The illustration shows DVD-S29 for U.S.A. and Canada.
Operating Instructions
DVD/CD PLAYER
MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
DVD-RAM
recorded with DVD video recorders etc.
Model No.
DVD-S29/DVD-S26
Video & Still pictures (JPEG)
DVD-Video/Video CD/CD
sold on the market
Movie, Music etc.
If you have any questions contact
DVD-R/DVD-RW/+R/+RW
recorded and finalized with DVD video recorders etc.
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
Video (played as DVD-Video)
CD-R/CD-RW
recorded and finalized with personal computers etc.
Music (WMA/MP3) & Still pictures (JPEG)
See page 5 for details.
For U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 20.
For Canada: The warranty can be found on page 21.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 22, 23.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are DVD-S29
for U.S.A. and Canada.
RQT8218-P
P
PC
PX
Except for U.S.A. and Canada
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.
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
(Inside of product)
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.
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
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 socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible or the mains plug or an
appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND
ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS,
TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR
ITEMS.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.
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.
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service
personnel if:
Product information
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
For product information or assistance with product operation:
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 20.
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at
closest to you.
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these
operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
3. 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.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to
confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
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Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the formats. The icons such
as [RAM] show the formats.
∫ Handling precautions
≥
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).
≥ 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 use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG]
≥ [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified video recording
standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video
cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥ [JPEG] Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system) Standard Version 1.0. To play JPEG files,
select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 15, Other Menu).
DVD-Video [DVD-V]
Example:
∫
Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R/CD-RW)
Discs marked with the
labels containing the region
number “1” or “ALL”
1
≥ Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
≥ This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more
time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
≥ If groups were created away from the root like “002 group” in the illustration below, the
eighth one onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen.
2
1
ALL
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DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]
Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or
DVD video cameras
≥
There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.
≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
Naming folders and files
(Files are treated as content and folders are treated as
groups on this unit.)
At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This
should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits,
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this
may not work at times).
e.g. [MP3]
iR (Video)/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
root
Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or
DVD video cameras
—
001 group
Video CD [VCD]
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
002 group
Files must have the extension:
“.WMA” or “.wma”
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”
[WMA]
≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
≥ This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a
file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).
[MP3]
≥ This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥ Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
001 track.mp3
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
003 group
≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above
formats. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after
recording.
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or
condition of the recording.
∫ Discs that cannot be played
DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD,
DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM,
and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not
conform to IEC62107.
[JPEG]
≥
JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conforms to the DCF Standard Version 1.0 are displayed.
– Pictures taken using digital camera functions not supported by DCF like automatic
picture rotation may not be displayed.
– Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software
may not be displayed.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still
pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical
specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be
possible.
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STEP 1 Connection to a television
≥ Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥ Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥ Connect the terminals of the same color.
Television
With COMPONENT VIDEO IN
With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
IN
or
S VIDEO
IN
R
L
R
L
S video cable§
Audio/video
Video
cables
Audio/video cable
(included)
Not used
cable (included)
Y
P
B
R
Y
P
B
R
L
L
P
P
Back of the
unit
R
R
Please connect directly to TV.
Please connect directly to TV.
§When using this connection, the audio cable
(red and white plugs) should also be connected.
Select “Darker” from the “Black Level Control” (➜ page 16,
“Video” tab).
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, then follow the instructions
on the menu screen (➜ page 15, Picture Menu).
You can connect the audio cable to the 2-
channel audio input terminals of an analog
amplifier or system component to enjoy
stereo sound.
All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors
are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another
brand of television.
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∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last
∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound
AC power supply cord (included)
Y
P
B
R
L
Amplifier with a built-in
Coaxial cable
To household AC outlet
L
decoder or a decoder-
R
P
AC IN
amplifier combination
Conserving power
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.
R
Please connect directly to TV.
COAXIAL IN
Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS Digital Surround”
(➜ page 17, “Audio” tab).
Except U.S.A. and Canada
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.
STEP 2 The remote control
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
∫ Batteries
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
R6/LR6, AA
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period
of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
∫ Use
Aim at the remote control sensor (➜ page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a
maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.
QUICK OSD FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE
1
2
3
4
5
ADVANCED
AV
ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW ENHANCER SURROUND
SOUND
ENHANCEMENT
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
PLAY LIST
MENU
RETURN
SETUP
SETUP
ENTER
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
ENTER
RETURN
Power ON.
Shows QUICK SETUP
screen.
Follow the message
and make the settings. QUICK SETUP.
