Panasonic DVD-LX8 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DVD-LX8 Operating Instructions Manual

Portable dvd/cd player

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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 keep
this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number or "ALL".
Region
For the United Kingdom and
Continental Europe
For Asia
For Russia
Example: For the United Kingdom and
Continental Europe
2
ALL
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"EB" on the packaging indicates the
United Kingdom.
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Portable DVD/CD Player
Number
2
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Operating Instructions
Model No.

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Preparations
1 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
RAM disc play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Using a car adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . .26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Useful function guide . . . . . Back cover
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DVD-LX8
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RQT7485-B

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Operating Instructions Portable DVD/CD Player DVD-LX8 Model No. Dear customer Table of contents Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read Caution for AC Mains Lead ..2 these instructions carefully before connecting, Precautions .
  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL (“EB” area code model only) WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER For your safety, please read the following text E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR carefully.
  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. Read these operating instructions carefully USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS before using the unit. Follow the safety OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES instructions on the unit and the applicable safety OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN instructions listed below.
  • Page 4 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. AC adaptor ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! Customer Care Centre This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V For UK customers: 08705 357357 and 240 V.
  • Page 5: Discs That Can Be Played

    Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “DVD-Video Mode” (➜ page 20). DVD-R [DVD-V] § Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on Panasonic DVD- Video recorders or DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD- Video. DVD-Audio [DVD-A] Output is only 2 channels on this unit.
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. The included AC mains lead and AC adaptor are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other equipment. ∑ 1 ∑ 1 Remote control (N2QAJC000007) AC mains lead ∑...
  • Page 7: The Remote Control

    2 The remote control Insert the button-type battery (included) Bottom facing up Lithium battery: CR2025 Range of use D IO P TO V ID 30 ˚ Aim at the sensor. Maximum 30˚ range is up to 7 m. 3 Adjusting the LCD angle Open the LCD Standard Slide...
  • Page 8: Play

    Play Headphone terminal [Ë] 3.5 mm Stereo Open the lid. OPEN Insert a disc and close the lid. Click into Adjust the volume. Press and hold. place Turn the volume down VO L when connecting with For two sided discs, insert headphones (not the side you want to play included).
  • Page 9: Remote Control Operations

    Search Turn the shuttle dial. SEARCH Release the shuttle dial to return to normal play. Slow play Turn the shuttle dial while paused. Press [1, ON] to return to normal play. [VCD] [5] only. Use [3 42 1] to select an item and press Menu operation ENTER [ENTER] to confirm.
  • Page 10: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Repeat play § Can only be used with discs that show the elapsed time display. For JPEG, you can use even if there is no elapsed time display. Select the content to repeat. REPEAT Chapter Repeat play between two desired points (➜ page 17, A-B repeat play). Select a group and play [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] While stopped...
  • Page 11 [3 4]. [RAM] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. (Subtitle on/off infor- mation is also not recordable on Panasonic DVD-R finalized with a Panasonic DVD Recorder.) [DVD-V] Adjusting the position/brightness Using [2 1] to select “Subtitle Position/Subtitle Brightness”...
  • Page 12: Changing The Play Sequences

    Changing the play sequences [Remote\control\only] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] While stopped All group ( Program Random > > PLAY MODE [DVD-A] Press to change. Normal play ^==== !===n ≥ To play a HighMAT disc using Program/Random play, select “Disable” from “HighMAT” (➜...
  • Page 13: Ram Disc Play

    RAM disc play § [RAM] You cannot edit titles or playlists on this unit. Selecting programs to play (DIRECT NAVIGATOR) TOP MENU Use [34] to select the DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER program and Date Program Title press [ENTER]. Saturday feature 12/23(SAT) 9:02 19:35 Auto action...
  • Page 14: Wma/Mp3/Jpeg/Cd Text Play

    WMA/MP3/JPEG/CD text play [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [CD] (CD text only) ≥ If the disc contains both audio data (WMA/MP3) and JPEG, select either setting from “Mixed Disc–Audio & Stills” (➜ page 20). ≥ Refer to page 24 regarding play limitations on this unit and creation of files on a computer. Use [3 4 2 1] to select the track TOP MENU or picture and press [ENTER].
  • Page 15: Operating With Gui Screens

