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DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-H2000
This unit responds to the region number information on
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
DVD-Video. The unit can only play DVD-Video if the re-
these instructions completely.
gion number of the disc matches the region number of
Please keep this manual for future reference.
this unit.
See page 6 for details.
/
AUDIO VIDEO
The servicenter list and warranty can be found
on pages 42
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Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (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 . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents Getting started Home Theater Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel audio input SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 15 Connecting an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a deco
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SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. CAUTION USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION DO NOT OPEN EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS PERSONNEL. INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: The ligh
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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 Maintenance 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type (See page 40 for details.) described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Grounding—The unit is equipped with a three-pinned power Unplug the unit from the house
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Disc information Discs that can be played Region Management Information (DVD-Video only) Indication This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded Region Video Disc type Logo used in on DVD-Video. This unit’s region number is “1”. You cannot play the number system instructions disc if the region number on the DVD-Video does not correspond to the region number on the unit. DVD-RAM — NTSC You can play discs with labels containing the region number “1” and (4.7 GB) “ALL”
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MP3 playback You can use this unit to play MP3 format audio recorded for personal use with a computer etc. onto CD-R or CD-RW. Play may not be possible in some cases due to the condition of the recording. Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways. Structure of the disc (example) Display during play - GROUP TITLE TRACK CHAP PG D.MIX P.PCM MLT.CH HP SP V.S.S. RMTR PGMRNDA B Title Title DVDVCD VIDEO VR (Album) (Album) AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 On-Screen Menu Icons for di
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Control reference guide TV CH VOL POWER < TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE POWER 5 1 F = G > GROUP ENTER MARKER H ? PAGE RETURN 123 4 5 678 @ I SUBTITLE AUDIO A J SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ; : STOP PAUSE PLAY 8 6 POWER DIRECT CINEMA AUDIO ONLY PROGRESSIVE 7 123 / I 456 K 789 CANCEL > 0 10 = B 3 AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ANGLE ONLY 9 :; C L REPEAT A-B PLAY TEXT MODE REPEAT MODE D M ACTION E N O Buttons such as function the same as the controls on the unit. Main unit Remote control Page Pa
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The remote control DIGITAL FILTER RE-MASTER AUDIO ONLY DIMMER Z P Batteries Q AUDIO SETTING 3 R6, AA [ DEFAULT 1 R PICTURE MODE VIDEO \ SETTING 2 CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR GAMMA S ] T ^ DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION _ U BACK MOSQUITO BLOCK 3D GROUND NOISE NOISE ` V EDGE SHARPNESS a V H-HIGH H-MID W COLOR GAIN b Insert so the poles ( and ) match those in the remote control. PROGRESSIVE X ONLY c Do not use rechargeable type batteries. RGB TINT d Do not; Y COLOR OFFSET mix old and new batteries. u
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Connection to a television Although the audio on most DVDs is designed to be played through six speakers and this unit’s factory settings assume this setup, the following describes the most basic connections that allow you to enjoy sound through your television’s speakers. To get the full benefit from the powerful 5.1-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect a receiver and six speakers. Descriptions of this kind of connection start on page 35. Before connection Video cable/Audio cable (in
