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DVD/CD PLAYER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-RV32/DVD-RV27/DVD-RV22
Region number supported by
this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
For U.S.A., Canada, and units with
PX printed on the outer packaging
≥The region number of this player is “1”.
≥The player will play DVDs marked with
labels containing “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
1
2
1 ALL
4
For the Middle East and South
Africa
≥The region number of this player is “2”.
≥The player wi
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Table of contents Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Getting started These operating instructions are applicable to models DVD- Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RV32, DVD-RV27 and DVD-RV22. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you c
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS FCC Rules. RADIATION EXPOSURE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR- against harmful interference in
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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. Safety Environment 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as near a 2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a pola
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Control reference guide Page 1 Standby/on switch (Í/I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Skip buttons (:, 9 SKIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3 Stop button (∫ STOP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Pause button (; PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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[1] 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. To get the full benefit from the powerful 5.1-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and six speakers (➡➡➡➡ page 18). Before connection Connect your unit directly to your television. ≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord. Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder ≥Refer to the television’s opera
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[2] The remote control Do not: ∫ Batteries ≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. R6, AA, UM-3 ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use 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. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool
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Basic play [Note] ≥If “$ $ $ $” appears on the television SLEEP POWER The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE 1 ≥The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after you 2 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH finish playing an item. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s :, 9 motor and your television screen. STOP PAUSE PLAY 4 ≥Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs ∫ ; or during television broadcasts. TOP MENU MENU 1 1 If you tu
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Using menus to play MP3 discs [CD] (MP3 discs) Naming folders and files This unit can play MP3 files recorded on CD-R/RW with a computer. Example: MP3 At the time of recording, prefix folder and root Files are treated as tracks and folders are treated as groups. file names with 3-digit numbers in the 001 001 1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. order you want to play them (this may 001.mp3 not work at times). 002.mp3 A file list appears. Group name 003.mp3 002 File list 001.mp3 No Group: 001 My
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Basic play Frame-by-frame viewing [DVD] [VCD] POWER SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE Remote control only SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 6, 5 :, 9 STOP PAUSE PLAY While paused 1 Press [2] or [1]. ; TOP MENU MENU The frame changes each time you press the button. ≥The frames change in succession if you press and hold the button. ENTER 2, 1/ENTER ≥Pressing [;] also activates forward frame-by-frame. RETURN DISPLAY Notes SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE QUICK REPLAY ≥The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps. PROGRA
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Convenient features Program play Remote control only You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose. While stopped 1 Press [PROGRAM]. e.g. CD Choose a track, then press ENTER. PROGRAM No Track Time 1 Play Clear Clear all SELECT 0:00 Total Time ENTER RETURN Press PLAY to start DVD PGM A-B GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP D.N.R. D PG .MIX A-SRD BASS CINEMA D-ENH Numbered VIDEO RND AUDIO WMA buttons CD VR MP3 Track No. Program No. 2 [DVD,\MP3\discs\only] Press the numbered buttons to selec
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Increasing your enjoyment of movies Subtitles During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button. ON ON 2 1 English French I love you Je t’aime ≥In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately. [For\U.S.A.,\Canada\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging] ≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subti- tles off. To clear/display the subtitles 1. Press [SUBTITLE]. 2. Press [1]. 3. Press [3, 4] to
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Use the [A] [B] [C] [D] buttons to control the following features, used to enhance your enjoyment of movies. ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY C CINEMA then allows you to store the settings and recall them at a touch of a button. [DVD] [VCD] [Note] You can change the picture quality for movie viewing. Turn Advanced Surround and BASS PLUS off when using Dolby Pro Logic. Dolby Pro Logic will not work correctly if they are on. Press [ [C] CINEMA]. DVD PGM A-B GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP D.N.R. D PG .MIX A-SRD BAS
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Using On-Screen Menu Icons For your reference ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot POWER SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE select or change. ≥When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons are SKIP SLOW/SEARCH also effective for setting. After entering numbers, press [ENTER] to reg- PAUSE STOP PLAY ister the setting. TOP MENU MENU To clear the icons Press [RETURN] until the menus di
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Unit information Audio menu Play menu a A-B repeat [DVD] [CD] [VCD] (➡➡➡➡ page 11) a Advanced Surround [DVD] (➡➡➡➡ page 13) [ENTER] (start point)➡➡➡➡ [ENTER] (finish point) 1()2()OFF To cancel: [ENTER] ^------------------J b Repeat play (➡➡➡➡ page 11) b Bass Plus [DVD] [CD] [VCD] (➡➡➡➡ page 13) [DVD] [CD] (MP3 discs) § § 1()2()OFF Chapter (C)(>Title (T) Track (T)(>Group (G) ^------------------J ^>OFF(J ^>OFF(J c Dialogue Enhancer [DVD] (➡➡➡➡ page 13) [CD] [VCD] ON()OFF Track (T)(
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Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 17 for details on menu operation. Menus Items Options (Underlined items are the factory preset.) §4 Disc Audio [DVD] Language options English (Language options) Original §1 §5 Choose the audio language. French Spanish Othe
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Entering a password (Ratings) [DVD] POWER SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE SETUP The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. STOP PAUSE PLAY ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you TOP MENU MENU press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. ≥Do not forget your password. 3, 4, 2, 1/ ENTER 2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits. ENTER Now, wh
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Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound. [Note] ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Digital connection Analog connection
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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: 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
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Troubleshooting guide Page Picture Picture distorted. ≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. – No picture. ≥Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. 6 ≥Make sure the television is on. – ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. – The picture shown on the televi- ≥Go to the Video menu in the SETUP screen, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television. You 7, 16 sion is not normal. (The sides of may also need to change the screen mode on the television it
