Panasonic DVD-LA95 Operating Instructions Manual

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DVD-LA95

AUDIO / VIDEO

For Asia

≥The region number of this unit is "3".

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For Russia

≥The region number of this unit is "5".

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RQT6050-B

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Page 1: Audio/Video Cable
Portable DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player Operating Instructions DVD-LA95 Model No. AUDIO / VIDEO ∫ Region number supported by this For Asia unit ≥The region number of this unit is “3”. Region numbers are allocated to DVD Example: players and software according to where they are sold.
Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB”area code model only) For your safety, please read the following The wire which is coloured Brown must be text carefully. connected to the terminal which is marked This appliance is supplied with a moulded with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
Page 3: Remote Control
Open this page while reading the instructions so you can see where the controls are. [ COLOUR ] LCD off switch MONITOR BRIGHT COLOUR [ BRIGHT ] [ MONITOR ] [ V.S.S. ] [ DVD/AUX ] TOP MENU V.S.S. DVD/AUX [ TOP MENU ] [ VOL,+,–...
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information CAUTION! This product may receive radio interfer- ence caused by mobile telephones dur- THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. ing use. If such interference is apparent, USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST- please increase separation between the MENTS PERFORMANCE product and the mobile telephone. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT HAZARDOUS...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Accessories Table of contents Getting Started Please check and identify the Caution for AC Mains Lead ..02 supplied accessories. Safety Information ....04 Accessories.
Page 7 Disc information ....10 Power supply..... 12 Playing CD-R/RW and MP3 .
Page 8: Button-Type Battery
Precautions Before using this unit, be sure to read the Batteries applicable items of the operating instruc- tions these safety suggestions 1. Built-in battery and battery pack carefully. (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥Use this unit to recharge the built-in Afterwards keep them handy for future battery and battery pack.
Page 9: Ac Adaptor
2. Servicing—The user should not attempt Installation to service the unit beyond that described 1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this in the operating instructions. All other unit near water—for example, near a servicing should be referred to autho- bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or rized service personnel.
Page 10: Disc Information
Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played DVD- Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-R DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD Audio Logo ∫ Video systems ∫ Discs that cannot be played This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC DVD-RAM (2.6 GB, TYPE 1), DVD-ROM, video systems.
Page 11: Playing Cd-R/Rw And Mp3
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized the music itself starts playing and the on a Panasonic DMR-E20 DVD video elapsed time will not be displayed during recorder are played as DVD-Video on this this time.
Page 12: Built-In Battery
Preparing the remote Power supply control BEFORE USE Remove the insulation sheet from between the Insert the battery built-in battery and unit. (Lithium battery) Insulation sheet DC IN 9V Built-in battery Leave the built-in battery attached when- Face + upwards. ever you use the unit.
Page 13: Using The Built-In Battery
Press [DISPLAY]. replacing the battery pack. The battery display appears on the LCD for ≥CGR-H602 a few seconds. ≥(available from Panasonic dealers) It roughly shows the remaining charge. ∫ To recharge the built-in battery (When the unit is off) ∫...
Page 14: Basic Play
Basic play Preparations ≥Prepare the power supply ( pages 12 and 13). ≥Open the outer cover. ≥When connected to a television ( pages 34 and 35), turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player. The menu language is set to English, but you can change it as follows page 39, Display—Menu Language).
Page 15: When A Menu Screen Appears
DVD-A DVD-V When a menu screen Resume function appears DVD-A DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V The position you stopped play at is recorded Press the numbered buttons to select an by the unit when “1” flashes on the LCD. item. While “1” is flashing on the LCD, press [1] (Play) to start play from where you stopped DVD-A DVD-V...
Page 16: Skipping
Basic play Skipping Slow-motion DVD-A DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, OOn the main unitN tracks on DVD-Audio, CDs, and Video CDs, While paused and on DVD-RAM you can skip to the start Turn the shuttle dial. of a program, scene in a play list, or to a marker.
Page 17: Starting Play From A Selected Program, Title, Or Track
Starting play from a Selecting groups to play selected program, title, or Remote control only track Remote control only DVD-A The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups. How these groups are played differs DVD-A DVD-V with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc for further details.
Page 18: Changing Soundtracks, Subtitle Languages And Angles
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Remote control only Soundtracks Subtitles DVD-A DVD-V DVD-A DVD-V During play With DVD-RAM you can turn the subtitles Press [AUDIO]. on and off. During play The number changes each time you press Press [SUBTITLE]. the button.
