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RQT6043

Advanced operations

Recording to MDs or cassette tapes

To make a digital recording

1. Connect the recording equipment with an optical digital audio cable

(

➡

[B]

above).

2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.

ADVANCED SURROUND V.S.S.: OFF (

➡

page 10)

PCM Down Conversion: Yes (

➡

page 20)

Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG: PCM (

➡

page 20)

MPEG: Not available in Asia.

∫

Analog recording

You can record to an MD or cassette deck. Using analog connection
means sound will be unaffected by the copy guards found on DVDs.

To make an analog recording

Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (

➡

[A]

above).

∫

Digital recording

You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.

The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz/16 bit linear PCM.
Ensure the following conditions are met.

≥

There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.

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The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.

Note

≥

The equipment connections described are examples.

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Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

≥

Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic

Analog connection

Connect an analog amplifier or system component.

Digital connection

Connect a digital amplifier or system component.

Change “Digital output” (

➡

page 20).

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic

≥

If you connect an amplifier that can decode Dolby Pro Logic, you will also need to connect center and surround speakers to enjoy surround
sound. Read the instructions for the equipment for connection details.

≥

Turn Advanced Surround off (

➡

page 10). Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if Advanced Surround is on.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SUB-
WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

SURROUND

FRONT

2ch

5.1ch

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)

CENTER

AUDIO OUT

SUB-
WOOFER

FRONT

SURROUND

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

SURROUND

FRONT

2ch

5.1ch

AUX IN

OPTICAL

Amplifier or system component

Insert fully,
with this side
facing up.

Optical digital audio cable

Do not bend when connecting.

Audio cable

White

Red

Summary of Contents for DVD-RA61

Page 1: ...r ALL Example The region number of this player is 4 The player will play DVD Video marked with labels containing 4 or ALL Example The region number of this player is 5 The player will play DVD Video marked with labels containing 5 or All Example AUDIO VIDEO 2 2 4 1 ALL 3 3 6 2 ALL 4 4 6 2 ALL 5 3 5 2 ALL Only for the United Kingdom Note EB on the packaging indicates the United King dom Before conn...

Page 2: ...LÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINET TITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN JOTTA TUULETUS ONNIS TUISI VARMISTA ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU TAI TULIPALOVAARA ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SA NOMALEHDELLÄ PÖYTÄLIINALLA VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTIL...

Page 3: ...S1362 Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer CAUTION IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET ...

Page 4: ...1 AV2 AV1 TV VCR SCART terminal To improve picture quality you can change the video signal output from the AV1 terminal from Video to either S Video or RGB to suit the type of television you are using page 18 Video AV1 Output You can also connect other equipment to AV2 red white yellow Connection to AUDIO IN also necessary see left For Australia N Z and Asia Connection to AUDIO IN also necessary s...

Page 5: ...3 4 to select the item and press 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 Disc SELECT Audio Subtitle Menus Ratings English English Automatic Level 8 SETUP Selecting TV screen type ENTER 3 4 2 1 GROUP PAGE SUBTITLE SKIP STOP CANCEL HP V S S SETUP SP V S S AUDIO ONLY REPEAT MODE A B REPEAT PLAY MODE ANGLE 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 6: ... so you can play DVDs with this mark This unit has a DTS decoder so you can play DVDs with this mark DVD R discs Panasonic DVD R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video re corder are played as DVD Video on this unit It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording Video systems This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video syste...

Page 7: ...menu RETURN Shows the menu screen VCD TOP MENU Shows the first menu screen DVD A DVD V MENU Shows the menu screen DVD V Resume function DVD A DVD V VCD CD The position you stopped play at is recorded by the unit when is flash ing on the unit s display While is flashing on the unit s display press 1 PLAY to start play from where you stopped it If you are playing DVD Video the message Press PLAY to ...

Page 8: ...ENTER after pressing the numbered buttons For example to select chapter 23 press 2 3 ENTER You do not have to press S10 Repeat play You can repeat chapters or titles Limitations on MP3 play You cannot use program or random play The time information may not be displayed correctly If both MP3 and CD DA data is recorded on the disc only the data type used for the first track is played It may take som...

Page 9: ...to play 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 1 Press GROUP 2 Press ENTER 3 Press the numbered buttons to select the track number and press ENTER The selected group and track begin to play Playing all the groups in succession page 11 Playing bonus groups Some discs...

Page 10: ...surround effects recorded on it the effect is broadened and sound seems to come from virtual speakers on either side During play Press SP V S S or HP V S S Each time you press the button SP 1 HP 1 Natural effect SP 2 HP 2 Emphasized effect SP OFF HP OFF Cancel Factory preset Note Advanced Surround will not work or will have less effect with some discs even if you select 1 or 2 Turn off the surroun...

