Overhead 9q Widescreen Color LCD Monitor with
Operating Instructions
Manuel d???instructions
Manual de instrucciones
???Please read these instructions carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use.
???Pri??re de lire ces instructions attentivement avant d???utiliser Ie produit et garder ce manuel pour l???utilisation ult??rieure.
???Lea con atenci??n estas instrucciones antes de utilizar el producto y guarde este manual para poderlo consultar en el futuro.
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The main unit must never be operated directly (for instance, inserting or ejecting discs or adjusting the monitor angle) while the vehicle is moving.
To avoid the risk of serious injury or possible violation of laws, not for use where visible to driver for any purpose other than use with rear view camera (or navigation).
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Forbidden
It may result in an accident and/or injury in a case where the brakes are suddenly applied or when the vehicle accelerates suddenly.
It may lead to distraction and cause an accident.
Forbidden
Operating Instrunctions
The driver must not operate this product, watch the monitor or use the IR wireless headphones while driving.
Do not expose the product to excessive heat.
It may lead to distraction and cause an accident.
Forbidden
Forbidden
This could cause the product to start smoking or ignite, or cause electrical shock or other malfunction in some cases.
Installation Instrunctions
Safety Information
The following provides an explanation of rules that should always be observed in order to prevent harm to the user and to others and to prevent damage to your property.
The level of damage and risk that may occur when a rule is ignored and the player is used improperly is divided into the following categories.
The types of rules are divided into the following categories. (The following is only a portion of the picture marks.)
This type of picture mark indicates something that you should not do, i.e. ???Forbidden???.
This picture mark indicates something that you must do, i.e. ???Compulsory???.
Do not use the product where it will get wet, or where there is a lot of moisture or dust.
This could cause the product to start smoking or ignite, or cause electrical shock or other malfunction in some
cases.
Forbidden In particular, take care that the product will not get wet when the car is washed or when it rains.
Do not place SD memory cards and batteries within the reach of children.
Do not leave the remote control unit lying around.
If, when the remote control unit has been left on the driver???s seat side, it gets under your feet and slides
under the brake pedal while you are Forbidden driving, this could interfere with your
driving and lead to a traf???c accident.
Do not use the product when it is broken or there is some abnormality.
In the unlikely event that the product breaks (such as when no image is displayed or there is no sound) or
there is some abnormality (such Forbidden as when a foreign object is inside
the product, water was spilled on it, smoke comes out or the product emits a strange smell), immediately stop using the product and be sure to contact the store from which you purchased your product or a nearby Panasonic Servicenter.
Continuing to use the product in that condition could cause accidents, ???re or electrical shock.
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Do not, under any circumstances, install the product in a place where the driver???s ability to drive the car or the driver???s ???eld of vision will be impaired.
Installing the product in a place where it will interfere with the driver???s ???eld of vision either in front
or behind or in a place where it will Forbidden interfere with the driver???s ability
to drive the car may lead to traf???c accidents and/or injury.
Have a professional technician wire and install the product.
Professional skill and experience is required to wire and install the product. Improper installation could result in failure of safety equipment resulting in accident and injury.
For safety???s sake, always ask the store from which you purchased the product to install and wire it for you.
Use in DC 12 V - grounded vehicles.
This product is only for DC 12 V - grounded vehicles. It cannot be used in DC 24 V vehicles (such as large trucks, diesel vehicles designed for cold climates, etc.).
Using this product in such vehicles could cause ???re or other malfunction.
Be sure to disconnect the battery???s - terminal while wiring and installing the product.
Doing the wiring and installation with the battery???s - terminal still connected could cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit accidents.
Install the product securely so that it will not shift out of place or drop down.
Loose screws or insecure installation may cause the product to shift out of position or drop down, etc. while the car is moving, resulting in an accident and/or injury.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the product, or cut the cord to connect it to the power supply
for another device. This could Disassembly cause ???re, electrical shock or other Forbidden malfunction.
Never use the car???s safety equipment for installing or grounding the product.
Using the bolts, nuts and screws of the car???s safety equipment (steering and brake systems, fuel tank, etc.)
could cause accidents. Follow Forbidden the instructions and only use the
accessories provided with the product and the speci???ed parts.
Do not install the product in a position where it will interfere with the operation of the air bag.
The air bag may fail to operate properly or the main unit or its parts could become dislodged and end up ???ying through the air by an air
Forbidden bag which has opened, causing an accident and/or injury.
Be sure to use fuses with the prescribed capacity. Have a professional technician replace the fuses.
Using fuses that exceed the prescribed capacity could cause the product to start smoking, ignite or otherwise malfunction. For replacement and repair of fuses, contact the store from which you purchased your product or a nearby Panasonic servicenter.
Contact your car dealer or manufacturer to determine the required procedure and strictly follow their instructions before attempting installation of this product if your car is equipped with air bag and/or
Speci???c procedures may be required for connection and disconnection
of the battery to install this product. Failure to follow the procedure may result in the unintended deployment of air bags or activation of the
Install the product after checking the position of the car???s pipes, tank and electrical wiring.
When opening holes in the car body to install the product, be careful not to touch or interfere with the pipes, tank or electrical wiring. Doing so could cause ???re or accidents.
Always use the accessories provided with the product and the speci???ed parts.
Using parts other than those speci???ed could damage the inside of the product or cause the product to not be securely fastened and thus come loose, which could cause accidents, malfunction or ???re.
Do not install the product in a location where it will be subject to heavy vibration or in an unstable location.
Installing the product in a sloping location or on a noticeably curved surface, etc. may cause the product
to shift out of position or drop down, Forbidden etc. while the car is moving, resulting
in an accident and/or injury.
Follow the instructions to install and wire the product.
Not following the instructions to properly install and wire the product could cause accidents or ???re.
Run the cords so that they do not interfere with driving or with entering or exiting the car.
Run the cords so that they do not wrap around the steering wheel, gearshift, brake pedal, etc. or around your legs, and secure all the cords together. Not doing so could cause accidents or injury.
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Use the product at the proper volume setting.
Driving when you are unable to hear sounds around you or from outside the car can cause accidents.
When using IR wireless headphones, keep the volume level down, and avoid using IR wireless headphones for prolonged periods of time.
Do not insert foreign objects into the SD memory card or disc slot.
Putting metal objects like coins or things that burn easily inside the product could cause short circuits
or insulation failure, leading to ???re, Forbidden electrical shock or other malfunction.
Be particularly careful that children follow this rule.
Do not put ???ngers inside moving parts or in the disc loading slot.
Avoid keeping the dome lights on for prolonged periods. And remember to turn the dome light switch to OFF or DOOR when you leave the car.
Otherwise, it will consume battery power and may prevent the engine from starting.
Do not expose the remote control unit and IR wireless headphones to direct sunlight.
Stop play immediately if you start to feel unwell in playing video games etc. on the unit???s screen.
For health reasons, avoid playing video games etc. for prolonged periods of time.
