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Portable DVD AUDIO/VIDEO Player
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-LA95
This manual was printed with soy based ink. /
AUDIO VIDEO
The region number of this unit is “1”. Example:
You can play DVD-Video marked “1”, “ALL”, or
1
with a region number including “1”.
2
1 ALL
4
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions
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The following mark and symbols are located on WARNING: the bottom of the unit. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS CAUTION APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. ON THE APPARATUS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED CAUTION! SERVICE PERSONN
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CHG OFF ON ENTER SEARCH TOP MENU V.S.S. DVD/AUX VOL MENU RETURN DISPLAY MONITOR BRIGHT COLOUR PEN O Open this page while reading the instructions so you can see where the controls are. [COLOUR] a LCD off switch MONITOR BRIGHT COLOUR [ ] [BRIGHT] MONITOR [V.S.S.] [ ] DVD/AUX TOP MENU V.S.S. DVD/AUX VOL b [TOP MENU] MENU RETURN DISPLAY [VOL,+,–] [MENU] c SEARCH [DISPLAY] [RETURN] e ENTER Cursor jockey Shuttle dial d [3, 4, 2, 1]/ [6, 5, SEARCH] [ENTER] f OFF ON Play/On [1, ON] Skip [:, 9] Stop/O
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Accessories Table of contents Getting Started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 IMPORTANT SAFETY (For U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Listening caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 (For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from Basic Operations whom you have made your purchase. Basic play . . . .
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Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08 Power supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Disc handling precautions. . . . . . . . . . 09 ≥Using the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Playing CD-R/RW and MP3 . . . . . . . . . 09 ≥Using the built-in battery. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Preparing the remote control. . . . . . . . 10 ≥Frame-by-frame viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ≥Starting play from a selected program, ≥Slow-motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully 10) Protect the power cord from being before using the unit. Follow the safety walked on or pinched particularly at instructions on the unit and the applicable plugs, convenience receptacles, and safety instructions listed below. Keep these the point where they exit from the operating instructions handy for future apparatus. reference. 11)Only use attachments/accessories 1) Read these instructions. specified by the manufa
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Batteries Listening caution 1. Built-in battery and battery pack 1. (Lithium ion battery pack) 1. ≥Use this unit to recharge the built-in battery and battery pack. EST. 1924 1. ≥Do not use the built-in battery and battery pack with equipment other than the specified player. Do not play your headphones or earphones 1. ≥Do not use the player outside if it is at a high volume. Hearing experts advise snowing or raining. (The built-in battery against continuous extended play. and battery pack are no
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Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played ∫ Playing DVDs and Video CDs The producer of the material can control Disc type Logo how these discs are played. This means that you may not be able to control play of a DVD-RAM disc with some operations described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully. DVD-R ∫ DVD-RAM discs DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play DVD-Audio them. It may not be possible to play some discs due to
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Disc handling Playing CD-R/RW and precautions MP3 CD Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as This unit can play CD-R and CD-RW if they heart-shaped. are formatted as CD-DA (digital audio) or (These discs can damage the unit.) video CD and finalized (a process that ∫ How to hold a disc allows CD-R and CD-RW to be played on Do not touch the recorded shiny surface. compatible equipment). It may not be able to play some CD-R or ∫ If the surface is dirty CD-RW due to the condition of the DVD-A
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Preparing the remote Power supply control BEFORE USE Remove the insulation sheet from Insert the battery between the built-in battery and unit. (Lithium battery) Insulation sheet DC IN 9V 2 1 3 Built-in battery Leave the built-in battery attached when- Face + upwards. ever you use the unit. You can power the unit in one of four ways. ∫ Replacing the button-type battery ≥AC adaptor (see below) ≥Built-in battery (➡ page 11) The battery normally lasts for about a year. ≥Optional car adaptor (➡
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Using the built-in battery (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥Charge the battery before using it for the ∫ To confirm the battery charge on the first time. LCD ≥For replacement, see page 4 “Optional Press [DISPLAY]. accessories”. The battery display appears on the LCD for ∫ To recharge the built-in battery a few seconds. ∫ (When the unit is off) It roughly shows the remaining charge. Connect to the household AC outlet while the battery is attached (see left). Full Low Recharge Recharging Front of thi
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Basic play Preparations ≥Prepare the power supply (➡ pages 10 and 11). CHG ≥Open the outer cover. ≥When connected to a television (➡ pages 32 and 33), turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player. The menu language is set to English, but you can change it to French or Spanish (➡ page 37, Display—Menu Language). English is used in the examples. 1 Press [OPEN] to open the disc lid and OPEN insert a disc with the side you
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RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD When a menu screen Resume function appears RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD DVD-A DVD-V VCD The position you stopped play at is recorded Press the numbered buttons to select an by the unit when “1” flashes on the LCD. item. While “1” is flashing on the LCD, press [1] Or (Play) to start play from where you stopped DVD-A DVD-V it. Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to highlight an item and If you are playing DVD-Video, the following press [ENTER]. message also appears. ∫ Selecting a 2-digit number e.g.
