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Panasonic DVD-LV70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic
Portable
DVD/Video
CD/CD Player
Operating Instructions
Model No.
DVD-LV75
DVD-LV70
DVD-LV55
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The photographs
show
DVD-LV75.
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[DIGITAL VIDEO)
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 these
instructions
com-
pletely.
Please
keep this manual
for future
reference.
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The servicenter
list and warranty
can be found
on pages
48 and 50.
In the U.S.A.:
http://www.panasonic.com
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In Canada:
www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1 Panasonic Portable DVD/Video CD/CD Player Operating Instructions DVD-LV75 Model No. DVD-LV70 DVD-LV55 _ ,_ • The photographs show DVD-LV75. PalmTheater._? E O '_ [DIGITAL VIDEO) Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
  • Page 2 The following mark and symbols are located CAUTIONt the bottom of the unit. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. CONTROLS ADJUST- MENTS PERFORMANCE PRO- CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN RESULT HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPO- CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT SURE.
  • Page 3 Open this page while reading the instructions so you can see where the controls are................... Display [RETURN] [MONITOR]--_ [V.S.S.] _NiTOR V SS DISPLAY TOPMENU MENU ID,SP,AY --- [MENU] [TOP MENU] • ENTER <, m,-] * ..Cursor jockey _..;i C _--_- [ENTER]...
  • Page 4 Please check accessories. identify IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... (For U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 Listening caution ....or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Disc information ....(For Canada) To order accessories, call dealer from whom you have made your purchase. Remote control ....
  • Page 5 Disc and unit handling Power supply precautions eUsing the AC adaptor ......... Preparing the remote control ..eUsing the battery pack ..... • Slow motion ..... eStarting play from a selected title or eFast forward and rewind-- track ......SEARCH .......
  • Page 6 Panasonic Canada Inc. 1) Read these instructions. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505 Keep these instructions. web site (www.panasonic. ca), or an autho- Heed all warnings. rized Servicentre nearest you. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 7 Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor. recharge button-type battery. 3. Disposing of the batteries Replace only with Panasonic part number dicated below: Check and follow your local regulations fore disposal. Button-type battery (Lithium battery) (for remote control) .....
  • Page 8 Disc information this unit iscs supported Discs not supported by this unit OVO'V'de° " DVD with a region number other than "1" or "ALL" (See below.), Photo CD, CD-RW, CDV, VIDEO discs, DVD-RW, CD-G, DVD-ROM, DVD+ DVD-Audio, DVD-R, CVD, SVCD, DVD-RAM, Video Divx Video...
  • Page 9 Disc and unit handling precautions • Handling precautions not write on the label side with a ball- point pen or other writing instrument. Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such not use record cleaning sprays, ben- as heart-shaped. zine, thinner, static electricity prevention...
  • Page 10 Power supply Preparing the remote control • | [,, um ud_l |[*X_*v_l o_vd Im _vE_,m Face O upwards. • Replacing button-type battery battery normally lasts about a year. Replace if the remote control fails to operate unit when used within the operation range.
  • Page 11 • Recharging and play times • Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. Play time Recharging oThe battery pack can only be recharged when [at 20 °C (68 "F)] LCD on LCD off the unit is off (=, page 1 3 "To turn the unit off").
  • Page 12 Basic play I Prepare power supply pages 10 and 11). 1/410°°°°0°_°°°) Slide lock release open outer cover. _--- Press [PUSH OPEN] open P So.O Eo. disc lid and insert a disc with Click_ side you want to play label Close the disc lid by hand. Display Press hold...
  • Page 13 • To turn the unit on The unit can be turned on as follows. <On the main unit> During play 0,o,_::::]E_.oL0 Slide [ON/OFF, HOLD] Press [1]. "ON/OFF" until the display is turned The position you stopped play at is record- <On the remote control>...
  • Page 14 Basic play <On the main unit> During play Press hold [_14] (backward) • Press [1_] to resume play. [ I_1_1 ] (forward). search speed increases in 5 steps you continue to hold the button down. <On the remote control> During play While playing...
  • Page 15 actual contents of menus differ from disc to disc, so here we explain only While stopped basic operations. Press numeric buttons. Play starts from the selected title/track. During play Press [MENU]. (DVD) Press [RETURN]. (Video CD) oThis also works during play if the disc is a karaoke DVD,...
