Panasonic DVD-PV55 Operating Instructions Manual
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For the United Kingdom
and Continental Europe
∫Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is "2".
≥
You can play DVDs marked with labels con-
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taining "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions com-
pletely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Only for the United Kingdom
Note
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
EB EC EN
Portable DVD/Video CD/CD Player
Operating Instructions
Model No.
1
2
ALL
4
DVD-PV55
The photographs show the model for the United
Kingdom and Continental Europe.
For Asia
∫Region number supported by this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
The region number of this unit is "3".
≥
You can play DVDs marked with labels con-
≥
taining "3" or "ALL".
Example:
3
1
3
ALL
4
VQT8645
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Portable DVD/Video CD/CD Player Operating Instructions DVD-PV55 Model No. The photographs show the model for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. For the United Kingdom For Asia and Continental Europe ∫Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players ∫Region number supported by this unit... -
Page 2: Remote Control
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Main Unit Disc lid Display (For details, see below) Ë H O L Headphone [Ë] O N / O jack Lock release [ON/OFF, HOLD] select switch Remote control... -
Page 3: Play Mode
Open this page while reading the instructions so you can see where the controls are. Main Unit MIX V.S.S. LINE-IN MULTI SPHP MONITOR MODEBRTCOLOUR192kHz [RETURN] Ë HO LD REPEAT MODE RETURN V.S.S. [REPEAT ON / O Lock [V.S.S.] GH G MODE] [ON/OFF, Í... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information CAUTION! Marking sign is located on bottom of THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. Portable DVD/Video CD/CD USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST- Player and the AC adaptor. MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO- NORSK CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN ADVARSEL! HAZARDOUS RADIATION... -
Page 5: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
≥There are two types of the AC Mains A replacement fuse cover can be pur- Lead: A or B supplied with the player as chased from your local Panasonic Dealer. shown below. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UN- Open the fuse compartment with a SUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET screwdriver. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Accessories Table of contents Please check and identify the Getting Started: supplied accessories. Safety Information ....04 Caution for AC mains lead ..05 Remote control . - Page 7 Maintenance ..... 11 Easy setup—Television connections Preparing the remote control ..12 and settings ....14 Power supply Selecting the type of disc for the type ≥Using the AC adaptor .
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Page 8: Button-Type Battery
Precautions Before using this unit, be sure to read the applic- Batteries able items of the operating instructions and these safety suggestions carefully. Afterwards keep them handy for future refer- 1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ence. Take special care to follow the warnings (not included) indicated on the unit itself as well as in the oper- ≥Use this unit to recharge the battery pack. - Page 9 Installation Precautions for Listening with the Headphones or 1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit Earphones near water—for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided. ≥Do not play your headphones or earphones at 2.
- Page 10 DVD VCD ∫ “$” appears on the television Stopping play This indicates that an operation is not al- lowed by the unit or disc at that time. During play Press [∫]. ∫ When the disc ends If you have finished using the unit, turn it off to conserve power ( see below).
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Page 11: Disc Information
Disc information Discs supported by this Discs not supported by this unit unit DVD-Video ≥DVD with region number other than the region number of this unit or “ALL” (See below). ≥Photo CD ≥CD-R ≥DVD-ROM ≥CD-RW ≥DVD-R ≥DVD-RW Video CD ≥DVD-RAM ≥DVDiRW ≥CD-ROM ≥CVD... -
Page 12: Maintenance
Disc and unit handling precautions ∫ If the disc is brought from a cold to a Concerning discs warm environment, moisture may Do not use irregulary shaped discs, such form on the disc as heart-shaped. Wipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before (These discs can damage the unit.) using the disc. -
Page 13: Preparing The Remote Control
TOP MENU MENU ENTER Í unit signal sensor ∫ PORTABLE DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER DVD-PV55 Í About 7 m in Note front of the Refer to “Precautions” on page 8. signal sensor The unit is in the standby condition (the [Í] indicator lights) when the AC mains lead is connected. -
Page 14: Using The Battery Pack
Using the battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) (not included) ≥Use the following battery pack. ∫ Recharging and play time ≥For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe: CGP-H501E/1B Recharging time Play time ≥For Asia: CGP-H501T/1B Approx. 4 hours ≥Read the battery pack’s instructions before Approx. -
Page 15: Audio/Video Cable
Easy setup—Television connections and settings Connecting to a television (not included) This explains connections that allow you to enjoy sound through the television’s speakers. Refer to page 35 for details on how to enjoy more powerful sound. Preparations ≥Turn off your television and the unit ( page 19, “To turn the unit off”). - Page 16 Selecting TV screen type These settings are not necessary when using a conventional television (4:3). Preparations ≥Turn on your television and the unit ( page 19, “To turn the unit on”). ≥Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection you have made.