Page 19: Enjoying Virtual Surround Effects
Enjoying virtual surround effects with 2 speakers or headphones (V.S.S.) ∫ To change the V.S.S. mode DVD-V SP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 1. Use [2] to select “SP” or “HP”. LPCM, 2-channel or over only 2. Use [3, 4] to change the mode. HP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, MPEG, LPCM, 2-channel or over only Optimum seating position...
Page 20: Program Play
Changing the play sequence DVD-A Program play You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the ∫ To clear the whole program order you choose. Move to “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and While stopped press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off, or the Press [PLAY MODE] until the disc lid is opened.
Page 21: Changing The Monitor Settings
Changing the monitor settings DVD-A DVD-V Changing the size of Adjusting the brightness the picture 1. Press [BRIGHT] on the main unit. 2. Move [3, 4] so “>” points to Press [MONITOR] on the main unit to “BRIGHT”. change the monitor settings. 3.
Page 22: Playing The Programs Recorded On Dvd-Ram
Playing the programs recorded on DVD-RAM Selecting programs to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR You can use the program list to find To clear the program list programs you want to watch and start play. Press [TOP MENU]. (The unit returns to the condition it was in Press [TOP MENU].
Page 23: Using The Play List Menu To Play Specific Scenes
Using the play list menu to play specific scenes Press [MENU]. Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the The play list screen is displayed. scene and press [ENTER]. The scene starts playing. PLAYLIST ≥You cannot move the highlighting to places where scene...
Page 24: Using Gui Screens
Using GUI screens DVD-A DVD-V GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. ∫ Operations available only with GUI screens Chapter select, Elapsed play time, Still picture page number, Digital picture mode, Dialogue Enhancer, Bit-rate display, A-B repeat play, Repeat play, Marker.
Page 25: Shuttle Screen
Shuttle screen Icon Content Pause Slow-motion play E: Backward DVD-A DVD-V D: Forward DVD-A DVD-V Play Search 6: Backward 5: Forward ≥There are 5 speeds for both backward and forward slow-motion and search. ≥The numbers on either side of the shuttle screen indicate the maximum speeds of the search.
Page 26: Screen For Disc Information
Using GUI screens Screen for disc information e.g. DVD-Video Digital Î 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 : 46 : 50 Icon Content Icon Content e.g. DVD-A DVD-V DVD-Video Soundtrack Program number a Soundtrack language PL PL (See a below for Play list number Digital Î...
Page 27: Screen For Unit Information
b Signal type/data LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels Example: 3/2 .1ch .1: Subwoofer signal (not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Center 2: Front leftiFront right...
Page 28 Using GUI screens Screen for unit information Display menu Icon Content DVD-V Bit-rate display ON()OFF Displays the bit rate (approximate values) and type of picture (I/P/B page 46) During play: Shows the average bit rate of the video being played While paused: Shows the data volume of the frame Play menu –...
Page 29 Icon Content Play mode display DVD-A ---: Normal play PGM: Program play – – – RND: Random play ALL: All group play ( DVD-A Marker DVD-A DVD-V You can mark up to 5 positions to play again. You can mark up to 999 positions to play again. DVD-A DVD-V [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
Page 30: Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting other equipment This unit has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders ( page 46). You can enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with Dolby Digital and DTS by connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals. You do not need to purchase separate Dolby Digital or DTS decoders.
Page 31: Enjoying More Powerful Sound
Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoying surround sound with 3 or more speakers Analogue connection This unit (Right side) VIDEO AUDIO 5.1CH OUT OPT OUT (black) (black) (black) Stereo phono cables Ensure the terminals are correct when making connections. (red) (white) (red) (white) (white)(red)
Page 32 Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoying surround sound with 3 or more speakers Digital connection AUDIO VIDEO 5.1CH OUT OPT OUT This unit (Right side) Optical fiber cable Do not bend when connecting. Optical digital audio input terminal OPTICAL INPUT Decoder Example: Connecting 6 speakers AV amplifier Amplifier...
Page 33: Listening Through 2 Speakers
Listening through 2 speakers Analogue connection Stereo phono cable Audio input terminal LINE IN (white) (black) (red) This unit (Right side) AUDIO VIDEO 5.1CH OUT OPT OUT 2-channel analogue amplifier or mini-system (including amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic) Digital connection Optical fiber cable Do not bend when connecting.
Page 34: Enjoying A Larger Screen
Enjoying a larger screen Connecting to a television S video/video input Audio input Television terminal terminal S VIDEO AUDIO IN VIDEO VIDEO (yellow) (white) (red) Use the S video cable when connecting the S video cable unit to a TV set equipped with an Audio/video cable S video input...
Page 35: Selecting Tv Screen Type
Selecting TV screen type Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. Preparations ≥Turn on your television and the unit. ≥Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the connection for the player. Press [SETUP] to show the Use [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”...
