SAHT820V User Guide
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... DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL RESET TV/VIDEO PAGE GROUP TV VOL MIX 2CH REPEAT SUBTITLE PLAY MODE MULTI RE-MASTER C.S.M C.FOCUS PROGRESSIVE SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC SUPER SRND MUTING POSITION MEMORY PROG SHIFT ZOOM QUICK REPLAY REC SPEED SLEEP PL AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT /REW FF/ STOP PLAY PHONES DOWN EJECT VOLUME CH REC UP Operating Instructions DVD/VHS Home Theater Sound System Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual...
... DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL RESET TV/VIDEO PAGE GROUP TV VOL MIX 2CH REPEAT SUBTITLE PLAY MODE MULTI RE-MASTER C.S.M C.FOCUS PROGRESSIVE SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC SUPER SRND MUTING POSITION MEMORY PROG SHIFT ZOOM QUICK REPLAY REC SPEED SLEEP PL AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT /REW FF/ STOP PLAY PHONES DOWN EJECT VOLUME CH REC UP Operating Instructions DVD/VHS Home Theater Sound System Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual...
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... receiving antenna. ≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on the main unit if the controls are empty. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. System Main unit Front and surround speakers Center speaker...
... receiving antenna. ≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on the main unit if the controls are empty. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. System Main unit Front and surround speakers Center speaker...
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... equipment 47 Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver 48 If the antenna connector doesn't match 49 Control reference guide 7 Remote control-common buttons 7 Remote control-DVD operation 7 Remote control-VHS operation 8 Remote control-TUNER operation 8 Main unit and subwoofer 9 Main unit display 9 STEP4 STEP5 STEP6 STEP7 Radio and system connection 14 Plug-in Auto Tuning 15 Operating the television 16 DVD QUICK SETUP 17 Using navigation menus 24 Playing data discs 24 Playing HighMAT discs 25 Playing the programs 25 Playing a play list 25 Using On-Screen Menus 26...
... equipment 47 Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver 48 If the antenna connector doesn't match 49 Control reference guide 7 Remote control-common buttons 7 Remote control-DVD operation 7 Remote control-VHS operation 8 Remote control-TUNER operation 8 Main unit and subwoofer 9 Main unit display 9 STEP4 STEP5 STEP6 STEP7 Radio and system connection 14 Plug-in Auto Tuning 15 Operating the television 16 DVD QUICK SETUP 17 Using navigation menus 24 Playing data discs 24 Playing HighMAT discs 25 Playing the programs 25 Playing a play list 25 Using On-Screen Menus 26...
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Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video" in Other Menu (➜ page 27) - [DVD-V] Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on the unit's display. CD [CD] HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders ≥To play JPEG files, select "Play as HighMAT" in all other CDs...
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video" in Other Menu (➜ page 27) - [DVD-V] Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on the unit's display. CD [CD] HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders ≥To play JPEG files, select "Play as HighMAT" in all other CDs...
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... output button [PROGRESSIVE] [SHIFT 18 F Quick replay button [QUICK REPLAY 21 G Cancel button [CANCEL 22 RQT7388 Soundtrack button [AUDIO] [SHIFT 20 7 Speaker channel button [CH SELECT 45 Test signal button [TEST] [SHIFT 45 Remote control-DVD operation 1 TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM A DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 > DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 2 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 3 100 0 S10 4 5 SKIP OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT SLOW/SEARCH JET REW CD MODE ? @ 6 TOP MENU 7 NAVI MENU A DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 8 ENTER 9 : ; < = OSD/ DISPLAY...
... output button [PROGRESSIVE] [SHIFT 18 F Quick replay button [QUICK REPLAY 21 G Cancel button [CANCEL 22 RQT7388 Soundtrack button [AUDIO] [SHIFT 20 7 Speaker channel button [CH SELECT 45 Test signal button [TEST] [SHIFT 45 Remote control-DVD operation 1 TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM A DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 > DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 2 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 3 100 0 S10 4 5 SKIP OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT SLOW/SEARCH JET REW CD MODE ? @ 6 TOP MENU 7 NAVI MENU A DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 8 ENTER 9 : ; < = OSD/ DISPLAY...
