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Product Type DVD Player
Brand Panasonic
Model DVD-S55
Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 45 x 250 mm (approx.)
Weight 2.0 kg (approx.)
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz (North America) or AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz (Europe)
Power Consumption 10 W (operating), < 0.5 W (standby)
Playable Discs DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG
Video Outputs Composite, S-Video, Component (Y/Pb/Pr)
Audio Outputs 2-channel analog (RCA), Digital optical, Digital coaxial
Progressive Scan Yes
Remote Control Included (with batteries)
Region Code Region 1 (North America) or Region 2 (Europe), depending on market
Playback Control Play, Pause, Stop, Forward/Reverse, Slow, Zoom
Cleaning Use a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety Class 1 laser product. Do not open the casing.
Repairability Refer to qualified service personnel. No user-serviceable parts inside.
General Information Designed for home entertainment; supports multiple languages and subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions - DVD-S55 PANASONIC

How do I connect the DVD-S55 to my TV?
Use the composite (yellow RCA) or component (Y/Pb/Pr) video cables for standard definition. For audio, use the red/white RCA cables. Connect the power cord and select the correct input on your TV.
Why is my DVD player showing 'NO DISC'?
Ensure the disc is inserted with the label side up. Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Try a different disc. If the problem persists, the laser may need cleaning or replacement.
Can I play DVDs from another region?
The DVD-S55 is region-locked. To play discs from another region, you would need a region-free modification or a player that supports multiple regions. Check your model's region code.
The remote control does not work. What should I do?
First, check the batteries and ensure they are correctly inserted. Remove any obstacles between the remote and the player. If still not working, try resetting the remote by removing batteries and pressing all buttons.
How do I clean the DVD player?
Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol or abrasive cleaners. For the disc tray, gently clean with a dry cloth. Use a lens cleaning disc for the laser pickup.
What types of discs can I play?
This player supports DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and discs with MP3 or JPEG files. It does not play Blu-ray or HD DVDs.
How do I adjust the playback settings?
Press the SETUP button on the remote to access the on-screen menu. You can adjust language, audio output, video display, and parental controls.
The picture quality is poor. How can I improve it?
Use component or S-Video connections for better quality. Enable progressive scan if your TV supports it. Adjust TV type (4:3 or 16:9) in the setup menu.
Can I connect the DVD-S55 to a surround sound system?
Yes, use the digital optical or coaxial output to connect to a compatible receiver for Dolby Digital or DTS sound. Analog stereo outputs are also available.
Where can I find the user manual?
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USER MANUAL DVD-S55 PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

PANASONIC DVD-S55 - 1

Front view of a Panasonic audio workstation (no visible text or labels on device body)

Model No. DVD-S55

Monochrome composite image featuring a stylized globe with wind turbines and a robot, overlaid with binary code lines (no readable text or symbols)

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.

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PRINTED WITH SOYINK™

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

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As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "1" or "ALL".

Example:

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For U.S.A. only

The warranty can be found on page 26.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.)

To order accessories, contact 1-800-332-5368 or visit the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

(Only for Canada)

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.

1 Remote control (N2QAJB000067)

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2 Remote control batteries

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1 AC power supply cord (RJAD085-2D)

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1 Audio/video cable (JACS315N)

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The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER DVD-S55

SERIAL NUMBER

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories....2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....4 Maintenance 4 Control reference guide 5 Connection 6 Connection to a television 6 Hama Theater. Selvian more powerful sound 7 Name: Thalala - Enjoying more powerful sound. 7 Power connection. 7 Disc Information 8 The remote control 9 Quick setup 9

Basic operations

Basic play 10 Starting play from a selected item 10 Selection groups to play 11 Position Memory function. 11 Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY 11 Retailing pictures 11 Selling the unit to turn off—$1.500 times 12 Navigation menus....12 Playing WMA/NPG/JPEG and CD text. 12 Playing HighMAT discs 13 Playing the programs on DVD-RAM 13

Advanced operations

Increasing your enjoyment of movies and music ..... 14

Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles 14

To enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLY 14 Advanced Surround 15

Double Re-master – Enjoying more natural sound 15

Selecting still pictures – Page Skip 15

Variable Zoom function 15 Depth Envision 15

Changing play sequence....16

All group play 16

Program play 16 Random play 16

Using On-Screen Menu Icons 17

Common procedures 17 Risk information 17

Disc Information 17 Unit Information 18

Progress Indicator 19

Changing settings....20

Common procedures 21 Entering a password (Password) 21

Digital output 21

Speaker setting 22

Reference

Glossary....23

specifications 23

Troubleshooting guide 24 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) 20

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) 26

(Spanish: doton, reference)

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

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 THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUID,

SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

THE APPARATUS.

OLITONLARGO RADIACON WITH OPTIC DO ESTIM BING BIOMAN
OLITOCONE E VIBRARE LARGO RADIACON WITH OPTIC DO ESTIM BING BIOMAN
ATTERIORPOTENTORIE LEAVI, ABBV. PT. NOAMEN ET LA CEA CORNATICA, APOSUCIO AMBIODATO AU PESSOA
ADRIADORKONSO DE LARGO RADIACON MALEZ AOSULTURA FOR ITALIA DAVIDA
VEGETPATRICIONE OLIT. LUTINA MARCYLA NA JAHARIN ADRIADOR EN LA CEA CORNATICA
VENEROELISA OCH. GUSTINAS DE LA CHOCIA VENERO DE LARGO RADIACON ET ALTA DAVIDA, SETTAEMI ET ALTA
JUMBERSTING OF OLITINO, JURANTURO NAO KUSKA PINES, MAYA MACHADO JUMBER
VENEROTORTISNE DAE CREDITARIET CORNATIVA AND NEW MACHADO SORAIET MEAT. PAUL ANGELLOZ
VISORL'ATRAVE NEARTE DO MEHA FABIR, DEB. MAFAO LOUR,
VISORL'ATRAVE NEARTE DO MEHA FABIR, DEB. MAFAO LOUR,

(Inside of product)

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The following table is an independent data point for the 12th percentile.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate this device.

The user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL

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The lightning flash with arrowhead

symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within

the product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons

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The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

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.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft dry cloth.

- Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart-apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,842, 5,956,874, 5,974,300, 5,979,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,096. Licensed for limited viewing uses only.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Control reference guidePanasonic 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 10…

Controls such as ⓣ function the same as those on the remote control.

