Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht744 Operating Instructions

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Simple Setup
≥This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your 
television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other 
equipment” (➜page 32).
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
≥Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalsThe COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than 
the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used for either 
interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals 
outputs the color difference signals (P
B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) 
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on 
the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect 
to terminals of the same color.
≥After making this connection, select “Darker” from the “Black Level 
Control” in the “Video” tab (➜page 26).S-VIDEO OUT
≥Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT 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.)
∫Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection
Basic audio connection
AUXAUX
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPB
PR
YL
R
RF IN
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN
VIDEO OUT
Television 
(not included)
Back of the main unit
Audio cable
(not included)
Basic video connection
Other video connections for improved picture quality
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPB
PR
YS-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUTVIDEO IN
Television (not included)
Back of the main unit
Video cable (included)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPB
PR
YS-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
PR
PB
Y
Television
(not included)Back of the 
main unit
Video cables
(not included)To enjoy progressive video
≥Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
1Set “Video Output” to “Off ” (➜page 26, “HDMI” tab).
2
Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow the 
instructions on the menu screen (➜page 23, Picture Menu).
≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are 
compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of 
television.
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUTPB
PR
YS-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUTS-VIDEO
IN
Te l ev i s i o n
(not included)
S-video cable
(not included)Back of the 
main unit
RF IN
RF OUT
AUXAUX
VIDEOVIDEOOUTOUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPB
PR
YL
R
RF IN
AUD IO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO IN
AUD IO
IN
VIDEO OUT
Television
(not included)
Video cable
(included)Back of the main unit
RF cable
(not included) To your cable 
TV service or 
television 
antennaCable TV box or video cassette recorder
(not included)
Audio cable 
(not included)
Audio and video connections
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Simple Setup
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.4 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long 
time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
[Note]The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with 
this unit.
Do not:≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥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 
severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a 
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
∫Use
Aim at the display (➜page 13), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum 
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
STEP5Radio and AC cord connections
FM ANT7575AC  INAC  IN
AM
ANTEXT LOOP
LOOP
ANT GND
Adhesive tape
To household AC outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)AC power supply cordMain unit AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up on its base. 
Place the antenna where reception is best.
Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires 
and cables.
Click! AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord
FM indoor antenna
Affix this end of the 
antenna where 
reception is best. ≥Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete.
≥Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜page 29).
Re-tighten the terminal 
screw. Loosen the terminal screw with 
a Phillips-head screwdriver.
White
Red Black
While pushing, insert the wire fully.
STEP6Preparing the remote control
R6/LR6, AA
Remote control Batteries
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable 
type batteries. Press in and lift up.
Replace the cover.
Radio and AC cord connections   /  Preparing the remote control
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Simple Setup
The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).
≥To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
≥This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜page 32).
To change these settings later
Select “ QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜page 26).
STEP7Performing QUICK SETUP
123456
Turn on the 
unit.Select 
“DVD/CD”.Show the QUICK 
SETUP screen.Follow the messages and 
make the settings.Press to finish 
QUICK SETUP.Press to exit.
DVDSETUPENTER
RETURN
Register
ENTERSETUP
OPEN/CLOSEEXCHANGE SKIP
POWERMUSICSURROUND
MUSICPORT
5DISCSELECTOR
SELECTOR
TUNING TUNING
12345
MEMORY
MEMORYTUNE MODE
TUNE MODEFM MODE
FM MODE
VOLUMEDISCDISC
CANCEL
WOOFER
SLEEP
SETUP
MODE
SFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT
PL
DISPLAY
CH
MODE
H.BASS
C.FOCUS
MUTING
SELECT
FL
SUB
PLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
1
PAUSEPLAY
23
56
89
0
10
4
7
DISC
AUXP.AMDVDMUSIC FM
TVVIDEO TV
TOPMENUFUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATOR
CH
LEVEL
SURROUNDMUSIC
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
(17) (19) (18) (18)
(31) (30)(30)(31)
(33)(18)(17)(30)
(31)(31)(33)
CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT
C.FOCUS
MUTINGH.BASSCD MODE
PLSFC
CH SELECT
SUB WOOFER
TEST
SLEEP FL DISPLAYZOOM
(25)SETUPLEVEL
Turn the unit on/off (13)
Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (17)
Show a disc top menu (20) or program list (21)Frame-by-frame / Select or register menu items on the 
television screen (17)
Show on-screen menu (22)  Television operations (32)
Select television channels (32)
Show a disc menu (20) or play list (21)Return to previous screen (17) Adjust the volume of the main unit (17) Select the source
DVD/CD (13), FM/AM (28), AUX (32)/
FRONT MUSIC P. / REAR MUSIC P.