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.../Chapter/Program number display ∫ VHS operation 1 VHS playback indicator Lights when a video cassette is playing. 2 VHS selector indicator Lights when the selector is in VHS mode. 3 Operation status of DVD section ≥Lights when a disc is connected to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. [2] Remote control signal sensor [3] Source selector button [INPUT SELECTOR] VHS>DVD/CD>FM>AM n [4] Display [5] Headphone terminal [PHONES 46 [6] Volume dial [VOLUME DOWN...
.../Chapter/Program number display ∫ VHS operation 1 VHS playback indicator Lights when a video cassette is playing. 2 VHS selector indicator Lights when the selector is in VHS mode. 3 Operation status of DVD section ≥Lights when a disc is connected to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. [2] Remote control signal sensor [3] Source selector button [INPUT SELECTOR] VHS>DVD/CD>FM>AM n [4] Display [5] Headphone terminal [PHONES 46 [6] Volume dial [VOLUME DOWN...
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... play sound at approximately the same distance from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. -When adjusting the sound quality. -When turning the unit on or off. Caution ≥The main unit and supplied speakers are approximate. ≥Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be used as indicated in excessive bass. Subwoofer Place to walls using methods other speaker setup options. Center speaker...
... play sound at approximately the same distance from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. -When adjusting the sound quality. -When turning the unit on or off. Caution ≥The main unit and supplied speakers are approximate. ≥Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be used as indicated in excessive bass. Subwoofer Place to walls using methods other speaker setup options. Center speaker...
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... SHIFT ZOOM QUICK REPLAY REC SPEED SLEEP PL AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT POWER Í/I INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 5 DISC DISC 5 4 3 2 1 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHECK STOP PLAY -DEMO /REW FF/ STOP PLAY PHONES DOWN EJECT VOLUME CH REC UP After plugging the unit into channels (➜ page 39, Channel range). 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING END :MENU The unit starts auto clock setting when finished, then displays the time. [Note] If auto tuning stops partway (by changing the source, turning the...
... SHIFT ZOOM QUICK REPLAY REC SPEED SLEEP PL AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT POWER Í/I INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 5 DISC DISC 5 4 3 2 1 DISC CHANGE OPEN/CLOSE DISC CHECK STOP PLAY -DEMO /REW FF/ STOP PLAY PHONES DOWN EJECT VOLUME CH REC UP After plugging the unit into channels (➜ page 39, Channel range). 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET PROCEEDING END :MENU The unit starts auto clock setting when finished, then displays the time. [Note] If auto tuning stops partway (by changing the source, turning the...
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... the remote control code. If the code is used to TV. Press before doing TV operations. 6 STEP Operating the television ∫ TV maker setting You can control the television by other companies. TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 100 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST...
... the remote control code. If the code is used to TV. Press before doing TV operations. 6 STEP Operating the television ∫ TV maker setting You can control the television by other companies. TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 100 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST...
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...'s motor and your television screen. TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 7 SETUP 100 89 ENTER 0 S10 VOLUME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL RESET TV/VIDEO PAGE GROUP TV VOL MIX 2CH REPEAT SUBTITLE PLAY MODE MULTI RE-MASTER C.S.M C.FOCUS PROGRESSIVE SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC SUPER SRND MUTING...
...'s motor and your television screen. TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 7 SETUP 100 89 ENTER 0 S10 VOLUME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL RESET TV/VIDEO PAGE GROUP TV VOL MIX 2CH REPEAT SUBTITLE PLAY MODE MULTI RE-MASTER C.S.M C.FOCUS PROGRESSIVE SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC SUPER SRND MUTING...