  • Page 16 Other play modes While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] select pro- gram random play. Press [ENTER]. If "Q" appears on the LCD, press [•] Use the cursor jockey I'] to clear "1_" on the unit's display, then press select track press [PLAY MODE].
  • Page 17 Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles During play Press [AUDIO]. During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The audio number changes each time you press the button. subtitle number changes each time ("->_" is displayed if sound is not recorded you press the button. on the disc.) ("-->_"...
  • Page 18 Changing the monitor settings Switching vocals or OFF for karaoke discs While stopped or playing Press [MONITOR] change monitor settings. (Karaoke discs) setting mode changes each time you press the button. During play Press [AUDIO]. -_IE] Changing the size of the picture (DVD) (Video vooo,...
  • Page 19 Use the cursor jockey Y] to change the picture mode. The mode is shown on the unit's display as follows. 1 (Normal),_->2 (Full)_3 (Zoom) _,4 (Off) < • The picture mode and size picture shown on the LCD depends on the display mode and the size recorded on the...
  • Page 20 Enjoying Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.) (Dolby Digital, 2 or more channels) Virtual Surround Sound The speakers on this unit will not produce V.S.S. adds breadth to sound, allowing discernible effect. Speakers must you to enjoy a surround-like effect even connected enjoy this feature.
  • Page 21 Using On-Screen Menu Icons On-Screen Menu Icons are long thin menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. • Operations available only with On-Screen Menu Icons Time, A-B repeat play, Repeat play, Dialogue...
  • Page 22 Using On-Screen Menu Icons Title number (DVD) Track number (Video CD and CD) Select a number to start play from the title/track. Chapter number (DVD) Select a number to start play from the chapter. Time (DVD) Play starts from a time you specify with the numeric buttons.
  • Page 23 repeat play Play repeats between 2 specified points. During play Each time you press [ENTER]; (Point (Point B) (Normal play restored) (A-B repeat play starts) oThis feature works only within a title/track. oThe unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point when the end of the title/track...
  • Page 24 Using On-Screen Menu Icons Pause Slow motion (backward) Slow motion (forward) (DVD only) (DVD and Video CD only) Rewind Play Fast forward Fastest Fastest _ _The numbers indicate the maximum speed and do not change when the search speed changed. eThere are 5 speeds of fast forward,...
  • Page 25 Changing initial settings Change the initial settings to suit your preference and to suit the unit to the circumstances in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory/until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off.
  • Page 26 Changing initial settings These settings allow you to choose the languages used when a DVD is played. If the language selected is not available on the disc, the language designated by each disc will be selected. There are cases where the selected language is recorded...
  • Page 27 You can limit play of DVDs which are unsuitable for some audiences, for example, children. Play and changes to the settings are not possible unless a password is entered. Factory Preset Level All DVDs can be played. Level 7 to1 Prevents play DVDs...
  • Page 28 Changing initial settings You can choose to display on-screen messages or not, and you can choose their color and position. Factory Preset On-Screen Messages On/Off Color Position Blue Blue _ Violet Violet _ Green Green _ _Select if the top of the screen is cut off.
  • Page 29 <Still Mode> <D. (Dynamic) Range Compression> Automatic: unit automatically (-_ page 46) lects field still or frame still. Field: The unit shows field stills. Select this setting when jittering occurs Select when viewing discs at low vol- when "1 Automatic" is selected.
  • Page 30 Connecting other equipment • You can connect this unit to the following types of equipment to enhance your experience. Refer to the relevant pages for connection. Initial settings that need to be changed are indi- cated in inverted commas (" "). Reference What you want to do...
  • Page 31 Using headphones oTurn down the volume before connection, and then adjust the level. oHeadphones with a 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo plug can be connected. Headphones This unit [ "q VOL] (volume) dial When headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the unit's stereo speakers.
  • Page 32 Enjoying a larger screen (DVD-LV70 and DVD-LV55 have only one AUDIO terminal.) 1111_'31L'_I[,u,nl=i-'_,T,V,'_-I0]LVAD]_IkVm_"J Audio input Television S video/video input terminal terminal rUse video cable when connec- ting the unit to a TV /rei equipped with an S video input ter- minal best picture...
  • Page 33 These settings are not necessary when using a widescreen television (1 6:9). _o_-- I _||[o]]i_ oTurn on your television and the unit (-, page 13, "To turn the unit on"). eSwitch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection have made.
