Panasonic DVD-RV32 DVD/CD Player

Getting started

Important Information

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold.

For U.S.A., Canada, and units with PX printed on the outer packaging

The region number of this player is "1".
The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL".

Example:

For the Middle East and South Africa

The region number of this player is "2".
The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL".

Example:

For Asia

The region number of this player is "3".
The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing "3" or "ALL".

Example:

For Australia and N.Z.

The region number of this player is "4".
The player will play DVDs marked with labels containing "4" or "ALL".

Example:

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

These operating instructions are applicable to models DVD-RV32, DVD-RV27 and DVD-RV22.

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

[DVD-RV32]: indicates features applicable to DVD-RV32 only.

[DVD-RV27]:DVD-RV27 only.

[DVD-RV22]:DVD-RV22 only.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.)

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site ( http://www.panasonic.com ).

(For other areas)

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

1	Remote control
1	[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] (N2QAJB000043) [For\others] (N2QAJB000050)
2	Batteries
2	for remote control
1	AC power supply cord
	[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] (RJA0065-A)
	[For\Australia\and\N.Z.] (RJA0035-2X)
	[For\others] (RJA0019-2X)
1	Audio/video cable
1	(VJA0788-D)
[DVD-RV32] (for units with PX printed on the outer packaging)
1	Power plug adaptor
1	(VJP2974)

NOTE
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Caution
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PER-FORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-SELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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

DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATE-RIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMEN-TALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA:

Caution
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

For the Middle East, South Africa and Asia

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

For Australia, N.Z. and units with PX printed on the outer packaging

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

DANGER	VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (FDA 21 CFR)
CAUTION	VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. (IEC60825-1)

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.:

Caution
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 user's 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.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA:

	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 product's 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.

[DVD-RV32]

The laser product label has not been attached to products for U.S.A. and Canada.

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.

Safety

Power source - Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
Polarization - The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one way. If the plug doesn't fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still doesn't fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the plug.
Power cord protection - Route the AC power supply cord so that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands. Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and disconnecting it.
Overloading - When connecting the AC power supply cord, be careful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric shock.
Nonuse periods - Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.
Attachments and accessories - Use only the attachments and accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Item 2 in "Safety" applies only in the U.S.A. and Canada.

Installation

Placement

Ventilation - Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventilation. Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase or cabinet. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the rear of the unit. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to overheating ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct the unit's ventilation.
Foreign material - Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, and shock.
Magnetism - Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
Stacking - Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.
Surface - Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
Carts and stands - Use the unit only with carts and stands recommended by the manufacturer. Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to overturn.
Wall and ceiling mounting - Do not mount the unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the instructions.

Environment

Water and moisture - Do not use the unit near water, such as near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.
Heat - Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as radiators. Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5° C (41° F) or rise above 35° C (95° F).

Maintenance

(See Maintenance.)

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.

Clean with a damp cloth.

Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Service

Damage requiring service-The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
1. The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
2. Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
3. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
4. The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
5. The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
Servicing - Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
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.
Safety check - After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Control Reference Guide

Introducing the Panasonic DVD-RV32 DVD/CD Player

Buttons such as 2 function the same as the controls on the remote control.

The actual marking of the standby/on switch depends on the area.

Illustrations in these operating instructions use the markings shown in the above illustration.

