Panasonic DVD Player DVD K32 User Manual

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Table of contents  
The illustration shows DVD-S32.  
Getting started  
Caution for AC Mains Lead/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Operating Instructions  
DVD/CD PLAYER  
STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
STEP 3 Setting up the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Model No.  
DVD-S32/DVD-K32  
DVD-S32 is only for the United Kingdom, Australia, N.Z. and Unit with PX printed on the  
Operations  
outer packaging.  
DVD-K32 is only for Asia.  
Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Playing MP3/JPEG discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)/  
Skipping 30 seconds forward/Skipping a minute forward/Quick replay/Zoom . . . 10  
Enjoying Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Changing the play sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Program play/Random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Using On-Screen Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Dear customer  
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this  
product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future  
reference.  
On-Screen Menu 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
On-Screen Menu 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Reference  
Region number  
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
Tips for making data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
Region  
Number  
Example:  
[The\United\Kingdom]  
Unit with PX printed on  
the outer packaging  
1
2
The United Kingdom  
Asia  
2
3
4
3
2
ALL  
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Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are  
DVD-K32.  
Australia and N.Z.  
[Note]  
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.  
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EB  
GN GCS PX  
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Safety precautions  
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.  
Placement  
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high  
humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other  
components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the  
unit.  
Voltage  
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.  
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do  
not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a  
ship or other place where DC is used.  
AC mains lead protection  
CAUTION!  
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection  
and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy  
items on the lead.  
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.  
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH  
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.  
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED  
CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.  
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause  
electric shock. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.  
Foreign matter  
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or  
malfunction.  
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this  
occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.  
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which  
can ignite if sprayed into the unit.  
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.  
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use.  
If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and  
the mobile telephone.  
Service  
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to  
light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions  
occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service  
center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired,  
disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.  
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the  
mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.  
[Asia]  
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be  
used for a long time.  
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.  
[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia,]N.Z.]and[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.  
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Discs that can be played  
Commercial discs  
Recorded discs (Y:Available,  
t:Not available)  
Disc  
Logo  
DVD-Video  
Indicated in these  
instructions by  
Recorded on a DVD  
video recorder, etc.  
[DVD-V]§2  
Recorded on a personal  
Remarks  
Disc  
Necessity of finalize§4  
Necessary  
computer, etc.  
High quality movie  
and music discs  
Logo  
DVD-R/RW  
[MP3]  
[JPEG]  
[DVD-V]  
[VCD]  
Y
Y
Y
Y
Video CD  
CD  
Music discs with  
video  
Including SVCD  
(Conforming to  
IEC62107)  
DVD-R DL  
Necessary  
t
t
[CD]  
Music discs  
iR/iRW  
§3  
Necessary  
Necessary  
Necessary§5  
(Y)  
t
t
t
t
iR DL  
CD-R/RW  
§3  
(Y)  
Discs that cannot be played  
§1  
DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, Version 1.0 of DVD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-  
ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, WMA Discs, DivX video Discs, Photo  
CD, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD,  
DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.  
Y
Y
It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs, the condition of the  
recording, the recording method and how the files were created (page 19, Tips for making data discs).  
§1  
This unit can also play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.  
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.  
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.  
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary” on  
Built-in decoder  
§2  
This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you  
can play DVDs with this mark.  
§3  
§4  
this unit, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.  
Closing the session will also work.  
This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this unit to  
equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DTS sound.  
§5  
Handling precautions  
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).  
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 use scratch-proof protectors or covers.  
Do not use the following discs:  
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc).  
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.  
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.  
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STEP 1 Connection to a television  
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.  
Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.  
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
Connect the terminals of the same colour.  
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations are of the models for areas except the United Kingdom.  
(\The\United\Kingdom\ :There is no S VIDEO OUT terminal on the unit.)  
Television  
\The\United\Kingdom  
]
With COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN  
With SCART (AV) IN  
AUDIO IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
or  
AUDIO IN  
VIDEO  
IN  
S VIDEO  
IN  
SCART (AV) IN  
R
L
R
L
S video cable§  
Audio/video  
1
Video  
cables  
21-pinSCART  
cable  
Audio/video  
Not used  
cable§  
2
cable§  
2
AV  
Y
P
B
R
Y
P
B
R
L
L
P
P
If the television is compatible with S-  
video, select “S-VIDEO/YPbPr”, or  
compatible with RGB, select “RGB/  
NO OUTPUT” for the AV terminals  
(page 14, “VIDEO” tab).  
R
R
Please connect directly to TV.  
Please connect directly to TV  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
Select “DARKER” from the “BLACK LEVEL” (page 14,  
(red and white plugs) should also be connected. “VIDEO” tab).  
§
1 When using this connection, the audio cable  
§
2 [Australia\and\N.Z.\: included  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]: included  
[Asia]: included  
To enjoy progressive video  
Connect to a progressive output compatible television.  
1 \The\United\Kingdom]  
Set “VIDEO OUT-SCART” to “VIDEO/YPbPr” for component  
terminals. (page 14, “VIDEO” tab).  
\The\United\Kingdom]: not included  
You can connect the audio cable to the 2-  
channel audio input terminals of an analog  
amplifier or system component to enjoy  
stereo sound.  
