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[DVD-LS50]
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 keep this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number "1" or "ALL".
Example:
1
ALL
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 (
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of DVD-LS50.
P
PP
Portable DVD/CD Player
1
2
4
back cover)
This manual was printed
with soy based ink.
Operating Instructions
DVD-LS50
Model No.
DVD-LS55
DVD-LS53
Table of contents
Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . .5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Preparations
1 Attaching the battery . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Recharging the battery. . . . . . . . . 6
3 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Adjusting the LCD angle . . . . . . . 7
Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Changing the play sequences. . . . . .14
RAM disc play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changing the player settings . . . . . .20
Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using a car adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Creating files on a computer . . . . . . .27
Frequently asked questions . . . . . . .28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . .30
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). . . .34
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Main feature index . . . . . . . Back cover
CD . . . . . . . . . .15
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
® Operating Instructions Portable DVD/CD Player DVD-LS50 Model No. DVD-LS55 [DVD-LS50] DVD-LS53 Dear customer Table of contents Thank you for purchasing this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . .4 For optimum performance and safety, please Discs that can be played ...5 read these instructions carefully before Accessories . - Page 2 The following mark and symbols are located on WARNING: bottom of the unit. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DO NOT OPEN DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF...
- Page 3 If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. CAUTION: Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then Use only Panasonic car adaptor DY-DC95. consult a doctor. 2. Disposing of the batteries Check and follow your local regulations A lithium ion/polymer battery before disposal.
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Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
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. receptacles, and the point where they exit from 2) Keep these instructions. -
Page 5: Discs That Can Be Played
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu ( page 19). — [DVD-V] § Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on Panasonic DVD- Video recorders or DVD- Video cameras are played as DVD- Video on this unit. — [VCD] Conforming to IEC62107 —... -
Page 6: Accessories
(CGR-H701) Remote control batteries ∑ 1 [DVD-LS55] [DVD-LS53] (CGR-H703) Audio/video cable (K2KA6CB00003) ∑ 1 For replacement: Available from Panasonic AC adaptor (RFEA906W-W) ∑ 1 dealers AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00006) Preparations 1 Attaching the battery (When the unit is off) The illustrations show connection for CGR-H701. -
Page 7: The Remote Control
3 The remote control Batteries ≥ Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not: ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥... -
Page 8: Play
Play Open the lid. OPEN Headphone terminals [Ë] 3.5 mm (1/8 ) Stereo Insert a disc and close the lid. Click into place Adjust the volume. Press and hold. For two sided discs, insert the side you want to play with the label facing up. - Page 9 Skip Skips items. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] TOP MENU Top menu [RAM] ( Direct navigator page 15) [DVD-V] Menu MENU [RAM] ( Playlist play page 15) [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] ( Navigation menu page 16) RETURN Returns to the previous screen. Return [VCD] (with PBC) Returns to the menu.
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Page 10: Useful Functions
Useful functions Repeat play § Can only be used with discs that show the elapsed time display. For JPEG, you can use even if there is no elapsed time display. Press to select the content to REPEAT Menu repeat. Repeat To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat) Except [JPEG] and [RAM] (still picture part) Press at the starting and ending points. - Page 11 [RAM] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information) Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. (Subtitle on/off information is also not recordable on Panasonic DVD-R finalized with a Panasonic DVD Recorder.) Angle select and Still picture rotation [DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle select...
- Page 12 Useful functions Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD NORMAL: Normal MONITOR MODE FULL: Stretched horizontally ZOOM: Stretched vertically and horizontally OFF: No picture ≥ If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “OFF” to conserve power. Í...
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Page 13: Enjoying Higher Quality Audio And Video
Enjoying higher quality audio and video [Remote\control\only] AV Enhancer By just pressing one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings which are indicated below are configured. AV ENHANCER Press to select “On”. Menu AV Enhancer On Audio settings: Multi Re-master (... -
Page 14: Changing The Play Sequences
Changing the play sequences [Remote\control\only] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] While stopped PLAY MODE All group ( Program Random > > [DVD-A] Press to change. Normal play ^==== !===n ≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc”... -
Page 15: Ram Disc Play
RAM disc play § [RAM] You cannot edit titles or playlists on this unit. Selecting programs to play (DIRECT NAVIGATOR) Use [34] to select TOP MENU Direct Navigator the program and press [ENTER]. ENTER ≥ You can also use the Date T i t l e Contents... -
Page 16: Playing Data Discs
Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM) While the menu is displayed Use [34] to select “All”, “Audio”, or “Picture”... -
Page 17: Using The Contents Screen To Find
Using the submenu While the navigation menu ( see left) is displayed. Use [34] to select the submenu ( DISPLAY below) and press [ENTER]. ENTER Submenu Multi Groups and content List Content only Tree Groups only Thumbnail images [JPEG] Thumbnail To the next group [WMA] [MP3] Next group To the previous group [WMA] [MP3]... -
Page 18: Operating With On-Screen Menus
Operating with On-Screen Menus 1 Use [34] to select the menu. Press DISPLAY once. 2 Use [1] to go to the next ENTER menu and [34] to set. ≥ Use [2] to go to the previous menu ≥ Items shown differ depending on the type of software. ≥... - Page 19 Picture Menu Picture Mode page 13) Audio Menu Advanced Surround page 12) 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 ,------. Off Multi Re-master page 13) Display Menu...