1	Standby/on switch 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	Skip buttons ( , SKIP)
3	Stop button ( STOP)
4	Pause button ( PAUSE)
5	Top menu button (TOP MENU)
6	Cursor buttons ( /Enter button (ENTER)
7	Display button (DISPLAY)
8	Subtitle button (SUBTITLE)
9	Audio button (AUDIO)
10	Program button (PROGRAM)
11	Random play button (RANDOM)
12	Repeat button (REPEAT)
13	A-B repeat button (A-B REPEAT)
14	Cancel button (CANCEL)
15	Advanced Surround button ([A] A.SRD)
16	Bass plus button ([B] BASS)
17	One touch cinema memory button (ONE TOUCH MEMORY)
18	Sleep button (SLEEP).
19	Setup button (SETUP)
20	Open/Close button ( OPEN/CLOSE)
21	Slow/Search buttons ( , SLOW/SEARCH)
22	Play button ( PLAY)
23	Menu button (MENU)
24	Return button (RETURN)
25	Angle button (ANGLE)
26	Quick replay button (QUICK REPLAY)
27	Numbered buttons (1-9, 0, 10)
28	Cinema button ([C] CINEMA)
29	Dialogue Enhancer button ([D] D.ENH)
30	Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY)
31	4:3 TV ZOOM button (ZOOM).
32	Disc tray
33	Shuttle dial ( , )
34	Sleep indicator (SLEEP).
35	Remote control signal sensor
36	Display
37	[DVD-RV32] (For units sold outside U.S.A. and Canada)
37	Standby indicator ( , STANDBY) When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

Disc Information

Discs that can be played

DVD-Video	Audio CD	Video CD

Indication used in instructions
[DVD]	[CD]*	[VCD]

*Including CD-R/RW and discs recorded with MP3 (and WMA for the U.S.A., Canada and units with PX printed on the outer packaging [DVD-RV32] [DVD-RV27]).

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

Discs that cannot be played

DVD-Audio, PAL discs *, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, + RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

* Only for U.S.A., Canada and units with PX printed on the outer packaging

DVDs that can be played

This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play DVDs with this mark.

This unit does not have a DTS decoder. Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DVDs with this mark.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc's instructions carefully.

Video systems

(For the Middle East, South Africa, Asia, Australia and N.Z.)

This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems. To view PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the system used on the disc. PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video signal to PAL 60 (Video-NTSC Disc Output).

CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and video CD format audio CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables CD-R and CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording. It may not be able to play some CD-R/RW due to the condition of the recording.

DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder 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.

Handling precautions

Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

[1] Connection to a Television

Learning about your Panasonic DVD-RV32 DVD/CD Player
This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the 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 (To enjoy 5.1-ch surround sound).

Before connection

Disconnect the AC power supply cord.
Refer to the television's operating instructions.

Connect your unit directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder when setting up your home entertainment system, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-video 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.)

Connection to AUDIO IN also necessary

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (PB /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/PB /PR , Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB /CR ). Connect to terminals of the same color.
[For\U.S.A.,\Canada\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]
After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture (Video--Black Level Control).

Connection to AUDIO IN also necessary

[DVD-RV32] (for units with PX printed on the outer packaging)

If the power plug does not fit your AC outlet

Use the power plug adaptor (included).

If it still doesn't fit, contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance.

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.

[DVD-RV32]
(For U.S.A. and Canada)	approx. 2 W
(For others)	approx. 3 W
[DVD-RV27] [DVD-RV22]	approx. 2 W

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

[2] The Remote Control

Batteries

Insert so the poles (+ and - ) match those in the remote control.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

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 damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove 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 sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

[3] Quick Setup

Remote control only

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

Press [POWER ] to turn on the unit.
Press [SETUP] to show the Quick Setup screen.
e.g. For U.S.A., Canada and units with PX printed on the outer packaging
Press [ , ] to select the menu language and press [ENTER].
Press [ ] to select "Yes" to continue and press [ENTER].
Press [ ] to select the item and press [ENTER].
1. Audio Language (For setting details See Changing Settings, Audio)
2. Subtitle Language (For setting details See Language code list
3. TV Aspect
Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

TV aspect

Select "4:3" (regular) or "16:9" (widescreen) to suit your television.

If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on some discs is shown (Video-TV Aspect).

4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)

The pan and scan (the original widescreen images are converted for viewing on a regular television) version of the video is automatically selected if recorded on the disc.

4:3 Letterbox

The letterbox (the original widescreen images appear with black bands above and below) version of the video is automatically selected if recorded on the disc.