§ (33)
SELECTOR (28)
DVD/CD#FM#AM#AUX#FRONT MUSIC P.#
REAR MUSIC P.
§ #Return to DVD/CD DisplayDISC EXCHANGE
Open the disc drawer to 
exchange the disc in the play 
position (16)
DISC SKIP
Skip to the next disc tray (16) < OPEN/CLOSE
Open/Close the disc drawer (16)
5 DISC SELECTOR
Select the disc tray (16)∫/
-TUNE MODE /-FM MODE
Stop playing (16)/ Select the tuning mode (28)
Adjust the FM reception condition (28)
1/MEMORY
Play discs (16)/ Memorize the receiving 
radio stations (28) 4, 5/XTUNINGW
Skip or slow-search play (16)/
Select the radio stations (28) Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I]
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. (16) Select the disc or show disc information (18)
Jog LED 
VOL UM E
Turn up/down the volume (16) SURROUND MUSIC
Equalizing the sound (16)
Control reference guideSee page references in parentheses.
Change the television’s video input mode (32)
Adjust the television volume (32)
Phones
Connect headphones (33) MUSIC PORT
Connect an external device (33)Display current playback condition (18) Select a group of contents to play (17)
Equalizing the sound (16) Select preset radio stations (28)
§Refer to page 33, 
Using the Music Port.Basic operations for play (16, 17)
Performing QUICK SETUP / Control reference guide
Select
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Discs that can be played / Disc caution / Maintenance
Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.
§1Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.§2A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
∫Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, 
DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed 
from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji 
VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that 
do not conform to IEC62107.
∫To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then 
wipe dry.
∫Disc handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc 
warping, rendering it unusable.
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which 
prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels 
(rented discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that 
came with the cloth.
Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause 
malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although 
this depends on the operating environment. DVD-Video [DVD-V]
—
DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥[DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in 
Other Menu (➜page 24).
Video CD [VCD]
≥Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG]
≥[DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), 
such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥[JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera 
File system) Standard Version 1.0.
DVD-R (DVD-Video)
§1/ DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]
≥Discs recorded and finalized
§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
DVD-R (VR)
§1/ DVD-RW (VR) [DVD-VR]
≥Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 for DVD-R DL 
only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).
DVD-R / DVD-RW [MP3] [JPEG]
≥Finalize
§2 the disc after recording.
—iR (Video)
§1/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
≥Discs recorded and finalized
§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize
§2 the disc after recording.
≥[CD] This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expands the 
dynamic range of high-level signals).
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several 
different bit rates).
Note about using a DualDisc≥The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio 
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
≥Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to 
insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.
Disc cautionMaintenance
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty. Failure to 
do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.
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Product Service / Glossary
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor 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 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 
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.
The servicer will require all components to service your system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre 
closest to you.
CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports 
CPPM.
DecoderA decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is 
called decoding.
Dolby DigitalThis is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also 
be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be 
recorded on one disc using this method.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. 
There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects 
are possible.
Dynamic rangeDynamic 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.
Frame still and field stillFrames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. 
There are about 30 frames shown each second.
One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these 
fields one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up 
of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall 
quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still 
so picture quality is lower.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic 
products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed 
digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-
definition video output (720p,1080i) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. To 
enjoy high-definition video, a high-definition compatible television is 
required.
I/P/BMPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-
Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting 
the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and 
P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you 
select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will 
be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is 
less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of 
compression.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs. 
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately 
one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
Playback control (PBC)If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus.
Progressive/InterlacedNTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, 
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This 
is called 480p.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution video 
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
Sampling frequencySampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog 
signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). 
Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger 
numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.
WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio)WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It 
achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller 
than that of MP3.
Product information
Glossary
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Basic play
Basic play
[Note[≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. To preserve the 
unit’s motor and your television screen, press [∫] (Stop) when you are 
finished with the menus.
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
Using the main unit
OPEN/CLOSEEXCHANGE SKIP
POWERMUSICSURROUND
MUSICPORT
5DISCSELECTOR
SELECTOR
TUNING TUNING
12345
MEMORY
MEMORYTUNE MODE
TUNE MODEFM MODE
FM MODE
VOLUMEDISCDISC
DISC SKIP DISC EXCHANGE
SURROUND MUSIC
POWER
SELECTOR
OPEN/CLOSE
OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUMEPress to skip.
Press and hold to 
– search during play
– start slow-motion play during pause 
(Motion picture part)
≥Press [1] (Play) to start normal play.6Adjust the 
volume.5Start play.
