® Portable DVD/SD/CD Player SETU P PLAY MODE DVD/SD Operating Instructions /AUX Í 1 ; ∫ TOP MENU DISPL AY RETUR N SUB -TITLE MENU A.SURR AUDIO OUND ANGLE CANC 9 : 5 6 GROU SEA Model No. 0 9 8 7 S10 6 5 4 EL 3 2 1 P PAGE VOLU s ME r DVD-LX9 RCH R ENTE VOL TOP U MEN LAY DISP URN RET MEN U ON OFF DC IN 9V EN OP A.S OUN URR MON D ITOR MOD PICT E URE DVD MOD /SD /AU X E CHG This manual was printed with soy based ink. AUDIO/ VIDEO For U.S.A.
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.
Batteries AC adaptor 1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) 1. ≥Use this unit to recharge the battery pack. 1. ≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified player. 1. ≥Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The battery pack is not waterproof.) 1. ≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. 1. ≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects. 1. ≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire. 2.
Accessories Getting Started Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (For U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). (For Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. ∏ Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ∏ (N2QAJC000005) ∏ Button-type battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic Operations Playing discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ≥Playing HighMAT discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Convenient features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Getting Started Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Listening caution C IND U RIES ELECTR NI ST O CIATI • O Do not play your headphones or earphones at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous extended play. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. You should use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
Disc and Card information Discs ∫ Discs that can be played DVD-RAM DVD-Audio DVD-Video Video CD CD CD-R/RW Getting Started — SVCD DVD-R (conforming to IEC62107) [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.
Cards SD Memory Card DVD-RAM, DVD-R ≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). ≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc. ≥Play may not be possible sometimes due to the condition of the data. ≥Operation is not guaranteed with MultiMediaCard. ≥Do not eject the card or unplug the AC adaptor while the unit is using the card. This can corrupt your data.
Control reference guide ∫ Main unit 1 DC IN 9V Ë SEARCH 3 4 A 2 Getting Started ; < = > A.SURROUND TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN VOL B OPEN MONITOR MODE D RETURN A.
Adjusting the angle of the LCD ∫ Remote control L S Change the angle of the LCD to suit your viewing style. SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX CH E MODE OPEN AUDIO PLAYER CHG LX9 X AM /SD/AU DV D - R DVD- /SD/CD DVD K TABLE YBAC POR VIDEO PLA V DVD/T /VIDEO CH SEAR N RETUR ENTER Y DISPLA ENU TOPM MENU OF VOL ON AUDIO OPT OUT VIDEO SD CARD : PUSH RELEASE Getting Started MENU OUND A.
Preparing the multi cradle and power supply 4 BEFORE USE Remove the insulation sheet Attach to cradle. (When the unit is off) Make sure built-in battery is attached. DC IN 9V Ë Getting Started PULL 1 Multi cradle (AC adaptor) 1 2 Unwind speaker wire, then fit the wire back into the groove of the speaker base. Twist and pull off the vinyl tip. 3 Connect the speakers. + COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) Y PB PR S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER CENTER L VIDEO OUT 5.
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. ≥Use together with the optional battery pack (➡ page 14) for longer play. ≥For replacement (➡ page 4) ∫ To confirm the battery charge MON ITOR PIC TUR E MOD E A.S URR OU ND MOD E OP EN DV D/S D/A UX CH G SE AR CH O DI AU UT TO ∫ To recharge ∫ (When the unit is off) O ER ME VI DIS PLAY NU DE [Recharging] LE L AS RE SH : PU RD OF F Attach the unit to the multi cradle (➡ left).
Preparing the multi cradle and power supply Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ∫ To detach the built-in battery pack (When the unit is off) Slide and hold. ∫ To attach the optional battery pack (When the unit is off) Use together with built-in battery pack. Battery pack Part number CGP-H501 Getting Started 2 1 1 Bottom ∫ To attach (When the unit is off) 2 This unit (Bottom) Push the battery so it clicks into place. 1 2 Slide the pack so it clicks and locks into place.