Do not watch the monitor with the engine off for prolonged periods.
Otherwise, your sense of hearing may become impaired. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Forbidden
Inserting ???ngers could cause injury or malfunction.
Be particularly careful that children follow this rule.
Otherwise, it may cause battery leakage or malfunctioning.
Forbidden
Otherwise, it will consume battery power and may prevent the engine from starting.
Forbidden
Do not leave a disc/SD memory card which is not completely housed inside the product in place.
Otherwise, the disc may drop down, hitting your face, eye or other part of the body and causing injury.
Forbidden
Do not allow anybody???s hands or ???ngers or any other objects to be sandwiched or wedged between the main unit and monitor.
Do not hit the product with your hands or objects. When getting into or out of the vehicle, do not bump your belongings or luggage against the product.
Doing so may cause an accident, injury and/or malfunctioning.
Forbidden
When the temperature inside the vehicle is high such as on a hot summer???s
Proper Use of the Batteries
Remote control unit: Lithium battery (CR2025/1F)
IR wireless headphones: Manganese R03, AAA,
Improper use of batteries may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a ???re. Battery leakage may damage the product.
Do not mix old and new batteries. (IR wireless headphones)
Do not use alkaline dry cells. (There is the danger of liquid leakage.)
Do not recharge, disassemble, deform or heat the batteries. Do not put them in ???re or
water. Do not place them in contact with metal objects.
Forbidden Do not leave the battery or the remote control unit containing the battery in places where the temperature is extremely high (such as inside cars with all the windows closed, or inside the car trunk, places where the sun shines directly on it, or near the heater). Such
Forbidden
Doing so may cause an accident, injury and/or malfunctioning.
Be particularly careful that children follow this rule.
day, cool off the inside of the vehicle suf???ciently by, for instance, turning on the air conditioner before using this product.
If the temperature inside the vehicle is still high, the product itself may
misuse/abuse can cause the batteries to burst, rupture, leak or overheat causing ???re and damage to property or injury.
Only use the speci???ed batteries.
Insert the batteries with the + and - ends as shown on the battery case.
Immediately replace used up batteries.
Do not play discs in the wrong or damaged format.
For instance, if you add the ???.mp3??? extension to a ???le which is not
become hot enough to burn you if you touch it.
Do not swing from the product or pull it.
When not using the remote control unit for a long period of time, remove the battery. Insulate the batteries when disposing of or storing them. (Put them in a plastic bag or wrap them with tape or something.)
Obey local ordinances when disposing of the batteries.
What to do if a battery has leaked (R03, AAA,
formatted as an MP3 ???le, a loud
Forbidden noise will be heard through the speakers, possibly damaging them
and hurting your eardrums.
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Forbidden
Doing so may cause an accident, injury and/or malfunctioning.
Be particularly careful that children follow this rule.
Carefully wipe up all the electrolyte on the battery case, and then replace the leaking battery with a new one. If your body or clothing has made contact with the electrolyte, wash it off thoroughly with water. If some of the electrolyte should ???nd its way into your eyes, do not rub them but immediately wash them with water, and consult a doctor.
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Ask a quali???ed specialist to do this job.
While you are replacing a bulb, be absolutely sure to keep the dome light switch at OFF. Otherwise, you may burn yourself.
The bulb is very hot to the touch while it is lighted and immediately after it has gone off. Before attempting to replace it, turn the dome light switch off, wait several minutes and then check that it cooled off.
To prevent damage to the unit, be sure to follow the connection diagram. Do not connect the power connector to the unit until the wiring is completed.
When connecting stripped wires, be sure to wrap them securely with electrical tape to prevent shorts.
Bundle all cables and keep cable terminals free from touching any metal parts.
Use a bulb with the speci???ed ratings (12 V/5 W). Do not use any other bulb.
Gripping the bulb with too much force may break it. Wear ???ngerstalls or use some other
Wear gloves for installation work to protect yourself from injuries.
Wear goggles or protective eyewear to shield your eyes from airborne metal particles during drilling.
If an RCA or similar cord is to be connected to the product, adjust its position and length so that it will not become entangled or come into contact with your body. After use, be absolutely sure to disconnect it from the product.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident and/or injury.
Before connecting the product with another device, consult the operating instructions of the device concerned to ensure that the product and device will be connected properly.
Incorrect connections may cause accidents and/or malfunctioning.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident and/or injury.
Take care that the wiring is not pinched or caught by the base plate attached to the roof or any other parts.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident and/or injury.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident and/or injury.
As you cut the headliner, take care not to cut your ???ngers. Also take care not to damage any other areas of the headliner.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident and/or injury.
Do not damage the cords.
Wire breaks and short circuits can cause electrical shock or ???re.
Run the cords so that they do not get
tangled in the moving parts (such as Forbidden the seat rails), screws or car body.
Do not damage, pull too hard, fold, twist, or work on the cords. Do not place the cords near heating appliances or put heavy objects on the cords.
Take care not to injure your ???ngers with the power drill or other tool you are using. Also take care not to damage the wiring near the ceiling panel.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident, injury and/or malfunctioning.
Before installing the unit, be absolutely sure to check that the screws do not make any contact with the ceiling panel.
If some space is required between the base plate and the unit, attach and adjust the under cover. For details on installing the under cover, consult your dealer.
Install the monitor in a position where it will not hit anybody???s head when it opens and closes.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an accident and/or injury.
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Do not poke your ???ngers between the ceiling and this product.
Failure to heed this caution may result in an injury and/or malfunctioning of the product.
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NO WARRANTY
Panasonic shall have no liability for reduction in safety or any accident caused by installing this product. We shall not guarantee any auto parts damaged during installation.
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Features
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9 inch
In response to increasing demand for rear seat entertainment systems, we have developed the
This player can play back DVD video discs, video CDs, music CDs and MP3
2 sets of VTR Input Terminals and 1 set each of VTR Output and Video Output Terminals
With these terminals on this unit you can enjoy many different kinds of images including ones from game players, camcorders and other video units. What???s more, the images on the unit???s screen can be output to the front seat monitor.
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*Install the product in such a way as to maintain the distances shown even when the display unit is rotated by 30?? toward the front seat headrest
(page 50).
WARNING:
Have a professional technician wire and install the product.
Professional skill and experience is required to wire and install the product. Improper installation could result in failure of safety equipment resulting in accident and injury.
For safety???s sake, always ask the store from which you purchased the product to install and wire it for you.
This player can play back data recorded on SD memory card (hereafter referred as ???SD card???) as still pictures, moving pictures, music or voice for instance.
An infrared transmitter built into the overhead monitor beams the sound signal to listeners wearing wireless headphones (2 sets supplied) permitting front and rear passengers to enjoy separate program material. With wireless headphones (hereafter referred as ???IR wireless headphones???), listeners are free to move about in their seats and groove to the beat without tangled cords.