2 Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”, then follow the  
instructions on the menu screen (page 14, “VIDEO” tab).  
\The\United\Kingdom  
]
Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i .  
60p input terminals are progressive compatible.  
Back of the unit  
(Continued on the next page)  
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STEP 1 Connection to a television  
STEP 2 The remote control  
Enjoying multi-channel surround sound  
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the  
Batteries  
Y
P
B
R
remote control.  
Coaxial cable  
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
Do not:  
Amplifier with a built-in  
decoder or a decoder-  
amplifier combination  
L
R6/LR6, AA  
P
mix old and new batteries.  
use different types at the same time.  
heat or expose to flame.  
take apart or short circuit.  
attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese  
batteries.  
R
Please connect directly to TV  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
COAXIAL IN  
Back of the unit  
Change “DOWN SAMPLING”, “DOLBY DIGITAL”, “DTS” and “MPEG§” (  
“AUDIO” tab).  
§ [The\United\Kingdom,[Australia\and\N.Z.\  
page 15,  
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.  
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage  
which can damage items the fluid contacts and may  
cause a fire.  
Connect the AC mains lead last  
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY  
READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.  
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used  
for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
Use  
AC mains lead (included)  
Aim at the remote control sensor (page 8), avoiding  
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front  
of the unit.  
L
To household mains socket  
R
AC IN  
Configuration of the AC inlet differs according to the area.  
Unit with PX printed on the outer packaging  
If the power plug does not fit your AC outlet, use the  
power plug adaptor (included).  
If it still doesn’t fit, contact an electrical parts  
distributor for assistance.  
[DVD-K32] only  
Connect to the ground terminal  
Ground the unit by connecting a copper wire to the screw on the back of the unit and  
the ground terminal to prevent static electricity buildup caused by the karaoke  
microphone.  
To the ground terminal  
SIGNAL EARTH  
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STEP 3 Setting up the unit  
Changing the unit’s setting to suit your television.  
Preparation  
Selecting aspect ratio  
Select the TV type and how to show images (Default setting is  
“4:3PAN&SCAN”).  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on  
PLAY  
QUICK OSD  
MODE  
the television to suit the connections for the player.  
SKIP  
SLOW/SEARCH  
3
4
5
Press [3 4] to select “VIDEO” tab and press [ENTER].  
Press [3 4] to select “TV ASPECT” and press [ENTER].  
Press [3 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].  
1 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.  
2 Press [SETUP] to display “MAIN” menu.  
STOP PAUSE PLAY  
㪤㪘㪠㪥  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
㪛㪠㪪㪚  
To select how to show images made for 16:9 aspect screens on a 4:3 aspect  
television.  
㪭㪠㪛㪜㪦  
㪘㪬㪛㪠㪦  
㪛㪠㪪㪧㪣㪘㪰  
㪦㪫㪟㪜㪩㪪  
ENTER  
4:3PAN&SCAN:  
The sides of the picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless  
prohibited by the disc).  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
QUICK  
SETUP ZOOM REPLAY M. SKIP  
4:3LETTERBOX:  
Picture is shown in the letterbox style.  
4:3ZOOM:  
If you select 4:3 PAN & SCAN and there is no effect, select this and the  
image will display in 4:3 PAN &SCAN.  
Selecting menu language  
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-screen  
messages (Default setting is “ENGLISH”).  
To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect  
television.  
3
4
5
Press [3 4] to select “DISPLAY” tab and press [ENTER].  
Press [3 4] to select “LANGUAGE” and press [ENTER].  
Press [3 4] to select the language and press [ENTER].  
16:9NORMAL:  
The picture is displayed as a horizontally stretched 16:9 image.  
16:9SHRINK:  
e.g. [The\United\Kingdom]  
The picture is displayed as a 4:3 ratio image in the center of the screen.  
㪠㪪㪧㪣㪘㪰㪄㪣㪘㪥㪞㪬㪘㪞㪜  
㪪㪜㪫㪫㪠㪥㪞㩷㪪㪫㪘㪫㪜  
㪣㪘㪥㪞㪬㪘㪞㪜  
㪜㪥㪞㪣㪠㪪㪟  
㪩㪘㪥㪚㪘㪠㪪  
㪜㪪㪧㪘㪥㪦㪣  
㪛㪜㪬㪫㪪㪚㪟  
㪠㪫㪘㪣㪠㪘㪥㪦  
16:9ZOOM:  
The picture is adjusted horizontally to display a full screen image in 16:9  
aspect ratio.  
㪜㪥㪪㪢㪘  
㪜㪛㪜㪩㪣㪘㪥㪛㪪  
Press [RETURN] to go back to the previous screen.  
Press [SETUP] to exit the screen.  
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Basic play  
Stop Pause  
2Open the disc tray.  
1Power ON.  
[DVD-K32] only  
Enjoying KARAOKE page 10  
3Load the disc.  
4Start play.  
Remote control sensor  
Load double-sided discs so  
the label for the side you  
want to play is facing up.  
Search  
(during play)  
(during pause)  
Slow-motion  
Up to 5 steps  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Skip  
Press [:9] to skip chapters or tracks.  
[VCD] Slow-motion, forward direction only  
Pause  
Stop  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
The position is memorized when “!” flashes on the display.  
Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. (Resume play)  
Press [] to clear the position.  
Repeatplay  
(page 12, On-Screen Menu 1)  
Standby/on switch (Í/I)  
[Note]  
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.  
DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press []  
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.  
Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.  
Standby/on indicator (Í)  
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby  
mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.  
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (page 16, 17).  
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Playing MP3/JPEG discs  
While the menu is displayed  
[MP3] [JPEG]  
[VCD] forward direction only  
Press [3 4 2 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].  
Frame-by-frame  
(during pause)  
[DVD-V] [VCD]  
Repeat this step if there are multiple layers.  
DATA-DISC  
:Group (Folder)§  
ROOT  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
Life on Jupiter  
Soccer  
Starperson  
Ashley at Prom  
City Penguin  
Neanderthal  
Cartoons  
RETURN  
Return to  
previous screen  
Trilobites  
:MP3 content (File)§  
White Dwarf  
07 Discovery  
Baseball  
Formura one  
Lady Starfish  
[DVD-V]  
Shows a disc top menu.  
TOP MENU  
:JPEG content (File)§  
ROOT  
§Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups in these  
instructions.  
[DVD-V]  
Shows a disc menu.  
MENU  
Disc menu  
Once the last content of a group has finished playing, playback will stop.  
Press [2 1] several times to go to the next page or previous page if any.  
Press [RETURN] to go back to the previous screen.  
[VCD] with playback control  
Shows a disc menu.  
RETURN  
Press [MENU] to display/exit the screen.  
Select the picture in thumbnails menu [JPEG]  
Select  
Group and  
content number  
1 While pictures are being  
displayed, press [MENU] to  
display the thumbnails.  
On-screen item  
select  
Group name  
Register  
FOLDER1  
G
1/ 11  
:
C
1/  
2
2 To select a picture in a group  
[VCD] with playback control  
Press [3421] to select the picture and  
press [ENTER].  
Press [2 1] several times to go to the  
next page or previous page if any.  
1
While the disc menu is displayed, press  
[FUNCTIONS] to display On-Screen Menu 1.  
Number select  
2
3
Press [2 1] to select “  
Press [3 4] to select the track number and press  
”.  
To select a picture in other  
[ENTER].  
groups  
Number display  
:;  
Time display  
1 Press [3] to select the group name.  
FL SELECT  
Main unit display  
2 Press [2 1] to select the group and press [ENTER].  
3 Press [3421] to select the picture and press [ENTER].  
Press [MENU] to go back to thumbnails menu.  
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Convenient functions  
Enjoying Karaoke  
[DVD-K32] only  
QUICK OSD  
Displaying current playback condition  
(Quick OSD)  
1Connect the microphone to the  
(Main unit)  
microphone jack (MIC).  
The microphone plug: 3.50 mm, monaural  
Press [QUICK OSD].  
e.g. [VCD]  
Current playback number  
Press [3 4] to change current/elapsed play time.  
T
1
TIME  
3:03  
Play mode  
---  
: Normal Play  
PRG: Program Play  
RND: Random Play  
Current position  
To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD].  
Playback condition  
[The\United\Kingdom,\Asia,\Australia\and]N.Z.]  
M. SKIP  
CM SKIP  
3Turn [VOLUME]  
2Start playing the Karaoke disc.  
Skipping 30 seconds forward  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
Skipping a minute forward  
(microphone volume  
controller) to adjust the  
volume of the microphone.  
Adjust the volume of the connected  
equipment (e.g. Television).  
[DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW  
)
Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.  
During play, press [M.SKIP] or [CM SKIP].  
This may not work depending on the play position.  
To turn on or off of vocal  
QUICK  
Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)  
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3]  
1
Press [FUNCTIONS] several times to display the On-Screen Menu as below.  
e.g. [DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)  
REPLAY  
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.  
This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.  
This does not work with iR/iRW.  
1
2
ꢀꢀꢀ  
OFF  
ꢀꢀꢀ  
2
3
Press [2 1] to select “  
”.  
ZOOM  
Zoom [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]  
Press [3 4] to turn on or off of vocal.  
Depending on the type of disc, the settings may be different. Please read the  
disc’s instructions for more details.  
1
2
[JPEG] Press [;].  
Press [ZOOM] to select the zoom ratio.  
e.g. [VCD]  
NORMAL-----) k2-----) k4  
If the picture is distorted when you enjoying karaoke, set Attenuator to “ON”  
^-------------------------------------------b  
(page 13, On-Screen Menu 2).  
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Changing the play sequences  
Random play  
[CD] [VCD] (up to 20 tracks)  
[MP3] [JPEG] (up to 24 groups/999 contents)  
Program play (up to 20 items)  
1
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several times to select  
“OOO PROGRAM”.  
1
2
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several  
e.g. [VCD]  
times to select OOO RANDOM.  
When playing a disc with both MP3 and  
JPEG recorded, select “MUSIC  
PROGRAM” for MP3 or “PICTURE  
PROGRAM” for JPEG pictures.  
You cannot set both “MUSIC PROGRAM”  
and “PICTURE PROGRAM”.  
e.g. [DVD-V]  
When playing a disc with both MP3 and JPEG  
recorded, select “MUSIC RANDOM” for MP3 or  
“PICTURE RANDOM” for JPEG pictures.  