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Page 17: Selecting The Type Of Disc For The Type Of Connected Tv
Selecting the type of disc for the type of connected TV Video is recorded onto DVDs and Video CDs using either PAL or NTSC. Read your television’s manu- al and refer to this table to select suitable discs. ∫ For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe TV type Disc Multi-system TV... - Page 18 How images appear on your TV (aspect ratios of the screen) The images on the TV screen depend on the type of software and the television. TV (Screen mode) 16:9 16:9 16:9 (“FULL” mode) (“ZOOM” mode) (“AUTO” mode) Software Wide-screen Right and left Full screen Top and bottom...
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Page 19: Basic Play
Basic play Preparations ≥Prepare the power supply ( pages 12 and 13). ≥Connect the television and adjust the necessary settings ( pages 14 and 15). Slide the lock release and open the disc lid. PORTABLE DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER D Insert a disc. -
Page 20: Pausing Play
Basic play Pausing play Fast forward and rewind— SEARCH DVD VCD Display During play DVD VCD Lights Press [;]. OOn the unitN During play Press and hold [:] (backward) ≥Press [1] to resume play. (forward) The search speed increases in 5 steps if Skipping chapters and tracks you continue to hold the button down. -
Page 21: Repeat Play
Repeat play § DVD VCD Starting play from a During play selected title or track Press [REPEAT MODE] to select the § repeat play mode. DVD VCD While stopped Press the numeric buttons. Each time you press the button; Play starts from the selected title/track. Repeat of chapter being This also works during play if the disc is a ≥... -
Page 22: Program Play
Other play modes While stopped ª Program play Press [PLAY MODE] to select pro- gram or random play. Press [ENTER]. If “$” appears on the television, press [∫] Use the cursor jockey [3, 4] to to clear “1” on the unit’s display, then select track press... -
Page 23: Changing Soundtracks, Subtitle Languages And Angles
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Changing soundtracks Changing subtitle languages During play Press [AUDIO]. During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The audio number changes each time you press the button. The subtitle number changes each time (“–¢” is displayed if sound is not recorded you press the button. -
Page 24: Switching Vocals On Or Off For Karaoke Discs
Switching vocals ON Using GUI screens or OFF for karaoke GUI: Graphic User Interface discs GUI screens are menus that contain infor- mation about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by chang- DVD VCD ing this information. (Karaoke discs) During play Basic operation... -
Page 25: Shuttle Screen
DVD VCD ∫ Operations available only with GUI Shuttle screen screens Time, A-B repeat play, Dialogue Enhancer, Slow motion Slow motion Marker, V.S.S. mode (for details, Pause (forward) (backward) pages 26 and 27) (DVD and (DVD only) Video CD only) Basic operation Rewind Play Fast forward Use the cursor jockey [3, 4, 2,... -
Page 26: Screen For Disc Information
Using GUI screens Screen for disc information 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. For example: To start play from 1 hour 6 minutes and 37 seconds into the disc,... -
Page 27: Screen For Unit Information
Screen for unit information A-B repeat play Play repeats between 2 specified points. During play Each time you press [ENTER]; ------) ------) (Point A) (Point B) (Normal play restored) (A-B repeat play starts) {---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------} ≥This feature works only within a title/track. ≥The unit automatically determines the end of a title/track as point B when the end of the title/track is reached. - Page 28 REPEAT MODE RETURN V.S.S. television highlight DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER ∫ PORTABLE DVD / VIDEO CD / CD PLAYER DVD-PV55 Í V.S.S. icon with the cursor jock- Speaker Speaker ey [2, 1]. 3 or 4 times distance A Listening position Select the headphone mode with the cursor jockey [3, 4].
