Panasonic DVD VCR Combo DVD LX8 User Manual

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Operating Instructions  
Portable DVD/CD Player  
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Dear customer  
Table of contents  
Thank you for purchasing this product.  
For optimum performance and safety, please read  
these instructions carefully before connecting,  
operating or adjusting this product. Please keep  
this manual for future reference.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . 4  
Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Preparations  
1 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
3 Adjusting the LCD angle. . . . . . . . 7  
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Changing the play sequences . . . . . 12  
RAM disc play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Playing a HighMATTM CD . . . . . . . . . 13  
WMA/MP3/JPEG/CD Text play . . . . . 14  
Operating with On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . 15  
Changing the player settings. . . . . . 18  
Using this unit with other equipment . . 21  
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Using a car adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Region number  
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels  
containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.  
Example:  
Creating files on a computer . . . . . . 24  
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . 25  
Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . 30  
Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Useful function guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
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Batteries  
1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
AC adaptor  
This AC adaptor operates on AC between  
100 V and 240 V.  
But  
Use this unit to recharge the battery pack.  
Do not use the battery pack with  
equipment other than the specified player.  
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC power  
supply cord must be connected to a 120 V  
AC power supply only.  
Do not use the player outside if it is  
snowing or raining. (The battery pack is  
not waterproof.)  
When connecting to an AC supply outside  
of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug  
adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.  
When connecting to a supply of greater  
than AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is  
suited to the voltage of the AC supply and  
the rated current of the AC adaptor.  
Contact an electrical parts distributor for  
assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug  
adaptor or AC cord set.  
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other  
foreign matter on the terminals.  
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Do not touch the plug terminals (  
) with metal objects.  
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or  
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throw into fire.  
2. Button-type battery (Lithium battery)  
Insert with poles aligned.  
Do not touch the terminals (  
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with metal objects.  
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or  
throw into fire.  
CAUTION:  
Use only Panasonic car adaptor  
DY-DC95.  
Keep out of reach of children.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact  
with your hands or clothes, wash it off  
thoroughly with water.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact  
with your eyes, never rub the eyes.  
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then  
consult a doctor.  
3. Disposing of the batteries  
Check and follow your local regulations  
before disposal.  
A lithium ion/polymer battery  
that is recyclable powers the  
product you have purchased.  
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY  
for information on how to  
recycle this battery.  
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CAUTION:  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE  
U.S.A.  
Notice:  
The batteries used in this device may  
present a risk of fire or chemical burn if  
mistreated. Do not disassemble or incinerate  
the batteries. Do not heat the batteries above  
the following temperatures.  
This product has parts that contains a small  
amount of mercury. It also contains lead in  
some components. Disposal of these  
materials may be regulated in your  
community due to environmental  
considerations. For disposal or recycling  
information please contact your local  
authorities, or the Electronics Industries  
Alliance:<http://www.eiae.org.>  
Button-type battery  
Battery pack  
Do not recharge the button-type battery.  
Replace only with Panasonic part number  
indicated below:  
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)  
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60  
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C (140  
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(for remote control)  
Battery pack  
(Lithium ion battery pack)  
Optional battery pack  
(Lithium ion battery pack)  
CR2025  
CGR-H604  
CGP-H501  
[For\U.S.A.\Only]  
As an ENERGY  
S
TAR® Partner,  
Use of other batteries may present a risk of  
fire or explosion.  
Panasonic has determined that this  
product meets the ENERGY  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
S
TAR®  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the  
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for  
future reference.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by  
the manufacturer.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.  
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table  
specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the  
apparatus. When a cart is  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as  
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce  
heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-  
type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply  
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,  
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
Do not rest the unit on your lap for a long time while using it. The unit can become hot and  
cause burns.  
To prevent damage  
Avoid the following;  
Spraying flammable insecticides near the unit.  
Pressing the LCD.  
Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.  
Do not use the unit in the following places;  
Sandy places such as beaches.  
On top of cushions, sofas, or hot equipment such as amplifiers.  
Listening caution  
EST. 1924  
Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous  
extended play.  
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.  
Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.  
You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.  
Even if your headphones or earphones are the open-air type designed to let you hear outside  
sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear what’s around you.  
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of  
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.  
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.  
To establish a safe level:  
Start your volume control at a low setting.  
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.  
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:  
Leave it there.  
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Discs that can be played  
This operating instruction manual uses the following icons such as [RAM].  
DVD-RAM [RAM]  
Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a  
unified video recording standard).  
DVD-Video [DVD-V]  
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.  
To play DVD-Video content, select “DVD-Video Mode”  
(page 20).  
DVD-R [DVD-V]  
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on Panasonic DVD-  
Video recorders or DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-  
Video.  
DVD-Audio [DVD-A]  
Output is only 2 channels on this unit.  
Video CD [VCD]  
Includes SVCD (Conforms to IEC62107).  
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]  
This unit can play finalized§ or session closed audio recording CD-R/RW.  
This unit also plays HighMAT discs (WMA, MP3, or JPEG files  
only).  
§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.  
t may not be possible to play the above discs depending of the type of disc used or condition of the recording.  
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Discs that cannot be played  
DVD-Video other than region number “1” or “ALL.  
Discs recorded using PAL (You can play DVD-Audio, however still pictures may not be displayed  
correctly.)  
DVD-RAM (2.6GB/5.2GB, TYPE1)  
DVD-RW CD-ROM CD-G  
Chaoji VCD that are available on the market including SVCD, CVD, DVCD etc.  
DVD-ROM  
SACD  
DVD+R  
+RW  
Photo-CD CDV  
To clean discs  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]  
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.  
[RAM] [DVD-R]  
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner  
(LF-K200DCA1, where available).  
Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.  
Disc 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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Accessories  
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.  
The included AC power supply cord and AC adaptor are for use with this unit only. Do  
not use them with other equipment.  
(For U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website  
(http://www.pasc.panasonic.com).  
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made  
your purchase.  