When the disc finishes playing
If the next disc does not start playing, select it 
with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons.
≥You can also select the disc using the remote 
control (➜page 18, Checking the disc type in 
each tray).
To change the sound quality ➜page 30
3Open the drawer and place the disc(s).
≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is 
facing up.
≥To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the main unit.
≥Play will start from the disc in the front-left position of the tray.
≥For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its 
cartridge before use.
≥Do not:
– load more than one disc per tray.
– touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion.
– rotate the carousel by hand.
– close the drawer by hand.
∫ (Stop)
5 DISC SELECTOR
2Select “DVD/CD”.
≥Select “AUX” to enjoy video 
cassette recorder, television or 
cable TV programs. 
(Refer to page 11 for the 
necessary connections.)
1Power on.
4Close the drawer.
Equalizing the 
sound
≥The sound fills the room, and 
comes from all directions with 
equal intensity, regardless of 
your orientation within the room.
≥The indicator on the button 
lights.
≥This feature is not available 
when using headphones or the 
Rear Music Port (➜page 33).
Skipping to 
the next disc 
tray≥While the drawer is closed
Each time you press the button, 
the carousel moves counter-
clockwise by one tray.
Exchanging 
the disc in the 
play position
≥The drawer opens and the disc 
in the play position comes to the 
front-left position.
≥Press the button again to play 
the disc after changing the disc 
in the front-left position.
SURROUNDMUSIC
DISC
SKIP
DISC
EXCHANGE
Changing the 
other discs 
without 
interrupting 
play
≥Each time you press [DISC 
SKIP], you can select the other 
trays.OPEN/CLOSE
DISC
SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
Change the 
discs
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Basic play
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜page 34 to 36).
Using the remote control
Stop
The position is memorized while 
“RESUME” is on the display.
≥Press [1PLAY] to resume.
≥Press [∫STOP] again to clear 
the position.
Pa use≥Press [1PLAY] to restart play.
Skip
—
≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
[This feature does not work 
during program and random play 
(➜page 19).]
[3,4]:Group skip
[2,1]:Content skip
Search
(during play)
≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1PLAY] to start normal 
play.
Slow-motion
(during pause)
≥[VCD] Slow-motion: forward 
direction only.
Frame-by-
frame
(during pause)
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) 
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
≥[VCD] Forward direction only.
On-screen 
item select—
CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT
PL
DISPLAYCH
MODEH.BASSC.FOCUS
MUTINGSELECTFLSUBPLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
1
PAUSEPLAY
23
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89
0
10
4
7
DISC
AUXP.AMDVDMUSIC FM
TVVIDEO TV
TOPMENUFUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATOR
CH
LEVEL
SURROUNDMUSIC
TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATORGROUP
,
1
2
6
5
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
RETURN
FL DISPLAY CANCEL MENU, PLAY LIST
,SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP,     PAUSE
Numbered
buttons
STOP
PAUSE
SKIP
ENTER
SLOW SEARCH
ENTER
ENTER
Select
Register
Enter number
[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[VCD] with playback control
Press [∫STOP] to cancel the PBC 
function, and then press the 
numbered buttons.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel the 
number(s).
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu.
[DVD-VR]
Press the button to show the 
programs (➜page 21).
Disc menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
[DVD-VR]
Press the button to show a playlist 
(➜page 21).
[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu.
Return to 
previous 
screen
—
Main unit 
display
[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
[WMA] [MP3]
Time display
,-.Information display
(e.g. [DVD-VR] Program 
number)
[JPEG]
When Slideshow (➜page 22) is 
on:
SLIDE
,-.Contents number
When Slideshow is off:
PLAY
,-.Contents number
Starting play 
from a 
selected group
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG 
discs is treated as a “Group”.
123
56
89
0
10
4
7
ENTER
CANCEL
TOPMENUDIRECTNAVIGATOR
PLAYLIST
MENU
RETURN
RETURN
DISPLAYFL
GROUP
ENTER
RegisterSelect
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Convenient functions
Convenient functions
You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc 
Information screen.
≥You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR 
buttons on the main unit.
Press [QUICK OSD].Basics ---------------------------------------------------------------------->  Details
^------ off (No on-screen display) ,-------bThis feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs 
sequentially. Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position before 
playing (➜ Checking the disc type in each tray, left).
While stopped
≥If all loaded discs are DVDs or if other discs are unchecked, CD Mode 
does not work.
≥HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled.
≥You cannot turn CD Mode on or off during program or random play.
≥If you want to play a DVD, press [CD MODE] again to cancel CD Mode. 
(CD Mode is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby, select 
another source, or change the disc in the play position.)
≥DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played.