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Page 20: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings ≥ Referring to pages 20 to 22, change as required. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Press [3 4 2 1] to select the SETUP menu, item, content and press [ENTER]. - Page 21 Video ≥ TV Aspect 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills Choose the the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). setting to suit your ≥ television and 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) preference.
- Page 22 Changing the player settings Display ≥ ≥ ≥ Menu Language English Français Español ≥ ≥ On-Screen Messages Others ≥ HighMAT Enable: Plays as HighMAT ≥ Selects the play method for Disable: Plays as WMA/MP3/JPEG HighMAT discs ≥ Re-initialize Setting Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” ( page 20) This returns all values in the are set.
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Page 23: Using This Unit With Other Equipment
Use only one of the two cables. Audio/video cable S video cable (included) (not included) Available from Panasonic dealers Black Yellow Part number: RFX4139 VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT Right side of this unit If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very loud when you switch to a television broadcast. -
Page 24: Battery Pack
Battery pack Checking the remaining battery charge When the unit is on ( page 8) and powered by the battery pack. Press [DISPLAY] 3 times to check on the LCD (Displays for a few seconds). (Appears automatically when there is a Recharge few minutes of charge remaining.) Approximate play times... -
Page 25: Using A Car Adaptor
Using a car adaptor ≥ In the interest of traffic safety, do not perform operations on this unit or view video software while driving a vehicle. ≥ Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions carefully. To the cigarette Car adaptor lighter socket (not included: DY-DC95) DC IN DC IN 9 V... -
Page 26: Fm Transmitter [Dvd-Ls55]
FM transmitter [DVD-LS55] You can enjoy listening to discs through your FM radio channel (e.g. car stereo) by transmitting audio signals from this unit. Press to switch the FM transmitter on. FM-TM ON/OFF On position (Left side of this unit) Play. -
Page 27: Creating Files On A Computer
Creating files on a computer [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Folders and files created on a computer are displayed as group names and track/picture names on this unit. Root Titling 001 group Add a number prefix (for ease of ordering) 001 track.wma Extension 002 track.wma 003 track.wma... -
Page 28: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions Reference pages are shown in parentheses. What kind of equipment is Connect to an AV amplifier (that has 5.1ch audio output necessary to enjoy 5.1ch terminals) displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo. (21) [DVD-A]: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot audio? play multi channel surround sound. -
Page 29: Specifications
Specifications ∫ Pickup: Main unit Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm Discs played: Laser power: CLASS II/CLASS I (1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG Power supply: DC 9 V (DC In terminal)/ formatted discs) (2) DVD-Video (3) DVD-Audio DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal) (4) Music CD [CD-DA(CD-TEXT compatible)] Power consumption (using included AC adaptor): (5) Video CD... -
Page 30: 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, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 35 if you reside in Canada. - Page 31 Operation ≥ No response when any Some discs prohibit certain operations. buttons pressed. ≥ If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by lightning or static electricity. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power and turn the unit on again.
- Page 32 Troubleshooting guide Picture ≥ The LCD is dark. Adjust the brightness. (12) ≥ Picture distorted. Some disruption is normal during SEARCH. ≥ Menu not displayed Restore the zoom ratio to 1.00. (19) correctly. ≥ Set the “Subtitle Position” to 0. (19) ≥...
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Page 33: Maintenance
Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional). ≥ Recommended product: Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic dealers.) ≥ Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers. To clean discs DVD-A, DVD-V, VCD, CD Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. -
Page 34: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD McAllen, TX 78503 OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on... -
Page 35: Product Service
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com... -
Page 36: Main Feature Index
Repeat play ( page 10) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.