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Remote control (N2QAJC000007)  
Button-type battery for remote control  
(for replacement, see page 7)  
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AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00006)  
Rechargeable battery pack  
(attached upon shipment)  
(for replacement, see page 22)  
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Audio/video cable (K2KA6CB00003)  
AC adaptor (RFEA905W-1W)  
Preparations  
1 Charging the battery  
(When the unit is off)  
AC adaptor (included)  
AC power supply  
cord (included)  
DC IN 9 V  
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Remove the  
insulator sheet  
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Household AC outlet  
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)  
DC IN 9V  
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Make sure the built-in battery is attached  
whenever you use the unit.  
Í
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Finished  
Use together with the optional battery pack for longer play  
(page 22).  
You can also use the optional car adaptor (page 23).  
You can also use this unit without charging while connecting  
the AC adaptor and the AC power supply cord.  
Started  
goes out lights  
[Í]  
[CHG] lights goes out  
To conserve power  
This unit consumes 0.6 W of power even when turned off.  
When the unit is not going to be used for a long time,  
disconnect the AC power supply cord from the household AC  
outlet.  
Recharging time:  
Approx. 4 hours  
When finished, disconnect the AC  
adaptor and the AC power supply  
cord.  
Detaching/Attaching the built-in battery pack (page 22)  
Approximate play times (page 23)  
Checking the remaining battery charge  
When the unit is on (page 8) and powered by the battery pack.  
Recharge  
Press [DISPLAY] to check on the LCD (Displays for a few seconds).  
On-Screen Menu (page 15) is also displayed at the same time. Press [RETURN] to cancel.  
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2 The remote control  
Insert the button-type battery (included)  
Bottom  
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Lithium battery: CR2025  
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Aim at the sensor. Maximum  
range is up to 7 m (23 feet).  
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3 Adjusting the LCD angle  
Open the LCD  
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VIDEO  
When moving the unit  
Close the LCD. Don’t hold by the LCD.  
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Play  
Headphone terminal  
[Ë]  
3.5 mm (1/8  
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close the lid.  
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when connecting with  
headphones (not  
included).  
For two sided discs, insert  
the side you want to play  
with the label facing up.  
For DVD-RAM, remove the  
disc from the cartridge.  
The unit turns on and  
play begins.  
If the disc contains both audio data (WMA/MP3) and JPEG, select either setting from “Mixed  
Disc–Audio & Stills” (page 20).  
While stopped, the unit automatically turns off once 15 minutes (after approximately 5 minutes when  
using the battery pack) have elapsed.  
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [] when you finish to preserve the unit’s  
motor.  
Main unit operations  
Press and hold and the power comes on and play begins.  
Turn unit on/  
ON  
play  
Stop  
While “  
!” is flashing, press [1, ON] and play begins from  
the position where play stopped.  
OFF  
[DVD-V] While the message is displayed, press [1, ON]  
and the previous chapters are reviewed.  
Opening the lid, or pressing [, –OFF] while “!” is flashing  
cancels the memorized position where play stopped.  
Turn unit off  
Pause  
Press and hold until “OFF” is displayed.  
Press [1, ON] to return to normal play.  
Skip  
Skips items.  
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Search  
Turn the shuttle dial.  
Release the shuttle dial to return to normal play.  
SEARCH  
Slow play  
Turn the shuttle dial while paused.  
Press [  
[VCD] [  
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, ON] to return to normal play.  
] only.  
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Menu operation Use [3 42 1] to select an item and press  
ENTER  
[ENTER] to confirm.  
Frame by Frame While paused, use [2 1].  
[VCD] [1] only.  
Group skip  
Top menu  
[JPEG] Use [3 4].  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
Direct navigator [RAM] (page 13)  
Menu  
[DVD-V]  
Playlist play  
[RAM] (page 13)  
Return  
Returns to the previous screen.  
[VCD] (with PBC) Returns to the menu.  
RETURN  
Remote control operations  
Turn on/off  
Í
You cannot use the remote control to turn the unit on when powered  
by the battery pack.  
Stop/Pause/Play  
(page 8)  
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Changes the angle [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple angles)  
ANGLE  
Subtitles  
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page 11) [RAM] (On/Off only) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only)  
SUB  
-TITLE  
Track/Picture information [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [CD] (CD text only)  
Search (During play)/Slow play (While paused)  
(above)  
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Menu operation/Frame by Frame/Group skip  
ENTER  
(above)  
Select items using numbered button input  
(e.g.) 25: [S10] # [2] # [5]  
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[VCD] (with PBC) Selecting an item this way while stopped will  
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Useful functions  
Repeat play  
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Can only be used with discs that show the elapsed time display.  
For JPEG, you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.  
Select the content to repeat.  
REPEAT  
Chapter  
Repeat play between two desired points (page 17, A-B repeat play).  
Select a group and play [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
While stopped  
1 Use [34] to select the group  
DISPLAY  
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number and press [ENTER].  
ENTER  
2 Use [34] to select the track or  
picture number and press  
[ENTER].  
e.g.) [MP3]  
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You can also use the numbered buttons on the  
Group number Track number  
remote control to select a number (page 9).  
You can also use [GROUP]  
on the remote control.  
[DVD-A] Play all groups (page 12, All group play)  
Advanced surround [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (Discs with more than 2ch audio)  
A surround sound effect can be made using 2 speakers (on other equipment).  
For discs recorded with surround sound signals, the surround signals also appear to be heard from the side.  
urn the surround feature on the connected equipment off.  
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 speakers.  
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Press to select “SP 1” (normal) or “SP 2” (emphasized).  
When using headphones, press [2] and use [3 4] to select “HP”.  
Picture rotation [JPEG]  
ANGLE  
Use [3 4] to select the rotation  
angle and press [ENTER].  
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(Remote control)  
(Remote control)  
To cancel the screen, press [ANGLE].  
The rotation angle is canceled when the unit is turned off or the lid is opened.  
Selecting still pictures [DVD-A]  
PAGE  
The page changes each time you press the button.  
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(Remote control)  
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Audio [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (For discs recorded with multiple audio)  
AUDIO  
Press to change.  
