Panasonic DVD-S49 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic dvd-s49 dvd/cd player operating instructions
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Operating Instructions
DVD/CD PLAYER
DVD-S49
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
The United Kingdom,
Continental Europe,
2
the Middle East and
South Africa
Asia
3
Australia and N.Z.
4
EB
E
GN
GC
GCA
Example:
[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe[
GCS
GCU
Caution for AC Mains Lead/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting play from a selected group/Reproducing more natural audio (Multi Re-master)/
Skipping 30 seconds forward/Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing soundtracks/Changing subtitles/Quick replay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing CD/Playing HighMAT
Tips for making data discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing the play sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
All group/Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Main menus/Other Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Glossary/Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Main feature index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
[Note]
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
RQT8117-B

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER DVD-S49 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 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...
  • Page 3: Discs That Can Be Played

    DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD-Video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. ≥ [MPEG4] 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].
  • Page 4: Step 1 Connection To A Television

    2 Set “Video Output Mode” to “xxxp”, then follow the instructions on the menu screen ( 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 \The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe\...
  • Page 5: Step 2 The Remote Control

    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. ≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.
  • Page 6: 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. ≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges before use. Skip ≥ [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] Can also skip to the markers. Stop The position is memorized when “!”...
  • Page 7: 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 [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] Select Return to On-screen previous ENTER item select screen Register [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Enter e.g.
  • Page 8: 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 “Auto”, “User1”, “User2” or “User3”. Off: Cancelled Auto: The best audio and video settings are configured.
  • Page 9: Changing Play Speed/Zoom/Angle Select/Still Picture Rotation/Advance/Changing Soundtracks/Changing Subtitles/Quick Replay

    To clear/display the subtitles Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off”. [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”. ≥ Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. [DVD-A] QUICK REPLAY e.g. [DVD-V] Functions Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.
  • Page 10: Using Navigation Menus

    Using navigation menus Playing data discs TOP MENU MENU page 15, Other Menu) to play JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM that contain both [RAM] and another format (e.g. [JPEG]) or to play Select “Play as Data Disc” ( HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.
  • Page 11: Tm Discs/Playing Ram/Dvd-Rw (Dvd-Vr) Discs

    Playing CD [CD] MENU Titles appear with CD text playback. 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3 4] to select the track and press [ENTER]. ≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU]. Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator.
  • Page 12: Tips For Making Data Discs

    ≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 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 13: 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 Chapter, Track Playlist, Content To skip incrementally or decrementally only) 1.
  • Page 14: Picture Menu

    Using On-Screen Menus ∫ Picture Menu Normal: Normal images Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation: Suitable for animation Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images. User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) ( Picture Adjustment Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of...
  • Page 15: Other Menu

    Just Fit Zoom page 9, Zoom) Manual Zoom page 9, Zoom) ]RAM\ [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] On ,------. Off Bit Rate Display GUI See-through Off, On, Auto s3 to r3 GUI Brightness Quick OSD page 7, Displaying current playback condition) ∫...
  • Page 16: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings SETUP Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. ≥ 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 17 ∫ “Audio” tab PCM Digital Output Off: When not connected with COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal Check the digital input Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible limitations of the with 44.1 or 48 kHz equipment you Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible connect using with 88.2 or 96 kHz COAXIAL or...
  • Page 18: Changing The Speaker Setting To Suit Your Speakers

    Changing the player settings Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers If you select “Multi-channel” ( page 17, “Speaker Settings” in “Audio” tab), the following setting (a) is required. (Select settings b c to suit your preference if desirable.) Front (L) Center Front (R)
  • Page 19: 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 20: 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, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) Power ≥...
  • Page 21 ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (9) Menu not displayed ≥ Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (14) correctly. ≥ Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. (14) ≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function. Auto zoom ≥...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) §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.
  • Page 23 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 24: Main Feature Index

    SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SETUP Changes soundtracks (9) PLAY MODE PLAY SPEED ZOOM All group/program/random play (12) Changes play speed (9) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Changes the unit’s display (7) QUICK OSD FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE ADVANCED ENHANCER...

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