Combination 15.2?? Diagonal

LCD TV/DVD Player

Operating Instructions

Model No. TC-15LV1

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com(Puerto Rico)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca(Canada)

This manual is divided into two parts, the ???Install and TV Adjusts??? and ???DVD Operation Guide??? :

Install and TV Adjusts: Details on installation of the unit and adjustments to achieve optimum quality of the TV.

DVD Operation Guide: Details on operating instructions for playing discs such as DVDs and CDs.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

??? Note to CATV System Installer: This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer???s attention to Article 820???40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

???Important Safety Instructions for LCD TV

1)Read these instructions and apply them with your LCD TV.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water. For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6)Clean only with dry cloth. Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the LCD TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There should be at least 10 cm of space from these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

10)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Otherwise it may cause hazards.

11) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

12)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

13)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the 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. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this LCD TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.

14)Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company.

15)Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV.

16)Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the LCD TV.

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Important Safety Instructions

17)If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S. Selection 810-21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

18)An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS

PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEANTENNA

LEAD-IN WIRE

19)Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b.If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV.

c.If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the LCD TV to normal operation.

e.If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

20)When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician to use replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

21)WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

22)CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

23)CAUTION: USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.

24)CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE

SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

NOTE: ??? This equipment is designed to operate in the U.S.A. and other countries where the broadcasting system and AC house current is exactly the same as in the U.S.A.

???The marking or retained image on the LCD panel resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty. This product is not designed to display fixed image patterns for extended periods of time.

???Important Information Regarding Use of Video Games, Computers, Captions or Other Fixed Image Displays.

The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent "shadow image" on the LCD panel.

This background image is viewable on normal programs in the form of a stationary fixed image. This type of irreversible LCD panel deterioration can be limited by observing the following steps:

A.Reduce the brightness/contrast setting to a minimum viewing level.

B.Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time.

C.Turn the power off when not in actual use.

???This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and has a fluorescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. 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: www.eiae.org.

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Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers.

We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new combination 15.2??? Diagonal LCD TV/DVD player.

To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.

Retain your purchase receipt, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com(Puerto Rico)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca(Canada)

Federal Communication Commission Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a TV Broadcast Receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause or receive interference, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the TV antenna.

Increase the separation between TV and other equipment.

Connect TV into separate outlet from other equipment.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user???s authority to operate this equipment.

CAUTION:

COMBINATION 15.2??? DIAGONAL LCD TV/DVD PLAYER IS A CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. HOWEVER THIS

COMBINATION 15.2??? DIAGONAL LCD TV/DVD PLAYER USES A VISIBLE LASER BEAM WHICH COULD

CAUSE HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE IF DIRECTED. BE SURE TO OPERATE THE COMBINATION

15.2??? DIAGONAL LCD TV/DVD PLAYER CORRECTLY AS INSTRUCTED.

WHEN THIS COMBINATION 15.2??? DIAGONAL LCD TV/DVD PLAYER IS PLUGGED INTO THE WALL OUTLET,

DO NOT PLACE YOUR EYES CLOSE TO THE DISC SLOT OR OTHER OPENINGS TO LOOK INTO THE INSIDE

OF THIS PLAYER.

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.

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Table of Contents

Installation and TV Settings

DVD (CD) Operation Guide

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Installation

Receiver Location

Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range.

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. To ensure optimum picture quality do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby.

Optional External Equipment

The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best performance, Antenna cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic supply store. Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components require. Also determine the length of cable you???ll need.

For optimum picture quality

When the LCD is exposed to light from outdoors or lighting fixtures, high-contrast pictures may not be displayed clearly. Turn off florescent lamps near the LCD and place in a location not exposed to outdoor light.

Disc handling

Handling precautions

???Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fingerprints. Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion.():

???Do not write on the label side.

???Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity

prevention liquids or any other solvent.

???Be careful not to drop or bend the disc.

???Do not install more than 1 disc.

???Store the disc in its case when not in use.

If the surface is soiled

Wipe gently with a soft, damp (water only) cloth.

When wiping discs, always wipe from the center toward the outer edge.

(If you wipe using a circular motion, circular scratches can occur, which will cause noise.)

If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc

Wipe with a soft, dry, Iint-free cloth before using the disc.

Improper disc storage

You can damage discs if you store them in the following places:

???Areas exposed to direct sunlight

???Humid or dusty areas

???Areas directly exposed to a heat outlet or heating appliance

Discs which cannot be played with this player

???Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R. (Data on the disc may be damaged.)

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Installation

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Check the accessories before installations.

??? Battery for the Remote Control Transmitter

(2 ??? AAA size)

???

???

Cable Cover: (TKKL5212)

Cable Clamp: (TMME088)

Remote control battery installation

Requires two AAA batteries.

1.Turn the transmitter face down. Remove top cover by pressing down on marking and sliding cover off in the direction indicated.

2.Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or ??? must match the markings in the compartment).

3.Replace the cover and slide in reverse until the lock snaps.

Helpful Hint:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.

2 ??? AAA size

Precaution on battery use

Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.

Observe the following precautions:

1.Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.

2.Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3.Do not mix battery types (example: ???Zinc Carbon??? with ???Alkaline???).

4.Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5.Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating this unit.

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Installation

Connecting the Antenna Cable to the RF In Terminal

Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/ UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV.

VHF Antenna

UHF Antenna

Mixer

RF in Terminal

Coaxial

Antenna Plug

Clamper

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Using the Cable Cover

3.Connect the antenna cable to RF in terminal.

4.Installing the Cable Cover

Insert the 2 upper claws into the mating slots.

Press in the bottom section of the cover.

Removing the Cable Cover

Release the 2 lower claws from their slots.

Slowly pull the cover downward.

Antenna / Cable Connection

Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (75 Ohm) / Incoming 75 Ohm Cable (From Cable Company)

VHF/UHF

Cable Connection - For reception of cable channels (01 - 125) connect the cable supplied by your local cable company. Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE. (Refer to Antenna Mode section.)

Note:

Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is required for proper reception. Check with your local Cable company for its compatibility requirements.

Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR)

Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box.

ANTENNA

TERMINAL ON

THE LEFT SIDE

OF THE TV

Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Cable Box to the ANT terminal on the left side of the TV.