Press to finish
Press to exit.
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SETUP
PLAY MODE PLAY SPEED ZOOM
GROUP
To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” (➜ page 17, “Others” tab).
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Basic play
2Open the disc tray.
1Power ON.
Stop
Pause
Remote control sensor
[DVD-S29]
Displaying current playback
condition ➜ page 9
3Load the disc.
4Start play.
≥
Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges before use.
[DVD-S26]
Reviewing titles/programs to
play ➜ page 9
QUICK OSD
ADVANCED
FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE
Repeat play
2
4
1
AV
ADVANCED
≥ Select “Repeat” or “A-B Repeat” (➜ page 14, Play Menu).
DISC REVIEW ENHANCER SURROUND
SOUND
ENHANCEMENT
Skip
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Search
(during play)
(during pause)
≥[RAM] Can also skip to the markers.
PICTURE MODE
CM SKIP
Slow-motion
≥ Up to 5 steps
7
CANCEL
9
QUICK REPLAY
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥ [VCD] Slow-motion, forward direction only
10
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
Stop
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
The position is memorized when “!” flashes on the display.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to resume.
≥Press [∫] to clear the position.
Pause
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
PLAY LIST
MENU
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
Standby/on switch (Í/I)
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.
[Except\U.S.A.\and\Canada]
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (➜ page 18, 19).
Standby/on indicator (Í)
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.
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Convenient functions
[DVD-S29]
Displaying current playback condition
QUICK OSD
Group skip
ENTER
Quick On Screen Display
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
(Main unit)
Press [QUICK OSD].
≥[VCD] forward direction only
e.g. [DVD-V]
Current playback number
Frame-by-frame
(during pause)
Elapsed play time
ENTER
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Chapter
Title
1
1
Time
0 : 00 : 22
Select
Register
Playback condition
Return to
previous
screen
Program Playback
RETURN
On-screen
ENTER
item select
Play mode
≥ To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD].
Current position
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Reviewing titles/programs to play
[DVD-S26]
ADVANCED
Enter
number
DISC REVIEW
ENTER
Advanced Disc Review
[RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) (Normal playback only)
9
e.g. To select 123: [1]
➜
[2]
➜
[3]
➜
[ENTER]
(Main unit)
10
1
2
Press [ADVANCED DISC
REVIEW].
Press [1] (PLAY) when
you find a title/program to
play.
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu.
[RAM]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Chapter
Title
1
1
Time
0 : 00 : 22
Plays the programs (➜ page 13).
TOP MENU
PLAY LIST
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
[RAM]
Disc
≥ You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode” (➜ page 16, “Advanced
Disc Review” in “Disc” tab).
menu
Plays a play list (➜ page 13).
≥ This may not work depending on the play position.
MENU
[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu.
RETURN
SOUND
Enjoying clear sound
ENHANCEMENT
Sound Enhancement
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Number display ,------. Time display
FL SELECT
Main unit display
You can enjoy clear sound by adding higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc.
Press [SOUND ENHANCEMENT] to select
Information screen
[JPEG]
SUBTITLE
Functions
“On”.
This does not work when Advanced Surround
➜ page 10) is on.
≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording.
≥
Sound Enhancement On
(
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Convenient functions
PLAY SPEED
Recalling recommended audio/video setting
AV
ENHANCER
Changing play speed [RAM] [DVD-V]
AV Enhancer
During play, press [PLAY SPEED] to select
“Fast”, “Normal” or “Slow”.
Functions
By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined
and the best audio and video settings are configured.
Functions
Play Speed x1.4
Normal
Fast
Fine adjustments
While the menu is displayed
Press [21] to increase or decrease the playing
Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”.
≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording.
AV Enhancer On
Slow
speed from k0.6 to k1.4 in 0.1 units.
When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the individual settings indicated below.
Audio settings:
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to return to the normal play.
≥After you change the speed
Advanced Surround (➜ below), Sound Enhancement (➜ page 9),
Dialogue Enhancer (➜ page 15)
Video settings:
–
Advanced Surround (➜ left) and Sound Enhancement (➜ page 9) do not work.
– Audio output switches to 2 ch.
– 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.
≥This may not work depending on the discs recording.
Picture Mode (➜ below)
ADVANCED
CM SKIP
Enjoying virtual surround
Advanced Surround
SURROUND
Skipping a minute forward [RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels)
Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.
During play, press [CM SKIP].
≥This may not work depending on the play position.
Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “SP 1”,
“SP 2”,“HP 1”or “HP 2”.
Functions
SP (Speaker) 1 Natural
HP (Headphone) 1 Natural HP 2 Enhanced Off
SP 2 Enhanced
Advanced Surround SP1
ZOOM
Zoom [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
≥ When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from
speakers on either side of you.
≥ When using headphones from the connected equipment, select “HP 1” or “HP 2”.
≥ Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the front left and right
speakers or the width of the television if using the television’s speakers.
≥ Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio or
“Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)
Functions
Just Fit Zoom
a1.00
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
PICTURE MODE
Press [21] while the menu is displayed.(Press and hold to alter faster.)
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units), from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
Picture Mode [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]
GROUP
Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture
quality for movie viewing.
Starting play from a selected group [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Functions
A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a “Group”.
Normal:
Normal images
Picture Mode Normal
1
2
While stopped, press [GROUP].
Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select a
group and press [ENTER].
Cinema1:
Mellows images and enhances detail in dark
scenes.
Functions
Cinema2:
Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Group Search
1
Animation: Suitable for animation
Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
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Changing soundtracks
[DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
AUDIO
QUICK REPLAY
Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
(Except iR/iRW)
Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.
≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording.
Functions
Audio
[RAM] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.
1
PLAY MODE
Program/Random play [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Signal type/data
LPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3/2 .1ch
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].
Program ---) Random---) Off (Normal play)
^-------------------------------------------b
.1: Low frequency effect
(not displayed if there is no signal)
0: No surround
≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data
Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 15).
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
∫ Program play (up to 32 items)
1
Press the numbered buttons to select the
items (➜ page 9, Enter number).
Repeat this step to program other items.
Press [1] (PLAY).
2: Front leftiFront right
e.g. [DVD-V]
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
Choose a title and chapter.
Title Chapter
No.
1
Time
Changing subtitles [DVD-V] (with subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
1
Play
SUBTITLE
2
Clear
[RAM] (On/Off only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Clear all
Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group)
Press [ENTER] and [3 4] to select “ALL”, then press
[ENTER] again to register.
[DVD-V] [VCD]
Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.
≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that
are not displayed.
Functions
Changing the program
Press [3 4] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat step 1.
Subtitle
Off
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off”.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
[RAM]
≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.
Clearing the whole program
≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.
Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit
is turned off or the disc tray is opened.
Angle select [DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
ANGLE/PAGE
e.g. [DVD-V]
∫ Random play
Still picture rotation [JPEG]
Random Playback
1
[DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press the numbered
buttons to select a group or a title (➜ page 9,
Enter number).
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle or rotate the
e.g. [DVD-V]
Choose a title.
Title
1
still picture.
Functions
to start
PLAY
0
~
9
to select
2
Press [1] (PLAY).
Angle
1/4
To exit the program or random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
11
Using navigation menus
Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
TOP MENU
MENU
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 15, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).
∫ Using the submenu
Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
1
2
3
Press [MENU].
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Press [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
While the menu is displayed
Playback Menu
All
Press [3 4] to select
“All”, “Audio” or “Picture”
WMA/MP3/JPEG
Total 434
WMA/MP3
JPEG
Audio
Total 7
Groups and content
Content only
Groups only
and press [ENTER].
≥ To display/exit the screen,
press [TOP MENU].
Multi
List
Tree
Picture
Total 427
Thumbnail images [JPEG]
To the next group
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group
to select and press ENTER
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
To the previous group
1
2
3
Press [MENU].
WMA/MP3 and JPEG
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
All
Audio
Picture
Press [3421] to select the group and press [ENTER].
≥To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
≥To start play from the selected content
Press [34] to select and press [ENTER].
To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator
To search by a content or group title (➜ see below)
Help display
Find
∫ Searching by a content or group title
Group and content number currently playing
N
avigation
M
enu
JPEG
5
1
Press [MENU].
002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish
:JPEG
≥ Press [2 1] to highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search
Perfume
001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
its content.
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
2
3
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Press [3 4] to select “Find” and
:WMA/MP3
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
¢
A
Find
press [ENTER].
010 Vocal
4
Press [3 4] to select a character and
Group 005/023
Content 0001/0004
RETURN to exit
press [ENTER].
≥ Repeat to enter another character.
≥ Lower case is also searched.
Number currently selected
FUNCTIONS
to display the sub menu
Group
Content
≥ Press [6 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥ Press [2] to erase a character.
≥ Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that character.
≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥ To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen
Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
5
6
Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].
Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].
12
PLAY LIST
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Playing CD [CD]
Playing RAM discs [RAM]
MENU
Titles appear with CD text playback.
≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot edit play lists and titles.
e.g. CD text
CD Text
1/23
2
01
1
2
Press [MENU].
Press [3 4] to select the
track and press [ENTER].
Disc Title:
Disc Artist:
Track Title:
All By Artist
Pink Island
Long John Platinum
Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED
Playing the programs
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ashley at Prom
City Penguin
Formura one
1
2
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Soccer
Baseball
5.
6.
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by
page.
≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery
7.
8.
Direct Navigator
Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons
to select the program.
9.
10.
RETURN
to exit
to select and press
ENTER
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide
messages and the elapsed play time indicator.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the
program.
Date
11/ 1(WED)
On
Contents
No.
T i t l e
Monday feature
1
2
3
4
5
0:05 AM
1:05 PM
2:21 PM
3:37 PM
11:05 AM
1/
2/
3/
1
2
3
(MON)
(TUE)
(WED)
Auto action
Cinema
Music
Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
4/10(THU)
Baseball
TOP MENU MENU
0
9
to select
RETURN to exit
3
Press [ENTER].
While the menu is displayed
Press [3421] to select then press [ENTER].
Playing a play list (Only when the disc contains a play list)
Menu:
Play list:
Play starts.
1
2
Press [PLAY LIST].
Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons
to select the play list.
P l a y l i s t
Takes you to the next menu which
shows play lists or another menu.
No. Date
Length
0:00:01
T i t l e
1
2
3
4
5
11/1
City Penguin
Ashley at Prom
Formula one
Soccer
1/
2/
3/
1
2
3
0:01:20
1:10:04
0:10:20
0:00:01
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
4/10
Baseball
≥
To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times.
6
4/11
4/ 15
4/ 17
4/ 20
4/22
0:00:01
0:01:10
0:13:22
0:05:30
0:07:29
City Penguin
Ashley at Prom
Formula one
Soccer
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
Press [ENTER].
7
≥To change the menu background, press [FUNCTIONS].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To display/exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].
8
9
10
Baseball
3
0
9
to select and press ENTER
RETURN to exit
Selecting from the list
1
2
During play, press [MENU].
P l a y l i s t
All By Artist
No.
Pink Island
Content title
Press [2] then [3 4] to switch among
“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.
Press [1] then [3 4] to select an item
and press [ENTER].
1
2
3
4
5
6
Few times in summer
Playlist
Group
Less and less
And when was born
I
Content
Quatre gymnopedies
You've made me sad
3
I
can't quit him
7
8
9
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
10 Ziggy starfish
≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].
0
9
to select
ENTER to play
RETURN to exit
13
Using On-Screen Menus
1
2
3
4
Select
Go to the next
menu
Select
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
ENTER
9
Register
Register
10
Return to the previous menu
Select the menu.
Press.
Make the settings.
Press to exit.
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
Main menus
Other Settings
(➜ page 10, Changing play speed)
(➜ page 10, Recalling recommended audio/video setting)
Play Speed
AV Enhancer
To start from a specific item
Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track
Playlist, Content
∫ Play Menu
To skip incrementally or decrementally§ (Time Slip for play only)
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, [JPEG] The Repeat and Marker
1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.
2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
≥Press and hold [3 4] to alter faster.
functions can be used.)
Time
Select an item to be repeated.
Repeat
To start from a specific time§ (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
≥[RAM] (still picture part): Does not work.
A-B Repeat
(➜ page 11, Changing soundtracks)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
To show thumbnail images
Audio
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Thumbnail
Subtitle
(➜ page 11, Changing subtitles)
Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position:
[ENTER] (at the desired point)
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders
(➜ page 11, Angle select)
Marker (VR)
Angle
To mark another position:[2 1] to select “¢”➜ [ENTER]
Marker
Except [RAM]
To recall a marker:
To erase a marker:
[2 1] ➜ [ENTER]
[2 1] ➜ [CANCEL]
(➜ page 11, Still picture rotation)
Rotate Picture
≥This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
≥Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or switch the
unit to standby.
To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Slideshow
(➜ right)
Other
(➜ page 9, Reviewing titles/programs to play)
Advanced
Disc Review
Settings
§ Except iR/iRW
14
∫ Picture Menu
Picture Mode
∫ Other Menu
Setup
(➜ page 10, Picture Mode)
(➜ page 16, Changing the player settings)
480i (interlace) ,------. 480p (progressive)
When you select “480p” and a confirmation screen appears, select
“Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible
television.
Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or
to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function.
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Video Output
Mode
Play as Data Disc
If you have chosen “480p”
(
➜
above), select the method of conversion
for progressive output to suit the type of material.
Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and
appropriately converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in
addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content
is distorted.
Transfer
Mode
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
∫ Audio Menu
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc.
(➜ page 10, Enjoying virtual surround)
Advanced Surround
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed
for limited viewing uses only.
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue
recorded in the center channel)
Dialogue
Enhancer
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
On ,------. Off
(➜ page 9, Enjoying clear sound)
Sound Enhancement
With AUDIO OUT connections (➜ page 6)
Switch on if sound is distorted.
On ,------. Off
Attenuator
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
∫ Display Menu
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
Off, Date, Details
0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Auto, 0 to s7
Information
Subtitle Position
Subtitle Brightness
To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on
a 16:9 aspect television
Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks,
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
4:3 Aspect
Auto:
The standard setting is “Shrink”. However this
automatically changes to “Zoom” with a letterbox picture.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3
with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
(➜ page 10, Zoom)
(➜ page 10, Zoom)
Off, On, Auto
Just Fit Zoom
Manual Zoom
GUI See-through
GUI Brightness
s3 to r3
15
Changing the player settings
1
2
3
4
5
Select
Select
Select
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
SETUP
SETUP
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
9
Register
Go right
10
Register
Shows Setup menu.
Select the tab.
Select the item.
Make the settings.
Press to exit.
≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥ Underlined items are the factory preset.
∫ “Video” tab
TV Aspect
4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Choose the setting to The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so
The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
suit your television
it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
and preference.
4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox
style.
∫ “Disc” tab
Audio
Choose the audio
language.
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle
language.
Menus
Choose the
language for disc
menus.
Advanced Disc
Review
English
Other¢¢¢¢
French
Spanish
French
Original§1
Spanish
§2
16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
TV Type
Select to suit the
type of television.
Standard (Direct View TV)
LCD TV/Projector
Plasma TV
CRT Projector
Projection TV
Automatic§3 English
Other¢¢¢¢
§2
Time Delay
0ms
20ms
100ms
40ms
60ms
§2
English
French
Spanish
Other¢¢¢¢
When connected with an 80ms
AV amplifier and Plasma
display, adjust if you
notice the audio is out of
sync with the video.
≥Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also
changes this setting.
Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.
Still Mode
Automatic
Select how to review
Specify the type of
picture shown when
paused.
Field:
The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is
(➜
page 9).
lower.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to
limit DVD-Video play. 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
≥Follow the on-
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit
Frame:
Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear
blurred.
1 to 7
Black Level Control Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the
ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Change the black
level of the picture if
you connected a
television through
the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT.
Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO
screen instructions.
OUT.
terminals.
16
§1
§2
§3
The original language designed on the disc is selected.
Input a code number referring to the table (➜ below).
If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language
(If available on the disc).
∫ “Audio” tab
PCM Digital Output Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible
Check the digital input
limitations of the
equipment you
connect using
COAXIAL terminal and
select the maximum
sampling frequency of
PCM digital output.
with 44.1 or 48 kHz
Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible
with 88.2 or 96 kHz
≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or
44.1 kHz.
≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of
88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your
equipment’s operating instructions for details.
Language code list
Abkhazian:
Afar:
6566
6565
6570
8381
6577
6582
7289
6583
6588
6590
6665
6985
Hausa:
7265
7387
7273
7285
7383
7378
7365
7165
7384
7465
7487
7578
7583
7575
7589
7579
7585
7679
7665
Romanian:
Russian:
8279
8285
8377
8365
7168
8382
Hebrew:
Hindi:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Ameharic:
Arabic:
Samoan:
Sanskrit:
Hungarian:
Icelandic:
Indonesian:
Interlingua:
Irish:
Scots Gaelic:
Serbian:
Dolby Digital
Bitstream PCM
Select “Bitstream” when the
equipment can decode the
bitstream (digital form of multi-
channel data). Otherwise,
select “PCM”. (If the bitstream
is output to the equipment
without a decoder, high levels
of noise can be output and
may damage your speakers
and hearing.)
