DVD AUDIO/VIDEO PLAYER Operating Instructions Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. DVD-RA60 The region number of this unit is “1”. You can play DVD-Video marked “1”, “ALL”, or with a region number including “1”. e.g. 1 1 ALL 3 4 AUDIO/ VIDEO The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 28 and 29. This manual was printed with soy based ink.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Getting started 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.
Table of contents Accessories ∏ Remote control ............................. 1 (N2QAJB000027) ∏ Batteries ........................................ 2 for remote control ∏ AC power supply cord ................. 1 (RJA0065-A) ∏ Audio/video cable ......................... 1 (VJA0788-D) Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Getting started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Getting started Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
Disc information The remote control ∫ Discs that can be played Disc type Logo Batteries Indication used in instructions R6, AA [DVD-A] DVD-Audio 2 [DVD-V] DVD-Video ≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; DVD-R Video CD [VCD] Audio CD [CD] ∫ Discs that cannot be played PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be played), DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
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 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 an amplifier and six speakers. Descriptions of this kind of connection start on page 22. Before connection ≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
Selecting TV screen type 5 < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 : 3·4·5 3, 4, 2, 1/ ENTER ≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset) Select if you have a regular television and to view 16:9 software§ in the pan and scan style. SLOW /SEARCH SKIP 9 6 TOP MENU Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [ENTER]. 5 MENU 16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan and scan style will appear in the letterbox style despite the setting here.
Control reference guide Getting started 1 2 3 4 PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 9 6 TOP MENU Page B C SLOW /SEARCH SKIP 5 6 A < STOP : Remote control OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í 5 MENU 1 Standby/on switch (Í, POWER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07 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. 2 Pause button (;, PAUSE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09 3 Stop button (∫, STOP) . . . . . . . .
Basic play When a menu appears on the television ∫ :, 9 OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SLOW /SEARCH SKIP : 9 6 < 2 1(PLAY) [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] 4 MENU To select a 2-digit number Example: To select item 23, press [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. ≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. RETURN Play of the selected item now begins.
Basic play Skipping chapters or tracks [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 ∫ :, 9 SLOW /SEARCH SKIP : 9 6 TOP MENU 5 ; 1(PLAY) 6, 5 During play or while paused Press [:] or [9]. ≥Each press increases the number of skips. Frame-by-frame viewing MENU [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Basic operations 2, 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY Remote control only RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE While paused REPEAT MODE Press [2] or [1].
Selecting groups to play Using headphones 1 [DVD-A] The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups. How these groups are played differs with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc for further details. Press [GROUP]. G 1 2 T Press the numbered buttons to select the track number and press [ENTER]. The selected group and track begin to play.
Changing the play sequence Random play [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SLOW /SEARCH SKIP : 9 6 TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER Remote control only 1(PLAY) 6, 5 5 The unit plays the tracks on a disc in random order. 1 MENU While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] until the random play screen appears. ENTER DISPLAY RETURN e.g.
Program play [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] To add or change tracks Press [3, 4] to select an available item, then repeat steps 2–4. Remote control only To move to the page before or after the one shown Press [6] or [5]. You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose. 1 While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] until the program play screen appears. e.g. DVD-Audio PLAY MODE Choose a group and track, then press ENTER.
Repeat play Repeat play ∫ Press [REPEAT MODE]. < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 1(PLAY) SLOW /SEARCH SKIP : During play OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í 9 6 TOP MENU Each time you press the button: e.g. DVD-Video 5 C MENU T OFF PGM RNDA-B DVD V CD VIDEO MENU ENTER DISPLAY ≥DVD-Audio Track (T)>Whole group (G)>OFF ^----------------------------------------------------} During All group, Program, or Random play modes, “A” is displayed instead of “G”.
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Subtitles OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 Press [SUBTITLE]. SLOW /SEARCH SKIP : During play 9 6 The number changes each time you press the button. 5 DVD-Video TOP MENU MENU ON 1 ENG ON 2 FRA 3, 4, 1 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ANGLE AUDIO REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 I love you Je t’aime A-B REPEAT Subtitle language number CINEMA ACTION CANCEL HP-V.S.S. SP-V.S.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 9 6 TOP MENU ENTER DISPLAY Press [3, 4] to select the menu. Each time you press the buttons: 5 e.g. DVD-Video [>Play menu l --AB OFF l l e l u l>Display menu l I PB OFF BRIGHT l l e l u l>Audio menu l SP OFF OFF l l e l u {>Video menu MENU DISPLAY RETURN 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT CINEMA ACTION CANCEL Numbered buttons GROUP PAGE AUDIO ONLY HP-V.S.S.
