Panasonic DVD-LS87 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic DVD-LS87 Operating Instructions Manual

Portable dvd/cd player

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please
read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number or "ALL".
Region
For the United Kingdom and
Continental Europe
For Asia
For Australia and N.Z.
Example: For the United Kingdom and
Continental Europe
2
Operations in these instructions are described
mainly with the main unit, but you can do the
operations on the remote control if the remote
controls are the same (➜ Back cover)
EB
EG GCS GN
Number
2
3
4
2
3
ALL
5

Operating Instructions

Portable DVD/CD Player
Model No.
MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
DVD-RAM
recorded with DVD video recorders etc.
Video & Still pictures (JPEG)
DVD-RW ( DVD-VR)
recorded and finalized with DVD video recorders etc.
DVD-Video/Video CD/CD
sold on the market
Movie, Music etc.
DVD-R/DVD-RW/+R/+RW
recorded and finalized with DVD video recorders etc.
Video (played as DVD-Video)
CD-R/CD-RW
recorded and finalized with personal computers etc.
Music (WMA/MP3) & Still pictures (JPEG
[DVD-LS85]
Car DC Adaptor is not included.
[Note]
"EB" on the packaging indicates the
United Kingdom.
DVD-LS90
DVD-LS87
DVD-LS85
See page 5 for details.
RQT8431-B
)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Video (played as DVD-Video) CD-R/CD-RW recorded and finalized with personal computers etc. Music (WMA/MP3) & Still pictures (JPEG [DVD-LS85] Car DC Adaptor is not included. [Note] “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. DVD-LS90 DVD-LS87 DVD-LS85 See page 5 for details. RQT8431-B...
  • Page 2: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CAUTION! ≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Operations in these instructions are described mainly with reference to specific formats. Icons such as [RAM] show the formats. DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] ≥ [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders using DCF DVD-Video [DVD-V] — DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]...
  • Page 6: Attaching The Battery

    (included) household mains socket Í Started Finished goes out ➜ lights [Í] ➜ goes out [CHG] lights Recharging time : [DVD-LS90]: Approx. 8 hours [DVD-LS87] [DVD-LS85]: Approx. 4 hours When finished, disconnect the AC adaptor and the AC mains lead.
  • Page 7: The Remote Control

    (screen) Approximate play times Battery pack [DVD-LS85]) CGR-H701 ([DVD-LS87] CGR-H702 ([DVD-LS90]) CGR-H703 (optional) ≥ The times indicated above may differ depending on use. ≥ To change the LCD brightness (➜ page 11, Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD). 3 The remote control...
  • Page 8: Play

    Play Open the lid. OPEN OPEN Insert a disc and close the lid. Click into place 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. ≥...
  • Page 9 Skip Search Slow play Top menu TOP MENU TOP MENU Playing programs [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] (➜ page 15) Menu MENU MENU Playing playlists Navigation menu RETURN RETURN Return Menu operation Frame-by-frame ENTER ENTER Group skip Remote control operations Turn on/off Skip Search Slow play >...
  • Page 10: Useful Functions

    Useful functions Repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. For JPEG, you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.) Press several times to select the content to repeat. ≥To exit the screen : Press [RETURN]. To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat) Except [JPEG] and [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] (still picture part) DISPLAY...
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Picture Quality On The Lcd

    Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off”. [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] Press to select “On” or “Off”. ≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. ≥ To exit the screen : Press [RETURN]. Angle select [DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
  • Page 12: Enjoying Higher Quality Audio And Video

    Enjoying higher quality audio and video Multi Re-master [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD] This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. [WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz) This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
  • Page 13: Program/Random Play

    Program/Random play [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] While stopped PLAYMODE PLAYMODE Press to change. ≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu. (➜ page 17). Program play (up to 32 items) e.g.
  • Page 14: Playing Data Discs

    Playing data discs You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 17, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). Playing items in order (Playback Menu) While the menu is displayed Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio”, or “Picture”...
  • Page 15: Playing Highmat

    Playing HighMAT While the menu is displayed Press [342 1] to select items and press [ENTER]. ENTER ENTER ≥ To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times. ≥ To change the menu background, press [DISPLAY]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc. ≥...
  • Page 16: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using On-Screen Menus Press once. DISPLAY DISPLAY ≥ Press [2] to go to the previous menu. ≥ Items shown differ depending on the type of software. ≥ There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote control. ≥...
  • Page 17: Audio Menu

    Picture Menu Picture Mode (➜ page 12, Picture Mode) Audio Menu Advanced Surround (➜ page 10, Enjoying virtual surround) To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue Dialogue Enhancer recorded in the center channel) On ,------.
  • Page 18: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings [Remote\control\only] ≥ Referring to pages 18 to 19, change as required. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. SETUP SETUP Item Menu Setup Disc Audio Video Subtitle...
  • Page 19: Menu Language

    “Audio” tab PCM Digital Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. § Output Off: Up to 48 kHz: Up to 96 kHz: Up to 192 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 it can handle 96 kHz.
  • Page 20: Using This Unit With Other Equipment

    Using this unit with other equipment Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions. Enjoying with 5.1ch audio Left side of this unit AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT ≥ Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “MPEG [For[Asia[ MPEG is not available.
  • Page 21: When Using In A Car

    [DVD-LS85] Car DC Adaptor is not included. (Included rechargeable battery pack can be used.) [DVD-LS90] [DVD-LS87] ∫ Connections Before connection, consult your car owner’s manual or your dealer. ≥ Connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle that has a 12 V battery. It is not compatible with a vehicle that has a 24 V battery.
  • Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions

    Please obey the rules and/or instructions indicated by the hospital or airline. [DVD-LS90] [DVD-LS87] Use included Car DC Adaptor. (21) [DVD-LS85] Car DC Adaptor is not included. (Included rechargeable battery pack can be used.) Damage may occur if you do not use the specified Car DC Adaptor.
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Voltage: Stereo mini-jack Capacity: 1 system Dimensions (W (excluding protrusions and battery): [DVD-LS90]:235.4 mm 4 Hz to 20 kHz [DVD-LS87] 115 dB 98 dB 97 dB Mass (including battery): 0.008 % 1 system ]Note] Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    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, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) The following do not indicate malfunction.
  • Page 25 Picture incorrect ≥ Select a monitor mode other than “OFF” (no picture). (11, Selecting No picture on the LCD. ≥ Adjust the brightness. (11, Adjusting the picture quality on the The LCD is dark. ≥ The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the LCD pixels turn black or radiate different colors.
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance of the lens ≥ Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional). ≥ Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic dealers.) ≥ You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner. ≥ Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.
  • Page 27 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
  • Page 28: Main Feature Index

    CANCEL CANCEL > 10 10 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ (➜ page 11) Shows a disc top menu (➜ page 9) Shows a program list (➜ page 15) Adjusts the volume (➜ page 8) Shows a disc menu (➜ pages 9, 14) Shows a playlist (➜...

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