CABLE BOX

OUTPUT INPUT

TERMINAL ON THE BACK

OF THE CABLE BOX

Incoming Cable from

Antenna or Cable TV

System

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Installation

Antenna Connection (Cable Box, and VCR)

Use this configuration when connecting the TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box and VCR.

Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the VCR to the Antenna input terminal on the left side of the TV.

CABLE BOX

ANTENNA

TERMINALS ON

THE LEFT SIDE

OF THE TV

ANT INPUT

OUTPUT

ANT OUTPUT

Note: When the antenna cable is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4, cable. This does not apply when signal is input from VIDEO INPUT.

Removing stand cover

Installation Options

Installing on a Wall

???For reasons of performance and safety, installation using the optional wall-mount bracket should only be attempted by a qualified installer.

???Keep the Installation Manual and all the removed parts in a safe place for future use.

Installation Option

Wall-mount bracket (model No.: TY-WK15TA2U)

If you require further information, contact the dealer where you purchased this product.

Example of

Wall-Mount Installation

Wall

Floor

Installing / Removing the Stand Cover

???The optional wall-mount bracket can be installed only after the TV stand is removed. Follow the instructions below to remove the stand cover.

???Once wall mount has been mounted, replace stand cover.

???For detailed TV stand installation/removal steps, refer to the installation manual for the wall-mount bracket (optional).

1. Removing the Stand Cover

Release the lock in the lower center of the stand cover.

Slowly pull the cover downward.

2. Installing the Stand Cover

Insert the 3 upper claws of the stand cover into the mating slots.

Press in the lower center of the stand cover.

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Installation

How to connect the input terminals

Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment

S-VIDEO cable

VIDEO

Connect the

S-VIDEO or

VIDEO Terminal.

AUDIO

How to connect the DVD OUT Terminals

(TV)

S-Video

IN

L

Audio

INPUT

R

Notes:

???When a monaural VCR is used, connect the monaural audio cable to the AUDIO-L (Left) terminal.

???When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when the S-Video input terminal and the video input terminal are connected at the same time.

Connecting Headphones / Earphones

Connect headphones / earphones as follows.

(M3 plug)

(Optional)

Connecting OPTICAL audio cable

Refer to OPTICAL output for details on DVD Operating Guide.

(See page 56)

Optical digital cable

Audio system equipped with optical audio connector.

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Power ON / OFF

Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet

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1

Note:

The TV and AC adaptor will still consume some power as long as the power cord is still inserted into the wall outlet.

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How to Turn the Power On

POWER

Push the POWER switch on the TV to turn the set on.

POWER-ON: Green

Turn the power of the TV set off by pressing the POWER switch on the TV when the TV is on or in standby mode.

Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the TV is turned on. (setting condition is an example.)

EJECT DISPLAY

STOP PAUSE PLAY

Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV on: Green

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Location of Controls

Controls on the TV

POWER switch

Remote control sensor Input mode selection button (See page 18)

ASPECT mode selection button (See page 21)

Volume up (+) / down (???) buttons

Channel up ( ) / down ( ) buttons

For DVD/CD disc operation. (Refer to ???DVD/CD Operation Guide??? See page 35)

SLEEP timer button

The TV may be preset to switch to stand-by after a fixed period. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (off timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed.

0

When three minutes remain, ??? 3 ??? will flash. The off timer is cancelled if the main power is turned off.

Starting three minutes before the power is automatically turned off, the remaining time, 3 ??? 2 ??? 1 will blink on the screen.

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

Volume Up or Down

Channel Up or Down

SURROUND button

The benefits of surround are astounding. You can be completely enveloped in sound, just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. (See page 26)

Valid during DVD mode

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

PLAY MODE button (See page 44)

A-B REPEAT button (See page 45)

Repeating selections between two specific points.

REPEAT MODE button (See pages 44, 45)

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Location of Controls

Stand-by (ON/OFF) button

TV must first be plugged into the wall outlet and turned on at the power switch (See pages 12, 38, 39).

POWER

Use with DVD operation. (Refer to ???DVD/CD Operation Guide???...See page 35)

For disc operation use.

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

R-TUNE

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

MUTE button

Press to mute the sound.

Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed.

TV/VIDEO button

This input mode changes each time this button is pressed (See page 18).

Direct program number selection buttons

R-TUNE R-TUNE button

Switches to previous channel or video mode.

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Flow Chart of TV menu

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

1

If the TV MENU button is pressed, the MENU screen will be displayed. If the TV MENU button is pressed once more, the MENU screen will be cleared.

2

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

Select desired MENU by pushing Right ??? ??? button or Left ??? ??? button.

ENTER

SURROUND

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

R-TUNE

(See page 30)

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Flow Chart of TV menu

(See pages 22,23)

1Press to select each item.

2Press to adjust the screen that is displayed.

ENTER

CHANGEPAGE

RETURN

SELECT

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Selecting LANGUAGE

It is possible to change the screen menu language to a different language. (English, Fran??ais, Espa??ol)

1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

Press to select LANGUAGE. Press to display the LANGUAGE screen.

ENTER

Press to select LANGUAGE.

ENGLISH FRAN??AIS ESPA??OL

2

3

Press the RETURN button to return to the SET UP MENU.

Press the TV MENU button to exit the SET UP MENU.

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

CHANGE

RETURN

Tuning channels (Automatic channel programming)

Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory.

Press to display the confirmation screen.

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Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM.
Press to display the MANUAL PROGRAM screen.

5

ENTER

Notes:

???When buttons are pressed with AUTO PROGRAM running, the TV set will return to normal viewing. (Channels searched up to this point are added.)

???After AUTO PROGRAM is finished, the lowest channel number added will be received.

???When there are no receivable channels, channel 69 is displayed for TV and channel 125 is displayed for cable TV.

Tuning channels (Manual channel programming)

Use this setting when changing the settings of received channels or changing the channel display.

Turn the TV on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the PROGRAM CHANNEL screen.

Selecting the PROGRAM CHANNELS menu.

1 Refer to previous page Tuning channels step 1 to 3.

2

ENTER

MANUAL PROGRAM

Adding or deleting channels

MANUAL PROGRAM

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Playing a VCR or other peripheral equipment

Confirming connections

Confirm that the TV is in standby mode.

To S-video output

or video output

Video camera

VCR

DVD player

This equipment can also be connected to the rear terminals. See Connections for details.

