Panasonic DVD-S52 Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating Instructions
DVD/CD PLAYER
DVD-S52
Model No.
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
Number
The United Kingdom
2
and Continental Europe
Asia
3
Australia and N.Z.
4
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the
models for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe.
[Note]
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
EB
E
GN GCS GCU
Example:
[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe[
2
2
3
ALL
5
Table of contents
Getting started
Caution for AC Mains Lead/Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 2 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operations
Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Changing the play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
All group/Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Enjoying heavy bass with the speakers (H.Bass). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Repeat play/Quick replay/Skipping 30 seconds forward/
Changing play speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Zoom/Angle select/Still picture rotation/advance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD/Playing HighMAT™ discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About DivX VOD content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Main menus/Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Reference
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Glossary/Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
RQT8519-B
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER DVD-S52 Model No. 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. - Page 2 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 DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE...
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Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead/Accessories
≥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 4: Discs That Can Be Played
Discs that can be played Commercial discs Indicated in Disc these Remarks instructions Logo DVD-Video High quality movie and music [DVD-V] discs DVD-Audio High fidelity music discs [DVD-A] Video CD Music discs with video [VCD] Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) [CD] Music discs §1... -
Page 5: Tips For Making Data Discs
VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/ DVD-R/RW “.asf” MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 CD-R/RW audio system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this unit. ≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date. [DivX] ≥... -
Page 6: Step 1 Connection
2 Set “Video Output Mode” to “±±±p”, then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 18, Picture Menu). \The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe] Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i . 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Back of the unit... - Page 7 ∫ Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (720p,1080i). You can also enjoy multi-channel surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. With HDMI compatible television To enjoy digital high-definition video and high quality audio with a single cable.
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Page 8: Step 2 The Remote Control
STEP 1 Connection ∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound with COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Coaxial cable Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder- amplifier combination OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting. ≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. -
Page 9: Basic Play
Basic play Power ON. Load the disc. ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before use. Skip ≥ [DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers. Stop The position is memorized when “!”... -
Page 10: Changing The Play Sequence
Basic play ≥ Does not work while paused. Group skip ENTER [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] ≥ [VCD] forward direction only Frame-by-frame (during pause) ENTER [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] Select Return to On-screen previous item select ENTER screen Register [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g. -
Page 11: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions QUICK OSD Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD) (Main unit) Press [QUICK OSD]. Basics ------------> Details ^-------- Off ,-------b ∫ Basics e.g. [DVD-V] Current playback number Chapter Title Playback condition Program Playback Play mode Current position ∫ Details e.g. -
Page 12: Enjoying Virtual Surround (Advanced Surround)
Convenient functions ADVANCED Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround) SURROUND Motion pictures with 2 or more channels Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “SP 1”, “SP 2”, “HP 1” or “HP 2”. SP (Speaker) 1 (Natural) SP 2 (Enhanced) HP (Headphone) 1 (Natural) HP 2 (Enhanced) ≥... -
Page 13: Changing Subtitles/Changing Soundtracks/Starting Play From A Selected Group/Zoom/Angle Select/Still Picture Rotation/Advance
[DVD-VR] (with subtitle on/off information) Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”. ≥ Only On or Off can be selected. ≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. Changing soundtracks AUDIO [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple soundtracks) [DVD-VR] [VCD] Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. -
Page 14: Using Navigation Menus
Using navigation menus Playing programs/playlists DIRECT PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR ≥Titles appear only if they have been entered. ≥You cannot edit playlists and titles. Playing the programs 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select the program. ≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. -
Page 15: Playing Data Discs
MENU TOP MENU Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 19, Other Menu) in the following cases: -To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function -To play [MP3],[JPEG],[MPEG4] or [DivX] on DVD-RAM that contain both [DVD-VR] and another format (e.g. [JPEG]) Playing items in order (Playback Menu) While the menu is displayed Press [3 4] to select... -
Page 16: About Divx Vod Content
About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. -
Page 17: Using On-Screen Menus
Using On-Screen Menus FUNCTIONS Return to the previous menu Press. Select the menu. Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main menus Program, Group, Title To start from a specific item ≥ Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER]. Chapter, Track ≥... -
Page 18: Audio Menu
Using On-Screen Menus With HDMI connection (When “Video Output” is set to “On”) (➜ page 21, “HDMI” tab) Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high definition video.The picture quality will vary depending on the connected equipment. Choose the picture quality to your preference. §... -
Page 19: Other Menu
You can enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound. [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz) Sound On ,------. -
Page 20: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings SETUP Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. ≥ Referring to pages 20 to 22, change as required. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factory preset. QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. - Page 21 ∫ “Audio” tab §1 PCM Digital Output Off: When not connected with COAXIAL or Check the digital input OPTICAL terminal limitations of the Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible equipment you with 44.1 or 48 kHz connect using Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible COAXIAL or with 88.2 or 96 kHz...
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Page 22: Changing The Speaker Setting To Suit Your Speakers
Changing the player settings Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers When connecting to an amplifier to enjoy multi-channel surround sound, use the following settings on this unit if they cannot be set on the amplifier. Front (L) Center Front (R) b a c Exit... -
Page 23: 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 solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) Power ≥... - Page 24 Troubleshooting guide Picture incorrect ≥ Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette Picture distorted. recorder. (6) ≥ Have you selected an item in “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 18, Picture Menu) that is incompatible with the connected equipment? Depending on the current connection status, perform corresponding steps.
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Page 25: Maintenance
Recording ≥ You cannot record WMA/MP3. Cannot record to ≥ You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing digital recording digital recording. equipment. ≥ You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot (Incorrect sound handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. ≥... -
Page 26: Specifications
Extremely long and slender pictures may not be displayed. 2 channel: 1 system §5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system §6... -
Page 27: Glossary/Safety Precautions
Glossary CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. Down-mixing This is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs into two channels. -
Page 28: Index
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