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Basic play Skipping Slow-motion RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD You can skip chapters on DVD-Video, OOn the main unitN tracks on DVD-Audio, CDs, and Video CDs, While paused and on DVD-RAM you can skip to the start of a program, scene in a play list, or to a Turn the shuttle dial. marker. OOn the remote controlN During play or while paused While paused Press [:] or [9]. Press [6] or [5]. Each press increases the number of skips. DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD Play position ≥The picture stills agai
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Starting play from a Selecting groups to play selected program, title, or Remote control only track Remote control only DVD-A The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD groups. How these groups are played differs with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc for further details. Press the numbered buttons to select the item. 1 Press [GROUP]. G T ∫ Selecting a 2-digit number 1 1 e.g. 25: [S10]>[2]>[5] 2 Use [3, 4] to select the group number and press [ENTER]
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Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Remote control only Soundtracks Subtitles RAM DVD-A DVD-V RAM DVD-A DVD-V With DVD-RAM you can turn the subtitles During play on and off. Press [AUDIO]. During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button. The number changes each time you press e.g. DVD-Audio the button. Soundtrack playing e.g. DVD-Video 1 LPCM ON 1 192k 24b 2ch 1 ENG ∫ To clear/display the subtitles Soundtrack selected 1. Press [SUBTITLE]. ≥Play re
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Enjoying virtual surround effects with 2 speakers or headphones (V.S.S.) RAM DVD-V VCD ∫ To change the V.S.S. mode SP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 1. Use [2] to select “SP” or “HP”. LPCM, 2-channel or over only 2. Use [3, 4] to change the mode. HP-V.S.S.: Dolby Digital, MPEG, LPCM, 2-channel or over only Optimum seating position Use V.S.S. to enjoy a surround-like effect if Distance A This unit Television you are using 2 front speakers or head- phones. If you are playing a disc with or B
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Changing the play sequence DVD-A VCD CD Program play You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the ∫ To clear the whole program order you choose. Move to “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and While stopped press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off, or the 1 Press [PLAY MODE] until the disc lid is opened. program play screen appears. ∫ To exit the program mode e.g. DVD-Audio Press [PLAY MODE] until the program play Choose a group and track, PLAY MODE then press ENTE
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Changing the monitor settings RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD Changing the size of Adjusting the brightness the picture 1. Press [BRIGHT] on the main unit. 2. Move [3, 4] so “>” points to Press [MONITOR] on the main unit to “BRIGHT”. change the monitor settings. 3. Use [2, 1] to adjust the brightness. The mode is shown on the LCD as follows. j5: dark()5: light NORMAL>FULL>ZOOM 4. Press [BRIGHT] to clear the display. ^- OFF (no picture)(} Power consumption increases with the level of brightness. ∫ The pictu
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Playing the programs recorded on DVD-RAM RAM Selecting programs to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR You can use the program list to find To clear the program list programs you want to watch and start play. Press [TOP MENU]. (The unit returns to the condition it was in 1 Press [TOP MENU]. before you called up the program list.) The program list is displayed and the program currently selected plays in the To display information about a selected background. program 1. Select the program (steps 1 and 2), then
