Panasonic DVD-RP56 DVD Player
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1. Audio cable Optical digital audio cable p nsen fully with Do not bend gt this side facing when connecting up U OL OR AUX IN j HR Amplifier or system component 2 eSelect No in PCM Down Conversion page 22 Adjust the settings to suit the equipment you have con nected Digital output page 22 To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic elf you connect an amplifier that can decode Dolby Pro Logic you will also need to connect center and surround speakers to enjoy surround sound Read the instructions for the equipment for connection details e Turn Advanced Surround and Bass Plus off page 14 Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if Advanced Surround or Bass Plus is on Connecting an active subwoofer optional You can enjoy more powerful bass by connecting an active subwoofer Audio cable ePlace the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center ES eTurn BASS PLUS on to boost the output from the subwoofer page 14 e Adjust the volume on the subwoofer to suit your preference OPTICAL ES To the subwoofer s gt lt b input terminal Recording to MDs or cassette tapes E Analog recording To make a digital recording You can record to an MD or cassette tape 1 Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio ca Using analog connection means sound will be un2. 16 9 4 3 Pan amp Scan 4 3 Letterbox Selecting TV screen type Remote control only Change the setting to suit your television The menu language is set to English but you can change it to French or Spanish page 21 Display Menu Language English is used in the examples Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player Press POWER to turn on the unit Press ACTION to show the menus Press lt gt to select the Video tab Press A V to select TV Aspect and press ENTER Press A V to select the item and press ENTER e4 3 Pan amp Scan Factory preset Select if you have a regular television and to view 16 9 soft ware in the pan and scan style e4 3 Letterbox Select if you have a regular television and to view 16 9 soft ware in the letterbox style e16 9 Select if you have a widescreen television oa BON 16 9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and scan style will appear in the letterbox style despite the setting here The Video menu is shown 6 Press ACTION to end the settings To return to the previous screen Press RETURN For your reference DVDs are recorded in a variety of aspect ratios You can change the way software is shown on a regular television 4 3 with the above operation If yo
3. 17 Icons for disc information Shuttle screen 18 Icons for unit information 2 422844824404 eue Hee eee 19 Changing initial settings 20 Common procedures 20 Summary of initial settings 21 Entering a password 22 Digital lOUTPUL 222 sus sua sense a Ma 22 Home Theater 23 Connecting an amplifier with a built in decoder or a decoder amplifier combination 23 Connecting an analog amplifier or system component 24 Connecting a digital amplifier or system component 24 Connecting an active subwoofer optional 24 Recording to MDs or cassette tapes 24 GIOSSALY 00d iras 25 Troubleshooting guide 26 Maintenance 27 Servicenter List U S A 28 Limited Warranty U S A 29 Product Service 29 Gu a de referencia r pida en espa ol Spanish Quick Reference 31 Specifications Back cover E DVDs that can be played DO potsy This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play DIGITAL DVDs with this mark DIGITAL This unit does not have a DTS decoder Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy SURROUND D
4. RQT6012 Home Theater Enjoying more powerful sound This unit can play Dolby Digital but only in two channels This unit does not have a DTS decoder You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound Use analog connection to enjoy audio recorded with high sampling frequencies over 48 kHz To protect the rights of the producers of this kind of material this audio will be down sampled to 48 kHz if you use digital connection What you want to do How to do it Rererence Settings Reference page page To enjoy 5 1 channel surround Digital connection 23 o PCM Down Conversion 22 sound Connect to an amplifier with Select Yes built in decoder or a separate lo decoder amplifier Dolby Digital combination DTS Digital Surround Settings depend on your a gt mp decoding equipment Make the speaker settings on the amplifier or decoder To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Analog connection 24 B PCM Down Conversion 22 Logic mm Connect to an analog amplifier m Select No or system component Digital connection 24 PCM Down Conversion 22 Connect to a digital amplifier or Select Yes system component Dolby Digital gt y Select PCM DTS Digital Surround Select Off To enjoy heavy bass with a Connect an active subwoofer 24 BASS PLUS 14 subwoofer Select ON E Other uses
5. 9 Playing CD R RW and MP3 10 RESUME function esse a 10 Skipping chapters or tracks 11 Frame by frame Viewing 11 Fast forward and rewind SEARCH 11 Slow motion play 1 2444404444s44riuuaniatans 11 Starting play from a selected title ortrack 11 Advanced operations Repeat play 12 Repeat play A B repeat play 12 Changing the play sequence 13 Program play Random play 13 Increasing your enjoyment of movies 14 ADVANCED SURROUND V S S 14 BASS PLUS oia aa keeles 14 DIALOGUE ENHANCER 15 CINEMA sucio cidad 15 ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY 15 Disc information E Discs that can be played A A Indication Region Video Disc type Logo used in number system instructions DVD Video DVD LD E O A NTSC DVD VIDEO Video CD HSE NTSC VCD Audio CD COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO E Discs that cannot be played DVD Audio PAL discs DVD ROM DVD R DVD RAM CD ROM CDV CD G RW DVD RW CVD SVCD SACD Divx Video Discs and Photo CD Changing soundtracks subtitle languages and 111 lt dia a 16 Using On Screen Menu Icons 17 Common procedures
6. Brightness 0 to 15 Brightens the picture Color 7 to 7 Adjust the shade of the picture s color Advanced operations M 19 RQT6012 Advanced operations LE 20 RQT6012 2 3 4 l 1 ACTION y N aa ACTION RETURN Panasonir ACTION SELECT A 4 D S O loess Disc Audio English Subtitle Automatic Menus English Ratings Level 8 of Panasonic CE O Tr oe ACTION Video D TV Aspect 4 3 Pan amp Scan Still Mode Automatic Black Level Control Lighter EEE LI t Panasonic 3 E 3 ACTION Audio NA PCM Down Conversion No Dolby Digital Bitstream DTS Digital Surround Off D Range Compression Off ni Audio during Search On lt q e Panasonic 3 Gr Be ACTION Display Menu Language English On Screen Messages On Panasonic ACTION Pea 1 ts Ge 1 Others Demo Off 34 E AAA Changing initial settings DVD NM Remote control only 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
7. Common procedures See page 21 for menu and option details 1 2 Press ACTION to show the menus The screen shows the disc settings menu first Press lt gt to select the menu s tab The screen changes to display the menu Disc menu ni Video menu ni Audio menu ni Display menu ni 5 Others menu Press A V to select the item you want to change and press ENTER Press A V to select the option and press ENTER The screen now shows the menu again To return to the previous screen Press RETURN When you are finished Press ACTION Summary of initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit See page 20 for details on menu operation e Underlined items are the factory presets 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 Menus Items Options Disc Audio English French Spanish Original Other DVD Choose the preferred audio language gt Subtitle Automatic English French Spanish Other gt sers Choose the preferred subtitle language Menus English French Spanish Other gt gt Choose the preferred language for disc menus Ratings Setting ratings When level 8 is selected Set a ratings level to li
8. If you ship the product Carefully pack and send it prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Attach a postage affixed letter detailing the complaint to the outside of the carton Do NOT send the product to the Executive or Regional Sales offices They are NOT equipped to make repairs Product Service 1 Damage requiring service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if b Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit or c The unit has been exposed to rain or annann e The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 2 Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel 3 Replacement parts When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same a The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged or d The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety check After repairs or service ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition Product information For product information or assistance with product operation In the U S A contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