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona:
Sindhi:
8378
8368
8373
8375
8376
8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085
With COAXIAL
Italian:
connections (
➜
page 7)
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Japanese:
Javanese:
Kannada:
Kashmiri:
Kazakh:
Kirghiz:
Singhalese:
Slovak:
Slovenian:
Somali:
Spanish:
Sundanese:
Swahili:
Swedish:
Tagalog:
Tajik:
DTS Digital Surround
Bitstream PCM
Basque:
With COAXIAL
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
connections (
➜
page 7)
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
6890
6672
6682
6671
7789
6669
7577
6765
9072
6779
7282
6783
6865
7876
6978
6979
6984
7079
7074
7073
7082
7089
7176
7565
6869
6976
7576
7178
7185
Korean:
Kurdish:
Laotian:
Latin:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
Byelorussian:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
Chinese:
Corsican:
Croatian:
Czech:
Dynamic Range
Compression
Off
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Tamil:
On:
Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through
compressing the range of the lowest sound level and
the highest sound level. Convenient for late night
viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
Lingala:
7678
7684
7775
7771
7783
7776
7784
7773
7782
7779
7778
7865
7869
7879
7982
8083
7065
8076
8084
8065
8185
Tatar:
Lithuanian:
Macedonian:
Malagasy:
Malay:
Telugu:
Thai:
Tibetan:
Tigrinya:
Tonga:
Turkish:
Turkmen:
Twi:
Ukrainian:
Urdu:
Uzbek:
Vietnamese:
Volapük:
Welsh:
Wolof:
Xhosa:
Yiddish:
Yoruba:
Zulu:
Danish:
Dutch:
Malayalam:
Maltese:
∫ “Display” tab
Menu Language
English:
Esperanto:
Estonian:
Faroese:
Fiji:
Maori:
English
On
Français
Off
Español
Marathi:
Moldavian:
Mongolian:
Nauru:
On-Screen Messages
∫ “Others” tab
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness
of the unit’s display.
Auto Power Off
Finnish:
Nepali:
French:
Norwegian:
Oriya:
Bright
Dim
Frisian:
Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you
Galician:
Georgian:
German:
Greek:
Pashto, Pushto:
Persian:
perform some operations.
Polish:
On:
The unit switches to standby mode after about 30
minutes in the stop mode.
Portuguese:
Punjabi:
Greenlandic:
Guarani:
Gujarati:
Off
Yes
Quechua:
Rhaeto-Romance: 8277
QUICK SETUP
No
Re-initialize Setting Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 16)
are set. Please enter the same password. After “INI” on
the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
This returns all values
in the Setup menus to
the default settings.
No
17
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, refer to
the “Customer Services Directory” on page 20 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 4 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer
for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
Power
Subtitle position
is wrong.
≥ Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (15)
No power.
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household
AC outlet. (7)
No subtitles.
≥ Display the subtitles. (11)
The unit is
≥When “Auto Power Off” is set to “On”, the unit automatically
switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the
stop mode. (17)
The subtitles
overlap closed
captions recorded
on discs.
≥ Clear the subtitles. (11)
automatically
switched to the
standby mode.
No operation
In A-B repeat,
point B is
automatically set.
≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
No response
when any buttons
pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in
these operating instructions. (5)
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning,
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off,
disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to
evaporate.
Repeat play is
automatically
canceled.
≥ A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
≥ Repeat play may be canceled when you press [CM SKIP] or
[ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].
Picture incorrect
Picture distorted.
≥ Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video
cassette recorder. (6)
≥ Make sure that progressive output has not been selected
when the connected television is not progressive compatible.
Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly.
The settings will return to “480i”.
No response
when remote
control buttons
pressed.
≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7)
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and
operate. (8)
No picture or
sound.
≥Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected
equipment.
Picture size
doesn’t fit the
screen.
≥ Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. (16)
≥ Use the television to change the aspect. If your television
does not have that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display
Menu. (15)
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.
You have forgotten ≥While stopped, press and hold [QUICK OSD] [DVD-S29] or
your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings
to Factory Preset.
[ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] [DVD-S26] and [;] on the unit
and then also press and hold [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit
until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit
off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.
≥ Change the Zoom setting. (10)
The television
may display
incorrectly or
colors appear
faded.
Menu not
displayed
correctly.
≥ PAL discs cannot be played.
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
It takes time
before play starts.
[MP3]
≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still
picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time
will not be displayed, however this is normal.
≥ Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (10)
≥ Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (15)
≥ Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. (15)
≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function.
The program and
random play
functions do not
work. [DVD-V]
≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
Auto zoom
function does not
work well.