Game Position (page 64)
The remote control unit features a GAME button to enable games to be enjoyed with the best image quality when a game player has been connected to the unit. When the button is pressed, the brightness and contrast are automatically switched to the dedicated game settings.
Digital Audio Output Terminal for Upgrading to Dolby Digital and dts Surround (page 14)
When the unit is connected with a digital surround processor and used in combination with a subwoofer and center speaker, you can enjoy Dolby Digital or dts 5.1 channel audio play.
Monitor Position and Angle Adjustment
Functions (page 50)
The screen can be adjusted up to 120 ?? toward the viewers or away from them and up to 30 ?? to their left or right to position it exactly where they want it to be.
Blue ceiling re???ected illumination (page 46)
The blue ceiling re???ected illumination serves as indirect lighting to light up the unit.
Front speaker (option)
Rear speaker (option)
CD player/receiver (option)
Front speaker (option)
Another external device
(e.g. VCR, option)
Rear speaker (option)
Region Management Information
The Region number for this product is
Advanced system (Dolby Digital/dts 5.1ch output system)
This product is designed and manufactured to respond to the Region Management Information that is recorded on a DVD disc. If the Region number described on the DVD disc does not correspond
to the Region number of this product, this product cannot play the disc.
???1??? and ???ALL???.
Example:
Symbols used on jackets (examples of such symbols include)
Simple system
(independent rear seat system which uses the accessory IR Wireless Headphones)
???Number of subtitle languages
???Number of audio tracks 
???Number of angles 
The numbers indicate the number of languages, tracks, angles, etc., recorded on the disc.
Screen size (H:V aspect ratio)
???4:3 standard size 
???Letterbox 
(page 97)
???16:9 wide size
: Play back in letter box format on a standard screen (4:3).
: Play back in ???Pan & Scan??? (page 97) format on a standard screen (4:3).
Note:
???The size of the image that is displayed on the screen depends on the screen mode (???Aspect Ratio???, page 84), and on the screen size for the content on the disc.
IR Wireless Headphones (supplied)
The following discs cannot be played back on this product.
???Discs recorded in PAL format, others
???DVDs with a region number other than ???1??? or ???ALL???
???Playing back a photo CD disc with this unit could damage the data that is recorded on the disc.
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Main Unit
;/1(Except SD mode)
???Pause (page 57, 60).
???Playback (page 57, 60).
SRC (Source) (POWER)
???Switches the power to on/off
(page 54).
When the main power is on: blue
???Changes the source (page 54).
Dome light switch
DOOR: Dome light is
on when door is opened.
OFF: Dome light is off.
ON: Dome light is on.
SD memory card slot
Disc slot
<(Eject)
Ejects the disc (page 56).
When a disc is in the main unit: blue
Blue ceiling re???ected illumination
???Blue ceiling re???ected illumination can be set to OFF
(page 78).
Dome light (page 85)
Infrared transmitter
Used to transmit audio to IR wireless headphones (page 52).
Remote control sensor
Display release button (PUSH OPEN)
(page 50)
Concerning volume level adjustments
The main unit does not have a function for adjusting the volume level. To adjust the volume level, use the control provided on the accessory IR wireless headphones or external device connected.
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Dimmer sensor
Adjusts the screen brightness automatically.
(When ???AUTO??? is set for the dimmer setting, the screen brightness is automatically adjusted to suit the surrounding brightness.)
(page 76)
Main Unit (rear)
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Remote Control Unit
Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor of the main unit and operate it.
???(STOP)
???Stops playback (page 57, 60).
SRC (Source) (POWER)
???Switches the power to on/off (page 54).
???Changes the source (page 54).
;(PAUSE)
???Pause (page 57, 60).
1(PLAY)
???Playback (page 57, 60).
Concerning volume level adjustments
The main unit does not have a function for adjusting the volume level. To adjust the volume level, use the control provided on the accessory IR wireless headphones or external device connected.
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:9(TRACK/SEARCH)
???Goes to beginning (page 57, 60).
???Fast forward/fast reverse (page 57, 60).
???Slow playback [9] (page 57).
MENU
???Shows the menu screen (page 76, 78).
RET (RETURN)
???Returns to the previous display (page 58). ???Inputs the number again (page 58).
???Displays the video CD???s menu (page 58).
???Selects a title/chapter/tr ack/folder/???le (page 58, 61).
TOP MENU
???Displays ???MODE SELECT??? screen (page 69).
OSD
???Displays information about each source on the screen (page 55).
TITLE (TRACK/TITLE/CHAPTER)
???Changes to the direct title/chapter/ track/folder/???le (page 58, 61).
GAME
???Changes to the game position (page 64).
Maximum
120e
30e
30e
Close the Display Unit
Move the display unit by both hands until the display release button is locked.
Note:
???Always use both hands to open or close the display unit.
???Always check that the display release button is locked after closing the display unit.
???If the display unit cannot be locked, be sure to consult your dealer and remedy the situation.
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3Insert the battery holder back into its original position.
Lithium battery (supplied)
???Remove all oil, water, surfaces where the magic tapes are to be attached.
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IR Wireless Headphones Preparation
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Battery Installation
(Inserting/Replacing the Batteries)
Battery Notes
Battery information:
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POWER
???Battery type: Manganese R03, AAA,
???Battery life: Approximately 18 hours of continuous
POWER
2 POWER
2Insert the battery.
Insert the battery in the correct direction, making sure that its positive and negative ends match the same symbols in the battery holder.
operation under normal use (at room temperature)
To check the remaining battery strength:
The POWER indicator on the right hand earpiece (R) dims or fails to light when the batteries are weak. Noise and interference also increase.
Change the batteries if any of these occur.
POWER
(Before wearing headphones)
1Turn the volume on the headphones all the way down.
2Press the POWER button.
???The POWER indicator lights up.
3Turn the volume up slowly until you can hear the sound comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Plane view:
Approximately
2.5 m (Max)*
30e
Approximately
2.5 m (Max)*
*Conditions: The batteries must be fully charged and in their normal status, room temperature
POWER indicator
POWER
(Right side)
Caution:
After Use
Press the POWER button to switch off.
Note:
???Refer to ???When Listening with IR Wireless
Headphones??? (page 10).
must be the temperature, and there must be no obstructions between the main unit and IR wireless headphones.
POWER
Infrared receiving port
Note:
???One battery is required for the left and another for the right side of each headphone.
???Improper use of the battery may cause overheating, an explosion or ignition, resulting in injury or a ???re. Battery leakage may damage the product.
???Do not expose the IR wireless headphones to direct sunlight.
???Do not mix old and new batteries.
???Do not use alkaline dry cells. (There is the danger of liquid leakage.)
???Do not recharge, disassemble, deform or heat the battery.
???Do not put the battery in ???re or water.
???Immediately replace used up battery.
???Obey local ordinances when disposing of the
battery.