9. DVD Remote control only Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks subtitle languages and cam era angles and you can change these during play EX Soundtracks During play Press AUDIO The number changes each time you press the button eYou can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on kara oke discs Read the disc s instructions for details eRefer to and EJ on page 18 for language abbreviations and audio signal type details B Subtitles During play Press SUBTITLE The number changes each time you press the button e Refer to EM on page 18 for language abbreviations To clear display the subtitles 1 Press SUBTITLE 2 Press gt 3 Press A V to select ON or OFF ES Angles During play Press ANGLE The number changes each time you press the button Notes regarding soundtracks subtitle languages and angles eYou can also use A V or the numbered buttons to change the soundtracks subtitle languages and angles e Some discs allow changes to soundtracks subtitle languages and angles only by using the disc s menus eSoundtrack and subtitle languages can be set before play with the initial settings page 21 Disc Audio and Subtitle e or is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc eSome discs allow you to set angles before multi angle sce
10. Recording to MDs or cassette tapes page 24 eThe equipment connections described are examples ePeripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated eBefore connection turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions A Connecting an amplifier with a built in decoder or a decoder amplifier combination Home Theater MN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO SVIDEO PCMBITSTREAM AUDIO OUT OUT OUT OPTICAL 008 Back of the unit Insert fully with gt a side facing Optical digital audio cable Do not bend when connecting OPTICAL Speakers You can enjoy surround sound by connecting from a three to six speakers Example Six speakers Adjust the settings to suit the equipment you have connected Digital output page 22 You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD RQT6012 Home Theater Enjoying more powerful sound Connecting an analog amplifier or Connecting a digital amplifier or system component system component Audio cable White L 4 Ib Red R lt del Back of the unit Back of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCMIBITSTREAM VIDEO SVIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT OUT PCM BITSTREAM OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT QUES S VIDEO OPTICAL OPTICAL
11. Example Chapter 23 2 3 ENTER Pressing 210 is unnecessary e Repeat play You can use chapter repeat or title repeat eProgram play random play You cannot use program play or random play e Display during play e On Screen Menu Icons for disc information during play elf you play an MP3 track that includes still picture data it will take some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed time will not be displayed during this time Even after the track starts the correct play time will not be displayed eThis unit is not compatible with ID3 tags Refer to the glossary on page 25 for more information about MP3 B Resume function DvD TP If you press W during play the unit remembers the position If you press gt PLAY while is flashing play restarts from the position you stopped it To start play from a memorized position after switching the unit to standby Press PLAY MODE during play The message Position memo rized appears on the television Now when you press gt PLAY after switching the unit to standby and back on play starts from the memorized position Even after you memorize a position by pressing PLAY MODE play will start from the point you stopped play if you press gt PLAY before switching the unit to standby If you are playing DVD the illustrated message also appears Press gt PLAY while the message is displayed a
12. VORSICHT SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GE FFNET NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN DE FARAA MAAR WAS BRR RAH oo e 0000000000000000000 0000 d0000000000000000000000 RQLS0233 Inside of product THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A CAUTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmiul interference to radio commu nications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna elncrease the separation between the equipment and re ceiver eConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would vo
13. 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 Reference RQT6012 N 2 o o E O la m 99U919 94 Gu a de referencia r pida en espa ol Conexi n a un televisor Televisor A la toma de CA del hogar CA 120V 60Hz AUDIO VIDEO IN IN Rojo Blanco Amarillo jul Cable de alimentaci n de CA suministrado Cable de audio v deo suministrado Panel trasero de Rojo Blanco Amarillo este aparato ea Para disfrutar del video progresivo 1 Conecte este aparato a los terminales de entrada de video com ponente 480p de un televisor compatible con el sistema de pro tecci n contra copiado de este aparato El v deo no se visualizar correctamente si usted hace la cone xi n a un televisor que no es compatible con el sistema de protec ci n contra copiado de este aparato 2 Pulse PROGRESSIVE OUT del panel delantero para que se en cienda el indicador Cambio del idioma de la pantalla Mando a distancia solamente O Pulse tb POWER para encender el aparato O Pulse ACTION para visualizar los men s Pulse 4 gt para seleccionar la leng eta Display O Pulse A V para seleccionar
14. A Y ePress ENTER if the setting does not change after pressing the cursor buttons A Y eSome items require different operations Read the explana tions on the following pages For your reference eDepending on the condition of the unit playing stopped etc and the type of software you are playing there are some items that you cannot select or change eWhen numbers are displayed e g title No the numbered buttons are also effective for setting When numbers are entered with the numbered buttons press ENTER to register the setting To clear the icons Press RETURN until the menus disappear E To change the position of the icons You can lower the position of the icons on the screen if they are cut off for some reason There are 5 positions to choose from 1 Press 4 gt to select the rightmost icon E9 2 Press A V to move the icons Advanced operations M RQT6012 Using On Screen Menu Icons Icons for disc information e g DVD MM DO Digital fe T Bee ERA e y EX Audio Subtitle language Icon Content ENG English SVE Swedish CHI Chinese T ere mbr FRA French NOR Norwegian KOR Korean a DEU German DAN Danish MAL Malay ra ITA Italian POR Portuguese VIE Vietnamese Track number ESP Spanish RUS Russian THA Thai DVD NLD Dutch JPN Japanese x Others C Chapter number ra El Signal type data LPCM
15. EY S VIDEO OUT terminal The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance C and luminance Y signals Actual results depend on the television EJ COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive out put and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals Ps Pr and luminance signal Y separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors e The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor e g Y Ps Pr Y B Y R Y Y Cs Cr Con nect to terminals of the same color e After making this connection change the black level for a better pic ture page 21 Video Black Level Control O 4 el ae O A p b Y terminal b Ps terminal nO 4 4 Pp Pr terminal TV s component video input terminals To enjoy progressive video 1 Connect to the component video 480p input terminals on a television compatible with this units copy guard system 2 Press PROGRESSIVE OUT on the front panel so the indicator lights page 9 eThe screen may shift off center when using progressive out put Adjust the position of the screen if this occurs gt page 19 Video Horizontal position eVideo will not be displayed correctly
16. attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the plug Power cord protection Route the AC power supply cord so that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and discon necting it Overloading When connecting the AC power supply cord be careful not to overload the household AC outlet extension cord or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric shock Nonuse periods Turn the unit off when it is not in use Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time Unplug the unit during lightning storms Attachments and accessories Use only the attachments and accessories recommended in these operating instructions Installation Placement oa 4 RQT6012 Ventilation Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventila tion Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet Allow at least 10 cm 4 inches clearance from the rear of the unit To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to over heating ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct the unit s ventilation Foreign material Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke dust mechani cal vibration and shock Magnetism Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that generate stron