The remote control Car adaptor (optional) ∫ Battery (Lithium battery) This unit (Left side) DC IN Ë 2 1 3 Ë Face + upwards. Replacement: CR2025 Car adaptor Part number DY-DC95 ∫ Use Remote control signal sensor Getting Started DC IN 9V A.
Playing discs [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Preparations ≥Open the LCD (➡ page 11). ≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges. TOP MENU MENU RETURN 65 The menu language is set to English, but you can change it to French or Spanish (➡ page 40, Display—Menu Language). English is used in the examples. Headphones 3.5 mm (1⁄8q) stereo Ë [1] Press [OPEN] to open the disc [1] MON ITOR Basic Operations PIC TUR E MOD E lid and insert a disc. Label up.
Press [∫]. “!” flashes on the display. Press [1] (Play) to restart from this position or [∫] to clear it. DVD-Video: Press [1] (Play) again to review chapters (➡ below). Pause Press [;]. Press [1] (Play) to restart. Skip Press [:] (backward) or [9] (forward). Group skip [JPEG] Use [4] (backward) or [3] (forward). Search OMain unitN Turn the shuttle dial. OMain unitN Release the shuttle dial to restart play. ORemote controlN Press [6] (backward) or [5] (forward).
Playing SD cards SD You can play the following types of data recorded on an SD Memory Card: Still pictures [PICTURE] JPEG files taken on digital cameras conforming to DCF standards (set down by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). MPEG4 files (ASF format) taken on a digital video camera or SD Multi AV Device.
2 Use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a file and press [ENTER]. TOP MENU [PICTURE] Press [:, 9] to show other pictures. [4] Adjust the volume. Using headphones Turn down the volume before connection, and then adjust the level. Headphones 3.5 mm (1⁄8q) stereo Ë E MOD To pause play Press [;] during play. Press [1] (Play) to restart play. A.
Playing SD cards MON ITOR PIC TUR E MOD SD Accessing other features with the menus A.S URR OU ND MOD E E OP EN DV D/S D/A UX CH G SE AR CH O DI AU UT TO OP ENT :9 O ER VI DE DIS PLAY E VO RE TU RN LE L AS RE SH : PU RD OF F CA SD ON MENU 1 3421 ENTER Slideshow—show still pictures one after another [PICTURE] Basic Operations [PICTURE] [MPEG4] [MUSIC] [VOICE] TOP ME NU ME NU The settings you make here are maintained even if you switch the unit to standby.
Playing play lists Zooming pictures [MPEG4] [MUSIC] You can play the play lists you created with “SD-Jukebox”. 1. While the menu is on the screen 1. Press [3, 4] to select “SELECT PLAYLIST” and press [ENTER]. Example: 1. While the menu is on the screen 1. Press [3, 4] to select “SCREEN”. 2. Press [2, 1] to change the size. 1. FULL (zoom)()NORMAL ≥Picture quality worsens and parts of the picture may be cut off when you select “FULL”. SELECT PLAYLIST A To close the menu screen Press [MENU].
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM [RAM] 2 MON ITOR PIC TUR E MOD 3 A.S URR OU ND MOD E E Use [3, 4] to select the play list. Press [ENTER].
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus MON ITOR PIC TUR E MOD A.S URR OU ND Track title search MOD E E OP EN [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) DV D/S D/A UX CH G SE AR CH O DI AU UT TO OP O ER VI DE TOP ME NU :9 DIS PLAY ME NU E VO RE TU RN LE L AS RE SH : PU RD OF F CA SD ON 3421 TOP MENU RETURN ENTER Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE”. 1 Use [3, 4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus MON ITOR PIC TUR E MOD 2 A.S URR OU ND MOD E E OP EN DV D/S D/A UX CH G SE AR CH O DI AU UT TO OP ENT O ER VI DE TOP ME NU ME DIS PLAY NU VO RE TU RN LE L AS RE SH : PU RD OF F CA SD ON 3421 ENTER DISPLAY To use the contents screen to find a track [CD] (CD text only) Basic Operations You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to play.