Note:
???Depending on the vehicle model and amount of charge remaining in headphone batteries, the actual range of use may be less than what is given in the ???gures above.
???If no infrared signals are received from the main unit for more than one minute after the headphones power has been turned on, the headphones power will be automatically turned off (auto power function).
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General
Source (continued)
Example:
DVD video mode (OSD on, see below)
Current operation mode
(Loading, Eject, Play, Pause, Stop, etc.)
Play
Adjust the volume on the IR wireless headphones (page 53).
When listening to sound from speakers through an external device
Adjust the volume using the control on the external device which is connected. For further details, refer to the instructions for the external device (page 14).
Title number Chapter number Playback time
When ???
??? is displayed:
[MAIN POWER]
[SRC] (Source) (POWER)
[OSD]
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default: VTR1
OFF: Press and hold [SRC] (Source) (POWER) for more than
2 seconds.
Perform the following adjustments to suit your personal preference.
???Monitor position adjustment (page 50)
???Dimmer (page 76)
???Contrast (page 76)
???Brightness (page 76)
???Color depth (page 76)
???Tint (page 76)
Note:
???Turn the MAIN POWER switch off when the unit is not going to be used for a prolonged period.
Source
Press [SRC] (Source) (POWER).
VTR 1 (page 64)
VTR 2 (page 64)
DVD video/Video CD/CD/MP3 (page 56, 60)
SD (page 69)
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
OSD
*???No
**???No Text??? appears for discs without ID3.
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Place the label side face up.
[SRC] (Source)
[;/1]
[<] (Eject)
Insert discs straight in and eject and remove them straight out.
Example
Play
Title : 01 Chapter : 002 Time : 00 : 00 : 01
[SRC] (Source)
[??] (STOP)
[;] (PAUSE)
[1] (PLAY) [:] 
[9]
[6] (REPEAT)
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Note:
???Refer to page 15 about discs that can be played back.
???Refer to page 62 about ???Notes on MP3???.
???Refer to page 94 about ???Notes on
???Do not leave a disc inserted inside the unit when it is not used.
Disc Insert
Disc insert (see left)
The disc format is automatically identi???ed.
Playback starts.
???When the menu screen is appears, see ???DVD
Menu/Video CD Menu??? on page 58.
When a disc is in the player, press [SRC] (Source) to change to DVD/Video CD/CD/MP3 player mode and playback starts.
Note:
???Do not insert a disc when [<] lights because a disc is already loaded.
???The power will be turned on automatically when a disc is loaded.
???You can play a disc even if the monitor is closed.
???The sound may be interrupted for a few moments while the audio format is being identi???ed.
???The surfaces of new discs tend to be slippery.
Therefore, when using such a disc for the ???rst time, it may not load satisfactorily even when it has been inserted into the main unit. At a time like this, insert the disc into the main unit as far as it will go until it is loaded properly.
Disc Eject
Press [<] to stop playback and eject the disc. 
(Press [<] again to reload the disc.)
Note:
???If you leave a disc in the slot for more than 30 seconds after its ejection, the disc will be automatically reloaded after three loud beeps.
???Due to limitations of certain discs, some DVD video and Video CD discs may not operate as described in these operating instructions. Refer to the disc jacket for further details.
???This unit does not support DVD and Video CD karaoke functions.
???Even after the car???s ignition key has been turned to the ACC OFF position while a disc is still housed inside the main unit, the disc can still be ejected but only once.
Playback
Stop
Go to Beginning
Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse
Pause
Slow Playback
Repeat Play
Press [??] (STOP).
Press [1] (PLAY) again, and play will resume from the point where [??] (STOP) was pressed (Continued playback function).
To cancel continued playback, press [??] (STOP) again in the stop mode.
[9]: next track (chapter)
[:]: beginning of the current chapter (track) Previous chapter (track) (Press twice.)
Note:
???When playing a DVD video, there are cases where it is not possible to return to the start of a chapter that spans 2 titles.
Press and hold [9]: fast forward [:]: fast reverse
Release to resume playback.
The speed changes as follows if the buttons are held down. Regular speed 
2 times 
10 times 
20 times
Press and hold [9] in the pause mode.
Playback is at about 1/3 normal speed.
To resume normal playback, press [1] (PLAY).
To pause, press [;] (PAUSE) again.
Note:
???Reverse slow playback is not possible.
Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds.
Press and hold [6] (REPEAT) for more than 2 seconds again to cancel.
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Title mode
2Press [0] to [9] to input preferred title/chapter number. To input the number again, press [RET] (RETURN).
3Press [ENTER].
Playback will start automatically.
[Video CD] (During playback)
Press [0] to [9] to input preferred track number.
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*If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the display returns to the regular mode.
Note:
???Operations vary according to the disc. For details, refer to the guide provided with the disc.
???It may not be possible to switch the language unless the unit is at the DVD menu or is at DVD video settings (page 80).
???The number of languages depends on the disc. Some discs have only one language or have no language.
???Some discs do not support the angle function.
[TITLE] [0] to [9]
(TITLE/
CHAPTER)
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Playback
Go to Beginning
Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse
Stop
Pause
Repeat
Play
(track/???le/ folder repeat)
Random
Play
[9]: next track/???le
[:]: beginning of the current track/???le Previous track/???le (Press twice.)
Press and hold [9]: fast forward [:]: fast reverse
Release to resume playback.
Press [??] (STOP).
Press [1] (PLAY) again, and play will resume from the point where [??] (STOP) was pressed. (Continued playback function).
To cancel continued playback, press [??] (STOP) again in the stop mode.
All Files in the Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) for more than 2 seconds. Current Folder Press and hold [4] (RANDOM) again to cancel.
Scan Play
Folder Selection
Direct
Track/File/Folder
Selection
Example: CD
Current operation mode
Play
Track 01 : LOVE
Artist : ABC
Track : 001 Time : 00 : 00 : 01
Track Playback number time
Example: MP3
Current operation mode
Press [5] (SCAN). The ???rst 10 seconds of each track plays in sequence.
Press [5] (SCAN) again to cancel.
["]: next folder
[#]: previous folder
1(During playback)
Press [TITLE] (TRACK) to select the input mode.
The mode changes as shown below every time
[TITLE] (TRACK) is pressed. (MP3 Only)
File 
Folder
2Press [0] to [9] to input preferred track/???le/folder number.
To input the number again, press [RET] (RETURN).
3Press [ENTER].
Playback will start automatically.
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Notes on MP3
This player allows you to play MP3 ???les recorded on
Folder selection order/MP3 ???le playback order (Example)
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What is MP3?
MP3, short for
Note:
???This unit counts the number of folders irrespective of the presence or absence of MP3 ???le.
???If the selected folder does not contain any
MP3 ???les, the nearest MP3 ???les in the order of playback will be played.
???Playback order may be different from other MP3 players even if the same disc is used.
??????ROOT??? appears when displaying the root folder???s folder name.
