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Panasonic DVD-LX9 Operating Instructions Manual

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≥The region number of this player is "1".
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "1" or "ALL".
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For U.S.A. Only The warranty can be found on pages 48 and 49. PP p q Operating Instructions Model No. AUDIO / VIDEO NERGY Partner, Panasonic has determined that this NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. Example: ® DVD-LX9 RQT6912-Y F0103CM0...
  • Page 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
  • Page 3 Button-type battery 100 oC (212 oF) Battery pack 60 oC (140 oF) Do not recharge the button-type battery. Replace only with Panasonic part number indicated below: Button-type battery (Lithium battery) (for remote control) Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)

  • Page 4: Accessories

    To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). made your purchase. Optional accessories: Button-type battery (CR2025) Replacement rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H604: Available from Panasonic Optional rechargeable battery pack (CGP-H501) Car stereo cassette adaptor (RP-CC20) Car adaptor (DY-DC95) Mini optical digital audio cable (RP-CA2120) [Available\only\in\U.S.A.]...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Accessories ......... . 04 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.

  • Page 7: Listening Caution

    The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. DVD-LX9 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 8: Disc And Card Information

    See page 24 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG. HighMAT discs (➡ page 25) ∫ DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit. ∫ DVD-RAM discs...

  • Page 9: Cards That Can Be Played

    ∫ To clean discs DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. DVD-RAM, DVD-R ≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). ≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc. ∫ Handling precautions ≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

  • Page 10: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide ∫ Main unit DC IN 9V A.SURROUND < OPEN MONITOR MODE PICTURE MODE > DVD/SD/AUX ∫ Multi cradle Left side DC IN 9V Buttons and terminals such as 3 function the same as the controls on the unit. 1 9-inch wide screen LCD 2 Stereo speakers 3 DC IN terminal (DC IN) .

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Angle Of The Lcd

    ∫ Remote control SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX Í ∫ TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE < GROUP PAGE VOLUME L Setup button (SETUP) ....38 M Standby/on switch (Í).

  • Page 12: Preparing The Multi Cradle And Power Supply

    Preparing the multi cradle and power supply BEFORE USE Remove the insulation sheet Make sure the built-in battery is attached whenever you use the unit. Multi cradle (AC adaptor) Unwind speaker wire, then fit the wire back into the groove of the speaker base.

  • Page 13: Battery Pack

    Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. ≥Use together with the optional battery pack (➡ page 14) for longer play. ≥For replacement (➡ page 4) ∫ To recharge (When the unit is off) ∫...
  • Page 14 Preparing the multi cradle and power supply Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ∫ To detach the built-in battery pack (When the unit is off) Slide and hold. Bottom ∫ To attach (When the unit is off) Bottom ∫ To attach the optional battery pack (When the unit is off) Use together with built-in battery pack.

  • Page 15: Car Adaptor

    Car adaptor (optional) This unit (Left side) DC IN 9V Ë DC IN Ë Car adaptor Part number DY-DC95 To the cigarette lighter socket Note ≥Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions carefully. ≥In the interests of the traffic safety, do not perform operations on the unit or watch video while driving a vehicle.

  • Page 16: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Headphones 3.5 mm ( ⁄ stereo Ë 82 17 DVD/SD/AUX ∫, -OFF SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX Í Í ∫ ∫ TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE GROUP PAGE Note ≥If “$” appears on the LCD ≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. ≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed even after playing an item.
  • Page 17 Stop Press [∫]. “!” flashes on the display. Press [1] (Play) to restart from this position or [∫] to clear it. DVD-Video: Press [1] (Play) again to review chapters (➡ below). Pause Press [;]. Press [1] (Play) to restart. Skip Press [:] (backward) or [9] (forward).

  • Page 18: Playing Sd Cards

    MPEG4 files (ASF format) taken on a digital video camera or SD Multi AV Device. Music [MUSIC] MP3 and AAC audio files recorded with “Panasonic Media Manager” or “SD-Jukebox”, software included with Panasonic SD Multi AV Device and SD Audio Player. SD Memory Card...
  • Page 19 TOP MENU Headphones 3.5 mm ( ⁄ stereo Ë DVD/SD/AUX ∫, -OFF 82 17 Insert and slide the card until it clicks into place. ≥To remove, press on the center of the card to unlock, then pull straight out. Press and hold [1, ON] to turn the unit on.

  • Page 20: Skipping Files

    Playing SD cards MENU Slideshow—show still pictures one after another [PICTURE] While a picture is displayed Press [1] (Play). The pictures appear for five seconds each starting at the picture where you started. Skipping files [PICTURE] [MPEG4] [MUSIC] [VOICE] During play Press [:] or [9].
  • Page 21 Playing play lists [MUSIC] You can play the play lists you created with “SD-Jukebox”. 1. While the menu is on the screen Press [3, 4] to select “SELECT PLAYLIST” and press [ENTER]. Example: SELECT PLAYLIST DefaultPlaylist PLAYLIST1 PLAYLIST2 2. Press [3, 4] to select the play list and press [ENTER].

  • Page 22: Playing The Programs Or Play Lists On Dvd-Ram

    Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM TOP MENU MENU RETURN Selecting programs to play —DIRECT NAVIGATOR Press [TOP MENU]. DIRECT NAVIGATOR Date 21:02 12/23(SAT) 14:35 12/26(TUE) 20:00 1/12(FRI) 19:30 1/24(WED) 19:05 2/20(TUE) SELECT SELECT NUMBER ENTER Use [3, 4] to select the program.

