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The following mark and symbols are located on
bottom of the unit.
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
products enclosure that may be of
sufficient 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 appliance.
(Bottom of product)
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED
ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA .
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.FCC Note:
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 harmful interference to
radio communications. 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:
-‰¥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.-‰¥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-‰¥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-‰¥Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to
this equipment would void the users authority
to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation 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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
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Accessories
Use numbers indicated in
parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2005.
These may be subject to change.)
(For U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to
Accessory Purchases on page 29.
(For Canada) To order accessories, call the
dealer from whom you have made your
purchase.
-ˆ‘ 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6CB00003)
-ˆ‘ 1 AC ada pt or (RFEA213W) -ˆ‘ 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00018)
For use with this unit only. Do not use it with
other equipment.
Also, do not use cords for other equipment
with this unit.
-ˆ‘ 1 Car DC Adaptor (RFEC202M-M)
-ˆ‘ 1 Rechargeable battery pack (CGR-H712)For replacement: Available from Panasonic
dealers (CGR-H712), (CGR-H713, optional)
Table of contents
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . 4
Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tips for making data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures
on the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD
. 11
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Skipping a minute forward (CM SKIP) . . . 12
Reviewing titles/programs to play
(Advanced Disc Review)
. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat) . . 12
Changing play speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround) . . 13 Changing soundtracks/Changing subtitles . . . 13
Angle select/Still picture rotation . . . . . . . 13 Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing items in order (Playback Menu) . . 14
Playing from the selected item
(Navigation Menu)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Playing HighMAT TM discs . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing programs/playlists. . . . . . . . 15
Playing CD using menus . . . . . . . . . 15
Enjoying higher quality
audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reproducing more natural audio
(Multi Re-master) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers
(H.Bass)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Providing the suitable picture quality
for enjoying movies (Cinema1/Cinema2) . . 16
Reducing noise in pictures
(Depth Enhancer/MPEG DNR)
. . . . . . . 16 Enjoying in a car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . 18
Displaying current playback condition
(Quick OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Changing the player settings . . . . . . 20Using this unit with other equipment . . 22
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . 28
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . 30
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Preparations1 Attaching the battery . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Recharging the battery . . . . . . . . . 8Approximate play times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Checking the remaining battery charge . . . 9
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Adjusting the LCD angle . . . . . . . . 9
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