Icons for disc information e.g. DVD-Video C 2 1 : 46 : 50 2 Î Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch Icon ON 1 ENG 1 Content Icon [DVD-A] Group number G 2 2 2 [DVD-A] [VCD] [CD] Changing the time display Press [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the track, or remaining time for the disc/group (DVD-Audio). [VCD] Audio mode LR()L()R ^---------------------J L R [DVD-A] [DVD-V] a Soundtrack language (See [A] at right for language abbreviations.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons Icons for unit information Play menu Icon Content Icon A-B repeat (➡ page 14) [ENTER] (start point) ➡ [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER] AB Repeat play (➡ page 14) ≥DVD-Audio Track (T)()Whole group (G)()OFF ^----------------------------------------------------------J ≥DVD-Video Chapter (C)()Title (T)()OFF ^-----------------------------------------------J ≥Video CD/CD Track (T)()Entire disc (A)()OFF ^------------------------------------------------------J OFF Advanc
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences 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 if the unit is turned off. See page 20 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset. Disc (➡[Remarks] below) Video Audio Items Options Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Choose the audio language.
Changing settings Entering a password (Ratings) OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. SLOW /SEARCH SKIP : [DVD-V] < STOP 9 6 5 ACTION TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER Ratings Enter a 4-digit password, then press ENTER.
Digital output Delay time (b) [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
Home Theater —Enjoying more powerful sound This unit has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders (➡ page 25). You can enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with Dolby Digital and DTS by connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel input terminals. You do not need to purchase separate Dolby Digital or DTS decoders. Use analog connection to enjoy audio recorded with high sampling frequencies (over 48 kHz).
Connecting an amplifier with ª A 5.1-channel audio input terminals Connecting an amplifier with a ª B built-in decoder or a decoderamplifier combination Audio cable White (L) Red (R) AUDIO OUT 5.1ch CENTER SURROUND L 2ch FRONT L VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) L OPTICAL AUDIO OUT 5.
Home Theater —Enjoying more powerful sound Connecting an analog amplifier or ª C system component Connecting a digital amplifier or ª D system component Audio cable White (L) Red (R) AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) 5.1ch 2ch CENTER SURROUND L FRONT L L SUBWOOFER R SURROUND R FRONT R VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) OPTICAL AUDIO OUT 5.
Glossary Bitstream MP3 This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. MP3 refers to the type of music file that is compressed using MPEG audio layer 3. A file is a single audio track and is treated as a chapter on this unit. A folder (album) is treated as a title on this unit. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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, contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 6. Power No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.
Picture Picture distorted. ≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. ≥The screen may be disrupted briefly when you turn on and off the AUDIO ONLY feature. ; No picture. ≥Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. 6 ≥Make sure the television is on. ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥If “This disc is PAL system. The output is sound only. ” is on the television, then you have loaded a PAL system DVD-Audio and only the audio portion of the disc can be played.
Servicenter List For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Language code list 6566 6565 6570 8381 6577 6582 7289 6583 6588 6590 6665 6985 6678 6890 6672 6682 6671 7789 6669 7577 6765 Chinese: Corsican: Croatian: Czech: Danish: Dutch: English: Esperanto: Estonian: Faroese: Fiji: Finnish: French: Frisian: Galician: Georgian: German: Greek: Greenlandic: Guarani: Gujarati: 9072 6779 7282 6783 6865 7876 6978 6979 6984 7079 7074 7073 7082 7089 7176 7565 6869 6976 7576 7178 7185 Hausa: Hebrew: Hindi: Hungarian: Icelandic: Indonesian: Interlingua: Irish: Italian: Japane
Guía de referencia rápida en español OPEN/CLOSE POWER Í Í, POWER < STOP ∫ :, 9 PAUSE PLAY ; 1 ∫ SLOW /SEARCH SKIP : 9 6 TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER ; < 5 1(PLAY) 6, 5 Reproducción básica [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 1 2 Pulse [<] para abrir la bandeja del disco y coloque el disco. Pulse [1] (PLAY). La bandeja del disco se cierra y la reproduccion empieza. MENU ∫ Para detener la reproducción ENTER DISPLAY Pulse [∫].
Specifications Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF) Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Playable disc type: (1) DVD-Video DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible) (2) DVD-Audio (3) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (4) Video CD (5) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs) (6) MP3 ≥Maximum number of chapters and titles recognizable: 999 chapters and 511 titles ≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps Signal system: NTSC Video output: Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) Output termi