17. if you connect to a television that is incompatible with this unit s copy guard system eThe unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminals when the PROGRESSIVE OUT indicator is on For your reference All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input connectors are compatible Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television Conserving power This unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off approx 2 W To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time unplug it from the household AC outlet Connect Your Unit Directly To Your Television Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder when setting up your home entertainment system because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard 1 RETURN ACTION 2 6 1 cm a ACTION Sloot l La Disc Audio English Subtitle Automatic Menus English a Ratings Level 8 af Aa ENTER RETURN 3 Panasonic 15 GE ACTION Video By a Y TV Aspect 4 3 Pan amp Scan Still Mode Automatic Black Level Control Lighter SELECT A MWe ENTER RETURN Panasonic 25 2 E 3 ACTION TV Aspect 0 0 ENTER E 6 action a A A SELECT cS vay O ENTER RETURN
18. notice Mass and dimensions are approximate Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing uses only This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited 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 Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 2001 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Printed in Japan Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive En Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca RQT6012 P FO601MMO
19. operations a 12 RQT6012 1 STOP PLAY E C gt gt MENU O MENU REPEAT MODE DDD 1 2000 REPEAT MODE ean DVD VIDEO m s gt A B REPEAT ES 2 A B REPEAT Numbered buttons Repeat play DVD Remote control only A Repeat play During play Press REPEAT MODE Each time you press the button eDVD Chapter 2 gt Title off ja eVideo CD CD Track Entire disc 2 off pe If the Video CD has playback control Cancel menu play first 1 Press W so PBC PLAY is cleared from the unit s display 2 Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play 3 Press REPEAT MODE above To return to menu play press W and press MENU eRepeat play may not work as desired with some DVDs eRepeat play does not work if the disc s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit s display eYou cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD E To repeat only your favorite tracks 1 Program the tracks you want page 13 2 Press gt PLAY Play will start 3 Press REPEAT MODE to display gt T or A B A B repeat play You can repeat a section between points A and B within a title or track 1 During play Press A B REPEAT at the starting point A 2 Press A B REPEAT at the finishing point B To cancel Press A B REPEAT until 5 gt g
20. the rating is locked Yes Converted ang output as Sonyenedand S Do not forget your password 48 kHz 16 bit output as 48 kHz T 2 Press ENTER to confirm the 4 digits 1 The connected equipment must be able to handle 96 kHz LPCM in S Now when you insert a DVD that exceeds the ratings limit you order to take advantage of high quality audio found on these discs o set a message appears on the television Dolby Dicital Y Follow the on screen instructions olby Digita 2 4 Bitstream Factory preset g When changing ratings When the level is 0 to 7 When you have connected a unit with a built in Dolby Digital decoder 3 ee PCM lt The password screen is shown when you select Ratings When you have connected a unit that doesn t have a built in Dolby 1 Input your 4 digit password with the numbered buttons and press Digital decoder 2 ENTER Panasonic 5 Gr Se DTS Digital Surround ACTION Ratings Off Factory preset we When you have connected a unit that doesn t have a built in DTS decoder No digital signal is output Unlock Player Bitstream Change Password When you have connected a unit with a built in DTS decoder Change Level ER x SELECT 9 These changes to digital audio output must be made other A Temporary Unlock i i yap wise bitstream signals the decoder cannot handle will be out Sao put If these signals are output noise will be output which can cause harm to your ears and speakers 2 Select t
21. 2090 MINNESOTA 7850 12 Avenue South Airport Business Center Bloomington MN 55425 OHIO 2236 Waycross Road Civic Center Plaza Forest Park OH 45240 PENNSYLVANIA 2221 Cabot Blvd West Suite B Langhorne PA 19047 TEXAS 13615 Welch Road Suite 101 Farmers Branch TX 75244 WASHINGTON 20425 84 h Avenue South Kent WA 98032 HAWAII 99 859 Iwaiwa Street Aiea Hawaii 96701 Phone 808 488 1996 Fax 808 486 4369 Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 F12030 As of DEC 00 RQT6012 Limited Warranty U S A Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Technics DVD Player Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the Warrantor will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product free of charge in the USA or Puerto Rico in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows all time periods commence from the dat
22. DVANCED SURROUND V S S Optimum seating position A Speaker Speaker lt When using the television s speakers gt Distance A Television s width 3 to 4 times distance A Seating position 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 unit e ADVANCED SURROUND v S S gt eBASS PLUS eDIALOGUE ENHANCER eCINEMA e ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY The one touch cinema memory allows you to reselect the settings you made for the above features with a single button press A ADVANCED SURROUND V s S DVD Dolby Digital 2 channel or over only Use Advanced Surround V S S Virtual Surround Sound to enjoy a surround like effect if you are using 2 front speakers If you are play ing a disc with surround effects recorded on it the effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side Press V S S ePress ADVANCED SURROUND C V S S on the main unit Each time you press the button 1 Natural effect y 2 Emphasized effect 4 L OFF Cancel Factory preset eThe V S S indicator on the FL display lights up when Advanced Surround is on e Advanced Surround will not work or will have less effect with some discs even if you select 1 or 2 e Turn off the surround sound effects on the equipment you have con
23. K MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FUL LY INSERT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the ap pliance DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM FDA 21 CFR CAUTION VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM 1EC60825 1 ATTENTION RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D OUVERTURE EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED BNING UNDG UDS TTELSE FOR STRALING VARO AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA N KYV JA N KYM T N LASERSATEILYLLE L KATSO S TEESEEN VARNING SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING N R DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN ADVARSEL SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL PNES UNNG EKSPONERING FOR STRALEN
24. Menu Language y pulse ENTER Pulse A V para seleccionar Espa ol y pulse ENTER Pulse ACTION para finalizar los ajustes i O POWER OD9 STOP JPAUSE PLAY a A Y lt 4 gt ENTER EG LS PLAY MODE PLAY MODE Botones numerados ACTION ACTION Co Las operaciones descritas en esta referencia r pida se llevan a cabo con el mando a distancia pero usted puede hacer tam bi n estas operaciones en el aparato principal si los controles son los mismos Selecci n del tipo de pantalla del televisor Mando a distancia solamente O Pulse ACTION para visualizar los men s Pulse lt gt para seleccionar la leng eta Video Pulse A V para seleccionar Pantalla de la TV y pulse ENTER Pulse A V para seleccionar el elemento y pulse ENTER 4 3 Pan amp Scan ajuste de f brica 4 3 Letterbox 16 9 O Pulse ACTION para finalizar los ajustes Reproducci n b sica DVD 1 Pulse 4 para abrir la bandeja del disco y coloque el disco Para salida progresiva Pulse PROGRESSIVE OUT para que se enciendan los indi cadores 2 Pulse gt PLAY La bandeja del disco se cierra y la reproducci n empieza ePara detener la reproducci n pulse W ePara hacer una pausa pulse IE durante la reproducci n NW Cuando una pantalla de menus aparece en el televisor DVD Mando a distancia solamente Pulse los botones numerados pa