    Operating with GUI screens Disc information Use [2 1] to select the item DISPLAY Press once. and [34] to set. ENTER There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote Items shown differ depending on the type control.
  • Page 16: Display Menu

    Operating with GUI screens Checking the play status (Progress indicator) DISPLAY ≥ To finish, press [RETURN]. Press twice. Elapsed time/remaining time Current play position Use [3 4] to change. (WMA/MP3/SVCD can only display elapsed time.) Number during play Play status/Play speed adjustments (➜ below) You can slow down or speed up play [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital disc) During play, use [2 1].
  • Page 17: Play Menu

    Play menu Repeat play between two points (A-B repeat play) [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] at the starting point/ending point. To cancel, press [ENTER] again. Repeat play (➜ page 10) Play mode (Display only) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] --- : Normal play ALL: All group ([DVD-A]) PGM: Program RND: Random...
  • Page 18: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings ≥ Referring to pages 18 to 20, change as required. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Use [3 4 2 1] to select the SETUP menu, item, content and press (Remote control)
  • Page 19 Video ≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) TV Aspect The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it Choose the setting fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). to suit your television ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) and preference.
  • Page 20: Language Code List

    Changing the player settings Display [For]the]United]Kingdom,]Continental]Europe]and]Russia] Menu Language ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ ≥ English Français Deutsch Italiano Español ≥ ≥ ≥ Português Svenska Nederlands [For[Asia[ ≥ ≥ ≥ English Français Español ≥ ≥ On On-Screen Messages Others ≥ Enable: Plays as HighMAT HighMAT ≥...
  • Page 21: Using This Unit With Other Equipment

    Using this unit with other equipment Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Enjoying with 5.1ch audio Digital optical cable Amplifier with a built-in Right side of this unit decoder or a decoder-amplifier ≥ Do not bend sharply. combination ≥...
  • Page 22: Using A Car Adaptor

    Use only one of Audio/video cable the two cables. S Video cable (not (included) included) Available from Black Yellow Panasonic dealers Part number: RFX4139 AUDIO/ AUDIO/ VIDEO VIDEO OPT OUT OPT OUT Right side of this unit If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very loud when you switch to a television broadcast.
  • Page 23: Battery Pack

    Battery pack Turn the unit off before detaching/attaching the battery pack. Built-in battery pack For replacement: CGR-H604 (Available from Panasonic dealers) Slide and hold Detaching Attaching Clicks! Bottom side Check to make sure it is securely fastened. Optional battery pack (CGP-H501) ≥...
  • Page 24: Creating Files On A Computer

    Creating files on a computer [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Folders and files created on a computer are displayed as group names and track/picture names on this unit. Root Titling 001 group Add a number prefix (for ease of ordering) 001 track.wma Extension 002 track.wma 003 track.wma...
  • Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions Reference pages are shown in parentheses. What kind of equipment is Connect to an AV amplifier with a built-in decoder that has 5.1ch necessary to enjoy 5.1ch audio output terminals. (21) [DVD-A]: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot audio? play multi channel surround sound.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide

    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, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate malfunction. ≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.
  • Page 27 Operation ≥ Some discs prohibit certain operations. No response when any ≥ If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by buttons pressed. lightning or static electricity. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power and turn the unit on again.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting guide Picture ≥ Adjust the brightness. (11) The LCD is dark. ≥ Some disruption is normal during SEARCH. Picture distorted. ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to Menu not displayed 1.00. (16) correctly. ≥ Set the subtitle position to 0. (11) ≥...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. 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.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Specifications ∫ Main unit Pickup: Discs played: DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format) Wave length: 658 nm/790 nm DVD-Video, DVD-Audio Laser power: CLASS 2/CLASS 1 Music CD [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible)] Video CD NORSK CD-R/CD-RW [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible), Pickup Video CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, Bølgelengde: 658 nm/790 nm HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]...
  • Page 31 ]NORSK] ]SUOMI] ADVARSEL! VAROITUS! DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
  • Page 32: Useful Function Guide

    Subtitles (➜ page 11) CANCEL Picture rotation (➜ page 10) Audio (➜ page 11) GROUP PAGE VOLUME Selecting still pictures (➜ page 10) (Bottom of product) (Produktets underside) (Tuotteen pohjassa) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQT7485-B Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ F0204KT0...

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