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English  
Digital  
3/2.1 ch  
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Audio language Audio attributes  
LPCM/PPCM/  
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Digital/DTS/MPEG:  
Signal type  
k: Sampling frequency  
b: Number of bits  
ch: Number of channels  
[RAM] [VCD] You can select either “L, “R”, or “LR”.  
[DVD-V] On karaoke discs you can turn the vocals on/off. Read the inside of the disc’s jacket for  
further details.  
Subtitles [RAM] (On/Off only) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only)  
e.g.) [DVD-V]  
SUB  
-TITLE  
ON/OFF  
Press to change.  
ON  
1
English  
0
0
(Remote control)  
Subtitle  
Brightness  
Subtitle  
language  
On/Off  
Subtitle  
Position  
Use [1] to select “ON/OFF” ([DVD-V] [VCD]), and  
change using [3 4].  
[RAM] (Only discs that contain subtitle information)  
Subtitle information cannot be recorded using  
Panasonic DVD Recorders.  
Adjusting the position/brightness [DVD-V]  
Using [2 1] to select “Subtitle Position/Subtitle Brightness” and adjust with [3 4].  
“Auto” automatically adjusts the brightness.  
Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD  
MONITOR MODE NORMAL: Normal  
FULL:  
ZOOM:  
JUST:  
OFF:  
Stretched horizontally  
Stretched vertically and horizontally  
Fills the screen for a more natural picture  
No picture  
If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “OFF” to conserve power.  
(The [ ] indicator flashes)  
The LCD turns off automatically if you close it.  
Í
Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD  
Use [34] to select the item, and  
2 1] to change the setting.  
PICTURE MODE  
1
2
[
ENTER  
BRIGHT  
GAMMA (Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.)  
AI MODE BLUE LED  
COLOUR  
SHARP  
Press [PICTURE MODE] to cancel the screen.  
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Changing the play sequences  
[Remote\control\only]  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
While stopped  
PLAY MODE  
All group ([DVD-A])> Program > Random  
Press to change.  
^==== Normal play !===n  
To play a HighMAT disc using Program/Random play, select “Disable” from “HighMAT”  
(page 20).  
All group play [DVD-A]  
1
(Play)  
Program play (Max. 32 items)  
e.g.) DVD-Video  
Press to select  
an item (page 9).  
To continue selecting,  
repeat this operation.  
1
2
1
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
Choose  
a
title and chapter, then press ENTER.  
PROGRAM  
No  
1
T
C
Time  
(Play)  
4
7
S10  
Play  
Clear  
0
9
Clear all  
SELECT  
NUMBER  
0
SELECT  
ENTER RETURN  
Press PLAY to start  
Selecting all items  
After pressing [ENTER], use [34] to select “ALL” and press [ENTER].  
To add/change a program  
Use [34] to select the item to change and perform step 1.  
To cancel a program  
Use [34] to select the item to cancel and press [CANCEL].  
Using [3 4 2 1] to select “Clear” and pressing [ENTER] also clears the item.  
To cancel all programs  
Use [3 4 2 1] to select “Clear all” and press [ENTER].  
All programs are also cleared when you open the disc lid, or switch the unit off.  
Random play  
e.g.) DVD-Video  
Press to select a  
group ([DVD-A]) or title  
([DVD-V]).  
2
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
1
Random Playback  
(Play)  
S10  
Title  
1
Press PLAY to start  
0
[DVD-A]  
You can select multiple groups.  
To enter all groups, select “All” using [2 1] and press [ENTER].  
To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear.  
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RAM disc play  
[RAM]  
§You cannot edit titles or playlists on this unit.  
Selecting programs to play (DIRECT NAVIGATOR)  
TOP MENU  
Use [34] to  
select the  
1
2
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
ENTER  
program and  
press [ENTER].  
No  
1
Date  
On  
Program Title  
12/23(SAT)  
Saturday feature  
9:02 PM  
12/26(TUE) 2:35 PM  
1/12(FRI)  
1/24(WED) 7:30 AM Music  
Baseball  
Auto action  
2
3
4
5
8:00 PM Sunday Cinema  
You can also use the  
2/20(TUE)  
10:08 AM  
numbered buttons on the  
remote control (page 9).  
SELECT  
0
9
ABC  
Used 1:33:12  
SELECT  
RETURN  
NUMBER ENTER  
To cancel the menu, press [TOP MENU].  
Playlist play  
§
Only for discs created with playlists  
Use [34] to select  
the playlist and  
press [ENTER].  
MENU  
1
2
No Date Length  
Title  
PLAYLIST  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10/17 0:46:35  
10/24 0:09:15  
ENTER  
11/29 0:12:32  
12/22 0:07:30  
12/25 0:05:44  
12/29 0:02:22  
12/31 0:08:24  
01/01 0:08:43  
01/03 0:06:35  
0
9
You can also use the  
numbered buttons on the  
remote control (page 9).  
SELECT  
NUMBER  
SELECT  
10 01/15 0:09:37  
ENTER RETURN  
To cancel the menu, press [MENU].  
Playing a HighMATTM CD  
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
Select “Enable” from “HighMAT”. (page 20)  
Menu:  
While the menu is displayed  
Takes you to the next menu which  
shows play lists or another menu.  
Use [3 4 2 1] to  
select items and press  
[ENTER].  
ENTER  
Playlist:  
Play starts.  
To return to the menu, press [TOP MENU].  
To change to the menu background recorded on disc, press [DISPLAY] while the menu is displayed.  
Selecting from the list menu to play  
1. During play, press [MENU].  
HighMAT and the HighMAT logo  
are either trademarks or  
registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other  
countries.  
2. Use [2] then [34] to change the list.  
3. Use [1] then [34] to select an item and  
press [ENTER].  
To cancel the menu, press [MENU].  
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WMA/MP3/JPEG/CD Text play  
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [CD] (CD text only)  
If the disc contains both audio data (WMA/MP3) and JPEG, select either setting from “Mixed  
Disc–Audio & Stills” (page 20).  
Refer to page 24 regarding play limitations on this unit and creation of files on a computer.  
1
2
Use [3 4 2 1] to select the track  
or picture and press [ENTER].  
0” indicates the track currently being played.  
