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Panasonic DVD-S42 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
DVD/CD PLAYER
DVD-S42
Model No.
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.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or "ALL".
Region
Number
Continental Europe,
the Middle East and
2
South Africa
Asia
3
E
GC GCA GCS
GCU
Example:
[Continental\Europe[
2
2
3
ALL
5

Table of contents

Getting started
Accessories/How to replace the fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operations
Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Zoom/Changing subtitles/Changing soundtracks/
Changing the play sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playing programs/playlists/Playing CD/Playing HighMAT
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Main menus/Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reference
Glossary/Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the
models for Continental Europe.
discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RQT8509-1B

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER DVD-S42 Model No. 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. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
  • 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...

  • Page 3: Accessories/How To Replace The Fuse

    –If you see this symbol Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

  • Page 4: Discs That Can Be Played

    Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these instructions Logo DVD-Video High quality movie and music [DVD-V] discs Video CD Music discs with video [VCD] Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) [CD] Music discs ∫ Discs that cannot be played DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-...

  • 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 video recorders with this unit. ≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.

  • Page 6: Step 1 Connection To A Television

    2 Set “Video Output Mode” to “±±±p”, then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 17, Picture Menu). \Continental\Europe] Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i . 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Back of the unit...

  • Page 7: Step 2 The Remote Control

    ∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound Amplifier with a built-in Coaxial cable decoder or a decoder- amplifier combination COAXIAL IN ≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and “MPEG [Except\Asia]”...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Convenient Functions

    ≥ 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 ENTER item select screen Register [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g.

  • Page 10: Recalling Recommended Audio/Video Setting (Av Enhancer)

    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 disc’s recording. When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the individual settings indicated below.

  • Page 11: Angle Select/Still Picture Rotation/Starting Play From A Selected Group

    [DVD-VR] (with subtitle on/off information) Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”. ≥ On or Off only can be selected. ≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. Changing soundtracks AUDIO Motion pictures Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.

  • Page 12: Changing Play Speed/Skipping 30 Seconds Forward/Quick Replay/Repeat Play

    Convenient functions PLAY SPEED Changing play speed [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] During play, press [PLAY SPEED] to select “Fast”, “Normal” or “Slow”. Fine adjustments While the menu is displayed Press [2 1] to increase or decrease the playing speed from 0.6 to 1.4 in 0.1 units.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Playing Data Discs

    Using navigation menus TOP MENU MENU Playing data discs Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 17, 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 15: 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 16: Using On-Screen Menus

    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 ≥ Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER]. Chapter, Track Playlist, Content ≥ Press and hold [34] to alter faster. To skip incrementally or decrementally 1.

  • Page 17: Display Menu

    § 480p/576p (progressive) § 480i/576i (interlace) § When you select “±±± p” (progressive) and a confirmation Video Output screen appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive Mode output compatible television. § The numbers displayed depend on the geographical location and disc being played.

  • Page 18: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings SETUP Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. ≥ Referring to pages 18 to 19, change as required. ≥ 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.
  • Page 19 ∫ “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...

  • Page 20: Glossary/Safety Precautions

    Glossary 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. Film and video DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Extremely long and slender pictures may not be displayed. §5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Pin jack/AV Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) Pin jack video system/G.726 audio system...

  • Page 22: 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 23: Maintenance

    ≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function. Auto zoom ≥ Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (11) function does not ≥ Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes work well. and may not work depending on the type of disc. Progressive video ≥...

  • Page 24: Index

    QUICK SETUP ....7 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RRandom play ....12 Re-initialise Setting .

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