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

CANCEL

Turning the power on and switching input modes

Note:

When the remote control is unavailable, input modes can also be switched on the TV set using the TV/VIDEO button.

3 Operate the connected equipment.

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Setting condition to be displayed

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

STOP PAUSE PLAY

DISPLAY (On-screen display)

DISPLAY Press this button to display channel number, off-timer remaining

time, screen modes, and other settings. Display fades away after about 3 seconds. Press this button again to delete channel number display.

Aspect status

90 SLEEP timer status

The GUI menu bar for DVD operation is displayed by pressing the DISPLAY button when the above screen is displayed.

DISPLAY

Press to GUI screen

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Child lock

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

When CHILD LOCK is ON, the Disc cannot be ejected with the EJECT button. (The message below is displayed.)

CHILD LOCK ON

EJECT

1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select

SET UP.

2 Press to select OTHER ADJUST.

ENTER

Press to display the OTHER ADJUST screen.

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

ENTER

TV

MENU

Note:

The settings are memorized even after power is turned OFF.

Press to select CHILD LOCK.

Press to set.

OTHER ADJUST

To end adjustment.

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ASPECT Controls

The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture.

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

ASPECT button

The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed.

NORMALJUST

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

Note:

???When ID-1 signal is detected, the ASPECT mode changes to FULL or ZOOM automatically.

???Priority is given to S1 when S1 and ID-1 are inputted simultaneously.

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Picture Adjustments

1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST.

NORMALIZE is displayed at default.

PICTURE ADJUST

NORMALIZE

PIC MODE STANDARD

ENTER

RETURN

SELECT

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Picture Adjustments

BACKLIGHT

Luminance of the back light is adjusted.

PICTURE

Selects proper brightness and density for the room.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures such as night scenes or a hair portion.

COLOR

Adjusts slightly to a lighter color.

TINT

Adjust for flesh tone color.

SHARPNESS

Displays a sharp image.

AI PICTURE

Displays black and white colors more clearly when turned ON.

??? To adjust each item,

ENTER

PICTURE ADJUST

Press the up and down buttons to select each item.

Press the left and right buttons to make adjustments.

Select NORMALIZE with the up and down buttons.

Press ENTER button.

Press TV MENU button.

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Adjusting screen position and size

1

ASPECT

Press to select the screen mode to adjust screen position and size.

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

2

???To return to standard Press ENTER

???To end adjustments Press TV MENU (RETURN)

Notes:

???This TV is equipped with various screen modes. If a screen mode with a different aspect from the broadcast program is selected, the image will appear distorted. Select the proper screen mode with this in mind.

???Be careful when using this TV for commercial purposes or for public use, such as in cafes and hotels, as shrinking and enlarging images by using screen mode switching function (zoom, etc.) may violate copyright laws.

???Images displayed on a wide screen TV will be cut off or distorted at the edges, when viewing normal aspect images of 4:3 in ZOOM, JUST or FULL mode. Display in NORMAL mode to view the original image intended by the producer.

???The adjusted setting will remain even when the TV is turned off.

???The signals output from the output terminal on the left of the TV are not affected when the screen size and position are adjusted.

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Audio Adjustments

1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST.

ENTER

To reset to standard setting,

select NORMAL with the up and down buttons and press ENTER.

To adjust settings individually , press the up and down buttons to select the desired menu and adjust using the left and right buttons.

TV

MENU

Press to end.

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Selecting STEREO/SAP/MONO

Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select AUDIO ADJUST screen.

ENTER

TV

MENU

Helpful Hints:

??? STEREO - Two channel Audio reception. Press to end.??? SAP - Second Audio Programming (typically

used for bilingual audio).

??? MONO - Use when stereo signal is weak.

SURROUND Control

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

Notes:

SURROUND SURROUND Button

The benefits of surround are astounding. You can be completely enveloped in sound, just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema.

The surround setting switches on and off each time the SURROUND button is pressed.

SURROUND OFF

SURROUND ON

SURROUND OFF

???The surround settings are memorized separately for each SOUND mode (AUTO, STANDARD, DYNAMIC, MUSIC).

???Even from the MENU screen the surround setting is possible.

???See page 44 for DVD and CD operation.

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Customizing the VIDEO INPUT labels

Display for each VIDEO INPUT can be changed to match with the connected device (VCR,

DVD Player).

Example: When changing VIDEO to LD.

CHANGE

RETURN

SELECT

NTER

ENTE

VIDEO

By pressing this button, display changes as follows:

This button rotates in reverse.

TV

MENU

Press to end.

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Setting the other adjustments

Natural Color

This feature allows you to set a natural color for the picture.

1

2

Press to end.

Note:

Not available for DVD/CD and COMPONENT mode.

Adjusting unnatural video images (3D Y/C FILTER)

1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select OTHER ADJUST.

ENTER

2

ENTER

TV

MENU

Press to display the OTHER ADJUST screen. Press to select 3D Y/C FILTER.

Press to turn 3D Y/C OFF or ON.

OTHER ADJUST

Press to end.

Note:

Not available for DVD/CD and COMPONENT mode.

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Setting the other adjustments

Automatically changing screen size for VIDEO INPUT modes (ID-1)

If the received signal contains screen size specifications in VIDEO INPUT the screen size is automatically changed.

1 Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select OTHER ADJUST.

ENTER

2

ENTER

TV

MENU

Press to display the OTHER ADJUST screen.

Press to select ID-1 (Image Detection).

Press to set.

ON : When screen size specification signals are detected, ASPECT mode is automatically changed.

OFF : ASPECT mode is not automatically changed. (Turn OFF if this function does not operate properly.)

Press to end.

OTHER ADJUST

Note:

When ID-1 is detected, ASPECT mode changes to FULL.

ENTER

TV

MENU

Press to select 2.

Press to select 1.

OTHER ADJUST

CHANGE

RETURN

SELECT

Press to end.

Notes:

???IMAGE ADJ. settings are stored for TV, VIDEO, COMPONENT and DVD each.

???This setting will not change during ZOOM.

Select 1

Select 2

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Lock Feature

In the United States, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which are MPAA (MOTION PICTURE) and TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES. Its function is to block programs by the rating data in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations. The user can select which rating programs should be blocked by the LOCK MENU options.