TOP MENU  
ENTER  
Use [3 4 2 1] to display the next or previous  
pages by selecting “Prev” or “Next” and pressing  
[ENTER].  
Press [TOP MENU] to exit the menu.  
Viewing track information [CD] (CD text only)  
While the menu is displayed  
Use [3 4] to select a track and use [  
1].  
To check other track information, use [2 1].  
To play, press [ENTER].  
To return to the menu, press [RETURN].  
Selecting a group using the tree menu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
1
While the menu is displayed  
[WMA] [MP3] Use [3 4] to select the track and use [1].  
[JPEG] Use [3 4 2 1] to select the “Tree” and press [ENTER].  
2
Use [3 4 2 1] to select the group and press [ENTER].  
The selected group menu is displayed.  
Searching the title to play [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only)  
You can search using alphanumeric character input. (No difference between upper and lower case)  
1
While the menu is displayed  
Use [3 4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].  
Use [3 4] to select the character and press [ENTER].  
2
Use [: 9] to skip between A, E, I, O, U.  
Use [ ] to re-select a character.  
2
To continue character input, repeat step 2.  
Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that character.  
3
4
Use [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].  
The result of the search appears on screen.  
Use [3 4] to select the track and press [ENTER].  
To return to the previous menu, press [RETURN].  
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Operating with On-Screen Menu Icons  
Disc information  
DISPLAY  
2
1
Use [2 1] to select the item and  
34] to set.  
Press once.  
ENTER  
[
There are items which you can select using the  
numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote  
control.  
Items shown differ depending on the type  
of software.  
If the setting does not change, press [ENTER].  
To finish, press [RETURN].  
To start from a specific item  
Karaoke Vocals On/Off  
Karaoke [DVD-V] only  
Vocal  
OFF  
1
Bit rate (kbps)/  
Sampling frequency  
(kHz) (Display only)  
[WMA] [MP3]  
To start from a specific time  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
128kbps  
44.1kHz  
Changes to the elapsed time or the remaining time  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]  
Elapsed play time (Display only)  
[VCD] (SVCD only) [WMA] [MP3]  
Audio channel  
[RAM] [VCD]  
Menu playback display (Display  
only)  
[VCD] with PBC (playback control)  
ON  
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Track number /total number of tracks on the  
disc [WMA] [MP3]  
Slideshow  
Picture number/total number of pictures on  
the disc [JPEG]  
5 sec  
ON  
Slideshow On/Off [JPEG]  
Audio (page 11,  
Slideshow display duration [JPEG] 0–30 sec  
Slideshow display (Display only) [DVD-A]  
Audio language  
below)  
ENG  
Still picture  
number [DVD-A]  
Subtitles (page 11,  
Page  
Subtitle language below)  
Track information On/Off  
[WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only)  
Picture information [JPEG]  
Date/Full/OFF  
ON  
ENG  
1
Return  
To return to page 1, use [2 1] to select “Return”  
and press [ENTER].  
Adjusts the On-Screen Menu  
position (5 positions)  
Angle [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple  
angles)  
Audio/Subtitle language  
ENG: English  
FRA: French  
DEU: German  
ITA: Italian  
NLD: Dutch  
RUS: Russian  
JPN: Japanese THA: Thai  
CHI: Chinese  
KOR: Korean  
MAL: Malay  
VIE: Vietnamese  
SVE: Swedish  
NOR: Norwegian  
DAN: Danish  
¢
:
Others  
ESP: Spanish  
POR: Portuguese  
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Operating with On-Screen Menu Icons  
Checking the play status (Progress indicator)  
DISPLAY  
To finish, press [RETURN].  
Press twice.  
Elapsed time/remaining time  
Current play position  
Use [3 4] to change.  
(WMA/MP3/SVCD can only display  
elapsed time.)  
Number during play  
Play status/Play speed adjustments (below)  
You can slow down or speed up play [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital disc)  
During play, use [2 1], (The play speed changes in 5 steps.)  
To return to normal play, press [  
Depending on the disc, there may be places that cannot be changed.  
1, ON].  
Main unit information  
2
1
Press  
3 times.  
1Use [34] to select the menu.  
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
2Use [2 1] to select the item  
and [34] to set.  
To finish, press [RETURN].  
Display menu  
4:3 Aspect [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]  
Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television.  
Normal: laterally stretches images made for a 4:3 screen.  
Normal  
Auto:  
expands suitable 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of the screen. Other  
images appear in full in the center of the screen.  
Shrink: images appear in the center of the screen.  
Zoom: expands all images to fill the screen.  
If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a better effect.  
Zoom (You can adjust to fit different picture sizes to your television.)  
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
Set the TV aspect to match your television from “TV Aspect” (page 19).  
Press [ENTER] and select using [2 1] and then press [ENTER].  
x1.00  
Zoom fine adjustments  
a
1.00 to  
a2.00  
Subtitle Position/Brightness adjustments (page 11)  
0
0
Bit rate display (Shows the average bit rate of the video being played.)  
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
OFF  
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Play menu  
Repeat play between two points (A-B repeat play)  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
Press [ENTER] at the starting point/ending point. To cancel, press [ENTER] again.  
Repeat play (page 10)  
OFF  
Play mode (Display only) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
--- : Normal play ALL: All group ([DVD-A]) PGM: Program RND: Random  
Position marking (Marker)–Up to 5 points ([RAM] Up to 999 points)  
Press [ENTER] to perform the following operations. ([RAM] Perform the  
following after using [1] to select “¢”.)  
To place a marker# Press [ENTER].  
To place another marker# Use [2 1] to select “¢” and press [ENTER].  
To recall a marker# Use [2 1] to select a marker and press [ENTER].  
To erase a marker# Use [2 1] to select a marker and press [CANCEL] on  
the remote control.  
Markers you added on this unit are cancelled when you open the disc lid  
or turn the unit off.  
[RAM] Adding more than 11 markers  
1. Use [2 1] to select the marker pin icon.  
2. Use [34] to select “11–20”.  
Picture menu  
Picture mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]  
N (Normal): Normal mode  
C1 (Cinema 1): Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.  