25. Panasonic DVD VIDEO CD CD PLAYER Operating Instructions Model No DVD RP56 i 1 E Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read these instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference f A iS eThe region number of this unit is 1 eYou can play DVDs marked with labels containing 1 or COMPACT ALL ISE See page 3 for details VIDEO The servicenter list and warranty can be A found on pages 28 and 29 de SOYINK o This manual was printed with soy based ink U RQT6012 P Getting started il 2 RQT6012 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product For optimum performance and safety please read these instructions carefully 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 PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EX POSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOIS TURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOC
26. QOO Digital DTS Signal type DVD k kHz Sampling frequency Time select a position to start b bit Number of bits play by specifying a time with the ch channel Number of channels mn numbered buttons Ed Y Changing the time display S EEH m Track elapsed time E ale Subwoofer signal S Track remaining time not displayed if there is no subwoofer signal t 0 No surround Disc remaining time 1 Mono surround 9 2 Stereo surround left right Y A Audio mode 1 Center 3 LRe LR 2 Front left Front right lt y 3 Front left Front right Center O DVD Soundtrack DO Di gital n See FJ at right for language abbreviations Audio signal type See EJ at right for details Soundtrack language Karaoke vocal on off Y Vocal Karaoke DVD only 1 L OFF Solo OFF or ON a Duet OFF V1 V2 V1 or V2 Subtitle language See EJ at right for language abbreviations Subtitles on off ON lt OFF DVD Angle number with playback control only Menu play ON Indicates whether menu play playback control is on or off Shuttle screen y ool Slow motion play Slow motion play Note E BARATO DVD Pause 1 Forward DVD KT eThere are five speeds for both backward and forward slow
27. Surround in the ACTION menu s Audio menu RQT6012 Picture Picture distorted during search No picture The picture shown on the television is not normal The sides of the picture are cut off or black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen There is ghosting when progressive output is on Picture quality is poor The picture is off center when using progressive output Displays eThe picture will be somewhat distorted at times This is normal e Ensure that the equipment is connected properly eMake sure the television is on eEnsure the television s video input setting e g VIDEO 1 is correct eThe unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminals when the PROGRESSIVE OUT indicator is on Press PROGRESSIVE OUT to turn progressive out off 6 eGo to the Video menu in the ACTION screen and change TV Aspect to suit your television You may also need to change the screen mode on the television itself e Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television and is not connected through a video cassette recorder e Turn progressive output off This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on the DVD but should be corrected if you use interlace output eCheck the settings in the on screen menu s video menu e Adjust the horizontal position with the on screen menu icons NO PLAY appears o
28. VDs with this mark E Region Management Information DVD only This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded on DVDs This unit s region number is 1 You cannot play the disc if the region number on the DVD does not correspond to the region number on the unit You can play discs with labels containing the region number 1 and ALL Read the disc s instructions carefully E Playing DVDs and Video CDs The producer of the material can control how these discs are played This means that you may not be able to control play of a disc with some operations described in these operating instructions Read the disc s instructions carefully D S 0 D S O 3 RQT6012 1 Getting started pal 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference Power source Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit Polarization The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other This safety feature en sures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one way If the plug doesn t fit one way try reversing it If the plug still doesn t fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not
29. affected by the copy ble e above guards found on DVDs 2 When recording DVDs change the digital audio output settings To make an analog recording ADVANCED SURROUND V S S OFF page 14 Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable EJ above PCM Down Conversion Yes page 22 Dolby Digital PCM page 22 m Digita recording DTS Digital Surround Off gt page 22 You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz 16 bit linear PCM Ensure the following conditions are met eThere is no copy guard recorded on the disc EM eThe recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of RQT6012 48 kHz 16 bit 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 Labora tories Apart from stereo 2 channel audio these signals can also be 5 1 channel audio A large amount of audio information can be re corded on one disc using this method Dolby Pro Logic A surround system where a 4 channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz DTS Digital Theater Systems This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world There is good separation between the channels so r
30. and the softest sound By compressing this range you can listen at low volume but still enjoy clear dialogue Audio during Search DvD On Off Choose whether to have sound during search Display Menu Language English Frangais Espanol Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on screen messages On Screen Messages On Off Choose whether to show on screen messages or not Others Demo Off On A demonstration of the unit s on screen displays starts when you select On The demonstration stops when you press a button and the setting reverts to Off E Disc Audio Subtitle and Menus Original Other gt gt x gt Input a code number with the numbered buttons page 22 Automatic If the language selected for Audio is not available subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc The original language of each disc will be selected eSome discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here E Video Still Mode Automatic The unit automatically selects field still or frame still Field Frame Less blurred field stills are shown Select if jittering occurs when Automatic is selected Sharper frame stills are shown Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when Automatic is selected Advanced operations M RQT6012 Changing initial settings Entering a password Digital out
31. cord cleaning sprays benzine thinner static electric ity prevention liquids or any other solvent eDo not attach labels or stickers to discs Do not use discs with ex posed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers eDo not use scratch proof protectors or covers eDo not use discs printed with label printers available on the market E Do not place or store discs in the following places eLocations exposed to direct sunlight eHumid or dusty locations eLocations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance The remote control eInsert so the poles and match those in the remote control e Do not use rechargeable type batteries D S 0 D O 5 Do not e mix old and new batteries euse different types at the same time eheat or expose to flame etake apart or short circuit e attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries euse batteries if the covering has been peeled off Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire If electrolyte leaks from the batteries consult your dealer Wash thoroughly with water if electrolyte comes in contact with any part of your body Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place Replace if the unit does not respond to the remote control even when held close to the front panel Remote control signal
32. dry cloth e Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit e Before using chemically treated cloth read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully RQT6012 Servicenter List U S A Panasonic Technics Quasar For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 9 am 7 pm EST Web Site http www panasonic com You can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting Reference A our 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 CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S San Francisco CA 94080 3878 Ruffin Road Suite A San Diego CA 92123 COLORADO 1640 South Abilene Street Suite D Aurora CO 80012 FLORIDA 3700 North 29 Avenue Suite 102 Hollywood FL 33020 GEORGIA 8655 Roswell Road Suite 100 Atlanta GA 30350 ILLINOIS 9060 Golf Road Niles IL 60714 1703 North Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 Pick up Drop off only MARYLAND 62 Mountain Road Glen Burnie MD 21061 MASSACHUSETTS 60 Glacier Drive Suite G Westwood MA 0