001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3 004 track.mp3 001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3 Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select then press [ENTER]. When you press [ENTER]: Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Play list: Play starts ≥To return to the menu screen ≥Press [TOP MENU].
Convenient features Rotating pictures SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX PLAY MODE Í ∫ ; 1 TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN SUB -TITLE A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE 1 3421 ENTER ANGLE CANCEL Basic Operations 65 GROUP PAGE CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 6 5 : 9 GROUP PAGE While a picture is displayed 1 2 Numbered buttons Press [ANGLE]. Use [3, 4] to select “Rotate right” or “Rotate left” and press [ENTER]. The picture rotates ninety degrees each time you do this.
3 Changing the play sequence ≥[DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you programmed them. Press [PLAY MODE]. The display changes each time you press the button. [A] All group ([DVD-A])_)[B] Program ^=OFF(=[C] Random(} [A] All group play [DVD-A] The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc. Press [1] (Play). [B] Program play You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title. e.g.
Convenient features Repeat play SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX Í ∫ ∫ ; 1 TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU 3421 ENTER RETURN A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE SUB -TITLE Play Menu CANCEL 2 3 4 5 6 S10 7 8 9 0 Numbered buttons Basic Operations [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] You can repeat a section between point A and point B within an item. During play Do steps 1 to 3 on page 32 to select “A-B Repeat”. Play Menu OFF A-B Repeat 2 Press [ENTER] to specify start point A and end point B.
Increasing your enjoyment of movies Marker [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can mark up to 5 positions to play again. [RAM]: 999 positions [RAM]: If places have been marked (e.g., with a DVD video recorder), they are displayed. Do steps 1 to 3 on page 32 to select “Marker”. Play Menu E OP EN DV D/S D/A UX CH G SE AR CH O DI AU UT TO OP O DE VI ENT ER TOP ME NU ME DIS PLAY NU VO RE TU RN A.
Increasing your enjoyment of movies Subtitles SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX Í ∫ ; 1 TOP MENU DISPLAY MENU RETURN SUB -TITLE A.SURROUND AUDIO ANGLE AUDIO CANCEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 3421 ENTER SUBTITLE ANGLE S10 Basic Operations Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change these during play.
Changing the monitor settings Picture quality 1 MONITOR MODE Press [PICTURE MODE]. 0 -5 TUR E MOD BRIGHT COLOUR SHARP GAMMA AI MODE BLUE LED A.S URR OU ND MOD E E OP EN DV D/S D/A UX CH G SE AR CH O DI AU UT TO OP ENT O ER VI DE TOP ME NU ME DIS PLAY NU LE L AS RE SH : PU RD OF F CA SD ON 3421 ENTER Í indicator OFF OFF E VO RE TU RN PICTURE MODE ON ON 5 2 3 Use [3, 4] to select the item. Use [2, 1] to select the setting. BRIGHT Brightens the picture.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons MON ITOR PIC TUR E MOD E A.S URR OU ND MOD E OP EN DV D/S D/A UX CH G SE AR CH O DI AU UT TO OP ENT O ER VI DE TOP ME NU ME DIS PLAY NU E VO RE TU RN LE L AS RE SH : PU RD OF F CA SD ON DISPLAY RETURN 3421 ENTER 1 For your reference ≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the type of software, there are some items you cannot select or change. ≥When numbers are displayed (e.g.title No.