① Standby/on button (☐) 9 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit still consumes a small amount of power. ② Audio only button (AUDIO ONLY) ④ Depth Enhancer button (DEPTH ENH) 15 ⑤ Group button (GROUP) 11 ③ Cancel button (CANCEL) 16 21 Skip buttons (◀◀, ▶▶ SKIP) ...... 10 ③ Stop button (■ STOP) 10 ② Top menu, Direct navigator button (TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR)....10.13 ⑧ Cursor buttons (▲, ▼, ◀, ▶). Enter button (ENTER)....9 ○ Display button (DISPLAY) ...... 17 Audio button (AUDIO) 14 Subtitle button (SUBTITLE)....14 ④ Play mode button (PLAY MODE)....16 260m Button (200ml) 15 5. Open button (51.55P) ① Sleep button (SEEIP) ...... 11 ② Solve button (SETUP) ...... P. 21 ① Setup Balan (SETOR) 0.21 ② Open/Close button (▲ OPEN/CLOSE) 10 30. Numbered buttons (1, 9, 0, ≥10) 5. SlowSearch buttons (▶ SLOW/SEARCH) 10 Play button (▶ PLAY) 10 ② Pause button (II PAUSE) 10 23 Menu. Play list button (MENU. PLAY LIST) 10.13 3 Return button (RETURN) 9 21 Angle/Page button (ANGLE/PAGE)....11, 14, 15 20 Quick replay button (QUICK REPLAY)....11 20 Position memory button (POSITION MEMORY)....11 Double re-master button (DOUBLE RE-MASTER)....15 ③ Disc tray 10 21 Skip/Slow/Search buttons (144/44, 44/44).....10 2 Zoom Indicator....15 33 Zoom mode button (ZOOM MODE)....15 21 Zoom dial (DOWN, UP)....15 39 Remote control signal sensor 38 Display

Connection

Before connection

• Disconnect the AC power supply cord.

● Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

• The equipment connections described are examples.

● Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless

otherwise indicated.

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.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

Connect your unit directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder when setting up your home entertainment system, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.

■ Basic connectionTelevision AUDIO VIDEO IN IN L n red white yellow Audio/video cable (included) You can connect the audio cable to the 2-channel audio input terminals of an analog amplifier or system component to enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic. red white yellow Television's S VIDEO IN terminal S video cable (not in…

S VIDEO OUT terminal

The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.

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.

Digital

Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital and DTS decoders to enjoy surround sound.

You can also enjoy high-quality stereo sound with sampling frequencies of 86.2 and 95 kHz if the material isn't copy-protected and the equipment you connect is compatible with these signals.

Agraph TD A["Optical digital audio cable"] --> B["Analog connection"] C["Optical"] --> B D["Amplifier"] --> E["Speaker example"] F["Center"] --> G["SURROUND"] H["FRONT"] --> I["FRONT (R)"] J["Switch"] --> K["Switch (L)"] L["Switch (R)"] --> M["Switch (L)"] N["Switch (R)"] --> O["Switch (L)"] P["Switc…

producing bass of less than 100 Hz.

■ Recording output

Digital recording

Connection A to digital recording equipment - With DVD, the following conditions must be met: (i) the disc doesn't have protection preventing digital recording, and (ii) the recording equipment can handle signals with a compatible sampling frequency. When recording DVDs, make the following settings: -Advanced Surround: OFF (→ page 15) -PCM Down Conversion: Yes (→ page 21) -Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (→ page 21)

Power connection

To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

PANASONIC DVD-S55 - Power connection - 1

B Analog Connect an amplifier with multi-channel audio input terminals to enjoy surround sound. This unit can decode Dolby Digital and DTS and there are no limitations on sampling frequency with this kind of connection. To obtain maximum performance of DVD-Audio multi-channel linear PCM sound, the connections B below are recommended.

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graph TD A["Center"] --> B["Subwoofer"] B --> C["Surround (L) (R)"] C --> D["Front (L) (R)"] E["Audio Cable"] --> F["Connect cables to terminals corresponding to the speaker you have connected..."] style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333 style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333 style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333 style D fill…

Change "Speaker setting" (→ page 22). ●Switch the attenuator on if sound is distorted with this connection (→ page 19).

Analog recording

There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with digital signals. - Connect the equipment to the unit's 2-channel AUDIO OUT (L/R) terminals. - Select "2-channel" in "Speaker Setting" (→ page 20) when connecting the equipment to the unit's FRONT (L/R) 5.1-channel AUDIO OUT.

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

Disc information

■ Discs that can be played

DVD-RAMDVD-AudioDVD-Video DVD-RSVC0Video CD-CDCO-NTW
R.A.M.RAM4.7Shown as*DVD-WR* onthe displayDAUDIODVDDVIDEQDKR4.7COMPACTDISCCOMPACTDISCCOMPACTDISC
Conforming toIFG82167DIGITALVIDEODIGITAL AUSODIRECT
TEXT
COMPACTDISC DIGITAL AUDIO
RAMDVD-ADVD-VVGOCDMTSA / MP3JPEG

Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g., heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit. It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

■ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, -RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and 'Chaoji VCD' available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC82107.

■ Built-in decoders

You can play discs with these symbols.

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■ Video systems

NTSC is used. This unit converts PAL system DVD-Audio to NTSC for play. The picture is compressed to show it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched vertically.

■ Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played, so you may not always be able to control playback as described in these operating instructions (for example, if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc's instructions carefully.

■ DVD-RAM discs

The DVD-RAM discs you can play on this unit are those recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc., using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

- Remove discs from their cartridges before use and return them when you are finished, making sure that the labels of the disc and cartridge face the same way.

- Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R discs 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 discs) recorded with CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording.

See page 13 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.

■ HighMAT discs

This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3, and/or JPEG files.

■ Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on disc depend on the disc type.

Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs, and Video CDs, or a single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD Video.

Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or albums on data discs.

Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.

Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording. Picture: a single JPEG file.

Play list: the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.

Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play lists on a DVD video recorder.

Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

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DVD-RAM, DVD-R

- Clean with a DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-X2000CA1, where available)

● Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

■ Handling precautions

  • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing panel.
  • Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity provocation liquids or any other solvent.
  • Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesion from tape or leftover adhesive from removed stickers.)
  • Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

The remote control

BatteriesR6, AA, UM-3

  • Insert so the poles (1 and 2) match those in the remote control.
  • Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types at the same time.

• take apart or short circuit.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Use

Aim at the sensor (→ page 5, Control reference guide), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Quick setup

1 2 • 6 3 • 6 RETURN Panasonic

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

1 Press [⏻] to turn on the unit.

2 Press [SETUP] to show the QUICK SETUP screen.

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3 Press [▲, ▼] to select the menu language and press [ENTER].

4 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Yes" to continue and press [ENTER].

5 Press [▲, ▼] to select the item and press [ENTER].

•Audio language (→ page 20)

- Subtitle language (→ page 20)

- TV type (→ page 20) - TV Aspect (→ page 20)

• Progressive Out (Component) (→ page 20)

•Speaker Selling (→ page 20)

6 Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

To access this screen again later

→ page 20. Others—QUICK SETUP

TV Aspect

Select "4:3" (regular) or "16:9" (wide screen) to suit your television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on some discs is shown (→ page 20, Video—TV Aspect).

•4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)

Wide screen software is expanded to fill the screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc).