[MP3] [JPEG]  
Only when the disc has a group (folder)  
Press [3 4] to select a group and press [ENTER].  
¢” will be displayed next to the selected groups.  
Press [ENTER] again to clear.  
To select multiple groups, repeat this step.  
To select all items in a disc, select “ALL”.  
Press [3 4] several times to go to the next page or previous page if any.  
2
Press [3 4] to select an item and  
press [ENTER].  
Repeat this step to program other items.  
To select all items in a disc, title, or group,  
select “ALLand press [ENTER].  
Press [3 4] several times to go to the  
next page or previous page if any.  
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous  
menu.  
3
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.  
ALL  
To exit the random screen  
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.  
3
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.  
Clearing the program  
Press [1] and then press [3 4] to select the item and press [RETURN].  
Clearing the whole program  
Press [1] several times to select “CLEAR ALL” and press [ENTER]. The whole program  
is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.  
To exit the program screen  
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.  
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Using On-Screen Menus  
FUNCTIONS  
RETURN  
1
2
3
4
Press.  
Each time you press the button:  
Select the item.  
Make the settings.  
Press to exit.  
On-Screen Menu 1 (below)  
>
On-Screen Menu 2 (page 13)  
^----------------------------exit,----------------------------b  
On-Screen Menu 1  
e.g. [DVD-V]  
Subtitle  
Audio  
Angle  
FRA  
Repeat  
OFF  
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.  
On-Screen Menu 1  
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed  
Motion pictures  
[JPEG]: you can use even if there is no elapsed time  
display.)  
1 Press [3 4] to select an item to be repeated.  
Press [3 4] to select the soundtrack.  
[VCD] [CD]  
Audio  
(Soundtrack)  
Repeat  
Press [3 4] to select “L”, “R”,“LiR” or “L R”.  
2 A-B repeat only  
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.  
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.  
[VCD] with playback control  
See page 9, Number select.  
Discs with subtitles  
Playback  
control  
Press [3 4] to select the subtitle language or “OFF”.  
On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for  
subtitles that are not displayed.  
Subtitle  
Angle  
[JPEG]  
Rotate  
During pause, press [3 4] to select “0”, “90”, “180” or  
“270”.  
[DVD-V] with multiple angles  
Press [3 4] to select the angle.  
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On-Screen Menu 2  
e.g. [DVD-V]  
[DVD-K32] only  
Zoom  
Advanced Surround  
Attenuator  
#ꢂ5744170&ꢁ  
ON  
Dialogue Enhancer  
VIDEO  
OFF  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
Transfer Mode  
Picture mode  
On-Screen Menu 2  
Motion pictures with 2 or more channels  
Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front  
speakers.  
If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”  
(page 14, “VIDEO” tab), press [3 4] to select the  
method of conversion for progressive output to suit the  
type of material.  
Press [3 4] to select the item.  
When the tray is opened, the setting will return to  
AUTO or AUTO1.  
A.SURROUND 1:  
A.SURROUND 2:  
A.SURROUND 3:  
OFF  
Light effect  
Medium effect  
Strong effect  
Advanced  
Surround  
When playing PAL discs  
AUTO: Automatically detects the film and video  
content, and appropriately converts it.  
VIDEO: Select when using AUTO, and the content is  
distorted.  
When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound  
seems to come from speakers on either side of you.  
Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance  
between the front left and right speakers or the width of  
the television if using the television’s speakers.  
Do not use in combination with surround effects on  
other equipment.  
CINEMA:Select this if the edges of the  
film content appear jagged or  
rough when AUTO is selected.  
However, if the video content  
is distorted as shown in the  
Transfer  
Mode  
Motion pictures  
Press [3 4] to select the zoom ratio.  
illustration to the right, then  
select AUTO.  
[JPEG]  
When playing NTSC discs  
Zoom  
During pause, press [3 4] to select the zoom ratio.  
AUTO1 (normal): Automatically detects the film and  
video content, and appropriately  
converts it.  
NORMAL  
k2  
k4  
AUTO2: In addition to AUTO1, automatically detects  
film contents with different frame rates and  
appropriately converts it.  
VIDEO: Select when using AUTO1 and AUTO2, and  
the content is distorted.  
Only  
[DVD-K32]  
When using AUDIO OUT connections (page 5) or  
enjoying Karaoke (page 10).  
If sound is distorted, press [3 4] to select “ON”.  
ON  
Attenuator  
OFF  
Press [3 4] to select the mode.  
NORMAL: Normal images  
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear  
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, MPEG§, 3-channel or over, with the  
CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in  
dark scenes.  
Picture  
Mode  
dialogue recorded in the center channel)  
Dialogue  
Enhancer  
CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in  
dark scenes.  
DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.  
ANIMATION:Suitable for animation  
Press [3 4] to select “ON”.  
ON  
OFF  
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Changing the player settings  
1
2
3
4
5
Select  
Select  
Select  
SETUP  
SETUP  
Register  
Register  
Register  
Shows Setup menu.  
Select the tab.  
Select the item.  
Make the settings.  
Press to exit.  
Referring to page 14 to 15, change as required.  
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.  