Note:

The V-CHIP used in this unit model, is capable of selecting the U.S. ratings that are indicated in this manual.

1

2

Press the TV MENU button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP.

Press to select LOCK.

ENTER

Press to display the LOCK screen.

Enter Input code (4 digit).

Enter any 4-digit number as a password.

MOTION PICT.

These numbers will be needed when deactivating the LOCK function.

CHANGE SETTING

TV PARENTAL

RETRY

Note:

Use a code that is easy to remember or record it in a safe place.

OFF ON

CHANGE SETTING

ENTER CODE FIRST

Setting MOTION PICTURE

1 Select broadcasts to lock.

Press to select MOTION PICT.

Press to select ON or OFF.

ENTER

LOCK

MOTION PICT.

OFF ON

CHANGE SETTING

TV PARENTAL

OFF ON

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

CHANGE

RETURN

SELECT

Press to select CHANGE SETTING (the menu following MOTION PICT. STATUS).

ENTER

Press to display the MOTION PICTURE

RATING screen.

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Lock Feature

RETURN

Press to return to LOCK screen.

3 Setting MOTION PICT. .

Locking and unlocking the ratings selected above.

MOTION PICT. RATING

PG

PG???13

R

NC???17

X

LOCK

Press to select MOTION PICT. .

Press to select ON or OFF.

CHANGE SETTING

TV PARENTAL

SELECT

ENTER

TV

ON : The broadcasts selected in the MOTION PICTURE RATING menu cannot be viewed.

OFF : LOCK is deactivated and any broadcast, regardless of the setting for MOTION PICTURE RATING, can be viewed.

OFF ON

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

MENU

Press to set.

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Lock Feature

TV PARENTAL GUIDE

Press to select TV PARENTAL.

Press to select ON or OFF.

ENTER

LOCK

CHANGE SETTING

TV PARENTAL

SELECT

Changing setting.

Press to select CHANGING SETTING (the menu following TV PARENTAL).

ENTER

Setting the TV PARENTAL PROGRAMS screen

VIEW NR (NOT RATED) PROGRAMS?

NO : Cannot view programs with NR signals.

YES : Can view programs with NR signal.

OFF ON

CHANGE SETTING

CHANGE CODE

TV PARENTAL GUIDE

Locking and unlocking

???When a title field is selected, all ratings below this rating are selected.

???When options within an option field are selected, ratings below this rating within the same field are selected.

???Ratings displayed in green are unlocked and those displayed in red are blocked programs.

1. Ratings for children: These ratings are divided into ranks as follows.

TV-Y

TV-Y7 FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-Y7-FV

2. Ratings for teenagers: Ratings for all ages are on top and ratings for adults are on the bottom.

TV-G

TV-PG V S L D

TV-14 V S L D

TV-MA V S L

TV

MENU

TV PARENTAL GUIDE

VIEW NR PROGRAMS?

NO YES

SETTING DETAILED

CHANGE

RETURN

SELECT

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Closed Captions

This unit has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (white or colored letters on a black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.

C1 C2 OFF

Note:

When aspect is ZOOM, CLOSED CAPTION cannot be used.

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DVD/CD Operation Guide

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Subtitles may be displayed in one of 32 languages. (The number of languages depends on the software.)
The audio soundtrack can be heard in up to 8 languages. (The number of languages depends on the software.)

Features of DVD on this Product

High picture quality

???10 bit video D/A converter

Reproduces fine images faithfully.

???An array of picture quality modes yielded by digital processing

Signal deterioration is kept to minimum by processing the data digitally. This feature can be used to tailor picture quality for DVD playback.

High sound quality

??? 96 kHz/24 bit audio D/A converter

This player enables 96 kHz/24 bit linear PCM signals, the highest specifications in DVD standards, to be reproduced faithfully. To support 96 kHz sampling/24 bit sound, the shaping noise of this multilevel digital sigma type D/A converter is kept flat up to 44 kHz, thus preventing the audio signals from being affected in any way. This means sound is reproduced faithfully.

??? Dolby Digital/dts (digital theater systems) digital output (See pages 49, 51.)

By connecting a Dolby Digital/dts decoder or an amplifier incorporating a Dolby Digital/dts decoder, you can enjoy high quality digital surround sound from Dolby Digital/dts discs.

Graphical User Interface (GUl) screen (See pages 49 to 51.)

By simply pressing the DISPLAY button on the remote control, information on the DVD/Video CD/CD player and disc can be displayed on the TV screen for easy identification. The player???s operations and settings can be easily accessed by operating the remote control while monitoring the TV screen. The color and position of the GUl screen can be changed.

Versatile DVD features

??? Multi-audio function (See pages 46, 49, 53.)

??? Multi-subtitle function (See pages 47, 49, 53.)

??? Multi-angle function (See pages 47, 49.)

This function allows you to choose the camera angle of scenes shot from different angles. (Limited to DVDs recorded with multiple camera angles.)

??? Parental lock function (See page 54.)

This function can prevent playback of DVD software which may be unsuitable for some audiences (especially for children). (Limited to DVDs encoded with specific rating level.)

Disc formats supported by this player

The player can playback discs bearing any of the following marks:

Region Management Information

This player is designed to respond to the Region Management Information recorded on DVDs. The region number of this player is ???1???. If the region number described on the DVD does not correspond to the region number of this player, this player cannot play this disc. This player will play DVDs made for ???ALL??? regions. This player will play DVDs marked with labels containing the region number ???1??? or

???ALL???:

Example:

1 or ALL

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*1 The type of audio output from the connector can be selected by ???Digital Audio Output??? of the initial settings. (See page 56.) *2 Compressed sound converted to PCM will be output.

*3 The settings and connections necessary to enjoy CDs recorded in dts are the same as for DVDs recorded in dts.

Note:

??? Some dts decoders which do not support DVD-dts interface may not work properly with the DVD/Video CD/CD player.

For your reference:

???Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Supporting 5.1-channel surround sound, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this technique enables a large quantity of sound data to be efficiently recorded on a disc.

???The digital theater system (dts) is a 5.1-channel surround sound system, which is widely used in movie theatres around the world. It allows the bit rate to be increased in order to provide good sound quality without excessively compressing the data.

???Linear PCM is a signal recording format used in a CD. While a CD is recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, a DVD is recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit.

???If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from titles with the Dolby Surround mark.