  • Page 23: Wma/Mp3, Cd Text And Jpeg Navigation Menus

    WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus TOP MENU RETURN [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) [JPEG] If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG Check “Mixed Disc-Audio&Stills” setting in the SETUP menu (➡ page 42). Select “Stills (JPEG)”...
  • Page 24 WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus TOP MENU MENU To use the contents screen to find a track [CD] (CD text only) You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to play. While the menu is displayed Use [1] while a track is highlighted to display the contents screen.

  • Page 25: Playing Highmat Discs

    Naming folders and files At the time of e.g. MP3 recording, prefix root folder and file 001 group names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times). 003 group Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 26: Convenient Features

    Convenient features SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX Í ∫ TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE GROUP PAGE VOLUME GROUP PAGE Starting play from a selected program, title, track or picture [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Remote control only Press the numbered buttons to select the item ( [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] press [ENTER]).

  • Page 27: Changing The Play Sequence

    Changing the play sequence [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Remote control only While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. The display changes each time you press the button. [A] All group ([DVD-A])_)[B] Program ^=OFF(=[C] Random(} All group play [DVD-A] The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc. Press [1] (Play).

  • Page 28: A-B Repeat

    Convenient features SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX Í ∫ ∫ TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE A-B Repeat [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] You can repeat a section between point A and point B within an item. During play Do steps 1 to 3 on page 32 to select “A-B Repeat”.

  • Page 29: Marker

    Marker [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can mark up to 5 positions to play again. [RAM]: 999 positions [RAM]: If places have been marked (e.g., with a DVD video recorder), they are displayed. Do steps 1 to 3 on page 32 to select “Marker”.

  • Page 30: Changing Soundtracks, Subtitle Languages And Angles

    Increasing your enjoyment of movies SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX Í ∫ TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE AUDIO Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change these during play. ≥“–”...

  • Page 31: Changing The Monitor Settings

    Changing the monitor settings MONITOR MODE PICTURE MODE Í indicator Changing the size of the picture Select how to show 4:3-aspect pictures on the LCD. Press [MONITOR MODE]. Each time you press the button: NORMAL_-)FULL_-)ZOOM_ -] ^-OFF (no picture)<JUST(-------} The picture mode and size The picture shown on the LCD depends on the mode and the size recorded on the disc (➡...

  • Page 32: Using On-Screen Menu Icons

    Using On-Screen Menu Icons DISPLAY RETURN On-Screen Menu Icons contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. Common procedures Press [DISPLAY]. Each time you press the button: Disc information > Progress indicator Original display <...

  • Page 33: Disc Information

    Disc information 128kbps 12 18 44.1kHz a PG: Program number [RAM] PL: Playlist number [RAM] T: Title number [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] T: Track number G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] b C: Chapter number [DVD-V] T: Track number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] P: Picture number [JPEG] c Time [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] ≥Use [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time...

  • Page 34: Unit Information

    Using On-Screen Menu Icons Unit information Play menu a A-B Repeat (➡ page 28) b Repeat Mode (➡ page 28) c Play mode display [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] ---: Normal play PGM: Program play RND: Random play ALL: All group play ([DVD-A]) d Marker (➡...

  • Page 35: Using This Unit With Other Equipment

    Using this unit with other equipment Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. Note ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

  • Page 36: Using This Unit With A Television

    Using this unit with other equipment Using this unit with a television Before connecting, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the player through your video cassette recorder. The picture may not be played back correctly due to the copy guard.

  • Page 37: Watching Video From A Video Camera

    2. In SETUP menu, set “Progressive Out (Component)” to “Enable” (➡ page 39). 3. Change “Video output mode” to “480P” (➡ page 34). ≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

  • Page 38: Recording To Digital Recording Equipment Or Cassette Tapes

    Using this unit with other equipment Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes ≥Digital recording You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment. Connect the recording equipment with an optical fiber cable (➡ page 35). Note ≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the...
  • Page 39 This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the 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. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
  • Page 40 Changing settings Menus Audio Speaker Setting (Analog connection) Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environment. Multi-channel: when 3 or more speakers are connected (➡ right). 2-channel: when 2 speakers or an amplifier with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder is connected.

  • Page 41: Speaker Setting

    Speaker setting You need to change settings a, b, and c when you select “Multi-channel” in “Speaker Setting” (you have connected 3 or more speakers). ≥When playing DVD-Audio, the unit may not output as set here due to limitations imposed by the unit or disc.

  • Page 42: Language Code List

    ∫ Maintenance of the lens ≥Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional). ≥Recommended product: ≥≥Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) ≥≥(Available from Panasonic dealers.) ≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers. 8373: Singhalese 8375: Slovak 8376: Slovenian...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Guide

    Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www. panasonic.com).
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Guide Operation The unit doesn’t play the data type (WMA/MP3 or JPEG) selected in the “Mixed Disc-Audio&Stills” in the SETUP menu. Sound There is a lot of noise. No sound from the unit’s speaker. No sound from other speakers. Distorted sound.
  • Page 45 Displays On-Screen Menu Icons ≥Use [3, 4] while the Bar position icon is highlighted to move them are cut off. down. P No On-Screen display. ≥Go to the Display menu in the SETUP screen, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”. X “Check the disc.”...

  • Page 46: Glossary

    Product information For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications ∫ Main unit Discs played: DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format) DVD-Video, DVD-Audio Music CD [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible)] CD-R/CD-RW [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible), Video CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)] DVD-R (finalized as DVD-Video) SD played: Media: Image: Video: Voice: Audio: MPEG2-AAC, MP3...

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
  • Page 49 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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