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DVD Convenient functions TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 100 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL RESET TV/VIDEO PAGE GROUP TV VOL MIX 2CH REPEAT SUBTITLE PLAY MODE MULTI RE-MASTER C.S.M C.FOCUS PROGRESSIVE SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC SUPER SRND MUTING POSITION MEMORY PROG SHIFT...
DVD Convenient functions TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 100 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT NAVIGATOR OSD/ DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST RETURN TV VOL RESET TV/VIDEO PAGE GROUP TV VOL MIX 2CH REPEAT SUBTITLE PLAY MODE MULTI RE-MASTER C.S.M C.FOCUS PROGRESSIVE SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC SUPER SRND MUTING POSITION MEMORY PROG SHIFT...
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... sound level. Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting. Changing ratings (When level 0-7 is selected) ≥Unlock Player ≥Change Password ≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock §1 The original language designed on the disc is selected. §2 Input a code number referring to the table on the disc). ∫ "Video" tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to a Plasma display, adjust if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. ≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9) ≥Standard (Direct View...
... sound level. Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting. Changing ratings (When level 0-7 is selected) ≥Unlock Player ≥Change Password ≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock §1 The original language designed on the disc is selected. §2 Input a code number referring to the table on the disc). ∫ "Video" tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to a Plasma display, adjust if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. ≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9) ≥Standard (Direct View...
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...]. Presetting the channel one by this procedure. Preset them again. The mode is flashing on the main unit to select the frequency. The minimum frequency changes and the step is found. Alternatively, press [W CH] or [X CH]. TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 100 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT...
...]. Presetting the channel one by this procedure. Preset them again. The mode is flashing on the main unit to select the frequency. The minimum frequency changes and the step is found. Alternatively, press [W CH] or [X CH]. TV INPUT SELECTOR DVD/VHS FM/AM DVD VHS TV TUNER DISC 1 1 DISC 2 2 DISC 3 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 PICTURE MODE 78 VOLUME 9 SETUP ENTER 100 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW CD MODE TOP MENU NAVI DIRECT...
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... AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT C.S.M SFC Sound Field Control Changes the sound quality. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. FLAT: Cancel (no effect is an active process that derives 5 channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from within the television. MUSIC: Stereo sources. ≥This does not work when playing multi-channel audio. C.F Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that enhances sound localization through the use...
... AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT C.S.M SFC Sound Field Control Changes the sound quality. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. FLAT: Cancel (no effect is an active process that derives 5 channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from within the television. MUSIC: Stereo sources. ≥This does not work when playing multi-channel audio. C.F Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that enhances sound localization through the use...
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... MUTING POSITION MEMORY PROG SHIFT ZOOM QUICK REPLAY REC SPEED SLEEP PL AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT r SHIFT C.S.M SFC SHIFT MIX 2CH r SUBTITLE MULTI RE-MASTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DVD only Custom Sound Memory Stores up to 30 sound setting (one of ways to get the appropriate surround effect. DVD only Down-mixing Down-mixes multi-channel signals to output a test signal. Subwoofer level Adjusts the amount of bass. r SHIFT TEST CH SELECT Speaker level adjustments See below for each...
... MUTING POSITION MEMORY PROG SHIFT ZOOM QUICK REPLAY REC SPEED SLEEP PL AUDIO CANCEL TEST CH SELECT r SHIFT C.S.M SFC SHIFT MIX 2CH r SUBTITLE MULTI RE-MASTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL DVD only Custom Sound Memory Stores up to 30 sound setting (one of ways to get the appropriate surround effect. DVD only Down-mixing Down-mixes multi-channel signals to output a test signal. Subwoofer level Adjusts the amount of bass. r SHIFT TEST CH SELECT Speaker level adjustments See below for each...
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... 1 to 2 hours for it . ≥While stopped and "DVD/CD" is the source, press and hold [6 6/REW], [1] (PLAY) (DVD) and [ Reset all the settings to the "Product information" on it to the standby mode. ≥Insert the AC power supply cords and system cable securely. ≥The Sleep timer functioned. No response when remote control buttons pressed. Cannot operate the VHS. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks.