This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
During play
Press [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio 
(Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”.
Auto --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard
:;
Cinemascope2 ,------ Cinemascope1 ,------- American Vista
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [2,1] to zoom in or out:– in 0.01-unit steps from “k1.00” to “k1.60”
– in 0.02-unit steps from “k1.60” to “k2.00”
≥To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [2,1].
This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also 
works with all JPEG content.
During play
Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.
[DVD-VR]: Program>Disc>Off
≥During playlist play: Scene>Playlist>Off
[DVD-A]: Track>Group
§>Off
[DVD-V]: Chapter>Title§>Off
[VCD] [CD]: Track>Disc§>Off
≥When CD Mode is on: Track>Disc>All CD’s>Off
≥When CD Mode is on during program or random play: 
Tr a c k>All CD’s>Off
[WMA] [MP3]: Content>Group
§>Off
≥When CD Mode is on: Content>Group>All CD’s>Off
≥When CD Mode is on during program or random play: 
Content>All CD’s>Off
[JPEG]: Group§>Off
§“All” is displayed during program or random play.
Checking the disc type in each 
tray
1Press [DISC] to show the Disc information screen.≥To exit the screen, press [DISC].
2Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to select the 
disc.
Displaying current playback 
condition
CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT
PL
DISPLAYCH
MODEH.BASSC.FOCUS
MUTINGSELECTFLSUBPLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
1
PAUSEPLAY
23
56
89
0
10
4
7
DISC
AUXP.AMDVDMUSIC FM
TVVIDEO TV
TOPMENUFUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATOR
CH
LEVEL
SURROUNDMUSIC
, , , ENTER
CANCELDISC
ZOOM  PLAY MODECD MODE
REPEAT
QUICK OSD
1    5
PLAYSTOP
Numbered
buttons
DISC
Disc Information
CD
DVD-Audio
Unchecked
No DiscDVD-VideoTrack 10 Time 1:15
Not yet read Empty e.g.
QUICKOSD
e.g. [DVD-V]∫Basics
Details-DVD-Video
  Audio
  Subtitle
  Angle
  Source Aspect
  Title Total Time
1         DTS 3/2.1ch
1/1
4:3
0:54:28Audio information
Subtitle information
Angle information
Aspect of current title
Total play time of current title
∫Details
ChapterTime4Title1 0:41:23
Program Playback
Elapsed play time Current playback number
Current position
Play mode Playback
condition
e.g. [DVD-V]
Playing CDs sequentially[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
1Press [CD MODE].
2Press [1PLAY].
Changing the zoom ratio[DVD-A] (Motion picture par t) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Repeat play
MODE CD
MONOSLPSTMODE
ACPRG
RDS DTS
PL
APSPTYH.S
DVDWD
ZOOM
FunctionsJust Fit Zoom1.004:3 Standard
European Vista
16:9 Standard
American Vista
Cinemascope1
Auto16:9 Standard (16:9)4:3 Standard (4:3)
European Vista (1.66:1)
American Vista (1.85:1)
Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)
Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)
e.g. 
REPEAT
FunctionsRepeat OffChapter
Title Off
e.g. [DVD-V]
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Convenient functions
≥Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 24) will be 
effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or 
JPEG files
.
≥[DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.≥[DVD-A] Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen 
appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered 
buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.
∫When CD Mode is off
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.
1[VCD] [CD] Skip to step 2
Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title.
([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
 Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g.  To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]
2Press the numbered buttons to select a chapter or track. 
([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) 
≥Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.
3Press [1PLAY].
∫When CD Mode is on (➜page 18)
[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
You can program all the items on all the discs.
1Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to select a disc. 
2[WMA] [MP3]
 Press the numbered buttons to select a group.
(Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g.  To select 12: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]
3Press the numbered buttons to select a track.
([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g.  To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[WMA] [MP3] [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]
≥Repeat steps 1 to 3 to program other items.
4Press [1PLAY].
To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [3,4] to select an item, and then press [ENTER] 
again to register.To change the selected program
1 Press [3,4] to select the program number.
2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item.
([WMA] [MP3]
 Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)
To clear the selected program
1 Press [3,4] to select the program number.
2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3,4,2,1] to select “Clear” and press 
[ENTER]).
To clear the whole program
Select “Clear all” with [3,4,2,1] and press [ENTER]. 
The whole program is also cleared when the disc is moved out of the play 
position, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.
∫When CD Mode is off
[VCD] [CD]
You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random 
order.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in 
random order.
1[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title.
([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
 Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)
[DVD-A]
≥To enter all groups, press [2,1] to select “All” and press 
[ENTER].
≥To deselect a group, press numbered buttons corresponding to 
the group you want to clear.
