Panasonic DVD-S54 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER
DVD-S54
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
E
RQTC0157-E.indd 1
2
3
ALL
4
RQTC0157-E
2007-12-11 9:57:10

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER DVD-S54 Model No. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “2” or “ALL”. Example: RQTC0157-E RQTC0157-E.indd 1 2007-12-11 9:57:10...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear customer Accessories Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions Please check and identify the supplied accessories. completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2008.
  • Page 3: Safety Precaution

    Safety precaution CAUTION! This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. is apparent, please increase separation between the USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR Placement product and the mobile telephone. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN...
  • Page 4: Discs That Can Be Played

    Discs that can be played Recorded discs (  : Available, : Not available) Commercial discs – Disc Recorded on a DVD Disc Indicated in these Recorded on a personal computer, etc. Remarks video recorder, etc. instructions by Logo Finalizing ...
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio “.ASF” Note about using a DualDisc MPEG4 DVD-R/RW system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi “.asf” The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. CD-R/RW of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.
  • Page 6: Step 1 Connection

    Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”, then follow the instructions on the menu screen ( page 17, “VIDEO” menu). system component to enjoy stereo sound. Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i . 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Back of the unit RQTC0157-E.indd 6...
  • Page 7 Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( Page 24, Glossary)   By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (1080p,1080i). You can also enjoy surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. With HDMI compatible television With HDMI compatible television With HDMI compatible amplifier...
  • Page 8: Step 2 The Remote Control

    STEP 1 Connection Enjoying surround sound   Connect the AC mains lead last COAXIAL IN Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination Coaxial cable • You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. AC mains lead (included) Set “AUDIO OUT”...
  • Page 9: Basic Play

    Basic play Open the disc tray. Power ON. Remote control sensor OPEN/CLOSE Load the disc. Start play. • Load double-sided discs so Stop the label for the side you want to play is facing up. Search Skip (during play) Slow-motion (during pause) •...
  • Page 10 Basic play Frame-by-frame forward direction only DVD-VR (during pause) DVD-VR DVD-V Select Return to On-screen item previous screen select Register DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs ( page 12). DVD-V Disc menu Shows a disc menu. DVD-VR Plays a playlist (...
  • Page 11: Changing The Play Sequences

    Changing the play sequences Program play Random play (up to 30 items) (except DVD-VR (except DVD-VR JPEG MPEG4 JPEG MPEG4 DivX DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU”...
  • Page 12: Using Navigation Menus

    Using navigation menus Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs JPEG MPEG4 DivX  Select the picture in thumbnails menu Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other JPEG PLAYBACK MENU format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only 1. While pictures are being displayed, press [TOP MP3, WMA, JPEG AUDIO/PICTURE While the “PLAYBACK MENU”...
  • Page 13: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition Changing picture mode (Discs with pictures) (Quick On Screen Display) Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture quality Press [QUICK OSD]. NORMAL for movie viewing. Press [e r] to change e.g. NORMAL: Normal images. current/elapsed play time.
  • Page 14: Changing Soundtracks/Dialogue Enhancer/Skipping About 30 Seconds Forward/Angle Select/Still Picture Rotation/Transfer Mode/Zoom

    Convenient functions Changing soundtracks Transfer mode (Discs with pictures) (with multiple soundtracks) DVD-V DivX With COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection DVD-VR AUTO1 If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” e.g. DivX DVD-V DivX ( page 17, “VIDEO” menu). Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. 1: MP3 160kbps 44.1kHz 2ch Press [TRANSFER MODE] to select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
  • Page 15: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using On-Screen Menus Select Select Press. Each time you press the button: Register Register (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 1 Press to exit. On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) Select the item. Make the settings. (Audio) On-Screen Menu 3 On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit Note Press [FUNCTIONS] will display only “On-Screen Menu 4”...
  • Page 16: On-Screen Menu 3/On-Screen Menu 4

    Using On-Screen Menus On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) DIALOGUE ( page 14, Dialogue enhancer) HDMI STATUS Indicates various information when connected with ENHANCER HDMI AV OUT terminal ( below, Confirming HDMI RE-MASTER Discs recorded with multi DVD-V DVD-VR information).
  • Page 17: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings Select Select Select Shows Select the Select the Make the Press to Setup menu. item. settings. exit. menu. Register Register Register • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Underlined items are the factory preset. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
  • Page 18 Changing the player settings “AUDIO” menu  AUDIO OUT ON: Audio output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal. OFF: Audio output is not from HDMI AV OUT terminal. SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below RGB RANGE STANDARD PCM OUTPUT UP TO 48kHz: When connected to equipment compatible...
  • Page 19: About Divx Vod Contents

    About DivX VOD contents About DivX subtitles text display You can display subtitles text recorded onto the DivX video disc on this unit. DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX standard specifications and has no clear protection.
  • Page 20: Viera Link "Hdavi Controltm

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of All connected equipment compatible with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” including this this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can unit automatically turns off when you switch the television off.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some Using the Playback Disc of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, Using the Playback Disc, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc., consult your dealer for instructions.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting guide Progressive video Recording There is ghosting • This problem is caused by the editing method or material Cannot record to • You cannot record WMA/MP3. when progressive or used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use digital recording •...
  • Page 23 Sound incorrect Television displays “ERR H ” • Trouble may have occurred. The number following “ERR H” Sound distorted. • Set Advanced surround to “OFF”. (13) depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then  stands for a •...
  • Page 24: Glossary

    Glossary Language code list DivX Abkhazian: 6566 Hebrew: 7387 Samoan: 8377 DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain Afar: 6565 Hindi: 7273 Sanskrit: 8365 highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file Afrikaans: 6570 Hungarian:...
  • Page 25: Specifications

    : blue, P : red) (1 system) or 4:2:0) RGB video output: MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders 5 Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) R output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 W) video system/G.726 audio system...
  • Page 26: Main Feature Index

    Main feature index (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) Displaying current playback condition (13) Changes the unit's display (10) Changes picture mode (13) Enjoys advanced surround (13) Repeat play (13) Changes play speed (13) To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear (14) Skips about 30 seconds forward (14) Skips back about 10 seconds (13) Shows a disc top menu (10, 12)
  • Page 27 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Equipment (private households) “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” is a trademark of DTS, lnc.
  • Page 28 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. RQTC0157-E Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany H0108YL0 RQTC0157-E.indd 28 2007-12-11 9:57:44...

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