Points to Remember When Recording an MP3 Disc
Converting (encoding) audio data to an MP3 ???le
???It is recommended that you set the bit rate to ???128 kbps or more??? and ???Fixed???.
???Bit rate 8 kbps of
???VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not supported.
???The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding software and the bit rate. For details refer to the user manual of your encoding software.
Recording MP3 ???les on a
???Do not record ???les other than MP3s or unnecessary folders on a disc. If many folders or ???les other than
MP3s are recorded on a disc, it may take some time before playback starts.
???Use ISO 9660 ???le system (Extension of the ISO 9660 ???le systems are included.) (page 63). APPLE HFS ???le system is not supported. If they do not conform to ISO 9660 ???le system, the ???le may not play normally, or the ???le or folder names may not be displayed correctly.
???Make sure to add the ???.mp3??? extension to each MP3 ???le name. A ???le with a different ???le name extension or none at all will not play.
???Although Multi session recording is supported, the use of
???A disc recorded by the packet writing software are not supported.
???A playlist function is not supported. Record ???les and folders in the order in which you want them to be played. Some writing software lets you specify the recording order by adding a pre???x in the range of ???01???j???99???, etc. to the ???le name. For details refer to the user manual of your writing software.
Caution:
???Do not assign the ???.mp3??? ???le name extension to a ???le that is not in the MP3 format. This may produce noise from the speakers and cause speaker damage and can damage your hearing.
Note:
???You may encounter trouble in playing MP3s or displaying the information of MP3 ???les recorded with certain writing softwares or CD recorders
???If a disc contains both MP3 and
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Maximum number of ???les/folders
???Maximum number of trees: 8
???Maximum number of folders: 254 (Root folder is not included.)
???Maximum number of ???les: 512
Note:
If the number of ???les and folders exceeds the number mentioned above, successful playback may not be performed.
Supported ???le systems and ???le names
???The unit recognizes only ASCII character set. Chinese characters, Romeoaccented French characters and accented Spanish characters will be
converted into an asterisk.
Apple Extension to ISO 9660
Note:
MP3 encode software and writing software are not supplied to this model.
Copyright:
It is prohibited by copyright laws to copy, distribute and deliver copyrighted materials such as music without the approval of copyright holder except for personal use.
No warranty:
Above description complies with our investigations as of February 2004. It has no warranty for reproducibility and displayability of MP3.
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Example
VTR2 (GAME)
FULL
[SRC] (Source)
Game position
When [GAME] is pressed, the unit automatically adjusts the screen optimally for video game play.
Connect the external device to VTR2. Check the OSD to verify that the external device has been connected to VTR2.
Every time the button is pressed:
VTR1 (GAME)
VTR2 (GAME)
Caution:
???Stop play immediately if you start to feel unwell in playing video games etc. on the unit???s screen. For health reasons, avoid playing video games etc. for prolonged periods of time. After use,
be absolutely sure to disconnect it from the product.
???The unit comes with a forced power OFF switch
[MAIN POWER]. By setting this switch to the OFF position, you can forcibly turn off the unit???s power from the front seat at times when, for instance, children on the rear seat have nodded off to sleep while playing games.
Example where a video game is connected to VTR2
Main unit (rear)
Video game (option)
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Notes on SD Cards
IMPORTANT:
Music
SD audio recorded with ???Panasonic Media Manager??? or
Recording to an SD Card on a PC
You can copy still and moving pictures to your SD card by connecting it to a PC with a USB Reader/Writer or PC card adapter.
Create folders as shown below.
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Use SD cards with a memory size of 512 MB or less.
You can play the following types of data recorded on an SD Card:
Still pictures
JPEG ???les taken on digital cameras conforming to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)* standards.
Panasonic digital camera
Moving pictures
MPEG4 ???les [ASF (Advanced Streaming Format)**] taken on a digital video camera or SD Multi AV Device.
Note:
???SD audio ???les written using a function other than
???MP3 audio ???les cannot be played. (However, this does not apply to MP3 ???les which were written using
???This unit cannot record or erase tracks.
???The titles and names of the artists may not always appear on the display.
???If there is a multiple number of still pictures which are tied in with
???It may not be possible for the unit to play back some kinds of still pictures even when they are tied in with
Voice
G.726*** ???les recorded on a digital video camera or SD Multi AV Device.
*** DCF: A ???le system which is established as an integrated format for digital cameras
*** ASF: A distributing and streaming (playing while receiving data) media format which integrates the moving picture, audio and other types of data via
a network into a single integrated content.
*** G.726: A standard for a ???le system which digitizes analog voice data by compressing it.
Root
DCIM
100CDPFP
JPEG files
SD_VIDEO
PRL001
MPEG4 files
SD_VOICE
SD_VC100
Voice files
SD_AUDIO
Music files
??????DCIM???, ???SD_VIDEO???, ???SD_VOICE??? and ???SD_AUDIO??? are necessary to play ???les but have no effect on operation.
???You may be unable to play some ???les due to the origin of the copy, or the naming of folders and ???les.
IMPORTANT:
Naming ???les
Ensure that none of the ???les in a folder have the same last 4 (or 3) characters. Files so named cannot be played.
??????SD_VOICE??? and ???SD_AUDIO??? are hidden folders created when you record voice or audio ???les, and play automatically on other equipment.
???This unit needs the folders on SD cards to play the ???les. Do not delete them on your PC.
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Notes on SD Cards (continued)
Concerning the Data on the Cards
WARNING:
???Do not place SD memory cards within the reach of children. There is a risk that children could swallow the SD memory card. If a child does swallow the SD memory card, contact your doctor immediately.
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Some ???les are not compatible with this unit and cannot be played back. For example:
??Moving picture ???les recorded using a digital still camera with moving picture function
??IC recorder voice ???les etc.
Beveled edge
Label side
Note:
???Do not insert any objects other than the SD cards into the SD card slot.
???Do not leave an SD card inserted inside the unit when it is not used.
???Do not insert the SD cards into the disc slot by mistake.
[SRC] (Source)
[TOP MENU] 
[DVD/SD MENU]
SD Mode
Press [SRC] (Source) to select SD mode.
??????MODE SELECT??? screen is displayed.
MODE SELECT screen
SD Card Insert
Insert and slide the SD card until it clicks into the SD card slot.
SD Card Eject
Press the SD card to eject it.
Note:
Bear in mind the following points when inserting or ejecting an SD card.
???The mode will not be switched automatically to SD by inserting an SD card into the unit.
Therefore, to play SD cards, press [SRC] (Source) to switch to the SD mode regardless of whether the SD card is already inside the unit or not.
???Insert the SD cards properly so that they will not be inserted back to front or the wrong way around by mistake. (See ???gure at left.)
Mode Selection
1 Press ["] or [#] to select the mode.
2 Press [ENTER] or [1] (PLAY).
MODE SELECT screen
PICTURE: The still pictures recorded on SD cards are played back in this mode (page 74).