  • Page 34 Enjoying more powerful sound Connect the equipment. This unit (black) (black) Stereo connection cables Ensure the terminals are correct when making connections. (white)(red) (red)(white) (red)(white) "_(_--_ The optimum setup is to SU_WC_:E R arrange the speakers in a circle _ETR _'L_ _ROUN_L_ I__L__...
  • Page 35 ii;1L'-il[,I,l_4.-'l,[.1W-'lDlvJD]Ill'Ei-m (DVD-LV70 DVD-LV55 have only AUDIO terminal.) Connect equipment. This unit Optical fiber cable Do not bend when connecting. Speakers The optimum setup is to arrange the speakers in a circle with the listening position in the center. [Decoder] Example: Connecting to 6 speakers _= ..
  • Page 36 Enjoying more powerful sound ="=I,'1LI=L,L_n==_-_,_._,,,_-_,IVA,=IVJ'_,= (DVD-LV70 and DVD-LV55 have only one AUDIO terminal.) Connect the equipment. Audio input terminal Stereo connection cable (white) _X,R C"/' This unit 2-channel analogue amplifier or mini-system (Including amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic) Select "2-channel" in "7 Speaker Setting"...
  • Page 37 I/nl_"TC411t[,L_l_=_-'_lTo_','_-'gtlvAIZI=-v_'_-_ (DVD-LV70 and DVD-LV55 have only one AUDIO terminal.) Connect the equipment. Optical fiber cable Optical digital audio input terminal =__end when connecting. This unit _.._ 2-channel digital amplifier or mini-system Adjust settings suit equipment have connected (-_ page 40, "Digital settings").
  • Page 38 Speaker settings rerew _._ltr;Ta Turn on this unit equipment have connected. While stopped Press [ACTION] or [MENU] to show initial settings screen. cursor jockey to select "7 Speaker Setting" press [ENTER]. Use the cursor jockey [&, V] to select an item and press [ENTER].
  • Page 39 Type of speakers to be connected oFront (L/R) : Large/Small Example: surround speaker oCenter : Large/Small/No Large Small oSubwoofer : Yes/No oSurround (L!R): Large/Small/No "Large" speakers are capable of reproducing sounds under 100 Hz. "Small" speakers any other type. i_ Delay time (Dolby Digital...
  • Page 40 Digital settings Turn on t.his unit and the equipment you have connected. While stopped Press [ACTION] or [MENU] to show the initial settings screen. cursor jockey to select "6 Digital Audio Output" press [ENTER]. Use the cursor jockey Y] to select an item and press [ENTER].
  • Page 41 • PCM Down Conversion: Output during play of DVDs recorded in 96 kHz linear PCM. No : When you have connected an amplifier with stereo connection cables. Yes: When you have connected an amplifier with an optical fiber cable. Copyright protection limits digital output...
  • Page 42 In the U.S.A., contact Panasonic Customer Call Center 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail con- sumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre 1-800-561-5505 or web site (www.panasonic.ca),...
  • Page 43 Problem Solution Page No operation with remote Check the battery is inserted correctly. control. Replace the battery if it is drained. Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor. There are no vocals while When you have connected this unit to other equipment with...
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Page The monitor is dark. Adjust the brightness. The picture is disrupted Some disruption is normal. during fast forward rewind. Check connections. No picture on the monitor (including video from Ensure the video input setting is correct. another unit).
  • Page 45 This chart shows how these indicators flash under certain conditions. refers to the length of time that the indicator is ON. [d)] indicator Flashes slowly eThe unit is on and the LCD is closed the display mode is set to "4 (off)". Turn the unit off when you have 1 second...
  • Page 46 Glossary Frame still and field still Bitstream A still is shown when you pause a moving This is the digital form of multiple channel picture. audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating...
  • Page 47 Specifications Power supply: _adaptor terminal) / DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal) Power consumption: 16 W (10 W: Unit only) r_1"J"_11_l_13 w (8 w: unit only) AC adaptor r_Ac 100-240 v, 50/60 Power supply: AC120V, 60Hz Power consumption: r_30 r_23w 9V,l.5A DC output: Dimensions:...
  • Page 48 Servicenter List (Only for U.S.A.) Panasonic Technics 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
  • Page 49 Product Service Do not attempt to remove the cover(s) or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. For product service, product information or assistance with product operation, refer to the servicenter directory. model number and serial number of this product be found on either...
  • Page 50 Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00988 Panasonic/Technics DVD Player Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will repair There are no express warranties except as listed above. this product...
  • Page 51 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC") Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,...

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