Panasonic DVD-RP82 manual

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    P PC GN GCS DVD/CD PLAYER Operating Instructions Model No. DVD- RP82 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. ® Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. For[...]

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    2 RQT6549 Getting started Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the unit for U.S.A. and Canada. ≥ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote co[...]

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    3 RQT6549 Getting started CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION: This equi[...]

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    4 RQT6549 Getting started Maintenance To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, damp cloth. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Item 2 in "Safety" applies only in the U.S.A. and Canada. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT[...]

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    5 RQT6549 Getting started ∫ DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them. ≥ Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the disc carefully. ≥ Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and a[...]

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    6 RQT6549 Getting started DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ( PCM/BITSTREAM ) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) OPTICAL COAXIAL L CENTER Y R L R L R SUB- WOOFER SURROUND FRONT P B P R AC IN ~ 5.1ch 2ch COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y P B P R VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) Y P B P R IN S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT A UDIO IN L R VIDEO IN Connect[...]

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    7 RQT6549 Getting started DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ( PCM/BITSTREAM ) AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) OPTICAL L CENTER Y R L R L R SUB- WOOFER SURROUND FRONT P B P R 5.1ch 2ch COAXIAL CENTER SUB- WOOFER SURROUND (L) (R) FRONT (L) (R) OPTICAL COAXIAL CENTER L R L R SUB- WOOFER SURROUND FRONT OPTICAL COAXIAL or Home Theater ?[...]

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    8 RQT6549 Getting started Page 1 Standby/on button (POWER Í ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2 Skip buttons ( : , 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 Stop button ( ∫ STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4 Pause button ( ; PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    9 RQT6549 Getting started The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to ( ➡ page 21, Others — QUICK SETUP). Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit th[...]

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    10 RQT6549 Basic operations [1] [2] RETURN 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ENTER MENU [4] 6 , 5 ∫ : , 9 ; T OP MENU SUBTITLE SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL AUDIO ANGLE RETURN 0 10 12 3 45 6 78 9 A.SRD ZOOM POSITION MEMORY CINEMA D.ENH AU[...]

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    RQT6549 Basic operations 11 Replaying a scene — QUICK REPLAY [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Skip back a few seconds within the current item (program, track or title). During play Press [QUICK REPLAY]. [Note] This feature may not work while playing some parts of a disc or at all with some discs. Starting play from a selected item [RA[...]

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    12 RQT6549 Basic operations SLEEP POWER SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL AUDIO ANGLE QUICK REPLAY RETURN 0 10 12 3 45 6 78 9 A.SRD ZOOM POSITION MEMORY CINEMA D.ENH AUDIO ONLY PAGE GROUP 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ENTER PA G E A UDIO ONL Y RE[...]

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    RQT6549 Basic operations 13 [WMA] [MP3] : This unit can play WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. [CD] (CD text) : This unit reads and displays the information on CD text discs. You can display disc titles, artist names and track titles. 1 Press [[...]

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    14 RQT6549 Advanced operations SLEEP POWER SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL AUDIO ANGLE QUICK REPLAY RETURN 0 10 12 3 45 6 78 9 A.SRD CINEMA D.ENH AUDIO ONLY 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ENTER 1 ∫ PROGRAM RANDOM REPEA T CANCEL A-B REPEA T 6 ,[...]

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    15 RQT6549 Advanced operations SLEEP POWER SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL AUDIO ANGLE QUICK REPLAY RETURN 0 10 12 3 45 6 78 9 A.SRD CINEMA D.ENH AUDIO ONLY RETURN 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ENTER PLA Y LIST DIRECT NA VIGA T OR Playing the p[...]

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    16 RQT6549 Advanced operations Increasing your enjoyment of movies ADVANCED SURROUND [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] SP: (Dolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, MPEG § , 2-channel or over only) HP: (Dolby Digital, LPCM, 2-channel or over only) § For Australia and N.Z. only Use ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S. (Virtual Surround Sound) to enjoy a surround-like effect if you are us[...]

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    17 RQT6549 Advanced operations Subtitles [DVD-A] [DVD-V] : You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off. [RAM] : You can turn the subtitles on and off. During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button. ≥ In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately. ?[...]

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    18 RQT6549 Advanced operations SLEEP POWER SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL AUDIO ANGLE QUICK REPLAY RETURN 0 10 12 3 45 6 78 9 A.SRD CINEMA D.ENH AUDIO ONLY DVD PLAYER RETURN 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ENTER DISPLA Y CANCEL Disc information [...]

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    19 RQT6549 Advanced operations Audio Menu e.g. DVD-Video a ADVANCED SURROUND [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] ( ➡ page 16) ≥ VSS mode SP () HP ≥ SP/HP level 1 () 2 () OFF ^-----------------------J b DIALOGUE ENHANCER [DVD-V] ( ➡ page 16) ON () OFF c RE-MASTER [CD] ( ➡ page 12) 1 () 2 () 3 () OFF ^-----------------------------------J Unit information P[...]

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    20 RQT6549 Advanced operations Picture Menu [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Using On-Screen Menu Icons a Picture mode ( ➡ page 16, CINEMA) ≥ N : Normal mode ≥ C1 : Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes ≥ C2 : Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes ≥ U1/U2/U3 § : User mode ( ➡ right) § U3 appears only when the progr[...]

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    21 RQT6549 Advanced operations Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences 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 if the unit is turned off. See page 22 for details on menu operation. § 1 Th[...]

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    22 RQT6549 Advanced operations SLEEP POWER SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL AUDIO ANGLE QUICK REPLAY RETURN 0 10 12 3 45 6 78 9 A.SRD CINEMA D.ENH AUDIO ONLY DVD PLAYER RETURN SETUP CANCEL 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ENTER Common procedures Se[...]

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    23 RQT6549 Advanced operations Digital output [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this unit ’ s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL or COAXIAL). PCM Down Conversion Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. ≥ Select “ Yes ” if the equipment you connect cannot proces[...]

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    24 RQT6549 Reference Troubleshooting guide 6 – 11 ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. ≥ To conserve power, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. Turn the power back to ON. ≥ The unit was switched to standby by the SLEEP timer. Power Page No power. The[...]

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    25 RQT6549 Reference 6, 7 – – 16 16 23 – – 23 Sound Page No sound. Distorted sound. Piercing noise comes from the speakers. ≥ Check the connections. ≥ Check the volume on the equipment you have connected. ≥ Ensure that the input settings on the other equipment are correct. ≥ Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion. ≥ Ou[...]

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    26 RQT6549 Reference Product Service 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked[...]

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    ESPA Ñ OL RQT6549 27 SLEEP POWER SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PLAY PAUSE MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE PROGRAM RANDOM REPEAT A-B REPEAT CANCEL AUDIO ANGLE QUICK REPLAY RETURN 0 10 12 3 45 6 78 9 A.SRD CINEMA D.ENH AUDIO ONLY 1 RETURN 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ENTER 6 , 5 SETUP PO WER ∫ : , 9 ; Reproducci ó n b á[...]

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    RQT6549-P Printed in Japan F0502FM0 C 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. [ForU.S.A.] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 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 [...]