33. e of original purchase Parts New or rebuilt parts in exchange for defective parts for one 1 year from the date of original purchase Labor Carry in or mail in service for ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase After the ninety 90 day labor period purchaser pays for all labor charges Batteries if included New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten 10 days from the date of the original purchase Non rechargeable batteries are not warranted Carry in or mail in service in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by contacting a Panasonic Services Company PASC Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory Or call toll free 1 800 211 7262 to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter Carry in or mail in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warran ty period by calling the local telephone number in the Servicenter Directory This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase will be required before warranty service is rendered This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance The warranty does not cover damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandli
34. e unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in to the standby mode the stop mode Turn the power back to ON Operation No response when buttons eSome operations may be prohibited by the disc pressed e The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning static electricity or some other external factor Reset procedure Press 1 POWER to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON Alternatively press l POWER to switch the unit to the standby mode disconnect the AC power supply cord and then reconnect it No operations can be performed eCheck the batteries are installed with the correct polarities and with the remote control eThe batteries are depleted Replace them with new ones e Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate Play fails to start even when eCondensation has formed Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate gt PLAY is pressed e This unit cannot play discs other than DVD Video CD and CD Play starts but then stops e This unit cannot play DVDs with a region number other than 1 ALL or multiple region immediately numbers including 1 e The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning e Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards Alternative languages fail to be eAn alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one langua
35. ealistic sound effects are possible Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs Film and video DVDs are recorded using either film or video Usually film is record ed at 24 frames per second the rate movies are filmed at while video is recorded at 30 frames per second Frame Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture There are about 30 frames shown each second Interlace and progressive output NTSC the video signal standard has 480 interlaced i scan lines whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines This is called 480p The 480i video signals output from this unit s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals Y Pa Pa allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures than if the signals were output from the video output terminal or S VIDEO OUT terminal The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals are also able to handle 480p progressive video signals which are of even greater resolution 1 P B MPEG 2 the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD Video codes frames using these 3 picture types l Intra coded picture I picture This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself This means it has the best picture quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture P Predictive coded picture P picture This picture is ca
36. g magnetic fields Stacking Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit Surface Place the unit on a flat level surface Carts and stands Use the unit only with carts and stands rec ommended by the manufacturer Move carts with care Sudden stops excessive force and uneven surfaces can cause carts to overturn Wall and ceiling mounting Do not mount the unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the in structions Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equip ment that may become hot The heat can damage the unit Environment d D Water and moisture Do not use the unit near water such as near a bathtub or swimming pool Avoid damp basements Heat Situate the unit away from heat sources such as radiators Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5 C 41 F or rise above 35 C 95 F Maintenance See page 27 for details Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive pads scouring powders or solvents Service _ D gt Damage requiring service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if a The AC power supply cord or the plug 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 change in performance or e The unit has been dropped or t
37. ge selected eIn the case of some discs the alternative language cannot be selected with AUDIO or SUBTITLE Try selecting it from the disc s menu if one is available No subtitles e Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them e Subtitles are cleared from the television Display the subtitles Reference Ll Soundtrack and or subtitle e The language is not recorded on the disc language is not the one selected with the ACTION menus Angle cannot be changed e This function is dependent on software availability Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only You have forgotten your ratings eWhile stopped press and hold 4 and HE on the unit and then also press and hold 4 on the password unit until Initialized disappears from the television Turn the unit off and on again Reset all the settings to Factory All initial settings will return to the default values Preset Sound No sound eCheck the connections Y Y Distorted sound eCheck the volume on the equipment you have connected eEnsure that the input settings for the television and stereo system are correct e Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion Piercing noise comes from the elf you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal speakers ensure you have selected the correct settings for Dolby Digital and DTS Digital
38. he cabinet damaged Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that de scribed in these operating instructions Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel Replacement parts When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety check After repairs or service ask the servicer to per form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition User memo DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER 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 MODEL NUMBER DVD RP56 SERIAL NUMBER Disc handling Do not use irregularly shaped discs such as heart shaped These can damage the unit E How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface ez E If the surface is dirty Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry E lf the disc is brought from a cold to a warm environment moisture may form on the disc Wipe with a soft dry lint free cloth before using the disc E Handling precautions e Do not write on the label side with a ball point pen or other writing instrument eDo not use re
39. he item with A V and press ENTER and follow the on screen instructions Language code list Abkhazian 6566 Chinese Hausa Lithuanian 7684 Romanian Telugu Afar 6565 Corsican Hebrew Macedonian 7715 Russian Thai Afrikaans 6570 Croatian Hindi Malagasy 7771 Samoan Tibetan Albanian 8381 Czech Hungarian Malay 7783 Sanskrit Tigrinya Ameharic 6577 Danish Icelandic Malayalam 7776 Scots Gaelic Tonga Arabic 6582 Dutch Indonesian Maltese 7784 Serbian Turkish Armenian 7289 English Interlingua Maori 7773 Serbo Croatian Turkmen Assamese 6583 Esperanto Irish Marathi 7782 Shona Twi Aymara 6588 Estonian Italian Moldavian 7779 Sindhi Ukrainian Azerbaijani 6590 Faroese Japanese Mongolian 7778 Singhalese Urdu Bashkir 6665 Fiji Javanese Nauru 7865 Slovak Uzbek Basque 6985 Finnish Kannada Nepali 7869 Slovenian Vietnamese Bengali Bangla 6678 French Kashmiri Norwegian 7879 Somali Volap k Bhutani 6890 Frisian Kazakh Oriya 7982 Spanish Welsh Bihari 6672 Galician Kirghiz Pashto Pushto 8083 Sundanese Wolof Breton 6682 Georgian Korean Persian 7065 Swahili Xhosa Bulgarian 6671 German Kurdish Polish 8076 Swedish Yiddish Burmese 7789 Greek Laotian Portuguese 8084 Tagalog Yoruba Byelorussian 6669 Greenlandic Latin Punjabi 8065 Tajik Zulu 22 Cambodian 7577 Guarani Latvian Lettish Quechua 8185 Tamil Catalan 6765 Gujarati Lingala Rhaeto Romance 8277 Tatar
