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Panasonic PalmTheater DVD-LA95 Operating Instructions Manual

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This manual was printed with soy based ink.
The region number of this unit is "1".
You can play DVD-Video marked "1", "ALL", or
with a region number including "1".

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.
For U.S.A. Only
The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 51 and 52.
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Portable DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player

Operating Instructions

Model No.
DVD-LA95
AUDIO / VIDEO
Example:
1
ALL
1
2
4
RQT6025-Y

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Portable DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player Operating Instructions DVD-LA95 Model No. AUDIO / VIDEO This manual was printed with soy based ink. The region number of this unit is “1”. Example: You can play DVD-Video marked “1”, “ALL”, or with a region number including “1”.
  • Page 2 ELECTRIC SHOCK panying the appliance. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. CAUTION: Use only Panasonic car adaptor DY-DC95. CAUTION -VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER ATTENTION -RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET RADIATION WHEN OPEN. INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.

  • 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: Table Of Contents

    INSTRUCTIONS ....06 To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Listening caution ....07...
  • Page 5 Disc information ....08 Power supply..... 10 Disc handling precautions .

  • Page 6: Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully 10) Protect the power cord from being before using the unit. Follow the safety walked on or pinched particularly at instructions on the unit and the applicable plugs, convenience receptacles, and safety instructions listed below. Keep these the point where they exit from the operating instructions handy for future apparatus.

  • Page 7: Button-Type Battery

    ..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) ..CR2025 Built-in battery (Lithium ion battery pack) .

  • Page 8: Disc Information

    DVD-Video does not correspond to the Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized region number on the unit. on a Panasonic DMR-E20 DVD video recor- You can play discs marked “1”, “ALL”, or der are played as DVD-Video on this unit. with a region number including “1”.

  • Page 9: Disc Handling Precautions

    Title Title ≥Clean only with DVD-RAM/PD disc clea- (Album) (Album) ner available from Panasonic dealers, part number LF-K200DCA1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc. Chapter (Track) ∫ If the disc is brought from a cold to a ≥Starting play from a selected chapter...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Remote Control

    Preparing the remote Power supply control BEFORE USE Remove insulation sheet from Insert the battery between the 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. You can power the unit in one of four ways.

  • Page 11: Using The Built-In Battery

    Using the built-in battery (Lithium ion battery pack) ∫ To confirm the battery charge on the ≥Charge the battery before using it for the first time. ≥For replacement, see page 4 “Optional Press [DISPLAY]. accessories”. The battery display appears on the LCD for ∫...

  • Page 12: Basic Play

    Basic play Preparations ≥Prepare the power supply ( pages 10 and 11). ≥Open the outer cover. ≥When connected to a television ( pages 32 and 33), turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 With DVD-RAM you can turn the subtitles During play on and off. Press [AUDIO]. During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button.

  • Page 17: Changing The Play Sequence

    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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: Using On-Screen Menu Icons

    Using On-Screen Menu Icons DVD-A DVD-V On-Screen menu icons 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 On-Screen Menu Icons Chapter select, Elapsed play time, Still picture page number, Digital picture mode, Dialogue Enhancer, Bit-rate display, A-B repeat, Repeat play, Marker.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Icons For Disc Information

    Using On-Screen Menu Icons Icons 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 25: Icons 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 26 Using On-Screen Menu Icons Icons 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 44) During play: Shows the average bit rate of the video being played While paused: Shows the data volume of the frame Play menu –...
  • Page 27 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. [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.) To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point) You can mark up to 999 positions to play again.

  • Page 28: Connecting Other Equipment

    Connecting other equipment This unit has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders ( page 44). 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 29: Enjoying More Powerful Sound

    Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoying surround sound with 3 or more speakers Analog connection This unit (Right side) VIDEO AUDIO 5.1CH OUT OPT OUT (black) (black) (black) Stereo connection cables Ensure the terminals are correct when making connections. (red) (white) (red) (white) (white)(red)
  • Page 30 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 31: Listening Through 2 Speakers

    Listening through 2 speakers Analog connection Stereo connection cable Audio input terminal LINE IN (white) (black) (red) This unit (Right side) AUDIO VIDEO 5.1CH OUT OPT OUT 2-channel analog amplifier or mini-system (including amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic) Digital connection Optical fiber cable Do not bend when connecting.

  • Page 32: Audio/Video Cable

    Enjoying a larger screen Connecting to a television S video/video input Audio input Television terminal terminal S VIDEO AUDIO IN 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 33: 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 [ACTION] to show the Use [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”...

  • Page 34: Recording To Mds And Cassettes

    Recording to MDs and cassettes ∫ Analog recording You can record to a cassette or MD deck without sound being affected by copy guard if you use analog connection. ≥Use a stereo connection cable for analog connection. ( page 31) ∫...

  • Page 35: Ac Adaptor

    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 power-off function ( page 12) does not work while the “AUX”...

  • Page 36: Changing Initial Settings

    Changing initial settings Summary of initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 38 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 37 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 41). Dolby Digital Bitstream PCM DVD-A DVD-V Digital output of Dolby Digital signals page 41) DTS Digital Surround Bitstream DVD-A...

  • Page 38: 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 36 and 37 for menu and option Use [3, 4] to select the item you...

  • Page 39: Entering A Password

    Entering a password Remote control only DVD-V Refer also to “Common procedures” ( page 38) and the Disc menu in “Summary of initial settings” ( page 36). 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 40: 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 41: 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 38) and the Audio menu in “Summary of initial settings”...

  • Page 42: 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 38) and the Audio menu in “Summary of initial settings”...
  • Page 43 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 44: 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 45 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 se- widescreen television with an aspect ratio of lect specific ones to play.

  • Page 46: 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www. panasonic.com).
  • Page 47 Problem Solution No operation with remote Check that the battery is inserted correctly. : control. Replace the battery if it is drained. : Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor. : The audio soundtrack or Languages can only be selected if they are recorded on subtitle language cannot the DVD.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Some parts of the Output from this unit is in stereo (2 channels) when soundtrack are missing. V.S.S. is on. Turn V.S.S. off when you have used analog connection and connected 3 or more speakers. A Ensure the settings are appropriate to the speakers you have connected.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Product Service

    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 web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
  • Page 51 Web Site. Accessory Purchases: 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) Factory Servicenters Locations...

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    Carry-in or mail-in service in the USA can be obtained during the PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or...

  • Page 53: Specifications

    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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