is dark. Picture distorted.
Menus not displayed correctly.
No picture on the LCD Picture from another unit not shown on the LCD. Picture doesnt appear on the television (or the size of the picture seems wrong).
There is ghosting when progressive output is on. LCD pixels turn black or radiate different colors.

Displays

On-Screen Menu Icons are cut off. No On-Screen display. Check the disc. The progressive out is set to Disable X CHECK CARD NO FILE PLEASE RE-OPERATE ERROR 01 ERROR 02 ERROR 03 Use [3, 4] while the Bar position icon is highlighted to move them down. P Go to the Display menu in the SETUP screen, and select On for On-Screen Messages. X Clean the disc. 9 Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and select Enable in Progressive Out (Component). W You are trying to play incompatible or corrupted data. This data cannot be played. The card cannot be played. Data the unit can play is not recorded on the card. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack) reconnect the power and turn the unit on again. A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer. The battery pack has been recharging for 12 hours but has failed to recharge for some reason. Recharge again. You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge at normal temperature. Trouble has occurred. The number appearing after H depends on the problem. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack) reconnect the power and turn the unit on again. If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.
H stands for a number. U11

[] and [CHG] indicators

The [] indicator flashes rapidly. The [] indicator flashes slowly. The [CHG] indicator flashes rapidly. The [CHG] indicator flashes slowly. The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer. The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the display mode is set to OFF (no picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished. There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check the message on the LCD (see above). Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a few minutes. =
Note The following do not indicate malfunction. Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging. The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use. The surface and area around the card slot becoming warm when used over long periods.

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Glossary
Bitstream The digital form of multi-channel data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before decording. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on the disc using this method. Dolby Pro Logic A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Film and video DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second. Frame still and field still Frames are the still pictures that make moving pictures. About thirty are shown each second. A frame still may appear blurred but overall quality is high. Two fields appear alternately to make up one frame. A field still is not blurred but picture quality is lower. Interlace and progressive output NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480P. I/P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures. B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded 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) These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

Product Service

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. Damage requiring serviceThe unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have 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. ServicingDo not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. 3. Replacement partsWhen parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 4. Safety checkAfter repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Specifications

DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format) DVD-Video, DVD-Audio Music CD [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible)] Video CD CD-R/CD-RW [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible), Video CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)] DVD-R (finalized as DVD-Video) SD played: Media: SD Memory Card Image: JPEG Video: MPEG4 Voice: G.726 Audio: MPEG2-AAC, MP3 (Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz) Signal system: NTSC LCD screen: 9q -Si, TFT wide-screen LCD (VGA 800k480kRGB pixels) Composite-video output/input: Output/input level: 1 Vp-p (75 ) Output/input terminal: Mini-jack Number of terminals: 1 system (output/input) Audio output/input: Output/input level: 1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k) Output/input terminal: Stereo mini-jack Number of terminals: 1 system (output/input) Audio performance: (1) Frequency response: (1) DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz22 kHz (48 kHz sampling) 4 Hz44 kHz (96 kHz sampling) (1) DVD-Audio: 4 Hz88 kHz (192 kHz sampling) (1) CD audio: 4 Hz20 kHz (2) S/N: (1) CD audio: 115 dB (3) Dynamic range: (1) DVD (linear audio): 98 dB (1) CD audio: 97 dB (4) Total harmonic distortion: (1) CD audio: 0.008 % Digital audio output: Output terminal: Mini optical terminal Number of terminals: 1 system (also used for audio output/input) Built-in speakers: 1 Wi1 W stereo output Pickup: Wave length: 658 nm/790 nm Laser power: CLASS II/CLASS I Power supply: DC 9 V (DC IN terminal)/ DC 7.2 V (Battery terminal) Power consumption (using included AC adaptor): 17 W (Unit only: 13 W) Recharging 13 W Main unit Discs played: Battery pack CGR-H604 (lithium ion): Voltage: 7.2 V Capacity: 3000 mAh Dimensions (excluding protrusions): 232 (W)k173.5 (D)k30.7 (H) mm [9216q (W)k62732q (D)k1732q (H)] 24.6 mm (3132q) at lowest point Mass: 1200 g (42.3 oz.) Multi cradle Composite-video output: Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ) Output terminal: RCA pin-jack Number of terminals: 1 system S-video output: Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ) C output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75 ) Output terminal: S-video jack Number of terminals: 1 system Component-video output (Progressive compatible): Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ) 0.525 Vp-p (75 ) PB output level: 0.525 Vp-p (75 ) PR output level: Output terminal: RCA pin-jack Number of terminals: 1 system Audio output: Output level: 1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k) Output terminal: RCA pin-jack Number of terminals: 5.1 ch discreet output 1 system Included speakers: 2 Wi2 W stereo output Power supply: DC 9 V (DC IN terminal) Power consumption (using included AC adaptor): 27 W (when connected to main unit and playing) Dimensions (excluding protrusions): 238 (W)k182 (D)k38 (H) mm [9616q (W)k7316q (D)k112q (H)] Mass: 680 g (24.0 oz) Common Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF) Operating humidity range: 1080 % RH (no condensation) AC adaptor: Power source: AC 100240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 38 W DC output: 9 V, 2500 mA Note Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. Power consumption in standby mode (using included AC adaptor): Main unit: 0.8 W Multi cradle: 0.9 W (when connected to main unit)

PETITE PANASONIC PORTABLE!
When What Video and Widescreen TV magazine reviewed the Panasonic DVD-LX9 they said that it, crams an amazing amount into its tiny casing, and boy were they right!
The 9 widescreen display is far bigger than most rivals yet What Video magazine went on to rave, the built in screen is radiant and sharp and that the, colour quality is true to Panasonics usual strong form. Enough said. Furthermore, the Panasonic knocks its rivals for six when it comes to sound quality. As well as the built in speakers, it also features two separate ones which offer a, surprisingly full-bodied delivery for their size. For all its big performance the baby LX9 is still smaller and lighter than many rivals with smaller screens. Panasonics usual superb build quality should also mean that those slinky good looks stay that way. Fortunately the DVD-LX9 also places few restrictions on the type of discs you can play either. DVD-Audio, JPEG, MP3, DVD-RAM,-R and -RW are all handled with ease. In addition, an SD slot allows for the playback of movies or stills from your digital camera, and it will even play the new MPEG4 format. In the words of What Video

DVD-LX9

1299.95 Value for money:
magazine, theres almost no disc format this player cant handle. Theres nothing worse than being on the move and the battery running out half way through a lm and, with this in mind, the built in rechargeable battery on the Panasonic lasts a feature length 150 minutes. Once home, the slim line remote control and docking station make this machine a exible player on the domestic front too. It seems only fair to leave the last word to What Video and Widescreen magazine who summed it up as, overall, it is without doubt the most capable portable out there. I couldnt have put it better myself.