40. his feature allows you to reselect the settings you made for ADVANCED SURROUND vV sS s BASS PLUS DIALOGUE ENHANCER and CINEMA with one button press Putting the settings into memory After making the settings Press and hold ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY until it lights The settings remain in the memory even if you turn the unit off Recalling the settings Press ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY The button s light comes on To cancel Press ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY to turn it off and return the settings for the features to the factory preset e ADVANCED SURROUND v S S OFF eBASS PLUS ON eDIALOGUE ENHANCER OFF eCINEMA N normal The button s light also turns off if you press any of the other buttons to change the settings Advanced operations Im RQT6012 Advanced operations a RQT6012 uy A Y 4 gt ANGLE E AUDIO A CM AUDIO SUBTITLE AUDIO Numbered buttons 7 A Digital EE Audio signal ENG 3 2 1 ch type Soundtrack language ENG_3 2 1 ch Soundtrack number Indicates that a multi channel soundtrack can be down mixed to two channels DO Digital 2FRA_3 2 1 ch Lights when a multi channel soundtrack is playing Angle number Changing soundtracks subtitle languages and angles
41. id the user s authority to operate this device This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Accessories LE Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts Y Only for U S A To order accessories contact 1 800 332 5368 or web site http www panasonic com Only for Canada To order accessories call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase Remote control 1 Batteries AC power supply Audio video cable 1 N2QAHB000012 for remote control COM ss seems ce asese 1 VJA0788 D The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only Do not use it with other equipment RJA0065 A Table of contents Getting started Accessories 2 Disc information 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Disc handling 5 The remote control 5 Connection to a television 6 Selecting TV screen type 7 Control reference guide 8 Basic operations Basic play 4
42. ideo CD formatted discs Video output Output level Output connector Number of connectors S video output Y output level C output level Output connector Number of connectors 1 Vp p 75 Q Pin jack 1 system 1 Vp p 75 Q 0 286 Vp p 75 Q S terminal 1 system Component video output 480P 4801 Y output level Ps output level Pr output level Output connector Number of connectors Audio output Output level Output connector Number of connectors 2CH Subwoofer output 0 1ch 1 Vp p 75 Q 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pin jack Y green Ps blue Pr red 1 system 2 Vrms 1 kHz 0 dB Pin jack 1 system 1 system Audio signal output characteristics 1 Frequency response eDVD linear audio eCD audio 2 S N ratio eCD audio 3 Dynamic range eDVD linear audio eCD audio 4 Total harmonic distortion eCD audio Digital audio output Optical digital output Pickup Wave length Laser power Power supply Power consumption Dimensions Mass 4 Hz 22 kHz 48 kHz sampling 4 Hz 44 kHz 96 kHz sampling 4 Hz 20 kHz 115 dB 102 dB 98 dB 0 0025 Optical terminal 658 nm 790 nm CLASS IIa CLASS I AC 120 V 60 Hz 14W 430 W x247 D x82 H mm 1615 18 W x 93 4 D x 31 4 H excluding protrusions 2 6 kg 5 7 lb Power consumption in standby mode approx 2 W Specifications are subject to change without
43. lay of the selected item now begins Other buttons used to operate menus Read the disc s instructions for further details about operation PPI Shows the next menu td Shows the previous menu RETURN Shows the menu screen MAJ TOP MENU Shows the first menu screen DVD MENU Shows the menu screen DVD EJ DVD menus DVDs can have several menus The menu displayed when you press TOP MENU may be different from the menu displayed when you press MENU Basic operations 7 RQT6012 STOP PLAY MD us C ENTER PLAY MODE PLAY MODE _ Numbered buttons Basic operations E Title Title Album Aloum 1 2 13 45 6789 Chapter Track Total number of chapters po Current chapter Elapsed play time display only cannot be changed Press PLAY to Preview Chapters 10 RQT6012 Basic play A Playing CD R RW and MP3 This unit can play CD R and CD RW if they are formatted as CD DA digital audio or video CD and finalized a process that allows CD R and CD RW to be played on compatible equipment It may not be able to play some CD R or CD RW due to the condition of the recording Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways eStructure of the disc example eStarting play from a selected chapter Press the numbered buttons and press ENTER
44. lculated based on past or P pictures B Bidirectionally predictive coded picture B picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future and P pictures so it has the lowest volume of information Linear PCM pulse code modulation PCM is the usual digital method used for music CDs DVDs have a greater volume so they use linear PCM which has a higher sampling rate Compressed PCM signals are called packed PCM PPCM MP3 A method of compressing audio MPEG Audio Layer 3 MP3 allows audio to be reduced to up to one tenth its original size without overtly hurting audio quality When creating MP3 files to play on this unit e Disc formats ISO9660 level 1 and level 2 except for extended for mats Files MP3 files with the suffix mp3 or MP3 eTo have this unit play files in a certain order prefix folder and file names with numbers in the order you want to play them This may not work in all cases eThis unit is compatible with multi session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this Playback control If a Video CD has playback control written on it or its jacket it means that particular scenes or information can be selected for view ing interactively with the television using the menu screen This unit can play Video CDs with playback control Using menus to control play of a Video CD is called menu play i
45. mit DVD play 8 No Limit All DVDs can be played e The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if 1 to 7 Prohibits play of DVDs with corresponding you choose Ratings when levels 0 to 7 have been selected ratings recorded on them page 22 O Lock All Prohibits play of all DVDs eSelect Level 0 to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded on them Changing ratings When level 0 7 is selected Unlock Player Change Level Change Password Temporary Unlock Video TV Aspect 4 3 Pan amp Scan 4 3 Letterbox 16 9 DVD Choose the setting to suit your television and preference VCD gt page 7 Still Mode ETE below Automatic Field Frame Specify the type of picture shown when paused Black Level Control Lighter when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television or S VIDEO OUT terminal through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals Darker when connected to a TV through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Ps Pr terminals Audio PCM Down Conversion DVD No Yes Digital output of 96 kHz linear PCM signals page 22 Dolby Digital DvD Bitstream PCM Digital output of Dolby Digital signals page 22 DTS Digital Surround DVD Off Bitstream Digital output of DTS Digital Surround signals page 22 D Range Compression DVD Dolby Digital only Off On Change the dynamic range for late night viewing Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest sound
46. motion r ir 1r 1 and search ES E eThe numbers on either side of the shuttle screen indicate the maxi mum speeds of the search 18 Search Play Search RQT6012 lt lt Backward gt gt Forward Icons for unit information Play menu Video menu LAB E BREET y Icon Content When the progressive out indicator is on page 9 pe A B repeat page 12 ENTER start point ENTER finish point Icon Content pa To cancel ENTER DVD EZAN Repeat play page 12 On Digital picture mode CS DVD C Chapter lt T Title gt OFF PE Normal mode EA 1 7 C Cinema mode page 15 aval T Track gt A All lt OFF DVD T Transfer MODE Select the method of conversion for Pa Play mode display progressive output to suit the type of material Off PGM Program play RND Random play being played page 25 Film and video Auto normal for viewing film material Marker 7 Video for video material You can mark up to 5 positions to play again ENTER The unit is now ready to accept markers 4 Horizontal position SS ooo EE A ee a Press the numbered buttons to change the PELE To mark a position horizontal position of the picture ENTER at the desired point After highlighting the icon shown at left _To markanother position l