C2 (Cinema 2): Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.  
N
Transfer mode (LCD only) [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
Select the method of conversion to suit the type of material being played.  
Auto1 (normal): for viewing film material  
Auto2: for viewing film material (the same as Auto1, but able to convert 30-  
frame-per-second progressive video)  
Video: for video material  
Auto1  
OFF  
Audio menu  
Advanced surround (page 10)  
SP  
Dialogue enhancer (Better movie dialogue clarity)  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Discs with a center channel recorded in Dolby Digital)  
OFF  
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Changing the player settings  
Referring to pages 18 to 20, change as required.  
Underlined items are the factory presets.  
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.  
SETUP  
Use [3 4 2 1] to select the  
menu, item, content and press  
[ENTER].  
2
1
(Remote control)  
(Remote control)  
Menu  
Item  
Disc  
SETUP  
Audio  
English  
Subtitle  
Menus  
Automatic  
English  
Content  
SELECT  
ENTER  
TAB  
Ratings  
Level 8  
RETURN  
To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN].  
To finish the SETUP menu, press [SETUP].  
While stopped, the menu is also displayed when [MENU] on the main unit is pressed, however,  
when a DVD-RAM or HighMAT CD is being used a playlist menu appears.  
Disc  
Audio  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Original (The original language designed on the disc is selected)  
Other¢¢¢¢§  
Subtitle  
Menus  
Automatic [If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles  
appear in that language (If available on the disc).]  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Other¢¢¢¢§  
English  
French  
Spanish  
Other¢¢¢¢§  
Ratings  
8: No Limit.  
Set a ratings level  
to limit DVD-Video  
play.  
1 to 7: Prohibits play corresponding to ratings recorded on the disc.  
0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.  
Once level 0 to 7 is set, a password entry screen is displayed.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Do not forget your password.  
When you insert a disc that exceeds the ratings limit, a message appears  
on the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
§
Input a code number referring to the table on page 20.  
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Video  
TV Aspect  
Choose the  
setting to suit your  
television and  
preference.  
4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)  
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills  
the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).  
4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)  
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.  
16:9: Widescreen television  
Use the television’s screen modes to change the way  
the picture is shown.  
Still Mode  
Specify the type of  
picture shown  
Automatic  
Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.  
Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.  
when paused.  
Audio  
Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select  
the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.  
PCM Digital  
Output  
(Only when  
connected using a  
digital optical cable  
Off:  
When not connected using a digital optical cable  
Up to 48 kHz:  
Up to 96 kHz:  
When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz  
When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz  
Up to 192 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 kHz  
Signals that exceed the set maximum frequency and signals from copy-  
protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.  
page 21)  
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  
(Only when  
connected using a  
digital optical cable  
Bitstream  
When connected to equipment that displays the logo on  
the right.  
PCM:  
When connected to equipment that doesn’t display the logo on the right.  
page 21)  
DTS Digital  
PCM:  
When connected to equipment that doesn’t display the logo  
on the right.  
Surround  
(Only when  
Bitstream  
connected using a  
digital optical cable  
When connected to equipment that displays the logo  
on the right.  
page 21)  
Dynamic Range  
Compression  
Off  
On: For clear dialogue when listening at low volume.  
(Dolby Digital only)  
Audio during  
Search  
Choose whether to  
have sound during  
search  
On  
Off  
Audio will be heard when playing some DVD-Audio despite the settings  
made here.  
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Changing the player settings  
Display  
Menu Language  
English  
On  
Français  
Español  
On-Screen Messages  
Off  
Others  
HighMAT  
Selects the play method for  
HighMAT discs  
Enable: Plays as HighMAT  
Disable: Plays as WMA/MP3/JPEG  
Mixed Disc–Audio & Stills  
Selects the file format to play  
Audio (MP3/WMA)  
Stills (JPEG)  
DVD-Video Mode  
You can play DVD-Video  
contents contained on a DVD-  
Audio disc, when “On” is  
selected.  
Off  
On  
The setting returns to “Off” when the lid is opened or the unit is  
turned off.  
Demo  
Off  
On  
When “On” is selected an On-  
Screen demonstration begins.  
Pressing any other button besides [MONITOR MODE] and  
[PICTURE MODE] stops the demo and the setting returns to  
“Off”.  
Language code list  
Abkhazian: 6566 Chinese: 9072 Hindi:  
7273 Malagasy: 7771 Samoan: 8377 Tibetan:  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
Afar:  
6565 Corsican: 6779 Hungarian: 7285 Malay: 7783 Sanskrit: 8365 Tigrinya:  
Afrikaans: 6570 Croatian: 7282 Icelandic: 7383 Malayalam: 7776 Scots Gaelic:  
Albanian: 8381 Czech:  
Tonga:  
6783 Indonesian: 7378 Maltese:  
7784  
7168 Turkish:  
Ameharic: 6577 Danish:  
6865 Interlingua: 7365 Maori:  
7773 Serbian:  
7782 Serbo-Croatian:  
8382 Turkmen: 8475  
Twi: 8487  
8372 Ukrainian: 8575  
Arabic:  
6582 Dutch:  
7876 Irish:  
7165 Marathi:  
Armenian: 7289 English:  
6978 Italian:  
7384 Moldavian: 7779  
Assamese: 6583 Esperanto: 6979 Japanese: 7465 Mongolian: 7778 Shona:  
Aymara: 6588 Estonian: 6984 Javanese: 7487 Nauru: 7865 Sindhi:  
Azerbaijani: 6590 Faroese: 7079 Kannada: 7578 Nepali:  
8378 Urdu:  
8368 Uzbek:  
7869 Singhalese: 8373 Vietnamese:  
8582  
8590  
Bashkir:  
Basque:  
Bengali; Bangla:  
6665 Fiji:  
6985 Finnish:  
French:  
6678 Frisian:  
6890 Galician: 7176 Kurdish:  
6672 Georgian: 7565 Laotian:  
6682 German: 6869 Latin:  
7074 Kashmiri: 7583 Norwegian: 7879 Slovak:  
8375  
8673  
7073 Kazakh:  
7082 Kirghiz:  
7089 Korean:  
7575 Oriya:  
7589 Pashto, Pushto:  
7579  
7585 Persian:  
7679 Polish:  
7982 Slovenian: 8376 Volapük:  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
Somali:  
8379 Welsh:  
8083 Spanish: 6983 Wolof:  
7065 Sundanese: 8385 Xhosa:  
8076 Swahili:  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
8387 Yiddish:  
7665 Portuguese: 8084 Swedish: 8386 Yoruba:  
Bulgarian: 6671 Greek:  
Burmese: 7789 Greenlandic:7576  
Byelorussian: Guarani: 7178 Lingala:  
6976 Latvian, Lettish:  
Punjabi:  
8065 Tagalog:  
8476 Zulu:  
8471  
8465  
7686 Quechua: 8185 Tajik:  
7678 Rhaeto-Romance: Tamil:  
6669 Gujarati:  
Cambodian:7577 Hausa:  
7185 Lithuanian: 7684  
7265 Macedonian:  
8277 Tatar:  
Romanian: 8279 Telugu:  
8484  
8469  
Catalan:  
6765 Hebrew:  
7387  
7775 Russian: 8285 Thai:  
8472  
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Using this unit with other equipment  
Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
Enjoying with 5.1ch audio  
Digital optical cable  
AV amplifier with Dolby  
Digital/DTS logo  
(page 19)  
Right side of this unit  
Do not bend sharply.  