Underlined items are the factory preset.  
“VIDEO” tab  
SETTING STATE  
TV ASPECT  
Choose the setting to suit  
your television and  
preference. (page 7,  
Selecting aspect ratio)  
Display the current setting of the items below  
4:3PAN&SCAN  
4:3ZOOM  
16:9SHRINK  
4:3LETTERBOX  
16:9NORMAL  
16:9ZOOM  
“DISC” tab  
SETTING STATE  
AUDIO  
Choose the audio  
language.  
Display the current setting of the items below  
ENGLISH  
(LANGUAGE OPTIONS)§1 ORIGINAL§2  
OTHER  
----§3  
TV TYPE  
Select to suit the type of  
television.  
NTSC DISC OUT§5,6,7  
Choose PAL60 or NTSC  
output when playing NTSC  
discs.  
STANDARD  
LCD  
PLASMA  
CRT  
PROJECTION  
AUTO§4  
ENGLISH  
OTHER  
----§3  
(LANGUAGE OPTIONS)§1  
SUBTITLE  
Choose the subtitle  
language.  
NTSC  
:
Output signals from NTSC discs remain as  
NTSC.  
PAL60  
:
NTSC disc can be viewed on PAL television.  
ENGLISH (LANGUAGE OPTIONS)§1 OTHER  
----§3  
MENUS  
[Asia]: “NTSC” is the factory preset.  
Choose the  
language for disc  
menus.  
STILL MODE  
Specify the type of picture  
shown when paused.  
AUTO  
FIELD  
:
The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.  
FRAME: Overall quality is high, but the picture may  
appear blurred.  
RATINGS  
Set a ratings level to  
limit DVD-Video play.  
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)  
0 LOCK ALL: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.  
5
VIDEO OUT-SCART§  
VIDEO/YPbPr  
S-VIDEO/YPbPr  
RGB/NO OUTPUT  
Choose the video signal format to  
be output from the SCART and  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
terminals (page 5)  
1 to 7:  
To prohibit play of DVD-Video with  
corresponding ratings recorded on them.  
8 NO LIMIT  
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.  
BLACK LEVEL§8  
LIGHTER: When connected through VIDEO OUT or  
S VIDEO OUT.  
DARKER: When connected through COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT.  
Enter the password with [3 4] and [1], then press [ENTER].  
Change the black level of  
the picture if you connected  
a television through the  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT terminals.  
Do not forget your password.  
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding  
the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
PASSWORD  
Change the  
password for  
“RATINGS”  
(above).  
1 Select “CHANGEand press [ENTER].  
2 Enter the current password with [3 4] and [1], then press  
[ENTER].  
3 Enter the new password with [3 4] and [1], then press  
[ENTER].  
If “VERIFY” is displayed, please verify the password and  
insert it again.  
VIDEO OUT (I/P)  
INTERLACE  
PROGRESSIVE  
Select “PROGRESSIVE”  
only if connecting to a  
progressive output  
When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message screen  
will appear.  
For progressive output, press [3] and then press  
[ENTER].  
Press [RETURN] to cancel.  
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§1  
Language options  
“AUDIO” tab  
[The\United\Kingdom]:  
SETTING STATE  
Display the current setting of the items below  
ON: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1  
FRENCH, SPANISH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, SWEDISH, DUTCH and POLISH  
[Australia\and\N.Z.]:  
FRENCH, SPANISH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, RUSSIAN, DUTCH and PORTUGUESE  
[Asia]: CHINESE  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]: FRENCH and SPANISH  
The original language designed on the disc is selected.  
Input a code number referring to the table (below).  
If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitles appear in that  
language (If available on the disc).  
[The\United\Kingdom]  
[Australia\and\N.Z.]  
DOWN SAMPLING  
Check the digital input  
limitations of the  
equipment you connect  
using COAXIAL terminal  
and select the maximum  
sampling frequency of  
PCM digital output.  
or 48 kHz  
OFF  
:
When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2  
or 96 kHz  
Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.  
§2  
§3  
§4  
Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of  
88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your  
equipment’s operating instructions for details.  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
BITSTREAM  
BITSTREAM  
BITSTREAM  
PCM  
OFF  
PCM  
Select “BITSTREAM” when  
the equipment can decode the  
bitstream (digital form of multi-  
channel data). Otherwise,  
select “PCM” or “OFF”. (If the  
bitstream is output to the  
equipment without a decoder,  
high levels of noise can be  
output and may damage your  
speakers and hearing.)  
