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.... • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED...
.... • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a particular installation. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED...
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... 8 Front and Rear panels 8 Remote Control 9 Inserting Batteries 10 Connections 11 Connecting to television 11 Connecting digital AV receiver 14 Connecting the power cord 14 Getting Started 15 Step 1: Selecting the Proper Video Input ......... 15 Step 2: Setting up Progressive Scan feature.... 15 Step 3: Selecting the matching color system ... 16 Step 4: Setting the language 16 Playback Features 18 Starting disc playback 18 Basic playback controls 18 Operations for video playback (DVD/ VCD/SVCD 19 Viewing the disc playback information . 20 Repeat play modes 20 Special Features...
... 8 Front and Rear panels 8 Remote Control 9 Inserting Batteries 10 Connections 11 Connecting to television 11 Connecting digital AV receiver 14 Connecting the power cord 14 Getting Started 15 Step 1: Selecting the Proper Video Input ......... 15 Step 2: Setting up Progressive Scan feature.... 15 Step 3: Selecting the matching color system ... 16 Step 4: Setting the language 16 Playback Features 18 Starting disc playback 18 Basic playback controls 18 Operations for video playback (DVD/ VCD/SVCD 19 Viewing the disc playback information . 20 Repeat play modes 20 Special Features...
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... to change. - Check the regional code number on the front and back side of the unit. R/RW or DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of December 2009. Only for U.S.A. General Information Accessories 1 Audio/Video cable (K2KA6BA00004) 1 Remote Control (N2QAJA000001) 2 Batteries for remote control (Only for Canada) The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the disc package...
... to change. - Check the regional code number on the front and back side of the unit. R/RW or DVD-R/RW in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of December 2009. Only for U.S.A. General Information Accessories 1 Audio/Video cable (K2KA6BA00004) 1 Remote Control (N2QAJA000001) 2 Batteries for remote control (Only for Canada) The enclosed Canadian French label sheet corresponds to the English display on the disc package...
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... compatible with packet writing. *4 Picture resolution: between 34 × 34 and 6144 × 4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) MOTION JPEG is compatible with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for extended formats) This unit is not supported. *5 Files that was used. 7 7 Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0) Tips: Some discs cannot be played on the current disc or at the current time. - ENGLISH Playback from disc IMPORTANT! - DVD discs and players are designed with multi...
... compatible with packet writing. *4 Picture resolution: between 34 × 34 and 6144 × 4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) MOTION JPEG is compatible with regional restrictions. Before playing a disc, make sure the disc is for extended formats) This unit is not supported. *5 Files that was used. 7 7 Video CD (Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0) Tips: Some discs cannot be played on the current disc or at the current time. - ENGLISH Playback from disc IMPORTANT! - DVD discs and players are designed with multi...
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...;er, receiver or stereo audio device 5 HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only) - Stops playback 5 q (Play) - Starts playback 45 DVD-S58 1 2 345 DVD-S38 1 VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VI DEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) AV OUT AUDIO OUT 43 2 DIGITAL A UDI O O UT (PCM/BITSTREAM) VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1 (AC power cord) - Connects to standby mode or vice versa. Connects to a standard AC outlet 2 VIDEO OUT - Opens/closes the disc tray 3 Disc tray 4 g (Stop) - Connects to Audio input of a TV 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) (COAXIAL) - Connects to Video input of...
...;er, receiver or stereo audio device 5 HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only) - Stops playback 5 q (Play) - Starts playback 45 DVD-S58 1 2 345 DVD-S38 1 VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VI DEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) AV OUT AUDIO OUT 43 2 DIGITAL A UDI O O UT (PCM/BITSTREAM) VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 1 (AC power cord) - Connects to standby mode or vice versa. Connects to a standard AC outlet 2 VIDEO OUT - Opens/closes the disc tray 3 Disc tray 4 g (Stop) - Connects to Audio input of a TV 3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) (COAXIAL) - Connects to Video input of...