Align and insert.  
AUDIO/  
OPT OUT  
OPTICAL IN  
Connect the 6 speakers to the amplifier’s  
5.1ch audio output terminals.  
Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, and “DTS Digital Surround” (page 19).  
[DVD-A] Output will be only 2 channels.  
Enjoying stereo audio  
Amplifier/System component  
Right side of this unit  
AUDIO/  
OPT OUT  
White  
L
Audio cable  
Black  
AUDIO IN  
Red  
R
Television connections  
Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
Red  
S VIDEO IN  
Television  
L
R
Yellow  
White  
You can obtain even  
higher definition  
picture.  
Use only one of  
the two cables.  
Audio/video cable  
(included)  
S video cable (not  
included)  
Available from  
Panasonic dealers  
Part number: RFX4139  
Black  
Yellow  
AUDIO/  
OPT OUT  
VIDEO  
Right side of this unit  
If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very  
loud when you switch to a television broadcast. Return the volume to its normal level before changing.  
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Battery pack  
Turn the unit off before detaching/attaching the battery pack.  
Built-in battery pack  
For replacement: CGR-H604 (Available from Panasonic dealers)  
Slide and hold  
Detaching  
Attaching  
2
2
1
1
Clicks!  
Bottom side  
Check to make sure it is securely fastened.  
Optional battery pack (CGP-H501)  
Use together with the built-in battery pack (above).  
Attach the optional battery pack to the main unit and charge the battery before using for the first  
time (page 6).  
Detaching  
Slide and hold  
Attaching  
Optional battery pack  
Clicks!  
1
1
2
2
Bottom side  
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Approximate recharging and play times (Hours)  
Play (at room temperature using headphones)  
Recharging  
[at 20 C (68oF)]  
LCD brightness level  
0 (factory preset)  
2 (6)  
o
LCD Off  
j
5
i5  
4 (13)  
2.5 (7.5)  
1.5 (4.5)  
3.5 (10.5)  
The times indicated above may differ depending on use.  
Times for when used along with the optional battery pack (page 22) are in parenthesis.  
To change the LCD brightness (page 11).  
When not using for long periods of time  
Remove the battery pack (page 22). (Even when the unit is turned off, there is a small amount of  
voltage running through the unit, and this may result in a malfunction.)  
Recharge the battery for re-use.  
Using a car adaptor  
In the interests of the traffic safety, do not perform operations on this unit or view video software  
while driving a vehicle.  
Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions carefully.  
DC IN 9 V
ޓ
%  
Car adaptor  
(not included: DY-DC95)  
To the cigarette  
lighter socket  
Left side of this  
unit  
Place the unit on a  
stable surface.  
Ë
You can enjoy audio through your car audio system by connecting a car stereo cassette  
adaptor (not included: RP-CC20) to the headphone jack on the left side of this unit.  
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Creating files on a computer  
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
Folders and files created on a computer are displayed as group names and track/picture names on  
this unit.  
Root  
Titling  
001 group  
Add a number prefix  
(for ease of ordering)  
001 track.wma  
002 track.wma  
Extension  
003 track.wma  
002 group  
001track.wma  
(or .WMA)  
001 track.wma  
MP3 file extension  
.mp3 (.MP3)  
JPEG file extension  
.jpg (.JPG)  
002 track.wma  
003 track.wma  
004 track.wma  
003 group  
001 track.wma  
002 track.wma  
003 track.wma  
or .jpeg (.JPEG)  
Unit limitations  
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.  
Groups below the 8th tree level are displayed on the same level as the 8th level.  
The menu display on this unit and on a computer may be different.  
Depending on how a disc was created, the play order may change.  
Files created using packet write cannot be played.  
[WMA]  
You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.  
[MP3]  
This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.  
[JPEG]  
To view JPEG files on this unit:  
Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system)  
Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard  
Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture un-viewable.  
–Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.  
This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other  
than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play associated sound.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson  
multimedia.  
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
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.  
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Frequently asked questions  
Reference pages are shown in parentheses.  
What kind of equipment is  
necessary to enjoy 5.1ch  
audio?  
Connect to an AV amplifier (that has 5.1ch audio output  
terminals) displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo. (21)  
[DVD-A]: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot  
play multi channel surround sound.  
Can I play a DVD-Video  
bought in another country?  
You can play if the region number includes “1” or “ALLand the  
video standard is NTSC. Check the disc jacket.  
Can I use on an airplane or  
in a hospital?  
Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect  
equipment on an airplane or in a hospital.  
Please obey the rules and or instructions indicated by the  
hospital or airline.  
Can I use in a car?  
You can use this unit by connecting with the separately sold car  
adaptor (part no. DY-DC95) for power. Damage may occur if you  
do not use the specified car adaptor. (23)  
Can I connect with a  
computer?  