§5  
§6  
§7  
§8  
With COAXIAL  
connections (  
page 6)  
[Asia]  
DTS  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
With COAXIAL  
connections (  
page 6)  
Language code list  
§
MPEG§  
With COAXIAL  
connections (  
5
6
Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
6566  
6565  
6570  
8381  
6577  
6582  
7289  
6583  
6589  
6590  
6665  
6985  
Hausa:  
7265  
7387  
7273  
7285  
7383  
7378  
7365  
7165  
7384  
7465  
7487  
7578  
7583  
7575  
7589  
7579  
7585  
7679  
7665  
Romanian:  
Russian:  
8279  
8285  
8377  
8365  
7168  
8382  
Hebrew:  
Hindi:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
Ameharic:  
Arabic:  
Samoan:  
Sanskrit:  
page 6)  
Hungarian:  
Icelandic:  
Indonesian:  
Interlingua:  
Irish:  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
ON:  
Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through  
compressing the range of the lowest sound level and  
the highest sound level. Convenient for late night  
viewing. (Only works with DOLBY DIGITAL)  
Scots Gaelic:  
Serbian:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
Serbo-Croatian: 8372  
Shona:  
Sindhi:  
8378  
8368  
8373  
8375  
8376  
8379  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
Italian:  
OFF  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
Japanese:  
Javanese:  
Kannada:  
Kashmiri:  
Kazakh:  
Kirghiz:  
Singhalese:  
Slovak:  
Slovenian:  
Somali:  
Spanish:  
Sundanese:  
Swahili:  
Swedish:  
Tagalog:  
Tajik:  
“DISPLAY” tab  
SETTING STATE  
Basque:  
Display the current setting of the items below  
Bengali; Bangla: 6678  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
6890  
6672  
6682  
6671  
7789  
6669  
7577  
6765  
9072  
6779  
7282  
6783  
6865  
7876  
6978  
6979  
6984  
7079  
7074  
7073  
7082  
7089  
7176  
7565  
6869  
6976  
7576  
7178  
7185  
§
5 ENGLISH  
ITALIANO  
6 ENGLISH  
ITALIANO  
FRANÇAIS  
SVENSKA  
FRANÇAIS  
ESPAÑOL  
DEUTSCH  
POLSKI  
DEUTSCH  
PORTUGUÊS  
NEDERLANDS  
ESPAÑOL  
Korean:  
Kurdish:  
Laotian:  
Latin:  
Latvian, Lettish: 7686  
Lingala:  
Lithuanian:  
Macedonian:  
Malagasy:  
Malay:  
LANGUAGE  
(page 7, Selecting  
menu language)  
§
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
Byelorussian:  
Cambodian:  
Catalan:  
Chinese:  
Corsican:  
Croatian:  
Czech:  
РY  
CCK  
NЙ  
NEDERLANDS  
§
7 ENGLISH  
Tamil:  
8 ENGLISH  
§
FRANÇAIS  
ESPAÑOL  
7678  
7684  
7775  
7771  
7783  
7776  
7784  
7773  
7782  
7779  
7778  
7865  
7869  
7879  
7982  
Tatar:  
Telugu:  
Thai:  
“OTHERS” tab  
SETTING STATE  
JPEG TIME  
Tibetan:  
Tigrinya:  
Tonga:  
Display the current setting of the items below  
To change the slideshow timing  
Danish:  
Dutch:  
Malayalam:  
Maltese:  
Maori:  
1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1 unit)  
60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30 unit)  
“3 SEC” is the factory preset.  
15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5 unit)  
Turkish:  
Turkmen:  
Twi:  
Ukrainian:  
Urdu:  
Uzbek:  
English:  
Esperanto:  
Estonian:  
Faroese:  
Fiji:  
Marathi:  
Moldavian:  
Mongolian:  
Nauru:  
FL DIMMER  
Changes the brightness  
of the unit’s display.  
BRIGHT  
AUTO:  
DIM  
The display is dimmed, but brightens only when  
you perform some operations.  
Finnish:  
Nepali:  
Vietnamese:  
Volapük:  
Welsh:  
French:  
Norwegian:  
Oriya:  
AUTO POWER OFF  
ON: The unit switches to standby mode after about 30  
Frisian:  
minutes in the stop mode.  
Galician:  
Georgian:  
German:  
Greek:  
Pashto, Pushto: 8083  
Wolof:  
OFF  
Persian:  
Polish:  
7065  
8076  
8084  
8065  
8185  
Xhosa:  
Yiddish:  
Yoruba:  
Zulu:  
DEFAULTS  
RESET  
Portuguese:  
Punjabi:  
This returns all values The password screen is shown if “RATINGS” (page 14) is  
Greenlandic:  
Guarani:  
Gujarati:  
in the setup menus to set. Please enter the same password with [3 4] and [1],  
Quechua:  
the default settings.  
then press [ENTER], then turn the unit off and on again.  
Rhaeto-Romance: 8277  
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Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult  
your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)  
Power  
No subtitles.  
Display the subtitles. (12)  
No power.  
Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains  
socket. (6)  
The subtitles  
overlap closed  
captions recorded  
on discs.§1  
Clear the subtitles. (12)  
The unit is  
When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, the unit  
automatically switches to standby after approximately 30  
minutes in the stop mode. (15)  
automatically  
switched to the  
standby mode.  
In A-B Repeat,  
point B is  
automatically set.  
The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.  
No operation  
Repeat play is  
automatically  
canceled.  
A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].  
Repeat play may be canceled when you press [M.SKIP] or  
[CM SKIP].  
No response  
when any buttons  
pressed.  
This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in  
these operating instructions. (4)  
The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,  
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit  
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,  
disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.  
Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to  
evaporate.  
Picture incorrect  
Picture distorted.  
Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video  
cassette recorder. (5)  
Make sure that progressive output has not been selected  
when the connected television is not progressive compatible.  
Press and hold [RETURN] until the picture displays correctly.  
The settings will return to “INTERLACE”.  