???The digital audio output connector (optical) converts electrical signals into optical signals and transfers them to an amplifier. These optical signals are immune from electrical interference, and they also have minimal effect on other equipment.

Caution for the optional digital audio output connector:

???Do not connect to the digital audio input of an amplifier that does not have Dolby Digital/dts/MPEG audio decoder.

???If such an amplifier should be connected to the player with ???Bitstream??? selected at the ???2 Dolby digital???, any attempt to play DVDs (or CDs recorded in dts) may cause such a high level of noise that it may be harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.

???Video CDs and CDs can be played as they would normally be played.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby???, ???Pro Logic??? and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ?? 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ???DTS??? and ???DTS Digital Surround??? are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. ?? 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098 and 4,907,093 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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Location of Controls for DVD Operation

Switches angles when scenes taken from several angles are being played.

(See page 47.)

Used to eject DVD or CD.

Turns the power ON and OFF when the power on the TV is ON.

Displays the menu for discs with several titles recorded. (See page 41, 43.)

Searches the beginning of a scene or song. (See page 42.)

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

Displays disc information and settings when pressed during play. (See pages 44 to 51.)

Displays the menu for DVDs with several menus.

(See page 41, 43.)

Used to make selections, SELECT Key adjustments and settings. (See page 13.)

For searching forwarding or backwards or slow play. (See page 42.)

Stops operation of disc. (See page 41.)

Pauses movies and music or forwards frames.

(See page 42.)

Select sound field. (See page 44.)

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

Plays the disc. (See page 40.)

Selects groups. (See page 45.)

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

R-TUNE

Used to select menus, songs, set time and input passwords.

Selects still pictures and play modes.

PLAY MODE : CD ONLY. (See page 45.)

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Functions of front operation panel

POWER switch Turns power ON and OFF.

(The remote control can be operated when this is ON)

Remote control sensor

ASPECT button (See page 21.)

TV/VIDEO button

LCD display (15.2 inch wide-screen)

VOLUME up (+)/ down (-) button (See page 12.)

Stand-by : Red

Power ON : Green

(See page 11.)

Disc slot (Slot in loading). (See page 40.)

Plays DVD/CD discs. (See page 40.)

Pauses or stops play of DVD/

CD discs.

Stops operation of disc. (See page 41.)

For DVD/CD :

Advances chapter / track forward and back.

(See page 42.)

EJECT button

SLEEP timer button (See page 12.)

Channel up ( )/down ( ) button (See page 12.)

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Basic play

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

Before enjoying DVD/Video CD/CD

The On-Screen menu language of your player has been factory preset to English.

You can change the menu language to French or Spanish. Refer to ???Selecting On-Screen Display menu language??? on page 56.

In the explanations given below it is assumed that English has been selected as the menu language.

To play

1 Press POWER to switch on the power.

3 Place the disc in the disc slot with the label side to be played facing frontwards. (If the disc has a label)

Hold the disc without touching either of its surfaces, position it with the label side to be played facing frontwards, align it with the guides, and

place it in position.

DVD READING

???When you insert a DVD or CD, loading will be carried out automatically and reading of the track of DVD or CD will begin.

4 Press PLAY to display the following:

??? When a menu screen appears on the TV.

In the case of many movie DVDs, an interactive DVD, or a Video CD with playback control, a title screen appears on the TV. Perform step 5 to start play.

(Example )

Play of the selected title now begins.

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Basic play

When the menu continues onto another screen

After step 3 on page 40, press SKIP ( ).

???To return to the previous menu screen Press SKIP ( )

???Due to the design of some software titles, SKIP ( , ) may not always work. For operation, refer also to the jacket of the disc concerned.

Stopping play and returning to the menu screen

Press DVD MENU or TOP MENU.

Play is suspended, and the menu screen is displayed.

??? The buttons may not work depending on the disc used.

After operation

When the player is not in use, remove the disc and press POWER to set the player to the standby mode.

What is playback control?

If a Video CD has ???playback control??? written on its disc or jacket, it means that particular scenes or information can be selected for viewing interactively with the TV monitor using the menu screen.

Note:

???The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after the player has finished playing a particular item. When no further selections are to be played, be sure to press STOP to clear the menu display.

For your reference:

??? When appears on the screen when a button is pressed, the operation is prohibited by the player or disc.

Stopping play

Press STOP during play.

RESUME function

The player records the point where STOP was pressed during play.

???Press PLAY again, and play will resume from this point.

???When the tray is opened or STOP is pressed again, the RESUME function will be cleared.

This feature remains active if the player is set to the standby mode and then turned back ON.

Notes:

???Cancelling the RESUME function will also clear the chapter review function.

???The chapter review function may not work with some DVDs.

???The DVD/CD disc may feel warm when removed from the player, however, this will not affect the quality or efficiency of the disc.

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Basic play

OPEN

CLOSE DISPLAY

POWER

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

Skipping chapters or tracks

Press SKIP ( , ) during play.

For your reference:

???A chapter (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD) is skipped each time the button is pressed.

???When SKIP ( ) is pressed once midway through a chapter/track, play returns to the start of that chapter/track. When it is pressed again, a chapter/ track is skipped each time the button is pressed.

???When SKIP ( , ) is pressed during menu play of Video CDs with playback control, a menu screen may sometimes be recalled.

Still picture (Pause)

(CD)

Rapid advance (Rapid reverse)

Press SLOW/SEARCH ( , ) during play.

SLOW/SEARCH

Reverse Forward

(Example)

???The speed of advance (reverse) is relatively slow at first. When the button is pressed again, the speed increases up to 5 steps.

???Normal play is resumed when PLAY is pressed.

For your reference:

???When SLOW/SEARCH ( , ) is used during menu play of Video CDs with playback control, a menu screen may sometimes be recalled.

???For DVDs and Video CDs, audio will be heard during scanning (forward direction only) at the initial scan speed. For CDs, audio will be heard during scanning at every scan speed (1 to 5). (For dts CDs, audio will not be heard at any speed.)

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Basic play

Frame advance (Frame reverse)

[DVD/Video CD]

1 Press PAUSE button.

2 Press SELECT ( , ) in the still picture mode.

: Reverse : Forward

???The disc is advanced (reversed) by one frame each time the SELECT ( , ) is pressed.