You can enjoy use of the computer as a television monitor when  
connecting with the AV input terminal on a computer. However,  
you cannot operate this unit as the peripheral equipment.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0  
i
Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited  
viewing uses only.  
This product incorporates copyright 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.  
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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 remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, see “Product information” on  
page 31 for assistance.  
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 unit becoming warm when used over long periods.  
Reference pages are shown in parentheses.  
Power  
No power.  
Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (6), (22)  
You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is  
powered by the battery pack.  
Unit turns off  
automatically.  
The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes  
(5 minutes when the unit is powered by the battery pack) to conserve  
power. Turn the unit on again.  
Unit doesn’t work when  
powered by battery pack.  
The unit and battery pack have protection circuitry that activate if they  
become too hot or too cold. They will not work if this occurs. Use the  
unit and battery pack between 5  
o
C (41  
o
F) and 35  
o
C (95 oF).  
Cannot charge or the  
[CHG] indicator fails to  
light.  
The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.  
The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot or too  
cold, and charging may not be possible under some circumstances.  
Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (6), (22)  
Play time dramatically  
reduces after recharging.  
The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be  
recharged about 300 times).  
Operation  
It takes time before play  
starts. [MP3]  
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.  
Programmed items are  
Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.  
not played. [DVD-V]  
A menu screen appears  
during skip or search. [VCD]  
This is normal for Video CDs.  
The on-screen menu shows  
“2” as a soundtrack option  
when [AUDIO] is pressed,  
but the audio does not  
change. [DVD-A]  
Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will  
normally be shown.  
Play restarts from the  
beginning of the track  
when soundtrack is  
changed. [DVD-A]  
This is normal on DVD-Audio.  
In A-B repeat, Point B is  
automatically set.  
The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.  
Subtitle position is wrong.  
No subtitles.  
Adjust the position. (11, “Subtitle Position”)  
Display the subtitles. (11)  
The subtitles overlap  
closed captions recorded  
on discs.  
Clear the subtitles. (11)  
You have forgotten your  
ratings password.  
Reset all the settings to  
Factory Preset.  
While stopped, press and hold [  
:
] and [;] on the unit and then  
also press and hold [  
1
, ON] on the unit until “Initialized” disappears  
from the screen. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return  
to the default values.  
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Operation  
No response when any  
buttons pressed.  
Some discs prohibit certain operations.  
If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by  
lightning or static electricity. 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.  
Play fails to start or  
stops soon after  
starting.  
Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.  
This unit cannot play discs other than those specified. (5)  
Clean the disc. (5)  
Ensure the disc is inserted correctly. (8)  
Check that the disc has something recorded on it.  
No response when  
remote control buttons  
pressed.  
Check that the battery is installed correctly. (7)  
The battery is depleted: Replace it with new ones. (7)  
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. (7)  
Cannot add markers.  
You cannot add markers while playing a playlist or discs that do not  
show the elapsed time.  
There are already  
markers. [RAM]  
The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video  
recorder. You can clear them but reappear when you switch the unit to  
standby or open the lid.  
Marker numbers I  
added are different  
when I call them up.  
[RAM]  
When you add and delete markers, the order of previously set markers  
changes because all markers are ordered by time.  
Sound  
There is a lot of noise.  
Move unit away from mobile phones.  
Noise may occur when playing WMA files.  
No sound from the  
unit’s speaker.  
The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.  
Turn up the volume. (8)  
No sound from other  
speakers.  
Check all connections and settings. (19), (21)  
Cannot play multi  
channel surround  
sound  
Output is in stereo (PCM) if you have changed the play speed.  
This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels.  
Distorted sound.  
Turn Advanced surround off if this occurs. (10)  
Piercing noise comes  
from the speakers.  
If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include a  
decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital” or “DTS Digital  
Surround” in “Audio” tab. (19)  
Sound effects do not  
work.  
Dialogue enhancer and Advanced surround do not work when the unit  
is outputting bitstream signals. (19)  
Advanced surround does not work if you have changed the play speed. (16)  
Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.  
Cannot record to digital  
recording equipment.  
(Incorrect sound  
recorded.)  
You cannot record WMA/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:  
– Advanced surround:  
– PCM Digital Output:  
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (19)  
OFF (10)  
Up to 48 kHz (19)  
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Picture  
The LCD is dark.  
Adjust the brightness. (11)  
Picture distorted.  
Some disruption is normal during SEARCH.  
Menu not displayed  
correctly.  
Restore the zoom ratio to  
k1.00. (16)  
Set the subtitle position to 0. (11)  
Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. (16)  
No picture on the LCD.  
Select a monitor mode other than “OFF” (no picture). (11, Selecting  
how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD)  
Picture doesn’t appear  
on the television (or  
the size of the picture  
seems wrong).  
Check connections. (21)  
Check that the television is on.  
Check that the input mode on the television is correct.  
Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. (19)  
Turn off the zooming feature on your television if you are using Zoom. (16)  
Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not  
connected through a video cassette recorder. (21)  
LCD pixels turn black  
or radiate different  
colors.  
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.  
Displays  
/”  
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
On-Screen Menu Icons  
are cut off.  
Adjust the position. (15)  
No On-Screen display.  
“Check the disc.”  
Select “On” for “On-Screen Messages” in Display menu. (20)  
Clean the disc. (5)  
You inserted a DVD-R that has not been finalized.  
A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer.  
ERROR 01”  
ERROR 02”  
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  
ERROR 03”  
at normal temperature [  
i5 to  
i35  
o
C (  
i
41 to  
i
95 oF)].  
“H ∑∑  
∑∑ stands for a  
number.  
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  
consult your dealer.  
“No Select”  
Press [, –OFF], then retry the operation again.  
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[
Í] and [CHG] indicators  
The [  
flashes rapidly.  
Í] indicator  
The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.  
The [ ] indicator  
flashes slowly.  
Í
The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the monitor mode is set to  
“OFF” (no picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished.  
The [CHG] indicator  
flashes rapidly.  
There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check  
the message on the LCD. (28)  
The [CHG] indicator  
flashes slowly.  
Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a  
few minutes. (6)  
Maintenance  
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.  
Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.  
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
Maintenance of the lens  
Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).  
Recommended product:  
Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C)  
(Available from Panasonic dealers.)  
Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.  
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation  
of America  
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of  
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.,  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage  
If your product does not work properly because of a  
defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic  
Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales  
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will,  
for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,  
which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited  
Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your  
product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it  
with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to  
repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.  
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED  
WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE  
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF  
OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE,  
AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE.  
CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR  
OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF  
OF PURCHASE.  
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to  
defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT  
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The  
Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages  
which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused  
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures  
which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,  
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,  
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer  
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge,  
lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such  
as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use  
of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory  
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that  
is attributable to acts of God.  
Product or Part  
Name  
Parts  
Labor  
DVD Player  
One (1) Year  
Ninety (90)  
Days  
Rechargeable  
Batteries  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Not  
Applicable  
Ten (10) Days  
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be  
no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period,  
there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your  
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable  
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This  
Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and  
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This  
Limited Warranty is extended only to the original  
purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A  
purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date  
is required for Limited Warranty service.  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT  
AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY  
COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE  
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR  
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS  
WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for  
lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an  
installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer,  
loss of or damage to media or images, data or other  
recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but  
are for illustration only.)  
Mail-In Service  
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining  
repairs please ship the product to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
Customer Servicenter  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD  
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Suite B  
4900 George McVay Drive  
McAllen, TX 78503  
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales  
Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on  
how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the  
exclusions may not apply to you.  
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it  
prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original  
carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and  
provide a day time phone and/or email address where  
you can be reached.  
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and  
you may also have other rights which vary from state to  
state. If a problem with this product develops during or  
after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your  
dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to  
your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer  
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the  
warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED  
BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR  
RESPONSIBILITY.  
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Customer Services Directory  
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and  
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:  
or, contact us via the web at:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262),  
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases  
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:  
or, send your request by E-mail to:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)  
Panasonic Services Company  
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032  
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277  
Service in Puerto Rico  
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company  
Factory Servicenter:  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910  
F1003  
Product Service  
1. Damage requiring service—The 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.  
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating  
instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.  
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the  
manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized  
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that  
the unit is in proper working condition.  
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  
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505,  
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Specifications  
Digital audio output:  
Output terminal:  
Main unit  
Discs played:  
DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format)  
DVD-Video, DVD-Audio  
Mini optical terminal  
1 system  
(also used for audio output)  
Number of terminals:  
Music CD [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible)]  
Video CD  
CD-R/CD-RW [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible),  
Video CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG,  
Pickup:  
Wave length:  
658 nm/790 nm  
CLASS II/CLASS I  
Laser power:  
HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]  
DVD-R (finalized as DVD-Video)  
Power supply:  
DC 9 V (DC In terminal)/  
DC 7.2 V (Battery terminal)  
Signal system:  
LCD screen:  
NTSC  
9q  
α-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD  
Power consumption  
(VGA 800  
k
480k  
RGB pixels)  
(using included AC adaptor):  
Composite-video output:  
Output level:  
17 W (Unit only:13 W)  
Recharging 13 W  
Battery pack CGR-H604 (lithium ion):  
1 Vp-p (75  
)
Output terminal:  
Number of terminals:  
S-video output:  
Y output level:  
Mini-jack  
1 system  
Voltage:  
Capacity:  
7.2 V  
3000 mAh  
1 Vp-p (75  
0.286 Vp-p (75  
)
)
Dimensions (excluding protrusions):  
C output level:  
232 (W)  
k
q
173.5 (D)  
(W)  
§24.6 mm (31/32  
1210 g (42.7 oz.)  
k
q
q
30.7§ (H) mm  
(D) (H)]  
) at lowest point  
Output terminal:  
Number of terminals:  
Mini-jack  
1 system  
[9 2/16  
k
6
27/32  
k
1
7/32  
q
(also used for composite video output)  
Audio output:  
Mass:  
Output:  
1.5Vrms  
(1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k  
Stereomini-jack  
1system  
)
Common  
Operating temperature range:  
5 to 35 C (  
Operating humidity range:  
10–80 % RH (no condensation)  
Output terminal:  
Number of terminals:  
Audio performance:  
(1) Frequency response:  
i
i
o
i41 to  
i
95 oF)  
DVD (linear audio):  
AC adaptor:  
4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)  
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)  
DVD-Audio:  
4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)  
Power source:  
Power consumption:  
DC output:  
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz  
38 W  
9 V, 2500 mA  
CD audio:  
4 Hz–20 kHz  
[Note]  
(2) S/N:  
Specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Mass and dimensions are approximate.  
CD audio:  
115 dB  
(3) Dynamic range:  
DVD (linear audio):  
CD audio:  
98 dB  
97 dB  
Power consumption in standby mode  
(using included AC adaptor):  
(4) Total harmonic distortion:  
CD audio:  
0.008 %  
Main unit:  
0.6 W  
User memo:  
The model number and serial number of this  
product can be found on either the back or  
the bottom of the unit.  
Please note them in the space provided  
below and keep for future reference.  
DATE OF PURCHASE  
DEALER NAME  
DEALER ADDRESS  
TELEPHONE NUMBER  
MODEL NUMBER  
SERIAL NUMBER  
DVD-LX8  
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Useful function guide  
Advanced surround (page 10)  
Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on  
the LCD (page 11)  
A.SURR  
OU  
ND  
M
O
N
IT  
O
R
M
O
D
E
PICTURE MOD  
E
O
Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD  
P
E
N
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REPEA  
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Repeat play (page 10)  
CHG  
SETUP PLAY MODE  
All group/Program/Random play (page 12)  
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TOP MENU DISPLAY  
Advanced surround (page 10)  
MENU  
RETURN  
SUB  
-TITLE  
A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE  
Subtitles (page 11)  
CANCEL  
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Picture rotation (page 10)  
Audio (page 11)  
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Selecting still pictures (page 10)  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.  
(“PSC”)  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3  
C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Printed in Japan  
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