•4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

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■ To enjoy progressive video

  1. Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly connected to an incompatible television.)
  2. In QUICK SETUP set "Progressive Out (Component)" to "Enable".
  3. Change "Video output mode" to "460P" (→ page 19).

- All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

- If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interface, irrespective of the settings.

Basic play

SLEEP 2 Numbered buttons GROUP 3 TOP MENU MENU ▲, ▼, ▶ ENTER RETURN ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY POSITION MEMORY SUBTITLE Panasonic

Preparation: Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

Press [⏻] to turn on the unit. If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, check the "Mixed Disc - Audio & Stills" in the SETUP menu (→ page 20). Select "Stills (JPEG)" or "Audio (MP3-WMA)".PANASONIC DVD-S55 - Basic play - 2

Press [▲] to open the disc tray and place the disc label-up on the disc tray. The side you want to play should be facing up.PANASONIC DVD-S55 - Basic play - 3

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Press [▶] (PLAY). The disc tray closes and play begins. It is normal for sound and pictures to take time to start. CD (CD text only), WMA, MP3: Track information appears on the television. Press [SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off.PANASONIC DVD-S55 - Basic play - 5

StopPress [■]: "D" flashes on the display. Press (▶) (PLAY) to restart from this position or [■] to clear it DVD-Video: Press (▶) (PLAY) again to review chapters (→ page 11).
PausePress [■]:Press (▶): (PLAY) to restart.
SkipPress (◀) (backward) or (▶) (forward).Group skip JPEPSPress (▶): (backward) or (▲) (forward).
SearchPress (◀) (backward) or (▶) (forward).Press (▶): (PLAY) to restart play.
Slow-motionWhile paused, press (◀) (backward) or (▶) (forward).Press (▶): (PLAY) to restart play.
Frame-by-frameWhile paused, press (◀) (backward) or (▶) (forward).Press and hold to change in succession. Or, press [■] repeatedly for forward name-by-frame.
MenusPress (▲, ▼, ◀, ▶) to select an item and [ENTISH] to confirm.Or, press the numbered buttons.Press [TOP MENU] to show the top menu.Press [MENU] to show a menu.Press [RE TURN] to show a menu.

Notes

●On the main unit, press (◄◄◄◄◄◄ or (►►◄►◄►) to perform skip, and press and hold to perform search and slow-motion.
●The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.
●Slow-motion and frame-by-frame only work on moving pictures.
●You can turn off the sound during search (→ page 20, Audio—Audio cutting Search).
When playing Video CDEs
●You cannot move backwards during slow-motion and frame-by-frame.
●Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may take you to a menu screen.
  • If "⊗" appears on the television: The operation is prohibited by the unit of use.
  • Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed even after playing an item. Press [■] when you finish to preserve the unit's motor and your television screen.

Starting play from a selected item

RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD

Press the numbered buttons.

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23. [≥10] → [2] → [3]

WMA MP3 JPEG

Press the numbered buttons then press [ENTER]. e.g. 123: [1] → [2] → [3] → [ENTER]

- This works only when stopped with some discs.

- When playing DVD-Audio and you want to start play from a track in a different group, select the group first (→ page 11).

Selecting groups to play

DVD-A WMA | MP3 | JPEG

1 Press [GROUP].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the group number and press [ENTER].

3 Press [▲, ▼] to select the track/picture

number and press [ENTER].

- You can also select the group and track/picture number with the numbered buttons.

DVD-A

- Playing all the groups in succession (→ page 16, All group play) - Playing bonus groups

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered buttons. Refer also to the disc's jacket.

Position Memory function

RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3

(when the elapsed play time is displayed)

JPEG

Memorize positions on up to five discs to restart play after switching the unit to standby or changing discs.

During play

1 Press [POSITION MEMORY].

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2 Press [∅] to switch the unit to standby or press [▲] to remove the disc.

3 When you are ready to play the disc again

Press [▶] (PLAY) to restart from the position.

(When playing DVD-Video → "Chapter Review" below)

- When you memorize the sixth position, the earliest position is replaced. - This function does not work while playing some DVDs or playlists on DVD-RAM.

Chapter Review DVD-V

This message appears

Press PLAY to play/Chapters

Press (▶) (PLAY) again to review the first few seconds of the chapters up to the one where you memorized the position. Play then resumes from the memorized position.

Do not press [▶] (PLAY) if you do not want to review chapters.

Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY

RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD |WMA |MP3

Skip back a few seconds within the current item (program, track or file).

JPEG

Skip back a few pictures.

During play

Press [QUICK REPLAY].

- This feature may not work while playing some parts of a disc or at all with some discs.

Rotating pictures

JPEG

You can rotate pictures ninety degrees.

While a picture is displayed

1 Press [ANGLE/PAGE].

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Rotate right" or "Rotate left" and press [ENTER].

To clear the popup screen

Press [ANGLE/PAGE].

Setting the unit to turn off—SLEEP timer

Press [SLEEP] to select the setting.

Each time you press the button:

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OFF: Cancel

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●AUTO also works with DVDs that show a menu after play finishes.

●AUTO does not work if you press ■, [MENU] or [TOP MENU]. This is activated again when you press also

- AUTO does not work correctly with some discs (e.g., if menus appear after playing Video CDs).

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP].

■ Auto standby

The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode. Irrespective of the SLEEP setting.

Numbered buttons TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ▲ ▼ ▶ ENTER DISPLAY MENU, PLAY LIST RETURN

Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG and CD text

If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, check "Mixed Disc - Audio & Stills" in the SETUP menu (→ page 20). Select "Stills (JPEG)" or "Audio (MP3/WMA)".

These menus help you find items to play.

CD (CD 36x1 CHY) VMA MP3

Mess [TOP MEN

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Press [▲, ▼] to select the track or [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the picture, and press [ENTER].

To show other pages, press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Prev" or "Next"

and press [LENLR].

Prior having all the tracks of stilles in one group, the list for the next group appears.

To exit the menu

Press [TOP MENU].

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

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HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Track title search CD (CD text only) 'WMA MP3

Example: finding a track including the word "LOVE".

While the menu is displayed

1 Press [▲, ▼] to select "Find" and press [ENTER].

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2 Press [▲, ▼] to select "L" and press [ENTER]. Only uppercase appear but the search also includes lower case. Characters change in alphanumeric order each time you press '▲'. ■ Press (◀◀▶▶) to skip between A, E, 1, O and U. ■ Press (◀◀) to erase a character. ■ You can erase the asterisk ('') to search for the first word in a title. ■ You can enter numbers with the numbered buttons. Repeat this step to enter "O", "V", and "E". 3 Press [▶] to select "Find" and press [ENTER]. The search results appear.

4 Press [▲, ▼] to select the track and press [ENTER].

To use the contents screen to find a track

CD (CD text only)

You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to play.