Page 11: ...ange tracks Move 3 4 to select an available item then repeat steps 1 3 To move to the page before or after the one shown Press 6 or 5 To clear the programmed tracks one by one Move 3 4 to select the item number No and press CANCEL Alter natively you can select Clear with 3 4 2 1 and press ENTER To clear the whole program Move to Clear all with 3 4 2 1 and press ENTER The whole program is also clea...

Page 12: ... during play until PBC PLAY is cleared from the display 2 Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play page 9 3 Press REPEAT MODE above Note You cannot use repeat play to repeat an entire DVD Video To repeat only your favorite tracks DVD A VCD CD Start program play page 11 and press REPEAT MODE to display the repeat mode you like Marking places to play again MARKER You can mark speci...

Page 13: ...dtrack when changing DVD Audio soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures Even if a second soundtrack isn t recorded on a DVD Audio two soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press AUDIO The soundtrack currently playing is number 1 You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs Read the disc s instructions for details PGMRND DVD VCD A B GROUP TITLE ...

Page 14: ...hange the position of the icons 1 Move 2 1 to select the rightmost icon 2 Move 3 4 to move the icons There are 5 positions ª A Disc information GROUP PAGE SUBTITLE SKIP STOP CANCEL HP V S S SETUP SP V S S AUDIO ONLY REPEAT MODE A B REPEAT PLAY MODE ANGLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PAUSE PLAY SLOW SEARCH AUDIO RETURN MARKER ENTER OPEN CLOSE T O P M E NU M E N U DISPLAY 10 DISPLAY RETURN ENTER 3 4 2 1 Numb...

Page 15: ...rd DVD A DVD V Pause D Slow motion play Forward DVD A DVD V VCD 6 Search Backward 1 Play 5 Search Forward Note The numbers on either side of the shuttle screen indicate the maximum speeds of the search r100 j100 Play menu Audio menu Display menu a IPB display DVD V page 21 ON OFF Displays the picture type I P B in the still picture mode b Display dimmer Changes the brightness of the unit s display...

Page 16: ...n you connect through the 5 1 channel output terminals The unit does not output the signals for channels other than the front speakers when V S S is on If you do not connect a subwoofer it is advisable to connect front spea kers L R capable of producing bass of less than 100 Hz Note You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD Video DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM BITSTREAM CENTER AUDIO OU...

Page 17: ...l equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated Before connection turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ª A Analog connection Connect an analog amplifier or system component ª B Digital connection Connect a digital amplifier or system component Change Digital output page 20 To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic If yo...

Page 18: ...ference For the United Kingdom Continental Europe and Russia AV1 Output page 4 Choose the video signal format to be output from the AV1 SCART terminal Still Mode page 21 Specify the type of picture shown when paused NTSC Disc Output Choose whether PAL 60 or NTSC signals are output during playback of NTSC discs page 6 Speaker Setting DVD A DVD V page 19 Choose the settings to suit your audio system...

Page 19: ...enu 3 Move 3 4 to select the item you want to change and press ENTER 4 Move 3 4 to select the option and press ENTER The screen now shows the menu again To return to the previous screen Press RETURN When you are finished Press SETUP Entering a password Ratings DVD V The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7 1 Input a 4 digit password with the numbered buttons and press ENTER If yo...

Page 20: ...utput as set here due to limitations imposed by the unit itself or the disc being played The FL display s P PCM indicator lights or D MIX indicator goes out in these cases Setting 1 3 ms 2 6 ms 3 9 ms 5 3 ms Difference Approx 50 cm Approx 100 cm Approx 150 cm Approx 200 cm Setting 5 3 ms 10 6 ms 15 9 ms Difference Approx 200 cm Approx 400 cm Approx 600 cm Changing settings Digital output DVD A DVD...

Page 21: ... usual digital method used for music CDs DVDs have a greater volume so they use linear PCM which has a higher sampling rate Com pressed PCM signals are called packed PCM PPCM Playback control PBC If a Video CD has playback control you can select scenes and information with menus called menu play in these instructions Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct ...

Page 22: ...In the case of some discs the alternative language cannot be selected with AUDIO or SUBTITLE Try selecting it from the disc s menu if one is available 7 Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them Subtitles are cleared from the television Display the subtitles The language is not recorded on the disc This function is dependent on software availability Even if a disc has a number of angles r...

Page 23: ...is likely to have occurred The number following H depends on the status of the unit Reset procedure Press Í to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON Alternatively press Í to switch the unit to the standby mode disconnect the AC mains lead and then reconnect it If the service numbers fail to clear note the service number and contact a qualified service person You haven t inserted ...

Page 24: ...audio output Optical digital output Optical terminal Phones jack Stereo 6 3 mm jack Pickup Wave length 658 nm 790 nm Laser power CLASS 2 CLASS 1 NORSK Pickup Bølgelengde 658 nm 790 nm Laser styrke Ingen farlig strålning sendes ut KLASSE 2 KLASSE 1 Power supply For the United Kingdom Continental Europe Russia Australia and N Z AC 220 240 V 50 Hz For Asia AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 15 W...

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