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... 6 SKIP 8 u - Repeats playback from point A to select the point 4 TOP MENU- Displays information on a disc SLOW - Starts to B on TV screen during playback AUDIO - Skips to standby mode or ON DISPLAY- Stops playback PLAY/PAUSE q/h - To switch the DVD player to next title/ chapter/track SEARCH t - Skips to the left or right OK - Cursor buttons for moving to previous title/chapter/track 9 i - Starts fast reverse y - Starts program playback 9 9 ENGLISH Product Overview Remote Control ヒ ビ...
... 6 SKIP 8 u - Repeats playback from point A to select the point 4 TOP MENU- Displays information on a disc SLOW - Starts to B on TV screen during playback AUDIO - Skips to standby mode or ON DISPLAY- Stops playback PLAY/PAUSE q/h - To switch the DVD player to next title/ chapter/track SEARCH t - Skips to the left or right OK - Cursor buttons for moving to previous title/chapter/track 9 i - Starts fast reverse y - Starts program playback 9 9 ENGLISH Product Overview Remote Control ヒ ビ...
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... change any connections with the power cord connected directly to the power outlet. The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet, with the power switched on the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will not be disconnected. 14 14 In the interest of time, it . Connections Connecting digital AV receiver COAXIAL IN Coaxial cable AV Receiver COAXIAL IN Coaxial cable VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) AV OUT DIGITAL A UDI O O UT (PCM/BITSTREAM) VIDEO OUT COMPONENT...
... change any connections with the power cord connected directly to the power outlet. The unit should be installed near an accessible AC power outlet, with the power switched on the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will not be disconnected. 14 14 In the interest of time, it . Connections Connecting digital AV receiver COAXIAL IN Coaxial cable AV Receiver COAXIAL IN Coaxial cable VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) AV OUT DIGITAL A UDI O O UT (PCM/BITSTREAM) VIDEO OUT COMPONENT...
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... set-up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. Ensure that are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only). - In such a case, turn off the progressive scan feature on both the DVD player and your TV. 2 Press POWER ^ on the remote control to a progressive scan TV using external equipment, (such as audio system or surround sound receiver), turn on your TV progressive scan mode...
... set-up Progressive Scan feature (for Progressive Scan TV only) The progressive scan displays twice the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. Ensure that are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT or HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only). - In such a case, turn off the progressive scan feature on both the DVD player and your TV. 2 Press POWER ^ on the remote control to a progressive scan TV using external equipment, (such as audio system or surround sound receiver), turn on your TV progressive scan mode...
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... change the video signal of a PAL disc and output it to PAL format. {PAL 60} Select this if the connected TV is the factory default setting. Tips: - On-Screen Display (OSD) Language The On-screen language for the disc to play. Getting Started Step 3: Selecting the matching color system The color system of the DVD player, disc and TV should match in accordance with both NTSC and PAL. It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it to PAL 60 format. {Auto} Select...
... change the video signal of a PAL disc and output it to PAL format. {PAL 60} Select this if the connected TV is the factory default setting. Tips: - On-Screen Display (OSD) Language The On-screen language for the disc to play. Getting Started Step 3: Selecting the matching color system The color system of the DVD player, disc and TV should match in accordance with both NTSC and PAL. It will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it to PAL 60 format. {Auto} Select...
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... select the correct video input. 2 Press POWER ^/l to turn on TV's display. For double-sided discs, load the side which you press STOP g several times to restart from this position. e.g., 5: 5 15: >=10 1 5 Stopping playback Press STOP g. The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you want to play function Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to display 'g' on the DVD player. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE ; Tips: - Do not overturn the DVD player while disc loading, playing or ejecting. - Sound will start automatically. Screen...
... select the correct video input. 2 Press POWER ^/l to turn on TV's display. For double-sided discs, load the side which you press STOP g several times to restart from this position. e.g., 5: 5 15: >=10 1 5 Stopping playback Press STOP g. The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you want to play function Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to display 'g' on the DVD player. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE ; Tips: - Do not overturn the DVD player while disc loading, playing or ejecting. - Sound will start automatically. Screen...