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Selecting TV screen type TV POWER CH VOL TV/AV Remote control only OPEN/CLOSE POWER 1 Change the settings to suit your television. The menu language is set to English, but you can change GROUP ENTER MARKER 3·4·5 it to French or Spanish (➡ page 31, Display—Menu Lan- PAGE RETURN RETURN SUBTITLE AUDIO guage). English is used in the examples. 6·7 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Preparation STOP PAUSE PLAY Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Basic play 1 3 2 4 POWER DIRECT CINEMA AUDIO ONLY Preparation PROGRESSIVE Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the / I television to suit the connections for the player. 1 Press [, POWER] to turn on the unit. ∫ ; 2 Press [] to open the disc tray. TV POWER CH VOL 3 Place the disc on the disc tray. TV/AV Remove TYPE 2 discs from their cartridges before use. POWER OPEN/CLOSE 2 1 4 Press [] (play). The disc
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T U U S I L N N Y A E E L P M M Y A L Basic play ∫ 1 When a menu screen appears on the television POWER DIRECT CINEMA AUDIO ONLY PROGRESSIVE Remote control only / I Press the numbered buttons to select an item. :, 9 To select a 2-digit number Example: To select item 23, press [ 10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. TV POWER CH VOL When playing DVDs, you can also use the joystick [ , , , ] TV/AV to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. OPEN/CLOSE POWER Play of the selected i
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Basic play :, 9 ; 1 A Skipping POWER DIRECT CINEMA AUDIO ONLY PROGRESSIVE / I You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, tracks on DVD-Audio, CDs, and Video CDs, and on DVD-RAM you can skip to the start of a program, scene in a play list, or to a marker. TV 6, 5 POWER CH VOL TV/AV During play or while paused OPEN/CLOSE POWER Press [] or [
]. Each press increases the number of skips. Joystick GROUP ENTER MARKER B PAGE RETURN Frame-by-fr
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Basic play A Selecting still pictures—Page Skip POWER DIRECT CINEMA PROGRESSIVE AUDIO ONLY / I Remote control only During play Press [PAGE]. 1 AUDIO ONLY The page changes each time you press the button. TV CH VOL POWER TV/AV OPEN/CLOSE B Selecting groups to play POWER 2·3 GROUP ENTER MARKER Remote control only PAGE RETURN 1 The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups. How these SUBTITLE AUDIO groups are played differs with the disc so read th
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Marking places to play again—MARKER TV POWER CH VOL TV/AV Remote control only OPEN/CLOSE POWER You can mark specific points on a disc to return to later. This feature only works if the elapsed playing time of the disc is shown on the unit’s display. GROUP ENTER MARKER 1·2 2·2 RETURN PAGE SUBTITLE AUDIO 1·2 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 1 Press [MARKER]. STOP PAUSE PLAY The marker icon appears. RETURN 123 2 Press [MARKER] at the point you want 456 7
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Changing the play sequence TV POWER CH VOL TV/AV Remote control only POWER OPEN/CLOSE A All group play GROUP ENTER MARKER 2 PAGE RETURN SUBTITLE AUDIO SKIP SLOW/SEARCH The unit plays the tracks in all the groups on a disc. STOP PAUSE PLAY 2·3 1 While stopped 123 456 Press [PLAY MODE] until the all group Numbered 789 CANCEL play screen appears. > buttons 0 = 10 CANCEL AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ONLY ANGLE 2 Press [] (play). REPEAT A-B PLAY TEXT MODE REPEAT
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Changing the play sequence TV CH VOL POWER TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE Remote control only GROUP ENTER MARKER 2·3·4 Program play PAGE RETURN SUBTITLE AUDIO You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH 6, 5 STOP PAUSE PLAY 1 While stopped 5 Press [PLAY MODE] until the program 123 456 play screen appears. Numbered 789 CANCEL buttons > 0 = 10 CANCEL 2 Press [ENTER]. AUDIO HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.S. ANGLE ONLY REPEAT A-B PLAY
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Television operation W, X, CH TV POWER CH VOL POWER Í (TV) TV/AV _, `, VOL Remote control only TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE POWER You can control televisions manufactured by other companies by Í changing the remote control code. GROUP ENTER MARKER Press and hold [, POWER] for this unit PAGE RETURN SUBTITLE AUDIO and enter the two-digit code with the num- SKIP SLOW/SEARCH bered buttons. STOP PAUSE PLAY To select a 2-digit number 123 Example: 17, press [1] ➡ [7]
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T U S I L N Y A E L P M Y A L Playing the programs on TV DVD-RAM POWER CH VOL TV/AV POWER OPEN/CLOSE Remote control only 1 GROUP ENTER MARKER 2·3 PAGE RETURN SUBTITLE AUDIO Selecting programs to play— SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DIRECT NAVIGATOR STOP PAUSE PLAY 3 When a program list is recorded on the disc, you can use it to find 123 programs you want to watch and start play. 456 Numbered 789 CANCEL > buttons 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 0 = 10 AUDIO The program list is displayed and the program curr