While the menu is displayed

1 Press [▶] while a track is highlighted to display the contents screen

2 Press [◀, ▶] to move through the tracks and press [ENTER].

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To use the tree screen to find a group WMA MP3 JPEG

While the menu is displayed

1 WMA MP3

Press [▶] while a track is highlighted to display a tree screen. JPEG Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Tree" and press [ENTER].

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You cannot select groups that contain no compatible files.

2 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select a group and press [ENTER]. The audio navigation menu/album display for the group appears.

To return to the menu, press [RETURN].

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. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.

- MP3 files must have the extension ".MP3" or ".mp3".

JPEG

■To view JPEG files on this unit

—Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF standard like automatic picture rotation which may range a picture un-vegetable.

—Do not alter the likes in any way or save them under a different name.

- Ensure they have this transaction JPEG -jpg -JPEG or -jpeg - This unit cannot display moving pictures. MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play associated sound.

|VNA | MP3 | JPEG

■Discs must conform to ISO9063 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

- This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

Naming folders and files

At the time of recording, prelix letter and file names with 3 digits numbers in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).

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Playing HighMAT discs

While the menu is displayed

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select then press [ENTER].

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• To return to the menu screen

Press [TOP MENU]

• To return to the menu above the current one

Press [RETURN]

• To change the menu background

Press [DISPLAY]

The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

■ Selecting from the lists

While playing

1 Press [MENU]

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2 Press [◀] then [▲, ▼] to switch between the play list, group and content lists.

3 Press [▶] then [▲, ▼] to select an item and press [ENTER].

• To exit the list screen Press [MENU].

Playing the programs on DVD-RAM

RAM

Use the program list to find programs to play.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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- Titles appear only if you have entered them.

- You cannot change program and disc titles.

2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the program.

The selected program plays in the background. - You can select programs with the numbered buttons. To select a 2-digit number

3 Press (ENTER).

The program being played in the background continues.

To clear the program list

Playing a play list

You can play a play list created on other equipment such as a DVD video recorder.

1 Press [PLAY LIST].

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2 Press [▲, ▼] to select the play list.

- You can select play lists with the numbered buttons To select a 2-digit number e.g. 23: [≤10] → [2] → [3]

3 Press [ENTER] to start play.

- to skip scenes, press [◀◀] or [▶▶].

To clear the play list screen

Press [PLAY LIST]

Increasing your enjoyment of movies and music

A. SRD AUDIO ONLY DEPTH ENH AUDIO SUBTITLE ZOOM ▲▼▼ ENTER ANGLE/PAGE DOUBLE RE-MASTER ZOOM MODE Zoom indicator DOUBLE RE-MASTER Zoom dial

Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles

Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change them during play.

- “or” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc

VCD (SVCD only) Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding soundtracks are not recorded.

Soundtracks RAM DVD-A DVD-V VDD During play Press [AUDIO] RAM VCD DVD-A Each time you press the button:

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- Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when playing DVD-Audio and DVD-RAM soundtracks that are accompanied by all pictures. - Even if a second soundtrack isn't recorded on a DVD-Audio, two - Even if a acoustic soundtrack is not possible on a DVD-Audio. No soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO] The soundtrack currently playing is number 1. - You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the disc's instructions for details. - Refer to B (→ page 17) for audio signal type details.PANASONIC DVD-S55 - Increasing your enjoyment of movies and music - 7

Subtitles

DVD-A (Moving picture part) DVD-V VCD (SVCD only) You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off.

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  • In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one
  • If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off.

To clear/display the subtitles

  1. Press [SUBTITLE].
  2. Press (▶). DVD A DVD V VCD
  3. Press [▲, ▼] to select 'OFF' or 'ON'.

■ Changing the position and

brightness of the subtitles

  1. While the subtitle icon is on the screen.

press [◀, ▶] to highlight *Subtitle

Position" or "Subtle Brightness".

  1. Press [▲, ▼] to adjust.

• Adjust position between 0 and -60 in 2 unit steps.

- Adjust position between 0 and -30 in 2 unit steps. - For brightness, select "Auto" so the brightness adjusts automatically against the background, or a level between 0 and -9.

Angles

DVD-A (Moving picture part) DVD-V

During play

Press [ANGLE/PAGE].

The angle changes each time you press the button.

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RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WNA MP3

You can enjoy higher quality audio by sloping the video signal.

During play

Press [AUDIO ONLY].

- AUDIO ONLY is canceled if you press the button again or turn the unit off.

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• Video is output when you stop the disc and during operations such as search.

- The television screen can appear unusual while video signals are not being output.

Advanced Surround

RAN DVD-V VCO (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.

Press [A.SRD].

Each time you press the button:

→ SP1/HP1: Natural effect SP OFF/HP OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)

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To change the mode

Press [◀] and then [▲, ▼] to select "SP" or "HP".

Optimum seating position

<When using the television's

speakers>

Distance A = Television's width

• This does not work or has less

effect with some discs.

- Turn off it causes distortion.

■ Do not use in combination with

surround effects on other

equipment

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(For analog connection)

RAM DVD-A DVD-V

Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc.

WMA MP3

Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

During play

Press [DOUBLE RE-MASTER].

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Each time you press the button:

SettingHMA DVD-A DVD-V CDType of musicWMA NPSEffect level
1High tempo (e.g., pops and rock)Light
2Various tempos (e.g., jazz)Medium
3Low tempo (e.g., classical)Strong
OFFOffOff

Selecting still pictures – Page Skip

DVD-A

During play

Press [ANGLE/PAGE].

The page changes each time you press the button.

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Variable Zoom function

RAM DVD-V VCD

DVD-A (Moving picture part)

Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fill the screen.

During play

Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio.

The zoom ratio changes each time you press

the button

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Zoom - 4:3 Standard The popup shows the video format suited to the

Talls.

4:3 Standard > European Vista > 16:9 Standard

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Cinemascope2 ← Cinemascope1 ← American Vista

Refer to the disc's instructions and "Screen size" below for the aspect ratio of the picture.

■ Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratio

While the ZOOM icon is displayed:

Press [▲, ▼].

The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.50 and in 0.02 units between 1.60 and 2.00.

■ On the main unit

  1. Press [ZOOM MODE]

Each time you press the button

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Zoom Mode Off

  1. Turn and hold the zoom dial

UP (right) to zoom in

DOWN (left) to zoom out

To restore the original ratio

Press [ZOOM] until the ratio returns to 1.00.

The ratio also returns to 1.00 when you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby. The ratio may return to 1.00 when a menu is displayed.

Screen size

Movies are made using a variety of screen sizes.

16:9 Standard 4:3 Standard European Vista (1.66:1) American Vista (1.85:1) Cinemascope 1 (2.35:1) Cinemascope 2 (2.55:1)

Depth Enhancer

Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.

Press [DEPTH ENH].

Each time you press the button

0→1→2→3→4

- This does not work while using Cinema 1 or 2 (→ page 19, Picture mode).