≥
Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (10)
Menu doesn’t
appear. [VCD] with
playback control
≥Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).
≥ Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes
and may not work depending on the type of disc.
18
Progressive video
Unit displays
“noPLAy”
There is ghosting
when progressive
output is on.
≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material
used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use
interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture
Menu to “480i”. (15)
≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (5)
≥You inserted a blank disc.
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (5)
“U11”
≥The disc may be dirty. (21)
Pictures not in
progressive
output.
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT
or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.
“H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a
number.
≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H”
depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number
and contact a qualified service person.
Closed captions
not displayed.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be
displayed.
Sound incorrect
Sound distorted.
“nodISC”
≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
≥Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (10)
≥Select “On” in “Attenuator” in Audio Menu if it causes
distortion with AUDIO OUT connections. (15)
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
Television displays
“/”
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
Piercing noise
comes from the
speakers.
≥If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not
include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital” or
“DTS Digital Surround” in “Audio” tab. (17)
“Cannot display
group xx, content
xx”
≥You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (5)
Effects do not
work.
≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting
bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (7)
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with
some discs.
≥Advanced Surround and Sound Enhancement do not work if
you have changed the play speed.
“Check the disc”
≥This disc may be dirty. (21)
“This disc may
not be played in
your region”
≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”,
“ALL” or multiple region number including “1”. (5)
No on-screen
display.
≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. (17)
No sound
≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play
speed.
Recording
Cannot record to
digital recording
equipment.
≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing
digital recording.
(Incorrect sound
recorded.)
≥You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot
handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥Make the following settings:
– Advanced Surround:
– PCM Digital Output:
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround:
Off (10)
Up to 48 kHz (17)
PCM (17)
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07P09a4 nasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty Coverage
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited
Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with
a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you
may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to
the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
Product or Part Name
DVD Player
Parts
Labor
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)
Customer Services Directory
Ten (10) Days
Not Applicable
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or
Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature
requests by visiting our Web Site at:
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty
period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only
applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase
receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.
or, contact us via the web at:
Mail-In Service
You may also contact us directly at:
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
Accessory Purchases
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the
original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone and/or email
address where you can be reached.
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by
visiting our Web Site at:
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE
REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF
PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR
THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY
COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH
OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove
or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or
images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
F1104
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated below from
the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product
Accessories including rechargeable batteries
One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
Ninety (90) days
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be
applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
Richmond,
Calgary, Alberta
Mississauga, Ontario
Lachine, Québec
British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC
Panasonic Canada Inc.
6835-8 St. N. E.
Calgary, AB
T2E 7H7
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON
L4W 2T3
Panasonic Canada Inc.
3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Lachine, QC
th
V6W 1K8
H8T 1C4
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627
Tel: (403) 295-3955
Fax: (403) 274-5493
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418
Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (514) 633-8020
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Maintenance
∫ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
∫ Clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
≥
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
≥Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the
operating environment.
≥Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction.
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Specifications
Referencia rápida en español
Signal system:
Operating temperature range:
NTSC
95 F)
Pickup:
Wave length:
Conexión a un televisor
Televisor
i5 to
i
35
oC (
i
41 to
i
x
662 nm/785 nm
[U.S.A.] CLASS IIa/CLASS I
[Others] CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
[U.S.A.\and\Canada] AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[Others] AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz
9 W
Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:
(1) DVD (DVD-Video)
Laser power:
Power supply:
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG§4, 5
(3) DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video)
)
AUDIO IN
VIDEO
IN
R
L
Power consumption:
Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 1 W
Dimensions (WkDkH):
(4)
iR/RW (Video)
(5) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD§1
,
Cable de audio/
vídeo (incluido)
430 mmk248 mmk43 mm
(16 15/16zk9 12/16zk1 11/16z)
approx. 2.14 kg (4.7 lb)
MP3§2, 5, WMA§3, 5, JPEG§4, 5, HighMAT Level 2
(Audio and Image)]
Mass:
Video output:
Output level:
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Pin jack
[Note]
Output connector:
Number of connectors:
S-video output:
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass
and dimensions are approximate.
1 system
Y output level:
C output level:
Output connector:
Number of connectors:
Component video output:
Y output level:
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
S terminal
§1
Conforming to IEC62107
Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and
§2
320 kbps
1 system
480p/480i)
§3
Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and
(
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Parte posterior del aparato
A una toma de CA
320 kbps
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
P
P
B
output level:
output level:
§4
R
Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096
Output connector: Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red
)
pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
The total combined maximum number of recognizable
Number of connectors:
Audio output:
1 system
§5
audio and picture contents and groups: 4000 audio
and picture contents and 400 groups.