47. n these operating instructions Title Chapter DVDs are divided up into large sections titles and smaller sections chapters The numbers allocated to these sections are called title numbers and chapter numbers Track Video CDs and CDs are divided up into sections called tracks and the numbers allocated to these sections are called track numbers Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Reference IN RQT6012 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 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 Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers Power No power e Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet O The unit is automatically switched e To conserve power th
48. n the unit s display No on screen display On Screen Menu Icons not displayed or only partially displayed on the television The disc s menu is displayed in a different language No menu play CHECK THE DISC appears on the unit s display HOO appears on the unit s display NO DISC appears on the unit s display Maintenance stands for a number e You inserted a disc the unit cannot play insert one it can eGo to Display in the ACTION menus and select On for On Screen Messages ePress A V while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down Y eGo to Disc in the ACTION menus and select the preferred language for Menus eMenus are only displayed if they are recorded on the disc e Disc is dirty Wipe the disc clean e Trouble is likely to have occurred The number following H depends on the status of the unit Reset procedure Press l POWER to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON Alternatively press I POWER to switch the unit to the standby mode disconnect the AC power supply cord and then reconnect it elf the service numbers fail to clear note the service number and contact a qualified service person e You haven t inserted a disc insert one e You haven t inserted the disc correctly insert it correctly Reference iy To clean this unit wipe with a soft
49. nd the beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are played Full play resumes from the point where you stopped play or you pressed PLAY MODE This feature works only within a title If you do not press gt PLAY the message disappears and play starts from where you stopped it or you pressed PLAY MODE To cancel Press W until disappears from the units display eThe resume function does not work if the disc s play time is not dis played eThe position is cleared when the disc tray is opened eThe position memorized when you press W is cleared if you switch the unit to standby or it switches to standby automatically gt page 9 Auto power off e lt lt gt gt i v PAUSE PLAY ES LE gt HA o JAN lt lt p gt Numbered buttons DD gt B Go nm D Sa e SM SEARCH YN 4 36 0 1018 SEARCH ororo QOO DOO DOO Shuttle dial Basic play A Skipping chapters or tracks During play or while paused Press 4 lt or PP e Each press increases the number of skips B Frame by frame viewing DVD ATP Remote control only While paused Press lt 4 or gt The frame changes each time you press the buttons eThe frames change in succession if you press and hold the button ePressing II also activates forward frame b
50. nected when using this effect eTurn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion B BASS PLUS DVD D Main unit onl Turn BASS PLUS on when you have connected an active subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER terminal on the rear of the unit page 24 Press BASS PLUS Each time you press the button OFF Cancel ON Factory preset Indicator on the FL display lights up DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY DIALOGUE ENHANCER B CINEMA CS ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY Increasing your enjoyment of movies Main unit onl A DIALOGUE ENHANCER DVD 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 button ON Indicator on the FL display lights up OFF Cancel Factory preset Dialogue Enhancer will not work or will have less effect with some discs even if you select ON B CINEMA DVD Tr You can enjoy better pictures by changing the picture quality Press CINEMA Each time you press the button C Cinema mode Indicator on the FL display lights up Mellows movies enhances detail in dark scenes N Normal mode Factory preset You can make finer adjustments to the picture if desired page 19 Digital picture mode User mode C ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY T
51. nes are played Read the instructions that come with the DVD ein some cases the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately elf the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs turn the subtitles off 2 3 4 ENTER RETURN Numbered buttons Example DVD LO Ba OC Digital pe amp E me ERA o E y y C2 Qk m ex 02 Bases fe lt x on ro a a E Sao m o o 0 K gt la Ves Heo se Using On Screen Menu Icons DVD VCD 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 information Common procedures Remote control only 1 Press DISPLAY Each time you press the button Icons for disc information y Icons for unit information Y Shuttle screen y Original display e The screens depend on the disc contents 2 Icons for unit information only While the leftmost icon is highlighted Press A V to select the menu Each time you press the button Play menu Lt Display menu Lt Audio menu Lt gt Video menu h Press lt gt to select the item E Y Press A V to select the setting eltems with A or Y above and below can be changed by
52. ng faulty installation misapplication improper set up adjustments operation or maintenance alteration modification power line surge lightning damage interference commercial use such as hotel office restaurant or other business or rental use of the product or serviced by anyone other than an PASC Factory Servicenter or an authorized PASC Servicenter or damage that is attributable to acts of God LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI TATIONS DAMAGE TO DISCS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN CLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the Consumer Affairs Department at the company address indicated above
53. ols on the unit Remote control Page Top menu button TOP MENU 9 Cursor buttons A V lt gt Enter button ENTER 9 Display button DISPLAY 17 Subtitle button SUBTITLE 16 Play mode button PLAY MODE 10 13 Repeat mode button REPEAT MODE 12 A B repeat button A B REPEAT 12 Action button ACTION 7 20 9 Slow Search buttons lt lt gt gt SLOW SEARCH 11 Menu button MENU 9 Return button RETURN 9 Audio button AUDIO s s ssssesesseusu s 16 Angle button ANGLE 16 6 Numbered buttons 1 9 0 210 9 2 Cancel button CANCEL 13 PROGRESSIVE OUT 1 A 2 STOP PAUSE PLAY z gt Cm 4 I lt gt gt TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU O MENU A Y 4 ENTER RETURN Numbered buttons Label must face upward With double sided discs load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up 4 PLAY Unit s display e g DVD is loaded PAUSE DVD 4 VIDEO gs me llo Basic play DVD Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video in
54. put DVD DVD Refer also to Common procedures page 20 and the Disc menu Refer also to Common procedures page 20 and the Audio menu in Summary of initial settings page 21 in Summary of initial settings page 21 PCM Down Conversion When setting ratings When the level is 8 The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7 No Factory preset Panasonic 2 2 se oe When you have connected an amplifier with audio cables ACTION Yes a Ratings Wh h ted ifier with an optical digital audi ore Entra dal passwords m you have connected an amplifier with an optical digital audio de then press ENTER cable ese es Copyright protection limits digital output to 48 KHz 16 bit e When playing DVDs recorded in 96 kHz Sound is output as follows in accordance with the connections and SELEC settings you have made A es Password Ts awa mais Setting Connection Digital Analog 1 Input a 4 digit password with the numbered buttons and press No output If there is no Output as 96 kHz ENTER No copyright protection audio is elf you enter a wrong number press CANCEL to erase it before output at 96 kHz you press ENTER 2 The lock symbol appears closed to show
55. put on the television to suit the connections for the player Press POWER to turn on the unit For progressive output Press PROGRESSIVE OUT so the indicator lights Press 4 to open the disc tray Place the disc on the disc tray Press gt PLAY The disc tray closes and play begins RON E To stop play Press M page 10 Resume function E To pause play EX Press IE during play Press gt PLAY to restart play elf Q appears on the television The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc eThe disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after you finish playing an item Press MW when you finish to preserve the unit s motor and your television screen eVolume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs or during television broadcasts If you turn the volume up on the television or amplifier be sure to reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a sudden increase in output does not occur E Auto power off The unit switches to the standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode When a menu screen appears on the television Remote control only DVD Press the cursor buttons A V lt gt to select an item and press ENTER You can also use the numbered buttons Press the numbered buttons to select an item To select a 2 digit number Example To select item 23 press 210 then 2 and 3 P