MPEG4: Moving pictures recorded on SD cards are played back in this mode (page 70).
MUSIC: Music recorded on SD cards is played back in this mode (page 72).
VOICE: Voice recordings made on SD cards are played back in this mode (page 75).
Note:
In the SD mode, when the following operations are performed and then the SD mode is restored, the
???MODE SELECT??? screen will appear without fail.
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Playing SD Cards(continued)
SD Mode Operation (MPEG4)
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Playing Back Moving Pictures [MPEG4]
Moving picture list screen (Example)
Elapsed playback time
[??] (STOP):
Press this to return to the moving picture list screen.
[;] (PAUSE):
Press this to stop the playback temporarily.
[$]/[9]:
Press this to cue to the start of the next moving picture (or hold it down to fast forward).
[%]/[:]:
Press this to cue to the start of the moving picture now playing back (or hold it down to fast reverse).
Setting Repeat during Moving Picture Playback
(SETUP MENU)
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote
(While the moving picture list screen is displayed)
1Press [DVD/SD MENU].
2Select ???REPEAT??? by pressing ["] or [#].
3Select OFF, 1FILE or ALL by pressing [%] or [$].
OFF: Normal playback (no repeat playback) (default)
1FILE: Only one ???le is played back repeatedly.
ALL: All the ???les are played back repeatedly.
1Select the moving pictures to be viewed by pressing
["], [#], [%] and [$].
2Press [ENTER] or [1] (PLAY) to play back the selected moving pictures.
Note:
???The display returns to the initial screen (SD operation display mode) when [TOP MENU] is pressed.
???If the ???le list screen contains 7 or more ???les, press ["], [#], [%] or [$] to scroll to the next (or previous) page.
???When MPEG4 moving pictures are played back,
control unit which is to be pressed.
Setting DISPLAY during Moving Picture Playback
(SETUP MENU)
[DVD/SD MENU]*: Press this to return to the moving picture list screen.
Setting the Screen Size for Moving Picture Playback (SETUP MENU)
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote control unit which is to be pressed.
(While the moving picture list screen is displayed)
1 Press [DVD/SD MENU].
2Select ???SCREEN??? by pressing ["] or [#].
3Select FULL or NORMAL by pressing [%] or [$]. FULL : Enlarged screen (default)
NORMAL: Normal screen
[DVD/SD MENU]*: Press this to return to the moving picture list screen.
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote control unit which is to be pressed.
(While the moving picture list screen is displayed)
1Press [DVD/SD MENU].
2Select ???DISPLAY??? by pressing ["] or [#].
3Select ON or OFF by pressing [%] or [$].
[DVD/SD MENU]*: Press this to return to the moving picture list screen.
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SD Mode Operation (MUSIC)
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Playing Back Music (Recorded on SD Cards)
[MUSIC]
Music ???le list screen (Example)
Elapsed playback time
ABC/XYZ
File name
[??] (STOP):
Press this to return to the music ???le list screen.
[;] (PAUSE):
Press this to stop the playback temporarily.
[$]/[9]:
Press this to jump to the start of the next ???le (or hold it down to fast forward).
[%]/[:]:
Press this to return to the start of the ???le now playing back (or hold it down to fast reverse).
Setting Repeat during Music Playback
(SETUP MENU)
(While the music ???le list screen is displayed) 1 Press [DVD/SD MENU].
2Select ???REPEAT??? by pressing ["] or [#], and then press
[ENTER] or [1] (PLAY).
3Select the setting by pressing [%] or [$].
OFF: No repeat playback (default)
1Select the music ???le to be heard by pressing ["],
[#], [%] and [$].
2Press [ENTER] or [1] (PLAY) to play the selected music ???le.
Selecting the Playlist for Music Playback
(SETUP MENU)
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote control unit which is to be pressed.
Note:
???If still pictures tied in with music as well are recorded, they will be played back at the same time as the music. Use the
???The display returns to the initial screen (SD operation display mode) when [TOP MENU] is pressed.
???MP3 audio ???les cannot be played. (However, this does not apply to MP3 ???les which were written using
(While the music ???le list screen is displayed) 1 Press [DVD/SD MENU].
2Select ???SELECT PLAYLIST??? by pressing ["] or [#], and then press [ENTER] or [1] (PLAY).
3Select the playlist to be played back by pressing ["] or [#].
[DVD/SD MENU]* : Press this to return to the music ???le list screen.
**The titles that are displayed differ depending on the settings performed when the playlists were created. For further details, refer to the operating instructions for the
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote control unit which is to be pressed.
Setting DISPLAY for Music Playback
(SETUP MENU)
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote control unit which is to be pressed.
1MUSIC: Only one ???le is played back repeatedly.
ALL: All the ???les are played back repeatedly.
[DVD/SD MENU]* : Press this to return to the music ???le list screen.
(While the music ???le list screen is displayed) 1 Press [DVD/SD MENU].
2Select ???DISPLAY??? by pressing ["] or [#].
3Select ON or OFF by pressing [%] or [$].
ON: The SD information display is set to ON. (default)
OFF: The SD information display is set to OFF.
[DVD/SD MENU]* : Press this to return to the music ???le list screen.
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SD Mode Operation (PICTURE)
SD Mode Operation (VOICE)
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Playing Back Still
Pictures [PICTURE]
Still picture list screen (Example)
[$]/[9]:
Press this to display the next still picture.
[%]/[:]:
Press this to display the previous still picture.
To play back a series of still pictures in succession
Press [1] (PLAY). The still pictures will be played back for 5 seconds each.
Playing Voice Recordings (Recorded on SD Cards) [VOICE]
Voice ???le list screen (Example)
Elapsed playback time
Note:
[??] (STOP):
Press this to return to the voice ???le list screen.
[;] (PAUSE):
Press this to stop the playback temporarily.
[$]/[9]:
Press this to jump to the start of the next voice recording (or hold it down to fast forward).
[%]/[:]:
Press this to return to the start of the voice recording now playing back (or hold it down to fast reverse).
Setting DISPLAY for Still Picture Playback
(SETUP MENU)
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote control unit which is to be pressed.
[??] (STOP):
Press this to return to the still picture list screen.
[;] (PAUSE):
Press this to stop the playback temporarily.
Note:
???The display returns to the initial screen (SD operation display mode) when [TOP MENU] is pressed.
(While the still picture list screen is displayed) Press [DVD/SD MENU].
[$]/[9] or [%]/[:]:
Press these to switch between
ON and OFF.
[DVD/SD MENU]*:
Press this to return to the still picture list screen.
ON: The SD information display is set to ON. (default)
OFF: The SD information display is set to OFF.
Setting DISPLAY for Voice Playback
(SETUP MENU)
*When ???MENU??? appears on the screen, it always refers to the [DVD/SD MENU] button on the remote control unit which is to be pressed.
???The display returns to the initial screen (SD operation display mode) when [TOP MENU] is pressed.