No response  
when remote  
control buttons  
pressed.  
Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (6)  
The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (6)  
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and  
operate. (8)  
When operating the On-Screen Menus, even if the items are  
lined up vertically, select the item with [2 1] and then set  
the item using [3 4].  
Picture size  
doesn’t fit the  
screen.  
Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” tab. (14)  
Use the television to change the aspect. If your television  
does not have that function, change “TV ASPECT”. (14)  
Change the Zoom setting. (10)  
No picture or  
sound.  
Check the video or audio connection. (5, 6)  
When playing PAL Set “Transfer Mode” to “AUTO”. (13)  
disc, picture  
distorted.  
The television  
may display  
incorrectly or  
colours appear  
faded.  
Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.  
Check that the disc has something recorded on it.  
You have forgotten While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
PAL discs cannot be played.  
[The\United\Kingdom,\Asia,\Australia\and]N.Z.]  
The unit and television are using different video systems.  
[Asia] Use a multi-system or NTSC television.  
[The\United\Kingdom,\\Australia\and]N.Z.]  
Use a multi-system or PAL television.  
[The\United\Kingdom,\Asia,\Australia\and]N.Z.]  
The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television.  
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC  
television.  
–This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL60 for viewing on  
a PAL television (“NTSC DISC OUT” in “VIDEO” tab). (14)  
your ratings  
[1] (PLAY) and [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit and then also  
press and hold [Í/I] on the unit until “INITIALIZED”  
disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on  
again. All settings will return to the default values.  
password.  
Reset all the settings  
to Factory Preset.  
Specific operation impossible or incorrect  
It takes time  
before play starts.  
Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still  
picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time  
will not be displayed, however this is normal.  
The program play  
function do not  
work.  
These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.  
Menu doesn’t  
appear. [VCD] with  
playback control  
Press [] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).  
Menu not  
displayed  
correctly.  
Restore the zoom ratio to “NORMAL”. (10)  
Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” tab. (14)  
Play doesn’t start. If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback  
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Progressive video  
Unit displays  
“noPLAy”  
There is ghosting  
when progressive  
output is on.  
This problem is caused by the editing method or material  
used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use  
You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)  
You inserted a blank disc.  
You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)  
interlace output. Change “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in  
VIDEO  
tab  
to “INTERLACE”. (14)  
“U11”  
The disc may be dirty. (18)  
Pictures not in  
progressive  
output.  
If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT  
You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)  
or S VIDEO OUT§2, output will be interlace.  
“H∑∑”  
(∑∑ stands for a  
number.)  
Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H”  
depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then  
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC  
mains lead, and then reconnect it.  
Closed captions  
not displayed.§1  
When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be  
displayed.  
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number  
and contact a qualified service person.  
Sound incorrect  
Sound distorted.  
Set Advanced Surround to “OFF”. (13)  
“nodISC”  
You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.  
Set Attenuator to “ON” if it causes distortion. (13)  
You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)  
Piercing noise  
comes from the  
speakers.  
If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not  
include decoder, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL”, “MPEG§  
to “PCM” and set “DTS” to “OFF” in “AUDIO” tab. (15)  
3
Television displays  
/”  
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.  
Effects do not  
work.  
None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting  
bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (6)  
Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with  
some discs.  
“NODISC”  
“THIS TYPE OF  
You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)  
DISC CANNOT BE You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)  
PLAYED. PLEASE You inserted a blank disc.  
Recording  
INSERT A  
DIFFERENT  
DISC.”  
Cannot record to  
digital recording  
equipment.  
(Incorrect sound  
recorded.)  
You cannot record MP3.  
You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing  
digital recording.  
You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot  
handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.  
Make the following settings:  
“THIS DISC MAY  
NOT BE PLAYED  
IN YOUR  
You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the  
same or includes the same region number as the unit or if  
the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number  
for the unit on the rear panel. (Cover)  
REGION.”  
– Advanced Surround:  
– DOWN SAMPLING:  
– DOLBY DIGITAL/MPEG§3  
OFF (13)  
ON (15)  
PCM (15)  
OFF (15)  
§1 [Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
§2 [Except[The\United\Kingdom]  
§3 [The\United\Kingdom,\Australia\and]N.Z.]  
:
DTS:  
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Maintenance  
Specifications  
Signal system:  
Audio output:  
Output level:  
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
NTSC  
2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this  
unit.  
Output terminal:  
[Others]  
PAL 625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC  
[The\United\Kingdom]  
[Others]  
Number of terminals:  
Audio performance:  
(1) Frequency response:  
DVD (linear audio):  
Pin jack/AV  
Pin jack  
2 channel: 1 system  
Operating temperature range:  
Operating humidity range:  
i5 to i35 oC  
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the  
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.  
Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary  
although this depends on the operating environment.  
Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as  
they may cause malfunction.  