???When the SELECT ( , ) is kept pressed, consecutive frame advance (reverse) works.

???Normal play is resumed when PLAY is pressed.

Note:

??? For Video CDs, frame reverse is not possible.

For your reference:

???Pressing PAUSE also activates frame advance.

???Whether the pictures are advanced by a ???Frame??? or ???Field??? is automatic.

Slow-motion play [DVD/ Video CD]

1 Press PAUSE button.

2 Pressmode.SLOW/SEARCH ( , ) in the still picture

SLOW/SEARCH

Reverse Forward

(Example)

Using a TOP MENU [DVD]

Some movie discs may have two or more titles. If the disc has a title menu recorded on it, pressing TOP MENU shows the title menu screen. (The details of operation depend on the disc used.)

1 Press TOP MENU during play.

A list of the titles on the disc is now displayed.

(Example )

???Pressing TITLE again resumes play from the scene when TITLE was first pressed.

item and press ENTER or PLAY.

(Example )

The selected title now starts playing.

Using a DVD MENU [DVD]

Some DVDs have unique menus. These menus can be for language selection, audio output selection and/or subtitle language selection, etc. Although the DVD menu???s contents and operation differ from disc to disc, the following explains basic operation when this feature is used:

???The speed of slow-motion is slow at first. When the button is pressed again, the speed increases up to 4 steps.

???Normal play is resumed when PLAY is pressed.

Note:

???For Video CDs, slow-motion playback in reverse direction is not possible.

1 Press DVD MENU during play.

The DVD menu available on the disc is now displayed.

(Example)

???Pressing DVD MENU again resumes play from the scene when DVD MENU was first pressed.

Cancelling playback control [Video CD]

1 Press STOP after the menu screen appears .

2 Press the numeric buttons to select a track. (Play begins.)

???Refer to the jacket etc. of the disc concerned for the track numbers.

???Press ???1??? to start play from the beginning of the disc.

To return to menu play

Press STOP to stop playback and press DVD MENU.

2 Press SELECT ( , , , ) button and then press ENTER, or press the numeric buttons, to select the item.

(Example)

The selected title now starts playing.

When the menu continues onto another screen

Repeat step 2.

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Basic play

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

Random play [ CD ]

Two way setting method for Random Play. (1.From play mode, 2.From display mode)

The player plays the tracks on the disc in random order.

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

R-TUNE

3 Press SELECT ( , ) button.

ON OFF

Selecting sound field

Two way setting method for Sound field.

3 Press SELECT ( , ) button.

Using SURROUND button

NORMAL

During playback of disc, each time the SURROUND button is pressed, the sound field changes as shown below.

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Basic play

Repeat play

Repeat viewing (Listening)

Press REPEAT MODE during play.

Each time this button is pressed, the TV monitor changes as shown below and the disc will repeat a chapter, a title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD)

Repeat of chapter being played

Repeat of title being played

Cancel repeat mode (Normal play)

To return to normal play

C

T

OFF

Repeat of track being played

Repeat of entire disc contents

Cancel repeat mode (Normal play)

T

A

OFF

Press REPEAT MODE until ??? ??? is displayed.

Notes:

???Repeat play may not work correctly with some DVDs.

???Repeat play does not work with an interactive DVD or during menu play of a Video CD with playback control.

A-B repeat play

Repeating sections between two specific points ( A-B repeat )

1 Press A-B REPEAT during play at the point where repeat play is to start (A).

2 Press A-B REPEAT at the point where repeat play is to be concluded (B).

Repeat play of the section between points A and B starts.

A

AB

To return to normal play

Press A-B REPEAT until ??? ??? is displayed.

Notes:

???A-B repeat play does not work with an interactive DVD.

???Some subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear (DVD).

???A-B repeat play works only within a title (DVD) or a track (Video CD/CD).

For your reference:

??? The end of a track or title is automatically determined as point B.

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Changing audio soundtrack language [ DVD ]

EJECT DISPLAY

POWER

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

R-TUNE

It is possible to change the audio soundtrack language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.) This operation works only with discs on which multiple audio soundtrack languages are recorded.

1 Press DISPLAY during play to display the disc information. The program playback screen appears on the TV monitor.

???When no audio soundtrack is recorded, ????????? will be displayed instead of the language number.

201 12 01 05 000000 1 ENG 20

Press SELECT ( , ) to select soundtrack language.

Hello

Number of the audio soundtrack language being played back

3 Press SELECT ( , ) to select the language.

Pressing the numeric buttons also changes the audio soundtrack language.

Bonjour

??? Press DISPLAY to clear the display.

For your reference:

???When the preferred language is not selected, even after pressing the SELECT ( , ) button several times, it means that language is not available on the disc.

???When the power is turned on, or the disc is removed, the language heard is the one selected at the initial settings. If this language is not recorded on the disc, only the available language on the disc will be heard.

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Changing subtitle language [ DVD ]

It is possible to change the subtitle language to a different language from the one selected at the initial settings if available. (See page 53.)

This operation works only with discs on which multiple subtitle languages are recorded.

1 Press DISPLAY button to display the player information.

???When no subtitles are recorded, ???????????? will be displayed instead of the language number.

Number of the audio soundtrack language being played back

2 Press SELECT ( , ) to select SUBTITLE language item.

3 Press SELECT ( , ) to select the language.

Pressing the numeric buttons also changes the subtitle language.

To clear/display the subtitles

Press the RETURN button to clear the display.

For your reference:

I love you

Je t'aime

???When the preferred language is not selected, even after pressing the SELECT ( , ) several times, it means that language is not available on the disc.

???When the power is turned on, or the disc is removed, the language heard is the one selected at the initial settings. If this language is not recorded on the disc, only the available language on the disc will be heard.

Viewing from another angle [ DVD ]

Some DVDs contain scenes which have been shot simultaneously from a number of different angles. For these discs, the same scene can be viewed from these different angles with the ANGLE button. (The angles depend on the disc used.)

1 Press ANGLE during play.

Number of angle 1 3 being played back

??? Press ENTER to clear the display.

Note:

??? This function only works for titles having scenes recorded at different angles.