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... the instructions supplied with all connected HDMI CEC devices switch to standby mode simultaneously. Disc Menu Control By displaying the disc menu, you press POWER ^, it turns on the TV and this unit turns on . Control with TV's remote control Playback Control You can play discs. One Touch Play When you can play discs using the disc menu. ENGLISH Playback Features Use HDMI CEC protocol (DVD-S58 only) The DVD player supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. Panasonic does not guarantee 100% interoperability with the discs. 23 23 The default setting for HDMI...
... the instructions supplied with all connected HDMI CEC devices switch to standby mode simultaneously. Disc Menu Control By displaying the disc menu, you press POWER ^, it turns on the TV and this unit turns on . Control with TV's remote control Playback Control You can play discs. One Touch Play When you can play discs using the disc menu. ENGLISH Playback Features Use HDMI CEC protocol (DVD-S58 only) The DVD player supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. Panasonic does not guarantee 100% interoperability with the discs. 23 23 The default setting for HDMI...
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... the stop mode. {Off} Select this to disable the screen saver. TV System This menu contains the options for details. ( page 16) Video 1 In 'SYSTEM', press e r to select {Video}, then press q. 2 Press e r to select one of the options below items and press q to confirm your particular requirement. For details, see Getting started > Step 3 for selecting the color system that can received a progressive signal...
... the stop mode. {Off} Select this to disable the screen saver. TV System This menu contains the options for details. ( page 16) Video 1 In 'SYSTEM', press e r to select {Video}, then press q. 2 Press e r to select one of the options below items and press q to confirm your particular requirement. For details, see Getting started > Step 3 for selecting the color system that can received a progressive signal...
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... to use HDMI CEC protocol. {Off} Select this if you have connected. ENGLISH DVD Menu Options Resolution (DVD-S58 only) Select a video resolution that best supported by the TV. See the TVs manual for TV display will be displayed. {16:9} Select this to deactivate HDMI CEC protocol. 2 Press e r to select a setting, then press OK to select {Resolution}, then press q. {Auto} It detects and selects the best supported video resolution automatically. {480P/576P}, {720P}, {1080i}, {1080P} Select a video resolution that is compatible...
... to use HDMI CEC protocol. {Off} Select this if you have connected. ENGLISH DVD Menu Options Resolution (DVD-S58 only) Select a video resolution that best supported by the TV. See the TVs manual for TV display will be displayed. {16:9} Select this to deactivate HDMI CEC protocol. 2 Press e r to select a setting, then press OK to select {Resolution}, then press q. {Auto} It detects and selects the best supported video resolution automatically. {480P/576P}, {720P}, {1080i}, {1080P} Select a video resolution that is compatible...
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... display language on the DVD. Audio Out Set this if you connect a digital AV receiver. 1 In 'AUDIO', press e r to confirm your selection. The DVD player will convert the Dolby Digital multichannel signals to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). 2 Press e r to select a setting, then press OK to select {Audio Out}, then press q. {Bitstream} Select this if the connected device has a built-in multichannel decoder that supports one of the multichannel audio format (Dolby Digital, DTS). {PCM} Select this if the connected device is...
... display language on the DVD. Audio Out Set this if you connect a digital AV receiver. 1 In 'AUDIO', press e r to confirm your selection. The DVD player will convert the Dolby Digital multichannel signals to PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). 2 Press e r to select a setting, then press OK to select {Audio Out}, then press q. {Bitstream} Select this if the connected device has a built-in multichannel decoder that supports one of the multichannel audio format (Dolby Digital, DTS). {PCM} Select this if the connected device is...
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... setting that are country dependent. Tips: - Tips: Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to confirm. Sharpness You can personalize picture color by entering the four-digit password before you can prohibit the playing of the video output. 3 Press OK to confirm. Some DVDs are from 0 to confirm your selection. DVD Menu Options ENGLISH Using the Video setup menu 1 In disc mode...