Output level:
Output connector:
Number of connectors:
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio):
2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Pin jack
2 channel: 1 system
Cable de alimentación
de CA (incluido)
4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
4 Hz–20 kHz
L
≥CD Audio:
(2) S/N ratio:
R
AC IN
≥CD Audio:
115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥DVD (linear audio):
≥CD Audio:
100 dB
98 dB
≥Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA el último.
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD Audio:
Digital audio output:
0.0025 %
Pin jack
Coaxial digital output:
22
≥Hasta 5 pasos
≥Pulse [1] (PLAY) para reiniciar la
reproducción.
≥[VCD] Cámara lenta, en sentido de
avance solamente
Búsqueda
(durante la
PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA
Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada en el mismo.
SLOW/SEARCH
reproducción)
Encienda.
Cámara lenta
1
(durante la pausa)
Muestra la pantalla QUICK SETUP.
≥[RAM] También puede saltar a
marcadores.
SETUP
SKIP
2
Salto
Pulse [3 4] para seleccionar
3
RETURN
“Español” y pulse [ENTER].
Salto de grupo
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
ENTER
ENTER
Siga el mensaje y haga los ajustes.
≥[VCD] Sentido de avance solamente
Pulse para terminar PREPARACIÓN
Cuadro a
4
ENTER
RÁPIDA.
cuadro
ENTER
(durante la pausa)
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Pulse para salir.
SETUP
5
Seleccionar
Selección de
elemento en
pantalla
Vuelta a la
RETURN
Reproducción básica
ENTER
pantalla
anterior
Registrar
Encienda.
1
2
(
Aparato principal)
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Ej.: Para seleccionar 12:
Abra la bandeja del disco.
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
Introducción
de números
OPEN/CLOSE
ENTER
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Ej.: Para seleccionar 123:
9
(Aparato principal)
10
[1]
➜
[2]
➜
[3]
➜
[ENTER]
Introduzca el disco.
3
4
[DVD-V]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
PLAY
Inicie la reproducción.
Muestra un menú inicial de disco
[RAM]
Reproduce los programas.
(Aparato principal)
TOP MENU
PLAY LIST
[DVD-V]
La posición se memoriza cuando “!”
parpadea en el visualizador.
≥Pulse [1] (PLAY) para proseguir.
≥Pulse [∫] para borrar la posición.
Menú del
disco
STOP
Muestra un menú del disco
Parada
[RAM]
Reproduce una lista de reproducción.
MENU
[VCD] con control de reproducción
Muestra un menú del disco
≥Pulse [1] (PLAY) para reiniciar la
reproducción.
PAUSE
RETURN
Pausa
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Main feature index
(Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
Displays current playback
condition (9)
Changes the unit’s display (9)
QUICK OSD
ADVANCED
FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE
AV
ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW ENHANCER SURROUND
To enjoy virtual surround (10)
Reviews titles/programs
to play (9)
SOUND
ENHANCEMENT
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
To enjoy clear sound (9)
PICTURE MODE
CM SKIP
Recalls recommended
audio/video setting (10)
To select the preset picture
quality (10)
7
CANCEL
9
Skips a minute forward (10)
QUICK REPLAY
10
Skips back a few seconds (11)
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
STOP
PAUSE
PLAY
Shows a disc top menu (9)
or program list (13)
This manual was printed with soy based ink.
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
PLAY LIST
MENU
Shows a disc menu (9, 12, 13)
or play list (13)
[U.S.A.\and\Canada\
Shows On-Screen Menus (14)
ENTER
§
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Changes angles or rotates
still pictures (11)
Changes subtitles (11)
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SETUP
Changes soundtracks (11)
Program/random play (11)
PLAY MODE PLAY SPEED ZOOM
GROUP
§For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the
word “Partner”.
Selects groups to play (10)
Changes play speed (10)
Changes the zoom ratio (10)
[U.S.A.]
[Canada]
pr
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Canada Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
\Others]
Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H. Wiesbaden
N. (a Division of Panasonic Marketing G.M.B.H.)
Military Sales Department
6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Hagenauerstr.
43 Germany
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Corporate
Management Division for the Americas
Sales Office for North America
Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section
32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1, Hamamatsu-cho,
2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-6132, Japan
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