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General information about GUI screens

EJECT DISPLAY

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

DVD

Video CD

CD

This player features GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens providing various functions. A ???banner??? will be displayed on the TV when DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. Operating the SELECT/ENTER button on the remote control will show disc information (title/chapter/track number, elapsed playing time, audio/subtitle language, and angle) and player information (repeat play, A-B repeat play, play mode, etc.). Some icons allow the settings to be changed.

Common procedures

1 Press DISPLAY during play or in the stop mode.

Each time this button is pressed, the TV monitor changes as shown below.

GUI screen for selecting disc information

GUI screen for selecting player information

GUI screen is cleared

??? Some functions cannot be accessed from the stop mode.

2 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select the item.

???The currently selected item is indicated by the yellow frame on the GUI screen.

3 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select the setting.

???For some functions, the setting will be registered immediately; for others, ENTER or PLAY must be pressed.

???When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numeric buttons are also effective for setting instead of the SELECT ( , ) button. When numbers are entered with numeric buttons, press ENTER to register the setting.

Press RETURN to clear the GUI screen.

Examples of GUI screens

See , and for detailed illustration.

The screens depend on the disc contents.

For your reference:

???The GUI screens may not be displayed when playing some kinds of DVD software.

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General information about GUI screens

Screen for disc information (For DVD)

Title No.Change the title No. with time SELECT ( , ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER.

Elapsed playing time Change the time with the numeric buttons and press ENTER. (hour: minute: second) Example: To specify ???1 hour 10 min. 37 sec.???, enter ???11037???.

(This function does not work with some discs.)

Angle No.Change the No. with the SELECT ( , ) button or the numeric buttons. (See page 47.)

A-B repeat play

(See page 45.)

Press ENTER during playback to store location A and press ENTER again to store location B. Repeat play between the two locations starts. Press ENTER again to return to normal play.

Example: 3/2.1ch

0:No low frequency effect (for subwoofer)

1:Low frequency effect (for subwoofer)

0:No Surround

1:Mono Surround

2:Stereo Surround (left/right)

1:Center

2:Front left + Front right

3:Front left + Front right + Center

Notes:

??? The GUI screen display indicates the number of channels recorded on the disc.

???Repeat play does not work with an interactive DVD or during menu play of a Video CD with playback control.

???A-B repeat play does not work with an interactive DVD.

???It is not possible to change the play mode using the GUI screen.

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General information about GUI screens

Screen for disc information (For Video CD/CD)

Track No.Change the Track No. with the SELECT ( , ) button or the numeric buttons and press ENTER.

???Video CDs with playback control when menu play is cancelled (Press STOP while the menu screen is displayed.)

???Video CDs which do not support playback control (Ver 1.1)

Select the mode during play with the SELECT ( , ) button.

When sound quality is selected, playback is done with that effect.

NORMAL: Normal sound quality

Sound field LIVE: Sound quality like a live performance MOVIE: Sound quality like a movie theater

Audio mode

(Video CD only)

Change the mode with SELECT ( , ) button.

Left channel sound is output from the speaker (L),

LR and right channel sound from the speaker (R).

Left channel sound only is L output.

Right channel sound only is R output.

CONCERT: Sound quality like a concert hall

???Selection cannot be done with DTS/DTS CD.

???With a video CD, selection is only possible when the audio mode is LR.

Notes:

???Track No. and the elapsed playing time are not displayed during menu play of Video CDs with playback control.

???It is not possible to turn playback control ON or OFF using the GUI screen.

???Repeat play does not work with an interactive DVD or during menu play of a Video CD with playback control.

???A-B repeat play does not work with an interactive DVD.

???It is not possible to change the play mode using the GUI screen.

For your reference:

??? ??? , ??? around the icon means that the item can be changed with the SELECT ( , ) button. 03 12

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GUI screen reference chart

Disk information screen

(1)(2)

???Selection cannot be done with DTS/DTS CD.

???With a video CD, selection is only possible when the audio mode is LR.

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Initial settings

OPEN

CLOSE DISPLAY

POWER

ASPECT TV/VIDEO MUTE

SLEEP CH VOL

SURROUND

Once the intial settings have been completed, the player can always be operated under the same conditions (especially DVDs).

The settings will be retained in the memory, until the settings are changed, even after switching to standby mode.

Common procedures

1 Press TV MENU to display menu screen during stop mode.

2 Press SELECT ( , ) button to select SET UP.

CANCEL

REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT PLAY MODE

R-TUNE

3 Press SELECT (

ENTER.

, ) button to select DVD SET UP, and press

4 Press SELECT ( , , , ) button to select the menu setup.

Each screen for setting the value is displayed.

LEVEL 8

DISPLAY

MENU LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

OSD POSITION

POS 1

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OFF

D. RANGE COMPRESS.

STANDARD

AUDIO DURING SRCH

ON

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Initial settings

DISC MENU

These settings allow you to choose the languages used when a DVD is played.

If the language selected is not available on the disc, the language designated by each disc will be selected. There are cases where the selected language recorded by the disc designates another language.

Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select DISC menu and to set following steps.

Selecting AUDIO language [DVD]

1 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select AUDIO and press ENTER button.

SETUP AUDIO

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

ENTER

ORIGINAL

RETURN

OTHER 0

The language is selected.

The original language of each disc will be selected.

Another language can be selected.

(Refer to the language codes on page 58.)

2 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select item and press ENTER button.

??? Press CANCEL if an incorrect language code is entered.

Selecting SUBTITLE language [DVD]

1 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select SUBTITLE and press ENTER button.

SETUP SUBTITLE

AUTOMATIC

AUTOMATIC: Subtitle language will automatically be selected in accordance with the audio soundtrack language. (Factory preset)

ENTER

RETURN

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

OTHER 0

ENGLISH / FRENCH / SPANISH: The language is selected.

OTHER 0: Another language can be selected.

(Refer to the language codes on page 58.)

2 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select item and press ENTER button.

??? Press CANCEL if an incorrect language code is entered.

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Initial settings

??? Selecting MENUS [DVD]

1 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select MENUS and press ENTER button.

SETUP MENUS

ENGLISH

FRENCH

SPANISH

ENTER

OTHER 0

RETURN

ENGLISH: English is selected. (Factory preset)

FRENCH / SPANISH: The language is selected.

OTHER 0: Another language of each disc will be selected. (Refer to the language codes on page 58.)

Notes:

2 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select item and press ENTER.

???If the language selected is not available on the disc, the language designated by each disc will be selected.