56. ra seleccionar un ele mento E Funci n de reanudaci n Parada reanudaci n El aparato recuerda el punto donde usted detuvo la reproducci n siempre que se encuentra encendido Espera reanudaci n Durante la reproducci n pulse PLAY MODE en el punto donde de see empezar de nuevo la reproducci n El aparato recuerda el punto aunque usted lo ponga en el modo de espera Para reanudar la reproducci n Pulse gt PLAY mientras parpadea gt en el visualizador del aparato El Salto de cap tulos o pistas Durante la reproducci n o durante la pausa Pulse Ht4 o gt gt E Visi n cuadro a cuadro DVD Durante la pausa Pulse 4 o gt E Avance r pido y rebobinado SEARCH Durante la reproducci n Pulse lt lt o gt gt E Reproducci n a c mara lenta DVD Durante la pausa Pulse lt lt o gt gt r ePulse gt PLAY para iniciar la reproducci n eDurante la visi n cuadro a cuadro y la reproducci n a c mara lenta con CDs de v deo no puede retroceder oj 4d 4 dd Retroceso gt gt gt gt gt gt Avance O lt Q 0 LL RQT6012 Specifications Signal system Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Discs played 1 DVD Video 2 CD Audio CD DA 3 Video CD NTSC 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F 5 to 90 RH no condensation 4 CD R CD RW CD DA V
57. s 4e gt gt lt To clear the programmed tracks one by one Press A W to select the track and press CANCEL Alternatively you can select Clear with A V gt and press ENTER To clear the whole program 2 Move to Clear all with A V 4 gt and press ENTER O Choose cit ack henipross ENTER The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the Sa No Track ne disc tray is opened DOO MEL N Py y is opened as Clear OOO To exit the program mode D Clear all Press PLAY MODE while stopped until the program play screen dis appears ON ee rs eThe program is retained in memory A la E 4 r Total Time BRA ENTER RETURN 7 Press PLAY to start B Random play Track No Program No NDOM TG D PLAY B PLAY MODE Random Playback Press PLAY to start The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order 1 While stopped Press PLAY MODE until the random play screen appears The random play screen also appears if you press RANDOM on the main unit 2 Press D PLAY Play now begins in random order To exit random mode Press PLAY MODE while stopped until the random play screen dis appears 13 er RQT6012 Advanced operations a 14 RQT6012 ADVANCED SURROUND BASS PLUS V S S 5 A
58. sensor Aim at the sensor avoiding obstacles at a maximum range of 7 m 23 feet directly in front of the unit eKeep the transmission window and the unit s sensor free from dust eOperation can be affected by strong light sources such as direct sunlight and the glass doors on cabinets Do not eput heavy objects on the remote control etake the remote control apart espill liquids onto the remote control RQT6012 Connection to a television This page explains 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 23 Before connection eDisconnect the AC power supply cord e Refer to the television s operating instructions Audio video cable included Yellow VIDEO ar White L Red R L AUDIO VIDEO Television D t To household Ll AC outlet Getting started pl RQT6012 AC power supply cord included Audio video cable included ics Back of the unit Y AC 120V 60 Hz H EY S VIDEO OUT terminal S video cable not included O La gt El COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal Video cable not included TV s S video input terminal COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 480P 4801 O
59. t is displayed eA B repeat play does not work if the DVD s elapsed play time is not shown on the unit s display eSome subtitles recorded around point A or B may fail to appear DVD eThe unit automatically determines the end of a title track as point B when the end of the title track is reached Changing the play sequence A Program play Remote control only You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose PLAY 3 D SLOW E 1 While stopped lt lt gt gt A Y 4 ENTER PLAY MODE Press PLAY MODE until the program play screen appears 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the track eTo select a 2 digit number Example To select track 23 press 10 then 2 and 3 eTo select a track using the cursor buttons Press ENTER and A V to select a track then press ENTER again to register the track number e Repeat step 2 to program other tracks e Total Time tells you the total time of the programmed tracks a PLAY MODE Choose a track then press ENTER 2 que No Tack Time 3 Press gt PLAY E Va LA E a Play Play now begins in the programmed sequence T f Clear L A 2 MAA Clear all g D EE To add or change tracks O ES Ea Press A V to select an available item then repeat step 2 A al S ae Total Time EEKE To move to the page before or after the one shown 3 ENTER RETURN Press PLAY to start Pres
60. t 4 P ENTER 1 Press 1 To recall a marker lt gt ENTER 2 Press 1 to move the picture to the left or pes nor ral eTa AANA 3 to move the picture to the right To er se a marker EL P CANGEN e Pressing 2 returns the position to the factory preset 3 Press 4 to confirm the position Audio men udio menu This position is saved even if you turn the unit off 1 el bou MIN When the progressive out indicator is off Content Icon Content DVD Dolby Digital 2 channel or over only Advanced Surround gt page 14 1 2 lt gt 0FF t i Bass Plus OFF ON page 14 DVD Dolby Digital 3 channel or over only Dialogue Enhancer page 15 ON lt 0FF Display menu Content DVD 198 IPB display page 25 OFF Displays the picture type I P B in the still picture mode ON lt gt OFF BRIGHT Display dimmer Changes the brightness of the unit s display BRIGHT lt gt DIM lt AUTO t ak The display is dimmed during play but brightens when you perform operations such as slow motion search and pause DVD AT Digital picture mode N Normal mode C Cinema mode page 15 U User mode v The following items are also displayed when you select U Contrast 7 to 7 Increases the contrast between white and black parts of the picture
61. u have a widescreen television 16 9 use the televi sion s screen modes xs 0 D amp S 7 RQT6012 Getting started il RQT6012 Control reference guide POWER OPEN CLOSE C O STOP PAUSE PLAY o Bara ARCH TOP MENU MENU Standby on switch b l POWER 7 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 2 One touch cinema memory button ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY 15 Advanced Surround button ADVANCED SURROUND V S S 14 Bass plus button BASS PLUS 14 Dialogue Enhancer button DIALOGUE ENHANCER 15 Cinema button CINEMA 15 DISC tray 222 22e someone pement 9 Disc tray open close button 4 OPEN CLOSE 9 O Skip buttons Hd PA eee 11 Random play button RANDOM 13 Progressive out indicator 9 Progressive out button PROGRESSIVE OUT 9 Shuttle dial 44 PP 11 Display Stop button M 4 4 4 es 9 Pause button FJ lt lt lt due ses 9 do Play button P ciar 9 Buttons such as function the same as the contr
62. y frame c Fast forward and rewind SEARCH DVD MAJ Er During play Press lt lt or gt gt eTurn the shuttle dial lt lt 4 BB on the main unit ePlay starts again when you release the shuttle dial e Audio will be heard during search for most discs You can turn this audio off if you want to DVD and Video CD only page 21 Audio Audio during Search D Slow motion play DVD ATH While paused Press lt lt or gt gt e Turn the shuttle dial lt lt BB on the main unit eThe picture stills again when you release the shuttle dial Notes eThe speed of search and slow motion increases up to 5 steps ePress gt PLAY to restart play eYou cannot move backwards with Video CD during frame by frame and slow motion e Kd lt or lt 44 Backward gt gt gt or gt gt Forward When playing Video CDs with playback control Turning the shuttle dial or pressing buttons to perform skip search or slow motion may take you to a menu screen E Starting play from a selected title or track DVD TX Remote control only Press the numbered buttons to select the item To select a 2 digit number Example To select track 23 press 10 then 2 and 3 Play starts from the selected item eThis works only when stopped with some discs eThis may not work with some discs 11 Basic operations 7 RQT6012 Advanced
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