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Changing play sequence

Numbered buttons CANCEL ENTER ANGLE/PAGE PLAY MODE Panasonic

DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3

While stopped

Press [PLAY MODE].

The display changes each time you press the button.

All group [DVD-A] → Program → Random → Off (Normal)

DVD-6

If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a password

(→ page 11)

All group play

DVD-A

The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc.

Press [▶] (PLAY).

Program play

You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose.

1 Press the numbered buttons to select a group.

title, chapter, or track (vna) [nes] then press

[ENTER]

- Some items cannot be

selected.

other Home

■ Times are not displayed when

programming DVD-Video and

VMA-MP3

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2 Press [▶] (PLAY).

Some items will not be played even if you programmed them.

To select using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [▲, ▼] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again

to register. Select "ALL" to enter all items (on the disc or in the title or

group).

Changing the program

Press [▲, ▼] to select an item.

- To change an item, repeat step

- To call an item, press [CANCEL] to select 'CNSL' and then press [ENTER].

- Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip items

To clear the whole program

Select "Clear all" with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] and press [ENTER]. The whole

program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is

opened.

Random play

1 DVD-A DVD-V

Press the numbered buttons to

select a group or a title.

DVD-V

Some items cannot be selected.

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DVD-A

- You can select more than one group. To enter all groups, select

AI using [◀▶] and press [ENTER].

- To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons that are according to

the

2 Press [▶] (PLAY).

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Using On-Screen Menu Icons

Numbered buttons CANCEL DISPLAY ▲,▼,←,▲,▼,←,ENTER 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

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button:

Disc Information (→ right) → Progress Indicator (→ page 19)

1

Unit information (→ page 18–19)

2 Unit information only

While the leftmost icon is highlighted

Press [▲, ▼] to select the menu.

Each time you press the button:

Play Menu → Picture Menu → Audio Menu → Display Menu

L

Press [◀, ▶] to select the item.

4 Press [▲, ▼] to select the setting.

■ Change items with "▲" or "▼" above and below with "▲" ▼1 (press

[ENTER] If the setting doesn't change!

- Change numbered items with the numbered buttons and press

[ENTER]

- Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the

type of software, there are some items that you cannot select or change.

- Read the following explanations for other items.

To clear the menus

Press RETURN until the menus disappear.

■ To change the position of the icons

  1. Press [◀, ▶] to select the Bar Position icon.
  2. Press [▲, ▼] to move the icons. (There are 5 positions.)

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Disc information

e.g. DVD-VRAM PG: Program number PL: Play list number DVD-V T: Title number C: Chapter number VCD CD T: Track number DVD-A VMA MP3 G: Group number T: Track number in group JPEG G: Group number P: Picture number in group
Time RAM DVD-A DVD-V Press [▲,▼] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the program, play list, group, track or title for chapter during program and random play). Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbers buttons and press (ENTER).Changing the time display DVD- OD Press [▲,▼] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the track, or remaining time for the disc.Eleaped play time DVD (SVCD only) (VMA) MP3 For display only cannot be changed.
Audio mode (→ page 14, Soundtrack)Soundtrack language (→ □ below)Audio signal type (→ □ below)Karaoke voice on/off (Karaoke DVD only) DVD-V Sony OFF OF ONDual: OFF, V1 - V2, V1 or V2Current bitrate VMA MP3Current sampling frequency (VMA) MP3
Subtitle language (→ □ below)Subtitles on/offON- → OFFTrack information on/off CD (CD text only) (VMA) MP3ON—OFFPicture information JPEGFull: Group size, picture size, picture size, file size, date of shooting, and camera model used.Date: Date of shooting only.OFF No display.* Actual displays depend on the camera and data.
Angle number (+ page 14)
Total(VMA) MP3Track number in disc/Total number of tracks on discJPEGPicture number in disc/Total number of pictures on disc
PBCMonu play VCDIndicates whether monu play (playback control) is on or off
Still picture number DVD-ASooted picture is shown during play.Slideshow setting [JPEG]ON—OFFSllideshow timing [JPEG]0 - 30 sec

0-30 sec

Audio/Subtitle language

ENG: English

FRA: French

DEU: German

ITA: Italian

ESP: Spanish

NED: Dutch

SVE: Swedish

NOR: Norwegian

DAN: Danish

POR: Portuguese

RUS: Russian

JPN: Japanese

CHI: Chinese

KOR: Korean

MAL: Malay

VIE: Vietnamese

HA: Thai

: Others

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/□ DigitalVDS/MPEG: Signal type

k (kHz): Sampling frequency

b (bit): Number of bits

ch [channel]: Number of channels

Example: S2.1cn

L.1 Low frequency effect

(not displayed if there is no signal)

C. No surround

  1. Mono surround

2: Stereo surround (left/right)

1: Center

2: Front left + Front right

3: Front left + Front right + Center

To exit the all group/program/random mode

Press PLAY MODE while stopped

Note

Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.

From "Others" in the SETUP menu, set "HighMAT" to "Disable" (→ page 20) and reinsert the disc for the setting to be effective.

Using On-Screen Menu Icons

Unit information

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Play Menu

A-B repeat RAM DVD-A DVD-V WCD CO WMA MP3 (When the elapsed play time is displayed) Repeat a section between points A and B within an item. [ENTER] start point → [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel. [ENTER] • Subfiles recorded around A and B may fail to appear • The end of an item becomes point B when I is reached. • A-S repeat is canceled when you press (QUICK REPLAY). Repeat mode MAX DVD-A DVD-V WCD CO WMA MP3 (When the elapsed play time is displayed) JPEG RAM DVD-A WMA MP3 DVD-V PG: Program T: Track C: Chapter A: All G: Group T: Title S: Scene* A: All* A: All*
PL: PlayUp+ OFF: Off OFF: Off WCD CD JPEG T: Track G: Group A: All OFF: Off OFF: Off * During play list play. * During all group, program and random play. • You can also react play of content ('C') and group ('G') on HIGHMAT disc If the Video CD has playback control 1. Press ■ to clear 'PDC' from the display. 2. Press the numbers buttons to select a track to start play. 3. Select an team to repeat To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters DVD-A DVD-V WCD CO WMA MP3 Start program play → page 16 and play "A" Play mode display DVD-A DVD-V WCD CO WMA MP3 ---- Normal play PGM: Program play RND: Random play ALL: All group play [DVD-A] Marker RAM - 999 positions DVD-A DVD-V WCD CO WMA MP3 [JPEG] 5 positions [ENLTR] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.) To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point) To mark another position: [▶] → [ENTER] To recall a marker: [▶] → [ENTER] To erase a marker: [▶] → [CANCEL] RAM To mark the eleventh point and beyond 1. Press ▲, ▶ to select the marker pin icon. 2. Press ▲, ▶ to select '11-'20'. • You can select the next group when the current group is full. 3. Press ▶: • The markers are ordered by lime. This means that the marker numbers can change when you add and create markers. • It places have been marks (e.g., with a DVD video reproduction), they are destroyed. • You can clear existing markers, but they are restored when you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby • This feature doesn't work while using a play list. Notes • This feature doesn't work during program and random play. • Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby.