... 1 to 2 hours for it . ≥While stopped and "DVD/CD" is the source, press and hold [6 6/REW], [1] (PLAY) (DVD) and [ Reset all the settings to the "Product information" on it to the standby mode. ≥Insert the AC power supply cords and system cable securely. ≥The Sleep timer functioned. No response when remote control buttons pressed. Cannot operate the VHS. Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks.
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... the blue - Closed captions not displayed. ≥Change "Video Output Mode" in Picture Menu to the radio Noise is not connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT output will not be displayed. 27 - 18, 27 - Effects do not work or have that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is heard. ≥Adjust the position of disc. "ST" flickers or doesn't light. ≥Use an outdoor antenna. 43 Sound is on DVD-Video...
... the blue - Closed captions not displayed. ≥Change "Video Output Mode" in Picture Menu to the radio Noise is not connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT output will not be displayed. 27 - 18, 27 - Effects do not work or have that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is heard. ≥Adjust the position of disc. "ST" flickers or doesn't light. ≥Use an outdoor antenna. 43 Sound is on DVD-Video...
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... carefully. Television display "/" "Cannot display group xx, content xx" "This disc may not be played in timer recording standby. 34 ≥Program times may be overlapped. - Consult your region" No on the remote control. ≥Trouble may be very poor. insert it can only play DVD-Video if their region number is "1" or includes the same region number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is displayed in the...
... carefully. Television display "/" "Cannot display group xx, content xx" "This disc may not be played in timer recording standby. 34 ≥Program times may be overlapped. - Consult your region" No on the remote control. ≥Trouble may be very poor. insert it can only play DVD-Video if their region number is "1" or includes the same region number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is displayed in the...
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... 560 ¨V/m Preset station 15 ∫ GENERAL Power supply Power consumption Main unit [Subwoofer\SB-WA820P] Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass AC 120 V, 60 Hz 38 W 250 W 430k105k352 mm (1615/16qk41/8qk137/8q) 5 kg (11 Ib.) Power consumption in Dolby Digital mode (Band 1 % THD) 370 W Input sensitivity AUX Input impedance 250 mV 47 k≠ ∫ SPEAKER SECTION [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS520A] Type 1 way, 1 speaker, Bass-ref. Specifications are approximate...
... 560 ¨V/m Preset station 15 ∫ GENERAL Power supply Power consumption Main unit [Subwoofer\SB-WA820P] Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass AC 120 V, 60 Hz 38 W 250 W 430k105k352 mm (1615/16qk41/8qk137/8q) 5 kg (11 Ib.) Power consumption in Dolby Digital mode (Band 1 % THD) 370 W Input sensitivity AUX Input impedance 250 mV 47 k≠ ∫ SPEAKER SECTION [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS520A] Type 1 way, 1 speaker, Bass-ref. Specifications are approximate...
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... 46 Remote control mode 7 Sleep timer 46 Sound field control 44 Source selector 7, 9 Speaker level adjustments 45 Subwoofer level 45 Super Surround 44 DVD A-B repeat 27 All group play 22 CD mode 21 COMPONENT VIDEO 13 Data discs 24 Dialogue Enhancer 27 HDCD 6 HighMAT 6, 25, 29 JPEG 25 Marker 26, 27 MP3 25 Multi Re-master 21 Navigation menus 24 On-Screen Menu 26-27 Page skip 21 Picture mode 27 Play list 25 Play speed...
... 46 Remote control mode 7 Sleep timer 46 Sound field control 44 Source selector 7, 9 Speaker level adjustments 45 Subwoofer level 45 Super Surround 44 DVD A-B repeat 27 All group play 22 CD mode 21 COMPONENT VIDEO 13 Data discs 24 Dialogue Enhancer 27 HDCD 6 HighMAT 6, 25, 29 JPEG 25 Marker 26, 27 MP3 25 Multi Re-master 21 Navigation menus 24 On-Screen Menu 26-27 Page skip 21 Picture mode 27 Play list 25 Play speed...