(While the voice ???le list screen is displayed) Press [DVD/SD MENU].
[$]/[9] or [%]/[:]:
Press these to switch between ON and OFF.
[DVD/SD MENU]* :
Press this to return to the voice ???le list screen.
ON: The SD information display is set to ON. (default)
OFF: The SD information display is set to OFF.
Note:
???On some settings, the screen may turn black.
Dimmer
Default: AUTO
Setting range: AUTO, 1 to 4
Adjust the Image Contrast
Default: d0
Setting range: j15 to i15
Adjust the Image
Brightness
Default: d0
Setting range: j15 to i15
Adjust the Image Color
Depth
Default: d0
Setting range: j15 to i15
Adjust the Image Tone or Tint
Default: d0
Setting range: j15 to i15
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1Menu
1Press [MENU]
to display the menu.
2Press [%] or [$] to select ???SCREEN???.
Select
SCREEN
2Submenu
1Press ["] or [#] to select the item.
2Press [ENTER].
Select
DIMMER
Select
CONTRAST
Select
BRIGHT
Select
COLOR
Select
TINT
3Setting
1Press [%] or [$] to adjust.
2Press [ENTER] to set (Dimmer setting only).
3Press [SRC] (Source) to exit the menu.
Note:
???If no operation takes place for more than
10 seconds, the display exits the menu.
AUTO : automatically adjusted according to ambient light intensity.
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2 
3 
4
[$]: Increase the contrast between black and white.
[%]: Decrease the contrast between black and white.
[$]: Lighten
[%]: Darken
[$]: Deepen the depth of color on the display
[%]: Lighten the depth of color on the display
[$]: Emphasize green in the color image
[%]: Emphasize red in the color image
[SRC] (Source)
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Note:
???If no operation takes place for more than
10 seconds, the display exits the menu.
Video Control Setting
This ???Video Control Setting??? is required when you connect a Panasonic car navigation system with a
Default: VTR1
Setting range: VTR1, VTR2
Button Operation Sound
Default: ON
Setting range: ON/OFF
Blue Ceiling Re???ected
Select
Select
Select
BEEP
Select
VTR1: Connected to the
VTR2: Connected to the
Note:
???Select a terminal connected to the DVD output terminal of a Panasonic car navigation system with a
???When you coonect a Panasonic car navigation system with a
ON: Operation sound (Beep) ON
[SRC] (Source)
OFF: Operation sound (Beep) OFF
Illumination Setting
Default: ON
Setting range: ON/OFF
Audio Output Level
Default: 3
Setting range: 1/2/3
USER
LIGHT
Select
OUTPUT LEVEL
Memory Clear
Default: NO
Setting range: YES/NO
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Select
MEMORY CLEAR?
YES: Default settings
NO: No memory clear
The display returns to the previous one.
Note:
???In the SD mode, SETUP MENU settings are not returned to the default settings even when YES is selected as this setting.
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Note:
???After the DVD settings have been changed and entered, the player returns to the start of the disc and begins playback.
???When the disc has predetermined language or other settings, the user settings are not re???ected.
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3Select each item.
Press one of the numeric buttons ([1]s[6]).
4Finish the setting.
Press [0].
DVD Menu Language setting
Default: English
Subtitle Language
Setting
Default: English
(While disc stopped) Press [DVD/SD MENU].
(While disc stopped) Press [DVD/SD MENU].
Press one of the numeric buttons ([1]s[7]).
Press [1].
1.Menu Language
Press [2].
2.Subtitle Language
1.English
2.French
3.Spanish
1.English
2.French
3.Spanish
5.Dispoff: Subtitle language is not displayed.
6.Return: The display returns to ???Main Menu???.
??? The setting is completed.
Note:
???A disc supporting closed caption and subtitles may overlap each other on the screen. In this case, turn the subtitle off.
1.English
2.French
3.Spanish
1.4:3: Plays a video in 4:3 screen.
2.16:9: Plays a video in wide screen (16:9).
3.Return: The display returns to ???Main Menu???.
[1]s[7]
[DVD/SD MENU]
[0] (Finish the setting.)
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<Main Menu>
<TV Mode>
Note:
???After the DVD settings have been changed and entered, the player returns to the start of the disc and begins playback.
???When the disc has predetermined language or other settings, the user settings are not re???ected.
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DVD Software mode
Set this when playing
3Select each item.
Press one of the numeric buttons ([1]s[6]).
1.Pan&Scan: Plays in Pan&Scan mode.
2.Letterbox: Plays in Letterbox mode.
3.Return: The display returns to ???Main Menu???.
4Finish the setting.
Press [0].
??? The setting is completed.
Note:
???If ???Pan & Scan??? or ???Letterbox??? is already set in the software, this setting is ignored.
Setting
This is to set
Default: ON
Dynamic Range
Compression Setting
By the compressing the range of the playback level (the dynamic range), it is possible to maintain the impact of audio even at low volumes.
This function only works with Dolby Digital encoded material.
Default: OFF
Press [6].
(While disc stopped) Press [DVD/SD MENU].
Press [7].
7.D.Range Compression
1. ON: When power is turned on,
will always be displayed on the screen for
5seconds.
2.OFF: When power is turned on,
messages such as ???Play??? and ???Pause??? will not be displayed on the screen.
3. Return: The display returns to ???Main Menu???.
1. Minimum: Mode with the greatest compression, roughly equivalent to a TV broadcast.
2. Standard: Mode recommended by the software manufacturer for listening at low volume.
3. OFF: Movie theater mode with no compression.
4. Return: The display returns to ???Main Menu???.
Note:
???When it is dif???cult to hear comparatively quiet sounds
(such as movie dialogue), setting ???Minimum??? will make those sounds easier to hear.
???The item can be switched also by holding down [0] for
2 seconds at a time during playback.
[1]s[7]
[DVD/SD MENU]
[0] (Finish the setting.)
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Aspect Ratio 
Press [A] (ASPECT) to change the aspect ratio as follows.
Default: NORMAL
Mode: 4 types
NORMAL
??? The conventional display image has a 4 to 3 ratio of horizontal to vertical.
??? In this case, a blank area remains on the right and left sides of the display.
FULL
??? The screen is extended horizontally as a whole to the aspect of 16 to 9.
??? The extension ratio is the same at any point of the screen.
JUST
??? The screen is extended horizontally to the aspect ratio of 16 to 9.
??? The extension ratio increases toward the right and left ends of the screen.
Note:
??? In some cases, the picture looks different from the original one due to your selection of aspect.
??? This is to remind you that compression or extension of the screen using the aspect ratio changing function of this product for commercial purpose of pro???t making or viewing/listening
by the public could infringe on the rights of the author protected by the copyright law.
??? If you expand normal picture (4 to 3) by using
???JUST???, ???ZOOM??? or ???FULL??? aspect to the full of the screen, you might not see the periphery of the picture, or you might see a distorted picture. Therefore, use the ???NORMAL??? mode to see the original pictures as the author intended it.