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Display Menu

4:3 Aspect Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 10:9 aspect television. Normal. Laterally stretches images made for a 4:3 screen. Auto. Expands suitable <53 times/80 images to fill more of the screen. Other images appear in full in the center of the screen. Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen. Zoom: Expanse all images to fill the screen. If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a better effect. Zoom (→ page 10) To select preset aspect ratio Press [ENTER] and then [◀] to select. Press [ENTER] to finish. Subtitle Position/Brightness (→ page 14)
Bit Ritrate Display on/off MAX 6VDC (Moving picture port) DVDY Even When you salad "ON". During play. Shows the average bitrate (approximate values) of the video being played. While paused. Shows the data volume of the frame and type of picture (→ page 5D, Glossary—(P/D)) While the display is on, press [◀] to change the display: 9.458 Mbps [◀,▶] Activate Car. 7.507 Mbps Ave. 9.720 Mbps 5.0 Mbps Current bitrate Average bitrate A record of bitrates for a sampling period. OSD Brightness (-3 to -1) Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.

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Audio Menu

Advanced Surround (→ page 15)
Double Re-master (→ page 15)
Dialogue EnhancerOLOV (Doby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over only, where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)This moves the dialogue in movies easier to hear. On+OFF (Factory preset)• This does not work or has less effect with some discs.
Attenuator (For analog connection)Switch on it sound is distant.ON←OFF (Factory preset)

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Picture Menu

Picture mode N: Normal mode S: Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts) F: Fine mode (Details are sharper)
C1 (Cinema1):Melows images and enhances actell in dark scenes C2 (Cinema2):Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes
U1/U2/U3: User mode (→ sign)
Video output mode 4801: Interface video 480P: Progressive video •You can change the video output mode only when "Progressive Out (Component)" in the SETUP menu is set to "Enable" (→ page 20). •When progressive output is an, closed captions will not be displayed.
Transfer mode Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played (→ page 23, (Occessary—Film and video)) Auto 1 (normal): For viewing film material Auto 2: For viewing film material (the same as Auto 1, but able to convert 30-frame-per-second progressive video) Video: For video material

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Picture Menu

■ User mode

Press [▶] while "U1", "U2" or "U3" is highlighted and then press [▲, ▼] to select "1", "2" or "3".

U1: MPEG D.N.R. (Digital Noise Reduction)

Depth Enhancer (→ page 13)
3D-NR (0 to +4)/Dot NR (On)Reduces overall noise/Reduces the dot noise that occurs at the corners between colors.
Block NR (0 to +3)Smoothers block noise.
Mosquito NR (2 to +3)Reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the picture.

U2: Picture Control

Contrast (7 to -7)
Adjusts the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture.
Brightness (0 to +15)
Adjusts the picture brightness.
Sharpness (-7 to +7)
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines.
Color (-7 to +7)
Adjusts the shade of the picture's color.
Gamma (0 to +5)
Adjusts the brightness of dark parts of the picture.

U3: Video output mode→left

Progress indicator

Indicates how far you have played through an item.

c.g. DVD-V Current position

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Condition - play, pause, or slow/search

Changing the time display RAM TWD-4 TWD-8 WMT Cp

Press [▲ ▼] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the

program, play list, track or title (or chapter during program and random play).

Elapsed play time VCD (SVCD only) WMA MP3

For display only, cannot be changed

■ Changing play speed DVD-A (Moving picture part) DVD-V

(Dolby Digital only)

You can slow down or speed up play

Press (◀) (slower) or (▶) (faster).

There are five speeds:

×0.8 ← ×0.9 ← ×1.0 (normal speed) ← ×1.2 → ×1.4

•After you change the speed:

Output is in stereo.

Advanced Surround does not work

—Digital output switches to PCM

-Sound is clear as long as ×1.0 is selected

To return to normal play

Press [2] (1.247)

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.

Disc Audio
Choose the audio language.
Subtile Choose the subtillic language.
Menus Choose the language for disc menus.
Ratings (→ page 31) ● Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play. ● The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose "Ratings" when levels 0 to 7 have been selected. ● Select Level 0 to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded on them.
Video TV Aspect (→ page 9) Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Progressive Out (Component) Choose "Enable" to enable progressive output.
TV Type Select to suit the type of television.
Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
Audio Speaker Setting (→ page 22) Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environment.
Digital Audio Output (→ page 21) Select whether to output digital signals or not.
PCM Down Conversion (→ page 21)
Dolby Digital (→ page 21)
DTS Digital Surround (→ page 21)
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolly Digital only) Change the dynamic range for size right viewing.
Audio during Search: Choose whether to have sound during search.
Display Menu Language Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.
On-Screen Messages Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
FL Dimmer Changes the brightness of the unit's display.
Others HighMAT Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs, or as regular WMA/MP3/JPEG discs. (Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.)
Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills Select which type of file the unit plays when playing a disc containing both JPEG and WMA/MP3. (Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.)
DVD-Video Mode Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio. The setting returns to "Off" when you remove the disc or turn the unit off.
Demo
QUICK SETUP (→ page 9) Answer questions to make basic settings.
Disc Audio
Choose the audio language.
Subtile Choose the subtillic language.
Menus Choose the language for disc menus.
Ratings (→ page 31) ● Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play. ● The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose "Ratings" when levels 0 to 7 have been selected. ● Select Level 0 to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded on them.
Video TV Aspect (→ page 9) Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Progressive Out (Component) Choose "Enable" to enable progressive output.
TV Type Select to suit the type of television.
Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
Audio Speaker Setting (→ page 22) Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening environment.
Digital Audio Output (→ page 21) Select whether to output digital signals or not.
PCM Down Conversion (→ page 21)
Dolby Digital (→ page 21)
DTS Digital Surround (→ page 21)
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolly Digital only) Change the dynamic range for size right viewing.
Audio during Search: Choose whether to have sound during search.
Display Menu Language Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.
On-Screen Messages Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
FL Dimmer Changes the brightness of the unit's display.
Others HighMAT Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs, or as regular WMA/MP3/JPEG discs. (Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.)
Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills Select which type of file the unit plays when playing a disc containing both JPEG and WMA/MP3. (Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.)
DVD-Video Mode Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio. The setting returns to "Off" when you remove the disc or turn the unit off.
Demo
QUICK SETUP (→ page 9) Answer questions to make basic settings.

1 The original language of each disc is selected.

12 Input a code number with the numbered buttons (→ page 22).

82 If the language selected for "Audio" is not available, subtitles of that

language will automatically appear if available on that disc.

* Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on

them.

* Audio will be heard when playing some DVD-Audio despite the settings

you make here.