Page 36: Recording To Mds And Cassettes
Recording to MDs and cassettes ∫ Analogue recording You can record to a cassette or MD deck without sound being affected by copy guard if you use analogue connection. ≥Use a stereo phono cable for analogue connection. ( page 33) ∫...
Page 37: Camera
Watching video from a video camera Connect the video camera to this unit. Audio/video cable This unit (Right side) (included) Video camera (yellow) (yellow) (white) AUDIO VIDEO 5.1CH OUT OPT OUT (red) (black) Press [DVD/AUX] to select “AUX”. Note ≥“AUX” mode is canceled when this unit is turned off. ≥Auto standby function ( page 14) does not work while the “AUX”...
Page 38: Changing Initial Settings
Changing initial settings Summary of initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 40 for details on menu operation. ≥The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “Menu Language” in the Display menu. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
Page 39 Menus Items Options Audio PCM Down Conversion DVD-A DVD-V Select how to output the audio signals on discs that do not have copyright protection page 43). Dolby Digital Bitstream DVD-A DVD-V Digital output of Dolby Digital signals page 43) DTS Digital Surround Bitstream DVD-A DVD-V...
Page 40: Common Procedures
Changing initial settings Change the initial settings to suit your preference and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even the unit is turned off. Common procedures See pages 38 and 39 for menu and option Use [3, 4] to select the item you...
Page 41: Entering A Password
Entering a password Remote control only DVD-V Refer also to “Common procedures” ( page 40) and the Disc menu in “Summary of initial settings” ( page 38). When changing ratings When setting ratings (when level is set to 0 to 7) (when level is 8) The password screen is shown when you The password screen is shown when you...
Page 42: Language Code List
Changing initial settings Language code list 6566: Abkhazian 7074: Fiji 7678: Lingala 8373: Singhalese 6565: Afar 7073: Finnish 7684: Lithuanian 8375: Slovak 6570: Afrikaans 7082: French 7775: Macedonian 8376: Slovenian 8381: Albanian 7089: Frisian 7771: Malagasy 8379: Somali 6577: Ameharic 7176: Galician 7783: Malay 6983: Spanish...
Page 43: Digital Output
Digital output DVD-A DVD-V Dolby Digital Change these settings when you have Bitstream (Factory preset): connected digital equipment. When you have connected a unit with a Refer also “Common procedures” built-in Dolby Digital decoder. page 40) and the Audio menu in “Summary of initial settings”...
Page 44: Speaker Setting
Changing initial settings Speaker setting DVD-A DVD-V You need to change settings a, b, and c when you select “Multi-channel” (you have connected 3 or more speakers). Refer also to “Common procedures” ( page 40) and the Audio menu in “Summary of initial settings”...
Page 45 Delay time (b) (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only) DVD-V For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the Front Front speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same Center distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
Page 46: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream Frame still and field still A still is shown when you pause a moving This is the digital form of multiple channel picture. A frame still is made up of 2 alter- audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is nating fields, so the picture may appear decoded into its various channels.
Page 47 Pan&Scan/Letterbox Play list In general, DVD-Video are produced with This is a collection of scenes. It enables you the intention that they be viewed on a to play these scenes in succession or to widescreen television with an aspect ratio of select specific ones to play.
Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers <. Problem Solution No power.
Page 49 Problem Solution The audio soundtrack or Languages can only be selected if they are recorded on subtitle language cannot the DVD. be changed. Some DVDs require you to change the languages through menus. Subtitles not shown. Subtitles appear only if they are recorded on the DVD. Turn the subtitles on.
Page 50 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution The LCD is dark. Adjust the brightness. E The picture is disrupted Some disruption is normal. during fast forward and rewind. No picture on the LCD Check connections. U (including video from Ensure the input setting is correct. U another unit).
Page 51: Maintenance
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or ≥Recommended product: benzine to clean this unit. ≥≥Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read ≥≥(available from Panasonic dealers) the instructions that came with the cloth ≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your carefully. fingers.
Page 52: Disc And Unit Handling Precautions
Avoid the following; DVD-RAM, DVD-R ≥Clean only with DVD-RAM/PD disc clean- ≥Spraying flammable insecticides near the er, available from Panasonic dealers, part unit. number LF-K200DCA1. ≥Pressing the LCD. ≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc. ≥Touching the lens and other parts of the laser pickup.
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC Digital audio output: Operating humidity range: Optical digital output: Mini optical terminal 5–90 % RH (no condensation) Number of terminals: 1 system (also used for Discs played: audio output/input) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible) Pickup: DVD-Video, DVD-Audio Wave length:...
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