Panasonic DVD-RV21 manual

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    DV SDEOC 0 PLAYER: Op_Jrat:ing hs_ruct ons i, * t< { { { < * } t 11 * r o i, 8 } > i {J_Ni i iB _Ji_J q!_ iis id .... ;, ...... _ , .... _:_ 3[...]

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    Dear customer I Table of contents I Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to models DVD-RV41, DVD-RV31, DVD-RV26 and DVD-RV21. Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the op[...]

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    I SAFETY INFORMATION J CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRO[...]

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    l PRECAUTIONS J Before using this unit please read these operating instructions care- fully. Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference. [ 1. 2. 3. 1. Power Source--The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the typ[...]

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    Disc information Disc handling I • Discs that can be played Disc type DVD-Video Video CD Audio CD Logo DIGITAL AUDIO Region number @l Indication Video used in system instructions NTSC [_ NTSC • Discs that cannot be played DVD-Audio, PAL discs, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, VSD, CDV, CD-G, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and [...]

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    Control reference guide _ I_lliillilti Page ® Standby/on switch (_)/I, POWER) ..................... 9 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. ® One touch cinema memory button (ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY) .................... 15 Advanced Surround _on ® (ADV[...]

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    l [ The remote control J I :_ r_ Buttons such as O function the same as the controls on the unit. @ "_ "_ _ _ i _ R6, AA, UM-3 elnsert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; Page *mix old and new batteries. euse different types at the same time. obeat or expose to flam[...]

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    l Connection to a television J These pages explain how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television's speakers. Connections and procedures that enable you to enjoy more powerful sounds are described beginning on page 27. 7,- i - oil= • • Disconnect the AC power supply cord. • Refer to the[...]

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    I/ 1 _olvAvJ ¢1_1 ACTION ACTION SF_CT _J_TER RETURN Disc _E,_ °' "s I Audio [ ..... gt h_ _1 Subtitle _ AHtomati_ _l Menus _:_E _b!t_ h_ 71 3 ACTION Video ENTER R_gl_ Still Mode _' "_t_t_ I Black Level Control _'_;_i_t_t$_ _ I 4.5 Pmlasor,_ ACTION [ 4:3 Pan&Scan I_ 4:3 Letterbox J [ 16:9 ] ' i Q I I i I t !-. -I [...]

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    nm RQT5733 1 II MENU m RETURN -- Numbered buttons 1 2 3 % Label must face upward. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing PLAY Unit's display (e.g. DVD is loaded) ] PAUSE The disc's top menu Tit,e, Title J Title Menu ', Menu ', Menu ', I TOP MENU .%, Basic play l rm_nt_m r_i_nw&ap[...]

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    m_ PLAY MODE-- ® ® ® -- MENU -- Numbered buttons QQQ QQQ OQQ l Basic play ,,l,A,a:L,_i, I,vA,e=L'_,I, _ 1 Stop-resume The unit remembers the point where you stopped play as long as the unit is on. Standby-resume During play, press [PLAY MODE] at the point you want to start play again. The unit remembers the point even if you switch the unit[...]

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    Shuttle dial I<t<1, _ _1<1, •1_ I:] R _ _ 1_'--_2_] rm_rm_l _ II • 4,1, Shuttle dial I_1<, _ _41 I1• [Oil __ _1__ <1,• Play position _ Itwice k__C -- k"_°nce once twice Chapter/trac hapter/trac i B ra / SEARCH or Basic play rmar_zm rmar_'tl _ I 0VD-RV2t J 1 During play or while paused Press [ t<1<1 ] or [...]

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    SOBT'TL 2r - ®®® ® ANGLE _AUDIO Numbered buttons ] AUDIO Soundtreck language number Lights when the audio on a multi-channel Lights when playing a disc is down-mixed to 2 channels and output multi-channel disc through the AUDIO OUT terminals [] :SUBTITLE it- Subtitle language number Je t'aime ANGLE Angle number Changing soundtracks, s[...]

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    ADVANCED SURROUND ADVANCED SURROUND BASS PLUS _ .... ,_ v.s.s._ _-_._.,_ _ @ L ADVANCED SURROUND I:] I:Y:____I_UI_ ® Spea.er Spea,er 3 to 4 times distance A 'Seating position BASS PLUS Increasing your enjoyment of movies You can easily control the following features, used for increasing your enjoyment of movies, with the buttons on the main u[...]

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    DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA ONETOUCH CINEMA MEMORY DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA ONETOUCH CINEMA MEMORY DIALOGUE ENHANCER Increasing your enjoyment of movies (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear. Press [DIALOGUE ENHANCER]. Each time you press the butto[...]

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    i i REPEAT MODE 1"2_ _"_ REPEAT MODE A-B REPEAT -- Numbered buttons ® Repeat play : Remote control only I_ I DVD-RV21] During play Press [REPEAT MODE], The display changes as illustrated. eDVD Chapter ((_)-*Title (_))--,off (Q) t J eVideo CD/CD Track ((_)-_Entire disc (Q)_off ((_) t I elf "_" appears on the television, press It[...]

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    _ _ RANDOM / A, T, <1, ENTER 14 CANCEL --2 D PLAY MODE f , PLAY MODE ,L_jmP _ SELECT <]J IO -J FJ4TER R_RN ChOOSe a track, Ihen press ENTER. Tkne m E_ Total Time _fflff_l QP Press PLAY to start 2 QQQ QQQ QQQ PLAY MODE ,e, ELECT <]) IC, J ENTER _ ET_RN Choose a track, then press ENTER. NO Track Time m_ I Total Time 0" Press PLAY to sta[...]