SETUP Numbered buttons CANCEL ▲,▼,◄► ENTER RETURN

Common procedures

See page 20 for menu and option details.

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

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- The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase (→ page 9).

2 Press [◀, ▶] to select the menu's tab.

The screen changes to display the menu.

Disc .. Video .. Audio .. Display .. Others

3 Press [▲, ▼] to select the item you want to change and press [ENTER].

4 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the option and press [ENTER].

The screen now shows the menu again.

To return to the previous screen Press [RETURN].

To exit the SETUP menu Press [SETUP].

Entering a password (Ratings)

DVD-V

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.

  1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.

- If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it

  1. Press ENTER

• The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.

- Be not forget your password. 7. Press ENTER to confirm the d

4.1 Total (2017-2019) of market price - $5.86

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you

set, a message appears on the television.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Digital output

DVD-A DVD-V

You can change the following setting from the Setup menu when you have connected equipment through this unit's DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL). Make sure "Digital Audio Output" is set to "On".

PCM Down Conversion

Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 98 kHz or 68.2 kHz.

- Select "Yes" if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.

No (Factory present): Output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz

Yes: Converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz

Note

- Signals are converted to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 98 kHz, or the disc has copy protection.

- Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Need your equipment's operating instructions for details.

Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround

Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):

Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.

PCM (Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround):

Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.

IMPORTANT

If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the setting must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipment cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.

Changing settings

Speaker setting

For analog connection (→ page 7)

Charge speaker presence and size @, delay time @, and channel balance @ to suit the speakers you have connected when you select "Multi-channel" (S or more speakers are connected).

Front (L) Chatter Front (R)Panasonic SETUP Exit Test signal (LS) - Surround - (RS) Subwoofer

Speaker presence and size (②)

  1. Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the item and press [ENTER].
  2. Press [▲, ▼] to select the setting and press [ENTER].

Icon examples: Surround speaker (LS)

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Large Small No

• Large: When the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction.

- Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-frequency reproduction.

If the subwoofer is set to "No", the front speakers will automatically be set to "Large".

Language code list

Akonomie: 885Eyelson scan689Georgetown7585Kashman7833Margaret7775Sonic-Casilar8322Targus 8573
Aur.9645Compton7577German6909Kazahu7576Huna; 78859379Toranga 9579
Al-Anne9670Calaman6758Gene, 9678Kirghir7508Nepal7896Sindi; 8386Torsoz
Amade9671Carns6023Gulfur, 9671Risik7559Morgan, 85217885Basilian; 83358355Waltigawa 84/5
Amafalo9677Oscaran6797Guarlan, 9678Kuekh7583Chrya7892Braksh83/5Tali
Amici5682Crohn7382Gujarat7195Larslan7679Pazito, Psicito8388Bikanerati8576
Amanan7280Crach6758Hausa7285Lithin7688Panari8405BasilianUdai; 8582
Amaria5683Corona2855Grenard, 9683Lambro7584Lobert, Lathid7664Bosch8339Waltigawa
Aymora9689Duton7679Hindi7275Jingdao7670Portuguese5084Garcaneiro8573
Atenolani5690English6978Hungary7285Liffranjan7664Punkola8655BuchliYeaick; 8579
Baskir9685Lopemir7875Iberianz7383Saccharin7775Oschoa, 8195Swedish8308Wals; 5789
Bonnay6680Eaton6954Istanbul7385Vasigny7775Walb-Kwala-Kwala7829Sagang8/5
Bergel; Bangla6828Fernese; 7079Inezing, 7385Valsey7781Romarino; 8276Syck9471Xibues8872
Budeli8890Flt7674Ikin7185Malaysia; 7788Rushan8285Samil9465Yukkan
Bhati9672Finland7078Italian7584Wahoe7784Samoa8377Tata; 9484Yamao; 8905
Banai9682France7082Japanese7485Vasil7785Sanskii; 8366Telugu9469Zulu
Banau9671Greece7080Turkovic7485Turkovic7785Société-Société7912Taiti
Burleso7799Konzler; 7799Kamada7575Vorodani7778Serbia; 9302Iberian8579

Delay time (6)

(Effective only when playing multi-channel discs)

For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.

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④ Center speaker

Difference Setting
Approx. 50 cm (1 1/2 feet)1.3 ms
Approx. 100 cm (3 feet)2.6 ms
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)3.9 ms
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)5.3 ms

① Surround speakers

Difference Setting
Approx. 200 cm (5 feet)5.3 ms
Approx. 400 cm (12 feet)10.6 ms
Approx. 600 cm (18 feet)15.9 ms

If distance (g) (from the center speaker) and (i) (from the surround speakers) are the same as or greater than (j) (from the front speakers), leave the delay time as 0°, the factory preset. If other distance (k) or (l) is less than (m) find the difference in the relevant table and change to the recommended setting.

Changing the delay time

  1. Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
  2. Press [▲, ▼] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

Channel balance (©)

  1. Press [▲, ▼, ▶] to select "Test" and press [ENTER]. A test signal is output from one speaker at a time, starting with the front left speaker and proceeding clockwise.

Front (L) → Center → Front (R)

Surround (LS)←Surround (RS)

  1. While listening to the test signal, press [▲, ▼] to adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers so they are the same apparent volume as the front speakers (-6 to +6). (The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)
  2. Press [ENTER].

The test signal stops.

- No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play something, then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.

To finish the speaker setting

Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶] to select "Exit" and press [ENTER].

Note

The unit may be unable to output as set here due to limitations imposed by the unit itself or the disc being played. (The display's "D.MIX" indicator goes out in these cases.)

Glossary

Bitstream

The digital form of multi-channel data (e.g. 5.1 channel) before decoding.

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. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as 2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for playback. The surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that make moving pictures. About thirty are shown each second. A frame still may appear blurred but overall quality is high.

Two fields appear alternately to make up one frame. A field still is not burned but picture quality is lower.

Interface and progressive output

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 460 interfaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480P.

VPB

MPEG 2. the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

1: intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P. Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past 1 of P-pictures.