???Press CANCEL if an incorrect language code is entered.

???Press return to the previous screen, press RETURN button.

??? Selecting RATINGS [DVD]

This feature is used to disable the playing of some DVDs which are unsuitable for some audiences, for example, children.

???Some DVDs are encoded with a specific rating level. If the rating level of the disc is higher than that preset in the initial settings operation, playback of the disc will be prohibited.

1 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select RATINGS and press ENTER button.

SETUP RATING

ENTER A 4 - DIGIT

PASSWORD.

THEN PRESS ENTER.

Input a 4-digit password with the numeric buttons and press ENTER button.

???Do not forget your password.

???Factory setting : 1111

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select the level and press ENTER button.

Setting is finished and the initial settings screen is displayed.

???The rating is locked. Any discs with a higher rating than the setting cannot be played back unless the password is entered.

Level 8: All DVDs can be played. (Factory preset)

Level 7 to 2: DVDs for general audiences/children can be played. (DVDs for adults are prohibited.)

Level 1: DVDs for children can be played.

(DVDs for adults/general audiences are prohibited.)

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Initial settings

??? Change the password

SETUP RATING

1 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select the CHANGE PASSWORD and press ENTER button.

2 Input new password and press ENTER button.

3 Press RETURN button to exit RATINGS menu.

VIDEO MENU

??? Setting TV screen aspect

Select the aspect, conventional size screen (4:3) or wide screen (16:9), when connecting to your TV set.

1 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select VIDEO menu and press ENTER button.

TV ASPECT

16 : 9

16 : 9

4 : 3 LETTERBOX

4 : 3 PAN&SCAN

2 Press the SELECT ( , ) button to select aspect item and press ENTER button.

"16:9": Select when a wide screen TV set is connected. (Factory preset) Select this if the disc video type is 16:9. (For wide screen TV's, set the screen mode to "Full".)

"4:3 LETTERBOX": Select when a conventional TV set is connected.

Wide video with an aspect ratio like 16:9 is played back on the screen with black bands on the top and bottom.

"4:3 PAN&SCAN": Select when a conventional TV set is connected. Wide video with an aspect ratio like 16:9 is played back on the screen with either both sides or one side cut off.

???If Pan & Scan or Letterbox is designated beforehand on the disc side, the disc designation takes priority.

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Initial settings

DISPLAY MENU

??? Setting on screen DISPLAY

ENGLISH

FRAN??AIS

ESPA??OL

ENTER

You can change the language used for the on screen display menus.

ENGLISH: SELECTED as onscreen language.

FRAN??AIS: SELECTED as onscreen language.

ESPA??OL: SELECTED as onscreen language.

RETURN

POS 1: Display appears at the position on the top side of the screen.

POS 2: Relative to "Position 1", the display appears at the bottom.

(Select this for example, when part of the display is missing.)

This is used to turn the display of functions like "PLAY" and "STOP" on or off.

ON: Functions like "PLAY" and "STOP" are displayed on the television screen.

OFF: Functions like "PLAY" and "STOP" are not displayed on the television screen.

SETUP

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OFF

D. RANGE COMPRESS.See next page

STANDARD

ENTER AUDIO DURING SRCH

ON

RETURN

See next page

Digital audio output setting

???This is for selecting the type of digital audio signal output from the optical digital audio output terminal of this device, according to the connection method with other equipment.

OFF: For analog connection of audio output ??? Set to "OFF".

BITSTREAM: When connecting with digital equipment with a built-in Dolby digital decoder or DTS decoder ??? Set to "BITSTREAM".

LPCM: When connecting with digital equipment without a built-in Dolby digital decoder or DTS decoder ??? Set to "LPCM".

When playing back a DVD recorded at LPCM 96 kHz using 96 kHz sampling, perform analog connection by setting to "OFF". Optical digital output is not compatible in this case. (When "BITSTREAM" or "LPCM" is selected, downsampling to 48 kHz is done for both optical digital output and analog output.)

CAUTION:

???When performing digital connection with equipment without a built-in Dolby digital decoder or DTS decoder, be sure to set to "LPCM".

???If setting is not done correctly, noise will be generated, and this may hurt your ears or damage speakers.

??? To return to the previous screen, press RETURN button.

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Initial settings

??? Setting AUDIO [DVD]

Setting for dynamic range control

This is for selecting the DVD dynamic range (difference between high and low volume).

??? This setting works only with DVD discs recorded in Dolby digital. STANDARD: Set this to listen with a range equivalent to a

normal television.

MAX RANGE: Set this to listen with the range recorded on the disc.

MIN RANGE: Set this to listen with a smaller difference between the maximum and minimum volume. (When you want a powerful sound even at low volume, or when you wish to moderate high volume, etc.)

Setting volume during fast forward

This sets whether or not to output audio during fast forward (2x speed) of DVDs and video CDs.

ON: Audio is output during fast forward (2x speed).

OFF: Audio is not output during fast forward (2x speed).

???With a music CD, audio is output at all speeds during fast forward and rewind, regardless of this setting.

??? Press return to the previous screen, press RETURN button.

Intial setting condition of DVD SET UP menu

Intial setting (Factory setting)

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Language code list

Enter the appropriate code number for the initial settings ???AUDIO???, ???SUBTITLE??? and/or ???MENUS???. (See pages 53, 54)

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How images appear on your TV (aspect ratios of the screen)

The Images on the TV screen depend on the type of software and the TV set.

???The images which appear on the TV screen, and what each screen mode is called, depend on the manufacturer of the TV set and type of TV set. Consult the instruction manual provided with your TV set.

For your reference:

???Letterbox

Black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen to fill in the gaps where the size of the picture is smaller than the screen.

???Pan and Scan

Part of the wide-screen picture (either at both sides or one side of the screen) is automatically eliminated so that the picture fills the whole screen.

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service for this LCD/DVD combo, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.

If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

For TV broadcasts (VHF, UHF)

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Troubleshooting

For TV broadcasts (VHF, UHF)

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Troubleshooting

For DVD operation

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution.

???Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

???Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

???Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Mild detergent

CAUTION :

If water or similar substances get inside the monitor via the liquid crystal panel surface, a malfunction may result.

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Specifications

Note:

??? Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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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.

Customer??? Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note

this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a

permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty

Service purposes.