Disc information d d e a PG: Program number [RAM] PL: Playlist number [RAM] T: Title number [DVD-V] T: Track number [VCD] [CD] G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] b C: Chapter number [DVD-V] T: Track number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] P: Picture number [JPEG] c Time [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] ≥Use [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons Unit information Play menu Display menu a A-B Repeat (➡ page 28) b Repeat Mode (➡ page 28) c Play mode display [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] ---: Normal play PGM: Program play RND: Random play ALL: All group play ([DVD-A]) d Marker (➡ page 29) Picture menu Advanced Operations N 480P Auto1 a b c a Picture Mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG] N: Normal mode C1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Using this unit with other equipment Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. 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. Connecting to a receiver or amplifier with 5.
Using this unit with other equipment Using this unit with a television Before connecting, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the player through your video cassette recorder. The picture may not be played back correctly due to the copy guard. Connecting the multi cradle AUDIO OUT L VIDEO OUT 5.
Multi cradle + SPEAKER HAUT PARLEUR 4≠ R - COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) Y PB S VIDEO OUT PR Television’s COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals AUDIO OUT SUB WOOFER CENTER R L VIDEO OUT 5.1ch 2ch (MIX) FRONT SORROUND R L Television’s S VIDEO IN S video cable (not included) terminal S VIDEO OUT terminal These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
Changing settings Using this unit with other equipment Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes SETUP PLAY MODE DVD/SD/AUX ∫ Advanced Operations Note ≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. ≥You cannot record WMA/MP3. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preference 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 the unit is turned off. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Menus Items Entering a password The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons. 1. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it. 2.
Changing settings Menus Audio Items Speaker Setting (Analog connection) Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environment. Multi-channel: when 3 or more speakers are connected (➡ right). 2-channel: when 2 speakers or an amplifier with a Dolby Pro Logic decoder is connected. PCM Down Conversion (Digital connection) Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.
Speaker setting Center Front (L) a b a c You need to change settings a, b, and c when you select “Multi-channel” in “Speaker Setting” (you have connected 3 or more speakers). ≥When playing DVD-Audio, the unit may not output as set here due to limitations imposed by the unit or disc. SETUP L ms 0 C Exit Test dB 0 R dB 0 SW dB 0 RS SELECT LS ENTER RETURN dB 0 ms 0 Front (R) a a c Subwoofer Surround (L) a c b c a Surround (R) ∫ Speaker presence and size (a) 1.
Reference Advanced Operations Changing settings Menus Items Others HighMAT Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs, or as regular WMA/MP3/JPEG discs. (Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.) Enable: Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs. Disable: Play HighMAT discs as regular WMA/MP3/JPEG discs. Mixed Disc-Audio&Stills Select the type of file played on discs containing both JPEG and WMA/MP3. (Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.
Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service, make the following 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 the website (http://www. panasonic.com). In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.
Troubleshooting Guide Operation The unit doesn’t play the data type (WMA/MP3 or JPEG) selected in the “Mixed Disc-Audio&Stills” in the SETUP menu. Reload the disc for the setting to be effective. Open and close the disc lid, then press [1] (Play) to start play. Sound There is a lot of noise. ≥Move unit away from mobile phones. No sound from the unit’s speaker. ≥The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected. ≥Turn up the volume. @ No sound from other speakers. Distorted sound.
Displays On-Screen Menu Icons are cut off. ≥Use [3, 4] while the Bar position icon is highlighted to move them down. P No On-Screen display. ≥Go to the Display menu in the SETUP screen, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”. X “Check the disc.” ≥Clean the disc. 9 “The progressive out is set to “Disable”” ≥Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and select “Enable” in “Progressive Out (Component)”. W “X” ≥You are trying to play incompatible or corrupted data. This data cannot be played.
Glossary Bitstream The digital form of multi-channel data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before decording. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This 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 the disc using this method.
DVD-RAM (DVD-VR format) DVD-Video, DVD-Audio Music CD [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible)] Video CD CD-R/CD-RW [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible), Video CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)] DVD-R (finalized as DVD-Video) SD played: Media: SD Memory Card Image: JPEG Video: MPEG4 Voice: G.726 Audio: MPEG2-AAC, MP3 (Sampling frequency: 32 kHz, 44.
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