... setting that are country dependent. Tips: - Tips: Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to confirm. Sharpness You can personalize picture color by entering the four-digit password before you can prohibit the playing of the video output. 3 Press OK to confirm. Some DVDs are from 0 to confirm your selection. DVD Menu Options ENGLISH Using the Video setup menu 1 In disc mode...
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... select {Password}, then press q. 2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the four-digit password, then press OK (see Password). 3 Press r to select {Default}, then press q to select {Restore}. 4 Press OK to confirm. DVD Menu Options Password You need to enter a four-digit password to play . 1 In 'OTHER', press e r to select {Password}, then press q. If the disc is the factory default setting. When doing this for a password. Black Level Change the black level of the picture...
... select {Password}, then press q. 2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter the four-digit password, then press OK (see Password). 3 Press r to select {Default}, then press q to select {Restore}. 4 Press OK to confirm. DVD Menu Options Password You need to enter a four-digit password to play . 1 In 'OTHER', press e r to select {Password}, then press q. If the disc is the factory default setting. When doing this for a password. Black Level Change the black level of the picture...
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... the audio connections, the red and white jacks are weak, replace the batteries. - The aspect ratio is not progressive compatible, connect to television with the TV color system standard (PAL/NTSC). - Check the video connection between DVD player and the remote control. - The disc does not match with VIDEO OUT jack ( page 11) and set to select some of the DVD player to "Limited Warranty" on page 33 if you reside in Canada. No sound. Set the Digital output...
... the audio connections, the red and white jacks are weak, replace the batteries. - The aspect ratio is not progressive compatible, connect to television with the TV color system standard (PAL/NTSC). - Check the video connection between DVD player and the remote control. - The disc does not match with VIDEO OUT jack ( page 11) and set to select some of the DVD player to "Limited Warranty" on page 33 if you reside in Canada. No sound. Set the Digital output...
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... playback. - Loading the disc. Check the disc type, color system (PAL/NTSC) and region code. - Press SETUP to select Progressive Scan on the unit's display. (LOAD) (STOP) (OPEN) (TITLE) - Wait a moment. - Press OPEN/CLOSE ; Press e r w q to unlock the disc for a few minutes. to {Progressive}. - Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down . - Check that the output of the video signal is turn off . When the following messages on / off the setup menu screen. - Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h. - Disconnect the power cord from center to operate...
... playback. - Loading the disc. Check the disc type, color system (PAL/NTSC) and region code. - Press SETUP to select Progressive Scan on the unit's display. (LOAD) (STOP) (OPEN) (TITLE) - Wait a moment. - Press OPEN/CLOSE ; Press e r w q to unlock the disc for a few minutes. to {Progressive}. - Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down . - Check that the output of the video signal is turn off . When the following messages on / off the setup menu screen. - Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h. - Disconnect the power cord from center to operate...
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... using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that are compatible with no data compression used to disc; This system can find the region code of its high compression ratio. You can convert the interlaced video from disc to hold a given length of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of the DVD System that send audio to a progressive display. Aspect ratio...
... using menu screens recorded on a Video CD or SVCD that are compatible with no data compression used to disc; This system can find the region code of its high compression ratio. You can convert the interlaced video from disc to hold a given length of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and right. These jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead of the DVD System that send audio to a progressive display. Aspect ratio...
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..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use of the product, or service by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Blu-ray Disc Player 1 year 1 year Blu-ray Home Theater System 1 year 1 year DVD Player 1 year 90 days DVD Recorder 1 year 1 year Rechargeable Batteries (pack), DVD-RAM Disc (defective exchange) 10...
..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use of the product, or service by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Blu-ray Disc Player 1 year 1 year Blu-ray Home Theater System 1 year 1 year DVD Player 1 year 90 days DVD Recorder 1 year 1 year Rechargeable Batteries (pack), DVD-RAM Disc (defective exchange) 10...