2Press [1PLAY].
∫When CD Mode is on (➜page 18)
[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
You can select either “RANDOM 1” or “RANDOM 2”.
≥RANDOM 1
You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.
≥RANDOM 2
You can play all the discs in sequence, but all the items on each 
disc are played in random order.
Press [1PLAY].
Program and Random play
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
Program__-----------------------------------------------------) Random
§
^------------------------ off (Normal play) (__-----------}
§“RANDOM 1” and “RANDOM 2” (➜right) are displayed on the main 
unit’s display when CD Mode is on (➜page 18).
To exit the program and random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
Program play (up to 32 items)
MODE PLAY
Program Playback
ENTERto select and pressPLAYto start
Disc No.T/GPlayClearClear all
Choose a title and chapter.1C/Te.g. [DVD-V]
T/G: Title / Group
C/T: Chapter, Content /
Tr a c k
Random play
DISC SFCTGHDMI D.MIXMONOSLPSTCTMODE
ACPRG
RDS DTS
PL
APSPTYH.BASS2
SRD
PGM HDCD
E.
1RND
CDDVDWD
Random Playback
TitleChoose a title.1
0 ~ 9PLAYto start
to select
e.g. [DVD-V]
DISC SFCTGHDMI D.MIXMONOSLPSTCTMODE
ACPRG
RDS DTS
PL
APSPTYH.BASS2
SRD
PGM HDCD
E.
1RND
CDDVDWD
DISC SFCTGHDMI D.MIXMONOSLPSTCTMODE
ACPRG
RDS DTS
PL
APSPTYH.BASS2
SRD
PGM HDCD
E.
1RND
CDDVDWD
Random Playback
Press PLAY to start
e.g. [CD]
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Playing data discs using navigation menus
Playing data discs using navigation menus
Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 24) will be effective 
if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files.
≥Playing HighMATTM discs (➜page 21)
To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on 
the screen, select a JPEG file first and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
∫Using the submenu
1While Navigation Menu is displayed
Press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
∫Searching by a content or group title
Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search 
its content.
1While the submenu is displayed (➜above)
Press [3,4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to select a character and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat to enter another character.
≥Lower case characters are also searched.
≥Press [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] to skip between A, E, I, O 
and U.
≥Press [2] to erase a character.
≥Leave the asterisk (¢) when you search for the titles including 
the character you enter.
≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with the 
character you enter. To add the asterisk (¢) again, display the 
submenu again and select “Find”.
3Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
4Press [3,4] to select the content or group and press 
[ENTER].
Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.
Playing data discs[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
1Press [TOP MENU].≥To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” and 
press [ENTER].
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
1Press [MENU].≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].
2Press [2] followed by [3,4] to select the group and 
press [ENTER].
3To play content in the group in orderPress [ENTER].To start play from the selected contentPress [3,4] to select and [ENTER].
CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT
PL
DISPLAYCH
MODEH.BASSC.FOCUS
MUTINGSELECTFLSUBPLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
1
PAUSEPLAY
23
56
89
0
10
4
7
DISC
AUXP.AMDVDMUSIC FM
TVVIDEO TV
TOPMENUFUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATOR
CH
LEVEL
SURROUNDMUSIC, , , ENTERTOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
MENU,
PLAY LIST
,
FUNCTIONS
STOP
SLOW/SEARCH
Numbered
buttons
MENUTOPMENU
Playback Menu
ENTERto select and press
AllTotal 434
AudioTotal 7
PictureTotal 427
WMA/MP3/JPEG
WMA/MP3
JPEGe.g.
Navigation  Menu
Group  005/023Content  0001/0004
Perfume
001 Brazilian 
002 Chinese 
003 Czech 
004 Hungarian 
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
5JPEG002 My favorite2005 Japanese 
001 Lady Starfish
005 Japanese 
Group and content number 
currently playing
: WMA/MP3
Content Group e.g.
Number currently selected : JPEG
Selecting a track using CD text
[CD]
1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].≥To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
2Press [3,4] to select the track and press [ENTER].≥Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and current 
position.
Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
All
Audio
Picture
Next group
Previous group
Help display
Find
Groups and contents are displayed.
Contents only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG]
To go to next group [WMA] [MP3]
To go to previous group [WMA] [MP3]
WMA/MP3 and JPEG
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
To switch between guide messages and the
elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title (➜below)
AFind¢
MENUTOPMENU
CD Text
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8
Ashley at Prom
63 00
1/23Disc Title:       All By Artist
Disc Artist:     Pink Island
Track title:      Long John Platinum
Track Artist:   SHIPWRECKED
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
T il bit
e.g. CD text
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