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WARNING:
???Do not use the product when it is broken or there is some abnormality.
In the unlikely event that the product breaks (such as when no image is displayed or there is no sound) or there is some abnormality (such as when a foreign object is inside the product, water was spilled on it, smoke comes out or the product makes a strange smell), immediately stop using the product and be sure to contact the store from which you purchased your product or a nearby Panasonic Servicenter. Continuing to use the product in that condition could cause accidents, ???re or electrical shock.
Preliminary Steps
Check and take steps as described in the tables below.
If You Suspect Something Wrong
Immediately switch the power off.
Disconnect the power connector and check that there is neither smoke nor heat from the unit before asking for repairs. Never try to repair the unit by yourself because it is dangerous to do so.
Troubleshooting Tips
Common
Common (continued)
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No playback
Cannot switch the audio language/subtitle language/angle.
The picture does not appear on the monitor.
It is dif???cult to hear quiet sound (Dolby digital DVD software only)
It is not possible to switch if the disc does not have multiple audio languages/subtitle languages/angles recorded on it.
Some discs permit switching through a menu screen.
Sometimes, switching angles is possible only with certain scenes.
Cables are not correctly connected.
D.Range Compression is set to ???OFF??? or ???Standard???.
Refer to the guide provided with your disc.
Connect cables correctly.
Set ???D.Range Compression??? to ???Minimum???.
The
The playability of some
and recorder to be used even if these
Make
CD
Problem
Possible cause
Disc is dirty, or has scratches.
Possible solution
Clean the disc, referring to the section on ???Notes on Discs/Cards??? (page 94).
Sound skipping or noise
Sound skipping due to vibration
There is a ???aw or foreign objects on the disc.
The unit is not suf???ciently secured.
Remove the foreign objects, or use a ???awless disc. For MP3, refer to ???Notes on MP3??? (page 62).
Mount the unit securely with the mounting parts, referring to the installation instructions.
SD card
Problem
The ???le recorded on SD is not displayed.
Possible cause
Some ???les are not compatible with this unit and cannot be played back.
Possible solution
Check the recorded ???le.
Disc unejectable
The buttons do not work.
Picture distorted.
Distorted sound.
The display does not appear.
Picture quality may worsen or some frames may be skipped when viewing MPEG4, but this is normal.
There may be some noise output when playing MPEG4 and VOICE ???les, but this is normal.
DISPLAY setting on the VOICE mode screen is set to OFF.
This is not a problem.
This is not a problem.
Set DISPLAY setting to ON (page 75).
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What to do if the product does not operate no matter which button you press
Reset switch
Press this switch with a tough pointed object.
IMPORTANT
Press this switch when any operation buttons do not work. If the product does not become restrored even after pressing the switch, call the nearest Panasonic Servicenter and ask for repairs.
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Notes on
???You may have trouble playing back some
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???Some
???This player cannot play the
???This player cannot play the
???Be sure to observe the instructions of
Maintenance
How to hold the disc or card
???Do not touch the play surface or the terminal surface.
???Do not scratch the disc or card.
???Do not bend the disc or card.
???When not in use, keep the disc or card in the case.
Label side
Do not use discs that ???t any of the descriptions given below. Using these discs may damage the discs or cause the unit to malfunction.
Special discs in a shape which is not round
Discs with adhered labels, etc. on them
Do not leave discs or cards on the following places:
???Direct sunlight
???Near car heaters
???Dirty, dusty and damp areas
???Seats and dashboards
Disc cleaning
Use a dry, soft cloth to wipe from the center
outward.
<Correct> <Wrong>
Do not attach any seals or labels to your discs.
Do not detach the label and do not attach other labels to the card.
Do not write anything on the disc label with a pointed pen or
SD card precautions
???Do not leave the SD cards where they will become hot or exposed to direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static occurs readily. Failure to heed this precaution may cause the cards to be damaged or their data to be lost.
???Keep the terminal area on the back of the cards free from dirt, water and foreign matter. Do not touch this area with your hands or any other objects.
???Static or malfunctioning of the unit or the cards may cause the cards to be damaged or their data to be lost. It is recommended that valuable data be stored on the PC as well.
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Damaged or deformed discs
When inserting a disc into or ejecting and removing it from the unit, insert it straight in or eject and remove it straight out in parallel with the unit. Otherwise, the disc may be scratched or marked in the process.
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Language Code List
De???nition of Terms
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In ???Other??? cases (Menu Language, Subtitle Language, Audio Langage) (page 80)
Digital audio output connector (Optical)
The digital audio output connector (optical) converts electrical signals into optical signals and transfers them to the ampli???er. Consequently, it has a number of features including its immunity from electrical interference from external sources and its ability
to prevent the generation of noise and its minimal effect on the external environment.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a technology developed by Dolby Laboratories.
Soundtracks encoded in Dolby Digital can reproduce from one to 5.1 discrete channels of excellent quality audio.
Interactive DVD
An interactive DVD is DVD software which includes multiple angles, multiple plot endings, etc.
Letterbox screen
This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of
Linear PCM audio (LPCM)
This refers to a signal recording format used in CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1 kHz/16 bit, DVDs are recorded in 48 kHz/16 bit up to 96 kHz/24 bit, thus achieving higher quality audio than that of CDs.
MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
MPEG, which stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, is the name of family of standards used for coding
Pan & Scan screen
This refers to a screen on which the playback picture of
.
Playback control (Video CD)
If the Video CD has ???With Playback Control??? or others written on the disc surface or on the jacket, the scenes or information to be viewed (or listened to) can be selected interactively with the screen by looking at the menu shown on the screen.
In these instructions, playback using the menu screen is referred to as the ???menu play??? for video CDs. This player supports Video CDs with playback control.
SD memory card
The SD is a compact memory card that can hold many kinds of data including video, music and photos. More than 520 companies worldwide support the SD standard. It is becoming popular as a bridge medium that lets different types of devices share data.
Title, Chapter (DVD)
DVDs are divided into some large sections (titles) or some small sections (chapters). Each section is numbered; these numbers are called ???Title number??? or ???Chapter number???.
Track (Video CD/CD)
Video CDs or CDs are divided into some sections (tracks). Each section is numbered; these numbers are called ???Track number???.
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(U.S.A)
Customer Services Directory
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
or send
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY:
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY :
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de infanter??a, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone
(CANADA)
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
???Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
???Our Customer Care Centre at (905)
???A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
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U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,516,132.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
???DTS??? and ???DTS Digital Out??? are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ???Dolby??? and the
??? SD logo is a trademark.
???Portions of this product are protected under copyright law and are provided under license by ARIS/SOLANA/4C.
???Licensed AAC Patents (U.S. patent numbers);
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Digital audio output:
*DTS only works with optical outputs.
???Speci???cations and design are subject to modi???cation without notice due to improvements.
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