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Panasonic DVD-S55S Operating Instructions Manual

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Í
SLEEP
SETUP
OPEN/CLOSE
A.SRD
1
2
3
AUDIO ONLY
4
5
6
DEPTH ENH
7
8
9
GROUP
CANCEL
0
S
10
PAUSE
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
PLAY LIST
TOP
MENU
MENU
ENTER
RETURN
DISPLAY
7 Í/ I
SUBTITLE
AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY
DOUBLE
POSITION
PLAY MODE ZOOM
RE-MASTER
MEMORY

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.
This manual was printed with soy based ink.
[For\U.S.A.]
E
As an
NERGY
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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PC
D
E
DOUBLE RE-MASTER
OPEN/CLOSE
S
TAR Partner,
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S
NERGY
TAR
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ZOOM MODE
DOWN
UP
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number "1" or "ALL".
Example:
1
[For\U.S.A.\only]
The warranty can be found on page 26.
En la página 27 hay una guía de referencia rápida en
español.
DVD/CD PLAYER

Operating Instructions

DVD-S55
Model No.
1
2
ALL
4
RQT6974-P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Please keep this manual for future reference. This manual was printed with soy based ink. [For\U.S.A.] As an NERGY TAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the guidelines for energy efficiency. DOUBLE RE-MASTER ZOOM MODE DOWN OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). (Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. ∏ 1...
  • Page 3 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...

  • 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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.

  • Page 5: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide Í SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE A.SRD AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH GROUP CANCEL PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN < SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY DOUBLE POSITION PLAY MODE ZOOM > RE-MASTER MEMORY 7 Í/ I Controls such as 1 function the same as those on the remote control.

  • Page 6: Connection

    Connection Before connection ≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord. ≥Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. Connection to a television This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. To get the full benefit from the powerful multi-channel audio found on DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers.

  • Page 7: Home Theater - Enjoying More Powerful Sound

    Home Theater – Enjoying more powerful sound Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers. There are two types of connection, digital and analog. \A\ DIgital Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.

  • Page 8: Disc Information

    ≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly. ∫ DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit. ∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or JPEG.

  • Page 9: The Remote Control

    2. In QUICK SETUP, set “Progressive Out (Component)” to “Enable”. 3. Change “Video output mode” to “480P” ( ≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

  • Page 10: Basic Play

    Basic play Í SLEEP A.SRD AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH GROUP CANCEL GROUP PAUSE ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU MENU ENTER ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE PLAY MODE ZOOM 7 Í/ I Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

  • Page 11: Selecting Groups To Play

    Selecting groups to play [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] e.g. [MP3] Press [GROUP]. Press [3, 4] to select the group number and Group No. press [ENTER]. Track No. in group Press [3, 4] to select the track/picture number and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also select the group and track/picture number with the numbered buttons.

  • Page 12: Navigation Menus

    Navigation menus Í SLEEP A.SRD AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH GROUP CANCEL :, 9 DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG and CD text If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, check “Mixed Disc –...

  • Page 13: Playing Highmat Discs

    [Note] [WMA] ≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. ≥WMA files must have the extension “.WMA” or “.wma”. [MP3] ≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags. ≥If you play an MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed time will not be displayed during this time.

  • Page 14: Increasing Your Enjoyment Of Movies And Music

    Increasing your enjoyment of movies and music A.SRD A. SRD AUDIO ONLY AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH DEPTH ENH GROUP CANCEL PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU ENTER DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE PLAY MODE ZOOM ZOOM 7 Í/ I Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change them during play.

  • Page 15: Advanced Surround

    Advanced Surround [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2-channel or over only) Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers (SP) or headphones (HP) (connect the unit to equipment that has a headphone jack). The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and sound seems to come from speakers either side of you.

  • Page 16: Changing Play Sequence

    Changing play sequence Í SLEEP A.SRD AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH GROUP CANCEL CANCEL PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU ENTER DISPLAY SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY PLAY MODE ZOOM PLAY MODE [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. The display changes each time you press the button.

  • Page 17: Using On-Screen Menu Icons

    Using On-Screen Menu Icons SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE A.SRD AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH GROUP CANCEL CANCEL PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU MENU ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY RETURN On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit and allow you to perform operations by changing this information. Common procedures Press [DISPLAY].

  • Page 18: Unit Information

    Using On-Screen Menu Icons Unit information Play Menu A-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (When the elapsed play time is displayed) Repeat a section between points A and B within an item. [ENTER] (start point) To cancel: [ENTER] ≥Subtitles recorded around A and B may fail to appear. ≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

  • Page 19: Progress Indicator

    Audio Menu Advanced Surround ( page 15) Double Re-master ( page 15) Dialogue Enhancer [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over only, where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear. ON()OFF (Factory preset) ≥This does not work or has less effect with some discs.

  • Page 20: Changing Settings

    Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. The changes remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. See page 21 for operation. Menus Disc Audio...

  • Page 21: Common Procedures

    Í SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE A.SRD AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH GROUP CANCEL CANCEL PAUSE DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY Common procedures See page 20 for menu and option details. Press [SETUP] to show the menus. Disc SETUP Audio Subtitle Menus SELECT...

  • Page 22: Speaker Setting

    Changing settings Speaker setting For analog connection ( page 7) Change speaker presence and size a, delay time b, and channel balance c to suit the speakers you have connected when you select “Multi-channel” (3 or more speakers are connected). Front (L) SETUP Exit...

  • Page 23: Glossary

    Glossary Bitstream The digital form of multi-channel data (e.g. 5.1 channel) before decoding. Decoder A decoder restores coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). 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 closest to you.
  • Page 25 Picture ≥Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television. The picture shown on the ≥Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one. television is not normal. (The sides of the picture are cut If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try changing 4:3 Aspect off, the picture is stretched with the On-Screen Menu Icons.

  • Page 26: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Customer Services Directory For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm;...

  • Page 27: Guía De Referencia Rápida En Español

    Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexión a un televisor Televisor A la toma de CA del hogar (CA 120 V, 60 Hz) Cable de audio/vídeo (suministrado) Cable de alimentación de CA (suministrado) AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT CENTER SURROUND (PCM/BITSTREAM) AC IN WOOFER...
  • Page 28 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in China Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave.

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