5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)  
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:  
(1) DVD (DVD-Video)  
(2) DVD-R (DVD-Video, MP3§2, 4, JPEG§3, 4  
(3) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video)  
)
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)  
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)  
4 Hz to 20 kHz  
(4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, MP3§2, 4, JPEG§3, 4  
(5) iR/iRW (Video)  
)
CD Audio:  
(2) S/N ratio:  
CD Audio:  
(3) Dynamic range:  
DVD (linear audio):  
CD Audio:  
(4) Total harmonic distortion:  
CD Audio:  
(6) iR DL (Video)  
Clean discs  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
(7) CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD§1  
,
115 dB  
MP3§2, 4, JPEG§3, 4  
Video output:  
)
92 dB  
90 dB  
Output level:  
Output terminal:  
[The\United\Kingdom]  
[Others]  
1 Vp-p (75 )  
0.003 %  
Pin jack  
Pin jack (1 system)/AV  
Pin jack (1 system)  
Digital audio output:  
Coaxial digital output:  
Pickup:  
S-video output:  
Wave length:  
653 nm/790 nm  
CLASS 1/CLASS 3A  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
Laser power:  
Y output level:  
1 Vp-p (75 )  
0.286 Vp-p (75 )  
Power supply:  
C output level:  
[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia\and]N.Z.]  
[Others]  
AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz  
Y output level:  
C output level:  
1 Vp-p (75 )  
NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 )  
PAL; 0.300 Vp-p (75 )  
[Asia]and\Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
AC 110 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
[DVD-S32]  
10 W  
Output terminal:  
[The\United\Kingdom]  
[Others]  
approx. 1 W  
AV  
[DVD-K32]  
less than 1.5 W  
S terminal (1 system)  
Dimensions (WkDkH):  
Mass:  
430 mm k251 mmk43 mm  
Component video output:  
2.2 kg  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
[NTSC: 525 (480)p/525 (480)i]  
[Note]  
[Others]  
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass  
and dimensions are approximate.  
[NTSC: 525 (480)p/525 (480)i, PAL: 625 (576)p/625 (576)i]  
Y output level:  
1 Vp-p (75 )  
0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
§1Conforming to IEC62107  
P
P
B
output level:  
output level:  
§2MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3  
§3Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files  
Picture resolution:  
R
Output terminal:  
Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)  
between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels  
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
RGB video output: [The\United\Kingdom]  
§4The total combined maximum number of recognizable  
audio and picture contents and groups: 1000 audio and  
picture contents and 256 groups.  
R output level:  
G output level:  
B output level:  
Output terminal:  
0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
0.7 Vp-p (75 )  
AV  
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Tips for making data discs  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D  
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Format Disc  
Extension Reference  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
DVD-R/RW “.MP3” Sampling frequency:  
[MP3]  
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 rights 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.  
CD-R/RW  
“.mp3”  
DVD-R/RW:  
11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1, and 48 kHz  
CD-R/RW:  
8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz  
This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.  
DVD-R/RW  
CD-R/RW  
“.JPG”,  
“.jpg”,  
“.JPEG”  
“.jpeg”  
JPEG files taken on a digital camera that  
conform to DCF Standard Version 1.0 are  
displayed.  
– Files that have been altered, edited or saved  
with computer picture editing software may  
not be displayed.  
This unit cannot display moving pictures,  
MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still  
pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play  
pictures with attached audio.  
[JPEG]  
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson  
multimedia.  
-If you see this symbol-  
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical  
& Electronic Equipment (private households)  
This symbol on the products and/or accompanying  
documents means that used electrical and electronic  
products should not be mixed with general household  
waste.  
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please  
take these products to designated collection points,  
where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.  
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to  
return your products to your local retailer upon the  
purchase of an equivalent new product.  
There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.  
This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.  
Naming folders and files (Files are treated as contents and  
folders are treated as groups on this unit.)  
At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This  
should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits,  
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this  
may not work at times).  
e.g. MP3  
root  
001 group  
001 track.mp3  
002 track.mp3  
003 track.mp3  
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save  
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human  
health and the environment which could otherwise arise from  
inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for  
further details of your nearest designated collection point.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in  
accordance with national legislation.  
002 group  
DVD-R/RW  
001 track.mp3  
002 track.mp3  
003 track.mp3  
004 track.mp3  
Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).  
This unit is not compatible with multi-session. The default  
session only is played.  
003 group  
001 track.mp3  
002 track.mp3  
003 track.mp3  
For business users in the European Union  
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact  
your dealer or supplier for further information.  
CD-R/RW  
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).  
This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more  
time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.  
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside  
the European Union  
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.  
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities  
or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.  
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Index  
AA-B Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Advanced Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Angle select. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
CCM SKIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
DDialogue Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
FFinalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
JJPEG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,19  
kKaraoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
MMenu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
MPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,19  
M. SKIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
NNumber select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,12  
OOn-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
PPicture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Program play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Progressive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
QQuick OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Quick replay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
RRandom play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Resume play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
SSetup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
Soundtrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Subtitle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
ZZoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,13  
(Inside of product)  
CLASS 1  
LASER PRODUCT  
The illustration shows DVD-S32  
for the United Kingdom.  
(Back of product)  
[The\United\Kingdom,\Asia,\Australia\and]N.Z.]  
[Unit\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
p
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Corporate Management Division for the Americas  
Sales Office for North America  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section  
32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1, Hamamatsu-cho,  
2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-6132, Japan  
Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H. Wiesbaden N. (a Division of  
Panasonic Marketing G.M.B.H.)  
Military Sales Department  
6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Hagenauerstr. 43  
RQT8685-2B  
F0106AK2046  
Germany  
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