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    I!_Am]l=tv_§| --2.3.4 ENTER -- RETURN Numbered buttons 1 DISPLAY Example: DMD IB I, ® Ill L,,,.] o Mi t t RQT5733; Using On-Screen Menu Icons rA'fttt_'Qt'_ __ : Remote control onl_ On-Screen Menu icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by chang- ing this informati[...]

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    1 I t"4'tTilL1 631 lIJr#'4t "4 Icon Content Title number uz-_ r_ Track number Chapter number Time (select a position to start play by specifying a time) Changing the time display --_Track elapsed time It Track remaining time _t • --* Disc remaining time r_ Soundtrack language (See [] at right for language abbreviations.) Audio[...]

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    Using On-Screen Menu Icons 1 I Icons for play menu I Content I Icons for audio menu I Content Icon A-B repeat (-, page 16) [ENTER] (start point) =o [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel [ENTER] Repeat play (-, page 16) C (Chapter) .--_T (Title) _ OFF f f _t_r4 T(Track) *_ A (All) _ OFF t 1 Play mode display -°-: Off PGM: Program play RND: Random play M[...]

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    1 2 _RETURN ACTION ® ® © ® i i ® I Menus _ _E_g!ig_! __ I Ratings I':_ I_ 1:'8 _ ACTION I TV Aspect _4_ _n&_d_ I Still Mode I_ _dl_atl_ ! Bi kLac evel Control I_T_I ACTION -A_-dio_ Speaker Settin 9 /_!_2_-cl'i_i_l_ PCM Down Conversion _N0_ Dolby Digital I_ Bit_'_'_ I DTSDi_lltal Surround _0_'_"_ s_cT D.Ra[...]

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    Changing initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 21 for details on menu operation. eThe 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, Main menus Menus Options Disc Audio En_ French Spanish [_ Choose[...]

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    E eUnderSned items are the factory presets. "Other _< :_ ;!_ _": Input a code number with the numbered buttons (-,. page 24). -- "Original": The original language of each disc will be selected. "Automatic": If the language selected for "Audio" is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically[...]

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    Changing initial settings __ [DVD'RV21 I + Refer also to "Common procedures" (-- page 21 ) and the "Disc menu" section in "Summary of initial settings" (- page 22). setting ratings (When the level is 8) When The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered b[...]

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    Changing initial settings A,T,<I, Ib-- ENTER Cc_ _ __ I i ..... i / ACTION i ............. Surroun(J ............ ii'S uiPwoofer ® ® E] No Large Small Select either "2-channel" or "Multi-channel" to suit the speakers you have connected. You can change the following settings when you select "Multi-channel". ] [...]

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    &, T, <, ENTER t Changing initial setting Refer also to "Common procedures" (.o page 21) and the "Audio menu" section in "Summary of initial settings" (-, page 22). I PCM Down Conversion I No (Factory preset): When you have connected an amplifier with audio cables. Yes: When you have connected an amplifier with [...]

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    Home Theater-Enjoying more powerful sound I This model has a multi-channel (5.1-channel) Dolby Digital decoder so you can enjoy the movie theater-like surround effects found on discs encoded with Dolby Digital merely by connecting it to the &t-channel input terminals on an amplifier. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a un[...]

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    l Home Theater-Enjoying more powerful sound | =lvj =]l =_TL'_3 E (White)(Red) t Back of the unit (White)(Red)(White)(Red) (White) (Red) (White)(Red) (White)(Red) Audio cable Connect cables to terminals corresponding to the speakers you have connected. @ @ @ O @ O .3ENTER SUB- FRONT WOOFER (L) (L) (R) Back of the unit - _n Insert fully, with][...]

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    _ I_1 D_D-RV21 I Back of the unit Back of the unit 1 J (Red) (White) Audio cable _ (Red) {White) Optical digital audio Amplifier or system component lnsert fully, wit_l this side facin up j • Select "2-channel" (-. page 22). eSelect "No" in "PCM Down Conversion" (-, page 26). Adiust the settings to suit the equipment[...]

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    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, contact below. 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.[...]

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    Picture Picture distorted during search. •The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: This is normal. No picture. •Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. O • Make sure the television is on. • Ensure the television's video input setting (e.g., VIDEO t) is correct. The picture shown on the =Go to the Video menu in the ACTI[...]

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    I I Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 chan- nel) before it is decoded into its various channels. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Labo- ratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be 5.1*channel audio. A large amount of audio inf[...]

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    l 1 Servicenter List (Only for U.S.A.) Panasonic Technics qu - ar. 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday-Frlday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 800 Dubuq[...]

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    I Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A.) J Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of Puerto Rico, Inc, of America Ave. 65 de Infanterla, Kin. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 New Jersey 07094 Pana[...]

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    l Guia de referencia rdpida en espafiol __ [DVD-RV21] J [H_T_-PJt_] rrllti_ AUDIO VIDEO 1 L LN LN _-_'_1< " A la toma de CA (Rojo)(Blanco)(Amanl o r' , ..... del hogar _ ._ Cable de alimentaeibn" de CA (surninistrado) -- -- Cable de audio/video = (suministrado) =_ Panel trasero de (Roio)(E_anco)(Amadtlo) este aparato j, Telev[...]

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    Specifications t Power supply: Power consumption: Dimensions: Mass: Signal system: Operating temperature range: Operating humidity range: Discs played: (1) DVD-Video disc (3) CD-R/CD-RW Video output: Output level: Output terminal: S video output: Y output level: C output level: Output terminal: Component video output: Y output level: PB output leve[...]