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Page 29: Common Procedures
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. Common procedures While stopped Press [SETUP] or [MENU] to display the initial settings screen. -
Page 30: Disc Languages
Changing initial settings 1 Disc Languages page 29 for operation) 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. -
Page 31: Ratings
2 Ratings page 29 for operation) 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 8 : All DVDs can be played. Level 7 to 1 : Prevents play of DVDs with ratings recorded on them (those that contain Please set a rating limit... -
Page 32: On-Screen Messages
Changing initial settings 4 On-Screen Messages page 29 for operation) You can choose to display on-screen messages or not, and you can choose their colour and position. 1 On-Screen Messages Factory Preset On/Off 2 Colour and Position On-Screen Messages 1 On-Screen Messages Blue Blue §... - Page 33 OStill modeN ONTSC Disc OutputN 1 Automatic: The unit automatically se- 1 PAL 60 lects field still or frame still. Select when the player is connected to a 2 Field: The unit shows field stills. PAL TV which is capable of receiving Select this setting when jittering occurs PAL 525/60 system.
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Page 34: Glossary
Glossary Bitstream Frame still and field still This is the digital form of multiple channel A still is shown when you pause a moving audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is picture. decoded into its various channels. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, Chapter but overall quality is high. -
Page 35: Connecting Other Equipment
Connecting other equipment ∫ You can connect this unit to the following types of equipment to enhance your ex- perience. Refer to the relevant pages for connection. Initial settings that need to be changed are indicated in inverted commas (“ ”). Reference What you want to do How to accomplish it... -
Page 36: Enjoying More Powerful Sound
Enjoying more powerful sound Connection to an amplifier with 5.1 channel input terminals (Analogue connection) Connect the equipment. This unit 5.1CH OUT AUDIO VIDEO OPT OUT S VIDEO OUT (black) (black) (black) Stereo phono cables Ensure the terminals are correct when making connections. -
Page 37: Connection To An Amplifier With A Built-In
Connection to an amplifier with a built-in decoder (or an amplifier and decoder combination) (Digital connection) Connect the equipment. This unit 5.1CH OUT AUDIO VIDEO OPT OUT S VIDEO OUT Optical fiber cable Do not bend when connecting. Speakers The optimum setup is to arrange the speakers in a circle with the OPTICAL listening position in the center. -
Page 38: Connection To A 2-Channel Amplifier Or
Enjoying more powerful sound Connection to a 2-channel amplifier or mini-system (Analogue connection) Connect the equipment. Audio input terminal Stereo phono cable (white) (black) (red) This unit 5.1CH OUT AUDIO VIDEO OPT OUT S VIDEO OUT 2-channel analogue amplifier or mini-system (Including amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic) Adjust the settings to suit the speakers you have connected ( page 40,... -
Page 39: Connecting Headphones
∫ When recording audio You can connect recording equipment either through an amplifier or directly to this unit. When connecting directly, use the same method used for connecting a 2-channel amplifier or mini-system ( page 38). OAnalogue recordingN You can record to a cassette or MD deck without sound being affected by copy guard if you use analogue connection. -
Page 40: Speaker Settings
Speaker settings Preparation Turn on this unit and the equipment you have connected. While stopped Press [SETUP] or [MENU] to show the initial settings screen. Use the cursor jockey [3, 4] to select “7 Speaker Setting” and press [ENTER]. Use the cursor jockey [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Factory Preset ≥Multi-channel ≥When you have connected 3 or more... - Page 41 Speaker settings screen for Multi-channel a Center b Center c Center a Front (R) a Front (L) Exit a Subwoofer Test signal c Subwoofer a Surround (L) a Surround (R) c Surround (L) c Surround (R) b Surround a Type of speakers to be connected ≥Front (L/R) : Large/Small Example: Surround speaker (L)
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Page 42: And Settings
Digital settings Preparation While stopped Turn on this unit and the equipment you have Press [SETUP] or [MENU] to connected. show the initial settings screen. Factory Preset (For details, see below) Use the cursor jockey [3, 4] to select “6 Digital Audio Output” and press [ENTER]. -
Page 43: Ac Adaptor
Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. 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. - Page 44 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Solution Page A menu is shown after Most Karaoke DVDs are designed to do this. Some playing each song on a discs have an item in the menu that allows you to — Karaoke DVD. play all the songs. The audio soundtrack Languages can only be selected if they are recorded —...
- Page 45 Displays NO PLAY The unit cannot play this disc. “bAT Err” and a number “bAT Err 1”: A problem has occurred with the battery pack. — appear on the display. Consult your dealer. “bAT Err 2”: The pack has been recharging for 12 hours but has failed to recharge for some reason.
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Page 46: Specifications
Specifications Power source: DC 9 V (AC adaptor terminal)/ DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery pack terminal) Power consumption: 11 W (6 W: Unit only) AC adaptor Power source: AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 30 W DC output: 9 V, 2 A Signal system: PAL 625/50 Audio output:...