The illustration shows DVD-S29 for U.S.A. and Canada. Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER DVD-S29/DVD-S26 Model No. If you have any questions contact In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 For U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 20. For Canada: The warranty can be found on page 21.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Table of contents Getting started Accessories..........2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service.
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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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT...
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 20. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre...
Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the formats. The icons such as [RAM] show the formats. 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.
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). All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. Video...
∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound Amplifier with a built-in Coaxial cable decoder or a decoder- amplifier combination COAXIAL IN Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS Digital Surround” page 17, “Audio” tab). STEP 2 The remote control ∫ Batteries ≥...
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide ( Stop Pause Remote control sensor [DVD-S29] Displaying current playback condition page 9 [DVD-S26] Reviewing titles/programs to play page 9 page 14, Play Menu). (during play) (during pause) Slow-motion, forward direction only...
[DVD-V] Current playback number Title Chapter Playback condition Program Playback Play mode Current position Reviewing titles/programs to play [DVD-S26] Advanced Disc Review (Main unit) [RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) (Normal playback only) Chapter Title Enjoying clear sound Sound Enhancement [RAM] [DVD-V]...
Convenient functions Recalling recommended audio/video setting ENHANCER AV Enhancer By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings are configured. Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”. ≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording. When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the individual settings indicated below.
To clear/display the subtitles Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off”. [RAM] Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”. ≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. Angle select [DVD-V] (with multiple angles) ANGLE/PAGE Still picture rotation...
Using navigation menus Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG discs TOP MENU MENU You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function ( Playing items in order (Playback Menu) While the menu is displayed Press [3 4] to select WMA/MP3/JPEG “All”, “Audio”...
Playing CD [CD] MENU Titles appear with CD text playback. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3 4] to select the track and press [ENTER]. ≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU]. Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator.
Using On-Screen Menus FUNCTIONS Press. Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main menus Program, Group, Title To start from a specific item Chapter, Track Playlist, Content To skip incrementally or decrementally 1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator. 2.
∫ Picture Menu Picture Mode page 10, Picture Mode) 480i (interlace) ,------. 480p (progressive) Video Output When you select “480p” and a confirmation screen appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible Mode television. If you have chosen “480p” ( above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
Changing the player settings SETUP Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. ≥ 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. ∫...
∫ “Audio” tab PCM Digital Output Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz Check the digital input Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible limitations of the with 88.2 or 96 kHz equipment you ≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or connect using...
≥ Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it. ≥ While stopped, press and hold [QUICK OSD] [DVD-S29] or You have forgotten [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] [DVD-S26] and [;] on the unit your ratings and then also press and hold [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit password.
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Progressive video ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material There is ghosting when progressive used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use output is on. interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (15) ≥...
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Limited Warranty Coverage 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...
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.
Specifications Signal system: Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 xF) Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]: (1) DVD (DVD-Video) §4, 5 (2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG (3) DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video) (4) iR/RW (Video)
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PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada en el mismo. Encienda. Muestra la pantalla QUICK SETUP. SETUP Pulse [3 4] para seleccionar “Español” y pulse [ENTER]. RETURN ENTER Siga el mensaje y haga los ajustes. Pulse para terminar PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA.
PLAY MODE PLAY SPEED ZOOM Program/random play (11) Changes play speed (10) [U.S.A.] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com \Others] Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Corporate Management Division for the Americas...