B. Directionally predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

Specifications

Signal system:NTSC
Operating temperature range:+5 to +35 °C (+41 to +95 °F)
Operating humidity range:5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Dieces played (8 cm or 12 cm):
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VIR compatible)
(2) DVD-Audio
(3) DVD Video
(4) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(6) Video CD
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IR6G2167)
(8) CD-RVCD-RW (CD-DA, Video-CD formatted diace)
(9) MP3-WMA
●Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:
999 tracks and 99 groups
●Compatible compression rate:
MP3:between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA:between 48 kbps and 192 kbps

(10)JPEG

• Exit Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files

●Maximum number of pictures and groups recognizable:

3000 pictures and 300 groups

●Picture resolution; between 320 x 240 and 614 x 4006 pixels

(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

(1)High/MAI Level 2 (Audio and Image)

Output output:
Output level:1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Output connector:Pin jack
Number of connectors:1 system
5-video output:
Y output level:1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C output level:0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Output connector:5 terminals
Number of connectors:1 system
Component video output:
Y output level:1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
P+ output level:0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
P- output level:0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Output connector:Pin jack (Y, green, P): blue, Pa, red;
Number of connectors:1 system
Audio output:
Output level:2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector:Pin jack
Number of connectors:
2 channel:1 system
3.1-channel discrete output (3.1 channel):1 system
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
●DVD (linear audio):4 Hz - 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)4 Hz - 44 kHz (36 kHz sampling)
●DVD-Audio4 Hz - 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
●CD audio:4 Hz - 20 kHz
(2) SiV ratio:
●CD audio:115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
●DVD (linear audio):102 dB
●CD audio:98 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
●CD audio:0.0025 %

Digital audio output:

Optical digital output:Optical terminal
Pickup:
Wave length:658 nm/730 nm
Laser power:CLASS IIa/CLASS I
Power supply:AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:14 W
Dimensions:430 (W)×267 (D)×60 (H) mm[16"×2" (W)×10"×4" (D)×2"×4" (H)]
Mass:2.1 kg (4.7 lb.)
Power consumption in standby mode:1 W

Note

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not arrive the problem:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-600-211-7282, 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.

In other areas, consult your dealer.

Power Page

No power.●Insert the AC power supply card securely into the household AC slot.7
The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.●The unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. Turn the power back to ON.●The SLEEP timer functioned.-11
Operation
No response when buttons pressed.●Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.●The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor. Reset procedure.Press [POWER (▶)] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.Alternatively press [POWER (▶)] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnected the AC power supply card, and then reconnect it.--
No operations can be performed with the remote control.●Check that the batteries are installed correctly.●The batteries are deposited. Replace them with new ones.●Paint the remote control of the remote control sensor and operate.995
Play doesn't start (or stops immediately) when you press [▶] (P L A Y ).●Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.●This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.●You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is "1", "ALL" or multiple region number including "1".●The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.●Ensure that the disc is loaded with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.●Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.---8Cover page810-
Cannot select alternative languages.●This function depends on software availability.●Try selecting from the disc's menu if one is available.-10
No menu play.●This function depends on software availability.-
No subtilties.●This function depends on software availability.●Subtilties are cleared from the television. Turn on the subtilties●Subtile position is wrong. Adjust the position.-1414
Soundtrack and/or subtiltle language is not the one selected with the SETUP menus.●This function depends on software availability. -
Cannot change angle.●This function depends on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.-
You have forgotten your ratings password. Reset all the settings to Factory Presset.●While stopped, press and hold (▶◀◀◀◀) and [■] on the unit and then also press and hold (▶) on the unit until "Initializez" disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.All settings will return to the default values.-
The unit doesn't play the data type (WMA/MP3 or JPEG) selected in the "Mixed Disc – Audio & Stills" in the SETUP menu.●Reloved the disc for the setting to be effective. Press (▶) to open the tray, then press (▶) (PLAY) to start play.-
Picture
Picture distorted.●Some distortion is normal during search.-
Menu not displayed correctly.●Restore the zoom ratio to ×1.00.●Set the subtille position to 0.●Set "4:3 Aspect" to "Normal".151418
No picture.●Check the connection.●Make sure the television is on.●Ensure the televisions video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.6--

Picture Page

The picture shown on the television is not normal.(The sides of the picture are cut off, the picture is stretched horizontally, or black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen.)●Go to Video in the SRTUP menus, and change "TV Aspect" to suit your television.●Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try changing 4:3 Aspect with the On-Screen Menu Icons.●Turn off the zooming feature of your television if you are using Variable Zoom.●Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder.9, 20—18

Sound

No sound.●Check the connections.6, 7
Distorted sound.●Check the volume on the equipment you have connected.-
●Ensure that the input settings on the other equipment are correct.-
●Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion.15
●Turn Alternator on if it causes distortion with analog connection.19
●Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced Surround is on. Turn Advanced Surround off if you are using three or more speakers.15
●If you have connected this unit to an amplifier through the AUDIO OUT terminals, go to the Audio menu in the SETUP menu, and change "Speaker Setting" to suit to your speakers. Select the large or small icon for all the speakers you have connected.22
●Due in the specifications on some types of televisions, both video and audio may be cut off when you turn the AUDIO ONLY feature on.-
●If the "DIMIX" indicator on the display goes out while playing a multi-channel DVD Audio disc, sound will only be output from speakers specified by the disc. Read the disc's instructions for details.-
●Press [▶] (PLAY) to restore normal play after changing the speed.19
●Noise may occur when playing WMA tiles.-
Piercing noise comes from the speakers.●If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal, ensure you have selected the correct settings for "Dolby Digital" and "DTS Digital Surround" in the SETUP 'menus' Audio menu.21
Effects do not work.●Dialogus Enhancer and Advanced Surround do not work when the unit is outputting aibstream signals.-
●Advanced Surround does not work if you have changed the play speed.19

Unit displays

“NoPLAY”●You inserted a disc the unit control play insert one it can.8
●You inserted a blank DVD RAM.-
“CHECK”●Disc is dirty: Wire it clean.8
“HEI☐”☐ stands for a number.●Trouble may have occurred. The number following 3F depends on the status of the unit. Reset procedure:Press [POWER (☑)] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press [POWER (☑)] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.●If the service numbers fall to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.-
“NoDISC”●You haven’t inserted a disc Insert one.●You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly.-10

Television displays

"Cannot display group xx, picture xx"●You are trying to display incompatible pictures13
"The progressive out is set to "Disable""●Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and select "Enable" in "Progressive Cut (Components)".20
No on-screen display or only partially displayed.●Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select "On" for "On-Screen Messages".●Press [DISPLAY], and press ◄ ►to highlight the Bar Position icon, then press [▲, ▼] to adjust the position.2017
The disc's menu is displayed in a different language.●Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for "Menus".20

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company.

Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Sales Company. Division of Matsushita Electric

of Puerto Rico, Inc.

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor"), will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor
DVD Player One (1) YearNinety (30) Days
DVD Recorder One (1) Year One (1) Year
Text segments Barseries, DVD RAM Once in exchange for defective itemsTen (10) Days Not Applicable

During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. The warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-in or Mail-in Services in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit Panasonic Web Shop: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-765-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surges, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use such as in hotel, office, restaurant, or other businesses, rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER 'LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE'. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (a) For example, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the service, use of media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST, or send e-mail:consumerproducts@panasonic.comFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.comYou can purchase parts, accessories orlocate your nearest servicenter by visitingour Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 04th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanterla, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910

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Product Service

  1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if. (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance, or (a) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
  2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
  3. Replacement parts—When parts hand replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in line, electric shock, or other hazards.
  4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the service to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-600-211-7262, 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.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. ("PSC")

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

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Brand : PANASONIC

Model : DVD-S55

Category : DVD player